From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec  1 04:07:54 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 06:07:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick Factory Hardtops
In-Reply-To: <201012010253.oB12rq0w008470@brantnet.kwic.com>
References: <201012010253.oB12rq0w008470@brantnet.kwic.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinFZo6_FNWW1rFwR5bSYg95XO84Lamj5GAw33VH@mail.gmail.com>

I have to order that book ....now, but the hooks bolt onto the front pillars
see my images below.
http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=Sprite_Warwick_fiiting_front_1
http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=Sprite_Warwick_rear_bracket_2

On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 9:53 PM, Martyn Ridley <ridleymj at bis.on.ca> wrote:

> Linda, take a look at page 71 of 'More Healeys'.  Very nice short of the
> Warwick hardtop, and a comparison to the BMC version on page 70.  For the
> record, the hardtop side curtains  on the Frogeye were different if a
> hardtop was fitted, they were ever so slightly taller.  I cannot tell you if
> this was held over when the mark II came out.
>
> What's this about having to drill out?  Have I missed something - if you
> are using original fittings no drilling should be required.
>
> Cheers,
> Martyn
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec  1 04:17:12 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 06:17:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
	students.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=gWNyohd5UbFPuBbZqyqOqhhHMR1k6T98MoCz0@mail.gmail.com>

Wow I love this list you guys are tool people like me ; ) I knew I would get
lots of replies.
So far it appears that I will be spending near $500. for anything worth
buying so I'll ether have to get the parents to contribute or I will be
donating & getting a receipt as a tax deduction. Being I have 2 large drill
presses and 2 dremill drill stands I am leaning towards these 2 products,
any thoughts?

The newer Unimat one from Edmond's Scientific which we buy from looks like
it works as a small drill, mill, & lathe or am I mistaken?

The eBay one looks like the one I'd be putting on my night stand because it
is a beautifil piece of workmanship. If I go with the eBay one should I bid
$500. to cut off other bidders near the end of the auction? At $500. I might
have to just keep & loan it.

Thanks Bob for the find.
Lin

http://www.scientificsonline.com/unimat-1-motorized-mini-tool-system.html?&cm_mmc=Mercent-_-Google-_-NULL-_-3053776&mr:trackingCode=646F1735-DB81-DE11-8C0A-000423C27502&mr:referralID=NA

http://cgi.ebay.com/UNIMAT-LATHE-DB-200-CLOCKMAKER-JEWELER-MODELER-/300498498535?pt=BI_Lathes&hash=item45f71b33e7#ht_500wt_1101


On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 7:49 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> List,
> Every year our best physics students enter the Panasonic Creative Design
> Challenge:
> http://www.panasonic.com/cdc/index.asp
> And every year kids come to my lab (work shop) during open lunch lab hour
> to drill, cut, glue and bend materials for their device. My problem is they
> use small DC motors with very small shafts and try attach either a dowel &
> wheel or a plastic axle from a connecting gear set with a wheel. Therefore
> they are trying to drill a 1/32" or less hole in the plastic axle or dowel
> to attach to the DC motor shaft and I do not have anything that small or
> precise. The small lathe I ordered this year was turned down by the main
> office at the last minute so I have decided I would buy a used lathe to help
> the kids out, the physics teacher mentioned I look for a watch makers lathe.
> I looked on eBay but I have no clue what to look for being I have only used
> a lathe in college for one project and that was 20 years ago. Anyone have
> tips on what to look for or know someone selling a used one? Is there a
> place to go to buy used tools like a watch makers lathe? I am guessing they
> do not have motors because they are done by hand right?
> Thanks,
> Linda
> I saw this one $169.99 is a bit high and I don't know if it is complete.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180470312530&fromMakeTrack=true

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec  1 04:31:11 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 06:31:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BUGEYE IN TACOMA
In-Reply-To: <SNT128-W290CCB7FC0802D5FF2B2EAD5220@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT128-W290CCB7FC0802D5FF2B2EAD5220@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=S20kPP_UhThAgMLiKWvTmqajMkU73nV2rCzV3@mail.gmail.com>

I'm not buying but I'd like to see it do you have a link?
I can't find it.
Lin

On Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 10:39 AM, PAUL SHERMAN <montpaul at msn.com> wrote:

> Yesterday, I went to look at a Bugeye listed on Seattle/Tacoma Craigslist:
> It is in TACOMA WA.
> Anyone interested should contact Chris Burton @
> ski2sea1958 at yahoo.com
> Chris told me that he has a clear: WA title.
> It is a bit ruff.
>  I have no financial interest or no interest at all
> Just the messenger
>
> Paul
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec  1 06:35:49 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 08:35:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
	students.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=gWNyohd5UbFPuBbZqyqOqhhHMR1k6T98MoCz0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=gWNyohd5UbFPuBbZqyqOqhhHMR1k6T98MoCz0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTiksKPB6XG76Ro9jmMDOaSxvf-DMrtX5SzOGvnUP@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I spoke to my principal and they will find $500. to buy a small lathe but it
must be new to be under our insurance policy.
Does anyone know about this one? Pros/Cons? I'll call the company today and
ask some questions.
Thanks for all your help.
BTW I want the one on eBay it has my name all over it....wink.
http://www.scientificsonline.com/unimat-1-motorized-mini-tool-system.html?&cm_mmc=Mercent-_-Google-_-NULL-_-3053776&mr:trackingCode=646F1735-DB81-DE11-8C0A-000423C27502&mr:referralID=NA
Lin

On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 6:17 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Wow I love this list you guys are tool people like me ; ) I knew I would
> get lots of replies.
> So far it appears that I will be spending near $500. for anything worth
> buying so I'll ether have to get the parents to contribute or I will be
> donating & getting a receipt as a tax deduction. Being I have 2 large drill
> presses and 2 dremill drill stands I am leaning towards these 2 products,
> any thoughts?
>
> The newer Unimat one from Edmond's Scientific which we buy from looks like
> it works as a small drill, mill, & lathe or am I mistaken?
>
> The eBay one looks like the one I'd be putting on my night stand because it
> is a beautifil piece of workmanship. If I go with the eBay one should I bid
> $500. to cut off other bidders near the end of the auction? At $500. I might
> have to just keep & loan it.
>
> Thanks Bob for the find.
> Lin
>
>
>
> http://www.scientificsonline.com/unimat-1-motorized-mini-tool-system.html?&cm_mmc=Mercent-_-Google-_-NULL-_-3053776&mr:trackingCode=646F1735-DB81-DE11-8C0A-000423C27502&mr:referralID=NA
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/UNIMAT-LATHE-DB-200-CLOCKMAKER-JEWELER-MODELER-/300498498535?pt=BI_Lathes&hash=item45f71b33e7#ht_500wt_1101
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 7:49 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> List,
>> Every year our best physics students enter the Panasonic Creative Design
>> Challenge:
>> http://www.panasonic.com/cdc/index.asp
>> And every year kids come to my lab (work shop) during open lunch lab hour
>> to drill, cut, glue and bend materials for their device. My problem is they
>> use small DC motors with very small shafts and try attach either a dowel &
>> wheel or a plastic axle from a connecting gear set with a wheel. Therefore
>> they are trying to drill a 1/32" or less hole in the plastic axle or dowel
>> to attach to the DC motor shaft and I do not have anything that small or
>> precise. The small lathe I ordered this year was turned down by the main
>> office at the last minute so I have decided I would buy a used lathe to help
>> the kids out, the physics teacher mentioned I look for a watch makers lathe.
>> I looked on eBay but I have no clue what to look for being I have only used
>> a lathe in college for one project and that was 20 years ago. Anyone have
>> tips on what to look for or know someone selling a used one? Is there a
>> place to go to buy used tools like a watch makers lathe? I am guessing they
>> do not have motors because they are done by hand right?
>> Thanks,
>> Linda
>> I saw this one $169.99 is a bit high and I don't know if it is complete.
>>
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180470312530&fromMakeTrack=true

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Dec  1 06:41:40 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 07:41:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
 students.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=gWNyohd5UbFPuBbZqyqOqhhHMR1k6T98MoCz0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=gWNyohd5UbFPuBbZqyqOqhhHMR1k6T98MoCz0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=8yfr9XsFafXobMomHFAdm0RN-NeHhvrFSfwva@mail.gmail.com>

If I were you I would contact Nick Carter and speak with him before I
bought anything:
Nicholas Carter
25360 Oak Lane
Philomath, Oregon
97370
He can be reached most days at 541-929-6006. "Please don't call before
10:00AM Pacific Time (That's 1:00PM EST!) or after 10:00PM Pacific
Time."

Tell him what you want to do with the machine and ask his opinion.  He
knows his stuff about mini lathes.

Unimats are good machines but for the same $500 you can get something
capable of so much more.
And, if you can source a 1/4HP motor locally you can save more.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Dec  1 06:44:36 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 07:44:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
 students.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTiksKPB6XG76Ro9jmMDOaSxvf-DMrtX5SzOGvnUP@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=gWNyohd5UbFPuBbZqyqOqhhHMR1k6T98MoCz0@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTiksKPB6XG76Ro9jmMDOaSxvf-DMrtX5SzOGvnUP@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikKNfyckF5KsWPnkMzNH4OWKFENWwuuE+E_+ue4@mail.gmail.com>

Nick sells TAIGs like this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Taig-Metal-jewelers-watchmakers-pen-wood-pool-cue-lathe-/150513137133?pt=BI_Lathes&hash=item230b4835ed

I haven't spoken with him in years but I'd bet if you call or email
him and tell him you are an educator he'd likely give you a discount.
His website:
http://www.cartertools.com/

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Dec  1 07:21:48 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 09:21:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] garage find - sequel
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimkKav9ZwD5cqgOu1OYOfnW_e5uCCys9fpbqzAr@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4CF578E4.8080205@dinospider.com>,
	<208241378.355539.1291160681654.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>,
	<BAY147-w56DCC08042F79291040828B8250@phx.gbl>,
	<AANLkTimkKav9ZwD5cqgOu1OYOfnW_e5uCCys9fpbqzAr@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w1092CE53288A9065136EB0B8260@phx.gbl>

One evening a long time ago I was watching TV and something ( or was it
nothing? ) happened that changed the way my mind worked ( or didn't ).
http://www.wepsite.de/The%20Day%20Nothing%20Happened(Monty%20Python).mp3
http://tinyurl.com/re3ryk
If not for this, you might have been spared the 'garage find'.


> Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:13:46 -0600
> From: bmwwxman at gmail.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] garage find
>
> Norwegian Blues like to kip on their back.....
>
> On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 5:57 PM, Robert Duquette <
> robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> > I feel a Monty Python skit coming on ...
> _______________________________________________

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Dec  1 08:05:27 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 10:05:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are
 available!!
In-Reply-To: <5B7FE615FEF848129D8CC0840FC7993C@personal>
References: <AANLkTik0moHPSjc=uYjx4zNjnra1X9Ph5ZHzpA-JB+wa@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTik3XV3Fo6OFafg+KsJQxsxzgXfnKnYKN+3btLSe@mail.gmail.com>,
	<60582217-2C00-4128-85F7-9CD2B714FA7C@snet.net>,
	<5B7FE615FEF848129D8CC0840FC7993C@personal>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w1187142D44653A5E6E3BDBB8260@phx.gbl>

It might be something like a Cupid's arrow except the pain is elsewhere??  ;)
Speaking of pain ... do you think this makes its butt look big?
http://tinyurl.com/3x5lvda



> From: jlaird237 at cox.net
>
> And just what is a rear arrow?
>
> >
> > btw, I saw a Bugeye with a rear arrow that was black. The owner said he
> > bought
> > the car new and that's the way it was delivered. Is that original?
> >
> > Jay Fishbein
> > Wallingford, CT
> > -An iPhone communication-

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Dec  1 08:19:49 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 07:19:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are
 available!!
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w1187142D44653A5E6E3BDBB8260@phx.gbl>
References: <AANLkTik0moHPSjc=uYjx4zNjnra1X9Ph5ZHzpA-JB+wa@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTik3XV3Fo6OFafg+KsJQxsxzgXfnKnYKN+3btLSe@mail.gmail.com>,
	<60582217-2C00-4128-85F7-9CD2B714FA7C@snet.net>,
	<5B7FE615FEF848129D8CC0840FC7993C@personal>
	<BAY147-w1187142D44653A5E6E3BDBB8260@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <734531.61810.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Is that factory?

I'm just askin'

 
Also, too bad it has that belly-button in the rear deck because otherwise a 
rumble seat would look real nice.

ps It's not apparent in the picture, but since it's sponsored by wirewheel.com, 
does this car have wire wheels? 


jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, December 1, 2010 10:05:27 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are 
available!!

It might be something like a Cupid's arrow except the pain is elsewhere??  ;)
Speaking of pain ... do you think this makes its butt look big?
http://tinyurl.com/3x5lvda

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Dec  1 08:20:47 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 10:20:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are
 available!!
In-Reply-To: <60582217-2C00-4128-85F7-9CD2B714FA7C@snet.net>
References: <AANLkTik0moHPSjc=uYjx4zNjnra1X9Ph5ZHzpA-JB+wa@mail.gmail.com>,
	<AANLkTik3XV3Fo6OFafg+KsJQxsxzgXfnKnYKN+3btLSe@mail.gmail.com>,
	<60582217-2C00-4128-85F7-9CD2B714FA7C@snet.net>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w360C0AED63CD5A55E0F221B8260@phx.gbl>

You could always get a top like this one though?

http://tinyurl.com/2vdaq2v

>
> Just be thankful you're not at a stoplight with the top up.
>
> Jay Fishbein
>
> On Nov 30, 2010, at 8:48 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > My calendars arrived today. A whole month early... what am I going to
> > do for another 31 days????
> > David L
> _______________________________________________

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Dec  1 08:38:37 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:38:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are
 available!!
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w360C0AED63CD5A55E0F221B8260@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C91BABFD.2C245%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> You could always get a top like this one though?
> 
> http://tinyurl.com/2vdaq2v
Why does a restored '54 Ford have a '53 Merc flathead? Was that a Canadian
thing eh?
AFAIK, Ford Flatheads ended in '53, and a 255 was the Mercury version with
the forged crank.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Dec  1 09:01:32 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 11:01:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are
 available!!
In-Reply-To: <C91BABFD.2C245%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <BAY147-w360C0AED63CD5A55E0F221B8260@phx.gbl>,
	<C91BABFD.2C245%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w33B709A842AB101159160BB8260@phx.gbl>

I do hope that you're not seriously asking me!!  :)
They're forging cranks now?  What is the world coming to!  :)

> Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 07:38:37 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are
available!!
> From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com
> To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> > You could always get a top like this one though?
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/2vdaq2v
> Why does a restored '54 Ford have a '53 Merc flathead? Was that a Canadian
> thing eh?
> AFAIK, Ford Flatheads ended in '53, and a 255 was the Mercury version with
> the forged crank.

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Dec  1 09:04:35 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 10:04:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick Factory Hardtops
References: <201012010253.oB12rq0w008470@brantnet.kwic.com>
	<AANLkTinFZo6_FNWW1rFwR5bSYg95XO84Lamj5GAw33VH@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AD8F89F47A8F40578DE9B6C008DBEE9D@personal>

Oh, I have seen pillers drilled like that, wonder where that was.

----- Original Message ----- 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Warwick Factory Hardtops


>I have to order that book ....now, but the hooks bolt onto the front 
>pillars
> see my images below.
> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=Sprite_Warwick_fiiting_front_1
> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=Sprite_Warwick_rear_bracket_2
>
> On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 9:53 PM, Martyn Ridley <ridleymj at bis.on.ca> wrote:
>
>> Linda, take a look at page 71 of 'More Healeys'.  Very nice short of the
>> Warwick hardtop, and a comparison to the BMC version on page 70.  For the
>> record, the hardtop side curtains  on the Frogeye were different if a
>> hardtop was fitted, they were ever so slightly taller.  I cannot tell you 
>> if
>> this was held over when the mark II came out.
>>
>> What's this about having to drill out?  Have I missed something - if you
>> are using original fittings no drilling should be required.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Martyn
>> _______________________________________________
>>
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Dec  1 09:08:08 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 10:08:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for
 mystudents.
References: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTi=gWNyohd5UbFPuBbZqyqOqhhHMR1k6T98MoCz0@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTiksKPB6XG76Ro9jmMDOaSxvf-DMrtX5SzOGvnUP@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1ED5AC248ACD41E4B775E8EFAA5B32A3@personal>

that tool system looks like the right thing to own, but note non ferris, 
metals.


Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for 
mystudents.


> List,
> I spoke to my principal and they will find $500. to buy a small lathe but 
> it
> must be new to be under our insurance policy.
> Does anyone know about this one? Pros/Cons? I'll call the company today 
> and
> ask some questions.
> Thanks for all your help.
> BTW I want the one on eBay it has my name all over it....wink.
> http://www.scientificsonline.com/unimat-1-motorized-mini-tool-system.html?&cm_mmc=Mercent-_-Google-_-NULL-_-3053776&mr:trackingCode=646F1735-DB81-DE11-8C0A-000423C27502&mr:referralID=NA
> Lin
>
> On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 6:17 AM, Linda Grunthaner 
> <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Wow I love this list you guys are tool people like me ; ) I knew I would
>> get lots of replies.
>> So far it appears that I will be spending near $500. for anything worth
>> buying so I'll ether have to get the parents to contribute or I will be
>> donating & getting a receipt as a tax deduction. Being I have 2 large 
>> drill
>> presses and 2 dremill drill stands I am leaning towards these 2 products,
>> any thoughts?
>>
>> The newer Unimat one from Edmond's Scientific which we buy from looks 
>> like
>> it works as a small drill, mill, & lathe or am I mistaken?
>>
>> The eBay one looks like the one I'd be putting on my night stand because 
>> it
>> is a beautifil piece of workmanship. If I go with the eBay one should I 
>> bid
>> $500. to cut off other bidders near the end of the auction? At $500. I 
>> might
>> have to just keep & loan it.
>>
>> Thanks Bob for the find.
>> Lin
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.scientificsonline.com/unimat-1-motorized-mini-tool-system.html?&cm_mmc=Mercent-_-Google-_-NULL-_-3053776&mr:trackingCode=646F1735-DB81-DE11-8C0A-000423C27502&mr:referralID=NA
>>
>>
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/UNIMAT-LATHE-DB-200-CLOCKMAKER-JEWELER-MODELER-/300498498535?pt=BI_Lathes&hash=item45f71b33e7#ht_500wt_1101
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 7:49 PM, Linda Grunthaner 
>> <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> List,
>>> Every year our best physics students enter the Panasonic Creative Design
>>> Challenge:
>>> http://www.panasonic.com/cdc/index.asp
>>> And every year kids come to my lab (work shop) during open lunch lab 
>>> hour
>>> to drill, cut, glue and bend materials for their device. My problem is 
>>> they
>>> use small DC motors with very small shafts and try attach either a dowel 
>>> &
>>> wheel or a plastic axle from a connecting gear set with a wheel. 
>>> Therefore
>>> they are trying to drill a 1/32" or less hole in the plastic axle or 
>>> dowel
>>> to attach to the DC motor shaft and I do not have anything that small or
>>> precise. The small lathe I ordered this year was turned down by the main
>>> office at the last minute so I have decided I would buy a used lathe to 
>>> help
>>> the kids out, the physics teacher mentioned I look for a watch makers 
>>> lathe.
>>> I looked on eBay but I have no clue what to look for being I have only 
>>> used
>>> a lathe in college for one project and that was 20 years ago. Anyone 
>>> have
>>> tips on what to look for or know someone selling a used one? Is there a
>>> place to go to buy used tools like a watch makers lathe? I am guessing 
>>> they
>>> do not have motors because they are done by hand right?
>>> Thanks,
>>> Linda
>>> I saw this one $169.99 is a bit high and I don't know if it is complete.
>>>
>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180470312530&fromMakeTrack=true
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Dec  1 09:10:51 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 10:10:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
 students.
References: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTi=gWNyohd5UbFPuBbZqyqOqhhHMR1k6T98MoCz0@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTiksKPB6XG76Ro9jmMDOaSxvf-DMrtX5SzOGvnUP@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikKNfyckF5KsWPnkMzNH4OWKFENWwuuE+E_+ue4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20BE20B49D69435AAB32DEBC36396B03@personal>

Boy, like that but would have to go next to my computer, Tis a lovely peice 
of work.

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my 
students.


> Nick sells TAIGs like this one:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/Taig-Metal-jewelers-watchmakers-pen-wood-pool-cue-lathe-/150513137133?pt=BI_Lathes&hash=item230b4835ed
>
> I haven't spoken with him in years but I'd bet if you call or email
> him and tell him you are an educator he'd likely give you a discount.
> His website:
> http://www.cartertools.com/
> _______________________________________________

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Dec  1 09:12:52 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 10:12:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are
 available!!
References: <AANLkTik0moHPSjc=uYjx4zNjnra1X9Ph5ZHzpA-JB+wa@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTik3XV3Fo6OFafg+KsJQxsxzgXfnKnYKN+3btLSe@mail.gmail.com>,
	<60582217-2C00-4128-85F7-9CD2B714FA7C@snet.net>,
	<5B7FE615FEF848129D8CC0840FC7993C@personal>
	<BAY147-w1187142D44653A5E6E3BDBB8260@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <E5892764827D42DBB2E3D1D271F52ABD@personal>

I think its butt looks just fine.

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are 
available!!


> It might be something like a Cupid's arrow except the pain is elsewhere?? 
> ;)
> Speaking of pain ... do you think this makes its butt look big?
> http://tinyurl.com/3x5lvda
>
>
>
>> From: jlaird237 at cox.net
>>
>> And just what is a rear arrow?
>>
>> >
>> > btw, I saw a Bugeye with a rear arrow that was black. The owner said he
>> > bought
>> > the car new and that's the way it was delivered. Is that original?
>> >
>> > Jay Fishbein
>> > Wallingford, CT
>> > -An iPhone communication-
> _______________________________________________

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Dec  1 09:16:36 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 10:16:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are
 available!!
References: <AANLkTik0moHPSjc=uYjx4zNjnra1X9Ph5ZHzpA-JB+wa@mail.gmail.com>,
	<AANLkTik3XV3Fo6OFafg+KsJQxsxzgXfnKnYKN+3btLSe@mail.gmail.com>,
	<60582217-2C00-4128-85F7-9CD2B714FA7C@snet.net>
	<BAY147-w360C0AED63CD5A55E0F221B8260@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <21D3D6313C894354995D336651C6934A@personal>

LOL, my 54 sunliner had a Lincoln OHV monster in it. Wish I still had it.

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are 
available!!


> You could always get a top like this one though?
>
> http://tinyurl.com/2vdaq2v
>
>>
>> Just be thankful you're not at a stoplight with the top up.
>>
>> Jay Fishbein
>>
>> On Nov 30, 2010, at 8:48 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > My calendars arrived today. A whole month early... what am I going to
>> > do for another 31 days????
>> > David L
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Wed Dec  1 15:16:32 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 17:16:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
 students.
In-Reply-To: <20BE20B49D69435AAB32DEBC36396B03@personal>
Message-ID: <20101201221632.0UV30.185076.root@cdptpa-web12-z02>

I mentioned my friend that had the big Bridgeport mill in his garage.  I told
him I couldn't have one of those- I would try to make an airplane or something
and get myself into trouble.  But it was really neat to learn how it works and
watch the students make parts with it.

I already mentioned our robot competition: One of our tasks was to make a
piece out of sheet aluminum to mount an electric motor to.  The motor was
about 1 1/4" diameter, 3" long or so.  Looking at the end of it there were 4
threaded mounting holes and a shaft.  Three of the holes seemed to form an
equilateral triangle, with the 4th hole opposite one of the others, and the
shaft itself was offset from center a certain amount.  We measured the holes
with a digital caliper and determined that the 3 holes did form an
equilateral, and the 4th hole was on a circle that passed through the other 3
holes.  Then we could do the math to calculate X and Y coordinates for all 4
holes plus the output shaft.  The father insisted that we drill holes the
exact diameter for an 8-32 screw.  Using the digital readout of the mill the
student placed all 5 holes per our calculations.  We held the finished piece
up to the motor and it looked like it was made in a factory.  Every hole lined
up as perfectly as we could detect by eye, and the bolts screwed in with no
interference.  In the old days we would have eyeballed it, centerpunched
holes, drilled them oversize with a hand drill, then reamed or filed the
varous holes until all 4 bolts would screw in.  This would have been faster
but messier and not as much fun.


> Boy, like that but would have to go next to my computer, Tis a lovely peice
> of work.
>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
> students.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Dec  1 15:33:12 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 17:33:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are
 available!!
In-Reply-To: <734531.61810.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <AANLkTik0moHPSjc=uYjx4zNjnra1X9Ph5ZHzpA-JB+wa@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTik3XV3Fo6OFafg+KsJQxsxzgXfnKnYKN+3btLSe@mail.gmail.com>,
	, <60582217-2C00-4128-85F7-9CD2B714FA7C@snet.net>, ,
	<5B7FE615FEF848129D8CC0840FC7993C@personal>,
	<BAY147-w1187142D44653A5E6E3BDBB8260@phx.gbl>,
	<734531.61810.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w11918E9CAE01CD99074D2AB8260@phx.gbl>

I wondered that, too.  Let me know when you find out, will ya?  ;)


> ps It's not apparent in the picture, but since it's sponsored by
wirewheel.com,
> does this car have wire wheels?
>
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Wed Dec  1 20:12:14 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 19:12:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Roll Bar
Message-ID: <AANLkTinNJimkLHGRgZFPvX4KtEGWaCGgKXoWfcYWwkuB@mail.gmail.com>

I am looking for a roll bar for my '59 Sprite.  If anyone has one to sell
please let me know.

The type that covers both the driver and the passenger.

You can contact me off line.

khargreaves2 at gmail.com

Kirk

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Wed Dec  1 20:52:51 2010
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 21:52:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Got my calendar already!
Message-ID: <001501cb91d4$64ee3c60$2ecab520$@rr.com>

Fantastic job, glad I ordered the larger one this year!

Chris

From pelliott at innercite.com  Wed Dec  1 21:01:37 2010
From: pelliott at innercite.com (Patrick Elliott)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 20:01:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for
 my	students.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=gWNyohd5UbFPuBbZqyqOqhhHMR1k6T98MoCz0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=gWNyohd5UbFPuBbZqyqOqhhHMR1k6T98MoCz0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <007a01cb91d5$9f15aad0$dd410070$@com>

Linda...  I own www.bigdogmetalworks.com

I sell a 7x14 mini-lathe...

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 3:17 AM
To: Spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
students.

Wow I love this list you guys are tool people like me ; ) I knew I would get
lots of replies.
So far it appears that I will be spending near $500. for anything worth
buying so I'll ether have to get the parents to contribute or I will be
donating & getting a receipt as a tax deduction. Being I have 2 large drill
presses and 2 dremill drill stands I am leaning towards these 2 products,
any thoughts?

The newer Unimat one from Edmond's Scientific which we buy from looks like
it works as a small drill, mill, & lathe or am I mistaken?

The eBay one looks like the one I'd be putting on my night stand because it
is a beautifil piece of workmanship. If I go with the eBay one should I bid
$500. to cut off other bidders near the end of the auction? At $500. I might
have to just keep & loan it.

Thanks Bob for the find.
Lin

http://www.scientificsonline.com/unimat-1-motorized-mini-tool-system.html?&c
m_mmc=Mercent-_-Google-_-NULL-_-3053776&mr:trackingCode=646F1735-DB81-DE11-8
C0A-000423C27502&mr:referralID=NA

http://cgi.ebay.com/UNIMAT-LATHE-DB-200-CLOCKMAKER-JEWELER-MODELER-/30049849
8535?pt=BI_Lathes&hash=item45f71b33e7#ht_500wt_1101


On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 7:49 PM, Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> List,
> Every year our best physics students enter the Panasonic Creative Design
> Challenge:
> http://www.panasonic.com/cdc/index.asp
> And every year kids come to my lab (work shop) during open lunch lab hour
> to drill, cut, glue and bend materials for their device. My problem is
they
> use small DC motors with very small shafts and try attach either a dowel &
> wheel or a plastic axle from a connecting gear set with a wheel. Therefore
> they are trying to drill a 1/32" or less hole in the plastic axle or dowel
> to attach to the DC motor shaft and I do not have anything that small or
> precise. The small lathe I ordered this year was turned down by the main
> office at the last minute so I have decided I would buy a used lathe to
help
> the kids out, the physics teacher mentioned I look for a watch makers
lathe.
> I looked on eBay but I have no clue what to look for being I have only
used
> a lathe in college for one project and that was 20 years ago. Anyone have
> tips on what to look for or know someone selling a used one? Is there a
> place to go to buy used tools like a watch makers lathe? I am guessing
they
> do not have motors because they are done by hand right?
> Thanks,
> Linda
> I saw this one $169.99 is a bit high and I don't know if it is complete.
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180470312530&fromMakeTrac
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From stargazer1 at cox.net  Wed Dec  1 21:06:50 2010
From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose)
Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:06:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
 students.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=gWNyohd5UbFPuBbZqyqOqhhHMR1k6T98MoCz0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=gWNyohd5UbFPuBbZqyqOqhhHMR1k6T98MoCz0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CF71B5A.3040601@cox.net>

I would run screaming from the one Edmund Scientific is selling and go 
for the one on Ebay. There is no way that extrusions are going to be 
accurate enough for the kind of work you're doing.

On 12/1/2010 3:17 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> Wow I love this list you guys are tool people like me ; ) I knew I would get
> lots of replies.
> So far it appears that I will be spending near $500. for anything worth
> buying so I'll ether have to get the parents to contribute or I will be
> donating&  getting a receipt as a tax deduction. Being I have 2 large drill
> presses and 2 dremill drill stands I am leaning towards these 2 products,
> any thoughts?
>
> The newer Unimat one from Edmond's Scientific which we buy from looks like
> it works as a small drill, mill,&  lathe or am I mistaken?
>
> The eBay one looks like the one I'd be putting on my night stand because it
> is a beautifil piece of workmanship. If I go with the eBay one should I bid
> $500. to cut off other bidders near the end of the auction? At $500. I might
> have to just keep&  loan it.
>
> Thanks Bob for the find.
> Lin
>
> http://www.scientificsonline.com/unimat-1-motorized-mini-tool-system.html?&cm_mmc=Mercent-_-Google-_-NULL-_-3053776&mr:trackingCode=646F1735-DB81-DE11-8C0A-000423C27502&mr:referralID=NA
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/UNIMAT-LATHE-DB-200-CLOCKMAKER-JEWELER-MODELER-/300498498535?pt=BI_Lathes&hash=item45f71b33e7#ht_500wt_1101
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 7:49 PM, Linda Grunthaner<grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>    
>> List,
>> Every year our best physics students enter the Panasonic Creative Design
>> Challenge:
>> http://www.panasonic.com/cdc/index.asp
>> And every year kids come to my lab (work shop) during open lunch lab hour
>> to drill, cut, glue and bend materials for their device. My problem is they
>> use small DC motors with very small shafts and try attach either a dowel&
>> wheel or a plastic axle from a connecting gear set with a wheel. Therefore
>> they are trying to drill a 1/32" or less hole in the plastic axle or dowel
>> to attach to the DC motor shaft and I do not have anything that small or
>> precise. The small lathe I ordered this year was turned down by the main
>> office at the last minute so I have decided I would buy a used lathe to help
>> the kids out, the physics teacher mentioned I look for a watch makers lathe.
>> I looked on eBay but I have no clue what to look for being I have only used
>> a lathe in college for one project and that was 20 years ago. Anyone have
>> tips on what to look for or know someone selling a used one? Is there a
>> place to go to buy used tools like a watch makers lathe? I am guessing they
>> do not have motors because they are done by hand right?
>> Thanks,
>> Linda
>> I saw this one $169.99 is a bit high and I don't know if it is complete.
>>
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180470312530&fromMakeTrack=true
>>      
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Dec  1 21:33:08 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 20:33:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Thermo comes through!! No LBC
Message-ID: <999114.74263.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

No LBC, but those old time listers knew me as the heat transfer guy in my (recently) past life. I have to share, as of this I am proud (I know there are others on the list) - I got my first patent award tonight on a regenerative thermodynamic system! I can't find it yet, but I got a check from my former employer, which definitely makes it real, if not eerie.

Regeneratively yours,
Ron

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Dec  1 21:35:40 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 22:35:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Roll Bar
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinNJimkLHGRgZFPvX4KtEGWaCGgKXoWfcYWwkuB@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinNJimkLHGRgZFPvX4KtEGWaCGgKXoWfcYWwkuB@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikmLJJ792bnzpkXORdFSVFjvJDhZA9tGOTfn_ky@mail.gmail.com>

I have one.   I think it fits a 66, but I'm not positive on that.
$100.

On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 9:12 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
wrote:
> I am looking for a roll bar for my '59 Sprite.  If anyone has one to sell
> please let me know.
>
> The type that covers both the driver and the passenger.
>
> You can contact me off line.
>
> khargreaves2 at gmail.com
>
> Kirk
> ___

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Dec  1 21:41:54 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 22:41:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
 students.
In-Reply-To: <007a01cb91d5$9f15aad0$dd410070$@com>
References: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=gWNyohd5UbFPuBbZqyqOqhhHMR1k6T98MoCz0@mail.gmail.com>
	<007a01cb91d5$9f15aad0$dd410070$@com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=1-7EiQi+wieh_A69-eD04RMvy+XHcX+_Rdcnz@mail.gmail.com>

I have a 9X30, similar to the big dog, but modified with DC variable
speed control.
My friend Bob Bertrand sells the 9X30s and some other stuff here.
The 7X14 (or 7X10 or 7X12) can be very useful machines.  I had several
before moving up to Atlas 6X18, then Atlas 12X36, then to the current
9X30.
A good friend has a South Bend 13X60 (or so) and a Bridgeport mill.
The Sieg types (7Xs) are decent for the money and have decent
aftermarket support.
The TAIG would do better on smaller things, and is way more portable, though.
If I were you I would talk with Patrick Elliott, and to Nick Carter
and see how you feel after discussing your needs with them.


On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 10:01 PM, Patrick Elliott <pelliott at innercite.com>
wrote:
> Linda...  I own www.bigdogmetalworks.com
>
> I sell a 7x14 mini-lathe...

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Dec  1 21:46:03 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 22:46:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Thermo comes through!! No LBC
In-Reply-To: <999114.74263.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <999114.74263.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimCDnxQrX9c7a3pkmh-m8_q1b-PiD44HDDJfcXR@mail.gmail.com>

Congrats.   I know how hard it is to get a patent.  The unique idea is
the easy part, or so it seems.
For those that don't know it is like having an idea, proving it will
work, proving it is your idea, hiring attorneys (solicitors over
there), and jumping through a gozillion government hoops.

Did your work have anything to do with salts and heat pipe technology?
 I can envision huge solar farms and heat pipe conduits doing all
kinds of cools stuff.
Sorry to ramble.
Congrats again.  Well done.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Dec  1 21:58:58 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 20:58:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Thermo comes through!! No LBC
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimCDnxQrX9c7a3pkmh-m8_q1b-PiD44HDDJfcXR@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <518623.85115.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Wed, 12/1/10, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Did your work have anything to do with salts and heat pipe
> technology?

Thanks, derf. It utilized waste heat from a jet engine to de-ice engine nacelle, wings, tails as well as to supplement cabin heating systems using a secondary or tertiary heat transfer loop. Very simple idea; another harder one didn't get past prior-art although I very much disagreed with the attorney and still do! It had a lot of weird looking calculus attached to it that I think scared off the examiners.

Regards,
Ron

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Dec  1 22:04:17 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 23:04:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Thermo comes through!! No LBC
In-Reply-To: <518623.85115.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <AANLkTimCDnxQrX9c7a3pkmh-m8_q1b-PiD44HDDJfcXR@mail.gmail.com>
	<518623.85115.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=iKQF8oOLj5RsGhB6Ezcic25EoKomDON4YYdBk@mail.gmail.com>

Liquid transfer media?  Or, solid?

From pvanwig at me.com  Wed Dec  1 22:48:51 2010
From: pvanwig at me.com (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:48:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
 students.
In-Reply-To: <007a01cb91d5$9f15aad0$dd410070$@com>
References: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=gWNyohd5UbFPuBbZqyqOqhhHMR1k6T98MoCz0@mail.gmail.com>
	<007a01cb91d5$9f15aad0$dd410070$@com>
Message-ID: <A199411D-A83D-41D0-B90E-C7472D4AF0E2@me.com>

I like it I never had a mini. My smallest is 14" x 5' my big one was 1' x 12' over the compound 47" diameter by 12" off the faceplate with the gap removed.

Paul Van Wig
pvanwig at me.com

On Dec 1, 2010, at 8:01 PM, Patrick Elliott <pelliott at innercite.com> wrote:

> Linda...  I own www.bigdogmetalworks.com
> 
> I sell a 7x14 mini-lathe...

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Dec  1 22:56:13 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 23:56:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Got my calendar already!
References: <001501cb91d4$64ee3c60$2ecab520$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <013B1F28F7D944BAB6FC8E196B310BC2@personal>

Calander reveived here today as well. right away took it out to the garage 
so Miss Agatha could see how her friends were doing.

Wonderful job guys.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Manuel" <cmanuel at wi.rr.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "'David Lieb'" <72spridget at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 9:52 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Got my calendar already!


> Fantastic job, glad I ordered the larger one this year!
>
> Chris
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Dec  1 22:59:19 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 23:59:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for
 my	students.
References: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTi=gWNyohd5UbFPuBbZqyqOqhhHMR1k6T98MoCz0@mail.gmail.com>
	<007a01cb91d5$9f15aad0$dd410070$@com>
Message-ID: <BE9AA5FA555B4A35B64039F8291C3819@personal>

Nice web site. Well done.

Ahh, product looks good as well, gut then who am I to know.


Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my 
students.


> Linda...  I own www.bigdogmetalworks.com
>
> I sell a 7x14 mini-lathe...
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
> Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 3:17 AM
> To: Spridget list
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
> students.
>
> Wow I love this list you guys are tool people like me ; ) I knew I would 
> get
> lots of replies.
> So far it appears that I will be spending near $500. for anything worth
> buying so I'll ether have to get the parents to contribute or I will be
> donating & getting a receipt as a tax deduction. Being I have 2 large 
> drill
> presses and 2 dremill drill stands I am leaning towards these 2 products,
> any thoughts?
>
> The newer Unimat one from Edmond's Scientific which we buy from looks like
> it works as a small drill, mill, & lathe or am I mistaken?
>
> The eBay one looks like the one I'd be putting on my night stand because 
> it
> is a beautifil piece of workmanship. If I go with the eBay one should I 
> bid
> $500. to cut off other bidders near the end of the auction? At $500. I 
> might
> have to just keep & loan it.
>
> Thanks Bob for the find.
> Lin
>
> http://www.scientificsonline.com/unimat-1-motorized-mini-tool-system.html?&c
> m_mmc=Mercent-_-Google-_-NULL-_-3053776&mr:trackingCode=646F1735-DB81-DE11-8
> C0A-000423C27502&mr:referralID=NA
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/UNIMAT-LATHE-DB-200-CLOCKMAKER-JEWELER-MODELER-/30049849
> 8535?pt=BI_Lathes&hash=item45f71b33e7#ht_500wt_1101
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 7:49 PM, Linda Grunthaner
> <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> List,
>> Every year our best physics students enter the Panasonic Creative Design
>> Challenge:
>> http://www.panasonic.com/cdc/index.asp
>> And every year kids come to my lab (work shop) during open lunch lab hour
>> to drill, cut, glue and bend materials for their device. My problem is
> they
>> use small DC motors with very small shafts and try attach either a dowel 
>> &
>> wheel or a plastic axle from a connecting gear set with a wheel. 
>> Therefore
>> they are trying to drill a 1/32" or less hole in the plastic axle or 
>> dowel
>> to attach to the DC motor shaft and I do not have anything that small or
>> precise. The small lathe I ordered this year was turned down by the main
>> office at the last minute so I have decided I would buy a used lathe to
> help
>> the kids out, the physics teacher mentioned I look for a watch makers
> lathe.
>> I looked on eBay but I have no clue what to look for being I have only
> used
>> a lathe in college for one project and that was 20 years ago. Anyone have
>> tips on what to look for or know someone selling a used one? Is there a
>> place to go to buy used tools like a watch makers lathe? I am guessing
> they
>> do not have motors because they are done by hand right?
>> Thanks,
>> Linda
>> I saw this one $169.99 is a bit high and I don't know if it is complete.
>>
>>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180470312530&fromMakeTrac
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Dec  1 23:02:27 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 00:02:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Thermo comes through!! No LBC
References: <999114.74263.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <6D23C17CEC0847068341396A8B4C981D@personal>

Ron, Congradulations. Nice to see one of our folks doing something noteably 
important and getting the credit..


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 10:33 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Thermo comes through!! No LBC


> No LBC, but those old time listers knew me as the heat transfer guy in my 
> (recently) past life. I have to share, as of this I am proud (I know there 
> are others on the list) - I got my first patent award tonight on a 
> regenerative thermodynamic system! I can't find it yet, but I got a check 
> from my former employer, which definitely makes it real, if not eerie.
>
> Regeneratively yours,
> Ron
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec  2 04:26:33 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 06:26:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC more lathe questions
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=0a_ZEjMX=MidxkGUwtdy65ddsQ+vLc9bBrKLe@mail.gmail.com>

List,
Turns out the school will give me $500. to buy a lathe unfortunatly it must
be new to be under our insurance blanket. I am leaning toward the cheap
mill/lathe I posted earlier but in contact with Nick Carter regarding what
he has. I will also buy an eBay lathe if resonable in price as a backup
being the cheap one doesn't cut ferous mertals. I received this eBay auction
at under $200. from a member on the list and it doesn't seem to be moving in
bids so I wonder if something expensive is missing in comparison to the
second one below that is near $500. now. Besides the obvious wooden box and
documents missing does anyone see any red flags? I was thinking of a last
minute bid of $250. or $300.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Unimat-DB200-Lathe-extras-/160512656589?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255f4cc4cd

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&hash=item3cb2c9f8b4&item=260697618612&nma=true&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&si=C5L7cvxBLE18dvC1qRmRHTs9VaY%253D

Thanks for all the help,
Cool Chicks Buy Tools....wink
Lin

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Dec  2 04:34:49 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 03:34:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Thermo comes through!! No LBC
In-Reply-To: <999114.74263.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <999114.74263.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <F644881C43BB461AA34D071448CBFD5D@spider>

Congratulations. Back when they used pen and velum paper to do drafting, I
helped with a couple of patents. You're in England?  ...bill in the U.S.
=============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Soave
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 8:33 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Thermo comes through!! No LBC

No LBC, but those old time listers knew me as the heat transfer guy in my
(recently) past life. I have to share, as of this I am proud (I know there
are others on the list) - I got my first patent award tonight on a
regenerative thermodynamic system! I can't find it yet, but I got a check
from my former employer, which definitely makes it real, if not eerie.

Regeneratively yours,
Ron

From ggroiss at gmail.com  Thu Dec  2 05:32:43 2010
From: ggroiss at gmail.com (Gregory Groiss)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 07:32:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC more lathe questions
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=0a_ZEjMX=MidxkGUwtdy65ddsQ+vLc9bBrKLe@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=0a_ZEjMX=MidxkGUwtdy65ddsQ+vLc9bBrKLe@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=fpkzZDZX6h0x9wEOj4LTOo3-O9OBPhnSHsj78@mail.gmail.com>

Linda,

Have you checked out the reviews on mini-lathe.com? Most of the models
on the site seem to be made by Sieg (in China). I've used the Harbor
Freight mini lathe with good results and you could get one of those
for around $399 if you search around for a 20% off coupon.

http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_lathe/Capabilities/Capabilities.htm

Greg

On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 6:26 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
wrote:
> List,
> Turns out the school will give me $500. to buy a lathe unfortunatly it must
> be new to be under our insurance blanket. I am leaning toward the cheap
> mill/lathe I posted earlier but in contact with Nick Carter regarding what
> he has. I will also buy an eBay lathe if resonable in price as a backup
> being the cheap one doesn't cut ferous mertals. I received this eBay
auction
> at under $200. from a member on the list and it doesn't seem to be moving
in
> bids so I wonder if something expensive is missing in comparison to the
> second one below that is near $500. now. Besides the obvious wooden box and
> documents missing does anyone see any red flags? I was thinking of a last
> minute bid of $250. or $300.
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/Unimat-DB200-Lathe-extras-/160512656589?pt=LH_DefaultDoma
in_0&hash=item255f4cc4cd
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&hash=item3cb2c9f8b4&item=260697
618612&nma=true&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&si=C5L7cvxBLE18dvC1qRmRHTs9VaY%25
3D
>
> Thanks for all the help,
> Cool Chicks Buy Tools....wink
> Lin
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From ridleymj at bis.on.ca  Thu Dec  2 05:58:24 2010
From: ridleymj at bis.on.ca (Martyn Ridley)
Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2010 07:58:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick Hardtops
Message-ID: <201012021258.oB2CwM0w050063@brantnet.kwic.com>

Thanks Linda, now I understand.  The BMC version has clips that grab 
on a la the Frogeye.  Yours is similar to the big Healey method which 
makes sense as from whence it came.  Best of luck on getting the 
parts, shout to the list if you come up short.



Cheers,
Martyn

From abcoz at hky.com  Thu Dec  2 07:10:46 2010
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 09:10:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source sought
Message-ID: <00ad01cb922a$b6ef02f0$24cd08d0$@hky.com>

Anyone know of a source for new/reproduction or used, OEM hardtop latches
(the ones that hold the front of the factory hardtop to the top of the
windshield frame)?  Not in a huge rush to get this done, but the longer I
wait, the lower the odds of finding what I need to restore the hardtop.

Thanks.

Bud Osbourne

From pythias at pacifier.com  Thu Dec  2 07:19:40 2010
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 06:19:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
 sought
In-Reply-To: <00ad01cb922a$b6ef02f0$24cd08d0$@hky.com>
References: <00ad01cb922a$b6ef02f0$24cd08d0$@hky.com>
Message-ID: <1719246262.20101202061940@pacifier.com>

Hello Bud,

     If it's for a square body, the latches for the soft top work. 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Small programs are for small minds.

From abcoz at hky.com  Thu Dec  2 07:30:56 2010
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 09:30:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
 sought
In-Reply-To: <1719246262.20101202061940@pacifier.com>
References: <00ad01cb922a$b6ef02f0$24cd08d0$@hky.com>
	<1719246262.20101202061940@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <00ba01cb922d$889ee750$99dcb5f0$@hky.com>

Well, yes, you can on the Mk II and later cars.  But the Mk I windshield
frame isn't set up to accept the Mk II & later latches........then there's
the matter of the holes in the outside of the hardtop for the front latches
;)
Thanks.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: Bill L [mailto:pythias at pacifier.com] 
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 9:20 AM
To: Bud Osbourne
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
sought

Hello Bud,

     If it's for a square body, the latches for the soft top work. 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Small programs are for small minds.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Dec  2 07:32:10 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 09:32:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
 sought
In-Reply-To: <1719246262.20101202061940@pacifier.com>
References: <00ad01cb922a$b6ef02f0$24cd08d0$@hky.com>
	<1719246262.20101202061940@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <7C1F4E85-9A7D-4E6B-AEFB-3388140E7680@snet.net>

The Mk II hardtop uses a short clip bolted to the front of the hardtop on the
outside. If you source a picture you or someone that can work metal can make
one fairly easily. There are not latches, just a 3/16" bent piece of metal
probably 1 1/4" wide by 1 3/4" long.

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT
-An iPhone communication-

On Dec 2, 2010, at 9:19 AM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello Bud,
>
>     If it's for a square body, the latches for the soft top work.
>
> --
> Best regards,
> Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com

From abcoz at hky.com  Thu Dec  2 08:48:46 2010
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 10:48:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
 sought
In-Reply-To: <7C1F4E85-9A7D-4E6B-AEFB-3388140E7680@snet.net>
References: <00ad01cb922a$b6ef02f0$24cd08d0$@hky.com>
	<1719246262.20101202061940@pacifier.com>
	<7C1F4E85-9A7D-4E6B-AEFB-3388140E7680@snet.net>
Message-ID: <00d601cb9238$67ba7d50$372f77f0$@hky.com>

OK, so Mk II Sprite hardtop latches are different from Mk I Sprite hardtop
latches?
Thanks.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jay Fishbein
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 9:32 AM
To: Spridget List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
sought

The Mk II hardtop uses a short clip bolted to the front of the hardtop on
the outside. If you source a picture you or someone that can work metal can
make one fairly easily. There are not latches, just a 3/16" bent piece of
metal probably 1 1/4" wide by 1 3/4" long.

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT
-An iPhone communication-

On Dec 2, 2010, at 9:19 AM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello Bud,
>
>     If it's for a square body, the latches for the soft top work.
>
> --
> Best regards,
> Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
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From lmacy at mac.com  Thu Dec  2 08:42:01 2010
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 10:42:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Thermo comes through!! No LBC
In-Reply-To: <999114.74263.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <999114.74263.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <9462FFA9-16C6-49B7-B6D5-F7276335EBD8@mac.com>

Very Cool, Hot Dude!!

Larry

On Dec 1, 2010, at 23:33 PM, Ron Soave wrote:

> No LBC, but those old time listers knew me as the heat transfer guy in my
(recently) past life. I have to share, as of this I am proud (I know there are
others on the list) - I got my first patent award tonight on a regenerative
thermodynamic system! I can't find it yet, but I got a check from my former
employer, which definitely makes it real, if not eerie.
>
> Regeneratively yours,
> Ron
> _______________________________________________
>
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Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Dec  2 09:11:56 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 08:11:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
 sought
In-Reply-To: <00d601cb9238$67ba7d50$372f77f0$@hky.com>
References: <00ad01cb922a$b6ef02f0$24cd08d0$@hky.com>
	<1719246262.20101202061940@pacifier.com>
	<7C1F4E85-9A7D-4E6B-AEFB-3388140E7680@snet.net>
	<00d601cb9238$67ba7d50$372f77f0$@hky.com>
Message-ID: <826520.72179.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Here's a Mk II Factory Hardtop front clip.
http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Herbytoy_Pics&id=Hardtop_FrtLatch


 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Bud Osbourne <abcoz at hky.com>
To: Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net>; Spridget List <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, December 2, 2010 10:48:46 AM
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source sought

OK, so Mk II Sprite hardtop latches are different from Mk I Sprite hardtop
latches?
Thanks.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Dec  2 09:15:06 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 08:15:06 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
 sought
Message-ID: <808269.58597.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Actually if you go forward in the series there are some very good close-ups.
http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Herbytoy_Pics&id=Hardtop_FrtLatchA


http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Herbytoy_Pics&id=Hardtop_LatchParts
 


jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: Bud Osbourne <abcoz at hky.com>; Spridget List <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, December 2, 2010 11:11:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source sought


Here's a Mk II Factory Hardtop front clip.
http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Herbytoy_Pics&id=Hardtop_FrtLatch

From abcoz at hky.com  Thu Dec  2 09:19:33 2010
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 11:19:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
 sought
In-Reply-To: <826520.72179.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <00ad01cb922a$b6ef02f0$24cd08d0$@hky.com>
	<1719246262.20101202061940@pacifier.com>
	<7C1F4E85-9A7D-4E6B-AEFB-3388140E7680@snet.net>
	<00d601cb9238$67ba7d50$372f77f0$@hky.com>
	<826520.72179.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <013301cb923c$b4a13d30$1de3b790$@hky.com>

Hmmm.  Interesting.  I guess that's the one I need.  Looks easy enough to
duplicate, but, for me it's a matter of "round tuits"...I can NEVER
accumulate enough of them.  So, I'd be tickled to find a pair that I could
buy.

Thanks.

Bud Osbourne

 

From: Jay [mailto:jfishbein at snet.net] 
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 11:12 AM
To: Bud Osbourne; Spridget List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
sought

 

Here's a Mk II Factory Hardtop front clip.
http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Herbytoy_Pics
<http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Herbytoy_Pic
s&id=Hardtop_FrtLatch> &id=Hardtop_FrtLatch

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

 

 

  _____  

From: Bud Osbourne <abcoz at hky.com>
To: Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net>; Spridget List
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, December 2, 2010 10:48:46 AM
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
sought

OK, so Mk II Sprite hardtop latches are different from Mk I Sprite hardtop
latches?
Thanks.

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Thu Dec  2 09:35:39 2010
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:35:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Thermo comes through!! No LBC
In-Reply-To: <999114.74263.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <999114.74263.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4CF7CADB.4020001@wi.net>

Ron,

As Paris Hilton would say, "That's hot!" and that's all the further I'll 
take that one.
We bow to Thermo Rex!

How did you get past all the vultures scouring the patent applications 
so they can snatch a great idea?  G.E. is obviously big enough to avoid 
those shenanigans.
Congratulations!  One of those, "How come no one ever thought of that 
before?" ideas.  Not so simple in execution though.

Grasshopper has become the teacher!

Dave W.


On 12/1/2010 10:33 PM, Ron Soave wrote:
> No LBC, but those old time listers knew me as the heat transfer guy in my (recently) past life. I have to share, as of this I am proud (I know there are others on the list) - I got my first patent award tonight on a regenerative thermodynamic system! I can't find it yet, but I got a check from my former employer, which definitely makes it real, if not eerie.
>
> Regeneratively yours,
> Ron

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Thu Dec  2 12:23:36 2010
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 11:23:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
In-Reply-To: <mailman.13.1291316402.32265.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.13.1291316402.32265.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <6F027CEE-7471-4074-86F7-ABCC847BF252@gerardsgarage.com>

Bud,

You can buy reproduction MKI Sprite latches from AH-Spares. Not sure  
if your top is formed to fit these or not. They sit in an indentation  
so they are near flash when latched down.

http://www.ahspares.co.uk/products/productdetail.aspx?GUID=07961d0b-7647-441b-9e87-c07e6bc9ef33

Gerard

On Dec 2, 2010, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 09:10:46 -0500
> From: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
> 	sought
> To: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Message-ID: <00ad01cb922a$b6ef02f0$24cd08d0$@hky.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Anyone know of a source for new/reproduction or used, OEM hardtop  
> latches
> (the ones that hold the front of the factory hardtop to the top of the
> windshield frame)?  Not in a huge rush to get this done, but the  
> longer I
> wait, the lower the odds of finding what I need to restore the  
> hardtop.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bud Osbourne

From abcoz at hky.com  Thu Dec  2 19:13:24 2010
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 21:13:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
In-Reply-To: <6F027CEE-7471-4074-86F7-ABCC847BF252@gerardsgarage.com>
References: <mailman.13.1291316402.32265.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<6F027CEE-7471-4074-86F7-ABCC847BF252@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <01ce01cb928f$aa4469e0$fecd3da0$@hky.com>

Thanks, Gerard.  I don't recall my hardtop having any indentation, so I
guess the top for the MkI Midget/Mk II Sprite is different than the one for
the Mk I Sprite.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gerard
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 2:24 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source

Bud,

You can buy reproduction MKI Sprite latches from AH-Spares. Not sure if your
top is formed to fit these or not. They sit in an indentation so they are
near flash when latched down.

http://www.ahspares.co.uk/products/productdetail.aspx?GUID=07961d0b-7647-441
b-9e87-c07e6bc9ef33

Gerard

On Dec 2, 2010, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 09:10:46 -0500
> From: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
> 	sought
> To: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Message-ID: <00ad01cb922a$b6ef02f0$24cd08d0$@hky.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Anyone know of a source for new/reproduction or used, OEM hardtop 
> latches (the ones that hold the front of the factory hardtop to the 
> top of the windshield frame)?  Not in a huge rush to get this done, 
> but the longer I wait, the lower the odds of finding what I need to 
> restore the hardtop.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bud Osbourne
_______________________________________________

From herby at herbytoys.com  Thu Dec  2 19:46:57 2010
From: herby at herbytoys.com (Herby)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 18:46:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
 sought
In-Reply-To: <808269.58597.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BB50840BDC18464D865C6442DC0DED10@HERBYZ>

Hey, those pictures look familiar (they're mine). Yes, that is the -factory-
hardtop and the original front latch. I actually fabbed up one of the clamps
from some 3/16 (I think) aluminum. I'm not sure of the strength of the
aluminum versus the stock steel though. It is a fairly basic clamp that was
easily fabbed. It only took me about an afternoon or so including polishing.
I'll try to dig it out and take pictures of both for a comparison.

 

As Gerard posted the MK I clamps are available from AH Spares (about $45US
each) but the MK II ones do not seem to be available anywhere. I believe it
was Bill Bolton in Oregon who used to have the MK I hardware and seals. I
never contacted him about the MK II hardware. His email was tricarb at aol
dot com. Don't know if that's still valid.

 

Herby
62 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy)
00 Dakota R/T (the DD toy)

63 MKII Sprite (Sold!!)
herby at herbytoys.com

www.herbytoys.com

 

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From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jay
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 8:15 AM
To: Spridget List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
sought

 

Actually if you go forward in the series there are some very good close-ups.
http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Herbytoy_Pics
<http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Herbytoy_Pic
s&id=Hardtop_FrtLatchA> &id=Hardtop_FrtLatchA


http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Herbytoy_Pics
<http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Herbytoy_Pic
s&id=Hardtop_LatchParts> &id=Hardtop_LatchParts



jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: Bud Osbourne <abcoz at hky.com>; Spridget List <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, December 2, 2010 11:11:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
sought


Here's a Mk II Factory Hardtop front clip.
http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Herbytoy_Pics
<http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Herbytoy_Pic
s&id=Hardtop_FrtLatch> &id=Hardtop_FrtLatch
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Dec  2 22:03:54 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 21:03:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite shell in Denver - $500
Message-ID: <588896.26177.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2087668515.html

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Dec  2 22:15:05 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 23:15:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite shell in Denver - $500
In-Reply-To: <588896.26177.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <588896.26177.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=Pv9OUAB+1u5-=HHxXJj17aCRVJ63PmrUFGJnf@mail.gmail.com>

Appears to have a hard top with that stuff, he does.


On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 11:03 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
> http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2087668515.html

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Dec  2 22:40:05 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 21:40:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite shell in Denver - $500
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=Pv9OUAB+1u5-=HHxXJj17aCRVJ63PmrUFGJnf@mail.gmail.com>
References: <588896.26177.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTi=Pv9OUAB+1u5-=HHxXJj17aCRVJ63PmrUFGJnf@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <398225.40719.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Parrish Plastics hardtop.

 jay




________________________________
From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sprite shell in Denver - $500

Appears to have a hard top with that stuff, he does.


On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 11:03 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
> http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2087668515.html

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Dec  2 23:23:31 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 00:23:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite shell in Denver - $500
In-Reply-To: <588896.26177.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <588896.26177.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinvAZsqbxXwbmPwZh-3t3ZdxLp12r6rKtdLqoAf@mail.gmail.com>

MY Midget is in about exactly the same condition but is 300 miles east and
not for sale...

Hope someone saves this poor car.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 11:03 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2087668515.html

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec  3 04:21:42 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 06:21:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC more lathe questions
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=0a_ZEjMX=MidxkGUwtdy65ddsQ+vLc9bBrKLe@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=0a_ZEjMX=MidxkGUwtdy65ddsQ+vLc9bBrKLe@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik9e0NCcN9XXw6KVuMUyWwNPC_qb=34gbPodbe1@mail.gmail.com>

Well it has been pointed out that the pully is chipped (I missed that) so
I'll pass as there may be other dammage. This one looks better. And I see
the photo as it make adjustments for mill work also.

http://cgi.ebay.com/AMERICAN-EDELSTAAL-UNIMAT-LATHE-MODEL-CLOCK-MAKERS-/170573209932?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b6f4a14c

Lin

On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 6:26 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> List,
> Turns out the school will give me $500. to buy a lathe unfortunatly it must
> be new to be under our insurance blanket. I am leaning toward the cheap
> mill/lathe I posted earlier but in contact with Nick Carter regarding what
> he has. I will also buy an eBay lathe if resonable in price as a backup
> being the cheap one doesn't cut ferous mertals. I received this eBay auction
> at under $200. from a member on the list and it doesn't seem to be moving in
> bids so I wonder if something expensive is missing in comparison to the
> second one below that is near $500. now. Besides the obvious wooden box and
> documents missing does anyone see any red flags? I was thinking of a last
> minute bid of $250. or $300.
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/Unimat-DB200-Lathe-extras-/160512656589?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255f4cc4cd
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&hash=item3cb2c9f8b4&item=260697618612&nma=true&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&si=C5L7cvxBLE18dvC1qRmRHTs9VaY%253D
>
> Thanks for all the help,
> Cool Chicks Buy Tools....wink
> Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec  3 08:10:48 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 10:10:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite shell in Denver - $500
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinvAZsqbxXwbmPwZh-3t3ZdxLp12r6rKtdLqoAf@mail.gmail.com>
References: <588896.26177.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTinvAZsqbxXwbmPwZh-3t3ZdxLp12r6rKtdLqoAf@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinzUMcxW=0-umsNynchKbAtN1JKOBnW6YEGartC@mail.gmail.com>

Yes please save it the hardtop alone is worth the trouble.
Lin

On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 1:23 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> MY Midget is in about exactly the same condition but is 300 miles east and
> not for sale...
>
> Hope someone saves this poor car.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 11:03 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2087668515.html
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Dec  3 08:12:10 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 10:12:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite shell in Denver - $500
In-Reply-To: <588896.26177.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <588896.26177.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w213707CA88868168BAB6A6B8280@phx.gbl>

Thankfully, it is far away.  ( almost 3000 kms.  Yes, I did check. :) )
Did anyone ask for more pictures?

> From: soavero at yahoo.com
>
> http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2087668515.html
> _______________________________________________

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec  3 08:15:28 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 10:15:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
 sought
In-Reply-To: <808269.58597.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <808269.58597.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=d3kNuRjA2oBZfaptdn8f+PH780O8gdn4M9FW5@mail.gmail.com>

I'm a little confused isn't the 59 & up windshield the same?
Lin

On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 11:15 AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> Actually if you go forward in the series there are some very good
> close-ups.
>
> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Herbytoy_Pics&id=Hardtop_FrtLatchA
>
>
>
> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Herbytoy_Pics&id=Hardtop_LatchParts
>
>
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
> To: Bud Osbourne <abcoz at hky.com>; Spridget List <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thu, December 2, 2010 11:11:56 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
> sought
>
>
> Here's a Mk II Factory Hardtop front clip.
>
> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Herbytoy_Pics&id=Hardtop_FrtLatch
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec  3 08:17:16 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 10:17:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
In-Reply-To: <6F027CEE-7471-4074-86F7-ABCC847BF252@gerardsgarage.com>
References: <mailman.13.1291316402.32265.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<6F027CEE-7471-4074-86F7-ABCC847BF252@gerardsgarage.com>
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Very nice : )
But it looks like the lip will fit the MKII also. Will it?
Lin

On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 2:23 PM, Gerard <pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com> wrote:

> Bud,
>
> You can buy reproduction MKI Sprite latches from AH-Spares. Not sure
> if your top is formed to fit these or not. They sit in an indentation
> so they are near flash when latched down.
>
>
> http://www.ahspares.co.uk/products/productdetail.aspx?GUID=07961d0b-7647-441b-9e87-c07e6bc9ef33
>
> Gerard
>
> On Dec 2, 2010, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:
>
> > Message: 6
> > Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 09:10:46 -0500
> > From: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com>
> > Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
> >       sought
> > To: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
> > Message-ID: <00ad01cb922a$b6ef02f0$24cd08d0$@hky.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Anyone know of a source for new/reproduction or used, OEM hardtop
> > latches
> > (the ones that hold the front of the factory hardtop to the top of the
> > windshield frame)?  Not in a huge rush to get this done, but the
> > longer I
> > wait, the lower the odds of finding what I need to restore the
> > hardtop.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Bud Osbourne
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From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Dec  3 08:23:00 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:23:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite shell in Denver - $500
In-Reply-To: <398225.40719.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <588896.26177.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTi=Pv9OUAB+1u5-=HHxXJj17aCRVJ63PmrUFGJnf@mail.gmail.com>
	<398225.40719.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <201012030723380.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

I disagree. I think it's the Snugtop. PP or Smoothline are much more 
like the soft tops in shape, esp. the rear "glass" is curved.
         Respectfully;-) Peter C
==
At 11:40 PM 12/2/2010, Jay wrote:
>Parrish Plastics hardtop.
>
>  jay

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Fri Dec  3 08:28:59 2010
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 15:28:59 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear Hood Bar, '58-'64
Message-ID: <20101203.082859.27642.0@webmail19.dca.untd.com>

My MKII now has a hood (top), I know that the front retaining bar is straight,
flat, etc (thanks Frank) from an earlier posting. What about the rear? I have
one on the '58 (it came from the MKII originally) but don't have one for the
MKII hood. Does anyone 1) have the dimensions handy so that I can get one made
or 2) have an extra they are willing to part with?
I know, I'm lazy, I should take the one out of the BEs hood and sketch it up,
but the hood is up for the winter (since it shrinks with the cold and I had a
devil of a time getting it on early this year) and I'm loathe to remove it.


Mark Haynes
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Dec  3 08:37:45 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 07:37:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite shell in Denver - $500
In-Reply-To: <201012030723380.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <588896.26177.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTi=Pv9OUAB+1u5-=HHxXJj17aCRVJ63PmrUFGJnf@mail.gmail.com>
	<398225.40719.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<201012030723380.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <742230.32346.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Peter,

I defer to your opinion. I had this same top on my aqua Mk III and PP came to 
mind, but it's so cavernous up there that I could be wrong.

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>
To: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>; Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, December 3, 2010 10:23:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sprite shell in Denver - $500

I disagree. I think it's the Snugtop. PP or Smoothline are much more 
like the soft tops in shape, esp. the rear "glass" is curved.
         Respectfully;-) Peter C
==
At 11:40 PM 12/2/2010, Jay wrote:
>Parrish Plastics hardtop.
>
>  jay

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Dec  3 08:42:43 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 07:42:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
 sought
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=d3kNuRjA2oBZfaptdn8f+PH780O8gdn4M9FW5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <808269.58597.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTi=d3kNuRjA2oBZfaptdn8f+PH780O8gdn4M9FW5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <96604.83708.qm@web83915.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

The windshields are the same. The Sprite Mk II/Midget Mk I hardtop is different.

Regarding your question whether Sprite Mk I Latches can be used on a Sprite Mk 
II/Midget Mk I factory hardtop, the answer is no because the Sprite Mk II/Midget 
Mk I hardtop doesn't have the indentations on the leading-edge like the Sprite 
Mk I hardtop.

In other news, the Sprite Mk II rear emblems were chrome.

jay fishbein

wallingford, ct




________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
Cc: Spridget List <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, December 3, 2010 10:15:28 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source sought

I'm a little confused isn't the 59 & up windshield the same?

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec  3 08:50:17 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 10:50:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick fittings image.......My Spritespot
In-Reply-To: <3F828527-85E7-4485-ACF8-CBC0C4EAB05F@snet.net>
References: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com>
	<D9999899-DB04-4C6E-BDFA-DE8C25031F9B@me.com>
	<AANLkTimBiqBJJhzHGDnL+pTdtJ4nNosh9u0WbWxH28=Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<3F828527-85E7-4485-ACF8-CBC0C4EAB05F@snet.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin7qda-R9xP6zee4fzM8ZSZRuqpmnp7Q344ynjY@mail.gmail.com>

Missed this message,
Jay,
I believe the standard ones here is a photos of the setup.
Lin

http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=Steve_McQueen_s_Sprite

On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 8:18 AM, Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> What sidecurtains are used with this hardtop?
>
> Jay Fishbein
> Wallingford, CT
> -An iPhone communication-
>
> On Nov 30, 2010, at 6:35 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> _______________________________________________
>
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Dec  3 08:54:57 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 07:54:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite shell in Denver - $500
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinzUMcxW=0-umsNynchKbAtN1JKOBnW6YEGartC@mail.gmail.com>
References: <588896.26177.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTinvAZsqbxXwbmPwZh-3t3ZdxLp12r6rKtdLqoAf@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinzUMcxW=0-umsNynchKbAtN1JKOBnW6YEGartC@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <539492.26770.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

"The grass is always greener..."

Linda, I know you're buzzing about the Warwick top which is a great piece which 
I would love to have on my own Mk II for it's historical value, but 
generally-speaking, hardtops are great for cars used in cold weather and 
little-else.

They are a PITA as soon as they are off the car as they take-up alot of room to 
store and I'm just talking about unrestored tops. Once a hardtop is restored, it 
takes-up even more room because you can't put anything near it for fear of 
damaging it.

I have a restored top for my Innocenti which I install in the winter. But in the 
regular months, it's always a question of where the h*ll do I put this thing.

 
I had a unrestored factory hardtop for my Mk II which I sold last year for all 
reasons above.

jay




________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>

Yes please save it the hardtop alone is worth the trouble.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Dec  3 08:57:04 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 07:57:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick fittings image.......My Spritespot
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin7qda-R9xP6zee4fzM8ZSZRuqpmnp7Q344ynjY@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com>
	<D9999899-DB04-4C6E-BDFA-DE8C25031F9B@me.com>
	<AANLkTimBiqBJJhzHGDnL+pTdtJ4nNosh9u0WbWxH28=Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<3F828527-85E7-4485-ACF8-CBC0C4EAB05F@snet.net>
	<AANLkTin7qda-R9xP6zee4fzM8ZSZRuqpmnp7Q344ynjY@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <458417.7407.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

You could be correct.

The reason for my question was because the Donald Healey Bugeye hardtops which 
otherwise look like a BMC Bugeye hardtop use taller sidecurtains.

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net>
Cc: Spridget List <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, December 3, 2010 10:50:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Warwick fittings image.......My Spritespot

Missed this message,
Jay,
I believe the standard ones here is a photos of the setup.
Lin

http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=Steve_McQueen_s_Sprite



On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 8:18 AM, Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

What sidecurtains are used with this hardtop?

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec  3 09:12:41 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 11:12:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite shell in Denver - $500
In-Reply-To: <539492.26770.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <588896.26177.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTinvAZsqbxXwbmPwZh-3t3ZdxLp12r6rKtdLqoAf@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinzUMcxW=0-umsNynchKbAtN1JKOBnW6YEGartC@mail.gmail.com>
	<539492.26770.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimTwre8-SivkqCuRP4PDqd6HhFuf3O=8UKCwjLU@mail.gmail.com>

Jay,
I currently have a stock hardtop on my car now which I bought from Alan
several years ago. I agree totally about storage, I haven't taken the top
off in 3 years because it is a PITA. It is possible the Warwick will live in
the living room just till a car show : )
Lin

On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 10:54 AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> "The grass is always greener..."
>
> Linda, I know you're buzzing about the Warwick top which is a great piece
> which
> I would love to have on my own Mk II for it's historical value, but
> generally-speaking, hardtops are great for cars used in cold weather and
> little-else.
>
> They are a PITA as soon as they are off the car as they take-up alot of
> room to
> store and I'm just talking about unrestored tops. Once a hardtop is
> restored, it
> takes-up even more room because you can't put anything near it for fear of
> damaging it.
>
> I have a restored top for my Innocenti which I install in the winter. But
> in the
> regular months, it's always a question of where the h*ll do I put this
> thing.
>
>
> I had a unrestored factory hardtop for my Mk II which I sold last year for
> all
> reasons above.
>
> jay
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
>
> Yes please save it the hardtop alone is worth the trouble.
> _______________________________________________
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Dec  3 09:22:46 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 10:22:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick fittings image.......My Spritespot
In-Reply-To: <458417.7407.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com>
	<D9999899-DB04-4C6E-BDFA-DE8C25031F9B@me.com>
	<AANLkTimBiqBJJhzHGDnL+pTdtJ4nNosh9u0WbWxH28=Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<3F828527-85E7-4485-ACF8-CBC0C4EAB05F@snet.net>
	<AANLkTin7qda-R9xP6zee4fzM8ZSZRuqpmnp7Q344ynjY@mail.gmail.com>
	<458417.7407.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikLphdLgtqga9D+a0oJf+MuiXk-aiNrBMeiRZJ4@mail.gmail.com>

> The reason for my question was because the Donald Healey Bugeye hardtops which
> otherwise look like a BMC Bugeye hardtop use taller sidecurtains.

ISTR John Sprinzel mentioning this in Spritely Years as having been
done to grant more visibility for the rally cars...
David L

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec  3 09:24:45 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 11:24:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick fittings image.......My Spritespot
In-Reply-To: <458417.7407.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com>
	<D9999899-DB04-4C6E-BDFA-DE8C25031F9B@me.com>
	<AANLkTimBiqBJJhzHGDnL+pTdtJ4nNosh9u0WbWxH28=Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<3F828527-85E7-4485-ACF8-CBC0C4EAB05F@snet.net>
	<AANLkTin7qda-R9xP6zee4fzM8ZSZRuqpmnp7Q344ynjY@mail.gmail.com>
	<458417.7407.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinN-9iHvg-_k+wzA8e7wsO4HQgs-M9Gkp5tN4Nw@mail.gmail.com>

Jay,
I had won a bid for those taller side curtians and had the owner sell it to
the other bidder because it was too tall & I thought it was for a big
Healey, wish I knew I would have kept it.
Lin

On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 10:57 AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> You could be correct.
>
> The reason for my question was because the Donald Healey Bugeye hardtops
> which
> otherwise look like a BMC Bugeye hardtop use taller sidecurtains.
>
>  jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net>
> Cc: Spridget List <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Fri, December 3, 2010 10:50:17 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Warwick fittings image.......My Spritespot
>
> Missed this message,
> Jay,
> I believe the standard ones here is a photos of the setup.
> Lin
>
>
> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=Steve_McQueen_s_Sprite
>
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 8:18 AM, Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
>
> What sidecurtains are used with this hardtop?
> _______________________________________________
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec  3 09:33:36 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 11:33:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 judson, 5 speed - morris woody
In-Reply-To: <162899.78801.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <162899.78801.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim0W7WOZttmAjfHGdwzGMiom0D_COCtFap+r_Lv@mail.gmail.com>

Did you see the last photo I wonder if Jerry bought that Menz or something
else?
Lin

On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 2:02 PM, <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> I wonder if they got the Judson to work correct on the 1275 motor.
> The color could be better other then that anice car.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190471709466
>
>
>
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec  3 09:39:45 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 11:39:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite on craigslist 1.2K
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=p+ZC0k3SCCs+qAPfzOwsrhmCMCYg-5oKtFofr@mail.gmail.com>

http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2089646263.html

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Dec  3 09:46:59 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 11:46:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite on craigslist 1.2K
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=p+ZC0k3SCCs+qAPfzOwsrhmCMCYg-5oKtFofr@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=p+ZC0k3SCCs+qAPfzOwsrhmCMCYg-5oKtFofr@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w564EA523A11B69C76135BEB8280@phx.gbl>

Still too far; ... but you're getting closer.  This one is under 1000 kms.  (
20 hours round trip )

RD

Ottawa ON Canada

>
> http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2089646263.html
> _______________________________________________

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Dec  3 10:13:01 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 12:13:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite on craigslist 1.2K
Message-ID: <BAY147-w62F642E670D6BF3FAFFB89B8280@phx.gbl>

PS:  I wonder what this really is ... with a 948 ...









Still too far; ... but you're getting closer.  This one is under 1000 kms.  (
20 hours round trip )

RD

Ottawa ON Canada

>
> http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2089646263.html
> _______________________________________________

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Fri Dec  3 10:14:18 2010
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 17:14:18 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite shell in Denver - $500
Message-ID: <20101203.101418.24465.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com>

Crap- That's all I need, another unpainted Sprite. It only took me 12 years to
paint the last one, the Wife'd kill me if another one followed me home.
Besides, I'm looking at another (potential) daily driver tonight ( a fourth
Tercel 4WD Wagon)
It's only ~40 miles from me. If anyone wants me to look at it for them, I'll
be in Denver on Saturday for a xmas party. Maybe I can talk him out of the
front suspension and the hardtop ;}?


Mark Haynes
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From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Fri Dec  3 12:11:29 2010
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 11:11:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=AVmE3eL0bvqu8a_rNqjdbEmBX5XStyQD+NZmU@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.13.1291316402.32265.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<6F027CEE-7471-4074-86F7-ABCC847BF252@gerardsgarage.com>
	<AANLkTi=AVmE3eL0bvqu8a_rNqjdbEmBX5XStyQD+NZmU@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B2961E30-D3AE-4C76-8E7E-32CA820ADE03@gerardsgarage.com>

Of the windscreen? Absolutely will.

Gerard

On Dec 3, 2010, at 7:17 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> Very nice : )
> But it looks like the lip will fit the MKII also. Will it?
> Lin
>
> On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 2:23 PM, Gerard  
> <pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com> wrote:
> Bud,
>
> You can buy reproduction MKI Sprite latches from AH-Spares. Not sure
> if your top is formed to fit these or not. They sit in an indentation
> so they are near flash when latched down.
>
> http://www.ahspares.co.uk/products/productdetail.aspx?GUID=07961d0b-7647-441b-9e87-c07e6bc9ef33
>
> Gerard
>
> On Dec 2, 2010, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:
>
> > Message: 6
> > Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 09:10:46 -0500
> > From: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com>
> > Subject: [Spridgets] Midget Mk. I "factory" hardtop hardware source
> >       sought
> > To: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
> > Message-ID: <00ad01cb922a$b6ef02f0$24cd08d0$@hky.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Anyone know of a source for new/reproduction or used, OEM hardtop
> > latches
> > (the ones that hold the front of the factory hardtop to the top of  
> the
> > windshield frame)?  Not in a huge rush to get this done, but the
> > longer I
> > wait, the lower the odds of finding what I need to restore the
> > hardtop.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Bud Osbourne
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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Fri Dec  3 12:13:10 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 14:13:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite shell in Denver - $500
In-Reply-To: <201012030723380.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <588896.26177.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 10:23 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
I think it's the Snugtop. PP or Smoothline are much more like the soft
tops in shape, esp. the rear "glass" is curved.
Respectfully;-) Peter C

At 11:40 PM 12/2/2010, Jay wrote:
Parrish Plastics hardtop.
--------------------------------------------------

I'm with Peter... Every PP top that I have seen had the portholes in it.

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

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Dec  3 14:25:23 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:25:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear Hood Bar, '58-'64
In-Reply-To: <20101203.082859.27642.0@webmail19.dca.untd.com>
References: <20101203.082859.27642.0@webmail19.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <4CF96043.7060602@comcast.net>

My Bugeyes use 2 short, maybe 4" long flat metal bars.
They work. Slip them in one side of the slot and work it over to about 
the middle of the slot.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From jessmd1 at comcast.net  Fri Dec  3 14:58:03 2010
From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 15:58:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] starting a rebuilt 1275
Message-ID: <FAD83A9C-4430-48BF-B0E2-1C149E8ECE05@comcast.net>

Trying to start a rebuilt 1275 cc motor.It turns over.New electronic  
fuel pump is working as fuel filter and float bowls are getting  
gas.Car has been static timed.Both carbs backfiring and the exhaust is  
backfiring.Is there a systematic approach to diagnose this problem?

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Dec  3 15:14:23 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 14:14:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] starting a rebuilt 1275
In-Reply-To: <FAD83A9C-4430-48BF-B0E2-1C149E8ECE05@comcast.net>
References: <FAD83A9C-4430-48BF-B0E2-1C149E8ECE05@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <7E37AF5EE72340FBBF4982CBD069907F@spider>

Quadruple check the spark plug wiring order.

Make sure that when #1 cylinder is at TDC, firing, that the "rotor" is
pointed at #1 on the distributor cap.  ...
================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jess Power
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 1:58 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] starting a rebuilt 1275

Trying to start a rebuilt 1275 cc motor.It turns over.New electronic  
fuel pump is working as fuel filter and float bowls are getting  
gas.Car has been static timed.Both carbs backfiring and the exhaust is  
backfiring.Is there a systematic approach to diagnose this problem?
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Fri Dec  3 15:18:24 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 22:18:24 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] starting a rebuilt 1275
Message-ID: <mailman.45.1291414684.22015.spridgets@autox.team.net>

Engines need 3 things to run:

Fuel
Spark
Compression

It sounds like you have all 3 since it backfires.  I would check if the plug wires are connected correctly and your timing is not 180 degrees off.

Steve


------Original Message------
From: Jess Power
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
To: spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] starting a rebuilt 1275
Sent: Dec 3, 2010 4:58 PM

Trying to start a rebuilt 1275 cc motor.It turns over.New electronic  
fuel pump is working as fuel filter and float bowls are getting  
gas.Car has been static timed.Both carbs backfiring and the exhaust is  
backfiring.Is there a systematic approach to diagnose this problem?
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Dec  3 15:20:30 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 14:20:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] starting a rebuilt 1275
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Message-ID: <178810.77531.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Distributor is 180 out.Switch 1&4, 3&2 wires.

--- On Fri, 12/3/10, Jess Power
<jessmd1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> From: Jess Power <jessmd1 at comcast.net>
>
Subject: [Spridgets] starting a rebuilt 1275
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>
Date: Friday, December 3, 2010, 3:58 PM
> Trying to start a rebuilt 1275 cc
>
motor.It turns over.New electronic fuel pump is working as
> fuel filter and
float bowls are getting gas.Car has been
> static timed.Both carbs backfiring
and the exhaust is
> backfiring.Is there a systematic approach to diagnose
this
> problem?
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From miniac7 at aol.com  Fri Dec  3 15:26:28 2010
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:26:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] starting a rebuilt 1275
In-Reply-To: <7E37AF5EE72340FBBF4982CBD069907F@spider>
References: <FAD83A9C-4430-48BF-B0E2-1C149E8ECE05@comcast.net>
	<7E37AF5EE72340FBBF4982CBD069907F@spider>
Message-ID: <8CD6150436503B0-223C-2FAF@webmail-d053.sysops.aol.com>

Yep, this sounds like a classic example of either cam timing or ignition
timing being out of whack.

Howard






-----Original Message-----
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, Dec 3, 2010 5:14 pm
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] starting a rebuilt 1275


Quadruple check the spark plug wiring order.
Make sure that when #1 cylinder is at TDC, firing, that the "rotor" is
ointed at #1 on the distributor cap.  ...
===============================
----Original Message-----
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ubject: [Spridgets] starting a rebuilt 1275
Trying to start a rebuilt 1275 cc motor.It turns over.New electronic
uel pump is working as fuel filter and float bowls are getting
as.Car has been static timed.Both carbs backfiring and the exhaust is
ackfiring.Is there a systematic approach to diagnose this problem?
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Fri Dec  3 15:44:57 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 22:44:57 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Alpine parts source????
Message-ID: <1224725835.1061063.1291416297221.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

I have a friend who is ready to begin a full restoration on a Sunbeam Alpine. Can you all suggest some reliable parts sources for him, please? Good ones, if you don't mind. I think I might like to get to know this friend a little better.

Thanks,

Kate 

From jessmd1 at comcast.net  Fri Dec  3 16:00:16 2010
From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 17:00:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] problem
Message-ID: <86302F46-5830-4E96-88D7-E254D748695D@comcast.net>

Just started a supposedly rebuilt 1275cc motor and it began reving to  
about 4000 RPMs and then seized with a loud clanking sound. Now it  
appears to be frozen.Broken rod?Any thoughts?

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Dec  3 16:08:29 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 15:08:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] problem
In-Reply-To: <86302F46-5830-4E96-88D7-E254D748695D@comcast.net>
References: <86302F46-5830-4E96-88D7-E254D748695D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CD1525DDDACC499B8A25B08AFEB23A78@spider>

How long did you let it rev?
Pull all the spark plugs and look at them; any have the tips broken off?
Then try to turn it by hand.  

Bad things go in threes; if anybody else out there is about to fire up a
recent rebuild, wait until Monday  ...really.
 ...
======================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jess Power
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 3:00 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] problem

Just started a supposedly rebuilt 1275cc motor and it began reving to  
about 4000 RPMs and then seized with a loud clanking sound. Now it  
appears to be frozen.Broken rod?Any thoughts?
_______________________________________________

From jessmd1 at comcast.net  Fri Dec  3 17:27:50 2010
From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 18:27:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] problem
Message-ID: <5D4D9AAE-8014-49B5-BAD1-090890B2062E@comcast.net>

    Just started a supposedly rebuilt 1275cc motor and it began reving  
to about 4000 RPMs and then seized with a loud clanking sound. Now it  
appears to be frozen.Broken rod?Any thoughts?

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Dec  3 17:35:17 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 18:35:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] problem
In-Reply-To: <5D4D9AAE-8014-49B5-BAD1-090890B2062E@comcast.net>
References: <5D4D9AAE-8014-49B5-BAD1-090890B2062E@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <9D6F4B9AEABE42E49DA16FDA4E56ADD8@HomePC>

Sumptins broke.  Take it apart and fix it.

Jess, whatever it is, it will need to be torn down.  Then your question will 
be answered.


LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Jess Power
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 6:27 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] problem

    Just started a supposedly rebuilt 1275cc motor and it began reving
to about 4000 RPMs and then seized with a loud clanking sound. Now it
appears to be frozen.Broken rod?Any thoughts?
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From thcollin at mtu.edu  Fri Dec  3 18:14:26 2010
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:14:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] lookin' at pictures
Message-ID: <8vjs3h$9vr3ke@email.mtu.edu>

I found some nice pics of LBC's and others here: 
http://www.pbase.com/davidm2/vrg_color
The photographer is David McCardell II - taken at 14th Annual Turkey 
Bowl. The racing Sprite - red #63 - anyone on the list? How about 
#55, #41, #821?

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

From mark at bradakis.com  Fri Dec  3 18:41:08 2010
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Fri,  3 Dec 2010 18:41:08 -0700 (MST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Spam, servers, service and such
Message-ID: <20101204014108.1858A2E06E@bradakis.com>

I know many of you are also on the Healey list and just saw this, my
apologies for the redundency.  But there are possibly a few of you who
might want some advance warning of possible Team.Net downtime.  I
don't want to be the cause of even more hoilday panic!  Anyway, here's
the message:


Yes, there are still some spam messages from hijacked email accounts
getting through now and then.  I've been working on the issue a bit,
but it is turning out to be a case of 'shipwright's disease' as we
know it, applied to computers.  If you don't know what I am talking
about, check out

http://www.team.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=32


Basically to tighten up security and improve a few things I'm planning
on updating the operating system and all the user level programs that
Team.Net uses.  Not a small undertaking, but well within my abilities.
Currently there is no budget for hardware upgrades, perhaps after the
spring fund drive.  Of course, if you haven't yet spent all your loot
on holiday gifts and such and wanted to donate [ link below ] I would
not complain ;-)

The process will take a fair bit of time over who knows how many late
nights at the keyboard.  With luck it will all be unnoticed by you
folks, transparent to the user, as they say.  But there is always a
chance of service not being available for some period of time,
hopefully no more than minutes at a time.  It could be something
simple, like a stupid typo in a config file, or it could be one of the
cats jumping the the keyboard as I go to fetch some more refrehments
and somehow managing to hit the CONFIRM REFORMAT OF ALL DISKS button.

 I remember what it was like when the ISP I was using for the DSL line
went belly up and Team.Net was off the air for 8 days - not a good
thing.  Actually, I wonder what the up vs. down time percentages might
be over the last 19 years and 7 months of Team.Net.  I won't count the
years before that when I ran it from the U of U.

Anyway, short story is if Team.Net disappears at times over the
next few weeks, don't panic, I'll be working on it.


mjb.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Dec  3 18:36:40 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 19:36:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite shell in Denver - $500
In-Reply-To: <20101203.101418.24465.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com>
References: <20101203.101418.24465.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com>
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There is a 4WD Tercel at the PullAPart here.  Any bits you need off of it?
I try to go every so often.


On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 11:14 AM, Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net> wrote:
> Crap- That's all I need, another unpainted Sprite. It only took me 12 years to
> paint the last one, the Wife'd kill me if another one followed me home.
> Besides, I'm looking at another (potential) daily driver tonight ( a fourth
> Tercel 4WD Wagon)

From pvanwig at me.com  Fri Dec  3 19:07:53 2010
From: pvanwig at me.com (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:07:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite shell in Denver - $500
In-Reply-To: <539492.26770.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <588896.26177.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Cold weather! I put the top on my jeep today. It lives at 7440 feet and I had to drive it 20 minutes away to the shop where it hangs from the ceiling ( the only way to store a top IMHO ) I plan to bring the Bugeye up to the Big Bear house to restore it and drive it on nice twisty roads so yes my top might be on more of the year than other California cars

Paul Van Wig
pvanwig at me.com

On Dec 3, 2010, at 7:54 AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> "The grass is always greener..."
> 
> Linda, I know you're buzzing about the Warwick top which is a great piece which 
> I would love to have on my own Mk II for it's historical value, but 
> generally-speaking, hardtops are great for cars used in cold weather and 
> little-else.
> 
> They are a PITA as soon as they are off the car as they take-up alot of room to 
> store and I'm just talking about unrestored tops. Once a hardtop is restored, it 
> takes-up even more room because you can't put anything near it for fear of 
> damaging it.
> 
> I have a restored top for my Innocenti which I install in the winter. But in the 
> regular months, it's always a question of where the h*ll do I put this thing.
> 
> 
> I had a unrestored factory hardtop for my Mk II which I sold last year for all 
> reasons above.
> 
> jay
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> 
> Yes please save it the hardtop alone is worth the trouble.
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Dec  3 19:19:20 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:19:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] starting a rebuilt 1275
In-Reply-To: <FAD83A9C-4430-48BF-B0E2-1C149E8ECE05@comcast.net>
References: <FAD83A9C-4430-48BF-B0E2-1C149E8ECE05@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4CF9A528.3040209@comcast.net>

On 12/3/2010 4:58 PM, Jess Power wrote:
> Trying to start a rebuilt 1275 cc motor.It turns over.New electronic
> fuel pump is working as fuel filter and float bowls are getting gas.Car
> has been static timed.Both carbs backfiring and the exhaust is
> backfiring.Is there a systematic approach to diagnose this problem?

You have a 50/50 chance at getting the distributor drive in correct but 
99% of the time it goes in 180 out.
To check it, switch the plug wires, the firing order is now 4 2 1 3.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Dec  3 19:29:16 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:29:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] problem
In-Reply-To: <86302F46-5830-4E96-88D7-E254D748695D@comcast.net>
References: <86302F46-5830-4E96-88D7-E254D748695D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4CF9A77C.6060808@comcast.net>

On 12/3/2010 6:00 PM, Jess Power wrote:
> Just started a supposedly rebuilt 1275cc motor and it began reving to
> about 4000 RPMs and then seized with a loud clanking sound. Now it
> appears to be frozen.Broken rod?Any thoughts?

Couple of things, I had this exact thing happen last year.
I popped out the starter and pried the flywheel over and all was fine.
The engine still runs. Something, I still don't know what must have come 
loose or was left in the bell housing and jammed the flywheel.
the car was on it's first drive, about 2 blocks from home.

Did the distributor pop out? That makes a hell of a noise and back fires.

Are you sure the fan belt was on the bottom pulley? Again, I thought it 
was and it managed to wedge itself and stall the motor as I was looking 
for a reason why the fan was not turning.

At least those are the easy answers, the ones you want to hear.
Other than that, something broke inside or the clutch disintegrated.





-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Fri Dec  3 21:38:45 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 22:38:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] starting a rebuilt 1275
References: <FAD83A9C-4430-48BF-B0E2-1C149E8ECE05@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <7E6ED80F3F0B4851BF0B98820FE91CFB@personal>

yep it is 180 degrees out, turn the dizzy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jess Power" <jessmd1 at comcast.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 3:58 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] starting a rebuilt 1275


> Trying to start a rebuilt 1275 cc motor.It turns over.New electronic  fuel 
> pump is working as fuel filter and float bowls are getting  gas.Car has 
> been static timed.Both carbs backfiring and the exhaust is  backfiring.Is 
> there a systematic approach to diagnose this problem?
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sat Dec  4 01:15:04 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 00:15:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Road trip!
In-Reply-To: <EFEHLJLDDKKKGKABOLMJMEFACMAA.alan.inglis@telus.net>
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Alan--I may be too late to be of any help; got back home last night.

I live in Grants Pass, southern Oregon.  I can hit I-5 with a
rock.... literally.  Well that was until I detached the tendons in my right
shoulder.

E-mail me if you need my cell #.

Herb

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec  4 05:49:03 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 07:49:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite shell in Denver - $500
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Save something Mark.
Seems you like the Tercel, can you tell us why? Just curious.
Lin

On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 12:14 PM, Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net> wrote:

> Crap- That's all I need, another unpainted Sprite. It only took me 12 years
> to
> paint the last one, the Wife'd kill me if another one followed me home.
> Besides, I'm looking at another (potential) daily driver tonight ( a fourth
> Tercel 4WD Wagon)
> It's only ~40 miles from me. If anyone wants me to look at it for them,
> I'll
> be in Denver on Saturday for a xmas party. Maybe I can talk him out of the
> front suspension and the hardtop ;}?
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Dec  4 06:44:06 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 05:44:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Road trip!
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This traffic alert is also late.
I-5 in Oregon will be clogged Saturday, Dec. 4.
There is a Civil War Football game in Corvallis, with the team from Eugene.
This usually guarantees excessive traffic congestion between Portland and
Eugene ...if not further south. ...bill in corvallis
==========================================
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Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 12:15 AM
To: Alan Inglis
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Road trip!

Alan--I may be too late to be of any help; got back home last night.

I live in Grants Pass, southern Oregon.  I can hit I-5 with a
rock.... literally.  Well that was until I detached the tendons in my right
shoulder.

E-mail me if you need my cell #.

Herb
_______________________________________________

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sat Dec  4 06:52:33 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 05:52:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 61 Bugeye needing rescue... with hard top! SC
Message-ID: <431545.23276.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Looks like a worthy endeavor....

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/2059571587.html

 Edward Perez
Summerville, SC
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/

From miniac7 at aol.com  Sat Dec  4 07:17:19 2010
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2010 09:17:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 61 Bugeye needing rescue... with hard top! SC
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Really ?





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Subject: [Spridgets] 61 Bugeye needing rescue... with hard top! SC


Looks like a worthy endeavor....
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/2059571587.html
 Edward Perez
ummerville, SC
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Dec  4 08:58:03 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 09:58:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 61 Bugeye needing rescue... with hard top! SC
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I got a couple of hundred for that and I will pick up even. That is nasty. 
Might find a good part or two though.


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Subject: [Spridgets] 61 Bugeye needing rescue... with hard top! SC


> Looks like a worthy endeavor....
>
> http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/2059571587.html
>
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> Summerville, SC
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
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From fastvee at yahoo.com  Sat Dec  4 16:40:25 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 15:40:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] lookin' at pictures
In-Reply-To: <8vjs3h$9vr3ke@email.mtu.edu>
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Some good looking Spridgets. The dark blue #41 is Randy Canfield, 5 time SCCA H/P champion. 
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Fri, 12/3/10, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:
I found some nice pics of LBC's and others here: http://www.pbase.com/davidm2/vrg_color
The photographer is David McCardell II - taken at 14th Annual Turkey Bowl. The racing Sprite - red #63 - anyone on the list? How about #55, #41, #821?

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

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Sat Dec  4 22:33:52 2010
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 05:33:52 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] benari jewwelers TV comercial
Message-ID: <2010251494.226747.1291527232618.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Just saw an add for Benari jewelers that featured a broken down Alfa Romeo as the "just married" car . HAhaha 

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Dec  5 04:15:08 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 03:15:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] benari jewwelers TV comercial
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The Graduate?  ...bill in corvallis
================================
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Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 9:34 PM
To: spridgets; Club, Philly
Subject: [Spridgets] benari jewwelers TV comercial

Just saw an add for Benari jewelers that featured a broken down Alfa Romeo
as the "just married" car . HAhaha 
_______________________________________________

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Dec  5 08:50:07 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 05 Dec 2010 10:50:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Budget Midget Progress
Message-ID: <4CFBB4AF.7020305@comcast.net>

And cost to date.

I am working on the "Budget Midget" a 70s midget shell I picked up on 
Ebay for $50. My goal is to complete a show worthy safe Midget for $500 
including the cost of the car.
As of today I am up to $485 and I drove the car around the neighborhood 
yesterday.
I still need a couple of small things from Vic Brit like the grille 
badge, a jack hole plug, yeah I have only 1 jack hole plug in all my 
totes of rubber goods. I do have 16 drive shaft hole plugs, go figure.
Maybe a speedometer cable and a few other tidbits.
These parts are $35 which will bump me over the limit by $20.
Of course if I didn't have to buy a new battery, I would be under budget.
I didn't even start the interior yet and I know I need a sheet of 
masonite to make the panels, some vinyl, but I do have the carpets.

Pictures can be seen here
http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Dec  5 09:27:11 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 05 Dec 2010 11:27:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
Message-ID: <4CFBBD5F.2030109@comcast.net>

68 Midget, padded dash, 2 prong flasher.
The external signals all work fine, they blink but the inside indicator 
bulbs do not blink.
The bulbs have been tested and work but not when the signals are turned on.
What controls the inside indicator arrow lamps? the wiring is the same 
color as the external bulbs and the diagram shows they are just tied 
into the external lamp wires.
So why only the external lamps light up?
I have tried a couple of different flasher units because I know the 
early cars use the flasher (3 prong) to power the single dash indicator 
lamp.
Or do the later cars go thru the hazard switch which I bypassed on this 
car for now. I know the hazard has it's own flasher.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Sun Dec  5 09:50:30 2010
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 11:50:30 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Budget Midget Progress
Message-ID: <13eff1.582ef00c.3a2d1cd6@aol.com>

In a message dated 12/5/2010 11:17:26 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
spritenut at comcast.net writes:

http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/




Great work, Frank. Perhaps some kind soul from the list will come to your  
rescue with a jack hole plug and grill badge, to help keep you under  budget.
 
Howard

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Dec  5 10:41:22 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 11:41:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
In-Reply-To: <4CFBBD5F.2030109@comcast.net>
References: <4CFBBD5F.2030109@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikWWtFTvYa2dq5xRf7uo+ULZqBW-fciczRYu5Ri@mail.gmail.com>

I think I ran into this on my 68 years ago...  If I remember right, the dash
lights do go through the hazard switch & flasher...     If that ain't it,
I'd suspect a ground problem somewhere...

On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 10:27 AM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>wrote:

> 68 Midget, padded dash, 2 prong flasher.
> The external signals all work fine, they blink but the inside indicator
> bulbs do not blink.
> The bulbs have been tested and work but not when the signals are turned on.
> What controls the inside indicator arrow lamps? the wiring is the same
> color as the external bulbs and the diagram shows they are just tied into
> the external lamp wires.
> So why only the external lamps light up?
> I have tried a couple of different flasher units because I know the early
> cars use the flasher (3 prong) to power the single dash indicator lamp.
> Or do the later cars go thru the hazard switch which I bypassed on this car
> for now. I know the hazard has it's own flasher.
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Dec  5 10:51:43 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 11:51:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
In-Reply-To: <4CFBBD5F.2030109@comcast.net>
References: <4CFBBD5F.2030109@comcast.net>
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I though everything went through the hazard switch.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Dec  5 10:54:25 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 05 Dec 2010 12:54:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimURE2btM4PqgZVC=MJ_9eMSKNf918efcs6Lqe3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4CFBBD5F.2030109@comcast.net>
	<AANLkTimURE2btM4PqgZVC=MJ_9eMSKNf918efcs6Lqe3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CFBD1D1.8090004@comcast.net>

On 12/5/2010 12:51 PM, derf wrote:
> I though everything went through the hazard switch.
>
But it is just a simple connect the 2 wires before the console to 
complete the signal circuit (UK spec) And I have done it to several cars 
before and the dash arrows worked. Just not this time.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Dec  5 10:57:49 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 11:57:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
In-Reply-To: <4CFBD1D1.8090004@comcast.net>
References: <4CFBBD5F.2030109@comcast.net>
	<AANLkTimURE2btM4PqgZVC=MJ_9eMSKNf918efcs6Lqe3@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CFBD1D1.8090004@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik-5M-VG-LxpS1xE4N0jvWKNkBayvPGR8jztz-S@mail.gmail.com>

Two wires?  Then the indicator bulbs need a good ground.  Do they have
a good ground?

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Dec  5 11:12:37 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 10:12:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Budget Midget Progress
In-Reply-To: <4CFBB4AF.7020305@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <816432.10434.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

The grill has made it into a box; it will go out this week!

--- On Sun,
12/5/10, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> From: Frank Clarici
<spritenut at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Budget Midget Progress
> To:
"Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Sunday, December 5, 2010, 9:50
AM
> And cost to date.
> 
> I am working on the "Budget Midget" a 70s midget
shell I
> picked up on Ebay for $50. My goal is to complete a show
> worthy
safe Midget for $500 including the cost of the car.
> As of today I am up to
$485 and I drove the car around the
> neighborhood yesterday.
> I still need a
couple of small things from Vic Brit like
> the grille badge, a jack hole
plug, yeah I have only 1 jack
> hole plug in all my totes of rubber goods. I
do have 16
> drive shaft hole plugs, go figure.
> Maybe a speedometer cable
and a few other tidbits.
> These parts are $35 which will bump me over the
limit by
> $20.
> Of course if I didn't have to buy a new battery, I would be
> under budget.
> I didn't even start the interior yet and I know I need a
>
sheet of masonite to make the panels, some vinyl, but I do
> have the carpets.
> 
> Pictures can be seen here
>
http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/
> 
> 
> -- Frank Clarici
>
Toms River, NJ
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From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Sun Dec  5 11:13:19 2010
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Sun, 05 Dec 2010 13:13:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
In-Reply-To: <4CFBBD5F.2030109@comcast.net>
References: <4CFBBD5F.2030109@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <201012051813.oB5IDPnt025077@mail.usimperio.com>

Looks like they should be tied into the leads just off the indicator switch
http://www.spritespot.com/Downloads/Workshop%20Manual/Nc%20Wiring%20Diagrams.pdf
About a 3rd way down the page shows the 2 prong  flasher with 
separate indicator lights

Dave


At 11:27 AM 12/5/2010, you wrote:
>68 Midget, padded dash, 2 prong flasher.
>The external signals all work fine, they blink but the inside 
>indicator bulbs do not blink.
>The bulbs have been tested and work but not when the signals are turned on.
>What controls the inside indicator arrow lamps? the wiring is the 
>same color as the external bulbs and the diagram shows they are just 
>tied into the external lamp wires.
>So why only the external lamps light up?
>I have tried a couple of different flasher units because I know the 
>early cars use the flasher (3 prong) to power the single dash indicator lamp.
>Or do the later cars go thru the hazard switch which I bypassed on 
>this car for now. I know the hazard has it's own flasher.
>--
>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ
>________________

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sun Dec  5 12:54:28 2010
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 13:54:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
In-Reply-To: <4CFBBD5F.2030109@comcast.net>
References: <4CFBBD5F.2030109@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000601cb94b6$3a700650$af5012f0$@rr.com>

People use turn signals in NJ?

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank Clarici
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 10:27 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question

68 Midget, padded dash, 2 prong flasher.
The external signals all work fine, they blink but the inside indicator 
bulbs do not blink.
The bulbs have been tested and work but not when the signals are turned on.
What controls the inside indicator arrow lamps? the wiring is the same 
color as the external bulbs and the diagram shows they are just tied 
into the external lamp wires.
So why only the external lamps light up?
I have tried a couple of different flasher units because I know the 
early cars use the flasher (3 prong) to power the single dash indicator 
lamp.
Or do the later cars go thru the hazard switch which I bypassed on this 
car for now. I know the hazard has it's own flasher.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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From doug_altman at yahoo.com  Sun Dec  5 15:24:24 2010
From: doug_altman at yahoo.com (Doug Altman)
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 14:24:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] British Motor Trade Association Annual Conference
Message-ID: <228769.40422.qm@web63508.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

For us Snowbirds who go to Florida during the winter, this might be an 
interesting event to attend.

http://classicmotorsports.net/events/bmta/

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Dec  5 15:49:54 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 14:49:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel and Tyre Question
Message-ID: <AANLkTikfBEX7sdPdEeQc2uRi9v_vx4vYqZ9Zv_hQ0wjA@mail.gmail.com>

Listers,

I am planning on getting new wheels and tyres for my Bugeye.

How wide can I go without messing with the wheel wells?

Anyone able to shoot me some sizes and ideas where to source the tyres?

Panasport wheels and tyres.

As with the roll bar.  . if anyone has a deal on wheels, please let me know?

Thanks,

Kirk
59 1275

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Dec  5 15:56:31 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 14:56:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Grill Badge Idea - Actually Hood Badge Idea
Message-ID: <AANLkTinWmS5xXUO30J-gq0SUqSVPVKVN0yyVvYF-teRG@mail.gmail.com>

After losing my second front hood badge that fits in the whole.  . I decided
to do something short term to cover the hole.

I hit a pot hole on the freeway and the badge took off.

I found that a small rattle can will fit into the hole upside down and the
ridges will hold it in place.  With a little duct tape around it to secure
it.  . it works perfectly and you cannot see the duct tape.

It makes for a nice silver disk that covers the area and catches rain water
to allow it to catch some rust and give more of a "relic" look!

But make sure that you cut the bottom of the can off first . .no paint
inside.

Otherwise the paint can will explode under heat and rocket out over the cars
parked in front of you at a stop light, throwing paint everywhere. (Choose
your color carefully).

No, I did not learn this by personal experience!

Kirk

59 1275

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Dec  5 15:58:02 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 16:58:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
In-Reply-To: <000601cb94b6$3a700650$af5012f0$@rr.com>
References: <4CFBBD5F.2030109@comcast.net>
	<000601cb94b6$3a700650$af5012f0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTingwCgp+dZrQqot8HWOGDC6LWrfjHoH58PC6kst@mail.gmail.com>

I thought they just used the middle finger for most signaling.

On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 1:54 PM, Chris Manuel <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:
> People use turn signals in NJ?

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Dec  5 16:08:37 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:08:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
In-Reply-To: <000601cb94b6$3a700650$af5012f0$@rr.com>
References: <4CFBBD5F.2030109@comcast.net>
	<000601cb94b6$3a700650$af5012f0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <4CFC1B75.6090508@comcast.net>

On 12/5/2010 2:54 PM, Chris Manuel wrote:
> People use turn signals in NJ?

Only the people who have signals.
They are optional on all Cadillacs, Lincolns, Lexus, Mercedes, and all 
those other high dollar car.
Chebbys, Fords, MGs, and Kias all seem to have signals.
As for my signal dash lamp problem, it is the leads to the hazard switch 
which work the dash arrows.
Looks like I have some minor wiring to adjust because I wasn't going to 
put a console and hazard switch in this car.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Dec  5 16:13:54 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:13:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Grill Badge Idea - Actually Hood Badge Idea
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinWmS5xXUO30J-gq0SUqSVPVKVN0yyVvYF-teRG@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinWmS5xXUO30J-gq0SUqSVPVKVN0yyVvYF-teRG@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CFC1CB2.7060008@comcast.net>

On 12/5/2010 5:56 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote:
> After losing my second front hood badge that fits in the whole.  . I
> decided to do something short term to cover the hole.

Silicone caulk inside the badge, I learned this after my first badge 
flew off the car and landed safely on the white line of the road.
As i waited for that last car to go by, he saw me standing on the 
shoulder but swerved over t6he line and crushed my badge.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sun Dec  5 16:27:38 2010
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 15:27:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel and Tyre Question
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikfBEX7sdPdEeQc2uRi9v_vx4vYqZ9Zv_hQ0wjA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikfBEX7sdPdEeQc2uRi9v_vx4vYqZ9Zv_hQ0wjA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <559006882.20101205152738@pacifier.com>

Hello Kirk,

     ACME speed shop is having a deal right now, until christmas.

     this was posted over on the British Car Forum Spridgets

     a special going for Christmas on the Spridget VTO 13x5.5 wheels
      in both the Classic 8 and Retro 4, for $450.00 for set of 4
      , plus shipping, this includes center caps and valve stems.
       All the 13x5.5 Classic 8 and Retro 4 wheels come in either
        silver or black centers with a polished outer rim. Merry
        Christmas.   http://www.acmespeedshop.com/

        Give him a call.

        I run 175/70s on a square body with these wheels and I love
        'em... (I got the Retro IV with black center.)

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  One atom bomb can ruin your whole day 

From biffjones at verizon.net  Sun Dec  5 17:11:25 2010
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 19:11:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite shell in Denver - $500
References: <588896.26177.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com><AANLkTi=Pv9OUAB+1u5-=HHxXJj17aCRVJ63PmrUFGJnf@mail.gmail.com><398225.40719.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><201012030723380.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTin1LCE6PGd7=Z20sc0e_2kCvN+A8Oen_2nWR4qd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <854AC1748ED946DD9F9BACF3E7E8134E@dell1>

I have a parrish plastics hardtop without the portholes. Snugtop bought the 
parrish plastics moulds when PP went out of business, so they are the same.

Biff jones 

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Dec  5 17:15:20 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 16:15:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Grill Badge Idea - Actually Hood Badge Idea
In-Reply-To: <4CFC1CB2.7060008@comcast.net>
References: <AANLkTinWmS5xXUO30J-gq0SUqSVPVKVN0yyVvYF-teRG@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CFC1CB2.7060008@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinCitLdOLjFPnpwOiVG_P-dHsJEnyLcux_sch3q@mail.gmail.com>

Great idea . . I will do that with my new badge that I am going to put in!

Thanks,

Kirk

PS
But the upside down rear end of the spray can looks kinda good!

On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 3:13 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> On 12/5/2010 5:56 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote:
>
>> After losing my second front hood badge that fits in the whole.  . I
>> decided to do something short term to cover the hole.
>>
>
> Silicone caulk inside the badge, I learned this after my first badge flew
> off the car and landed safely on the white line of the road.
> As i waited for that last car to go by, he saw me standing on the shoulder
> but swerved over t6he line and crushed my badge.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Dec  5 20:13:09 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 19:13:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Weber Questions
Message-ID: <337704B1-263B-4792-94CA-7145EF8465C9@ado13.com>

Mike Pierce at Pierce Manifolds has agreed to do a Weber question/answer
column in Victory Lane.

The Accounts Manager  is a friend and so far they have no questions. As a
favor to her, I agreed to query the Spridget list for any questions members
may have about Webers.

You can send them to me  (millerls at ado13.com) or directly to Victory Lane at
editor at victorylane.com

Larry Miller

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sun Dec  5 20:30:37 2010
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 21:30:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell Sprite for sale
Message-ID: <000a01cb94f5$f53a7b20$dfaf7160$@com>

To all,

 

I am selling my 1960 Austin Healey Speedwell Sprite. I purchased this car
from Tom Colby out at Speedwell Engineering about 10 years ago. This is a
California car, never wrecked and never rusted. It was vintage raced out on
the West Coast. 

 

The car has a Speedwell Monza bonnet with alloy shrouding to the radiator.
It has an extremely well crafted roll bar, with side intrusion bars, but
still can fit a soft or hard top to the car. It is, for the most part,
street legal, although wipers will need to be fitted to the car. It has a
Fuel Safe cell built into a stock Sprite tank in the original location. It
has a central fire extinguisher system installed. The car sits on Panasport
wheels. It needs new tires, and they are included with the sale. It has a
Mota Lita steering wheel. A soft top and side curtains are included. A very
solid, restorable Bugeye bonnet is included with the car. A factory hard top
is also offered for an additional cost. 

 

Current motor is a fresh 948, with flat top piston, a 295 casting head, and
a BMC factory "649" cam, with a cast header, with the exhaust tucked up in
the pan, exiting through a Super Trap muffler.

 

The car is priced to sell. See
http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r165/wmseverin/Red%20Arse%20Austin%20Heal
ey%20Speedwell%20Sprite/

 

If you are (very) interested, please contact me off list for further
details.

 

WST

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Mon Dec  6 01:38:44 2010
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 00:38:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] I Want to Race in Germany!
Message-ID: <573057.20100.qm@web180615.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ymhq6afE4M

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Dec  6 05:32:50 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 07:32:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Budget Midget Progress
In-Reply-To: <4CFBB4AF.7020305@comcast.net>
References: <4CFBB4AF.7020305@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim9kKsUuLF9TMNTV88UMxxubJHEoQ-J4QEgs4rg@mail.gmail.com>

Wow Frank it's awesome. I know you undercoat the wheel wells but why don't
you paint them stock color first is it because the undercoat sticks to the
primer better?
http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/?action=view&current=022.jpg
Lin

On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 10:50 AM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>wrote:

> And cost to date.
>
> I am working on the "Budget Midget" a 70s midget shell I picked up on Ebay
> for $50. My goal is to complete a show worthy safe Midget for $500 including
> the cost of the car.
> As of today I am up to $485 and I drove the car around the neighborhood
> yesterday.
> I still need a couple of small things from Vic Brit like the grille badge,
> a jack hole plug, yeah I have only 1 jack hole plug in all my totes of
> rubber goods. I do have 16 drive shaft hole plugs, go figure.
> Maybe a speedometer cable and a few other tidbits.
> These parts are $35 which will bump me over the limit by $20.
> Of course if I didn't have to buy a new battery, I would be under budget.
> I didn't even start the interior yet and I know I need a sheet of masonite
> to make the panels, some vinyl, but I do have the carpets.
>
> Pictures can be seen here
> http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Mon Dec  6 05:43:13 2010
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 06:43:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Vintage-race] Speedwell Sprite for sale
In-Reply-To: <000a01cb94f5$f53a7b20$dfaf7160$@com>
References: <000a01cb94f5$f53a7b20$dfaf7160$@com>
Message-ID: <004801cb9543$277975d0$766c6170$@com>

http://tinyurl.com/RedArse


-----Original Message-----
From: vintage-race-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:vintage-race-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Wm. Severin
Thompson
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 9:31 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net; Team-Thicko at Autox.Team.Net; 'Healey List';
'Vintage-Race'; Bugeye at Yahoogroups.Com; midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Vintage-race] Speedwell Sprite for sale

To all,

 

I am selling my 1960 Austin Healey Speedwell Sprite. I purchased this car
from Tom Colby out at Speedwell Engineering about 10 years ago. This is a
California car, never wrecked and never rusted. It was vintage raced out on
the West Coast. 

 

The car has a Speedwell Monza bonnet with alloy shrouding to the radiator.
It has an extremely well crafted roll bar, with side intrusion bars, but
still can fit a soft or hard top to the car. It is, for the most part,
street legal, although wipers will need to be fitted to the car. It has a
Fuel Safe cell built into a stock Sprite tank in the original location. It
has a central fire extinguisher system installed. The car sits on Panasport
wheels. It needs new tires, and they are included with the sale. It has a
Mota Lita steering wheel. A soft top and side curtains are included. A very
solid, restorable Bugeye bonnet is included with the car. A factory hard top
is also offered for an additional cost. 

 

Current motor is a fresh 948, with flat top piston, a 295 casting head, and
a BMC factory "649" cam, with a cast header, with the exhaust tucked up in
the pan, exiting through a Super Trap muffler.

 

The car is priced to sell. See
http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r165/wmseverin/Red%20Arse%20Austin%20Heal
ey%20Speedwell%20Sprite/

 

If you are (very) interested, please contact me off list for further
details.

 

WST

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Dec  6 07:04:51 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 09:04:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Vintage-race] Speedwell Sprite for sale
In-Reply-To: <004801cb9543$277975d0$766c6170$@com>
References: <000a01cb94f5$f53a7b20$dfaf7160$@com>
	<004801cb9543$277975d0$766c6170$@com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik8n2-8tr1Oye_tSM6EY4E+vX5gHZMJ6gvp5bvz@mail.gmail.com>

Love the name, WM what will you race after you sell it?
Lin

On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 7:43 AM, Wm. Severin Thompson
<wsthompson at thicko.com>wrote:

> http://tinyurl.com/RedArse
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vintage-race-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:vintage-race-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Wm. Severin
> Thompson
> Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 9:31 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net; Team-Thicko at Autox.Team.Net; 'Healey List';
> 'Vintage-Race'; Bugeye at Yahoogroups.Com; midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Vintage-race] Speedwell Sprite for sale
>
> To all,
>
>
>
> I am selling my 1960 Austin Healey Speedwell Sprite. I purchased this car
> from Tom Colby out at Speedwell Engineering about 10 years ago. This is a
> California car, never wrecked and never rusted. It was vintage raced out on
> the West Coast.
>
>
>
> The car has a Speedwell Monza bonnet with alloy shrouding to the radiator.
> It has an extremely well crafted roll bar, with side intrusion bars, but
> still can fit a soft or hard top to the car. It is, for the most part,
> street legal, although wipers will need to be fitted to the car. It has a
> Fuel Safe cell built into a stock Sprite tank in the original location. It
> has a central fire extinguisher system installed. The car sits on Panasport
> wheels. It needs new tires, and they are included with the sale. It has a
> Mota Lita steering wheel. A soft top and side curtains are included. A very
> solid, restorable Bugeye bonnet is included with the car. A factory hard
> top
> is also offered for an additional cost.
>
>
>
> Current motor is a fresh 948, with flat top piston, a 295 casting head, and
> a BMC factory "649" cam, with a cast header, with the exhaust tucked up in
> the pan, exiting through a Super Trap muffler.
>
>
>
> The car is priced to sell. See
>
> http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r165/wmseverin/Red%20Arse%20Austin%20Heal
> ey%20Speedwell%20Sprite/<http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r165/wmseverin/Red%20Arse%20Austin%20Heal%0Aey%20Speedwell%20Sprite/>
>
>
>
> If you are (very) interested, please contact me off list for further
> details.
>
>
>
> WST
> _______________________________________________
>
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Mon Dec  6 09:21:42 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 08:21:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Honda 450 Rebel For 1 Dollar
Message-ID: <AANLkTinKrzWZa0ok8uxTJy05YBnPGYx69d5K4oJV7QzF@mail.gmail.com>

Listers,


I have a Honda Rebel 450. .  I am not sure if it is a 86 or 87 model and I
believe that this would be a bill of sale . . not sure I can find a pink for
it but I will search some more.

I am selling it for 1 dollar to anyone who can come by and pick it up.  (I
think it is an 87 . . the last of the two years for the 450).

*It is sitting in my garage and I need to get it out so that I can clean the
garage and do an engine pull on my car.  *

The bike was in an accident and as such someone did a solid weld on the top
part of the frame, under the gas tank.  I have no problem with the weld. .
the frame is solid.  The weld looks like a patch on top of the frame.  If I
can find the pink I do recall that it is not a salvage title.

I thought I would check with the list before putting it on Craig's List just
in case someone lives close enough to Vacaville (about 40 miles West of
Sacramento) to pick it up with a truck.

The Rebel 450 was only made in 86 -87 with the rest of the Rebels being the
250cc version.

The back tyre appears to be wider than the stock rear Harley tyres and there
is decent tread on the tyres.  They hold air . . but do to age they should
be replaced.  But that would be up to you.  Me.  . crazy as I am I would
ride it around for a while on the city streets with the tyres as they are.

The engine is in good shape.  . the carbs need to be cleaned as the left
carb is causing the engine to stumble.  I know for certain that the issue is
with the carb as compression is good both cylinders and when the carb is not
acting up the bike runs like it should.

All the fluids are new as of a year ago when I was working on it which is
also why the battery was bought around a year ago.  The battery should be
good with a re-charge?

The stock handle bars are bent on one side and it currently has a
replacement handle bar on it. .  but of a different shape. I have the stock
bar which could be bent back with some heat in a vice.

The tank and fenders have been blasted and are now in primer . . I also have
the seat.  The tank which is in Feather Fill needs to be sanded.

The turn indicators are broken at the joint.  . but easy to fix.  eBay is
full of parts for these bikes and it takes some of the 250cc parts, such as
the turn signals, etc.

*It also has a nice set of quality after market pipes, two on one side, that
sound fantastic and are in good shape, no dents, the chrome shines, etc. The
aftermarket pipes typically sell for around $150.0
*
This was a project bike that I am never going to get around finishing.  .
too many other things going on.  Plus, being on disability for two back
surgeries with yet another back surgery on the horizon I cannot ride any
longer.

1 dollar to anyone who wants to pick it up and get it out of my garage.
This bike might make a good first time bike for someone learning to ride and
as a 450 it will also have the power necessary for freeway jaunts. (Is a 450
to big to learn on?  I don't know as I am so accustomed to riding bikes with
much bigger engines . . but I would guess it would be a good first time bike
for someone)?

Anyhow. .

Contact me at khargreaves2 at gmail.com

I need to get it out of my garage as soon as possible.  I might get some
pics together later on.  Currently the bike is sitting under a bunch of
stuff in my garage with the seats off and the fenders off while the tank is
hanging in my spray booth.

Kirk
59 1275

From kgrowler at gmail.com  Mon Dec  6 10:01:32 2010
From: kgrowler at gmail.com (Kim Tonry)
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 11:01:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher Question
Message-ID: <AANLkTinF5Etag4zr4zU10caZqqCDTduA4w0nVDot6JRc@mail.gmail.com>

Chris Manuel wrote:

<People use turn signals in NJ?>

They do, but it's very confusing to non-New Jerseyites. When they want to
turn left, they signal right due to the New Jersey phenomena known as "jug
handles".

Kim Tonry
Downers Grove, Illinois, U.S.A.

From bkitterer at me.com  Mon Dec  6 11:41:55 2010
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:41:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] On the road - still - No LBC
Message-ID: <E0DD79D4-4429-4A10-ABB6-99003238DF49@me.com>

Hi Folks,

As some of you know Dolores and I have been traveling for a good part of the past 17 months.  We have done eight trips ranging from 2 to 74 days by car, train, RV and air covering about 25,000 miles.  This adventure will continue next year as we set out in the RV to spend about a year circling the USA and parts of Canada.  This trip will not get under way until about March, give or take a little.  Some short trips are being looked at from now till then.

In order to keep family and friends current with our where about's and what we are doing we have both created private web sites - can not be found with Goggle.  Updates go out at various times depending on what we have been doing.  If you are interested in following these adventures just respond saying put me on the list.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Dec  7 19:14:09 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 21:14:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Chevy Midget
Message-ID: <BAY147-w17CB1F4176116111234EB5B82D0@phx.gbl>

http://www.mgexperience.net/registry/GAN5UD137582G

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Dec  7 12:09:03 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 14:09:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Healeys] Spam, servers, service and such
In-Reply-To: <20101204012923.51A212E0F3@bradakis.com>
References: <20101204012923.51A212E0F3@bradakis.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w18054E515975DC3039A9ABB82C0@phx.gbl>

Sure is quiet.  I hope it wasn't the cat!!!  ;)

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: mark at bradakis.com
...
> it could be one of the
> cats jumping the the keyboard as I go to fetch some more refrehments
> and somehow managing to hit the CONFIRM REFORMAT OF ALL DISKS button.
>
> Anyway, short story is if Team.Net disappears at times over the
> next few weeks, don't panic, I'll be working on it.
>
>
> mjb.

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Mon Dec  6 17:37:56 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:37:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] starting a rebuilt 1275
In-Reply-To: <4CF9A528.3040209@comcast.net>
References: <FAD83A9C-4430-48BF-B0E2-1C149E8ECE05@comcast.net>
	<4CF9A528.3040209@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4CFD81E4.5010207@tx.rr.com>

I'm coming in late to this thread because I've been out of town.

When you "static time" an engine, you normally set the engine to top 
dead center on #1 and this is normally done using the indicators on the 
harmonic balancer.  But not just any normal top dead center, it needs to 
be on the compression stroke.  When rebuilding an engine you can do this 
easily because you can see that both valves are closed.  On any other 
random engine you need to rotate the engine and make sure it is on its 
compression stroke then fine tune it to top dead center.  Otherwise as 
mentioned you might be at top dead center but you might be on the 
compression stroke or on the exhaust stroke.  If you have done this and 
you are sure that the distributor is in place with respect to the firing 
stroke on #1, it is still possible that you have some spark plug wires 
crossed on other cylinders.


>> Trying to start a rebuilt 1275 cc motor.It turns over.New electronic
>> fuel pump is working as fuel filter and float bowls are getting gas.Car
>> has been static timed.Both carbs backfiring and the exhaust is
>> backfiring.Is there a systematic approach to diagnose this problem?
>
> You have a 50/50 chance at getting the distributor drive in correct 
> but 99% of the time it goes in 180 out.
> To check it, switch the plug wires, the firing order is now 4 2 1 3.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Dec  8 07:14:31 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2010 09:14:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] MGB tonneau
Message-ID: <BAY147-w53BD8E64571F640C9F8B0AB82D0@phx.gbl>

I was in my dad's basement workshop last night and looked up for some reason
... and I saw what looked like a tonneau rail bag tucked up against the
ceiling.  So, I hauled it down.  Sure enough, there was a 2 piece tonneau rail
there.  My assumption is that 'way back when', I didn't have a clue what it
was or had no intention of using it and stuffed it there, ... for 32 years.  I
have no recollection of using it and had to search the internet to see if
there was such an item used on '76 'B's.
I remember driving my car to my parents' after buying it and we raised the
hood ( it was a hood to me then ) and my dad asked "Where's the battery?  Did
it fall out along the road?".  Which got me to looking.  Then I turned the
ignition, and it started, so I assumed it was there 'somewhere'.  I had to
pull out the owner's manual to figure that one out.  :)

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 pilotrob at msn.com  Tue Dec  7 09:53:01 2010
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 11:53:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Guess who's on BAT...
In-Reply-To: <CDF496E4-E112-4D58-A21B-5BCCC2E45C77@comcast.net>
References: <CDF496E4-E112-4D58-A21B-5BCCC2E45C77@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <SNT135-w28E1F50B6FCB3EBFBF4776D42C0@phx.gbl>

It's beautiful, isn't it? Reasonably priced as well.

CB





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Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 10:41:56 -0600
Subject: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Guess who's on BAT...








http://bringatrailer.com/2010/12/07/bat-exclusive-1960-austin-healey-speedwel
l-sprite/

Lester

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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Dec  7 07:50:07 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 09:50:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC more lathe questions,
	need a US vender for EMCO Unimat-4
Message-ID: <AANLkTinatB0O5+3ZYN+DC6VF5uv_7WTSQ2w8vE+YPdXB@mail.gmail.com>

 I think I am getting this for school (they will buy but I need a US
distributer), I did a search but no go, and no reply's. Is there anyone in
the UK that can call them for me?
It also has a mill attachment we can buy with next years budget.
http://www.emcomachinetools.co.uk/EnterShop/tabid/268/CategoryID/28/List/1/Level/a/productid/257/Default.aspx?SortField=UnitCost%2cProductNumber
Lin

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Wed Dec  8 19:52:38 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2010 21:52:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I Want to Race in Germany!
In-Reply-To: <573057.20100.qm@web180615.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <573057.20100.qm@web180615.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <95B734DA5BF34D96A690960CF9A1725A@blackbox2>

Fine, you race and I'll hang out in the paddock area.


-----Original Message-----
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[Spridgets] I Want to Race in Germany!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ymhq6afE4M
_______________________________________________

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Mon Dec  6 22:09:28 2010
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 05:09:28 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Found on Craigslist in the Tri-Cities, WA
Message-ID: <1540830159.445756.1291698568208.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

If anyone is interested, I found these on the local Craigslist..

71 Midget runner - http://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/2089885015.html
66 Spridget bare shell + windshield - http://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/2046226775.html

NFI, etc..

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Wed Dec  8 14:31:27 2010
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2010 21:31:27 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget sighting
Message-ID: <939943821.474323.1291843887078.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Today, at noon, driving through the Tri-Cities (in WA)... green RB Midget, top up, large man driving... cruisingt at 60mph.

Anyone on the list??

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Dec  8 20:08:40 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2010 21:08:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Chevy Midget
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w17CB1F4176116111234EB5B82D0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w17CB1F4176116111234EB5B82D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimcYFFnJJj1+cCL4sZ3aX8O_Q8i-6_Bt-GW8Hf+@mail.gmail.com>

Yes indeed. Bill Young was at the Lake of the Ozarks Spridget 50th
Celebration in that car. It also happens to be in the 2011 Spridget
Calendar, now  available at http://www.cafepress.com/Spridget
David L

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Dec  6 14:06:39 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 15:06:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher Question
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinF5Etag4zr4zU10caZqqCDTduA4w0nVDot6JRc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinF5Etag4zr4zU10caZqqCDTduA4w0nVDot6JRc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinM06NL9JCWtgZNga_ymqrp5-tNa+_uLroap1re@mail.gmail.com>

Kim,

That's only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  Its the other way around on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  On Sundays they use only mental
telepathy for turn signals. It's your fault if you didn't read their mind!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 11:01 AM, Kim Tonry <kgrowler at gmail.com> wrote:

> Chris Manuel wrote:
>
> <People use turn signals in NJ?>
>
> They do, but it's very confusing to non-New Jerseyites. When they want to
> turn left, they signal right due to the New Jersey phenomena known as "jug
> handles".
>
> Kim Tonry
> Downers Grove, Illinois, U.S.A.
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Dec  6 21:27:37 2010
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 22:27:37 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Sprite
Message-ID: <53228.108.115.217.32.1291696057.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

Did one of our listers buy this?  It was residing pretty close to me.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270661772082&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

or

http://tinyurl.com/2urbkpo

Dave W.

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Dec  6 15:37:04 2010
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:37:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Calendar
Message-ID: <4CFD6590.7090308@wi.net>

I was gone for a few days and the Spridget calendar was delivered while 
I was gone.  What a great job!!  Thanks to Dave Lieb, Gerard 
Chateauvieux, and all those submitting photos.
My two friends, one with a 67 Sunbeam Alpine and the other with a 64 
Morgan +4 commented on the quality and wish their respective clubs would 
do calendars.  I told them to buy a Spridget and join the club, problem 
solved!
Dave and Gerard you could start a sideline here.  ("D & G 
Enterprises"... Have Calendar, Will Produce)

If you haven't purchased one yet, do so.  It's a great way to see the 
cars and learn a bit about other nutcases like ourselves.

Great job D & G!  See you at the 50th!

Dave W.
Burlington WI
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
Calendar in new garage AND by the computer

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Dec  6 15:39:54 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 16:39:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Honda 450 Rebel For 1 Dollar
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinKrzWZa0ok8uxTJy05YBnPGYx69d5K4oJV7QzF@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinKrzWZa0ok8uxTJy05YBnPGYx69d5K4oJV7QzF@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim-aRpRHgn4+rbAGfKoGZ95=ZbHcPbOOUtqSvhU@mail.gmail.com>

I'd love to have it if you were anywhere near here.
But, I have a Honda XR250R dual sport, so I'm not lacking in the MC department.

From richb at u.washington.edu  Thu Dec  9 00:17:20 2010
From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball)
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2010 23:17:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Austin Healey Pen
Message-ID: <8E55641CCA72466A8E68A4E9076D9A9B@RichandSusanPC>

I have had a few people ask what the Austin Healey pen looked like so I
thought I'd send a link to an example for those that are interested.  This
particular one is turned from a Claro Walnut burl.  There is also an example
of an MG pen in Mesquite burl and a Lotus pen in Cocobolo.

 

http://s169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/fish_surgeon/MG%20Pen/

 

Rich Ball

'76 Midget

Everett, WA

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Dec  7 07:45:58 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 09:45:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.....firehose work pants great site.
Message-ID: <AANLkTin9bjiYO5qdZHuQtBqaHT6-z4Bgp7rVX49HXF1P@mail.gmail.com>

List,
My student showed me this site, his mom bought these pants and they are
unbelievable, only $50.
Great for car work or daily work,
Lin

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/duluth-ingenuity/dtpro-gloves-and-gear/34505.aspx?feature=product_4
#

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Thu Dec  9 06:09:02 2010
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 13:09:02 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.....firehose work pants great site.
In-Reply-To: <443998207.469444.1291900073222.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1328825375.469512.1291900142572.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Yeah--I've been buying stuff from Duluth Trading Post for years.B B  Really
great, quality stuff.B  Good customer service.B  Interesting catalogs.B 


--David C.
THE SENILITY PRAYER : B Grant me the senility to forget the people
B I never liked anyway,
B The good fortune to run into the ones I do, and
B The eyesight to tell the difference.




----- Original Message -----
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To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 7, 2010 9:45:58 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.....firehose work pants great site.

List,
My student showed me this site, his mom bought these pants and they are
unbelievable, only $50.
Great for car work or daily work,
Lin

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/duluth-ingenuity/dtpro-gloves-and-gear/345
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From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 7, 2010 9:45:58 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.....firehose work pants great site.

List,
My student showed me this site, his mom bought these pants and they are
unbelievable, only $50.
Great for car work or daily work,
Lin

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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Thu Dec  9 06:13:46 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 07:13:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Austin Healey Pen
References: <8E55641CCA72466A8E68A4E9076D9A9B@RichandSusanPC>
Message-ID: <79A4608F08F7468DA5C0DDE78C12802D@personal>

Oh boy oh boy, I see that the wifes Pen is finished. Really looks great 
Richard, she is going to be so pleased.


Subject: [Spridgets] Austin Healey Pen


>I have had a few people ask what the Austin Healey pen looked like so I
> thought I'd send a link to an example for those that are interested.  This
> particular one is turned from a Claro Walnut burl.  There is also an 
> example
> of an MG pen in Mesquite burl and a Lotus pen in Cocobolo.
>
>
>
> http://s169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/fish_surgeon/MG%20Pen/
>
>
>
> Rich Ball
>
> '76 Midget
>
> Everett, WA
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Dec  9 07:10:10 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 09:10:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Found on Craigslist in the Tri-Cities, WA
In-Reply-To: <1540830159.445756.1291698568208.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <1540830159.445756.1291698568208.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w45A886B8B7A75A9CE5A4D9B82E0@phx.gbl>

'66 with sidescreens and that windshield??
He says he can deliver?  Should I take him up on it?  ( 4000 kms!  :) )

Robert Duquette

Ottawa ON Canada


> Subject: [Spridgets] Found on Craigslist in the Tri-Cities, WA
>
> If anyone is interested, I found these on the local Craigslist..
>
> 71 Midget runner - http://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/2089885015.html
> 66 Spridget bare shell + windshield -
http://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/2046226775.html
>
> NFI, etc..
>
> Dave G  KK7SS
> DN06ig
>
> '65 Sprite - in process
> '76 Midget - driver
> _______________________________________________

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Dec  9 07:42:51 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 06:42:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.....firehose work pants great site.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin9bjiYO5qdZHuQtBqaHT6-z4Bgp7rVX49HXF1P@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C9262AEB.2C4F5%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Weird sizing...no 38 waist, and inseam is set a 30.  Anybody here wear a
40/30?

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Dec  9 07:45:34 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 06:45:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Found on Craigslist in the Tri-Cities, WA
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w45A886B8B7A75A9CE5A4D9B82E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C9262B8E.2C4F6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> '66 with sidescreens and that windshield??
And set up for a big V8.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Dec  9 07:52:46 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 09:52:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Found on Craigslist in the Tri-Cities, WA
In-Reply-To: <C9262B8E.2C4F6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <BAY147-w45A886B8B7A75A9CE5A4D9B82E0@phx.gbl>,
	<C9262B8E.2C4F6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w2046C19200BFFADBE41D35B82E0@phx.gbl>

... and here I thought it was a porta-potty


> Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 06:45:34 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Found on Craigslist in the Tri-Cities, WA
> From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com
> To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> > '66 with sidescreens and that windshield??
> And set up for a big V8.

From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Dec  9 09:46:37 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:46:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.....firehose work pants great site.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin9bjiYO5qdZHuQtBqaHT6-z4Bgp7rVX49HXF1P@mail.gmail.c om>
References: <AANLkTin9bjiYO5qdZHuQtBqaHT6-z4Bgp7rVX49HXF1P@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <201012090846113.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Great company. Best long-tailed Tee shirts made!

The headquarters is about 40 miles from here.

They opened their first retail store in a contrived Norwegian-quaint 
town of Mt. Horeb, WI, only 30 miles from me.
  They opened it in the former Mustard Museum, which Frank, Diane, 
Jane, and I visited a few years ago.

I bought their "presentation jacket" a few weeks ago, and love 
it.   The Ballroom jeans are very good as well.

         Peter C
======
At 08:45 AM 12/7/2010, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>List,
>My student showed me this site, his mom bought these pants and they are
>unbelievable, only $50.
>Great for car work or daily work,
>Lin
>
>http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/duluth-ingenuity/dtpro-gloves-and-gear/34505.aspx?feature=product_4
>#

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Thu Dec  9 10:07:27 2010
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 17:07:27 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.....firehose work pants great site.
In-Reply-To: <201012090846113.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <804429587.488135.1291914447263.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Wearing the ballroom jeans as we speak (or write).B  Great fit and
comfortable.B 

--David C.
THE SENILITY PRAYER : B Grant me the senility to forget the people
B I never liked anyway,
B The good fortune to run into the ones I do, and
B The eyesight to tell the difference.




----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Caldwell" <peter at nosimport.com>
To: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>, "Spridget list"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 9, 2010 11:46:37 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC.....firehose work pants great site.

Great company. Best long-tailed Tee shirts made!

The headquarters is about 40 miles from here.

They opened their first retail store in a contrived Norwegian-quaint
town of Mt. Horeb, WI, only 30 miles from me.
B B They opened it in the former Mustard Museum, which Frank, Diane,
Jane, and I visited a few years ago.

I bought their "presentation jacket" a few weeks ago, and love
it. B  The Ballroom jeans are very good as well.

B B  B  B  B  Peter C
======
At 08:45 AM 12/7/2010, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>List,
>My student showed me this site, his mom bought these pants and they are
>unbelievable, only $50.
>Great for car work or daily work,
>Lin
>
>http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/duluth-ingenuity/dtpro-gloves-and-gear/34
505.aspx?feature=product_4
>#
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Dec  9 10:26:21 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 11:26:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.....firehose work pants great site.
In-Reply-To: <201012090846113.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <AANLkTin9bjiYO5qdZHuQtBqaHT6-z4Bgp7rVX49HXF1P@mail.gmail.com>
	<201012090846113.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <4215277811892558137@unknownmsgid>

> Great company. Best long-tailed Tee shirts made!

Are these part of your "Just say NO to crack" campaign?
David L

From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Dec  9 10:58:08 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:58:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.....firehose work pants great site.
In-Reply-To: <4215277811892558137@unknownmsgid>
References: <AANLkTin9bjiYO5qdZHuQtBqaHT6-z4Bgp7rVX49HXF1P@mail.gmail.com>
	<201012090846113.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<4215277811892558137@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <201012090958506.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

At 11:26 AM 12/9/2010, you wrote:
> > Great company. Best long-tailed Tee shirts made!
>
>Are these part of your "Just say NO to crack" campaign?
>David L
---
There's "plumber crack", and in the CURLING game, there's "hack crack".....


Combine that, and an ill-fitting kilt.... well, it ain't pretty.....



<hack (n.) in curling, a devise in the ice from which to push off in 
the delivery. akin to a starting block in running>


Peter 

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Dec  9 11:23:51 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 10:23:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.....firehose work pants great site.
In-Reply-To: <201012090958506.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <235383.94560.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

No to mention "ball room"...room for balls seems a little overt.

--- On Thu,
12/9/10, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> From: Peter Caldwell
<peter at nosimport.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC.....firehose work
pants great site.
> To: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>, "Spridgets List"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, December 9, 2010, 11:58 AM
> At
11:26 AM 12/9/2010, you wrote:
> > > Great company. Best long-tailed Tee
shirts made!
> >
> >Are these part of your "Just say NO to crack"
> campaign?
> >David L
> ---
> There's "plumber crack", and in the CURLING game, there's
>
"hack crack".....
> 
> 
> Combine that, and an ill-fitting kilt.... well, it
ain't
> pretty.....
> 
> 
> 
> <hack (n.) in curling, a devise in the ice from
which to
> push off in 
> the delivery. akin to a starting block in running>
>
> 
> Peter 
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Dec  9 11:38:46 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 12:38:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.....firehose work pants great site.
In-Reply-To: <201012090958506.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <AANLkTin9bjiYO5qdZHuQtBqaHT6-z4Bgp7rVX49HXF1P@mail.gmail.com>
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Yeah, the extra 50 pounds since high school makes my kilt a little  
tight as well...

Lester


On Dec 9, 2010, at 11:58 AM, Peter Caldwell wrote:

> At 11:26 AM 12/9/2010, you wrote:
>> > Great company. Best long-tailed Tee shirts made!
>>
>> Are these part of your "Just say NO to crack" campaign?
>> David L
> ---
> There's "plumber crack", and in the CURLING game, there's "hack  
> crack".....
>
>
> Combine that, and an ill-fitting kilt.... well, it ain't pretty.....
>
>
>
> <hack (n.) in curling, a devise in the ice from which to push off in  
> the delivery. akin to a starting block in running>
>
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From adrianjones747 at earthlink.net  Thu Dec  9 13:51:55 2010
From: adrianjones747 at earthlink.net (Adrian Jones)
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 15:51:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Duluth Trading
Message-ID: <000901cb97e2$ea92bf80$bfb83e80$@net>

Yeah, I recommend those pants.

I've had a pair for a couple of years now - they fray at the bottom like all
pants but no complaints.

Fire hose material but for some reason are very comfortable - wearing them
now, in fact.

They have some serious pockets - the ones on the legs you can fit a dinner
plate in.

The flap (velcroed) fits nicely inside if you want it open.

 

My order this year includes the wire bender (first job will be Frank's
bonnet release hook), shop coat (fire hose) for $40, and the Everyday pants
and jacket.

Parcel comes, wife opens it and wraps items in Christmas paper - everybody
happy.

Cheers!

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Thu Dec  9 15:04:46 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:04:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Duluth Trading
In-Reply-To: <000901cb97e2$ea92bf80$bfb83e80$@net>
References: <000901cb97e2$ea92bf80$bfb83e80$@net>
Message-ID: <4D01527E.2050902@tx.rr.com>

Sounds like a good plan.

I've looked at their "bucket boss" for a long time, when they came out 
with the little ones for a coffee cup I bought one for each of the men 
in my office and in my immediate family.

For the past few years our families have gotten together for Christmas- 
(parents, brothers, sisters, wives, kids) and we do a gift exchange.  
Every male brings a gift for a male, every female brings a gift for a 
female.  We hand out numbers and each person gets to go in turn, and 
select a gift.  They can choose an unopened gift or choose one that 
someone else has already opened in which case that person gets to select 
a gift the same way, etc.  After an item has been "taken" twice, it is 
immune from being taken by someone else.  Sometimes you can end up with 
a good gift, sometimes not, but it's a little bit more fun than just 
opening a package.  Last year at my wife's family get together, there 
were only 4 men and the other 3 got together beforehand and made an 
agreement that they would each bring a gift that they wanted, and keep 
it.  This year our celebration is in 2 days so I need to call the other 
guys and find out if they are doing this same plan again.

I haven't gotten a Duluth catalog in the mail recently, I need to check 
out their website to see if there are any gifts I want on my list.


> Parcel comes, wife opens it and wraps items in Christmas paper - everybody
> happy.

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Thu Dec  9 16:02:22 2010
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 23:02:22 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Duluth Trading
In-Reply-To: <4D01527E.2050902@tx.rr.com>
Message-ID: <1460814097.510260.1291935742635.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Haven't gotten their catalog?B  LOL--one thing is for sure--if you get on
their mailing list, you will be absolutely DELUGED with catalogs.B  I love the
company and their products, but they do wear me out with catalogs.B 

--David C.
THE SENILITY PRAYER : B Grant me the senility to forget the people
B I never liked anyway,
B The good fortune to run into the ones I do, and
B The eyesight to tell the difference.




----- Original Message -----
From: "BJNoSHOV8" <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Thursday, December 9, 2010 5:04:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Duluth Trading

Sounds like a good plan.

I've looked at their "bucket boss" for a long time, when they came out
with the little ones for a coffee cup I bought one for each of the men
in my office and in my immediate family.

For the past few years our families have gotten together for Christmas-
(parents, brothers, sisters, wives, kids) and we do a gift exchange. B 
Every male brings a gift for a male, every female brings a gift for a
female. B We hand out numbers and each person gets to go in turn, and
select a gift. B They can choose an unopened gift or choose one that
someone else has already opened in which case that person gets to select
a gift the same way, etc. B After an item has been "taken" twice, it is
immune from being taken by someone else. B Sometimes you can end up with
a good gift, sometimes not, but it's a little bit more fun than just
opening a package. B Last year at my wife's family get together, there
were only 4 men and the other 3 got together beforehand and made an
agreement that they would each bring a gift that they wanted, and keep
it. B This year our celebration is in 2 days so I need to call the other
guys and find out if they are doing this same plan again.

I haven't gotten a Duluth catalog in the mail recently, I need to check
out their website to see if there are any gifts I want on my list.


> Parcel comes, wife opens it and wraps items in Christmas paper - everybody
> happy.
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From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net  Thu Dec  9 16:10:54 2010
From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox)
Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:10:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 Cooling Fan options?
In-Reply-To: <mailman.15.1291921204.28234.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.15.1291921204.28234.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4D0161FE.6080203@sbcglobal.net>

Does anyone know if there are any clearance or other issues with putting 
a solid radiator fan from a MkIV 1500 Spitfire in a 1976 1500 Midget 
configuration?

The gal who was the recipient of the Holy Sprite 1500 engine (thanks
Glen B. and all who moved it across the country) had an severe overheat 
situation that we think was caused by a failed viscous radiator fan 
clutch and lost belt. The fan clutch is definitely shot so we either 
need to replace it (expensive) or convert to an electric fan OR install 
a solid fan/water pump from a 1500 Spitfire.

A little background - the Holy Sprite made the journey a couple of years 
ago from California to New Jersey with a 1500 engine and drivetrain as 
far as St. Louis. The local MG club guys installed it in this gal's car 
after she blew up her last engine going 80 mph and shifting into, what 
she thought, was fifth. Ouch!

This time on the club Halloween rally all was fine until going home 
after the party they heard "funny noises" and kept driving another six 
or seven miles (yeah, not smart) until it gave up the ghost on the 
bridge in East St. Louis Illinois at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday night! The 
club came to her rescue and now we're trying to get her going again. The 
"funny noises" included throwing the fan belt and cooking the engine so 
bad it melted the spark plug boots and took all the tension out of the 
valve springs. The head did not crack, but was milled flat again with 
new springs. We got it up and running last night when we found the very 
loose fan.

This is the third engine this gal has destroyed in a generally POS '76
Midget. She has about as much money as common sense. We're trying to get 
her going just enough for her to sell it and get a Miata or something 
that can take abuse and neglect a little better.

Thanks.

Lee
'79 Midget
'73 TR6 (just acquired yesterday. Hasn't run in 18 years. Have I gone 
over to the Dark Side?)

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Thu Dec  9 16:14:33 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 15:14:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] I Want to Race in Germany!
In-Reply-To: <95B734DA5BF34D96A690960CF9A1725A@blackbox2>
References: <573057.20100.qm@web180615.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<95B734DA5BF34D96A690960CF9A1725A@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=+WXBvu9w_yPz0fRRmj+6nLie67=+iDtq=5TkN@mail.gmail.com>

Beat you to it...well, as much (action) as my 63 year old heart will allow!
Herb

On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 6:52 PM, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Fine, you race and I'll hang out in the paddock area.

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Thu Dec  9 18:00:03 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 17:00:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.....firehose work pants great site.
In-Reply-To: <235383.94560.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <837732.87468.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

About as overt as "fire hose"?  <VBG>

BTW, anyone heard from Lord Voldemort?

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Thu, 12/9/10, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC.....firehose work pants great site.
To: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>, "Spridgets List"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Peter Caldwell" <peter at nosimport.com>
Date: Thursday, December 9, 2010, 1:23 PM

No to mention "ball room"...room for balls seems a little overt.

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Fri Dec 10 06:01:28 2010
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 05:01:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 Cooling Fan options?
Message-ID: <5c2c01cb986a$5beb3e50$0168010a@mail2world.com>

Lee,
 
 Not sure of the clearances for a fixed Spitfire 1300/1500 fan, but I
don't see why it wouldn't work.
 
I'm planning on going the other way, getting a waterpump from a '79-'80
spitfire (no clutch, no clutch boss, more clearance) and adding an
electeic fan to my 1500.
 
-=Chris

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

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

 	  	 From: Lee Fox [lee.fox at sbcglobal.net]
Sent: 12/9/2010 6:10:54 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 Cooling Fan options? 

Does anyone know if there are any clearance or other issues with putting
a solid radiator fan from a MkIV 1500 Spitfire in a 1976 1500 Midget 
configuration? 

The gal who was the recipient of the Holy Sprite 1500 engine (thanks 
Glen B. and all who moved it across the country) had an severe overheat 
situation that we think was caused by a failed viscous radiator fan 
clutch and lost belt. The fan clutch is definitely shot so we either 
need to replace it (expensive) or convert to an electric fan OR install 
a solid fan/water pump from a 1500 Spitfire. 

A little background - the Holy Sprite made the journey a couple of years
ago from California to New Jersey with a 1500 engine and drivetrain as 
far as St. Louis. The local MG club guys installed it in this gal's car 
after she blew up her last engine going 80 mph and shifting into, what 
she thought, was fifth. Ouch! 

This time on the club Halloween rally all was fine until going home 
after the party they heard "funny noises" and kept driving another six 
or seven miles (yeah, not smart) until it gave up the ghost on the 
bridge in East St. Louis Illinois at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday night! The 
club came to her rescue and now we're trying to get her going again. The
"funny noises" included throwing the fan belt and cooking the engine so 
bad it melted the spark plug boots and took all the tension out of the 
valve springs. The head did not crack, but was milled flat again with 
new springs. We got it up and running last night when we found the very 
loose fan. 

This is the third engine this gal has destroyed in a generally POS '76 
Midget. She has about as much money as common sense. We're trying to get
her going just enough for her to sell it and get a Miata or something 
that can take abuse and neglect a little better. 

Thanks. 

Lee 
'79 Midget 
'73 TR6 (just acquired yesterday. Hasn't run in 18 years. Have I gone 
over to the Dark Side?) 
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec 10 08:06:03 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:06:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Sprite
In-Reply-To: <53228.108.115.217.32.1291696057.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
References: <53228.108.115.217.32.1291696057.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
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nice buy who ever it was.

On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 11:27 PM, <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:

> Did one of our listers buy this?  It was residing pretty close to me.
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270661772082&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
>
> or
>
> http://tinyurl.com/2urbkpo
>
> Dave W.
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From adrianjones747 at earthlink.net  Fri Dec 10 13:00:23 2010
From: adrianjones747 at earthlink.net (Adrian Jones)
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:00:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Water pump
Message-ID: <000b01cb98a4$e2002570$a6007050$@net>

Chris King wrote:

>>I'm planning on going the other way, getting a waterpump from a '79-'80

spitfire (no clutch, no clutch boss, more clearance) and adding an

electeic fan to my 1500.<<

I've just been through this with a failed fan clutch.  Fortunately, some
kind soul from the BCF forum sold me a fan clutch cheap.

If you keep the Midget water pump, apparently, you can just hack saw off the
end that used to hold the fan clutch.  However, this will still not give you
enough clearance to put in a "puller" electric fan.  The electric fan will
have to be mounted in front of the radiator, ie "pusher", slightly less
effective.

Let us know how you get on - if this fan clutch fails, I'm putting in an
electric fan.

Cheers!

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Dec 10 21:28:32 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:28:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a Triumph TR6 I Saw
 on Bring a Trailer. . .
Message-ID: <AANLkTimB3L9eUR-qPJAtpPXerJTtrbzqcXuj9YL5grzi@mail.gmail.com>

I need some help from the Lister's to help me get my head straight so that I
do not buy this car. . . or if I miss this one, another one as close to it
as possible.

The price on this one is very reasonable, especially considering the work
that has gone into it.   I have a friend who had one of these. .  same model
with the straight 6 and I recall how fast that car felt.

What is it about Triumph TR6's that should cause me to be cautious.  . if
anything?

http://bringatrailer.com/2010/12/07/bat-exclusive-clean-1974-triumph-tr6/

Kirk
59 1275

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Dec 10 21:48:39 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:48:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a Triumph TR6 I
 Saw on Bring a Trailer. . .
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimB3L9eUR-qPJAtpPXerJTtrbzqcXuj9YL5grzi@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimB3L9eUR-qPJAtpPXerJTtrbzqcXuj9YL5grzi@mail.gmail.com>
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It should be Green, BRG.  Those 74 bumperettes are horrible.  Get rid
of them ASAP.
It looks very nice, but $12k in mechanical work?  $6k in paint?  $3k
interior?  $21k in resto not including the cost of the car?
Sounds a little fishy.  $13k might not be too bad for that car.
Either the PO overpaid for everything of it might be too good to
be true.
Also, the owner has extensive tools, including a lift, but the work
was done by a British car specialist?  That sounds fishy, too.
Maybe the current owner is flipping it for quick cash?
Offer $8500 if it is all it is claimed to be.

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Fri Dec 10 21:55:48 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:55:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a Triumph TR6 I
 Saw on Bring a Trailer. . .
References: <AANLkTimB3L9eUR-qPJAtpPXerJTtrbzqcXuj9YL5grzi@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <98113250E67B4DACA3F6F372DF541A5C@personal>

Rust, usual spots.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kirk Hargreaves" <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 10:28 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a Triumph TR6 I Saw 
on Bring a Trailer. . .


>I need some help from the Lister's to help me get my head straight so that 
>I
> do not buy this car. . . or if I miss this one, another one as close to it
> as possible.
>
> The price on this one is very reasonable, especially considering the work
> that has gone into it.   I have a friend who had one of these. .  same 
> model
> with the straight 6 and I recall how fast that car felt.
>
> What is it about Triumph TR6's that should cause me to be cautious.  . if
> anything?
>
> http://bringatrailer.com/2010/12/07/bat-exclusive-clean-1974-triumph-tr6/
>
> Kirk
> 59 1275
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Dec 10 22:01:29 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:01:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a Triumph TR6 I
 Saw on Bring a Trailer. . .
In-Reply-To: <98113250E67B4DACA3F6F372DF541A5C@personal>
References: <AANLkTimB3L9eUR-qPJAtpPXerJTtrbzqcXuj9YL5grzi@mail.gmail.com>
	<98113250E67B4DACA3F6F372DF541A5C@personal>
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Actually, blue is nice on that car.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Fri Dec 10 22:34:11 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:34:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a Triumph TR6 I
 Saw on Bring a Trailer. . .
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimB3L9eUR-qPJAtpPXerJTtrbzqcXuj9YL5grzi@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <E06F9E84D35D44EE948CC5F2C8F2D81C@blackbox2>

Just buy it and be happy.   The time you waste asking this question 
is the time someone else will take to get it before you do...and it may be
one of us.

That is the cleanest TR-6 for that kind of money I have ever seen.

http://bringatrailer.com/2010/12/07/bat-exclusive-clean-1974-triumph-tr6/

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Dec 10 22:40:25 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:40:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a Triumph TR6 I
 Saw on Bring a Trailer. . .
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimB3L9eUR-qPJAtpPXerJTtrbzqcXuj9YL5grzi@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimB3L9eUR-qPJAtpPXerJTtrbzqcXuj9YL5grzi@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D030EC9.7050802@comcast.net>

13k for a TR6 is top dollar.
There is a judge in town here who I know spent 20k on a check book 
restoration of his TR6, I think he still has it and can't get 10k for it.
The rear frame outriggers tend to rust off. Look at them very carefully.
My brother bought one with this problem, he sold it damn quick.
But that's when they were $1500 for drivers.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Dec 10 23:02:05 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:02:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a Triumph TR6 I
 Saw on Bring a Trailer. . .
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimB3L9eUR-qPJAtpPXerJTtrbzqcXuj9YL5grzi@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimB3L9eUR-qPJAtpPXerJTtrbzqcXuj9YL5grzi@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik8GAaV8uQT8u0dym=QZ1wnKXosq_=oh07DR3Bw@mail.gmail.com>

Kirk...

That car is a prostitute and is whispering in your ear!!!  Step back!
NOW!!  Don't go there...   Don't go over to the dark side!!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 10:28 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>wrote:

> I need some help from the Lister's to help me get my head straight so that
> I
> do not buy this car. . . or if I miss this one, another one as close to it
> as possible.
>
> The price on this one is very reasonable, especially considering the work
> that has gone into it.   I have a friend who had one of these. .  same
> model
> with the straight 6 and I recall how fast that car felt.
>
> What is it about Triumph TR6's that should cause me to be cautious.  . if
> anything?
>
> http://bringatrailer.com/2010/12/07/bat-exclusive-clean-1974-triumph-tr6/
>
> Kirk
> 59 1275
> _______________________________________________
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From frog.aye at gmail.com  Sat Dec 11 02:29:53 2010
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 01:29:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sacramento bugeye for sale $4K
Message-ID: <AANLkTikoKLhGdu90-QBLcYwUyG3LKd8bEHG8T5gpRyjM@mail.gmail.com>

Not too far from me (5miles or so) so I could check it out.

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2106449613.html

hal

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Dec 11 04:41:01 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 03:41:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a Triumph TR6 I
 Saw on Bring a Trailer. . .
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Message-ID: <404005.40814.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

It's not a Healey.

OTOH, the sound of that ANSA quad pipe exhaust is almost worth the price of
admission on its own.

Rick


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--- On Fri, 12/10/10, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a Triumph TR6 I Saw
on Bring a Trailer. . .
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, December 10, 2010, 11:28 PM



What is it about Triumph TR6's that should cause me to be cautious.  . if
anything?



Kirk
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Dec 11 10:22:47 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 09:22:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a Triumph TR6 I
 Saw on Bring a Trailer. . .
Message-ID: <568980.10237.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Go for it. Life is too short not to sample many cars. I still have 4 Spridget, but life got different for me this year and I needed a daily driver with no-sh!t reliability. I sold the Alfa and bought a 2007 Corvette to the tune of many insults. I absolutely love it both on road and track. For Targa Newfoundland 2011, the ride is WWW.tinyurl.com/soavebmw. I am looking forward to that too (its getting a give speed). I got the documentation from the awesome previous owner, he truly did spend about twice what I bought it for in parts and service over the past year. Everyone has different motivations. I sold the Alfa for $2500, I could have gotten double that, but I needed it gone, and the karma of that deal led to the Bimmer, I'm sure.

Rambling, but life is too short not to go to more than one restaurant.

Ron

On Fri Dec 10th, 2010 10:28 PM CST Kirk Hargreaves wrote:

>I need some help from the Lister's to help me get my head straight so that I
>do not buy this car. . . or if I miss this one, another one as close to it
>as possible.
>
>The price on this one is very reasonable, especially considering the work
>that has gone into it.   I have a friend who had one of these. .  same model
>with the straight 6 and I recall how fast that car felt.
>
>What is it about Triumph TR6's that should cause me to be cautious.  . if
>anything?
>
>http://bringatrailer.com/2010/12/07/bat-exclusive-clean-1974-triumph-tr6/
>
>Kirk
>59 1275
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From stargazer1 at cox.net  Sat Dec 11 11:16:52 2010
From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 10:16:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Freshly rebuilt 1275 for sale
Message-ID: <4D03C014.4030903@cox.net>

I came across a freshly rebuilt 1275 for sale. Both the top and bottom 
ends have been reworked with new pistons, bearings, freeze plugs, etc. 
The cylinder head was rebuilt at the same time. It has the Moss rear 
seal kit fitted. Comes with a new distributor, but does not come with 
anciliaries, like the generator. I'm not sure if it has a flywheel.

It's located in San Diego, CA.

Asking $1600, plus shipping, or you can pick it up. I might consider 
delivering it to LA or Orange counties for the appropriate ration of 
alcohol.

I can give you a list of the parts replaced. Please feel free to contact 
me if you have any additional questions.

Cheers,
Dave Ambrose

From millerls at ado13.com  Sat Dec 11 12:53:57 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 11:53:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Navy Beat Army
Message-ID: <3CB3BBB1-55E9-4EBE-966B-2487B5135E8E@ado13.com>

Go Navy Beat Army

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Sat Dec 11 13:47:53 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:47:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a Triumph TR6 I
 Saw on Bring a Trailer. . .
In-Reply-To: <568980.10237.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <568980.10237.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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I'm close- I have a 2007 CTS-V.  I need the extra seating sometimes, and 
my wife would accept the 4-door long before she would let me have a 
Corvette.

As far as sampling lots of...
My daughter used to ask me what was my favorite food, favorite 
restaurant, and on and on.  I kept telling her that I liked lots of 
foods, restaurants, etc., and I didn't have to pick a favorite.  The 
only favorite I had to choose was a favorite wife and a favorite daughter.


> Go for it. Life is too short not to sample many cars. I still have 4 Spridget, but life got different for me this year and I needed a daily driver with no-sh!t reliability. I sold the Alfa and bought a 2007 Corvette to the tune of many insults. I absolutely love it both on road and track.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sat Dec 11 13:53:39 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 12:53:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Navy Beat Army
In-Reply-To: <3CB3BBB1-55E9-4EBE-966B-2487B5135E8E@ado13.com>
References: <3CB3BBB1-55E9-4EBE-966B-2487B5135E8E@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=XdZRBbA6_Lifk3Xipco6FWXYM-gN2y8m6oE0i@mail.gmail.com>

Go Army Beat Navy!

On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 11:53 AM, Larry & Sandi Miller
<millerls at ado13.com>wrote:

> Go Navy Beat Army

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Dec 11 14:19:00 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 13:19:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Navy Beat Army
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=XdZRBbA6_Lifk3Xipco6FWXYM-gN2y8m6oE0i@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C9292AC4.2C59D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Go Marines!

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Dec 11 14:21:35 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 16:21:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Look What Santa is bringing me
Message-ID: <4D03EB5F.3000502@comcast.net>

And my son.
Made in the USA in 1911, it needs some TLC but we now will have a lathe 
between us. and the best part is that my son wants to keep this 8' long 
300 pound monster in HIS garage.
Works for me ;)

http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From millerls at ado13.com  Sat Dec 11 15:24:28 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:24:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Navy Beat Army
In-Reply-To: <C9292AC4.2C59D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C9292AC4.2C59D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <859BEDD3-CF75-4CBC-8F74-7123F785FAB4@ado13.com>

Samo samo

On Dec 11, 2010, at 1:19 PM, Billy Zoom wrote:

> Go Marines!

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Dec 11 16:24:09 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 17:24:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Navy Beat Army
In-Reply-To: <859BEDD3-CF75-4CBC-8F74-7123F785FAB4@ado13.com>
References: <C9292AC4.2C59D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<859BEDD3-CF75-4CBC-8F74-7123F785FAB4@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim+08J0Q2WiEA2VEqrW1xLGJ9DFBh+Bc_att-XS@mail.gmail.com>

Nano, Nano...

On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 4:24 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com>wrote:

> Samo samo
>
> On Dec 11, 2010, at 1:19 PM, Billy Zoom wrote:
>
> > Go Marines!
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sat Dec 11 16:49:50 2010
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 17:49:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Look What Santa is bringing me
In-Reply-To: <4D03EB5F.3000502@comcast.net>
References: <4D03EB5F.3000502@comcast.net>
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Some guys have all the luck!

Linda, that might work for you.  ;-)

Dave W.



On 12/11/2010 3:21 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:
> And my son.
> Made in the USA in 1911, it needs some TLC but we now will have a 
> lathe between us. and the best part is that my son wants to keep this 
> 8' long 300 pound monster in HIS garage.
> Works for me ;)
>
> http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/

From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net  Sat Dec 11 16:55:05 2010
From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 17:55:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a Triumph,
 >   TR6 I Saw on Bring a Trailer. . .
In-Reply-To: <mailman.11.1292094002.14719.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.11.1292094002.14719.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4D040F59.4020408@sbcglobal.net>

Kirk,

I just went over the dark side myself. One Monday I picked up a 1973 TR6 
with factory hardtop and overdrive and NO RUST for - don't hate me - $2500.

The car hasn't run since 1992 and needs all the usuals for a car parked 
so long - brakes, clutch, interior, tires, paint, etc., but that's the 
fun part. When I'm done I should be somewhere in the $6K range. The BAT 
example is a bute and is priced about right for one in that condition. 
Look for rust, rust, rust, especially in the trailing arms. Also check 
that it hasn't dropped its thrust washers.

I should have mine running by spring, but will drive the Midget to 
Elkart Lake.

Lee


> Subject: [Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a Triumph TR6
> 	I Saw on Bring a Trailer. . .
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Message-ID:
> 	<AANLkTimB3L9eUR-qPJAtpPXerJTtrbzqcXuj9YL5grzi at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> I need some help from the Lister's to help me get my head straight so that I
> do not buy this car. . . or if I miss this one, another one as close to it
> as possible.
>
> The price on this one is very reasonable, especially considering the work
> that has gone into it.   I have a friend who had one of these. .  same model
> with the straight 6 and I recall how fast that car felt.
>
> What is it about Triumph TR6's that should cause me to be cautious.  . if
> anything?
>
> http://bringatrailer.com/2010/12/07/bat-exclusive-clean-1974-triumph-tr6/
>
> Kirk
> 59 1275

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Dec 11 18:05:00 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 17:05:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Look What Santa is bringing me
In-Reply-To: <4D03EB5F.3000502@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <495858.35227.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

You could make period correct Model T parts on the original tooling.

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Sat, 12/11/10, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Look What Santa is bringing me
To: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, December 11, 2010, 4:21 PM

And my son.
Made in the USA in 1911, it needs some TLC but we now will have a lathe
between us. and the best part is that my son wants to keep this 8' long 300
pound monster in HIS garage.
Works for me ;)

http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/
-- Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sat Dec 11 20:25:57 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 19:25:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a Triumph TR6 I
 Saw on Bring a Trailer. . .
In-Reply-To: <4D030EC9.7050802@comcast.net>
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	<4D030EC9.7050802@comcast.net>
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Frank,


Sounds like this "looks" like a good deal to someone not familiar. .  as so
many are put up for sale with much higher asking prices.

This then reminds me of eBay. .  so many dreamers with items listed way
above what they would actually sell for.  And then you go to the "Completed
Items" category within eBay to see what people have actually paid, and it
becomes a very different story.

And factoring in the state of the economy which might add another
consideration in terms of what this car might actually transact sell for.

Thanks for your input. .

Kirk


On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 9:40 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>wrote:

> 13k for a TR6 is top dollar.
> There is a judge in town here who I know spent 20k on a check book
> restoration of his TR6, I think he still has it and can't get 10k for it.
> The rear frame outriggers tend to rust off. Look at them very carefully.
> My brother bought one with this problem, he sold it damn quick.
> But that's when they were $1500 for drivers.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Dec 11 21:08:51 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 23:08:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Look What Santa is bringing me
In-Reply-To: <4D040E1E.3040604@wi.net>
References: <4D03EB5F.3000502@comcast.net> <4D040E1E.3040604@wi.net>
Message-ID: <4D044AD3.8040108@comcast.net>

On 12/11/2010 6:49 PM, Woerpel wrote:
> Some guys have all the luck!

Yeah and for the price of it's scrap value.
3000  + lbs, $9 a hundred for scrap so it costs us $300.
Getting it out of the old foundry is not going to be easy.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sat Dec 11 21:34:49 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 23:34:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Look What Santa is bringing me
In-Reply-To: <4D03EB5F.3000502@comcast.net>
References: <4D03EB5F.3000502@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinKBx-C+EHiDo9xQLT2Uj_aB2cHJWwiyy6oMKJd@mail.gmail.com>

Those picture bring back memories from high school shop class.  I went to
Brooklyn Tech in the late 60's and all the student were required to take
machine shop.  About half the shops had the old belt driven lathes and
milling machine. I remember making a small muffler out of aluminium for a
model airplane engine.

Enjoy.

Steve

On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 4:21 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>wrote:

> And my son.
> Made in the USA in 1911, it needs some TLC but we now will have a lathe
> between us. and the best part is that my son wants to keep this 8' long 300
> pound monster in HIS garage.
> Works for me ;)
>
> http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sat Dec 11 22:10:14 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:10:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Look What Santa is bringing me
In-Reply-To: <4D044AD3.8040108@comcast.net>
References: <4D03EB5F.3000502@comcast.net> <4D040E1E.3040604@wi.net>
	<4D044AD3.8040108@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <E6F87181E3B741DDA6F24F6CB619D215@blackbox2>

Well, 1911 seems pretty old. But from the picture it looks like it
has a quick change gear box (which is good thing).

Hopefully there is not too much restoration required to get it up and
running. 

It is a good thing to have. I think my metal lathe is the most 
useful tool I own.  I use all the time.  Not just for the car but for fixing
things around the house.

I seem to constantly find myself calculating how long it will take me to go
to the store to get a replacement for some type of broken round thing vs.
how long it will take me to turn it on the lathe.

It's usually quicker for me to turn it on the lathe.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Dec 11 22:10:51 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 21:10:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Look What Santa is bringing me
In-Reply-To: <4D044AD3.8040108@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <22019.55820.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sat, 12/11/10, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote: 
> Yeah and
for the price of it's scrap value.
> 3000  + lbs, $9 a hundred for scrap so it
costs us

$3 per hundred here; Your TR6's may be cheaper, but our scrap metal
is out here ;-).

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sat Dec 11 22:15:21 2010
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 23:15:21 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Look What Santa is bringing me
In-Reply-To: <4D044AD3.8040108@comcast.net>
References: <4D03EB5F.3000502@comcast.net> <4D040E1E.3040604@wi.net>
	<4D044AD3.8040108@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <51786.173.110.249.239.1292130921.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

Cherry picker and floor/wheel dollies?  Careful of the back and other
vital parts!

Ron's right, scrap is cheap here. Hmmmm, may have to look around for one
of those me-self.

Dave W.


> On 12/11/2010 6:49 PM, Woerpel wrote:
>> Some guys have all the luck!
>
> Yeah and for the price of it's scrap value.
> 3000  + lbs, $9 a hundred for scrap so it costs us $300.
> Getting it out of the old foundry is not going to be easy.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Sun Dec 12 08:29:17 2010
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:29:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Old Car History
Message-ID: <8vjs1g$9r4m3t@email.mtu.edu>

Here's a story to go along with Frank's story about the 1911 Lathe.

On Nov 30, 1926 the steam ship "City of Bangor" went aground on the 
rocks along the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula in Lake Superior in 
Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The 26 men on board made it to shore that 
night and eventually their ship's cargo of 230 new Chrysler and 
Whippet automobiles were also saved. The ship eventually became scrap 
to support the war effort in WWII. The cars were being shipped from 
Detroit to Duluth. They were eventually sent by rail back to Detroit, 
reconditioned and sold.

Here's a link to a one minute oral history along with pictures of the 
ship and cars from that period in time. This link is to the third 
installment of the story. Just follow the "Previous day" link back to 
installments #1 & #2. 
http://www.keweenawvideo.com/pc/2010/12/02/tdih/index.html  Or change 
the URL to the date of the last 2 Sundays.

Here's a link that shows the snow the folks on land were dealing with 
in Calumet Mi. Remember that this was November 30 - hardly even winter yet!
http://www.pasty.com/discus/messages/5765/6540.html

Here's a list of other historical presentations pertaining to events 
of interest to the folks in the Keweenaw Peninsula. 
http://www.keweenawvideo.com/pc/2010/12/05/tdih/index.html Topics include:

Government Handouts
Statehood, Masons, Bottle Bill
City of Bangor Shipwreck, Rescue, and Cargo Salvage
Storm of 1905
First Michigan Thanksgiving
William A. Burt
Christmas Tree Ship
Edward Abrams
Triple Shipwreck
SS Carl D Bradley
M & O Railroad
The Edmund Fitzgerald

This info is prepared by the folks at Pasty.com - an Internet / pasty 
provider in the Keweenaw Peninsula. If you are hungry for a pasty 
(British content to this message) be sure to visit their store and 
place an order.

Just heard on the news that the Metrodome in Minneapolis has 
collapsed under the heavy snowfall. And all the Packer fans said - Amen!


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

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Dec 12 10:04:05 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:04:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] $10 for old car batteries at WILCO
In-Reply-To: <web-221638909@cgbe-2.wavecable.net>
References: <BEBEE3793CB64F7F995A7853291921F4@spider>
	<web-221638890@cgbe-2.wavecable.net>
	<4D40ED7732614C15A59D495535ACC354@spider>
	<web-221638909@cgbe-2.wavecable.net>
Message-ID: <1D3918FB2FAA48A2B344E5AA7E3D1598@spider>

WILCO is giving $10 gift certificates for any old car battery until the
19th. No purchase necessary, no limit, no card. ...bill in corvallis

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Dec 12 13:46:07 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:46:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 Head
Message-ID: <2AEACCD2-DC53-4AE1-BB58-A59F50200030@ado13.com>

Someone was looking for a 948 head. I just dug up a 12A185 bare head. If you
still need one let me know.

Larry Miller

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 12 15:26:22 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:26:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Need Help Starter Question
Message-ID: <AANLkTimEUL-mmvRHk6k1+4t6f8=kKekF61mLGMQQJwe0@mail.gmail.com>

Lister's,


When I went to leave my son in laws house last night my 59 Sprite was dead.

Came back this morning and with the help of a couple neighbors I was able to
push start it.

I installed a Japanese gear redux starter about 6 years ago.  I also use a
old Ford solenoid which is attached to the pull switch behind the dash. . .
simple pull switch that has worked well for several years.

I tried to jump the leads to the starter to isolate, and did not get a
response. I also jumped the leads going into and out of the solenoid, no
response.

My "lead jumping exercises" are probably not the way I should be going about
this?

I am hoping that the problem is with the solenoid (as I have had a bad
solenoid before).

I need some input understand how to properly isolate the issue, whether it
is the solenoid or the starter?

I am leaning toward the idea that my starter gave it up while parked in
front of my sons house last night, but any ideas would certainly be
appreciated.


Thanks,

Kirk

59 1275

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Dec 12 16:01:01 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:01:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: OMGC - Preliminary Clip Of The MG80 Video
In-Reply-To: <b35bffc5d0c166e037b0fb821827381d@www.omgc.info>
References: <b35bffc5d0c166e037b0fb821827381d@www.omgc.info>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w23C35647097E3A6F914750B8110@phx.gbl>

NFI and all that.

Guess who wasn't there?  Okay, don't bother.  It was me that wasn't.

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada




OMGC Folks,

Click on the link below to see the video trailer of the Ottawa MG80 event
movie which is due for release December 18th, 2010.

About the Event: MG clubs and individual MG owners around the world
participated in a global party on October 16 & 17, 2010 to celebrate the 80th
Anniversary of the founding of the MG Car Club. Members of the Ottawa MG Club
celebrated this unique and historic event with a scenic drive around our
lovely Nation's Capital, Ottawa Ontario Canada, on Saturday, October 16, 2010.
The drive ended on Sussex Drive at Earnscliffe, the elegant residence of the
British High Commissioner, where we enjoyed afternoon tea!

Watch the video trailer

Safety Fast!

Len

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sun Dec 12 16:14:53 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:14:53 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Need Help Starter Question
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimEUL-mmvRHk6k1+4t6f8=kKekF61mLGMQQJwe0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimEUL-mmvRHk6k1+4t6f8=kKekF61mLGMQQJwe0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <mailman.1.1292195675.23293.spridgets@autox.team.net>

I would start with checking  that all the cable connections from the battery to solenoid to starter are clean and tight.  

When you pull the switch do you get a click sound?

If you jump from positive on the battery to the wire from the solenoid to the starter that should get the starter spinning.

Steve 
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:26:22 
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Need Help Starter Question

Lister's,


When I went to leave my son in laws house last night my 59 Sprite was dead.

Came back this morning and with the help of a couple neighbors I was able to
push start it.

I installed a Japanese gear redux starter about 6 years ago.  I also use a
old Ford solenoid which is attached to the pull switch behind the dash. . .
simple pull switch that has worked well for several years.

I tried to jump the leads to the starter to isolate, and did not get a
response. I also jumped the leads going into and out of the solenoid, no
response.

My "lead jumping exercises" are probably not the way I should be going about
this?

I am hoping that the problem is with the solenoid (as I have had a bad
solenoid before).

I need some input understand how to properly isolate the issue, whether it
is the solenoid or the starter?

I am leaning toward the idea that my starter gave it up while parked in
front of my sons house last night, but any ideas would certainly be
appreciated.


Thanks,

Kirk

59 1275
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Dec 12 17:48:20 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:48:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Need Help Starter Question
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimEUL-mmvRHk6k1+4t6f8=kKekF61mLGMQQJwe0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimEUL-mmvRHk6k1+4t6f8=kKekF61mLGMQQJwe0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D056D54.7090004@comcast.net>

If you jump the 2 terminals on the solenoid, the starter should work.
If it doesn't, the starter is dead, or there is a problem with the wire 
going to it.
Jumping across the solenoid gives direct power to the starter.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Dec 12 18:06:28 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:06:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Need Help Starter Question
In-Reply-To: <4D056D54.7090004@comcast.net>
References: <AANLkTimEUL-mmvRHk6k1+4t6f8=kKekF61mLGMQQJwe0@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D056D54.7090004@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C1D5FCF9741448549EC06D0742C4CE3D@spider>

What he said. Use a stout, short screw driver if you can get it in there.
...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: Sunday, December 12, 2010 4:48 PM
To: Kirk Hargreaves
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Need Help Starter Question

If you jump the 2 terminals on the solenoid, the starter should work.
If it doesn't, the starter is dead, or there is a problem with the wire 
going to it.
Jumping across the solenoid gives direct power to the starter.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
_______________________________________________

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Dec 12 18:12:45 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:12:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 Head
In-Reply-To: <2AEACCD2-DC53-4AE1-BB58-A59F50200030@ado13.com>
References: <2AEACCD2-DC53-4AE1-BB58-A59F50200030@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <BBC47D8E-980E-4FE2-A86A-6655B68ED23D@ado13.com>

I'm sorry, I should have looked rather then guessing. According to Mini Mania
12A185 appears to be a Mk1 Cooper S head 1.4" intake 1.22" exhaust and 21.4cc
chambers.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Dec 13 07:10:20 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:10:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: OMGC - Preliminary Clip Of The MG80 Video
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w23C35647097E3A6F914750B8110@phx.gbl>
References: <b35bffc5d0c166e037b0fb821827381d@www.omgc.info>,
	<BAY147-w23C35647097E3A6F914750B8110@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w2F9CA6FD7F6CC04C7F496B8120@phx.gbl>

and the link got stripped ...  :(
the preview is here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gkbY0Xrbhw


> From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca
>
> NFI and all that.
>
> Guess who wasn't there?  Okay, don't bother.  It was me that wasn't.
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
>
>
>
>
> OMGC Folks,
>
> Click on the link below to see the video trailer of the Ottawa MG80 event
> movie which is due for release December 18th, 2010.
>
> About the Event: MG clubs and individual MG owners around the world
> participated in a global party on October 16 & 17, 2010 to celebrate the
80th
> Anniversary of the founding of the MG Car Club. Members of the Ottawa MG
Club
> celebrated this unique and historic event with a scenic drive around our
> lovely Nation's Capital, Ottawa Ontario Canada, on Saturday, October 16,
2010.
> The drive ended on Sussex Drive at Earnscliffe, the elegant residence of
the
> British High Commissioner, where we enjoyed afternoon tea!
>
> Watch the video trailer
>
> Safety Fast!
>
> Len
> _______________________________________________
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Mon Dec 13 12:39:25 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:39:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Craig's List Bugeye Sacramento Area
Message-ID: <AANLkTikhsJgzs8p+c9jGcwKm=cT6AigQccvJ4_G539ix@mail.gmail.com>

Someone on our list sent the Craig's list URL showing a 59 Bugeye for sale.

This is the URL:

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2106449613.html

I just got off the phone with the owner who said that it is a completely
original car handed down to them from a family member who passed away.

I am going to see the car tomorrow at 1.30 in the afternoon.  If I do not
pony up the dollars for it (which I am probably not going to do)  I will
take a thorough grouping of pictures and link them to the list in case
anyone else is interested.

Say they let it go for $3,200 cash or a bit more. .  it might be a nice buy.
.  ?

List, if this is indeed a survivor and a complete original car in running
condition, albeit rough running. . but say it is original with (as the owner
claims all numbers matching) and it even has the original interior with the
original floor matts, every thing as was in the engine compartment, etc. .
 what might the car be worth?  Can anyone venture a ball park on the value?
 And as a California car with no rust?

More to come. . .

Kirk

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Mon Dec 13 15:33:21 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:33:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter Problem Question on Replacement
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=a9Z2Ju1d58XEtXDU0nXAYsHhtNiv6s4SLYN02@mail.gmail.com>

List,

After jumping the solenoid and hearing the washer plunge to the top the only
thing left is to replace a starter that I thought would never go out this
early.  I had installed a Japanese gear redux starter about 5 and a half
years ago.

Rather than ordering a new starter as I did before and dealing with the wait
time, I understand that there is an Izusu starter that will bolt in as a
direct replacement that I might be able to buy right away from the auto
parts store?

If so, can someone share with me the details, ie. which starter I am looking
for.  . year and model and if there are any mods that I will need to do?

Thank you so much . . all of you for the help you always give to me
regarding my 59 Bugeye, it is very much appreciated.  The people on this
list are the best.

Any advice will be very appreciated!

Kirk
 59 1275

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Mon Dec 13 15:39:45 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:39:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Isuzu Trooper Starter . . Does this Make Sense
Message-ID: <AANLkTinoNyV1UyxR6T1GvVBdiTWFYpDPBqTyLkwTVvro@mail.gmail.com>

I found this on line. .  I guess this is what I am looking for?

Quote:

The 1989 Isuzu Trooper II 2.6 liter fuel injected 4 cylinder engine uses
a starter that is a near perfect fit for the A-series engine found in
Sprites and Midgets. The starter fits all 948, 1098, and 1275 A-series
blocks. The are two frame numbers listed for the Trooper. The 17155 is a
perfect fit in all respects but seems to be no longer available. The
16878 fits the engine perfectly but requires a little modification to some
sheet metal. It is the latter, the 16878, that you will probably get over
the counter, unless you are very lucky".
The Isuzu starter is available in places like Pep Boys, Advance Auto, etc
for about $70.

End of quote. .  .

Kirk

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Dec 13 15:40:16 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:40:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter Problem Question on Replacement
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=a9Z2Ju1d58XEtXDU0nXAYsHhtNiv6s4SLYN02@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=a9Z2Ju1d58XEtXDU0nXAYsHhtNiv6s4SLYN02@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikLfZ1CChwAkyeyrLS0rghLb6NJ75jjk_81R-FQ@mail.gmail.com>

Fitment may require some "massaging" of the foot well sheet metal.   I
had no trouble but YMMV.

Check the archives for info.

Isuzu Starter #16878


1989-90 Isuzu Amigo 2.6L

1989-94 Isuzu Amigo 2.3L

1988-89 Isuzu Impulse 2.3L

1985-89 Isuzu Impulse 2.0L Turbo

1988-89 Isuzu Pickup 2.6L

1986-94 Isuzu Pickup 2.3L

1988-90 Isuzu Trooper 2.6L

1986-87 Isuzu Trooper 2.3L

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Dec 13 15:53:00 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:53:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Isuzu Trooper Starter . . Does this Make Sense
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinoNyV1UyxR6T1GvVBdiTWFYpDPBqTyLkwTVvro@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinoNyV1UyxR6T1GvVBdiTWFYpDPBqTyLkwTVvro@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=k_Svnw5KzmniRJDBqT_8QZvWGP77hctyZxfRT@mail.gmail.com>

Autozone.com shows $65 here plus $22 core charge.
I didn't have to do any sheet metal mods, but I may be the exception.
I had a 73 Midget.

From cooper6 at swbell.net  Mon Dec 13 16:18:40 2010
From: cooper6 at swbell.net (MARTIN COOPER)
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:18:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Friend needs some help on a MG TD in New York City area
Message-ID: <009501cb9b1c$13ffc570$3bff5050$@swbell.net>

All,

 

I have a friend whom lives in New York City that has a MG TD that has been
in storage and is looking for someone in the area to refurbish it for her.

If anyone on the list knows of someone or yourself can you please contact me
and I'll provide her contact information.

 

Marty Cooper





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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Mon Dec 13 20:26:58 2010
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:26:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Craig's List Bugeye Sacramento Area
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikhsJgzs8p+c9jGcwKm=cT6AigQccvJ4_G539ix@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <648632.98900.qm@web180606.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

As far as I'm concerned, if it runs and it is all there AND there are original
mats and such in it (I doubt it), it is totally worth what the guy is asking. 
You wouldn't even need Frank to restore this one if there is no rust.  Go with
$3000 cash in your pocket.  Tell them it's all you could get together.  Heck,
if it's still available early next year when I get my profit sharing check,
I'll buy it.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

--- On Mon, 12/13/10, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Craig's List Bugeye Sacramento Area
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Monday, December 13, 2010, 7:39 PM

Someone on our list sent the Craig's list URL showing a 59 Bugeye for sale.

This is the URL:

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2106449613.html

I just got off the phone with the owner who said that it is a completely
original car handed down to them from a family member who passed away.

I am going to see the car tomorrow at 1.30 in the afternoon.  If I do not
pony up the dollars for it (which I am probably not going to do)  I will
take a thorough grouping of pictures and link them to the list in case
anyone else is interested.

Say they let it go for $3,200 cash or a bit more. .  it might be a nice buy.
.  ?

List, if this is indeed a survivor and a complete original car in running
condition, albeit rough running. . but say it is original with (as the owner
claims all numbers matching) and it even has the original interior with the
original floor matts, every thing as was in the engine compartment, etc. .
 what might the car be worth?  Can anyone venture a ball park on the value?
 And as a California car with no rust?

More to come. . .

Kirk

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Mon Dec 13 20:44:15 2010
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:44:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Out of Gas!
Message-ID: <760870.43291.qm@web180608.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

     Had a few hours before I had to leave for work today around noon time, so
I used the Bugeye because we are having some unusually nice weather for this
time of year.  The car is running great and I was have a ball.  Ran to a
couple of places and was heading home to get ready for work and the Facet pump
started going wild.  I knew in the back of my mind from my Bugeye ownership
days in the 70s when I could hardly afford gas, that it meant the pump was
going dry.  I refused to believe it because I had filled it up the last time I
drove it.  The gas gauge does not register because of a bad sending unit which
I have been intending to swap out when I get around to it.  The car finally
stopped just as I got in front of my house (lucky) after the engine quitting a
couple a times on the way home.  I got out my gas gauge (a wooden dowel with
gallons marked off on it) and "dipped" the tank.  Bone dry!  I had to go to
the gas station with a gas can
 to get it up the incline of my drive way to put it away before I went to
work.  I could not push it up hill by myself.
     I left for work and called my son and asked where he was so he could have
helped me push it into the garage and I would not have to take the chance of
being late for work.  Then He tells me he had "borrowed" the gas so he and a
friend could go somewhere a week ago.  I told him I really did not mind that
he took the gas.  Heck, I would have given him the cash if he had asked.  He
said I was not home, I was at work and he could not wait.  I told him to leave
a note if he does something like that again.  Running out of gas is one thing,
but running out of gas just before work is a disaster.  Kids...
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Dec 13 21:21:24 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:21:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Out of Gas!
In-Reply-To: <760870.43291.qm@web180608.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <760870.43291.qm@web180608.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTineJ6vpbHtFynbozqLaCEAWcx=WoVEBUGnrTT1D@mail.gmail.com>

"Borrowing" the gas is the easy part.  Returning the gas is where he failed.

From cathe125 at suddenlink.net  Mon Dec 13 21:28:27 2010
From: cathe125 at suddenlink.net (cathey speichinger)
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:28:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?
Message-ID: <000501cb9b47$5b2adc70$11809550$@net>

Anyone live close to Wauwatosa WI and willing to check out a car?

 

Thanks

Leo

From pythias at pacifier.com  Mon Dec 13 21:56:20 2010
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:56:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Out of Gas!
In-Reply-To: <760870.43291.qm@web180608.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <760870.43291.qm@web180608.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <633908589.20101213205620@pacifier.com>

Hello Michael,

     My gas gauge works about like yours, except I don't have the
     calibrated stick... bring it along to Wisconsin so that I can
     duplicate it..

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Long live the C64! G-g-guys? I was only kiddin, <BANG!!> 

From cooper6 at swbell.net  Tue Dec 14 06:00:06 2010
From: cooper6 at swbell.net (MARTIN COOPER)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:00:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Friend needs some help on a MG TD in New York City
 area
In-Reply-To: <009501cb9b1c$13ffc570$3bff5050$@swbell.net>
References: <009501cb9b1c$13ffc570$3bff5050$@swbell.net>
Message-ID: <000e01cb9b8e$d4e10890$7ea319b0$@swbell.net>

Everyone whom responded A Big thank you - This list is great 

I have sent off the emails to my friend it is up to her now.

Marty Cooper

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of MARTIN COOPER
Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 5:19 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Friend needs some help on a MG TD in New York City area

All,

 

I have a friend whom lives in New York City that has a MG TD that has been
in storage and is looking for someone in the area to refurbish it for her.

If anyone on the list knows of someone or yourself can you please contact me
and I'll provide her contact information.

 

Marty Cooper





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From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 14 06:23:50 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:23:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?
Message-ID: <259270.20347.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I have to look it up, but probably!

On Mon Dec 13th, 2010 10:28 PM CST cathey speichinger wrote:

>Anyone live close to Wauwatosa WI and willing to check out a car?
>
> 
>
>Thanks
>
>Leo
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Dec 14 06:34:37 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:34:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a umph TR
In-Reply-To: <165712.19755.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <165712.19755.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w44621E6E6B12601E93A8DDB8130@phx.gbl>

Hmmm!  If you really want an umph, ... check this one out:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190479060387

Robert Duquette

Ottawa ON Canada

> On Fri Dec 10th, 2010 10:28 PM CST Kirk Hargreaves wrote:
>
>I need some help from the Lister's to help me get my head straight so that I
>do not buy this car. . . or if I miss this one, another one as close to it
>as possible.
>
>The price on this one is very reasonable, especially considering the work
>that has gone into it. I have a friend who had one of these. . same model
>with the straight 6 and I recall how fast that car felt.
>
>What is it about Triumph TR6's that should cause me to be cautious. . if
>anything?
>
>http://bringatrailer.com/2010/12/07/bat-exclusive-clean-1974-triumph-tr6/
>
>Kirk
>59 1275

From montpaul at msn.com  Tue Dec 14 07:17:36 2010
From: montpaul at msn.com (PAUL SHERMAN)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:17:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 Brake Repair Kit
Message-ID: <SNT128-W6287305EF3FB35B6728C5FD5130@phx.gbl>

Does anyone sell a complete repair kit sor a 948 with drum brakes?

Thank you,
Paul

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Dec 14 08:44:50 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:44:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter Problem Question on Replacement
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=a9Z2Ju1d58XEtXDU0nXAYsHhtNiv6s4SLYN02@mail.gmail.c om>
References: <AANLkTi=a9Z2Ju1d58XEtXDU0nXAYsHhtNiv6s4SLYN02@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <201012140744598.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Kirk, IF you have a ND starter (Nippon Denso) I and other parts 
stores carry just the contacts for them. The contacts are located 
inside the cover held on with 3 screws. The contacts cost less than a 
buck each. The plunger is a few dollars more, but still cheap as 
clown's milk. The only problem is deciding which contacts you need, 
as ND used several different styles. A local electric shop will have 
them on the shelf. Easy change.
              Peter C
=====
At 04:33 PM 12/13/2010, Kirk Hargreaves wrote:
>List,
>
>After jumping the solenoid and hearing the washer plunge to the top the only
>thing left is to replace a starter that I thought would never go out this
>early.  I had installed a Japanese gear redux starter about 5 and a half
>years ago.
>
>Rather than ordering a new starter as I did before and dealing with the wait
>time, I understand that there is an Izusu starter that will bolt in as a
>direct replacement that I might be able to buy right away from the auto
>parts store?
>
>If so, can someone share with me the details, ie. which starter I am looking
>for.  . year and model and if there are any mods that I will need to do?
>
>Thank you so much . . all of you for the help you always give to me
>regarding my 59 Bugeye, it is very much appreciated.  The people on this
>list are the best.
>
>Any advice will be very appreciated!
>
>Kirk
>  59 1275

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Dec 14 09:04:01 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:04:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter Problem Question on Replacement
In-Reply-To: <201012140744598.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <AANLkTi=a9Z2Ju1d58XEtXDU0nXAYsHhtNiv6s4SLYN02@mail.gmail.com>,
	<201012140744598.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w42B068679ED2DFBBDCE31FB8130@phx.gbl>

How much is your clown's milk?


> Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:44:50 -0600
> To: khargreaves2 at gmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> From: peter at nosimport.com

>  but still cheap as clown's milk.
>               Peter C

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Dec 14 09:35:20 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:35:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter Problem Question on Replacement
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w42B068679ED2DFBBDCE31FB8130@phx.gbl>
References: <AANLkTi=a9Z2Ju1d58XEtXDU0nXAYsHhtNiv6s4SLYN02@mail.gmail.com>
	<201012140744598.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<BAY147-w42B068679ED2DFBBDCE31FB8130@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <201012140835962.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Guys,

Thought I'd give you a link about these.

http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html

I know nothing about the company, but the info seems correct.

At 10:04 AM 12/14/2010, Robert Duquette wrote:
>How much is your clown's milk?

Today, it's ice cream!



> > Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:44:50 -0600
> > To: khargreaves2 at gmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> > From: peter at nosimport.com
>
> >  but still cheap as clown's milk.
> >               Peter C

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Tue Dec 14 09:46:26 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:46:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Craig's List Bugeye Sacramento Area
References: <AANLkTikhsJgzs8p+c9jGcwKm=cT6AigQccvJ4_G539ix@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CCD6E83D9A3E4BAF85FFA52E0F53C8AD@personal>

God, give him his 4K and get it to someone that cares.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kirk Hargreaves" <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 1:39 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Craig's List Bugeye Sacramento Area


> Someone on our list sent the Craig's list URL showing a 59 Bugeye for 
> sale.
>
> This is the URL:
>
> http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2106449613.html
>
> I just got off the phone with the owner who said that it is a completely
> original car handed down to them from a family member who passed away.
>
> I am going to see the car tomorrow at 1.30 in the afternoon.  If I do not
> pony up the dollars for it (which I am probably not going to do)  I will
> take a thorough grouping of pictures and link them to the list in case
> anyone else is interested.
>
> Say they let it go for $3,200 cash or a bit more. .  it might be a nice 
> buy.
> .  ?
>
> List, if this is indeed a survivor and a complete original car in running
> condition, albeit rough running. . but say it is original with (as the 
> owner
> claims all numbers matching) and it even has the original interior with 
> the
> original floor matts, every thing as was in the engine compartment, etc. .
> what might the car be worth?  Can anyone venture a ball park on the value?
> And as a California car with no rust?
>
> More to come. . .
>
> Kirk
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 14 09:48:50 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:48:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 3k to offer for 59 Sprite
Message-ID: <AANLkTim5MVuuzyb2i9CVs2wkrjtDAg7juaPBZofWyRyz@mail.gmail.com>

Nothing like flashing cash in a buyer's market!

I am probably not going to bounce for this car. . but I am curious as I have
other things to do while out in the area. .  looks like I am going to see it
on Friday.

However, if after seeing it there is a chance to flip it for a decent
profit, then I might buy the car.

I am in a position where I need to flip things for re-sale.  . as opposed to
keeping another Sprite of the same year.

I will be sending pics to the list.

Kirk

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Tue Dec 14 09:50:13 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:50:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Out of Gas!
References: <760870.43291.qm@web180608.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<633908589.20101213205620@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <29E56CA1E49140DA86FE50300814DF43@personal>

Ha, touch my BE I break your leg.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill L" <pythias at pacifier.com>
To: "Michael MacLean" <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 10:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Out of Gas!


> Hello Michael,
>
>     My gas gauge works about like yours, except I don't have the
>     calibrated stick... bring it along to Wisconsin so that I can
>     duplicate it..
>
> -- 
> Best regards,
> Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
> '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>
>  Long live the C64! G-g-guys? I was only kiddin, <BANG!!>
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Dec 14 13:26:51 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:26:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] A Day In The Life of a British Car Owner
Message-ID: <BAY147-w22A132CF7FFA946D417331B8130@phx.gbl>

http://www.rogerwarrick.com/DayLifeBrit.jpeg

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 dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Dec 14 15:55:35 2010
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:55:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?
In-Reply-To: <000501cb9b47$5b2adc70$11809550$@net>
References: <000501cb9b47$5b2adc70$11809550$@net>
Message-ID: <4D07F5E7.6060707@wi.net>

Hi Leo!

I'm with in a half hour.  If it's not outside I'll look at it...9* here!

Dave W.
Burlington WI


On 12/13/2010 10:28 PM, cathey speichinger wrote:
> Anyone live close to Wauwatosa WI and willing to check out a car?
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Leo

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Dec 14 16:08:05 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:08:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?
In-Reply-To: <4D07F5E7.6060707@wi.net>
References: <000501cb9b47$5b2adc70$11809550$@net>
  <4D07F5E7.6060707@wi.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikd5DgQ95j3bf+iOtSme6ra8he4mMHvdeThU_Kx@mail.gmail.com>

67* here, with them calling for upper 70's tomorrow. Time to get the Sprite
out again....

On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 4:55 PM, Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:

> Hi Leo!
>
> I'm with in a half hour.  If it's not outside I'll look at it...9* here!
>
> Dave W.
> Burlington WI
>
>
> On 12/13/2010 10:28 PM, cathey speichinger wrote:
>
>> Anyone live close to Wauwatosa WI and willing to check out a car?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Leo
>>
> _______________________________________________
>
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Dec 14 17:07:35 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:07:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikd5DgQ95j3bf+iOtSme6ra8he4mMHvdeThU_Kx@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000501cb9b47$5b2adc70$11809550$@net> <4D07F5E7.6060707@wi.net>
	<AANLkTikd5DgQ95j3bf+iOtSme6ra8he4mMHvdeThU_Kx@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BCBEECF96E434F8E87708AD894539CCC@spider>

Damned atmospheric testing

============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brad Fornal
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 3:08 PM
To: Woerpel
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?

67* here, with them calling for upper 70's tomorrow. Time to get the Sprite
out again....

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 14 17:26:38 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:26:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a umph TR
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w44621E6E6B12601E93A8DDB8130@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <835704.43597.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Some cars were just made to be turned into a fastback ... this wasn't one of
them.

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Tue, 12/14/10, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Help. . . I am Under the Ether Over a umph TR
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 8:34 AM

Hmmm!  If you really want an umph, ... check this one out:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190479060387

Robert Duquette

Ottawa ON Canada

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Dec 14 17:40:57 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:40:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikd5DgQ95j3bf+iOtSme6ra8he4mMHvdeThU_Kx@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000501cb9b47$5b2adc70$11809550$@net> <4D07F5E7.6060707@wi.net>
	<AANLkTikd5DgQ95j3bf+iOtSme6ra8he4mMHvdeThU_Kx@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <14497B58E3F4452F9E9B46F96AC11558@HomePC>

THAT was just plain mean!

Around 100 miles north of Dave and minus 4 last night.


LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Brad Fornal
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 5:08 PM
To: Woerpel
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?

67* here, with them calling for upper 70's tomorrow. Time to get the Sprite
out again....

On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 4:55 PM, Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:

> Hi Leo!
>
> I'm with in a half hour.  If it's not outside I'll look at it...9* here!
>
> Dave W.
> Burlington WI
>
>
> On 12/13/2010 10:28 PM, cathey speichinger wrote:
>
>> Anyone live close to Wauwatosa WI and willing to check out a car?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Leo
>>
> _______________________________________________
>
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Dec 14 17:46:05 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:46:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?
In-Reply-To: <14497B58E3F4452F9E9B46F96AC11558@HomePC>
References: <000501cb9b47$5b2adc70$11809550$@net> <4D07F5E7.6060707@wi.net>
	<AANLkTikd5DgQ95j3bf+iOtSme6ra8he4mMHvdeThU_Kx@mail.gmail.com>
	<14497B58E3F4452F9E9B46F96AC11558@HomePC>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=WYEaJKJ_Yryb2wR_Hcg98u9yFyByBXi9m2S+b@mail.gmail.com>

I may live in redneck heaven, but at least it's a warm heaven.
LOL

On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 6:40 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> THAT was just plain mean!
>
> Around 100 miles north of Dave and minus 4 last night.
>
>
> LAD
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brad Fornal
> Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 5:08 PM
> To: Woerpel
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?
>
> 67* here, with them calling for upper 70's tomorrow. Time to get the Sprite
> out again....
>
> On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 4:55 PM, Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:
>
> > Hi Leo!
> >
> > I'm with in a half hour.  If it's not outside I'll look at it...9* here!
> >
> > Dave W.
> > Burlington WI
> >
> >
> > On 12/13/2010 10:28 PM, cathey speichinger wrote:
> >
> >> Anyone live close to Wauwatosa WI and willing to check out a car?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> Leo
> >>
> > _______________________________________________
> >
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Dec 14 17:51:04 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:51:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=WYEaJKJ_Yryb2wR_Hcg98u9yFyByBXi9m2S+b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000501cb9b47$5b2adc70$11809550$@net><4D07F5E7.6060707@wi.net><AANLkTikd5DgQ95j3bf+iOtSme6ra8he4mMHvdeThU_Kx@mail.gmail.com><14497B58E3F4452F9E9B46F96AC11558@HomePC>
	<AANLkTi=WYEaJKJ_Yryb2wR_Hcg98u9yFyByBXi9m2S+b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AA59F94D21664C4AA64E26F141A6C1FB@HomePC>

Yeah, and in some ways Ibm jealous... but not all ways!

LOL back at ya, Brad. ;-)

You stay cool and Ibll try to stay warm.






From: Brad Fornal
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 6:46 PM
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: Woerpel ; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?

I may live in redneck heaven, but at least it's a warm heaven.
LOL


On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 6:40 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

  THAT was just plain mean!

  Around 100 miles north of Dave and minus 4 last night.


  LAD



  -----Original Message-----
  From: Brad Fornal
  Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 5:08 PM
  To: Woerpel
  Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?

  67* here, with them calling for upper 70's tomorrow. Time to get the Sprite
  out again....

  On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 4:55 PM, Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:

  > Hi Leo!
  >
  > I'm with in a half hour.  If it's not outside I'll look at it...9* here!
  >
  > Dave W.
  > Burlington WI
  >
  >
  > On 12/13/2010 10:28 PM, cathey speichinger wrote:
  >
  >> Anyone live close to Wauwatosa WI and willing to check out a car?
  >>
  >>
  >>
  >> Thanks
  >>
  >> Leo
  >>
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Dec 15 08:26:07 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:26:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?
In-Reply-To: <14497B58E3F4452F9E9B46F96AC11558@HomePC>
References: <000501cb9b47$5b2adc70$11809550$@net> <4D07F5E7.6060707@wi.net>,
	<AANLkTikd5DgQ95j3bf+iOtSme6ra8he4mMHvdeThU_Kx@mail.gmail.com>,
	<14497B58E3F4452F9E9B46F96AC11558@HomePC>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w992F58BAAFFF55B38E5F1B8140@phx.gbl>

Well that's cold enough ...
I converted our current -14 C and got an answer of 7 F.
Maybe you want to move north???  ;)

Robert Duquette

Ottawa ON Canada

> From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net
>
> Around 100 miles north of Dave and minus 4 last night.
>
>
> LAD
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 4:55 PM, Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:
>
> > Hi Leo!
> >
> > I'm with in a half hour.  If it's not outside I'll look at it...9* here!
> >
> > Dave W.
> > Burlington WI

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Dec 15 08:40:28 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:40:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w992F58BAAFFF55B38E5F1B8140@phx.gbl>
References: <000501cb9b47$5b2adc70$11809550$@net> <4D07F5E7.6060707@wi.net>
	<AANLkTikd5DgQ95j3bf+iOtSme6ra8he4mMHvdeThU_Kx@mail.gmail.com>
	<14497B58E3F4452F9E9B46F96AC11558@HomePC>
	<BAY147-w992F58BAAFFF55B38E5F1B8140@phx.gbl>
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13 below at my house, a little West of LAD.  Brisk.
         Peter C
=
At 09:26 AM 12/15/2010, Robert Duquette wrote:
>Well that's cold enough ...
>I converted our current -14 C and got an answer of 7 F.
>Maybe you want to move north???  ;)
>
>Robert Duquette
>
>Ottawa ON Canada
>
> > From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net
> >
> > Around 100 miles north of Dave and minus 4 last night.
> >
> >
> > LAD

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Dec 15 10:32:06 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:32:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?
In-Reply-To: <201012150740963.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <000501cb9b47$5b2adc70$11809550$@net> <4D07F5E7.6060707@wi.net>
	<AANLkTikd5DgQ95j3bf+iOtSme6ra8he4mMHvdeThU_Kx@mail.gmail.com>
	<14497B58E3F4452F9E9B46F96AC11558@HomePC>
	<BAY147-w992F58BAAFFF55B38E5F1B8140@phx.gbl>
	<201012150740963.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
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> 13 below at my house, a little West of LAD.  Brisk.

Prime curling weather?

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Dec 15 10:34:52 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:34:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimN_DPhRrcJCuV-OhtdHkiZq3cwFAETkH_uPLQu@mail.gmail.c om>
References: <000501cb9b47$5b2adc70$11809550$@net> <4D07F5E7.6060707@wi.net>
	<AANLkTikd5DgQ95j3bf+iOtSme6ra8he4mMHvdeThU_Kx@mail.gmail.com>
	<14497B58E3F4452F9E9B46F96AC11558@HomePC>
	<BAY147-w992F58BAAFFF55B38E5F1B8140@phx.gbl>
	<201012150740963.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTimN_DPhRrcJCuV-OhtdHkiZq3cwFAETkH_uPLQu@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <201012150934701.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

At 11:32 AM 12/15/2010, David Lieb wrote:
> > 13 below at my house, a little West of LAD.  Brisk.
>
>Prime curling weather?




Nope.... prime shriveling weather!

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Dec 15 10:37:14 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:37:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?
In-Reply-To: <201012150934701.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <000501cb9b47$5b2adc70$11809550$@net> <4D07F5E7.6060707@wi.net>
	<AANLkTikd5DgQ95j3bf+iOtSme6ra8he4mMHvdeThU_Kx@mail.gmail.com>
	<14497B58E3F4452F9E9B46F96AC11558@HomePC>
	<BAY147-w992F58BAAFFF55B38E5F1B8140@phx.gbl>
	<201012150740963.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTimN_DPhRrcJCuV-OhtdHkiZq3cwFAETkH_uPLQu@mail.gmail.com>
	<201012150934701.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
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>> > 13 below at my house, a little West of LAD.  Brisk.

>> Prime curling weather?

> Nope.... prime shriveling weather!

Sounds like you need more, stronger whisky!
David L

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Dec 15 11:15:27 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:15:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?
In-Reply-To: <201012150740963.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <000501cb9b47$5b2adc70$11809550$@net>
	<4D07F5E7.6060707@wi.net><AANLkTikd5DgQ95j3bf+iOtSme6ra8he4mMHvdeThU_Kx@mail.gmail.com><14497B58E3F4452F9E9B46F96AC11558@HomePC><BAY147-w992F58BAAFFF55B38E5F1B8140@phx.gbl>
	<201012150740963.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <26856936397140799189830445AD4969@HomePC>

Made it to 8 below last night.  Peter, you can keep the rest over there by 
you.

LAD




-----Original Message----- 
From: Peter Caldwell
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:40 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] any listers by Wauwatosa WI?

13 below at my house, a little West of LAD.  Brisk.
         Peter C
=
At 09:26 AM 12/15/2010, Robert Duquette wrote:
>Well that's cold enough ...
>I converted our current -14 C and got an answer of 7 F.
>Maybe you want to move north???  ;)
>
>Robert Duquette
>
>Ottawa ON Canada
>
> > From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net
> >
> > Around 100 miles north of Dave and minus 4 last night.
> >
> >
> > LAD
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From jessmd1 at comcast.net  Wed Dec 15 13:14:19 2010
From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:14:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] rear seal kits
Message-ID: <CB5F26DF-C05D-4BCF-924B-3CB9EAEC4190@comcast.net>

   Is there a rear seal kit for a bugeye that requires no machining  
and that actually stops oil from leaking out of the rear seal?

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Wed Dec 15 16:36:38 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:36:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] rear seal kits
In-Reply-To: <CB5F26DF-C05D-4BCF-924B-3CB9EAEC4190@comcast.net>
References: <CB5F26DF-C05D-4BCF-924B-3CB9EAEC4190@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C4C2E5E7CFE44C949FE1852431D4AECA@blackbox2>

Are you referring to the outboard seals or the pinion seal?



-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jess Power
Subject: [Spridgets] rear seal kits

   Is there a rear seal kit for a bugeye that requires no machining  
and that actually stops oil from leaking out of the rear seal?

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Dec 15 16:55:21 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:55:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] rear seal kits
In-Reply-To: <C4C2E5E7CFE44C949FE1852431D4AECA@blackbox2>
References: <CB5F26DF-C05D-4BCF-924B-3CB9EAEC4190@comcast.net>
	<C4C2E5E7CFE44C949FE1852431D4AECA@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <-3418371004333824878@unknownmsgid>

I believe he refers to the engine rear main bearing

David L

On Dec 15, 2010, at 17:37, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Are you referring to the outboard seals or the pinion seal?
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jess Power
> Subject: [Spridgets] rear seal kits
>
>   Is there a rear seal kit for a bugeye that requires no machining
> and that actually stops oil from leaking out of the rear seal?
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From stargazer1 at cox.net  Wed Dec 15 16:57:06 2010
From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:57:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] rear seal kits
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References: <CB5F26DF-C05D-4BCF-924B-3CB9EAEC4190@comcast.net>
	<C4C2E5E7CFE44C949FE1852431D4AECA@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <4D0955D2.90001@cox.net>

Or maybe the rear crankshaft seal on the engine?

On 12/15/2010 3:36 PM, Dean Hedin wrote:
> Are you referring to the outboard seals or the pinion seal?
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jess Power
> Subject: [Spridgets] rear seal kits
>
>     Is there a rear seal kit for a bugeye that requires no machining
> and that actually stops oil from leaking out of the rear seal?
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Dec 15 17:42:45 2010
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:42:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] rear seal kits
In-Reply-To: <CB5F26DF-C05D-4BCF-924B-3CB9EAEC4190@comcast.net>
References: <CB5F26DF-C05D-4BCF-924B-3CB9EAEC4190@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <454846560.20101215164245@pacifier.com>

Hello Jess,

     Morris Service offered just such a kit, but is no longer in
     business. I have one of the very last kits that Paul A. put
     together, saving it in the name of preservation. It seems to me
     that whoever got the rights to the name MORRIS SERVICE should
     also have the rights to sell the kit. (the one I have it not for
     sale). If no one has picked up on those rights, then perhaps this
     information/kit should be in the public domain? It's a question
     of ethics. ( I also wrote the paint code for engine paint saving
     it in the interest of not letting it be lost forever)...

     What does the list think? Is this information now OK  to put into
     the public domain? .. should it go to Bill M? or Gerard?...
     Does anyone else want to market it


-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
      * "Don't let me drown in Paris!" pleaded Tom insanely.

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 15 18:27:35 2010
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:27:35 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] rear seal kits
In-Reply-To: <454846560.20101215164245@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <472819.32174.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

 
No one picked up the name as far as i know.
The information on the different parts was not recovered.
Meaning the measurements or who was making the parts for Paul.
 
Some one may know more....

Vigil
 

--- On Wed, 12/15/10, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:


From: Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] rear seal kits
To: "Jess Power" <jessmd1 at comcast.net>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 4:42 PM


Hello Jess,

     Morris Service offered just such a kit, but is no longer in
     business. I have one of the very last kits that Paul A. put
     together, saving it in the name of preservation. It seems to me
     that whoever got the rights to the name MORRIS SERVICE should
     also have the rights to sell the kit. (the one I have it not for
     sale). If no one has picked up on those rights, then perhaps this
     information/kit should be in the public domain? It's a question
     of ethics. ( I also wrote the paint code for engine paint saving
     it in the interest of not letting it be lost forever)...

     What does the list think? Is this information now OK  to put into
     the public domain? .. should it go to Bill M? or Gerard?...
     Does anyone else want to market it


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

'66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"

      * "Don't let me drown in Paris!" pleaded Tom insanely.
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From dwramsey at att.net  Wed Dec 15 18:53:55 2010
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:53:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] rear seal kits
In-Reply-To: <-3418371004333824878@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <20101216015352.9EE7518764F@autox.team.net>

First I would like to say that any rear main bearing seals will not help a
tired engine stop leaking.  Paul's kit is very good and works as part of a
total rebuild of the crank as it has to be pulled as part of the
instillation of the seal. The same is true of the add-on kits, if the crank
is loose they will fail vary soon.
		Crash  

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Wed Dec 15 19:34:03 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:34:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] rear seal kits
In-Reply-To: <454846560.20101215164245@pacifier.com>
References: <CB5F26DF-C05D-4BCF-924B-3CB9EAEC4190@comcast.net>,
	<454846560.20101215164245@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W33B07A88A9BEF1A4D68A6ACA150@phx.gbl>

I have about 40 of the Morrisservice engine rear seal kits. I bought them with
most of the rest of Morrisservice and would be glad to sell them if you are
interested.
BillM (aka Billgariamotors.com)

> Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:42:45 -0800
> From: pythias at pacifier.com
> To: jessmd1 at comcast.net
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] rear seal kits
>
> Hello Jess,
>
>      Morris Service offered just such a kit, but is no longer in
>      business. I have one of the very last kits that Paul A. put
>      together, saving it in the name of preservation. It seems to me
>      that whoever got the rights to the name MORRIS SERVICE should
>      also have the rights to sell the kit. (the one I have it not for
>      sale). If no one has picked up on those rights, then perhaps this
>      information/kit should be in the public domain? It's a question
>      of ethics. ( I also wrote the paint code for engine paint saving
>      it in the interest of not letting it be lost forever)...
>
>      What does the list think? Is this information now OK  to put into
>      the public domain? .. should it go to Bill M? or Gerard?...
>      Does anyone else want to market it
>
>
> --
> Best regards,
>  Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>
>       * "Don't let me drown in Paris!" pleaded Tom insanely.
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From billmasq at hotmail.com  Wed Dec 15 20:01:52 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:01:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] rear seal kits
In-Reply-To: <SNT123-W33B07A88A9BEF1A4D68A6ACA150@phx.gbl>
References: <CB5F26DF-C05D-4BCF-924B-3CB9EAEC4190@comcast.net>, ,
	<454846560.20101215164245@pacifier.com>,
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Message-ID: <SNT123-W275346E34589165247C3DACA150@phx.gbl>

Forgot to put down the price for the kit- $30.00 ea.
Bill

> From: billmasq at hotmail.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:34:03 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] rear seal kits
>
> I have about 40 of the Morrisservice engine rear seal kits. I bought them
with
> most of the rest of Morrisservice and would be glad to sell them if you are
> interested.
> BillM (aka Billgariamotors.com)
>
> > Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:42:45 -0800
> > From: pythias at pacifier.com
> > To: jessmd1 at comcast.net
> > CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] rear seal kits
> >
> > Hello Jess,
> >
> >      Morris Service offered just such a kit, but is no longer in
> >      business. I have one of the very last kits that Paul A. put
> >      together, saving it in the name of preservation. It seems to me
> >      that whoever got the rights to the name MORRIS SERVICE should
> >      also have the rights to sell the kit. (the one I have it not for
> >      sale). If no one has picked up on those rights, then perhaps this
> >      information/kit should be in the public domain? It's a question
> >      of ethics. ( I also wrote the paint code for engine paint saving
> >      it in the interest of not letting it be lost forever)...
> >
> >      What does the list think? Is this information now OK  to put into
> >      the public domain? .. should it go to Bill M? or Gerard?...
> >      Does anyone else want to market it
> >
> >
> > --
> > Best regards,
> >  Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
> >
> >  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
> >
> >       * "Don't let me drown in Paris!" pleaded Tom insanely.
> > _______________________________________________
> >
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From bkitterer at me.com  Tue Dec 14 11:12:48 2010
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:12:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Log in
Message-ID: <0E0FF00C-EAAF-463F-AF10-63997B8CE2A6@me.com>

Alright I have done it once more - misplaced how to sign up for this list.  Have a friend that is interested in the list so I said sure I will send you and email on how to get on the list but - - - - -

Help

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage

From hardy.john at cox.net  Wed Dec 15 21:24:16 2010
From: hardy.john at cox.net (hardy.john at cox.net)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:24:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Log in
In-Reply-To: <0E0FF00C-EAAF-463F-AF10-63997B8CE2A6@me.com>
Message-ID: <20101215232416.ANA7L.466987.imail@fed1rmwml37>

Bob

Send him this address and he will be on his way. 

http://autos.dir.groups.yahoo.com/dir/1601034446 

Cheers,

John 


---- Kitterer Bob <bkitterer at me.com> wrote: 
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> 
> Help
> 
> Bob Kitterer
> 
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage
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From stargazer1 at cox.net  Tue Dec  7 17:35:54 2010
From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose)
Date: Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:35:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Freshly rebuilt 1275 for sale
Message-ID: <4CFED2EA.7030602@cox.net>

I came across a freshly rebuilt 1275 for sale. Both the top and bottom 
ends have been reworked with new pistons, bearings, freeze plugs, etc. 
The cylinder head was rebuilt at the same time. It has the Moss rear 
seal kit fitted. Comes with a new distributor, but does not come with 
anciliaries, like the generator. It doesn't have a flywheel.

It's located in San Diego, CA.

Asking $1600, plus shipping, or you can pick it up. I might consider 
delivering it to LA or Orange counties for the appropriate ration of 
alcohol.

I can give you a list of the parts replaced. Please feel free to contact 
me if you have any additional questions.

Cheers,
Dave Ambrose

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Dec 15 22:27:28 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 23:27:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Log in
In-Reply-To: <0E0FF00C-EAAF-463F-AF10-63997B8CE2A6@me.com>
References: <0E0FF00C-EAAF-463F-AF10-63997B8CE2A6@me.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik4Sc+6F+Z8aG8mz_E9VJUK9OrAcMTYek0Kmk7H@mail.gmail.com>

For the Spridgets list, go to   http://autox.team.net
Then click on "Team.net Mailing Lists" where you will find the instructions.
You will send an email to <majordomo at autox.team.net> with no subject
in the body of the email send:  "subscribe spridgets" followed by the email
address you want the mail to go to.

That's all... That's it...

The link John sent is for the Yahoo groups, not the Spridget group.

Cheers!!
Jim


On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 12:12 PM, Kitterer Bob <bkitterer at me.com> wrote:

> Alright I have done it once more - misplaced how to sign up for this list.
>  Have a friend that is interested in the list so I said sure I will send you
> and email on how to get on the list but - - - - -
>
> Help
>
> Bob Kitterer
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage
> _______________________________________________
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com
>
>


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Cheers!!
Jim
"The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
money" - Margaret Thatcher

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Dec 16 02:56:47 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 03:56:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Log in
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik4Sc+6F+Z8aG8mz_E9VJUK9OrAcMTYek0Kmk7H@mail.gmail.com>
References: <0E0FF00C-EAAF-463F-AF10-63997B8CE2A6@me.com>
	<AANLkTik4Sc+6F+Z8aG8mz_E9VJUK9OrAcMTYek0Kmk7H@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <-9014999523614475070@unknownmsgid>

> For the Spridgets list, go to   http://autox.team.net
> Then click on "Team.net Mailing Lists" where you will find the instructions.
> You will send an email to <majordomo at autox.team.net> with no subject
> in the body of the email send:  "subscribe spridgets" followed by the email
> address you want the mail to go to.
>
> That's all... That's it...
>
> The link John sent is for the Yahoo groups, not the Spridget group.

And there was no post from ED... Now I am getting worried!
David L

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Dec 16 07:23:43 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:23:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Craig's List Bugeye Sacramento Area
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikhsJgzs8p+c9jGcwKm=cT6AigQccvJ4_G539ix@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikhsJgzs8p+c9jGcwKm=cT6AigQccvJ4_G539ix@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <30954835-133B-4678-8973-87A13039BA34@comcast.net>

Well.. did ya buy it???

Lester


On Dec 13, 2010, at 1:39 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote:

> Someone on our list sent the Craig's list URL showing a 59 Bugeye  
> for sale.
>
> This is the URL:
>
> http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2106449613.html
>
> I just got off the phone with the owner who said that it is a  
> completely
> original car handed down to them from a family member who passed away.
>
> I am going to see the car tomorrow at 1.30 in the afternoon.  If I  
> do not
> pony up the dollars for it (which I am probably not going to do)  I  
> will
> take a thorough grouping of pictures and link them to the list in case
> anyone else is interested.
>
> Say they let it go for $3,200 cash or a bit more. .  it might be a  
> nice buy.
> .  ?
>
> List, if this is indeed a survivor and a complete original car in  
> running
> condition, albeit rough running. . but say it is original with (as  
> the owner
> claims all numbers matching) and it even has the original interior  
> with the
> original floor matts, every thing as was in the engine compartment,  
> etc. .
> what might the car be worth?  Can anyone venture a ball park on the  
> value?
> And as a California car with no rust?
>
> More to come. . .
>
> Kirk
> _______________________________________________
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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From pilotrob at msn.com  Thu Dec 16 07:37:56 2010
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:37:56 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Craig's List Bugeye
 Sacramento Area
Message-ID: <SNT135-ds9C7452764039B07B3BF96D4150@phx.gbl>

"This posting has been deleted by it's author"

CB


-----Original Message-----
From: Lester
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 9:23 AM
Cc: Spridgets List, Sprite Yahoo
Subject: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: [Spridgets] Craig's List Bugeye Sacramento Area

Well.. did ya buy it???

Lester


On Dec 13, 2010, at 1:39 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote:

> Someone on our list sent the Craig's list URL showing a 59 Bugeye  
> for sale.
>
> This is the URL:
>
> http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2106449613.html
>
> I just got off the phone with the owner who said that it is a  
> completely
> original car handed down to them from a family member who passed away.
>
> I am going to see the car tomorrow at 1.30 in the afternoon.  If I  
> do not
> pony up the dollars for it (which I am probably not going to do)  I  
> will
> take a thorough grouping of pictures and link them to the list in case
> anyone else is interested.
>
> Say they let it go for $3,200 cash or a bit more. .  it might be a  
> nice buy.
> .  ?
>
> List, if this is indeed a survivor and a complete original car in  
> running
> condition, albeit rough running. . but say it is original with (as  
> the owner
> claims all numbers matching) and it even has the original interior  
> with the
> original floor matts, every thing as was in the engine compartment,  
> etc. .
> what might the car be worth?  Can anyone venture a ball park on the  
> value?
> And as a California car with no rust?
>
> More to come. . .
>
> Kirk
> _______________________________________________
>
> 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 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Dec 16 07:54:21 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:54:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Craig's List Bugeye
 Sacramento Area
In-Reply-To: <SNT135-ds9C7452764039B07B3BF96D4150@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT135-ds9C7452764039B07B3BF96D4150@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim8gtktFmZDKeqL_ObE23Nxvv1j_xizVXcFB8AS@mail.gmail.com>

>> Well.. did ya buy it???

> "This posting has been deleted by it's author"

Precisely! Hence the question, since apparently someone DID buy it.
David L

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Thu Dec 16 08:18:17 2010
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:18:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] TWO Tow Eyes Needed
Message-ID: <764062.86535.qm@web46410.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I don't have any on my BE. Is it two tows or tow twos?
Good insurance for the trip from Cincinnati to Colorado Springs next July.
Skip J.

From bkitterer at me.com  Thu Dec 16 09:02:06 2010
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:02:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Log in
In-Reply-To: <109973.64018.qm@web180614.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <109973.64018.qm@web180614.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <616A5835-E9B7-40BF-A49E-10B08821F4E1@me.com>

Thanks to all who have responded.  Hopefully we will have a new member soon.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Thu Dec 16 12:23:06 2010
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:23:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] BLanking plate needed
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=c5pO-Fc=Oa-QvhCVdO9jGybqZjQ-+9U_kZNXd@mail.gmail.com>

Anyone out there have a spare blanking plate for the master cylinder on a
bugeye?  What do you want for it?
Hal

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Dec 16 12:36:42 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:36:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Blanking plate needed
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=c5pO-Fc=Oa-QvhCVdO9jGybqZjQ-+9U_kZNXd@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=c5pO-Fc=Oa-QvhCVdO9jGybqZjQ-+9U_kZNXd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5F72BD10530E410B8370190F099F4208@spider>

This?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140397997185

Type in blanking plate in eBay. Most are not for Bugeyes. 
...bill in Corvallis
===================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Hal Faulkner
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:23 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] BLanking plate needed

Anyone out there have a spare blanking plate for the master cylinder on a
bugeye?  What do you want for it?
Hal
_______________________________________________

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Dec 16 12:58:05 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:58:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Never thought I'd ask this....
Message-ID: <AANLkTim7_ncb=3ps2M7=mgMCvm8y7b7U8U494B2R3qqV@mail.gmail.com>

Has anyone had contact with Special Ed?

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
money" - Margaret Thatcher

From cooper6 at swbell.net  Thu Dec 16 13:36:18 2010
From: cooper6 at swbell.net (MARTIN COOPER)
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:36:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Needing Dash Brackets for 59' Sprite
Message-ID: <000601cb9d60$e4a9b6e0$adfd24a0$@swbell.net>

All,

Does anyone have Dash Brackets for sale for a 1959 "Bugeye" Sprite

Marty Cooper





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From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Dec 16 13:42:03 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:42:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Needing Dash Brackets for 59' Sprite
In-Reply-To: <000601cb9d60$e4a9b6e0$adfd24a0$@swbell.net>
References: <000601cb9d60$e4a9b6e0$adfd24a0$@swbell.net>
Message-ID: <561250.57463.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

The answer is: YES

Here is the link: http://tinyurl.com/22t9agn
 jay




________________________________
From: MARTIN COOPER <cooper6 at swbell.net>

All,

Does anyone have Dash Brackets for sale for a 1959 "Bugeye" Sprite

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Dec 16 14:02:28 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:02:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Never thought I'd ask this....
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim7_ncb=3ps2M7=mgMCvm8y7b7U8U494B2R3qqV@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim7_ncb=3ps2M7=mgMCvm8y7b7U8U494B2R3qqV@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=J4o3Or4fHZHcaS03ABtnq8ND6Hh9ysdHo51-j@mail.gmail.com>

> Has anyone had contact with Special Ed?

Hush! Not so loud or you might wake him up.

From Joea at wgegroup.com  Thu Dec 16 15:52:52 2010
From: Joea at wgegroup.com (Joe Armour)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:52:52 +1100
Subject: [Spridgets] Crank Seals
Message-ID: <015114DB45343740AF44EB5C628812D0303E85@server.wgegroup.com>

Geoff Healey  had rear crankshaft seals fitted to all or was it some of
the LeMans and Sebring 1275 Sprite engines.



The hub at the end of the crank was basically parallel with the standard
flywheel dia. as required and a step to an increased dia. on the bearing
side so that a flange with seal could mount on the eng. plate andrub on
the crank face.  BUT the seal was not a standard industrial 'lip'
rubbing seal rather an automotive silicon seal with a wide rubbing face
that has direction ribs to assist the control of oil.





Joe Armour



WGE PTY LIMITED

ABN 14 554 143 660

29 GLASTONBURY AVENUE

UNANDERRA, NSW 2526

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From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Dec 16 17:55:32 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:55:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Needing Dash Brackets for 59' Sprite
In-Reply-To: <000601cb9d60$e4a9b6e0$adfd24a0$@swbell.net>
References: <000601cb9d60$e4a9b6e0$adfd24a0$@swbell.net>
Message-ID: <4D0AB504.5000309@comcast.net>

On 12/16/2010 3:36 PM, MARTIN COOPER wrote:
> All,
>
> Does anyone have Dash Brackets for sale for a 1959 "Bugeye" Sprite

They are simple to make. I use scrap copper pipe, cut it up the middle, 
roll the edges and ping them with a hammer.
Drill a couple holes and paint em black. They will never rust.
I do not have the size off hand, I am thinking about 6".
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec 17 06:01:51 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:01:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Anyone in Huston TX on the list? Jewlers Lathe needed
 to pickup & ship.
Message-ID: <AANLkTikCysBJyU3do5km+kCCyVp4wnZ__U4Gcs6qy2WF@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I am trying to locate anyone in the Huston area to pickup a small jewlers
lathe for me and ship to NJ. I will pay for your time & trouble.
Thanks Linda

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Dec 17 09:29:33 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:29:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] He's Back. . Mr. "Bugeye Guy."
Message-ID: <AANLkTim4KuxzWV+4JU1NrpLP=SGp7_vdN7q0LKV1444w@mail.gmail.com>

http://bugeyeguy.com/category/bugeye-details

From hardy.john at cox.net  Fri Dec 17 09:53:31 2010
From: hardy.john at cox.net (hardy.john at cox.net)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 8:53:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Anyone in Huston TX on the list? Jewlers Lathe
 needed to pickup & ship.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikCysBJyU3do5km+kCCyVp4wnZ__U4Gcs6qy2WF@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20101217115331.S8E58.508914.imail@fed1rmwml34>

Linda,

I believe that the Leo is still lurking around here....... Leo, you out there?

Happy Holidays,

John 
---- Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote: 
> List,
> I am trying to locate anyone in the Huston area to pickup a small jewlers
> lathe for me and ship to NJ. I will pay for your time & trouble.
> Thanks Linda
> _______________________________________________
> 
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec 17 09:56:54 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:56:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Anyone in Huston TX on the list? Jewlers Lathe
 needed to pickup & ship.
In-Reply-To: <20101217115331.S8E58.508914.imail@fed1rmwml34>
References: <AANLkTikCysBJyU3do5km+kCCyVp4wnZ__U4Gcs6qy2WF@mail.gmail.com>
	<20101217115331.S8E58.508914.imail@fed1rmwml34>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=ND07RMDW4w2A37fqJ+YqUhE1wHrsye8BnZsMx@mail.gmail.com>

John, Leo just sent me a message and he wanted it but I just got a reply it
is sold.
Lin

On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 11:53 AM, <hardy.john at cox.net> wrote:

> Linda,
>
> I believe that the Leo is still lurking around here....... Leo, you out
> there?
>
> Happy Holidays,
>
> John
> ---- Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:
> > List,
> > I am trying to locate anyone in the Huston area to pickup a small jewlers
> > lathe for me and ship to NJ. I will pay for your time & trouble.
> > Thanks Linda
> > _______________________________________________
> >
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec 17 10:16:38 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:16:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] He's Back. . Mr. "Bugeye Guy."
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim4KuxzWV+4JU1NrpLP=SGp7_vdN7q0LKV1444w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim4KuxzWV+4JU1NrpLP=SGp7_vdN7q0LKV1444w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=3tVH3mZ-=umMScY68f7LW6tgN5qFpNUfL2vyx@mail.gmail.com>

He drives up the prices of our bargains.....grrrrr...... but I like his new
website better than the older one.
Lin


On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 11:29 AM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>wrote:

> http://bugeyeguy.com/category/bugeye-details
> _______________________________________________
>
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Dec 17 10:18:47 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:18:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] How to Get a Non Paying Bidder to Pay on eBay?
Message-ID: <AANLkTimNZbrsD4K3TmW8dxK54nGAa0e6W5O7KHqX+vNq@mail.gmail.com>

I heard this on the Armstrong and Getty radio show this morning as a "true
story."

This guy sold 4 tickets to a sporting event on eBay for $600.0.  They were
sold locally two days before the game which meant that they would have to be
picked up by the buyer.  The terms of the transaction were understood by
both the seller and the buyer, ie. that a pickup of the tickets would have
to be made as there was not enough time to mail them.  They lived within
driving distance of each other.

After the auction closed the woman who "bought" the tickets later sent the
seller an email saying that her husband would not allow her to pay for them
ending with "enjoy the game."

The seller sent an email telling the lady "that this it was a transaction
and that she was responsible to pay for them. . as there was not enough time
left for him to relist them."

She answered back, "I don't have to pay for them, It's eBay. .  not a car
dealership"  (whatever that meant).

So the seller got a friend to send the lady an email through eBay telling
her that he would buy the tickets that she just bought, assuming that she
had actually paid for them, for $1,000.0 and to meet him at the game.

The lady countered back, "I will let you have them for $1,100.0 per which
the guy said, "fine, I will meet you at the game at such and such a place."
The lady said, "Don't let me down, I need to make sure that you will be
there with your money."  The guy then confirmed to her that indeed he would
be there.

So the lady sent an email to the original seller telling him that she
changed her mind, and that she would be by that evening to pay the $600.0
for the tickets.  She arrived at the guys house at midnight with $600.0 in
hand and bought the tickets.

Then she got another email from the original seller's friend notifying her
that he had changed his mind, and that he would not be at the game to give
her $1,100.0 for the tickets, ending with "enjoy the game."

The lady then flew off the handle sending the original seller an email
threatening that she was going to call the Fire Department, the Police, the
Chamber of Commerce, just about everything she could think of.

The seller ended with, "It's only eBay. .  not a car dealership."



Kirk

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Dec 17 10:36:29 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:36:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] How to Get a Non Paying Bidder to Pay on eBay?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimNZbrsD4K3TmW8dxK54nGAa0e6W5O7KHqX+vNq@mail.gmail.com>
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Great story but to the best of my knowledge there is no way for another user
to communicate with a winning bidder.

Jay Fishnein
Wallingford, CT
-An iPhone communication-

On Dec 17, 2010, at 12:18 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I heard this on the Armstrong and Getty radio show this morning as a "true
> story."

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Fri Dec 17 11:24:25 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:24:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] How to Get a Non Paying Bidder to Pay on eBay?
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References: <AANLkTimNZbrsD4K3TmW8dxK54nGAa0e6W5O7KHqX+vNq@mail.gmail.com>
	<60410667-7155-426C-A75B-481D6468CCF6@snet.net>
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 Back in the old days you could... haven't tried recently.

Lester


On Dec 17, 2010, at 11:36 AM, Jay Fishbein wrote:

> Great story but to the best of my knowledge there is no way for another
user
> to communicate with a winning bidder.
>
> Jay Fishnein
> Wallingford, CT
> -An iPhone communication-
>
> On Dec 17, 2010, at 12:18 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
wrote:
>
>> I heard this on the Armstrong and Getty radio show this morning as a "true
>> story."
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Fri Dec 17 12:02:37 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:02:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] How to Get a Non Paying Bidder to Pay on eBay?
In-Reply-To: <434244B7-A729-4BA0-9A3A-DDFB814EA7D2@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20101217190237.WN57N.54549.root@cdptpa-web15-z01>

There are certainly risks associated with ebay, for both the buyer and the seller.  Having one party default, and not have enough time to relist/bid on another item is cetainly one of the risks.  In a situation like that, craigslist might have been a better option.

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Fri Dec 17 15:07:51 2010
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:07:51 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] 3k to offer for 59 Sprite
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim5MVuuzyb2i9CVs2wkrjtDAg7juaPBZofWyRyz@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <204408882.963360.1292623671245.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

whatever happened with the bugeye? 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kirk Hargreaves" <khargreaves2 at gmail.com> 
To: "rrengineer mike" <rrengineer.mike at att.net> 
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net 
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 11:48:50 AM 
Subject: [Spridgets] 3k to offer for 59 Sprite 

Nothing like flashing cash in a buyer's market! 

I am probably not going to bounce for this car. . but I am curious as I have 
other things to do while out in the area. . looks like I am going to see it 
on Friday. 

However, if after seeing it there is a chance to flip it for a decent 
profit, then I might buy the car. 

I am in a position where I need to flip things for re-sale. . as opposed to 
keeping another Sprite of the same year. 

I will be sending pics to the list. 

Kirk 
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From cathe125 at suddenlink.net  Fri Dec 17 17:23:28 2010
From: cathe125 at suddenlink.net (cathey speichinger)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:23:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] He's Back. . Mr. "Bugeye Guy."
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim4KuxzWV+4JU1NrpLP=SGp7_vdN7q0LKV1444w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim4KuxzWV+4JU1NrpLP=SGp7_vdN7q0LKV1444w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <006c01cb9e49$cb3e9ab0$61bbd010$@net>

Except that someone needs to send him a copy of several  different
"originality" books and a copy of the concours standards as he hasn't a clue
of what was original.  For instance the bolts holding the windshield posts
(which he specifically points out as small details he looks for) were not
painted silver, they were zinc plated.   Oops. Wrong colors of ignition
wires and wrong battery cable clamps (not Lucas helment heads).etc.  He just
runs on and on and doesn't have a clue on lots of stuff...

 

Just my opinion though.

 

And yes I am wearing asbestos as usual

 

Leo

 

From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Hargreaves
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 10:30 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] He's Back. . Mr. "Bugeye Guy."

 

http://bugeyeguy.com/category/bugeye-details
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Dec 17 17:42:07 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 19:42:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] He's Back. . Mr. "Bugeye Guy."
In-Reply-To: <006c01cb9e49$cb3e9ab0$61bbd010$@net>
References: <AANLkTim4KuxzWV+4JU1NrpLP=SGp7_vdN7q0LKV1444w@mail.gmail.com>,
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Message-ID: <BAY147-w5162CED5799866E42CDC48B8170@phx.gbl>

Don't breathe the dust ...

>
> And yes I am wearing asbestos as usual
>
>
>
> Leo

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Dec 17 17:45:48 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 19:45:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] He's Back. . Mr. "Bugeye Guy."
In-Reply-To: <006c01cb9e49$cb3e9ab0$61bbd010$@net>
References: <AANLkTim4KuxzWV+4JU1NrpLP=SGp7_vdN7q0LKV1444w@mail.gmail.com>
	<006c01cb9e49$cb3e9ab0$61bbd010$@net>
Message-ID: <8717A469-0B24-44B6-8AE6-069C1FF1F441@snet.net>

Mr. Bugeye has called me a number of times for parts. He doesn't restore cars
to original standards/specs. He buys cars, does some repairs etc and flips
them.

During one conversation, he was quick to point-out that he is a "Moss
distributor" and therefore wouldn't pay more than Moss prices for "used
parts".

Jay
-An iPhone communication-

On Dec 17, 2010, at 7:23 PM, "cathey speichinger" <cathe125 at suddenlink.net>
wrote:

> Except that someone needs to send him a copy of several  different
> "originality" books and a copy of the concours standards as he hasn't a
clue
> of what was original.

From cathe125 at suddenlink.net  Fri Dec 17 17:57:24 2010
From: cathe125 at suddenlink.net (cathey speichinger)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:57:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] He's Back. . Mr. "Bugeye Guy."
In-Reply-To: <8717A469-0B24-44B6-8AE6-069C1FF1F441@snet.net>
References: <AANLkTim4KuxzWV+4JU1NrpLP=SGp7_vdN7q0LKV1444w@mail.gmail.com>
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	<8717A469-0B24-44B6-8AE6-069C1FF1F441@snet.net>
Message-ID: <007e01cb9e4e$88bd34d0$9a379e70$@net>

Ahhh. but listen to the videos. not the same tune. just saying.

 

Me

 

From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jay Fishbein
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 6:46 PM
To: Spridget List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] He's Back. . Mr. "Bugeye Guy."

 

Mr. Bugeye has called me a number of times for parts. He doesn't restore
cars
to original standards/specs. He buys cars, does some repairs etc and flips
them.

During one conversation, he was quick to point-out that he is a "Moss
distributor" and therefore wouldn't pay more than Moss prices for "used
parts".

Jay
-An iPhone communication-

On Dec 17, 2010, at 7:23 PM, "cathey speichinger" <cathe125 at suddenlink.net>
wrote:

> Except that someone needs to send him a copy of several  different
> "originality" books and a copy of the concours standards as he hasn't a
clue
> of what was original.
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From cathe125 at suddenlink.net  Fri Dec 17 17:58:45 2010
From: cathe125 at suddenlink.net (cathey speichinger)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:58:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] He's Back. . Mr. "Bugeye Guy."
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w5162CED5799866E42CDC48B8170@phx.gbl>
References: <AANLkTim4KuxzWV+4JU1NrpLP=SGp7_vdN7q0LKV1444w@mail.gmail.com>,
	<006c01cb9e49$cb3e9ab0$61bbd010$@net>
	<BAY147-w5162CED5799866E42CDC48B8170@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <008301cb9e4e$b945ace0$2bd106a0$@net>

I am immune to it.  Been wearing it too long.

 

Leo

 

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[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert Duquette
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 6:42 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] He's Back. . Mr. "Bugeye Guy."

 

Don't breathe the dust ...

>
> And yes I am wearing asbestos as usual
>
>
>
> Leo
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Dec 17 19:47:48 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:47:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] He's Back. . Mr. "Bugeye Guy."
In-Reply-To: <8717A469-0B24-44B6-8AE6-069C1FF1F441@snet.net>
References: <AANLkTim4KuxzWV+4JU1NrpLP=SGp7_vdN7q0LKV1444w@mail.gmail.com>
	<006c01cb9e49$cb3e9ab0$61bbd010$@net>
	<8717A469-0B24-44B6-8AE6-069C1FF1F441@snet.net>
Message-ID: <4D0C20D4.7000109@comcast.net>

On 12/17/2010 7:45 PM, Jay Fishbein wrote:

> During one conversation, he was quick to point-out that he is a "Moss
> distributor" and therefore wouldn't pay more than Moss prices for "used
> parts".

So he sells chinese bugeyes.
there is nothing from moss that is original to a bugeye.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Fri Dec 17 22:31:45 2010
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:31:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Highway Nazi App for your iPhone
Message-ID: <2052F0AB215B47D2A4373FA452945357@Dell9200>

Does anybody else see a problem with this? 
http://drivemecrazy.mobi/index.php

Mark
Nashville
http://www.arrestmered.com
58 "Bugeye"

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Sat Dec 18 17:56:07 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:56:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear seal kit
Message-ID: <SNT123-W5415F67BFC10131719F739CA180@phx.gbl>

Guys

I have been asked a few times about just what the kit is- here is a quick
run-down
The kit comes with instructions-
What this is is a kit that
has a special epoxy that allows you to resize the ring around the
crankshaft (behind the rear main bearing) back to a factory gap of .002"
 instead of the .007" or .012" gap that happens when the crank is turned
 down by .010" or .020". It requires some handwork but no machining. It
sounds weird but when you have read the instructions you will see why it
 works very well.
The cost is $30.00 per kit plus $5.00 per kit shipping. Multiple kits when
shipped together are less since there is no need for duplicates of parts of
the kit (tools and some of the supplies are reusable).
Bill

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Sat Dec 18 17:58:32 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:58:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear seal kit
Message-ID: <SNT123-W658639A67BBD70B0B66404CA180@phx.gbl>

Guys

I have been asked a few times about just what the kit is- here is a quick
run-down
The kit comes with instructions-
What this is is a kit that
has a special epoxy that allows you to resize the ring around the
crankshaft (behind the rear main bearing) back to a factory gap of .002"
 instead of the .007" or .012" gap that happens when the crank is turned
 down by .010" or .020". It requires some handwork but no machining. It
sounds weird but when you have read the instructions you will see why it
 works very well.
The cost is $30.00 per kit plus $5.00 per kit shipping. Multiple kits when
shipped together are less since there is no need for duplicates of parts of
the kit (tools and some of the supplies are reusable).
Bill

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Dec 18 18:14:54 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2010 20:14:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] If anyone is interested
Message-ID: <4D0D5C8E.3030603@comcast.net>

In old bicycles or pedal cars, You can see some of my latest projects here.

http://tinyurl.com/26bhx2y
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Dec 18 18:32:03 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:32:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] If anyone is interested
In-Reply-To: <4D0D5C8E.3030603@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <482991.63340.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

What are we to think, Frank?  First you have a pink Big Healey and now a pink
Schwinn?  The color of that ladies bike next to the Honda 50 brought me back. 
I had a 10 spd Schwinn Varsity in that color when I was 12.  I thought I ruled
the world.

Happy Healeydays,

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Sat, 12/18/10, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] If anyone is interested
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, December 18, 2010, 8:14 PM

In old bicycles or pedal cars, You can see some of my latest projects here.

http://tinyurl.com/26bhx2y
-- Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Sat Dec 18 19:19:54 2010
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:19:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear seal kit
In-Reply-To: <SNT123-W5415F67BFC10131719F739CA180@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <492106.29626.qm@web180608.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Bill,
     Any reason why this would not work on a big Healey also?
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

--- On Sun, 12/19/10, Bill Masquelier <billmasq at hotmail.com> wrote:

From: Bill Masquelier <billmasq at hotmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear seal kit
To: "spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, December 19, 2010, 12:56 AM

Guys

I have been asked a few times about just what the kit is- here is a quick
run-down
The kit comes with instructions-
What this is is a kit that
has a special epoxy that allows you to resize the ring around the
crankshaft (behind the rear main bearing) back to a factory gap of .002"
 instead of the .007" or .012" gap that happens when the crank is turned
 down by .010" or .020". It requires some handwork but no machining. It
sounds weird but when you have read the instructions you will see why it
 works very well.
The cost is $30.00 per kit plus $5.00 per kit shipping. Multiple kits when
shipped together are less since there is no need for duplicates of parts of
the kit (tools and some of the supplies are reusable).
Bill
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 04:56:06 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 06:56:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] If anyone is interested
In-Reply-To: <4D0D5C8E.3030603@comcast.net>
References: <4D0D5C8E.3030603@comcast.net>
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Nice job Frank you are truly the deffinition of Industrial Artist. Now your
up to motor cycles cool : ) I remember those Honda's that's where I got my
bug from. Frank you need to restore an old Indian : )

Have you thought about learning letter writing next?
Lin

On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 8:14 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>wrote:

> In old bicycles or pedal cars, You can see some of my latest projects here.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/26bhx2y
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> Toms River, NJ
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 05:05:46 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 07:05:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] He's Back. . Mr. "Bugeye Guy."
In-Reply-To: <4D0C20D4.7000109@comcast.net>
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What a scary thought that one would spend the high prices from
"bugeye-ripoff-guy" and get MOSS crap instead.
Lin



On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 9:47 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>wrote:

> On 12/17/2010 7:45 PM, Jay Fishbein wrote:
>
>  During one conversation, he was quick to point-out that he is a "Moss
>> distributor" and therefore wouldn't pay more than Moss prices for "used
>> parts".
>>
>
> So he sells chinese bugeyes.
> there is nothing from moss that is original to a bugeye.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 05:09:34 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 07:09:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Never thought I'd ask this....
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I tried to buy a fuel pump from him over the summer but he did not continue
to communicate through the sale so I got one from Peter C. who is really
FAST...thanks Peter : ).

I do care about Ed and hope he is well.

ED please come back and let us know you are OK.
Lin



On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Has anyone had contact with Special Ed?
>
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim
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> money" - Margaret Thatcher
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 05:11:41 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 07:11:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Craig's List Bugeye Sacramento Area
In-Reply-To: <30954835-133B-4678-8973-87A13039BA34@comcast.net>
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Yes who bought it I would like to see the photos : )
Lin

On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 9:23 AM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:

> Well.. did ya buy it???
>
> Lester
>
>
>
> On Dec 13, 2010, at 1:39 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote:
>
>  Someone on our list sent the Craig's list URL showing a 59 Bugeye for
>> sale.
>>
>> This is the URL:
>>
>> http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2106449613.html
>>
>> I just got off the phone with the owner who said that it is a completely
>> original car handed down to them from a family member who passed away.
>>
>> I am going to see the car tomorrow at 1.30 in the afternoon.  If I do not
>> pony up the dollars for it (which I am probably not going to do)  I will
>> take a thorough grouping of pictures and link them to the list in case
>> anyone else is interested.
>>
>> Say they let it go for $3,200 cash or a bit more. .  it might be a nice
>> buy.
>> .  ?
>>
>> List, if this is indeed a survivor and a complete original car in running
>> condition, albeit rough running. . but say it is original with (as the
>> owner
>> claims all numbers matching) and it even has the original interior with
>> the
>> original floor matts, every thing as was in the engine compartment, etc. .
>> what might the car be worth?  Can anyone venture a ball park on the value?
>> And as a California car with no rust?
>>
>> More to come. . .
>>
>> Kirk
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 05:26:24 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 07:26:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get  around that.
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>

At our faculty meeting our principal said once again we aren't allowed to
put "religious" decorations in our classroom which includes Christmas Trees.
I'm sure this isn't what he prefers because he is very religious and would
love to put a Christmas Tree in his office with manger and all.

So again another year goes buy with no Christmas memorabilia in my room.

I have been very preoccupied with my other kitty and old age illnesses that
Christmas was not in my mind. But now that my other kitty BB is on the mend
(I just realized she might be 16 years old) I would like to do something
cool. BTW Stitches who was lost & found after 5 weeks is at 9.5 lbs and is
great : )  I am grateful for every day with them.

So what are your thoughts on me making a dress in the shape of a Christmas
tree with battery operated lights? If I can get it together by Thursday I'll
youtube it : ) I just hope I don't upset the school board ; )
Merry Christmas,
Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 05:32:47 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 07:32:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Friend needs some help on a MG TD in New York City
 area
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Hi Marty glad to hear you got something for her to think about, even if it
isn't a Spridget....wink.  It would be great to meet more gals in our LBC
hobby, send her my address and let her know I am in NYC on weekends in case
she wants to try doing some work by herself like me. Is she is Brooklyn?
Linda

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> Everyone whom responded A Big thank you - This list is great
>
> I have sent off the emails to my friend it is up to her now.
>
> Marty Cooper
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> All,
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>
>
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> in storage and is looking for someone in the area to refurbish it for her.
>
> If anyone on the list knows of someone or yourself can you please contact
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sun Dec 19 05:42:34 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 04:42:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] If anyone is interested
In-Reply-To: <4D0D5C8E.3030603@comcast.net>
References: <4D0D5C8E.3030603@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <149970.48155.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Outstanding, Frank.  I too was a big enthusiast of vintage pedal cars and 
balloon tire bikes.  I had many.  I loved to fix up the pedal cars and let the 
kids ride them around the neighborhood.  I think it's a tribute to quality when 
you can take a 50 year old toy and get even more use out of it from a whole new 
generation.  Thanks for sharing!

 Edward Perez
Summerville, SC
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sat, December 18, 2010 8:14:54 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] If anyone is interested

In old bicycles or pedal cars, You can see some of my latest projects here.

http://tinyurl.com/26bhx2y
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 06:46:24 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 07:46:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3833593820261043094@unknownmsgid>

> So what are your thoughts on me making a dress in the shape of a Christmas
> tree with battery operated lights?

I dunno, Linda. I have never met you and could not pick you out of a
lineup, but I am having trouble picturing you in a dress. At least
they are banning the pagan solstice things like Christmas trees (and
mistletoe?) rather than just the Christian symbols.
Bet you could find a hideous Christmas sweater in a resale shop that
would have any number of banned items on it... Just add lights.
David L

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Dec 19 06:52:05 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 08:52:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] If anyone is interested
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References: <4D0D5C8E.3030603@comcast.net>
	<149970.48155.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D0E0E05.9060303@comcast.net>

On 12/19/2010 7:42 AM, Edward Perez wrote:
  I think it's a tribute to
> quality when you can take a 50 year old toy and get even more use out of
> it from a whole new generation. Thanks for sharing!

Now that I have a grandchild, and I have to try and buy toys for him, I 
just get sick when I see the cheap plastic crap that needs to be thrown 
out before it leaves china.
So 50 - 60 year old toys are also being restored.
Tonka metal toys, Buddy-L trucks, Fischer Price wood toys.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From jfishbein at snet.net  Sun Dec 19 06:55:19 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 08:55:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get  around that.
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Save time. Nix the dress and just wear the lights. You might as well go out in
style.

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT
-An iPhone communication-

On Dec 19, 2010, at 7:26 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

> So what are your thoughts on me making a dress in the shape of a Christmas
> tree with battery operated lights?

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Dec 19 07:01:29 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 06:01:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] If anyone is interested
In-Reply-To: <4D0E0E05.9060303@comcast.net>
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Message-ID: <CC24C60AE2B746E49682C4DA474AB6AC@spider>

Shop eBay. The olde quality lingers.  ...bill in corvallis
=======================================
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Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 5:52 AM
To: Edward Perez
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] If anyone is interested

On 12/19/2010 7:42 AM, Edward Perez wrote:
  I think it's a tribute to
> quality when you can take a 50 year old toy and get even more use out of
> it from a whole new generation. Thanks for sharing!

Now that I have a grandchild, and I have to try and buy toys for him, I 
just get sick when I see the cheap plastic crap that needs to be thrown 
out before it leaves china.
So 50 - 60 year old toys are also being restored.
Tonka metal toys, Buddy-L trucks, Fischer Price wood toys.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Dec 19 07:02:04 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 09:02:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get  around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
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Don't get me started on this subject.
The "holiday" is Christmas, say it, put up any Christmas decoration or 
symbol YOU want. It is YOUR classroom or part yours.
I will not buy any Christmas gifts, ornaments, or lights from any place 
that can not say the word.
If they are having a "holiday" sale, fine, I'll be in to buy my "holiday
gifts when the "holidays" roll around, that would be Lincoln's birthday, 
George's birthday, Columbus day, and for State workers, Election day.
THOSE are holidays.
Christmas is pretty much a religious holiday for those who are 
religious. There are plenty of non religious items too.
Both should be acceptable in a country that was settled on the bases of 
FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND SPEECH.
end of rant

MERRY CHRISTMAS

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From jdinnis at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 07:26:53 2010
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 08:26:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
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Stores are trying to be inclusive.  It is not an attack on Christmas,
but rather a broadening of the seasonal decoration to include
everyone.  It is just not possible for the stores to decorate for
Hanukkah, then Christmas, then Kwanzaa, then New Year's.  Since the
stores start decorating in November (or earlier) you can throw
Thanksgiving in there too.  So to try and get a lot of different
people from a lot of different faiths together to buy stuff, the sorts
generalize to "Holidays".  I fail to see how this affects me at all.
Christmas is not about stores and gifts.  It's not about trees and
decorations.  Don't forget that freedom of religion applies to
EVERYONE not just Christians.

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 8:02 AM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> Don't get me started on this subject.
> The "holiday" is Christmas, say it, put up any Christmas decoration or
> symbol YOU want. It is YOUR classroom or part yours.
> I will not buy any Christmas gifts, ornaments, or lights from any place
that
> can not say the word.
> If they are having a "holiday" sale, fine, I'll be in to buy my "holiday
> gifts when the "holidays" roll around, that would be Lincoln's birthday,
> George's birthday, Columbus day, and for State workers, Election day.
> THOSE are holidays.
> Christmas is pretty much a religious holiday for those who are religious.
> There are plenty of non religious items too.
> Both should be acceptable in a country that was settled on the bases of
> FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND SPEECH.
> end of rant
>
> MERRY CHRISTMAS
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From racerbob70 at yahoo.com  Sun Dec 19 07:34:11 2010
From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 06:34:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get  around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <149595.47875.qm@web51605.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Lin,
   Don't forget to hang some mistletoe on the back side of the tree and about
2/3 of the way down!!    ;^)
 
 

--- On Sun, 12/19/10, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:


So what are your thoughts on me making a dress in the shape of a Christmas
tree with battery operated lights? If I can get it together by Thursday I'll
youtube it : ) I just hope I don't upset the school board ; )
Merry Christmas,
Lin
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From pchast at francomm.com  Sun Dec 19 07:36:41 2010
From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 09:36:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikTu9kAY0TOcqxi5-7j9H_CKAcCZZ3V8_vxjPxg@mail.gmail.com>
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	<4D0E105C.5050701@comcast.net>
	<AANLkTikTu9kAY0TOcqxi5-7j9H_CKAcCZZ3V8_vxjPxg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <op.vnytfor2sjevdj@pete200>

Hi all ./

The problem is that the schools are so afraid of teachers preaching one  
thing or another
that the have swung to the opposite extreme. Most are now excluding any  
freedom of
expression for any holidays.

Happy Holiday,
Pete
Athens, NY

On Sun, 19 Dec 2010 09:26:53 -0500, John Innis <jdinnis at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> Stores are trying to be inclusive.  It is not an attack on Christmas,
> but rather a broadening of the seasonal decoration to include
> everyone.  It is just not possible for the stores to decorate for
> Hanukkah, then Christmas, then Kwanzaa, then New Year's.  Since the
> stores start decorating in November (or earlier) you can throw
> Thanksgiving in there too.  So to try and get a lot of different
> people from a lot of different faiths together to buy stuff, the sorts
> generalize to "Holidays".  I fail to see how this affects me at all.
> Christmas is not about stores and gifts.  It's not about trees and
> decorations.  Don't forget that freedom of religion applies to
> EVERYONE not just Christians.
>
> On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 8:02 AM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>  
> wrote:
>> Don't get me started on this subject.
>> The "holiday" is Christmas, say it, put up any Christmas decoration or
>> symbol YOU want. It is YOUR classroom or part yours.
>> I will not buy any Christmas gifts, ornaments, or lights from any place
> that
>> can not say the word.
>> If they are having a "holiday" sale, fine, I'll be in to buy my "holiday
>> gifts when the "holidays" roll around, that would be Lincoln's birthday,
>> George's birthday, Columbus day, and for State workers, Election day.
>> THOSE are holidays.
>> Christmas is pretty much a religious holiday for those who are  
>> religious.
>> There are plenty of non religious items too.
>> Both should be acceptable in a country that was settled on the bases of
>> FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND SPEECH.
>> end of rant
>>
>> MERRY CHRISTMAS
>>
>> --
>> Frank Clarici
>> Toms River, NJ
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Dec 19 07:45:45 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 06:45:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get  around that.
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	<149595.47875.qm@web51605.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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I like it! ...bill in corvallis
======================================
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Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 6:34 AM
To: Linda Grunthaner
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my
classroom, how to get around that.

Lin,
   Don't forget to hang some mistletoe on the back side of the tree and
about
2/3 of the way down!!    ;^)
 
 =====================================================

--- On Sun, 12/19/10, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:


So what are your thoughts on me making a dress in the shape of a Christmas
tree with battery operated lights? If I can get it together by Thursday I'll
youtube it : ) I just hope I don't upset the school board ; )
Merry Christmas,
Lin

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 08:03:24 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 09:03:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=6_383bza2oGmk27dovYGw9y6G8jCxuaaojmD-@mail.gmail.com>

I guess they should edit the history books and take out the part where
this country was founded by religious nuts with guns, as neither
distinction is politically correct anymore.
And if they really want to separate church and state then no
headscarves should be allowed.
Too often the "separation of church and state" is biased against
certain "churches".

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Sun Dec 19 08:11:47 2010
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:11:47 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <op.vnytfor2sjevdj@pete200>
Message-ID: <1670115560.37269.1292771507427.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

In bucks county PA there is a large Wiccan (witch and warlock) population. they apparently complained about halloween a few years back so now the kids in my sons elementary school can't celebrate Halloween. They can celebrate fall but no costumes. 
DUMB!!! 
oh and I beleive that it should be considered a crime against humanity so grave that it should be punnishable by DEATH to put up christmas decorations before THANKSGIVING!!! 
I HATE seeing Christmas decorations in JULY!!!!!! 

and now I will step down from my soap box 
Ryan 


how to get around that. 

Hi all ./ 

The problem is that the schools are so afraid of teachers preaching one 
thing or another 
that the have swung to the opposite extreme. Most are now excluding any 
freedom of 
expression for any holidays. 

Happy Holiday, 
Pete 
Athens, NY 

On Sun, 19 Dec 2010 09:26:53 -0500, John Innis <jdinnis at gmail.com> wrote: 

> 
> Stores are trying to be inclusive. It is not an attack on Christmas, 
> but rather a broadening of the seasonal decoration to include 
> everyone. It is just not possible for the stores to decorate for 
> Hanukkah, then Christmas, then Kwanzaa, then New Year's. Since the 
> stores start decorating in November (or earlier) you can throw 
> Thanksgiving in there too. So to try and get a lot of different 
> people from a lot of different faiths together to buy stuff, the sorts 
> generalize to "Holidays". I fail to see how this affects me at all. 
> Christmas is not about stores and gifts. It's not about trees and 
> decorations. Don't forget that freedom of religion applies to 
> EVERYONE not just Christians. 
> 
> On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 8:02 AM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> 
> wrote: 
>> Don't get me started on this subject. 
>> The "holiday" is Christmas, say it, put up any Christmas decoration or 
>> symbol YOU want. It is YOUR classroom or part yours. 
>> I will not buy any Christmas gifts, ornaments, or lights from any place 
> that 
>> can not say the word. 
>> If they are having a "holiday" sale, fine, I'll be in to buy my "holiday 
>> gifts when the "holidays" roll around, that would be Lincoln's birthday, 
>> George's birthday, Columbus day, and for State workers, Election day. 
>> THOSE are holidays. 
>> Christmas is pretty much a religious holiday for those who are 
>> religious. 
>> There are plenty of non religious items too. 
>> Both should be acceptable in a country that was settled on the bases of 
>> FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND SPEECH. 
>> end of rant 
>> 
>> MERRY CHRISTMAS 
>> 
>> -- 
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>> Toms River, NJ 
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Dec 19 08:50:45 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 07:50:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get  around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C93369D5.2C87B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

What religion is a Christmas Tree?

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 09:09:09 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 10:09:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <C93369D5.2C87B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
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Christmas has Christ in it, although Santa is an anagram of Satan.

From jdinnis at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 09:37:41 2010
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 10:37:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
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Except people forget that the Christians who came here first were
fleeing religious persecution in England where another group of
Christians made laws requiring that everyone practice their particular
brand of religion.  This country was founded on the principle that
everyone is free to practice whatever religion they want, including no
religion at all.  For modern Christians to claim they are being
persecuted kinda pisses me off.  No one is outlawing you wearing
whatever religious icon you want.  No one is trying to stop you from
building a church at a particular place.

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 9:03 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> I guess they should edit the history books and take out the part where
> this country was founded by religious nuts with guns, as neither
> distinction is politically correct anymore.
> And if they really want to separate church and state then no
> headscarves should be allowed.
> Too often the "separation of church and state" is biased against
> certain "churches".
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 09:39:52 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 10:39:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTina09WJbcZ4sbOx8WoNgXJi5tL3A15gi+zBayCY@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
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	<AANLkTina09WJbcZ4sbOx8WoNgXJi5tL3A15gi+zBayCY@mail.gmail.com>
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Kansas is behind the times.  We still live in America out here. We say
"Merry Christmas". Our Jewish, African-American, Asian, Arab, Athiest &
Agnostic citizens aren't offended. They celebrate the holiday with us and
don't give a damn what it is called. We celebrate theirs too. The wild eyed,
frantic, lunatics looking for someone or something to blame for everything
don't have a toe hold in a state where hard work and self reliance are the
coin of the realm. Tell the west Kansas cattleman or dirt farmer that feeds
the rest of the population he can't say Merry Christmas and you'll be
talking funny for the rest of your life.

Long live America. What little is left of it.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 10:09 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Christmas has Christ in it, although Santa is an anagram of Satan.
> _______________________________________________

From frogeye at cox.net  Sun Dec 19 09:42:06 2010
From: frogeye at cox.net (frogeye at cox.net)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 11:42:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] florida dose of lbcs
Message-ID: <20101219114206.KMG8Z.515636.imail@fed1rmwml43>

I am currently on vacation in the Sarasota area....any listers nearbyM

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 09:54:34 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 10:54:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] florida dose of lbcs
In-Reply-To: <20101219114206.KMG8Z.515636.imail@fed1rmwml43>
References: <20101219114206.KMG8Z.515636.imail@fed1rmwml43>
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> I am currently on vacation in the Sarasota area....any listers nearbyM

Not me ;-(
David L

From jfishbein at snet.net  Sun Dec 19 10:41:49 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:41:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikFk-FsmRZ=Hm5Q8pS47BuCMiL6rmR7cU0Lz2RZ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
	<C93369D5.2C87B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<AANLkTina09WJbcZ4sbOx8WoNgXJi5tL3A15gi+zBayCY@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikFk-FsmRZ=Hm5Q8pS47BuCMiL6rmR7cU0Lz2RZ@mail.gmail.com>
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 I understand completely. 

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT
-An iPhone communication-

On Dec 19, 2010, at 11:39 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Kansas is behind the times.  We still live in America out here. We say
> "Merry Christmas". Our Jewish, African-American, Asian, Arab, Athiest &
> Agnostic citizens aren't offended.

(snip)

> Tell the west Kansas cattleman or dirt farmer that feeds
> the rest of the population he can't say Merry Christmas and you'll be
> talking funny for the rest of your life.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Dec 19 11:01:10 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 10:01:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinAdA+qrQWe4yHHWJcKwwc2i_wG-8kEpRcGFCPM@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C9338866.2C889%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> No one is outlawing you wearing
> whatever religious icon you want.  No one is trying to stop you from
> building a church at a particular place
Actually, neither of those statements is true.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Dec 19 11:02:37 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:02:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinAdA+qrQWe4yHHWJcKwwc2i_wG-8kEpRcGFCPM@mail.gmail.com>
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On 12/19/2010 11:37 AM, John Innis wrote:
>   This country was founded on the principle that
> everyone is free to practice whatever religion they want, including no
> religion at all.  For modern Christians to claim they are being
> persecuted kinda pisses me off.

I don't think any Christian thinks he's being persecuted.
The "holiday" which happens to Christmas is a NATIONAL holiday.
So if you live in this nation, one nation UNDER GOD, (anybody's God)
and you want to express your feelings towards me about the upcoming 
"holiday" say the damn word.
If you want to shop for goods which everyone knows will be gifts, call 
them what they are.
Nobody gives anybody gifts on July 4th, THAT is a holiday.
I guarantee that the people who want the word Christmas removed will be 
the first to bitch if THEY had to work that day.
The point is why do 1% of the people have to ruin it for the other 99%?
I will do my part to make it right again.
I did buy a toy at a store and when the check out girl said she was not 
allowed to say Christmas, I promptly walk out the exit and back in the 
entrance to return the gift I bought because it was a Christmas gift and 
I didn't want to offend the company policy by buying something for 
Christmas where the word was not allowed.
And that is exactly what I told the return girl and I said that she 
should metion this to her higher ups.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Chinkle Bells

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Dec 19 11:04:46 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 10:04:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <6E3F1A74-5B71-480C-BB81-DD7F0874A45B@snet.net>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com><C93369D5.2C87B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><AANLkTina09WJbcZ4sbOx8WoNgXJi5tL3A15gi+zBayCY@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTikFk-FsmRZ=Hm5Q8pS47BuCMiL6rmR7cU0Lz2RZ@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <CFAB48791E9D45908E34A7F9A606A59E@spider>

Most reasonable people just try to get along, especially if they've moved in
from somewhere else. ...bill in corvallis
===========================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jay Fishbein
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 9:42 AM
To: Spridget List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my
classroom, how to get around that.

 I understand completely. 

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT
-An iPhone communication-

On Dec 19, 2010, at 11:39 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Kansas is behind the times.  We still live in America out here. We say
> "Merry Christmas". Our Jewish, African-American, Asian, Arab, Athiest &
> Agnostic citizens aren't offended.

(snip) ==================================================

> Tell the west Kansas cattleman or dirt farmer that feeds
> the rest of the population he can't say Merry Christmas and you'll be
> talking funny for the rest of your life.
_______________________________________________

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 11:11:02 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:11:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <4D0E48BD.5000404@comcast.net>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=6_383bza2oGmk27dovYGw9y6G8jCxuaaojmD-@mail.gmail.com>
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Better be careful, Frank! After all, "holiday" literally means a holy
day (July 4th does not appear to qualify).
David L

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Dec 19 11:55:04 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 10:55:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] In the spirit of The Season
Message-ID: <7CFB8546766C4D478528DA06715AF54A@spider>

December 19, 2010 8:42 AM EST 

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - An Abu Dhabi luxury hotel that
boasted an $11 million Christmas tree decorated with gold and gems admitted
Sunday it may have taken the holiday spirit a bit too far.

A statement from the Emirates Palace hotel said it regretted "attempts to
overload" the Christmas tree tradition by adorning it with premium bling
including gold, rubies, diamonds and other precious stones from a hotel
jeweler.

The statement was a rare bit of reflection on the Gulf's ethos of excess.
The tree was unveiled last week with full fanfare in a hotel that features
its own gold bar vending machine and a one-week $1 million package that
includes private jet jaunts around the Middle East.

But the hotel management apparently had second thoughts after questions
arose about whether the opulent tree was innocent good cheer or unfortunate
bad taste.

The hotel regrets "attempts to overload the tradition followed by most
hotels in the country with meanings and connotations that do not fall in
line with the (hotel's) professional standards," said a statement carried on
the state-run news agency WAM.

The hotel even tried to distance itself from the 43-foot (13-meter) faux fir
in one of its rotundas, saying a hotel-based jeweler was solely responsible
for creating and decorating the tree.

"The hotel is just a venue for exhibiting the tree," the statement said.

The hotel also claimed the tree was not a stunt, but rather an effort to
boost the holiday mood for its guests based on the United Arab Emirates'
"values of openness and tolerance."

Although officially Muslim, the UAE features many signs of Christmas for its
huge foreign population. Lights, carolers and Santas are fixtures in nearly
every mall.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sun Dec 19 12:29:33 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:29:33 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get  around that.
In-Reply-To: <428422134.1313412.1292786934312.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <1052912071.1313426.1292786973111.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

Lin,

This is what happens in our politically correct society. Textbooks are actually being rewritten to eliminate all mention of the Christian founders of our country. 

Previous political and social wrongs are being over corrected to the extent that basic civil liberties are being stolen from certain segments of society. The Equal Rights Amendment was only the beginning. While the law was sorely needed at the time it was imposed, there should have been an expiration date built into it. Now it is merely promoting mediocrity. In house promotions are based upon racial and sexual quotas, rather than actual qualifications for the position.

It is long past time for the silent majority to speak out against the very vocal minority. Freedom of speech only extends so far as it does not offend someone of a minority group. Minorities may speak freely, with no consequences applied because they are members of a protected class. 

My extended family only shops at stores that advertise Christmas. We make every effort to tell the store manager why we have chosen their store to shop in, and write letters to the corporate office. 

If we want our liberties back, we must fight for them. I would go to Saint Vinnie's and buy the most garish Christmas sweater you can find. I also have trouble picturing you in a dress.

Kate





----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 4:26:24 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom, how to get  around that.

At our faculty meeting our principal said once again we aren't allowed to
put "religious" decorations in our classroom which includes Christmas Trees.
I'm sure this isn't what he prefers because he is very religious and would
love to put a Christmas Tree in his office with manger and all.

So again another year goes buy with no Christmas memorabilia in my room.

I have been very preoccupied with my other kitty and old age illnesses that
Christmas was not in my mind. But now that my other kitty BB is on the mend
(I just realized she might be 16 years old) I would like to do something
cool. BTW Stitches who was lost & found after 5 weeks is at 9.5 lbs and is
great : )  I am grateful for every day with them.

So what are your thoughts on me making a dress in the shape of a Christmas
tree with battery operated lights? If I can get it together by Thursday I'll
youtube it : ) I just hope I don't upset the school board ; )
Merry Christmas,
Lin
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Dec 19 12:38:36 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 11:38:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikFk-FsmRZ=Hm5Q8pS47BuCMiL6rmR7cU0Lz2RZ@mail.gmail.com>
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--- On Sun, 12/19/10, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> still live in America out here. We say
> "Merry Christmas". citizens aren't offended. 

That's because most don't speak English.

Ron

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sun Dec 19 12:44:04 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:44:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ed.. you there? was Never thought I'd ask this....
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim9EznHAX0jw9UvsJq98MXrA2VQvaovTbFKhiCO@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim7_ncb=3ps2M7=mgMCvm8y7b7U8U494B2R3qqV@mail.gmail.com>
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ok, we give.. Ed say something!

Lester


On Dec 19, 2010, at 6:09 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> I tried to buy a fuel pump from him over the summer but he did not continue
> to communicate through the sale so I got one from Peter C. who is really
> FAST...thanks Peter : ).
>
> I do care about Ed and hope he is well.
>
> ED please come back and let us know you are OK.
> Lin
>
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Has anyone had contact with Special Ed?
>>
>> --
>> Cheers!!
>> Jim
>> "The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone
elses
>> money" - Margaret Thatcher
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 12:57:13 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:57:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <1052912071.1313426.1292786973111.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
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On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 1:29 PM, <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:
<snip>

> It is long past time for the silent majority to speak out against the very
> vocal minority.
>
</snip>

I believe that process began on November 2nd this year....   The more of
this PC happy horses*it we see the worse the drubbing will be in 2012.

Might as well offend everyone I can before wishing them all a "Merry
Christmas"...   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 12:58:19 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:58:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ed.. you there? was Never thought I'd ask this....
In-Reply-To: <30EA6FC1-925C-497E-AFA6-D99E7B58B323@comcast.net>
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Maybe he broke all his fingers and can't talk!!

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 1:44 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:

> ok, we give.. Ed say something!
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Dec 19, 2010, at 6:09 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
> > I tried to buy a fuel pump from him over the summer but he did not
> continue
> > to communicate through the sale so I got one from Peter C. who is really
> > FAST...thanks Peter : ).
> >
> > I do care about Ed and hope he is well.
> >
> > ED please come back and let us know you are OK.
> > Lin
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Has anyone had contact with Special Ed?
> >>
> >> --
> >> Cheers!!
> >> Jim
> >> "The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone
> elses
> >> money" - Margaret Thatcher
> >> ____________________________

From peter at nosimport.com  Sun Dec 19 13:02:26 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 14:02:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: shipping costs
 from AH Spares?
Message-ID: <201012191202823.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

He's baaaaaaack.

Alive, and,...... well..............................

>FWIW & FYI Kirk, etal....
>
><< Kirk Fergusson
>Whitby, ON Canada >>
>
>The very last word above makes things an entirely different
>ballgame.
>
>I might add that all of you chaps are a contributing factor in
>my finding myself OUT-OF-BUSINESS.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Ed
>AHS Supplier for well over 20 years <F>.
>
>PS: And there ARE better suppliers for a LOT of their product
>.........except door pockets for Frogeyes. For those of you that saw
>.........a certain freshly finished [trailered] BRG Frogeye that was hit
>........of LoTL 50th............

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Sun Dec 19 13:08:13 2010
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:08:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas
Message-ID: <218960.13400.qm@web46415.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I remember the early 1950's when churches were downplaying the Christmas tree
as 
a PAGAN symbol.
The German Huns used pine trees to celebrate the winter
solstice long before 
Christian missionaries ever appeared.
Many are slaves to
PC.  "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased 
at the price of
chains and slavery?  Forbid it, Almighty God!"  That's right; 
God as in MERRY
CHRISTMAS. Skip J.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 13:12:16 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 14:12:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: shipping
 costs from AH Spares?
In-Reply-To: <201012191202823.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <201012191202823.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimtGdmEd_5fq0qvS2qwTfMBNdh51hjgeDbsqF7=@mail.gmail.com>

Well....    Alive anyway....

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 2:02 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> He's baaaaaaack.
>
> Alive, and,...... well..............................
>
>  FWIW & FYI Kirk, etal....
>>
>> << Kirk Fergusson
>> Whitby, ON Canada >>
>>
>> The very last word above makes things an entirely different
>> ballgame.
>>
>> I might add that all of you chaps are a contributing factor in
>> my finding myself OUT-OF-BUSINESS.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Ed
>> AHS Supplier for well over 20 years <F>.
>>
>> PS: And there ARE better suppliers for a LOT of their product
>> .........except door pockets for Frogeyes. For those of you that saw
>> .........a certain freshly finished [trailered] BRG Frogeye that was hit
>> ........of LoTL 50th............
>>
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
money" - Margaret Thatcher

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Dec 19 13:23:52 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 14:23:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikeNkbkmEuB8qX2r6YHo5HU=UTp1C5R9ZhGeiVS@mail.gmail.com>
References: <428422134.1313412.1292786934312.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net><1052912071.1313426.1292786973111.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
	<AANLkTikeNkbkmEuB8qX2r6YHo5HU=UTp1C5R9ZhGeiVS@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <6303A502991C42B1BD018654ED8B37C9@HomePC>

Might as well offend everyone I can before wishing them all a "Merry
Christmas"...   ;-)

____________________________________

Well, if being offensive is the goal, there are a lot of successful people 
here today. 

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sun Dec 19 13:38:17 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 14:38:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikeNkbkmEuB8qX2r6YHo5HU=UTp1C5R9ZhGeiVS@mail.gmail.com>
References: <428422134.1313412.1292786934312.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
	<1052912071.1313426.1292786973111.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
	<AANLkTikeNkbkmEuB8qX2r6YHo5HU=UTp1C5R9ZhGeiVS@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <29EC1B4C-8CE7-42B5-88E1-E1F9818315A7@comcast.net>

Here here!

Lester


On Dec 19, 2010, at 1:57 PM, Jim Johnson wrote:

> On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 1:29 PM, <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:
> <snip>
>
>> It is long past time for the silent majority to speak out against the very
>> vocal minority.
>>
> </snip>
>
> I believe that process began on November 2nd this year....   The more of
> this PC happy horses*it we see the worse the drubbing will be in 2012.
>
> Might as well offend everyone I can before wishing them all a "Merry
> Christmas"...   ;-)
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 13:51:53 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:51:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] florida dose of lbcs
In-Reply-To: <20101219114206.KMG8Z.515636.imail@fed1rmwml43>
References: <20101219114206.KMG8Z.515636.imail@fed1rmwml43>
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On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 11:42 AM,  <frogeye at cox.net> wrote:
I am currently on vacation in the Sarasota area....any listers nearbyM
_______________________________________________

I just got back from Miami and Orlando!

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

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 13:55:55 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:55:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinsVtB9RG9dn-pcoML7jjQQSk_byz7WWzFFgip2@mail.gmail.com>

Linda,

It starts at the school board level.  Conservative people in the community
MUST get involved in the selection process.  Liberals infiltrated our
schools years ago and they continue to destroy America...one book...one
Christian...one family at a time.

It's not just schools, our way of life is rapidly being stolen away from us.
 Look West to see what is happening.

Don't get me started.  I, and others of similar mind, fight this daily.

Herb

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sun Dec 19 14:40:27 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:40:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get  around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <967304.64880.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I find that very interesting.  My wife is a teacher.  While we are in transition 
moving to South Carolina, she enrolled our 8 year old daughter in the Washington 
State Virtual Academy.  The curriculum is national.  Once we are established in 
SC, we can use the same materials.  While my daughter was studying ancient Rome, 
there was an entire lesson on the birth of Jesus Christ.  I was absolutely 
floored.  Thankful, but floored!  We can have a virtual Christmas tree in our 
virtual classroom.

http://www.k12.com/wava/

 Edward Perez
Summerville, SC
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/




________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun, December 19, 2010 4:26:24 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom, how to 
get  around that.

At our faculty meeting our principal said once again we aren't allowed to
put "religious" decorations in our classroom which includes Christmas Trees.
I'm sure this isn't what he prefers because he is very religious and would
love to put a Christmas Tree in his office with manger and all.

So again another year goes buy with no Christmas memorabilia in my room.

I have been very preoccupied with my other kitty and old age illnesses that
Christmas was not in my mind. But now that my other kitty BB is on the mend
(I just realized she might be 16 years old) I would like to do something
cool. BTW Stitches who was lost & found after 5 weeks is at 9.5 lbs and is
great : )  I am grateful for every day with them.

So what are your thoughts on me making a dress in the shape of a Christmas
tree with battery operated lights? If I can get it together by Thursday I'll
youtube it : ) I just hope I don't upset the school board ; )
Merry Christmas,
Lin
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 15:27:14 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:27:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinsVtB9RG9dn-pcoML7jjQQSk_byz7WWzFFgip2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinsVtB9RG9dn-pcoML7jjQQSk_byz7WWzFFgip2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimK_ijF+9KoKVAo91S5u89hnPqfk76kYNNy1h50@mail.gmail.com>

I have found this discussion interesting but somewhat off point, so I will
add to the off point.

 Let me give you my New York liberal point of view.

 I am a huge believer in multi-culturalism.  The problem is decision were
made by the US courts to eliminate culture, it then became PC to say. happy
holiday instead of embracing culture, merry chistmans, happy chanuka, happy
deepali, etc. The world would be a better place if everyone was required to
learn about 3, 4, or 5 cultures.  Last year when my job was eliminated I
went around the world with my wife, specifically visiting many world
heritage sites.  What hits you is that all the religions "borrowed" from
each other.  Jesus and Mohamed were only two of many born from an immaculate
conception process. Some Jewish practices can be traced back to ancient
Egyptian traditions and Halal is just another name for Kosher. Most
religions are more than same than different, yet most wars are fought in the
name of religion. I also have little tolerance for christian conservatives
banning books like harry potter because they think it promotes witchcraft .

Do not blame all that is wrong with America on liberals. There is enough
wrong to go all around.  While I am not a fan of taxes, you can easily argue
that the conservative Bush tax cuts without the reduction in spending
created the overheating economy that lead to the housing bubble that created
the housing bust. That was just irresponsible governing. If we had continued
the Clinton era budget *surpluses* we would all be  much better off today.

I don't understand what was meant by" our way of life is being stolen away"
has to do with this conversation.  (the same could likely be said about my
rant!!) This may go back to the lack of committment this country has on
eduction. Many years ago we ranked high on a global scale in quality of
education.  Today we are in the bottom half at best, though more likely
forth quartile.  This is a big issue, there is no way we will be able to
compete globally without a better educated population.  The gap between our
standard of living and others is shrinking because other countries have done
a better job in education.

I will not get off my horse.


Steven

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 3:55 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Linda,
>
> It starts at the school board level.  Conservative people in the community
> MUST get involved in the selection process.  Liberals infiltrated our
> schools years ago and they continue to destroy America...one book...one
> Christian...one family at a time.
>
> It's not just schools, our way of life is rapidly being stolen away from
> us.
>  Look West to see what is happening.
>
> Don't get me started.  I, and others of similar mind, fight this daily.
>
> Herb
> _______________________________________________
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From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Sun Dec 19 15:41:11 2010
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 14:41:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Craig's List Bugeye Sacramento Area
In-Reply-To: <mailman.1715.1292766904.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.1715.1292766904.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <254031E6-5CE3-412F-8754-048F9B162686@gerardsgarage.com>

The car was purchased by someone in San Mateo, CA. I shouldn't have  
thought about it so long. I missed it by an hour.

Word is, it went to a good home and it will get a full restoration.

Gerard

On Dec 19, 2010, at 5:55 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 9
> Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 07:11:41 -0500
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Craig's List Bugeye Sacramento Area
> To: Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>
> Cc: Spridgets List <spridgets at autox.team.net>,	Sprite Yahoo
> 	<bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
> Message-ID:
> 	<AANLkTi=rSMBAkx3E6sd6yrGxj79GBGxzjNUNbxB_L_st at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Yes who bought it I would like to see the photos : )
> Lin

From jfishbein at snet.net  Sun Dec 19 15:54:17 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:54:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimK_ijF+9KoKVAo91S5u89hnPqfk76kYNNy1h50@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinsVtB9RG9dn-pcoML7jjQQSk_byz7WWzFFgip2@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimK_ijF+9KoKVAo91S5u89hnPqfk76kYNNy1h50@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CC641E15-0E2C-4BC1-AB0D-ECEF602DC9BF@snet.net>

Ironically, in 2000, I considered myself a conservative, then the radical
right not only redefined the term "conservative", but embarked on a campaign
to label everyone one degree away from the extreme right as "liberal".

But no matter the debate, one thing is certain, Americans watch television
more than any other appliance.

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT
-An iPhone communication-

>
> On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 3:55 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:
> .  Liberals infiltrated our
>> schools years ago and they continue to destroy America...one book...one
Christian...one family at a time.

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 16:07:27 2010
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:07:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinsVtB9RG9dn-pcoML7jjQQSk_byz7WWzFFgip2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinsVtB9RG9dn-pcoML7jjQQSk_byz7WWzFFgip2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimJpCQOHh8_ACz5umTL7jurB+2aAwG=DdY7pJeJ@mail.gmail.com>

I don't care how hard you all try to draw me into this "thread", I'm not
going to respond.
Hal

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 16:14:16 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:14:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <CC641E15-0E2C-4BC1-AB0D-ECEF602DC9BF@snet.net>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinsVtB9RG9dn-pcoML7jjQQSk_byz7WWzFFgip2@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimK_ijF+9KoKVAo91S5u89hnPqfk76kYNNy1h50@mail.gmail.com>
	<CC641E15-0E2C-4BC1-AB0D-ECEF602DC9BF@snet.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikAVf4kRwqgJu6YDQSKJ-v2h0JiUdMrOivM_duo@mail.gmail.com>

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 4:54 PM, Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> <snip>
> But no matter the debate, one thing is certain, Americans watch television
> more than any other appliance.  </snip>
>

Amen...  We should all be watching toaster ovens and Mr. Coffee machines!!!

Cheers!!
Jim

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 16:17:26 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:17:26 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikAVf4kRwqgJu6YDQSKJ-v2h0JiUdMrOivM_duo@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTinsVtB9RG9dn-pcoML7jjQQSk_byz7WWzFFgip2@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTimK_ijF+9KoKVAo91S5u89hnPqfk76kYNNy1h50@mail.gmail.com><CC641E15-0E2C-4BC1-AB0D-ECEF602DC9BF@snet.net><AANLkTikAVf4kRwqgJu6YDQSKJ-v2h0JiUdMrOivM_duo@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <mailman.2.1292800633.23293.spridgets@autox.team.net>

Oh no, all those TV, toasters and blenders are made in China..
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:14:16 
Cc: Spridget List<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 4:54 PM, Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> <snip>
> But no matter the debate, one thing is certain, Americans watch television
> more than any other appliance.  </snip>
>

Amen...  We should all be watching toaster ovens and Mr. Coffee machines!!!

Cheers!!
Jim
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 16:21:28 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:21:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <20101219231715.A62161878C2@autox.team.net>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinsVtB9RG9dn-pcoML7jjQQSk_byz7WWzFFgip2@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimK_ijF+9KoKVAo91S5u89hnPqfk76kYNNy1h50@mail.gmail.com>
	<CC641E15-0E2C-4BC1-AB0D-ECEF602DC9BF@snet.net>
	<AANLkTikAVf4kRwqgJu6YDQSKJ-v2h0JiUdMrOivM_duo@mail.gmail.com>
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> Oh no, all those TV, toasters and blenders are made in China..
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

And where was that Blackberry made?

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Dec 19 16:41:40 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:41:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimJpCQOHh8_ACz5umTL7jurB+2aAwG=DdY7pJeJ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTinsVtB9RG9dn-pcoML7jjQQSk_byz7WWzFFgip2@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimJpCQOHh8_ACz5umTL7jurB+2aAwG=DdY7pJeJ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <765958F971EE401DB6271C35C9E0AAFD@HomePC>

We all admire you for your self-control, Hal.

Damn, you must be strong to hold back after some of the crap today.

Happy ___________ and Merry _______________ to all of you _____________, 
______________ and ____________ out there.  May you all _______________ and 
__________________.  And anybody who doesn't like it can just 
_______________.

And I meant every word of that.

LAD




-----Original Message----- 
From: Hal Faulkner
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 5:07 PM
To: WFO Herb
Cc: Spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my 
classroom, how to get around that.

I don't care how hard you all try to draw me into this "thread", I'm not
going to respond.
Hal
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Dec 19 16:47:13 2010
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:47:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <765958F971EE401DB6271C35C9E0AAFD@HomePC>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTinsVtB9RG9dn-pcoML7jjQQSk_byz7WWzFFgip2@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTimJpCQOHh8_ACz5umTL7jurB+2aAwG=DdY7pJeJ@mail.gmail.com>
	<765958F971EE401DB6271C35C9E0AAFD@HomePC>
Message-ID: <168DF8900EE544DC8587BE4182CB11F1@RickPC>

Larry,

You forgot to add "sent from my Blackberry iPhone"  - the most watched 
appliance in the U.S.   :-)

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Hal Faulkner" <frog.aye at gmail.com>; "WFO Herb" <froggi60 at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my 
classroom, how to get around that.


> We all admire you for your self-control, Hal.
>
> Damn, you must be strong to hold back after some of the crap today.
>
> Happy ___________ and Merry _______________ to all of you _____________,
> ______________ and ____________ out there.  May you all _______________ 
> and
> __________________.  And anybody who doesn't like it can just
> _______________.
>
> And I meant every word of that.
>
> LAD

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sun Dec 19 16:49:52 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:49:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Another dreamer
Message-ID: <509148.48524.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Enough of the politics.  I'm changing the subject back to cars... Can you 
believe this?  Almost $10 grand for a "1952 MG TD"  It only needs brake work and 
carbs cleaned!  Of course, you'll have to find a German mechanic...

http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2104351330.html



 Edward Perez
Summerville, SC
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Dec 19 16:50:35 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:50:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikAVf4kRwqgJu6YDQSKJ-v2h0JiUdMrOivM_duo@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinsVtB9RG9dn-pcoML7jjQQSk_byz7WWzFFgip2@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimK_ijF+9KoKVAo91S5u89hnPqfk76kYNNy1h50@mail.gmail.com>
	<CC641E15-0E2C-4BC1-AB0D-ECEF602DC9BF@snet.net>
	<AANLkTikAVf4kRwqgJu6YDQSKJ-v2h0JiUdMrOivM_duo@mail.gmail.com>
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On 12/19/2010 6:14 PM, Jim Johnson wrote:
> On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 4:54 PM, Jay Fishbein<jfishbein at snet.net>  wrote:
>
>> <snip>
>> But no matter the debate, one thing is certain, Americans watch television
>> more than any other appliance.</snip>
>>
>
> Amen...  We should all be watching toaster ovens and Mr. Coffee machines!!!

I watch glass bead cabinets and powder coat ovens. :)


-- 
Frank Clarici
Chinkle Bells

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Dec 19 16:55:58 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:55:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Another dreamer
In-Reply-To: <509148.48524.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <509148.48524.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w41223B689FF37DA138411B8180@phx.gbl>

this one's not a kit

http://omgc.info/classifieds_1_3/index.php?method=showdetails&list=advertisem
ent&rollid=328&fromfromlist=classifiedscategory&fromfrommethod=showhtmllist&f
romfromid=11


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, 19 Dec 2010 15:49:52 -0800
> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Another dreamer
>
> Enough of the politics. I'm changing the subject back to cars... Can you
> believe this? Almost $10 grand for a "1952 MG TD" It only needs brake work
and
> carbs cleaned! Of course, you'll have to find a German mechanic...
>
> http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2104351330.html
>
>
>
> Edward Perez
> Summerville, SC
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sun Dec 19 16:58:31 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:58:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] What the heck kind of hard top is this?
Message-ID: <120688.61755.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

    http://tinyurl.com/funky-ht
 Edward Perez
Summerville, SC
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Sun Dec 19 17:06:21 2010
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:06:21 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] What the heck kind of hard top is this?
In-Reply-To: <120688.61755.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <733795974.54584.1292803581782.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

better question... its been a few months since I have been under mine but is the floor cut away from the front to beyond the trans on an RWA? 
ryan 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Edward Perez" <eap2140 at yahoo.com> 
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net 
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 6:58:31 PM 
Subject: [Spridgets] What the heck kind of hard top is this? 

http://tinyurl.com/funky-ht 
Edward Perez 
Summerville, SC 
78 Midget (1275) 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ 
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 17:12:35 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:12:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimy4v1MJ6PUkQXmsvE5QRyu=9ZTyc_o+5fR8D+N@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
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	<AANLkTimK_ijF+9KoKVAo91S5u89hnPqfk76kYNNy1h50@mail.gmail.com>
	<CC641E15-0E2C-4BC1-AB0D-ECEF602DC9BF@snet.net>
	<AANLkTikAVf4kRwqgJu6YDQSKJ-v2h0JiUdMrOivM_duo@mail.gmail.com>
	<20101219231715.A62161878C2@autox.team.net>
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It is a high quality Blackberry, made in Mexico.



On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 6:21 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

> > Oh no, all those TV, toasters and blenders are made in China..
> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
> And where was that Blackberry made?

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Dec 19 17:14:05 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:14:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What the heck kind of hard top is this?
In-Reply-To: <120688.61755.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <120688.61755.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D0E9FCD.3080200@comcast.net>

On 12/19/2010 6:58 PM, Edward Perez wrote:
>      http://tinyurl.com/funky-ht

My guess is Fiat 124? ;)


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 17:17:00 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:17:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What the heck kind of hard top is this?
In-Reply-To: <120688.61755.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <120688.61755.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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An ugly one.

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 6:58 PM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

>    http://tinyurl.com/funky-ht
>  Edward Perez
> Summerville, SC
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 17:18:29 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:18:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What the heck kind of hard top is this?
In-Reply-To: <733795974.54584.1292803581782.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <120688.61755.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<733795974.54584.1292803581782.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinbGQuE4nNVkHa9b8xvJ3YXMy-xr0M+6wG0=E3N@mail.gmail.com>

Looks like someone took an extra slice out of the floor.  Must help in the
body twist department.



On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 7:06 PM, <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:

> better question... its been a few months since I have been under mine but
> is the floor cut away from the front to beyond the trans on an RWA?
> ryan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Edward Perez" <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 6:58:31 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] What the heck kind of hard top is this?
>
> http://tinyurl.com/funky-ht
> Edward Perez
> Summerville, SC
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Sun Dec 19 18:01:08 2010
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:01:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What the heck kind of hard top is this?
In-Reply-To: <120688.61755.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <120688.61755.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1414186316.20101219170108@pacifier.com>

Hello Edward,

     It looks like the one from Phil Jones car. I think it's a factory
     for the year. 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Teamwork is vital!  (It gives you someone to blame.)

From jdinnis at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 18:07:55 2010
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:07:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <4D0E48BD.5000404@comcast.net>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=6_383bza2oGmk27dovYGw9y6G8jCxuaaojmD-@mail.gmail.com>
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	<4D0E48BD.5000404@comcast.net>
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I have never heard one single person say that Christmas should be
taken away.  All I have heard so far is Christians complaining that X
store or Y business isn't being "Christian" enough so they want
everyone else to boycott it.  Well, damn it, this is America, so every
store has the right to advertise and promote their business any way
they want to.  If you don't like it, you are free to take your
business anywhere you want.  But I can't see how this store's policy
is hurting you, or any other Christian.  If they don't want to
celebrate it, they don't have to.  AND THAT IS IN THE CONSTITUTION.
Freedom of religion is also freedom from religion.

And to your other point, I know several businesses in the area that
are not run by Christians and WILL be open on Christmas.  National
holiday or not, each business has the right to choose to observe the
holiday or ignore it.  And not everyone is in it for a day off, some
people are just trying to stay in business and make a buck, and there
is NOTHING more American than that.

But why are all the Christians so worked up about this season?  Why
not Passover?  Why not Easter?  These holidays are just as important
to our faith, you I don't know of a single christian who celebrates
passover at all.

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 12:02 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
wrote:
> On 12/19/2010 11:37 AM, John Innis wrote:
>>
>>  This country was founded on the principle that
>> everyone is free to practice whatever religion they want, including no
>> religion at all.  For modern Christians to claim they are being
>> persecuted kinda pisses me off.
>
> I don't think any Christian thinks he's being persecuted.
> The "holiday" which happens to Christmas is a NATIONAL holiday.
> So if you live in this nation, one nation UNDER GOD, (anybody's God)
> and you want to express your feelings towards me about the upcoming
> "holiday" say the damn word.
> If you want to shop for goods which everyone knows will be gifts, call them
> what they are.
> Nobody gives anybody gifts on July 4th, THAT is a holiday.
> I guarantee that the people who want the word Christmas removed will be the
> first to bitch if THEY had to work that day.
> The point is why do 1% of the people have to ruin it for the other 99%?
> I will do my part to make it right again.
> I did buy a toy at a store and when the check out girl said she was not
> allowed to say Christmas, I promptly walk out the exit and back in the
> entrance to return the gift I bought because it was a Christmas gift and I
> didn't want to offend the company policy by buying something for Christmas
> where the word was not allowed.
> And that is exactly what I told the return girl and I said that she should
> metion this to her higher ups.
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Chinkle Bells
>



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= can offend with substance --- Sam Brown  =
=================================

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Sun Dec 19 18:12:44 2010
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 01:12:44 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikC6+MozynewFdJvxuVbH152y=zrweE_KQeuPRK@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <17280431.57187.1292807564842.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

"Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesnbt come from a store. Maybe Christmasb&
perhapsb& means a little bit more!"

-Dr. Seuss



-Dr. Seuss






----- Original Message -----
From: "John Innis" <jdinnis at gmail.com>
To: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
Cc: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 8:07:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
how to get around that.

I have never heard one single person say that Christmas should be
taken away. B All I have heard so far is Christians complaining that X
store or Y business isn't being "Christian" enough so they want
everyone else to boycott it. B Well, damn it, this is America, so every
store has the right to advertise and promote their business any way
they want to. B If you don't like it, you are free to take your
business anywhere you want. B But I can't see how this store's policy
is hurting you, or any other Christian. B If they don't want to
celebrate it, they don't have to. B AND THAT IS IN THE CONSTITUTION.
Freedom of religion is also freedom from religion.

And to your other point, I know several businesses in the area that
are not run by Christians and WILL be open on Christmas. B National
holiday or not, each business has the right to choose to observe the
holiday or ignore it. B And not everyone is in it for a day off, some
people are just trying to stay in business and make a buck, and there
is NOTHING more American than that.

But why are all the Christians so worked up about this season? B Why
not Passover? B Why not Easter? B These holidays are just as important
to our faith, you I don't know of a single christian who celebrates
passover at all.

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 12:02 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
wrote:
> On 12/19/2010 11:37 AM, John Innis wrote:
>>
>> B This country was founded on the principle that
>> everyone is free to practice whatever religion they want, including no
>> religion at all. B For modern Christians to claim they are being
>> persecuted kinda pisses me off.
>
> I don't think any Christian thinks he's being persecuted.
> The "holiday" which happens to Christmas is a NATIONAL holiday.
> So if you live in this nation, one nation UNDER GOD, (anybody's God)
> and you want to express your feelings towards me about the upcoming
> "holiday" say the damn word.
> If you want to shop for goods which everyone knows will be gifts, call them
> what they are.
> Nobody gives anybody gifts on July 4th, THAT is a holiday.
> I guarantee that the people who want the word Christmas removed will be the
> first to bitch if THEY had to work that day.
> The point is why do 1% of the people have to ruin it for the other 99%?
> I will do my part to make it right again.
> I did buy a toy at a store and when the check out girl said she was not
> allowed to say Christmas, I promptly walk out the exit and back in the
> entrance to return the gift I bought because it was a Christmas gift and I
> didn't want to offend the company policy by buying something for Christmas
> where the word was not allowed.
> And that is exactly what I told the return girl and I said that she should
> metion this to her higher ups.
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Chinkle Bells
>



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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sun Dec 19 18:19:52 2010
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 01:19:52 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dr Seuss
In-Reply-To: <17280431.57187.1292807564842.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1613180313.631784.1292807992086.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Coincidence... I have just finished looking through a collection of WW2 political cartoons by that gentleman (courtesy of my local library)...  1942-3 and I could recognize the inspiration for the Cat in the Hat character..

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "ryan kubanoff" <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>

"Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesnbt come from a store. Maybe Christmasb&
perhapsb& means a little bit more!"

-Dr. Seuss

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Dec 19 18:37:42 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:37:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Dr Seuss
In-Reply-To: <1613180313.631784.1292807992086.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
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Even Cartoonists have to earn a living. ...bill in corvallis
http://tinyurl.com/29a4ryz

========================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave KK7SS
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 5:20 PM
To: spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Dr Seuss

Coincidence... I have just finished looking through a collection of WW2
political cartoons by that gentleman (courtesy of my local library)...
1942-3 and I could recognize the inspiration for the Cat in the Hat
character..

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "ryan kubanoff" <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>

"Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesnbt come from a store. Maybe Christmasb&
perhapsb& means a little bit more!"

-Dr. Seuss
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 18:55:37 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:55:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] iPhone Apps
Message-ID: <AANLkTinvA+x0qo72V_cStWh5z2O0CJ9pX7k6hmru=ZBj@mail.gmail.com>

I understand, and correct me if I have this wrong.  . that there is a iPhone
app that allows you to call someone using someone else's number.  If you
have the number registered to the persons name in your phone, then of course
when you get the call the other persons name shows up and you think the call
is coming in from them.  The app then allows you to change the sound of your
voice.

I got a call last night that lit up as coming in from my son in law.  When I
answered it a voice came on that was so low it was hard to understand.  The
caller asked me a couple of questions that only someone in my family would
know about.  . then hung up.

My wife heard the call and got a bit freaked out because it did not sound
like our son in law nor would it have been something that my son in law
would have said.

I called my son in law and he said that it most likely my youngest son using
this particular app on his iPhone. .  just messing with me.  Of course my
youngest son denied it and my son in law denied that he had made the call.
At this point, both of them sound believable, but something is up.  .
someone made the call in my son in laws name. .  or of course it was my son
in law using an app to disguise his voice.

Mark, have you or has anyone ever heard of such an app for the iPhone?

Kirk

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 19:04:32 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:04:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 59 Sprite in Sac - Craig's List
Message-ID: <AANLkTikM_c0WbYveQexRgk=9wsadn2nG=ae9BgMBYvsZ@mail.gmail.com>

I am not going to buy it.  . I really am tighter on funds than what I
thought and it would have to be such a screaming deal to do so . . I would
re-sell it if the deal allowed with no fear of having a difficult time
putting it back on the market and getting a profit out of it.

The idea that it is "original" is what interested me . . but no doubt what
is "original" in most people's minds can be pretty far off the mark.  I am
still a bit swayed by my curiosity and although I am not hip on what to look
for in terms of originality, pics to the list would reveal what the car
actually is all about.

I had planned to be in Sac (about 45 miles East of where I live) on Friday
but some things came up that were unavoidable which caused me to get
sidelined.

If the car is still for sale, I am going to make a run to Sac on most likely
Tuesday and I will try to see it.  I was told that the owner is home all
day.  . having been laid off from his job.

My guess is that it will still be for sale as this is such a strong buyers
market for items like this, especially before Christmas.

More to come. . .

Kirk

PS
Maybe if I send some pics to "Bugeye Guy" he could confirm originality!
LOL. .  . (I don't think so). . .

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Dec 19 19:09:55 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:09:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] iPhone Apps
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinvA+x0qo72V_cStWh5z2O0CJ9pX7k6hmru=ZBj@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinvA+x0qo72V_cStWh5z2O0CJ9pX7k6hmru=ZBj@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <18CBE2F5CD2641CFA75D3543214718DC@spider>

Google  iPhone spoof app
...bill in corvallis
======================================
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From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Hargreaves
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 5:56 PM
To: mark at nashvilletn.org
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] iPhone Apps

I understand, and correct me if I have this wrong.  . that there is a iPhone
app that allows you to call someone using someone else's number.  If you
have the number registered to the persons name in your phone, then of course
when you get the call the other persons name shows up and you think the call
is coming in from them.  The app then allows you to change the sound of your
voice.

I got a call last night that lit up as coming in from my son in law.  When I
answered it a voice came on that was so low it was hard to understand.  The
caller asked me a couple of questions that only someone in my family would
know about.  . then hung up.

My wife heard the call and got a bit freaked out because it did not sound
like our son in law nor would it have been something that my son in law
would have said.

I called my son in law and he said that it most likely my youngest son using
this particular app on his iPhone. .  just messing with me.  Of course my
youngest son denied it and my son in law denied that he had made the call.
At this point, both of them sound believable, but something is up.  .
someone made the call in my son in laws name. .  or of course it was my son
in law using an app to disguise his voice.

Mark, have you or has anyone ever heard of such an app for the iPhone?

Kirk
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 19:13:26 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:13:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Re. "The Holiday is Christmas"
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=qo8RGBGTahhDPA2PsEsXF9Yh5-WovH55fYKgv@mail.gmail.com>

Agreed

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Dec 19 19:13:35 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:13:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] iPhone Apps
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinvA+x0qo72V_cStWh5z2O0CJ9pX7k6hmru=ZBj@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinvA+x0qo72V_cStWh5z2O0CJ9pX7k6hmru=ZBj@mail.gmail.com>
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Google   iphone disguise voice app
...bill in pookipsie
=====================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Hargreaves
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 5:56 PM
To: mark at nashvilletn.org
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] iPhone Apps

I understand, and correct me if I have this wrong.  . that there is a iPhone
app that allows you to call someone using someone else's number.  If you
have the number registered to the persons name in your phone, then of course
when you get the call the other persons name shows up and you think the call
is coming in from them.  The app then allows you to change the sound of your
voice.

I got a call last night that lit up as coming in from my son in law.  When I
answered it a voice came on that was so low it was hard to understand.  The
caller asked me a couple of questions that only someone in my family would
know about.  . then hung up.

My wife heard the call and got a bit freaked out because it did not sound
like our son in law nor would it have been something that my son in law
would have said.

I called my son in law and he said that it most likely my youngest son using
this particular app on his iPhone. .  just messing with me.  Of course my
youngest son denied it and my son in law denied that he had made the call.
At this point, both of them sound believable, but something is up.  .
someone made the call in my son in laws name. .  or of course it was my son
in law using an app to disguise his voice.

Mark, have you or has anyone ever heard of such an app for the iPhone?

Kirk
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 19:17:08 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:17:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Seperation of Church and State
Message-ID: <AANLkTim=zja6GqF19GYSXe2wPtz5fV8z7kp1=tTKW_6r@mail.gmail.com>

Wasn't the separation of church and state designed to "Protect the people
from the state.  . not to protect the state from the people?"


Kirk

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 19:26:01 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:26:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Christmas Tree . . What Religion?
Message-ID: <AANLkTikYs1grGHhiVZexEyvjbOVDQx8_UrOHhWuyUjgJ@mail.gmail.com>

Your question made me think of the below verse in the OT. .


Jeremiah 10:1-5.

"For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut a tree out of the
forest, and a craftsman shapes it with his chisel. They adorn it with silver
and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so it will not totter." (NIV)

Kirk

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 19:27:38 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:27:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Kansas
Message-ID: <AANLkTik+Tu8tB=eg6x1+GWnOPsxeMRHZk6auWGoNL-FC@mail.gmail.com>

Agreed

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 19:32:23 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:32:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Re. .. Liberals infiltrated our schools years ago and
 they continue to destroy America..
Message-ID: <AANLkTimMgh9XALHrKPA+eehxbzxkCZHBzVs=RAUL9LCF@mail.gmail.com>

Agreed

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 19:36:59 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:36:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Mohamed's Birth
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=EkwN1JgXutW1Zz53pWw6ypCGLnp7jdL2NkEPF@mail.gmail.com>

So Mohamed was born by way of an "immaculate conception" process?

Who else?  "Only two of many?"

Any specifics here?

Kirk

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 19:36:59 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:36:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Mohamed's Birth
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=EkwN1JgXutW1Zz53pWw6ypCGLnp7jdL2NkEPF@mail.gmail.com>

So Mohamed was born by way of an "immaculate conception" process?

Who else?  "Only two of many?"

Any specifics here?

Kirk

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 19:51:05 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 20:51:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mohamed's Birth
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=EkwN1JgXutW1Zz53pWw6ypCGLnp7jdL2NkEPF@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=EkwN1JgXutW1Zz53pWw6ypCGLnp7jdL2NkEPF@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimCRK=feMkKqjDf6v2X=EHJCAuAWU6KD=FNVnsZ@mail.gmail.com>

Oh emm gee.  How long until spring?  How many dead cats?

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 20:00:21 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 21:00:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Seperation of Church and State
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim=zja6GqF19GYSXe2wPtz5fV8z7kp1=tTKW_6r@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim=zja6GqF19GYSXe2wPtz5fV8z7kp1=tTKW_6r@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=m_8bqRhodRT=YHVWUGqv8QqVPxuigsBViqid0@mail.gmail.com>

> Wasn't the separation of church and state designed to "Protect the people
> from the state.  . not to protect the state from the people?"

Actually, it was simply intended to establish that thhe head of state
had no control over any churches and the heads of churches had no
control over the state. Kinda lost sight of that over the years...
David L

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 20:04:19 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 21:04:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Christmas Tree . . What Religion?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikYs1grGHhiVZexEyvjbOVDQx8_UrOHhWuyUjgJ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikYs1grGHhiVZexEyvjbOVDQx8_UrOHhWuyUjgJ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikB+fhcrz=GPGn91VkRtD5CZMER+=Uds+JTFE38@mail.gmail.com>

> Jeremiah 10:1-5.
>
> "For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut a tree out of the
> forest, and a craftsman shapes it with his chisel. They adorn it with silver
> and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so it will not totter." (NIV)

Nothing like taking scripture out of context... You shoulda bin a
preacher, Kirk ;-)
The passage in question is dealing with carving idols out of the tree,
NOT with decorating Christmas trees. Even the Non-Inspired Version
will convey that if you let it finish. I don't see many people
worshiping their Christmas trees either.
David L

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 20:10:00 2010
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:10:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Mohamed's Birth
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimCRK=feMkKqjDf6v2X=EHJCAuAWU6KD=FNVnsZ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=EkwN1JgXutW1Zz53pWw6ypCGLnp7jdL2NkEPF@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimCRK=feMkKqjDf6v2X=EHJCAuAWU6KD=FNVnsZ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=uvoDTP1osrLupUA_twCHznCQ1ruLGGghMegWD@mail.gmail.com>

Can't we change the subject back to the weather?  It's been raining here for
three or four days, and the temps are down in the 50s.  What's it like out
there in the Heartland?
Hal

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 6:51 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Oh emm gee.  How long until spring?  How many dead cats?
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Dec 19 20:14:29 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 21:14:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Christmas Tree . . What Religion?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikB+fhcrz=GPGn91VkRtD5CZMER+=Uds+JTFE38@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikYs1grGHhiVZexEyvjbOVDQx8_UrOHhWuyUjgJ@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikB+fhcrz=GPGn91VkRtD5CZMER+=Uds+JTFE38@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7D6493E5AF5040A1A262F9267535E0D0@HomePC>

Yeah, can we now drop the religion and politics?

Shit!   I'm missing Cap'n Bob.

Well, OK, it ain't that bad, yet.  But dammit, it's getting close.





-----Original Message----- 
From: David Lieb
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 9:04 PM
To: Kirk Hargreaves ; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Christmas Tree . . What Religion?

> Jeremiah 10:1-5.
>
> "For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut a tree out of the
> forest, and a craftsman shapes it with his chisel. They adorn it with 
> silver
> and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so it will not totter." 
> (NIV)

Nothing like taking scripture out of context... You shoulda bin a
preacher, Kirk ;-)
The passage in question is dealing with carving idols out of the tree,
NOT with decorating Christmas trees. Even the Non-Inspired Version
will convey that if you let it finish. I don't see many people
worshiping their Christmas trees either.
David L
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 20:18:38 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 21:18:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mohamed's Birth
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=uvoDTP1osrLupUA_twCHznCQ1ruLGGghMegWD@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=EkwN1JgXutW1Zz53pWw6ypCGLnp7jdL2NkEPF@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimCRK=feMkKqjDf6v2X=EHJCAuAWU6KD=FNVnsZ@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=uvoDTP1osrLupUA_twCHznCQ1ruLGGghMegWD@mail.gmail.com>
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Woke up this morning and it was 60 in the house.  The heater wasn't heating.
Went up in the attic and poked around.  I replaced the blower motor
back in July (hot).
Well, it turned out to be a bad connection on the heater relay/valve
device.  After the plug was seated properly it fired right up.
Temps are 30s-60s plus or minus 10 or so this week.

From jdinnis at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 20:56:41 2010
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 21:56:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Seperation of Church and State
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim=zja6GqF19GYSXe2wPtz5fV8z7kp1=tTKW_6r@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim=zja6GqF19GYSXe2wPtz5fV8z7kp1=tTKW_6r@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=a1VGZsy_KsRpV1GnCMapAXSegKTCVSwOTPSOV@mail.gmail.com>

Actually it was intended to prevent the government from establishing
ANY religion as the official religion of the United States.  This was
done to prevent any particular group from being discriminated against
on the basis of religion.  Discrimination is why the puritans cane to
America in the first place, to escape persecution from the Church of
England.  But letters written at the time also show that our founding
fathers wanted to make America a place welcoming to those of the
Jewish faith.

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 8:17 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
wrote:
> Wasn't the separation of church and state designed to "Protect the people
> from the state.  . not to protect the state from the people?"
>
>
> Kirk
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From pchast at francomm.com  Sun Dec 19 21:44:34 2010
From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:44:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=uvoDTP1osrLupUA_twCHznCQ1ruLGGghMegWD@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=EkwN1JgXutW1Zz53pWw6ypCGLnp7jdL2NkEPF@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimCRK=feMkKqjDf6v2X=EHJCAuAWU6KD=FNVnsZ@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=uvoDTP1osrLupUA_twCHznCQ1ruLGGghMegWD@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <op.vnzwsk1usjevdj@pete200>

Hey It hit 35 deg here today. I finally winterized the motorcycle. Then
took it for a ride to run some gas stabilizer through the carbs...

Pete



On Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:10:00 -0500, Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com>  
wrote:

>
> Can't we change the subject back to the weather?  It's been raining here  
> for
> three or four days, and the temps are down in the 50s.  What's it like  
> out
> there in the Heartland?
> Hal
>
> On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 6:51 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Oh emm gee.  How long until spring?  How many dead cats?
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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 22:19:56 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:19:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Brent Wolf's Widow's MG - Help Needed in Orlando
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=VxJWhTfbifJp7Z1iM=y8vhObtgOcxH_bQiZgx@mail.gmail.com>

I was in Orlando last week and was able to see Brent's car. His wife,
Sandra, had contacted someone on the list who posted her
circumstances... The car is a fairly straight 1971 Midget in a burnt
orange color. It appears to be a respray that was done some time ago
and shows several chips and scratches. It does not appear to be a
quick job over a different color. The engine is a 1275 with SUs. The
valve cover is an alloy aftermarket item. There is a fuel pressure
regulator so I presume an aftermarket fuel pump. The carbs still held
oil in the dashpots so probably rebuilt at some point. Desmogged and
had a small alternator indicating negative ground. The nice surprise
is it has a Datsun 5 speed in it! It appears to be a dog-leg tranny
according to the shifter knob. New top, tonneau, and boot cover.
Original 70/71 Rostyle wheels with good tires. Nice seats and some new
carpet. The dash does not have any cracks. No radio, just a blanking
plate. The rear bumpers are nice, the front is somewhat dinged. There
are many niceties such as new weatherstripping for the trunk. The work
that is done is properly done and the car is very clean... It should
be a good driver for someone.

>From my viewing I can say that it needs the following:

The battery is down. The car has been sitting for a year now and Brent
was going to change the battery. The wipers moved back and forth and I
heard the fuel pump click a couple of times. There is a cutoff switch
on the terminal.

The ignition switch is tricky but does turn after you find the sweet spot.

The gas should be drained before trying to start it. There is a
replacement fuel tank with a drain plug so it shouldn't be a bad job.

The oil needs to be checked and maybe changed.

Once running, the drivetrain and brakes need to be checked out.

I was not able to tinker with it as there were no tools or battery in
the garage. I told Sandra that I would post to the list to see if
anyone is closeby who might tinker with it to try to get it running
for her. She did not have a real price in mind for the car and asked
my thoughts on it. I told her if it were running well, I would start
at 6K since it has the Datsun tranny already in it. Without it, I
would think that $4500 is about the upper range. I kind of doubt that
she will get that much but she can always sell it for less if she
wants.

I was not in a position to make a decent offer since I would have to
come back to get it from 900 miles away.

If you are close to FL 50 and FL 408, she is a couple miles from
there. If you can help her out (she is one of ours), reply to me and
I'll give you her contact number.

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

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Sun Dec 19 22:34:17 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:34:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mohamed's Birth
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70-75 most days next week, cooler by Christmas day.


> It's been raining here for
> three or four days, and the temps are down in the 50s.  What's it like out
> there in the Heartland?

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 23:06:53 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:06:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Seperation of Church and State
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References: <AANLkTim=zja6GqF19GYSXe2wPtz5fV8z7kp1=tTKW_6r@mail.gmail.com>
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It was a colony in Rhode Island, as my memory serves me, that opened up the
new country, our country, to the Baptists and then following, other
religions.

The Baptists were known as "Anabaptist's" to the Church of England as they
did not support baptism by way of sprinkling water on infants, or children
who were, in their opinion too young to make decisions for themselves, but
rather felt that baptism was a personal choice to be entertained by those
old enough to make the decision on a personal volitional basis.

"Anabaptist" was a derogatory term meaning "against baptism". .  against the
method of baptism, aspersion, as practiced by the Church of England. It was
later shortened to Baptist.

Side note:

There are over 150 different types of Baptist churches in the United
States.  Everything from a small group known as "Two Seed in the Pod
Predestination Baptists" to "7th Day Baptists" who like the 7th Day
Adventist Church worship on Saturday.  Basically, they all are more similar
than dissimilar in their theology.  Southern Baptists make up half of the
Baptist churches in the US.

Kirk




On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 7:56 PM, John Innis <jdinnis at gmail.com> wrote:

> Actually it was intended to prevent the government from establishing
> ANY religion as the official religion of the United States.  This was
> done to prevent any particular group from being discriminated against
> on the basis of religion.  Discrimination is why the puritans cane to
> America in the first place, to escape persecution from the Church of
> England.  But letters written at the time also show that our founding
> fathers wanted to make America a place welcoming to those of the
> Jewish faith.
>
> On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 8:17 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Wasn't the separation of church and state designed to "Protect the people
> > from the state.  . not to protect the state from the people?"
> >
> >
> > Kirk
> > _______________________________________________
> >
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>
>
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> = can offend with substance --- Sam Brown  =
> =================================

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 23:27:50 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:27:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mohamed's Birth
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=uvoDTP1osrLupUA_twCHznCQ1ruLGGghMegWD@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=EkwN1JgXutW1Zz53pWw6ypCGLnp7jdL2NkEPF@mail.gmail.com>
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The weather??  Great...  But be careful what you wish for....

A plume of mid and upper tropospheric moisture from the mid Pacific
continues to arrive along the west coast of North America where mechanical
lift is producing significant precipitation along the west face of the
Sierras. Continued baroclinic development of the mid and upper tropospheric
trough across the northern Rockies is enhancing strong isentropic lift
throughout the north central states where significant deep layer shear
displaces semi-moist lower tropospheric instabilities. This process will
lead to baroclinic instabilities from the Montana Rockies eastward for the
next few days. Seeking baroclinic balance, surface wind gradients will
increase through the upper US and the combination of vertical
baroclinicities in that area along with increasing specific humidities,
higher mixing ratios and positive vorticity advection increasing with height
should lead to increasing snow banding and critical symetric instabilities
in the vicinity of developing Potential Vorticity streaks. The remainder of
the US remains under the influence of a broad cyclonic low pressure anomaly
with the eastern portion of the country still in the grips of lower heights
and relatively stable and stratified lower tropospheric influences - albeit
cooler than climatological norms.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 9:10 PM, Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com> wrote:

> Can't we change the subject back to the weather?  It's been raining here
> for
> three or four days, and the temps are down in the 50s.  What's it like out
> there in the Heartland?
> Hal
>
> On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 6:51 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Oh emm gee.  How long until spring?  How many dead cats?
> > _______________________________________________
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
money" - Margaret Thatcher

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 23:28:38 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:28:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Christmas Tree . . What Religion?
In-Reply-To: <7D6493E5AF5040A1A262F9267535E0D0@HomePC>
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Larry,


I did not say that I had drawn a conclusion with this Scripture. . I said
that the comment "reminded me" of a particular Scripture. .  no application
intended.  I should have made myself more clear.  The tree in Jeremiah was
clearly a form of idolatry at the time.

I have heard it used by people to try and say that those who put up a
Christmas tree are doing the same thing.  . but of course it is hardly the
same thing.

My apologies for not clarifying myself better!  (The tree thing just came to
mind).

Ok. . . back to our fine little cars. .

Kirk

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 7:14 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Yeah, can we now drop the religion and politics?
>
> Shit!   I'm missing Cap'n Bob.
>
> Well, OK, it ain't that bad, yet.  But dammit, it's getting close.
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Lieb
> Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 9:04 PM
> To: Kirk Hargreaves ; Spridgets
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Christmas Tree . . What Religion?
>
> > Jeremiah 10:1-5.
> >
> > "For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut a tree out of the
> > forest, and a craftsman shapes it with his chisel. They adorn it with
> > silver
> > and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so it will not totter."
> > (NIV)
>
> Nothing like taking scripture out of context... You shoulda bin a
> preacher, Kirk ;-)
> The passage in question is dealing with carving idols out of the tree,
> NOT with decorating Christmas trees. Even the Non-Inspired Version
> will convey that if you let it finish. I don't see many people
> worshiping their Christmas trees either.
> David L
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 23:30:08 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:30:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Seperation of Church and State
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimHxZSweozp=4OO6VSLQkBD1+i2ZK=emidBzpx4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim=zja6GqF19GYSXe2wPtz5fV8z7kp1=tTKW_6r@mail.gmail.com>
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	<AANLkTimHxZSweozp=4OO6VSLQkBD1+i2ZK=emidBzpx4@mail.gmail.com>
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Don't forget the snake handlers...   KInda like Spridget people....  ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 12:06 AM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>wrote:

> It was a colony in Rhode Island, as my memory serves me, that opened up the
> new country, our country, to the Baptists and then following, other
> religions.
>
> The Baptists were known as "Anabaptist's" to the Church of England as they
> did not support baptism by way of sprinkling water on infants, or children
> who were, in their opinion too young to make decisions for themselves, but
> rather felt that baptism was a personal choice to be entertained by those
> old enough to make the decision on a personal volitional basis.
>
> "Anabaptist" was a derogatory term meaning "against baptism". .  against
> the
> method of baptism, aspersion, as practiced by the Church of England. It was
> later shortened to Baptist.
>
> Side note:
>
> There are over 150 different types of Baptist churches in the United
> States.  Everything from a small group known as "Two Seed in the Pod
> Predestination Baptists" to "7th Day Baptists" who like the 7th Day
> Adventist Church worship on Saturday.  Basically, they all are more similar
> than dissimilar in their theology.  Southern Baptists make up half of the
> Baptist churches in the US.
>
> Kirk
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 7:56 PM, John Innis <jdinnis at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Actually it was intended to prevent the government from establishing
> > ANY religion as the official religion of the United States.  This was
> > done to prevent any particular group from being discriminated against
> > on the basis of religion.  Discrimination is why the puritans cane to
> > America in the first place, to escape persecution from the Church of
> > England.  But letters written at the time also show that our founding
> > fathers wanted to make America a place welcoming to those of the
> > Jewish faith.
> >
> > On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 8:17 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com
> >
> > wrote:
> > > Wasn't the separation of church and state designed to "Protect the
> people
> > > from the state.  . not to protect the state from the people?"
> > >
> > >
> > > Kirk
> > > _______________________________________________
> > >
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> >
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> > = can offend with substance --- Sam Brown  =
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
money" - Margaret Thatcher

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 19 23:31:45 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:31:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Seperation of Church and State
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Snake handlers?  Last chapter of Mark's Gospel. .  but not found in two of
the ancient manuscripts. .  .sooooooo?  Might have been added by a snake
handling Scribe?

Kirk

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 10:30 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Don't forget the snake handlers...   KInda like Spridget people....  ;-)
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 12:06 AM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> It was a colony in Rhode Island, as my memory serves me, that opened up
>> the
>> new country, our country, to the Baptists and then following, other
>> religions.
>>
>> The Baptists were known as "Anabaptist's" to the Church of England as they
>> did not support baptism by way of sprinkling water on infants, or children
>> who were, in their opinion too young to make decisions for themselves, but
>> rather felt that baptism was a personal choice to be entertained by those
>> old enough to make the decision on a personal volitional basis.
>>
>> "Anabaptist" was a derogatory term meaning "against baptism". .  against
>> the
>> method of baptism, aspersion, as practiced by the Church of England. It
>> was
>> later shortened to Baptist.
>>
>> Side note:
>>
>> There are over 150 different types of Baptist churches in the United
>> States.  Everything from a small group known as "Two Seed in the Pod
>> Predestination Baptists" to "7th Day Baptists" who like the 7th Day
>> Adventist Church worship on Saturday.  Basically, they all are more
>> similar
>> than dissimilar in their theology.  Southern Baptists make up half of the
>> Baptist churches in the US.
>>
>> Kirk
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 7:56 PM, John Innis <jdinnis at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Actually it was intended to prevent the government from establishing
>> > ANY religion as the official religion of the United States.  This was
>> > done to prevent any particular group from being discriminated against
>> > on the basis of religion.  Discrimination is why the puritans cane to
>> > America in the first place, to escape persecution from the Church of
>> > England.  But letters written at the time also show that our founding
>> > fathers wanted to make America a place welcoming to those of the
>> > Jewish faith.
>> >
>> > On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 8:17 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <
>> khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
>> > wrote:
>> > > Wasn't the separation of church and state designed to "Protect the
>> people
>> > > from the state.  . not to protect the state from the people?"
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Kirk
>> > > _______________________________________________
>> > >
>> > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > =================================
>> > = Never offend people with style when you   =
>> > = can offend with substance --- Sam Brown  =
>> > =================================
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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>>
>
>
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim
> "The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
> money" - Margaret Thatcher

From dwramsey at att.net  Sun Dec 19 23:37:24 2010
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:37:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 59 Sprite in Sac - Craig's List
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikM_c0WbYveQexRgk=9wsadn2nG=ae9BgMBYvsZ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20101220063735.517D7187682@autox.team.net>

It sold, if you want to see an "original" sprite you need to come to Reno
and look at my blue car.
		Crash

From dwramsey at att.net  Sun Dec 19 23:46:40 2010
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:46:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Seperation of Church and List
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimHxZSweozp=4OO6VSLQkBD1+i2ZK=emidBzpx4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20101220064646.1184C187647@autox.team.net>

I'm for it.
	Crash

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Mon Dec 20 00:02:57 2010
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:02:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Listers in AZ
Message-ID: <704654.9913.qm@web180613.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Any Spridget owners reside in Arizona? I will be retiring in six years and am
considering Arizona for a final destination.  Would like to know there is
someone there that has similar interests.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Dec 20 03:55:50 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:55:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <3833593820261043094@unknownmsgid>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
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David being I am running out of time I think that is an excellent idea as
the lights just top it off. I'll have to recruit an over done uggly
Christmas sweater I don't have one.

I doubt anyone would be offended with the exception of the fashion police :
)
Lin

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 8:46 AM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

> > So what are your thoughts on me making a dress in the shape of a
> Christmas
> > tree with battery operated lights?
>
> I dunno, Linda. I have never met you and could not pick you out of a
> lineup, but I am having trouble picturing you in a dress. At least
> they are banning the pagan solstice things like Christmas trees (and
> mistletoe?) rather than just the Christian symbols.
> Bet you could find a hideous Christmas sweater in a resale shop that
> would have any number of banned items on it... Just add lights.
> David L

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Dec 20 04:06:46 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 06:06:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <149595.47875.qm@web51605.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
	<149595.47875.qm@web51605.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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very very funny Bob, I love it

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 9:34 AM, Bob Van Kirk <racerbob70 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Lin,
>    Don't forget to hang some mistletoe on the back side of the tree and
> about 2/3 of the way down!!    ;^)
>
>
>
> --- On *Sun, 12/19/10, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>* wrote:
>
> So what are your thoughts on me making a dress in the shape of a Christmas
> tree with battery operated lights? If I can get it together by Thursday
> I'll
> youtube it : ) I just hope I don't upset the school board ; )
> Merry Christmas,
> Lin
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Dec 20 04:10:54 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:10:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikWFa=odmb+0BKjFt9JSPgOZyYZCJgo+7myxvoq@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=butbFJ8i=r0V3nuVxcPRDA6HayjYQ7f5uo3T4@mail.gmail.com>
	<149595.47875.qm@web51605.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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FWIW, if you have a Big Lots in your area, they sell a 20 light string of
battery powered led lights for $4

On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 5:06 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> very very funny Bob, I love it
>
> On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 9:34 AM, Bob Van Kirk <racerbob70 at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Lin,
> >    Don't forget to hang some mistletoe on the back side of the tree and
> > about 2/3 of the way down!!    ;^)
> >
> >
> >
> > --- On *Sun, 12/19/10, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>* wrote:
> >
> > So what are your thoughts on me making a dress in the shape of a
> Christmas
> > tree with battery operated lights? If I can get it together by Thursday
> > I'll
> > youtube it : ) I just hope I don't upset the school board ; )
> > Merry Christmas,
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Dec 20 03:57:10 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:57:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
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I may have to Jay I don't have the sweater and I love to save time.
Lin

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 8:55 AM, Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> Save time. Nix the dress and just wear the lights. You might as well go out
> in
> style.
>
> Jay Fishbein
> Wallingford, CT
> -An iPhone communication-
>
> On Dec 19, 2010, at 7:26 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > So what are your thoughts on me making a dress in the shape of a
> Christmas
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From fastvee at yahoo.com  Mon Dec 20 05:48:54 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 04:48:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] What the heck kind of hard top is this?
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The bottom looks normal to me, and this is the first car I've seen with the longitudinal stabilizer installed.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Sun, 12/19/10, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>
better question... its been a few months since I have been under mine but is the floor cut away from the front to beyond the trans on an RWA? 
ryan 

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Dec 20 06:09:40 2010
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:09:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
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Is that the best way to do it? I went for a great (tho extremely cold) ride
Saturday afternoon and evening. There probably won't be that many more days
without ice or snow on the roads for a while, so may need to winterize it. I
never did this in Tennessee, because it was never more than a few weeks
between 
times you could ride. The gas never had a chance to go bad, nor the
battery to 
go dead. This is really the first winter I've had the bike up and
running since 
moving up here so I'm new at this stuff. Guess I need to fill
the tank, put in 
sta-bil, run it a few minutes till some gets into the
carb, and then put it on 
the trickle-charger.

David Booker
Long Island
________________________________
From: Pete Chast <pchast at francomm.com>
To:
spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, December 19, 2010 11:44:34 PM
Subject: Re:
[Spridgets] Weather

Hey It hit 35 deg here today. I finally winterized the
motorcycle. Then
took it for a ride to run some gas stabilizer through the
carbs...

Pete



On Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:10:00 -0500, Hal Faulkner
<frog.aye at gmail.com> wrote:

> 
> Can't we change the subject back to the
weather?  It's been raining here for
> three or four days, and the temps are
down in the 50s.  What's it like out
> there in the Heartland?
> Hal
> 
> On
Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 6:51 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Oh emm
gee.  How long until spring?  How many dead cats?
>>
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From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Dec 20 06:27:08 2010
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:27:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Seperation of Church and State
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94083FB5CE@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

I support the separation of church and state, but don't believe it was
ever "designed" or even mentioned in the Constitution.;

The Constitution stipulates that there should never be an "official"
government religion.

More harm has been done in this world by well-meaning believers imposing
their faith on others than by all the political despots of history.

Believe what you want. Just leave me alone. Merry Christmas!

-JohnD



Message: 12

Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:17:08 -0800

From: Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>

Subject: [Spridgets] Seperation of Church and State

To: derf247 at gmail.com

Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net

Message-ID:

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Wasn't the separation of church and state designed to "Protect the
people from the state.  . not to protect the state from the people?"





Kirk

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Mon Dec 20 08:31:16 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:31:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get  around that.
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When they say Happy Holidays to me I say to them. Oh, and a Merry Christmas 
to you as well. I do this quite loud.

Course old folks are allowed to be that way, maybe even expected to be so.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 8:02 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my 
classroom, how to get around that.


> Don't get me started on this subject.
> The "holiday" is Christmas, say it, put up any Christmas decoration or 
> symbol YOU want. It is YOUR classroom or part yours.
> I will not buy any Christmas gifts, ornaments, or lights from any place 
> that can not say the word.
> If they are having a "holiday" sale, fine, I'll be in to buy my "holiday
> gifts when the "holidays" roll around, that would be Lincoln's birthday, 
> George's birthday, Columbus day, and for State workers, Election day.
> THOSE are holidays.
> Christmas is pretty much a religious holiday for those who are religious. 
> There are plenty of non religious items too.
> Both should be acceptable in a country that was settled on the bases of 
> FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND SPEECH.
> end of rant
>
> MERRY CHRISTMAS
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Dec 20 08:50:31 2010
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:50:31 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
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My .05 worth:  I used to fill the tank and put in Sta-bil in the bugeye
and MGA and every 3 months would have to change the rubber float bowl
gaskets on the H1 carbs.  If you don't have any rubber pieces you should
be OK.  Now I just fill the tank and park it until May and I haven't had
to change gaskets in 2 years.  Presently, I drive 6 miles to get Premium
w/o alcohol.  Will have to see what the proposed E15 fuel will do.

Dave W.
Burlington WI (waiting another low pressure system bringing crystalline
precipitate)





> Is that the best way to do it? I went for a great (tho extremely cold)
> ride
> Saturday afternoon and evening. There probably won't be that many more
> days
> without ice or snow on the roads for a while, so may need to winterize it.
> I
> never did this in Tennessee, because it was never more than a few weeks
> between
> times you could ride. The gas never had a chance to go bad, nor the
> battery to
> go dead. This is really the first winter I've had the bike up and
> running since
> moving up here so I'm new at this stuff. Guess I need to fill
> the tank, put in
> sta-bil, run it a few minutes till some gets into the
> carb, and then put it on
> the trickle-charger.
>
> David Booker
> Long Island
> ________________________________
> From: Pete Chast <pchast at francomm.com>
> To:
> spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Sun, December 19, 2010 11:44:34 PM
> Subject: Re:
> [Spridgets] Weather
>
> Hey It hit 35 deg here today. I finally winterized the
> motorcycle. Then
> took it for a ride to run some gas stabilizer through the
> carbs...
>
> Pete
>
>
>
> On Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:10:00 -0500, Hal Faulkner
> <frog.aye at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Can't we change the subject back to the
> weather?  It's been raining here for
>> three or four days, and the temps are
> down in the 50s.  What's it like out
>> there in the Heartland?
>> Hal
>>
>> On
> Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 6:51 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Oh emm
> gee.  How long until spring?  How many dead cats?
>>>
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Dec 20 09:25:29 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:25:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
In-Reply-To: <64695.108.115.59.4.1292860231.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
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Yes, Sta-bil will EAT any rubber pieces it sits in contact with. S
Dave says, the bowl gaskets on the H1 are the prime example. When you
get it out of storage and it sounds like it is running on one carb
(idles ok, but undriveable), order up two new sets of the gaskets and
replace them.
David L


> My .05 worth:  I used to fill the tank and put in Sta-bil in the bugeye
> and MGA and every 3 months would have to change the rubber float bowl
> gaskets on the H1 carbs.  If you don't have any rubber pieces you should
> be OK.  Now I just fill the tank and park it until May and I haven't had
> to change gaskets in 2 years.  Presently, I drive 6 miles to get Premium
> w/o alcohol.  Will have to see what the proposed E15 fuel will do.

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Mon Dec 20 09:36:52 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:36:52 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
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Ouch, I never new that, and just poured stabil into my tank. Does anyone know if it will it harm aeroquip hoses?

Steve
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:25:29 
To: <dwoerpel at wi.net>; Spridgets<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Weather

Yes, Sta-bil will EAT any rubber pieces it sits in contact with. S
Dave says, the bowl gaskets on the H1 are the prime example. When you
get it out of storage and it sounds like it is running on one carb
(idles ok, but undriveable), order up two new sets of the gaskets and
replace them.
David L


> My .05 worth:  I used to fill the tank and put in Sta-bil in the bugeye
> and MGA and every 3 months would have to change the rubber float bowl
> gaskets on the H1 carbs.  If you don't have any rubber pieces you should
> be OK.  Now I just fill the tank and park it until May and I haven't had
> to change gaskets in 2 years.  Presently, I drive 6 miles to get Premium
> w/o alcohol.  Will have to see what the proposed E15 fuel will do.
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From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Dec 20 09:42:35 2010
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:42:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 59 Sprite
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94083FB7BD@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Reno?

I spent a week there last June. Nice car museum. Nice baseball field.
University campus disguised as a grassy wooded Midwest college dropped
mysteriously into the middle of the Nevada desert.

Going back next June...if my '53 MGTD makes it across the country to the
MG International.

Can you imagine, somebody's planning a British car event for the Circus
Circus Casino Hotel?  Geez, what a weird venue!

JohnD



Message: 3

Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:37:24 -0800

From: "David Ramsey" <dwramsey at att.net>

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 59 Sprite in Sac - Craig's List

To: "'Kirk Hargreaves'" <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>

Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net

Message-ID: <20101220063735.517D7187682 at autox.team.net>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"



It sold, if you want to see an "original" sprite you need to come to
Reno

and look at my blue car.

            Crash

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Dec 20 09:47:19 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:47:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
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> Ouch, I never knew that, and just poured stabil into my tank. Does anyone know if it will it harm aeroquip hoses?

Aeroquip is probably ok. I think the worst is the cheap trashy rubber
they sell these days for Spridgets.
David L

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Dec 20 09:56:49 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:56:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
In-Reply-To: <20101220163650.5775118787F@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <380945.89143.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I've never had a problem. I will begin an immersion test tonight along with
another I have had brewing for a few weeks (synthetic DOT4 on seals).
Mythbusters Midwest Edition.

--- On Mon, 12/20/10, an5.sprite at gmail.com
<an5.sprite at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: an5.sprite at gmail.com
<an5.sprite at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Weather
> To: "David Lieb"
<72spridget at gmail.com>, spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net, dwoerpel at wi.net,
"spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Monday, December 20, 2010,
10:36 AM
> Ouch, I never new that, and just
> poured stabil into my tank. Does
anyone know if it will it
> harm aeroquip hoses?
> 
> Steve
> Sent from my
Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Lieb
<72spridget at gmail.com>
> Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> Date: Mon,
20 Dec 2010 10:25:29 
> To: <dwoerpel at wi.net>;
>
Spridgets<spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Weather
> 
>
Yes, Sta-bil will EAT any rubber pieces it sits in contact
> with. S
> Dave
says, the bowl gaskets on the H1 are the prime
> example. When you
> get it
out of storage and it sounds like it is running on
> one carb
> (idles ok, but
undriveable), order up two new sets of the
> gaskets and
> replace them.
>
David L
> 
> 
> > My .05 worth:  I used to fill the tank and put in
> Sta-bil
in the bugeye
> > and MGA and every 3 months would have to change the
> rubber
float bowl
> > gaskets on the H1 carbs.  If you don't have any
> rubber pieces
you should
> > be OK.  Now I just fill the tank and park it
> until May and I
haven't had
> > to change gaskets in 2 years.  Presently, I drive
> 6 miles to
get Premium
> > w/o alcohol.  Will have to see what the proposed
> E15 fuel
will do.
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Mon Dec 20 10:14:06 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:14:06 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <1993915658.1326403.1292865003902.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <152287672.1326461.1292865245999.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

Our local grocery is owned by a Muslim family. They have no problem wishing their customers "Merry Christmas". Every December they host a free chili feed for the community to thank them for accepting them and contributing to their successful business. They also have a live Nativity and a fireworks display after dark that rivals many city's 4th of July efforts. 

Their philosophy, when asked, is they are grateful to have been permitted to become American and Christmas is an important American holiday. They believe that they should participate to show their support for the community.

Kate



And to your other point, I know several businesses in the area that
are not run by Christians and WILL be open on Christmas.  National
holiday or not, each business has the right to choose to observe the
holiday or ignore it.  And not everyone is in it for a day off, some
people are just trying to stay in business and make a buck, and there
is NOTHING more American than that.

From pfeilmat at gmail.com  Mon Dec 20 10:21:42 2010
From: pfeilmat at gmail.com (Matthew Pfeil)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:21:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=kdBSsp1X16UCf+K=NTas4nFG6XukrG5ULLNEf@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=EkwN1JgXutW1Zz53pWw6ypCGLnp7jdL2NkEPF@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimCRK=feMkKqjDf6v2X=EHJCAuAWU6KD=FNVnsZ@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=uvoDTP1osrLupUA_twCHznCQ1ruLGGghMegWD@mail.gmail.com>
	<op.vnzwsk1usjevdj@pete200>
	<613980.65002.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<64695.108.115.59.4.1292860231.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
	<AANLkTimTnH2+yOhsYBpi9jOxyaaBznzWFP0xHGGr-gSx@mail.gmail.com>
	<1127873127-1292863014-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1681290810-@bda828.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
	<AANLkTi=kdBSsp1X16UCf+K=NTas4nFG6XukrG5ULLNEf@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <01DEB670-26B7-4E77-B7EC-5734D0AACF00@gmail.com>

All the aeroquip hoses o have dealt with are Teflon with steel braid. But then
again, the are on airplanes.

Matt P

Sent from my iPod

On Dec 20, 2010, at 8:47 AM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

>> Ouch, I never knew that, and just poured stabil into my tank. Does anyone
know if it will it harm aeroquip hoses?
>
> Aeroquip is probably ok. I think the worst is the cheap trashy rubber
> they sell these days for Spridgets.
> David L
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From jessmd1 at comcast.net  Mon Dec 20 10:33:08 2010
From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:33:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] moss rear seal kits
In-Reply-To: <mailman.1715.1292766904.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.1715.1292766904.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <B83DF4C4-4EE3-422B-9053-896BAE6F7459@comcast.net>

   Does anyone have experience with Moss motors rear seal kits ?

From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Mon Dec 20 10:34:53 2010
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:34:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
In-Reply-To: <01DEB670-26B7-4E77-B7EC-5734D0AACF00@gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=EkwN1JgXutW1Zz53pWw6ypCGLnp7jdL2NkEPF@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimCRK=feMkKqjDf6v2X=EHJCAuAWU6KD=FNVnsZ@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=uvoDTP1osrLupUA_twCHznCQ1ruLGGghMegWD@mail.gmail.com>
	<op.vnzwsk1usjevdj@pete200>
	<613980.65002.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<64695.108.115.59.4.1292860231.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
	<AANLkTimTnH2+yOhsYBpi9jOxyaaBznzWFP0xHGGr-gSx@mail.gmail.com>
	<1127873127-1292863014-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1681290810-@bda828.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
	<AANLkTi=kdBSsp1X16UCf+K=NTas4nFG6XukrG5ULLNEf@mail.gmail.com>
	<01DEB670-26B7-4E77-B7EC-5734D0AACF00@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <009f01cba06c$37186990$a5493cb0$@net>

Matt
-2 -3 -4 aeroquip lines are Teflon lined, and are used for brake and clutch
lines. The larger sizes, for use as oil lines are lined with rubber.
Herb Miller

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Matthew Pfeil
Sent: Monday, December 20, 2010 11:22 AM
To: Spridget Chat Group
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Weather

All the aeroquip hoses o have dealt with are Teflon with steel braid. But
then
again, the are on airplanes.

Matt P

Sent from my iPod

On Dec 20, 2010, at 8:47 AM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

>> Ouch, I never knew that, and just poured stabil into my tank. Does anyone
know if it will it harm aeroquip hoses?
>
> Aeroquip is probably ok. I think the worst is the cheap trashy rubber
> they sell these days for Spridgets.
> David L
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Dec 20 10:40:51 2010
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:40:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
In-Reply-To: <380945.89143.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <380945.89143.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D0F9523.6060800@wi.net>

Anyone had a problem with the plastic or styrofoam floats and ethanol or 
other additives?
Dave W.



On 12/20/2010 10:56 AM, Ron Soave wrote:
> I've never had a problem. I will begin an immersion test tonight along with another I have had brewing for a few weeks (synthetic DOT4 on seals). Mythbusters Midwest Edition.
>
> --- On Mon, 12/20/10, an5.sprite at gmail.com<an5.sprite at gmail.com>  wrote:
>
>> From: an5.sprite at gmail.com<an5.sprite at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Weather
>> To: "David Lieb"<72spridget at gmail.com>, spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net, dwoerpel at wi.net, "spridgets"<spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Date: Monday, December 20, 2010, 10:36 AM
>> Ouch, I never new that, and just
>> poured stabil into my tank. Does anyone know if it will it
>> harm aeroquip hoses?
>>
>> Steve
>> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: David Lieb<72spridget at gmail.com>
>> Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
>> Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:25:29
>> To:<dwoerpel at wi.net>;
>> Spridgets<spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Weather
>>
>> Yes, Sta-bil will EAT any rubber pieces it sits in contact
>> with. S
>> Dave says, the bowl gaskets on the H1 are the prime
>> example. When you
>> get it out of storage and it sounds like it is running on
>> one carb
>> (idles ok, but undriveable), order up two new sets of the
>> gaskets and
>> replace them.
>> David L
>>
>>
>>> My .05 worth:  I used to fill the tank and put in
>> Sta-bil in the bugeye
>>> and MGA and every 3 months would have to change the
>> rubber float bowl
>>> gaskets on the H1 carbs.  If you don't have any
>> rubber pieces you should
>>> be OK.  Now I just fill the tank and park it
>> until May and I haven't had
>>> to change gaskets in 2 years.  Presently, I drive
>> 6 miles to get Premium
>>> w/o alcohol.  Will have to see what the proposed
>> E15 fuel will do.

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Mon Dec 20 11:01:47 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:01:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC School won't allow Christmas in my classroom,
 how to get around that.
In-Reply-To: <152287672.1326461.1292865245999.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <20101220180147.Y3CSU.67471.root@cdptpa-web02-z01>

You might suggest that they never move to a gay community, lest they feel obligated to participate.  And sign them up for this list and see how long before they buy a LBC.

 
> Their philosophy, when asked, is they are grateful to have been permitted to become American and Christmas is an important American holiday. They believe that they should participate to show their support for the community.

From lmacy at mac.com  Mon Dec 20 11:13:43 2010
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:13:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What the heck kind of hard top is this?
In-Reply-To: <4D0E9FCD.3080200@comcast.net>
References: <120688.61755.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4D0E9FCD.3080200@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <679A7615-29F4-4580-9FB2-FBFB47E0B490@mac.com>

It's a Snug-Top. I have one just like it.

Larry

On Dec 19, 2010, at 19:14 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> On 12/19/2010 6:58 PM, Edward Perez wrote:
>>     http://tinyurl.com/funky-ht
> 
> My guess is Fiat 124? ;)
> 
> 
> -- 
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> Toms River, NJ
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 - Edgar Allen Poe

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Dec 20 11:17:04 2010
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:17:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not Spridget but British
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94083FB86E@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

I'm looking for a cast off, no longer needed, stock MGB front swaybar
and drop links.

Anybody got one available?

Best to email me of-list at my secret holiday location:
johnsfollyATgmailDOTcom

Thanks.

JohnD

From rdgard at cox.net  Mon Dec 20 12:36:25 2010
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:36:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution
In-Reply-To: <mailman.11.1292871602.18835.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.11.1292871602.18835.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <F05F2226BC534237ABF037B779E9616B@OfficePC>

What about this as an idea.  If you want to use Sta-Bil, dump in tank then
kill fuel pump, run engine until out of gas.  

No Sta-Bil in carbys or lines and still good gas in tank.

Or, just run tank down to about one gal of fuel and when ready just top up
with fresh and it should be just fine.  No Sta-Bil any where.

Cheers

Bob in San Diego


 
*****************************************

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Dec 20 12:41:23 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:41:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution
In-Reply-To: <F05F2226BC534237ABF037B779E9616B@OfficePC>
References: <mailman.11.1292871602.18835.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<F05F2226BC534237ABF037B779E9616B@OfficePC>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik+VFjfVJmuKsoegRxWyiWQKUc_-xsmwbZjaDv8@mail.gmail.com>

> What about this as an idea.  If you want to use Sta-Bil, dump in tank then
> kill fuel pump, run engine until out of gas.
>
> No Sta-Bil in carbys or lines and still good gas in tank.

But what do you do with that tankful of contaminated gas in the
Spring? A friend of mine put the stuff into his Bugeye and had the
rubber carb grommets disintegrate and clog the carbs on the way to
storage (about 10 miles). Personally, I have never had a problem with
letting my mower, roto-tiller or Spridget sit over the winter with
plain gasoline (or as close as you can buy these days). Runs just fine
in the Spring.
David L

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Dec 20 12:46:42 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:46:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What the heck kind of hard top is this?
In-Reply-To: <679A7615-29F4-4580-9FB2-FBFB47E0B490@mac.com>
References: <120688.61755.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com><4D0E9FCD.3080200@comcast.net>
	<679A7615-29F4-4580-9FB2-FBFB47E0B490@mac.com>
Message-ID: <9DE3D7E66ABD48CABD3F6541CA7EBF90@spider>

http://www.snugtop.com/
...bill in corvallis
=======================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Macy Larry
Sent: Monday, December 20, 2010 10:14 AM
To: Frank Clarici
Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What the heck kind of hard top is this?

It's a Snug-Top. I have one just like it.

Larry

On Dec 19, 2010, at 19:14 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> On 12/19/2010 6:58 PM, Edward Perez wrote:
>>     http://tinyurl.com/funky-ht
> 
> My guess is Fiat 124? ;)
> 
> 
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> _______________________________________________

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Dec 20 12:58:32 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:58:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What the heck kind of hard top is this?
In-Reply-To: <9DE3D7E66ABD48CABD3F6541CA7EBF90@spider>
References: <120688.61755.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4D0E9FCD.3080200@comcast.net>
	<679A7615-29F4-4580-9FB2-FBFB47E0B490@mac.com>
	<9DE3D7E66ABD48CABD3F6541CA7EBF90@spider>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=RK90KMRAd-iG4hyeZTN8PWN1-2ERkFc6KFscg@mail.gmail.com>

> http://www.snugtop.com/

Hmm, they seem to specialize in trucks now...

"For five years SNUGTOP supplied fiberglass tops for the popular
Subaru Brat, the first 4x4 truck sold in the U.S.."

Bet that is news to Ford and Chevy among others.
David L

From kgrowler at gmail.com  Mon Dec 20 13:01:19 2010
From: kgrowler at gmail.com (Kim Tonry)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:01:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What the heck kind of hard top is this?
Message-ID: <AANLkTinzc+J_D+ewJYdJuUeSiLs7+NkMg0yETqzwKZsG@mail.gmail.com>

Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

Subject: [Spridgets] What the heck kind of hard top is this?
   http://tinyurl.com/funky-ht
 Edward Perez

Looks like a Dynaplastics hardtop. Although I've never seen a Midget one
from them, just the MGB one which this looks like.

Kim Tonry
Downers Grove, Illinois U.S.A.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Dec 20 13:11:03 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:11:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What the heck kind of hard top is this?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinzc+J_D+ewJYdJuUeSiLs7+NkMg0yETqzwKZsG@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinzc+J_D+ewJYdJuUeSiLs7+NkMg0yETqzwKZsG@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1822A892AF4A44CB88BB4256B4D25A6B@spider>

http://www.mgnuts.com/hardtops/
bill in corvallis
=======================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kim Tonry
Sent: Monday, December 20, 2010 12:01 PM
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What the heck kind of hard top is this?

Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

Subject: [Spridgets] What the heck kind of hard top is this?
   http://tinyurl.com/funky-ht
 Edward Perez

Looks like a Dynaplastics hardtop. Although I've never seen a Midget one
from them, just the MGB one which this looks like.

Kim Tonry
Downers Grove, Illinois U.S.A.
_______________________________________________

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Mon Dec 20 13:22:35 2010
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:22:35 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik+VFjfVJmuKsoegRxWyiWQKUc_-xsmwbZjaDv8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20101220202236.D2X22.57193.root@hrndva-web11-z02>

crap.  I used some for the first time this year. 

I'll let you know how it works this spring.

Chris

---- David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote: 
> > What about this as an idea.  If you want to use Sta-Bil, dump in tank then
> > kill fuel pump, run engine until out of gas.
> >
> > No Sta-Bil in carbys or lines and still good gas in tank.
> 
> But what do you do with that tankful of contaminated gas in the
> Spring? A friend of mine put the stuff into his Bugeye and had the
> rubber carb grommets disintegrate and clog the carbs on the way to
> storage (about 10 miles). Personally, I have never had a problem with
> letting my mower, roto-tiller or Spridget sit over the winter with
> plain gasoline (or as close as you can buy these days). Runs just fine
> in the Spring.
> David L
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Dec 20 13:27:11 2010
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:27:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution
In-Reply-To: <20101220202236.D2X22.57193.root@hrndva-web11-z02>
References: <20101220202236.D2X22.57193.root@hrndva-web11-z02>
Message-ID: <4657E8EB397B45C88DDC5106ACF0E215@RickPC>

For my cars I just fill the tank to the brim.  Never had a problem.  I do 
use Sta-Bil in my 2-stroke Rotax engine when I winterize it.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <cmanuel at wi.rr.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 20, 2010 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution


> crap.  I used some for the first time this year.
>
> I'll let you know how it works this spring.
>
> Chris

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Dec 20 14:13:27 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:13:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik+VFjfVJmuKsoegRxWyiWQKUc_-xsmwbZjaDv8@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.11.1292871602.18835.spridgets@autox.team.net><F05F2226BC534237ABF037B779E9616B@OfficePC>
	<AANLkTik+VFjfVJmuKsoegRxWyiWQKUc_-xsmwbZjaDv8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA374FAAFF80431F873E73E689A37C33@blackbox2>

Sta-bil is safe for carbureted engines.

I use it all the time and never had any trouble with it.

Think about it, if it ate up carburetor rubber they would
have lawsuits all over the place.

Your buddies carb grommets were on the way out anyway.
More likely caused from the ethanol in gas then anything else.


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution


But what do you do with that tankful of contaminated gas in the
Spring? A friend of mine put the stuff into his Bugeye and had the
rubber carb grommets disintegrate and clog the carbs on the way to
storage (about 10 miles). Personally, I have never had a problem with
letting my mower, roto-tiller or Spridget sit over the winter with
plain gasoline (or as close as you can buy these days). Runs just fine
in the Spring.
David L

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Dec 20 14:18:43 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:18:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution
In-Reply-To: <CA374FAAFF80431F873E73E689A37C33@blackbox2>
References: <mailman.11.1292871602.18835.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<F05F2226BC534237ABF037B779E9616B@OfficePC>
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Wrong.

David L

On Dec 20, 2010, at 15:13, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Sta-bil is safe for carbureted engines.
>
> I use it all the time and never had any trouble with it.
>
> Think about it, if it ate up carburetor rubber they would
> have lawsuits all over the place.
>
> Your buddies carb grommets were on the way out anyway.
> More likely caused from the ethanol in gas then anything else.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution
>
>
> But what do you do with that tankful of contaminated gas in the
> Spring? A friend of mine put the stuff into his Bugeye and had the
> rubber carb grommets disintegrate and clog the carbs on the way to
> storage (about 10 miles). Personally, I have never had a problem with
> letting my mower, roto-tiller or Spridget sit over the winter with
> plain gasoline (or as close as you can buy these days). Runs just fine
> in the Spring.
> David L

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Dec 20 15:38:09 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:38:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution
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Ethanol is bad stuff.  I know it eats rubber parts on outboard motors
that in the past were fine with non-Ethanol fuel.
I've used Stabil for a long time and never even heard of a problem until lately.
Maybe Stabil and Ethanol should not be mixed.

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Dec 20 15:46:08 2010
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:46:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
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No problems with the floats that I know of. I did just have to buy a new
needle 
(and bowl gasket) for my Honda 400EX quad due to ethanol, though. The
float 
needle in this carb has a pointed rubber end that seals against a metal
seat. 
The ethanol pump gas I've been running hardened the rubber to the
point that it 
did not seal. This meant that as long as the fuel was on, a
steady stream was 
pouring out. Probably not an issue while running, but
somtimes I forget to turn 
off the fuel when we stop on a ride and it's not
the safest thing to have gas 
pouring out. And you definitely don't want to
forget about it after loading onto 
the truck.

David Booker
Long Island
________________________________
From: Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net>
To: SPRIDGETS
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, December 20, 2010 12:40:51 PM
Subject:
Re: [Spridgets] Weather

Anyone had a problem with the plastic or styrofoam
floats and ethanol or 
other additives?
Dave W.



On 12/20/2010 10:56 AM, Ron
Soave wrote:
> I've never had a problem. I will begin an immersion test
tonight along with 
>another I have had brewing for a few weeks (synthetic
DOT4 on seals). 
>Mythbusters Midwest Edition.
>
> --- On Mon, 12/20/10,
an5.sprite at gmail.com<an5.sprite at gmail.com>  wrote:
>
>> From:
an5.sprite at gmail.com<an5.sprite at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Weather
>> To: "David Lieb"<72spridget at gmail.com>, spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net,
>>dwoerpel at wi.net, "spridgets"<spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Date: Monday,
December 20, 2010, 10:36 AM
>> Ouch, I never new that, and just
>> poured
stabil into my tank. Does anyone know if it will it
>> harm aeroquip hoses?
>>
>> Steve
>> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>>
>> -----Original
Message-----
>> From: David Lieb<72spridget at gmail.com>
>> Sender:
spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
>> Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:25:29
>>
To:<dwoerpel at wi.net>;
>> Spridgets<spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Subject: Re:
[Spridgets] Weather
>>
>> Yes, Sta-bil will EAT any rubber pieces it sits in
contact
>> with. S
>> Dave says, the bowl gaskets on the H1 are the prime
>>
example. When you
>> get it out of storage and it sounds like it is running on
>> one carb
>> (idles ok, but undriveable), order up two new sets of the
>>
gaskets and
>> replace them.
>> David L
>>
>>
>>> My .05 worth:  I used to
fill the tank and put in
>> Sta-bil in the bugeye
>>> and MGA and every 3
months would have to change the
>> rubber float bowl
>>> gaskets on the H1
carbs.  If you don't have any
>> rubber pieces you should
>>> be OK.  Now I
just fill the tank and park it
>> until May and I haven't had
>>> to change
gaskets in 2 years.  Presently, I drive
>> 6 miles to get Premium
>>> w/o
alcohol.  Will have to see what the proposed
>> E15 fuel will do.
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Mon Dec 20 15:54:40 2010
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:54:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution
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On the subject of ethanol, I just operated an ethanol train down the Cajon
pass (12 miles of grade).  It was all tankers and weighed 15000 tons (very
heavy). Normal freight trains are about 6-8000 tons.  It was taken to a
facility in Long Beach for downloading and distribution.  I'm really torn. 
It's bad stuff for all my cars, but I made over $450 bucks yesterday on that
one train.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 Bn2

--- On Mon, 12/20/10, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:



Ethanol is bad stuff.  I know it eats rubber parts on outboard motors
that in the past were fine with non-Ethanol fuel.
I've used Stabil for a long time and never even heard of a problem until
lately.
Maybe Stabil and Ethanol should not be mixed.

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Mon Dec 20 16:15:36 2010
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:15:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution
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I was a;ways told it was better to fill the tank to the top.
This keeps the moisture out of the gas.
 
I do not know for sure as i do not store my car.
 
Vigil

--- On Mon, 12/20/10, Bob Gardner <rdgard at cox.net> wrote:


From: Bob Gardner <rdgard at cox.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Monday, December 20, 2010, 11:36 AM


What about this as an idea.  If you want to use Sta-Bil, dump in tank then
kill fuel pump, run engine until out of gas. 

No Sta-Bil in carbys or lines and still good gas in tank.

Or, just run tank down to about one gal of fuel and when ready just top up
with fresh and it should be just fine.  No Sta-Bil any where.

Cheers

Bob in San Diego



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From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Dec 20 16:58:27 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:58:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution
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I was told that Ethanol is transported separate from the Gasoline.  It
is mixed when delivered to the stations because it would absorb so
much moisture if mixed before transport.  This may or may not be true.
I know I was tinkering with a generator and put a little Ethanol/Gas
mix in a jar and it absorbed moisture seemingly instantly.  It was
very humid (near 100%) but I was working under a covered area.  In
just a couple of minutes the E/G mix was milky white with moisture.

I don't like it because they (The Man) seem to be forcing it on the
populous, and it gives you less mileage per gallon.

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Mon Dec 20 17:03:38 2010
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:03:38 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
Message-ID: <20101220.170338.6006.0@webmail05.dca.untd.com>

Jeez, you guys, It's been 10-12*F at my house and snowing for the past 3 days.
Not much, we only had around 6" by nightfall last night, then got ~ 4" of wet
spring type overnight as the temps rose to almost 32*F! Not even enough to
plow the road. No chance of driving the '58, much less the MKII (since there's
no front suspension on it!) but its a good time of year to finish the
mechanicals for spring.


Mark Haynes
HAN6L12977
HAN5L8016

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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Dec 20 17:13:10 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:13:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
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77* today, and possibly 80* tomorrow....

On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 6:03 PM, Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net> wrote:

> Jeez, you guys, It's been 10-12*F at my house and snowing for the past 3
> days.
> Not much, we only had around 6" by nightfall last night, then got ~ 4" of
> wet
> spring type overnight as the temps rose to almost 32*F! Not even enough to
> plow the road. No chance of driving the '58, much less the MKII (since
> there's
> no front suspension on it!) but its a good time of year to finish the
> mechanicals for spring.
>
>
> Mark Haynes
> HAN6L12977
> HAN5L8016
>
> ____________________________________________________________
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Mon Dec 20 19:29:03 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:29:03 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution
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Ethanol was forced on us by the farm lobby.  The corn growers do not care what it does to our cars as long as they get to sell high priced Ethanol. 

>From what I have read today, the issue with disintegrating rubber is most likely due to Ethanol than stabil.

Steve
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution

I was told that Ethanol is transported separate from the Gasoline.  It
is mixed when delivered to the stations because it would absorb so
much moisture if mixed before transport.  This may or may not be true.
I know I was tinkering with a generator and put a little Ethanol/Gas
mix in a jar and it absorbed moisture seemingly instantly.  It was
very humid (near 100%) but I was working under a covered area.  In
just a couple of minutes the E/G mix was milky white with moisture.

I don't like it because they (The Man) seem to be forcing it on the
populous, and it gives you less mileage per gallon.
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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Mon Dec 20 20:31:02 2010
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:31:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
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Fairbanks Alaska is 30F to35F below normal.  It usually takes 7 to 10 days to
get down to Cincinnati.
Looks like cold and snow for a while. Skip J.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Tue Dec 21 00:30:32 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:30:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution
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>Ethanol was forced on us by the farm lobby.  The corn growers do not care
>what it does to our cars as long as they get to sell high priced Ethanol. 

There is a website that tells you where the gas stations are that sell
non ethanol gas (somebody might have posted it here)

Anyway, The funny thing about it is that the only gas stations that sell
non-ethanol gas are way out where the farmers are.

I don't mind ethanol if...
a) They would make it mandatory to still offer non-ethanol blend
for older cars (and other old equipment).
b) They make it from sugar cane, like Brazil does.  Seems to be the only
cost effective way of making renewable ethanol.


Can't grow sugar cane? Now there is a job for Monsanto, develop a cold
hardy sugarcane...and have them make it Roundup ready while they are at it..

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Dec 21 01:36:03 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:36:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
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62* at 2:20 am. Got some decent photos of the lunar eclipse. If anyone is
interested, hit me off list. They were taken with a cheap Kodak Z740, in
PASM mode, but they are better than nothing at all.

On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 9:31 PM, Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Fairbanks Alaska is 30F to35F below normal.  It usually takes 7 to 10 days
> to
> get down to Cincinnati.
> Looks like cold and snow for a while. Skip J.
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From grday at btinternet.com  Tue Dec 21 02:05:23 2010
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:05:23 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
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It was over us (UK) at 7:41am and where we are it was behind half a skyful 
of heavy grey cloud.  The other half was a glorious sunrise with patches of 
light blue behind gold backed white fluff stuff.
Now at 9:00am the grey may be winning!

Guy R Day





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To: "Skip Jackson" <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Weather


> 62* at 2:20 am. Got some decent photos of the lunar eclipse. If anyone is
> interested, hit me off list. They were taken with a cheap Kodak Z740, in
> PASM mode, but they are better than nothing at all.
>
> On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 9:31 PM, Skip Jackson 
> <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>wrote:
>
>> Fairbanks Alaska is 30F to35F below normal.  It usually takes 7 to 10 
>> days
>> to
>> get down to Cincinnati.
>> Looks like cold and snow for a while. Skip J.
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Dec 21 03:55:16 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:55:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution
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There is a website that tells you where the gas stations are that sell
non ethanol gas (somebody might have posted it here)

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Dec 21 03:58:58 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:58:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sta-Bil solution
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There is a website that tells you where the gas stations are that sell
non ethanol gas (somebody might have posted it here)
_______________________________________________

Don't know why, but it stripped the URL.  Attempt #2:

http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Dec 21 04:37:14 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 06:37:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.... Antique tools we love on eBay....and I now
 have a free lathe : )
Message-ID: <AANLkTikopu7UpuUmScJ4mu2miVJyb_AkJBoU=BS41_jD@mail.gmail.com>

List,
Well a little update on my lathe it must be Christmas. I had bid on a Unimat
jewlers lathe (which days later I lost the bid)  and the same day I placed
my bid I received a note from my principal that a local machinist was
donating a lathe to the school. The medium size lathe which is for metal
stock has a homemade motor & switch setup with loads of exposed pully's and
belts and all the wires cut. The deal was if the school didn't want it I
would take it, which I did because this was a dangerous setup for kids use.
It has no name on it and I will be contacting the PO about how to attach a
few tools in the box he dropped off, as I crack the youtubes to learn how to
use it properly. The school will be buying a small mill/drill/lathe in
January as I am still scoping them out and I will still buy a small Unimat
because they are cool and cute as a kitten IMO.

As I am on eBay I am looking for the Unimat again I stumbled across this
beautiful antique all in one machine. Check it out if you love tools : )

http://cgi.ebay.com/1930-Walter-Guilder-Model-Builder-Lathe-Collection-Rare-/120659865779?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c17e370b3

I have always loved tools and my 8 years in the old fassion hardware store
made the love stronger but now I am more interested in antique tools and
learning how to use them. I will check with my school (Monmouth County
Vocational School District) to find a machinist program because tools are
fun! And you guys are the only people I know who understand that ; )

Lin

From pvanwig at me.com  Tue Dec 21 06:42:47 2010
From: pvanwig at me.com (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 05:42:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.... Antique tools we love on eBay....and I
 now have a free lathe : )
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Thats cool have part of a bench top drill press like that one
On Dec 21, 2010, at 3:37 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

 Check it out if you love tools : )

http://cgi.ebay.com/1930-Walter-Guilder-Model-Builder-Lathe-Collection-Rare-/120659865779?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c17e370b3

I have always loved tools and my 8 years in the old fassion hardware store
made the love stronger but now I am more interested in antique tools and
learning how to use them. I will check with my school (Monmouth County
Vocational School District) to find a machinist program because tools are
fun! And you guys are the only people I know who understand that ; )

Lin
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From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Tue Dec 21 08:47:59 2010
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:47:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] rotisserie
Message-ID: <DE788457361E4E478058F3813CD61A23@Inspiron>

Does anyone have the plans or pictures of the wooden rotisserie List members
have been using over the years. I couldn't find anything in the archives. I
have a friend who is restoring a bugeye it would may things easier.

I was reading yesterday that Secret Santa ll was in Kansas City handing out
$100.00 bills, Jim Johnson, did any go your way???

Thanks for any info

Merry Christmas to all

Greg Higgins
63 sprite

From rich_ball at mindspring.com  Tue Dec 21 08:51:40 2010
From: rich_ball at mindspring.com (Richard Ball)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:51:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.... Antique tools we love on eBay....and I
 now have a free lathe : )
References: <AANLkTikopu7UpuUmScJ4mu2miVJyb_AkJBoU=BS41_jD@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <31386A054C4445D2BE6A69BAAAE84332@psych.washington.edu>

Hey Lin,

Here is a Unimat that has been on our local Seattle Craigslist for a while.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/tls/2115932401.html

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 3:37 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.... Antique tools we love on eBay....and I now 
have a free lathe : )


> List,
> Well a little update on my lathe it must be Christmas. I had bid on a 
> Unimat
> jewlers lathe (which days later I lost the bid)  and the same day I placed
> my bid I received a note from my principal that a local machinist was
> donating a lathe to the school. The medium size lathe which is for metal
> stock has a homemade motor & switch setup with loads of exposed pully's 
> and
> belts and all the wires cut. The deal was if the school didn't want it I
> would take it, which I did because this was a dangerous setup for kids 
> use.
> It has no name on it and I will be contacting the PO about how to attach a
> few tools in the box he dropped off, as I crack the youtubes to learn how 
> to
> use it properly. The school will be buying a small mill/drill/lathe in
> January as I am still scoping them out and I will still buy a small Unimat
> because they are cool and cute as a kitten IMO.
>
> As I am on eBay I am looking for the Unimat again I stumbled across this
> beautiful antique all in one machine. Check it out if you love tools : )
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/1930-Walter-Guilder-Model-Builder-Lathe-Collection-Rare-/120659865779?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c17e370b3
>
> I have always loved tools and my 8 years in the old fassion hardware store
> made the love stronger but now I am more interested in antique tools and
> learning how to use them. I will check with my school (Monmouth County
> Vocational School District) to find a machinist program because tools are
> fun! And you guys are the only people I know who understand that ; )
>
> Lin
> _______________________________________________
>
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Dec 21 08:58:52 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:58:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] rotisserie
In-Reply-To: <DE788457361E4E478058F3813CD61A23@Inspiron>
References: <DE788457361E4E478058F3813CD61A23@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik9sNrknioNWHgkX9j_RKCNzRUDsSuYWN=_bmgD@mail.gmail.com>

> Does anyone have the plans or pictures of the wooden rotisserie List members
> have been using over the years. I couldn't find anything in the archives. I
> have a friend who is restoring a bugeye it would may things easier.

Greg,
It is on Gerard C's website: http://www.gerardsgarage.com
Click the link for Tech, then use the How To dropdown to select Rollover Frame.
David L

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Dec 21 09:04:53 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:04:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] rotisserie
In-Reply-To: <DE788457361E4E478058F3813CD61A23@Inspiron>
References: <DE788457361E4E478058F3813CD61A23@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimXotRqSWyEq4a3HuN5RSO0rT1CBBBe+skNu-EX@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Greg,

No Secret Santa around here...  And I' nearly 400 miles away from Kansas
City.

On the other hand, Somewhere I have the plans for the wooden rotiss as my
68 Midget is in one at the moment.  I'll find them and send them to you.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 9:47 AM, Greg Higgins <g.h.higgins at gmail.com> wrote:

> Does anyone have the plans or pictures of the wooden rotisserie List
> members
> have been using over the years. I couldn't find anything in the archives. I
> have a friend who is restoring a bugeye it would may things easier.
>
> I was reading yesterday that Secret Santa ll was in Kansas City handing out
> $100.00 bills, Jim Johnson, did any go your way???
>
> Thanks for any info
>
> Merry Christmas to all
>
> Greg Higgins
> 63 sprite
> _______________________________________________
>
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>
>


-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
money" - Margaret Thatcher

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Dec 21 09:11:50 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:11:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] rotisserie
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimXotRqSWyEq4a3HuN5RSO0rT1CBBBe+skNu-EX@mail.gmail.com>
References: <DE788457361E4E478058F3813CD61A23@Inspiron>
	<AANLkTimXotRqSWyEq4a3HuN5RSO0rT1CBBBe+skNu-EX@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimcOcF7+sr=SJ1bpnXLXk7MrqexYgJP7p=taJYT@mail.gmail.com>

As David oints out...   It is on Gerard's website!  Now I don't have to go
digging in
the files section of my PC!!  Thanks, David!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 10:04 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Greg,
>
> No Secret Santa around here...  And I' nearly 400 miles away from Kansas
> City.
>
> On the other hand, Somewhere I have the plans for the wooden rotiss as my
> 68 Midget is in one at the moment.  I'll find them and send them to you.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 9:47 AM, Greg Higgins <g.h.higgins at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Does anyone have the plans or pictures of the wooden rotisserie List
>> members
>> have been using over the years. I couldn't find anything in the archives.
>> I
>> have a friend who is restoring a bugeye it would may things easier.
>>
>> I was reading yesterday that Secret Santa ll was in Kansas City handing
>> out
>> $100.00 bills, Jim Johnson, did any go your way???
>>
>> Thanks for any info
>>
>> Merry Christmas to all
>>
>> Greg Higgins
>> 63 sprite
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim
> "The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
> money" - Margaret Thatcher
>
>
>


-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
money" - Margaret Thatcher

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Dec 21 09:37:17 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:37:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC Merry Christmas for Cat Lovers : )
Message-ID: <AANLkTimU4PL8qovTcLn91Lupq1Zfmm7gZpdrm+Fyvd7R@mail.gmail.com>

List,
After almost loosing BOTH of my kats this year yes Stitches the runaway is
GREAT but the other Black Kat BB has been ill but hanging in there, loads of
TLC, Meds and charts for meds, and not to forget Love. I think I should
finaly get them their own Christmas Tree : )

I love this video animation.
Merry Christmas
Lin

http://www.simonscat.com/santaclaws.html

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 21 09:52:53 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:52:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.... Antique tools we love on eBay....and I
 now have a free lathe : )
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikopu7UpuUmScJ4mu2miVJyb_AkJBoU=BS41_jD@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikopu7UpuUmScJ4mu2miVJyb_AkJBoU=BS41_jD@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimNyWGp8gCiDrmZ+9ySTztVdq1tmzp13_kraH41@mail.gmail.com>

Send pics of the free lathe.  Older lathes used belt and counter
pulley systems to control speed.  Nowadays you can get a variable DC
or AC freq drive setup to vary the speed so all that pulley/belt
contraption stuff is no longer necessary.
You can turn wood on a metal lathe.  The speeds required for turning
wood are much faster than metal but you can put a wood turning rest on
just about any metal lathe and do woodwork.
In all honesty the belt/pulley/counter pulley systems are not any more
dangerous than the lathe itself.  You need proper attire and safety
equipment for all of them.

You can keep a lookout for people giving away or trashing old
treadmills.  You can usually get a decent DC variable speed motor and
sometimes a usable controller from the treadmill and fit it to a
medium sized lathe with good results.

If you get in touch with local metalworking guys and/or clubs I'll bet
donuts that some old, retired machinist or toolmaker would be happy to
help you get set up and show you the ropes.  If you're a teacher, look
up old shop teachers.  For now, the we still have some good old time
manual machine operators with us.

Also, you will look at things differently.  What used to look like
scrap will be valuable stock, especially round things.

MIT has some good videos.  Here is a link to one:
http://techtv.mit.edu/genres/24-how-to/videos/172-machine-shop-10

Cheers,
Derf

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 21 10:03:36 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:03:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.... Antique tools we love on eBay....and I
 now have a free lathe : )
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimNyWGp8gCiDrmZ+9ySTztVdq1tmzp13_kraH41@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikopu7UpuUmScJ4mu2miVJyb_AkJBoU=BS41_jD@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimNyWGp8gCiDrmZ+9ySTztVdq1tmzp13_kraH41@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinLfmtV9JcDPcwBVD1ZXf1JGyBOm+cg41Sedcdr@mail.gmail.com>

Here's a link to Machine Shop 8, the first segment regarding lathes.
It is very good.  You and your students should watch them, IMHO.
http://techtv.mit.edu/genres/24-how-to/videos/144-machine-shop-8

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Tue Dec 21 10:28:19 2010
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:28:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Pedal Cars
Message-ID: <8vjs1g$9urk24@email.mtu.edu>

If you like pedal cars, take a look at these. A Desoto, Pontiac, etc. 
What are those boys looking at under the hood of one pedal car?
http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/12/pedal-car-variety-in-1950s-and-60s.html
Oh, I just was notified that I won 750,000 British Pounds Sterling. 
All I have to do is . . . .

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

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Tue Dec 21 10:47:30 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:47:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.... Antique tools we love on eBay....and I
 now have a free lathe : )
References: <AANLkTikopu7UpuUmScJ4mu2miVJyb_AkJBoU=BS41_jD@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimNyWGp8gCiDrmZ+9ySTztVdq1tmzp13_kraH41@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CC7FDAE2050E4E06BF8634CBB8BCB5A0@personal>

That was great, had one like that in High School. Good fun.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "derf" <derf247 at gmail.com>
To: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC.... Antique tools we love on eBay....and I 
now have a free lathe : )


> Send pics of the free lathe.  Older lathes used belt and counter
> pulley systems to control speed.  Nowadays you can get a variable DC
> or AC freq drive setup to vary the speed so all that pulley/belt
> contraption stuff is no longer necessary.
> You can turn wood on a metal lathe.  The speeds required for turning
> wood are much faster than metal but you can put a wood turning rest on
> just about any metal lathe and do woodwork.
> In all honesty the belt/pulley/counter pulley systems are not any more
> dangerous than the lathe itself.  You need proper attire and safety
> equipment for all of them.
>
> You can keep a lookout for people giving away or trashing old
> treadmills.  You can usually get a decent DC variable speed motor and
> sometimes a usable controller from the treadmill and fit it to a
> medium sized lathe with good results.
>
> If you get in touch with local metalworking guys and/or clubs I'll bet
> donuts that some old, retired machinist or toolmaker would be happy to
> help you get set up and show you the ropes.  If you're a teacher, look
> up old shop teachers.  For now, the we still have some good old time
> manual machine operators with us.
>
> Also, you will look at things differently.  What used to look like
> scrap will be valuable stock, especially round things.
>
> MIT has some good videos.  Here is a link to one:
> http://techtv.mit.edu/genres/24-how-to/videos/172-machine-shop-10
>
> Cheers,
> Derf
> _______________________________________________
>
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From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Tue Dec 21 11:38:11 2010
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:38:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets]  rotisserie
In-Reply-To: <mailman.2043.1292947470.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.2043.1292947470.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <D867A8F3-83DD-4A50-9AEC-1283546E05E0@gerardsgarage.com>

Greg,

In my Tech section: Under "How To" popup menu

http://gerardsgarage.com/Garage/Tech/rolloverframe/rolloverWS.htm

Gerard
http://gerardsgarage.com/

On Dec 21, 2010, at 8:04 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 11
> Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:47:59 -0500
> From: Greg Higgins <g.h.higgins at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] rotisserie
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Message-ID: <DE788457361E4E478058F3813CD61A23 at Inspiron>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Does anyone have the plans or pictures of the wooden rotisserie List  
> members
> have been using over the years. I couldn't find anything in the  
> archives. I
> have a friend who is restoring a bugeye it would may things easier.
>
> I was reading yesterday that Secret Santa ll was in Kansas City  
> handing out
> $100.00 bills, Jim Johnson, did any go your way???
>
> Thanks for any info
>
> Merry Christmas to all
>
> Greg Higgins
> 63 sprite

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 21 14:46:55 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:46:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Pedal Cars
In-Reply-To: <8vjs1g$9urk24@email.mtu.edu>
References: <8vjs1g$9urk24@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=W=2hnWPniaWyqYvMU0HJWHArhN+VHm+yXic4x@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks, Tom.

Boys will be boys...at any age.

Herb

On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 9:28 AM, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> If you like pedal cars, take a look at these. A Desoto, Pontiac, etc. What
> are those boys looking at under the hood of one pedal car?
>
> http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/12/pedal-car-variety-in-1950s-and-60s.html
> Oh, I just was notified that I won 750,000 British Pounds Sterling. All I
> have to do is . . . .
>
> Tim Collins

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Dec 21 15:39:28 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:39:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.... Antique tools we love on eBay....and I
 now have a free lathe : )
In-Reply-To: <31386A054C4445D2BE6A69BAAAE84332@psych.washington.edu>
References: <AANLkTikopu7UpuUmScJ4mu2miVJyb_AkJBoU=BS41_jD@mail.gmail.com>
	<31386A054C4445D2BE6A69BAAAE84332@psych.washington.edu>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimZJXF6hw4CWfpweXZhdLv7GfNMuQi+Fcs9uJqL@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Rich I am #2 on a local list for $300. I'll see how that goes first
but over $400. is high for this. My limit is $350.
Lin

On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 10:51 AM, Richard Ball <rich_ball at mindspring.com>wrote:

> Hey Lin,
>
> Here is a Unimat that has been on our local Seattle Craigslist for a while.
> http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/tls/2115932401.html
>
> Rich Ball
> '76 Midget
> Everett, WA
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Grunthaner" <
> grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 3:37 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.... Antique tools we love on eBay....and I now
> have a free lathe : )
>
>
>  List,
>> Well a little update on my lathe it must be Christmas. I had bid on a
>> Unimat
>> jewlers lathe (which days later I lost the bid)  and the same day I placed
>> my bid I received a note from my principal that a local machinist was
>> donating a lathe to the school. The medium size lathe which is for metal
>> stock has a homemade motor & switch setup with loads of exposed pully's
>> and
>> belts and all the wires cut. The deal was if the school didn't want it I
>> would take it, which I did because this was a dangerous setup for kids
>> use.
>> It has no name on it and I will be contacting the PO about how to attach a
>> few tools in the box he dropped off, as I crack the youtubes to learn how
>> to
>> use it properly. The school will be buying a small mill/drill/lathe in
>> January as I am still scoping them out and I will still buy a small Unimat
>> because they are cool and cute as a kitten IMO.
>>
>> As I am on eBay I am looking for the Unimat again I stumbled across this
>> beautiful antique all in one machine. Check it out if you love tools : )
>>
>>
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/1930-Walter-Guilder-Model-Builder-Lathe-Collection-Rare-/120659865779?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c17e370b3
>>
>> I have always loved tools and my 8 years in the old fassion hardware store
>> made the love stronger but now I am more interested in antique tools and
>> learning how to use them. I will check with my school (Monmouth County
>> Vocational School District) to find a machinist program because tools are
>> fun! And you guys are the only people I know who understand that ; )
>>
>> Lin
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
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>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/rich_ball at mindspring.com

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Dec 21 15:45:43 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:45:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC.... Antique tools we love on eBay....and I
 now have a free lathe : )
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimNyWGp8gCiDrmZ+9ySTztVdq1tmzp13_kraH41@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikopu7UpuUmScJ4mu2miVJyb_AkJBoU=BS41_jD@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimNyWGp8gCiDrmZ+9ySTztVdq1tmzp13_kraH41@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikOBm-E1b6VJSPuCAKxVvAAKG6gNsNtfAsHeQWm@mail.gmail.com>

OK Derf I'll get some photos tomorrow. Good idea about variable speed setup.
As for using this in our shop we can't because of the exposed belts. But I
may be able to make a lexan guard which I would for home.

Picts to follow I'll have to wait to see the video I am on an old computer
now.
Thanks Linda

On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 11:52 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Send pics of the free lathe.  Older lathes used belt and counter
> pulley systems to control speed.  Nowadays you can get a variable DC
> or AC freq drive setup to vary the speed so all that pulley/belt
> contraption stuff is no longer necessary.
> You can turn wood on a metal lathe.  The speeds required for turning
> wood are much faster than metal but you can put a wood turning rest on
> just about any metal lathe and do woodwork.
> In all honesty the belt/pulley/counter pulley systems are not any more
> dangerous than the lathe itself.  You need proper attire and safety
> equipment for all of them.
>
> You can keep a lookout for people giving away or trashing old
> treadmills.  You can usually get a decent DC variable speed motor and
> sometimes a usable controller from the treadmill and fit it to a
> medium sized lathe with good results.
>
> If you get in touch with local metalworking guys and/or clubs I'll bet
> donuts that some old, retired machinist or toolmaker would be happy to
> help you get set up and show you the ropes.  If you're a teacher, look
> up old shop teachers.  For now, the we still have some good old time
> manual machine operators with us.
>
> Also, you will look at things differently.  What used to look like
> scrap will be valuable stock, especially round things.
>
> MIT has some good videos.  Here is a link to one:
> http://techtv.mit.edu/genres/24-how-to/videos/172-machine-shop-10
>
> Cheers,
> Derf

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Dec 21 15:58:53 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:58:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Pedal Cars
In-Reply-To: <8vjs1g$9urk24@email.mtu.edu>
References: <8vjs1g$9urk24@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <4D11312D.8090405@comcast.net>

On 12/21/2010 12:28 PM, Tim Collins wrote:

> Oh, I just was notified that I won 750,000 British Pounds Sterling. All
> I have to do is . . . .
>

Hey, I won that the other day, I'm waiting for the cheque to arrive.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Dec 21 16:02:41 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:02:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget engine with Weber
Message-ID: <4D113211.4030905@comcast.net>

http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/pts/2114808656.html

Close to me if anybody wants me to check it out.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Dec 21 16:17:03 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:17:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Pedal Cars
In-Reply-To: <4D11312D.8090405@comcast.net>
References: <8vjs1g$9urk24@email.mtu.edu> <4D11312D.8090405@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikjTbAgWhoP+CJHm-aEC_wKRS=MXtwy0JNhEH5H@mail.gmail.com>

Bet you guys forgot to give them your bank information and SSN like I did!!
My check will be here any day now!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 4:58 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>wrote:

> On 12/21/2010 12:28 PM, Tim Collins wrote:
>
>  Oh, I just was notified that I won 750,000 British Pounds Sterling. All
>> I have to do is . . . .
>>
>>
> Hey, I won that the other day, I'm waiting for the cheque to arrive.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Tue Dec 21 18:08:49 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:08:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed
In-Reply-To: <D867A8F3-83DD-4A50-9AEC-1283546E05E0@gerardsgarage.com>
References: <mailman.2043.1292947470.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<D867A8F3-83DD-4A50-9AEC-1283546E05E0@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <006601cba174$d101b760$73052620$@net>

http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/2095857833.html

Leo

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 21 18:29:46 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:29:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed
In-Reply-To: <006601cba174$d101b760$73052620$@net>
References: <mailman.2043.1292947470.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<D867A8F3-83DD-4A50-9AEC-1283546E05E0@gerardsgarage.com>
	<006601cba174$d101b760$73052620$@net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikedBBAAm72amUMAHc_piWAwmhKN=z_V40t4SBW@mail.gmail.com>

I bought some Silverstones years ago for $100.  I kept them for a long
while and then listed them on ebay to move them.
They went for about $700.  The winning bidder later told me he had to
have them and would have paid much more.
Too bad the 2nd high bidder didn't share his attitude.
IIRC they were in need of refinishing, though I may have painted them
somewhere along the way.

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 21 19:07:25 2010
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:07:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed
In-Reply-To: <006601cba174$d101b760$73052620$@net>
References: <mailman.2043.1292947470.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<D867A8F3-83DD-4A50-9AEC-1283546E05E0@gerardsgarage.com>
	<006601cba174$d101b760$73052620$@net>
Message-ID: <889184.28053.qm@web46411.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I'd only buy if I could get five.  Sooo low class to have a non-matching
spare. 
Skip J.



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<60bugeye at cebridge.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, December 21,
2010 8:08:49 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep
pockets needed

http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/2095857833.html

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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Dec 21 19:15:07 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:15:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed
In-Reply-To: <889184.28053.qm@web46411.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <mailman.2043.1292947470.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net><D867A8F3-83DD-4A50-9AEC-1283546E05E0@gerardsgarage.com><006601cba174$d101b760$73052620$@net>
	<889184.28053.qm@web46411.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <DE4CACC8F7FF4EDB9DE34AA4541BADA6@spider>

Are the new cars still coming with those space saver spares??
...bill in corvallis
================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Skip Jackson
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 6:07 PM
To: Leo; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed

I'd only buy if I could get five.  Sooo low class to have a non-matching
spare. 
Skip J.

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 21 19:21:29 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:21:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed
In-Reply-To: <006601cba174$d101b760$73052620$@net>
Message-ID: <607850.87401.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Our cat is somewhat less than perfect and won't be getting these under the
Christmas tree.  OTOH, if he touches the friggin' tree one more time, he may
become a perfect wheel chock.

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Tue, 12/21/10, Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

From: Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 8:08 PM

http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/2095857833.html

Leo
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Dec 21 19:41:45 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:41:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed
In-Reply-To: <607850.87401.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <006601cba174$d101b760$73052620$@net>
	<607850.87401.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <71DEAC91A4304B00926EC2A9BADEE01C@spider>

Next year, cut a large evergreen branch for Christmas. Anchor the branch
base about half-way up the wall(s) in a corner and nail the rest to the
ceiling. Don't fight a cat's instinct; you won't win. 
Merry Christmas
...bill in corvallis
===========================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HealeyRick
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 6:21 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net; Leo
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed

Our cat is somewhat less than perfect and won't be getting these under the
Christmas tree.  OTOH, if he touches the friggin' tree one more time, he may
become a perfect wheel chock.

Rick

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Tue Dec 21 19:54:51 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:54:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed
In-Reply-To: <889184.28053.qm@web46411.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <mailman.2043.1292947470.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<D867A8F3-83DD-4A50-9AEC-1283546E05E0@gerardsgarage.com>
	<006601cba174$d101b760$73052620$@net>
	<889184.28053.qm@web46411.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <006a01cba183$a1376160$e3a62420$@net>

Good!!!  Please forwaed your payment info and I will pass it along as he
just happens to have a full set including one for the spare:)

Leo

-----Original Message-----
From: Skip Jackson [mailto:jackson.skip at yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 8:07 PM
To: Leo; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed

I'd only buy if I could get five.  Sooo low class to have a non-matching
spare.
Skip J.



----- Original Message ----
From: Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, December 21, 2010 8:08:49 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed

http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/2095857833.html

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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Tue Dec 21 20:32:55 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:32:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed
References: <mailman.2043.1292947470.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net><D867A8F3-83DD-4A50-9AEC-1283546E05E0@gerardsgarage.com>
	<006601cba174$d101b760$73052620$@net>
Message-ID: <4AC44BB0A6684E1DA4F5B5CDDBDB77C3@personal>

Are those not the ones that were made for the sebring sprite, the 
reproduction sebring sprites.

Think Roger Williams was the name.


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To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 7:08 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed


> http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/2095857833.html
>
> Leo
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From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Tue Dec 21 20:34:51 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:34:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed
In-Reply-To: <4AC44BB0A6684E1DA4F5B5CDDBDB77C3@personal>
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	<006601cba174$d101b760$73052620$@net>
	<4AC44BB0A6684E1DA4F5B5CDDBDB77C3@personal>
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Good memory Jack:)\\

And you are right on the sellers name

-----Original Message-----
From: Jack Laird [mailto:jlaird237 at cox.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 9:33 PM
To: Leo; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed

Are those not the ones that were made for the sebring sprite, the 
reproduction sebring sprites.

Think Roger Williams was the name.


----- Original Message ----- 
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To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 7:08 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed


> http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/2095857833.html
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> Leo
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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 21 20:40:09 2010
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:40:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed
In-Reply-To: <006a01cba183$a1376160$e3a62420$@net>
References: <mailman.2043.1292947470.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<D867A8F3-83DD-4A50-9AEC-1283546E05E0@gerardsgarage.com>
	<006601cba174$d101b760$73052620$@net>
	<889184.28053.qm@web46411.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<006a01cba183$a1376160$e3a62420$@net>
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Will he take a Greek Government Pension check?



----- Original Message ----
From: Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
To: Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>;
spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, December 21, 2010 9:54:51 PM
Subject: RE:
[Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed

Good!!! 
Please forwaed your payment info and I will pass it along as he
just happens
to have a full set including one for the spare:)

Leo

-----Original
Message-----
From: Skip Jackson [mailto:jackson.skip at yahoo.com] 
Sent:
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 8:07 PM
To: Leo; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject:
Re: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed

I'd only
buy if I could get five.  Sooo low class to have a non-matching
spare. 
Skip
J.



----- Original Message ----
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To:
spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, December 21, 2010 8:08:49 PM
Subject:
[Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed
http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/2095857833.html

Leo
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 21 21:01:08 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:01:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Pedal Cars
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikjTbAgWhoP+CJHm-aEC_wKRS=MXtwy0JNhEH5H@mail.gmail.com>
References: <8vjs1g$9urk24@email.mtu.edu> <4D11312D.8090405@comcast.net>
	<AANLkTikjTbAgWhoP+CJHm-aEC_wKRS=MXtwy0JNhEH5H@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinqX4PMBvSXbnEg5PJBgVvX_-rHUFC-=N6Ajk8g@mail.gmail.com>

I supplied them will all my information so I could have the money before
Christmas!  So I beat you, ha, ha.

They even wished me Merry Christmas.  Sure spoke 'funny' though.

Herb



On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 3:17 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Bet you guys forgot to give them your bank information and SSN like I did!!
> My check will be here any day now!
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Tue Dec 21 21:30:07 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:30:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed
References: <mailman.2043.1292947470.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net><D867A8F3-83DD-4A50-9AEC-1283546E05E0@gerardsgarage.com>
	<006601cba174$d101b760$73052620$@net>
	<4AC44BB0A6684E1DA4F5B5CDDBDB77C3@personal>
	<006b01cba189$3838f740$a8aae5c0$@net>
Message-ID: <926021182DED4EC59C9C6D80DD89BD68@personal>

Hay Leo, guess who I got Miss Agathas shell from. lol

He had both Seaspring sprites there along with several new BE racers (red 
orange) and a stack of wheels.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leo" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
To: "'Jack Laird'" <jlaird237 at cox.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 9:34 PM
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed


> Good memory Jack:)\\
>
> And you are right on the sellers name
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jack Laird [mailto:jlaird237 at cox.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 9:33 PM
> To: Leo; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets 
> needed
>
> Are those not the ones that were made for the sebring sprite, the
> reproduction sebring sprites.
>
> Think Roger Williams was the name.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Leo" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 7:08 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed
>
>
>> http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/2095857833.html
>>
>> Leo
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Tue Dec 21 21:46:03 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:46:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed
In-Reply-To: <DE4CACC8F7FF4EDB9DE34AA4541BADA6@spider>
References: <mailman.2043.1292947470.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net><D867A8F3-83DD-4A50-9AEC-1283546E05E0@gerardsgarage.com><006601cba174$d101b760$73052620$@net>
	<889184.28053.qm@web46411.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<DE4CACC8F7FF4EDB9DE34AA4541BADA6@spider>
Message-ID: <4D11828B.7040703@tx.rr.com>

My car is about 5 years old.  It came originally with run-flat tires so 
they didn't provide ANY spare, or a jack.  I was concerned about being 
out of town on a trip and having a flat, so I bought a used wheel and 
tire from a forum and I found a jack on ebay.  A few months ago we were 
heading out of town and as we are driving the warning light on the dash 
comes on to say that there is a problem with tire pressures.  The car is 
still driving and feeling normal so I looked for a safe place to stop 
and get off of the road.  Sure enough one of the tires was ruined.  We 
put on the spare and went on with our trip.


> Are the new cars still coming with those space saver spares??

From rdgard at cox.net  Tue Dec 21 23:17:54 2010
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:17:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR
In-Reply-To: <mailman.2133.1292989188.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.2133.1292989188.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <A3E44A35C68F48D79B791029925F2D70@OfficePC>

Hi, all,

 

I just felt like saying that one of my favorite shows on TV is the TOP GEAR
program on BBC America.  

 

Well as most of you know, they have started a USA version.  I just watched
it again a little while ago.  I think I have seen all three episodes.

 

IMHO it SUCKS!  I has such high hopes for our version being a  good show but
it is just STUPID!

 

America has copied so many of the UK hit programs, from All in the Family to
The Office and I think all of them have been, if not great, very, very good,
so in that vein, I had high hopes for the domestic copy of the UK Top Gear
show.

 

It sucks, or am I repeating my self?

 

There, I feel much better now.

 

Any one else feel like this?

 

Cheers,

 

Bob in San Diego.

 

 ************************************

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Tue Dec 21 23:24:21 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:24:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget engine with Weber
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References: <4D113211.4030905@comcast.net>
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This one is not too far from you as well...

http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/2072246366.html

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank Clarici

Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget engine with Weber

http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/pts/2114808656.html

Close to me if anybody wants me to check it out.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Tue Dec 21 23:44:00 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:44:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR
In-Reply-To: <A3E44A35C68F48D79B791029925F2D70@OfficePC>
References: <mailman.2133.1292989188.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<A3E44A35C68F48D79B791029925F2D70@OfficePC>
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I'm with you....and I have seen only part of one episode.

No creativity compared to the BBC version.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Tue Dec 21 23:58:20 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:58:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell...
Message-ID: <32779120DBCC4380A2F0F26C06EB0900@blackbox2>

I just discovered that "Speedwell" originally refers to a type of flower.
These flowers are typically blue (Veronica species).

I always thought it was a made up trade name.

From hardy.john at cox.net  Wed Dec 22 00:19:47 2010
From: hardy.john at cox.net (hardy.john at cox.net)
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:19:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR
In-Reply-To: <A3E44A35C68F48D79B791029925F2D70@OfficePC>
Message-ID: <20101222021947.1UJQC.549999.imail@fed1rmwml43>

Bob,

I'll 2nd the motion! It absolutely sucks. It sucks almost as bad as that idiotic drag racing show Pinks and the spinoff where they ask Redneck NASCAR fans to figure out 1/4 mile pass times.

Cheers,

John 

P.S.
Wet and Cold in Ramona, howz the weather down the hill? 


---- Bob Gardner <rdgard at cox.net> wrote: 
> Hi, all,
> 
>  
> 
> I just felt like saying that one of my favorite shows on TV is the TOP GEAR
> program on BBC America.  
> 
>  
> 
> Well as most of you know, they have started a USA version.  I just watched
> it again a little while ago.  I think I have seen all three episodes.
> 
>  
> 
> IMHO it SUCKS!  I has such high hopes for our version being a  good show but
> it is just STUPID!
> 
>  
> 
> America has copied so many of the UK hit programs, from All in the Family to
> The Office and I think all of them have been, if not great, very, very good,
> so in that vein, I had high hopes for the domestic copy of the UK Top Gear
> show.
> 
>  
> 
> It sucks, or am I repeating my self?
> 
>  
> 
> There, I feel much better now.
> 
>  
> 
> Any one else feel like this?
> 
>  
> 
> Cheers,
> 
>  
> 
> Bob in San Diego.
> 
>  
> 
>  ************************************
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From rdgard at cox.net  Wed Dec 22 01:12:15 2010
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:12:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR
In-Reply-To: <20101222021947.1UJQC.549999.imail@fed1rmwml43>
References: <A3E44A35C68F48D79B791029925F2D70@OfficePC>
	<20101222021947.1UJQC.549999.imail@fed1rmwml43>
Message-ID: <92B7BEE3E07644D3B33214BDD963A6A4@OfficePC>

I never liked that pass time show, but I liked Pinks for about the first 5
shows, then they are all the same and I haven't seen one in about a year.

b

-----Original Message-----
From: hardy.john at cox.net [mailto:hardy.john at cox.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 11:20 PM
To: Bob Gardner; spridgets at autox.team.net
Cc: 9issa at justbrits.com; midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com;
BugeyeSprites at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR

Bob,

I'll 2nd the motion! It absolutely sucks. It sucks almost as bad as that
idiotic drag racing show Pinks and the spinoff where they ask Redneck NASCAR
fans to figure out 1/4 mile pass times.

Cheers,

John 

P.S.
Wet and Cold in Ramona, howz the weather down the hill? 


---- Bob Gardner <rdgard at cox.net> wrote: 
> Hi, all,
> 
>  
> 
> I just felt like saying that one of my favorite shows on TV is the TOP
GEAR
> program on BBC America.  
> 
>  
> 
> Well as most of you know, they have started a USA version.  I just watched
> it again a little while ago.  I think I have seen all three episodes.
> 
>  
> 
> IMHO it SUCKS!  I has such high hopes for our version being a  good show
but
> it is just STUPID!
> 
>  
> 
> America has copied so many of the UK hit programs, from All in the Family
to
> The Office and I think all of them have been, if not great, very, very
good,
> so in that vein, I had high hopes for the domestic copy of the UK Top Gear
> show.
> 
>  
> 
> It sucks, or am I repeating my self?
> 
>  
> 
> There, I feel much better now.
> 
>  
> 
> Any one else feel like this?
> 
>  
> 
> Cheers,
> 
>  
> 
> Bob in San Diego.
> 
>  
> 
>  ************************************
> _______________________________________________
> 
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Dec 22 01:35:10 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:35:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR
In-Reply-To: <A3E44A35C68F48D79B791029925F2D70@OfficePC>
References: <mailman.2133.1292989188.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<A3E44A35C68F48D79B791029925F2D70@OfficePC>
Message-ID: <3966678570954848807@unknownmsgid>

Well, I must admit that the Seth Rogan clone is gratuitously
irritating. Adam Ferrara could be worse. I rather like Tanner. I don't
get BBC America, but I have downloaded and watched every episode of
the UK Top Gear as well as Top Gear Australia and the first four
episodes of the USA show, and I would like to point out that the first
few seasons of the UK show sucked worse than than the US version. For
that matter, so does the Ozzie one. I also find the treatment of the
Stig in the UK show unacceptable. Yes, I know why they do it, but it
is offensive to me.

Now, IMHO, Tanner covers Hammond's role at least as well as the
Hamster does, but neither Ferrara nor the clown can handle being
Jeremy. If they could dump the clown and get Leno to reconsider, they
could have a winner. But please remember that it takes awhile for a
team to gel.
David L

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec 22 04:28:29 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:28:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed
In-Reply-To: <607850.87401.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <006601cba174$d101b760$73052620$@net>
	<607850.87401.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinJCxMGSM7oyqEocWjTtsJqxe9t22yBWh8R21k7@mail.gmail.com>

Rick be nice to the kitty ; )
Lin

On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 9:21 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Our cat is somewhat less than perfect and won't be getting these under the
> Christmas tree.  OTOH, if he touches the friggin' tree one more time, he
> may
> become a perfect wheel chock.
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> --- On Tue, 12/21/10, Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:
>
> From: Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] perfect wheels for perfect cat deep pockets needed
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 8:08 PM
>
> http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/2095857833.html
>
> Leo
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Dec 22 06:09:56 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:09:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell...
In-Reply-To: <32779120DBCC4380A2F0F26C06EB0900@blackbox2>
References: <32779120DBCC4380A2F0F26C06EB0900@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <4D11F8A4.6010101@comcast.net>

On 12/22/2010 1:58 AM, Dean Hedin wrote:
> I just discovered that "Speedwell" originally refers to a type of flower.
> These flowers are typically blue (Veronica species).
>
> I always thought it was a made up trade name.

Dean, from Sprinzel himself, Speedwell is a blue flower, John's Father
ran a printing shop and the phone number exchange was SP-eedwell -
So when John took over the shop to run a performance shop, he kept the 
same phone number and named the shop around the phone exchange.
Now you know the REST of the story.
BTW, I do have a license plate frame with that phone number on it 
hanging in the garage if anyone wants to make a call ;)
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 22 06:30:10 2010
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:30:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR
In-Reply-To: <3966678570954848807@unknownmsgid>
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	<A3E44A35C68F48D79B791029925F2D70@OfficePC>
	<3966678570954848807@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <455112.19390.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

David Lsaid: "Tanner covers Hammond's role at least as well as the
Hamster
does...   But please remember that it takes awhile for a
team to gel."

David
- That's exactly what I've been thinking. Tanner is really good, the other
two can't really 

decide which character they are trying to emulate - they
are too close to each 
other and 

therefore bore us with sameness.  I've
loved the English Top Gear for years and 
have been 

hoping that this one can
hold on long enough that they either replace the comic 
guy or the 

threesome
figures out how to interact and become a team. Otherwise, it is not 
good
enough 

at this time and it will fail. Let's hope not. 

We need the US
version so somebody can deal some payback for all the "fat lazy 
American"
jokes Jeremy's been thrashing us with for all these years.

 - David Booker
Long Island

From ggroiss at gmail.com  Wed Dec 22 08:30:47 2010
From: ggroiss at gmail.com (Gregory Groiss)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:30:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell...
In-Reply-To: <4D11F8A4.6010101@comcast.net>
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	<4D11F8A4.6010101@comcast.net>
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I miss hearing those stories. His son just isn't the same.

> Now you know the REST of the story.

On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 8:09 AM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> On 12/22/2010 1:58 AM, Dean Hedin wrote:
>>
>> I just discovered that "Speedwell" originally refers to a type of flower.
>> These flowers are typically blue (Veronica species).
>>
>> I always thought it was a made up trade name.
>
> Dean, from Sprinzel himself, Speedwell is a blue flower, John's Father
> ran a printing shop and the phone number exchange was SP-eedwell -
> So when John took over the shop to run a performance shop, he kept the same
> phone number and named the shop around the phone exchange.
> Now you know the REST of the story.
> BTW, I do have a license plate frame with that phone number on it hanging
in
> the garage if anyone wants to make a call ;)
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Dec 22 09:42:31 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:42:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR
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References: <mailman.2133.1292989188.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<A3E44A35C68F48D79B791029925F2D70@OfficePC>
	<3966678570954848807@unknownmsgid>
	<455112.19390.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Well.............    Since you asked, Bob.........

I lived in England during the latter half of the 1960s......

Carroll O'Connor was a middling substitue for Alf Garnet at best..  The Brit
show was
way better IMHO...   Steptoe & Son was WAY better than Sanford & Son.....
I would love to find a few DVD episodes of "Never mind the quality, feel the
width".

I saw a few episodes of Top Gear which were mildly interesting and then it
went
south.  The USA version and its other various clones stink - as does most of
the
rest of the SPEED programming except the live racing and it being a source
for
F-1.

Dumb, Dumber & Dumbest.   I'd rather watch paint dry.

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of other peoples
money" - Margaret Thatcher

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Wed Dec 22 09:56:41 2010
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:56:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR
In-Reply-To: <A3E44A35C68F48D79B791029925F2D70@OfficePC>
References: <mailman.2133.1292989188.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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Message-ID: <AANLkTimPtzSJx0L-CkcvTNqSFnJWPeuhAr49BVyO_7KZ@mail.gmail.com>

I think it has potential to be better than most other "automotive"
programming (from an entertainment stand point).

They need to go recruit some of the writers for the "daily show" and
"colbert report" to elevate their humor.

And ... call me crazy, but I'd like to see Drew Carey as a host.  He is SO
out of place on the Price is Right.

-Trevor

On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 1:17 AM, Bob Gardner <rdgard at cox.net> wrote:

> Hi, all,
>
>
>
> I just felt like saying that one of my favorite shows on TV is the TOP GEAR
> program on BBC America.
>
>
>
> Well as most of you know, they have started a USA version.  I just watched
> it again a little while ago.  I think I have seen all three episodes.
>
>
>
> IMHO it SUCKS!  I has such high hopes for our version being a  good show
> but
> it is just STUPID!
>
>
>
> America has copied so many of the UK hit programs, from All in the Family
> to
> The Office and I think all of them have been, if not great, very, very
> good,
> so in that vein, I had high hopes for the domestic copy of the UK Top Gear
> show.
>
>
>
> It sucks, or am I repeating my self?
>
>
>
> There, I feel much better now.
>
>
>
> Any one else feel like this?
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
>
>
> Bob in San Diego.

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Dec 22 11:35:48 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:35:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimPtzSJx0L-CkcvTNqSFnJWPeuhAr49BVyO_7KZ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.2133.1292989188.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<A3E44A35C68F48D79B791029925F2D70@OfficePC>
	<AANLkTimPtzSJx0L-CkcvTNqSFnJWPeuhAr49BVyO_7KZ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D8069D2A-6C7B-4B68-84C3-7AC9A0C2320D@comcast.net>

That's damn clever casting Trev..  not sure he wouldn't be the same on  
a car show tho'.

Only fun bit so far is where one of them is shifting the Lambo and he  
utters a surprised expletive every shift..

Lester




On Dec 22, 2010, at 10:56 AM, Trevor Jessie wrote:

> I think it has potential to be better than most other "automotive"
> programming (from an entertainment stand point).
>
> They need to go recruit some of the writers for the "daily show" and
> "colbert report" to elevate their humor.
>
> And ... call me crazy, but I'd like to see Drew Carey as a host.  He  
> is SO
> out of place on the Price is Right.
>
> -Trevor
>
> On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 1:17 AM, Bob Gardner <rdgard at cox.net> wrote:
>
>> Hi, all,
>>
>>
>>
>> I just felt like saying that one of my favorite shows on TV is the  
>> TOP GEAR
>> program on BBC America.
>>
>>
>>
>> Well as most of you know, they have started a USA version.  I just  
>> watched
>> it again a little while ago.  I think I have seen all three episodes.
>>
>>
>>
>> IMHO it SUCKS!  I has such high hopes for our version being a  good  
>> show
>> but
>> it is just STUPID!
>>
>>
>>
>> America has copied so many of the UK hit programs, from All in the  
>> Family
>> to
>> The Office and I think all of them have been, if not great, very,  
>> very
>> good,
>> so in that vein, I had high hopes for the domestic copy of the UK  
>> Top Gear
>> show.
>>
>>
>>
>> It sucks, or am I repeating my self?
>>
>>
>>
>> There, I feel much better now.
>>
>>
>>
>> Any one else feel like this?
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>>
>>
>> Bob in San Diego.
> _______________________________________________
>
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From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Wed Dec 22 11:53:25 2010
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:53:25 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR
In-Reply-To: <D8069D2A-6C7B-4B68-84C3-7AC9A0C2320D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20101222185325.6N6CL.67950.root@hrndva-web09-z02>

I don't want to get in a "what's your favorite Top Gear episode" but the Reliant Robin one still cracks me up after a challenging day at the office.

like now

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reliant_Robin

Chris
---- Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote: 
> That's damn clever casting Trev..  not sure he wouldn't be the same on  
> a car show tho'.
> 
> Only fun bit so far is where one of them is shifting the Lambo and he  
> utters a surprised expletive every shift..
> 
> Lester
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Dec 22, 2010, at 10:56 AM, Trevor Jessie wrote:
> 
> > I think it has potential to be better than most other "automotive"
> > programming (from an entertainment stand point).
> >
> > They need to go recruit some of the writers for the "daily show" and
> > "colbert report" to elevate their humor.
> >
> > And ... call me crazy, but I'd like to see Drew Carey as a host.  He  
> > is SO
> > out of place on the Price is Right.
> >
> > -Trevor
> >
> > On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 1:17 AM, Bob Gardner <rdgard at cox.net> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi, all,
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I just felt like saying that one of my favorite shows on TV is the  
> >> TOP GEAR
> >> program on BBC America.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Well as most of you know, they have started a USA version.  I just  
> >> watched
> >> it again a little while ago.  I think I have seen all three episodes.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> IMHO it SUCKS!  I has such high hopes for our version being a  good  
> >> show
> >> but
> >> it is just STUPID!
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> America has copied so many of the UK hit programs, from All in the  
> >> Family
> >> to
> >> The Office and I think all of them have been, if not great, very,  
> >> very
> >> good,
> >> so in that vein, I had high hopes for the domestic copy of the UK  
> >> Top Gear
> >> show.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> It sucks, or am I repeating my self?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> There, I feel much better now.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Any one else feel like this?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Cheers,
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Bob in San Diego.
> > _______________________________________________
> >
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Dec 22 11:58:28 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:58:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR
In-Reply-To: <20101222185325.6N6CL.67950.root@hrndva-web09-z02>
References: <20101222185325.6N6CL.67950.root@hrndva-web09-z02>
Message-ID: <0B16065D-9D76-46B2-B1BD-45A6D6F767B4@comcast.net>

The SAAB guy in me loves the one where they are racing cheap mini- 
trucks and you hear the phrase, le me do a "Swedish flick" and lays  
the truck on it's side..

Lester


On Dec 22, 2010, at 12:53 PM, <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:

> I don't want to get in a "what's your favorite Top Gear episode" but  
> the Reliant Robin one still cracks me up after a challenging day at  
> the office.
>
> like now
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reliant_Robin
>
> Chris
> ---- Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
>> That's damn clever casting Trev..  not sure he wouldn't be the same  
>> on
>> a car show tho'.
>>
>> Only fun bit so far is where one of them is shifting the Lambo and he
>> utters a surprised expletive every shift..
>>
>> Lester
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Dec 22, 2010, at 10:56 AM, Trevor Jessie wrote:
>>
>>> I think it has potential to be better than most other "automotive"
>>> programming (from an entertainment stand point).
>>>
>>> They need to go recruit some of the writers for the "daily show" and
>>> "colbert report" to elevate their humor.
>>>
>>> And ... call me crazy, but I'd like to see Drew Carey as a host.  He
>>> is SO
>>> out of place on the Price is Right.
>>>
>>> -Trevor
>>>
>>> On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 1:17 AM, Bob Gardner <rdgard at cox.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi, all,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I just felt like saying that one of my favorite shows on TV is the
>>>> TOP GEAR
>>>> program on BBC America.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well as most of you know, they have started a USA version.  I just
>>>> watched
>>>> it again a little while ago.  I think I have seen all three  
>>>> episodes.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> IMHO it SUCKS!  I has such high hopes for our version being a  good
>>>> show
>>>> but
>>>> it is just STUPID!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> America has copied so many of the UK hit programs, from All in the
>>>> Family
>>>> to
>>>> The Office and I think all of them have been, if not great, very,
>>>> very
>>>> good,
>>>> so in that vein, I had high hopes for the domestic copy of the UK
>>>> Top Gear
>>>> show.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> It sucks, or am I repeating my self?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> There, I feel much better now.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Any one else feel like this?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Bob in San Diego.
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Wed Dec 22 12:05:36 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:05:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell...
In-Reply-To: <4D11F8A4.6010101@comcast.net>
References: <32779120DBCC4380A2F0F26C06EB0900@blackbox2>
	<4D11F8A4.6010101@comcast.net>
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Yea, well the Brits love their gardens..

-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Clarici [mailto:spritenut at comcast.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 8:10 AM
To: Dean Hedin
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speedwell...

On 12/22/2010 1:58 AM, Dean Hedin wrote:
> I just discovered that "Speedwell" originally refers to a type of flower.
> These flowers are typically blue (Veronica species).
>
> I always thought it was a made up trade name.

Dean, from Sprinzel himself, Speedwell is a blue flower, John's Father
ran a printing shop and the phone number exchange was SP-eedwell -
So when John took over the shop to run a performance shop, he kept the 
same phone number and named the shop around the phone exchange.
Now you know the REST of the story.
BTW, I do have a license plate frame with that phone number on it 
hanging in the garage if anyone wants to make a call ;)
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 22 12:11:05 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:11:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR
In-Reply-To: <0B16065D-9D76-46B2-B1BD-45A6D6F767B4@comcast.net>
References: <20101222185325.6N6CL.67950.root@hrndva-web09-z02>
	<0B16065D-9D76-46B2-B1BD-45A6D6F767B4@comcast.net>
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I thought Swedish Flicks came on PayPerView.

From rdgard at cox.net  Wed Dec 22 12:12:47 2010
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:12:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR USA STYLE
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References: <mailman.2201.1293036980.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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I agree with most of you.  I actually like Tanner, he fills the Hamster roll
quite well.  Of course that is not to say that the US show has to have the
same kind of hosts on it as the UK. (but the UK show really works well)!

How about making a list of our "dream team" to host the show.  

My first thought would be Andy Rooney for the curmudgeon. Then either one
(or both of the tappet brothers) and then Tanner.

Then Trevor brought up Drew Carey.  That is actually a good choice.  Andy
Rooney would not do it anyway. Jay Leno would be great but he would not do
it either.

How about this, Tanner, one of the Tappet Brothers and Danika Patrick?  It
would be an interesting dynamic to see Danika whip tanners ass all the time.
Could be some nice interaction and also some good visuals. 

I think that is my dream team!

I have heard that all of the original UK shows were better than the USA
clones, but I haven't seen any of them except parts of the talent shows.

It is really raining down the hill here in SD.  3 inches here at my place
and I have about 10-15 leaks in my shop and 2 bad ones in my house. Guess I
should have fixed them last time it rained, way back in the late '90's.  lol

Cheers,

Bob

Robert D. Gardner
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com

 ***************************

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Dec 22 12:25:13 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:25:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR
In-Reply-To: <77B0E32F32F5426F87C6F5187AFF9614@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <C9379099.2CA27%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> I'm with you....and I have seen only part of one episode.
I got through most of one episode. I can't take any more than that.
It's awful.

From rdgard at cox.net  Wed Dec 22 12:26:42 2010
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:26:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Top Gear
In-Reply-To: <mailman.11.1293044402.1174.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.11.1293044402.1174.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <947256A65FBD4F329D52B199C6B2F96C@OfficePC>

It is hard to single out a favorite show but two came to mind.  They were
asked to test the latest little Renault "grocery getter" type car.  You
know, cubic feet of trunk space, mileage etc.  But they said, everyone does
that, and their brochure stresses safety and air bags etc.  So they smashed
it into a cement wall, rolled it, "T-Boned" it and in general smashed it to
bits.  To it's credit, all 4 doors still opened and closed and it still
moved under it's own power.  Then they gave it back to the Renault PR
department with a tow truck!  Very funny.

I also liked the segment where they tried to kill a red Toyota pick up
truck. Dropped it from a crane, set it on fire and let the ocean tide cover
it up and it still ran I think.  They still have that one as a set piece on
the show.

bob 

*************************************

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 22 12:47:00 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:47:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR
In-Reply-To: <C9379099.2CA27%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <77B0E32F32F5426F87C6F5187AFF9614@blackbox2>
	<C9379099.2CA27%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikBEytiuDiAX-4cM0v7vqVC5_9kP2XC461QnaPv@mail.gmail.com>

I despise over produced, over dramatized crap that passes for
television entertainment nowadays.
The Brit version was entertaining.  It is almost like America is too
stupid to support good TV anymore.  Maybe we are just too stupid to
produce good TV anymore.
Where are Adam-12 and Dragnet when you need them?

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Dec 22 13:11:43 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:11:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Top Gear
In-Reply-To: <947256A65FBD4F329D52B199C6B2F96C@OfficePC>
Message-ID: <C9379B7F.2CA2D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Any Renault moving under it's own power sounds suspicious.
They probably staged the whole thing.
> To it's credit, all 4 doors still opened and closed and it still
> moved under it's own power.  Then they gave it back to the Renault PR
> department with a tow truck!  Very funny.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Dec 22 13:58:45 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:58:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Spam-mas
Message-ID: <411133.12821.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Okay, enough is enough.

I appreciate the thought but I don't need an electronic Christmas card from 
every single website to which I subscribe, nor an exact same email suggesting I 
purchase a gift certificate.

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Dec 22 14:39:24 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:39:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Modern Version of Christmas Past
Message-ID: <4D12700C.1030201@comcast.net>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkHNNPM7pJA

Chinkle Bells

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Wed Dec 22 14:41:12 2010
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:41:12 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] rotisserie
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik9sNrknioNWHgkX9j_RKCNzRUDsSuYWN=_bmgD@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1027334586.226164.1293054072080.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Yep--go to Gerald's site and the plans are there. I drew them and sent them in years ago. I built the rollover frame from plans that were sent to me by the late Dr. Ray Gibbons and redrew them for submission on Gerald's Garage site. Easy to build and super easy to use. The idea and plans for the casters are mine. 

--David C. 
THE SENILITY PRAYER : Grant me the senility to forget the people 
I never liked anyway, 
The good fortune to run into the ones I do, and 
The eyesight to tell the difference. 




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com> 
To: "Greg Higgins" <higgs6 at cogeco.ca> 
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net 
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 10:58:52 AM 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] rotisserie 

> Does anyone have the plans or pictures of the wooden rotisserie List members 
> have been using over the years. I couldn't find anything in the archives. I 
> have a friend who is restoring a bugeye it would may things easier. 

Greg, 
It is on Gerard C's website: http://www.gerardsgarage.com 
Click the link for Tech, then use the How To dropdown to select Rollover Frame. 
David L 
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From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Wed Dec 22 14:42:27 2010
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:42:27 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] rotisserie
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Oops--Gerard's, Gerard's , not Geralds. My bad. 8^) 

--David C. 
THE SENILITY PRAYER : Grant me the senility to forget the people 
I never liked anyway, 
The good fortune to run into the ones I do, and 
The eyesight to tell the difference. 




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Higgins" <g.h.higgins at gmail.com> 
To: spridgets at autox.team.net 
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 10:47:59 AM 
Subject: [Spridgets] rotisserie 

Does anyone have the plans or pictures of the wooden rotisserie List members 
have been using over the years. I couldn't find anything in the archives. I 
have a friend who is restoring a bugeye it would may things easier. 

I was reading yesterday that Secret Santa ll was in Kansas City handing out 
$100.00 bills, Jim Johnson, did any go your way??? 

Thanks for any info 

Merry Christmas to all 

Greg Higgins 
63 sprite 
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From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Dec 22 15:19:05 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:19:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Kids.....
Message-ID: <201012221419240.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

I have a young'un working for me, delivering parts, working in the 
shop. I told him he could buy the extra 71 Midget, that has no 
fenders or hood or engine at the moment.  He asks if he can work on 
it today during his lunch.

It now has 2 fenders, a hood (bonnet), rust sanded off, and Bondo 
applied, and some rattle can primer....


Geesh,  kids these days.   Probably be done by New Years.

Peter C

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Dec 22 15:25:32 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:25:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Kids.....
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References: <201012221419240.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <6811E10F8E134441AD056F6CEAFD3738@HomePC>

Probably apprenticed under Frank.



-----Original Message----- 
From: Peter Caldwell
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 4:19 PM
To: spridgets List
Subject: [Spridgets] Kids.....

I have a young'un working for me, delivering parts, working in the
shop. I told him he could buy the extra 71 Midget, that has no
fenders or hood or engine at the moment.  He asks if he can work on
it today during his lunch.

It now has 2 fenders, a hood (bonnet), rust sanded off, and Bondo
applied, and some rattle can primer....


Geesh,  kids these days.   Probably be done by New Years.

Peter C
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 22 15:30:07 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:30:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Kids.....
In-Reply-To: <6811E10F8E134441AD056F6CEAFD3738@HomePC>
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	<6811E10F8E134441AD056F6CEAFD3738@HomePC>
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Apprentice, yes.  Frank would have it running and entered in shows this weekend.

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Dec 22 15:36:28 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:36:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Kids.....
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	<6811E10F8E134441AD056F6CEAFD3738@HomePC>
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Actually, Frank was the last to do any body work on it.......


At 04:30 PM 12/22/2010, you wrote:
>Apprentice, yes.  Frank would have it running and entered in shows 
>this weekend.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Dec 22 15:41:50 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:41:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Spam-mas
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Could I have an extra lump of coal for my little stove on Christmas day,
Sir?

Regards,
Bob Cratchet

On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Ebeneser Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net>wrote:

> Okay, enough is enough.
>
> I appreciate the thought but I don't need an electronic Christmas card from
> every single website to which I subscribe, nor an exact same email
> suggesting I
> purchase a gift certificate.

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Wed Dec 22 16:15:03 2010
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:15:03 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Modern Version of Christmas Past
In-Reply-To: <4D12700C.1030201@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <232451535.230147.1293059703674.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

that was cool! 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net> 
To: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 4:39:24 PM 
Subject: [Spridgets] Modern Version of Christmas Past 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkHNNPM7pJA 

Chinkle Bells 
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Dec 22 16:31:17 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:31:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Kids.....
References: <201012221419240.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BEC5D98A1C6B44DA8A67639F8A977D00@personal>

Peter, you got to keep us up to date on this kids project.


----- Original Message ----- 
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Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 4:19 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Kids.....


>I have a young'un working for me, delivering parts, working in the shop. I 
>told him he could buy the extra 71 Midget, that has no fenders or hood or 
>engine at the moment.  He asks if he can work on it today during his lunch.
>
> It now has 2 fenders, a hood (bonnet), rust sanded off, and Bondo applied, 
> and some rattle can primer....
>
>
> Geesh,  kids these days.   Probably be done by New Years.
>
> Peter C
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Dec 22 16:46:30 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:46:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Kids.....
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On 12/22/2010 5:19 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote:

> Geesh, kids these days. Probably be done by New Years.

Ata Boy! Work-Work-Work. Git-r-done.
Do a little every day and before you know it, it's done.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From montpaul at msn.com  Wed Dec 22 17:20:26 2010
From: montpaul at msn.com (PAUL SHERMAN)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:20:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Kids.....
In-Reply-To: <4D128DD6.9000304@comcast.net>
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	<4D128DD6.9000304@comcast.net>
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Then why is it taking me years? I was a kid when I started


> Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:46:30 -0500
> From: spritenut at comcast.net
> To: peter at nosimport.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Kids.....
>
> On 12/22/2010 5:19 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote:
>
> > Geesh, kids these days. Probably be done by New Years.
>
> Ata Boy! Work-Work-Work. Git-r-done.
> Do a little every day and before you know it, it's done.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Wed Dec 22 17:23:46 2010
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:23:46 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Top Gear
In-Reply-To: <C9379B7F.2CA2D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
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Back in the late '60's I drove a 4CV all over Angola and a 2CV around Paris and Nice...

Crude, but reliable.

Then out came the Dauphine... Straight down the tubes !!

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>

Any Renault moving under it's own power sounds suspicious.
They probably staged the whole thing.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Dec 22 17:26:26 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:26:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR USA STYLE
In-Reply-To: <5927613BBAAF4487B8433AFA517D6BB7@OfficePC>
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	<5927613BBAAF4487B8433AFA517D6BB7@OfficePC>
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Speaking of UK talent shows, anyone know the difference between Susan Boyle,
and a Christmas tree?

On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 1:12 PM, Bob Gardner <rdgard at cox.net> wrote:

> I agree with most of you.  I actually like Tanner, he fills the Hamster
> roll
> quite well.  Of course that is not to say that the US show has to have the
> same kind of hosts on it as the UK. (but the UK show really works well)!
>
> How about making a list of our "dream team" to host the show.
>
> My first thought would be Andy Rooney for the curmudgeon. Then either one
> (or both of the tappet brothers) and then Tanner.
>
> Then Trevor brought up Drew Carey.  That is actually a good choice.  Andy
> Rooney would not do it anyway. Jay Leno would be great but he would not do
> it either.
>
> How about this, Tanner, one of the Tappet Brothers and Danika Patrick?  It
> would be an interesting dynamic to see Danika whip tanners ass all the
> time.
> Could be some nice interaction and also some good visuals.
>
> I think that is my dream team!
>
> I have heard that all of the original UK shows were better than the USA
> clones, but I haven't seen any of them except parts of the talent shows.
>
> It is really raining down the hill here in SD.  3 inches here at my place
> and I have about 10-15 leaks in my shop and 2 bad ones in my house. Guess I
> should have fixed them last time it rained, way back in the late '90's.
>  lol
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bob
>
> Robert D. Gardner
> Gardner Productions LLC
> Film and Video Production since 1978
> 619-460-1000
> www.gardnerproductions.com
>
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Dec 22 17:29:57 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:29:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Spam-mas
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=mfR-jF8ANktPn+FgGRdV71A64aM=faPHfS9jm@mail.gmail.com>
References: <411133.12821.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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We need a .jpg of a HUGE lump of coal, so we can all send one to Jay for
Christmas...
LOL

On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 4:41 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Could I have an extra lump of coal for my little stove on Christmas day,
> Sir?
>
> Regards,
> Bob Cratchet
>
> On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Ebeneser Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net
> >wrote:
>
> > Okay, enough is enough.
> >
> > I appreciate the thought but I don't need an electronic Christmas card
> from
> > every single website to which I subscribe, nor an exact same email
> > suggesting I
> > purchase a gift certificate.
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Dec 22 17:33:26 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:33:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Spam-mas
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=1dS+jz76=FFEtWJGmmFL7QKE-BmAyUoSsDbOL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <411133.12821.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><AANLkTi=mfR-jF8ANktPn+FgGRdV71A64aM=faPHfS9jm@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=1dS+jz76=FFEtWJGmmFL7QKE-BmAyUoSsDbOL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C42C489EF2014C42859E34E6743BA760@spider>

Is there an environmentally cleaner lump ...other than coal?  ...bill in
corvallis
=========================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brad Fornal
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 4:30 PM
To: Jim Johnson
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Merry Spam-mas

We need a .jpg of a HUGE lump of coal, so we can all send one to Jay for
Christmas...
LOL

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Dec 22 17:48:25 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:48:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Spam-mas
In-Reply-To: <C42C489EF2014C42859E34E6743BA760@spider>
Message-ID: <C937DC59.2CA4C%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Is there an environmentally cleaner lump ...other than coal?
We had lots of clean, low sulfur coal, but Clinton turned it into a national
park so nobody could use it.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Dec 22 17:49:56 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:49:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Top Gear
In-Reply-To: <1900870094.675979.1293063826806.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <C937DCB4.2CA4D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> I drove a 4CV all over Angola and a 2CV around Paris and Nice...
Isn't a 2CV a Citroen?

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Dec 22 18:19:03 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:19:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Spam-mas
In-Reply-To: <C42C489EF2014C42859E34E6743BA760@spider>
References: <411133.12821.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><AANLkTi=mfR-jF8ANktPn+FgGRdV71A64aM=faPHfS9jm@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=1dS+jz76=FFEtWJGmmFL7QKE-BmAyUoSsDbOL@mail.gmail.com>
	<C42C489EF2014C42859E34E6743BA760@spider>
Message-ID: <4D12A387.4090103@comcast.net>

On 12/22/2010 7:33 PM, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:
> Is there an environmentally cleaner lump ...other than coal?  ...bill in

Spray it with some Simple Green.
Kevin  lives in coal country, maybe he can ask Santa for some.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Wed Dec 22 18:32:50 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:32:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR
In-Reply-To: <A3E44A35C68F48D79B791029925F2D70@OfficePC>
References: <mailman.2133.1292989188.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<A3E44A35C68F48D79B791029925F2D70@OfficePC>
Message-ID: <4D12A6C2.4030708@tx.rr.com>

I think it only half sucks.

I would not want to sit and watch it, but I can watch it as background 
noise while I do something else, such as work on my computer.

I wish I got a channel where I could watch the british version regularly.


> It sucks, or am I repeating my self?
> Any one else feel like this?

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 22 19:08:19 2010
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:08:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Spam-mas
In-Reply-To: <4D12A387.4090103@comcast.net>
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	<C42C489EF2014C42859E34E6743BA760@spider>
	<4D12A387.4090103@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2943D144-36BA-47D9-8088-7871D3BEE7FE@gmail.com>

On Dec 22, 2010, at 8:19 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> On 12/22/2010 7:33 PM, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:
>> Is there an environmentally cleaner lump ...other than  
>> coal?  ...bill in
>
> Spray it with some Simple Green.
> Kevin  lives in coal country, maybe he can ask Santa for some.



We have plenty of coal here.

Almost everyone I know burns (anthracite) coal to heat there house or  
shop or garage or business.  If you were REALLY good all year, you  
MAY get coal for Christmas (and here it is considered a very welcome  
gift)!!

With heating oil at $3.00/gal coal is a bargain at $170/ton ;)

Kevin V.
Currently heating with wood.

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Wed Dec 22 20:34:43 2010
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 03:34:43 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Top Gear
In-Reply-To: <C937DCB4.2CA4D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <514167500.678484.1293075283569.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Yep... it's all I could afford to rent at the time...

I remember the 4CV was real noisy and the gear shift was like stirring porridge!

The rubber band suspension on the 2CV gave me nausea on hilly roads.

Really wanted a DS19  <g>

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
To: "Dave KK7SS" <kk7ss at frontier.com>, "spridgets_autox.team.net" 

> I drove a 4CV all over Angola and a 2CV around Paris and Nice...
Isn't a 2CV a Citroen?

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 22 20:42:34 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:42:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Top Gear
In-Reply-To: <C9379B7F.2CA2D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <947256A65FBD4F329D52B199C6B2F96C@OfficePC>
	<C9379B7F.2CA2D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
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On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 3:11 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
Any Renault moving under it's own power sounds suspicious. They
probably staged the whole thing.
------------------------------------

I had a 1968 R-10 that I bought from one of the world's first "Buy
Here Pay Here" lots for $125. It had a broken clutch cable so I
bumpstarted it in 1st and shifted it at speed to get it home. Put a
cable in and drive it for a good while before selling it for a profit.
It was a decent POS! I wish that I had it back so I could give it to
my kids so they would quit bitching about the A/C not working...

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

From dwramsey at att.net  Wed Dec 22 21:31:30 2010
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:31:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Pedal Cars
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikjTbAgWhoP+CJHm-aEC_wKRS=MXtwy0JNhEH5H@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20101223043113.174E7187657@autox.team.net>

I've already cashed the check, and sent the refund back to them for the
amount the check was over.
		Crash


Bet you guys forgot to give them your bank information and SSN like I did!!
My check will be here any day now!

Cheers!!
Jim

>
>  Oh, I just was notified that I won 750,000 British Pounds Sterling. All
>> I have to do is . . . .
>>
>>
> Hey, I won that the other day, I'm waiting for the cheque to arrive.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 23 04:30:56 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 06:30:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell...
In-Reply-To: <4D11F8A4.6010101@comcast.net>
References: <32779120DBCC4380A2F0F26C06EB0900@blackbox2>
	<4D11F8A4.6010101@comcast.net>
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Wow Frank what an interesting story, hey can you post that plate sometime it
would be cool to see it  ; )
Lin

On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 8:09 AM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>wrote:

> On 12/22/2010 1:58 AM, Dean Hedin wrote:
>
>> I just discovered that "Speedwell" originally refers to a type of flower.
>> These flowers are typically blue (Veronica species).
>>
>> I always thought it was a made up trade name.
>>
>
> Dean, from Sprinzel himself, Speedwell is a blue flower, John's Father
> ran a printing shop and the phone number exchange was SP-eedwell -
> So when John took over the shop to run a performance shop, he kept the same
> phone number and named the shop around the phone exchange.
> Now you know the REST of the story.
> BTW, I do have a license plate frame with that phone number on it hanging
> in the garage if anyone wants to make a call ;)
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 23 04:33:08 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 06:33:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Kids.....
In-Reply-To: <SNT128-W42839569F0B5641ADCB8B4D51C0@phx.gbl>
References: <201012221419240.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<4D128DD6.9000304@comcast.net>
	<SNT128-W42839569F0B5641ADCB8B4D51C0@phx.gbl>
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cool get them started young : )
Lin

On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 7:20 PM, PAUL SHERMAN <montpaul at msn.com> wrote:

> Then why is it taking me years? I was a kid when I started
>
>
> > Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:46:30 -0500
> > From: spritenut at comcast.net
> > To: peter at nosimport.com
> > CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Kids.....
> >
> > On 12/22/2010 5:19 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote:
> >
> > > Geesh, kids these days. Probably be done by New Years.
> >
> > Ata Boy! Work-Work-Work. Git-r-done.
> > Do a little every day and before you know it, it's done.
> >
> > --
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> > Toms River, NJ
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From kgrowler at gmail.com  Thu Dec 23 08:23:52 2010
From: kgrowler at gmail.com (Kim Tonry)
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:23:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR USA STYLE
Message-ID: <AANLkTinPARigSQ4bzeGWGUSeRZf3fdSQyN6GBezPrgzR@mail.gmail.com>

<<<How about making a list of our "dream team" to host the show.>>>

I always thought one of the rumored candidates when they first were
considering a US version would be good - Adam Corolla. Someone who is
genuinely funny, not an alleged comedian who's delivery sounds like he's
reading a script, and a bad one at that.


The Top Gear Man Show! If only the Fox were still alive. And the Juggies
would help salvage a lot of bad scripting.

Kim Tonry
Downers Grove, Illinois U.S.A.

From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Thu Dec 23 09:25:30 2010
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:25:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Hood, Fenders,
	complete Front clip for a Spridget
Message-ID: <946365.1042.qm@web34208.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Since I converted to a BE Front End for Bugsy my '68 Sprite I've got a decent
bonnet, 2 front fenders, front fascia, and grille for a Spridget taking up
room in my garage that I would like to find a home for. Painted already in
Rustoleum Green. Rust fixed, with some care and a little more effort could go
from 10 footer to 3 footer appearance wise. Not perfect but Bugsy is a 40+
y.o. driver not a trailer queen. 
 
Funds go towards engine rebuilding fund or new project fund. I need the room
in my shop for another project if I can get a BE deal to come together. Open
to offers. Pics available.
 
Located in Dayton, OH

From rich_ball at mindspring.com  Thu Dec 23 09:31:27 2010
From: rich_ball at mindspring.com (Richard Ball)
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:31:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Robbins tops on Sale @ BPNW
Message-ID: <BC5B47B5096C443090591B4D02C75435@psych.washington.edu>

If anyone is contemplating buying a new top for their Mark I, II, or III
Midget, British Parts Northwest has a sale on Robbins tops for $100.  To top
that, they are offering free shipping on orders of $100 or more until December
27th. if you use coupon code "thanks".
http://www.bpnorthwest.com/.sc/ms/cat/Clearance%20Specials--MG

NFI, I'm just bummed that they aren't offering the Mark IV top.

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 23 10:11:16 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:11:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spritespot.com photos down?
Message-ID: <AANLkTimHpyy5vYE+Ch=4Cgw8cUGZpBPXUZdNn2WU+jSe@mail.gmail.com>

Anyone know why I can't get to the photos of Spritespot.com? I wanted to
upload my lathe there but it says forbidden?
Lin

I can send individually if anyone wants to see it.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Dec 23 10:18:16 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:18:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Spritespot.com photos down?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimHpyy5vYE+Ch=4Cgw8cUGZpBPXUZdNn2WU+jSe@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimHpyy5vYE+Ch=4Cgw8cUGZpBPXUZdNn2WU+jSe@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <184224.8647.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Have you emailed dan at spritespot.com  ?

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>

Anyone know why I can't get to the photos of Spritespot.com? I wanted to
upload my lathe there but it says forbidden?
Lin

I can send individually if anyone wants to see it.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 23 10:33:08 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:33:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spritespot.com photos down?
In-Reply-To: <184224.8647.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <AANLkTimHpyy5vYE+Ch=4Cgw8cUGZpBPXUZdNn2WU+jSe@mail.gmail.com>
	<184224.8647.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinH-sWR_mocarr_5=VxEQ2ouXe+rKZ7DFODFuKO@mail.gmail.com>

yup done that, waiting to hear ; )

Lin

On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 12:18 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> Have you emailed dan at spritespot.com  ?
>
>  jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
>
> Anyone know why I can't get to the photos of Spritespot.com? I wanted to
> upload my lathe there but it says forbidden?
> Lin
>
> I can send individually if anyone wants to see it.
> _______________________________________________
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From cbaustin at verizon.net  Thu Dec 23 12:07:16 2010
From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum)
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:07:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Robbins tops and such
Message-ID: <16E10AA82E01422DB7407D06CFA7F0DD@charleygmd4th1>

    Since there are a few current 'threads' about the subject, I will recount
my, fairly recent, experience.

    Again, in my experience, Robbins' tops and tonneaus are actually 'built'
at a job shop (or other job shops) and then shipped direct to the purchaser.
The directions included can be confusing, and might be incomplete.
Communicating (e-mail and telephone) with Robbins is much less than
satisfactory and with the job shop, impossible.

    Bottom line, Robbins customers are strongly urged (by Robbins) to have any
Robbins product installed by a "professional, certified Robbins" shop. Any
(ANY) problems are, and will be, the fault of the customer if attempts are
made to install the items yourselves.

    The tops and/or tonneaus shipped may, or may not, be the correct one for
your car. They may be assembled incorrectly;  if so, that will also be 'your
fault'.

    Ultimately, the 'certified professional' I used said that Robbins products
and service have degraded quite a bit in the past few years.

    I have installed non-Robbins tops and tonneaus in the past with nothing
more than the usual inconveniences.

    Grain of salt, fire suit on, etc, etc.

                                                                        CB

From george.brokaw at cox.net  Thu Dec 23 12:38:47 2010
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:38:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spritespot.com photos down?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinH-sWR_mocarr_5=VxEQ2ouXe+rKZ7DFODFuKO@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimHpyy5vYE+Ch=4Cgw8cUGZpBPXUZdNn2WU+jSe@mail.gmail.com>
	<184224.8647.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTinH-sWR_mocarr_5=VxEQ2ouXe+rKZ7DFODFuKO@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <011401cba2d9$04e46130$0ead2390$@brokaw@cox.net>

IAW the Spritespot announcements message, he is updating the site and the
picture section is currently being rebuilt.

http://www.spritespot.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4894

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 11:33 AM
To: Jay
Cc: Spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spritespot.com photos down?

yup done that, waiting to hear ; )

Lin

On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 12:18 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> Have you emailed dan at spritespot.com  ?
>
>  jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
>
> Anyone know why I can't get to the photos of Spritespot.com? I wanted to
> upload my lathe there but it says forbidden?
> Lin
>
> I can send individually if anyone wants to see it.
> _______________________________________________

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Thu Dec 23 13:02:06 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:02:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Dauphine - Strange
Message-ID: <AANLkTinnaOvk4-5HoF=eL6T0XidE2M-tU3L=vge15Eik@mail.gmail.com>

In the late 60's when I was in my teens my step mother drove a Dauphine . .
the round upside down bathtub type. .  the originals of sort that came over
here.

She traded it in at around 80,000 miles and bought another Renault . . the
next model, more of a square bodied example.

She only traded it in due to the mileage.  That car never gave her any
problems, which was the same with the latter one she bought.  It was the
manual four speed model.

My high school surfer buddy friend (I grew up in San Diego) parents had the
same early Dauphine with an automatic tranny.  We would load 4 long boards
on the top and take it to the beach.  That car took a lot of abuse from us,
and it also never gave it up.  I still remember having to get out and push
it up a steep hill in the Sunset Cliffs area as it was unable to climb the
incline with 4 guys inside and 4 boards on top.  But it kept running with no
issues.  (As long as you kept it off steep hills with 4 large guys inside
and the weight of 4 long boards on top).

My dad later bought a mid 1980's Renault that ate alternators . . could
never find the problem.  After that he bought a crazy looking Renault called
the Fuego. .  a piece of work that car was.  Lot's of problems and very weak
in the power department (weak for it's supposed power rating).  But for some
reason the Dauphine's which I read once were not designed for American
freeways (the design focus was geared to the French roads) held up very
well.

These must have been lucky examples of the marque. .  no doubt the rare
exception.

Kirk

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 23 16:57:14 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:57:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spritespot.com photos down?
In-Reply-To: <5130239724373935085@unknownmsgid>
References: <AANLkTimHpyy5vYE+Ch=4Cgw8cUGZpBPXUZdNn2WU+jSe@mail.gmail.com>
	<184224.8647.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTinH-sWR_mocarr_5=VxEQ2ouXe+rKZ7DFODFuKO@mail.gmail.com>
	<5130239724373935085@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikO2ee1RQgGv3aRfyEHSKR1jt1ihRVNW1M0M-uj@mail.gmail.com>

thanks got it : )

On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 2:38 PM, Paul Herder <george.brokaw at cox.net> wrote:

> IAW the Spritespot announcements message, he is updating the site and the
> picture section is currently being rebuilt.
>
> http://www.spritespot.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4894
>
> Paul
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
> Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 11:33 AM
> To: Jay
> Cc: Spridget list
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spritespot.com photos down?
>
> yup done that, waiting to hear ; )
>
> Lin
>
> On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 12:18 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
>
> > Have you emailed dan at spritespot.com  ?
> >
> >  jay fishbein
> > wallingford, ct
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> >
> > Anyone know why I can't get to the photos of Spritespot.com? I wanted to
> > upload my lathe there but it says forbidden?
> > Lin
> >
> > I can send individually if anyone wants to see it.
> > _______________________________________________

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 23 17:00:25 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:00:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dauphine - Strange
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinnaOvk4-5HoF=eL6T0XidE2M-tU3L=vge15Eik@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinnaOvk4-5HoF=eL6T0XidE2M-tU3L=vge15Eik@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikHQbtKaZW3FALA=MG0mw0kPVsr6qpYi08ZEwEV@mail.gmail.com>

OMG they are so cool ; )

http://www.moby302.co.za/photo/gocs_2008/renault_dauphine_gordini_64_ra08.JPG

On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 3:02 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>wrote:

> In the late 60's when I was in my teens my step mother drove a Dauphine . .
> the round upside down bathtub type. .  the originals of sort that came over
> here.
>
> She traded it in at around 80,000 miles and bought another Renault . . the
> next model, more of a square bodied example.
>
> She only traded it in due to the mileage.  That car never gave her any
> problems, which was the same with the latter one she bought.  It was the
> manual four speed model.
>
> My high school surfer buddy friend (I grew up in San Diego) parents had the
> same early Dauphine with an automatic tranny.  We would load 4 long boards
> on the top and take it to the beach.  That car took a lot of abuse from us,
> and it also never gave it up.  I still remember having to get out and push
> it up a steep hill in the Sunset Cliffs area as it was unable to climb the
> incline with 4 guys inside and 4 boards on top.  But it kept running with
> no
> issues.  (As long as you kept it off steep hills with 4 large guys inside
> and the weight of 4 long boards on top).
>
> My dad later bought a mid 1980's Renault that ate alternators . . could
> never find the problem.  After that he bought a crazy looking Renault
> called
> the Fuego. .  a piece of work that car was.  Lot's of problems and very
> weak
> in the power department (weak for it's supposed power rating).  But for
> some
> reason the Dauphine's which I read once were not designed for American
> freeways (the design focus was geared to the French roads) held up very
> well.
>
> These must have been lucky examples of the marque. .  no doubt the rare
> exception.
>
> Kirk
> _______________________________________________
>
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From fastvee at yahoo.com  Fri Dec 24 06:52:40 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:52:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dauphine - Strange
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinnaOvk4-5HoF=eL6T0XidE2M-tU3L=vge15Eik@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <338681.51163.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hey Kirk,
Would that be the Renault Alliance? We bought one in 1984 that consumed 4
alternators in the time we had it. Only bought it because we were offered an
employee deal to buy at cost when Renault bought Mack Trucks. 
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Thu, 12/23/10, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com> wrote:

My dad later bought a mid 1980's Renault that ate alternators . . could
never find the problem. 

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Fri Dec 24 08:34:26 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:34:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Top Gear
References: <947256A65FBD4F329D52B199C6B2F96C@OfficePC><C9379B7F.2CA2D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<AANLkTik0i0w_9f2YkWap0VPQ=SsXc9d1bpfMO2t8_a+x@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <DC9D832978E74604A167FB7F162EA007@personal>

Or in my case the grandkids. My first was 100 bucks, drove it 2 years and 
sold for 300 bucks. It was a 40 ford delux convertable. Loved that car.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "CosmicMag1380" <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 9:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top Gear


> On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 3:11 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> 
> wrote:
> Any Renault moving under it's own power sounds suspicious. They
> probably staged the whole thing.
> ------------------------------------
>
> I had a 1968 R-10 that I bought from one of the world's first "Buy
> Here Pay Here" lots for $125. It had a broken clutch cable so I
> bumpstarted it in 1st and shifted it at speed to get it home. Put a
> cable in and drive it for a good while before selling it for a profit.
> It was a decent POS! I wish that I had it back so I could give it to
> my kids so they would quit bitching about the A/C not working...
>
> -- 
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Dec 24 12:25:10 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:25:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Dauphine - Strange
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikHQbtKaZW3FALA=MG0mw0kPVsr6qpYi08ZEwEV@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinnaOvk4-5HoF=eL6T0XidE2M-tU3L=vge15Eik@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikHQbtKaZW3FALA=MG0mw0kPVsr6qpYi08ZEwEV@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin0zA-6=T-d_EaTvTi0-eo9Xt+LrnB5Xixb_DyR@mail.gmail.com>

Linda,


Yep, that's the one. . .

Thanks,

Kirk

On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 4:00 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> OMG they are so cool ; )
>
>
> http://www.moby302.co.za/photo/gocs_2008/renault_dauphine_gordini_64_ra08.JPG
>
> On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 3:02 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> In the late 60's when I was in my teens my step mother drove a Dauphine .
>> .
>> the round upside down bathtub type. .  the originals of sort that came
>> over
>> here.
>>
>> She traded it in at around 80,000 miles and bought another Renault . . the
>> next model, more of a square bodied example.
>>
>> She only traded it in due to the mileage.  That car never gave her any
>> problems, which was the same with the latter one she bought.  It was the
>> manual four speed model.
>>
>> My high school surfer buddy friend (I grew up in San Diego) parents had
>> the
>> same early Dauphine with an automatic tranny.  We would load 4 long boards
>> on the top and take it to the beach.  That car took a lot of abuse from
>> us,
>> and it also never gave it up.  I still remember having to get out and push
>> it up a steep hill in the Sunset Cliffs area as it was unable to climb the
>> incline with 4 guys inside and 4 boards on top.  But it kept running with
>> no
>> issues.  (As long as you kept it off steep hills with 4 large guys inside
>> and the weight of 4 long boards on top).
>>
>> My dad later bought a mid 1980's Renault that ate alternators . . could
>> never find the problem.  After that he bought a crazy looking Renault
>> called
>> the Fuego. .  a piece of work that car was.  Lot's of problems and very
>> weak
>> in the power department (weak for it's supposed power rating).  But for
>> some
>> reason the Dauphine's which I read once were not designed for American
>> freeways (the design focus was geared to the French roads) held up very
>> well.
>>
>> These must have been lucky examples of the marque. .  no doubt the rare
>> exception.
>>
>> Kirk
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Dec 24 12:26:26 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:26:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Dauphine - Strange
In-Reply-To: <338681.51163.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <AANLkTinnaOvk4-5HoF=eL6T0XidE2M-tU3L=vge15Eik@mail.gmail.com>
	<338681.51163.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTindA_A3vXo7Aumn8FWb5EZQyO-fvuiy+Ac6m0qe@mail.gmail.com>

Absolutely, indeed. .  now I recall. . .  the Alliance. .  ate alternators
like crazy and the alternators were expensive as well.

Thanks,

Kirk

On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 5:52 AM, fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hey Kirk,
> Would that be the Renault Alliance? We bought one in 1984 that consumed 4
> alternators in the time we had it. Only bought it because we were offered an
> employee deal to buy at cost when Renault bought Mack Trucks.
> John
> Fogelsville, PA
>
>
> --- On *Thu, 12/23/10, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>* wrote:
>
>
> My dad later bought a mid 1980's Renault that ate alternators . . could
> never find the problem.

From rdgard at cox.net  Fri Dec 24 13:21:12 2010
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 12:21:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
In-Reply-To: <mailman.11.1293217202.7284.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.11.1293217202.7284.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <6B56ACB4567243F7AA7A1D8E5CC1F447@OfficePC>

My little brother had a Dauphine that had the strangest electro-magnetic
clutch in it.  It had a standard 4 speed tranny but the gear shift lever had
a sort of hinge in it and when you went to change gears, as you pulled the
gear shift lever, it moved on the hinge about 1/2 inch first and when it
did, it pulled a switch and it shoot juice to the magnetic clutch through
some large black box with cooling vents on it.  The magnet would pull in the
clutch and you could shift. To keep going, just let go of the shift lever
and the magnet would let go and away you went with some slippage. There was
no clutch pedal. The black box would die and catch fire, real fire! Every
now and then.  We went through about 4 or 5 boxes before we sold the car.
Other than the fire breathing clutch, the car ran great for several years
and gave good mileage and was sort of fun to bash around.

Happy Xmas EVE all.

Bob

Robert D. Gardner
 
 
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com

 
*****************************************

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Fri Dec 24 13:55:22 2010
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:55:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Holiday
Message-ID: <4D1508BA.7000601@wi.net>

Whatever your persuasion, it's the spirit behind the present Holiday 
that counts.

Wishing all those on the list and their families a very Merry Christmas 
and all the best in the ensuing New Year!

In short, may all your LBC's start and run well.

Dave W.

59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
Burlington WI

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Dec 24 14:06:22 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:06:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
In-Reply-To: <6B56ACB4567243F7AA7A1D8E5CC1F447@OfficePC>
Message-ID: <C93A4B4E.2CAFB%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

I had an R8 Caravelle back in the Sixties. It was a piece of crap.
Large bits used to fall of in the street all the time. I put on Pirellis,
Konis, a Weber, and an Abarth exhaust. It became a slightly faster and
louder piece of crap.
My advice is to never accept anything from the French...not cars, not
colonies, and certainly not advice.
They haven't had a good idea since oral sex.
BZ

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Dec 24 14:16:43 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:16:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Holiday
In-Reply-To: <4D1508BA.7000601@wi.net>
References: <4D1508BA.7000601@wi.net>
Message-ID: <C195AD945EC44B56883A1CA442AE2E80@spider>

Going out to help a friend start his bugeye; it's inside. He doesn't want to
risk his back reaching in there to change the battery, so I offered mine.
We're 68 and 73. ...bill in corvallis
==========================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Woerpel
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 12:55 PM
To: SPRIDGETS; MGs
Subject: [Spridgets] Holiday

Whatever your persuasion, it's the spirit behind the present Holiday 
that counts.

Wishing all those on the list and their families a very Merry Christmas 
and all the best in the ensuing New Year!

In short, may all your LBC's start and run well.

Dave W.

59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
Burlington WI
_______________________________________________

From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Fri Dec 24 14:29:33 2010
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 15:29:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
In-Reply-To: <6B56ACB4567243F7AA7A1D8E5CC1F447@OfficePC>
References: <mailman.11.1293217202.7284.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<6B56ACB4567243F7AA7A1D8E5CC1F447@OfficePC>
Message-ID: <010e01cba3b1$a8e6d4b0$fab47e10$@net>

Bob
Sort of like the Porsche TipTronic. I drove a friend's 911 with a TipTronic
transmission. Worked pretty good, but sometimes I would forget and let my
hand touch the gear shift in anticipation of making a shift. Of course it
would declutch. You also could not keep holding the shift lever between
shifts, you had to let go to engage the clutch. I guess it took some getting
used to.

Herb Miller  

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Gardner
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 2:21 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine

My little brother had a Dauphine that had the strangest electro-magnetic
clutch in it.  It had a standard 4 speed tranny but the gear shift lever had
a sort of hinge in it and when you went to change gears, as you pulled the
gear shift lever, it moved on the hinge about 1/2 inch first and when it
did, it pulled a switch and it shoot juice to the magnetic clutch through
some large black box with cooling vents on it.  The magnet would pull in the
clutch and you could shift. To keep going, just let go of the shift lever
and the magnet would let go and away you went with some slippage. There was
no clutch pedal. The black box would die and catch fire, real fire! Every
now and then.  We went through about 4 or 5 boxes before we sold the car.
Other than the fire breathing clutch, the car ran great for several years
and gave good mileage and was sort of fun to bash around.

Happy Xmas EVE all.

Bob

Robert D. Gardner
 
 
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com

 
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Fri Dec 24 14:43:40 2010
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:43:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
In-Reply-To: <010e01cba3b1$a8e6d4b0$fab47e10$@net>
References: <mailman.11.1293217202.7284.spridgets@autox.team.net><6B56ACB4567243F7AA7A1D8E5CC1F447@OfficePC>
	<010e01cba3b1$a8e6d4b0$fab47e10$@net>
Message-ID: <8E5EC13C4E604447AC57D5FDEE61F6D4@RickPC>

I used to have a '68 VW Beetle with the same shifter setup - they called it 
"Auto Stick Shift".  3 speed manual transmission with a vacuum operated dry 
clutch connected to the engine through a torque converter.  Sheesh - all 
that to do away with the clutch pedal.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Herbert Miller" <hgmiller3 at qwest.net>
To: "'Bob Gardner'" <rdgard at cox.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 4:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine


> Bob
> Sort of like the Porsche TipTronic. I drove a friend's 911 with a 
> TipTronic
> transmission. Worked pretty good, but sometimes I would forget and let my
> hand touch the gear shift in anticipation of making a shift. Of course it
> would declutch. You also could not keep holding the shift lever between
> shifts, you had to let go to engage the clutch. I guess it took some 
> getting
> used to.
>
> Herb Miller
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Gardner
> Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 2:21 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
>
> My little brother had a Dauphine that had the strangest electro-magnetic
> clutch in it.  It had a standard 4 speed tranny but the gear shift lever 
> had
> a sort of hinge in it and when you went to change gears, as you pulled the
> gear shift lever, it moved on the hinge about 1/2 inch first and when it
> did, it pulled a switch and it shoot juice to the magnetic clutch through
> some large black box with cooling vents on it.  The magnet would pull in 
> the
> clutch and you could shift. To keep going, just let go of the shift lever
> and the magnet would let go and away you went with some slippage. There 
> was
> no clutch pedal. The black box would die and catch fire, real fire! Every
> now and then.  We went through about 4 or 5 boxes before we sold the car.
> Other than the fire breathing clutch, the car ran great for several years
> and gave good mileage and was sort of fun to bash around.
>
> Happy Xmas EVE all.
>
> Bob

From aseippel at austin.rr.com  Fri Dec 24 15:22:23 2010
From: aseippel at austin.rr.com (Jim Seippel)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:22:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Top Parts
In-Reply-To: <6B56ACB4567243F7AA7A1D8E5CC1F447@OfficePC>
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I am planning to buy a 1961 Sprite. However, it has no top. It has the top
bows, just none of the original top parts. 

Since I plan to drive the car back from California to Texas I would truly
like a top. Does anyone have any recommendations. Should I gamble on the
$100 Robbins top? Also, whatever top I buy will come without the rear metal
piece that slides under the rear clips and also will not have the metal
strip that gives the front of the top rigidity to fit in the grove on the
windshield. 

Any ideas? Anybody have any top parts in their garage they want to give
away/sell?

Thanks for the help,
Jim 

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Fri Dec 24 16:14:36 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 15:14:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear seals
Message-ID: <SNT123-W620FCCE85AFA0729A4A373CA1D0@phx.gbl>

Hi all
I am going on vacation for the next week so if anyone is expecting a rear seal
kit it will be about a week late.
JP,JK & BH yours have been mailed.
Happy Holidays to all
BillM

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Fri Dec 24 16:23:52 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 17:23:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Top Parts
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Buy a nice water tight jacket.  Unless you can personally verify that this car
is perfect, plan on making this a several week drive.  If you can verify that
it is perfect, then only a week or so.  Forget the top, it doesn't help that
much in the cold or the rain.

Lester


On Dec 24, 2010, at 4:22 PM, Jim Seippel wrote:

> I am planning to buy a 1961 Sprite. However, it has no top. It has the top
> bows, just none of the original top parts.
>
> Since I plan to drive the car back from California to Texas I would truly
> like a top. Does anyone have any recommendations. Should I gamble on the
> $100 Robbins top? Also, whatever top I buy will come without the rear metal
> piece that slides under the rear clips and also will not have the metal
> strip that gives the front of the top rigidity to fit in the grove on the
> windshield.
>
> Any ideas? Anybody have any top parts in their garage they want to give
> away/sell?
>
> Thanks for the help,
> Jim
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From grday at btinternet.com  Fri Dec 24 16:55:28 2010
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 23:55:28 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets]  Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas to one and all.


Guy R Day

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Dec 24 16:57:15 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 17:57:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Top Parts
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> Buy a nice water tight jacket.  Unless you can personally verify that this
car
> is perfect, plan on making this a several week drive.  If you can verify
that
> it is perfect, then only a week or so.  Forget the top, it doesn't help
that
> much in the cold or the rain.

A week or so???
Heck, it only took me a week to drive Crash's Bugeye from Reno to
Chicago by way of San Francisco, US1, San Diego, the Grand Canyon, and
Texas. In February. But I did have a top and side-curtains. And yes,
they helped a LOT.
David L

From aseippel at austin.rr.com  Fri Dec 24 17:06:22 2010
From: aseippel at austin.rr.com (Jim Seippel)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:06:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Top Parts
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This is not my first time to this rodeo. My first trip in a Sprite was in
1964 and I drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Washington, DC. I bought the car
on Monday with the engine and transmission completely apart. I made the trip
on Friday evening the same week. The car had no heater, no side curtains,
and the temperature was 20F. A Bugeye was my only car for the next 2 years.
My personal experience is that a top and side curtains make all the
difference. 

I plan to pick the car up and drive it non-stop back to Texas. If anything
gives me problems, I can always fix it on the road (won't be the first
time). However, I plan on having a top before I make the trip. :-) I will
certainly carry a warm coat too. 

Jim 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Lester
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 5:24 PM
To: Spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sprite Top Parts

Buy a nice water tight jacket.  Unless you can personally verify that this
car
is perfect, plan on making this a several week drive.  If you can verify
that
it is perfect, then only a week or so.  Forget the top, it doesn't help that
much in the cold or the rain.

Lester


On Dec 24, 2010, at 4:22 PM, Jim Seippel wrote:

> I am planning to buy a 1961 Sprite. However, it has no top. It has the top
> bows, just none of the original top parts.
>
> Since I plan to drive the car back from California to Texas I would truly
> like a top. Does anyone have any recommendations. Should I gamble on the
> $100 Robbins top? Also, whatever top I buy will come without the rear
metal
> piece that slides under the rear clips and also will not have the metal
> strip that gives the front of the top rigidity to fit in the grove on the
> windshield.
>
> Any ideas? Anybody have any top parts in their garage they want to give
> away/sell?
>
> Thanks for the help,
> Jim
> _______________________________________________

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Fri Dec 24 17:55:34 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 00:55:34 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas and Happy Spridgeting to everyone. I am looking forward to meeting lots of you in Wisconsin.

Kate

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Fri Dec 24 19:20:19 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 20:20:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas
Message-ID: <60C016D1-D248-4A78-8A89-B4BC0FAA3E89@comcast.net>

Merry Christmas to you all!

Lester

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Fri Dec 24 20:01:29 2010
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:01:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas
Message-ID: <922460.11985.qm@web46414.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

A Very Merry Christmas and many happy AN5 days to all. Skip J. 

From dwramsey at att.net  Fri Dec 24 20:13:44 2010
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:13:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Top Parts
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And it is a Robbins top custom made in sail cloth installed by a preferred
installer.
		Crash

A week or so???
Heck, it only took me a week to drive Crash's Bugeye from Reno to
Chicago by way of San Francisco, US1, San Diego, the Grand Canyon, and
Texas. In February. But I did have a top and side-curtains. And yes,
they helped a LOT.
David L

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Dec 24 20:30:34 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 22:30:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Top Parts
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On 12/24/2010 5:22 PM, Jim Seippel wrote:

> Any ideas? Anybody have any top parts in their garage they want to give
> away/sell?

Pick up a piece of 1/8 x 1/2" flat steel at any home center or hardware 
store, the front is just a flat piece, the rear uses 2 pieces about 4" 
long slipped in the slots.
the flat steel might be 1/8 x 5/8, some one will correct me if I am wrong.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Fri Dec 24 21:08:22 2010
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 04:08:22 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Top Parts
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I beg to differ.... the top made a big difference when I was in AL and GA... kept the rain off me ... even when driving coast-to-coast in very inclement weather..

But I did find that the rain found it's way under the wiper boss's, behind the dash, and soak me from the knees down!!

However, I usually wore a snowmobile suit in Wyoming and Montana in Winter... the heater aint worth a damn!

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lester" <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>


Buy a nice water tight jacket.  Unless you can personally verify that this car
is perfect, plan on making this a several week drive.  If you can verify that
it is perfect, then only a week or so.  Forget the top, it doesn't help that
much in the cold or the rain.

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Fri Dec 24 22:03:33 2010
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 21:03:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Top Parts
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Jim,

Caribou Canvas makes a very nice top at a very reasonable price. I  
bought one for a MKII Sprite some years ago and I was quite pleased.  
He uses Stayfast which had a very nice look. I'm not sure if he still  
makes them for other than Alfas and Fiats, but would be worth a shot  
to check. The web site I found was http://www.alfaromeoconvertibletop.com/

The metal bars are easily fabricated from some flat bar stock.

Check out my Tech section for some other tips and goodies for your  
Bugeye.

Gerard
http://gerardsgarage.com/

On Dec 24, 2010, at 7:01 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 14
> Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:06:22 -0600
> From: "Jim Seippel" <aseippel at austin.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sprite Top Parts
> To: "'Lester'" <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>, "'Spridget list'"
> 	<spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Message-ID: <00b401cba3c7$909340e0$b1b9c2a0$@rr.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> This is not my first time to this rodeo. My first trip in a Sprite  
> was in
> 1964 and I drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Washington, DC. I bought  
> the car
> on Monday with the engine and transmission completely apart. I made  
> the trip
> on Friday evening the same week. The car had no heater, no side  
> curtains,
> and the temperature was 20F. A Bugeye was my only car for the next 2  
> years.
> My personal experience is that a top and side curtains make all the
> difference.
>
> I plan to pick the car up and drive it non-stop back to Texas. If  
> anything
> gives me problems, I can always fix it on the road (won't be the first
> time). However, I plan on having a top before I make the trip. :-) I  
> will
> certainly carry a warm coat too.
>
> Jim

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Dec 25 00:33:31 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 01:33:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
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German Engineering, British Comedy and French cooking....

Unfortunately what we too often receive is British Cooking,
German Comedy and French Engineering.

Ergo:  Steak and Kidney Pie, Renaults, and "Springtime for Hitler"....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 3:06 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> I had an R8 Caravelle back in the Sixties. It was a piece of crap.
> Large bits used to fall of in the street all the time. I put on Pirellis,
> Konis, a Weber, and an Abarth exhaust. It became a slightly faster and
> louder piece of crap.
> My advice is to never accept anything from the French...not cars, not
> colonies, and certainly not advice.
> They haven't had a good idea since oral sex.
> BZ

From cathe125 at suddenlink.net  Sat Dec 25 00:38:16 2010
From: cathe125 at suddenlink.net (cathey speichinger)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 01:38:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas to all
Message-ID: <007901cba406$b1d77e80$15867b80$@net>

Wanted to drop a Merry Christmas wish from mr and my wife to all on the
list.  It has been some year around here but the list has been a constant
source of knowledge and humor from the off topic banter even while I have
been in lurk mode.  Most of all I would like to thank our list owner Mark J.
Bradakis for providing the means to develop the develop such great
friendships with which to share our love for our LBC's.  Santa had better be
nice to MarkJ  .  


 


Merry Christmas to all and Blessings in the New Year


 


Leo & Cathey

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Dec 25 03:55:19 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 04:55:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
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But American humor gave me the opportunity to buy the Parker and Stone
classic, "Cannibal, the Musical" on DVD
Merry Christmas to all!

On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 1:33 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> German Engineering, British Comedy and French cooking....
>
> Unfortunately what we too often receive is British Cooking,
> German Comedy and French Engineering.
>
> Ergo:  Steak and Kidney Pie, Renaults, and "Springtime for Hitler"....
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 3:06 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I had an R8 Caravelle back in the Sixties. It was a piece of crap.
> > Large bits used to fall of in the street all the time. I put on Pirellis,
> > Konis, a Weber, and an Abarth exhaust. It became a slightly faster and
> > louder piece of crap.
> > My advice is to never accept anything from the French...not cars, not
> > colonies, and certainly not advice.
> > They haven't had a good idea since oral sex.
> > BZ
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec 25 06:49:38 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 08:49:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas from my facation spot Michigan
Message-ID: <AANLkTimvpGxasixn_OLhmsKUh6J=iaNELAg_X--qZ0XB@mail.gmail.com>

Merry Christmas, I'm visiting in Michigan and there is about 4 or 8 inches
of snow here, but no Spridgets ; )
Linda

From refisk at chartermi.net  Sat Dec 25 07:00:41 2010
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 09:00:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas from my facation spot Michigan
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The Spridgets are her Linda, just well hidden from the snow and salt.  :-)

Rick in Frankenmuth

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 25, 2010 8:49 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas from my facation spot Michigan


> Merry Christmas, I'm visiting in Michigan and there is about 4 or 8 inches
> of snow here, but no Spridgets ; )
> Linda

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sat Dec 25 07:04:49 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:04:49 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
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Personally, I much prefer German cooking. Italian is also much superior to French. Now that my kitchen is again functinal, I will be happy to demonstrate to anyome who happens to be passing through.

Kate


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 11:33:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine

German Engineering, British Comedy and French cooking....

Unfortunately what we too often receive is British Cooking,
German Comedy and French Engineering.

Ergo:  Steak and Kidney Pie, Renaults, and "Springtime for Hitler"....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 3:06 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> I had an R8 Caravelle back in the Sixties. It was a piece of crap.
> Large bits used to fall of in the street all the time. I put on Pirellis,
> Konis, a Weber, and an Abarth exhaust. It became a slightly faster and
> louder piece of crap.
> My advice is to never accept anything from the French...not cars, not
> colonies, and certainly not advice.
> They haven't had a good idea since oral sex.
> BZ
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sat Dec 25 07:12:44 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:12:44 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
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I agree completely that Italian cooking is superior to French.  The people are also nicer in Italy. I still remember going to a little restaurant with my wife on our honeymoon outside Milan. Neither of us spoke Italian and the waiter very patiently translated the entire menu to english. I doubt that would happen in renault country.

Merry Chrismas, Happy Holidays to all. Here's to a great 2011.

Steve
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine

Personally, I much prefer German cooking. Italian is also much superior to French. Now that my kitchen is again functinal, I will be happy to demonstrate to anyome who happens to be passing through.

Kate


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 11:33:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine

German Engineering, British Comedy and French cooking....

Unfortunately what we too often receive is British Cooking,
German Comedy and French Engineering.

Ergo:  Steak and Kidney Pie, Renaults, and "Springtime for Hitler"....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 3:06 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> I had an R8 Caravelle back in the Sixties. It was a piece of crap.
> Large bits used to fall of in the street all the time. I put on Pirellis,
> Konis, a Weber, and an Abarth exhaust. It became a slightly faster and
> louder piece of crap.
> My advice is to never accept anything from the French...not cars, not
> colonies, and certainly not advice.
> They haven't had a good idea since oral sex.
> BZ
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sat Dec 25 10:01:35 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 11:01:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NSC Anyone want a 1972 GM Fisher Body Service Manual?
Message-ID: <AANLkTimzba29EVzLQugq-URTPiZBXKPZNArgF96humDy@mail.gmail.com>

I have been going through my boxes of books, winnowing out the stuff I
don't really have any use for.
So far:
8 issues of British Car Mag from 96-99
The afore-mentioned 1972 Fisher Body Service Manual
The 1982 Chilton Auto Repair Manual
1979-1985 Motor Foreign Car Repair Manual (no Spridgets, but it does
have a blip on Jags and one on TRs)
Fix Your Chevrolet V8 or 6 1974 to 1963 including a chapter at the end
on servicing your Vega
Any interest?
David L

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sat Dec 25 11:16:53 2010
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 18:16:53 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikfAJizJTqCQFT=ES-pZaJNze0iQe=bY2ZQ2Dem@mail.gmail.com>
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How dare you put down my Steak and Kidney Pie...
*I* like it !!
<Grin>

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 11:33:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine

Ergo:  Steak and Kidney Pie, Renaults, and "Springtime for Hitler"....

From pfeilmat at gmail.com  Sat Dec 25 11:18:41 2010
From: pfeilmat at gmail.com (Matthew Pfeil)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 10:18:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
In-Reply-To: <20101225141228.B627A187870@autox.team.net>
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If you were in Paris, you would find tue people a bit more French like that.
Travel south and get into the Luberon, the people are much nicer. When I was
there in the Baux province, I tried to speak French but they spoke english and
somehow we all got along and had a great time.

Matt P

Sent from my iPod

On Dec 25, 2010, at 6:12 AM, an5.sprite at gmail.com wrote:

> I agree completely that Italian cooking is superior to French.  The people
are also nicer in Italy. I still remember going to a little restaurant with my
wife on our honeymoon outside Milan. Neither of us spoke Italian and the
waiter very patiently translated the entire menu to english. I doubt that
would happen in renault country.
>
> Merry Chrismas, Happy Holidays to all. Here's to a great 2011.
>
> Steve
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kgb at frontiernet.net
> Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:04:49
> Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
>
> Personally, I much prefer German cooking. Italian is also much superior to
French. Now that my kitchen is again functinal, I will be happy to demonstrate
to anyome who happens to be passing through.
>
> Kate
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 11:33:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
>
> German Engineering, British Comedy and French cooking....
>
> Unfortunately what we too often receive is British Cooking,
> German Comedy and French Engineering.
>
> Ergo:  Steak and Kidney Pie, Renaults, and "Springtime for Hitler"....
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 3:06 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
wrote:
>
>> I had an R8 Caravelle back in the Sixties. It was a piece of crap.
>> Large bits used to fall of in the street all the time. I put on Pirellis,
>> Konis, a Weber, and an Abarth exhaust. It became a slightly faster and
>> louder piece of crap.
>> My advice is to never accept anything from the French...not cars, not
>> colonies, and certainly not advice.
>> They haven't had a good idea since oral sex.
>> BZ
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Dec 25 11:47:32 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 10:47:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikfAJizJTqCQFT=ES-pZaJNze0iQe=bY2ZQ2Dem@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C93B7C44.2CB58%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> French cooking....
Oh, you mean knowing the best ways to prepare frogs, snails, and goose
livers. I guess I overlooked those contributions.

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sat Dec 25 12:47:51 2010
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 19:47:51 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
In-Reply-To: <189E7636-9950-44D4-B092-114791A69F09@gmail.com>
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My oldest boy is married to a French lady. They both live and work on Paris (he maintains in-flight entertainment systems on Boeing's and AirBuses at Orly)
They called me this morning...

You gotta love "les Flics" (French Police; They towed my Daughter-in-laws car last night - Christmas eve - for being "illegally" parked !  She can get it back on Monday after paying a 150 Euro fine.

Also, he told me there are no winter tires to be had in Paris... they've been sent to Germany! So they're driving to grandma's house, in the snow, on summer tires!

Vive le Europena Union...

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "Matthew Pfeil" <pfeilmat at gmail.com>
To: "an5 sprite" <an5.sprite at gmail.com>
Cc: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net, "spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 25, 2010 10:18:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine

If you were in Paris, you would find tue people a bit more French like that.
Travel south and get into the Luberon, the people are much nicer. When I was
there in the Baux province, I tried to speak French but they spoke english and
somehow we all got along and had a great time.

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sat Dec 25 12:51:14 2010
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 19:51:14 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
In-Reply-To: <C93B7C44.2CB58%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <687351627.705896.1293306674295.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Boeuf Bourginon -- Beef Stew -- made with wine
Bouillabaise -- Fish Stew -- made with wine
Cog au Vin -- Chicken Stew -- made with wine

Hic! Hic! Hic!  <g>

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>

> French cooking....
Oh, you mean knowing the best ways to prepare frogs, snails, and goose
livers. I guess I overlooked those contributions.
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sat Dec 25 13:00:52 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 20:00:52 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
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You forgot about:

French Fries
French Toast
French Kisses

  -;)


Steve
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 19:51:14 
To: spridgets_autox.team.net<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine

Boeuf Bourginon -- Beef Stew -- made with wine
Bouillabaise -- Fish Stew -- made with wine
Cog au Vin -- Chicken Stew -- made with wine

Hic! Hic! Hic!  <g>

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>

> French cooking....
Oh, you mean knowing the best ways to prepare frogs, snails, and goose
livers. I guess I overlooked those contributions.
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Dec 25 13:08:57 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:08:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
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French Army Knife:

http://www.smilespedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/knife.jpg

On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 2:00 PM,  <an5.sprite at gmail.com> wrote:
> You forgot about:

From rdgard at cox.net  Sat Dec 25 13:19:34 2010
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 12:19:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] PUTTING ON FLAME SUIT
In-Reply-To: <mailman.11.1293303602.24170.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.11.1293303602.24170.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <D93F3468B77141318F1FA8FEA155CD72@OfficePC>

First, I would like to ditto Leo and Cathay's comments about the list, what
a group of wonderful people that are on it, with all their help with all
kinds of cars, and for them telling me what kind of food I should like.

An extra big extra Holiday thanks to Mark Bradakis, who makes this list
possible.

I must say, that IMHO France gets a bad rap from a lot of people who just
seem to get off on bashing the French. The French have a reputation for
being rude, and I have been ruded to in Paris but I have also been ruded to
many times greater in New York than in Paris.  I think that being rude is a
big city thing rather than a French thing.  Paris is one of the most
beautiful cities in the world And one of the cleanest also.  And when you
get outside of Paris, the people are as warm and friendly as anywhere.

I love all kinds of food, but French food is done with real art and care and
a fantastic range  of subtle flavors.   (donning flame suit now).  

I spent a month in Provence area and the people could not have been nicer to
us.  Even in little villages and shops, speaking no French was never a
problem, even if they did not speak English, a big smile, some hand signals,
a laugh, a little great wine and some cheese,  and we all got a long great!

Besides, I can find nothing wrong with oral sex!

I don't post to this list very often but have been around quite a while,
even before the "Buster-Cluster", which many of you have a copy of the DVD I
made.  

I think I would like to donate the $12.75 to the keep the list going strong
.  How do I do that? Do you accept pay pal?  Or do I send a check to
somewhere?

Merry Christmas and have a fun and safe New Years.

Cheers,

Bob in San Diego 

Robert D. Gardner
 
 
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sat Dec 25 13:19:57 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 20:19:57 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
Message-ID: <mailman.9.1293308380.23293.spridgets@autox.team.net>

Derf,

Nice knife but how do you cut the cheese?
------Original Message------
From: derf
To: an5.sprite at gmail.com
Cc: Dave KK7SS
Cc: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
Cc: spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
Sent: Dec 25, 2010 3:08 PM

French Army Knife:

http://www.smilespedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/knife.jpg

On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 2:00 PM,  <an5.sprite at gmail.com> wrote:
> You forgot about:
>


Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Dec 25 13:26:53 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:26:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] PUTTING ON FLAME SUIT
In-Reply-To: <D93F3468B77141318F1FA8FEA155CD72@OfficePC>
References: <mailman.11.1293303602.24170.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<D93F3468B77141318F1FA8FEA155CD72@OfficePC>
Message-ID: <0B5182F35B794C74997344AB749C2BBF@HomePC>

Bob, on the tail end of each message is a place to click which shows the 
options available.

Good thought.  I didn't have Mark on my Christmas list.  I'll need to 
correct that.

LAD


-----Original Message----- 
From: Bob Gardner
Sent: Saturday, December 25, 2010 2:19 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] PUTTING ON FLAME SUIT

First, I would like to ditto Leo and Cathay's comments about the list, what
a group of wonderful people that are on it, with all their help with all
kinds of cars, and for them telling me what kind of food I should like.

An extra big extra Holiday thanks to Mark Bradakis, who makes this list
possible.

I must say, that IMHO France gets a bad rap from a lot of people who just
seem to get off on bashing the French. The French have a reputation for
being rude, and I have been ruded to in Paris but I have also been ruded to
many times greater in New York than in Paris.  I think that being rude is a
big city thing rather than a French thing.  Paris is one of the most
beautiful cities in the world And one of the cleanest also.  And when you
get outside of Paris, the people are as warm and friendly as anywhere.

I love all kinds of food, but French food is done with real art and care and
a fantastic range  of subtle flavors.   (donning flame suit now).

I spent a month in Provence area and the people could not have been nicer to
us.  Even in little villages and shops, speaking no French was never a
problem, even if they did not speak English, a big smile, some hand signals,
a laugh, a little great wine and some cheese,  and we all got a long great!

Besides, I can find nothing wrong with oral sex!

I don't post to this list very often but have been around quite a while,
even before the "Buster-Cluster", which many of you have a copy of the DVD I
made.

I think I would like to donate the $12.75 to the keep the list going strong
.  How do I do that? Do you accept pay pal?  Or do I send a check to
somewhere?

Merry Christmas and have a fun and safe New Years.

Cheers,

Bob in San Diego

Robert D. Gardner


Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sat Dec 25 13:27:34 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:27:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] PUTTING ON FLAME SUIT
In-Reply-To: <D93F3468B77141318F1FA8FEA155CD72@OfficePC>
References: <mailman.11.1293303602.24170.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<D93F3468B77141318F1FA8FEA155CD72@OfficePC>
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> I think I would like to donate the $12.75 to the keep the list going strong
> .  How do I do that? Do you accept pay pal?  Or do I send a check to
> somewhere?

> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html

You must really be trying to find out if ED is alive!
David L

From jpaschke at bak.rr.com  Sat Dec 25 13:32:41 2010
From: jpaschke at bak.rr.com (Jon Paschke)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 12:32:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
In-Reply-To: <20101225202137.99A3F187880@autox.team.net>
References: <20101225202137.99A3F187880@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4D1654E9.7050405@bak.rr.com>

Just lift a leg......

On 12/25/2010 12:19 PM, an5.sprite at gmail.com wrote:
> Derf,
>
> Nice knife but how do you cut the cheese?
> ------Original Message------
> From: derf

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Dec 25 13:34:10 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:34:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Renault Dauphine
In-Reply-To: <338958587-1293308398-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1756003110-@bda828.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
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Silently but deadly?

On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 2:19 PM,  <an5.sprite at gmail.com> wrote:
> Derf,
>
> Nice knife but how do you cut the cheese?

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Dec 25 13:35:50 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:35:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] PUTTING ON FLAME SUIT
In-Reply-To: <D93F3468B77141318F1FA8FEA155CD72@OfficePC>
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	<D93F3468B77141318F1FA8FEA155CD72@OfficePC>
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If they weren't rude and made good cars, everyone would move there, right?
> I must say, that IMHO France gets a bad rap from a lot of people who just
> seem to get off on bashing the French. The French have a reputation for
> being rude, and I have been ruded to in Paris but I have also been ruded to
> many times greater in New York than in Paris.  I think that being rude is a
> big city thing rather than a French thing.  Paris is one of the most
> beautiful cities in the world And one of the cleanest also.  And when you
> get outside of Paris, the people are as warm and friendly as anywhere.
>
> I love all kinds of food, but French food is done with real art and care
and
> a fantastic range  of subtle flavors.   (donning flame suit now).

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec 25 17:39:40 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 19:39:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas from my facation spot Michigan
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimvpGxasixn_OLhmsKUh6J=iaNELAg_X--qZ0XB@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimvpGxasixn_OLhmsKUh6J=iaNELAg_X--qZ0XB@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=SpW-DKBXZ7QpKp72gd3GbJR14h8jY=NxWS+Sp@mail.gmail.com>

I'm kinda trapped with the inlaws but thanks to all on seeing Spridgets, I'm
in a town called Mt Clemens & another called Romeo (sister-in-law) cool to
have a white christmas.

I miss NJ, .....whoa I have been saying that a lot lately on trips out of
town I think NJ is finally rubbing off on me : )
Lin

On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 8:49 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Merry Christmas, I'm visiting in Michigan and there is about 4 or 8 inches
> of snow here, but no Spridgets ; )
> Linda

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Mon Dec 27 09:58:58 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 08:58:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
Message-ID: <585710.88004.qm@web161202.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Take a look at all the comments on Bring A Trailer about what a rust bucket
this bugeye is: 
http://bringatrailer.com/2010/12/26/1959-austin-healey-bug-eye-sprite-project
/  Haven't seen floors that good in a while.  Couple of Qs though.  Why red
inner door liner in a green car and WTF happened to the bonnet valance?

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Dec 27 10:12:56 2010
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:12:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <585710.88004.qm@web161202.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <585710.88004.qm@web161202.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>

Red door liners - the car was probably originally red.  I would guess the 
valance carnage is the result of a home built forward tilting bonnet setup 
based on the clamp hardware on the A-pillars.  It looks to be in fairly 
decent shape overall, but I wouldn't pay $5400.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 27, 2010 11:58 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy


> ........................................................... Couple of Qs 
> though.  Why red
> inner door liner in a green car and WTF happened to the bonnet valance?
>
> Rick

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Dec 27 10:30:05 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:30:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
References: <585710.88004.qm@web161202.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinY3MVGgXc_w4or2ybCDaJi=j=tFFBJzzLsuwav@mail.gmail.com>

>> Why red inner door liner in a green car?

It's Christmas.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Dec 27 10:48:13 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:48:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <585710.88004.qm@web161202.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <585710.88004.qm@web161202.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <827416.97967.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Red door liners because the car was originally white as evidenced by the white 
paint on the inside of the door and inside deck behind the seats.

Front valance was probably modded for a forward tilting bonnet.

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
 Why red
inner door liner in a green car and WTF happened to the bonnet valance?

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Dec 27 11:32:07 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:32:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <827416.97967.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <585710.88004.qm@web161202.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<827416.97967.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D18DBA7.5070500@comcast.net>

Look inside the trunk, this car was smashed, patched, and welded up at 
some time in the past.
Easy project if he took one digit off his price. The first or last one.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Mon Dec 27 12:31:34 2010
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:31:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <mailman.13.1293476402.8003.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.13.1293476402.8003.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <170FC699-D525-4C6E-A5A9-70B80CB7E72F@gerardsgarage.com>

Someone's attempt at making a front tilt bonnet using the bonnet latch  
as a pivot. The notches allow the bonnet to tilt all the way forward.

Gerard

On Dec 27, 2010, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 08:58:58 -0800 (PST)
> From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy

> WTF happened to the bonnet valance?
>
> Rick

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Mon Dec 27 12:33:24 2010
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:33:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
Message-ID: <256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

My Bugeye came with red interior and it was originally a Nevada Biege car. 
Old English White also came with red interior.  It also states in the
decription of the car that the flat green color is not original.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

--- On Mon, 12/27/10, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

From: Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Monday, December 27, 2010, 5:12 PM

Red door liners - the car was probably originally red.  I would guess the
valance carnage is the result of a home built forward tilting bonnet setup
based on the clamp hardware on the A-pillars.  It looks to be in fairly decent
shape overall, but I wouldn't pay $5400.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- From: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 27, 2010 11:58 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy


> ........................................................... Couple of Qs
though.  Why red
> inner door liner in a green car and WTF happened to the bonnet valance?
>
> Rick

From philip.s.jones at comcast.net  Mon Dec 27 23:50:40 2010
From: philip.s.jones at comcast.net (Philip Jones)
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:50:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
Message-ID: <001b01cba65b$8af1d390$a0d57ab0$@comcast.net>

Hi all!  I posted this invite on the Spridgets section at British Car Forum
(http://tinyurl.com/2bh2e9x) . . . please consider this an open invitation
to any Northwest Spridgeteers that would like to get together!

***

Is anyone up for a NOSHIT (Northwest Organization of Spridget Handymen In
Transit) on Saturday February 12, at the Jones house in North Seattle? Up to
four garage spots are available, in the unlikely event of inclement weather.
There will be cars (with problems and without), beer, and food. Plenty of
tools (I even found the clutch alignment tool that Ed needed!), including
hoist, etc.  No compressor, though!

***

Feel free to email me if you're interested; or respond to the post, above.
I'll send out directions, etc., as we get closer to the date.  I'm excited
to see my Spridget friends again!

 

Phil

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Tue Dec 28 08:17:08 2010
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:17:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] MG Midget on CList
Message-ID: <8vjs1g$a0v69j@email.mtu.edu>

On the shores of Gitche Gumee,
Of the shining Big-Sea-Water,
Stood Nokomis, the old woman,
Pointing with her finger .  .  .

.  .  . at this Craig's List ad for a 1970 MG Midget.
http://up.craigslist.org/cto/2131123738.html
Asking $450 WITH a hardtop!

Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Near the shores of Gitche 
Gumee aka, Lake Superior - near Marquette)
I have no interest in this sale.
(Sorry Mr. Longfellow for spoiling your poem)

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

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Dec 28 08:42:33 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:42:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] MG Midget on CList
In-Reply-To: <8vjs1g$a0v69j@email.mtu.edu>
References: <8vjs1g$a0v69j@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <201012280742381.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

I can guaro-effen-tee you, that it will require some snow removal to 
see it.....

     ... but it might look better buried.

Peter C
====
At 09:17 AM 12/28/2010, Tim Collins wrote:
>On the shores of Gitche Gumee,
>Of the shining Big-Sea-Water,
>Stood Nokomis, the old woman,
>Pointing with her finger .  .  .
>
>.  .  . at this Craig's List ad for a 1970 MG Midget.
>http://up.craigslist.org/cto/2131123738.html
>Asking $450 WITH a hardtop!
>
>Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Near the shores of Gitche 
>Gumee aka, Lake Superior - near Marquette)
>I have no interest in this sale.
>(Sorry Mr. Longfellow for spoiling your poem)
>
>Tim Collins

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Dec 28 09:38:16 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:38:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No chinese junk
Message-ID: <4D1A1278.2050104@comcast.net>

http://tinyurl.com/2d24nml

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Tue Dec 28 09:50:06 2010
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:50:06 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] No chinese junk
In-Reply-To: <4D1A1278.2050104@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1579305782.733253.1293555006118.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

I have their all weather floor protectors in my daily driver --- perfect fit and top quality.

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>

http://tinyurl.com/2d24nml
_______________________________________________

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Tue Dec 28 10:17:59 2010
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:17:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No chinese junk
In-Reply-To: <4D1A1278.2050104@comcast.net>
References: <4D1A1278.2050104@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <8vjs1g$a10282@email.mtu.edu>

Race Ramps, too. Made in Escanaba, MI. Ya, the very same "Escanaba in 
da Moonlight" movie place!
"All good things come to those who shoot straight."
http://www.raceramps.com/about-us.aspx


At 11:38 AM 12/28/2010, Frank Clarici wrote:
>http://tinyurl.com/2d24nml
>______________________________

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

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 28 10:24:27 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:24:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] MG Midget on CList
In-Reply-To: <8vjs1g$a0v69j@email.mtu.edu>
References: <8vjs1g$a0v69j@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=mz7gMbmr91KNR45PYsL21OfjvpvmZEcEJEWoG@mail.gmail.com>

That's an ancient leaf catcher rust farm, very rare.
Still, might be worth parts.

From pfeilmat at gmail.com  Tue Dec 28 10:36:15 2010
From: pfeilmat at gmail.com (Matthew Pfeil)
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:36:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] MG Midget on CList
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=mz7gMbmr91KNR45PYsL21OfjvpvmZEcEJEWoG@mail.gmail.com>
References: <8vjs1g$a0v69j@email.mtu.edu>
	<AANLkTi=mz7gMbmr91KNR45PYsL21OfjvpvmZEcEJEWoG@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8ABFFBA5-4BC3-4763-A48C-081C4C517285@gmail.com>

He should pay you to haul it away. Divorces are created over things like
that!

The top does look good though...

Matt P

Sent from my iPod

On Dec 28, 2010, at 9:24 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> That's an ancient leaf catcher rust farm, very rare.
> Still, might be worth parts.
> _______________________________________________
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Dec 28 10:52:20 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:52:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] MG Midget on CList
In-Reply-To: <8ABFFBA5-4BC3-4763-A48C-081C4C517285@gmail.com>
References: <8vjs1g$a0v69j@email.mtu.edu>
	<AANLkTi=mz7gMbmr91KNR45PYsL21OfjvpvmZEcEJEWoG@mail.gmail.com>
	<8ABFFBA5-4BC3-4763-A48C-081C4C517285@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim3aZe4m-c=-3oFUAAYWQdif1LqExY2PCEVVyb9@mail.gmail.com>

"This car did run when parked."

ROFLMAO!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 11:36 AM, Matthew Pfeil <pfeilmat at gmail.com> wrote:

> He should pay you to haul it away. Divorces are created over things like
> that!
>
> The top does look good though...
>
> Matt P
>
> On Dec 28, 2010, at 9:24 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > That's an ancient leaf catcher rust farm, very rare.
> > Still, might be worth parts.

From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Tue Dec 28 10:53:28 2010
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:53:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No chinese junk
References: <4D1A1278.2050104@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <EF455A495A484561ACDFEF1FDB97A028@Inspiron>

Frank,

I treated myself to a set of Weather Tech mats for my Dodge pickup truck 
last fall, these guys make the best mats out there. They have a warehouse in 
Hamilton Ontario and ship all over Canada, they make the mats for most cars 
and trucks, a good fathers day gift to yourself.

Greg Higgins


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 11:38 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] No chinese junk


> http://tinyurl.com/2d24nml
> _______________________________________________
>
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From pvanwig at me.com  Tue Dec 28 11:15:15 2010
From: pvanwig at me.com (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:15:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No chinese junk
In-Reply-To: <4D1A1278.2050104@comcast.net>
References: <4D1A1278.2050104@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AF557B19-F436-4D85-A69B-23B6E53ACE96@me.com>

I have used several Weather Tech products and loved them all.
On Dec 28, 2010, at 8:38 AM, Frank Clarici wrote:

http://tinyurl.com/2d24nml

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Tue Dec 28 12:54:50 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 14:54:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] MG Midget on CList
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim3aZe4m-c=-3oFUAAYWQdif1LqExY2PCEVVyb9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20101228195450.AGIPR.104600.root@cdptpa-web13-z01>

I've heard that one before.  In my case I found water on top of the pistons and the engine is completely locked up.

> "This car did run when parked."
> 
> ROFLMAO!

From redscirocco at hotmail.com  Tue Dec 28 15:22:36 2010
From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred)
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:22:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] MG Midget on C list
In-Reply-To: <mailman.9.1293562804.27141.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.9.1293562804.27141.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <SNT124-W567FA75E508F92E3D0959EB7010@phx.gbl>

Ha ha ha! Can you believe it, it actually says "ran when parked!"

_______________________________
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:17:08 -0500
From: Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu>
Subject: [Spridgets] MG Midget on CList
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Message-ID: <8vjs1g$a0v69j at email.mtu.edu>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed

On the shores of Gitche Gumee,
Of the shining Big-Sea-Water,
Stood Nokomis, the old woman,
Pointing with her finger . . .

. . . at this Craig's List ad for a 1970 MG Midget.
http://up.craigslist.org/cto/2131123738.html
Asking $450 WITH a hardtop!

Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Near the shores of Gitche
Gumee aka, Lake Superior - near Marquette)
I have no interest in this sale.
(Sorry Mr. Longfellow for spoiling your poem)

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

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Tue Dec 28 15:39:10 2010
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:39:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Motorcycles, with LBC tie
Message-ID: <8vjs1g$a129rl@email.mtu.edu>

Remember Gary Kohls? The guy who may or may not
have sold his Sebring Sprite during a messy
divorce in Michigan. Well, the Midland (MI)
Center for the Arts will be showing his collection of Agusta motorcycles.

http://www.mcfta.org/ExhibitionsABDM.html
AGUSTA
Art, Design and Function
 From the incomparable collection of Gary Kohs,
this retrospective exhibition spans the history
of the MV Agusta motorcycle, chronicling every
year of production. A rare examination of design,
function, aesthetics and sheer excellence of
perhaps the finest motorcycles ever manufactured. Jan. 15  April 10, 2011.

Check the web site for info about another exhibit: same dates.
ITALIAN AUTOMOBILE PHOTOGRAPHS by Michael Furman
For over 25 years Michael Furmans studio imagery
has revealed the Italian passion for stylish performance in automobiles.


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

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Tue Dec 28 16:10:07 2010
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com)
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:10:07 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] MG Midget on C list
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W567FA75E508F92E3D0959EB7010@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <20101228231007.X4LBS.89597.root@hrndva-web01-z02>

The only thing missing is a tree growing out of it.

Chris
---- Mike Eldred <redscirocco at hotmail.com> wrote: 
> Ha ha ha! Can you believe it, it actually says "ran when parked!"
> 
> _______________________________
> . . . at this Craig's List ad for a 1970 MG Midget.
> http://up.craigslist.org/cto/2131123738.html
> Asking $450 WITH a hardtop!
> 
> Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Near the shores of Gitche
> Gumee aka, Lake Superior - near Marquette)
> I have no interest in this sale.
> (Sorry Mr. Longfellow for spoiling your poem)
> 
> Tim Collins
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/sets/
> _______________________________________________
> 
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Dec 28 17:11:33 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:11:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] test no text
Message-ID: <4E88B3E2-B547-417F-81B9-B70833D864E8@comcast.net>


From kgrowler at gmail.com  Tue Dec 28 17:40:50 2010
From: kgrowler at gmail.com (Kim Tonry)
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:40:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No Chinese Junk
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=KgROVu9affGhgt4WC6=CEdMKB00PkyTeXMAcW@mail.gmail.com>

Frank Clarici wrote: No chinese junk

http://tinyurl.com/2d24nml


Their current plant is in an industrial park three blocks from my house.

Kim Tonry
Downers Grove, Illinois U.S.A.

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Dec 28 21:27:31 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 22:27:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] test 2
Message-ID: <A0264DF7-A5B4-42E2-A7FB-293D5815D731@comcast.net>

no text

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Wed Dec 29 10:24:56 2010
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:24:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] test 2
In-Reply-To: <A0264DF7-A5B4-42E2-A7FB-293D5815D731@comcast.net>
References: <A0264DF7-A5B4-42E2-A7FB-293D5815D731@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <201012291725.oBTHP24g029554@mail.usimperio.com>

Lester, what the devil are you testing for? Trying to see if you can 
get a rise out of someone ???


At 11:27 PM 12/28/2010, you wrote:
>no text
>_______________________________________________

From above_the_line at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 29 11:48:55 2010
From: above_the_line at yahoo.com (Michael Burkhart)
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:48:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
In-Reply-To: <001b01cba65b$8af1d390$a0d57ab0$@comcast.net>
References: <001b01cba65b$8af1d390$a0d57ab0$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <158723.43963.qm@web130108.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

sounds like a plan see you sat the 12th. I will bring my bugeye
 
<em><font
size="3"><strong>Michael L. Burkhart</strong></font></em>
(214) 924-3133
above_the_line at yahoo.com



----- Original Message ----
From: Philip Jones
<philip.s.jones at comcast.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, December
27, 2010 10:50:40 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle
WA

Hi all!  I posted this invite on the Spridgets section at British Car
Forum
(http://tinyurl.com/2bh2e9x) . . . please consider this an open
invitation
to any Northwest Spridgeteers that would like to get together!

***
Is anyone up for a NOSHIT (Northwest Organization of Spridget Handymen In
Transit) on Saturday February 12, at the Jones house in North Seattle? Up to
four garage spots are available, in the unlikely event of inclement weather.
There will be cars (with problems and without), beer, and food. Plenty of
tools (I even found the clutch alignment tool that Ed needed!), including
hoist, etc.  No compressor, though!

***

Feel free to email me if you're
interested; or respond to the post, above.
I'll send out directions, etc., as
we get closer to the date.  I'm excited
to see my Spridget friends again!
Phil
_______________________________________________

Donate:
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 29 11:53:25 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:53:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] How We Look At Things
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimMHQHyiJo+Z2J7ocHessLXLmxibQtiPpy+Tb1b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimMHQHyiJo+Z2J7ocHessLXLmxibQtiPpy+Tb1b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinyynO-x9caPJXGMQ55J=cCgqYYS-sMeXn1Hxoc@mail.gmail.com>

*How We Look At Things**
*

*
It all depends on the way you look at things
One day a father and his rich family took his
son to a trip to the country with the firm purpose
to show him how poor people can be.
They spent a day and a night in the farm of a very poor family.
When they got back from their trip the father asked his son,
"How was the trip?" "Very good dad!"
"Did you see how poor people can be?"the father asked.
"Yeah!" "And what did you learn?"
The son answered, "I saw that we have a dog, and they have four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of the garden,
they have a creek that has no end.
We have imported lamps in the garden, they have the stars.
Our patio reaches to the front yard, they have a whole horizon."
When the little boy was finishing, his father was speechless.
His son added, "Thanks, dad, for showing me how poor we are!"
Isn't it true that it all depends on the way you look at things?
If you have love, friends, family, health,
good humor and a positive attitude towards life- you've got everything!
You can't buy any of these things, but still you can have all
the material possessions you can imagine, provisions for the future,
etc., but if you are poor of spirit, you have nothing! *






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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Dec 29 12:14:23 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:14:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NSC Anyone want a 1972 GM Fisher Body Service Manual?
Message-ID: <AANLkTin3Y-eSGPRS=rG6UTb+7wMFkYiQ5bsrnorw7oC_@mail.gmail.com>

I have a feeling this message did not go through during the drought of
List messages last week, so I am sending it again...

I have been going through my boxes of books, winnowing out the stuff I
don't really have any use for.
So far:
8 issues of British Car Mag from 96-99
The afore-mentioned 1972 Fisher Body Service Manual
The 1982 Chilton Auto Repair Manual
1979-1985 Motor Foreign Car Repair Manual (no Spridgets, but it does
have a blip on Jags and one on TRs)
Fix Your Chevrolet V8 or 6 1974 to 1963 including a chapter at the end
on servicing your Vega
Any interest?
David L

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Wed Dec 29 12:17:32 2010
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:17:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
Message-ID: <AANLkTikoo1qKuowkpAtwuJD3GYxvy-itsmMkk-3A6UGP@mail.gmail.com>

Mike -

"bring my bugeye"

Driving it?
Well if not then maybe it will be driving after!

8-)

Rick Bastedo



Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:48:55 -0800 (PST)
From: Michael Burkhart <above_the_line at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA


sounds like a plan see you sat the 12th. I will bring my bugeye

Michael L. Burkhart
above_the_line at yahoo.com

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 29 12:20:17 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:20:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
In-Reply-To: <158723.43963.qm@web130108.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <001b01cba65b$8af1d390$a0d57ab0$@comcast.net>
	<158723.43963.qm@web130108.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <513810.52007.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I miss you guys!!  Gotta get something started here in SC!!

 Edward Perez
Summerville, SC
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/




________________________________
From: Michael Burkhart <above_the_line at yahoo.com>
To: Philip Jones <philip.s.jones at comcast.net>; spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, December 29, 2010 1:48:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA

sounds like a plan see you sat the 12th. I will bring my bugeye

<em><font
size="3"><strong>Michael L. Burkhart</strong></font></em>
(214) 924-3133
above_the_line at yahoo.com



----- Original Message ----
From: Philip Jones
<philip.s.jones at comcast.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, December
27, 2010 10:50:40 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle
WA

Hi all!  I posted this invite on the Spridgets section at British Car
Forum
(http://tinyurl.com/2bh2e9x) . . . please consider this an open
invitation
to any Northwest Spridgeteers that would like to get together!

***
Is anyone up for a NOSHIT (Northwest Organization of Spridget Handymen In
Transit) on Saturday February 12, at the Jones house in North Seattle? Up to
four garage spots are available, in the unlikely event of inclement weather.
There will be cars (with problems and without), beer, and food. Plenty of
tools (I even found the clutch alignment tool that Ed needed!), including
hoist, etc.  No compressor, though!

***

Feel free to email me if you're
interested; or respond to the post, above.
I'll send out directions, etc., as
we get closer to the date.  I'm excited
to see my Spridget friends again!
Phil
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Dec 29 13:11:59 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:11:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] test 2
In-Reply-To: <201012291725.oBTHP24g029554@mail.usimperio.com>
References: <A0264DF7-A5B4-42E2-A7FB-293D5815D731@comcast.net>
	<201012291725.oBTHP24g029554@mail.usimperio.com>
Message-ID: <1F397144-8446-463C-B568-C63A71D52340@comcast.net>

Sorry guys it just that I don't see ANY of my posts showing up.  Except on the
yahoo group list.  It's driving me a little bit bonkers..

Lester

.. and Dave, I did get your post..


On Dec 29, 2010, at 11:24 AM, Dave Yealy wrote:

> Lester, what the devil are you testing for? Trying to see if you can get a
rise out of someone ???
>
>
> At 11:27 PM 12/28/2010, you wrote:
>> no text
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From chriskrchr at gmail.com  Wed Dec 29 15:29:01 2010
From: chriskrchr at gmail.com (Chris Karcher)
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:29:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
Message-ID: <AANLkTim4pRFLAV5wU-GGLEOdYFTetD_+VuQ99wEEbXpD@mail.gmail.com>

Definitely up for another NOSHIT gathering!  I am in N. Seattle as well, so
let me know if anything is needed.

Chris

From: Philip Jones

> <philip.s.jones at comcast.net>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Mon, December
> 27, 2010 10:50:40 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle
> WA
>
> Hi all!  I posted this invite on the Spridgets section at British Car
> Forum
> (http://tinyurl.com/2bh2e9x) . . . please consider this an open
> invitation
> to any Northwest Spridgeteers that would like to get together!
>
> ***
> Is anyone up for a NOSHIT (Northwest Organization of Spridget Handymen In
> Transit) on Saturday February 12, at the Jones house in North Seattle? Up
> to
> four garage spots are available, in the unlikely event of inclement
> weather.
> There will be cars (with problems and without), beer, and food. Plenty of
> tools (I even found the clutch alignment tool that Ed needed!), including
> hoist, etc.  No compressor, though!
>
> ***
>
> Feel free to email me if you're
> interested; or respond to the post, above.
> I'll send out directions, etc., as
> we get closer to the date.  I'm excited
> to see my Spridget friends again!
> Phil

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Wed Dec 29 17:27:27 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:27:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
In-Reply-To: <513810.52007.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <001b01cba65b$8af1d390$a0d57ab0$@comcast.net>,
	<158723.43963.qm@web130108.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<513810.52007.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W58FF66DD4D43084869B414CA030@phx.gbl>

Ed- You CAN still come!! Just bring the pulled-pork and you are in!!
BillM

> Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:20:17 -0800
> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> To: above_the_line at yahoo.com; philip.s.jones at comcast.net;
spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
>
> I miss you guys!!  Gotta get something started here in SC!!
>
>  Edward Perez
> Summerville, SC
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Michael Burkhart <above_the_line at yahoo.com>
> To: Philip Jones <philip.s.jones at comcast.net>; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Wed, December 29, 2010 1:48:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
>
> sounds like a plan see you sat the 12th. I will bring my bugeye
>
> <em><font
> size="3"><strong>Michael L. Burkhart</strong></font></em>
> (214) 924-3133
> above_the_line at yahoo.com
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Philip Jones
> <philip.s.jones at comcast.net>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Mon, December
> 27, 2010 10:50:40 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle
> WA
>
> Hi all!  I posted this invite on the Spridgets section at British Car
> Forum
> (http://tinyurl.com/2bh2e9x) . . . please consider this an open
> invitation
> to any Northwest Spridgeteers that would like to get together!
>
> ***
> Is anyone up for a NOSHIT (Northwest Organization of Spridget Handymen In
> Transit) on Saturday February 12, at the Jones house in North Seattle? Up
to
> four garage spots are available, in the unlikely event of inclement
weather.
> There will be cars (with problems and without), beer, and food. Plenty of
> tools (I even found the clutch alignment tool that Ed needed!), including
> hoist, etc.  No compressor, though!
>
> ***
>
> Feel free to email me if you're
> interested; or respond to the post, above.
> I'll send out directions, etc., as
> we get closer to the date.  I'm excited
> to see my Spridget friends again!
> Phil
> _______________________________________________
>
> Donate:
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 29 17:41:56 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:41:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
In-Reply-To: <SNT123-W58FF66DD4D43084869B414CA030@phx.gbl>
References: <001b01cba65b$8af1d390$a0d57ab0$@comcast.net>,
	<158723.43963.qm@web130108.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<513810.52007.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<SNT123-W58FF66DD4D43084869B414CA030@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <812130.31091.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

can y'all pitch in for airfare?

 Edward Perez
Summerville, SC
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/




________________________________
From: Bill Masquelier <billmasq at hotmail.com>
To: Ed Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>; above_the_line at yahoo.com; Phil Jones 
<philip.s.jones at comcast.net>; spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, December 29, 2010 7:27:27 PM
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA

 Ed- You CAN still come!! Just bring the pulled-pork and you are in!!
BillM

> Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:20:17 -0800
> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> To: above_the_line at yahoo.com; philip.s.jones at comcast.net; 
>spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
> 
> I miss you guys!!  Gotta get something started here in SC!!
> 
>  Edward Perez
> Summerville, SC
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Michael Burkhart <above_the_line at yahoo.com>
> To: Philip Jones <philip.s.jones at comcast.net>; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Wed, December 29, 2010 1:48:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
> 
> sounds like a plan see you sat the 12th. I will bring my bugeye
> 
> <em><font
> size="3"><strong>Michael L. Burkhart</strong></font></em>
> (214) 924-3133
> above_the_line at yahoo.com
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Philip Jones
> <philip.s.jones at comcast.net>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Mon, December
> 27, 2010 10:50:40 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle
> WA
> 
> Hi all!  I posted this invite on the Spridgets section at British Car
> Forum
> (http://tinyurl.com/2bh2e9x) . . . please consider this an open
> invitation
> to any Northwest Spridgeteers that would like to get together!
> 
> ***
> Is anyone up for a NOSHIT (Northwest Organization of Spridget Handymen In
> Transit) on Saturday February 12, at the Jones house in North Seattle? Up to
> four garage spots are available, in the unlikely event of inclement weather.
> There will be cars (with problems and without), beer, and food. Plenty of
> tools (I even found the clutch alignment tool that Ed needed!), including
> hoist, etc.  No compressor, though!
> 
> ***
> 
> Feel free to email me if you're
> interested; or respond to the post, above.
> I'll send out directions, etc., as
> we get closer to the date.  I'm excited
> to see my Spridget friends again!
> Phil
> _______________________________________________
> 
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From rich_ball at mindspring.com  Wed Dec 29 17:58:01 2010
From: rich_ball at mindspring.com (Richard Ball)
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:58:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
References: <001b01cba65b$8af1d390$a0d57ab0$@comcast.net>,
	<158723.43963.qm@web130108.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<513810.52007.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<SNT123-W58FF66DD4D43084869B414CA030@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <F73FEFDE2145450FB1C9590C92CA822E@psych.washington.edu>

And besides,  with out Ed will we have anything to do??

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Masquelier" <billmasq at hotmail.com>
To: "Ed Perez" <eap2140 at yahoo.com>; <above_the_line at yahoo.com>; "Phil Jones" 
<philip.s.jones at comcast.net>; "spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 4:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA


> Ed- You CAN still come!! Just bring the pulled-pork and you are in!!
> BillM
>
>> Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:20:17 -0800
>> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
>> To: above_the_line at yahoo.com; philip.s.jones at comcast.net;
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
>>
>> I miss you guys!!  Gotta get something started here in SC!!
>>
>>  Edward Perez
>> Summerville, SC
>> 78 Midget (1275)
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Michael Burkhart <above_the_line at yahoo.com>
>> To: Philip Jones <philip.s.jones at comcast.net>; spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Sent: Wed, December 29, 2010 1:48:55 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
>>
>> sounds like a plan see you sat the 12th. I will bring my bugeye
>>
>> <em><font
>> size="3"><strong>Michael L. Burkhart</strong></font></em>
>> (214) 924-3133
>> above_the_line at yahoo.com
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: Philip Jones
>> <philip.s.jones at comcast.net>
>> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Sent: Mon, December
>> 27, 2010 10:50:40 PM
>> Subject: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle
>> WA
>>
>> Hi all!  I posted this invite on the Spridgets section at British Car
>> Forum
>> (http://tinyurl.com/2bh2e9x) . . . please consider this an open
>> invitation
>> to any Northwest Spridgeteers that would like to get together!
>>
>> ***
>> Is anyone up for a NOSHIT (Northwest Organization of Spridget Handymen In
>> Transit) on Saturday February 12, at the Jones house in North Seattle? Up
> to
>> four garage spots are available, in the unlikely event of inclement
> weather.
>> There will be cars (with problems and without), beer, and food. Plenty of
>> tools (I even found the clutch alignment tool that Ed needed!), including
>> hoist, etc.  No compressor, though!
>>
>> ***
>>
>> Feel free to email me if you're
>> interested; or respond to the post, above.
>> I'll send out directions, etc., as
>> we get closer to the date.  I'm excited
>> to see my Spridget friends again!
>> Phil
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>> Donate:
>> http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 29 18:58:52 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:58:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for sale
In-Reply-To: <AA89CE358D51F94F80F035E644CE73C35247EB513B@RNOMBX01.is.ad.igt.com>
References: <AA89CE358D51F94F80F035E644CE73C35247EB513B@RNOMBX01.is.ad.igt.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinPULXDUSM5kL2+4Zi-vkd_FwYsu=88ovFymdi6@mail.gmail.com>

Contact me if interested.
Passing this along from a friend.
Herb


I figure I would spread the word. A buddy of mine has a pair of 335/35ZR17
tires he wants to get rid of. He bought them for mock up and decided to go a
different route. These are the same size as the rears on early Vipers. I
think some C5 or C6 guys run them too.



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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Dec 29 20:59:39 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:59:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Carlisle Import  Special
Message-ID: <4D1C03AB.7060509@comcast.net>

Carlisle Import May 20-22, 2011

 From December 17th through December 31st at midnight EST we'll be 
having an event-wide Holiday Sale. Save an additional $5 per car 
registered off of the already discounted pre-registration prices. This 
is a limited one-time offer and our way of saying, "Thank you! We 
appreciate your support and look forward to the 2011 showfield season." 
Applicable discounts will be applied at checkout

http://tinyurl.com/2ce9pkt
        or
http://store.carlisleevents.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=23


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From biffjones at verizon.net  Wed Dec 29 21:46:39 2010
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 23:46:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Carlisle Import  Special
References: <4D1C03AB.7060509@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <6C5296267DA3423A99FBE0973B91DECD@dell1>

Thanks for the heads up Frank.  I am now registered.  See you and the rest 
of regulars there.
Biff
----- Original Message ----- 
"Frank Clarici" wrote

> Carlisle Import May 20-22, 2011
>
> From December 17th through December 31st at midnight EST we'll be having 
> an event-wide Holiday Sale. Save an additional $5 per car registered off 
> of the already discounted pre-registration prices. This is a limited 
> one-time offer and our way of saying, "Thank you! We appreciate your 
> support and look forward to the 2011 showfield season." Applicable 
> discounts will be applied at checkout
>
> http://tinyurl.com/2ce9pkt
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Dec 30 07:17:46 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:17:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
In-Reply-To: <513810.52007.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <001b01cba65b$8af1d390$a0d57ab0$@comcast.net>
	<158723.43963.qm@web130108.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<513810.52007.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <201012300617704.SM04068@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

EastSHITandDIYers ?


At 01:20 PM 12/29/2010, Edward Perez wrote:
>I miss you guys!!  Gotta get something started here in SC!!
>
>  Edward Perez
>Summerville, SC
>78 Midget (1275)
>http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 08:13:59 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:13:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
In-Reply-To: <201012300617704.SM04068@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <001b01cba65b$8af1d390$a0d57ab0$@comcast.net>
	<158723.43963.qm@web130108.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<513810.52007.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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>>> EastSHITandDIYers ?

Must be a bit slow in Madison these days. No curling, no shocks to
rebuild, no empires to take over...
Must say this is one of your best efforts

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 09:10:14 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:10:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Windows Live down?
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=k+j1NLU7ytDXgQthzhLM3WcBt3Xhtu7k9Doxj@mail.gmail.com>

List,
My Spridget photos are on Windows Live (big mistake) I have tried to connect
to windows live (it is also hotmail) for weeks. Does anyone know what is up
with them?
Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 09:31:10 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:31:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
	<256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>

Were all Bugeye boots painted black like the chassis or were they painted
the same color as the exterior?
Lin


On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 2:33 PM, Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>wrote:

> My Bugeye came with red interior and it was originally a Nevada Biege car.
> Old English White also came with red interior.  It also states in the
> decription of the car that the flat green color is not original.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
>
> --- On Mon, 12/27/10, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
>
> From: Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Monday, December 27, 2010, 5:12 PM
>
> Red door liners - the car was probably originally red.  I would guess the
> valance carnage is the result of a home built forward tilting bonnet setup
> based on the clamp hardware on the A-pillars.  It looks to be in fairly
> decent
> shape overall, but I wouldn't pay $5400.
>
> Rick
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, December 27, 2010 11:58 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
>
>
> > ........................................................... Couple of Qs
> though.  Why red
> > inner door liner in a green car and WTF happened to the bonnet valance?
> >
> > Rick
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Dec 30 09:38:11 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:38:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>
References: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
	<256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

The boot area of the Bugeye was not painted the body color.

 
The "chassis" was not painted black. Where did you get that idea?

jay




________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 11:31:10 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy

Were all Bugeye boots painted black like the chassis or were they painted
the same color as the exterior?
Lin


On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 2:33 PM, Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>wrote:

> My Bugeye came with red interior and it was originally a Nevada Biege car.
> Old English White also came with red interior.  It also states in the
> decription of the car that the flat green color is not original.

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Dec 30 09:40:56 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:40:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC's in HI
In-Reply-To: <453155002666895448@unknownmsgid>
References: <001b01cba65b$8af1d390$a0d57ab0$@comcast.net>
	<158723.43963.qm@web130108.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<513810.52007.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<201012300617704.SM04068@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<453155002666895448@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <E7949656A8CB46FBA3896CF4BAC91A1D@Home>

I just returned from two weeks visiting family on O`ahu and Kaua`i.  In all 
that time I saw only two LBCs, one tired TR7 that was parked in so was 
probably not driving and one RB Midget that looked pristine.  I was 
surprised, as the dry places in HI are perfect for LBCs; the weather is 
ideal and 50 mph is the normal highway driving speed.

I did learn that HI is Grunthaner heaven, however.  There are VW buses 
everywhere -  daily drivers on the road, not show cars.  I saw 5-8 every 
day.

Michael Rowe 

From pfeilmat at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 09:43:16 2010
From: pfeilmat at gmail.com (Matthew Pfeil)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:43:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
	<256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>
	<744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <F8AAFF3D-82A0-4F90-86EA-BF737FDC039B@gmail.com>

The black chassis may have come from the all the oil and grease built up over
the years. The boot was body color as well as the chassis, Atleast the two
that I owned were like that.

Matt P

Sent from my iPod

On Dec 30, 2010, at 8:38 AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> The boot area of the Bugeye was not painted the body color.
>
>
> The "chassis" was not painted black. Where did you get that idea?
>
> jay
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 11:31:10 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
>
> Were all Bugeye boots painted black like the chassis or were they painted
> the same color as the exterior?
> Lin
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 2:33 PM, Michael MacLean
<rrengineer.mike at att.net>wrote:
>
>> My Bugeye came with red interior and it was originally a Nevada Biege car.
>> Old English White also came with red interior.  It also states in the
>> decription of the car that the flat green color is not original.
> _______________________________________________
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 09:56:13 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:56:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC's in HI
In-Reply-To: <E7949656A8CB46FBA3896CF4BAC91A1D@Home>
References: <001b01cba65b$8af1d390$a0d57ab0$@comcast.net>
	<158723.43963.qm@web130108.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<513810.52007.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<201012300617704.SM04068@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<453155002666895448@unknownmsgid>
	<E7949656A8CB46FBA3896CF4BAC91A1D@Home>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinmULTo6A8n0yTyHJ+qf=Lcjh0EQ3-Usd1E9qT_@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Michael, I just received a message that my aunt's friend on the big
island is looking for a Bugeye for her husband. My uncle is Hawian and all
his family are on the big island so they have many friends & family there.
Do you know anyone there selling a Bugeye?
Lin
PS Cool VW Buses ; )
PSSS MS Hotmail & Windows Live are crap.

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 11:40 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> I just returned from two weeks visiting family on O`ahu and Kaua`i.  In all
> that time I saw only two LBCs, one tired TR7 that was parked in so was
> probably not driving and one RB Midget that looked pristine.  I was
> surprised, as the dry places in HI are perfect for LBCs; the weather is
> ideal and 50 mph is the normal highway driving speed.
>
> I did learn that HI is Grunthaner heaven, however.  There are VW buses
> everywhere -  daily drivers on the road, not show cars.  I saw 5-8 every
> day.
>
> Michael Rowe _______________________________________________
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 10:01:15 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:01:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] test no text
In-Reply-To: <4E88B3E2-B547-417F-81B9-B70833D864E8@comcast.net>
References: <4E88B3E2-B547-417F-81B9-B70833D864E8@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikjgm7jwSLaQgVWo0uWefydYWi5gXk_bh2h5ECM@mail.gmail.com>

I see you

On Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 7:11 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:

>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 10:03:00 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:03:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <F8AAFF3D-82A0-4F90-86EA-BF737FDC039B@gmail.com>
References: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
	<256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>
	<744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<F8AAFF3D-82A0-4F90-86EA-BF737FDC039B@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=7zyYECm9N-26q7MEBp50=5QNd0JtYDBBvK5qe@mail.gmail.com>

some say no.

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 11:43 AM, Matthew Pfeil <pfeilmat at gmail.com> wrote:

> The black chassis may have come from the all the oil and grease built up
> over
> the years. The boot was body color as well as the chassis, Atleast the two
> that I owned were like that.
>
> Matt P
>
> Sent from my iPod
>
> On Dec 30, 2010, at 8:38 AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
>
> > The boot area of the Bugeye was not painted the body color.
> >
> >
> > The "chassis" was not painted black. Where did you get that idea?
> >
> > jay
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> > To: Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
> > Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 11:31:10 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
> >
> > Were all Bugeye boots painted black like the chassis or were they painted
> > the same color as the exterior?
> > Lin
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 2:33 PM, Michael MacLean
> <rrengineer.mike at att.net>wrote:
> >
> >> My Bugeye came with red interior and it was originally a Nevada Biege
> car.
> >> Old English White also came with red interior.  It also states in the
> >> decription of the car that the flat green color is not original.
> > _______________________________________________
> >
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Dec 30 10:05:44 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:05:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <F8AAFF3D-82A0-4F90-86EA-BF737FDC039B@gmail.com>
References: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
	<256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>
	<744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<F8AAFF3D-82A0-4F90-86EA-BF737FDC039B@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <700989.10230.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

This could develop into a chrome/gold arrow thread.

The boot area directly behind the seats was body color but not the area beyond 
and not the underside of the rear deck.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Matthew Pfeil <pfeilmat at gmail.com>
To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 11:43:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy

The black chassis may have come from the all the oil and grease built up over
the years. The boot was body color as well as the chassis, Atleast the two
that I owned were like that.

Matt P

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 10:07:24 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:07:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] MG Midget on C list
In-Reply-To: <20101228231007.X4LBS.89597.root@hrndva-web01-z02>
References: <SNT124-W567FA75E508F92E3D0959EB7010@phx.gbl>
	<20101228231007.X4LBS.89597.root@hrndva-web01-z02>
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OMG I can't believe they posted that horrific sight : (

On Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 6:10 PM, <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:

> The only thing missing is a tree growing out of it.
>
> Chris
> ---- Mike Eldred <redscirocco at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Ha ha ha! Can you believe it, it actually says "ran when parked!"
> >
> > _______________________________
> > . . . at this Craig's List ad for a 1970 MG Midget.
> > http://up.craigslist.org/cto/2131123738.html
> > Asking $450 WITH a hardtop!
> >
> > Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Near the shores of Gitche
> > Gumee aka, Lake Superior - near Marquette)
> > I have no interest in this sale.
> > (Sorry Mr. Longfellow for spoiling your poem)
> >
> > Tim Collins
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/sets/
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 10:21:55 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:21:55 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC's in HI
Message-ID: <mailman.10.1293729705.23293.spridgets@autox.team.net>

Mike

As I stand in my driveway shoveling the white stuff I have one question. If you were in HI why come back to LI now?

Happy new year

Steve
------Original Message------
From: Michael Rowe
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
To: spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC's in HI
Sent: Dec 30, 2010 11:40 AM

I just returned from two weeks visiting family on O`ahu and Kaua`i.  In all 
that time I saw only two LBCs, one tired TR7 that was parked in so was 
probably not driving and one RB Midget that looked pristine.  I was 
surprised, as the dry places in HI are perfect for LBCs; the weather is 
ideal and 50 mph is the normal highway driving speed.

I did learn that HI is Grunthaner heaven, however.  There are VW buses 
everywhere -  daily drivers on the road, not show cars.  I saw 5-8 every 
day.

Michael Rowe 
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Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 10:25:32 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:25:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <700989.10230.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
	<256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>
	<744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<F8AAFF3D-82A0-4F90-86EA-BF737FDC039B@gmail.com>
	<700989.10230.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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OK so the underside of the car was plain steel (no coating for rust
proofing?) the area just behind the seats were body color the far back boot
area nearest the tail lights were steel? My bugeye has a black-ish color to
it in the far boot area.
Lin
PS Finally go onto Windows Live but slow as molasses.

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 12:05 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> This could develop into a chrome/gold arrow thread.
>
> The boot area directly behind the seats was body color but not the area
> beyond
> and not the underside of the rear deck.
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Matthew Pfeil <pfeilmat at gmail.com>
> To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 11:43:16 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
>
> The black chassis may have come from the all the oil and grease built up
> over
> the years. The boot was body color as well as the chassis, Atleast the two
> that I owned were like that.
>
> Matt P
> _______________________________________________
>
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Dec 30 10:26:15 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:26:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <700989.10230.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
	<256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>
	<744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<F8AAFF3D-82A0-4F90-86EA-BF737FDC039B@gmail.com>
	<700989.10230.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <494904.29631.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

And since someone brought that up, those gold arrows were always gold. The 
chrome arrows of course, were plated.

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct




________________________________
From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 12:05:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy

This could develop into a chrome/gold arrow thread.

From cathe125 at suddenlink.net  Thu Dec 30 10:28:37 2010
From: cathe125 at suddenlink.net (cathey speichinger)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:28:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
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THE CHASSIS's WERE NOT PAINTED BLACK.  The underside chassis was body color
and according to the standards the underside of the deck lid (on a bugeye)
was red primer while the rest was body color.  In other words the boot area
is body color except for the underside of the deck area.

Leo

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 10:31 AM
To: Michael MacLean
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy

Were all Bugeye boots painted black like the chassis or were they painted
the same color as the exterior?
Lin


On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 2:33 PM, Michael MacLean
<rrengineer.mike at att.net>wrote:

> My Bugeye came with red interior and it was originally a Nevada Biege car.
> Old English White also came with red interior.  It also states in the
> decription of the car that the flat green color is not original.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
>
> --- On Mon, 12/27/10, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
>
> From: Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Monday, December 27, 2010, 5:12 PM
>
> Red door liners - the car was probably originally red.  I would guess the
> valance carnage is the result of a home built forward tilting bonnet setup
> based on the clamp hardware on the A-pillars.  It looks to be in fairly
> decent
> shape overall, but I wouldn't pay $5400.
>
> Rick
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, December 27, 2010 11:58 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
>
>
> > ........................................................... Couple of Qs
> though.  Why red
> > inner door liner in a green car and WTF happened to the bonnet valance?
> >
> > Rick
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 10:29:31 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:29:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC's in HI
In-Reply-To: <20101230172755.0CA11187945@autox.team.net>
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Agreed ; )

This white stuff is a PITA

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 12:21 PM, <an5.sprite at gmail.com> wrote:

> Mike
>
> As I stand in my driveway shoveling the white stuff I have one question. If
> you were in HI why come back to LI now?
>
> Happy new year
>
> Steve
> ------Original Message------
> From: Michael Rowe
> Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> To: spridgets
> Subject: [Spridgets] LBC's in HI
> Sent: Dec 30, 2010 11:40 AM
>
> I just returned from two weeks visiting family on O`ahu and Kaua`i.  In all
> that time I saw only two LBCs, one tired TR7 that was parked in so was
> probably not driving and one RB Midget that looked pristine.  I was
> surprised, as the dry places in HI are perfect for LBCs; the weather is
> ideal and 50 mph is the normal highway driving speed.
>
> I did learn that HI is Grunthaner heaven, however.  There are VW buses
> everywhere -  daily drivers on the road, not show cars.  I saw 5-8 every
> day.
>
> Michael Rowe
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Dec 30 10:30:17 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:30:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
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No.

The entire tub (i.e. including the underbody) was body color except for the 
underside of the deck and the boot beyond the hump for the rear axle.

The underside of the deck and the boot beyond the hump for the rear axle was 
left painted only with the purplish "primer".

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
Cc: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 12:25:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy

OK so the underside of the car was plain steel (no coating for rust proofing?) 
the area just behind the seats were body color the far back boot area nearest 
the tail lights were steel? My bugeye has a black-ish color to it in the far 
boot area.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Dec 30 10:35:05 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:35:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC's in HI
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1) It is an island.
2) As for the "dry" places of Kauai, apparently you didn't venture to the 
northern parts of the island.

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________

From: Michael Rowe
I was 
surprised, as the dry places in HI are perfect for LBCs; the weather is 
ideal and 50 mph is the normal highway driving speed.

From cathe125 at suddenlink.net  Thu Dec 30 10:35:00 2010
From: cathe125 at suddenlink.net (cathey speichinger)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:35:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
Message-ID: <008d01cba847$e2e4c920$a8ae5b60$@net>

Opinions on wire wheels survey.  Who prefers chrome over painted?

 

Leo

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Dec 30 10:51:46 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:51:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
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"Who prefers chrome over painted?"

Uh, Big Healey owners and guys with gold chains who drive Firebirds?


jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: cathey speichinger <cathe125 at suddenlink.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 12:35:00 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels

Opinions on wire wheels survey.  Who prefers chrome over painted?

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 10:55:35 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:55:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
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purplish primer anyone have a picture of that color?
Lin

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 12:30 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> No.
>
> The entire tub (i.e. including the underbody) was body color except for the
> underside of the deck and the boot beyond the hump for the rear axle.
>
> The underside of the deck and the boot beyond the hump for the rear axle
> was
> left painted only with the purplish "primer".
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
> Cc: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 12:25:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
>
> OK so the underside of the car was plain steel (no coating for rust
> proofing?)
> the area just behind the seats were body color the far back boot area
> nearest
> the tail lights were steel? My bugeye has a black-ish color to it in the
> far
> boot area.
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Dec 30 10:58:10 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:58:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
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I'm going to defer to Leo and his response to this thread.

As for the "purplish" primer, unless you are doing something crazy concourse, 
think of eggplant.

 jay




________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
Cc: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 12:55:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy


purplish primer anyone have a picture of that color?

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 11:00:01 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:00:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
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I like painted looks older ; )

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 12:35 PM, cathey speichinger <
cathe125 at suddenlink.net> wrote:

> Opinions on wire wheels survey.  Who prefers chrome over painted?
>
>
>
> Leo
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 11:06:16 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:06:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
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so under my 62 it should be that color being it was never touched. I have a
6' x 14' pile of snow in my driveway which I can't ....er won't dig, I can't
get out of the back door 3' on the porch, and my Sprite has 2' on top and
all around so I'll check in the spring : )
Lin

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 12:58 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> I'm going to defer to Leo and his response to this thread.
>
> As for the "purplish" primer, unless you are doing something crazy
> concourse,
> think of eggplant.
>
>  jay
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
> Cc: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 12:55:35 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
>
>
> purplish primer anyone have a picture of that color?
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Thu Dec 30 11:06:56 2010
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:06:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
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Jay must have rose-tinted glasses.  :-)

Every bugeye boot I've ever seen is kinda sorta reddish brown.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net>
Cc: "spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy


> purplish primer anyone have a picture of that color?
> Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 11:11:27 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:11:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No chinese junk
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they don't make it for my saturn I just checked the other day.

On Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 1:15 PM, Paul Van Wig <pvanwig at me.com> wrote:

> I have used several Weather Tech products and loved them all.
>  On Dec 28, 2010, at 8:38 AM, Frank Clarici wrote:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/2d24nml
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From a61bugeye at yahoo.com  Thu Dec 30 11:12:17 2010
From: a61bugeye at yahoo.com (Bug Eye)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:12:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC's in HI
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Michael,
Hawaii is one of the worst climates in the world for a car. What
doesnbt rust 
rots.
Most of the VW s came from Mexico. 
B 
Bill W
Puyallup
Wa



________________________________
From: Michael Rowe
<mdrowe at optonline.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, December 30,
2010 8:40:56 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC's in HI

I just returned from two
weeks visiting family on O`ahu and Kaua`i.B  In all that 
time I saw only two
LBCs, one tired TR7 that was parked in so was probably not 
driving and one RB
Midget that looked pristine.B  I was surprised, as the dry 
places in HI are
perfect for LBCs; the weather is ideal and 50 mph is the normal 
highway
driving speed.

I did learn that HI is Grunthaner heaven, however.B  There are
VW buses 
everywhere -B  daily drivers on the road, not show cars.B  I saw 5-8
every day.

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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 11:17:19 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:17:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
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Leo,

Having dealt with spoked wheels on motorcycles for many years and having
wires on my Midget I can say definitely painted and for the following
reasons:

1. Painted are way easier to clean and refurbish if you are doing the work
yourself.  Chromed spokes WILL rust and are a cast iron B*#ch to get all the
rust off. I have gone to using stainless steel spokes on my old motorcycles
for exactly that reason. It is very easy to bead blast old painted wheels
and rattle can paint them so they look new again. Don't even have to re-lace
and true the wheels that way.

2. Painted are cheaper!!  No wire wheel outlasts a solid wheel. The splines
get worn, the spokes (if not kept up) go out of tune and eventually break
and they are a B*#ch to re-lace and true even if you have the special jig.
Face it...  If you drive a wire wheel car a lot you will eventually have to
replace the hubs and the wheels. The cheaper painted wheels make more sense
unless money is no object - and if it isn't - what the heck are you doing
with restored Spridgets anyway?!

Just my $.02 worth and probably worth as much

Cheers!!
Jimindodgecity

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 11:35 AM, cathey speichinger <
cathe125 at suddenlink.net> wrote:

> Opinions on wire wheels survey.  Who prefers chrome over painted?
>
>
>
> Leo
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From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Thu Dec 30 11:18:18 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:18:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
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A couple of seasons of that kind of treatment and you wont have to worry
about the underside as you will be replacing all the sheetmetal anyways:)
You need a garage.

Leo

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 12:06 PM
To: Jay
Cc: spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy

so under my 62 it should be that color being it was never touched. I have a
6' x 14' pile of snow in my driveway which I can't ....er won't dig, I can't
get out of the back door 3' on the porch, and my Sprite has 2' on top and
all around so I'll check in the spring : )
Lin

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 12:58 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> I'm going to defer to Leo and his response to this thread.
>
> As for the "purplish" primer, unless you are doing something crazy
> concourse,
> think of eggplant.
>
>  jay
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
> Cc: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 12:55:35 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
>
>
> purplish primer anyone have a picture of that color?
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From a61bugeye at yahoo.com  Thu Dec 30 11:21:22 2010
From: a61bugeye at yahoo.com (Bug Eye)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:21:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC's in HI
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Linda,

There was a Bugeye for sale in Honolulu last summer but it looked
quite rusty.
There are 2 in the Seattle area. seattle craigslist   
 
Bill W
Puyallup Wa

 



________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
Cc:
spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 8:56:13 AM
Subject: Re:
[Spridgets] LBC's in HI

Hi Michael, I just received a message that my aunt's
friend on the big
island is looking for a Bugeye for her husband. My uncle is
Hawian and all
his family are on the big island so they have many friends &
family there.
Do you know anyone there selling a Bugeye?
Lin
PS Cool VW Buses
; )
PSSS MS Hotmail & Windows Live are crap.

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 11:40
AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> I just returned from two
weeks visiting family on O`ahu and Kaua`i.  In all
> that time I saw only two
LBCs, one tired TR7 that was parked in so was
> probably not driving and one
RB Midget that looked pristine.  I was
> surprised, as the dry places in HI
are perfect for LBCs; the weather is
> ideal and 50 mph is the normal highway
driving speed.
>
> I did learn that HI is Grunthaner heaven, however.  There
are VW buses
> everywhere -  daily drivers on the road, not show cars.  I saw
5-8 every
> day.
>
> Michael Rowe
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From cathe125 at suddenlink.net  Thu Dec 30 11:25:14 2010
From: cathe125 at suddenlink.net (cathey speichinger)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:25:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <615382.69309.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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Awwwww come on Jay.!!!  Would you defer if I said the standards said the
arrow was silver:)  You must be getting old:)  Anyways all I am repeating is
that the standards say such and also that the standards are only a  guide
but I am sure there are exceptions as it is a cheaply built spoers car made
in merry old England.

Me

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jay
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 11:58 AM
To: spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy

I'm going to defer to Leo and his response to this thread.

As for the "purplish" primer, unless you are doing something crazy
concourse, 
think of eggplant.

 jay




________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
Cc: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 12:55:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy


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From frog.aye at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 11:26:08 2010
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:26:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
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On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 9:51 AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> "Who prefers chrome over painted?"
>
> Uh, Big Healey owners and guys with gold chains who drive Firebirds?
>
> Jay,
You've been eating your Wheaties lately, spoilin' for a fight!   I love it.
Hal

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Thu Dec 30 11:31:45 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:31:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
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Go to the hardware store and get a can of red oxide primer, paint a part
with it, set outside for about 3 weeks without paint on it and you will have
the "correct" purplish look  :)

Leo 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 11:56 AM
To: Jay
Cc: spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy

purplish primer anyone have a picture of that color?
Lin

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 12:30 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> No.
>
> The entire tub (i.e. including the underbody) was body color except for
the
> underside of the deck and the boot beyond the hump for the rear axle.
>
> The underside of the deck and the boot beyond the hump for the rear axle
> was
> left painted only with the purplish "primer".
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
> Cc: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 12:25:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
>
> OK so the underside of the car was plain steel (no coating for rust
> proofing?)
> the area just behind the seats were body color the far back boot area
> nearest
> the tail lights were steel? My bugeye has a black-ish color to it in the
> far
> boot area.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 11:40:56 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:40:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
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I'll have her new garage done in the spring.
Lin

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 1:18 PM, Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

> A couple of seasons of that kind of treatment and you wont have to worry
> about the underside as you will be replacing all the sheetmetal anyways:)
> You need a garage.
>
> Leo
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
>  Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 12:06 PM
> To: Jay
> Cc: spridgets
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
>
> so under my 62 it should be that color being it was never touched. I have a
> 6' x 14' pile of snow in my driveway which I can't ....er won't dig, I
> can't
> get out of the back door 3' on the porch, and my Sprite has 2' on top and
> all around so I'll check in the spring : )
> Lin
>
> On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 12:58 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
>
> > I'm going to defer to Leo and his response to this thread.
> >
> > As for the "purplish" primer, unless you are doing something crazy
> > concourse,
> > think of eggplant.
> >
> >  jay
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> > To: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
> > Cc: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 12:55:35 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
> >
> >
> > purplish primer anyone have a picture of that color?
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Dec 30 12:19:32 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:19:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
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Actually, forget the primer. Just remove most of your clothing, sit out in the 
snow for about 3 hours, and YOU will have that "correct purplish" look.

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net>


Go to the hardware store and get a can of red oxide primer, paint a part
with it, set outside for about 3 weeks without paint on it and you will have
the "correct" purplish look  :)

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Thu Dec 30 12:43:27 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:43:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
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ROFLMAO at that comment.  3 points for that one.

Leo

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jay
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 1:20 PM
To: spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy

Actually, forget the primer. Just remove most of your clothing, sit out in
the 
snow for about 3 hours, and YOU will have that "correct purplish" look.

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net>


Go to the hardware store and get a can of red oxide primer, paint a part
with it, set outside for about 3 weeks without paint on it and you will have
the "correct" purplish look  :)
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From jmfarley61 at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 12:49:07 2010
From: jmfarley61 at gmail.com (John Farley)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:49:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No chinese junk
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I put a set of floor mats in my Honda CR-V.  Like them a lot.

John

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From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Dec 30 14:20:59 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:20:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
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On 12/30/2010 12:51 PM, Jay wrote:
> "Who prefers chrome over painted?"
>
> Uh, Big Healey owners and guys with gold chains who drive Firebirds?

Hey, I WAS a big Healey owner and I am of the ethnic background that 
prefers gold chains and Firebirds, but I guess my german mother has more 
influence than my Italian father when it comes to this subject.
I prefer painted. I just painted the wires on the budget Midget.
Besides I have a non Italian buddy with a couple of MGs, he has chrome 
wire wheels and says
" by the time I get done polishing the  last wheel, it's time to start 
on the first one.
They only look good if you never drive the car"
And I have called him to see if he was ready for the drive and his 
response was "As soon as I finish cleaning the wheels!"
So last winter he bought a set of Carrol Shelby Saab wheels which just 
happened to fit his MGA. We powder coated them silver, now he can go 
with us on Sunday drives to breakfast with out worrying about his wheels.



-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 14:51:10 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:51:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <954463.13234.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
	<256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>
	<744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<F8AAFF3D-82A0-4F90-86EA-BF737FDC039B@gmail.com>
	<700989.10230.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikd+om9SH7O41b5cGHBSf=iJm=m+YDh4=KrbcSD@mail.gmail.com>
	<149527.30762.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTinTQBH=GYnw59nZdwQuTBTkUShRoYSrjwVikbfF@mail.gmail.com>
	<009f01cba84f$f46084c0$dd218e40$@net>
	<954463.13234.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim127n2k1c2frP1xh2M+FN5-QV4xZ=FbnZjDANR@mail.gmail.com>

but once you achieve the correct colour, who would be around that would want
to look....

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 1:19 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> Actually, forget the primer. Just remove most of your clothing, sit out in
> the
> snow for about 3 hours, and YOU will have that "correct purplish" look.
>
>  jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
>
>
> Go to the hardware store and get a can of red oxide primer, paint a part
> with it, set outside for about 3 weeks without paint on it and you will
> have
> the "correct" purplish look  :)
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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 30 15:46:42 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:46:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
	<256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>
	<744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D1D0BD2.2090003@justbrits.com>

<< The boot area of the Bugeye was not painted the body color.The 
"chassis" was not painted black. Where did you get that idea? >>

PLAINLY NOT for Concours Guide Lines or from READING books,
Jay !!

Ooops, left out LOOKING at cars and/or TALKING to Owners.

Ed

PS:  Announcement coming soon to a List near you.

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 30 15:47:12 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:47:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=7zyYECm9N-26q7MEBp50=5QNd0JtYDBBvK5qe@mail.gmail.com>
References: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
	<256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>
	<744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<F8AAFF3D-82A0-4F90-86EA-BF737FDC039B@gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=7zyYECm9N-26q7MEBp50=5QNd0JtYDBBvK5qe@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D1D0BF0.8090206@justbrits.com>

<< some say no. >>

H U H ????????  That makes ZERO sense, Lin !!

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 11:43 AM, Matthew Pfeil <pfeilmat at gmail.com> wrote:

> > The black chassis may have come from the all the oil and grease built up
> > over
> > the years. The boot was body color as well as the chassis, Atleast the two
> > that I owned were like that.
> >
> > Matt P
> >
> > Sent from my iPod
> > On Dec 30, 2010, at 8:38 AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
>
> > > The boot area of the Bugeye was not painted the body color.
> > >
> > > The "chassis" was not painted black. Where did you get that idea?
> > >
> > > jay
> > >
> > > ________________________________
> > > From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> > > To: Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
> > > Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > > Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 11:31:10 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
> > >
> > > Were all Bugeye boots painted black like the chassis or were they painted
> > > the same color as the exterior?
> > > Lin
> > >
> > >
> > > On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 2:33 PM, Michael MacLean<rrengineer.mike at att.net>wrote:
 >> My Bugeye came with red interior and it was originally a Nevada Biege car.

>>> > >> Old English White also came with red interior.  It also states in the
>>> > >> decription of the car that the flat green color is not original.
>>>       
 >>
Ed

PS:  Announcement coming soon to a List near you.

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 30 15:47:24 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:47:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <700989.10230.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
	<256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>
	<744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<F8AAFF3D-82A0-4F90-86EA-BF737FDC039B@gmail.com>
	<700989.10230.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D1D0BFC.3090504@justbrits.com>

<< This could develop into a chrome/gold arrow thread. >>

RATS Jay, and all this time I thought they were INTERIOR Trim
Colour !?!?!


Ed

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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 30 15:47:39 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:47:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikd+om9SH7O41b5cGHBSf=iJm=m+YDh4=KrbcSD@mail.gmail.com>
References: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
	<256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>
	<744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<F8AAFF3D-82A0-4F90-86EA-BF737FDC039B@gmail.com>
	<700989.10230.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikd+om9SH7O41b5cGHBSf=iJm=m+YDh4=KrbcSD@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D1D0C0B.7080203@justbrits.com>

<< OK so the underside of the car was plain steel (no coating for
rust proofing?) the area just behind the seats were body color the far 
back boot area nearest the tail lights were steel? >>
 
WHERE in the world would you get THAT idea, Lin ??  NOBODY has
said ANYTHING like that.   And back to READING & Guidelines !!!

<< My bugeye has a black-ish color to it in the far boot area. >>

And there is a pic of a GOLD Frogeye in Cars For Sale on my site.
It's NOT "correct" either.


Ed

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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 30 15:48:15 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:48:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <494904.29631.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
	<256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>
	<744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<F8AAFF3D-82A0-4F90-86EA-BF737FDC039B@gmail.com>
	<700989.10230.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<494904.29631.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D1D0C2F.2080108@justbrits.com>

<< And since someone brought that up, those gold arrows were always 
gold. The chrome arrows of course, were plated. >>

How were the Interior Coloured ones done then, Jay ??

Enquiring minds.....................

Ed

PS:  Announcement coming soon to a List near you.

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 30 16:30:50 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:30:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <149527.30762.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
	<256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>
	<744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<F8AAFF3D-82A0-4F90-86EA-BF737FDC039B@gmail.com>
	<700989.10230.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikd+om9SH7O41b5cGHBSf=iJm=m+YDh4=KrbcSD@mail.gmail.com>
	<149527.30762.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D1D162A.9050402@justbrits.com>

<< The entire tub (i.e. including the underbody) was body color except 
for the underside of the deck and the boot beyond the hump for the rear 
axle. >>

Think of it this way;  are YOU actually gonna climb/squirm INTO the
boot [area] to finish paint back side of license plate area, boot
"ceiling" [bottom of deck] AND the boot 'floor' ???

Nobody I have ever known would even think twice about doing so and
I'll bet the blokes originally painting Frogeyes would NOT do it either.
Besides, PRICE of the car would HAVE to go up for that much additional
labour <G> !!!!

Ed

PS:  Announcement coming soon to a List near you.

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 30 16:32:14 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:32:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <149527.30762.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
	<256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>
	<744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<F8AAFF3D-82A0-4F90-86EA-BF737FDC039B@gmail.com>
	<700989.10230.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikd+om9SH7O41b5cGHBSf=iJm=m+YDh4=KrbcSD@mail.gmail.com>
	<149527.30762.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D1D167E.3090504@justbrits.com>

<< The underside of the deck and the boot beyond the hump for the rear 
axle was left painted only with the purplish "primer". >>

Whilst I don't doubt you Jay, I've never seen dat !?!  At the same time
and years ago when there were still org cars to be seen I think I have 
seen MORE "shades" of "red oxide primer" <G> [Used to be a Concours 
Judge<VBG>] !!!

Jay added [whilst SHOPPING at the MALL <G>]:
<< As for the "purplish" primer, unless you are doing something crazy 
concourse, think of eggplant. >>

I have heard folks say that the MGBs & Midgets supplied in Black Tulip
looked like eggplant [NOwhere NEAR 'primer'] and/or okra and I have
to strongly agree with the okra comparison !!!

Then Linda asked:
<< purplish primer anyone have a picture of that color? >>

NOT gonna find one I'll bet, unless....................

And Leo added:
<< ...set outside for about 3 weeks without paint on it and you will 
have the "correct" purplish look :) >>

To which Jay 'corrected' with:
<< Actually, forget the primer. Just remove most of your clothing, sit 
out in the snow for about 3 hours, and YOU will have that "correct 
purplish" look. >>

Agreed [especially around here last week <G> !!

BUT the "warm" texassan Brad just had to ask:
<< but once you achieve the correct colour, who would be around that 
would want to look.... >>

All the SMART folks crowding around the roaring fire-breathing "burning 
barrel", Brad !!!  Don't know what yer missing <VBG> !!!!

Ed

PS:  Announcement coming soon to a List near you.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 16:36:30 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:36:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <4D1D167E.3090504@justbrits.com>
References: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
	<256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>
	<744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<F8AAFF3D-82A0-4F90-86EA-BF737FDC039B@gmail.com>
	<700989.10230.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikd+om9SH7O41b5cGHBSf=iJm=m+YDh4=KrbcSD@mail.gmail.com>
	<149527.30762.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4D1D167E.3090504@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim5ntCbhDnteYTBvLKX3WKKb+EnOQi56DGFpo1d@mail.gmail.com>

It was 73* here today Ed, you don't know what YOU are missing.....
Good to see you back, but you are rivaling Cap'n Bob for the number of posts
in one day.
LOL

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Shop at " Just Brits "
<shop at justbrits.com>wrote:

> << The underside of the deck and the boot beyond the hump for the rear axle
> was left painted only with the purplish "primer". >>
>
> Whilst I don't doubt you Jay, I've never seen dat !?!  At the same time
> and years ago when there were still org cars to be seen I think I have seen
> MORE "shades" of "red oxide primer" <G> [Used to be a Concours Judge<VBG>]
> !!!
>
> Jay added [whilst SHOPPING at the MALL <G>]:
> << As for the "purplish" primer, unless you are doing something crazy
> concourse, think of eggplant. >>
>
> I have heard folks say that the MGBs & Midgets supplied in Black Tulip
> looked like eggplant [NOwhere NEAR 'primer'] and/or okra and I have
> to strongly agree with the okra comparison !!!
>
> Then Linda asked:
> << purplish primer anyone have a picture of that color? >>
>
> NOT gonna find one I'll bet, unless....................
>
> And Leo added:
> << ...set outside for about 3 weeks without paint on it and you will have
> the "correct" purplish look :) >>
>
> To which Jay 'corrected' with:
>
> << Actually, forget the primer. Just remove most of your clothing, sit out
> in the snow for about 3 hours, and YOU will have that "correct purplish"
> look. >>
>
> Agreed [especially around here last week <G> !!
>
> BUT the "warm" texassan Brad just had to ask:
>
> << but once you achieve the correct colour, who would be around that would
> want to look.... >>
>
> All the SMART folks crowding around the roaring fire-breathing "burning
> barrel", Brad !!!  Don't know what yer missing <VBG> !!!!
>
>
> Ed
>
> PS:  Announcement coming soon to a List near you.
> _______________________________________________
>
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Thu Dec 30 17:35:16 2010
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:35:16 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
In-Reply-To: <008d01cba847$e2e4c920$a8ae5b60$@net>
Message-ID: <2063059619.765361.1293755716924.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

They like Bling in the 'Hood

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "cathey speichinger" <cathe125 at suddenlink.net>

Opinions on wire wheels survey.  Who prefers chrome over painted?

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 30 18:07:28 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:07:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
In-Reply-To: <2063059619.765361.1293755716924.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <2063059619.765361.1293755716924.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <4D1D2CD0.6010704@justbrits.com>

<< They like Bling in the 'Hood >>

What in the world would make you think they would KNOW
HOW to get them off, Dave !!!   LOL

Ed

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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 30 18:38:11 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:38:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
In-Reply-To: <008d01cba847$e2e4c920$a8ae5b60$@net>
References: <008d01cba847$e2e4c920$a8ae5b60$@net>
Message-ID: <4D1D3403.50802@justbrits.com>

Cathey:

<< Who prefers chrome over painted? >>

IMHO it REALLY depends on the car's colour !!!!
To me, chrome on Iris, a Leaf Green or even Speedwell Blue would
just NOT be good.

That said, chrome IS great on a white car [and I should know 'cause
Hortense IS OEW <G>] -  really 'helps'.  Chrome is also great and 
"perks-up" the dark colours like Black or BRG !!  Red cars are a strange
"ball game" as it REALLY depends on WHICH 'red' is involved<VBG> !!!
Some yes and some NO WAY !!  LOL

So Leo, etal, below are some direct links to cars on my site with MY 
H.O. notated, such as   [painted & die] which means Painted Wire Wheels 
that "die" with the particular paint job, but Chromes would look great 
<G> !!

www.justbrits.com/cars/tarheely2.jpg                  [chromes]

www.justbrits.com/cars/six01.jpg                          [Demask Red]

www.justbrits.com/cars/grahamBJ8_1.jpg            [painted & die.]

www.justbrits.com/cars/DR02.jpg                         [chromes]

www.justbrits.com/cars/BN4AH1.JPG                   [chrome & die]

www.justbrits.com/cars/1002.jpg                           [painted(?) & die]

www.justbrits.com/Pics/July4.jpg   
[Hortense after Parade<G> and we took 1st <VBG> !!!!!]

www.illiniahca.org/DC_Conclave14_L.jpg                [Painted & die]

Ed

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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 30 18:42:59 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:42:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
In-Reply-To: <428091.21773.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <008d01cba847$e2e4c920$a8ae5b60$@net>
	<428091.21773.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D1D3523.5030306@justbrits.com>

<< Uh, Big Healey owners... >>

THAT would mean that those Italian Sprites are UGLY & WORTHLESS,
Jay !!!!

Ed

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PPS:  IROC "Z"s ROCK <G> !!!!
PPPS:  I prefer Silver 'bling' and it's WORTH more <G> !!!

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Dec 30 18:45:55 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:45:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
In-Reply-To: <4D1D3523.5030306@justbrits.com>
References: <008d01cba847$e2e4c920$a8ae5b60$@net><428091.21773.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4D1D3523.5030306@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <5FE3C42851D141D9A325D1A859CC96F3@HomePC>

He's baaack!



-----Original Message----- 
From: Shop at " Just Brits "
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 7:42 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] wire wheels

<< Uh, Big Healey owners... >>

THAT would mean that those Italian Sprites are UGLY & WORTHLESS,
Jay !!!!

Ed

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PPS:  IROC "Z"s ROCK <G> !!!!
PPPS:  I prefer Silver 'bling' and it's WORTH more <G> !!!
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 18:48:06 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:48:06 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fwd:No LBC - Destruction in Brooklyn Heights
Message-ID: <mailman.11.1293760071.23293.spridgets@autox.team.net>

Snow removal 101.....


Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: steven guterman <bealeguter at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:46:22 
To: <an5.sprite at gmail.com>
Subject: Fwd:No LBC - Destruction in Brooklyn Heights

Unbelievable:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt_r-jO3lKE

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 30 18:48:21 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:48:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
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<< ...Chromed spokes WILL rust ... >>

Have NOT been even available for over a decade, JJ.

<< If you drive a wire wheel car a lot you will eventually have to 
replace the hubs and the wheels. >>

Pure unadulterated B.S. !!  Hortense and I [and Cindy - SWMBO <G>]
have been a tad over 100,000 miles with ZERO problems.

<< Just my $.02 worth and probably worth as much >>

Absolutely agreed with <VBG> !!!

Ed

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From cathe125 at suddenlink.net  Thu Dec 30 18:48:30 2010
From: cathe125 at suddenlink.net (cathey speichinger)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:48:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear scroll seal on a 948
Message-ID: <00eb01cba88c$d40d4b80$7c27e280$@net>

Anybody have a manual that goes in depth on the procedure to set up the rear
scroll seal?  Factory book doesn't nor do some of the others I have.

 

Leo

From cathe125 at suddenlink.net  Thu Dec 30 18:50:48 2010
From: cathe125 at suddenlink.net (cathey speichinger)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:50:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
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Ahhhh. A point I also agree with.  They raced on wire wheels for YEARS,,,,
WTF if they were so unreliable>

Leo

-----Original Message-----
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"
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 7:48 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] wire wheels

<< ...Chromed spokes WILL rust ... >>

Have NOT been even available for over a decade, JJ.

<< If you drive a wire wheel car a lot you will eventually have to 
replace the hubs and the wheels. >>

Pure unadulterated B.S. !!  Hortense and I [and Cindy - SWMBO <G>]
have been a tad over 100,000 miles with ZERO problems.

<< Just my $.02 worth and probably worth as much >>

Absolutely agreed with <VBG> !!!

Ed

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From cathe125 at suddenlink.net  Thu Dec 30 18:59:42 2010
From: cathe125 at suddenlink.net (cathey speichinger)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:59:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fwd:No LBC - Destruction in Brooklyn  Heights
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TOTALLY INSANE!!!  What idiots!!

Leo

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 7:48 PM
To: spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fwd:No LBC - Destruction in Brooklyn Heights

Snow removal 101.....


Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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Subject: Fwd:No LBC - Destruction in Brooklyn Heights

Unbelievable:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt_r-jO3lKE
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 19:28:07 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:28:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
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Welcome back Ed, we were worried about you,
Lin

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 8:50 PM, cathey speichinger <cathe125 at suddenlink.net
> wrote:

> Ahhhh. A point I also agree with.  They raced on wire wheels for YEARS,,,,
> WTF if they were so unreliable>
>
> Leo
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Shop at " Just
> Brits
> "
> Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 7:48 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] wire wheels
>
> << ...Chromed spokes WILL rust ... >>
>
> Have NOT been even available for over a decade, JJ.
>
> << If you drive a wire wheel car a lot you will eventually have to
> replace the hubs and the wheels. >>
>
> Pure unadulterated B.S. !!  Hortense and I [and Cindy - SWMBO <G>]
> have been a tad over 100,000 miles with ZERO problems.
>
> << Just my $.02 worth and probably worth as much >>
>
> Absolutely agreed with <VBG> !!!
>
> Ed
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 19:31:35 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:31:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear scroll seal on a 948
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what's a scroll?
Lin

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 8:48 PM, cathey speichinger <cathe125 at suddenlink.net
> wrote:

> Anybody have a manual that goes in depth on the procedure to set up the
> rear
> scroll seal?  Factory book doesn't nor do some of the others I have.
>
>
>
> Leo
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From stargazer1 at cox.net  Thu Dec 30 19:39:07 2010
From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:39:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
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On 12/30/2010 5:50 PM, cathey speichinger wrote:
> Ahhhh. A point I also agree with.  They raced on wire wheels for YEARS,,,,
> WTF if they were so unreliable>
Racers had lots of problem with wire wheels, but they provided excellent 
brake cooling and that was more important.

Cheers,
Dave Ambrose

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Thu Dec 30 19:42:55 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:42:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear scroll seal on a 948
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It is a reverse spiral cut into the rear of the crank which in essence is
revolving in the opposite direction as the normal rotation of the motor so
as to stop the oil from exiting the back of the motor.  My explanation is
quite simplified as I am sure others will point out :) Motor is at the
machine shop or I would provide pics.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 8:32 PM
To: cathey speichinger
Cc: spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rear scroll seal on a 948

what's a scroll?
Lin

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 8:48 PM, cathey speichinger <cathe125 at suddenlink.net
> wrote:

> Anybody have a manual that goes in depth on the procedure to set up the
> rear
> scroll seal?  Factory book doesn't nor do some of the others I have.
>
>
>
> Leo
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Dec 30 20:15:47 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:15:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
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On 12/30/2010 8:42 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote:

> PPS: IROC "Z"s ROCK <G> !!!!



I-talian
R-eject
O-ut
C-ruising

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Dec 30 20:19:53 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:19:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear scroll seal on a 948
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On 12/30/2010 9:42 PM, Leo wrote:

>> Anybody have a manual that goes in depth on the procedure to set up the
>> rear
>> scroll seal?  Factory book doesn't nor do some of the others I have.

On a 1275, it is critical to have the 1/2 moon of the scroll perfectly 
flat with the block, file to make it that way if necessary.
It helps but an A series engine will always mark it's territory ;)

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 21:37:00 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:37:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Finally, The Blond Joke To End All Blond Jokes
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*FINALLY...THE BLONDE JOKE TO END ALL BLONDE JOKES!*



*A blonde woman was speeding down the road in her little red Spridget and
was pulled over by a woman police officer, who was also a blonde.*

*The blonde cop asked to see the blonde driver's license. She dug *
*Through her purse and was getting progressively more agitated. *



*'What does it look like?' she finally asked.*
*The policewoman replied, 'It's square and it has your picture on *
*It.'*



*The driver finally found a square mirror in her purse, looked at it *
*And handed it to the policewoman. 'Here it is,' she said.*

*The blonde officer looked at the mirror, then handed it back saying,*
*"OK, you can go. I didn't realize you were a cop...*

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Thu Dec 30 21:43:36 2010
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:43:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
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Does Ed's re-emergence mean that spring is just around the corner, or six
more weeks of winter? I forget.

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brad Fornal
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 5:37 PM
To: Shop at Just Brits
Cc: spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy

It was 73* here today Ed, you don't know what YOU are missing.....
Good to see you back, but you are rivaling Cap'n Bob for the number of posts
in one day.
LOL

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Shop at " Just Brits "
<shop at justbrits.com>wrote:

> << The underside of the deck and the boot beyond the hump for the rear
axle
> was left painted only with the purplish "primer". >>
>
> Whilst I don't doubt you Jay, I've never seen dat !?!  At the same time
> and years ago when there were still org cars to be seen I think I have
seen
> MORE "shades" of "red oxide primer" <G> [Used to be a Concours Judge<VBG>]
> !!!
>
> Jay added [whilst SHOPPING at the MALL <G>]:
> << As for the "purplish" primer, unless you are doing something crazy
> concourse, think of eggplant. >>
>
> I have heard folks say that the MGBs & Midgets supplied in Black Tulip
> looked like eggplant [NOwhere NEAR 'primer'] and/or okra and I have
> to strongly agree with the okra comparison !!!
>
> Then Linda asked:
> << purplish primer anyone have a picture of that color? >>
>
> NOT gonna find one I'll bet, unless....................
>
> And Leo added:
> << ...set outside for about 3 weeks without paint on it and you will have
> the "correct" purplish look :) >>
>
> To which Jay 'corrected' with:
>
> << Actually, forget the primer. Just remove most of your clothing, sit out
> in the snow for about 3 hours, and YOU will have that "correct purplish"
> look. >>
>
> Agreed [especially around here last week <G> !!
>
> BUT the "warm" texassan Brad just had to ask:
>
> << but once you achieve the correct colour, who would be around that would
> want to look.... >>
>
> All the SMART folks crowding around the roaring fire-breathing "burning
> barrel", Brad !!!  Don't know what yer missing <VBG> !!!!
>
>
> Ed
>
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Thu Dec 30 21:48:23 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:48:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
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Painted is the only way.  It's sort of the two-tone effect of the chrome
spinner versus the silver paint.

http://tinyurl.com/klkb5g

or

http://s295.photobucket.com/albums/mm135/brokencase_photos/getting%20close/?
albumview=slideshow


The added benefit is that the painted wheel is easily serviced.
Touching the paint up is easy.

Chrome wires are for oblivious Jag E-type owners who don't know any better. 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of cathey speichinger
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels

Opinions on wire wheels survey.  Who prefers chrome over painted?

Leo

From pfeilmat at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 21:57:31 2010
From: pfeilmat at gmail.com (Matthew Pfeil)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:57:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
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Six more weeks of winter. It is in the farmers almanac.

Matt P

Sent from my iPod

On Dec 30, 2010, at 8:43 PM, "Chris Manuel" <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:

> Does Ed's re-emergence mean that spring is just around the corner, or six
> more weeks of winter? I forget.
>
> Chris
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brad Fornal
> Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 5:37 PM
> To: Shop at Just Brits
> Cc: spridgets
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
>
> It was 73* here today Ed, you don't know what YOU are missing.....
> Good to see you back, but you are rivaling Cap'n Bob for the number of
posts
> in one day.
> LOL
>
> On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Shop at " Just Brits "
> <shop at justbrits.com>wrote:
>
>> << The underside of the deck and the boot beyond the hump for the rear
> axle
>> was left painted only with the purplish "primer". >>
>>
>> Whilst I don't doubt you Jay, I've never seen dat !?!  At the same time
>> and years ago when there were still org cars to be seen I think I have
> seen
>> MORE "shades" of "red oxide primer" <G> [Used to be a Concours Judge<VBG>]
>> !!!
>>
>> Jay added [whilst SHOPPING at the MALL <G>]:
>> << As for the "purplish" primer, unless you are doing something crazy
>> concourse, think of eggplant. >>
>>
>> I have heard folks say that the MGBs & Midgets supplied in Black Tulip
>> looked like eggplant [NOwhere NEAR 'primer'] and/or okra and I have
>> to strongly agree with the okra comparison !!!
>>
>> Then Linda asked:
>> << purplish primer anyone have a picture of that color? >>
>>
>> NOT gonna find one I'll bet, unless....................
>>
>> And Leo added:
>> << ...set outside for about 3 weeks without paint on it and you will have
>> the "correct" purplish look :) >>
>>
>> To which Jay 'corrected' with:
>>
>> << Actually, forget the primer. Just remove most of your clothing, sit out
>> in the snow for about 3 hours, and YOU will have that "correct purplish"
>> look. >>
>>
>> Agreed [especially around here last week <G> !!
>>
>> BUT the "warm" texassan Brad just had to ask:
>>
>> << but once you achieve the correct colour, who would be around that would
>> want to look.... >>
>>
>> All the SMART folks crowding around the roaring fire-breathing "burning
>> barrel", Brad !!!  Don't know what yer missing <VBG> !!!!
>>
>>
>> Ed
>>
>> PS:  Announcement coming soon to a List near you.
>> _______________________________________________
>>
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Dec 30 23:51:54 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:51:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear scroll seal on a 948
In-Reply-To: <4D1D4BD9.8070703@comcast.net>
References: <00eb01cba88c$d40d4b80$7c27e280$@net>
	<AANLkTikEfpETBxbgLCQ4pY=weS2=kORDsdW-vWi6XxkV@mail.gmail.com>
	<010001cba894$6ef09d80$4cd1d880$@net> <4D1D4BD9.8070703@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinirZeYEteYZL3aeKFfPYFOSLumwN7X=aKHRg_T@mail.gmail.com>

Leo,

Frank is right and Jack Laird came up with a neat trick to help minimize
leakage.  Email him for info, but basically he used very fine emery paper on
a glass plate to smooth off a smidgen on the bottom edges of the eyebrow and
then clamped it tightly into position above the rear main bearing cap before
tightening. Paul A. also has a system using JB Weld.  I have the paperwork
on that if you are interested...

Cheers!!
Jim

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 9:19 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>wrote:

> On 12/30/2010 9:42 PM, Leo wrote:
>
>  Anybody have a manual that goes in depth on the procedure to set up the
>>> rear
>>> scroll seal?  Factory book doesn't nor do some of the others I have.
>>>
>>
> On a 1275, it is critical to have the 1/2 moon of the scroll perfectly flat
> with the block, file to make it that way if necessary.
> It helps but an A series engine will always mark it's territory ;)
>
> --

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Dec 31 00:01:55 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:01:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
In-Reply-To: <4D1D424B.9020001@cox.net>
References: <008d01cba847$e2e4c920$a8ae5b60$@net>
	<AANLkTi=BCBP8GsLCCx8_QQF4iHsUApT8TrPzG0tCyPR8@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D1D3665.7030402@justbrits.com> <00f001cba88d$25cd55a0$716800e0$@net>
	<4D1D424B.9020001@cox.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikEm5dCojZFv_4Ub_OVQ4Gih7LDiAxSvQjA8rvi@mail.gmail.com>

Absolutely, David.  I wish I had a nickel for every broken spoke and out of
true wire wheel I saw on the European race tracks in the 1960s!  No serious
racer in the day used wire wheels for any reason other than their brakes
kept overheating!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 8:39 PM, David Ambrose <stargazer1 at cox.net> wrote:

> On 12/30/2010 5:50 PM, cathey speichinger wrote:
>
>> Ahhhh. A point I also agree with.  They raced on wire wheels for YEARS,,,,
>> WTF if they were so unreliable>
>>
> Racers had lots of problem with wire wheels, but they provided excellent
> brake cooling and that was more important.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Ambrose

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Dec 31 00:04:13 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:04:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <4D1D0BF0.8090206@justbrits.com>
References: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
	<256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>
	<744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<F8AAFF3D-82A0-4F90-86EA-BF737FDC039B@gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=7zyYECm9N-26q7MEBp50=5QNd0JtYDBBvK5qe@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D1D0BF0.8090206@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinO8HAK0kgP5MQiMqY38B+dfvyEmdDxaPogi2K8@mail.gmail.com>

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 4:47 PM, Shop at " Just Brits "
<shop at justbrits.com>wrote:

> << some say no. >>
>
> H U H ????????  That makes ZERO sense, Lin !!
>

Glass houses, Ed.  Glass houses....

Cheers!!
Jim

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec 31 06:10:29 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:10:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear scroll seal on a 948
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinirZeYEteYZL3aeKFfPYFOSLumwN7X=aKHRg_T@mail.gmail.com>
References: <00eb01cba88c$d40d4b80$7c27e280$@net>
	<AANLkTikEfpETBxbgLCQ4pY=weS2=kORDsdW-vWi6XxkV@mail.gmail.com>
	<010001cba894$6ef09d80$4cd1d880$@net> <4D1D4BD9.8070703@comcast.net>
	<AANLkTinirZeYEteYZL3aeKFfPYFOSLumwN7X=aKHRg_T@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=pXiHUqTcfhGyCra8GmisQS=40Xi0iO-Vo9x6c@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks guys I'll have to look for photos now ; )
Lin

On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 1:51 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Leo,
>
> Frank is right and Jack Laird came up with a neat trick to help minimize
> leakage.  Email him for info, but basically he used very fine emery paper
> on
> a glass plate to smooth off a smidgen on the bottom edges of the eyebrow
> and
> then clamped it tightly into position above the rear main bearing cap
> before
> tightening. Paul A. also has a system using JB Weld.  I have the paperwork
> on that if you are interested...
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 9:19 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net
> >wrote:
>
> > On 12/30/2010 9:42 PM, Leo wrote:
> >
> >  Anybody have a manual that goes in depth on the procedure to set up the
> >>> rear
> >>> scroll seal?  Factory book doesn't nor do some of the others I have.
> >>>
> >>
> > On a 1275, it is critical to have the 1/2 moon of the scroll perfectly
> flat
> > with the block, file to make it that way if necessary.
> > It helps but an A series engine will always mark it's territory ;)
> >
> > --
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec 31 06:13:19 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:13:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Finally, The Blond Joke To End All Blond Jokes
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=sYV-pKfL8t+He4pzT2bXp8C8yc86qNb2yyV9L@mail.gmail.com>
References: <SNT133-ds2081CFF4C8EC6FF96327B88E030@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTi=sYV-pKfL8t+He4pzT2bXp8C8yc86qNb2yyV9L@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinJA_qCp6pH1bSWWxTL0imjY6XZ=mbxqcncOsU0@mail.gmail.com>

That is very funny I'm glad I'm not coloring my hair blond anymore, I went
back to my natural color years ago ; )
Lin

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 11:37 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> *FINALLY...THE BLONDE JOKE TO END ALL BLONDE JOKES!*
>
>
>
> *A blonde woman was speeding down the road in her little red Spridget and
> was pulled over by a woman police officer, who was also a blonde.*
>
> *The blonde cop asked to see the blonde driver's license. She dug *
> *Through her purse and was getting progressively more agitated. *
>
>
>
> *'What does it look like?' she finally asked.*
> *The policewoman replied, 'It's square and it has your picture on *
> *It.'*
>
>
>
> *The driver finally found a square mirror in her purse, looked at it *
> *And handed it to the policewoman. 'Here it is,' she said.*
>
> *The blonde officer looked at the mirror, then handed it back saying,*
> *"OK, you can go. I didn't realize you were a cop...*
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec 31 06:23:07 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:23:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
In-Reply-To: <4D1D424B.9020001@cox.net>
References: <008d01cba847$e2e4c920$a8ae5b60$@net>
	<AANLkTi=BCBP8GsLCCx8_QQF4iHsUApT8TrPzG0tCyPR8@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D1D3665.7030402@justbrits.com> <00f001cba88d$25cd55a0$716800e0$@net>
	<4D1D424B.9020001@cox.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimKXJ5xr1bX7fE_gabgKHogvHoKZKUqyn+UWY1j@mail.gmail.com>

Cool to know.....literally ; )

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 9:39 PM, David Ambrose <stargazer1 at cox.net> wrote:

> On 12/30/2010 5:50 PM, cathey speichinger wrote:
>
>> Ahhhh. A point I also agree with.  They raced on wire wheels for YEARS,,,,
>> WTF if they were so unreliable>
>>
> Racers had lots of problem with wire wheels, but they provided excellent
> brake cooling and that was more important.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Ambrose
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec 31 06:30:06 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:30:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool info on basic vs deluxe model of the MKII Sprites ;
	)
Message-ID: <AANLkTikOx52FM4+7EHhw_ypE1FjaHpspAmhA6EO4FizJ@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I had a discussion with Jon from the UK regarding bumperettes on the early
MKII Sprites, below is what Jon said, very interesting.
Enjoy,
Lin

Jonathan Whitehouse-Bird <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1299125454>
Linda, this is something of a grey area...but it seems as though BMC's
intention was to produce the MkII Sprite with bumperettes as standard - in
fact quite a large number of very early MkII Sprites left Abingdon built
this way. Examples which featured bumperettes were marketed as 'basic'
models and sold by BMC at a cheaper price to help reduce the purchase tax
payable on all new MkII's (in 1961 the UK, similar to today, was in a
recession, so this was seen as a way of tempting prospective new owners to
part with their cash). Sadly, the 'basic' model was never popular and most
new owners opted to buy the 'deluxe' model (available soon after the models
introduction) which did have the full width rear bumper and other added
equipment. Eventually, because of lack of demand, the 'basic' model was
dropped and the 'deluxe' model became the standard production model.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Dec 31 06:33:09 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:33:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC owner content
Message-ID: <231673.61474.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Review of recent X show with our own BZ anchoring things, of course. Wish I were closer or that a tour passes through Elkhart Lake this summer.......

http://www.bakersfield.com/entertainment/local/x437101246/Concert-review-Punk-rocks-the-Crystal-Palace

Ron

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Fri Dec 31 06:55:41 2010
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:55:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fwd:No LBC - Destruction in Brooklyn  Heights
In-Reply-To: <20101231014800.A61A51878B0@autox.team.net>
References: <20101231014800.A61A51878B0@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <378365.60360.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Sooo good they named it twice!!  
I plowed 114" of snow
in Wisconsin the winter of '68-69, only two mailboxes 
damaged.  The last
comment is the best, "Better bring a lawyer!"
Skip AN5, in Cincinnati with the
fourth snowiest December on record.



----- Original Message ----
From:
"an5.sprite at gmail.com" <an5.sprite at gmail.com>
To: spridgets
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 8:48:06 PM
Subject:
[Spridgets] Fw: Fwd:No LBC - Destruction in Brooklyn Heights

Snow removal
101.....

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec 31 07:07:19 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:07:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fwd:No LBC - Destruction in Brooklyn  Heights
In-Reply-To: <378365.60360.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <20101231014800.A61A51878B0@autox.team.net>
	<378365.60360.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikGXeJeByP=agTs0fn1m-s3iG1dWAzsDbVQhZQA@mail.gmail.com>

IMO NYC concentrated on Times Square for New Years and neglected all the
Boroughs which tragically cost some their lives, money wins over life this
storm : (
Lin

On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 8:55 AM, Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>wrote:

> NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Sooo good they named it twice!!
> I plowed 114" of snow
> in Wisconsin the winter of '68-69, only two mailboxes
> damaged.  The last
> comment is the best, "Better bring a lawyer!"
> Skip AN5, in Cincinnati with the
> fourth snowiest December on record.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From:
> "an5.sprite at gmail.com" <an5.sprite at gmail.com>
> To: spridgets
> <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 8:48:06 PM
> Subject:
> [Spridgets] Fw: Fwd:No LBC - Destruction in Brooklyn Heights
>
> Snow removal
> 101.....
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Dec 31 07:15:22 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:15:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC owner content
In-Reply-To: <231673.61474.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <231673.61474.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2203289704724269475@unknownmsgid>

> Review of recent X show with our own BZ anchoring things, of course. Wish I were closer or that a tour passes through Elkhart Lake this summer.......

Ooo, if X comes through Elkhart Lake, can I have the hearing
protection concession?
David L

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Fri Dec 31 08:24:53 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:24:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible Fright Opening Near Me
Message-ID: <598761.59939.qm@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

The first Harbor Freight in my area is due to open soon.  One of the local
forums provided this list of slogans:

"When failure is an option"

"Our tools just might survive your job"

"Impulse buys R us"

"Help that starving kid in China Mom used to tell you about"

"See you tomorrow"

"Use it once a year? Buy it here!"

"Tools you won't pass on to your kids"

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Fri Dec 31 09:01:36 2010
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim F)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:01:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible Fright Opening Near Me
In-Reply-To: <598761.59939.qm@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <598761.59939.qm@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <DAA31EFEA1404B69BA803F6B8A820E62@JimMainHP>

Bought an air powered needle scaler from Harbor freight in Scranton. Great 
for all of the nooks and crannys in a bugeye shell. Paid 17 bucks no tax. 
used it all summer and its still working. If I throw it away tomorrow it was 
well worth the cost.
Jim F.
-----Original Message----- 
From: HealeyRick
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 10:24 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible Fright Opening Near Me

The first Harbor Freight in my area is due to open soon.  One of the local
forums provided this list of slogans:

"When failure is an option"

"Our tools just might survive your job"

"Impulse buys R us"

"Help that starving kid in China Mom used to tell you about"

"See you tomorrow"

"Use it once a year? Buy it here!"

"Tools you won't pass on to your kids"

Rick


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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Fri Dec 31 09:40:29 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:40:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear scroll seal on a 948
References: <00eb01cba88c$d40d4b80$7c27e280$@net><AANLkTikEfpETBxbgLCQ4pY=weS2=kORDsdW-vWi6XxkV@mail.gmail.com><010001cba894$6ef09d80$4cd1d880$@net>
	<4D1D4BD9.8070703@comcast.net>
	<AANLkTinirZeYEteYZL3aeKFfPYFOSLumwN7X=aKHRg_T@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F450CA30285F4D92864CB6208362E7D5@personal>

Leo, if you got it tight enough the first time you start it up it will 
squeal as it will be metal on metal. Lub it a bit after assembley as you 
would bearings. It will wear in quickly, Maybe let it cool between 30 sec 
runs till it no longer squeals. It was a line bore orginaly so I would 
suggest maybe 2 or 3 thou clearance was maybe as close as they ever did..

Remever how Miss Agatha leaked at the 50th, no more. I get a small spot from 
time to time only.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: "spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 12:51 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rear scroll seal on a 948


> Leo,
>
> Frank is right and Jack Laird came up with a neat trick to help minimize
> leakage.  Email him for info, but basically he used very fine emery paper 
> on
> a glass plate to smooth off a smidgen on the bottom edges of the eyebrow 
> and
> then clamped it tightly into position above the rear main bearing cap 
> before
> tightening. Paul A. also has a system using JB Weld.  I have the paperwork
> on that if you are interested...
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 9:19 PM, Frank Clarici 
> <spritenut at comcast.net>wrote:
>
>> On 12/30/2010 9:42 PM, Leo wrote:
>>
>>  Anybody have a manual that goes in depth on the procedure to set up the
>>>> rear
>>>> scroll seal?  Factory book doesn't nor do some of the others I have.
>>>>
>>>
>> On a 1275, it is critical to have the 1/2 moon of the scroll perfectly 
>> flat
>> with the block, file to make it that way if necessary.
>> It helps but an A series engine will always mark it's territory ;)
>>
>> --
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From jessmd1 at comcast.net  Fri Dec 31 09:41:29 2010
From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:41:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheel conversion
Message-ID: <CE4C679E-39BC-49B7-9244-268F057D8539@comcast.net>

Does someone make a conversion kit for changing stock wheels to chrome  
wirewheels or is it necessary to change the whole axel?

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Fri Dec 31 09:50:06 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:50:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheel conversion
In-Reply-To: <CE4C679E-39BC-49B7-9244-268F057D8539@comcast.net>
References: <CE4C679E-39BC-49B7-9244-268F057D8539@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000f01cba90a$c7c2f180$5748d480$@net>

Moss motors has a bolt on kit

Leo

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jess Power
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 10:41 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheel conversion

Does someone make a conversion kit for changing stock wheels to chrome  
wirewheels or is it necessary to change the whole axel?
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From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Dec 31 10:41:57 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:41:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BATshi# Crazy
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinO8HAK0kgP5MQiMqY38B+dfvyEmdDxaPogi2K8@mail.gmail.com>
References: <FE1D7F727361423FA5BA89971F5153DD@RickPC>
	<256931.6632.qm@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikbJzLLW7aU9uYm+2tON_H_pLTNDFVE+ChTgPiV@mail.gmail.com>
	<744975.71882.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<F8AAFF3D-82A0-4F90-86EA-BF737FDC039B@gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=7zyYECm9N-26q7MEBp50=5QNd0JtYDBBvK5qe@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D1D0BF0.8090206@justbrits.com>
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<<

<< some say no. >>
>
> H U H ????????  That makes ZERO sense, Lin !!
>


Glass houses, Ed.  Glass houses....

 >>

As usual, jj tells the world that HE 'lives' in one !!!

Arg, my eyes, my eyes !!!!!!!

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Fri Dec 31 10:59:44 2010
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim F)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:59:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
Message-ID: <C1DD1AAB82BB4FB69D5FE6BB6A997CE6@JimMainHP>


From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Fri Dec 31 11:19:00 2010
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:19:00 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Accelerator cable collar
In-Reply-To: <231673.61474.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20101231181900.TNQAB.102158.root@hrndva-web12-z02>

Hi all-
its almost 50 degrees here (for a few hours at least) in SE WI so of course I need to do some laps in the neighborhood.  I notice my gas pedal feels odd so I check the cable from one end to the other and find that the metal collar on the firewall/pedalbox area inside the engine compartment has broke free.

is there a repair kit for this or do I have to weld it up somehow?

thanks
Chris
66 MKII

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Dec 31 11:47:17 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:47:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Accelerator cable collar -- now Happy New Year!
In-Reply-To: <20101231181900.TNQAB.102158.root@hrndva-web12-z02>
References: <20101231181900.TNQAB.102158.root@hrndva-web12-z02>
Message-ID: <3D706A015877428D90741D02FDF6E245@HomePC>

Add rain to the warm temps and a quick cooling off this evening to below 
freezing and we will have a skating rink on the roads.  Now throw in a bunch 
of NYE drunks and the streets will be bloody tonight.

We and our friends are doing a late lunch followed by a few drinks and then 
get home before the drunks come out.

A safe and Happy New Year to the rest of you!

LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 12:19 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Accelerator cable collar

Hi all-
its almost 50 degrees here (for a few hours at least) in SE WI so of course 
I need to do some laps in the neighborhood.  I notice my gas pedal feels odd 
so I check the cable from one end to the other and find that the metal 
collar on the firewall/pedalbox area inside the engine compartment has broke 
free.

is there a repair kit for this or do I have to weld it up somehow?

thanks
Chris
66 MKII
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Dec 31 12:09:01 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:09:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Accelerator cable collar
In-Reply-To: <20101231181900.TNQAB.102158.root@hrndva-web12-z02>
References: <231673.61474.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<20101231181900.TNQAB.102158.root@hrndva-web12-z02>
Message-ID: <516E5B1C2237429A933447E7739EB57A@spider>

Ends for braided cable are usually crimped on and/or soldered on. Brazing
might work. IMHO welding would cause the cables to become brittle, and
they'd brake later.

If you want to pull the whole thing out, you can have it duplicated. 
 ...bill in corvallis
==================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of cmanuel at wi.rr.com
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 10:19 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Accelerator cable collar

Hi all-
its almost 50 degrees here (for a few hours at least) in SE WI so of course
I need to do some laps in the neighborhood.  I notice my gas pedal feels odd
so I check the cable from one end to the other and find that the metal
collar on the firewall/pedal-box area inside the engine compartment has
broke free.

is there a repair kit for this or do I have to weld it up somehow?

thanks
Chris
66 MKII
_______________________________________________

From millerls at ado13.com  Fri Dec 31 12:49:22 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:49:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear scroll seal on a 948
In-Reply-To: <4D1D4BD9.8070703@comcast.net>
References: <00eb01cba88c$d40d4b80$7c27e280$@net>
	<AANLkTikEfpETBxbgLCQ4pY=weS2=kORDsdW-vWi6XxkV@mail.gmail.com>
	<010001cba894$6ef09d80$4cd1d880$@net> <4D1D4BD9.8070703@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C8992201-0427-40EE-818B-42522B5902EF@ado13.com>

Try this link
http://pdljmpr.tripod.com/techin.htm#Building

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Fri Dec 31 13:15:42 2010
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:15:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Accelerator cable collar
In-Reply-To: <516E5B1C2237429A933447E7739EB57A@spider>
References: <231673.61474.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<20101231181900.TNQAB.102158.root@hrndva-web12-z02>
	<516E5B1C2237429A933447E7739EB57A@spider>
Message-ID: <001401cba927$80366be0$80a343a0$@rr.com>

I didn't describe it well...

The part that broke off is the "cup" that is attached to the car where the
shielded part of the cable end sits in.

My cable is new-ish and works well.


Thanks
Chris

-----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, December 31, 2010 1:09 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Accelerator cable collar

Ends for braided cable are usually crimped on and/or soldered on. Brazing
might work. IMHO welding would cause the cables to become brittle, and
they'd brake later.

If you want to pull the whole thing out, you can have it duplicated. 
 ...bill in corvallis
==================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of cmanuel at wi.rr.com
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 10:19 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Accelerator cable collar

Hi all-
its almost 50 degrees here (for a few hours at least) in SE WI so of course
I need to do some laps in the neighborhood.  I notice my gas pedal feels odd
so I check the cable from one end to the other and find that the metal
collar on the firewall/pedal-box area inside the engine compartment has
broke free.

is there a repair kit for this or do I have to weld it up somehow?

thanks
Chris
66 MKII
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec 31 13:34:02 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:34:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 58 Bugeye FS area $3999.
Message-ID: <AANLkTikQuZ0xFpe4HTHgMgQ1qk2MG_FPGPt06nwt1Nji@mail.gmail.com>

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/2137739355.html

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Dec 31 15:49:06 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:49:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible Fright Opening Near Me
In-Reply-To: <598761.59939.qm@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <598761.59939.qm@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimbKh3_p=7FTvohxy1+e2CRc05PMkf61HNSWGXb@mail.gmail.com>

I bought a $60 "racing jack" because my Craftsman (not much better
than HF, IMHO) won't go under my lowered Miata very well.  It is
light, and works as it is supposed to work, so far.  I couldn't come
close to buying the Aluminum that it is made of for $60 and if it
breaks I can fix and/or improve it.
I'm pleased with the jack.

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Fri Dec 31 16:11:44 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:11:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible Fright Opening Near Me
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimbKh3_p=7FTvohxy1+e2CRc05PMkf61HNSWGXb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <598761.59939.qm@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTimbKh3_p=7FTvohxy1+e2CRc05PMkf61HNSWGXb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0D2D199675A24D49A1A04769849E9AE7@Home>

>I bought a $60 "racing jack"

I bought this jack and it died within a few weeks, but the company (not HF) 
replaced the entire hydraulic pump within another few weeks, and the new one 
is fine.

Michael Rowe 

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Dec 31 16:56:23 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:56:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible Fright Opening Near Me
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimbKh3_p=7FTvohxy1+e2CRc05PMkf61HNSWGXb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <598761.59939.qm@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTimbKh3_p=7FTvohxy1+e2CRc05PMkf61HNSWGXb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D1E6DA7.4040802@comcast.net>

On 12/31/2010 5:49 PM, derf wrote:
> I bought a $60 "racing jack" because my Craftsman (not much better
> than HF, IMHO) won't go under my lowered Miata very well.  It is
> light, and works as it is supposed to work, so far.  I couldn't come
> close to buying the Aluminum that it is made of for $60 and if it
> breaks I can fix and/or improve it.
> I'm pleased with the jack.

No you can't. Mine lasted almost 1 year when the knuckle broke,
Scrap metal.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Dec 31 16:57:18 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:57:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible Fright Opening Near Me
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimbKh3_p=7FTvohxy1+e2CRc05PMkf61HNSWGXb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <598761.59939.qm@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTimbKh3_p=7FTvohxy1+e2CRc05PMkf61HNSWGXb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D1E6DDE.80606@comcast.net>

On 12/31/2010 5:49 PM, derf wrote:
> I bought a $60 "racing jack" because my Craftsman (not much better
> than HF, IMHO) won't go under my lowered Miata very well.  It is
> light, and works as it is supposed to work, so far.  I couldn't come
> close to buying the Aluminum that it is made of for $60 and if it
> breaks I can fix and/or improve it.
> I'm pleased with the jack.

No you can't. Mine lasted almost 1 year when the knuckle broke,
Scrap metal. But it was a gift, I would not have bought it.
And BTW, it is the EXACT same chines jack as the Crapsman my son had 
that broke at the knuckle too.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Dec 31 16:58:43 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:58:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible Fright Opening Near Me
In-Reply-To: <598761.59939.qm@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <598761.59939.qm@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D1E6E33.50107@comcast.net>

On 12/31/2010 10:24 AM, HealeyRick wrote:
> The first Harbor Freight in my area is due to open soon.  One of the local
> forums provided this list of slogans:
>
> "When failure is an option"
>
> "Our tools just might survive your job"
>
> "Impulse buys R us"
>
> "Help that starving kid in China Mom used to tell you about"
>
> "See you tomorrow"
>
> "Use it once a year? Buy it here!"
>
> "Tools you won't pass on to your kids"
>

Oh come on now, their stuff is just fine as long as it has no moving 
parts, does not plug into anything (elec, or air)

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Fri Dec 31 17:58:57 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:58:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible Fright Opening Near Me
In-Reply-To: <4D1E6E33.50107@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <596250.74533.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

So should I take that as an endorsement of their pry bars and hammers?

Rick



Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Fri, 12/31/10, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:


Oh come on now, their stuff is just fine as long as it has no moving 
parts, does not plug into anything (elec, or air)

From george.brokaw at cox.net  Fri Dec 31 18:03:55 2010
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:03:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible Fright Opening Near Me
In-Reply-To: <596250.74533.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <4D1E6E33.50107@comcast.net>
	<596250.74533.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <013e01cba94f$c3670410$4a350c30$@brokaw@cox.net>

Bent their pry bars, broke their hammers.

:(

Paul

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

So should I take that as an endorsement of their pry bars and hammers?

Rick



Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Fri, 12/31/10, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:


Oh come on now, their stuff is just fine as long as it has no moving 
parts, does not plug into anything (elec, or air)
_______________________________________________

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Dec 31 18:16:55 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:16:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible Fright Opening Near Me
In-Reply-To: <013e01cba94f$c3670410$4a350c30$@brokaw@cox.net>
References: <4D1E6E33.50107@comcast.net>
	<596250.74533.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<013e01cba94f$c3670410$4a350c30$@brokaw@cox.net>
Message-ID: <4D1E8087.4010208@comcast.net>

On 12/31/2010 8:03 PM, Paul Herder wrote:
> Bent their pry bars, broke their hammers.

> So should I take that as an endorsement of their pry bars and hammers?
>

That is because you moved the tool.
They make pretty good magnetic trays.
Anybody want to buy their spot welder, used once, needs attention as it 
gets real hot but just doesn't weld any spots.
I don't even bother going there for gag gifts anymore.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Dec 31 18:18:40 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:18:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible Fright Opening Near Me
In-Reply-To: <5527210930843870761@unknownmsgid>
References: <4D1E6E33.50107@comcast.net>
	<596250.74533.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<5527210930843870761@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=XbF53R1w_S2k8gicQAkp4bV+V9k=P8i1oUGFk@mail.gmail.com>

>>> Oh come on now, their stuff is just fine as long as it has no moving
>>> parts, does not plug into anything (elec, or air)

>> So should I take that as an endorsement of their pry bars and hammers?

> Bent their pry bars, broke their hammers.

I think Frank really meant that they work fine so long as he doesn't touch them.
FWIW, my personal feeling is that it is not a place where I would want
to buy tools with which to earn my living.
OTOH, there are tools there that should not be purchased under any
circumstances.
There are also tools there suitable for single use.
There are even tools there that will outlast me.
The challenge lies in trying to determine which category a particular
tool belongs in.
It helps if you aren't Frank ;-), but most of what I get at HF serves me well.
I have one of their electric impact wrenches that is a little annoying
in that the ring does a lousy job of keeping a socket in place, but it
has always worked when I needed it and it has almost always gotten the
job done (the bolts holding the "ladder" to a Miata diff are a pain no
matter what, but the tool did help).
I have two of their aluminum jacks (big and little) and they work well for me.
I have a 3/8" rechargeable 18V impact wrench that cannot break loose
Spridget lugnuts, but works just fine for spinning them on and off. I
also have the 18V drill that uses the same battery because it was only
a couple bucks more than a spare battery. Does it work as well as a
Makita? Heck no. Doesn't cost as much, either. If it was earning my
wages for me, it would be a Makita.
I have an HF engine crane with an HF air-over-hydraulic cylinder. Works great.
There are also many things that I have gone there specifically to
acquire, but after looking at the actual item, I walked out without
it. Caveat Emptor applies in spades!
David L

From miniac7 at aol.com  Fri Dec 31 18:26:59 2010
From: miniac7 at aol.com (Howie)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:26:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible Fright Opening Near Me
In-Reply-To: <4D1E8087.4010208@comcast.net>
References: <4D1E6E33.50107@comcast.net>
	<596250.74533.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<013e01cba94f$c3670410$4a350c30$@brokaw@cox.net>
	<4D1E8087.4010208@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <ADDE1FB7-A3D6-46DE-A32B-54382F8D0B5E@aol.com>

Happy New Year friends.

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2010, at 8:16 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> On 12/31/2010 8:03 PM, Paul Herder wrote:
>> Bent their pry bars, broke their hammers.
>
>> So should I take that as an endorsement of their pry bars and hammers?
>>
>
> That is because you moved the tool.
> They make pretty good magnetic trays.
> Anybody want to buy their spot welder, used once, needs attention as it gets
real hot but just doesn't weld any spots.
> I don't even bother going there for gag gifts anymore.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Fri Dec 31 18:39:19 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:39:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible Fright Opening Near Me
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References: <4D1E6E33.50107@comcast.net>
	<596250.74533.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<5527210930843870761@unknownmsgid>
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Message-ID: <4D1E85C7.2020202@tx.rr.com>

I agree with what is said down there, and that is my general strategy 
for dealing with HF, and even when I buy tools at Sears, HomeDepot, etc.

I used to be a tool snob but I've gotten over it somewhat.  I started 
working on cars in my father's garage over 40 years ago.  He used mostly 
SnapOn tools but some of his mechanics had other brands and occasionally 
I would see other brands.  SnapOn tools were excellent even back then, 
but most other brands were very inferior.  For sockets, ratchets and end 
wrenches they were inferior IMO to the point of being unusable.

When I was going away to college I carefully made a list of tools that I 
needed.  Being somewhat aware of the cost of SnapOn tools I was frugal 
with my list, but it was still a pretty expensive little box of tools.  
Since then I've gotten my own job and family, and I've had a few 
occasions to buy new SnapOn tools.  I also decided that different tools 
required different levels of quality for professional use.  IOW you can 
buy a pretty good hammer for a lot less than SnapOn charges, but SnapOn 
ratchets, sockets and end wrenches are worth their cost.  I've also 
noticed that other brands of tools have improved to the point where some 
of them are adequate for me now that I'm not a full time mechanic.  I 
decided that my SnapOn tools were too valuable to carry around in the 
trunk of my car so I bought a set of Craftsman for that purpose.  For 
most of my use they have proven to be plenty good enough.

Never having enough tool budget for the tools that I want to buy, I 
carefully consider what price level I need to consider for each 
expenditure.  This leads me to occasionally shop at Harbor Freight.  It 
is an interesting place to visit because they have such a large variety 
of tools.  I can find things there that I don't see anywhere else.  Also 
their tools are cheap enough that I sometimes buy something that I think 
I might need rather than wait until I definitely need it.  I have bought 
various tools there that I thought performed well.  I have bought other 
tools there that didn't turn out to work so well.  I also see lots of 
things in their store that I am afraid to buy because I question if they 
will work or not.

Recently I decided I wanted a new 12V tire pump to carry in my car.  I 
decided I should be able to find a good one because my old one seems to 
be worn out.  After a lot of internet searching I found pumps ranging 
from about $20 to almost $100.  The one with the best ratings seemed to 
be the $30 pump from HF.  I bought one and so far it seems to be working 
well.


> FWIW, my personal feeling is that it is not a place where I would want
> to buy tools with which to earn my living.
> OTOH, there are tools there that should not be purchased under any
> circumstances.
> There are also tools there suitable for single use.
> There are even tools there that will outlast me.
> The challenge lies in trying to determine which category a particular
> tool belongs in.

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Dec 31 18:45:36 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:45:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] H N Y
Message-ID: <201012311745395.SM04068@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Here's wishing all of you Spridget Handymen In Transit and Healey 
Enthusiasts And Devotees a Happy New Year!

You too, Ed.......


Peter and Jane C...

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Dec 31 20:41:08 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:41:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy New Year
Message-ID: <AANLkTin43wvC2+tPaSeQ3rkgGMT6-8V8TnOvBrOM5mcV@mail.gmail.com>

>From Texas!!

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From biffjones at verizon.net  Fri Dec 31 20:46:07 2010
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:46:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] ] Happy New Year
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>From Maryland

From george.brokaw at cox.net  Fri Dec 31 20:49:21 2010
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:49:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ] Happy New Year
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>From Kansas

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Dec 31 20:52:41 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:52:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ] Happy New Year
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>From Illinois!
David L

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Fri Dec 31 20:56:34 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:56:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy New Year
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>From Louisiana!


On Dec 31, 2010, at 9:41 PM, Brad Fornal wrote:

>> From Texas!!
>
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From nases at verizon.net  Fri Dec 31 21:11:11 2010
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 23:11:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy New Year
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>From Pennsylvania.

I swear I'm going to be awake at midnight;)

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

On Dec 31, 2010, at 10:41 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

>> From Texas!!
>
> --
> DON JULIO 1942
>
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Fri Dec 31 22:01:55 2010
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2011 05:01:55 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy New Year
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>From Eastern Washington  <g>

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

From millerls at ado13.com  Fri Dec 31 23:17:40 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:17:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy New Year
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>From California

On Dec 31, 2010, at 9:01 PM, Dave KK7SS wrote:

>> From Eastern Washington  <g>
>
> Dave G  KK7SS
> DN06ig
>
> '65 Sprite - in process
> '76 Midget - driver
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