From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Feb  1 01:41:39 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 02:41:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Really?
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> Maybe its the provenance.  Maybe this vehicle originally belonged to
> King
> Kummonahwonalaiya?

Or John Sprinzel...
David L

From theshoe5 at comcast.net  Mon Feb  1 05:41:16 2010
From: theshoe5 at comcast.net (Alan)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 07:41:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Really?
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Thought 12000 must have been a mistake, that they wanted 120.  They do want 
a thousand for the deposit though!
Alan
'59 Sprite
--------------------------------------------------
> *http://tinyurl.com/y89ze8n
>
> WAYYYYY too many ZEROS

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Feb  1 08:09:57 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:09:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Really?
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Arrrrrreeeeee..  youuuuuu.. crackin'upfromhavn'lack ofshackn'up??

;-)

Lester

I will nevah forget the day....


On Feb 1, 2010, at 12:23 AM, Jim Johnson wrote:

> On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 8:41 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> *http://tinyurl.com/y89ze8n
>>
>> WAYYYYY too many ZEROS
>>
>
> Maybe its the provenance.  Maybe this vehicle originally belonged to
> King
> Kummonahwonalaiya?
>
> -
> Cheers!!
> Jim
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Feb  1 08:30:31 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:30:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rally stuff was Looking for an Education - Indirect
 LBC content
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umm.. getting lost on a Pro-Rally is VERY dangerous.  It's pretty much  
the only time that there are fatalities.  Now I've been lost on a  
gimmick rally around town, been held at gunpoint in Dallas, exceeded  
the posted speed limit trying to make up time in a TSD, and have a  
neat trophy, "First Place, Last to finish"..

Lester


On Jan 28, 2010, at 3:10 PM, Edmund Conen wrote:

>>> Nothing like the excitement tho' of coming around a sharp turn to  
>>> see
> oncoming rally traffic and then figure out that your navigator was
> trying to turn route instruction pages with his GLOVED hands!
>>>
>>> Lester
>
>  My friend and I used to regularly get lost on rallies because we  
> were having tooo much fun talking about how we got lost on the  
> previous rally!
>  Ed in NC :-)
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Feb  1 08:30:35 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:30:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Really?
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This car is located in Waianae, which is far out in the country.  There are 
jokes about "girls from Nanakuli," and Waianae is farther out than Nanakuli! 
(I confess that my family lived even farther out on a different island.  My 
mother drove 100 miles for groceries every weekend - not Wyoming, perhaps, 
but pretty isolated.)

Although most people in Hawaii are "worldly," many are extremely isolated 
and naive.  They have never been much of anywhere or done much of anything, 
and don't realize how much they don't know (or maybe they just don't care) - 
rather like Manhattanites.     With in-migration and TV, etc., it is not as 
bad now as it used to be, but it is certainly not California.  These people 
would see this car as a rare antique no one has ever heard of, and they 
would not think to look online to find out what it might be worth.  What 
would most people in your neighborhood think if they found a 1938 Bugatti 
under a pile of junk in a shed?

Michael Rowe
Country Boy

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Feb  1 08:36:52 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:36:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Really?
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> maybe we need mike rowe to explain "gecko spots"

Everyone knows that geckos are Australian cartoon characters!  A gecko spot 
is a TV ad for Spridget insurance.

Michael Rowe 

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  1 08:47:44 2010
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 07:47:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Really
Message-ID: <288797.4594.qm@web46404.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Book'em Dano!!!!!

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  1 09:52:02 2010
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 08:52:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] is it just me getting old, or.......
In-Reply-To: <02BECE1ABA234027B719F2F6DECA249E@OwnerPC>
Message-ID: <720282.46859.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Bud,
I can understand your ponts, but have to disagree with much of what you said.
I watched many, many hours of Daytona this weekend and absolutely loved them
all. I'm not saying you are wrong by any means, just that I somehow apparently
saw them differently.
 
Here are some of your points and my take:
 
As for boring: If you are not the one actually experiencing the adrenaline
rush of driving at 8 or 9 tenths or better, you are right that watching it
can be boring. I''ve never competed other than in autocross events so don't
have your perspective here. On the other hand, the fact that they
constantly rotate between various in-car shots (out the windscreen, at the
driver, etc.) and much if not all the good passing points on the track sure
kept it interesting for me. I found the camera coverage great, though I do
agree that some more wide shots would add to the mix.
 
On the Butt-ugly point: I agree that a shapely classic sports car can be (but
is not always - see SP250 Daimler) a thing of beauty.  BUT - I also see beauty
in the purposeful shapes of the modern cars.  I've always thought form should
follow function (guess that's why I love Lotus/Caterham Sevens so much).  So
flare, spoilers, wings, NACA ducts, etc. appeal to me in a big way.  If money
were no object, I'd love to see if I could make a Dallara - maybe with big
block Ford power - street legal.  My son and I both love that cool rectangular
scoop on the nose and the teardrop shape of the cockpit it gorgeous. You'd
have to raise it a few inches, and add A/C to compensate for the enclosed
cockpit, but what a ride that would be.
 
Regarding the billboard aspect: Yes there are lots of sponsor decals on the
cars now, but realistically - and especially in today's economy - you would
not have a race without them. There are only a handful of people who could
afford to campaign a car or team of cars without them. The cars still have
great paint schemes, some better than others, but cool to look at
nonetheless.
 
Calling the cars by their numbers: I heard the announcers do this, but
remember them mostly using the numbers to differentiate between the multiple
cars of a given team.  I heard them referring just as (if not more) often to
the team name.  They spent quite a bit of time talking about how great it was
to have AXA back, or about the Suntrust team, or the TRG team, or how most of
the old Brumos team was here even though the name was not.   
 
On drivers calling out the multiple sponsors of their cars during interviews:
I admit I didn't listen to these after the race, nor many during.  I don't
remember hearing any of that - could have just missed it I guess. Then again,
much of the point of sponsoring a car is to get a bit of publicity for your
company. If I were giving big bucks to a team that may not otherwise be there,
I might expect a bit of recognition.  Just another sign of the times.
 
 I do want to say that I really enjoy the little "My name is (fill in the
blank) and I am a Grand Am driver" clips they inserted throughout the race
either before or after the commercials.  They were really enjoyable and offer
a glimpse of who these guys are.
 
All in all, I had a great time watching the race. So did Kyle.
 
Maybe my acceptance of the changes to racing over the years also kind of
relates to my musical tastes evolving over the years. While I have great love
for the blues and rock of the 60's and early 70's that I grew up with, I also
love the punk, alternative, grunge, and other genres that followed. I Have to
say that Disco still sucks, though - I will remain closed-minded on that one
as long as I'm around.  Maybe Disco is my musical equivalent of NASCAR.  :-) 
 
 - David Booker
Hopelessly addicted all forms of non-NASCAR racing
Long Island

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Mon Feb  1 10:17:46 2010
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:17:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Really?
In-Reply-To: <mailman.10463.1265043140.4175.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.10463.1265043140.4175.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4B670CBA.1000601@comcast.net>

Frank wrote:
 > *http://tinyurl.com/y89ze8n
 >
 > WAYYYYY too many ZEROS

"But honey, I *did* try to sell it. There just weren't any buyers.
I guess we'll have to keep it."

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From pchast at francomm.com  Mon Feb  1 10:37:04 2010
From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast)
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:37:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Really?
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	<4B670CBA.1000601@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <op.u7glv2z7sjevdj@pete200>

Yup Kent I think you got that right!

Pete


On Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:17:46 -0500, Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net>  
wrote:

>
> Frank wrote:
>  > *http://tinyurl.com/y89ze8n
>  >
>  > WAYYYYY too many ZEROS
>
> "But honey, I *did* try to sell it. There just weren't any buyers.
> I guess we'll have to keep it."
>


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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Feb  1 11:05:08 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:05:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Really?
In-Reply-To: <232656CAECAF4D78AB266692B3B3BEED@Home>
Message-ID: <C78C57D4.23AAE%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Everyone knows that geckos are Australian cartoon characters!
I think he's supposed to be Cockney, but there's even one commercial where
they question whether he's supposed to be English or Australian. 

From dwramsey at att.net  Mon Feb  1 11:43:04 2010
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 10:43:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Really?
In-Reply-To: <2A69987C71334E84A465DD37EFA4D379@Home>
Message-ID: <20100201184331.57BC6187671@autox.team.net>

Most cars that age in Hawaii are red spots on the front lawn with maybe some
parts of the engine as big red lumps. Parked next to it would be an 80's car
that you could tell it was one in the past. Rust does seem to be answer to
old cars over there. The amount of rust on that car would be found on a late
90's one.
		Crash

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Mon Feb  1 12:16:08 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:16:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine Question
Message-ID: <37dc82d41002011116g7ef3508fk9d3b1ede320747a7@mail.gmail.com>

Is anybody ever interested in a 948 engine that I have been holding on too?

I hesitate to list it on eBay due to the hassle with packing it out. . .

But who knows, there are those who build race 948cc engines. .  at least I
read about others who have.

It has 64k miles on it, as if that matters.  Has the head and it turns, etc
etc etc.

Might be a good project for someone who has an interest as such?

Just taking the temperature on this as I am not sure?

Kirk
1275 BE

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Mon Feb  1 13:15:42 2010
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 12:15:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] EZ-On tops.
Message-ID: <d49b03131002011215t3378db18pec53b88990a8e97f@mail.gmail.com>

I was just quoted $480 for a new top for my Bugeye by the nearest EZ-On
convertible top distributor.   I thought someone said they paid around $200
bucks from this company?  Is ther a current favorite for a top replacement
these days?  I need one for my BN2 also!
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Feb  1 13:18:58 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 12:18:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine Question
In-Reply-To: <37dc82d41002011211s5d03d79ckb9daeb4e1a517b0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <37dc82d41002011116g7ef3508fk9d3b1ede320747a7@mail.gmail.com>
	<5FC7386AFA524A2A8247B40E0F1EB5F5@spider>
	<37dc82d41002011211s5d03d79ckb9daeb4e1a517b0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A6B77B2BE65D4ECFA444DEEEC6B65641@spider>

I have no idea. The idea is to move it on. No matter what you ask, they'll
want to talk you down so work that into the equation.

Maybe $400 ?

What does the list think?  .bill

  _____  

From: Kirk Hargreaves [mailto:khargreaves2 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 12:11 PM
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Engine Question

 

Bill, 

What should I ask for it?  I have no earthly idea?  What would be a good
ball park price?  

Thanks, 

Kirk 

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

On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 11:47 AM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

You could try the Craigslist closest to you. ...bill in oregon
======================

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Hargreaves
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 11:16 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net

Subject: [Spridgets] Engine Question

Is anybody ever interested in a 948 engine that I have been holding on too?

I hesitate to list it on eBay due to the hassle with packing it out. . .

But who knows, there are those who build race 948cc engines. .  at least I
read about others who have.

It has 64k miles on it, as if that matters.  Has the head and it turns, etc
etc etc.

Might be a good project for someone who has an interest as such?

Just taking the temperature on this as I am not sure?

Kirk
1275 BE

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Feb  1 13:33:19 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 12:33:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine Question
In-Reply-To: <A6B77B2BE65D4ECFA444DEEEC6B65641@spider>
Message-ID: <849691.72725.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I think $400 is bit high. $100 would be more like it.

If anyone is interested in an NOS 948 shortblock that is in the factory crate,
contact me offlist.

jay fishbein

wallingford, ct

63 Pink Sprite Mk II - (w/baby seat but no baby)

61 Innocenti 950

61 Innocenti 950

63 Innocenti S

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From: corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Engine Question
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Monday, February 1, 2010, 3:18 PM

I have no idea. The idea is to move it on. No matter what you ask, they'll
want to talk you down so work that into the equation.

Maybe $400 ?

What does the list think?  .bill

  _____ 

From: Kirk Hargreaves [mailto:khargreaves2 at gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 12:11 PM
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Engine Question



Bill,

What should I ask for it?  I have no earthly idea?  What would be a good
ball park price? 

Thanks,

Kirk

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

On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 11:47 AM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

You could try the Craigslist closest to you. ...bill in oregon
======================

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Hargreaves
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 11:16 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net

Subject: [Spridgets] Engine Question

Is anybody ever interested in a 948 engine that I have been holding on too?

I hesitate to list it on eBay due to the hassle with packing it out. . .

But who knows, there are those who build race 948cc engines. .  at least I
read about others who have.

It has 64k miles on it, as if that matters.  Has the head and it turns, etc
etc etc.

Might be a good project for someone who has an interest as such?

Just taking the temperature on this as I am not sure?

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Feb  1 13:49:31 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:49:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Really?
In-Reply-To: <C78C57D4.23AAE%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <232656CAECAF4D78AB266692B3B3BEED@Home>
	<C78C57D4.23AAE%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002011249x4f89c9d5h3a4277f509a13f85@mail.gmail.com>

Nope.  Definitely and Aussie accent.  I was married to a Cockney lass - born
within sound of Bow Bells. The accent is quite different when heard side by
side...

Wait a minute....   We must really be bored!!  Here we are discussing a
talking cartoon lizard on a TV commercial......    Aaaaarggghhhhh!!!!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 12:05 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> > Everyone knows that geckos are Australian cartoon characters!
> I think he's supposed to be Cockney, but there's even one commercial where
> they question whether he's supposed to be English or Australian.

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Mon Feb  1 14:07:03 2010
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 16:07:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] EZ-On tops.
In-Reply-To: <d49b03131002011215t3378db18pec53b88990a8e97f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d49b03131002011215t3378db18pec53b88990a8e97f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A10128EC-B09D-4C97-9DE8-AC159C1F8CBC@gmail.com>

On Feb 1, 2010, at 3:15 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote:

> I was just quoted $480 for a new top for my Bugeye by the nearest  
> EZ-On
> convertible top distributor.   I thought someone said they paid  
> around $200
> bucks from this company?  Is ther a current favorite for a top  
> replacement
> these days?  I need one for my BN2 also!
> Mike MacLean

Mike,

I got my last two tops here, (for early 70's Midgets).

http://www.topsonline.com/

I was pleased.

Kevin V.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Feb  1 14:23:32 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:23:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Really?
In-Reply-To: <232656CAECAF4D78AB266692B3B3BEED@Home>
References: <56637806.2048621264996653418.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<232656CAECAF4D78AB266692B3B3BEED@Home>
Message-ID: <4B674654.1030404@comcast.net>

Michael Rowe wrote:
>> maybe we need mike rowe to explain "gecko spots"
>
> Everyone knows that geckos are Australian cartoon characters!  A gecko 
> spot is a TV ad for Spridget insurance.
>
That explains "gecko Spots" a few accidents!

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

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Feb  1 14:39:01 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:39:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine Question
In-Reply-To: <37dc82d41002011116g7ef3508fk9d3b1ede320747a7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <37dc82d41002011116g7ef3508fk9d3b1ede320747a7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b11002011339x127b16eeia5db85b22b105041@mail.gmail.com>

Kirk,
I believe when you wrote "...has the head and it TURNS..." might have scared
them off.  Generally heads are 'fixed' (I think).
Herb

On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 11:16 AM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>wrote:

> Is anybody ever interested in a 948 engine that I have been holding on too?
>
> I hesitate to list it on eBay due to the hassle with packing it out. . .
>
> But who knows, there are those who build race 948cc engines. .  at least I
> read about others who have.
>
> It has 64k miles on it, as if that matters.  Has the head and it turns, etc
> etc etc.
>
> Might be a good project for someone who has an interest as such?
>
> Just taking the temperature on this as I am not sure?
>
> Kirk
> 1275 BE
>
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Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:43:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] is it just me getting old, or.......
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Locally, Charter Cable moved 'Speed' from channel 25 to 85.
Now I don't get to watch any racing...
Bummer!
Herb

From maine2me at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  1 14:50:43 2010
From: maine2me at yahoo.com (Dan Dwelley)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:50:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Really?
In-Reply-To: <4B663F6F.8060906@comcast.net>
References: <4B663F6F.8060906@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <327659.89596.qm@web114116.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

He'll be lucky to get 1200...er...120. Minimal rust!? What about that big
bondo spot on the front fender that covers the outer sill to fender seam? And
the patch pannels? AAAAAGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! <sigh>

Dan



----- Original
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<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun, January 31, 2010 9:41:51 PM
Subject:
[Spridgets] Really?

*http://tinyurl.com/y89ze8n

WAYYYYY too many ZEROS
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Feb  1 15:17:18 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 16:17:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] is it just me getting old, or.......
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b11002011343y70d50391v9dd652d7871bc02c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <02BECE1ABA234027B719F2F6DECA249E@OwnerPC>
	<2ad6c6b11002011343y70d50391v9dd652d7871bc02c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002011417n1446f3aao1cac3b5a0fb5dcfd@mail.gmail.com>

One word, Herb...    "Satellite"

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 3:43 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Locally, Charter Cable moved 'Speed' from channel 25 to 85.
> Now I don't get to watch any racing...
> Bummer!
> Herb

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Feb  1 15:21:10 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 16:21:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] EZ-On tops.
In-Reply-To: <A10128EC-B09D-4C97-9DE8-AC159C1F8CBC@gmail.com>
References: <d49b03131002011215t3378db18pec53b88990a8e97f@mail.gmail.com>
	<A10128EC-B09D-4C97-9DE8-AC159C1F8CBC@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3AEDD1A8-7662-4686-A392-497E410AB6A5@comcast.net>

Got mine from here:

  http://www.convertibletopguys.com

Looks good and fits as bad as the original one did..  ;-)

Lester


On Feb 1, 2010, at 3:07 PM, Kevin Valentine wrote:

> On Feb 1, 2010, at 3:15 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote:
>
>> I was just quoted $480 for a new top for my Bugeye by the nearest  
>> EZ-On
>> convertible top distributor.   I thought someone said they paid  
>> around $200
>> bucks from this company?  Is ther a current favorite for a top  
>> replacement
>> these days?  I need one for my BN2 also!
>> Mike MacLean
>
> Mike,
>
> I got my last two tops here, (for early 70's Midgets).
>
> http://www.topsonline.com/
>
> I was pleased.
>
> Kevin V.
>
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Feb  1 15:35:28 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:35:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine Question
In-Reply-To: <A6B77B2BE65D4ECFA444DEEEC6B65641@spider>
References: <37dc82d41002011116g7ef3508fk9d3b1ede320747a7@mail.gmail.com>
	<5FC7386AFA524A2A8247B40E0F1EB5F5@spider>
	<37dc82d41002011211s5d03d79ckb9daeb4e1a517b0@mail.gmail.com>
	<A6B77B2BE65D4ECFA444DEEEC6B65641@spider>
Message-ID: <BCFC632969E14918BCDC5C26864FC334@Home>

I have a 1098 engine that is supposed to have been built by some famous guy 
"back when."  Might that one also be $400?

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

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Mon Feb  1 15:44:17 2010
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:44:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] EZ-On tops.
In-Reply-To: <3AEDD1A8-7662-4686-A392-497E410AB6A5@comcast.net>
References: <d49b03131002011215t3378db18pec53b88990a8e97f@mail.gmail.com>
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	<3AEDD1A8-7662-4686-A392-497E410AB6A5@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <d49b03131002011444m38cdf508lba5570c54c3f64c2@mail.gmail.com>

I should tell you guys before I thank you for the information that I have a
nice almost new top I bought from Little British Car Company.  Supposedly,
they imported it from England.  It has never fit correctly.  The fold out
top bow on my top bow frame does not match the sewn peaks on the top.  It
actually extends beyond this point and makes the top loose at the very top.
I had temporarily fixed this by folding the top bow back a little and
putting a wood block between the slats at the side of the frame and held it
in place with wire gathering ties.  This works O.K., but you can only take
the top off at home because you can't store the top bows in the car unless
you cutoff the wire ties and remove the block of wood.  Jeff Zorn at LBCarCo
could not be very helpful because I really waited too long to complain.  If
I had told him right away maybe he would have refunded my money, but I don't
expect him to do anything this late in the game.  I just got my profit
sharing check from the railroad and small as it is this year (bad economy)
there is enough to rectify this problem, but I am just a little worried I
will have the same problem again.  Last year I polled the list to find out
if my top bows were dimensionally correct and they seemed to fall within an
average measurement range with everyone else's bows, so maybe a new top will
be all I need, just not from the British exporter LBCarCo uses.
Mike

On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 2:21 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:

> Got mine from here:
>
>  http://www.convertibletopguys.com
>
> Looks good and fits as bad as the original one did..  ;-)
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Feb 1, 2010, at 3:07 PM, Kevin Valentine wrote:
>
> > On Feb 1, 2010, at 3:15 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote:
> >
> >> I was just quoted $480 for a new top for my Bugeye by the nearest
> >> EZ-On
> >> convertible top distributor.   I thought someone said they paid
> >> around $200
> >> bucks from this company?  Is ther a current favorite for a top
> >> replacement
> >> these days?  I need one for my BN2 also!
> >> Mike MacLean
> >
> > Mike,
> >
> > I got my last two tops here, (for early 70's Midgets).
> >
> > http://www.topsonline.com/
> >
> > I was pleased.
> >
> > Kevin V.
> >
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Feb  1 15:47:22 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:47:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine Question
In-Reply-To: <BCFC632969E14918BCDC5C26864FC334@Home>
Message-ID: <135908.90795.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Sure, Until you want to sell it.

jay fishbein

wallingford, ct

63 Pink Sprite Mk II - (w/baby seat but no baby)

61 Innocenti 950

61 Innocenti 950

63 Innocenti S

--- On Mon, 2/1/10, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Engine Question
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Monday, February 1, 2010, 5:35 PM

I have a 1098 engine that is supposed to have been built by some famous guy
"back when."  Might that one also be $400?

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Feb  1 16:13:22 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:13:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Really?
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002011249x4f89c9d5h3a4277f509a13f85@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C78CA012.23ADC%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> The accent is quite different when heard side by
> side...
Yes...but his accent is neither. They even make spoof it in one of their
commercials.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_the_geico_lizard's_accent_australian_or_english

http://adweek.blogs.com/adfreak/2006/02/why_geicos_geck/comments/page/2/

From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Feb  1 16:36:22 2010
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:36:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] is it just me getting old, or.......
References: <02BECE1ABA234027B719F2F6DECA249E@OwnerPC><2ad6c6b11002011343y70d50391v9dd652d7871bc02c@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e1002011417n1446f3aao1cac3b5a0fb5dcfd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <016101caa397$5d0c5940$6401a8c0@refisk>

Herb,

Charter did the same thing here.  You have to buy their digital package to 
get the Speed channel.  Not worth it to me, nor is "satellite".  Not enough 
stuff worth watching on the 80 plus channel "expanded basic" cable I already 
have.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is it just me getting old, or.......


> One word, Herb...    "Satellite"
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Mon Feb  1 16:41:09 2010
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:41:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Really?
In-Reply-To: <C78CA012.23ADC%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C78CA012.23ADC%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <612563.70779.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Being London Born and Bred, and having worked with Aussies and Afrikaaners (and others)..
IMHO ...  It's none of the above... 
Seems to be the fashion... check the info-mercials !!
"But wait! call in the next 10 minutes and we'll give you..."
"It slices, it dices, it combs your hair!"

Dave G.



----- Original Message ----
> 
> > The accent is quite different when heard side by
> > side...

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  1 17:14:04 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 16:14:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Toyota Gas Pedal
Message-ID: <523730.5018.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

If I install one of those Toyota gas pedals that's being recalled into my 948 Bugeye, will I finally get some unintended acceleration?
Rick



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

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  1 18:04:28 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:04:28 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] EZ-On tops.
In-Reply-To: <d49b03131002011444m38cdf508lba5570c54c3f64c2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d49b03131002011215t3378db18pec53b88990a8e97f@mail.gmail.com>
	<A10128EC-B09D-4C97-9DE8-AC159C1F8CBC@gmail.com>
	<3AEDD1A8-7662-4686-A392-497E410AB6A5@comcast.net>
	<d49b03131002011444m38cdf508lba5570c54c3f64c2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5703.3663.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Robbins tops are tried and true.  Mine fit perfectly.

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




________________________________
From: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
To: Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>
Cc: Spridget <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, February 1, 2010 2:44:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] EZ-On tops.

I should tell you guys before I thank you for the information that I have a
nice almost new top I bought from Little British Car Company.  Supposedly,
they imported it from England.  It has never fit correctly.  The fold out
top bow on my top bow frame does not match the sewn peaks on the top.  It
actually extends beyond this point and makes the top loose at the very top.
I had temporarily fixed this by folding the top bow back a little and
putting a wood block between the slats at the side of the frame and held it
in place with wire gathering ties.  This works O.K., but you can only take
the top off at home because you can't store the top bows in the car unless
you cutoff the wire ties and remove the block of wood.  Jeff Zorn at LBCarCo
could not be very helpful because I really waited too long to complain.  If
I had told him right away maybe he would have refunded my money, but I don't
expect him to do anything this late in the game.  I just got my profit
sharing check from the railroad and small as it is this year (bad economy)
there is enough to rectify this problem, but I am just a little worried I
will have the same problem again.  Last year I polled the list to find out
if my top bows were dimensionally correct and they seemed to fall within an
average measurement range with everyone else's bows, so maybe a new top will
be all I need, just not from the British exporter LBCarCo uses.
Mike

On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 2:21 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:

> Got mine from here:
>
>  http://www.convertibletopguys.com
>
> Looks good and fits as bad as the original one did..  ;-)
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Feb 1, 2010, at 3:07 PM, Kevin Valentine wrote:
>
> > On Feb 1, 2010, at 3:15 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote:
> >
> >> I was just quoted $480 for a new top for my Bugeye by the nearest
> >> EZ-On
> >> convertible top distributor.   I thought someone said they paid
> >> around $200
> >> bucks from this company?  Is ther a current favorite for a top
> >> replacement
> >> these days?  I need one for my BN2 also!
> >> Mike MacLean
> >
> > Mike,
> >
> > I got my last two tops here, (for early 70's Midgets).
> >
> > http://www.topsonline.com/
> >
> > I was pleased.
> >
> > Kevin V.
> >
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> >
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Feb  1 18:39:30 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 20:39:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Toyota Gas Pedal
In-Reply-To: <523730.5018.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <523730.5018.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C854B0C5-17CA-4087-9FB6-D7D9B55A3096@snet.net>

Doubt it. According to lab test already conducted, installation of any  
Toyota parts will only induce boredom.

Jay

On Feb 1, 2010, at 7:14 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> If I install one of those Toyota gas pedals that's being recalled  
> into my 948 Bugeye, will I finally get some unintended acceleration?

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Feb  1 18:48:54 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:48:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] EZ-On tops.
In-Reply-To: <5703.3663.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C78CC486.23AEE%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

You Easterners are something else. You buy an open car, and then you cover
it up. 

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Feb  1 20:24:57 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:24:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] EZ-On tops.
In-Reply-To: <C78CC486.23AEE%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C78CC486.23AEE%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <4B679B09.20203@comcast.net>

Billy Zoom wrote:
> You Easterners are something else. You buy an open car, and then you cover
> it up. 
>
>   
We get rain and snow, when the rain gets in your eyes, its hard to see. 
When the snow gets on the inside of the windshield, it's really hard to 
see cuz the defrosters don't work real good on a Sprite with no top.
I only use my top once a year, every year when I go out to Carlisle, 
PennsylRAINia. 3.5 hour drive one way and it's always raining or it 
rains while I am out there.


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

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Feb  1 20:23:05 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:23:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell redo
In-Reply-To: <4B663B2D.9050808@comcast.net>
References: <4B663B2D.9050808@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4B679A99.2010901@justbrits.com>

<< I also wasn't expecting the rust under the carpets on the
inside of the floors, most of the paint was flaking off so that
had to be wire wheeled off, treated >>

POR-15, right Frank ???

PPP

From duncan at pondhop.com  Mon Feb  1 20:34:12 2010
From: duncan at pondhop.com (Duncan Sinclair)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 21:34:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Really?
In-Reply-To: <612563.70779.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <C78CA012.23ADC%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<612563.70779.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <010d01caa3b8$98869ff0$c993dfd0$@com>

According to the ad company behind it he is supposed to have the accent of a
working cockney man.
The voice is provided by an English actor.
Personally I thought he was supposed to be from S England somewhere but no
way Aussie.

Thanks
Duncan

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of DAVID GROPPER
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 5:41 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Really?

Being London Born and Bred, and having worked with Aussies and Afrikaaners
(and others)..
IMHO ...  It's none of the above... 
Seems to be the fashion... check the info-mercials !!
"But wait! call in the next 10 minutes and we'll give you..."
"It slices, it dices, it combs your hair!"

Dave G.



----- Original Message ----
> 
> > The accent is quite different when heard side by
> > side...
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From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Feb  1 20:48:44 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:48:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] EZ-On tops.
In-Reply-To: <4B679B09.20203@comcast.net>
References: <C78CC486.23AEE%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<4B679B09.20203@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4B67A09C.7020009@justbrits.com>

Billy, what Frank says IS true !!!  I have SEEN it !!!
 
<< PennsylRAINia. 3.5 hour drive one way and it's always raining
or it rains while I am out there. >>

Hey Kevin V. !!!   If you DO [and you had BETTER !!!!]
have the Spring Rally, do NOT invite Frank !!!  ONLY
MONSOONS can 'happen' !!!!  The Lady Di, Tiff,
Frank Jr., and the rest of The Clan would be just
FINE tho !!!!!!

Even invite PPP & Grasshopper - would STILL be NO
rain <G> !!!!

Ed

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Feb  1 21:41:26 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 22:41:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] EZ-On tops.
In-Reply-To: <4B67A09C.7020009@justbrits.com>
References: <C78CC486.23AEE%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<4B679B09.20203@comcast.net> <4B67A09C.7020009@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <402188521002012041n1899621p77c0c719fc63d53c@mail.gmail.com>

> Hey Kevin V. !!!   If you DO [and you had BETTER !!!!]
> have the Spring Rally, do NOT invite Frank !!!  ONLY
> MONSOONS can 'happen' !!!!  The Lady Di, Tiff,
> Frank Jr., and the rest of The Clan would be just
> FINE tho !!!!!!

ISTR a PA LBC Rallye wherein YOU BROUGHT the rain from Chicago in the
back of that El Camino of yours, ED.
David L

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Feb  1 21:47:01 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:47:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] EZ-On tops.
In-Reply-To: <402188521002012041n1899621p77c0c719fc63d53c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <C78CC486.23AEE%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<4B679B09.20203@comcast.net> <4B67A09C.7020009@justbrits.com>
	<402188521002012041n1899621p77c0c719fc63d53c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B67AE45.70400@justbrits.com>

<< ISTR a PA LBC Rallye wherein YOU BROUGHT the rain
from Chicago in the back of that El Camino of yours, ED. >>

'Course YOU coulda done it ALSO, David !!!

But I would bet ya, oh say $20.00, that The Lady
Di [for those who don't know, Frank's GREAT Wife]
would ARGUE you that GREATLY, David !!!

When I remember her de-barking a certain Sprite,
the words are NOT ALLOWED on this List !!!   LMAO !!!

Innocent Ed !!!!  <VBEG>

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Feb  1 22:06:10 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 23:06:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] EZ-On tops.
In-Reply-To: <4B67AE45.70400@justbrits.com>
References: <C78CC486.23AEE%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<4B679B09.20203@comcast.net>  <4B67A09C.7020009@justbrits.com>
	<402188521002012041n1899621p77c0c719fc63d53c@mail.gmail.com> 
	<4B67AE45.70400@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <-9195186536505702553@unknownmsgid>

> 'Course YOU coulda done it ALSO, David !!!

Hmm, methinks an El Camino makes more sense than a Midget for hauling
rain. And I am also sure Frank knows who to blame.
David L

From na7db at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  1 22:33:50 2010
From: na7db at yahoo.com (brown dan)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 21:33:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Hawaiian Dream aka Sprite on ebay
Message-ID: <204203.23244.qm@web111112.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

I sent the guy a quick note "maybe $1,200".
 
He answered me with a Big  NO.
 
It is amazing what some folks place on ebay and the prices they think they are
worth.
 
One guy kept putting up an MGB that showed obvious fire damage in the photos. 
After about 3 rounds of low bids he put it up without the fire damage photos.
 
My favorite irk is the folks who put up VW Fake TD's and near real TD prices. 
It is beyond me why anyone would want a Fake at any price.
 
Dan
 
72 Midget
73 MGB
53 TD

From bkitterer at me.com  Mon Feb  1 23:10:29 2010
From: bkitterer at me.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:10:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] EZ-On tops.
In-Reply-To: <5703.3663.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <d49b03131002011215t3378db18pec53b88990a8e97f@mail.gmail.com>
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	<3AEDD1A8-7662-4686-A392-497E410AB6A5@comcast.net>
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	<5703.3663.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <0AF08EF1-01CC-4FE4-B2B9-C59E2EDBCDAD@me.com>

Hi Mike - and list,

Robbins has made premium tops for years.  BUT I am sorry to say when I did my car in 1997 they made three tops for my car as well as a tonneau cover none of which fit.  And this was after taking the car to the plant where they made measurements prior to building tops number two and three.  Robbins tops, I think, are the best looking tops around however it seemed to me that they were really doing tops for show / concours cars where you set the tops out in the sun for an hour or so and then used some muscle to get it installed.  Once installed it was flawless.  Not much use on a cold rainy day.  I ended up going to a local upholstery shop and having a top and tonneau made.

Bob Kitterer

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

On Feb 1, 2010, at 5:04 PM, Edward Perez wrote:

> Robbins tops are tried and true.  Mine fit perfectly.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb  2 08:04:00 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:04:00 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine Question
In-Reply-To: <BCFC632969E14918BCDC5C26864FC334@Home>
References: <37dc82d41002011116g7ef3508fk9d3b1ede320747a7@mail.gmail.com>,
	<5FC7386AFA524A2A8247B40E0F1EB5F5@spider>,
	<37dc82d41002011211s5d03d79ckb9daeb4e1a517b0@mail.gmail.com>,
	<A6B77B2BE65D4ECFA444DEEEC6B65641@spider>,
	<BCFC632969E14918BCDC5C26864FC334@Home>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W48D71A9DE17025B8A75252B8570@phx.gbl>

I guess that depends what he was famous for?



> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:35:28 -0500
>
> I have a 1098 engine that is supposed to have been built by some famous guy
> "back when." Might that one also be $400?
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Midget
> '60 Sprite
> Long Island, NY

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  2 11:09:27 2010
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:09:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] is it just me getting old, or.......
In-Reply-To: <AA9E73BE4BA74A3ABBF0C6D0475178B1@OwnerPC>
Message-ID: <749170.59442.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Bud,
Your points are all well taken, and I'm glad you didn't think I was saying
your opinions were wrong. I've never been able to afford a race car as well as
an interesting street car, so have always chosen the street over the track.
The few (very few) race schools/track days I've attended have all been
intensely enjoyable, and I'd really love to campaign a vintage race car - it's
just not financially in the cards - certainly while living on Long Island. In
addition to the expenses directly related to a car, I would also need to
invest in a trailer and something capable of pulling it - not to mention a
place to park them all which I don't have at the moment either. 
 
So I continue to be a rabid fan of all forms of non-NASCAR racing and get my
kicks on the backroads or at the occassional autocross event. Luckily my
Spridget allows me to get those kicks without breaking any laws - It's great
fun at 40 mph - a welcome change from some of my previous (faster) cars.
 
Thanks,
 - David Booker

 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb  2 08:17:31 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:17:31 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Rally stuff was Looking for an Education - Indirect
 LBC content
In-Reply-To: <D4EBED9D-5039-478B-B56C-A32847F85231@comcast.net>
References: <323904.40143.qm@web180206.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>,
	<D4EBED9D-5039-478B-B56C-A32847F85231@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W77211573A517E9EC32D9CB8570@phx.gbl>

>> gunpoint in Dallas



You're a little sparse on the details there ...



Did someone paint your car pink?

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada

> umm.. getting lost on a Pro-Rally is VERY dangerous. It's pretty much
> the only time that there are fatalities. Now I've been lost on a
> gimmick rally around town, been held at gunpoint in Dallas, exceeded
> the posted speed limit trying to make up time in a TSD, and have a
> neat trophy, "First Place, Last to finish"..
>
> Lester

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Feb  2 11:28:39 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:28:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine stand
Message-ID: <3D77C3B05014497288B6EF1485FA0BBD@Home>

On line, there are pictures of various welded up adaptors to attach a Spridget engine to a stand by the alternator bolt holes on the side, so the ends are free.  I just figured out that I can do this with spacers.  I got two 1/2" longer bolts and nuts one size larger for spacers between the stand plate and the attachment arms.  Your bolts may be long enough as is.  This makes room for the heads of the bolts from the arms to the engine, and it centers properly with some fiddling.  Pictures on request.

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

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Feb  2 11:33:40 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:33:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] is it just me getting old, or.......
In-Reply-To: <749170.59442.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <AA9E73BE4BA74A3ABBF0C6D0475178B1@OwnerPC>
	<749170.59442.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <402188521002021033q579800dfh71c83efdf9d3ad35@mail.gmail.com>

> So I continue to be a rabid fan of all forms of non-NASCAR racing and get my
> kicks on the backroads or at the occassional autocross event. Luckily my
> Spridget allows me to get those kicks without breaking any laws - It's great
> fun at 40 mph - a welcome change from some of my previous (faster) cars.

ISTR Peter Egan making a comment about driving an old Beetle and a
Bugeye around town at 10/10ths and "nobody noticed" ;-)
David L

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Feb  2 10:00:58 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:00:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Who's running this show?
Message-ID: <8880B1FE3C9C4DDC81A0FA131CF88AB5@Home>

I want to know who's running this show!

Five minutes ago, I was in the shop waiting for a parts delivery and the harmless but noisy dog was in the yard.  I know the delivery guys don't like dogs, but I went in to the bathroom anyway, thinking that it would be too much of a coincidence for the delivery to arrive just at the wrong time.  It arrived and left before I could get off the toilet and quiet the dog.

I am not a superstitious person, and certainly not religious, but this is just too much.

Michael Rowe
With belt flapping down the stairs

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  2 07:48:51 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 06:48:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 75 Midget $450 - North of Seattle
Message-ID: <801188.24165.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I'm close by if anyone is interested in anything...  Looks like he will part it out.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/1581842339.html

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

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Feb  2 11:56:03 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:56:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Soft top
Message-ID: <BBD3123BA30F4CA7976897BD76965104@Home>

There is a NOS soft top for sale near enough for me to drive and check it.  The label is Victoria British, Long??? and it was in a sealed box.  It has the fittings installed .  I know of no one selling tops now with fittings installed.  Is this top really old, is it a failed fitting that was resealed, or something different?

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

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Feb  2 12:03:22 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:03:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] is it just me getting old, or.......
In-Reply-To: <402188521002021033q579800dfh71c83efdf9d3ad35@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AA9E73BE4BA74A3ABBF0C6D0475178B1@OwnerPC><749170.59442.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<402188521002021033q579800dfh71c83efdf9d3ad35@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AA1AED6C25B24638983083D169A6F9A1@spider>

That was me in the Beetle ...if it was late-1967. Slid into a curb rounding
a corner and bent a rim.  ...bill in oregon
==============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 10:34 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is it just me getting old, or.......

> So I continue to be a rabid fan of all forms of non-NASCAR racing and get
my
> kicks on the back roads or at the occasional autocross event. Luckily my
> Spridget allows me to get those kicks without breaking any laws - It's
great
> fun at 40 mph - a welcome change from some of my previous (faster) cars.

ISTR Peter Egan making a comment about driving an old Beetle and a
Bugeye around town at 10/10ths and "nobody noticed" ;-)
David L

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb  2 12:17:28 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 13:17:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 75 Midget $450 - North of Seattle
In-Reply-To: <801188.24165.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <801188.24165.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002021117l18fb739bvf6a32a68615105a8@mail.gmail.com>

On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 8:48 AM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> <snip>  Looks like he will part it out.
>
> http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/1581842339.html
>

Looks like he already started....

--
Cheers!!
Jim
In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a
shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress."
       John Adams
       US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826)

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Feb  2 12:36:23 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:36:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Maniflow
Message-ID: <BC4965F3D6F04E73801E5F49E1A01DEE@Home>

I just got a Stage II exhaust manifold from Maniflow for $120 and an HIF6 inlet manifold with vacuum take-offs added for $82 plus $55 shipping.  The Mo$$ price for an LCB manifold, not Maniflow, is $420 plus shipping.  It is gorgeous to look at and will require some enlarging of ports to match.  If you are in the market, this appears to be a great buy.

Before someone asks (read "criticizes"), I need the vacuum ports because my $50 HIF6 carb is from a Harley Chopper and has no vacuum take-offs.  It does have a cool brass primer pump, though.

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

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  2 12:49:45 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:49:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 948
Message-ID: <37dc82d41002021149u51930320t8df76f037dc45472@mail.gmail.com>

I have this 948 that I have been yakking about. .  it is under a wood pile
along side of my house. .  surface rust but serviceable.  64k miles on it.

I live in Vacaville which is 40 miles West of Sacramento.

Anyone in the area - or if you know someone in the area. .  25 bucks to take
it. .  and you pull it out of the wood pile (bad back with two surgeries and
one more to go).

Also have a valve cover for it.  The engine should turn over no problem.
The engine never had any issues, it just fell victim to the typical 1275cc
replacement thing.

Kirk

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  2 12:50:32 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:50:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 - I forget
Message-ID: <37dc82d41002021150g1ff43b0aha5ae9f8f8cce2db2@mail.gmail.com>

My Cell Number


Kirk @

707-337-9501

From racerbob70 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  2 12:54:10 2010
From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:54:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] is it just me getting old, or.......
In-Reply-To: <402188521002021033q579800dfh71c83efdf9d3ad35@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <555999.91309.qm@web51601.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

   There is a phrase that states, " It's a lot more fun to drive a slow car
fast then drive a fast car slow".  Kinda says it all!!!!!

--- On Tue, 2/2/10, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:



> Spridget allows me to get those kicks without breaking any laws - It's
great
> fun at 40 mph - a welcome change from some of my previous (faster) cars.

ISTR Peter Egan making a comment about driving an old Beetle and a
Bugeye around town at 10/10ths and "nobody noticed" ;-)
David L
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Feb  2 13:06:52 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:06:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 75 Midget $450 - North of Seattle
In-Reply-To: <801188.24165.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <753185.94771.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

The seller should consider marketing that baby in Hawaii.

jay fishbein

wallingford, ct

--- On Tue, 2/2/10, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] 75 Midget $450 - North of Seattle
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 9:48 AM

I'm close by if anyone is interested in anything...  Looks like he will part
it out.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/1581842339.html

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Feb  2 13:06:56 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:06:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rally stuff was Looking for an Education - Indirect
 LBC content
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W77211573A517E9EC32D9CB8570@phx.gbl>
References: <323904.40143.qm@web180206.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>,
	<D4EBED9D-5039-478B-B56C-A32847F85231@comcast.net>
	<BAY112-W77211573A517E9EC32D9CB8570@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <A7F92A14-CD44-4B32-A9B6-B321399ADD3D@comcast.net>

Ok, so my then girlfriend (now wife) and I were on Witch Wanda's  
halloween rally, going all over Dallas and put on by the Mountain  
Creek Rally Club.  These were always on a Saturday night and left from  
a small park.  We drove over from Shreveport once a month to run 'em.

So at night we are instructed to exit the beltway IIRC and turn under  
the beltway.  We did.  At night the small road looked like the main  
drag.  We figured that we were on the right path as there was rally  
traffic in the other lane heading past us.  Turns out this was the  
farm road of some fella who over the last 45 minutes had no fewer than  
15 cars come roaring down his driveway, slam on the brakes, execute a  
3 point turn and leave.  We were his last straw.  As we pass by his  
wife pulls across the road with a U-Haul sized truck blocking our  
exit.  I start to pull around the truck and then the farmer hops out  
with a shotgun and tells us to sit tight.  I'm pissed but this was  
before cell phones.  His wife calls the cops and we have to wait for  
them to get there.  All is fine but the Dallas cop tells us that Texas  
law allows him to keep us there without any repercussion since we were  
on his property...  we finally get to the rally's end and hear cheers  
as the awards are being handed out.  We turn in our scoresheet and  
ends up we are first place.  They make a trophy for us and mail it out  
some weeks later..

Lester


On Feb 2, 2010, at 9:17 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> <robertduquette at sympatico.ca 
 > wrote:

>>> gunpoint in Dallas
>
>
>
> You're a little sparse on the details there ...
>
>
>
> Did someone paint your car pink?
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
>
>> umm.. getting lost on a Pro-Rally is VERY dangerous. It's pretty much
>> the only time that there are fatalities. Now I've been lost on a
>> gimmick rally around town, been held at gunpoint in Dallas, exceeded
>> the posted speed limit trying to make up time in a TSD, and have a
>> neat trophy, "First Place, Last to finish"..
>>
>> Lester
>
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  2 13:10:14 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:10:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 75 Midget $450 - North of Seattle
In-Reply-To: <801188.24165.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <801188.24165.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9911002021210o2feb9351gff3b5515eeb220fd@mail.gmail.com>

3.9 diffs are always good.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  2 13:20:25 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:20:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Maniflow
In-Reply-To: <BC4965F3D6F04E73801E5F49E1A01DEE@Home>
References: <BC4965F3D6F04E73801E5F49E1A01DEE@Home>
Message-ID: <5f00d9911002021220y90d3927kc5ee80d0ef807083@mail.gmail.com>

I used a spacer under my HIF6 and took vacuum there.
I got four HIF6s from old Volvos for $50.  Only two had chokes
(enrichment circuits), though.
I really liked the single HIF6 setup.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Tue Feb  2 13:37:20 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:37:20 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] 75 Midget $450 - North of Seattle
Message-ID: <b429.3ad16879.3899e700@aol.com>

Somebody get the throttle pedal ..
 
In a message dated 02/02/2010 19:13:48 GMT Standard Time, eap2140 at yahoo.com 
 writes:

I'm  close by if anyone is interested in anything...  Looks like he will 
part  it  out.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/1581842339.html

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  2 13:56:41 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:56:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 - I forget
In-Reply-To: <37dc82d41002021150g1ff43b0aha5ae9f8f8cce2db2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <220108.52805.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I'm not sending any money to some dude's cell in Vacaville just so he can buy
more Twinkies at the prison canteen ;>/

Rick


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

--- On Tue, 2/2/10, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 - I forget
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 2:50 PM

My Cell Number


Kirk @

707-337-9501
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Feb  2 14:25:36 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:25:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 75 Midget $450 - North of Seattle
In-Reply-To: <b429.3ad16879.3899e700@aol.com>
References: <b429.3ad16879.3899e700@aol.com>
Message-ID: <-6259258188757448204@unknownmsgid>

> Somebody get the throttle pedal ..

And the radiator shroud.
David L

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  2 14:54:00 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 13:54:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Cyl. Head Temp. Adaptor Needed
Message-ID: <667016.45658.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Anyone have an adaptor to screw the temp..sensor bulb into a 1275 cyl. hd.
they don't need?  It's p/n 11K2846  Google the number and you'll see what I'm
talking about if it's unclear.

Thanks,
Rick

Rick


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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  2 15:16:12 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:16:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 75 Midget $450 - North of Seattle
In-Reply-To: <-6259258188757448204@unknownmsgid>
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	<-6259258188757448204@unknownmsgid>
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I guess the seller will have to define what a "Major Part" is.... not sure the throttle pedal qualifies.  If you are serious, let me know and I'll ask.

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




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To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, February 2, 2010 1:25:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 75 Midget $450 - North of Seattle

> Somebody get the throttle pedal ..

And the radiator shroud.
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From John.Deikis at va.gov  Tue Feb  2 15:20:56 2010
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 17:20:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Jay Leno
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C7EC@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Leno remakes Rendezvous in LA!

Hope you guys can open this piece from the NY Times.



http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/02/leno-remakes-a-legendary-car-
movie/?nl=automobiles&emc=wheelsema2

From dwramsey at att.net  Tue Feb  2 15:56:32 2010
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:56:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Maniflow
In-Reply-To: <BC4965F3D6F04E73801E5F49E1A01DEE@Home>
Message-ID: <20100202225700.93C88187667@autox.team.net>

Mike you want the vacuum taken at the butterfly valve on the carb (ported
vacuum) not from the manifold unless you're using a distributor that is for
manifold vacuum. I think some of the 1500 late model ones use this. Now if
you want a Copper S distributor, with no vacuum, send me some
Barrett-Jackson money and you can have mine.
		Crash  


I just got a Stage II exhaust manifold from Maniflow for $120 and an HIF6
inlet manifold with vacuum take-offs added for $82 plus $55 shipping.  The
Mo$$ price for an LCB manifold, not Maniflow, is $420 plus shipping.  It is
gorgeous to look at and will require some enlarging of ports to match.  If
you are in the market, this appears to be a great buy.

Before someone asks (read "criticizes"), I need the vacuum ports because my
$50 HIF6 carb is from a Harley Chopper and has no vacuum take-offs.  It does
have a cool brass primer pump, though.

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

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Tue Feb  2 15:59:53 2010
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:59:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 75 Midget $450 - North of Seattle
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Did you say radiator shroud?
I have one from a (junkyard) 73 Midget that I wanted the ribcase tranny
from.  Don't know exactly why I wanted either 'cuz I'm now putting in a
Datsun 5-Speed.  I am using the 3.9 differential at least.  So if anybody
want's the shroud it's yours for shipping and I'm glad to get it out of my
garage.  Not perfect but it's certainly salvageable.
Hal

On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 1:25 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

> > Somebody get the throttle pedal ..
>
> And the radiator shroud.
> David L
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  2 16:13:19 2010
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:13:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Hawaiian Dream aka Sprite on ebay
Message-ID: <127063.39149.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Mon, 2/1/10, brown dan <na7db at yahoo.com> wrote: My favorite irk is the
folks who put up VW Fake TD's and near real TD prices. It is beyond me why
anyone would want a Fake at any price.

Maybe they are VW devotees as opposed to MG and just wanted to pare down some
weight...
 
...nah
 
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From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Tue Feb  2 16:22:39 2010
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:22:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 75 Midget $450 - North of Seattle
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References: <801188.24165.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Not a bad car if only the floorboards are shot.

On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 6:48 AM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I'm close by if anyone is interested in anything...  Looks like he will
> part it out.
>
> http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/1581842339.html
>
>  Edward Perez
> Snohomish, WA
> 78 Midget (1275)
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb  2 17:26:55 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:26:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] is it just me getting old, or.......
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--------------------------------------------------
From: "Bob Van Kirk" <racerbob70 at yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 1:54 PM
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is it just me getting old, or.......

   There is a phrase that states, " It's a lot more fun to drive a slow car
fast then drive a fast car slow".  Kinda says it all!!!!!

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

Aaaah, but isn't it the best to drive a fast car fast?

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Feb  2 17:44:43 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:44:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 75 Midget $450 - North of Seattle
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No, it is the 1500 shroud that is sought-after. It is not as deep and can
make the difference necessary to mount an electric fan between rad and
engine.
David L

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 2, 2010, at 16:59, Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com> wrote:

Did you say radiator shroud?
I have one from a (junkyard) 73 Midget that I wanted the ribcase tranny
from.  Don't know exactly why I wanted either 'cuz I'm now putting in a
Datsun 5-Speed.  I am using the 3.9 differential at least.  So if anybody
want's the shroud it's yours for shipping and I'm glad to get it out of my
garage.  Not perfect but it's certainly salvageable.
Hal

On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 1:25 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

> > Somebody get the throttle pedal ..
>
> And the radiator shroud.
> David L
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  2 20:23:04 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 19:23:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 - I forget
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References: <37dc82d41002021150g1ff43b0aha5ae9f8f8cce2db2@mail.gmail.com>
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Rick,


Nice build on the Healey!   Very cool. . .

Kirk



On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 12:56 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I'm not sending any money to some dude's cell in Vacaville just so he can
> buy more Twinkies at the prison canteen ;>/
>
> Rick
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
>
> --- On *Tue, 2/2/10, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>* wrote:
>
>
> From: Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] 948 - I forget
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 2:50 PM
>
> My Cell Number
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> Kirk @
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  2 21:17:36 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 20:17:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC...just watch!
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b11002022017h5946feady3bae3d871c745034@mail.gmail.com>

*Check out this guy's models, they are real enough to fool you...*



http://www.flickr.com/photos/24796741 at N05/sets/72157604247242338/show/with/2346008881/

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From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Tue Feb  2 23:25:35 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:25:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] distributor id help
Message-ID: <4AFA8061FA194E2CACBF79F4E4F33F67@leovs802bt6yj7>

the 1275 i bought from Mississipi is slowly getting ready for the new bugeye
project and will looking certain things over tonight I copied down the dist id
which is 23D4  40819H  ---->367

Can someone interpet?  Good dist??

As far as iris's health 9major low oil pressure) she will be getting a new
short block installed sometime after this persistent rain stops.  Should have
a little higher compression thanks to the flat top pistons in the short block.
i am contemplating doing it with the bonnet in place provided I can get my son
and a few of his buddies to do the liftingg.

Leo

From grday at btinternet.com  Wed Feb  3 01:36:26 2010
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 08:36:26 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] distributor id help
References: <4AFA8061FA194E2CACBF79F4E4F33F67@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <9D6AB05B22054E5F8DEC2B26981C6288@user8634b3d69b>

Leo,
Please look at:

http://www.spritespot.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=462

The 367 at the end refers to a build date of March 1967


Guy R Day




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From: "Leo S" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 6:25 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] distributor id help


> the 1275 i bought from Mississipi is slowly getting ready for the new 
> bugeye
> project and will looking certain things over tonight I copied down the 
> dist id
> which is 23D4  40819H  ---->367
>
> Can someone interpet?  Good dist??
>
> As far as iris's health 9major low oil pressure) she will be getting a new
> short block installed sometime after this persistent rain stops.  Should 
> have
> a little higher compression thanks to the flat top pistons in the short 
> block.
> i am contemplating doing it with the bonnet in place provided I can get my 
> son
> and a few of his buddies to do the liftingg.
>
> Leo
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 05:54:06 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 06:54:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] distributor id help
In-Reply-To: <4AFA8061FA194E2CACBF79F4E4F33F67@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <4AFA8061FA194E2CACBF79F4E4F33F67@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <5f00d9911002030454m45feb9fakfe1b422ec848712e@mail.gmail.com>

What he said about 3/67.
The 23D4 is historically desired by many because it is mechanical.
These were the cure for the problem of adding a side draft Weber that
didn't have vacuum provisions.  They are good for racing, IMHO.
For the street, however, a properly tuned vacuum advance distributor
is better.  With the vacuum advance comes better mileage.
I don't have experience with the 1-2-3 dizzys.  But, I have used
standard 1275 units, 23D4s, and modified Isuzu dizzys with varying
success.
Properly tuned is the key.  A properly tuned ____________ will work
better than (anything else not properly tuned).
I'd ebay the 23D4 and try a 1-2-3 or get something from someone who
specializes in tuning dizzys to make up something to fit the motor
specs.
Cheers,
Derf

From redscirocco at hotmail.com  Wed Feb  3 06:45:19 2010
From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 08:45:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Really?
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References: <mailman.10463.1265043140.4175.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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Waianae is where you find all the low-rider Volkswagens, IIRC.  And Toyotas.
I used to like that side of the island because it was unlike the rest of the
island - dry and almost "southwestern-like."  I never thought the people there
were hayseeds (but maybe I didn't notice because I AM a hayseed) but I do
remember going to a junkyard over there to get parts for an MGB.  It was up in
the hills along a long, narrow dirt road.  The yard owner's kids let me drive
right out there and pick what I want, and there were about a dozen MGBs there.
When I drove back with a car full of parts later in the afternoon, the guy was
ripshit, hollered at his kids, and tried to overcharge me for the parts.
Probably didn't trust military guys.  Can't blame him, there were a few guys
who gave the rest of us a bad name.  He calmed down after I said I'd spend the
rest of the day putting them back if he wanted, but I wasn't going to pay what
he was asking.



But the person listing the vehicle is in Kailua, which is right off H3 near
Kaneohe.



> Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:30:35 -0500
> From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Really?
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Message-ID: <2A69987C71334E84A465DD37EFA4D379 at Home>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
> reply-type=original
>
> This car is located in Waianae, which is far out in the country. There are
> jokes about "girls from Nanakuli," and Waianae is farther out than Nanakuli!
> (I confess that my family lived even farther out on a different island. My
> mother drove 100 miles for groceries every weekend - not Wyoming, perhaps,
> but pretty isolated.)
>
> Although most people in Hawaii are "worldly," many are extremely isolated
> and naive. They have never been much of anywhere or done much of anything,
> and don't realize how much they don't know (or maybe they just don't care) -
> rather like Manhattanites. With in-migration and TV, etc., it is not as
> bad now as it used to be, but it is certainly not California. These people
> would see this car as a rare antique no one has ever heard of, and they
> would not think to look online to find out what it might be worth. What
> would most people in your neighborhood think if they found a 1938 Bugatti
> under a pile of junk in a shed?
>
> Michael Rowe
> Country Boy


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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 06:48:47 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 07:48:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
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>From another list I am on....

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DEAN WELLER OF DeSOTO , KANSAS COLLECTS , RESTORES AND EVEN
CREATES SOME AMAZING CARS .

THERE ON HIS WEBSITE , YOU WILL FIND A FREEWAY .

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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Feb  3 08:13:26 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:13:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] distributor id help
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9911002030454m45feb9fakfe1b422ec848712e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4AFA8061FA194E2CACBF79F4E4F33F67@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<5f00d9911002030454m45feb9fakfe1b422ec848712e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <526138453B2643FBBF74939974796791@Home>

>try a 1-2-3

Has anyone tried a 1-2-3?  I was told that the vacuum advance only works 
below 700 rpm, which makes little sense.

Michael Rowe 

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  3 08:21:47 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 07:21:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ever seen anything like this??
Message-ID: <343214.63807.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

http://bringatrailer.com/2010/02/03/twin-engined-4x4-1966-twini-cooper-s/

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

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 08:27:46 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:27:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
In-Reply-To: <e98d88091002030548o5e39c558idf390d52c387f62a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <hkbmqb+cgjq@eGroups.com>
	<e98d88091002030548o5e39c558idf390d52c387f62a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <402188521002030727v3e7672dau6dd88c9f1b1f7c86@mail.gmail.com>

> DEAN WELLER OF DeSOTO , KANSAS COLLECTS , RESTORES AND EVEN
> CREATES SOME AMAZING CARS .
>
> THERE ON HIS WEBSITE , YOU WILL FIND A FREEWAY .
>
> http://kansastravel.org/grandpasoldfordgarage3.htm

Unfortunately, the writer made a slight mistake describing the
replacement engine as a "2 cycle Honda". Much more likely that it is a
2 CYLINDER Honda. Honda didn't seem to care much for 2 cycle
engines...
David L

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 09:13:04 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:13:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] distributor id help
In-Reply-To: <526138453B2643FBBF74939974796791@Home>
References: <4AFA8061FA194E2CACBF79F4E4F33F67@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<5f00d9911002030454m45feb9fakfe1b422ec848712e@mail.gmail.com>
	<526138453B2643FBBF74939974796791@Home>
Message-ID: <402188521002030813r61e56cffrd3a0c515c8be9ca@mail.gmail.com>

> Has anyone tried a 1-2-3?  I was told that the vacuum advance only works
> below 700 rpm, which makes little sense.

Yes, I have. What you were told was nonsense, of course. It wants
ported vacuum, not manifold vacuum, so it doesn't even SEE any vacuum
at idle. They work very well, but are a bit pricey, especially if
purchased from Canada and shipped via UPS ;-)
Try http://www.tdcperformance.ca for details.
David L

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 09:14:20 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:14:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ever seen anything like this??
In-Reply-To: <343214.63807.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <343214.63807.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <402188521002030814r11e445edpdaf782678c1051a@mail.gmail.com>

> http://bringatrailer.com/2010/02/03/twin-engined-4x4-1966-twini-cooper-s/

Yes.
There is another re-creation of the Twini at the Lane Motor Museum in
Nashville.
David L

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 10:12:53 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:12:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
In-Reply-To: <402188521002030727v3e7672dau6dd88c9f1b1f7c86@mail.gmail.com>
References: <hkbmqb+cgjq@eGroups.com>
	<e98d88091002030548o5e39c558idf390d52c387f62a@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <43840a7e1002030912j4057351eif2ab0cc0600534d8@mail.gmail.com>

Could it have been a 2 "stroke"?  Honda made more than a few of these and
still does to this day.

Cheers!!
Jim


On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 9:27 AM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

> > DEAN WELLER OF DeSOTO , KANSAS COLLECTS , RESTORES AND EVEN
> > CREATES SOME AMAZING CARS .
> >
> > THERE ON HIS WEBSITE , YOU WILL FIND A FREEWAY .
> >
> > http://kansastravel.org/grandpasoldfordgarage3.htm
>
> Unfortunately, the writer made a slight mistake describing the
> replacement engine as a "2 cycle Honda". Much more likely that it is a
> 2 CYLINDER Honda. Honda didn't seem to care much for 2 cycle
> engines...
> David L

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Wed Feb  3 10:28:20 2010
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark Endicott)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:28:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sewing Machine
Message-ID: <AF172D30871045D9906149DF8BD975C3@CGI.COMMTECH>

I keep finding myself needing a sewing machine.  Binding on carpet, interior 
repairs, boat canvas, sail repairs etc.  I have looked on eBay and there are 
thousands of nice looking heavy duty machines from the 60's and 70's for not 
a lot of money. Does anybody have any first hand experience with the "White" 
all metal machines made in Japan.  They seem to look to be strong and maybe 
suitable for my limited applications.
Not going to be making any prom dresses or aprons so don't even go there!

Mark
Nashville 

From redscirocco at hotmail.com  Wed Feb  3 10:34:17 2010
From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:34:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 33, Issue 3
In-Reply-To: <mailman.10546.1265067523.4175.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.10546.1265067523.4175.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <SNT124-W187C33A6D1225EBF92501DB7560@phx.gbl>

Mike, that was me.  I bought mine from www.topsonline.com, but through their
ebay sales for $219, free shipping.  That's a few dollars less than their
regular online price.

I haven't installed it yet (waiting for warmer weather) but it appears to be
well-made, and includes rain channels and the flaps that seal against the
windows (I understand some cheap aftermarket tops don't include one or both of
those features.)



If you go to the topsonline website, you'll also notice that EZ-Tops' stayfast
cloth top is temptingly inexpensive, too, at $289.



I wonder if the $480 included installation or any other extras?



Best of luck,

Mike Eldred

'73 Midget

'54 MG TF


> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 12:15:42 -0800
> From: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] EZ-On tops.
> To: Spridget <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Message-ID:
> <d49b03131002011215t3378db18pec53b88990a8e97f at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> I was just quoted $480 for a new top for my Bugeye by the nearest EZ-On
> convertible top distributor. I thought someone said they paid around $200
> bucks from this company? Is ther a current favorite for a top replacement
> these days? I need one for my BN2 also!
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
>
>


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From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Feb  3 10:43:26 2010
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:43:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] distributor id help
In-Reply-To: <4AFA8061FA194E2CACBF79F4E4F33F67@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <4AFA8061FA194E2CACBF79F4E4F33F67@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <1614867754.20100203094326@pacifier.com>

Hello Leo,

     go here...

     http://www.teglerizer.com/mgstuff/advance_curves.htm

     its the first one! .. . also...

     http://www.teglerizer.com/mgstuff/lucastuning.pdf

     has a picture of the very one you mention...and instructions for
     tuning ...

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  An unbreakable toy is useful for breaking other toys 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb  3 10:47:56 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:47:56 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] distributor id help
In-Reply-To: <402188521002030813r61e56cffrd3a0c515c8be9ca@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4AFA8061FA194E2CACBF79F4E4F33F67@leovs802bt6yj7>,
	<5f00d9911002030454m45feb9fakfe1b422ec848712e@mail.gmail.com>,
	<526138453B2643FBBF74939974796791@Home>,
	<402188521002030813r61e56cffrd3a0c515c8be9ca@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W3426D963F1954BF53F6F4EB8560@phx.gbl>

UPS ( and Fedex ) is generally a more expensive way to ship things as they
charge that customs brokerage fee.  Or, at least, that's what happens when US
or UK goods come in to Canada.  I shouldn't really say "ship", as it is the
"receiving" that is expensive.  Postal service is good.  ( when coming in to
Canada.  Not so sure about the other way. )



What some Canadians do, since 90% of us live within an hour's drive of the
USian border, is to have the delivery made to a UPS Store and drive over to
pick the stuff up ourselves.


> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:13:04 -0600
> From: 72spridget at gmail.com
> To: mdrowe at optonline.net; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] distributor id help
>
> > Has anyone tried a 1-2-3? I was told that the vacuum advance only works
> > below 700 rpm, which makes little sense.
>
> Yes, I have. What you were told was nonsense, of course. It wants
> ported vacuum, not manifold vacuum, so it doesn't even SEE any vacuum
> at idle. They work very well, but are a bit pricey, especially if
> purchased from Canada and shipped via UPS ;-)
> Try http://www.tdcperformance.ca for details.
> David L

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  3 11:09:48 2010
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:09:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ever seen anything like this??
In-Reply-To: <343214.63807.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <343214.63807.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <659727.92547.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

The Lane Motor Museum in Nashville has a "Twini" they built to replicate the
one that was built and raced way back when. They have reproduced quite a few
interesting vehicles.  Check the museum out if you ever get the chance.

David
Booker
Long Island

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Feb  3 11:11:17 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:11:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002030912j4057351eif2ab0cc0600534d8@mail.gmail.com>
References: <hkbmqb+cgjq@eGroups.com><e98d88091002030548o5e39c558idf390d52c387f62a@mail.gmail.com><402188521002030727v3e7672dau6dd88c9f1b1f7c86@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e1002030912j4057351eif2ab0cc0600534d8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <34C615A3DB114B2F906E4D28B920FD82@HomePC>

I was more interested in what a Kohler "1 cycle" engine is?

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 11:12 AM
To: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY

Could it have been a 2 "stroke"?  Honda made more than a few of these and
still does to this day.

Cheers!!
Jim


On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 9:27 AM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

> > DEAN WELLER OF DeSOTO , KANSAS COLLECTS , RESTORES AND EVEN
> > CREATES SOME AMAZING CARS .
> >
> > THERE ON HIS WEBSITE , YOU WILL FIND A FREEWAY .
> >
> > http://kansastravel.org/grandpasoldfordgarage3.htm
>
> Unfortunately, the writer made a slight mistake describing the
> replacement engine as a "2 cycle Honda". Much more likely that it is a
> 2 CYLINDER Honda. Honda didn't seem to care much for 2 cycle
> engines...
> David L
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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 11:07:44 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:07:44 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Ever seen anything like this??
In-Reply-To: <343214.63807.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <343214.63807.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <b777e2be1002031007l6c3f98cbn1c7882641a402293@mail.gmail.com>

On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 8:21 AM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:
http://bringatrailer.com/2010/02/03/twin-engined-4x4-1966-twini-cooper-s/


Yeah, the guy on RedGreen built one out of 2 Dodge K cars by cutting
them in half and duct taping them together... His was a better design
because you never had to back up. Just switch seats and drive the
other direction!

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

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Feb  3 11:29:11 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:29:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rockers
Message-ID: <2AC8989672AD4EDFBBA12BF5391B43CE@Home>

Two sizes of roller rockers are sold by "The Doctor."  With my cam, one provides 0.347" lift and the other provides 0.392"   The former cost half of the latter because they are slide-ons for the stock rocker assembly.  Vizard shows relatively little improvement in performance for valve lifts above 0.350" and my machinist points out there is little sense in higher lift if the head can't breath enough.

What are your thoughts on choice of rockers for a "warm" 1310 street engine?

Michael Rowe
Aspiring engine builder

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Wed Feb  3 11:33:28 2010
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:33:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Ever seen anything like this??
Message-ID: <1c21901caa4ff$60f42830$056a010a@mail2world.com>

Not a Mini specifically, but I did see the "Push-me-pull-me" Chevy
Citation at the GM Heitage Center a few years ago. It had two 2.8L V6's
in it, one in front and one in back just like this Mini. AFAIK this car
was a one-off prototype.
 
Parked not far from it was another 12 cylinder experiment from the early
80's, in which a V12 was stuffed into a Caprice.
 
-=Chris

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

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

 	  	 From: Edward Perez 
Sent: 2/3/2010 10:21:47 AM
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Ever seen anything like this?? 

http://bringatrailer.com/2010/02/03/twin-engined-4x4-1966-twini-cooper-s
/ 

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

From dwramsey at att.net  Wed Feb  3 11:50:33 2010
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:50:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] distributor id help
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9911002030454m45feb9fakfe1b422ec848712e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20100203185106.EDC46187663@autox.team.net>

It is about a 10 minute job to add ported vacuum to a Weber DCOE.
		Crash 

What he said about 3/67.
The 23D4 is historically desired by many because it is mechanical.
These were the cure for the problem of adding a side draft Weber that
didn't have vacuum provisions.  They are good for racing, IMHO.
For the street, however, a properly tuned vacuum advance distributor
is better.  With the vacuum advance comes better mileage.
Cheers,
Derf

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Wed Feb  3 11:51:08 2010
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:51:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C7F0@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Okay. So Ed gave me a raft of doo-doo for not using tiny url. So,  here
is a link for something sweet.

Don't look at it, Ed!  Don't do it! DON'T double click on the link!





http://tinyurl.com/ydwh3d2



JohnD

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 12:18:10 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:18:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
In-Reply-To: <34C615A3DB114B2F906E4D28B920FD82@HomePC>
References: <hkbmqb+cgjq@eGroups.com>
	<e98d88091002030548o5e39c558idf390d52c387f62a@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188521002030727v3e7672dau6dd88c9f1b1f7c86@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e1002030912j4057351eif2ab0cc0600534d8@mail.gmail.com>
	<34C615A3DB114B2F906E4D28B920FD82@HomePC>
Message-ID: <402188521002031118q4cdb8d1byd79a7de2095f7aee@mail.gmail.com>

> I was more interested in what a Kohler "1 cycle" engine is?

Isn't that a jet? or a rocket?
I wonder how they got that good of mileage out of oneof those...
David L

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Feb  3 12:20:58 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:20:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sewing Machine
In-Reply-To: <AF172D30871045D9906149DF8BD975C3@CGI.COMMTECH>
References: <AF172D30871045D9906149DF8BD975C3@CGI.COMMTECH>
Message-ID: <4B69CC9A.7050605@frontiernet.net>

I found New Home to be a fairly rugged machine. I used mine to do 
repairs on my saddle. Now I make doggy clothes and an occasional item 
for myself, so I have a lightweight Singer.

Kate


Mark Endicott wrote:
> I keep finding myself needing a sewing machine.  Binding on carpet, 
> interior repairs, boat canvas, sail repairs etc.  I have looked on 
> eBay and there are thousands of nice looking heavy duty machines from 
> the 60's and 70's for not a lot of money. Does anybody have any first 
> hand experience with the "White" all metal machines made in Japan.  
> They seem to look to be strong and maybe suitable for my limited 
> applications.
> Not going to be making any prom dresses or aprons so don't even go there!
>
> Mark
> Nashville
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 12:21:30 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:21:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ever seen anything like this??
In-Reply-To: <1c21901caa4ff$60f42830$056a010a@mail2world.com>
References: <1c21901caa4ff$60f42830$056a010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <402188521002031121x5ce7b85br30fb6cdc88dccd79@mail.gmail.com>

Lane Motor Museum also has a re-creation of the "Cogolin" Citroen
supposedly built for a fire chief in France. Two front halves of a 2CV
grafted together in such a way that the car could be driven from
either end. The story is that this chief got stranded up some dead-end
road and had to reverse for several miles and never wanted this to
happen again.
David L

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Feb  3 13:13:04 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:13:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C7F0@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <918645.11141.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Sorry, but I'm not convinced this is so nice.

It IS an early '58, but you have to look beyond the shiny paint.

I always look for clues. One thing that raises the proverbial red flag on this car is the "new grill" that looks to be screwed on from the outside.

Seller is obviously not a Sprite guy, maybe not even a British car guy.

Maybe it's me, but are these kind of Bugeye's really going for over $10,000?

jay
--- On Wed, 2/3/10, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:

http://tinyurl.com/ydwh3d2

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 13:15:15 2010
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:15:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rockers
In-Reply-To: <2AC8989672AD4EDFBBA12BF5391B43CE@Home>
References: <2AC8989672AD4EDFBBA12BF5391B43CE@Home>
Message-ID: <4333f8141002031215t78a5346fp4950b99c4c7094cc@mail.gmail.com>

Michael,
On p.321 Vizard says:
".... but basically we can assume that if you have a standard or near
standard cam in in any engine, higher lift will produce higher power,
especially in the bigger engines."  I couldn't find any specific reference
to reduced returns above .350" but on p 323 he states, "....rocker ratios
between about 1.5 and 1.7 are generally optimum for an effective valve
train."

You don't really give us enough information to answer your question.  What
are the actual ratios of the rockers?  How much has your head been
modified?  Even though the lesser rockers "slide -on" to the stock rocker
assembly you may need to replace a worn shaft, thus negating some of the
savings.  Do the more expensive rockers have needle bearings on the shaft or
are they bushed?  The use of needle bearings may push them into the area of
"diminishing returns."

I don't know who "The Doctor" is or what his rocker sets cost but there are
savings to be had by going to the source.  MiniSpares has a set of 1.5:1
ratio roller tip rockers for just over 110 Quid (excluding VAT) by the time
you get them to the US that translates to somewhere around $200. That
includes rockers, shaft, pillars, and adjuster screws, i.e., everything you
need to get them on the head.  They are bushed at the shaft so you aren't
paying for that last .001% that needle bearing rockers get you.  By all
means purchase as much as you can from your local supplier or somebody on
the list, but the price difference for some items makes it almost foolish
not to go to the source.

Hal



On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 10:29 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> Two sizes of roller rockers are sold by "The Doctor."  With my cam, one
> provides 0.347" lift and the other provides 0.392"   The former cost half of
> the latter because they are slide-ons for the stock rocker assembly.  Vizard
> shows relatively little improvement in performance for valve lifts above
> 0.350" and my machinist points out there is little sense in higher lift if
> the head can't breath enough.
>
> What are your thoughts on choice of rockers for a "warm" 1310 street
> engine?
>
> Michael Rowe
> Aspiring engine builder
>
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb  3 13:44:36 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:44:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
In-Reply-To: <34C615A3DB114B2F906E4D28B920FD82@HomePC>
Message-ID: <C78F2034.23BBA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

>  what a Kohler "1 cycle" engine is?
Efficient. 

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  3 13:45:48 2010
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:45:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
In-Reply-To: <34C615A3DB114B2F906E4D28B920FD82@HomePC>
References: <hkbmqb+cgjq@eGroups.com><e98d88091002030548o5e39c558idf390d52c387f62a@mail.gmail.com><402188521002030727v3e7672dau6dd88c9f1b1f7c86@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <318321.18924.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Continuous compression? Continuous intake? Continuous...  I thought the same
thing - probably supposed to be one cylinder engine...
 - David Booker
Long
Island

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Wed Feb  3 13:58:27 2010
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:58:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
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My 2cents worth...
I think they mean "1 cylinder" not "1 cycle"

 Dave G.



----- Original Message ----
> From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
> > I was more interested in what a Kohler "1 cycle" engine is?

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Feb  3 14:13:01 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:13:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
In-Reply-To: <402188521002031118q4cdb8d1byd79a7de2095f7aee@mail.gmail.com>
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	<402188521002031118q4cdb8d1byd79a7de2095f7aee@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <98EBD7B01EB648B7B938DDB5F2FCEC49@spider>

Rocket engine; that makes sense. ...bill in oregon

===============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 11:18 AM
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY

> I was more interested in what a Kohler "1 cycle" engine is?

Isn't that a jet? or a rocket?
I wonder how they got that good of mileage out of oneof those...
David L

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 14:26:15 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:26:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
In-Reply-To: <318321.18924.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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As an engineering info page, do a Wikipedia search on the "Atkinson Cycle".
It's a very old engineering technology which has only recently come into
common usage.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 2:45 PM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Continuous compression? Continuous intake? Continuous...  I thought the
> same thing - probably supposed to be one cylinder engine...
>  - David Booker
> Long Island
>
>
>


--
Cheers!!
Jim
In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a
shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress."
       John Adams
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 14:29:05 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:29:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sewing Machine
In-Reply-To: <AF172D30871045D9906149DF8BD975C3@CGI.COMMTECH>
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Hi Mark,

Look up your local Tarp maker and see what they are using. Carolyn's Dad
used to make tarps for tractor trailers. We only recently sold the nice
machine he used. They are a bit tricky to get timed properly and will go out
of timing if subjected to applications which are too big for them...

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 11:28 AM, Mark Endicott <mark at nashvilletn.org> wrote:

> I keep finding myself needing a sewing machine.  Binding on carpet,
> interior repairs, boat canvas, sail repairs etc.  I have looked on eBay and
> there are thousands of nice looking heavy duty machines from the 60's and
> 70's for not a lot of money. Does anybody have any first hand experience
> with the "White" all metal machines made in Japan.  They seem to look to be
> strong and maybe suitable for my limited applications.
> Not going to be making any prom dresses or aprons so don't even go there!
>
> Mark
> Nashville
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       John Adams
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From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Wed Feb  3 14:39:04 2010
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:39:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
In-Reply-To: <918645.11141.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C7F0@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<918645.11141.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <028301caa519$4f8da9d0$eea8fd70$@net>

I agree Jay.
Take a look at the wiring harness.
Herb Miller

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jay Fishbein
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 2:13 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye

Sorry, but I'm not convinced this is so nice.

It IS an early '58, but you have to look beyond the shiny paint.

I always look for clues. One thing that raises the proverbial red flag on
this car is the "new grill" that looks to be screwed on from the outside.

Seller is obviously not a Sprite guy, maybe not even a British car guy.

Maybe it's me, but are these kind of Bugeye's really going for over $10,000?

jay
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  3 14:44:09 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:44:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
Message-ID: <913364.32192.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/1584113417.html
 
Good grief.  Are we the opposite of Hawaii, or what??  Lots of great parts.  

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280458868725&viewitem=

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

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Feb  3 14:46:12 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:46:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
In-Reply-To: <C78F2034.23BBA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <492910.49529.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Here's a link I found to the Kohler 1 cycle engine
http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/category.jsp?category=13

jay

--- On Wed, 2/3/10, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

>  what a Kohler "1 cycle" engine is?
Efficient.

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Feb  3 14:47:25 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:47:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
In-Reply-To: <918645.11141.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C7F0@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<918645.11141.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20100203134780.SM01188@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Looks like a 1275 ( de-smogged head) with an SU fuel pump mounted in 
the engine bay (a sure future issue), some-sort-of master cylinders, 
HS2 carbs, padded dash, etc.etc.  Period accessories.... from a 
different period.    It IS shiny, though.
         Peter C
=
At 02:13 PM 2/3/2010, Jay Fishbein wrote:
>Sorry, but I'm not convinced this is so nice.
>
>It IS an early '58, but you have to look beyond the shiny paint.
>
>I always look for clues. One thing that raises the proverbial red 
>flag on this car is the "new grill" that looks to be screwed on from 
>the outside.
>
>Seller is obviously not a Sprite guy, maybe not even a British car guy.
>
>Maybe it's me, but are these kind of Bugeye's really going for over $10,000?
>
>jay
>--- On Wed, 2/3/10, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
>
>http://tinyurl.com/ydwh3d2

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Wed Feb  3 15:17:25 2010
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 14:17:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
Message-ID: <335420.82265.qm@web84205.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

How about the frayed wiring harness??

Dave G.



----- Original Message ----
> From: Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net>
> It IS an early '58, but you have to look beyond the shiny paint. 
> I always look for clues.

From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 15:19:37 2010
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:19:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ever seen anything like this??
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Indeed!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3x08jgzy9g

On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 1:21 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
> Lane Motor Museum also has a re-creation of the "Cogolin" Citroen
> supposedly built for a fire chief in France. Two front halves of a 2CV
> grafted together in such a way that the car could be driven from
> either end. The story is that this chief got stranded up some dead-end
> road and had to reverse for several miles and never wanted this to
> happen again.

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Wed Feb  3 15:31:22 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:31:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
References: <918645.11141.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <B1434663C29B42349F0B115FB77813BC@leovs802bt6yj7>

Time to face reality guys...   Bugeye vlaues are and have been climbing and 
will continue to get even higher in the not too distant future.  I said 
around 5 yars ago that within 15 years you will see 50k for concours 
examples.  Dont belive me just wait nd see:)  Didnt make a whole lot, lots 
were destroyed over the years, typical British rust issues added to the 
mortality, and it is a cult car (no not a cult in the bad way).  The car 
mentioned has its faults but if it was done with good workmanship then yea 
he will get it.  Try to build one that looks as nice and i will bet you end 
up with that much if not more invested.

Better strt checking the insurance values for replacement.

Leo
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 2:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye


> Sorry, but I'm not convinced this is so nice.
>
> It IS an early '58, but you have to look beyond the shiny paint.
>
> I always look for clues. One thing that raises the proverbial red flag on 
> this car is the "new grill" that looks to be screwed on from the outside.
>
> Seller is obviously not a Sprite guy, maybe not even a British car guy.
>
> Maybe it's me, but are these kind of Bugeye's really going for over 
> $10,000?
>
> jay
> --- On Wed, 2/3/10, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/ydwh3d2
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From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Wed Feb  3 15:39:29 2010
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:39:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
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All that money and time spent to fix up this car, the least they 
could have done is replace the mouse eaten wiring loom.
http://sportscargallery.com/images/58_Bugeye_engpscua.jpg
http://sportscargallery.com/images/58_Bugeye_engf.jpg
Nice wiring on the front mounted fuel pump.

There are screws holding the grill on the bottom lip.

Dave



At 03:13 PM 2/3/2010, you wrote:
>Sorry, but I'm not convinced this is so nice.
>
>It IS an early '58, but you have to look beyond the shiny paint.
>
>I always look for clues. One thing that raises the proverbial red 
>flag on this car is the "new grill" that looks to be screwed on from 
>the outside.
>
>Seller is obviously not a Sprite guy, maybe not even a British car guy.
>
>Maybe it's me, but are these kind of Bugeye's really going for over $10,000?
>
>jay
>--- On Wed, 2/3/10, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
>
>http://tinyurl.com/ydwh3d2
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Feb  3 16:19:24 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 18:19:24 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] 75 Midget $450 - North of Seattle
Message-ID: <18ff2.76053266.389b5e7c@aol.com>

I already have a 1500 throttle pedal on my 69 and I have a spare.   
However, it's a very worthwhile part to swap to an earlier car and not cheap to  
buy new - someone ought to get it and fit it.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 02/02/2010 23:08:44 GMT Standard Time, eap2140 at yahoo.com 
 writes:

I guess  the seller will have to define what a "Major Part" is.... not sure 
the  throttle pedal qualifies.  If you are serious, let me know and I'll  
ask.

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

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Wed Feb  3 16:20:19 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:20:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
In-Reply-To: <402188521002030727v3e7672dau6dd88c9f1b1f7c86@mail.gmail.com>
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That's OK Dave, it replaced a "1 cycle" engine which is REALLY rare!!
Bill

> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:27:46 -0600
> From: 72spridget at gmail.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
>
> > DEAN WELLER OF DeSOTO , KANSAS COLLECTS , RESTORES AND EVEN
> > CREATES SOME AMAZING CARS .
> >
> > THERE ON HIS WEBSITE , YOU WILL FIND A FREEWAY .
> >
> > http://kansastravel.org/grandpasoldfordgarage3.htm
>
> Unfortunately, the writer made a slight mistake describing the
> replacement engine as a "2 cycle Honda". Much more likely that it is a
> 2 CYLINDER Honda. Honda didn't seem to care much for 2 cycle
> engines...
> David L
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb  3 16:22:44 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:22:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
In-Reply-To: <028301caa519$4f8da9d0$eea8fd70$@net>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C7F0@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
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	<028301caa519$4f8da9d0$eea8fd70$@net>
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Herbert Miller wrote:
> I agree Jay.
> Take a look at the wiring harness.
>
>   
A real hack job with a nice paint job if you ask me.
Nothing is right. Seats, door pockets, horn, rubber hold downs, padded 
dash, funky master cylinders, and a big dent on the inner fender sticks 
out even more with shiny paint.


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

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Feb  3 16:25:38 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 18:25:38 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - Denon AVR1910 questions
Message-ID: <1937a.6af76891.389b5ff2@aol.com>

Hmmm 1330 last time I checked....
 
My electronic skills would more than give my carpentry skills a run for  
their money so I've retired my old Denon Amp.  I do hope to find someone  who 
can fix it or live with in their garage or something.
 
The AVR1910 sounds great, albeit in 2 channel only because it will be the  
end of the summer before I have the cash for the additional speakers to take 
it  to 5.1 (I'm probably not going to bother with 7.1).
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
 
In a message dated 31/01/2010 14:12:22 GMT Standard Time,  
72spridget at gmail.com writes:

Weslake  1500,
I suspect a filter capacitor in the right channel output is dying.  I
am not familiar with the guts of that amp, but I'd bet you can find  a
friend capable of fixing it. OTOH you might be able to open it  up,
locate the offending component (frequently will show a bulging top  and/
or leakage), and replace it yourself.
David  L

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Feb  3 16:27:56 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 18:27:56 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - Denon AVR1910 questions
Message-ID: <1948a.8d45d2c.389b607c@aol.com>

In the end I ran the HDMI from the blu-ray to the amp and out from the amp  
to the TV which is what Denon said was the optimum configuration.  Optical  
cable is 5 times more expensive than HDMI and not stocked at the  
supermarket.
 
I still have some reading to do on the massive instruction book
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 31/01/2010 02:46:36 GMT Standard Time, davriker at nwi.net  
writes:

If you  can avoid running the HDMI through the amp, do so.  The Monitor and 
 
the Blue Ray Player have to "shake hands" so to speak.  Occasionally,  when 
there is an intermediary, the signal is lost.  The TV will flash  a warning 
message and will go black.  What is happening, is that the  TV thinks you 
are 
trying to duplicate the signal, ie burn your own dvd, or  save a copy to a 
hard drive, or view on more than one screen at a time,  all of which are 
violations of the copy right on the dvd.  The DVD  player should have a 
digital optical audio output.  If your new amp  has this capability, use 
the 
HDMI for the video signal only, running  straight to the TV, and run the 
optical digital cable for the audio  channel straight to the amp.

David R.
----- Original Message -----  
From: <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
To:  <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 1:27  PM
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - Denon AVR1910 questions


> Hi  List,
>
> NO LBC.  Currently I have a new 40" TV, a blu-ray  player and a very  old
> Denon Amp.
>
> I run all my  blu-ray/DVD sound to my Amp (TV speakers on mute) and can 
>  hear
> the difference on a blu-ray to DVD.  I can get more volume  than I need 
and
> everything sounds great.  Except, the Amp is old  and has what appears to
> be  an intermittant fault that produces  hiss on right hand channel
> (irrespective of  what speaker is on  it).  So I plan to retire the Denon 
> Amp and
> replace  it  with a Denon AVR1910.
>
> Since most of my money that I  don't have is going to buy the AVR1910 I'm
> planning on sticking with  my 2 current speakers but have a few questions 
> to
> anyone that  understands this stuff.
>
> I'd like to use the best possible  leads which I guess are HDMI.  I've 
> been
> told I can run  an HDMI from the blu-ray to the AVR1910 and then from the
> AVR1910 to  the TV.  Anyone done that?  I'm guessing the AVR1910  ignores 
 
> the
> video signal which it sends on the telly having done  'stuff' with  the 
> audio
> and shoved it out of my  speakers.  I can add the only reason this  
matters
> to me is  that I don't want to buy an HDMI lead and not need it.
>
> My  existing speakers are very good but old.  Can I put any old cheap
>  speakers on to the surround outputs to get surround sound (4 speakers) 
or  
> will
> this sound worse than the sound I hear from my existing  2 really good
> speakers?
>
> Any other advice or a full  user manual PDF (not the glossy 2-3 page
> brochure) anyone can send me  off list?
>
> Final question, any reason to buy the cheaper  AVR1610 or more expensive
> AVR2300 from Denon?
>
>  Thanks
>
> Daniel

From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Feb  3 16:31:30 2010
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:31:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
In-Reply-To: <913364.32192.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <913364.32192.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1731437428.20100203153130@pacifier.com>

Hello Edward,

     YOU should start buying ALL those spridgets you post for us. that
     way when we need parts, you'll have 'em

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Why does DOS never say "EXCELLENT command or filename"? 

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Wed Feb  3 16:47:19 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:47:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] distributor id help
References: <4AFA8061FA194E2CACBF79F4E4F33F67@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<1614867754.20100203094326@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <6FD9F27F62824A5BA914C7F4306585EE@leovs802bt6yj7>

Thanks for all the info on distributors guys.  BTW... I also have learned 
how to use Google but sometimes it is good to have firsthand info.

Leo 

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Feb  3 16:56:01 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:56:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
In-Reply-To: <201002032239.o13Mddn4006677@mail.usimperio.com>
Message-ID: <948613.92481.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Ahhhhh, you miss the point. I doubt that much money, or time, was spent on this at all.

jay fishbein

--- On Wed, 2/3/10, Dave Yealy <lbc at littlebitcountry.com> wrote:

All that money and time spent to fix up this car,
>
>http://tinyurl.com/ydwh3d2

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 17:00:25 2010
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:00:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
Message-ID: <fbc9308f1002031600s24391abbhbe8fa92169c341c3@mail.gmail.com>

Ed -
Between you, me, Rich and Bill I'll bet we could make that one a driver in
no time...

-just saying-

Rick Bastedo
Snoqualmie WA
Datsun-ized Midget
MK2 Sprite

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From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
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http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/1584113417.html

Good grief.  Are we the opposite of Hawaii, or what??  Lots of great parts.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280458868725&viewitem=

Edward Perez
Snohomish, WA
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  3 17:12:51 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:12:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
In-Reply-To: <1731437428.20100203153130@pacifier.com>
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If you all contribute to the storage of said MGs, I would gladly process all dis-assembly, inventory, and sales of said cars.  Plus, the additional cost of therapy for my wife.




________________________________
From: Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>
To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, February 3, 2010 3:31:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!

Hello Edward,

     YOU should start buying ALL those spridgets you post for us. that
     way when we need parts, you'll have 'em

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

'66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"

  Why does DOS never say "EXCELLENT command or filename"? 

From grday at btinternet.com  Wed Feb  3 17:20:52 2010
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:20:52 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
References: <492910.49529.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <31121B23689946B8AB91E64D9A1894B4@user8634b3d69b>

Can't understand the problem.....  a "1 cycle" is obviously a Uni-cycle, 2 
pedals, one seat, one wheel.

(I don't want to put my name to the above.......)



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 9:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY


> Here's a link I found to the Kohler 1 cycle engine
> http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/category.jsp?category=13
>
> jay
>
> --- On Wed, 2/3/10, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
>
>>  what a Kohler "1 cycle" engine is?
> Efficient.
>
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  3 17:34:50 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:34:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
In-Reply-To: <B1434663C29B42349F0B115FB77813BC@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <714478.52577.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I think you're being wildly over optimistic.  I'd be amazed to see a bugeye
without some Healey or Sprinzel race history go for more than $25k in the next
10 yrs.

Rick


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

--- On Wed, 2/3/10, Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

From: Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
To: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 5:31 PM

Time to face reality guys...   Bugeye vlaues are and have been climbing and
will continue to get even higher in the not too distant future.  I said around
5 yars ago that within 15 years you will see 50k for concours examples.  Dont
belive me just wait nd see:)  Didnt make a whole lot, lots were destroyed over
the years, typical British rust issues added to the mortality, and it is a
cult car (no not a cult in the bad way).  The car mentioned has its faults but
if it was done with good workmanship then yea he will get it.  Try to build
one that looks as nice and i will bet you end up with that much if not more
invested.

Better strt checking the insurance values for replacement.

Leo
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 2:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye


> Sorry, but I'm not convinced this is so nice.
>
> It IS an early '58, but you have to look beyond the shiny paint.
>
> I always look for clues. One thing that raises the proverbial red flag on
this car is the "new grill" that looks to be screwed on from the outside.
>
> Seller is obviously not a Sprite guy, maybe not even a British car guy.
>
> Maybe it's me, but are these kind of Bugeye's really going for over
$10,000?
>
> jay
> --- On Wed, 2/3/10, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/ydwh3d2
>
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Feb  3 18:23:18 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:23:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atkinson_Cycle

This stuff makes my head hurt. ...bill in oregon
======================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Johnson
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 1:26 PM
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY

As an engineering info page, do a Wikipedia search on the "Atkinson Cycle".
It's a very old engineering technology which has only recently come into
common usage.

Cheers!!
Jim
============================================================
On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 2:45 PM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Continuous compression? Continuous intake? Continuous...  I thought the
> same thing - probably supposed to be one cylinder engine...
>  - David Booker
> Long Island
>
>
>


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From sales at justbrits.com  Wed Feb  3 18:31:25 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:31:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
In-Reply-To: <568527.40205.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <913364.32192.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<1731437428.20100203153130@pacifier.com>
	<568527.40205.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B6A236D.7060301@justbrits.com>

I KNEW it !!!

<< If you all contribute to the storage of said MGs, I would
gladly process all dis-assembly, inventory, and sales of said cars.
Plus, the additional cost of therapy for my wife. >>


NOT your wife Ed, it WOLD be HER processing the
paper-work to have YOU committed !!!!!      LMAO !!!

Seriously tho [and I WAS gonna tell you in a PM],
you SHOULD buy it and if NOT 'worth' of an OSHIT,
part out - crush shell.  And I would start [IIRC asking
$450 ??] by taking GREENBACKS - NO check - and
SHOW and offer him $350.00.  Have the other $100
squirreled around in different pockets and go up IF you
'have' to <VBG> !!  SEVEN $50.00 bills might just work
WONDERS !!!!  LOL

Ed

From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 18:32:12 2010
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 19:32:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
In-Reply-To: <fbc9308f1002031600s24391abbhbe8fa92169c341c3@mail.gmail.com>
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On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 6:00 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
> Ed -
> Between you, me, Rich and Bill I'll bet we could make that one a driver in
> no time...

Yep, you guys could spiff it right up and put it the Internet for a
tidy profit.  Just be sure to make it as original and not cut any
corners on the way.

Hate to have this bunch critiquing your output like with that shiny blue bugeye!

I'm just saying ... ;-)

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  3 18:52:02 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:52:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rockers
In-Reply-To: <2AC8989672AD4EDFBBA12BF5391B43CE@Home>
Message-ID: <855825.94109.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

IMNSHO stock rockers are fine (rolliers are not necessary). Very easy to change if you think otherwise when done.

--- On Wed, 2/3/10, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> What are your thoughts on choice of rockers for a "warm"
> 1310 street engine?
s

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Wed Feb  3 19:06:03 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:06:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
References: <714478.52577.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8B2165D9BE0B458D8356BA3A8E0EBFEA@leovs802bt6yj7>

A couple gone for 25k :)  Just tht we dont agree wih it;

Leo have already
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: HealeyRick
  To: Jay Fishbein ; spridgets at autox.team.net ; Leo S
  Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 6:34 PM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye


        I think you're being wildly over optimistic.  I'd be amazed to see a
bugeye without some Healey or Sprinzel race history go for more than $25k in
the next 10 yrs.

        Rick

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

        --- On Wed, 2/3/10, Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:


          From: Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
          Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
          To: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>, spridgets at autox.team.net
          Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 5:31 PM


          Time to face reality guys...   Bugeye vlaues are and have been
climbing and will continue to get even higher in the not too distant future.
I said around 5 yars ago that within 15 years you will see 50k for concours
examples.  Dont belive me just wait nd see:)  Didnt make a whole lot, lots
were destroyed over the years, typical British rust issues added to the
mortality, and it is a cult car (no not a cult in the bad way).  The car
mentioned has its faults but if it was done with good workmanship then yea he
will get it.  Try to build one that looks as nice and i will bet you end up
with that much if not more invested.

          Better strt checking the insurance values for replacement.

          Leo
          ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jay Fishbein"
<jfishbein at snet.net>
          To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
          Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 2:13 PM
          Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye


          > Sorry, but I'm not convinced this is so nice.
          >
          > It IS an early '58, but you have to look beyond the shiny paint.
          >
          > I always look for clues. One thing that raises the proverbial red
flag on this car is the "new grill" that looks to be screwed on from the
outside.
          >
          > Seller is obviously not a Sprite guy, maybe not even a British car
guy.
          >
          > Maybe it's me, but are these kind of Bugeye's really going for
over $10,000?
          >
          > jay
          > --- On Wed, 2/3/10, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
          >
          > http://tinyurl.com/ydwh3d2
          >
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb  3 19:16:30 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:16:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
In-Reply-To: <714478.52577.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <714478.52577.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B6A2DFE.7070308@comcast.net>

HealeyRick wrote:
> I think you're being wildly over optimistic.  I'd be amazed to see a bugeye
> without some Healey or Sprinzel race history go for more than $25k in the next
> 10 yrs.
>
>   
If anybody wants one all finished, let me know.
I will be restoring a Bugeye next year (winter of 2011) to sell.
And to sell for "going price" of around 10k
Act now and name your colors, engine size, brake type, etc.
It WILL be correct, no place near concours just it will look right and 
be real shiny ;)


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

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Wed Feb  3 19:17:01 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:17:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] idgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
References: <948613.92481.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <B1EA4F9917C946B5A6D9BF1F95362B1E@leovs802bt6yj7>

I also agree with the consencous on THIS car.  Notice I said 'well executed 
cars'. this cars workmanship is a joke to me.  In a few months there is a 
certain lister's car near me whose car (very non-orignal) will have it's 
public 'outing'.  Now, this car to me, and notice i said to me, will be one 
of those over 25k cars were it to become for sale, another HIghly unlikley 
evernt.  Ahhhh, teasing everyones appetite... lol

Leo
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeyy


> Ahhhhh, you miss the point. I doubt that much money, or time, was spent on 
> this at all.
>
> jay fishbein
>
> --- On Wed, 2/3/10, Dave Yealy <lbc at littlebitcountry.com> wrote:
>
> All that money and time spent to fix up this car,
>>
>>http://tinyurl.com/ydwh3d2
>
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb  3 19:23:36 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:23:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
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References: <492910.49529.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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Jay Fishbein wrote:
> Here's a link I found to the Kohler 1 cycle engine
> http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/category.jsp?category=13
>
>   
THAT was a good one Jay.

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

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Feb  3 19:21:41 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:21:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ever seen anything like this??
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The ultimate 2-way car that actually was put into production was the Zundapp 
Janus.

David, do you remember the one we saw at the Racine micro-car show?


LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 1:21 PM
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ever seen anything like this??

Lane Motor Museum also has a re-creation of the "Cogolin" Citroen
supposedly built for a fire chief in France. Two front halves of a 2CV
grafted together in such a way that the car could be driven from
either end. The story is that this chief got stranded up some dead-end
road and had to reverse for several miles and never wanted this to
happen again.
David L

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Wed Feb  3 19:22:58 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:22:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
References: <714478.52577.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<4B6A2DFE.7070308@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <880FA7A9CBB24D3689C04A9A5BB1BBCF@leovs802bt6yj7>

It just is not fair Frank.  you are lowballing all those restores out there 
by building your cars with parts aquired at pre-70's prices.  Havent you 
herd of price increases on pre-held inventory, after all you have to factor 
in the cost of storage;

OFL

Leo

: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Leo S" 
<60bugeye at cebridge.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 8:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye


> HealeyRick wrote:
>> I think you're being wildly over optimistic.  I'd be amazed to see a 
>> bugeye
>> without some Healey or Sprinzel race history go for more than $25k in the 
>> next
>> 10 yrs.
>>
>>
> If anybody wants one all finished, let me know.
> I will be restoring a Bugeye next year (winter of 2011) to sell.
> And to sell for "going price" of around 10k
> Act now and name your colors, engine size, brake type, etc.
> It WILL be correct, no place near concours just it will look right and
> be real shiny ;)
>
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
>


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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb  3 19:43:22 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:43:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
In-Reply-To: <880FA7A9CBB24D3689C04A9A5BB1BBCF@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <714478.52577.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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Leo S wrote:
> It just is not fair Frank.  you are lowballing all those restores out 
> there by building your cars with parts aquired at pre-70's prices.  
> Havent you herd of price increases on pre-held inventory, after all 
> you have to factor in the cost of storage;

Oh yeah, storage, 12 years ago I bought an $800 Midget, no drive train, 
no interior. And I have been paying $100 a month storage or about 14,000 
dollars to store the 800 buck car.
Anybody wanna give me 15k for a project? Looks about as nice as the 
$12000 Hawaiian  Sprite :)
Ok so I'll ask 50k for the Bugeye but I'll take 10.

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

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Wed Feb  3 19:59:07 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 21:59:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rockers
In-Reply-To: <4333f8141002031215t78a5346fp4950b99c4c7094cc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2AC8989672AD4EDFBBA12BF5391B43CE@Home>,
	<4333f8141002031215t78a5346fp4950b99c4c7094cc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W220993540CDB98E4EBE9B1C2550@phx.gbl>

They've gone up a lil bit since you got them Hal. :-)

Roller tips are $241+ ship and the full roller ones from them are $475+ for
the
1.3 or the 1.5 ratio sets. Pretty decent deal.

The Doctor that Michael mentions is Dr. Marty Ferillo, aka martingf on Ebay
and owner of British starters. Very good guy. Tell him your on the Spridget
list
and he'll throw in a bit of a discount. btw, his rockers on ebay are 1.5's,
listed at $489.

While I'm no expert, ask anyone, with the cam you have, sounds like a
relatively
low lift, the addition of the 1.5 rockers will help quite a bit.
If the valves on the head I have for you are as large as I think they are,
it will breathe very well with the 1.5's.

>From what I understand, Harland Sharp's are THE ones to get.
They are the ones that the racers use and they stand behind their products.
They are $265 for the 1.347's and $279 for the 1.5's, direct from them.
http://www.harlandsharp.com/948_1275_mgb.htm
Thought they were ALOT more expensive than that, til I just looked it up.
But they don't come adjusters, and I don't think it comes w a new rocker
shaft.

Dr. Marty is a good guy, but not worth paying an extra $200 for.
Oh and stock ratio is 1.347:1 IIRC.


my .00002 cents

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:15:15 -0800
> From: frog.aye at gmail.com
> To: mdrowe at optonline.net
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rockers
>
> Michael,
> On p.321 Vizard says:
> ".... but basically we can assume that if you have a standard or near
> standard cam in in any engine, higher lift will produce higher power,
> especially in the bigger engines."  I couldn't find any specific reference
> to reduced returns above .350" but on p 323 he states, "....rocker ratios
> between about 1.5 and 1.7 are generally optimum for an effective valve
> train."
>
> You don't really give us enough information to answer your question.  What
> are the actual ratios of the rockers?  How much has your head been
> modified?  Even though the lesser rockers "slide -on" to the stock rocker
> assembly you may need to replace a worn shaft, thus negating some of the
> savings.  Do the more expensive rockers have needle bearings on the shaft
or
> are they bushed?  The use of needle bearings may push them into the area of
> "diminishing returns."
>
> I don't know who "The Doctor" is or what his rocker sets cost but there are
> savings to be had by going to the source.  MiniSpares has a set of 1.5:1
> ratio roller tip rockers for just over 110 Quid (excluding VAT) by the time
> you get them to the US that translates to somewhere around $200. That
> includes rockers, shaft, pillars, and adjuster screws, i.e., everything you
> need to get them on the head.  They are bushed at the shaft so you aren't
> paying for that last .001% that needle bearing rockers get you.  By all
> means purchase as much as you can from your local supplier or somebody on
> the list, but the price difference for some items makes it almost foolish
> not to go to the source.
>
> Hal
>
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 10:29 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:
>
> > Two sizes of roller rockers are sold by "The Doctor."  With my cam, one
> > provides 0.347" lift and the other provides 0.392"   The former cost half
of
> > the latter because they are slide-ons for the stock rocker assembly.
Vizard
> > shows relatively little improvement in performance for valve lifts above
> > 0.350" and my machinist points out there is little sense in higher lift
if
> > the head can't breath enough.
> >
> > What are your thoughts on choice of rockers for a "warm" 1310 street
> > engine?
> >
> > Michael Rowe
> > Aspiring engine builder
> >
> >

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From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 20:16:23 2010
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 22:16:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
References: <714478.52577.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <EC824A54A7224A86B996B5FCB784EAC2@Inspiron>

Rick,

I have a friend who sold his 1960 stock bugeye sprite, original engine and 
transmission, completely restored for $25.300 at the Hilton Head Sport and 
Classic Car Auction 3 years ago. The only thing not stock on the car was the 
carpet interior. He wouldn't get anything close to that in today's  economy, 
prices  have flattened out.

I do know a guy with deep pockets who spent $50.000 having his 1960 bugeye 
sprite restored by a shop in Toronto, (the poor guy didn't even get a reach 
around), beautiful looking car at first glance, Connelly leather seats and 
dash, everything re-chromed, all stainless steel nuts and bolts thru out, 
he will never get anywhere close to $50.000 if he ever decides to sell the 
car.

Greg Higgins
63 sprite

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Leo S" 
<60bugeye at cebridge.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 7:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye


>I think you're being wildly over optimistic.  I'd be amazed to see a bugeye
> without some Healey or Sprinzel race history go for more than $25k in the 
> next
> 10 yrs.
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> --- On Wed, 2/3/10, Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:
>
> From: Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
> To: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>, spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 5:31 PM
>
> Time to face reality guys...   Bugeye vlaues are and have been climbing 
> and
> will continue to get even higher in the not too distant future.  I said 
> around
> 5 yars ago that within 15 years you will see 50k for concours examples. 
> Dont
> belive me just wait nd see:)  Didnt make a whole lot, lots were destroyed 
> over
> the years, typical British rust issues added to the mortality, and it is a
> cult car (no not a cult in the bad way).  The car mentioned has its faults 
> but
> if it was done with good workmanship then yea he will get it.  Try to 
> build
> one that looks as nice and i will bet you end up with that much if not 
> more
> invested.
>
> Better strt checking the insurance values for replacement.
>
> Leo
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 2:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
>
>
>> Sorry, but I'm not convinced this is so nice.
>>
>> It IS an early '58, but you have to look beyond the shiny paint.
>>
>> I always look for clues. One thing that raises the proverbial red flag on
> this car is the "new grill" that looks to be screwed on from the outside.
>>
>> Seller is obviously not a Sprite guy, maybe not even a British car guy.
>>
>> Maybe it's me, but are these kind of Bugeye's really going for over
> $10,000?
>>
>> jay
>> --- On Wed, 2/3/10, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/ydwh3d2
>>
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Feb  3 20:24:53 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 21:24:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
In-Reply-To: <492910.49529.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <492910.49529.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BF251A6F15024FDE95AA489E71CB9331@HomePC>

Jay, you are a sick man.  Get help.



--------------------------------------------------
From: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 3:46 PM
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY

Here's a link I found to the Kohler 1 cycle engine
http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/category.jsp?category=13

jay

--- On Wed, 2/3/10, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

>  what a Kohler "1 cycle" engine is?
Efficient.

From sales at justbrits.com  Wed Feb  3 20:27:29 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:27:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
In-Reply-To: <714478.52577.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <714478.52577.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B6A3EA1.8050802@justbrits.com>

<< I'd be amazed to see a bugeye without some Healey or
Sprinzel race history go for more than $25k in the next 10 yrs. >>

Whilst I mostly agree with you Rick, I would think a
BLACK car WITH BMIHT Cert. saying so, Nevada
Beige car and/or Leak Green to Private Export - US
might fetch some interesting numbers <G> !!

Or even disc brakes and/or wire wheels [again WITH
Cert.] ditto.  <VBG> !!

Maybe even a 1098 motor ?!?!?!?  <VBEG> !

CKD to US ???????

STOP it, Ed !!!!    LOL

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 20:34:53 2010
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 19:34:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rockers
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W220993540CDB98E4EBE9B1C2550@phx.gbl>
References: <2AC8989672AD4EDFBBA12BF5391B43CE@Home>
	<4333f8141002031215t78a5346fp4950b99c4c7094cc@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU103-W220993540CDB98E4EBE9B1C2550@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4333f8141002031934r63e7c4fdi36a01ec9a859bd4c@mail.gmail.com>

On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 6:59 PM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:

>  They've gone up a lil bit since you got them Hal. :-)
>
> Roller tips are $241+ ship and the full roller ones from them are $475+ for
> the
> 1.3 or the 1.5 ratio sets. Pretty decent deal.
>
>
> While I'm no expert, ask anyone, with the cam you have, sounds like a
> relatively
> low lift, the addition of the 1.5 rockers will help quite a bit.
> If the valves on the head I have for you are as large as I think they are,
> it will breathe very well with the 1.5's.
>
>
> Oh and stock ratio is 1.347:1 IIRC.
>
>
> OOOOps, looked at the wrong rockers on MiniSpares!  The ones I looked at
were not roller tip at 110 (actually 111.11) Quid.

Didn't even know about MiniSpares when I bought mine, so I paid more!

Stock ratio is closer to 1.3

Hal

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb  3 20:56:45 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:56:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] A drive around London 1927
Message-ID: <4B6A457D.1060305@comcast.net>

http://jalopnik.com/5463165/a-drive-around-london-in-1927-in-color?autoplay=true

From sales at justbrits.com  Wed Feb  3 21:12:38 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:12:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
In-Reply-To: <880FA7A9CBB24D3689C04A9A5BB1BBCF@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <714478.52577.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<4B6A2DFE.7070308@comcast.net>
	<880FA7A9CBB24D3689C04A9A5BB1BBCF@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <4B6A4936.8020507@justbrits.com>

<< Havent you herd of price increases on pre-held inventory,
after all you have to factor in the cost of storage; >>

MORE importantly Leo, inventory REPLACEMENT
cost IS the number one uses when "building" a
car !!

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Feb  3 22:30:24 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:30:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
In-Reply-To: <4B6A344A.603@comcast.net>
References: <714478.52577.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<4B6A2DFE.7070308@comcast.net>
	<880FA7A9CBB24D3689C04A9A5BB1BBCF@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<4B6A344A.603@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4B6A5B70.1090703@frontiernet.net>

Anyone who is considering the Hawaiian Sprite can have my nice, good 
running Midget for only $75,000.  I'll even  drive her to your location 
for that!

Kate


Frank wrote:
> Leo S wrote:
>> It just is not fair Frank.  you are lowballing all those restores out 
>> there by building your cars with parts aquired at pre-70's prices.  
>> Havent you herd of price increases on pre-held inventory, after all 
>> you have to factor in the cost of storage;
>
> Oh yeah, storage, 12 years ago I bought an $800 Midget, no drive 
> train, no interior. And I have been paying $100 a month storage or 
> about 14,000 dollars to store the 800 buck car.
> Anybody wanna give me 15k for a project? Looks about as nice as the 
> $12000 Hawaiian  Sprite :)
> Ok so I'll ask 50k for the Bugeye but I'll take 10.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb  3 22:38:25 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:38:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sewing Machine
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002031329m793d0ac2t84d7cae9b7487dd5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C78F9D51.23C09%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Get a used Consew.

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Thu Feb  4 06:52:41 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 05:52:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
In-Reply-To: <fbc9308f1002031600s24391abbhbe8fa92169c341c3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <fbc9308f1002031600s24391abbhbe8fa92169c341c3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <380642.5258.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

One of you guys wanna go look at it?  I've emailed him for more info.  Have not heard back yet.  Don't even know if it's a running car.

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




________________________________
From: Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, February 3, 2010 4:00:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!

Ed -
Between you, me, Rich and Bill I'll bet we could make that one a driver in
no time...

-just saying-

Rick Bastedo
Snoqualmie WA
Datsun-ized Midget
MK2 Sprite

*******************************
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Message-ID: <913364.32192.qm at web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/1584113417.html

Good grief.  Are we the opposite of Hawaii, or what??  Lots of great parts.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280458868725&viewitem=

Edward Perez
Snohomish, WA
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb  4 07:02:45 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:02:45 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
In-Reply-To: <4B6A3EA1.8050802@justbrits.com>
References: <714478.52577.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>,
	<4B6A3EA1.8050802@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W286BFFBC7FAA4247619CF5B8550@phx.gbl>

>> leak green



What's that?  A prestone leak?


> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 21:27:29 -0600
> From: sales at justbrits.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
>
> << I'd be amazed to see a bugeye without some Healey or
> Sprinzel race history go for more than $25k in the next 10 yrs. >>
>
> Whilst I mostly agree with you Rick, I would think a
> BLACK car WITH BMIHT Cert. saying so, Nevada
> Beige car and/or Leak Green to Private Export - US
> might fetch some interesting numbers <G> !!
>
> Or even disc brakes and/or wire wheels [again WITH
> Cert.] ditto. <VBG> !!
>
> Maybe even a 1098 motor ?!?!?!? <VBEG> !
>
> CKD to US ???????
>
> STOP it, Ed !!!! LOL

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Thu Feb  4 07:07:49 2010
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:07:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Jay Leno challenge
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C7EC@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.m
	ed.va.gov>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C7EC@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <87d2rg$7vikhn@email.mtu.edu>

At 05:20 PM 2/2/2010, Deikis, John G wrote:
>Leno remakes Rendezvous in LA!

Jay Leno suggests that every city has a "track" consisting of city streets.

I've been thinking about that and am toying with the idea of making a 
Rendezvous / Leno "around town" type video. I live in a town bounded 
on the North and East by an expressway. To the South, Dow Chemical 
and to the East a river so I guess my track will be inside these 
boundaries. I've tentatively selected some business arteries as I 
want to stay out of subdivisions and off the X-way (and the river). 
And, Dow will impound your camera and take you to court if you make 
pics to close to their fence.

I've been thinking about cameras and camera mounts for the Sprite, 
wind noise reduction, camera shake reduction, etc. - all with the "we 
tight" philosophy. I want to see the wire wheels and other dramatic 
shots and not the driver! Looks like the route might be 10 miles long.

Anyone else crazy enough to do this too? (I didn't think so)

3 months and 8 days 'til the road insurance goes back on the Sprite.


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

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb  4 07:18:17 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:18:17 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
In-Reply-To: <568527.40205.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <913364.32192.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<1731437428.20100203153130@pacifier.com>,
	<568527.40205.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W45A4FBD10F5CF56AA469C7B8550@phx.gbl>

What you should be doing, is hoarding them; in dry storage, of course.  Prices
would eventually go up, as the supply diminshed, and then you could start
selling them!  ;)



It pains me to some degree to see the herd diminishing day by day.


Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada

> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:12:51 -0800
> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> To: pythias at pacifier.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
>
> If you all contribute to the storage of said MGs, I would gladly process all
dis-assembly, inventory, and sales of said cars. Plus, the additional cost of
therapy for my wife.

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Feb  4 07:48:44 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 08:48:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
Message-ID: <E4869F94-4563-4BB6-87EB-26CBBDC89682@comcast.net>

Hi all,

i have been convinced to drive the Bugeye in a Mardi Gras parade.   
Moreover I am being told that I will have a PYT in the car with me.   
Now my experience with PYT's being somewhat dated I need some help  
here to whit:

Will the boot area support a PYT sitting on it or should she be  
limited to the car seat?

Anyone have experience with driving in a parade, that is 2 hours of  
inch forward, wait, inch forward, wait, etc?

Thanks,

Lester

From pilotrob at msn.com  Thu Feb  4 08:11:16 2010
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:11:16 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Parade duty..
Message-ID: <BAY116-DS5B4E8FAE6D2B3606131ABD4550@phx.gbl>

Ah, yes. A possible connundrum within an
enigma situation for sure, Lester...which must be approached thoughtfully, carefully and all due sensitivity. 

Which obviously begs the question.....
is she a giant or tiny, well-proportioned, cute little PYT??

You see, Lester, rarely do old guys like us come upon such opportunity. 

YOU are in a position of power as to choice in this matter considering they asked you and the age/structure/design and value of sucha VERY RARE vintage British Sports car must be taken into account and protected at all costs, all will agree??

I mean we wouldn't want to see any un-necessary damage caused by poor choice of PYT, now would we??? 'Course not. 

So, she can't be over 80-90 lbs soaking wet and proportioned symetrically in such manner and fashion so as to "spread the load" accordingly (even if she's the bouncy type) to avoid even the slightest chance of un-necessary damage to said vintage vehicle.

(And with blue eyes, long blonde hair and on no account older than 24 (that's when they begin to gain weight:).

Remember...they asked you so YOU (with no pun intended) ARE in the "driver's seat" and we expect you, as a MAN representing all manhood the nation over, to behave accordingly.

You're getting old and will shortly be gone from planet earth (and I pretty much along with you!) so don't waste the opportunity!!!

And.....send pics!! :)

CB

From jdinnis at gmail.com  Thu Feb  4 08:48:11 2010
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 09:48:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Jay Leno challenge
In-Reply-To: <87d2rg$7vikhn@email.mtu.edu>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C7EC@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<87d2rg$7vikhn@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <abb8688a1002040748h2bf625b8xe706d09d75776e8a@mail.gmail.com>

Are you kidding?  I've already spent an hour with Google earth
planning out a local route.  I am considering adding GPS tracking too.

On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 8:07 AM, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:
> At 05:20 PM 2/2/2010, Deikis, John G wrote:
>>
>> Leno remakes Rendezvous in LA!
>
> Jay Leno suggests that every city has a "track" consisting of city streets.
>
> I've been thinking about that and am toying with the idea of making a
> Rendezvous / Leno "around town" type video. I live in a town bounded on the
> North and East by an expressway. To the South, Dow Chemical and to the East
> a river so I guess my track will be inside these boundaries. I've
> tentatively selected some business arteries as I want to stay out of
> subdivisions and off the X-way (and the river). And, Dow will impound your
> camera and take you to court if you make pics to close to their fence.
>
> I've been thinking about cameras and camera mounts for the Sprite, wind
> noise reduction, camera shake reduction, etc. - all with the "we tight"
> philosophy. I want to see the wire wheels and other dramatic shots and not
> the driver! Looks like the route might be 10 miles long.
>
> Anyone else crazy enough to do this too? (I didn't think so)
>
> 3 months and 8 days 'til the road insurance goes back on the Sprite.
>
>
> Tim Collins
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Feb  4 09:15:08 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 08:15:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rockers
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W220993540CDB98E4EBE9B1C2550@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <301641.61020.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Wed, 2/3/10, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >From what I understand, Harland Sharp's are THE ones to
> get.
> They are the ones that the racers use and they stand behind
> their products.

"Titan" is the preferred brand.

Ron

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Feb  4 09:32:26 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:32:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Correction
Message-ID: <DF11A89B8A474406871C77393E61E2EF@Home>

Last night I realized that the invoice I got from Maniflow did not have currency symbols, so this morning I checked my credit card statement.  The prices I quoted for a Stage II exhaust manifold and HIF6 inlet manifold were in pounds.  The dollar prices are 1.62 higher, but still a significant discount from those posted on the Maniflow site.  Shipping was high, though.

Michael Rowe

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb  4 10:00:57 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:00:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <E4869F94-4563-4BB6-87EB-26CBBDC89682@comcast.net>
References: <E4869F94-4563-4BB6-87EB-26CBBDC89682@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <e98d88091002040900x63ecab9atf6e307b2a8a23b85@mail.gmail.com>

If I were to have to do such a thing, I would build a small square frame to
sit in the boot, just under the sheet metal, just low enough to be able to
wedge a pillow or some other such padding, to keep any creases being formed
if the PYT's "got back". In looking at my Bugeye, I just wouldn't want to
trust it to hold the weight without some help.
I won't drive our 68 in a parade because of the starting and stopping.
Without the synchronized first gear, it would be a PITA, regardless of the
PYT.

Brad

now, if the PYT was topless, like the boobs on bikes parade, I'd be more
willing to consider it....
http://curiousphotos.blogspot.com/2007/08/boobs-on-bikes-parade-in-new-zealand.html

On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 8:48 AM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> i have been convinced to drive the Bugeye in a Mardi Gras parade.  Moreover
> I am being told that I will have a PYT in the car with me.  Now my
> experience with PYT's being somewhat dated I need some help here to whit:
>
> Will the boot area support a PYT sitting on it or should she be limited to
> the car seat?
>
> Anyone have experience with driving in a parade, that is 2 hours of inch
> forward, wait, inch forward, wait, etc?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lester
>
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Feb  4 10:19:45 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 09:19:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <E4869F94-4563-4BB6-87EB-26CBBDC89682@comcast.net>
References: <E4869F94-4563-4BB6-87EB-26CBBDC89682@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <34D8A7CACD4E46F1A5306CA248DA4799@spider>

"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" is a song by American recording artist Michael
Jackson. 1983 single. (...at least she was in 1983)   ...bill in oregon
========================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Lester
Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:49 AM
To: Spridgets List; Sprite Yahoo
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..

Hi all,

i have been convinced to drive the Bugeye in a Mardi Gras parade.   
Moreover I am being told that I will have a PYT in the car with me.   
Now my experience with PYT's being somewhat dated I need some help  
here to whit:

Will the boot area support a PYT sitting on it or should she be  
limited to the car seat?

Anyone have experience with driving in a parade, that is 2 hours of  
inch forward, wait, inch forward, wait, etc?

Thanks,

Lester

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Feb  4 10:19:41 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:19:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <E4869F94-4563-4BB6-87EB-26CBBDC89682@comcast.net>
References: <E4869F94-4563-4BB6-87EB-26CBBDC89682@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <08882160CFEF44BEBFD80FFB8EED4FFD@Home>

>Will the boot area support a PYT sitting on it

In my day, PYTs would not have stressed much of anything.  Now we have "size 
inflation," so you are wise to be cautious.

Michael Rowe 

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Thu Feb  4 10:43:24 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:43:24 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <E4869F94-4563-4BB6-87EB-26CBBDC89682@comcast.net>
References: <E4869F94-4563-4BB6-87EB-26CBBDC89682@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <b777e2be1002040943g15e94fcejfce077ecb59b35a6@mail.gmail.com>

On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 7:48 AM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
Anyone have experience with driving in a parade, that is 2 hours of
inch forward, wait, inch forward, wait, etc?

A parade is pretty much like driving through Chicago or Atlanta during
rush hour when there is an inch of snow on the roadway except that no
one flips you off or shoots at you!!!

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

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Thu Feb  4 10:53:35 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:53:35 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Heading for warm weather!!!
Message-ID: <b777e2be1002040953i17a5ad01ia5623ccf7f3a5fe8@mail.gmail.com>

The weather folks are predicting a bunch of bad stuff coming in my
area tomorrow so I'm bailing for Florida. Just so you know that I am
not just rubbing it in, I'll offer the foldout for anyone who wants to
join me! I have a studio condo in Ormand Beach (next door to Daytona
Beach) from Sat. 2/6 to the following Sat. 2/13. The resort is the
Ocean East right on A1A. I have stayed there before and it is a nice
place.

1st come, 1st served! I can pick you up at the airport if need be.

P.S. The pier fishing was good in Nov. so I think it should be good
this week too.

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

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Thu Feb  4 11:25:23 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:25:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rockers
In-Reply-To: <301641.61020.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <535970.13319.qm@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

At one time Harland Sharp had that rep in SCCA racing because they were quick to manufacture rockers to the newly determined maximum legal ratio for production class racing which was 1.347:1. They are the only rocker arms I've ever broken when two rockers cracked open at the center pivot on an over-rev. 
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Thu, 2/4/10, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rockers
To: frog.aye at gmail.com, "MIchael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>, "brian S" <bugeye15 at hotmail.com>
Cc: "spridgets list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 11:15 AM

--- On Wed, 2/3/10, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >From what I understand, Harland Sharp's are THE ones to
> get.
> They are the ones that the racers use and they stand behind
> their products.

"Titan" is the preferred brand.

Ron

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Thu Feb  4 11:29:12 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:29:12 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
Message-ID: <dc9b.23bacf5d.389c6bf8@aol.com>

If it doesn't than the PYT probably isn't.
 
In a message dated 04/02/2010 16:41:43 GMT Standard Time,  
oldsaabguy at comcast.net writes:

Will the  boot area support a PYT sitting on it or should she be  
limited to  the car seat?

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Thu Feb  4 12:19:24 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:19:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <E4869F94-4563-4BB6-87EB-26CBBDC89682@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <982204.78499.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Lester,

No way will her booty not oilcan your boot.  Keep her in the passenger seat,
close to you.  Don't forget to get me some beads!

Rick


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

--- On Thu, 2/4/10, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
To: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Sprite Yahoo"
<bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 9:48 AM

Hi all,

i have been convinced to drive the Bugeye in a Mardi Gras parade.  Moreover I
am being told that I will have a PYT in the car with me.  Now my experience
with PYT's being somewhat dated I need some help here to whit:

Will the boot area support a PYT sitting on it or should she be limited to the
car seat?

Anyone have experience with driving in a parade, that is 2 hours of inch
forward, wait, inch forward, wait, etc?

Thanks,

Lester
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Feb  4 12:33:14 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:33:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W2100A30C6F5242E86C6391A5550@phx.gbl>
References: <E4869F94-4563-4BB6-87EB-26CBBDC89682@comcast.net>
	<SNT124-W2100A30C6F5242E86C6391A5550@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <9BD84943-0B97-4C6F-8A87-5C12525D680A@comcast.net>

ROFLMAO!

I have been in Mardi Gras parades in other ways in years past but  
never my car.

I'll see about hooking up an electric fan as I have a few hanging  
around.  This being Louisiana i wouldn't not expect to have small  
PYT's as much as .. uhh.. healthier ones.  Derf what say you?

Lester


On Feb 4, 2010, at 11:39 AM, John Felt wrote:

>
> Lester, Lester,
> You only need to ask once about getting help with PYT for a parade.   
> First, I would make sure you get one or two to help prep your car  
> for the parade.  A good washing and wax is important.  Yes, you  
> might install an electric fan in front of your radiator, I did, and  
> it works great at slow speeds.  But you may also think about  
> installing one in the cockpit.  It can get mighty hot in there.  As  
> far as the boot area supporting the backside of a PYT.... I would  
> think it doesn't matter, whats a little crease in the metal vs great  
> memories.
> Anyway, I have included pic from a recent parade where the PYTs  
> helped with getting the car ready.  Hope you enjoy your parade.
> John
>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
> From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net
> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 08:48:44 -0600
> Subject: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Parade duty..
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>      Hi all,
>
>
>
> i have been convinced to drive the Bugeye in a Mardi Gras parade.
>
> Moreover I am being told that I will have a PYT in the car with me.
>
> Now my experience with PYT's being somewhat dated I need some help
>
> here to whit:
>
>
>
> Will the boot area support a PYT sitting on it or should she be
>
> limited to the car seat?
>
>
>
> Anyone have experience with driving in a parade, that is 2 hours of
>
> inch forward, wait, inch forward, wait, etc?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Lester
>
>
>
>
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Feb  4 12:39:29 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:39:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <b777e2be1002040943g15e94fcejfce077ecb59b35a6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <E4869F94-4563-4BB6-87EB-26CBBDC89682@comcast.net>
	<b777e2be1002040943g15e94fcejfce077ecb59b35a6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D20C6F2-8207-4068-9E6C-8E2D87AD2506@comcast.net>

Well a Mardi Gras parade is a LOT more intimate.. at least I hope so,  
not sure if I can convince any other PYT's to find a way to entice me  
to throw them some beads.. heh.. MUHAHAHAAAA!!

Lester


On Feb 4, 2010, at 11:43 AM, CosmicMag1380 wrote:

> On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 7:48 AM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
> Anyone have experience with driving in a parade, that is 2 hours of
> inch forward, wait, inch forward, wait, etc?
>
> A parade is pretty much like driving through Chicago or Atlanta during
> rush hour when there is an inch of snow on the roadway except that no
> one flips you off or shoots at you!!!
>
> -- 
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...
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From pchast at francomm.com  Thu Feb  4 12:56:20 2010
From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast)
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:56:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <dc9b.23bacf5d.389c6bf8@aol.com>
References: <dc9b.23bacf5d.389c6bf8@aol.com>
Message-ID: <op.u7mcb6wfsjevdj@pete200>

All kidding aside. Why couldn't a temporary wood support be made to spread  
out the load in this area
and relieve all questions. Something of 1/2" ply would bend just enough to  
conform to the sheet metal
while providing support.... Maybe some double stick tape to keep it from  
sliding. Then brace it to the
floor board with a similar flat piece of ply to spread the load.

Pete

On Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:29:12 -0500, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

>
> If it doesn't than the PYT probably isn't.
> In a message dated 04/02/2010 16:41:43 GMT Standard Time,
> oldsaabguy at comcast.net writes:
>
> Will the  boot area support a PYT sitting on it or should she be
> limited to  the car seat?
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Thu Feb  4 13:02:07 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:02:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <BAY116-DS5B4E8FAE6D2B3606131ABD4550@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY116-DS5B4E8FAE6D2B3606131ABD4550@phx.gbl>
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I beg your pardon!!!  Some women do NOT gain weight! Watch your fingers 
Flyboy.

Kate - still at 100#
>
> (And with blue eyes, long blonde hair and on no account older than 24 (that's when they begin to gain weight:).

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Feb  4 13:35:34 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:35:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <op.u7mcb6wfsjevdj@pete200>
References: <dc9b.23bacf5d.389c6bf8@aol.com> <op.u7mcb6wfsjevdj@pete200>
Message-ID: <F961C4B8-1723-41CE-A4CA-E47525302B26@comcast.net>

Wood???  What is this "wood" that you speak of?  Can it be welded?

Lester

;-)


On Feb 4, 2010, at 1:56 PM, Pete Chast wrote:

>
> All kidding aside. Why couldn't a temporary wood support be made to  
> spread out the load in this area
> and relieve all questions. Something of 1/2" ply would bend just  
> enough to conform to the sheet metal
> while providing support.... Maybe some double stick tape to keep it  
> from sliding. Then brace it to the
> floor board with a similar flat piece of ply to spread the load.
>
> Pete
>
> On Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:29:12 -0500, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> If it doesn't than the PYT probably isn't.
>> In a message dated 04/02/2010 16:41:43 GMT Standard Time,
>> oldsaabguy at comcast.net writes:
>>
>> Will the  boot area support a PYT sitting on it or should she be
>> limited to  the car seat?
>>
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From John.Deikis at va.gov  Thu Feb  4 14:08:32 2010
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:08:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C7F9@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Geez!  I'm glad I didn't have the money to buy it.

I've gotta lay off the sauce!



_________



Message: 5

Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:22:44 -0500

From: Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye

To: Herbert Miller <hgmiller3 at qwest.net>

Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net

Message-ID: <4B6A0544.5090702 at comcast.net>

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



Herbert Miller wrote:

> I agree Jay.

> Take a look at the wiring harness.

>

>

A real hack job with a nice paint job if you ask me.

Nothing is right. Seats, door pockets, horn, rubber hold downs, padded

dash, funky master cylinders, and a big dent on the inner fender sticks

out even more with shiny paint.

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Feb  4 14:23:11 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:23:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ever seen anything like this??
In-Reply-To: <D31F781352484784B70FA89D78157B4A@HomePC>
References: <1c21901caa4ff$60f42830$056a010a@mail2world.com>
	<402188521002031121x5ce7b85br30fb6cdc88dccd79@mail.gmail.com>
	<D31F781352484784B70FA89D78157B4A@HomePC>
Message-ID: <402188521002041323r14cbdec8x3497d53ef6e68f1c@mail.gmail.com>

> The ultimate 2-way car that actually was put into production was the Zundapp Janus.
> David, do you remember the one we saw at the Racine micro-car show?

Larry,
Guess what? There is a Zundapp Janus at the Lane Motor Museum ;-)
I have become a broken record. You can peruse the galleries there in a
couple hours. OTOH, you could spend a couple days there doing it
right. Of course, to do it right you would want to go with some
personal friend of Jeff's so that you could get the full tour...

BTW, do NOT forget that the 2010 World Meet of the Vintage Micro Car
Club is August 21-22 in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
David L

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Thu Feb  4 14:27:38 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:27:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Lever Shocks on eBay. . Cheap, My Listing
Message-ID: <37dc82d41002041327q4e4fd372q4c7cf643a7fbfe83@mail.gmail.com>

I have several lever shocks on eBay. .  16 bucks includes shipping anywhere
in the 48 States.  Just thought I would mention.. .

http://my.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyEbayBeta&CurrentPage=MyeBayNextSelling&ssPageName=STRK:ME:LNLK:MESEX

Kirk

PS
2 just sold. . .

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Feb  4 14:37:58 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:37:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <982204.78499.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <E4869F94-4563-4BB6-87EB-26CBBDC89682@comcast.net>
	<982204.78499.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <141DD4EB6EBF469BBB0274DDEAEF2BDA@spider>

Get her some beads.  :-)

=============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HealeyRick
Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:19 AM
To: Spridgets List; Sprite Yahoo; Lester
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parade duty..

Lester,

No way will her booty not oilcan your boot.  Keep her in the passenger seat,
close to you.  Don't forget to get me some beads!

Rick

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb  4 15:08:26 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:08:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <op.u7mcb6wfsjevdj@pete200>
Message-ID: <225679.10167.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

You would need a support that confirmed exactly to the curvature of the rear deck.

In my years, I've seen numerous Bugeye's with dented rear decks from people sitting on them. I don't think the weight of the person makes any difference, nor the color of their eyes.

jay 

--- On Thu, 2/4/10, Pete Chast <pchast at francomm.com> wrote:

From: Pete Chast <pchast at francomm.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
To: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com, oldsaabguy at comcast.net, spridgets at autox.team.net, bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 2:56 PM

All kidding aside. Why couldn't a temporary wood support be made to spread out the load in this area

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Feb  4 15:11:47 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:11:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <op.u7mcb6wfsjevdj@pete200>
References: <dc9b.23bacf5d.389c6bf8@aol.com> <op.u7mcb6wfsjevdj@pete200>
Message-ID: <2037D45ACC0740159BD8C0B03CFB5E16@spider>

You need to check with your insurance company about liability.
Just because they have written you a policy does not mean you are covered
doing canyon jumping ...or carrying someone on other than a car seat.
Most states have laws against carrying riders on the body of a car.
Sure, nothing's going to happen  ...unless your foot hits the gas pedal when
you're expecting the brake or clutch.
Also, the lady needs a grab bar or handle ...look at the Rose Parade
princesses; they are usually tied to the float. ...bill, the spoil sport
====================================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Pete Chast
Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:56 AM
To: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com; oldsaabguy at comcast.net;
spridgets at autox.team.net; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parade duty..

All kidding aside. Why couldn't a temporary wood support be made to spread  
out the load in this area
and relieve all questions. Something of 1/2" ply would bend just enough to  
conform to the sheet metal
while providing support.... Maybe some double stick tape to keep it from  
sliding. Then brace it to the
floor board with a similar flat piece of ply to spread the load.

Pete

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Thu Feb  4 17:04:39 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:04:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Link to Shocks at Sale Price
Message-ID: <37dc82d41002041604p20cfde97sec67f4fddb98677a@mail.gmail.com>

I still have some shocks left, two were purchased already. .

Not sure if anyone is interested in these cores.  . 16 bucks each includes
shipping.

I tried the previous link and it worked for me. .  soooooo?

Not sure what up. .  ?

Here it is again:

http://my.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyEbayBeta&CurrentPage=MyeBayNextSelling&ssPageName=STRK:ME:LNLK:MESEX


Thanks,

Kirk

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Thu Feb  4 17:06:26 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:06:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Lever Shocks on eBay. . Cheap, My Listing
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W11031ABE631BD26B3CC1E5C2550@phx.gbl>
References: <37dc82d41002041327q4e4fd372q4c7cf643a7fbfe83@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU103-W11031ABE631BD26B3CC1E5C2550@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <37dc82d41002041606h4d052217hd6df4435326e69c6@mail.gmail.com>

Brian.


Also try auction ID to get there. .

200435795345

On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 3:53 PM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:

>  bad link Kirk....
>
> Brian S.
> Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
>
>
>
>
> > Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:27:38 -0800
> > From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com
> > To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Spridgets] Lever Shocks on eBay. . Cheap, My Listing
> >
> > I have several lever shocks on eBay. . 16 bucks includes shipping
> anywhere
> > in the 48 States. Just thought I would mention.. .
> >
> >
> http://my.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyEbayBeta&CurrentPage=MyeBayNextSelling&ssPageName=STRK:ME:LNLK:MESEX
> >
> > Kirk
> >
> > PS
> > 2 just sold. . .
> >
> > _______________________________________________
>
>
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Thu Feb  4 17:09:21 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 19:09:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
In-Reply-To: <20100203134780.SM01188@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C7F0@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>,
	<918645.11141.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<20100203134780.SM01188@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W103A3419F338B91519F7C7C2540@phx.gbl>

The description cracks me up......

"1958
  is the first year for the Bugeye and the first ones were built with the
thin
  painted windshield pillar before the advent of the later thick aluminum
  windshield brace"
 Umm The windshield pillars look like same as my 59's, except they are painted
body color.

Also says " The original twin carb 948 cc engine
  is completely stock, and   the factory gearing allows relaxed 65 mph
cruising."

Really, relaxed cruising at 65 with a stock Bugeye.....


Sure is shiny tho.....

The rest of his inventory is kinda pricey too.


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:47:25 -0600
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> From: peter at nosimport.com
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
>
> Looks like a 1275 ( de-smogged head) with an SU fuel pump mounted in
> the engine bay (a sure future issue), some-sort-of master cylinders,
> HS2 carbs, padded dash, etc.etc.  Period accessories.... from a
> different period.    It IS shiny, though.
>          Peter C
> =
> At 02:13 PM 2/3/2010, Jay Fishbein wrote:
> >Sorry, but I'm not convinced this is so nice.
> >
> >It IS an early '58, but you have to look beyond the shiny paint.
> >
> >I always look for clues. One thing that raises the proverbial red
> >flag on this car is the "new grill" that looks to be screwed on from
> >the outside.
> >
> >Seller is obviously not a Sprite guy, maybe not even a British car guy.
> >
> >Maybe it's me, but are these kind of Bugeye's really going for over
$10,000?
> >
> >jay
> >--- On Wed, 2/3/10, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
> >
> >http://tinyurl.com/ydwh3d2
>
>

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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb  4 17:09:23 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 18:09:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <2037D45ACC0740159BD8C0B03CFB5E16@spider>
References: <dc9b.23bacf5d.389c6bf8@aol.com> <op.u7mcb6wfsjevdj@pete200>
	<2037D45ACC0740159BD8C0B03CFB5E16@spider>
Message-ID: <1D2CC87034E842C595972EF962D715C5@HomePC>

So, Bill, are you suggesting he tie this young lady up?

That's kinda kinky, isn't it?


Anon

--------------------------------------------------
From: <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 4:11 PM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parade duty..

You need to check with your insurance company about liability.
Just because they have written you a policy does not mean you are covered
doing canyon jumping ...or carrying someone on other than a car seat.
Most states have laws against carrying riders on the body of a car.
Sure, nothing's going to happen  ...unless your foot hits the gas pedal when
you're expecting the brake or clutch.
Also, the lady needs a grab bar or handle ...look at the Rose Parade
princesses; they are usually tied to the float. ...bill, the spoil sport
====================================================================

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Thu Feb  4 17:10:21 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 19:10:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
In-Reply-To: <492910.49529.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <C78F2034.23BBA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>,
	<492910.49529.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W26646DFEEF7B71454F3DBEC2540@phx.gbl>

You are a twisted man Jay,
RD must be jealous for not having thought of this first....


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:46:12 -0800
> From: jfishbein at snet.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
>
> Here's a link I found to the Kohler 1 cycle engine
> http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/category.jsp?category=13
>
> jay
>
> --- On Wed, 2/3/10, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
>
> >  what a Kohler "1 cycle" engine is?
> Efficient.
>
>

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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Feb  4 17:23:04 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:23:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <1D2CC87034E842C595972EF962D715C5@HomePC>
References: <dc9b.23bacf5d.389c6bf8@aol.com> <op.u7mcb6wfsjevdj@pete200>
	<2037D45ACC0740159BD8C0B03CFB5E16@spider>
	<1D2CC87034E842C595972EF962D715C5@HomePC>
Message-ID: <E406F120510C4CADA99BE54E0C21D936@spider>

Depends on whose pole she's tied to. ...al anon
======================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Daniels [mailto:ladaniels at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 4:09 PM
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parade duty..

So, Bill, are you suggesting he tie this young lady up?

That's kinda kinky, isn't it?

Anon

--------------------------------------------------
From: <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 4:11 PM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parade duty..

You need to check with your insurance company about liability.
Just because they have written you a policy does not mean you are covered
doing canyon jumping ...or carrying someone on other than a car seat.
Most states have laws against carrying riders on the body of a car.
Sure, nothing's going to happen  ...unless your foot hits the gas pedal when
you're expecting the brake or clutch.
Also, the lady needs a grab bar or handle ...look at the Rose Parade
princesses; they are usually tied to the float. ...bill, the spoil sport
====================================================================

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Thu Feb  4 17:45:20 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:45:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
In-Reply-To: <380642.5258.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <fbc9308f1002031600s24391abbhbe8fa92169c341c3@mail.gmail.com>,
	<380642.5258.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W39814CFB29EC79C5D98758CA540@phx.gbl>

If anyone wants to buy it and part it out I will pay $50 for the 3.9
differential, and I'll pull it!
Bill

> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 05:52:41 -0800
> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> To: rbastedo at gmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
>
> One of you guys wanna go look at it?  I've emailed him for more info.  Have
not heard back yet.  Don't even know if it's a running car.
>
>  Edward Perez
> Snohomish, WA
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Wed, February 3, 2010 4:00:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
>
> Ed -
> Between you, me, Rich and Bill I'll bet we could make that one a driver in
> no time...
>
> -just saying-
>
> Rick Bastedo
> Snoqualmie WA
> Datsun-ized Midget
> MK2 Sprite
>
> *******************************
> From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Message-ID: <913364.32192.qm at web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/1584113417.html
>
> Good grief.  Are we the opposite of Hawaii, or what??  Lots of great parts.
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280458868725&vi
ewitem=
>
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> Snohomish, WA
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
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From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Feb  4 18:09:58 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:09:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <2037D45ACC0740159BD8C0B03CFB5E16@spider>
References: <dc9b.23bacf5d.389c6bf8@aol.com> <op.u7mcb6wfsjevdj@pete200>
	<2037D45ACC0740159BD8C0B03CFB5E16@spider>
Message-ID: <4B6B6FE6.9010202@justbrits.com>

<< Also, the lady needs a grab bar or handle >>

Somehow Bill [the spoilsport], methinks Lester WILL
have one quite "handy" <G> !!!

<< ...look at the Rose Parade princesses; they are usually tied to
the float>>

a]  she would likely get LOST otherwise.
b]  WINDS and EARTHQUAKEs require it !!!! 
c]  NO 'floods' predicted [in Lester's case] !!!!

Anon

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Feb  4 18:52:06 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 19:52:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <2037D45ACC0740159BD8C0B03CFB5E16@spider>
References: <dc9b.23bacf5d.389c6bf8@aol.com> <op.u7mcb6wfsjevdj@pete200>
	<2037D45ACC0740159BD8C0B03CFB5E16@spider>
Message-ID: <29E6B461-CC19-437A-A9F1-7991AA82A96E@comcast.net>

mmmmmm.. tying the PYT to the car is an image that might just motivate me a
little more..  ;-)

Kate.. don't read this..

Lester


On Feb 4, 2010, at 4:11 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
wrote:

> You need to check with your insurance company about liability.
> Just because they have written you a policy does not mean you are covered
> doing canyon jumping ...or carrying someone on other than a car seat.
> Most states have laws against carrying riders on the body of a car.
> Sure, nothing's going to happen  ...unless your foot hits the gas pedal
when
> you're expecting the brake or clutch.
> Also, the lady needs a grab bar or handle ...look at the Rose Parade
> princesses; they are usually tied to the float. ...bill, the spoil sport
> ====================================================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Pete Chast
> Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:56 AM
> To: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com; oldsaabguy at comcast.net;
> spridgets at autox.team.net; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
>
> All kidding aside. Why couldn't a temporary wood support be made to spread
> out the load in this area
> and relieve all questions. Something of 1/2" ply would bend just enough to
> conform to the sheet metal
> while providing support.... Maybe some double stick tape to keep it from
> sliding. Then brace it to the
> floor board with a similar flat piece of ply to spread the load.
>
> Pete
>
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Thu Feb  4 19:08:17 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 18:08:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W103A3419F338B91519F7C7C2540@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <322872.53193.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I liked, "The engine compartment is also correctly painted Sapphire
  Blue"

Rick


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

--- On Thu, 2/4/10, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:

From: brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
To: "spridgets list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 7:09 PM

The description cracks me up......

"1958
  is the first year for the Bugeye and the first ones were built with the
thin
  painted windshield pillar before the advent of the later thick aluminum
  windshield brace"
 Umm The windshield pillars look like same as my 59's, except they are
painted
body color.

Also says " The original twin carb 948 cc engine
  is completely stock, and   the factory gearing allows relaxed 65 mph
cruising."

Really, relaxed cruising at 65 with a stock Bugeye.....


Sure is shiny tho.....

The rest of his inventory is kinda pricey too.


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Feb  4 19:29:36 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:29:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W103A3419F338B91519F7C7C2540@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C790C290.23CAC%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> , relaxed cruising at 65 with a stock Bugeye.....
I want some of what he had. 

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Thu Feb  4 19:44:06 2010
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 18:44:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Test Drive
Message-ID: <00c701caa60d$171de020$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

They have all the fun down under!

Paul A


Technician Takes Customer's Car on 99 mph Testdrive
A technician in Perth, Australia was recently accused of taking a customer's
2006 yellow Lamborghini Gallardo on a testdrive that reached speeds of close
to 100 mph. The technician has been charged with reckless driving. FULL STORY

Later, Paul A

From pchast at francomm.com  Thu Feb  4 20:19:28 2010
From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast)
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:19:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <982204.78499.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <982204.78499.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <op.u7mwuq2esjevdj@pete200>

I think you are right unsupported it will be a disaster. But couldn't a  
brace be made of something like 1/2" ply
that could conform to the boot and spread the load to the  
floorboards/spring shackles.

Pete


On Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:19:24 -0500, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>  
wrote:

>
> Lester,
>
> No way will her booty not oilcan your boot.  Keep her in the passenger  
> seat,
> close to you.  Don't forget to get me some beads!
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> --- On Thu, 2/4/10, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> From: Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
> To: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Sprite Yahoo"
> <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 9:48 AM
>
> Hi all,
>
> i have been convinced to drive the Bugeye in a Mardi Gras parade.   
> Moreover I
> am being told that I will have a PYT in the car with me.  Now my  
> experience
> with PYT's being somewhat dated I need some help here to whit:
>
> Will the boot area support a PYT sitting on it or should she be limited  
> to the
> car seat?
>
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> forward, wait, inch forward, wait, etc?
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From billmasq at hotmail.com  Thu Feb  4 20:25:19 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 19:25:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
In-Reply-To: <SNT123-W39814CFB29EC79C5D98758CA540@phx.gbl>
References: <fbc9308f1002031600s24391abbhbe8fa92169c341c3@mail.gmail.com>, ,
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OK- I guess that we won't need to discuss this anymore-
It will be in my driveway on Saturday
It is in really good condition, NO rust that I could see and very few bumps. I
may just swap the differential, get it running well and turn it??
Apparently the electrical system died (REAL surprise!!) so it should be a
reasonably easy fix.
BillM

> From: billmasq at hotmail.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:45:20 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
>
> If anyone wants to buy it and part it out I will pay $50 for the 3.9
> differential, and I'll pull it!
> Bill
>
> > Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 05:52:41 -0800
> > From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> > To: rbastedo at gmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
> >
> > One of you guys wanna go look at it?  I've emailed him for more info.
Have
> not heard back yet.  Don't even know if it's a running car.
> >
> >  Edward Perez
> > Snohomish, WA
> > 78 Midget (1275)
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com>
> > To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Sent: Wed, February 3, 2010 4:00:25 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
> >
> > Ed -
> > Between you, me, Rich and Bill I'll bet we could make that one a driver
in
> > no time...
> >
> > -just saying-
> >
> > Rick Bastedo
> > Snoqualmie WA
> > Datsun-ized Midget
> > MK2 Sprite
> >
> > *******************************
> > From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
> > Subject: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
> > To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Message-ID: <913364.32192.qm at web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/1584113417.html
> >
> > Good grief.  Are we the opposite of Hawaii, or what??  Lots of great
parts.
> >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280458868725&vi
> ewitem=
> >
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Thu Feb  4 20:38:11 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:38:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <29E6B461-CC19-437A-A9F1-7991AA82A96E@comcast.net>
References: <dc9b.23bacf5d.389c6bf8@aol.com> <op.u7mcb6wfsjevdj@pete200>
	<2037D45ACC0740159BD8C0B03CFB5E16@spider>
	<29E6B461-CC19-437A-A9F1-7991AA82A96E@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4B6B92A3.4030403@frontiernet.net>

It's ok, Lester. It has been my experience that people seldom want to 
attempt to tie bad tempered little old ladies who carry large hand guns 
in their cars.

Kate

Lester wrote:
> mmmmmm.. tying the PYT to the car is an image that might just motivate me a
> little more..  ;-)
>
> Kate.. don't read this..
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Feb 4, 2010, at 4:11 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
> wrote:
>
>   
>> You need to check with your insurance company about liability.
>> Just because they have written you a policy does not mean you are covered
>> doing canyon jumping ...or carrying someone on other than a car seat.
>> Most states have laws against carrying riders on the body of a car.
>> Sure, nothing's going to happen  ...unless your foot hits the gas pedal
>>     
> when
>   
>> you're expecting the brake or clutch.
>> Also, the lady needs a grab bar or handle ...look at the Rose Parade
>> princesses; they are usually tied to the float. ...bill, the spoil sport
>> ====================================================================
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
>> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Pete Chast
>> Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:56 AM
>> To: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com; oldsaabguy at comcast.net;
>> spridgets at autox.team.net; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
>>
>> All kidding aside. Why couldn't a temporary wood support be made to spread
>> out the load in this area
>> and relieve all questions. Something of 1/2" ply would bend just enough to
>> conform to the sheet metal
>> while providing support.... Maybe some double stick tape to keep it from
>> sliding. Then brace it to the
>> floor board with a similar flat piece of ply to spread the load.
>>
>> Pete
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From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Feb  4 21:35:20 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:35:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
In-Reply-To: <322872.53193.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <322872.53193.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B6BA008.1080500@justbrits.com>

<< I liked, "The engine compartment is also correctly painted
Sapphire Blue" >>

Besides THAT Rick, wonder why the 'bottom' of
the bonnet appears BLACK then ????

Or the heater motor NOT black ??

Or.................................................................????????  
<G>

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Feb  5 04:56:16 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 03:56:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Test Drive
In-Reply-To: <00c701caa60d$171de020$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <00c701caa60d$171de020$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <38B4B851B13948D3B16A8D1C18DF847F@spider>

http://tinyurl.com/ydxow6e

And they impounded the car. ...bill in oregon
======================================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Paul Asgeirsson
Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:44 PM
To: spridgets-aus at yahoogroups.com
Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net; morris_motors at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Spridgets] Test Drive

They have all the fun down under!

Paul A

"Technician Takes Customer's Car on 99 mph Testdrive
A technician in Perth, Australia was recently accused of taking a customer's
2006 yellow Lamborghini Gallardo on a testdrive that reached speeds of close
to 100 mph. The technician has been charged with reckless driving."

Later, Paul A

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Feb  5 06:30:08 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 05:30:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?
Message-ID: <55D0169C32C34BE88A9C8588C134BC1B@spider>

Hoon is a derogatory term used in Australia and New Zealand to refer to a
younger person who engages in loutish, anti-social behavior. 

In particular, it is used to refer to one who drives in a manner which is
anti-social by the standards of contemporary society, that is, fast, noisily
or dangerously. While generally applied to automobiles and other road
vehicles, anti-hooning legislation also targets hooning behavior wherever it
occurs, including motor boats.

Hoon activities can include speeding, burnouts, doughnuts or screeching
tires. Those commonly identified as being involved in "hooning" or street
racing are young, predominantly male although increasingly female drivers in
the age range of 17 and 35 years.

 . . . bill in oregon

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  5 06:55:49 2010
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 05:55:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Test Drive
Message-ID: <331271.13502.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

God help us; even freedom loving Australia has gone stupid.  Skip J.

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Fri Feb  5 07:09:01 2010
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:09:01 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Where is my Sprite (new link)
In-Reply-To: <4B2EA32E.5090700@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <985585026.68911265378941130.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

To avoid this happening again tomorrow morning, have you considered moving them indoors or at least putting flags on them so you can see them under 12-18 inches of snow from the blizzard conditions they are forecasting for you? 

ryan 



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net> 
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2009 5:20:30 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: [Spridgets] Where is my Sprite (new link) 

*This shouyld work, I tried Diane's facebook pics but that doesn't work. 

http://tinyurl.com/y8jk7yq* 

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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  5 07:19:48 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 06:19:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
In-Reply-To: <SNT123-W5C097FB57EFEB01CF0A31CA540@phx.gbl>
References: <fbc9308f1002031600s24391abbhbe8fa92169c341c3@mail.gmail.com>,
	, <380642.5258.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<SNT123-W39814CFB29EC79C5D98758CA540@phx.gbl>
	<SNT123-W5C097FB57EFEB01CF0A31CA540@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <460380.22841.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Way to go, Bill... What's up with the windshield on it?

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




________________________________
From: Bill Masquelier <billmasq at hotmail.com>
To: spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, February 4, 2010 7:25:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!

OK- I guess that we won't need to discuss this anymore-
It will be in my driveway on Saturday
It is in really good condition, NO rust that I could see and very few bumps. I
may just swap the differential, get it running well and turn it??
Apparently the electrical system died (REAL surprise!!) so it should be a
reasonably easy fix.
BillM

> From: billmasq at hotmail.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:45:20 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
>
> If anyone wants to buy it and part it out I will pay $50 for the 3.9
> differential, and I'll pull it!
> Bill
>
> > Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 05:52:41 -0800
> > From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> > To: rbastedo at gmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
> >
> > One of you guys wanna go look at it?  I've emailed him for more info.
Have
> not heard back yet.  Don't even know if it's a running car.
> >
> >  Edward Perez
> > Snohomish, WA
> > 78 Midget (1275)
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com>
> > To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Sent: Wed, February 3, 2010 4:00:25 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
> >
> > Ed -
> > Between you, me, Rich and Bill I'll bet we could make that one a driver
in
> > no time...
> >
> > -just saying-
> >
> > Rick Bastedo
> > Snoqualmie WA
> > Datsun-ized Midget
> > MK2 Sprite
> >
> > *******************************
> > From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
> > Subject: [Spridgets] $200 in WA, save on shipping!
> > To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Message-ID: <913364.32192.qm at web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/1584113417.html
> >
> > Good grief.  Are we the opposite of Hawaii, or what??  Lots of great
parts.
> >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280458868725&vi
> ewitem=
> >
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> > Snohomish, WA
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  5 07:36:10 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 06:36:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <55D0169C32C34BE88A9C8588C134BC1B@spider>
References: <55D0169C32C34BE88A9C8588C134BC1B@spider>
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I was such a hoon when I was young!

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




________________________________
From: "corvallis at peoplepc.com" <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, February 5, 2010 5:30:08 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?

Hoon is a derogatory term used in Australia and New Zealand to refer to a
younger person who engages in loutish, anti-social behavior. 

In particular, it is used to refer to one who drives in a manner which is
anti-social by the standards of contemporary society, that is, fast, noisily
or dangerously. While generally applied to automobiles and other road
vehicles, anti-hooning legislation also targets hooning behavior wherever it
occurs, including motor boats.

Hoon activities can include speeding, burnouts, doughnuts or screeching
tires. Those commonly identified as being involved in "hooning" or street
racing are young, predominantly male although increasingly female drivers in
the age range of 17 and 35 years.

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From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb  5 07:37:58 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 06:37:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Test Drive
In-Reply-To: <38B4B851B13948D3B16A8D1C18DF847F@spider>
Message-ID: <650061.88113.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I guess suffering to this doctor is being without his exoticar for 28 days.

Brings a tear to my eye just thinking of this poor man standing lonely on a street-corner, wide-eyed, with an out-stretched hand and a set of keys, but no ignition.......

jay 

--- On Fri, 2/5/10, corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

http://tinyurl.com/ydxow6e

And they impounded the car.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb  5 07:41:56 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 06:41:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <55D0169C32C34BE88A9C8588C134BC1B@spider>
Message-ID: <635343.91109.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Interesting. 

Just the other night a bunch of kids passed me in a car. At first I though the kid in the front seat was just kind of chubby, smoking a cigar, then I realized he had his pants down and was hooning me.

jay 

--- On Fri, 2/5/10, corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
Hoon is a derogatory term used in Australia and New Zealand to refer to a
younger person who engages in loutish, anti-social behavior. 

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Feb  5 07:42:10 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 06:42:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <635700.69556.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <55D0169C32C34BE88A9C8588C134BC1B@spider>
	<635700.69556.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <932EC4DCFF9140A1B0AF575F7F6B5DEC@spider>

Me too. Don't get me started talking about it. All stupid; little dangerous.
.bill in oregon

  _____  

From: Edward Perez [mailto:eap2140 at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 6:36 AM
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?

 

I was such a hoon when I was young!

 

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

  _____  

From: "corvallis at peoplepc.com" <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, February 5, 2010 5:30:08 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?

Hoon is a derogatory term used in Australia and New Zealand to refer to a
younger person who engages in loutish, anti-social behavior. 

In particular, it is used to refer to one who drives in a manner which is
anti-social by the standards of contemporary society, that is, fast, noisily
or dangerously. While generally applied to automobiles and other road
vehicles, anti-hooning legislation also targets hooning behavior wherever it
occurs, including motor boats.

Hoon activities can include speeding, burnouts, doughnuts or screeching
tires. Those commonly identified as being involved in "hooning" or street
racing are young, predominantly male although increasingly female drivers in
the age range of 17 and 35 years.

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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Fri Feb  5 07:50:25 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 09:50:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
In-Reply-To: <C790C290.23CAC%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <BLU103-W103A3419F338B91519F7C7C2540@phx.gbl>,
	<C790C290.23CAC%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W7EB3D59AB91DD1227093EC2540@phx.gbl>

Me too....4700 ain't relaxed to me.

Got to get that 3.9 installed....

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 18:29:36 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
> From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com
> To: bugeye15 at hotmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> > , relaxed cruising at 65 with a stock Bugeye.....
> I want some of what he had.
>
>

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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Fri Feb  5 08:16:27 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:16:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <55D0169C32C34BE88A9C8588C134BC1B@spider>
References: <55D0169C32C34BE88A9C8588C134BC1B@spider>
Message-ID: <50ABB04B5825475EB0C043CD5DD8B6E4@Home>

Note that the original meaning of the word was "pimp."   Does that apply to 
BE drivers parading scantily-clad PYTs?

Michael Rowe 

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Fri Feb  5 09:21:29 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:21:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Newest Spridget
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1001241504j2a2d95a2nca26c4248ab317d1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <E6C6B0B7-CFD9-45DE-8DB6-F37EE5C55C0A@phillymgclub.com>,
	<43840a7e1001230816v417ffaccw9f2cbdead0987f13@mail.gmail.com>,
	<A36B0A94-98C1-4EEC-AC2B-B323F497D1A4@phillymgclub.com>,
	<3D9B296D-1752-4648-8FB9-841732AE60E9@comcast.net>,
	<43840a7e1001241504j2a2d95a2nca26c4248ab317d1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W264253519331E5037E6C25C2540@phx.gbl>

THANKS ALOT for now putting that image in MY head.....
OOOOOOh the Humanity!!!


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:04:52 -0600
> From: bmwwxman at gmail.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Newest Spridget
>
> Spare us.  The specter, the mental vision of Macy in Lederhosen just seared
> the retina of my imagination.  I need a brew....
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 4:31 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Funny, you don't look German?!  Congrats!
> >
> > Lester
> >
> >
> > On Jan 23, 2010, at 10:51 AM, Larry Macy wrote:
> >
> > > For what is worth. I am not gramps, I am Opa!!!
> > >
> > > Larry Macy, Ph.D
> > > 78 Midget
> > >
> > > Keep your top down and your chin up.
> > >
> > > "I finally figured out what email is for. It's for communicating with
> > people
> > you'd rather not talk to." G. Carlin
> > >
> > > Sent via iPhone
> > >
> > > On Jan 23, 2010, at 11:16, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > >> Congtrats, Gramps!   Hopefully the little one will be spared any
> > physical
> > >> resemblance to Grandpa Larry.....     ;-)
> > >>
> > >> Cheers!!
> > >> Jim
> >
>
>
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Fri Feb  5 09:37:15 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:37:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Valve springs
Message-ID: <068D1E7972034E3FBE7F9DCFF5ACD624@Home>

What are the list's thoughts on valve springs for high-lift rockers?

The manual says stock 1275 valve springs are 131#.  Mini Spares recommends 200# springs for high-lift rockers.  Mini Sport recommends 240# springs for high-lift rockers.  I am not a racer and don't plan to be one, but I can see running my new engine at higher rpm's than I do now just because I can (to hear the sound??).  

What say you?
Michael Rowe
1310 engine in build

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  5 09:55:12 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 08:55:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] How can I determine if my 5-speed is good prior to
 installing it?
Message-ID: <839281.40188.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Is there ANY way to test a 5-Speed prior to installation?  Can I get an old clutch disk and turn it in each gear?  What do you look for prior to installing a 5-speed without knowing that it's a good tranny?

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

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Fri Feb  5 09:57:16 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:57:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <55D0169C32C34BE88A9C8588C134BC1B@spider>
References: <55D0169C32C34BE88A9C8588C134BC1B@spider>
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I'm still a hoon at times at 45......
I'll grow up someday, Honey, I promise..

They also impounded a Mini someone took for a test drive from a dealership.


They can't amend the law til Parliament resumes on Feb 23!!!

If your only car, even a lowly econobox,
 is taken by a mechanic for a test drive and gets impounded
under this law, you have NO recourse!


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Hoon activities can include speeding, burnouts, doughnuts or screeching
> tires. Those commonly identified as being involved in "hooning" or street
> racing are young, predominantly male although increasingly female drivers
in
> the age range of 17 and 35 years.
>
>  . . . bill in oregon
>
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb  5 10:39:00 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 17:39:00 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W26646DFEEF7B71454F3DBEC2540@phx.gbl>
References: <C78F2034.23BBA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>, ,
	<492910.49529.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<BLU103-W26646DFEEF7B71454F3DBEC2540@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W25FC8F0A5F6F0B0D3727AEB8540@phx.gbl>

I did think of it ... but I do pass up posting some of my thoughts.  :)



This was one of those rare days ... ;)


Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada

> From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 19:10:21 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
>
> You are a twisted man Jay,
> RD must be jealous for not having thought of this first....
>
>
> Brian S.
> Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
>
>
>
> > Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:46:12 -0800
> > From: jfishbein at snet.net
> > To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Free-way Club] GRANDPA HAS A FREEWAY
> >
> > Here's a link I found to the Kohler 1 cycle engine
> > http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/category.jsp?category=13
> >
> > jay

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Feb  5 10:42:43 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:42:43 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Test Drive
Message-ID: <c033.1fea2f60.389db293@aol.com>

So he never got out of 3rd gear or is that 2nd in a Lambo?
 
In a message dated 05/02/2010 04:26:41 GMT Standard Time,  
PAsgeirsson at att.net writes:

They  have all the fun down under!

Paul A


Technician Takes  Customer's Car on 99 mph Testdrive
A technician in Perth, Australia was  recently accused of taking a 
customer's
2006 yellow Lamborghini Gallardo on  a testdrive that reached speeds of 
close
to 100 mph. 

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Feb  5 10:44:15 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:44:15 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?
Message-ID: <c10c.7bf8117f.389db2ef@aol.com>

You calling me an OLD hoon?
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 05/02/2010 14:31:40 GMT Standard Time,  
corvallis at peoplepc.com writes:

Hoon  activities can include speeding, burnouts, doughnuts or screeching
tires.  Those commonly identified as being involved in "hooning" or street
racing  are young, predominantly male although increasingly female drivers 
in
the  age range of 17 and 35 years.

. . . bill in  oregon

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Feb  5 10:45:30 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:45:30 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?
Message-ID: <c1bc.74a1d3e4.389db33a@aol.com>

LMAO - did he need a shave?
 
In a message dated 05/02/2010 16:49:44 GMT Standard Time,  
jfishbein at snet.net writes:

Just the  other night a bunch of kids passed me in a car. At first I though 
the kid in  the front seat was just kind of chubby, smoking a cigar, then I 
realized he  had his pants down and was hooning me.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Feb  5 10:46:49 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:46:49 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
Message-ID: <c281.6a09be2f.389db389@aol.com>

Me neither close to 100mph isn't relaxing...
 
In a message dated 05/02/2010 16:50:33 GMT Standard Time,  
bugeye15 at hotmail.com writes:

Me  too....4700 ain't relaxed to me.

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Fri Feb  5 10:50:08 2010
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 09:50:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Test Drive
In-Reply-To: <331271.13502.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <331271.13502.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4333f8141002050950m2ce60ea0h640d458efcf5db3d@mail.gmail.com>

WTF does this mean?
Hal

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> God help us; even freedom loving Australia has gone stupid.  Skip J.
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  5 10:52:41 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 09:52:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <55D0169C32C34BE88A9C8588C134BC1B@spider>
Message-ID: <905838.76256.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Take a young guy, an exotic car and a reason to take c test drive.  What could
possibly go wrong.  Lot of these stories in the news lately.  Here's two from
this side of the pond:

This one even has self-incriminating videos of Lambos on Youtube:

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/04/video-st-louis-exotic-dealership-employee-
nailed-for-150-mph-t/

And this is what happens when you bring your Boxster to the local Shell
station for repairs:

http://www.news-press.com/article/20100128/NEWS0117/100128007/1075/Suspect-wh
o-crashed-stolen-car-in-south-Fort-Myers-sought-by-deputies

To paraphrase Frank, "Drive it like you're a mechanic."

Rick


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--- On Fri, 2/5/10, corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

From: corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, February 5, 2010, 8:30 AM

Hoon is a derogatory term used in Australia and New Zealand to refer to a
younger person who engages in loutish, anti-social behavior.

In particular, it is used to refer to one who drives in a manner which is
anti-social by the standards of contemporary society, that is, fast, noisily
or dangerously. While generally applied to automobiles and other road
vehicles, anti-hooning legislation also targets hooning behavior wherever it
occurs, including motor boats.

Hoon activities can include speeding, burnouts, doughnuts or screeching
tires. Those commonly identified as being involved in "hooning" or street
racing are young, predominantly male although increasingly female drivers in
the age range of 17 and 35 years.

 . . . bill in oregon
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb  5 10:54:13 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 09:54:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <c1bc.74a1d3e4.389db33a@aol.com>
Message-ID: <912477.20845.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Nope. He was clean-shaven.

jay

--- On Fri, 2/5/10, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
wrote:

From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?
To: jfishbein at snet.net, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, February 5, 2010, 12:45 PM



 


LMAO - did he need a shave?
 
In a message dated 05/02/2010 16:49:44 GMT
Standard Time, 
jfishbein at snet.net writes:
Just the 
  other night a bunch of
kids passed me in a car. At first I though the kid in 
  the front seat was
just kind of chubby, smoking a cigar, then I realized he 
  had his pants down
and was hooning me.


 

From dwramsey at att.net  Fri Feb  5 11:36:00 2010
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:36:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Top dollar/Nice bugeye
In-Reply-To: <C790C290.23CAC%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <20100205183648.A55CE18791D@autox.team.net>

A stock bug-I is very capable of 65 mph, well unless it is up hill.
		Crash  

> , relaxed cruising at 65 with a stock Bugeye...

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Fri Feb  5 12:01:09 2010
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:01:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Valve springs
In-Reply-To: <068D1E7972034E3FBE7F9DCFF5ACD624@Home>
References: <068D1E7972034E3FBE7F9DCFF5ACD624@Home>
Message-ID: <4333f8141002051101m2bb5d048n5e65cd9b01669b4f@mail.gmail.com>

On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 8:37 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> What are the list's thoughts on valve springs for high-lift rockers?
>
> Michael,
The poundage of the springs is important, but just as important is coil bind
height.
Check with your cam supplier to see what is recommended for your cam/rocker
setup.
Hal

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  5 12:24:47 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:24:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?
Message-ID: <247581.92977.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

For those of you who are lacking this accessory....

http://tinyurl.com/ycfnqxs

Read the item listing.  This is for the hood ornament only.  Can anyone tell what this is originally from?

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

From maine2me at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  5 12:30:57 2010
From: maine2me at yahoo.com (Dan Dwelley)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:30:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Test Drive
Message-ID: <66740.62025.qm@web114114.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

>Technician Takes Customer's Car on 99 mph Testdrive
A technician in Perth, Australia was recently accused of taking a customer's
2006 yellow Lamborghini Gallardo on a testdrive that reached speeds of close
to 100 mph. <

So...he got it into third gear and lightly cracked open the throttle. Hardly could be called a "Test Drive"!!

Dan D

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Fri Feb  5 12:33:05 2010
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:33:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] How can I determine if my 5-speed is good prior to
 installing it?
References: <839281.40188.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <007701caa69a$0b4c3ac0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Short of doing a tear down of the trans, about all you can check is to look
at the magnetic plug and see if there are chunks of metal on it!  Usually
parts of gear teeth!

The plug typically has some gray metallic "Fluff" on it and is usually OK.

Paul A

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To: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 8:55 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] How can I determine if my 5-speed is good prior to
installing it?


> Is there ANY way to test a 5-Speed prior to installation?  Can I get an
old clutch disk and turn it in each gear?  What do you look for prior to
installing a 5-speed without knowing that it's a good tranny?
>
>  Edward Perez
> Snohomish, WA
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Feb  5 12:52:33 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:52:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <50ABB04B5825475EB0C043CD5DD8B6E4@Home>
References: <55D0169C32C34BE88A9C8588C134BC1B@spider>
	<50ABB04B5825475EB0C043CD5DD8B6E4@Home>
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Only if he forgot to take the For Sale sign off the side of the car.
...bill
==================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Rowe
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 7:16 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?

Note that the original meaning of the word was "pimp."   Does that apply to 
BE drivers parading scantily-clad PYTs?

Michael Rowe 

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Feb  5 14:01:32 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:01:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?
In-Reply-To: <247581.92977.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <247581.92977.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88091002051301hdb8517fnbf7cec48d75a5d38@mail.gmail.com>

Looks like the ornament off of an old radiator.

On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 1:24 PM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> For those of you who are lacking this accessory....
>
> http://tinyurl.com/ycfnqxs
>
> Read the item listing.  This is for the hood ornament only.  Can anyone
> tell what this is originally from?
>
>  Edward Perez
> Snohomish, WA
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
>
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From oldtimealaskan at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  5 14:05:14 2010
From: oldtimealaskan at yahoo.com (James Lempe)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:05:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sewing Machine
In-Reply-To: <AF172D30871045D9906149DF8BD975C3@CGI.COMMTECH>
References: <AF172D30871045D9906149DF8BD975C3@CGI.COMMTECH>
Message-ID: <305845.45682.qm@web45716.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Mark,

Before I retired I owned a Aircraft Reupholstery shop.  Our primary
sewing maching was a Juki.  Great rugged machine, can sew most anything
including leather in holsters and belts.  I still own and use it some 30 years
after purchasing it.  It is however limited to straight line forward and
reverse.  We were close to a big sailboat community and got a lot of calls
for boat covers, sail covers and sail repairs.  So we bought a Ultrafeed LSZ1
from "Sailrite" in Churubusco, IN. www.sailrite.com  Great unit for lighter
work, like canvas and sails plus it does zigzag and has a ton of neat
accessories.  Certainly worth looking at.

Jim Lempe, Homer AK
 A penny saved
is a government oversite! 




________________________________
From: Mark
Endicott <mark at nashvilletn.org>
To: spridgets list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, February 3, 2010 8:28:20 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Sewing Machine

I
keep finding myself needing a sewing machine.  Binding on carpet, interior
repairs, boat canvas, sail repairs etc.  I have looked on eBay and there are
thousands of nice looking heavy duty machines from the 60's and 70's for not a
lot of money. Does anybody have any first hand experience with the "White" all
metal machines made in Japan.  They seem to look to be strong and maybe
suitable for my limited applications.
Not going to be making any prom dresses
or aprons so don't even go there!

Mark
Nashville
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb  5 14:28:08 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:28:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <905838.76256.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <284219.89218.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

This is actually somewhat infamous at this point. But since we're touched on the subject of Porsches:

The controversy surrounding release of the accident photos:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikki_Catsouras_photographs_controversy

A photo of the remains of what began as a Porsche 911:
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/the-case-for-power-to-weight-graduated-drivers-licenses/

jay 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Feb  5 14:34:31 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:34:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?
In-Reply-To: <247581.92977.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <247581.92977.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002051334q16393836l651a4f96527ce697@mail.gmail.com>

One of those rare MG's made by FoMoCo.....

http://fineartamerica.com/images-medium/ford-winged-hood-ornament-jill-reger.
jpg

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 1:24 PM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> For those of you who are lacking this accessory....
>
> http://tinyurl.com/ycfnqxs
>
> Read the item listing.  This is for the hood ornament only.  Can anyone
> tell what this is originally from?
>
>  Edward Perez
> Snohomish, WA
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
>
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From sales at justbrits.com  Fri Feb  5 16:44:51 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:44:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002051334q16393836l651a4f96527ce697@mail.gmail.com>
References: <247581.92977.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e1002051334q16393836l651a4f96527ce697@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B6CAD73.9020106@justbrits.com>

Figures.......

<< One of those rare MG's made by FoMoCo.....

http://fineartamerica.com/images-medium/ford-winged-hood-ornament-jill-reger.
jpg        >>

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From jeffreymoore at hotkey.net.au  Fri Feb  5 16:55:46 2010
From: jeffreymoore at hotkey.net.au (Jeff Moore)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 09:55:46 +1000
Subject: [Spridgets] Help needed
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002051334q16393836l651a4f96527ce697@mail.gmail.com>
References: <247581.92977.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e1002051334q16393836l651a4f96527ce697@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003001caa6be$bceb3a50$36c1aef0$@net.au>

Hello all,

Is there someone on the list that lives close to a Gas Welding Supply
Company who would be willing to buy and post 2 small hose fittings to me in
Australia?

Obviously all cost would be covered.

If there is someone who could help, please contact me off list.

Cheers from Oz.
Jeff.

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  5 17:49:03 2010
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:49:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Mark one
Message-ID: <219373.74135.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Is the one in Mk one Sprite an Arabic or Roman numeral?  1 or I????
I am
retitling my BE and want to get it right.  Skip J.

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Fri Feb  5 18:34:02 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 17:34:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <635700.69556.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <55D0169C32C34BE88A9C8588C134BC1B@spider>,
	<635700.69556.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W581784672EC98BED8035ACCA530@phx.gbl>

Ed
Do you mean that something has changed???


> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 06:36:10 -0800
> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> To: corvallis at peoplepc.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?
>
> I was such a hoon when I was young!
>
>  Edward Perez
> Snohomish, WA
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: "corvallis at peoplepc.com" <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Fri, February 5, 2010 5:30:08 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?
>
> Hoon is a derogatory term used in Australia and New Zealand to refer to a
> younger person who engages in loutish, anti-social behavior.
>
> In particular, it is used to refer to one who drives in a manner which is
> anti-social by the standards of contemporary society, that is, fast,
noisily
> or dangerously. While generally applied to automobiles and other road
> vehicles, anti-hooning legislation also targets hooning behavior wherever
it
> occurs, including motor boats.
>
> Hoon activities can include speeding, burnouts, doughnuts or screeching
> tires. Those commonly identified as being involved in "hooning" or street
> racing are young, predominantly male although increasingly female drivers
in
> the age range of 17 and 35 years.
>
> . . . bill in oregon
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb  5 19:13:06 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 20:13:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <284219.89218.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <284219.89218.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <57A8185092604102A3CEE6E1740CE397@HomePC>

In all fairness, a 911 is not the easiest car to drive fast for those who 
are -- not exactly the best drivers around.  They have a weight distribution 
of about 40/60.  As anybody who understands vehicle dynamics knows, having 
the majority of the weight in the rear does not make for good straight line 
stability.

I owned a 911 for 5 years and will attest to the fact that you had better 
know what you are doing if you want to drive it really fast.  They can, and 
will, bite you.  A lot of 911s bit the dust in a rear end first collision.

On the other hand, if you drive them wisely and with a fair amount of skill, 
they are a gas.  Mine was one of the most fun cars I ever had.  But you 
really need to pay attention when you drive them hard.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 3:28 PM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?

This is actually somewhat infamous at this point. But since we're touched on 
the subject of Porsches:

The controversy surrounding release of the accident photos:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikki_Catsouras_photographs_controversy

A photo of the remains of what began as a Porsche 911:
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/the-case-for-power-to-weight-graduated-drivers-licenses/

jay

_______________________________________________

From cclabaw at juno.com  Fri Feb  5 19:16:29 2010
From: cclabaw at juno.com (cclabaw at juno.com)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 02:16:29 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?
Message-ID: <20100205.181629.7233.0@webmail05.dca.untd.com>

It looks like a Boyce MotoMeter radiator thermometer with optional decorative
wings as was an option for '30s-era cars.  Also sometimes used (less wings) on
MG TCs, since they didn't come with a temp gauge.

Clay L.
'67 Sprite


---------- Original Message ----------
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:24:47 -0800 (PST)

For those of you who are lacking this accessory....

http://tinyurl.com/ycfnqxs

Read the item listing.  This is for the hood ornament only.  Can anyone tell
what this is originally from?

 Edward Perez
Snohomish, WA
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Feb  5 19:18:28 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:18:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Help needed
In-Reply-To: <003001caa6be$bceb3a50$36c1aef0$@net.au>
Message-ID: <C7921174.23D40%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Are you suggesting they don't have gas welding in Australia?
I'm within six blocks of two welding supply companies.
> Is there someone on the list that lives close to a Gas Welding Supply
> Company who would be willing to buy and post 2 small hose fittings to me in
> Australia?

From cclabaw at juno.com  Fri Feb  5 19:22:07 2010
From: cclabaw at juno.com (cclabaw at juno.com)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 02:22:07 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Re:  Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?
Message-ID: <20100205.182207.7233.2@webmail05.dca.untd.com>

---------- Forwarded Message ----------
From: "cclabaw at juno.com" <cclabaw at juno.com>
To: eap2140 at yahoo.com
Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 02:16:29 GMT

It looks like a Boyce MotoMeter radiator thermometer with optional decorative
wings as was an option for '30s-era cars.  Also sometimes used (less wings) on
MG TCs, since they didn't come with a temp gauge.

Clay L.
'67 Sprite


---------- Original Message ----------
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:24:47 -0800 (PST)

For those of you who are lacking this accessory....

http://tinyurl.com/ycfnqxs

Read the item listing.  This is for the hood ornament only.  Can anyone tell
what this is originally from?

 Edward Perez
Snohomish, WA
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
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From cclabaw at juno.com  Fri Feb  5 19:21:38 2010
From: cclabaw at juno.com (cclabaw at juno.com)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 02:21:38 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] HOW SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT?
Message-ID: <20100205.182138.7233.1@webmail05.dca.untd.com>

> HOW SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT?
>
> You have to try this please, it takes 2 seconds. I could not believe this!
It is
from an orthopaedic surgeon............ This will confuse your mind and you
will keep
trying over and over again to see if you can outsmart your foot, but, you
can't. It is
pre-programmed in your brain!
>
> 1. While sitting at your desk in front of your computer, lift your right
foot off
the floor and make clockwise circles.
>
> 2. Now, while doing this, draw the number '6' in the air with your right
hand. Your
foot will change direction.
>
> I told you so! And there's nothing you can do about it! You and I both know
how
stupid it is, but before the day is done you are going to try it again, if
you've not
already done so.


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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  5 19:58:51 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 18:58:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] "Drive It Like You Stole It!"
Message-ID: <846264.21664.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

With apologies to Frank, I saw another iteration I really like"

"Drive it like someone else rented it."

Rick



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

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb  5 20:09:17 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:09:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mark one
In-Reply-To: <219373.74135.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <219373.74135.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B6CDD5D.1060703@comcast.net>

Skip Jackson wrote:
> Is the one in Mk one Sprite an Arabic or Roman numeral?  1 or I????
> I am
> retitling my BE and want to get it right.  Skip J.
>
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>   
There is no MKI Sprite, It was just an Austin Healey Sprite.
The MKII, since it was different was the first marque with a roman numeral.
So MKI was never an option.

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

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Feb  5 20:10:57 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 19:10:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] is your mechanic a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <55D0169C32C34BE88A9C8588C134BC1B@spider>
References: <55D0169C32C34BE88A9C8588C134BC1B@spider>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b11002051910l776147e6m915b6186cc74b9fb@mail.gmail.com>

Bill,

I believe we need to extend the age here in America to say....85!

Herb...way too old to be a "hoon", but still (to some degree) hooning.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb  5 20:12:52 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:12:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Thirty two inches!
Message-ID: <4B6CDE34.2050407@comcast.net>

So some are saying we will be getting "up to" 32 inches of snow.
All the major news vans are in town.
Hey Jim, What's happening on the Jersey Shore?
We have had dumps of 24" and even 30 inches once, 32 will be a record, I 
guess I won't be seeing the Sprite out in the driveway for a long time 
if the weather people are correct.
We had our 24" dump already this winter. We're good for the season.

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

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Feb  5 20:39:54 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 19:39:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <E4869F94-4563-4BB6-87EB-26CBBDC89682@comcast.net>
References: <E4869F94-4563-4BB6-87EB-26CBBDC89682@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b11002051939j52b96729o191944c4b9c5fe5c@mail.gmail.com>

How's about removing the seat and placing a crate or wooden box for her to
sit on.

I wouldn't let anyone...even a 'little person' ...sit on that area.

From dwramsey at att.net  Fri Feb  5 20:45:58 2010
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 19:45:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Mark one
In-Reply-To: <219373.74135.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20100206034640.10D19187872@autox.team.net>

The only way to get it right is to forget about it. There is no such thing
as a Mark 1, or Mark I, it is an Austin Healey Sprite.... Only later cars
have a Mark.
			Crash


Is the one in Mk one Sprite an Arabic or Roman numeral?  1 or I????
I am
retitling my BE and want to get it right.  Skip J.

From sales at justbrits.com  Fri Feb  5 20:48:42 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:48:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sewing Machine
In-Reply-To: <305845.45682.qm@web45716.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <AF172D30871045D9906149DF8BD975C3@CGI.COMMTECH>
	<305845.45682.qm@web45716.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B6CE69A.1060800@justbrits.com>

<< So we bought a Ultrafeed LSZ1 from "Sailrite" in
Churubusco, IN. www.sailrite.com >>

Holy Batman, Robin !!!!

Gots to do a BUNCH of "sewing" to pay THAT baby
off !!!!!

Yo Mark, "Tower Covers" <G> !!!!

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Fri Feb  5 22:56:01 2010
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 21:56:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Barn finds!
Message-ID: <004601caa6f1$10871da0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Hi all,

I've known about several big sheds with a lot of dead American and some Brit
cars for a long time.  Got to see many as the barns were filling up.

Well, the car owner died just recently, leaving no will, and cars all over
several buildings!

I've known the landlord for years as he has a Morris and lots of really
interesting cars, like the "Atlantic".  Today I went to see them.

Saw most of them, about 65 cars, but another building holding 44 cars was
owned by another landlord.  Missed seeing them!  These are cars stored inside
of storage sheds, quonsets, and underneath some sheds.  Non are outside.

If you ever want to get revenge on someone renting to you, just leave all your
cars there with no known whereabouts of the titles when you die!!!  What a
mess!

The storage buildings are in Tangent, OR.  That's right by Corvallis.
Buildings are pretty secure, it's also nice if you get introduced to the dog
and don't look directly at him.  He accepts challenges!

The landlord said he'll give me a copy of the inventory and I'll post it on
line so you can see if there's anything of interest to you.  The assortment
runs from a Honda 600 up to an Imperial Sedan.  And that's pretty big!  There
are some Triumphs and big MG cars, including some Spridgets.

He's planning on auctioning all of them.  It seems that in Oregon a car
purchased at a legitamate auction gives you the right to a new title.  So
that's an easy fix for all the missing ones.  Bring your own tire pump, too!

Had a great ride down I-5 in my 948 powered Morris.  Keeps up with all the
trucks!  Got lots of smiles and thumbs up from folks as they passed by me.

Later, Paul A

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Feb  5 23:27:35 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 00:27:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?
In-Reply-To: <4B6CAD73.9020106@justbrits.com>
References: <247581.92977.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e1002051334q16393836l651a4f96527ce697@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B6CAD73.9020106@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002052227t617f53c7n7a7a7c7f859dc286@mail.gmail.com>

<http://fineartamerica.com/images-medium/ford-winged-hood-ornament-jill-reger>If
you will copy the link and paste it into your browser it will work just
fine...

Pop another Vicodin with your beer...

Jim

On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 5:44 PM, Sales at " Just Brits " <sales at justbrits.com
> wrote:

> Figures.......
>
> << One of those rare MG's made by FoMoCo.....
>
>
> http://fineartamerica.com/images-medium/ford-winged-hood-ornament-jill-reger
> .
> jpg        >>
>
> <quote>
>
> Page Not Found
>
> Oops... the page that you have requested can not be found.
>
>
> <quote>
> </quote>

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Feb  5 23:31:38 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 00:31:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Thirty two inches!
In-Reply-To: <4B6CDE34.2050407@comcast.net>
References: <4B6CDE34.2050407@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002052231k66a2ce75u7c8fe0138de18cb1@mail.gmail.com>

On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 9:12 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> So some are saying we will be getting "up to" 32 inches of snow.
> All the major news vans are in town.
> Hey Jim, What's happening on the Jersey Shore?
>

Shoot!  Don't talk to me! I'm in marketing.  Talk to Father Jack. He knows
the guy who is in production....   ;-)
--
Cheers!!
Jim
In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a
shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress."
       John Adams
       US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Feb  5 23:33:52 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 00:33:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mark one
In-Reply-To: <20100206034640.10D19187872@autox.team.net>
References: <219373.74135.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<20100206034640.10D19187872@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002052233v2ce09e68ib753fff3c4268a13@mail.gmail.com>

Mount it on the wing of an SR71 Blackbird.  Then you can have a Mach I and
Mach II Sprite...
Jim

On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 9:45 PM, David Ramsey <dwramsey at att.net> wrote:

> The only way to get it right is to forget about it. There is no such thing
> as a Mark 1, or Mark I, it is an Austin Healey Sprite.... Only later cars
> have a Mark.
>                        Crash
>
>
> Is the one in Mk one Sprite an Arabic or Roman numeral?  1 or I????
> I am
> retitling my BE and want to get it right.  Skip J.

From grday at btinternet.com  Sat Feb  6 03:15:47 2010
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 10:15:47 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?
References: <247581.92977.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com><43840a7e1002051334q16393836l651a4f96527ce697@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B6CAD73.9020106@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <F3EB156AA5324C5CBE6E15B6EC35D809@user8634b3d69b>

Put the 'jpg' at the end or use

http://tinyurl.com/yc8oae4

Isn't there someone on the forum who wants tiny urls at all times?


Guy R Day




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sales at " Just Brits "" <sales at justbrits.com>
To: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 11:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?


> Figures.......
>
> << One of those rare MG's made by FoMoCo.....
>
> http://fineartamerica.com/images-medium/ford-winged-hood-ornament-jill-reger.
> jpg        >>
>
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Feb  6 03:25:41 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 05:25:41 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Graduated licences - No LBC
Message-ID: <2026c.2898948.389e9da5@aol.com>

In the UK there is a system for graduated licenses for motorbikes.   The 
law changed a while back but I think it saved lives at the time and I think  
it still stops you getting on a 100mph bike with zero experience (like I did 
- a  Yamaha 250LC - lived to tell the tale but a scar remains).
 
In a message dated 05/02/2010 23:27:13 GMT Standard Time,  
jfishbein at snet.net writes:

the-case-for-power-to-weight-graduated-drivers-licenses/

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Feb  6 03:29:01 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 05:29:01 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] HOW SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT?
Message-ID: <202ac.295a05a.389e9e6d@aol.com>

Mine didn't - I do my sixes clockwise - is that it?
 
In a message dated 06/02/2010 04:06:28 GMT Standard Time, cclabaw at juno.com  
writes:

> HOW  SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT?
>
> You have to try this please, it  takes 2 seconds. I could not believe 
this!
It is
from an orthopaedic  surgeon............ This will confuse your mind and you
will keep
trying  over and over again to see if you can outsmart your foot, but, you
can't.  It is
pre-programmed in your brain!
>
> 1. While sitting at  your desk in front of your computer, lift your right
foot off
the floor  and make clockwise circles.
>
> 2. Now, while doing this, draw the  number '6' in the air with your right
hand. Your
foot will change  direction.
>
> I told you so! And there's nothing you can do about  it! You and I both 
know
how
stupid it is, but before the day is done you  are going to try it again, if
you've not
already done  so.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Feb  6 03:31:24 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 05:31:24 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Thirty two inches!
Message-ID: <202d0.13d6e403.389e9efc@aol.com>

The BBC says you might be stuck inside for 5 days - plenty of time to watch 
 'The day after tomorrow'.  Or wait for a parcel I sent you.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 06/02/2010 05:07:16 GMT Standard Time,  
spritenut at comcast.net writes:

So some  are saying we will be getting "up to" 32 inches of snow.
All the major news  vans are in town.
Hey Jim, What's happening on the Jersey Shore?
We have  had dumps of 24" and even 30 inches once, 32 will be a record, I 
guess I  won't be seeing the Sprite out in the driveway for a long time 
if the  weather people are correct.
We had our 24" dump already this winter. We're  good for the season.

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

From grday at btinternet.com  Sat Feb  6 03:54:53 2010
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 10:54:53 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Mark one
References: <219373.74135.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2B6EF1AEC5EC405EB81F6983CAA0E1EA@user8634b3d69b>

As others have said, there is no Mk1 or MkI.  There is a similar thing with 
Land Rovers.
The models started being numbered when the next one came out, the MkII or 
Series II but, because we now look back with hindsight at the various models 
and marques we call the first eruption a Mk I to differentiate it from later 
types.  The factory wouldn't have called a Mk 1 a Mk I when it was built. 
You can argue from a Mk II situation as a Mk11 would be a Mk eleven and not 
a two.
Looking at a later edition of a Factory workshop manual it is listed it as a 
'Sprite Mk. I' (with a full stop and a Roman numeral).   That may be the 
closest you can get to 'official' comment.
You could try emailing the Heritage people and try to start debate there !!

http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/shop/books-cds-dvds/technical-publications-on-cd-rom/bmcbritish-leyland-bm/index.html

http://tinyurl.com/yjaymvl

This debate is best settled round a pub table with a nice alcoholic drink 
inside and another in hand ..... <big smile>

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Skip Jackson" <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>
To: "spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Cc: <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 12:49 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Mark one


> Is the one in Mk one Sprite an Arabic or Roman numeral?  1 or I????
> I am
> retitling my BE and want to get it right.  Skip J.
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From jeffreymoore at hotkey.net.au  Sat Feb  6 05:20:05 2010
From: jeffreymoore at hotkey.net.au (Jeff Moore)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 22:20:05 +1000
Subject: [Spridgets] Help needed
Message-ID: <009e01caa726$b7ed52a0$27c7f7e0$@net.au>

Thank you to all for your kind offers of help. Larry Miller on the West
Coast has put his hand up and I thank him for his assistance.

I recently purchased a Henrob welding torch from the US (see:
http://www.cut-like-plasma.com/  ) BUT I was not aware that you guys have
different size oxy and acetylene hose fittings to the ones that we use here
in Oz....

Yes Billy we have gas suppliers here and I did try our local Gas and Gear
outlets, BUT because the US fittings were not listed on the Australian
Standard they did not sell them. Tried to buy the fittings on eBay, but the
only vendor selling them would not ship outside the US and Canada, found a
number of US welding supply company's but unfortunately none that I
contacted even responded my emails. So that was when I tried you good people
on the list.

Thanks to all who have responded - Guy, Leo, Billy, Pete, Paul, Ed and Alan.

Cheers from Oz

Jeff.

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sat Feb  6 05:38:21 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 06:38:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?
References: <247581.92977.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com><43840a7e1002051334q16393836l651a4f96527ce697@mail.gmail.com><4B6CAD73.9020106@justbrits.com>
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Message-ID: <5A12FAF2E4644913B1CF592433806A73@leovs802bt6yj7>

it really is a deal for the hood ornament at 75.00   If I didnt have a BE I 
was trying to finance the building of I would get it .  Besides I already 
have a Mercedes hood ornament for the hood of the BE.

Leo
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Guy R Day" <grday at btinternet.com>
To: <sales at justbrits.com>; <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 4:15 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?


> Put the 'jpg' at the end or use
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yc8oae4
>
> Isn't there someone on the forum who wants tiny urls at all times?
>
> ing to build I would have to have th
> Guy R Day
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Sales at " Just Brits "" <sales at justbrits.com>
> To: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 11:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?
>
>
>> Figures.......
>>
>> << One of those rare MG's made by FoMoCo.....
>>
>> http://fineartamerica.com/images-medium/ford-winged-hood-ornament-jill-reger.
>> jpg        >>
>>
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>>
>> Page Not Found
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From pilotrob at msn.com  Sat Feb  6 06:04:44 2010
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:04:44 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Mark one
Message-ID: <BAY116-DS56A5062B95CE075F37052D4530@phx.gbl>

I've seen it both ways, 1 & I.

Considering later models are by Roman Numeral......I think I'd go with I
rather than 1.

As usual, Colin is sleeping when needed the most!!! :):)

CB

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Feb  6 06:40:02 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 07:40:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?
In-Reply-To: <F3EB156AA5324C5CBE6E15B6EC35D809@user8634b3d69b>
References: <247581.92977.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e1002051334q16393836l651a4f96527ce697@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B6CAD73.9020106@justbrits.com>
	<F3EB156AA5324C5CBE6E15B6EC35D809@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <e98d88091002060540l21313a61tf35a9155b4cbd5bc@mail.gmail.com>

FWIW, if you re read the auction, he is selling the hood/bonnet, not just
the ornament. Considering the cost and labor of putting on the front repair
part, to fix rust, $45 for the entire part isn't that bad an option. Of
course, you would have to fix a hole someone drilled in it.
Or leave that lovely winged ornament on it, if you put it on a Sprite...

Brad

On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 4:15 AM, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:

> Put the 'jpg' at the end or use
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yc8oae4
>
> Isn't there someone on the forum who wants tiny urls at all times?
>
>
> Guy R Day
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sales at " Just Brits "" <
> sales at justbrits.com>
>
> To: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 11:44 PM
>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?
>
>
>  Figures.......
>>
>> << One of those rare MG's made by FoMoCo.....
>>
>>
>> http://fineartamerica.com/images-medium/ford-winged-hood-ornament-jill-reger
>> .
>> jpg        >>
>>
>> <quote>
>>
>> Page Not Found
>>
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>>
>>
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Feb  6 06:46:45 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 07:46:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <57A8185092604102A3CEE6E1740CE397@HomePC>
References: <284219.89218.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<57A8185092604102A3CEE6E1740CE397@HomePC>
Message-ID: <e98d88091002060546m339bdc84k39410d9cd45d0574@mail.gmail.com>

I can attest to that, when I was driving the Speedster clone, with the VW
power, it would NOT corner like the Sprite. The front tends to keep going
straight, because of no weight over the front tires.

On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 8:13 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> In all fairness, a 911 is not the easiest car to drive fast for those who
> are -- not exactly the best drivers around.  They have a weight
> distribution
> of about 40/60.  As anybody who understands vehicle dynamics knows, having
> the majority of the weight in the rear does not make for good straight line
> stability.
>
> I owned a 911 for 5 years and will attest to the fact that you had better
> know what you are doing if you want to drive it really fast.  They can, and
> will, bite you.  A lot of 911s bit the dust in a rear end first collision.
>
> On the other hand, if you drive them wisely and with a fair amount of
> skill,
> they are a gas.  Mine was one of the most fun cars I ever had.  But you
> really need to pay attention when you drive them hard.
>
> LAD
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
> Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 3:28 PM
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
>
> This is actually somewhat infamous at this point. But since we're touched
> on
> the subject of Porsches:
>
> The controversy surrounding release of the accident photos:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikki_Catsouras_photographs_controversy
>
> A photo of the remains of what began as a Porsche 911:
>
> http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/the-case-for-power-to-weight-graduated-drivers-licenses/
>
> jay
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From theshoe5 at comcast.net  Sat Feb  6 07:12:47 2010
From: theshoe5 at comcast.net (Alan)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 09:12:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Thirty two inches!
In-Reply-To: <4B6CDE34.2050407@comcast.net>
References: <4B6CDE34.2050407@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <250137FED3F341839F6EECB4ACB03363@home>

Frank,
There must be at least 20 inches now, supposed to be heavier down the shore. 
Can you see your Sprites at all?  Got up at 5 am to attempt to go to work, 
though better of it and went back to bed.
Alan
'59 Sprite

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

> So some are saying we will be getting "up to" 32 inches of snow.
> All the major news vans are in town.
> Hey Jim, What's happening on the Jersey Shore?
> We have had dumps of 24" and even 30 inches once, 32 will be a record, I 
> guess I won't be seeing the Sprite out in the driveway for a long time if 
> the weather people are correct.
> We had our 24" dump already this winter. We're good for the season.

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sat Feb  6 07:22:42 2010
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 08:22:42 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Thirty two inches!
In-Reply-To: <4B6CDE34.2050407@comcast.net>
References: <4B6CDE34.2050407@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <58317.173.109.153.35.1265466162.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

East Coasters,

Hunker down and pretend it's just another day in Wisconsin!!  ;-)
LAD, PPP, Grasshopper, Flounder, and Dave L. just cringed because they
think I just jinxed us and now we'll get the big one!  Ed, you're hanging
in your shop right?

Linda, take some video!!

Going to the outdoor Badger hockey games today!  now if the wind would die
down it should be warm at 30*F.

Dave W.
59 :{)


> So some are saying we will be getting "up to" 32 inches of snow.
> All the major news vans are in town.
> Hey Jim, What's happening on the Jersey Shore?
> We have had dumps of 24" and even 30 inches once, 32 will be a record, I
> guess I won't be seeing the Sprite out in the driveway for a long time
> if the weather people are correct.
> We had our 24" dump already this winter. We're good for the season.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of buried Sprites

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Sat Feb  6 07:55:29 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 06:55:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <57A8185092604102A3CEE6E1740CE397@HomePC>
Message-ID: <521453.65257.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Right on Larry! Trailing throttle oversteer earns your respect. You find out
how calculating you can be under pressure when you have to slow down NOW, but
can't lift off the throttle too quickly. Not a natural reaction and you have
to train yourself to do it. Lots of old Beetle drivers have experience it but
the 911 really gets your attention because you're going so much faster.
John
Fogelsville, PA


--- On Fri, 2/5/10, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

From: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
To: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, February 5, 2010, 9:13 PM

In all fairness, a 911 is not the easiest car to drive fast for those who
are -- not exactly the best drivers around.  They have a weight distribution
of about 40/60.  As anybody who understands vehicle dynamics knows, having
the majority of the weight in the rear does not make for good straight line
stability.

I owned a 911 for 5 years and will attest to the fact that you had better
know what you are doing if you want to drive it really fast.  They can, and
will, bite you.  A lot of 911s bit the dust in a rear end first collision.

On the other hand, if you drive them wisely and with a fair amount of skill,
they are a gas.  Mine was one of the most fun cars I ever had.  But you
really need to pay attention when you drive them hard.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 3:28 PM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?

This is actually somewhat infamous at this point. But since we're touched on
the subject of Porsches:

The controversy surrounding release of the accident photos:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikki_Catsouras_photographs_controversy

A photo of the remains of what began as a Porsche 911:
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/the-case-for-power-to-weight-graduated-drive
rs-licenses/

jay

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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sat Feb  6 07:57:05 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:57:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] HOW SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT?
In-Reply-To: <202ac.295a05a.389e9e6d@aol.com>
References: <202ac.295a05a.389e9e6d@aol.com>
Message-ID: <F49076964B394A63A71727444C0A289A@Home>

One or the other has to go on automatic.  Your right hand (for right-handed 
people) will work without thought much more  easily than your right foot. 
So think hard about your foot and let your hand go on its own.  Then it is 
relatively easy.

Michael Rowe 

From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Sat Feb  6 08:10:46 2010
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 09:10:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Help needed
In-Reply-To: <009e01caa726$b7ed52a0$27c7f7e0$@net.au>
References: <009e01caa726$b7ed52a0$27c7f7e0$@net.au>
Message-ID: <8de85a9c1002060710j54e5246fyce7c0cb1ea593f6e@mail.gmail.com>

On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 6:20 AM, Jeff Moore <jeffreymoore at hotkey.net.au> wrote:
>  I was not aware that you guys have
> different size oxy and acetylene hose fittings to the ones that we use here
> in Oz....
>

Not knowing the difference in prices you face, I'd have been tempted
to visit a reputable machine shop and have adapters machined so I
could easily source hoses/fittings locally in the future.

But then again, you know some one on here will almost always step
forward to help!  :-)

This is _by_far_ the _best_ online group I've ever associated with!

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Feb  6 08:45:36 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 07:45:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?
In-Reply-To: <e98d88091002060540l21313a61tf35a9155b4cbd5bc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <247581.92977.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com><43840a7e1002051334q16393836l651a4f96527ce697@mail.gmail.com><4B6CAD73.9020106@justbrits.com><F3EB156AA5324C5CBE6E15B6EC35D809@user8634b3d69b>
	<e98d88091002060540l21313a61tf35a9155b4cbd5bc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C8F9931EC6E0427EA3533D38800B7463@spider>

Isn't that a poorly done ad ...even for eBay? ...bill in oregon
========================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brad Fornal
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 5:40 AM
To: Spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?

FWIW, if you re read the auction, he is selling the hood/bonnet, not just
the ornament. Considering the cost and labor of putting on the front repair
part, to fix rust, $45 for the entire part isn't that bad an option. Of
course, you would have to fix a hole someone drilled in it.
Or leave that lovely winged ornament on it, if you put it on a Sprite...

Brad

On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 4:15 AM, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:

> Put the 'jpg' at the end or use
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yc8oae4
>
> Isn't there someone on the forum who wants tiny urls at all times?
>
>
> Guy R Day

From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Sat Feb  6 08:52:01 2010
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 09:52:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b11002051939j52b96729o191944c4b9c5fe5c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <E4869F94-4563-4BB6-87EB-26CBBDC89682@comcast.net>
	<2ad6c6b11002051939j52b96729o191944c4b9c5fe5c@mail.gmail.com>
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I'd suggest a sturdy 2x2 and plywood construction covered with cheap
carpeting material (to blend somewhat with the car interior) that can
be securely fastened into the car (after removing passenger seat)
raising said PYT to a suitable show level.

I'd make it complete with a comfortable padded seat, small simple
backrest - so as to not risk converting PYT to BST (Bitchy Spoilt
Thing)!  I'd also include a seatbelt - she can choose not to use it,
but at least one was provided,

Might as well build it now and then keep it on hand for when you're
called back into parade duty next year!


We WILL be expecting the obligatory pictures of said car and PYT to be
made available for inspection.

From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Sat Feb  6 09:30:48 2010
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 10:30:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <e98d88091002060546m339bdc84k39410d9cd45d0574@mail.gmail.com>
References: <284219.89218.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<57A8185092604102A3CEE6E1740CE397@HomePC>
	<e98d88091002060546m339bdc84k39410d9cd45d0574@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8de85a9c1002060830u33818c60x2b6a3ba130d1aa4d@mail.gmail.com>

On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 7:46 AM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
> I can attest to that, when I was driving the Speedster clone, with the VW
> power, it would NOT corner like the Sprite. The front tends to keep going
> straight, because of no weight over the front tires.
>

I think that - like J-Lo - you need to learn to use the power of the
booty, the junk-in-the-trunk (so to speak, we know the trunk on the
911 actually is up front)), to turn heads, err, I mean corners.

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sat Feb  6 10:25:33 2010
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 09:25:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] HOW SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT?
In-Reply-To: <20100205.182138.7233.1@webmail05.dca.untd.com>
References: <20100205.182138.7233.1@webmail05.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <664716.42169.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Well maybe my right foot has a mind of its own...  I had no problem making it
happen. It is apparently hereditary also, as Kyle easily performed it too.
Then again, I've always been a bit weird.

 - David Booker
 Long Island

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Feb  6 10:30:44 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:30:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] HOW SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT?
In-Reply-To: <202ac.295a05a.389e9e6d@aol.com>
Message-ID: <C792E744.23D87%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

It doesn't work for me either, but it's more difficult with my left hand and
foot. It also makes my leg hurt after a while.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb  6 10:41:07 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 11:41:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <521453.65257.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <521453.65257.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5AB9FA5913204183A47E346B23084385@HomePC>

True, John, but that's also half the fun of driving one.  Let the back end 
kick out and then catch it and drive tail-out through the turn.  Yee Haa!

Yeah, I guess I'm a hoon, too.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "fastvee" <fastvee at yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 8:55 AM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?

Right on Larry! Trailing throttle oversteer earns your respect. You find out
how calculating you can be under pressure when you have to slow down NOW, 
but
can't lift off the throttle too quickly. Not a natural reaction and you have
to train yourself to do it. Lots of old Beetle drivers have experience it 
but
the 911 really gets your attention because you're going so much faster.
John
Fogelsville, PA


--- On Fri, 2/5/10, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

From: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
To: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, February 5, 2010, 9:13 PM

In all fairness, a 911 is not the easiest car to drive fast for those who
are -- not exactly the best drivers around.  They have a weight distribution
of about 40/60.  As anybody who understands vehicle dynamics knows, having
the majority of the weight in the rear does not make for good straight line
stability.

I owned a 911 for 5 years and will attest to the fact that you had better
know what you are doing if you want to drive it really fast.  They can, and
will, bite you.  A lot of 911s bit the dust in a rear end first collision.

On the other hand, if you drive them wisely and with a fair amount of skill,
they are a gas.  Mine was one of the most fun cars I ever had.  But you
really need to pay attention when you drive them hard.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 3:28 PM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?

This is actually somewhat infamous at this point. But since we're touched on
the subject of Porsches:

The controversy surrounding release of the accident photos:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikki_Catsouras_photographs_controversy

A photo of the remains of what began as a Porsche 911:
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/the-case-for-power-to-weight-graduated-drive
rs-licenses/

jay

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From millerls at ado13.com  Sat Feb  6 10:47:31 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 09:47:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <521453.65257.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <521453.65257.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <725E6CD5-9A85-4FAD-9A1E-C18A97BDDC6C@ado13.com>

I've owned 911's for almost 40 years, current one since 1978. Anticipation is
the key to driving a 911 fast.

Larry Miller

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Feb  6 11:41:19 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 12:41:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Custom Gearshift Knobs
Message-ID: <e98d88091002061041x43a619cckcd4fa72c34ee5097@mail.gmail.com>

Martha and I took the 68 our for a cruise today, and we stopped at the flea
market. There was a guy there selling wine bottle stoppers (who keeps a half
full bottle of wine anyway?)
that at first I thought were gearshift knobs. He says that he can make them,
but has not had any market for them. SO, I am asking, would there be any
interest in a custom knob. He currently has about 30 toppers he could put on
them (including one with a V twin Mike!! ) but will also set coins, or
custom cloisonne's as long as they are 1 1/2" and under. He says he can fit
one of those silver 1 oz. coins in them, but they are so large, they are all
the way out to the edge of the shifter. The wood he uses is cocobolo, and
they look very nice.
If anyone is interested, I have photos and contact info I can share, just
hit me off list.


-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Feb  6 12:36:55 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 11:36:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <5AB9FA5913204183A47E346B23084385@HomePC>
References: <521453.65257.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<5AB9FA5913204183A47E346B23084385@HomePC>
Message-ID: <D298BAC54C31461E8D71555D5BB94976@spider>

When you are driving at 9/10ths on racing tires, there is no catching a VW
but. Just look out the back window; that's where you're going.  ...bill in
oregon
====================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 9:41 AM
To: fastvee; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?

True, John, but that's also half the fun of driving one.  Let the back end 
kick out and then catch it and drive tail-out through the turn.  Yee Haa!

Yeah, I guess I'm a hoon, too.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "fastvee" <fastvee at yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 8:55 AM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?

Right on Larry! Trailing throttle oversteer earns your respect. You find out
how calculating you can be under pressure when you have to slow down NOW, 
but
can't lift off the throttle too quickly. Not a natural reaction and you have
to train yourself to do it. Lots of old Beetle drivers have experience it 
but
the 911 really gets your attention because you're going so much faster.
John
Fogelsville, PA

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Sat Feb  6 12:59:08 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 11:59:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <5AB9FA5913204183A47E346B23084385@HomePC>
Message-ID: <5095.55648.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

My 71 911T was great fun, and is one of those cars I wish I still had. It was
sold to finance taking my Sprite to Road Atlanta for the runoffs in 1984, so
it went for a good cause. I think I have just as much fun these days in the
Midget, and soon the Sprite will be back on the track. I guess I'm still a
hoon also, but being a Spridget hoon is a bit different cause you have to take
care of the clutch and rear axles. <BG>
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Sat, 2/6/10, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

From: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
To: "fastvee" <fastvee at yahoo.com>, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010, 12:41 PM

True, John, but that's also half the fun of driving one.  Let the back end
kick out and then catch it and drive tail-out through the turn.  Yee Haa!

Yeah, I guess I'm a hoon, too.

LAD

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Sat Feb  6 13:16:05 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 12:16:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <725E6CD5-9A85-4FAD-9A1E-C18A97BDDC6C@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <143306.65104.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Larry,
I bet you had a couple of unanticipated events before learning to anticipate? 
John
Fogelsville, PA


I've owned 911's for almost 40 years, current one since 1978. Anticipation is the key to driving a 911 fast.

Larry Miller

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Feb  6 14:18:44 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:18:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Custom Gearshift Knobs
In-Reply-To: <e98d88091002061041x43a619cckcd4fa72c34ee5097@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88091002061041x43a619cckcd4fa72c34ee5097@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88091002061318j1281c5cdje6140041eef2dea@mail.gmail.com>

OOPS!! I forgot to mention, he needs to see what the threaded insert will
cost, but would figure the cost of such a custom knob to run at around $25.

Brad

On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 12:41 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> Martha and I took the 68 our for a cruise today, and we stopped at the flea
> market. There was a guy there selling wine bottle stoppers (who keeps a half
> full bottle of wine anyway?)
> that at first I thought were gearshift knobs. He says that he can make
> them, but has not had any market for them. SO, I am asking, would there be
> any interest in a custom knob. He currently has about 30 toppers he could
> put on them (including one with a V twin Mike!! ) but will also set coins,
> or custom cloisonne's as long as they are 1 1/2" and under. He says he can
> fit one of those silver 1 oz. coins in them, but they are so large, they are
> all the way out to the edge of the shifter. The wood he uses is cocobolo,
> and they look very nice.
> If anyone is interested, I have photos and contact info I can share, just
> hit me off list.
>
>
> --
> DON JULIO 1942
>
> www.myspace.com/tequilabrad
>



-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Feb  6 14:23:50 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 13:23:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Custom Gearshift Knobs
In-Reply-To: <e98d88091002061317j7634370cv46c882e534550658@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88091002061041x43a619cckcd4fa72c34ee5097@mail.gmail.com>
	<B22558F920DD452CAD6DA34575E80EF9@spider>
	<e98d88091002061317j7634370cv46c882e534550658@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <EEE69C80FABB4945BB62108F87D6D2CC@spider>

Snakewood is a common name of three different plants:

*	Acacia xiphophylla <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_xiphophylla>
(family Fabaceae <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabaceae> ) in Australia 
*
<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brosimum_guianense&action=edit&re
dlink=1> Brosimum guianense (= Piratinera guianensis) (family Moraceae
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moraceae> ) in South America 
*	Colubrina <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colubrina>  species (family
Rhamnaceae <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhamnaceae> ) in North America 

  _____  

From: Brad Fornal [mailto:tequila.brad at gmail.com] 
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 1:18 PM
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Custom Gearshift Knobs

 

Go to ebay and search for snakewood. That is some pretty stuff!!

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

 

On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 3:08 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocobolo
...bill in oregon
================================================

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brad Fornal
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 10:41 AM
To: Spridget list; Yahoo Spridget list
Subject: [Spridgets] Custom Gearshift Knobs

Martha and I took the 68 our for a cruise today, and we stopped at the flea
market. There was a guy there selling wine bottle stoppers (who keeps a half
full bottle of wine anyway?)
that at first I thought were gearshift knobs. He says that he can make them,
but has not had any market for them. SO, I am asking, would there be any
interest in a custom knob. He currently has about 30 toppers he could put on
them (including one with a V twin Mike!! ) but will also set coins, or
custom cloisonne's as long as they are 1 1/2" and under. He says he can fit
one of those silver 1 oz. coins in them, but they are so large, they are all
the way out to the edge of the shifter. The wood he uses is cocobolo, and
they look very nice.
If anyone is interested, I have photos and contact info I can share, just
hit me off list.

--
DON JULIO 1942

From richb at u.washington.edu  Sat Feb  6 14:36:03 2010
From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 13:36:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Custom Gearshift Knobs
References: <e98d88091002061041x43a619cckcd4fa72c34ee5097@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <6C7F8A178C81457A8400F7DC9A1CD31B@m275laptop>

Brad send me the pictures if you would?  I turn pens, wine bottle stoppers 
and cork screws, etc. on my lathe at home.  It's an old clunky one that my 
Grandfather taught me on, then became mine when he past.  Wouldn't trade it 
for the world.  I have been thinking about making a shift knobs for the 
Midget and would like to see his work.

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Yahoo Spridget list" 
<midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 10:41 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Custom Gearshift Knobs


> Martha and I took the 68 our for a cruise today, and we stopped at the 
> flea
> market. There was a guy there selling wine bottle stoppers (who keeps a 
> half
> full bottle of wine anyway?)
> that at first I thought were gearshift knobs. He says that he can make 
> them,
> but has not had any market for them. SO, I am asking, would there be any
> interest in a custom knob. He currently has about 30 toppers he could put 
> on
> them (including one with a V twin Mike!! ) but will also set coins, or
> custom cloisonne's as long as they are 1 1/2" and under. He says he can 
> fit
> one of those silver 1 oz. coins in them, but they are so large, they are 
> all
> the way out to the edge of the shifter. The wood he uses is cocobolo, and
> they look very nice.
> If anyone is interested, I have photos and contact info I can share, just
> hit me off list.
>
>
> -- 
> DON JULIO 1942
>
> www.myspace.com/tequilabrad
>
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb  6 16:22:22 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 17:22:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <D298BAC54C31461E8D71555D5BB94976@spider>
References: <521453.65257.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com><5AB9FA5913204183A47E346B23084385@HomePC>
	<D298BAC54C31461E8D71555D5BB94976@spider>
Message-ID: <66DF3B217B174B3387EAC4757ED3E2B1@HomePC>

Bill, if you are going so fast that the back end starts catching the front 
end and there ain't nothin' you're going to do about it, wouldn't that, by 
definition, be 10/10ths or better?

Just wondering. ;-)

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 1:36 PM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?

When you are driving at 9/10ths on racing tires, there is no catching a VW
but. Just look out the back window; that's where you're going.  ...bill in
oregon
====================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 9:41 AM
To: fastvee; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?

True, John, but that's also half the fun of driving one.  Let the back end
kick out and then catch it and drive tail-out through the turn.  Yee Haa!

Yeah, I guess I'm a hoon, too.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "fastvee" <fastvee at yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 8:55 AM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?

Right on Larry! Trailing throttle oversteer earns your respect. You find out
how calculating you can be under pressure when you have to slow down NOW,
but
can't lift off the throttle too quickly. Not a natural reaction and you have
to train yourself to do it. Lots of old Beetle drivers have experience it
but
the 911 really gets your attention because you're going so much faster.
John
Fogelsville, PA

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Sat Feb  6 16:34:50 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:34:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <D298BAC54C31461E8D71555D5BB94976@spider>
Message-ID: <42796.63153.qm@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Bill,
You can get enough grip on skinny street tires to get her jacking enough that
the driver is out of the equation. BTDT. At the Carlisle Import show I had a
hard look at the Beck Spyder, a classy reproduction that uses a VW swing axle,
and asked why there wasn't some form of camber control? The salesman said
defensively, "We tried that and it wasn't necessary because the car is so
low". He might as well have said that he'd never driven the car hard.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Sat, 2/6/10, corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:


When you are driving at 9/10ths on racing tires, there is no catching a VW
but. Just look out the back window; that's where you're going.  ...bill in
oregon

From millerls at ado13.com  Sat Feb  6 16:44:13 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:44:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <143306.65104.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <143306.65104.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2A2C8ACE-7BD4-48F0-85F9-FC26259C89F0@ado13.com>

More than a couple :-)

On Feb 6, 2010, at 12:16 PM, fastvee wrote:

> Larry,
> I bet you had a couple of unanticipated events before learning to
anticipate?
> John
> Fogelsville, PA
>
>
> I've owned 911's for almost 40 years, current one since 1978. Anticipation
is the key to driving a 911 fast.
>
> Larry Miller

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Feb  6 18:51:06 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 17:51:06 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <66DF3B217B174B3387EAC4757ED3E2B1@HomePC>
Message-ID: <728046.47241.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

> end and there ain't nothin' you're going to do about it,
> wouldn't that, by 
> definition, be 10/10ths or better?
> 
> Just wondering. ;-)
> 
> LAD

I'd agree. The thing you can change is what the level of speed / cornering 10/10ths is. I used to spin my Sprite at far lower speeds than I do now ;-). You personally may remember picking gravel and leaves out of it a few times. I haven't spun it since 2007. Sh!t...now I've done it....

Ron

From sales at justbrits.com  Sat Feb  6 20:10:22 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:10:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <42796.63153.qm@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <42796.63153.qm@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B6E2F1E.5070403@justbrits.com>

<< He might as well have said that he'd never driven the car
hard. >>

John, methinks you actually mean "...driven ANY car
hard."

Yes <VBG> ?????

Ed

From philip.s.jones at comcast.net  Sat Feb  6 20:42:48 2010
From: philip.s.jones at comcast.net (Phil Jones)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 19:42:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Webers/SK for sale
Message-ID: <D6EF9CA103BD47E2814F571F66BEE469@holly>

Hi friendly listers!  I have accumulated some carbs that Ive realized Im
not going to use.  I would like to offer them to the list first, before
putting them on Craigslist or Ebay.



Heres what I have:

2 Weber DCOE 40s on a Cannon 608 (or 809?) manifold.  Bought these used off
Ebay; they were advertised as being previously installed on a early 70s
Midget.  Obviously they were not previously on a Midget; Ive eyeballed them
against a Midget 1500 also, and the manifold doesnt seem to match up there
either.  I paid $350; love to get the same!

1 SK (Japanese equivalent of a DCOE 45  uses same jets and other tuning
components as Weber) on an MGB manifold.  This one I got from a person who
used to run it on his MGB.  He said it was great, but ended up scrapping the
car due to body issues.  Maybe $200 for this one?



Ive done nothing with these since acquiring them 5+ years ago; theyve been
resting comfortably in boxes in my garage.  If you are interested, please
let me know.  Id much rather they go to a list member.  Ive posted
pictures at http://home.comcast.net/~philip.s.jones/site/.  If there was
anything Id like to trade for, it would be a 1 > (inch and three quarter)
SU with filter, on a Titan manifold specifically for a Spridget.  I dont
know what normal sales processes are; but Id like to have cash or a
cleared check in hand prior to shipping.  Im in the Seattle area.



So theres my story, and Im sticking to it!



60 degrees and sunny today; didnt get a chance to drive an MG, but I did
play a soccer game in the sun.  I felt compelled to put on sunscreen  it
felt hot!



Phil

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb  6 23:26:08 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 00:26:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <728046.47241.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <728046.47241.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <15836F55DB044927B74D3835A132FF51@HomePC>

Yep, that sounds about right, Ron.  Isn't it amazing how, with a bit of 
practice by the driver, the car all of a sudden is so much more capable than 
it used to be!  Imagine the capability of the same car when a pro is 
driving!

Ron and I had this conversation a while back about how the difference in 
skill between an amateur and a talented amateur is dwarfed by the the 
difference between a talented amateur and a pro.  It's humbling to see what 
those guys can do.  And damn fun to watch, I might add.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 7:51 PM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?

> end and there ain't nothin' you're going to do about it,
> wouldn't that, by
> definition, be 10/10ths or better?
>
> Just wondering. ;-)
>
> LAD

I'd agree. The thing you can change is what the level of speed / cornering 
10/10ths is. I used to spin my Sprite at far lower speeds than I do now ;-). 
You personally may remember picking gravel and leaves out of it a few times. 
I haven't spun it since 2007. Sh!t...now I've done it....

Ron
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sat Feb  6 23:45:29 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 22:45:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Testing a Gear Box
Message-ID: <37dc82d41002062245y5231f072ufdc588a7a213b1ef@mail.gmail.com>

When I bought my rib case the guy had it on a stand running with an electric
motor to demonstrate how it went through the gears.

But that was not enough to know what it would do under load?

I got the measurements and opened the side door - and took the feeler gauge
to see how much wear might be there.  It checked out and has been serving me
perfectly now for a few years.

Not sure if you can do this with a Datsun. . .someone on the list would
know?

Kirk

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Feb  7 07:29:36 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 06:29:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <15836F55DB044927B74D3835A132FF51@HomePC>
Message-ID: <753966.896.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sun, 2/7/10, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Ron and I
had this conversation a while back about how the
> difference in 
> skill
between an amateur and a talented amateur is dwarfed
> by the the 
>
difference between a talented amateur and a pro.  It's

It applies in a lot of
things. I played baseball at a high level (with a guy who will be in the Hall
of Fame in 3 years), and the biggest skill jump is acknowledged to be between
AAA and the major leagues, not high school to college or A ball to AA ball.
Ron

From sales at justbrits.com  Sun Feb  7 07:45:25 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:45:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
In-Reply-To: <728046.47241.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <728046.47241.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B6ED205.4040003@justbrits.com>

<< Sh!t...now I've done it.... >>

YEP, 'Hopper !!!!!

At least it WILL be in "Whitetrash" and NOT
"Whitetrash Too" !!!!!

LOL !

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sun Feb  7 07:55:55 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:55:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Testing a Gear Box
In-Reply-To: <37dc82d41002062245y5231f072ufdc588a7a213b1ef@mail.gmail.com>
References: <37dc82d41002062245y5231f072ufdc588a7a213b1ef@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <80C035BF187542F599C75A38EA9E5A44@Home>

> When I bought my rib case the guy had it on a stand running with an 
> electric
> motor to demonstrate how it went through the gears.

Someone once suggested to me rigging up a 1/2" drill.

Michael Rowe 

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Feb  7 11:05:07 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 10:05:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Your SK
Message-ID: <37dc82d41002071005s6ee2b4d7r18360e9f60d1cfc6@mail.gmail.com>

Your SK looks exactly like my OER. . with the accel pump adjust on the top.
I imagine that it also has the float bowl height adjustment as well?

Mine has been on my car for a few years now, I could not be happier with
it.

Kirk
59 1275

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Feb  7 11:30:33 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 13:30:33 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - looking for Bob Magnotti??
Message-ID: <7a2f.2ff0fcb1.38a060c9@aol.com>

Sorry to blast the list - anyone have a current e-mail address for Bob  
Magnotti?
 
Thanks
 
Daniel

From rdgard at cox.net  Sun Feb  7 12:09:34 2010
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:09:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 33, Issue 22
In-Reply-To: <mailman.98.1265552996.14734.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.98.1265552996.14734.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <7D75DDACD9A247E98DDC46A56CAD93A3@internetpc>

 My definition of 10/10's is when you are in a corner, full chat, the tail
is hanging out, you are at full opposite lock and you are right on your
line.  Minor direction corrections are made with the right foot.  That is
full on fun and you can't do better than that.  Change the car and you can
go faster but 10/10-'s is all there is for that moment.

Years ago, when I was racing Karts, this other guy was always about 1/2
second a lap faster than I was.  I always asked him what he did to his kart
to get the extra little speed.  He always said nothing.  One day during a
practice session, we traded karts and, of course you know this is coming, he
was 1/2 sec a lap faster in my kart and my in his.  Some drivers just have
that little extra touch that can account for only 4 or 5 hundreds of a
second per corner.  It all adds up.

Cheers,

Bob in San Diego


Robert D. Gardner
 
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com

  
 
 
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
To: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>, <spridgets at autox.team.net>
 

Yep, that sounds about right, Ron.  Isn't it amazing how, with a bit of 
practice by the driver, the car all of a sudden is so much more capable than

it used to be!  Imagine the capability of the same car when a pro is 
driving!

Ron and I had this conversation a while back about how the difference in 
skill between an amateur and a talented amateur is dwarfed by the the 
difference between a talented amateur and a pro.  It's humbling to see what 
those guys can do.  And damn fun to watch, I might add.

LAD

From oldtimealaskan at yahoo.com  Sun Feb  7 12:17:24 2010
From: oldtimealaskan at yahoo.com (James Lempe)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:17:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of these...uh, what is it?
In-Reply-To: <F3EB156AA5324C5CBE6E15B6EC35D809@user8634b3d69b>
References: <247581.92977.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com><43840a7e1002051334q16393836l651a4f96527ce697@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B6CAD73.9020106@justbrits.com>
	<F3EB156AA5324C5CBE6E15B6EC35D809@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <97762.16795.qm@web45715.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Hi List,

It's a radiator cap from a Model "A" Ford.  I've got one on my Model
"A".  You can find them on any Model "A" parts suppliers web site or on ebay. 
The vertical bar in the middle of the circle is a the   the therometer showing
engine temperature.

Jim Lempe, Homer Alaska
 A penny saved is a government
oversite! 




________________________________
From: Guy R Day
<grday at btinternet.com>
To: sales at justbrits.com; Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent:
Sat, February 6, 2010 1:15:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of
these...uh, what is it?

Put the 'jpg' at the end or use
http://tinyurl.com/yc8oae4

Isn't there someone on the forum who wants tiny
urls at all times?


Guy R Day




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To: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent:
Friday, February 05, 2010 11:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Gotta get one of
these...uh, what is it?


> Figures.......
>
> << One of those rare MG's made
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>
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> jpg        >>
>
> <quote>
>
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Feb  7 12:21:33 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 13:21:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Testing a Gear Box
In-Reply-To: <80C035BF187542F599C75A38EA9E5A44@Home>
References: <37dc82d41002062245y5231f072ufdc588a7a213b1ef@mail.gmail.com>
	<80C035BF187542F599C75A38EA9E5A44@Home>
Message-ID: <402188521002071121n23fd6986t58ff389510171cc8@mail.gmail.com>

>> When I bought my rib case the guy had it on a stand running with an
>> electric motor to demonstrate how it went through the gears.

> Someone once suggested to me rigging up a 1/2" drill.

I would suggest that there is nothing easily rigged up that will
simulate being in the car with an actual load. I would suggest that
the drill and electric motor approaches will generate enough noise
that the tranny will appear silent whether it is or not. I think you
would do as well to turn the input shaft by hand while applying drag
to the output shaft with the other hand, trying it in each of the
gears. You should be able to feel major issues this way and nothing is
going to cover everything for you.
David L

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Sun Feb  7 12:28:41 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 13:28:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No Real LBC - Traveling notes
Message-ID: <b777e2be1002071128v60dfce69k44bb9e73fb6062da@mail.gmail.com>

A few weeks ago I spent over 3 weeks on the road traveling from
Cincinnati to California and back. In that time I saw only one LBC, a
Triumph Spitfire parked in front of a business in Sedona, AZ. On the
way to FL yesterday, I saw a white MGB on the side of the highway just
north of Atlanta and a green B on a trailer headed north just at the
FL GA border... My conclusion is that the LBCs are more south than
north!

BTW, it is going up to 60 today, 65 tomorrow and 70 the day after...
Don't hate me! Hopefully they will be able launch the shuttle
tomorrow. I was up to see it at 4:39 AM but it was scrubbed. I should
have a view as it gains altitude from my condo balcony.

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

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sun Feb  7 13:10:45 2010
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 12:10:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking For Some Parts
Message-ID: <d49b03131002071210x1ed309f7ue24c3dec186605fa@mail.gmail.com>

     I am looking for a good re-chromeable front grill for a Bugeye.  Also
looking for a decent pair of lower A-arms with the holes for a sway bar
installation.  Presently I have the original Bugeye A-arms with no holes or
reinforcement. Also, you guys that are running single HIF66 carbs on your
1275, what are you using for a throttle cable.  I bought a cable from APT
that is intended for use in a Mini, so it is a little short, but the carb
end slides into the bracket on the carb like it should.  The other end just
flops in and out of the fitting on the footwell.  Like something better.
Contact me off list.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Sun Feb  7 14:01:47 2010
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 13:01:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Webers/SK for sale
Message-ID: <1086201caa838$c2b3aaf0$056a010a@mail2world.com>

Phil,

The dual 40's look like they'd fit a 1500, but if they don't, my guess
is that they'd be for a TR 2/3/4.

-=Chris

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

<-----Original Message----->
>From: Phil Jones
>Sent: 2/6/2010 10:42:48 PM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net;mgs at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Webers/SK for sale
>
>Hi friendly listers! I have accumulated some carbs that Ive realized
Im
>not going to use. I would like to offer them to the list first, before
>putting them on Craigslist or Ebay.
>
>
>
>Heres what I have:
>
>2 Weber DCOE 40s on a Cannon 608 (or 809?) manifold. Bought these used
off
>Ebay; they were advertised as being previously installed on a early
70s
>Midget. Obviously they were not previously on a Midget; Ive eyeballed
them
>against a Midget 1500 also, and the manifold doesnt seem to match up
there
>either. I paid $350; love to get the same!

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Feb  7 15:53:07 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 17:53:07 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking For Some Parts
Message-ID: <e3b1.66fa1752.38a09e53@aol.com>

You mean a HIF6 or a HIF44.
 
In a message dated 07/02/2010 22:44:57 GMT Standard Time,  
rrengineer at dslextreme.com writes:

Also,  you guys that are running single HIF66

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Feb  7 16:05:21 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 17:05:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking For Some Parts
In-Reply-To: <d49b03131002071210x1ed309f7ue24c3dec186605fa@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d49b03131002071210x1ed309f7ue24c3dec186605fa@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002071505t3d58588cmb17ed76ae7767b79@mail.gmail.com>

Mike,

I've got that carb set-up and my throttle cable is too damned long!!  I
don't know where it came from - was on the car when I got it.  You get a
solution on the throttle cable, please share...

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 2:10 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com <
rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote:

>     I am looking for a good re-chromeable front grill for a Bugeye.  Also
> looking for a decent pair of lower A-arms with the holes for a sway bar
> installation.  Presently I have the original Bugeye A-arms with no holes or
> reinforcement. Also, you guys that are running single HIF66 carbs on your
> 1275, what are you using for a throttle cable.  I bought a cable from APT
> that is intended for use in a Mini, so it is a little short, but the carb
> end slides into the bracket on the carb like it should.  The other end just
> flops in and out of the fitting on the footwell.  Like something better.
> Contact me off list.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Feb  7 16:15:33 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 17:15:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking For Some Parts
In-Reply-To: <d49b03131002071210x1ed309f7ue24c3dec186605fa@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d49b03131002071210x1ed309f7ue24c3dec186605fa@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9911002071515ua9752b2i1ba9d641cc744d68@mail.gmail.com>

I made something to adapt the cable on my HIF6 and HIF44.
What is a HIF66?  Or, was that a typo?

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sun Feb  7 16:42:56 2010
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 15:42:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking For Some Parts
In-Reply-To: <e3b1.66fa1752.38a09e53@aol.com>
References: <e3b1.66fa1752.38a09e53@aol.com>
Message-ID: <d49b03131002071542o2fc2e2fds726dc2f80c3af5cc@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, I meant an HIF6.  I typed this after coming in from working all night
operating a 10,000 ft train from Barstow to Long Beach (171 miles).  Don't
think so well when I'm tired these days.
Mike

On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 2:53 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

>  You mean a HIF6 or a HIF44.
>
> In a message dated 07/02/2010 22:44:57 GMT Standard Time,
> rrengineer at dslextreme.com writes:
>
> Also, you guys that are running single HIF66

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Feb  7 16:55:57 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 18:55:57 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking For Some Parts
Message-ID: <f673.629f3562.38a0ad0d@aol.com>

Thats ok - some folks don't know that the HIF 6 is an inch and three  
quarter which eveolved into a metric size forty four milimetres (mm).   There are 
some HIF 7 and HIF 8 carbs but not sure if those bigger sizes were  ever 
made in metric.
 
In a message dated 07/02/2010 23:42:57 GMT Standard Time,  
rrengineer at dslextreme.com writes:

Yes, I  meant an HIF6.  I typed this after coming in from working all night 
 operating a 10,000 ft train from Barstow to Long Beach (171 miles).   
Don't think so well when I'm tired these days.
Mike  

From sales at justbrits.com  Sun Feb  7 18:44:14 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:44:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 33, Issue 22
In-Reply-To: <7D75DDACD9A247E98DDC46A56CAD93A3@internetpc>
References: <mailman.98.1265552996.14734.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<7D75DDACD9A247E98DDC46A56CAD93A3@internetpc>
Message-ID: <4B6F6C6E.20704@justbrits.com>

<< Some drivers just have that little extra touch that can
account for only 4 or 5 hundreds of a second per corner.
It all adds up. >>

True, Bob. 

But bottom line is, SMOOTH IS FAST<G> !!

From herby at herbytoys.com  Sun Feb  7 19:04:16 2010
From: herby at herbytoys.com (Herby)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 18:04:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking For Some Parts
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002071505t3d58588cmb17ed76ae7767b79@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A7F91C05E0974298B1A8EECF1CD77908@HERBYZ>

I second that. I just bought a used HIF6 setup for my 62 to replace the 40
DCOE.

Herby
63 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy - For Sale)
62 MKII Sprite (the "resto-mod" driver)
00 Dakota R/T (the new toy)
herby at herbytoys.com
www.herbytoys.com
 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Johnson
Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:05 PM
To: rrengineer @dslextreme.com
Cc: Spridget
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Looking For Some Parts

Mike,

I've got that carb set-up and my throttle cable is too damned long!!  I
don't know where it came from - was on the car when I got it.  You get a
solution on the throttle cable, please share...

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 2:10 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com <
rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote:

. Also, you guys that are running single HIF66 carbs on your
> 1275, what are you using for a throttle cable.  I bought a cable from APT
> that is intended for use in a Mini, so it is a little short, but the carb
> end slides into the bracket on the carb like it should.  The other end
just
> flops in and out of the fitting on the footwell.  Like something better.
> Contact me off list.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sun Feb  7 19:43:24 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 18:43:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Barn finds!
In-Reply-To: <004601caa6f1$10871da0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <004601caa6f1$10871da0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b11002071843p3fa273c7qbcef26e7656ae890@mail.gmail.com>

Keep me posted on cars!
You didn't make it down I-5 to GP, Paul.

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Sun Feb  7 20:02:48 2010
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 19:02:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking For Some Parts
References: <d49b03131002071210x1ed309f7ue24c3dec186605fa@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e1002071505t3d58588cmb17ed76ae7767b79@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <005001caa86b$32725080$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Hi Jim,

I've had good success having a local bicycle shop make me throttle cables
with their teflon lined hand brake cables.  They have a variety of cable
ends available that work just great.  The cable comes off a giant big spool
of the stuff!

Later, Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
To: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
Cc: "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Looking For Some Parts


> Mike,
>
> I've got that carb set-up and my throttle cable is too damned long!!  I
> don't know where it came from - was on the car when I got it.  You get a
> solution on the throttle cable, please share...
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 2:10 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com <
> rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote:
>
> >     I am looking for a good re-chromeable front grill for a Bugeye.
Also
> > looking for a decent pair of lower A-arms with the holes for a sway bar
> > installation.  Presently I have the original Bugeye A-arms with no holes
or
> > reinforcement. Also, you guys that are running single HIF66 carbs on
your
> > 1275, what are you using for a throttle cable.  I bought a cable from
APT
> > that is intended for use in a Mini, so it is a little short, but the
carb
> > end slides into the bracket on the carb like it should.  The other end
just
> > flops in and out of the fitting on the footwell.  Like something better.
> > Contact me off list.
> > Mike MacLean
> > 60 Sprite
> > 56 BN2
>
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Feb  7 20:46:28 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 21:46:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 33, Issue 22
In-Reply-To: <7D75DDACD9A247E98DDC46A56CAD93A3@internetpc>
References: <mailman.98.1265552996.14734.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<7D75DDACD9A247E98DDC46A56CAD93A3@internetpc>
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Right on the button, Bob.  That's what separates us mere mortals from those 
guys that are really good.

If only we knew how they do it?

Robert Johnson made a deal with the devil, maybe that's the secret here, 
too?  Check it out at the crossroads.


LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Bob Gardner" <rdgard at cox.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 1:09 PM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 33, Issue 22

My definition of 10/10's is when you are in a corner, full chat, the tail
is hanging out, you are at full opposite lock and you are right on your
line.  Minor direction corrections are made with the right foot.  That is
full on fun and you can't do better than that.  Change the car and you can
go faster but 10/10-'s is all there is for that moment.

Years ago, when I was racing Karts, this other guy was always about 1/2
second a lap faster than I was.  I always asked him what he did to his kart
to get the extra little speed.  He always said nothing.  One day during a
practice session, we traded karts and, of course you know this is coming, he
was 1/2 sec a lap faster in my kart and my in his.  Some drivers just have
that little extra touch that can account for only 4 or 5 hundreds of a
second per corner.  It all adds up.

Cheers,

Bob in San Diego


Robert D. Gardner

Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com




From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
To: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>, <spridgets at autox.team.net>


Yep, that sounds about right, Ron.  Isn't it amazing how, with a bit of
practice by the driver, the car all of a sudden is so much more capable than

it used to be!  Imagine the capability of the same car when a pro is
driving!

Ron and I had this conversation a while back about how the difference in
skill between an amateur and a talented amateur is dwarfed by the the
difference between a talented amateur and a pro.  It's humbling to see what
those guys can do.  And damn fun to watch, I might add.

LAD
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From kk7ss at verizon.net  Sun Feb  7 23:03:17 2010
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 22:03:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Some got it, some don't...
In-Reply-To: <27A127EB4B6B4CDAA65D785B4A1AA6DF@HomePC>
References: <mailman.98.1265552996.14734.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<7D75DDACD9A247E98DDC46A56CAD93A3@internetpc>
	<27A127EB4B6B4CDAA65D785B4A1AA6DF@HomePC>
Message-ID: <892752.95263.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Went to the crossroads.
Came back home.
Line was too long.
Serves me right !

Dave G.



----- Original Message ----
> From: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
>
> Robert Johnson made a deal with the devil, maybe that's the secret here, 
> too?  Check it out at the crossroads.

From lotuspilot at verizon.net  Mon Feb  8 05:51:35 2010
From: lotuspilot at verizon.net (lotuspilot at verizon.net)
Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:51:35 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking For Some Parts
Message-ID: <1618215565.393888.1265633495373.JavaMail.root@vms229.mailsrvcs.net>


From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  8 06:01:07 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:01:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Some got it, some don't...
In-Reply-To: <892752.95263.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <82406.65959.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Mon, 2/8/10, DAVID GROPPER <kk7ss at verizon.net> wrote:
> Went to the crossroads.
> Came back home.
> Line was too long.
> Serves me right !
> 
> Dave G.

These days the Crossroads are closed due to an accident involving an SUV driver who was texting and didn't see the light change...

I was listening to OLD Muddy Waters stuff yesterday, and it struck me that the old blues players used the slide so much because their homemmade guitars didn't seem to stay in tune long enough to pull off a song end-to-end in a one-take seesion without it.

Ron

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Feb  8 07:44:54 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:44:54 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Thirty two inches!
In-Reply-To: <58317.173.109.153.35.1265466162.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
References: <4B6CDE34.2050407@comcast.net>,
	<58317.173.109.153.35.1265466162.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W41F63B4CF2802521239F29B8510@phx.gbl>

And, we've got next to no snow here.

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada

> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 08:22:42 -0600
>
> East Coasters,
>
> Hunker down and pretend it's just another day in Wisconsin!! ;-)
> LAD, PPP, Grasshopper, Flounder, and Dave L. just cringed because they
> think I just jinxed us and now we'll get the big one! Ed, you're hanging
> in your shop right?
>
> Linda, take some video!!
>
> Going to the outdoor Badger hockey games today! now if the wind would die
> down it should be warm at 30*F.
>
> Dave W.
> 59 :{)
>
>
> > So some are saying we will be getting "up to" 32 inches of snow.
> > All the major news vans are in town.
> > Hey Jim, What's happening on the Jersey Shore?
> > We have had dumps of 24" and even 30 inches once, 32 will be a record, I
> > guess I won't be seeing the Sprite out in the driveway for a long time
> > if the weather people are correct.
> > We had our 24" dump already this winter. We're good for the season.
> >
> > --
> > Frank Clarici
> > Toms River, NJ
> > My own Fleet of buried Sprites

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Feb  8 08:15:12 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:15:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <982204.78499.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <982204.78499.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <23EB7E7B-B358-4647-8FE9-B9C619BBF9F7@comcast.net>

I sent a compilation of replies to the guy who got me in this, here is  
his answer:

Lester, Enjoyed your email, If you find the pyts in the picture, sign  
me up for a car wash also.  I sat on the back of the MGA and it popped  
in.  Fortunately it popped back out without and damage.  We have  
decided to have the Pete the Pilot mascot sit in the passenger seat  
instead.  Your pyt passenger may be changed to Bobby.  After reading  
about overheating I may hook my Jag electric fan in front of the  
radiator of the mga and hook it straight to the battery.  What do you  
think? Bob

FYI, Bobby is his 6'8" tall heavy son, a great fencer but he barely  
fits in the MGA (he has to take the seat cushion out and in now way is  
a PYT..  this is looking worse and worse...

;-)

Lester


On Feb 4, 2010, at 1:19 PM, HealeyRick wrote:

> Lester,
>
> No way will her booty not oilcan your boot.  Keep her in the  
> passenger seat, close to you.  Don't forget to get me some beads!
>
> Rick
> ______

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Feb  8 09:47:34 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:47:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Some got it, some don't...
In-Reply-To: <82406.65959.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <892752.95263.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<82406.65959.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002080847wec1b78gcd113cbe59a3792d@mail.gmail.com>

Ron,

It was not just a matter of staying in tune. Many of those guitars were
pretty cheaply made. Few of the old timers could afford a Gibson, Martin or
other quality instruments. The ones they got often had warped necks and
unequal fretting. They were tough to finger at best (when one could afford
new strings) and at worst impossible to get accurate notes on. This also
explains all the open tunings they used. I have a list of about 15 open
tunings that were fairy common.

I remember reading Brownie McGee's raving about the new instrument he had
been given by the cast of Tennessee Williams, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof".
Brownie and his long time associate Sonny Terry were part of the Broadway
cast of that show from 1955 to 1958 and he was so popular that the cast
members chipped in and bought him a new guitar - a Gibson if I remember
correctly.

In late 1962 I got to visit for a couple of hours with "Mississippi" John
Hurt in the back room of the old Gas Light Cafe in the village. He had just
been given a brand new Guild by John Hammond and you'd have sworn it was
made of gold the way he treated it!!  Of course Hurt never really played
much bottle neck but I fell in love with finger style blues thanks to him.
Still love it and play a lot of it today.

McGee passed in 1996.  We lost Hurt four years after I met him in 1966. Last
year I visited Hurt's grave near Avalon, MS and played a few of his songs
over his grave and on the porch of his cabin. A very humbling experience.

More than anyone really wanted to know about this, but once the memories
start flooding my mind......

Cheers!!
Jim


On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 7:01 AM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> --- On Mon, 2/8/10, DAVID GROPPER <kk7ss at verizon.net> wrote:
> > Went to the crossroads.
> > Came back home.
> > Line was too long.
> > Serves me right !
> >
> > Dave G.
>
> These days the Crossroads are closed due to an accident involving an SUV
> driver who was texting and didn't see the light change...
>
> I was listening to OLD Muddy Waters stuff yesterday, and it struck me that
> the old blues players used the slide so much because their homemmade guitars
> didn't seem to stay in tune long enough to pull off a song end-to-end in a
> one-take seesion without it.
>
> Ron

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Feb  8 11:46:49 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:46:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Some got it, some don't...
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002080847wec1b78gcd113cbe59a3792d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <707638.34452.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

To the best of my knowledge, R Johnson played a Gibson and Muddy played Fenders and Guilds.....

jay fishbein

wallingford, ct

--- On Mon, 2/8/10, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

Ron,

It was not just a matter of staying in tune. Many of those guitars were
pretty cheaply made. Few of the old timers could afford a Gibson, Martin or
other quality instruments.

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Mon Feb  8 12:21:18 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:21:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 33, Issue 22
In-Reply-To: <4B6F6C6E.20704@justbrits.com>
References: <mailman.98.1265552996.14734.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<7D75DDACD9A247E98DDC46A56CAD93A3@internetpc>
	<4B6F6C6E.20704@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <b777e2be1002081121j5076f32ka123e8041627e7cc@mail.gmail.com>

On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 7:44 PM, Sales at " Just Brits "
<sales at justbrits.com> wrote:
Some drivers just have that little extra touch that can account for
only 4 or 5 hundreds of a second per corner. It all adds up.

True, Bob. But bottom line is, SMOOTH IS FAST<G> !!


When I was running an A Stock 64 Corvette in Solo II, I lost 1st place
to a guy once by 8 one hundredths of a second! It kinda ruined my
whole day...
-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Mon Feb  8 13:13:10 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:13:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking For Some Parts
In-Reply-To: <d49b03131002071542o2fc2e2fds726dc2f80c3af5cc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e3b1.66fa1752.38a09e53@aol.com>
	<d49b03131002071542o2fc2e2fds726dc2f80c3af5cc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B707056.5050702@frontiernet.net>

Aren't they fun? I just love it when we get three 10,000 footers in our 
6,000' yard, usually all with 3 - 6 bad orders to set out. Add to this 
our new gung ho yard master tossing switch tags and red flags around 
like pigeon feed, and the dispatcher in Omaha on the radio every two 
minutes wondering what our problem is and when we will start moving 
trains again, and shifts tend to get "interesting". Word is that we will 
be handling 18,000 footers this spring. I'm just waiting for the day 
that one of these behemoths goes on the ground and splatters all over a 
high value target such as a school yard. UP will be embroiled in 
litigation for the next 200 years.

Kate


rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote:
> Yes, I meant an HIF6.  I typed this after coming in from working all night
> operating a 10,000 ft train from Barstow to Long Beach (171 miles).  Don't
> think so well when I'm tired these days.
> Mike
>
> On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 2:53 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:
>
>   
>>  You mean a HIF6 or a HIF44.
>>
>> In a message dated 07/02/2010 22:44:57 GMT Standard Time,
>> rrengineer at dslextreme.com writes:
>>
>> Also, you guys that are running single HIF66
>>     
>
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Feb  8 14:33:47 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:33:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Some got it, some don't...
In-Reply-To: <707638.34452.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <43840a7e1002080847wec1b78gcd113cbe59a3792d@mail.gmail.com>
	<707638.34452.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002081333jf1210ecq4eedaea34e63fadf@mail.gmail.com>

Jay,

Sure - once they became known and had a little money...

I don't have immediate references, but I'll wager none of them started out
with high end instruments. Like most guitarists, they started with
instruments which could have been mistaken for a fence post strung with
barbed wire....    ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 12:46 PM, Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> To the best of my knowledge, R Johnson played a Gibson and Muddy played
> Fenders and Guilds.....
>
> jay fishbein
>
> wallingford, ct
>
> --- On Mon, 2/8/10, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Ron,
>
> It was not just a matter of staying in tune. Many of those guitars were
> pretty cheaply made. Few of the old timers could afford a Gibson, Martin or
> other quality instruments.
>
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--
Cheers!!
Jim
In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a
shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress."
       John Adams
       US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Feb  8 15:12:53 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:12:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Guitars of some blues greats... NO LBC!
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002081412n6382ab2bg91cfa9262f270a1f@mail.gmail.com>

I had some time to poke around a little......   RE:  Muddy and Robert....

Muddy waters with what appears to be a Gibson from the shape of the pegboard
- Could be a Guild?
http://52weeksofmusic.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/muddywaters-picture.jpg

Here is Muddy with a guitar I don't recognize at all!
http://www.npr.org/music/takefive/2009/04/waters200.jpg

Here's Muddy with a Gibson Archtop...  I think this instrument is in the
Muddy Waters museum at Clarksville, MS if memory serves.
http://www.gibson.com/Files/aaFeaturesImages2009/muddy-waters-portrait-1.jpg

Here he is with what might be a Harmony Monterey...  Can't tell for sure.
Billy might recognize it...
http://www.fhs-webservice.de/jazz/claxtonwaters.gr..jpg

Here's Muddy with a Kalamazoo guitar...  Not a bad instrument, but not a
Fender or Guild either....
http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2008_Cadillac_Records/2008_cadillac_records_0
07.jpg

Robert......

"He started playin' (guitar) when he about 8 or 9 years old. He had 3 nails
and 3 strands of wire nailed up on the east side of his house and put him a
bottle in there to keep the strings from layin' flat, to tighten 'em like
for tunin', and that's what he started with. And that's just how he started
playin' music on that bottle and 3 strands of wire," recalled *Wink Clark*,
boyhood friend of *Robert Johnson*, in* Can't You Hear The Wind Howl?
* *WHAT GUITAR DID HE PLAY?
Robert Johnson* played more than one guitar during his short life. According
to *Johnny Shines,* he primarily favored the Kalamazoo, a budget line
Gibson, and the Stella which sold for about $12. Considering these
inexpensive instruments, the sound Johnson created is even more amazing.

In the "Dime Store" photo, Johnson is holding a 14-fret flattop Kalamazoo
with a capo across the second fret. It was this guitar he probably used
during his recording sessions. In the "Studio Portrait," Johnson holds a
Gibson L-1

Anyway.... Point is that most quitarists started out and developed much of
their distinctive playing style on instruments that were pretty much
junk...   My first guitar was a Sears Roebuck Gene Autrey model.  The neck
was so bad I could only play up to the 5th fret...   After that it took 15
lbs of pressure to fret a string!!   ;-)

--
Cheers!!
Jim
In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a
shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress."
       John Adams
       US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826)

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Feb  8 15:33:42 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:33:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Guitars of some blues greats... NO LBC!
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002081412n6382ab2bg91cfa9262f270a1f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <490846.30732.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

"Here's Muddy with a Kalamazoo guitar...  "
http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2008_Cadillac_Records/2008_cadillac_records_0
07.jpg

Along those same lines, here is Buddy Holly with what appears to be a Fender 
Stratocaster:
http://www.obsessedwithfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/holly.bmp

And Earl Slick, with a custom made axe:
http://www.menwithoutshame.com/gumb.gif

:-)

jay

--- On Mon, 2/8/10, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

I had some time to poke around a little......   RE:  Muddy and Robert....


Here's Muddy with a Kalamazoo guitar...  Not a bad instrument, but not a
Fender or Guild either....

http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2008_Cadillac_Records/2008_cadillac_records_
007.jpg

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  8 20:57:04 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:57:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Some got it, some don't...
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002080847wec1b78gcd113cbe59a3792d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <511776.94612.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Mon, 2/8/10, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> It was not just a matter of staying in tune. Many of those
> guitars were pretty cheaply made. 

That's what I was thinking when I wrote:

> because their homemade guitars 

Ron

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Feb  8 21:41:30 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:41:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Guitars of some blues greats... NO LBC!
In-Reply-To: <490846.30732.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <43840a7e1002081412n6382ab2bg91cfa9262f270a1f@mail.gmail.com>
	<490846.30732.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002082041h3924c857se6e0c8eb8edd4fff@mail.gmail.com>

Love it!!!  Would like to see a play off between Earl and Clapton!!

Cheers!
Jim

On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 4:33 PM, Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> "Here's Muddy with a Kalamazoo guitar...  "
>
>
http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2008_Cadillac_Records/2008_cadillac_records_0
>
07.jpg<http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2008_Cadillac_Records/2008_cadillac_re
cords_0%0A07.jpg>
>
> Along those same lines, here is Buddy Holly with what appears to be a
> Fender
> Stratocaster:
> http://www.obsessedwithfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/holly.bmp
>
> And Earl Slick, with a custom made axe:
> http://www.menwithoutshame.com/gumb.gif
>
> :-)
>
> jay
>
> --- On Mon, 2/8/10, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I had some time to poke around a little......   RE:  Muddy and Robert....
>
>
> Here's Muddy with a Kalamazoo guitar...  Not a bad instrument, but not a
> Fender or Guild either....
>
>
>
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Feb  8 23:41:21 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:41:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Guitars of some blues greats... NO LBC!
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002081412n6382ab2bg91cfa9262f270a1f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C7964391.23E80%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

1. Les Paul
2. Epiphone
3.Left handed - I don't know what, I don't think it's a Gibson.
4. Might be a Harmony. I've seen that logo before, but it's not the usual
   Harmony logo. Maybe It'll come to me.
5. Not the real Muddy.

From alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com  Tue Feb  9 05:52:41 2010
From: alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com (Alan East-Jones)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:52:41 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] bob said
Message-ID: <C32F7960BD7646A28E9BAF520F54FC98@desktop>

Years ago, when I was racing Karts, this other guy was always about 1/2
second a lap faster than I was.  I always asked him what he did to his kart
to get the extra little speed.  He always said nothing.  One day during a
practice session, we traded karts and, of course you know this is coming, he
was 1/2 sec a lap faster in my kart and my in his.  Some drivers just have
that little extra touch that can account for only 4 or 5 hundreds of a
second per corner.  It all adds up.

I did some karting too, I was always a couple of seconds slower than the rest
of the lads , but I was 30lbs heavier !

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Feb  9 06:19:43 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:19:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] NLBC Boat FA
In-Reply-To: <338906.46612.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <338906.46612.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W1781EAB6B36C23980095FDC2500@phx.gbl>

Sold for $775,000 plus buyer's premium!


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 12:55:11 -0800
> From: soavero at yahoo.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] NLBC Boat FA
>
> Not a Healey, but v. cool boat for auction:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/aquaramaboat
>
> Ron
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Feb  9 07:29:25 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:29:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Barn finds!
In-Reply-To: <004601caa6f1$10871da0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <004601caa6f1$10871da0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <205cef431002090629x390a88dcx775e52b64432433@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Paul were there any VW's Beetle or Bus's in the groups? Yes keep me
posted too.
Lin

On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 12:56 AM, Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at att.net>wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I've known about several big sheds with a lot of dead American and some
> Brit
> cars for a long time.  Got to see many as the barns were filling up.
>
> Well, the car owner died just recently, leaving no will, and cars all over
> several buildings!
>
> I've known the landlord for years as he has a Morris and lots of really
> interesting cars, like the "Atlantic".  Today I went to see them.
>
> Saw most of them, about 65 cars, but another building holding 44 cars was
> owned by another landlord.  Missed seeing them!  These are cars stored
> inside
> of storage sheds, quonsets, and underneath some sheds.  Non are outside.
>
> If you ever want to get revenge on someone renting to you, just leave all
> your
> cars there with no known whereabouts of the titles when you die!!!  What a
> mess!
>
> The storage buildings are in Tangent, OR.  That's right by Corvallis.
> Buildings are pretty secure, it's also nice if you get introduced to the
> dog
> and don't look directly at him.  He accepts challenges!
>
> The landlord said he'll give me a copy of the inventory and I'll post it on
> line so you can see if there's anything of interest to you.  The assortment
> runs from a Honda 600 up to an Imperial Sedan.  And that's pretty big!
>  There
> are some Triumphs and big MG cars, including some Spridgets.
>
> He's planning on auctioning all of them.  It seems that in Oregon a car
> purchased at a legitamate auction gives you the right to a new title.  So
> that's an easy fix for all the missing ones.  Bring your own tire pump,
> too!
>
> Had a great ride down I-5 in my 948 powered Morris.  Keeps up with all the
> trucks!  Got lots of smiles and thumbs up from folks as they passed by me.
>
> Later, Paul A
>
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Feb  9 07:41:48 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 06:41:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] bob said
In-Reply-To: <C32F7960BD7646A28E9BAF520F54FC98@desktop>
Message-ID: <115699.69747.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Years ago, I read an interview with Eddie VanHalen in which he described
guitar technique to what you describe below.

VanHalen was on tour with Ted Nugent and Ted was intrigued by Eddie's sound
and incorrectly assumed it was his equipment. During one of the soundchecks,
Ted tried-out Eddie's rig much to his frustration as he was unable to sound
like Eddie.

btw, Here is a pic of Eddie with one of HIS early guitars:
http://www.pollsb.com/photos/o/350140-eddie_van_halen_guitar_microphone_stand
.jpg

jay

--- On Tue, 2/9/10, Alan East-Jones <alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com> wrote:

 One day during a
practice session, we traded karts and, of course you know this is coming, he
was 1/2 sec a lap faster in my kart and my in his.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Feb  9 07:49:18 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:49:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube; weather broadcast meteorologist freaks out
Message-ID: <205cef431002090649v2e7a4428q2c80d4070a8482c7@mail.gmail.com>

List,
Check out this video of a weather broadcast where the meteorologist freaks
out last week. I wonder what he is going to do this week.

Hunker down east coasters ; )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpxiCxO5k0g

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Feb  9 07:52:07 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:52:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Help needed
In-Reply-To: <8de85a9c1002060710j54e5246fyce7c0cb1ea593f6e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <009e01caa726$b7ed52a0$27c7f7e0$@net.au>
	<8de85a9c1002060710j54e5246fyce7c0cb1ea593f6e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef431002090652t691df0d9sf73fa6728c11f90b@mail.gmail.com>

Is that torch as good as they say?  Looks interesting but expensive.
Lin

On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 10:10 AM, Jeff Foster <tr3.4.me at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 6:20 AM, Jeff Moore <jeffreymoore at hotkey.net.au>
> wrote:
> >  I was not aware that you guys have
> > different size oxy and acetylene hose fittings to the ones that we use
> here
> > in Oz....
> >
>
> Not knowing the difference in prices you face, I'd have been tempted
> to visit a reputable machine shop and have adapters machined so I
> could easily source hoses/fittings locally in the future.
>
> But then again, you know some one on here will almost always step
> forward to help!  :-)
>
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From bpazur at excel.net  Tue Feb  9 08:01:52 2010
From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:01:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Blues Great Guitars
Message-ID: <201002091501.o19F1q1A005815@green.excel.net>

A lot of them used Stellas...

Bud

From biffjones at verizon.net  Tue Feb  9 09:50:01 2010
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:50:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube; weather broadcast meteorologist freaks  out
References: <205cef431002090649v2e7a4428q2c80d4070a8482c7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C213DDAF41144F7B88FC685C95551E59@dell1>

Lyn,

He was wrong!!!!   We got 28 to 31 inches.  I have 31" in my yard now and 
another 12 to 20 inches forecasted for tonight/tomorrow.
We have yet to see a snowplow, oh let me correct that, one did try to plow 
or street but got stuck 20' from the start of our road, got dug out and 
backed up and left never to return. Yesterday with 3 snowblowers and a dozen 
shovelers we cleared one lane of our road for a long block. However, we are 
on a court and the road we connect to haven't done anything to clear their 
part of the road. Don't know where we will pile the new 
stuff.......................http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpxiCxO5k0g

Biff Jones
'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite in the "Healey Book"
http://sprites2.homestead.com/


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From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Feb  9 10:52:19 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:52:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Blues Great Guitars
In-Reply-To: <201002091501.o19F1q1A005815@green.excel.net>
References: <201002091501.o19F1q1A005815@green.excel.net>
Message-ID: <4B71A0D3.9090406@justbrits.com>

<< A lot of them used Stellas... >>

An OK beer but not great, Bud !!

Ed

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Feb  9 11:27:25 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:27:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube;
 weather broadcast meteorologist freaks   out
In-Reply-To: <C213DDAF41144F7B88FC685C95551E59@dell1>
References: <205cef431002090649v2e7a4428q2c80d4070a8482c7@mail.gmail.com>
	<C213DDAF41144F7B88FC685C95551E59@dell1>
Message-ID: <8E43714725184E29B8459B56976F66BB@spider>

I guess we should be putting food boxes together and mailing them?
Uh, any sign of a Post Office person (I was going to say postal person but
that has a different connotation.) ...bill in cloudy Oregon

===================================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Biff Jones
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 8:50 AM
To: Spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] youtube; weather broadcast meteorologist freaks out

Lyn,

He was wrong!!!!   We got 28 to 31 inches.  I have 31" in my yard now and 
another 12 to 20 inches forecasted for tonight/tomorrow.
We have yet to see a snowplow, oh let me correct that, one did try to plow 
or street but got stuck 20' from the start of our road, got dug out and 
backed up and left never to return. Yesterday with 3 snowblowers and a dozen

shovelers we cleared one lane of our road for a long block. However, we are 
on a court and the road we connect to haven't done anything to clear their 
part of the road. Don't know where we will pile the new 
stuff.......................http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpxiCxO5k0g

Biff Jones
'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite in the "Healey Book"
http://sprites2.homestead.com/

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Feb  9 12:54:07 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:54:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube; weather broadcast meteorologist freaks  out
In-Reply-To: <8E43714725184E29B8459B56976F66BB@spider>
References: <205cef431002090649v2e7a4428q2c80d4070a8482c7@mail.gmail.com>
	<C213DDAF41144F7B88FC685C95551E59@dell1>
	<8E43714725184E29B8459B56976F66BB@spider>
Message-ID: <e98d88091002091154q37def696n371ed992c918ccec@mail.gmail.com>

I recall laughing at Bud Bundy referring to their lady delivery person as
the "fe-mail man"


On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 12:27 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> I guess we should be putting food boxes together and mailing them?
> Uh, any sign of a Post Office person (I was going to say postal person but
> that has a different connotation.) ...bill in cloudy Oregon
>
> ===================================================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Biff Jones
> Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 8:50 AM
> To: Spridget list
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] youtube; weather broadcast meteorologist freaks
> out
>
> Lyn,
>
> He was wrong!!!!   We got 28 to 31 inches.  I have 31" in my yard now and
> another 12 to 20 inches forecasted for tonight/tomorrow.
> We have yet to see a snowplow, oh let me correct that, one did try to plow
> or street but got stuck 20' from the start of our road, got dug out and
> backed up and left never to return. Yesterday with 3 snowblowers and a
> dozen
>
> shovelers we cleared one lane of our road for a long block. However, we are
> on a court and the road we connect to haven't done anything to clear their
> part of the road. Don't know where we will pile the new
> stuff.......................http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpxiCxO5k0g
>
> Biff Jones
> 'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
> 'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite in the "Healey Book"
> http://sprites2.homestead.com/
>
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From kk7ss at verizon.net  Tue Feb  9 12:56:23 2010
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:56:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube;
 weather broadcast meteorologist freaks    out
In-Reply-To: <8E43714725184E29B8459B56976F66BB@spider>
References: <205cef431002090649v2e7a4428q2c80d4070a8482c7@mail.gmail.com>
	<C213DDAF41144F7B88FC685C95551E59@dell1>
	<8E43714725184E29B8459B56976F66BB@spider>
Message-ID: <13546.42406.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Hmmm...
Nor Rain, nor sleet , nor hail, nor snow...
Oh Yeah?

Only if the roads get cleared  ;^) 

Dave G.



----- Original Message ----
> From: "corvallis at peoplepc.com" <corvallis at peoplepc.com>

> I guess we should be putting food boxes together and mailing them?
> Uh, any sign of a Post Office person (I was going to say postal person but
> that has a different connotation.) ...bill in cloudy Oregon

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Tue Feb  9 13:11:26 2010
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:11:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube; weather broadcast meteorologist freaks  out
In-Reply-To: <e98d88091002091154q37def696n371ed992c918ccec@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef431002090649v2e7a4428q2c80d4070a8482c7@mail.gmail.com>
	<C213DDAF41144F7B88FC685C95551E59@dell1>
	<8E43714725184E29B8459B56976F66BB@spider>
	<e98d88091002091154q37def696n371ed992c918ccec@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4333f8141002091211o5ca61e2bt8f7c737c5948551d@mail.gmail.com>

Bud Bundy? Any relation to Al?  Hopefully not to Ted.
Hal

On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 11:54 AM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> I recall laughing at Bud Bundy referring to their lady delivery person as
> the "fe-mail man"
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 12:27 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
>
> > I guess we should be putting food boxes together and mailing them?
> > Uh, any sign of a Post Office person (I was going to say postal person
> but
> > that has a different connotation.) ...bill in cloudy Oregon
> >
> > ===================================================================
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> > [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Biff Jones
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 8:50 AM
> > To: Spridget list
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] youtube; weather broadcast meteorologist freaks
> > out
> >
> > Lyn,
> >
> > He was wrong!!!!   We got 28 to 31 inches.  I have 31" in my yard now and
> > another 12 to 20 inches forecasted for tonight/tomorrow.
> > We have yet to see a snowplow, oh let me correct that, one did try to
> plow
> > or street but got stuck 20' from the start of our road, got dug out and
> > backed up and left never to return. Yesterday with 3 snowblowers and a
> > dozen
> >
> > shovelers we cleared one lane of our road for a long block. However, we
> are
> > on a court and the road we connect to haven't done anything to clear
> their
> > part of the road. Don't know where we will pile the new
> > stuff.......................http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpxiCxO5k0g
> >
> > Biff Jones
> > 'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
> > 'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite in the "Healey Book"
> > http://sprites2.homestead.com/
> >
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Feb  9 13:14:49 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:14:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube; weather broadcast meteorologist freaks  out
In-Reply-To: <4333f8141002091211o5ca61e2bt8f7c737c5948551d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef431002090649v2e7a4428q2c80d4070a8482c7@mail.gmail.com>
	<C213DDAF41144F7B88FC685C95551E59@dell1>
	<8E43714725184E29B8459B56976F66BB@spider>
	<e98d88091002091154q37def696n371ed992c918ccec@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <e98d88091002091214o18ce9b8dh9c24467909feb7a5@mail.gmail.com>

Al Bundy's son...
I LOVE Married With Children

On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 2:11 PM, Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com> wrote:

> Bud Bundy? Any relation to Al?  Hopefully not to Ted.
> Hal
>
> On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 11:54 AM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> I recall laughing at Bud Bundy referring to their lady delivery person as
>> the "fe-mail man"
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 12:27 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
>>
>> > I guess we should be putting food boxes together and mailing them?
>> > Uh, any sign of a Post Office person (I was going to say postal person
>> but
>> > that has a different connotation.) ...bill in cloudy Oregon
>> >
>> > ===================================================================
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
>> > [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Biff Jones
>> > Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 8:50 AM
>> > To: Spridget list
>> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] youtube; weather broadcast meteorologist freaks
>> > out
>> >
>> > Lyn,
>> >
>> > He was wrong!!!!   We got 28 to 31 inches.  I have 31" in my yard now
>> and
>> > another 12 to 20 inches forecasted for tonight/tomorrow.
>> > We have yet to see a snowplow, oh let me correct that, one did try to
>> plow
>> > or street but got stuck 20' from the start of our road, got dug out and
>> > backed up and left never to return. Yesterday with 3 snowblowers and a
>> > dozen
>> >
>> > shovelers we cleared one lane of our road for a long block. However, we
>> are
>> > on a court and the road we connect to haven't done anything to clear
>> their
>> > part of the road. Don't know where we will pile the new
>> > stuff.......................http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpxiCxO5k0g
>> >
>> > Biff Jones
>> > 'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
>> > 'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite in the "Healey Book"
>> > http://sprites2.homestead.com/
>> >
>> > _______________________________________________
>> > Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb  9 13:17:38 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:17:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] bob said
In-Reply-To: <115699.69747.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <C32F7960BD7646A28E9BAF520F54FC98@desktop>
	<115699.69747.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002091217h260c59f6x8abaebd29faece70@mail.gmail.com>

I love the row of picks on the microphone stand!!   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 8:41 AM, Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> Years ago, I read an interview with Eddie VanHalen in which he described
> guitar technique to what you describe below.
>
> VanHalen was on tour with Ted Nugent and Ted was intrigued by Eddie's sound
> and incorrectly assumed it was his equipment. During one of the
> soundchecks,
> Ted tried-out Eddie's rig much to his frustration as he was unable to sound
> like Eddie.
>
> btw, Here is a pic of Eddie with one of HIS early guitars:
>
>
http://www.pollsb.com/photos/o/350140-eddie_van_halen_guitar_microphone_stand
>
.jpg<http://www.pollsb.com/photos/o/350140-eddie_van_halen_guitar_microphone_
stand%0A.jpg>
>
> jay
>
> --- On Tue, 2/9/10, Alan East-Jones <alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com> wrote:
>
>  One day during a
> practice session, we traded karts and, of course you know this is coming,
> he
> was 1/2 sec a lap faster in my kart and my in his.
>
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Cheers!!
Jim
In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a
shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress."
       John Adams
       US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826)

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Tue Feb  9 13:22:15 2010
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:22:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube; weather broadcast meteorologist freaks  out
In-Reply-To: <e98d88091002091214o18ce9b8dh9c24467909feb7a5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef431002090649v2e7a4428q2c80d4070a8482c7@mail.gmail.com>
	<C213DDAF41144F7B88FC685C95551E59@dell1>
	<8E43714725184E29B8459B56976F66BB@spider>
	<e98d88091002091154q37def696n371ed992c918ccec@mail.gmail.com>
	<4333f8141002091211o5ca61e2bt8f7c737c5948551d@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88091002091214o18ce9b8dh9c24467909feb7a5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4333f8141002091222j2362d555lb442abdf60af2ece@mail.gmail.com>

My favorite was Kelly.
Hal

On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 12:14 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> Al Bundy's son...
> I LOVE Married With Children

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Tue Feb  9 13:28:22 2010
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:28:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] weather broadcast meteorologist freaks   out
Message-ID: <681852.4005.qm@web84202.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

IIRC.. our mail-person in Minnesota used a Snowmobile to deliver the mail when it got real bad..

Dave G.

From maine2me at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  9 17:24:36 2010
From: maine2me at yahoo.com (Dan Dwelley)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:24:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube; weather broadcast meteorologist freaks  out
In-Reply-To: <205cef431002090649v2e7a4428q2c80d4070a8482c7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef431002090649v2e7a4428q2c80d4070a8482c7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <186209.87769.qm@web114105.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Typical for the area. I remember seeing plow trucks down ther dmping pure salt on 6" of snow with the plows up in the air! DUH!!!It helps to scrape off the excess first! Then again...most of the plow folks have so little experience using a plow, they cant calculate the additional length to the front of the truck. I've seen this while living in Alexandria, VA. (oops...just took out a street sign and the side of that parked car!! :o))

My first wintr in Va....they forcasted for 2-3" of snow. and promptly closed all schools!...BEFORE IT EVEN STARTED TO SNOW!! After spending many years there...I could see why! The lion share of the drivers still want to drive 75 mph! eeeekkkkkkk!!!

albeit...we still have some of those types of drivers here in Maine!

Good luck with the other 6-12". it has been sunny and nice up here in Maine! It was around 40 degrees today and sunny...a regular heat wave!! :o))

Dan

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Tue Feb  9 17:28:05 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:28:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] toggle switches
Message-ID: <F6F26AF71D944DA78EE291A846C0C374@leovs802bt6yj7>

Lets see if others are better at google than I.  Have been looking for dash
toggle switches with a carbon fiber hndle on them.  like the Lucas batwing
switch used on BE's but instead of bakelite i am wnting crbon fiber.

Leo

From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Feb  9 17:51:02 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:51:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube;
 weather broadcast meteorologist freaks   out
In-Reply-To: <8E43714725184E29B8459B56976F66BB@spider>
References: <205cef431002090649v2e7a4428q2c80d4070a8482c7@mail.gmail.com>
	<C213DDAF41144F7B88FC685C95551E59@dell1>
	<8E43714725184E29B8459B56976F66BB@spider>
Message-ID: <4B7202F6.6080105@justbrits.com>

<< (I was going to say postal person but that has a different
connotation.) >>

er, prolly NOT, Bill [ in cloudy Oregon ] !!!!

<G>

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  9 17:51:00 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:51:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] bob said
In-Reply-To: <C32F7960BD7646A28E9BAF520F54FC98@desktop>
Message-ID: <824532.17290.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

It took me 3 laps to be faster in Porasik's Sprite, but it was right hand
drive, so there was a learning curve.

Ron

--- On Tue, 2/9/10, Alan
East-Jones <alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com> wrote:

> From: Alan East-Jones
<alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] bob said
> To:
spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 6:52 AM
> Years
ago, when I was racing Karts,
> this other guy was always about 1/2
> second a
lap faster than I was.  I always asked him
> what he did to his kart
> to get
the extra little speed.  He always said
> nothing.  One day during a
>
practice session, we traded karts and, of course you know
> this is coming, he
> was 1/2 sec a lap faster in my kart and my in his. 
> Some drivers just have
> that little extra touch that can account for only 4 or 5
> hundreds of a
>
second per corner.  It all adds up.
> 
> I did some karting too, I was always
a couple of seconds
> slower than the rest
> of the lads , but I was 30lbs
heavier !
> 
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From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Feb  9 18:13:13 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:13:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube;
 weather broadcast meteorologist freaks   out
In-Reply-To: <186209.87769.qm@web114105.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <205cef431002090649v2e7a4428q2c80d4070a8482c7@mail.gmail.com>
	<186209.87769.qm@web114105.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B720829.1050806@justbrits.com>

HOWEVER Dan, you left OUT one VERY important
thing [ LMAO as I AM an EX DC Area resident <G> ]:

<< After spending many years there...I could see why! The lion
share of the drivers still want to drive 75 mph! eeeekkkkkkk!!! >>

[as Mel Gibson was TOLD]:

Diplomatic Immunity [hold up open passport] !!!!!!!!

HeeHee, and I drove Emergency Ambulance[s] !!!

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Feb  9 18:25:10 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:25:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube;
 weather broadcast meteorologist freaks    out
In-Reply-To: <4B7202F6.6080105@justbrits.com>
References: <205cef431002090649v2e7a4428q2c80d4070a8482c7@mail.gmail.com><C213DDAF41144F7B88FC685C95551E59@dell1><8E43714725184E29B8459B56976F66BB@spider>
	<4B7202F6.6080105@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <8605367F22C8498E9036DC90556C47CD@spider>

...going Postal.  i.e. bonkers when working at the post office.  ...bill
(we had two hours of sunshine this afternoon in oregon)

======================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Sales at " Just Brits
"
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:51 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] youtube; weather broadcast meteorologist freaks out

<< (I was going to say postal person but that has a different
connotation.) >>

er, prolly NOT, Bill [ in cloudy Oregon ] !!!!

<G>

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  9 18:32:26 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:32:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Guitars of some blues greats... NO LBC!
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002081412n6382ab2bg91cfa9262f270a1f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e1002081412n6382ab2bg91cfa9262f270a1f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b11002091732y44f9a86fga0d7c9d9fdbe22f3@mail.gmail.com>

Wow....

Billy Z is the only white guy that plays guitar!

Amazing.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Feb  9 18:45:59 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:45:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] toggle switches
In-Reply-To: <F6F26AF71D944DA78EE291A846C0C374@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <F6F26AF71D944DA78EE291A846C0C374@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <38D864F227C346CCA7648960921ED49B@spider>

Like this?
http://www.97330.com/CarbonFiber_porsche_993.jpg
=======================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Leo S
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:28 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] toggle switches

Lets see if others are better at Google than I.  Have been looking for dash
toggle switches with a carbon fiber handle on them.  like the Lucas batwing
switch used on BE's but instead of Bakelite I am wanting carbon fiber.

Leo

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Feb  9 19:08:16 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:08:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Guitars of some blues greats... NO LBC!
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b11002091732y44f9a86fga0d7c9d9fdbe22f3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C7975510.23EF6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

If you mean correctly, then yeah!  But I played mostly with black groups
before X.
> Wow....
> 
> Billy Z is the only white guy that plays guitar!
> 
> Amazing.

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Feb  9 19:19:48 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:19:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What Pressure Plate?
Message-ID: <D857F8B1805D4F3F9430AD5BDEE15EC2@Home>

I tried to fit a new clutch pressure plate I got in a box of parts (purchased from MiniMania 5 years ago by the PO) and discovered that it is the wrong plate in the right box with original, correct invoice.  Either it was switched at some point or, more likely, it was mis-boxed at the factory in the first  place.  It looks exactly like the stock 1275 pressure plate, but the disc is 7 1/4".  MiniMania says it does not look like anything they sell now, although the 1098 had a 7 1/4" plate.  I have asked who the factory/supplier might be, but have not yet gotten a response.

Stamped on the outside are "ENGLAND" and "TYPE 7 1/4 SD."  Inked on the outside and very hard to read is something like "4LCFE020078 W45H100," although the last 0 and any of the first six or so letters might be wrong.

I have pictures for anyone who can guess what it might be.  I can't even sell it unless I can figure out what car it goes on.

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

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Feb  9 19:20:34 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:20:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] toggle switches
In-Reply-To: <402188521002091811g4636654ay8802e710c1373dc4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <F6F26AF71D944DA78EE291A846C0C374@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<38D864F227C346CCA7648960921ED49B@spider>
	<402188521002091811g4636654ay8802e710c1373dc4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B1BD7617D8A9497E92F0CD55833BCAF9@spider>

Still trying...
Carbon Fiber Batwing Switch Trim
Carbon Fiber Batwing Switch Holder?  ...bill

I don't find switches made of carbon fiber.

==================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: David Lieb [mailto:72spridget at gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 6:12 PM
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] toggle switches

Nope, he wants the batwing toggles, not rockers.


On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 7:45 PM,  <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
> Like this?
> http://www.97330.com/CarbonFiber_porsche_993.jpg
> =======================================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Leo S
> Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:28 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] toggle switches
>
> Lets see if others are better at Google than I.  Have been looking for
dash
> toggle switches with a carbon fiber handle on them.  like the Lucas
batwing
> switch used on BE's but instead of Bakelite I am wanting carbon fiber.
>
> Leo

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Feb  9 19:38:38 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:38:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] toggle switches
In-Reply-To: <F6F26AF71D944DA78EE291A846C0C374@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <F6F26AF71D944DA78EE291A846C0C374@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <4F4BA99542C34E4A8595C6ABABDE07B4@spider>

Which of these might be a Batwing?
...bill
============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Leo S
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:28 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] toggle switches

Lets see if others are better at google than I.  Have been looking for dash
toggle switches with a carbon fiber hndle on them.  like the Lucas batwing
switch used on BE's but instead of bakelite i am wnting crbon fiber.

Leo

From herby at herbytoys.com  Tue Feb  9 20:01:51 2010
From: herby at herbytoys.com (Herby)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:01:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] toggle switches
In-Reply-To: <B1BD7617D8A9497E92F0CD55833BCAF9@spider>
Message-ID: <696D62E16C35453A8CEBF709070B6FA0@HERBYZ>

If you just want the look (though I doubt it) you might try this -
http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com/


Herby
63 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy - For Sale)
62 MKII Sprite (the "resto-mod" driver)
00 Dakota R/T (the new toy)
herby at herbytoys.com
www.herbytoys.com
 

>
> Lets see if others are better at Google than I.  Have been looking for
dash
> toggle switches with a carbon fiber handle on them.  like the Lucas
batwing
> switch used on BE's but instead of Bakelite I am wanting carbon fiber.
>
> Leo

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  9 20:14:21 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:14:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] bob said
In-Reply-To: <115699.69747.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <128469.75580.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Tue, 2/9/10, Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
> unable to sound
> like Eddie.

Timely - my HR person at work sent me the youtube below. The guitarist is her 12 year old son, the singer her 10 year old daughter. The lad, especially, has quite the stage presence. They must work on song selection, but stay tuned for Cole Brandt:

=============================================
Sent: Mon Feb 08 09:31:42 2010
Subject: FW: utube the Kids can Rock

Cole and Cassidy performed in a band together at their school talent show.  Ray and I are thinking about being their full time roadies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z03W5-xkK5Q 
============================================

Ron

From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Feb  9 21:12:08 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:12:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] bob said
In-Reply-To: <128469.75580.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <128469.75580.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B723218.7090902@justbrits.com>

Ron & Billy [you might have seen/heard] this IS
a cat to see/hear !!

http://www.trevormenear.com/

He is signed with Sony and has one of the cuts on
the John Lennon Tribute CD [he was picked by Yoko
- not sure if that's good or bad <VBG>] !!

On top of GREAT fingers he is just a GREAT young
man.  And out of THIS town that is REALLY saying
something [shut-up Brad, I ain't 'from' here<G>] !!

Sits in with Urich, Buddy Guy, Melencamp and a few
others<G> !!  Yo Frank, the tavern I took you to ??
This kid & Urich did a Sat. nite gig 04 others in band<G>.

If ya ever get to see him, GO !!!!

Ed

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Feb  9 21:30:16 2010
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 22:30:16 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC, but fun
Message-ID: <53009.173.7.54.94.1265776216.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

This should have been on the Superbowl!  Hey this is what we do after
shoveling 11" (and still counting) of this wonderful white stuff.  Looks
like we're going to share this with the east coast again.  Hang in there
folks.

Dave W.

Bud Light Clothing Drive......possible super bowl commercial.

 http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1125919467?bctid=63259762001

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Feb  9 21:37:01 2010
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 22:37:01 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] bumper cars
Message-ID: <53199.173.7.54.94.1265776621.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

OK, this is insane.  Where can I get one?!  We need an OSHIT to make one
like a Bugeye or Spridget.  Sorry if you have seen these; it's a first for
me.

http://jalopnik.com/5344771/street-legal-bumper-cars-prove-world-is-a-beautiful-place/gallery/

someone do a tiny url for the above.

Dave W.

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  9 22:01:25 2010
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:01:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] bumper cars
In-Reply-To: <53199.173.7.54.94.1265776621.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
References: <53199.173.7.54.94.1265776621.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
Message-ID: <2A8459D5-4D7E-4AE3-8C1F-E9E4071C2CD0@gmail.com>

Here you go.......





http://tinyurl.com/n8wyoj





On Feb 9, 2010, at 11:37 PM, dwoerpel at wi.net wrote:

> OK, this is insane.  Where can I get one?!  We need an OSHIT to  
> make one
> like a Bugeye or Spridget.  Sorry if you have seen these; it's a  
> first for
> me.
>
> http://jalopnik.com/5344771/street-legal-bumper-cars-prove-world-is- 
> a-beautiful-place/gallery/
>
> someone do a tiny url for the above.
>
> Dave W.
>
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From kk7ss at verizon.net  Tue Feb  9 22:28:42 2010
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:28:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Brands Hatch 1966
Message-ID: <909531.16781.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Though this might be of interest...
That was the last year I was at Brands Hatch..
I'm somewhere in the stands....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wasleso/sets/72157600529333611/

 Dave G.

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Tue Feb  9 22:37:59 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 23:37:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] toggle switches
References: <F6F26AF71D944DA78EE291A846C0C374@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<4F4BA99542C34E4A8595C6ABABDE07B4@spider>
Message-ID: <C1EBCB571372456F89763A8FB29BD899@leovs802bt6yj7>

the wiper or turn signal switch.  What I am trying to find is ones that the 
handle is carbon fiber.

Leo
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 8:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] toggle switches


> Which of these might be a Batwing?
> ...bill
> ============================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Leo S
> Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:28 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] toggle switches
>
> Lets see if others are better at google than I.  Have been looking for 
> dash
> toggle switches with a carbon fiber hndle on them.  like the Lucas batwing
> switch used on BE's but instead of bakelite i am wnting crbon fiber.
>
> Leo
>
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb  9 23:27:25 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:27:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Brands Hatch 1966
In-Reply-To: <909531.16781.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <909531.16781.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002092227m38e49b53vde28b9540ad62a83@mail.gmail.com>

Dave,

Thank you for that...  Amazingly, I was also there...  on the hill going
into Druids!  We must have bumped into each other!!  The pictures are
marvelous as I have lost all of mine via my first divorce.  Sir Jack was
magnificent in the early dice with Hill, and then rain mucked up the whole
affair. A truly great race with Clark just two years from the end.  I can
almost smell the Castrol!!   It would be 3 years later when I took the
driver's course at Brands and got to do some laps with the de-tuned and
outmoded (by that time) Lotus 49B.  One of the best days of my life - 25
years old, invincible, and on top of the world!!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 11:28 PM, DAVID GROPPER <kk7ss at verizon.net> wrote:

> Though this might be of interest...
> That was the last year I was at Brands Hatch..
> I'm somewhere in the stands....
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/wasleso/sets/72157600529333611/
>
>  Dave G.
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In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a
shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress."
       John Adams
       US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826)

From conen at bellsouth.net  Wed Feb 10 00:07:26 2010
From: conen at bellsouth.net (Edmund Conen)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 23:07:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Driving 10/10s
Message-ID: <659027.82650.qm@web180203.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

per CosmicMag1380...
>>When I was running an A Stock 64 Corvette in Solo II, I lost 1st place
to a guy once by 8 one hundredths of a second! It kinda ruined my
whole day...

I remember an autocross where, after the 2nd runs, I was -tied- to .001 with another guy.  -I- won on the 3rd run when my time did not drop off as much as his. ;-)
 Ed in NC

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 10 04:56:49 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:56:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Brands Hatch 1966
In-Reply-To: <909531.16781.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <864303.11917.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Thanks for sharing the pics Dave. What a beautiful road course, I've seen it on TV but this is a different perspective. The fans were so well dressed in those days! 
John
Fogelsville, PA.

--- On Wed, 2/10/10, DAVID GROPPER <kk7ss at verizon.net> wrote:

From: DAVID GROPPER <kk7ss at verizon.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Brands Hatch 1966
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 12:28 AM

Though this might be of interest...
That was the last year I was at Brands Hatch..
I'm somewhere in the stands....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wasleso/sets/72157600529333611/

 Dave G.

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 10 06:25:26 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:25:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] toggle switches
In-Reply-To: <C1EBCB571372456F89763A8FB29BD899@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <578995.54636.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Leo,
Is this what you seek? http://tinyurl.com/yfzct3b

John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Wed, 2/10/10, Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

From: Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] toggle switches
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 12:37 AM

the wiper or turn signal switch.  What I am trying to find is ones that the
handle is carbon fiber.

Leo
----- Original Message -----
From: <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 8:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] toggle switches


> Which of these might be a Batwing?
> ...bill
> ============================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Leo S
> Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:28 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] toggle switches
>
> Lets see if others are better at google than I.  Have been looking for
> dash
> toggle switches with a carbon fiber hndle on them.  like the Lucas batwing
> switch used on BE's but instead of bakelite i am wnting crbon fiber.
>
> Leo
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Feb 10 08:04:30 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:04:30 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] toggle switches
Message-ID: <3a25.4afcd69f.38a424fe@aol.com>

They are rocker switches.
 
In a message dated 10/02/2010 02:06:14 GMT Standard Time,  
corvallis at peoplepc.com writes:

Like  this?
http://www.97330.com/CarbonFiber_porsche_993.jpg

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Feb 10 08:06:15 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:06:15 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] toggle switches
Message-ID: <3b20.414c6c9c.38a42567@aol.com>

Steel toggle switch with a carbon switch guard...
 
In a message dated 10/02/2010 13:44:49 GMT Standard Time, fastvee at yahoo.com 
 writes:

Leo,
Is this what you seek?  http://tinyurl.com/yfzct3b

John
Fogelsville,  PA

From nases at verizon.net  Wed Feb 10 08:17:25 2010
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:17:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Brands Hatch 1966
In-Reply-To: <909531.16781.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <909531.16781.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <6D9BDF6C-FDA7-448C-88A3-2573317457FC@verizon.net>

Nice pictures Dave.  Picture 24 reminds me of the 1st turn at Watkins Glen.


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



On Feb 10, 2010, at 12:28 AM, DAVID GROPPER wrote:

> Though this might be of interest...
> That was the last year I was at Brands Hatch..
> I'm somewhere in the stands....
> 
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/wasleso/sets/72157600529333611/
> 
> Dave G.

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Feb 10 08:27:39 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:27:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] toggle switches
In-Reply-To: <578995.54636.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <C1EBCB571372456F89763A8FB29BD899@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<578995.54636.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <402188521002100727h57d3c901r32897cc07e13e417@mail.gmail.com>

> Is this what you seek? http://tinyurl.com/yfzct3b

Somehow I can't quite see going through all that to use the wipers or
turnsignals...
I kinda think that Leo is looking for a simple toggle switch with the
lever (not the panel or the cover) being made of carbon fiber.
David L

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Wed Feb 10 08:53:33 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:53:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] toggle switches
References: <3b20.414c6c9c.38a42567@aol.com>
Message-ID: <368C8313AB004FCDA14DBAFB4C00E0CC@leovs802bt6yj7>

Nope... Steel or billet awitches with a Carbon Fiber HANDLE..... not a cover
nor a console

Thanks
Leo
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com
  To: fastvee at yahoo.com ; spridgets at autox.team.net ; 60bugeye at cebridge.net
  Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9:06 AM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] toggle switches


  Steel toggle switch with a carbon switch guard...

  In a message dated 10/02/2010 13:44:49 GMT Standard Time, fastvee at yahoo.com
writes:
    Leo,
    Is this what you seek? http://tinyurl.com/yfzct3b

    John
    Fogelsville, PA



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From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Wed Feb 10 09:18:57 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:18:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] toggle switches
References: <C1EBCB571372456F89763A8FB29BD899@leovs802bt6yj7><578995.54636.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Message-ID: <9D662485A490479BB250CBC2CF70F8CD@leovs802bt6yj7>

LOL... gee.. David... now that is EXACTLY my wishes:)

Leo
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From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9:27 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] toggle switches


>> Is this what you seek? http://tinyurl.com/yfzct3b
>
> Somehow I can't quite see going through all that to use the wipers or
> turnsignals...
> I kinda think that Leo is looking for a simple toggle switch with the
> lever (not the panel or the cover) being made of carbon fiber.
> David L
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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 10 11:11:56 2010
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:11:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Registry
Message-ID: <395922.55560.qm@web46401.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Is there any up to date Sprite Registry for North American cars?  Skip J.

From rdgard at cox.net  Wed Feb 10 13:34:03 2010
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:34:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 33, Issue 30
In-Reply-To: <mailman.9.1265828402.26701.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.9.1265828402.26701.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4E402E442786413AA3D01583CC3B4CE4@internetpc>

 Here is a post from John about a BBQ in S0-Cal.

The Bugeye BBQ, the one that was planned for months ago, should have a date
set. Lets shoot for a date and see how many lil' British cars can show up
with their owners. Give me some feedback on what date works best for you.

Feb, 27th Feb 28thMarch 6thMarch 7th
John Felt 

Fly in's are welcome.  There is no snow here guys!  Just PYT's in their
bikinis serving up the Beer and BBQ to us old pharts!  

You are all welcome. 

Bob (for john) 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 bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb 10 14:29:10 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:29:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 33, Issue 30
In-Reply-To: <4E402E442786413AA3D01583CC3B4CE4@internetpc>
References: <mailman.9.1265828402.26701.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4E402E442786413AA3D01583CC3B4CE4@internetpc>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002101329v6d29ead3udc9a0438b9e7710a@mail.gmail.com>

On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 2:34 PM, Bob Gardner <rdgard at cox.net> wrote:

> <snip>
> Fly in's are welcome.  There is no snow here guys!  Just PYT's in their
> bikinis serving up the Beer and BBQ to us old pharts!
>
<snip>

Bob,
You really know how to hit a guy when he's down, don't you....
--
Cheers!!
Jim
In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a
shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress."
       John Adams
       US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826)

From charlieoc at comcast.net  Wed Feb 10 19:23:24 2010
From: charlieoc at comcast.net (Charlie O'Connors)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:23:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Top Gear Duel
Message-ID: <006901caaac1$30831ef0$91895cd0$@net>

This is a great duel......

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNK2fYTltsw

 

Charlie

'59 Bugeye

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb 10 19:35:44 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:35:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 33, Issue 30
In-Reply-To: <4E402E442786413AA3D01583CC3B4CE4@internetpc>
Message-ID: <C798AD00.23F8F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> about a BBQ in S0-Cal.
Could you be more specific? SoCal has about the same area as England.

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Thu Feb 11 07:22:01 2010
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:22:01 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Top Gear Duel
In-Reply-To: <006901caaac1$30831ef0$91895cd0$@net>
Message-ID: <191477438.2754671265898121476.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

The bug/frogeye sounds great. especially when I have almost 3' of snow surrounding my midget right now. 

Ryan 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charlie O'Connors" <charlieoc at comcast.net> 
To: spridgets at autox.team.net 
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9:23:24 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: [Spridgets] Top Gear Duel 

This is a great duel...... 



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNK2fYTltsw 



Charlie 

'59 Bugeye 

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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Feb 11 10:04:28 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:04:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What Pressure Plate?
In-Reply-To: <000901caaa8d$b2c8dfa0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <D857F8B1805D4F3F9430AD5BDEE15EC2@Home>
	<014e01caa9fd$1011c320$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<8BD831F920B84ACFBB5FEF160D1A1DC1@Home>
	<000901caaa8d$b2c8dfa0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <263C020E014B4DCEA055B01F0C3450ED@Home>

I am making progress on identifying my pressure plate.  Daniel Stapleton p. 
74-75 shows a 7.5" plate from AP Racing that looks right (CP2257).  Also, he 
says it will not fit a stock flywheel, which is my case.  When I bought the 
5-speed transmission it came with, he said it had "a racing clutch."   So 
now I think I am on the right track.

Now there is a new question.  This plate requires a bigger disc and 
redrilling of the alloy flywheel.  I really don't expect to need or want a 
racing clutch for driving around town impressing PYTs (and one special POT). 
And I have a stock clutch that I can use without modification other than 
removing the release plate for roller bearings, as instructed.

Is there any advantage for me in keeping this clutch?  If not, does anyone 
want to buy it at a good price?

Michael Rowe
Fussing with 5-speed

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Feb 11 11:14:46 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:14:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What Pressure Plate?
In-Reply-To: <263C020E014B4DCEA055B01F0C3450ED@Home>
Message-ID: <C7998916.23FDA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

You're running an aluminum flywheel?

> Now there is a new question.  This plate requires a bigger disc and
> redrilling of the alloy flywheel.  I really don't expect to need or want a
> racing clutch for driving around town i

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Feb 11 11:37:37 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:37:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cosworth Vega Wheels
Message-ID: <402188521002111037g1bdb13c1ycbbb1db5646bebc3@mail.gmail.com>

Sorry to bomb the List, but I don't have Chris King's email address at hand.

Chris,
A Spridget friend in the Kansas City area just told me that there is a
set of Cosworth Vega wheels on Craig's List there
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/1553616047.html
Thought you might be interested.
David L

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Feb 11 12:19:56 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:19:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What Pressure Plate?
In-Reply-To: <C7998916.23FDA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C7998916.23FDA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <8B560CE2600A43BFBA9EDC64A14B9D00@Home>

> You're running an aluminum flywheel?

Yes, Fidenza.

Michael Rowe

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 11 12:48:51 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:48:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube; weather broadcast meteorologist freaks  out
In-Reply-To: <C213DDAF41144F7B88FC685C95551E59@dell1>
References: <205cef431002090649v2e7a4428q2c80d4070a8482c7@mail.gmail.com>
	<C213DDAF41144F7B88FC685C95551E59@dell1>
Message-ID: <205cef431002111148l73963cffpf8e17cebaaaa4f52@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Biff & List,
Well 2 days off from school (work) now the work has piled up along with the
snow.
Glad Pinky is on jack stands and take a look at my portable shed. I don't
want to clear the snow off for fear of ripping the material or shifting the
weight. I'll have to wait it out. Video tomorrow.
Copy & paste in your browser
Lin

http://oimxbw.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p7xN9Bqct0I3qWgel4XHTHe_u2oyYlXHCCP3HqRF8PFQwZ-4hoC04Z8nIujeLfkB6IBY132RtMjO_frxUYPHOsFcKms8AJK6s/101_1800.JPG

http://oimxbw.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p3Zp7yfyAiMkslDXMqirz-ayxYusRNZ5AdDBlVX4GLM6_b_pTALWQSSUrFdKvlYY6qr8hAOXUlEM9qFBh5BW8BhGD3QjhRBFu/101_1803.JPG

if these don't work try these smaller ones:

http://cid-90f360085f3b2026.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/58%20Bugeye%20Sprite%207267/101
^_1803.JPG

http://cid-90f360085f3b2026.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/58%20Bugeye%20Sprite%207267/101
^_1800.JPG

On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 11:50 AM, Biff Jones <biffjones at verizon.net> wrote:

> Lyn,
>
> He was wrong!!!!   We got 28 to 31 inches.  I have 31" in my yard now and
> another 12 to 20 inches forecasted for tonight/tomorrow.
> We have yet to see a snowplow, oh let me correct that, one did try to plow
> or street but got stuck 20' from the start of our road, got dug out and
> backed up and left never to return. Yesterday with 3 snowblowers and a
> dozen
> shovelers we cleared one lane of our road for a long block. However, we are
> on a court and the road we connect to haven't done anything to clear their
> part of the road. Don't know where we will pile the new
> stuff.......................http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpxiCxO5k0g
>
> Biff Jones
> 'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
> 'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite in the "Healey Book"
> http://sprites2.homestead.com/
>
>
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb 11 13:11:16 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:11:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube; weather broadcast meteorologist freaks  out
In-Reply-To: <205cef431002111148l73963cffpf8e17cebaaaa4f52@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef431002090649v2e7a4428q2c80d4070a8482c7@mail.gmail.com>
	<C213DDAF41144F7B88FC685C95551E59@dell1>
	<205cef431002111148l73963cffpf8e17cebaaaa4f52@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88091002111211m7c9d62b4maf711d0c12a2ad7c@mail.gmail.com>

We're getting snowfall right now!!  "F" Al Gore and his "global warming"!!
They should make him give back the award and the money. If you really DO
believe in "global warming, read Michael Crichton's State Of Fear, to learn
more about the falseness of the theory, complete with graphs and footnotes
to genuine documents that are kept suppressed. The government is using our
fear of global warming to make money, via carbon footprint fines, industry
emissions fines, etc, etc.
It is an interesting read, for those with an open mind.
I have the Midget and the parts Sprite under tarps, but the "good" Sprites
are nestled in the garage in the back.

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 1:48 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hi Biff & List,
> Well 2 days off from school (work) now the work has piled up along with the
> snow.
> Glad Pinky is on jack stands and take a look at my portable shed. I don't
> want to clear the snow off for fear of ripping the material or shifting the
> weight. I'll have to wait it out. Video tomorrow.
> Copy & paste in your browser
> Lin
>
>
> http://oimxbw.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p7xN9Bqct0I3qWgel4XHTHe_u2oyYlXHCCP3HqRF8PFQwZ-4hoC04Z8nIujeLfkB6IBY132RtMjO_frxUYPHOsFcKms8AJK6s/101_1800.JPG
>
>
> http://oimxbw.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p3Zp7yfyAiMkslDXMqirz-ayxYusRNZ5AdDBlVX4GLM6_b_pTALWQSSUrFdKvlYY6qr8hAOXUlEM9qFBh5BW8BhGD3QjhRBFu/101_1803.JPG
>
> if these don't work try these smaller ones:
>
>
> http://cid-90f360085f3b2026.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/58%20Bugeye%20Sprite%207267/101
> ^_1803.JPG
>
>
> http://cid-90f360085f3b2026.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/58%20Bugeye%20Sprite%207267/101
> ^_1800.JPG
>
> On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 11:50 AM, Biff Jones <biffjones at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> > Lyn,
> >
> > He was wrong!!!!   We got 28 to 31 inches.  I have 31" in my yard now and
> > another 12 to 20 inches forecasted for tonight/tomorrow.
> > We have yet to see a snowplow, oh let me correct that, one did try to
> plow
> > or street but got stuck 20' from the start of our road, got dug out and
> > backed up and left never to return. Yesterday with 3 snowblowers and a
> > dozen
> > shovelers we cleared one lane of our road for a long block. However, we
> are
> > on a court and the road we connect to haven't done anything to clear
> their
> > part of the road. Don't know where we will pile the new
> > stuff.......................http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpxiCxO5k0g
> >
> > Biff Jones
> > 'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
> > 'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite in the "Healey Book"
> > http://sprites2.homestead.com/
> >
> >
> > [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried
> > to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please
> send
> > plain text.]
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 11 13:21:26 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:21:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube; weather broadcast meteorologist freaks  out
In-Reply-To: <e98d88091002111211m7c9d62b4maf711d0c12a2ad7c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef431002090649v2e7a4428q2c80d4070a8482c7@mail.gmail.com>
	<C213DDAF41144F7B88FC685C95551E59@dell1>
	<205cef431002111148l73963cffpf8e17cebaaaa4f52@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88091002111211m7c9d62b4maf711d0c12a2ad7c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef431002111221j78da6fe1s278263ff3f90b887@mail.gmail.com>

Brad what state are you in?
Lin

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 3:11 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> We're getting snowfall right now!!  "F" Al Gore and his "global warming"!!
> They should make him give back the award and the money. If you really DO
> believe in "global warming, read Michael Crichton's State Of Fear, to learn
> more about the falseness of the theory, complete with graphs and footnotes
> to genuine documents that are kept suppressed. The government is using our
> fear of global warming to make money, via carbon footprint fines, industry
> emissions fines, etc, etc.
> It is an interesting read, for those with an open mind.
> I have the Midget and the parts Sprite under tarps, but the "good" Sprites
> are nestled in the garage in the back.
>
> On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 1:48 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > Hi Biff & List,
> > Well 2 days off from school (work) now the work has piled up along with
> the
> > snow.
> > Glad Pinky is on jack stands and take a look at my portable shed. I don't
> > want to clear the snow off for fear of ripping the material or shifting
> the
> > weight. I'll have to wait it out. Video tomorrow.
> > Copy & paste in your browser
> > Lin
> >
> >
> >
> http://oimxbw.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p7xN9Bqct0I3qWgel4XHTHe_u2oyYlXHCCP3HqRF8PFQwZ-4hoC04Z8nIujeLfkB6IBY132RtMjO_frxUYPHOsFcKms8AJK6s/101_1800.JPG
> >
> >
> >
> http://oimxbw.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p3Zp7yfyAiMkslDXMqirz-ayxYusRNZ5AdDBlVX4GLM6_b_pTALWQSSUrFdKvlYY6qr8hAOXUlEM9qFBh5BW8BhGD3QjhRBFu/101_1803.JPG
> >
> > if these don't work try these smaller ones:
> >
> >
> >
> http://cid-90f360085f3b2026.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/58%20Bugeye%20Sprite%207267/101
> > ^_1803.JPG
> >
> >
> >
> http://cid-90f360085f3b2026.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/58%20Bugeye%20Sprite%207267/101
> > ^_1800.JPG
> >
> > On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 11:50 AM, Biff Jones <biffjones at verizon.net>
> wrote:
> >
> > > Lyn,
> > >
> > > He was wrong!!!!   We got 28 to 31 inches.  I have 31" in my yard now
> and
> > > another 12 to 20 inches forecasted for tonight/tomorrow.
> > > We have yet to see a snowplow, oh let me correct that, one did try to
> > plow
> > > or street but got stuck 20' from the start of our road, got dug out and
> > > backed up and left never to return. Yesterday with 3 snowblowers and a
> > > dozen
> > > shovelers we cleared one lane of our road for a long block. However, we
> > are
> > > on a court and the road we connect to haven't done anything to clear
> > their
> > > part of the road. Don't know where we will pile the new
> > > stuff.......................http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpxiCxO5k0g
> > >
> > > Biff Jones
> > > 'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
> > > 'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite in the "Healey Book"
> > > http://sprites2.homestead.com/
> > >
> > >
> > > [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried
> > > to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please
> > send
> > > plain text.]
> > >
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb 11 13:23:11 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:23:11 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube;
 weather broadcast meteorologist freaks   out
In-Reply-To: <e98d88091002111211m7c9d62b4maf711d0c12a2ad7c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef431002090649v2e7a4428q2c80d4070a8482c7@mail.gmail.com>,
	<C213DDAF41144F7B88FC685C95551E59@dell1>,
	<205cef431002111148l73963cffpf8e17cebaaaa4f52@mail.gmail.com>,
	<e98d88091002111211m7c9d62b4maf711d0c12a2ad7c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W465E1B55130288AD4C7B4CB84E0@phx.gbl>

Yeah, but ... we're not getting snow.  We got a bit a long time ago and it's
almost all melted.  Doesn't seem right!



My mind is too open ... stuff falls out!


Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada

> From: tequila.brad at gmail.com
> We're getting snowfall right now!! "F" Al Gore and his "global warming"!!
> They should make him give back the award and the money. If you really DO
> believe in "global warming, read Michael Crichton's State Of Fear, to learn
> more about the falseness of the theory, complete with graphs and footnotes
> to genuine documents that are kept suppressed. The government is using our
> fear of global warming to make money, via carbon footprint fines, industry
> emissions fines, etc, etc.
> It is an interesting read, for those with an open mind.
> I have the Midget and the parts Sprite under tarps, but the "good" Sprites
> are nestled in the garage in the back.
>
> On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 1:48 PM, Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > Hi Biff & List,
> > Well 2 days off from school (work) now the work has piled up along with
the
> > snow.
> > Glad Pinky is on jack stands and take a look at my portable shed. I don't
> > want to clear the snow off for fear of ripping the material or shifting
the
> > weight. I'll have to wait it out. Video tomorrow.
> > Copy & paste in your browser
> > Lin
> >
> >
> >
http://oimxbw.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p7xN9Bqct0I3qWgel4XHTHe_u2oyYlXHCCP3HqR
F8PFQwZ-4hoC04Z8nIujeLfkB6IBY132RtMjO_frxUYPHOsFcKms8AJK6s/101_1800.JPG
> >
> >
> >
http://oimxbw.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p3Zp7yfyAiMkslDXMqirz-ayxYusRNZ5AdDBlVX
4GLM6_b_pTALWQSSUrFdKvlYY6qr8hAOXUlEM9qFBh5BW8BhGD3QjhRBFu/101_1803.JPG

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Thu Feb 11 13:32:29 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:32:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
Message-ID: <E8E637E14D444C758D4C3211A561E4B6@leovs802bt6yj7>

Anyone have an interest in buying a set of 4 wire wheels for a midget or
sprite (13 x 4's)a.  I hppen to have a spare set I am going to e-bay if there
is no intrest here as the project BE requires capital :).  Splines, hubs,
spokes, and rims are in good shape.  They have been media blasted and painted
already.  Contact me off list if interested.

Leo

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb 11 14:12:09 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:12:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube;
 weather broadcast meteorologist freaks   out
In-Reply-To: <205cef431002111221j78da6fe1s278263ff3f90b887@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <906445.15333.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

The State of fear?

jay
--- On Thu, 2/11/10, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:


Brad what state are you in?
Lin

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 3:11 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> We're getting snowfall right now!!  "F" Al Gore and his "global warming"!!
> They should make him give back the award and the money. If you really DO
> believe in "global warming, read Michael Crichton's State Of Fear, to learn
> more about the falseness of the theory, complete with graphs and footnotes
> to genuine documents that are kept suppressed. The government is using our
> fear of global warming to make money, via carbon footprint fines, industry
> emissions fines, etc, etc.
> It is an interesting read, for those with an open mind.
> I have the Midget and the parts Sprite under tarps, but the "good" Sprites
> are nestled in the garage in the back.

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Thu Feb 11 15:29:09 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:29:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: wire wheels
Message-ID: <7678CF085A8545E7AEE1C43B37DA3830@leovs802bt6yj7>

didnt see this come through the list so am trying again

leo



Anyone have an interest in buying a set of 4 wire wheels for a midget or
sprite (13 x 4's)a.  I hppen to have a spare set I am going to e-bay if there
is no intrest here as the project BE requires capital :).  Splines, hubs,
spokes, and rims are in good shape.  They have been media blasted and painted
already.  Contact me off list if interested.

Leo

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 11 15:34:27 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:34:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] bumper cars
In-Reply-To: <2A8459D5-4D7E-4AE3-8C1F-E9E4071C2CD0@gmail.com>
References: <53199.173.7.54.94.1265776621.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
	<2A8459D5-4D7E-4AE3-8C1F-E9E4071C2CD0@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef431002111434s4e8c8ab7vb01b351fafb07fc5@mail.gmail.com>

those are so cute ; )

On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 12:01 AM, Kevin Valentine <kevinv1275 at gmail.com>wrote:

> Here you go.......
>
>
>
>
>
> http://tinyurl.com/n8wyoj
>
>
>
>
>
> On Feb 9, 2010, at 11:37 PM, dwoerpel at wi.net wrote:
>
> > OK, this is insane.  Where can I get one?!  We need an OSHIT to
> > make one
> > like a Bugeye or Spridget.  Sorry if you have seen these; it's a
> > first for
> > me.
> >
> > http://jalopnik.com/5344771/street-legal-bumper-cars-prove-world-is-
> > a-beautiful-place/gallery/
> >
> > someone do a tiny url for the above.
> >
> > Dave W.
> >
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Feb 11 15:36:21 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:36:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: wire wheels
In-Reply-To: <7678CF085A8545E7AEE1C43B37DA3830@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <7678CF085A8545E7AEE1C43B37DA3830@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <CF725ADADC14423A896717B59688AB2D@spider>

Both came thru. ...bill in oregon
================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Leo S
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 2:29 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: wire wheels

didnt see this come through the list so am trying again

leo
-----------------------------------------------------
Anyone have an interest in buying a set of 4 wire wheels for a midget or
sprite (13 x 4's)a.  I hppen to have a spare set I am going to e-bay if
there
is no intrest here as the project BE requires capital :).  Splines, hubs,
spokes, and rims are in good shape.  They have been media blasted and
painted
already.  Contact me off list if interested.

Leo

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 11 15:37:39 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:37:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] weather broadcast meteorologist freaks out
In-Reply-To: <681852.4005.qm@web84202.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <681852.4005.qm@web84202.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <205cef431002111437t4bd4d65ai55262c81eca6ccb3@mail.gmail.com>

great idea!

On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 3:28 PM, DAVID GROPPER <kk7ss at verizon.net> wrote:

> IIRC.. our mail-person in Minnesota used a Snowmobile to deliver the mail
> when it got real bad..
>
> Dave G.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 11 15:51:58 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:51:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] HOW SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT?
In-Reply-To: <20100205.182138.7233.1@webmail05.dca.untd.com>
References: <20100205.182138.7233.1@webmail05.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <205cef431002111451u651f7e8aq57b4cb656e71fad7@mail.gmail.com>

worked here and yes I tried it twice. hahahaha

On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 9:21 PM, cclabaw at juno.com <cclabaw at juno.com> wrote:

> > HOW SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT?
> >
> > You have to try this please, it takes 2 seconds. I could not believe
> this!
> It is
> from an orthopaedic surgeon............ This will confuse your mind and you
> will keep
> trying over and over again to see if you can outsmart your foot, but, you
> can't. It is
> pre-programmed in your brain!
> >
> > 1. While sitting at your desk in front of your computer, lift your right
> foot off
> the floor and make clockwise circles.
> >
> > 2. Now, while doing this, draw the number '6' in the air with your right
> hand. Your
> foot will change direction.
> >
> > I told you so! And there's nothing you can do about it! You and I both
> know
> how
> stupid it is, but before the day is done you are going to try it again, if
> you've not
> already done so.
>
>
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb 11 16:00:26 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:00:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: wire wheels
In-Reply-To: <CF725ADADC14423A896717B59688AB2D@spider>
References: <7678CF085A8545E7AEE1C43B37DA3830@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<CF725ADADC14423A896717B59688AB2D@spider>
Message-ID: <e98d88091002111500l62afb6efk8a3e96aa8a21f64b@mail.gmail.com>

Wire wheels are way more trouble to maintain than the steel wheels. Since
moving to the Sprites, I'd never go back to the wires I had on the Midgets

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 4:36 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> Both came thru. ...bill in oregon
> ================================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Leo S
> Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 2:29 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: wire wheels
>
> didnt see this come through the list so am trying again
>
> leo
> -----------------------------------------------------
> Anyone have an interest in buying a set of 4 wire wheels for a midget or
> sprite (13 x 4's)a.  I hppen to have a spare set I am going to e-bay if
> there
> is no intrest here as the project BE requires capital :).  Splines, hubs,
> spokes, and rims are in good shape.  They have been media blasted and
> painted
> already.  Contact me off list if interested.
>
> Leo
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 11 16:01:51 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:01:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: wire wheels
In-Reply-To: <CF725ADADC14423A896717B59688AB2D@spider>
References: <7678CF085A8545E7AEE1C43B37DA3830@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<CF725ADADC14423A896717B59688AB2D@spider>
Message-ID: <205cef431002111501q6ef7cb7dqa21b4ff1dad5b513@mail.gmail.com>

I see both of them you should post a photo and a price it may help speed
things up.
Lin

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 5:36 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> Both came thru. ...bill in oregon
> ================================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Leo S
> Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 2:29 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: wire wheels
>
> didnt see this come through the list so am trying again
>
> leo
> -----------------------------------------------------
> Anyone have an interest in buying a set of 4 wire wheels for a midget or
> sprite (13 x 4's)a.  I hppen to have a spare set I am going to e-bay if
> there
> is no intrest here as the project BE requires capital :).  Splines, hubs,
> spokes, and rims are in good shape.  They have been media blasted and
> painted
> already.  Contact me off list if interested.
>
> Leo
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 11 16:05:23 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:05:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] duct tape article
Message-ID: <205cef431002111505q247d94f3y1f7f436d93711886@mail.gmail.com>

List I don't recall if I sent this along but here ya go. I always carry a
roll in my car ; )
Lin

http://www.aviationprofessionals.org/2009/10/bear-attack-duct-tape-wins-again.html

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb 11 16:14:54 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:14:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Spyker and Saab
Message-ID: <68461.55239.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

http://www.sniffpetrol.com/2010/02/05/spyker-still-getting-to-grips-with-saab/

jay fishbein

wallingford, ct

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Feb 11 16:59:44 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:59:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] duct tape article
In-Reply-To: <205cef431002111505q247d94f3y1f7f436d93711886@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef431002111505q247d94f3y1f7f436d93711886@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <03E97663A0FD4AEFAD9945D4B6C7C356@spider>

I also carry a roll; blame it on diet. ...bill in oregon
==========================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 3:05 PM
To: Spridget list
Subject: [Spridgets] duct tape article

List I don't recall if I sent this along but here ya go. I always carry a
roll in my car ; )
Lin

http://www.aviationprofessionals.org/2009/10/bear-attack-duct-tape-wins-agai
n.html

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Thu Feb 11 17:54:39 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:54:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: wire wheels
References: <7678CF085A8545E7AEE1C43B37DA3830@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<CF725ADADC14423A896717B59688AB2D@spider>
	<205cef431002111501q6ef7cb7dqa21b4ff1dad5b513@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <03A75E2264454E90B3E87CCBFD39B253@leovs802bt6yj7>

And just where would you like me to post these pictures as pictures arent
allowed through the list:P  and I dont use photobucket or the rest of the
"membership" sites as thaat cocept has never been able to sink in my feeble
brain....  And the asking price is $300.00 for the set of 4.

Leo
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Linda Grunthaner
  To: corvallis at peoplepc.com
  Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net ; Leo
  Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 5:01 PM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: wire wheels


  I see both of them you should post a photo and a price it may help speed
things up.
  Lin


  On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 5:36 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

    Both came thru. ...bill in oregon
    ================================================

    -----Original Message-----
    From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
    [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Leo S
    Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 2:29 PM
    To: spridgets at autox.team.net
    Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: wire wheels

    didnt see this come through the list so am trying again

    leo
    -----------------------------------------------------
    Anyone have an interest in buying a set of 4 wire wheels for a midget or
    sprite (13 x 4's)a.  I hppen to have a spare set I am going to e-bay if
    there
    is no intrest here as the project BE requires capital :).  Splines, hubs,
    spokes, and rims are in good shape.  They have been media blasted and
    painted
    already.  Contact me off list if interested.

    Leo

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From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Thu Feb 11 17:57:14 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:57:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: wire wheels
References: <7678CF085A8545E7AEE1C43B37DA3830@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<CF725ADADC14423A896717B59688AB2D@spider>
	<205cef431002111501q6ef7cb7dqa21b4ff1dad5b513@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D41A510E03C54E6596AAD50DD3EB5834@leovs802bt6yj7>

  oh yea.... duct tape is included in the price but not recomended or needed
on wire wheels...rofl

  Leo

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb 11 17:57:53 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:57:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: wire wheels
In-Reply-To: <D41A510E03C54E6596AAD50DD3EB5834@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <7678CF085A8545E7AEE1C43B37DA3830@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<CF725ADADC14423A896717B59688AB2D@spider>
	<205cef431002111501q6ef7cb7dqa21b4ff1dad5b513@mail.gmail.com>
	<D41A510E03C54E6596AAD50DD3EB5834@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <e98d88091002111657p666a0280la12248206a0dad84@mail.gmail.com>

Leo, getting any snow your way?

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 6:57 PM, Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

>  oh yea.... duct tape is included in the price but not recomended or needed
> on wire wheels...rofl
>
>  Leo
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Feb 11 18:06:54 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:06:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube;
 weather broadcast meteorologist freaks    out
In-Reply-To: <906445.15333.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <906445.15333.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <3BB3DFE9DF754A5E904E89589F44CB61@Home>

> The State of fear?

It's the silly season there.  Ignore it.

Michael Rowe

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb 11 18:54:41 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:54:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] you drive WHAT?
Message-ID: <e98d88091002111754t669f59c6t93e40dff514a2981@mail.gmail.com>

For those of you that are not amused by www.peopleofwalmart.com, will love
THIS SITE!!!
http://www.youdrivewhat.com/

Linda, this one is for you.
http://www.youdrivewhat.com/?p=782

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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb 11 19:19:03 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:19:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spyker and Saab
In-Reply-To: <68461.55239.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <68461.55239.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <E9420CB359E24DFEBCCCA87838EB290A@HomePC>

Hah!  I had them at the lock on the floor!

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 5:14 PM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Spyker and Saab

http://www.sniffpetrol.com/2010/02/05/spyker-still-getting-to-grips-with-saab/

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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb 11 19:47:40 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:47:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Leo, you wanna put wires on your next Bugeye?
Message-ID: <e98d88091002111847n495d8aa2se37db4588239d21e@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.youdrivewhat.com/?p=804
I wonder if they'd touch?

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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb 11 19:56:54 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:56:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Drive your LBC in the winter!!
Message-ID: <e98d88091002111856ud4e9b3rd0499e8b5b61f325@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.youdrivewhat.com/?p=614

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From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Thu Feb 11 20:54:59 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:54:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheels
Message-ID: <E1016E57F11641AA929F96738D9B1033@leovs802bt6yj7>

pictures should be here of the wire wheels
http://picasaweb.google.com/ldsp2006

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb 11 21:20:44 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:20:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Earthquake
Message-ID: <D42D6E95E9494FFE9F6DE6A0D48C006C@HomePC>

Ron, David, Neil, Ed, etc.: hey, did any of you guys feel the earthquake in
northern IL last night?

LAD

From eric.t.cartman at gmail.com  Thu Feb 11 21:47:01 2010
From: eric.t.cartman at gmail.com (Greg Gowins)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:47:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Earthquake
In-Reply-To: <D42D6E95E9494FFE9F6DE6A0D48C006C@HomePC>
References: <D42D6E95E9494FFE9F6DE6A0D48C006C@HomePC>
Message-ID: <d6f30eca1002112047l31be7556x1da5e1461c9174d6@mail.gmail.com>

Hell Ed's had burps, much less farts that have registered higher on the
Richter Scale.  Especially after a trip to Giordano's or Gino's East!!!

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 10:20 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Ron, David, Neil, Ed, etc.: hey, did any of you guys feel the earthquake in
> northern IL last night?
>
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Feb 12 01:51:02 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:51:02 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube;
 weather broadcast meteorologist freaks   out
Message-ID: <2f9.2f488944.38a67076@aol.com>

If you have a compressor use an airline to BLOW it off?
 
In a message dated 11/02/2010 19:54:11 GMT Standard Time,  
grunthaner at gmail.com writes:

want to  clear the snow off for fear of ripping the material 

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Feb 12 05:53:08 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:53:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Earthquake
In-Reply-To: <D42D6E95E9494FFE9F6DE6A0D48C006C@HomePC>
References: <D42D6E95E9494FFE9F6DE6A0D48C006C@HomePC>
Message-ID: <2263300654229898903@unknownmsgid>

Ya mean that snowplow going by?

David L

On Feb 11, 2010, at 22:20, "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> Ron, David, Neil, Ed, etc.: hey, did any of you guys feel the
> earthquake in
> northern IL last night?
>
> LAD
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 12 06:38:16 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:38:16 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube; weather broadcast meteorologist freaks  out
In-Reply-To: <2f9.2f488944.38a67076@aol.com>
References: <2f9.2f488944.38a67076@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W402E7ACF0AB8F38642CA4DB84D0@phx.gbl>

Put a small heater in the shed and melt the snow off?


> If you have a compressor use an airline to BLOW it off?
>
> In a message dated 11/02/2010 19:54:11 GMT Standard Time,
> grunthaner at gmail.com writes:
>
> want to clear the snow off for fear of ripping the material

From neilandcustom at gmail.com  Fri Feb 12 06:44:08 2010
From: neilandcustom at gmail.com (Neil Anderson)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:44:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Earthquake
In-Reply-To: <D42D6E95E9494FFE9F6DE6A0D48C006C@HomePC>
References: <D42D6E95E9494FFE9F6DE6A0D48C006C@HomePC>
Message-ID: <000301caabe9$753ea590$5fbbf0b0$@com>

I did, it woke me up.  There was kind of a loud noise that hit my building
(I live in an apartment above my shop).  I thought it was a wind gust, but
then the building did this little shake thing.  Whoa!  Strong wind, then I
realized it wasn't the wind.  My building is quite old and most of it is
made of brick, but I did have the thought whether there might be some
damage.  Everything seemed OK, the front of the building hadn't fallen off,
so I went back to sleep.

This type of building would have come down long ago if it was in California.

Neil



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Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 10:21 PM
To: Spridgets List
Subject: [Spridgets] Earthquake

Ron, David, Neil, Ed, etc.: hey, did any of you guys feel the earthquake in
northern IL last night?

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From bpazur at excel.net  Fri Feb 12 07:44:32 2010
From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:44:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] For PPP
Message-ID: <201002121444.o1CEiWEu001744@green.excel.net>

How do you keep Canadian bacon from curling in the frying pan?


You take away their brooms!

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Fri Feb 12 07:54:47 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:54:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Earthquake
In-Reply-To: <000301caabe9$753ea590$5fbbf0b0$@com>
References: <D42D6E95E9494FFE9F6DE6A0D48C006C@HomePC>
	<000301caabe9$753ea590$5fbbf0b0$@com>
Message-ID: <DF3B5518744E4B39BF90E5E2D5B87634@Home>

> This type of building would have come down long ago if it was in 
> California.

The Island of Hawaii still has active volcanoes, and small quakes are 
routine.  As a result, the wooden buildings are extremely loose in the 
joints, and they just sort of rattle around in a quake.  They are so loose 
that once when I was a kid I stood outside a plantation office building and 
pushed rhythmically until I got the whole building rocking back and forth 
several inches.  No one even came out to see what was happening - no fun.

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

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Fri Feb 12 09:19:57 2010
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:19:57 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] check this out
Message-ID: <148760406.3325931265991597297.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Take a look at the "continental" package.. 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Complete-Parts-Car_W0QQitemZ320487126492QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item4a9e8575dc 

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 12 09:37:48 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:37:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] check this out
In-Reply-To: <148760406.3325931265991597297.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <148760406.3325931265991597297.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <961514.89308.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

That is absolutely hideous... I've seen them before on a chrome bumper MG B GT and it was still ugly....

 Edward Perez
Snohomish, WA
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, February 12, 2010 8:19:57 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] check this out

Take a look at the "continental" package.. 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Complete-Parts-Car_W0QQitemZ320487126492QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item4a9e8575dc 
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 12 09:47:30 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:47:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] check this out
In-Reply-To: <961514.89308.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <148760406.3325931265991597297.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<961514.89308.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <799957.20784.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I can't even begin to imagine how much weight that adds to the car.... 

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




________________________________
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net; spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, February 12, 2010 8:37:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] check this out

That is absolutely hideous... I've seen them before on a chrome bumper MG B GT and it was still ugly....

Edward Perez
Snohomish, WA
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, February 12, 2010 8:19:57 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] check this out

Take a look at the "continental" package.. 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Complete-Parts-Car_W0QQitemZ320487126492QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item4a9e8575dc 
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From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Fri Feb 12 10:00:35 2010
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:00:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] check this out
In-Reply-To: <799957.20784.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <148760406.3325931265991597297.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<961514.89308.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<799957.20784.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Looks like a diving platform.  I say take it to a lake and hope it
doesn't float!

From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Fri Feb 12 11:17:57 2010
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:17:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Brands Hatch 1966
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References: <909531.16781.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <019901caac0f$b5f3c860$21db5920$@net>

Enjoyed the pictures very much. I was fortunate to attend the 1967 German
GP. I need some help. I have a picture of a drivers meeting sometime in the
60's. I would like to identify the drivers. For other list members, email me
and I will email the picture. 
1	Jo Bonnier
2
3
4	Phil Hill
5
6	Jim Clark
7
8	Richie Ginther
9	Gram Hill
10	Jack Brabham
11	Bruce McLaren
12	Dan Gurney

Need corrections and help on the rest.

Herb Miller

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of DAVID GROPPER
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 11:29 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Brands Hatch 1966

Though this might be of interest...
That was the last year I was at Brands Hatch..
I'm somewhere in the stands....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wasleso/sets/72157600529333611/

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From kk7ss at verizon.net  Fri Feb 12 12:05:01 2010
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:05:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Brands Hatch 1966
In-Reply-To: <019901caac0f$b5f3c860$21db5920$@net>
References: <909531.16781.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<019901caac0f$b5f3c860$21db5920$@net>
Message-ID: <145939.10603.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Looking at those faces makes me realize how may years have passed...

#7 may be Chris Irwin..   

#5 may be a young Jacky Ickx.
#2 may be Jo Schlesser - he crashed and died the next year
but remember, I *am* getting old !!

If anyone has a copy of the June 2008 issue of Motor Sport Magazine, there is a photograph of a group of the old 60's rivals.
I should have kept my copy ;-((


Dave G.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Feb 12 12:13:28 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:13:28 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Wav file to MP3 or WMV not really LBC
Message-ID: <e890.50359ac6.38a70258@aol.com>

Hi list,
 
I have a 90minute cassette tape that I've managed to record on my PC  as a 
90 minute wav file.  The entire 90 minutes is talking.  How can I  get the 
wav file to convert to an MP3 or WMV file?
 
Thanks
 
 
Daniel

From racerbob70 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 12 12:17:49 2010
From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:17:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] check this out
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Message-ID: <220069.57355.qm@web51601.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

 
  I can't imagine anyone being interested in this but if'n you are there are 2
listers here in Newnan if you want it checked out.  I've never seen this car
before and am really glad.........
Bob
 

 
Take a look at the "continental" package..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Complete-Parts-Car_W0QQitemZ320487126492QQcmdZ
ViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item4a9e8575dc
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Feb 12 12:33:47 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:33:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Soave, gotcha a new sponser!!
Message-ID: <e98d88091002121133g57df754x49ebe4e804246232@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.youdrivewhat.com/?p=608

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 12 12:39:20 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:39:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wav file to MP3 or WMV not really LBC
In-Reply-To: <e890.50359ac6.38a70258@aol.com>
References: <e890.50359ac6.38a70258@aol.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9911002121139x7c6e5de8j7d15eeb485205a9@mail.gmail.com>

Google free audio converter.  I think I used Cheetah way back when but
there is probably something much better now.

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Feb 12 12:39:37 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:39:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wav file to MP3 or WMV not really LBC
In-Reply-To: <e890.50359ac6.38a70258@aol.com>
References: <e890.50359ac6.38a70258@aol.com>
Message-ID: <402188521002121139l33779392jce99a259b0522c8f@mail.gmail.com>

Audacity is your friend.
audacity.sourceforge.net
It can open the wav file, save it as mp3, etc, modify it, record a new
one (shoulda used it to record it in the first place, etc.
Free, too.
David L

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb 12 12:39:55 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:39:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Brands Hatch 1966
In-Reply-To: <145939.10603.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <594235.98070.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

#2 is Innes Ireland.

jay

--- On Fri, 2/12/10, DAVID GROPPER <kk7ss at verizon.net> wrote:

From: DAVID GROPPER <kk7ss at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Brands Hatch 1966
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, February 12, 2010, 2:05 PM

Looking at those faces makes me realize how may years have passed...

#7 may be Chris Irwin..   

#5 may be a young Jacky Ickx.
#2 may be Jo Schlesser - he crashed and died the next year
but remember, I *am* getting old !!

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Fri Feb 12 12:52:52 2010
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:52:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Brands Hatch 1966
In-Reply-To: <594235.98070.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <594235.98070.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <69364.74242.qm@web84203.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

I thought I was getting old, now I'm sure    ;-(

 Dave G.

>
>From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
>
>
>#2 is Innes Ireland.
>
>
>>From: DAVID GROPPER <kk7ss at verizon.net>
>>
>>#2 may be Jo Schlesser - he crashed and died the next year

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Feb 12 13:28:11 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:28:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Brands Hatch 1966
In-Reply-To: <69364.74242.qm@web84203.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <594235.98070.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<69364.74242.qm@web84203.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002121228k2a7a35e9q3e0578f828070cd9@mail.gmail.com>

I think Jay is correct on Innes Ireland.

Lessee...   If we can identify Caroll Shelby in the picture along with
Gurney, it has to be 1959 which was the first year for Gurney and the last
year for Shelby...

Other drivers who were active then include Chris Amon, David Hobbs, Stirling
Moss, Denny Hulme and John Surtees...  I don't know if any of them are in
this picture but it seems reasonable that a few might be....

BTW,   Sir Graham Hill is the proper spelling...   Not "Gram"

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 1:52 PM, DAVID GROPPER <kk7ss at verizon.net> wrote:

> I thought I was getting old, now I'm sure    ;-(
>
>  Dave G.
>
> >
> >From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
> >
> >
> >#2 is Innes Ireland.
> >
> >
> >>From: DAVID GROPPER <kk7ss at verizon.net>
> >>
> >>#2 may be Jo Schlesser - he crashed and died the next year
>
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Cheers!!
Jim
In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a
shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress."
       John Adams
       US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826)

From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Fri Feb 12 14:40:57 2010
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:40:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Brands Hatch 1966
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002121228k2a7a35e9q3e0578f828070cd9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <594235.98070.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<69364.74242.qm@web84203.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e1002121228k2a7a35e9q3e0578f828070cd9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <01fd01caac2c$10669fe0$3133dfa0$@net>

Found the answer:
The Drivers' Meeting at the 1964 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa. Original
photograph by Gary Bramstedt.
http://www.autosportsltd.com/posters_of_the_week.php
( they forgot Richie Ginther)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964_Formula_One_season




1	Jo Bonnier
2	Innes Ireland-thanks Jay
3	Andre Pilette
4	Phil Hill
5	Chris Amon
6	Jim Clark
7	(not a driver)
8	Richie Ginther
9	Graham Hill
10	Jack Brabham
11	Bruce McLaren
12	Dan Gurney

Herb Miller

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Johnson
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 2:28 PM
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Brands Hatch 1966

I think Jay is correct on Innes Ireland.

Lessee...   If we can identify Caroll Shelby in the picture along with
Gurney, it has to be 1959 which was the first year for Gurney and the last
year for Shelby...

Other drivers who were active then include Chris Amon, David Hobbs, Stirling
Moss, Denny Hulme and John Surtees...  I don't know if any of them are in
this picture but it seems reasonable that a few might be....

BTW,   Sir Graham Hill is the proper spelling...   Not "Gram"

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 1:52 PM, DAVID GROPPER <kk7ss at verizon.net> wrote:

> I thought I was getting old, now I'm sure    ;-(
>
>  Dave G.
>
> >
> >From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
> >
> >
> >#2 is Innes Ireland.
> >
> >
> >>From: DAVID GROPPER <kk7ss at verizon.net>
> >>
> >>#2 may be Jo Schlesser - he crashed and died the next year
>
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Feb 12 14:52:07 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:52:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wav file to MP3 or WMV not really LBC
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002121155j2fecfdc8i5989e5da5c97a1b8@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e890.50359ac6.38a70258@aol.com>
	<402188521002121139l33779392jce99a259b0522c8f@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e1002121155j2fecfdc8i5989e5da5c97a1b8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <402188521002121352p7ed7fc92ta2313ea55c6a3d5@mail.gmail.com>

Audacity will also give you the ability to break it into "chapters".
David L

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Feb 12 14:54:08 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:54:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wav file to MP3 or WMV not really LBC
In-Reply-To: <402188521002121352p7ed7fc92ta2313ea55c6a3d5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e890.50359ac6.38a70258@aol.com>
	<402188521002121139l33779392jce99a259b0522c8f@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e1002121155j2fecfdc8i5989e5da5c97a1b8@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188521002121352p7ed7fc92ta2313ea55c6a3d5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <402188521002121354s3e8a0966r83a6b6c59c8451f0@mail.gmail.com>

> Audacity will also give you the ability to break it into "chapters".

It can also do things like record a 33rpm record at 78rpm and correct
it so that it doesn't take quite so long to transfer your collection
of vinyl to mp3. Still takes forever.
For spoken word, you can accelerate the speed without changing the pitch, too.
David L

From sales at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 12 15:38:48 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:38:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Earthquake
In-Reply-To: <d6f30eca1002112047l31be7556x1da5e1461c9174d6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <D42D6E95E9494FFE9F6DE6A0D48C006C@HomePC>
	<d6f30eca1002112047l31be7556x1da5e1461c9174d6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B75D878.60404@justbrits.com>

<< Hell Ed's had burps, >>

Good grief, YES Greg !!!!

<< much less farts that have registered higher on the
Richter Scale. >>

I take the 5th !!!

<< Especially after a trip to Giordano's or Gino's East!!! >>

NAH, don't even have to WASTE the gas !!!!

BETTER pies right here in town <G> !!!

From sales at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 12 15:50:22 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:50:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Earthquake
In-Reply-To: <D42D6E95E9494FFE9F6DE6A0D48C006C@HomePC>
References: <D42D6E95E9494FFE9F6DE6A0D48C006C@HomePC>
Message-ID: <4B75DB2E.4050701@justbrits.com>

<< hey, did any of you guys feel the earthquake in northern
IL last night? >>

Yep, freaked me out !!!

Had another one of my BAD "sleep habit nites" so
I was right here in rear of shop.  Left front [NE]
of building 'started' this "shake" and continued at
'lower' shake right back to right rear {SW] corner.
All preceded with one Hell of an "explosion" !!

I thought a really BAD accident out on 55th [ 1.5
blocks directly north] had happened or the there
had been a train wreck in town !!!!

Everything was 'calm' withing 3 -4 minutes and I
heard nothing on police scanner so forgot about it
until Ch. 5 gave explanation as lead story at 5:00AM.

Still strange <G> !!!

Like Neil, the front part of shop is in it's 80s with
rear in the 70s years old so come daylight, an
inspection 'tour' was conducted <G> !!  Nada, THANK
the Lord !!!   120' to SE, Cindy AND both dogs SLEPT
right through it and she didn't believe me until News
at 7:30AM told her <G> !!!

Me

From sales at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 12 15:51:37 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:51:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Earthquake
In-Reply-To: <000301caabe9$753ea590$5fbbf0b0$@com>
References: <D42D6E95E9494FFE9F6DE6A0D48C006C@HomePC>
	<000301caabe9$753ea590$5fbbf0b0$@com>
Message-ID: <4B75DB79.5000202@justbrits.com>

<< This type of building would have come down long ago if it
was in California. >>

Mine also, Neil !!!  AND our house<G> !!!

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Feb 12 15:59:28 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:59:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wav file to MP3 or WMV not really LBC
In-Reply-To: <402188521002121354s3e8a0966r83a6b6c59c8451f0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e890.50359ac6.38a70258@aol.com>
	<402188521002121139l33779392jce99a259b0522c8f@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e1002121155j2fecfdc8i5989e5da5c97a1b8@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188521002121352p7ed7fc92ta2313ea55c6a3d5@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188521002121354s3e8a0966r83a6b6c59c8451f0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002121459y17ffbcdfoa3456376822a3f09@mail.gmail.com>

I've used it to change the key of a song to put it into the keys I prefer to
play in....   Nice and its FREE!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 3:54 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> For spoken word, you can accelerate the speed without changing the pitch,
> too.

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Fri Feb 12 16:11:03 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:11:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate 5-speed
Message-ID: <4824A1C1EF984D789B530F58858A61B6@Home>

Those of you with Rivergate conversion kits:

How did you remove the contact plate from the fingers of the clutch pressure plate as required to use a roller-type throw-out bearing?  

Michael Rowe
Aspiring engine builder

From sales at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 12 16:16:43 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:16:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: wire wheels
In-Reply-To: <03A75E2264454E90B3E87CCBFD39B253@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <7678CF085A8545E7AEE1C43B37DA3830@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<CF725ADADC14423A896717B59688AB2D@spider>
	<205cef431002111501q6ef7cb7dqa21b4ff1dad5b513@mail.gmail.com>
	<03A75E2264454E90B3E87CCBFD39B253@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <4B75E15B.3050402@justbrits.com>

<< And just where would you like me to post these pictures as
pictures arent allowed through the list >>

Yo Leo [and the rest of youse], check out "Parts
For Sale" on MY site !!!

Geesh [dummy<G>] !!!!

Ed

PS:  And I bet I get a SLEW of [and a few List posts
ALSO] asking WHERE is my site ?? 
Can anybody GUESS from my eMail addy ????

PPS:   LMAO !!

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 12 16:43:36 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:43:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Earthquake
In-Reply-To: <2263300654229898903@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <660287.83540.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Fri, 2/12/10, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
> Ya mean that snowplow going by?
> 

That's what we thought. Either that or my Keurig machine was getting about 1500 volts.

Ron

From sales at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 12 18:27:24 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:27:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Earthquake
In-Reply-To: <660287.83540.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <660287.83540.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B75FFFC.4010502@justbrits.com>

<< Either that or my Keurig machine was getting about 1500
volts. >>

THAT would given your java a REAL 'jolt', Ron <G> !!

Sorry, just HAD to !!

PPP

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Fri Feb 12 19:57:50 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:57:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Brands Hatch 1966
In-Reply-To: <6D9BDF6C-FDA7-448C-88A3-2573317457FC@verizon.net>
References: <909531.16781.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>,
	<6D9BDF6C-FDA7-448C-88A3-2573317457FC@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W245058008F643FAC9FFFC7C24C0@phx.gbl>

 It reminds me more like the heal of the boot, the
way it initially goes down, then up the hill to join the short course.


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> From: nases at verizon.net
> Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:17:25 -0500
> To: kk7ss at verizon.net
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Brands Hatch 1966
>
> Nice pictures Dave.  Picture 24 reminds me of the 1st turn at Watkins Glen.
>
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
>
>
>
> On Feb 10, 2010, at 12:28 AM, DAVID GROPPER wrote:
>
> > Though this might be of interest...
> > That was the last year I was at Brands Hatch..
> > I'm somewhere in the stands....
> >
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/wasleso/sets/72157600529333611/
> >
> > Dave G.

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From kk7ss at verizon.net  Fri Feb 12 20:17:30 2010
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:17:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Brands Hatch 1966
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W245058008F643FAC9FFFC7C24C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <922056.37412.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

IIRC
Before they "inmproved" the circuit by making it longer in order for
running F1 per FIA rules.

Start from the grid, sharp right-hand curve, no
camber, falt out down the hill, up the hill and take the 180 right-hander to
go down hill, followed by the left hand 180 with an adverse camber (caught me
out many times), up the hill to the sweeping right hander, mild camber, the on
to the straightaway in front of the stands. And do it all over again.
Somebody will correct me if I'm remembering incorrectly.

Nice track to dice
on, especially for side-car racing..

But not as much fun as Crystal Palace
;-)


Dave G.


--- On Fri, 2/12/10, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:

>
From: brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com>
>  It reminds me more like the heal of
the boot, the 
> way it initially goes down, then up the hill to join the
short
> course.

From dwramsey at att.net  Fri Feb 12 20:22:49 2010
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:22:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate 5-speed
In-Reply-To: <4824A1C1EF984D789B530F58858A61B6@Home>
Message-ID: <20100213032331.4429B1878AE@autox.team.net>

I used a Datsun clutch.
		Crash


Those of you with Rivergate conversion kits:

How did you remove the contact plate from the fingers of the clutch pressure
plate as required to use a roller-type throw-out bearing?  

Michael Rowe
Aspiring engine builder

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb 12 20:32:08 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:32:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cam Timing
Message-ID: <4B761D38.2050002@comcast.net>

I am rebuilding my Sprite engine and I have the adjustable timing belt 
set up and I have had it for years.
I had the cam advanced a little and my car ran great throughout most of 
the range.
However, I had no power pulling hills and a hard time hitting 90 mph.
It would get to 80 just fine and stay there all day but 85-90 seemed 
tough as was going up the mountains (Appalachians not the Rockies)
I have a .30 over bore, Kent 266 cam, LCB header, and 1.25 SUs .
5 speed and a 4.22 diff.
My bone stock 67 will pull 90 mph easier than the built engine, not as 
fast but it has more omph in the top end.

I think I had the cam 4* advanced and I did play with it when I first 
put it on the car to see how each little change affected how the car drove.
I don't know anything about cam advancing so I am asking for help, 
opinions, BTDT or as Ed says KISS

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

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Fri Feb 12 20:32:28 2010
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:32:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I think this is for Frank
Message-ID: <38069D0D-9EA3-4EC7-90D9-014A09EBE4CE@phillymgclub.com>

And a lot of others of us as well.

http://preview.tinyurl.com/yleqakd

Larry

--

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy at phillymgclub.com
Secretary
Philadelphia MG Club

The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by
the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened.
But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.

Friedrich Nietzsche

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 12 20:37:51 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:37:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate 5-speed
In-Reply-To: <20100213032331.4429B1878AE@autox.team.net>
References: <20100213032331.4429B1878AE@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <581883.34922.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Same here.  Datsun clutch and pressure plate.  The pressure plate needs to be drilled for the alignment pins on the flywheel if you have them.

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




________________________________
From: David Ramsey <dwramsey at att.net>
To: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, February 12, 2010 7:22:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rivergate 5-speed

I used a Datsun clutch.
        Crash


Those of you with Rivergate conversion kits:

How did you remove the contact plate from the fingers of the clutch pressure
plate as required to use a roller-type throw-out bearing?  

Michael Rowe
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 12 20:39:53 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:39:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Earthquake
In-Reply-To: <660287.83540.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <660287.83540.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <257344.40992.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

What was the magnitude of this?  I'm not seeing it in any headlines?  Did it make some shampoo bottles fall down at the local drug store, or what?  Being from Cali, I'm not impressed with anything unless it's over 5.7.  Been through the 7.1 here in Seattle and many in So Cal.... It's fun to surf them out!

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




________________________________
From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
To: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>; David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
Cc: Spridgets List <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, February 12, 2010 3:43:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Earthquake

--- On Fri, 2/12/10, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
> Ya mean that snowplow going by?
> 

That's what we thought. Either that or my Keurig machine was getting about 1500 volts.

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From pythias at pacifier.com  Fri Feb 12 21:00:21 2010
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:00:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Cam Timing
In-Reply-To: <4B761D38.2050002@comcast.net>
References: <4B761D38.2050002@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <68338261.20100212200021@pacifier.com>

Hello Frank,

     go here

     http://www.compcams.com/Technical/FAQ/LSAproperties.asp

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Somebody's terminal is dropping bits.  I found a pile of them over in the corner.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 12 21:23:52 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:23:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Earthquake
In-Reply-To: <257344.40992.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <632704.88619.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

> What was the magnitude of
> this?  I'm not seeing it in any headlines? 
4.3. Just unusual, is all.

Ron

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 12 21:30:28 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:30:28 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Cam Timing
In-Reply-To: <4B761D38.2050002@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <145435.29964.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Fri, 2/12/10, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> I had the cam advanced a little and my car ran great
> throughout most of the range.
> However, I had no power pulling hills and a hard time
> hitting 90 mph.

Frank,

Makes sense. Advancing the cam shifts the torque curve downward - should be more low end torque, less top end. 4 degrees sounds like a lot, +/- 2 degrees is all the variability recommended for the one I have in White Trash. Also check if Kent recommends any change in valve clearances for the cam if advanced.

Ron

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 12 22:22:37 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:22:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Earthquake
In-Reply-To: <632704.88619.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <632704.88619.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <688201.98734.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

That's just enough to shake my Martini!

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




________________________________
From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, February 12, 2010 8:23:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Earthquake

> What was the magnitude of
> this?  I'm not seeing it in any headlines? 
4.3. Just unusual, is all.

Ron
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From fastvee at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 13 06:36:38 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:36:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Cam Timing
In-Reply-To: <4B761D38.2050002@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <718135.55952.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Frank,
As Ron said, 4 degrees is too much. IMO the symptoms you describe are normal
for that much cam advance. In general, if you need more than 2 degrees change
to get the characteristics you want then you need a different cam. You
obviously have lots of experience with this combination so if you compromise
and set it at 2 degrees advance you might not loose too much low end grunt,
and be able to reach 90.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Fri, 2/12/10, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Cam Timing
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, February 12, 2010, 10:32 PM

I am rebuilding my Sprite engine and I have the adjustable timing belt set up
and I have had it for years.
I had the cam advanced a little and my car ran great throughout most of the
range.
However, I had no power pulling hills and a hard time hitting 90 mph.
It would get to 80 just fine and stay there all day but 85-90 seemed tough as
was going up the mountains (Appalachians not the Rockies)
I have a .30 over bore, Kent 266 cam, LCB header, and 1.25 SUs .
5 speed and a 4.22 diff.
My bone stock 67 will pull 90 mph easier than the built engine, not as fast
but it has more omph in the top end.

I think I had the cam 4* advanced and I did play with it when I first put it
on the car to see how each little change affected how the car drove.
I don't know anything about cam advancing so I am asking for help, opinions,
BTDT or as Ed says KISS

-- Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites
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From mark at nashvilletn.org  Sat Feb 13 08:59:18 2010
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:59:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starters for 1275 and 1500
Message-ID: <6B533C7BA6A543FB8DFF6747BD988360@Dell9200>

There is a guy selling gear reduction starters on eBay ( 220404991105  BIN 
$99.95 ) that lists them as follows:  "Starters for Triumph Spitfire, GT6, 
MG Midget and Sprite models".  Can anybody tell me if the 1500 and the 1275 
use the same starter?  I have no experience with the 1500.

Mark
Nashville 

From kristi74midget at comcast.net  Sat Feb 13 09:06:21 2010
From: kristi74midget at comcast.net (Kristi & Lambert)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:06:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Starters for 1275 and 1500
In-Reply-To: <6B533C7BA6A543FB8DFF6747BD988360@Dell9200>
References: <6B533C7BA6A543FB8DFF6747BD988360@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <38166FBE-A47D-43AB-AA91-59027458A351@comcast.net>

Hi Mark,

	We have both a 1500 Midget and a 1275 Midget.  We have interchanged the
starters between the two.  So I would say yes they use the same starter but I
have very limited experience.  Good luck.


Kristi & Lambert
'74 RWA Midget
'77 RB Midget



On Feb 13, 2010, at 10:59 AM, Mark wrote:

> There is a guy selling gear reduction starters on eBay ( 220404991105  BIN
> $99.95 ) that lists them as follows:  "Starters for Triumph Spitfire, GT6,
> MG Midget and Sprite models".  Can anybody tell me if the 1500 and the 1275
> use the same starter?  I have no experience with the 1500.
>
> Mark
> Nashville
>
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Sat Feb 13 09:18:04 2010
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:18:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Starters for 1275 and 1500
In-Reply-To: <6B533C7BA6A543FB8DFF6747BD988360@Dell9200>
References: <6B533C7BA6A543FB8DFF6747BD988360@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <784242085.20100213081804@pacifier.com>

Hello Mark,

     according to http://ferraris.server273.com/sprite.html it IS the
     same starter... no personal experience..

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
      * "OK, you can borrow it again," Tom relented.

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Sat Feb 13 09:44:53 2010
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:44:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Starters for 1275 and 1500
In-Reply-To: <6B533C7BA6A543FB8DFF6747BD988360@Dell9200>
References: <6B533C7BA6A543FB8DFF6747BD988360@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <159AC66F-C5C2-421B-B593-6976884008F9@gmail.com>

Mark,

They use the same starter but the 1500 uses an adapter ring (spacer)  
for the starter gear to be positioned correctly on the ring gear.  I  
don't know if that will affect the fitment of the gear reduction  
starter or not.......

The gear reduction starter contacts the ring gear from the opposite  
side (compared to the original starter).  The original starter  
contacts the ring gear from the back to the front and the gear  
reduction starter contacts from the front to the back.  (That's why a  
gear reduction starter seems to work better on a 1275  with a worn  
ring gear :)

Kevin


On Feb 13, 2010, at 10:59 AM, Mark wrote:

> There is a guy selling gear reduction starters on eBay  
> ( 220404991105  BIN
> $99.95 ) that lists them as follows:  "Starters for Triumph  
> Spitfire, GT6,
> MG Midget and Sprite models".  Can anybody tell me if the 1500 and  
> the 1275
> use the same starter?  I have no experience with the 1500.

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sat Feb 13 10:36:31 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:36:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] possible group buy on Griffin aluminum dow n flow
	radiator
Message-ID: <CCC902BEBC3942CE9DAC70E5ECA717E6@leovs802bt6yj7>

I have been engaged in a conversation with Griffin Radiators over having an
aluminum Bugeye radiator made up and as with everything else volume equals
discount.  Sooooo... I want to know if there is any interest here on a group
buy.  The radiator will be an aluminum  downflow and be made up using a bugeye
radiator as the pattern.  All the shrouding. tanks, core, mounting plates, and
neck will be all aluminum construction.   The original quote from them for one
unit was around $400.00 but after talking to the factory about a volume
purchse of at least 5 to 7 the rep said he should be able to come in around a
target price of $250 to $300 (depending on mfg costs after measuring and
finguring fabrication off an actual Bugeye radiator which I have to send him).

Right now I have commitments from another list's members for 7 of them and I
am hoping to solidify a buy of at least ten units to allow some negotiating
power on final price.  So if at a maximum was $275.00 with a possibility of
under $250.00 is there any interest?  It is highley likely the pricing will be
lower as the units ordered increaase.  I am trying to get into the under
$250.00 range.

I chose Griffin because they are well know throughout the clsasic car,
professional racing, and street rod crowd for their high build quality and the
effectivness of the units they sell.  If you have ever seen a Griffin radiator
they are very impressive.

When negotians are completed with Griffin on the final cost per unit each
radiator ordered will need to be pre-paid by whoever commits to a radiator
prior to the order.  I have a offer from a list member to have the entire
order drop shipped to his buissness location and then they will be shipped
individualy from there to whomever is on the order list as that also should
lower costs.  When the final price is negotiated  with Griffin then all who
are interested will be contacted with the final pricing and how/where funds
need to be paid and when delivery will be.

Leo

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 13 10:47:05 2010
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:47:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] possible group buy
Message-ID: <290353.1139.qm@web46413.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Where is the factory? How much will the al. rad. weigh? Any EWAG on shipping cost? Is this a simple bolt on and attach the hoses?
Thanks, Skip J.

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sat Feb 13 11:28:27 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:28:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] possible group buy
References: <290353.1139.qm@web46413.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <6AE0279984B54FC485F44B20AA709B5B@leovs802bt6yj7>

The factory is in South Carolina and shipping is going to be part of my 
conversation with them.  Either. if they can ship individually or does the 
whole order need to go to one place and then shipped individually out to the 
various individuals, so the shipping cost/method will follow sometime this 
next week.  Radiator weight will be addressed as soon they recive the 
pattern radiator and they assemble the prototype as they havent built a 
bugeye one before but you can rest assured it will be light; well 
constructed, and pretty:)

Yes it will be a direct bolt in.  Connect the hoses and temp bulb and go!!!

leo
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Skip Jackson" <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>
To: "spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 11:47 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] possible group buy


> Where is the factory? How much will the al. rad. weigh? Any EWAG on 
> shipping cost? Is this a simple bolt on and attach the hoses?
> Thanks, Skip J.
>
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From jjj at acsnet.com  Sat Feb 13 12:52:14 2010
From: jjj at acsnet.com (jjj at acsnet.com)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:52:14 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Re; [spridgets] possible group buy
Message-ID: <4575.66.172.236.90.1266090734.squirrel@www.acsnet.com>

Can they give any idea on increase in cooling efficientcy? If there is a
big gain I'm interested.

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sat Feb 13 20:03:10 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:03:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] computer related non-lbc
Message-ID: <EC627AC27C664B5DA9590765CEEE7B61@leovs802bt6yj7>

my spell checker in outlook is set to "french" and it is the ONLY language
available in the pull down menu!!!  Any ideas on how to resolve the issue?
And dont even say get rid of MS Outlok....

Leo

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Feb 13 20:11:03 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:11:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] computer related non-lbc
In-Reply-To: <EC627AC27C664B5DA9590765CEEE7B61@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <C79CA9C7.240FF%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

You could move.
> my spell checker in outlook is set to "french" and it is the ONLY language
> available in the pull down menu!!!  Any ideas on how to resolve the issue?
> And dont even say get rid of MS Outlok....
> 
> Leo

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sat Feb 13 20:13:28 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:13:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
Message-ID: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>

    While working on the project BE today I got to thinking (yea I know...
that was dangerous) about what tools have become virtually indespensable to
me.  First and foremost is my compressor and bead blast cabinet.  Without it I
would quit working on old cars.  I bought it almost 20 years ago used (Quincy
325 capable of 23 cfm @ 130 psi and an Econo-line floor standing bead blasting
cabinet) and have never touched the compressor head till this week when I
replaced an unloader gasket.  TOTALLY USA made back when companies made tools
to last a lifetime.  So what are others favorite tools...like tools you
couldnt do without and who made them?

Leo

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Feb 13 20:23:39 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:23:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] computer related non-lbc
In-Reply-To: <EC627AC27C664B5DA9590765CEEE7B61@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <EC627AC27C664B5DA9590765CEEE7B61@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <31A76B82C2F04A4F8735533368AF61A7@spider>

>From http://tinyurl.com/ykzf8tu

"If you have Outlook Express 6.0 and installed Microsoft Office 2007 but
French is the only available spell check language, you need to use a
third-party spell checker."

This is Microsoft's site!!

 

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

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

From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Leo S

Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 7:03 PM

To: spridgets at autox.team.net

Subject: [Spridgets] computer related non-lbc

 

my spell checker in outlook is set to "french" and it is the ONLY language

available in the pull down menu!!!  Any ideas on how to resolve the issue?

And dont even say get rid of MS Outlok....

 

Leo

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Feb 13 20:29:18 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:29:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <4B776E0E.8050901@comcast.net>

Leo S wrote:
>     While working on the project BE today I got to thinking (yea I know...
> that was dangerous) about what tools have become virtually indespensable to
> me.  First and foremost is my compressor and bead blast cabinet.  Without it I
> would quit working on old cars.  I bought it almost 20 years ago used (Quincy
> 325 capable of 23 cfm @ 130 psi and an Econo-line floor standing bead blasting
> cabinet) and have never touched the compressor head till this week when I
> replaced an unloader gasket.  TOTALLY USA made back when companies made tools
> to last a lifetime.  So what are others favorite tools...like tools you
> couldnt do without and who made them?
>
>   
Like You Leo, my Quincy Compressor and my TIP glass bead cabinet
And most of my old USA made hand tools.
Everything else is modern junk.
Don't even get me started on tools for work because they all SUCK today


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

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Sat Feb 13 21:01:30 2010
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:01:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd:  computer related non-lbc
Message-ID: <201002140401.o1E41ccT024811@mail.usimperio.com>

Leo, try this, it is suppose to be a work around since MICROTRASH 
can't seem to fix their screwups.
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/spelloe.html

Dave




>my spell checker in outlook is set to "french" and it is the ONLY language
>available in the pull down menu!!!  Any ideas on how to resolve the issue?
>And dont even say get rid of MS Outlok....
>
>Leo
>
>_______________________________________________

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 00:21:49 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 01:21:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <4B776E0E.8050901@comcast.net>
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<4B776E0E.8050901@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002132321r19b037b7lf1d8df62fbe33827@mail.gmail.com>

I haven't got around to a big compressor yet or I might be in agreement. The
one tool that rocks in my garage is an 18V DeWalt cordless 1/2 inch drive
impact driver.  I bet it saves me a ton of time on everything I work on!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 9:29 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> Leo S wrote:
>
>>    While working on the project BE today I got to thinking (yea I know...
>> that was dangerous) about what tools have become virtually indespensable
>> to
>> me.  First and foremost is my compressor and bead blast cabinet.  Without
>> it I
>> would quit working on old cars.  I bought it almost 20 years ago used
>> (Quincy
>> 325 capable of 23 cfm @ 130 psi and an Econo-line floor standing bead
>> blasting
>> cabinet) and have never touched the compressor head till this week when I
>> replaced an unloader gasket.  TOTALLY USA made back when companies made
>> tools
>> to last a lifetime.  So what are others favorite tools...like tools you
>> couldnt do without and who made them?
>>
>>
>>
> Like You Leo, my Quincy Compressor and my TIP glass bead cabinet
> And most of my old USA made hand tools.
> Everything else is modern junk.
> Don't even get me started on tools for work because they all SUCK today

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sun Feb 14 00:34:38 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 01:34:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
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You re up awful late Jim.... That is something I have often thought I would 
like to have.  How is the battery life on the Dewalt 18v?

Leo 

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sun Feb 14 05:44:21 2010
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:44:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
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If you're restoring these little gems, the coolest, most useful tool you'll
ever use is a plasma cutter.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Johnson
Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 1:22 AM
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop

I haven't got around to a big compressor yet or I might be in agreement. The
one tool that rocks in my garage is an 18V DeWalt cordless 1/2 inch drive
impact driver.  I bet it saves me a ton of time on everything I work on!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 9:29 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

From miniac7 at aol.com  Sun Feb 14 05:59:31 2010
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:59:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
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On a smaller scale, my very much appreciated tool is a dremmel with a selecion
of metal cutting wheels. I don't find the need to use it very often, but when
there's situation that requires it, there's nothing that can beat it.

Howard






-----Original Message-----
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To: 'Jim Johnson' <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, Feb 14, 2010 7:44 am
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop


If you're restoring these little gems, the coolest, most useful tool you'll
ver use is a plasma cutter.
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ent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 1:22 AM
c: spridgets at autox.team.net
ubject: Re: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
I haven't got around to a big compressor yet or I might be in agreement. The
ne tool that rocks in my garage is an 18V DeWalt cordless 1/2 inch drive
mpact driver.  I bet it saves me a ton of time on everything I work on!
Cheers!!
im
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sun Feb 14 06:19:55 2010
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:19:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] check this out
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Hmmm, you all are slipping, No one noticed it is NOT a 74. Last I checked, the
74 was not blessed with the rubber bumpers.

Larry

On Feb 12, 2010, at 2:17 PM, Bob Van Kirk wrote:

>
>  I can't imagine anyone being interested in this but if'n you are there are
2
> listers here in Newnan if you want it checked out.  I've never seen this
car
> before and am really glad.........
> Bob
>
>
>
> Take a look at the "continental" package..
>
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From nases at verizon.net  Sun Feb 14 06:26:22 2010
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:26:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
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On Feb 13, 2010, at 10:13 PM, Leo S wrote:

>    While working on the project BE today I got to thinking (yea I know...
> that was dangerous) about what tools have become virtually indespensable to
> me.  First and foremost is my compressor and bead blast cabinet.  Without it
I
> would quit working on old cars.  I bought it almost 20 years ago used
(Quincy
> 325 capable of 23 cfm @ 130 psi and an Econo-line floor standing bead
blasting
> cabinet) and have never touched the compressor head till this week when I
> replaced an unloader gasket.  TOTALLY USA made back when companies made
tools
> to last a lifetime.  So what are others favorite tools...like tools you
> couldnt do without and who made them?
>
> Leo

I'm with  you Leo,  I don't know how I could have restored the red bugeye
without the compressor and blast cabinet.  Both non-USA made.  The compressor
is holding up well, the blast cabinet is a PIA.  If I ever do another project
I need to replace the cabinet.  I could live without my lift but the blast
cabinet gets used a lot.

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

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 06:37:36 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:37:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] check this out
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FWIW, I looked at a 74 about 6 or 7 years ago. It was only $400, had a 1275,
dual carbs, round arches. But I didn't buy it, because it was a late 74, and
had rubber bumpers. Sorry, I just can't get past the look...
BUT, there ARE rubber bumper 74's out there, cuz I personally have seen one.

Brad

On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 7:19 AM, Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:

> Hmmm, you all are slipping, No one noticed it is NOT a 74. Last I checked,
> the
> 74 was not blessed with the rubber bumpers.
>
> Larry
>
> On Feb 12, 2010, at 2:17 PM, Bob Van Kirk wrote:
>
> >
> >  I can't imagine anyone being interested in this but if'n you are there
> are
> 2
> > listers here in Newnan if you want it checked out.  I've never seen this
> car
> > before and am really glad.........
> > Bob
> >
> >
> >
> > Take a look at the "continental" package..
> >
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Complete-Parts-Car_W0QQitemZ320487126492QQcmdZ
> > ViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item4a9e8575dc
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>
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sun Feb 14 06:47:47 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:47:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
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There is near universal agreement on a blast cabinet.   This week I 
completed the 220v line for my $150, 60 gal Craig's List Special compressor. 
There is a large range of sizes and prices for blast cabinets.  What 
features are essential?  Does anyone use cheap sand instead of glass beads?

Michael Rowe 

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 07:05:26 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:05:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
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I found the glass beads indispensable for cleaning the aluminum intake, the
smog pump housing, and other aluminum parts that I wanted to paint during
the restoration of the engine on the 68.


On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 7:47 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> There is near universal agreement on a blast cabinet.   This week I
> completed the 220v line for my $150, 60 gal Craig's List Special compressor.
> There is a large range of sizes and prices for blast cabinets.  What
> features are essential?  Does anyone use cheap sand instead of glass beads?
>
> Michael Rowe
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From nases at verizon.net  Sun Feb 14 07:35:29 2010
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:35:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
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On Feb 14, 2010, at 8:47 AM, Michael Rowe wrote:

> There is near universal agreement on a blast cabinet.   This week I
completed the 220v line for my $150, 60 gal Craig's List Special compressor.
There is a large range of sizes and prices for blast cabinets.  What features
are essential?  Does anyone use cheap sand instead of glass beads?
>
> Michael Rowe

What size you need depends on what your blasting of course. Mine just barely
allows a road wheel to be worked on but it won't allow a anti-roll bar sized
part.  To be sure you need good lighting inside,  if the seams aren't already
sealed then do it yourself before it gets dirty.  On my bench top the hopper
sides aren't steep enough so I'm constantly pushing media down to the pickup
tube so my next one will be a floor stand type which allows steeper sides on
the hopper.  Mine has a side door which leaks media,  I haven't used the top
loaders but it seems logical they would be less prone to leaks.  Also build
yourself a dust bong like Frank uses to keep the dust out of the air and save
your vacuum from early failure.  I think Frank had the plans on the Teglerizer
site on how to do it, not sure if it's still there.

If you use sand wear a good quality respirator, I use one even with glass
beads.  I think sand also builds up a lot of heat on the material and can warp
it.  I get by using glass on most stuff.

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

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 07:38:50 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:38:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] check this out
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References: <220069.57355.qm@web51601.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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>> Hmmm, you all are slipping, No one noticed it is NOT a 74. Last I checked,
>> the 74 was not blessed with the rubber bumpers.

The year is determined by the date on the title, illogical though that
is. In any event, Horler assures us that there were 2513 1500 Midgets
built in 1974, 1922 of which were "LHD North America", production
having started in September. Were they 1975 "model year"? Of course.
Can a number of them reasonably be expected to be titled as "1974"?
Yup.
David L

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Sun Feb 14 07:47:38 2010
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:47:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
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After watching the list for a couple of years, I followed Frank's advice and 
got the best American made BFH That I could find.
When you throw it as hard as you can, it can really relieve the tension of 
working on a BE.

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From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
To: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 9:05 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop


>I found the glass beads indispensable for cleaning the aluminum intake, the
> smog pump housing, and other aluminum parts that I wanted to paint during
> the restoration of the engine on the 68.
>
>
> On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 7:47 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> 
> wrote:
>
>> There is near universal agreement on a blast cabinet.   This week I
>> completed the 220v line for my $150, 60 gal Craig's List Special 
>> compressor.
>> There is a large range of sizes and prices for blast cabinets.  What
>> features are essential?  Does anyone use cheap sand instead of glass 
>> beads?
>>
>> Michael Rowe
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 07:48:21 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:48:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <EAD6C4B7-026C-489F-B302-9426BB3A6666@verizon.net>
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
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DEFINITELY USE A RESPIRATOR!! I used mine the first time without one, with
glass beads, and it was really tough to breath for a day or so after. Get a
GOOD respirator, one for painting, not one of those cheesy little particle
masks.

Brad

On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 8:35 AM, Phil Nase <nases at verizon.net> wrote:

> On Feb 14, 2010, at 8:47 AM, Michael Rowe wrote:
>
> > There is near universal agreement on a blast cabinet.   This week I
> completed the 220v line for my $150, 60 gal Craig's List Special
> compressor.
> There is a large range of sizes and prices for blast cabinets.  What
> features
> are essential?  Does anyone use cheap sand instead of glass beads?
> >
> > Michael Rowe
>
> What size you need depends on what your blasting of course. Mine just
> barely
> allows a road wheel to be worked on but it won't allow a anti-roll bar
> sized
> part.  To be sure you need good lighting inside,  if the seams aren't
> already
> sealed then do it yourself before it gets dirty.  On my bench top the
> hopper
> sides aren't steep enough so I'm constantly pushing media down to the
> pickup
> tube so my next one will be a floor stand type which allows steeper sides
> on
> the hopper.  Mine has a side door which leaks media,  I haven't used the
> top
> loaders but it seems logical they would be less prone to leaks.  Also build
> yourself a dust bong like Frank uses to keep the dust out of the air and
> save
> your vacuum from early failure.  I think Frank had the plans on the
> Teglerizer
> site on how to do it, not sure if it's still there.
>
> If you use sand wear a good quality respirator, I use one even with glass
> beads.  I think sand also builds up a lot of heat on the material and can
> warp
> it.  I get by using glass on most stuff.
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/<http://home.comcast.net/%7Ephilnasecpa/>
>
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Feb 14 07:54:18 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:54:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools ion shop
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120-volt Dremel tool, with flex line and lots of cutoff disks.  ...bill in
Oregon

====================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Johnson
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 11:22 PM
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] favorite tools ion shop

I haven't got around to a big compressor yet or I might be in agreement. The
one tool that rocks in my garage is an 18V DeWalt cordless 1/2 inch drive
impact driver.  I bet it saves me a ton of time on everything I work on!

Cheers!!
Jim

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sun Feb 14 08:03:13 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:03:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
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Ya just had to ask didnt you Michael:  this is my experience.  Because I use 
my cabinet a lot I have different media for different applications.  When 
blasting steel parts (neadlight buckets, brackets, etc...) or aluminum parts 
I want to paint I use  a fine grade of Aluminum Oxide.  I have used sugar 
sand (lots of dust and wears out quickly), black magic,( lots of dust, lasts 
about 4 times longer than sand), garnet (little dust, lasts about 20 times 
long than black magic), and finally aluminum oxide (almost no dust and last 
around 40 times longer than garnet).  Prices on the media follow the same 
curves... Wears out fast, cheaper, last longer, higher.  For instance a 100 
lb bag of garnet is 48.00 and a 50lb bag of alum oxide is 52.00  .BUT the 
length of its life and the speed it cleans with makes the aluminum oxide the 
better bargain.

Now for aluminum I dont intend to paint and therefore dont want an "etch" 
pattern on I use glass beads.

Now for armatures and other parts I want to "clean" but dont want any metal 
"etching" or removal of coating(insulation, or even paint) i use a fine 
grade of crushed wlnut hulls.  With walnut hulls you can clean a part and 
dont have to worry about tearing seals, gettingf abrasive into where it can 
do damage etc.. It is not an abrasive, it is a cleaner.

Now, about the compressor.  Do not expect the oilless compressors that you 
buy at home defect, Lowes, Sears, etc... to last a long time if you do a lot 
of blasting. (actually dont expect it to last a long time no matter what you 
are doing unless it is airing up bicycle tires once a year)  Also, do not 
expect to do it fast as you are going to be waiting on the compressor  a 
lot.  Blasting cabinets use a lot of air unless you are using a very small 
nozzel and then you will be cleaning the part very slowly..... See the 
vicious circle.  If you look around on Craigs List you cn find older Quincys 
and Ingersol Rands tht put out high cfm at low rpm and they will last your 
lifetime and you will get done blasting in way less time. Costs. 250.00 - 
800.00 just depends on the deal.  a heaadlight bucket takes my blaster about 
1 minute to clean inside and out with a haed paint on it, if it has been 
refinished before using rattle cans about 20 seconds....It will shut down 
while i am blasting and i am using a 5/16 id nozzel.

article on media 
http://www.clemtex.com/Literature_files/Abrasives.Brochure.LQ.pdf

article on air consumption 
http://www.clemtex.com/Literature_files/Technical.Data.LQ.pdf

you just had to ask.......

leo 

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Feb 14 08:43:50 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:43:50 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
Message-ID: <1a035.734ab424.38a97436@aol.com>

After scratching more than one watch working on my Sprite and then keeping  
an old watch for working on the car and trying to remember to wear it, I 
came up  with a revolutionary idea:  a cheap clock for my garage.  I should  
have bought one years ago. (though I've only had a garage for about 8 years 
of  20+ years of Spridget ownership).
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 14/02/2010 03:14:10 GMT Standard Time,  
60bugeye at cebridge.net writes:

to last  a lifetime.  So what are others favorite tools...like tools  you
couldnt do without and who made them?

From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Sun Feb 14 08:48:29 2010
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:48:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <ECAB6E327CEB41599C39A43EFEAFD29F@Home>
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A couple of points. 
1. get a top loader if at all possible. Much easier to clean, change media,
service internal hardware.
2. add a second light on the other side if you only have one.
3. the plastic films used to protect the glass are useless. Get a tempered
glass cut at your hardware store once a year.
4. get some plastic media for things like carbs, distributors.  Glass beads
leave a chalky surface. Plastic media gives a finish very close to original.
5. make a wire basket about the size of a coffee can out of 1/4 inch
hardware cloth for small parts, nuts and bolts. Blast, shake basket , blast
until               clean.

Herb Miller   

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Subject: Re: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop

There is near universal agreement on a blast cabinet.   This week I 
completed the 220v line for my $150, 60 gal Craig's List Special compressor.

There is a large range of sizes and prices for blast cabinets.  What 
features are essential?  Does anyone use cheap sand instead of glass beads?

Michael Rowe 
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From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:17:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
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A good stereo. Everything else can be improvised.

Ron 

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From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:18:58 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
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Around 25 years ago I was in a gym (thankfully my memory has gone for the 
reason why) and they had a clock behind the reception counter with a 2ft 6in 
diameter face and a finger missing.  The minute finger had dropped off after 
the clock cage was hit by a basketball and was at the bottom of the clock. 
I volunteered to repair it but the owner said he wasn't bothered and if I 
wanted it I could have it.  A three minute repair job (the clips at the back 
were fiddly) and a new battery every couple of years means I have had a 
large (and accurate) clock in the garage at home from a couple of months 
after it was built..  Well worth it, you have to be sure the coffee arrives 
every hour on the hour!


Guy R Day


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Subject: Re: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop


> After scratching more than one watch working on my Sprite and then keeping
> an old watch for working on the car and trying to remember to wear it, I
> came up  with a revolutionary idea:  a cheap clock for my garage.  I 
> should
> have bought one years ago. (though I've only had a garage for about 8 
> years
> of  20+ years of Spridget ownership).
>
> Weslake-Monza 1330
>
> In a message dated 14/02/2010 03:14:10 GMT Standard Time,
> 60bugeye at cebridge.net writes:
>
> to last  a lifetime.  So what are others favorite tools...like tools  you
> couldnt do without and who made them?
>
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Sun Feb 14 09:20:09 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:20:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 head thickness
Message-ID: <BLU103-W221AA1764E654A250E73ABC24B0@phx.gbl>

Anyone have the thickness of a stock 1275 head handy?
I don't have a 1275 manual.
Is it the same thickness as a 1098 head?
The 1275 head I have is a 12g940, measures about 2.64 thick, if I'm measuring
correctly.
I believe it has been skimmed. 1.4 intakes 1.21 exhausts, and has been
ported.
A stock, as far as I know, 1098 head I have, measures 2.74 in thick.

I bought the 1275 head many years ago, but the guy told me it is a fairly
radical head, maybe giving a 12-12.5 compression ratio.

Too radical for a street head? Has been ported, intake and exhaust, not
sure if the combustion chambers have been shaped.

Any way to make it usable for a street car?

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!


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From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 09:27:59 2010
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:27:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <8FCA5116-591B-4693-94BD-984D073A98C5@gmail.com>

On Feb 13, 2010, at 10:13 PM, Leo S wrote:
>  So what are others favorite tools...like tools you
> couldnt do without and who made them?



Snap-on swivel head 3/8 drive ratchet.  USA

Dremel with flex drive.  USA

A set of 4 wide base jack-stands.    (They get the car 2 feet off the  
floor so I don't have to bend over while working).  Not USA

Ingersol 3/8 drive impact ratchet and Snap-on 1/2 drive impact gun.  USA

Craftsman bench grinder with wire brush on one end and medium  
grinding wheel on the other end.  USA

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 09:30:45 2010
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:30:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <1AA6C38613994C999CBF50553EB45861@user8634b3d69b>
References: <1a035.734ab424.38a97436@aol.com>
	<1AA6C38613994C999CBF50553EB45861@user8634b3d69b>
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On Feb 14, 2010, at 11:18 AM, Guy R Day wrote:

>   Well worth it, you have to be sure the coffee arrives every hour  
> on the hour!

You mean you DON'T have a coffee pot in the shop?  ;)

Kevin

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 14 09:32:32 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:32:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <e98d88091002140605n619b8ec8p4cdda46c6f9268bd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <272915.56163.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

What, no one mentioned beer refrigerator yet? Ed must be sleeping in.

Like everyone else, compressor has to be #1.
Big fan of the air cut-off whizzer wheel.
And although I don't use it everyday, when I need it a must have is the cherry-picker.

Rick



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From grday at btinternet.com  Sun Feb 14 09:33:02 2010
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:33:02 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7><8BD8ECF6-BBC1-4325-8669-2DBBA5852AC2@verizon.net><ECAB6E327CEB41599C39A43EFEAFD29F@Home>
	<037201caad8d$28d8eee0$7a8acca0$@net>
Message-ID: <1062C1B006C64DFBB3C702D1CE374BCA@user8634b3d69b>

The tools that are within my 'finger stretching' reach on the bench are 2 
different hammers, one small, one normal size; a set of 6 universal ring 
spanners (the type that fit every size of nut upto around 3/4 inch); a range 
of screwdrivers (small electrical to a 'tapping' type); a wire brush; 
sidesnips; two small (ish) adjustable spanners and a set of pliers.  In the 
'outer circle' there are various clamps; hacksaws; b.f.h.; mega meter and 
battery charger.
The favourite tool is the compressor and I don't know how I worked without 
one, it even sweeps the bench and floor clean!

Guy R Day

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 14 09:36:20 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:36:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <849585.35170.qm@web34407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I put some thought into this, but have to agree with everyone about the
compressor and blast cabinet because I use it for something on every project.
I can't say that about my other tools. I am envious of the Quincy because I am
still killing the cheap pumps, and I can't break the cycle because of the new
motor I installed last year. My new replacement pump is a 13 scfm at 90 psi
V-twin which should improve things. Building Frank's bong for the dust
collector was a very worthwhile improvement, and I can no longer see the dust
cloud when the garage doors are closed.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Sat, 2/13/10, Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

    While working on the project BE today I got to thinking (yea I know...
that was dangerous) about what tools have become virtually indespensable to
me.  First and foremost is my compressor and bead blast cabinet. 

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Sun Feb 14 09:36:28 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:36:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <EAD6C4B7-026C-489F-B302-9426BB3A6666@verizon.net>
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>,
	<8BD8ECF6-BBC1-4325-8669-2DBBA5852AC2@verizon.net>,
	<ECAB6E327CEB41599C39A43EFEAFD29F@Home>,
	<EAD6C4B7-026C-489F-B302-9426BB3A6666@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W1020CEA8D2266F5BB55846C24B0@phx.gbl>

What Phil said.....:-)

I have a benchtop Horrible Freight blast cabinet, Top Loader.
Not real big, but good for 80% of the stuff I did for my Bugeye.
Top Load doesn't seal real well, I always wear a mask.
I was amazed at the stuff on the outside of even just a medium dust mask.
I'm always wiping the plastic "window" down to see in.
Constantly pushing the glass beads back down to the bottom.
I have a 2 hp 30 gallon Craftsman 110 compressor pushing it.
Can't blast very long w/o it kicking on.
My shop vac sucks the gloves into the cabinet if I don't severely restrict
it's
flow with tape over the hose.

Now, despite all this, it was one of the best things I bought
to restore my Bugeye.
Saved tons of time and money cleaning things myself.
I would get a better cabinet if I had to do it again, but it was only $100.

A gentleman who runs a blasting supply company and my
stepfather who used to run a machine shop recommend glass beads
as the best all around media if you don't want to constantly change media
out.
Can be used on just about everything.

my 2 cents

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> From: nases at verizon.net
> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:35:29 -0500
> To: mdrowe at optonline.net
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
>
> On Feb 14, 2010, at 8:47 AM, Michael Rowe wrote:
>
> > There is near universal agreement on a blast cabinet.   This week I
> completed the 220v line for my $150, 60 gal Craig's List Special
compressor.
> There is a large range of sizes and prices for blast cabinets.  What
features
> are essential?  Does anyone use cheap sand instead of glass beads?
> >
> > Michael Rowe
>
> What size you need depends on what your blasting of course. Mine just
barely
> allows a road wheel to be worked on but it won't allow a anti-roll bar
sized
> part.  To be sure you need good lighting inside,  if the seams aren't
already
> sealed then do it yourself before it gets dirty.  On my bench top the
hopper
> sides aren't steep enough so I'm constantly pushing media down to the
pickup
> tube so my next one will be a floor stand type which allows steeper sides
on
> the hopper.  Mine has a side door which leaks media,  I haven't used the
top
> loaders but it seems logical they would be less prone to leaks.  Also build
> yourself a dust bong like Frank uses to keep the dust out of the air and
save
> your vacuum from early failure.  I think Frank had the plans on the
Teglerizer
> site on how to do it, not sure if it's still there.
>
> If you use sand wear a good quality respirator, I use one even with glass
> beads.  I think sand also builds up a lot of heat on the material and can
warp
> it.  I get by using glass on most stuff.
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
>
>

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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 14 09:39:44 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:39:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
Message-ID: <470780.14238.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

OK, parallel thread.  What tool would you like for your shop if you could
afford it?  I'd go for a lift.

Rick


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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Sun Feb 14 09:48:33 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:48:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W905348EC675FF0247DB29C24B0@phx.gbl>

They're are many other tools that I like in the garage,
and although I haven't used it in the garage, one of the best tool
investments I have made was a pressure washer.
Immensely useful for cleaning soooo many things,
House, driveway, parts, deck,  cars and on and on.
Mine is gas powered, 2500 psi w different tips.

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:13:28 -0600
> Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
>
>     While working on the project BE today I got to thinking (yea I know...
> that was dangerous) about what tools have become virtually indespensable to
> me.  First and foremost is my compressor and bead blast cabinet.  Without it
I
> would quit working on old cars.  I bought it almost 20 years ago used
(Quincy
> 325 capable of 23 cfm @ 130 psi and an Econo-line floor standing bead
blasting
> cabinet) and have never touched the compressor head till this week when I
> replaced an unloader gasket.  TOTALLY USA made back when companies made
tools
> to last a lifetime.  So what are others favorite tools...like tools you
> couldnt do without and who made them?
>
> Leo
>

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From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 09:49:24 2010
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:49:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
In-Reply-To: <470780.14238.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <470780.14238.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20A3E61D-45B1-4080-B7B8-94C1199DD707@gmail.com>

On Feb 14, 2010, at 11:39 AM, HealeyRick wrote:

> OK, parallel thread.  What tool would you like for your shop if you  
> could
> afford it?


An Assistant.....

Kevin V.

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Sun Feb 14 09:50:31 2010
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:50:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <8FCA5116-591B-4693-94BD-984D073A98C5@gmail.com>
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<8FCA5116-591B-4693-94BD-984D073A98C5@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <400429.94585.qm@web84201.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Cat litter !

 Dave G.



________________________________
On Feb 13, 2010, at 10:13 PM, Leo S wrote:
>  So what are others favorite tools...like tools you
> couldnt do without and who made them?

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sun Feb 14 09:57:52 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:57:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<8FCA5116-591B-4693-94BD-984D073A98C5@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <27013632D3B84E528FCCEB12C515009B@leovs802bt6yj7>

Ditto on the snap-on 3/8 flex head ratchet as is one of my most used tools. 
I also like my extension which is a flexible spring.  not good for final 
tightening but it is a real lifesaver when starting bolts in hrd to reach 
places.  Funny... i havent heard ny mention of a drill press or a hydraulic 
press.  A new tool I got is a planishing hammer.  am going to buy the stand 
soon and then we will see what wwe can do metal fabrication wise.

music distracts me when working and who cares what time it is as i stay up 
late anyways..lol

leo 

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sun Feb 14 10:01:58 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:01:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
References: <470780.14238.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <9BAAD55CF918432EB5FD703805BD6494@leovs802bt6yj7>

1st ....bigger shop:)  

2nd...plasma cutter and a lift.

3rd....paint booth

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sun Feb 14 10:04:04 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:04:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
References: <849585.35170.qm@web34407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <B19704B37BA047378EAB4728E6CAE757@leovs802bt6yj7>

the V twin ought to be a bIg improvement.

leo

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Sun Feb 14 10:10:26 2010
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:10:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
In-Reply-To: <F747E7B0-F7E4-4756-AB66-66BE5DEEA1ED@gmail.com>
References: <470780.14238.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<20A3E61D-45B1-4080-B7B8-94C1199DD707@gmail.com>
	<701219.56487.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
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Message-ID: <554959.82088.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Frank.  <VBG>

 Dave G.


On Feb 14, 2010, at 11:39 AM, HealeyRick wrote:
>> OK, parallel thread.  What tool would you like for your shop if you could
>> afford it?

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sun Feb 14 10:13:22 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:13:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7><8BD8ECF6-BBC1-4325-8669-2DBBA5852AC2@verizon.net><ECAB6E327CEB41599C39A43EFEAFD29F@Home>
	<037201caad8d$28d8eee0$7a8acca0$@net>
Message-ID: <E76B7A2163C64D98BFA7FB7FCB5F333A@leovs802bt6yj7>

Here is a steal on a compressor if you live in the NY state area.  It will 
last you a lifetime with almost no maint.  low RPMs and oil bath 
lubrication.. http://tinyurl.com/yc3zga9   You will have to change out the 
3phz motor to a 5hp 220 but even with the cost of the motor you will have a 
deal.

leo 

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 10:18:24 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:18:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
In-Reply-To: <554959.82088.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <470780.14238.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<20A3E61D-45B1-4080-B7B8-94C1199DD707@gmail.com>
	<701219.56487.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
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On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 11:10 AM, DAVID GROPPER <kk7ss at verizon.net> wrote:
> Frank.  <VBG>

Hey, you shouldn't call Frank a tool! (he does have pneumatic nail
guns you know)
David L

From cbaustin at verizon.net  Sun Feb 14 10:22:45 2010
From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:22:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
References: <470780.14238.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<20A3E61D-45B1-4080-B7B8-94C1199DD707@gmail.com>
	<701219.56487.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<F747E7B0-F7E4-4756-AB66-66BE5DEEA1ED@gmail.com>
	<554959.82088.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<402188521002140918j71e30f28na79a75c15fd6d372@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0373336A48814275878F0DCF3484F891@universal1>

            "he does have pneumatic nail guns you know"

    And he knows how to use them, MOST of the time!!

                                                                             
   CB

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 10:27:58 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:27:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <A75BF8DDD5074CC78735C2207C412FFE@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<4B776E0E.8050901@comcast.net>
	<43840a7e1002132321r19b037b7lf1d8df62fbe33827@mail.gmail.com>
	<A75BF8DDD5074CC78735C2207C412FFE@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002140927t52dec748qbd759c6963e110e@mail.gmail.com>

On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 1:34 AM, Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

> You re up awful late Jim.... That is something I have often thought I would
> like to have.  How is the battery life on the Dewalt 18v?
>

Last quite a while and I have the recharger.  I've never yet had it run out
of juice in the middle of a job.

--
Cheers!!
Jim
In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a
shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress."
       John Adams
       US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826)

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 10:48:42 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:48:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Chilton Manuals
Message-ID: <402188521002140948iecc6005l35ddf2ed9e8e929@mail.gmail.com>

ISTR that someone here was looking for Volume 1 of the Chilton's
Foreign Car Repair Manual a little while ago. Didn't find it in the
archives, but what else is new?

I just realized that Volume 1 of the 1971 edition (German, Swedish and
Italian Cars) is supporting my middle monitor (Volume 2 is under the
LH monitor). Presuming I could find alternate 2.5" supports, I might
reluctantly be willing to part with them.
David L

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 10:50:17 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:50:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <27013632D3B84E528FCCEB12C515009B@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<8FCA5116-591B-4693-94BD-984D073A98C5@gmail.com>
	<27013632D3B84E528FCCEB12C515009B@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <e98d88091002140950k390944a9uc6271cae76f30f9@mail.gmail.com>

The flex head ratchet is nice, but the wobble extensions are more of a MUST
in my book.

On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 10:57 AM, Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

> Ditto on the snap-on 3/8 flex head ratchet as is one of my most used tools.
> I also like my extension which is a flexible spring.  not good for final
> tightening but it is a real lifesaver when starting bolts in hrd to reach
> places.  Funny... i havent heard ny mention of a drill press or a hydraulic
> press.  A new tool I got is a planishing hammer.  am going to buy the stand
> soon and then we will see what wwe can do metal fabrication wise.
>
> music distracts me when working and who cares what time it is as i stay up
> late anyways..lol
>
> leo
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From fastvee at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 14 10:50:52 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:50:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 head thickness
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W221AA1764E654A250E73ABC24B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <540704.98423.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Brian,
The thickness of a stock 1275 head is 2.750", and it should be the same for a 1098 head. This is approximate because there has to be a production tolerance on the dimension, but I don't know what the tolerance is. I have measured several heads at 2.750" though. My guess is that the race prepped head would never be useful for the street, but it behooves you to do the CR math using your numbers to see what size dish you'd need, and you will have to measure the chamber volume, there's just no way around it. You could get lucky if the 12.5:1 CR was calculated with flat top pistons. Are there any numbers stamped on the top of the head? Engine builders usually serialize heads and file the details. 
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Sun, 2/14/10, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
Anyone have the thickness of a stock 1275 head handy?
I don't have a 1275 manual.
Is it the same thickness as a 1098 head?
The 1275 head I have is a 12g940, measures about 2.64 thick, if I'm measuring
correctly.
I believe it has been skimmed. 1.4 intakes 1.21 exhausts, and has been
ported.
A stock, as far as I know, 1098 head I have, measures 2.74 in thick.

I bought the 1275 head many years ago, but the guy told me it is a fairly
radical head, maybe giving a 12-12.5 compression ratio.

Too radical for a street head? Has been ported, intake and exhaust, not
sure if the combustion chambers have been shaped.

Any way to make it usable for a street car?

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!

From jfishbein at snet.net  Sun Feb 14 10:57:24 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:57:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
In-Reply-To: <0373336A48814275878F0DCF3484F891@universal1>
Message-ID: <763445.78821.qm@web83915.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Space

jay

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Sun Feb 14 10:58:11 2010
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:58:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 head thickness
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W221AA1764E654A250E73ABC24B0@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU103-W221AA1764E654A250E73ABC24B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <201002141758.o1EHwMii027340@mail.usimperio.com>

There is only one way to make it streetable, Trade me for a stock one.

Dave


At 11:20 AM 2/14/2010, you wrote:
>Anyone have the thickness of a stock 1275 head handy?
>I don't have a 1275 manual.
>Is it the same thickness as a 1098 head?
>The 1275 head I have is a 12g940, measures about 2.64 thick, if I'm measuring
>correctly.
>I believe it has been skimmed. 1.4 intakes 1.21 exhausts, and has been
>ported.
>A stock, as far as I know, 1098 head I have, measures 2.74 in thick.
>
>I bought the 1275 head many years ago, but the guy told me it is a fairly
>radical head, maybe giving a 12-12.5 compression ratio.
>
>Too radical for a street head? Has been ported, intake and exhaust, not
>sure if the combustion chambers have been shaped.
>
>Any way to make it usable for a street car?
>
>Brian S.
>Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 10:59:22 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:59:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 head thickness
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W221AA1764E654A250E73ABC24B0@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU103-W221AA1764E654A250E73ABC24B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <5f00d9911002140959r6a21e990g7de789aa7dc0edfe@mail.gmail.com>

I don't think a head can give you that much compression.  You have to
have domed pistons.
If too much is shaved you have to look at valve train geometry and
maybe shorter pushrods.
I dunno if 0.100 is too much or not.
Cheers,
Derf

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 14 11:14:29 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:14:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 head thickness
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W221AA1764E654A250E73ABC24B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <8441.19541.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

> Too radical for a street head? Has been ported, intake and
> exhaust, not
> sure if the combustion chambers have been shaped.
> 
> Any way to make it usable for a street car?

Too high a CR for the street as it is. What are the chamber volumes? It would be unusual for the head to be shaved so much with the stock dish on the pistons - what are you using vs. previous owner? The easiest way to drop the compression is to get a custom thickness head gasket, www.headgasket.com. I have one here at .100 that came with a radical head someone gave me. Morty has a great reputation - I had a bad experience with him, but seem to be the only one. 

Ron

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sun Feb 14 11:20:16 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:20:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
In-Reply-To: <0373336A48814275878F0DCF3484F891@universal1>
References: <470780.14238.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<20A3E61D-45B1-4080-B7B8-94C1199DD707@gmail.com>
	<701219.56487.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<F747E7B0-F7E4-4756-AB66-66BE5DEEA1ED@gmail.com>
	<554959.82088.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<402188521002140918j71e30f28na79a75c15fd6d372@mail.gmail.com>
	<0373336A48814275878F0DCF3484F891@universal1>
Message-ID: <6828B8EA437B4BE6B5F68ADC9D1FCC82@Home>

>            "he does have pneumatic nail guns you know"

I know I am a newbie and don't understand much, but I am really hard pressed 
to figure out where, exactly on a Spridget something should be nailed with a 
nail gun.  I do know that some of the parts have elbows, but where are there 
knees?

Michael Rowe
Newbie 

From grday at btinternet.com  Sun Feb 14 11:29:56 2010
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:29:56 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
References: <1a035.734ab424.38a97436@aol.com>
	<1AA6C38613994C999CBF50553EB45861@user8634b3d69b>
	<AEF426B8-DCC3-4B2D-B574-191BB97482B4@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <33265C94555E421AA64A67C747F64E05@user8634b3d69b>

No, my dearly beloved brings me that 'cause she's lovely.


Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin Valentine" <kevinv1275 at gmail.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Cc: "Guy R Day" <grday at btinternet.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 4:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop


> 
> On Feb 14, 2010, at 11:18 AM, Guy R Day wrote:
> 
>>   Well worth it, you have to be sure the coffee arrives every hour  
>> on the hour!
> 
> You mean you DON'T have a coffee pot in the shop?  ;)
> 
> Kevin

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 11:33:48 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:33:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
In-Reply-To: <6828B8EA437B4BE6B5F68ADC9D1FCC82@Home>
References: <470780.14238.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<20A3E61D-45B1-4080-B7B8-94C1199DD707@gmail.com>
	<701219.56487.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<F747E7B0-F7E4-4756-AB66-66BE5DEEA1ED@gmail.com>
	<554959.82088.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<402188521002140918j71e30f28na79a75c15fd6d372@mail.gmail.com>
	<0373336A48814275878F0DCF3484F891@universal1>
	<6828B8EA437B4BE6B5F68ADC9D1FCC82@Home>
Message-ID: <402188521002141033k70771853j719b5b78c772ca9b@mail.gmail.com>

> I know I am a newbie and don't understand much, but I am really hard
pressed
> to figure out where, exactly on a Spridget something should be nailed with
a
> nail gun.  I do know that some of the parts have elbows, but where are
there
> knees?

Right on the DPO!

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Feb 14 11:38:14 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:38:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <272915.56163.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <272915.56163.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B784316.7040001@comcast.net>

HealeyRick wrote:
> What, no one mentioned beer refrigerator yet? Ed must be sleeping in.
>
>   
Oh yeah, I have one of those too.
And an oven for powdercoating with 4 burners to make coffee (but I don't 
make coffee in the garage)


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

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 14 11:41:44 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:41:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
In-Reply-To: <20A3E61D-45B1-4080-B7B8-94C1199DD707@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <583289.48937.qm@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I would like to own a fully instrumented chassis dyno with data acquision.
Then I would be REALLY happy.
John
Fogelsville, PA


--- On Sun, 2/14/10, Kevin Valentine <kevinv1275 at gmail.com> wrote:
On Feb 14, 2010, at 11:39 AM, HealeyRick wrote:

> OK, parallel thread.  What tool would you like for your shop if you could
> afford it?

An Assistant.....

Kevin V.

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 11:46:43 2010
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:46:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
In-Reply-To: <583289.48937.qm@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <583289.48937.qm@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <F11A2441-3759-4B9D-9FD3-234910EAD118@gmail.com>

On Feb 14, 2010, at 1:41 PM, fastvee wrote:

>
>
> I would like to own a fully instrumented chassis dyno with data  
> acquision. Then I would be REALLY happy.
> John


I would like to come to your place and use it ;)

Kevin

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sun Feb 14 11:57:24 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:57:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
References: <470780.14238.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com><20A3E61D-45B1-4080-B7B8-94C1199DD707@gmail.com><701219.56487.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com><F747E7B0-F7E4-4756-AB66-66BE5DEEA1ED@gmail.com><554959.82088.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com><402188521002140918j71e30f28na79a75c15fd6d372@mail.gmail.com><0373336A48814275878F0DCF3484F891@universal1>
	<6828B8EA437B4BE6B5F68ADC9D1FCC82@Home>
Message-ID: <F5F5933C653B438CB17AEE3E0D5A151B@leovs802bt6yj7>

Dont worry about Frank and the nail guns.  He cant aim.

Leo

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Feb 14 12:06:47 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:06:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
In-Reply-To: <F5F5933C653B438CB17AEE3E0D5A151B@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <470780.14238.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com><20A3E61D-45B1-4080-B7B8-94C1199DD707@gmail.com><701219.56487.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com><F747E7B0-F7E4-4756-AB66-66BE5DEEA1ED@gmail.com><554959.82088.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com><402188521002140918j71e30f28na79a75c15fd6d372@mail.gmail.com><0373336A48814275878F0DCF3484F891@universal1>
	<6828B8EA437B4BE6B5F68ADC9D1FCC82@Home>
	<F5F5933C653B438CB17AEE3E0D5A151B@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <4B7849C7.90808@comcast.net>

Leo S wrote:
> Dont worry about Frank and the nail guns.  He cant aim.
>
Hey I'm REAL good at hitting knees.

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

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sun Feb 14 12:25:03 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:25:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spyker and Saab
In-Reply-To: <E9420CB359E24DFEBCCCA87838EB290A@HomePC>
References: <68461.55239.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<E9420CB359E24DFEBCCCA87838EB290A@HomePC>
Message-ID: <CFC92917-575D-4D03-B473-066FDE9899A9@comcast.net>

Yup, one of the BIG problems at the dealerships, new guys trying to find the
door lock to the shop..  ;-)

Lester


On Feb 11, 2010, at 8:19 PM, Larry Daniels wrote:

> Hah!  I had them at the lock on the floor!
>
> LAD
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
> Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 5:14 PM
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Spyker and Saab
>
>
http://www.sniffpetrol.com/2010/02/05/spyker-still-getting-to-grips-with-saab
/
>
> jay fishbein
>
> wallingford, ct
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From fastvee at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 14 12:28:39 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:28:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
In-Reply-To: <F11A2441-3759-4B9D-9FD3-234910EAD118@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <600115.11335.qm@web34404.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

You would be welcome to use my chassis dyno Kevin. I'll let you know when my
ship comes in!
John

--- On Sun, 2/14/10, Kevin Valentine <kevinv1275 at gmail.com> wrote:
On Feb 14, 2010, at 1:41 PM, fastvee wrote:
> I would like to own a fully instrumented chassis dyno with data 
> acquision. Then I would be REALLY happy.
> John

I would like to come to your place and use it ;)

Kevin

From grday at btinternet.com  Sun Feb 14 12:31:36 2010
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:31:36 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
References: <470780.14238.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com><20A3E61D-45B1-4080-B7B8-94C1199DD707@gmail.com><701219.56487.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com><F747E7B0-F7E4-4756-AB66-66BE5DEEA1ED@gmail.com><554959.82088.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com><402188521002140918j71e30f28na79a75c15fd6d372@mail.gmail.com><0373336A48814275878F0DCF3484F891@universal1><6828B8EA437B4BE6B5F68ADC9D1FCC82@Home><F5F5933C653B438CB17AEE3E0D5A151B@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<4B7849C7.90808@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CE2CA7C2FC3141CBBE3BAB17CA333A1C@user8634b3d69b>

Na.... only your own.  :-)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Leo S" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
Cc: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 7:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool


> Leo S wrote:
>> Dont worry about Frank and the nail guns.  He cant aim.
>>
> Hey I'm REAL good at hitting knees.
> 
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
> 
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sun Feb 14 12:33:21 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:33:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
In-Reply-To: <6828B8EA437B4BE6B5F68ADC9D1FCC82@Home>
References: <470780.14238.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<20A3E61D-45B1-4080-B7B8-94C1199DD707@gmail.com>
	<701219.56487.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<F747E7B0-F7E4-4756-AB66-66BE5DEEA1ED@gmail.com>
	<554959.82088.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<402188521002140918j71e30f28na79a75c15fd6d372@mail.gmail.com>
	<0373336A48814275878F0DCF3484F891@universal1>
	<6828B8EA437B4BE6B5F68ADC9D1FCC82@Home>
Message-ID: <A55590DE-6745-4348-95BB-5DD96FBF9C71@comcast.net>

Pfftt..  that's an easy one, just look at the radiograph and follow the nail
to it's end..

Lester

;-)


On Feb 14, 2010, at 12:20 PM, Michael Rowe wrote:

>>           "he does have pneumatic nail guns you know"
>
> I know I am a newbie and don't understand much, but I am really hard pressed
to figure out where, exactly on a Spridget something should be nailed with a
nail gun.  I do know that some of the parts have elbows, but where are there
knees?
>
> Michael Rowe
> Newbie
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sun Feb 14 13:32:01 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:32:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate 5-speed
References: <4824A1C1EF984D789B530F58858A61B6@Home>
Message-ID: <FEC455C9A11C4BDA90B639C60C261A1F@blackbox2>

I think I used a die grinder.   No problems.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>

> Those of you with Rivergate conversion kits:
>
> How did you remove the contact plate from the fingers of the clutch pressure plate as required to use a roller-type throw-out 
> bearing?
>
> Michael Rowe
> Aspiring engine builder

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sun Feb 14 13:34:38 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:34:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <843E2C393F014AB380FC5ECE67C9DFE9@blackbox2>

Metal lathe.    

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Feb 14 13:58:48 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:58:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <843E2C393F014AB380FC5ECE67C9DFE9@blackbox2>
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> Drill press, metal lathe, grinder with wire brush on one end,lift and dyno.
In reverse order.

Larry Miller

From conen at bellsouth.net  Sun Feb 14 14:51:08 2010
From: conen at bellsouth.net (Edmund Conen)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:51:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
Message-ID: <143612.57280.qm@web180214.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

A -shop!-

  Ed in NC :-)

From maine2me at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 14 15:08:33 2010
From: maine2me at yahoo.com (Dan Dwelley)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:08:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
In-Reply-To: <20A3E61D-45B1-4080-B7B8-94C1199DD707@gmail.com>
References: <470780.14238.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<20A3E61D-45B1-4080-B7B8-94C1199DD707@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <157356.82351.qm@web114116.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

You may want an assistant Kevin but you definately don't want a "Tool" for an
assistant!! :o))

Dan



----- Original Message ----
From: Kevin Valentine
<kevinv1275 at gmail.com>
To: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc:
spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, February 14, 2010 11:49:24 AM
Subject: Re:
[Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool

On Feb 14, 2010, at 11:39 AM, HealeyRick wrote:
> OK, parallel thread.  What tool would you like for your shop if you could
>
afford it?


An Assistant.....

Kevin V.
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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 15:15:42 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:15:42 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002132321r19b037b7lf1d8df62fbe33827@mail.gmail.com>
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On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 12:21 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
18V DeWalt cordless 1/2 inch drive impact driver.  I bet it saves me a
ton of time on everything I work on!

Jim,

You're overtightening everything! Damn, get some torque sticks and use
them...

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

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 15:28:46 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:28:46 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <0C48F7A9FECF4BA8B7EEE084CFCA4E46@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<8BD8ECF6-BBC1-4325-8669-2DBBA5852AC2@verizon.net>
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	<0C48F7A9FECF4BA8B7EEE084CFCA4E46@leovs802bt6yj7>
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On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 8:03 AM, Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:
BUT the length of its life and the speed it cleans with makes the
aluminum oxide the better bargain.


True BUT BEWARE! Aluminum oxide will do really bad things to you if
you breath it!!! Wear a GOOD respirator when working with it!

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

From sales at justbrits.com  Sun Feb 14 16:37:31 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:37:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <E0F58F91196C41CCBA59A2947CA1CD2F@MAINCOMPUTER>
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7><8BD8ECF6-BBC1-4325-8669-2DBBA5852AC2@verizon.net><ECAB6E327CEB41599C39A43EFEAFD29F@Home>
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	<E0F58F91196C41CCBA59A2947CA1CD2F@MAINCOMPUTER>
Message-ID: <4B78893B.1060506@justbrits.com>

<< After watching the list for a couple of years, I followed
Frank's advice and got the best American made BFH That
I could find. >>

28oz waffle faced framing hammer, Jim ???

That's the 'best' !!!  Frank uses one for 'trim'
work and lite knee work !!

From sales at justbrits.com  Sun Feb 14 16:49:58 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:49:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <1AA6C38613994C999CBF50553EB45861@user8634b3d69b>
References: <1a035.734ab424.38a97436@aol.com>
	<1AA6C38613994C999CBF50553EB45861@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <4B788C26.6090209@justbrits.com>

<< ....you have to be sure the coffee arrives every
hour on the hour! >>

That is a REAL British thing, Guy.  Most of our
SWMBOs are NOT going to be as 'old fashioned'<VBG> !!

We are lucky enough to have them 'allow' us to even
have the car much less work on them <VBEG> !!!

Ed

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 14 17:13:40 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:13:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
Message-ID: <587491.4094.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

How could I forget my #1dream as it's 20 degrees out  .. .  radiant floor
heat!

Rick


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

--- On Sun, 2/14/10, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Subject: Dream Shop Tool
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, February 14, 2010, 11:39 AM

OK, parallel thread.  What tool would you like for your shop if you could
afford it?  I'd go for a lift.

Rick


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

From sales at justbrits.com  Sun Feb 14 17:14:22 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:14:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <8FCA5116-591B-4693-94BD-984D073A98C5@gmail.com>
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<8FCA5116-591B-4693-94BD-984D073A98C5@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B7891DE.3060207@justbrits.com>

<< Craftsman bench grinder with wire brush on one end and
medium grinding wheel on the other end.  USA >>

Ditto except for the USA part.

TOTALLY AMAZING enough, about 23 or 25 YEARS
ago I bought a 1/4hp, 3450rpm, 6" Taiwan made unit
from Builders Square [how many remember THAT
name/chain <G> ??].  $40.00 because it was all I could
afford at the time and I "thought" I was only gonna
"need" it long enough to finish doing the "beginning" &
engine parts work on my "brand new" Big Healey <G> !!

I will wager I have been thru several HUNDRED
dollars worth of wire brushes and STILL the damned
thing will NOT 'break' !!!!

It has survived one old place to new place move and
been where it's mounted right now for 20+ years and
it still won't 'break' !!!!  And I have sort-of 'wanted'
a new one for a long time but I also belong to the
"We Tight Club" and cannot justify buying new when I
have a perfectly great and working unit <sigh> !!!

BTW it is only mounted with two [2] 1/4" lag screws
which have NEVER required re-tightening !?!?!?

Bet I couldn't get a "new" $40 unit and have it LAST
like this one !!!!!

From sales at justbrits.com  Sun Feb 14 17:22:41 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:22:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <272915.56163.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <272915.56163.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B7893D1.40602@justbrits.com>

<< What, no one mentioned beer refrigerator yet? Ed must be
sleeping in. >>

I never "sleep in", Rick <F> !!!  My "sleep hours" have
been "altered" by the prolonged use of "drugs" <F> !!!

AS for the 'reefer', very FIRST thing that was moved
into this garage [to become a shop<G>] followed by the
TV [and I immediately got able hooked up] <VBG> !!!

Clothes nor furniture nor nothing else even THOUGHT
of being 'moved' !!!!   LOL !!  I GOTTA get 'early' pics
put up on my site - LOL !!!

BTW, the reefer was a freebie I got at the townhouse
and lasted here about 10 years before #2 had to
actually be MONEY spent <G> !!!  I yes, I DID 'measure'
current one to see how many cases it would hold PRIOR
to purchasing<G><G><G> !!!!!

Ed

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 17:26:49 2010
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:26:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <4B7891DE.3060207@justbrits.com>
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<8FCA5116-591B-4693-94BD-984D073A98C5@gmail.com>
	<4B7891DE.3060207@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <5DB0AE52-F31E-4597-B6F9-16EC023B3D34@gmail.com>

On Feb 14, 2010, at 7:14 PM, Sales at Just Brits wrote:
>
>
> Bet I couldn't get a "new" $40 unit and have it LAST
> like this one !!!!!


You couldn't buy a new $400 unit and have it last like that one....

Kevin

From sales at justbrits.com  Sun Feb 14 18:00:40 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:00:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [__gs] Article You MIght Find Interesting]
Message-ID: <4B789CB8.4080500@justbrits.com>

>From the MGs List and really kewl <G> !!!!  
And 'applies' to ALL of us !!  LOL
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From sales at justbrits.com  Sun Feb 14 18:17:04 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:17:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <5DB0AE52-F31E-4597-B6F9-16EC023B3D34@gmail.com>
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
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	<4B7891DE.3060207@justbrits.com>
	<5DB0AE52-F31E-4597-B6F9-16EC023B3D34@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B78A090.9080407@justbrits.com>

<< You couldn't buy a new $400 unit and have it last like that
one.... >>

UNfortunately I would HAVE to agree, Kev <F> !!!

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 18:21:01 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:21:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <4B78A090.9080407@justbrits.com>
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<8FCA5116-591B-4693-94BD-984D073A98C5@gmail.com>
	<4B7891DE.3060207@justbrits.com>
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	<4B78A090.9080407@justbrits.com>
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<< You couldn't buy a new $400 unit and have it last like that
one.... >>

Not only that, if Frank had bought the one beside it on the shelf, it
would have smoked when he got it home and plugged it in.
David L

From sales at justbrits.com  Sun Feb 14 18:35:09 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:35:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <402188521002141721v2b7e0bdbh245420e677f02669@mail.gmail.com>
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<8FCA5116-591B-4693-94BD-984D073A98C5@gmail.com>
	<4B7891DE.3060207@justbrits.com>
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	<402188521002141721v2b7e0bdbh245420e677f02669@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B78A4CD.4090806@justbrits.com>

In Frank's case....

<< Not only that, if Frank had bought the one beside it on the
shelf, it would have smoked when he got it home and plugged
it in. >>

would he even have to plug it in, David <VBEG> ???

Prolly 'lose smoke' sitting on his truck's front seat !!
LOL !!

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 14 18:36:13 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:36:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <402188521002141721v2b7e0bdbh245420e677f02669@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <433798.8938.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

If we ever go to war with the Chinese, we should put Frank in charge.  He
could knock out all their equipment in less than a day.

Rick


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--- On Sun, 2/14/10, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, February 14, 2010, 8:21 PM

<< You couldn't buy a new $400 unit and have it last like that
one.... >>

Not only that, if Frank had bought the one beside it on the shelf, it
would have smoked when he got it home and plugged it in.
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 18:47:49 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:47:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
In-Reply-To: <157356.82351.qm@web114116.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
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What about a "tool holder"....

On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 4:08 PM, Dan Dwelley <maine2me at yahoo.com> wrote:

> You may want an assistant Kevin but you definately don't want a "Tool" for
> an
> assistant!! :o))
>
> Dan
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Kevin Valentine
> <kevinv1275 at gmail.com>
> To: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> Cc:
> spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Sun, February 14, 2010 11:49:24 AM
> Subject: Re:
> [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
>
> On Feb 14, 2010, at 11:39 AM, HealeyRick wrote:
> > OK, parallel thread.  What tool would you like for your shop if you could
> >
> afford it?
>
>
> An Assistant.....
>
> Kevin V.
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From maine2me at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 14 19:30:43 2010
From: maine2me at yahoo.com (Dan Dwelley)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:30:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
In-Reply-To: <e98d88091002141747x68730b42hc01f7de56b57f61e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <470780.14238.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com> 
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Message-ID: <51797.36921.qm@web114111.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Nah...would probably drop it or get hurt then file a lawsuit. :o)
________________________________
From: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
To: Dan Dwelley <maine2me at yahoo.com>
Cc: Kevin Valentine
<kevinv1275 at gmail.com>; HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>;
spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, February 14, 2010 8:47:49 PM
Subject: Re:
[Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool

What about a "tool holder"....


On Sun, Feb 14,
2010 at 4:08 PM, Dan Dwelley <maine2me at yahoo.com> wrote:

You may want an
assistant Kevin but you definately don't want a "Tool" for an
>assistant!!
:o))
>
>Dan
>
>
>
>
>----- Original Message ----
>From: Kevin Valentine
><kevinv1275 at gmail.com>
>
>To: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
>Cc:
>spridgets at autox.team.net
>
>Sent: Sun, February 14, 2010 11:49:24 AM
>Subject: Re:
>[Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
>
>
>On Feb 14, 2010, at 11:39 AM,
HealeyRick wrote:
>> OK, parallel thread.  What tool would you like for your
shop if you could
>>
>afford it?
>
>
>An Assistant.....
>
>Kevin V.
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Feb 14 19:33:11 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:33:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
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References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<8FCA5116-591B-4693-94BD-984D073A98C5@gmail.com>
	<4B7891DE.3060207@justbrits.com>
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	<402188521002141721v2b7e0bdbh245420e677f02669@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B78B267.1040704@comcast.net>

David Lieb wrote:
> << You couldn't buy a new $400 unit and have it last like that
> one.... >>
>
> Not only that, if Frank had bought the one beside it on the shelf, it
> would have smoked when he got it home and plugged it in.
> David L
>   
Whaddaya mean "would have"
IT DID ;)

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

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Feb 14 19:34:00 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:34:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <433798.8938.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <433798.8938.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B78B298.1060600@comcast.net>

HealeyRick wrote:
> If we ever go to war with the Chinese, we should put Frank in charge.  He
> could knock out all their equipment in less than a day.
>
>   
Chinese guns, bombs, and planes,
They lost already.


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

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Sun Feb 14 19:54:58 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:54:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 head thickness
In-Reply-To: <8441.19541.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <BLU103-W221AA1764E654A250E73ABC24B0@phx.gbl>,
	<8441.19541.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W26D2046CD60B6E751E8339C24A0@phx.gbl>

Thanks for the tips Ron,



I'm not sure of the chamber volume. I'll have to break out a syringe and see.

It appears to be a pretty closed chamber head, as they are definitely smaller
than

the ones one the early 1098 head on a spare engine I have.
According to Vizard, via Michael Rowe, ( thanks!)

the 12g940 head has 21.4 cc chambers, stock and
the 12g295 head has 28.3 chambers stock.


I have no idea what the previous owner was using for pistons, but I'm
guessing

flattops. To be streetable, I would think that dished pistons would be the way
to go,
along with a a possibly thicker head gasket.

Would you think that with that much cut off, that custom length
pushrods would be necessary also?

I'll try and measure the chambers and let everyone know.
i personally haven't run this head on an engine.


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!

> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:14:29 -0800
> From: soavero at yahoo.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 head thickness
>
> > Too radical for a street head? Has been ported, intake and
> > exhaust, not
> > sure if the combustion chambers have been shaped.
> >
> > Any way to make it usable for a street car?
>
> Too high a CR for the street as it is. What are the chamber volumes? It
would be unusual for the head to be shaved so much with the stock dish on the
pistons - what are you using vs. previous owner? The easiest way to drop the
compression is to get a custom thickness head gasket, www.headgasket.com. I
have one here at .100 that came with a radical head someone gave me. Morty has
a great reputation - I had a bad experience with him, but seem to be the only
one.
>
> Ron
>
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From sales at justbrits.com  Sun Feb 14 20:36:22 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:36:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <433798.8938.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <433798.8938.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B78C136.7050502@justbrits.com>

Rick...

<< He could knock out all their equipment in less than a day. >>

As soon as it was announced in papers TV & Al Gore's
Internet that Frank was named in charge of the OpChink
and a 5 star Admiral/General, they would start running
for the hills leaving everything where it was to NEVER be
seen or heard from again !!!

He wouldn't even need a nail gun !!!  LOL

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 23:46:29 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:46:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b11002142246w4f82bc0frfbbd485bb79dfbd4@mail.gmail.com>

A couple drop lights are good to have around.  Bench grinder; large vise;
mill bastard (various other types); taps/dies; calipers; mics
(inside/outside)....

This could be one looooong list.

From millerls at ado13.com  Mon Feb 15 00:01:06 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:01:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b11002142246w4f82bc0frfbbd485bb79dfbd4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<2ad6c6b11002142246w4f82bc0frfbbd485bb79dfbd4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <366FFBB3-3F0C-4FAB-9242-9E85E81C84AB@ado13.com>

With all the tools listed I did not see a welder.

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Mon Feb 15 00:24:17 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:24:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
References: <389A3F08F67948699D5CD770973ABC75@leovs802bt6yj7><2ad6c6b11002142246w4f82bc0frfbbd485bb79dfbd4@mail.gmail.com>
	<366FFBB3-3F0C-4FAB-9242-9E85E81C84AB@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <752807507D4A4936A23962A69806B0CC@leovs802bt6yj7>

Thats because they have such good body panel adhesives out now that a weld 
is no longer needed...  ROFL

Leo 

From a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au  Mon Feb 15 02:20:14 2010
From: a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au (Andy Webster)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:20:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] brake question
Message-ID: <47850.64592.qm@web50603.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

G'day...
I am currently finishing  of my Frontline suspension kit, installing new
flexible brake hoses to the calipers..
my question regards the copper crush washer that is on the banjo fitting at
the back of the caliper..
Should the washer be between the banjo and the caliper, or between the banjo
and the head of the hollow bolt?
logic says it shoul be between the bolt head and the banjo.. but i want to be
certain. My factory manual does not show a diagram including these bits.

almost ready to bleed the brakes and go for a test drive....

Andy

From a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au  Mon Feb 15 02:28:59 2010
From: a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au (Andy Webster)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:28:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate 5-speed
In-Reply-To: <4824A1C1EF984D789B530F58858A61B6@Home>
Message-ID: <991813.140.qm@web50608.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I may have used a grinder to start, but the final removal was done with a cold
chisel and a BF-hammer.
Andy..

P.S. on seeing other replies.... what needs to be done to use the datsun
clutch?
I thought the flywheel needed to be drilled....?
That was why I didn't go for Paul A's kit... sending the flywheel... or rather
getting Kent to remove and send the flywheel from Ohio to Oregon for me seemed
to be pushing the envelope a bit!

I think when my clutch needs replacing i will use the Datsun clutch if it is
not too much bother to change.




--- On Sat, 13/2/10, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate 5-speed
To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Received: Saturday, 13 February, 2010, 10:11 AM

Those of you with Rivergate conversion kits:

How did you remove the contact plate from the fingers of the clutch pressure
plate as required to use a roller-type throw-out bearing? 

Michael Rowe
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From a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au  Mon Feb 15 02:48:31 2010
From: a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au (Andy Webster)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:48:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Starters for 1275 and 1500
In-Reply-To: <6B533C7BA6A543FB8DFF6747BD988360@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <101326.79065.qm@web50607.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I was about to but one of those until i noticed that there didn't appear to be
any ability to "clock" the starter like the more expensive ones.

The ones sold by "martingf" can be rotated to let the solenoid clear any
obstructions.
the $99 ones can't if the picture is anything to go by.

I used to use a Holden Gemini starter on my 1098 (there is a Chevy equivalent
but I cant remember what it's called) but it wont work with the rivergate kit
as the solenoid wants to hit the footwell. It was a bloody good starter, cost
$25, bolted straight in. I think the Gemini was made by Isuzu and badged as a
Holden (General Motors Australia). Google "1979 Holden Gemini" and you will
probably recognize it.
Andy

--- On Sun, 14/2/10, Mark <mark at nashvilletn.org> wrote:

From: Mark <mark at nashvilletn.org>
Subject: [Spridgets] Starters for 1275 and 1500
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Received: Sunday, 14 February, 2010, 2:59 AM

There is a guy selling gear reduction starters on eBay ( 220404991105  BIN
$99.95 ) that lists them as follows:  "Starters for Triumph Spitfire, GT6,
MG Midget and Sprite models".  Can anybody tell me if the 1500 and the 1275
use the same starter?  I have no experience with the 1500.

Mark
Nashville
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From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Mon Feb 15 05:16:01 2010
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:16:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
Message-ID: <0f5d01caae38$a392a9e0$0168010a@mail2world.com>

Well, with inflation, that $40 grinder would be selling for about $80
today. Still you're probably right.

OTOH, I bought a cheap $20 HF (Chicago Electric) 4.5" angle grinder
about 9 years ago when I was first starting my Midget. I figured if I
died, I could just get another one. I haven't killed it yet. Sometimes
you get lucky.

-=Chris

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: Sales at \ [sales at justbrits.com]
>Sent: 2/14/2010 7:14:22 PM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
>

>
>Bet I couldn't get a "new" $40 unit and have it LAST
>like this one !!!!!
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From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Mon Feb 15 05:24:16 2010
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:24:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] brake question
Message-ID: <cd8301caae39$ca1bf840$116a010a@mail2world.com>

Andy,

Both - you should have 2 washers per caliper.

-=Chris

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: Andy Webster [a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au]
>Sent: 2/15/2010 4:20:14 AM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net;spridgets-aus at yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] brake question
>
>G'day...
>I am currently finishing of my Frontline suspension kit, installing new
>flexible brake hoses to the calipers..
>my question regards the copper crush washer that is on the banjo
fitting at
>the back of the caliper..
>Should the washer be between the banjo and the caliper, or between the
banjo
>and the head of the hollow bolt?
>logic says it shoul be between the bolt head and the banjo.. but i want
to be
>certain. My factory manual does not show a diagram including these
bits.
>
>almost ready to bleed the brakes and go for a test drive....
>
>Andy
>
>_______________________________________________
>
>.

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Mon Feb 15 05:29:58 2010
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:29:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Starters for 1275 and 1500
Message-ID: <171d01caae3a$9653f020$056a010a@mail2world.com>

Sold here as the Chevy Chevette and Pontiac T1000. 

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: Andy Webster [a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au]
>Sent: 2/15/2010 4:48:31 AM
>To: mark at nashvilletn.org
>Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Starters for 1275 and 1500
>
>I was about to but one of those until i noticed that there didn't
appear to be
>any ability to "clock" the starter like the more expensive ones.
>
>The ones sold by "martingf" can be rotated to let the solenoid clear
any
>obstructions.
>the $99 ones can't if the picture is anything to go by.
>
>I used to use a Holden Gemini starter on my 1098 (there is a Chevy
equivalent
>but I cant remember what it's called) but it wont work with the
rivergate kit
>as the solenoid wants to hit the footwell. It was a bloody good
starter, cost
>$25, bolted straight in. I think the Gemini was made by Isuzu and
badged as a
>Holden (General Motors Australia). Google "1979 Holden Gemini" and you
will
>probably recognize it.
>Andy
>
>--- On Sun, 14/2/10, Mark <mark at nashvilletn.org> wrote:
>
>From: Mark <mark at nashvilletn.org>
>Subject: [Spridgets] Starters for 1275 and 1500
>To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Received: Sunday, 14 February, 2010, 2:59 AM
>
>There is a guy selling gear reduction starters on eBay ( 220404991105
BIN
>$99.95 ) that lists them as follows: "Starters for Triumph Spitfire,
GT6,
>MG Midget and Sprite models". Can anybody tell me if the 1500 and the
1275
>use the same starter? I have no experience with the 1500.
>
>Mark
>Nashville
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From grday at btinternet.com  Mon Feb 15 06:38:58 2010
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:38:58 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
Message-ID: <4B788C26.6090209@justbrits.com>

It means she knows where I am.

Guy R Day


"Sales at " Just Brits "" <sales at justbrits.com> wrote:

><< ....you have to be sure the coffee arrives every
>hour on the hour! >>
>
>That is a REAL British thing, Guy.  Most of our
>SWMBOs are NOT going to be as 'old fashioned'<VBG> !!
>
>We are lucky enough to have them 'allow' us to even
>have the car much less work on them <VBEG> !!!
>
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From dwramsey at att.net  Mon Feb 15 07:19:07 2010
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:19:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate 5-speed (Datsun clutch)
In-Reply-To: <991813.140.qm@web50608.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20100215141957.E0422187654@autox.team.net>

Yes the flywheel needs to be worked on. Any good machine shop can do the
job. As I recall it was around $150 to have the flywheel done and balanced
with the new clutch on it. It might be a little more for a 1275, as the
ridge on the surface has to be removed.  The only other modification is a
spacer between the Datsun throw out bearing and its carrier. Both are
included in Paul's kit.

.... what needs to be done to use the datsun
clutch?
I thought the flywheel needed to be drilled....?

I think when my clutch needs replacing i will use the Datsun clutch if it is
not too much bother to change.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 15 07:29:00 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:29:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate 5-speed (Datsun clutch)
In-Reply-To: <20100215141957.E0422187654@autox.team.net>
References: <991813.140.qm@web50608.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<20100215141957.E0422187654@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9911002150629n26596623s549d4a94c927c731@mail.gmail.com>

When I ordered my kit I opted for the Datsun clutch parts and sent my
flywheel to Paul for mods.
I though it might be easier down the road to find a stock Datsun
clutch versus a special clutch disc with Spridget diameter and Datsun
splines.

From domanicoj at comcast.net  Mon Feb 15 07:34:17 2010
From: domanicoj at comcast.net (domanicoj at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:34:17 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1975 midget confusion
In-Reply-To: <1365662089.4191241266242681769.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <946212950.4205671266244457116.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Help me understand my 1975 MG Midget.B  Built November 1974.B  The questions I
have are these (for now)......



I have only one jack point on each side.B  I thought 75 and after had 2 jack
points per side..



Driver side has a hinge on the floor for the accelerator pedal although it is
not being used.



Stromberg carb has manual choke....most reference manuals and catalogs(i have
access to) refer to auto choke for this year.



Air ports on engine block have been plugged and missing air pump.



How can I tell if the electronic ignition is ballasted or not?



I guess over the years previous owners have made their own little changes and
this is what I am seeing.



I am not looking to do a full restore, just want to make it a "reliable"
runner for now and have fun with my kids.

Any help will be greatly appreciatted!



Thanks,

Jim Domanico

Chalfont, PA

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Feb 15 08:02:59 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:02:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1975 midget confusion
In-Reply-To: <946212950.4205671266244457116.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1365662089.4191241266242681769.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<946212950.4205671266244457116.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <402188521002150702u4c2a25e5xc9e483a993be7ea@mail.gmail.com>

Jim,
Doesn't sound like a good candidate for a concours car ;-) After all,
it could be exactly the way it rolled out of the factory and not
conform to their guides. Your car is probably a mix of DPO mods and
transition effects. I once had a very late 1275 Midget that had the
hole under the front u-joint like a 1500.

Manual choke conversions were very popular on the Strombergs cuz the
automatic generally failed quickly.

Air pumps had a short life expectancy; it is far more unusual to find
a car that still has it in place.

If the ignition is not ballasted, a VOM will show the same voltage
across the primary terminals of the coil (with the ignition on) as
across the battery; if it is ballasted, you will see around 10VDC.

Enjoy!
David L

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Mon Feb 15 08:09:37 2010
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:09:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1975 midget confusion
Message-ID: <12a1b01caae50$e3b53200$116a010a@mail2world.com>

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: domanicoj at comcast.net [domanicoj at comcast.net]
>Sent: 2/15/2010 9:34:17 AM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1975 midget confusion
>
>Help me understand my 1975 MG Midget.B Built November 1974.B The
questions I
>have are these (for now)......
>
>
>
>I have only one jack point on each side.B I thought 75 and after had 2
jack
>points per side..
>
>
Probably a replacement sill panel from an earlier car. But since yours
is built late '74, could also be the factory using up '74 model parts...

>
>Driver side has a hinge on the floor for the accelerator pedal although
it is
>not being used.
>
>
Earlier parts again. Could be a replacement, or factory using up old
parts.
>
>Stromberg carb has manual choke....most reference manuals and
catalogs(i have
>access to) refer to auto choke for this year.
>
'75-'77 Federal cars had a manual choke. Auto was on '78-79 and CA
models.
>
>
>Air ports on engine block have been plugged and missing air pump.
>
You don't need it unless you need to pass emissions. Earlier air pumps
(IIRC) dumped into the exhaust manifold.
>
>
>How can I tell if the electronic ignition is ballasted or not?
>
If you still have the stock dizzy, it should have a big rectangular box
attached to it. Ballast wire is in the harness, but I don't recall
exactly where ATM.
>
>
>I guess over the years previous owners have made their own little
changes and
>this is what I am seeing.
>
>
>
>I am not looking to do a full restore, just want to make it a
"reliable"
>runner for now and have fun with my kids.
>
>Any help will be greatly appreciatted!
>
Good luck and have fun!

>
>
>Thanks,
>
>Jim Domanico
>
>Chalfont, PA

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Feb 15 09:14:58 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:14:58 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] favorite tools iin shop
In-Reply-To: <1AA6C38613994C999CBF50553EB45861@user8634b3d69b>
References: <1a035.734ab424.38a97436@aol.com>,
	<1AA6C38613994C999CBF50553EB45861@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W33406F6F32D56F142E9FAEB84A0@phx.gbl>

> you have to be sure the coffee arrives every hour on the hour!



Sounds like you didn't need to bother putting the minute hand on ...  ;)

Robert Duquette



> Around 25 years ago I was in a gym (thankfully my memory has gone for the
> reason why) and they had a clock behind the reception counter with a 2ft 6in
> diameter face and a finger missing. The minute finger had dropped off after
> the clock cage was hit by a basketball and was at the bottom of the clock.
> I volunteered to repair it but the owner said he wasn't bothered and if I
> wanted it I could have it. A three minute repair job (the clips at the back
> were fiddly) and a new battery every couple of years means I have had a
> large (and accurate) clock in the garage at home from a couple of months
> after it was built.. Well worth it, you have to be sure the coffee arrives
> every hour on the hour!
>
>
> Guy R Day

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Mon Feb 15 09:59:27 2010
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:59:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - All grain brewing
Message-ID: <6b3401caae60$3bfab520$116a010a@mail2world.com>

Since we Spridget people tend to be an inventive lot...

Any of you out there all-grain homebrewers? What do you use for a mash
tun? I'm using the "monitored brewpot" method and I'm having trouble
keeping a consistent temperature. What's worked for you guys?

-=Chris

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

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Feb 15 10:40:32 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:40:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - All grain brewing
In-Reply-To: <6b3401caae60$3bfab520$116a010a@mail2world.com>
References: <6b3401caae60$3bfab520$116a010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002150940o14c6791oe6f18411f93c6b5a@mail.gmail.com>

Chris,

This system works well. A friend uses it and swears by it.

http://powersbrewery.home.comcast.net/~powersbrewery/mash.html

However, I must say that I haven't gone to all that much expense and
trouble. My mash system consists of 2 10 gallon Coleman coolers. The actual
mash tun is set up just like the one pictured here. I gravity feed it water
from the second one which sets just above it. I put my already up to
temperature water in the top cooler and then open the spigot into the mash
tun. The Coleman keeps the water temperature pretty constant when you have
the top on it. I have two probe type thermometers - one in each cooler
inserted through the lid. I keep a watch on the variance between the two as
well as the actual reading of the one in the water source cooler.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 10:59 AM, Chris King <cbking at alum.rpi.edu> wrote:

> Since we Spridget people tend to be an inventive lot...
>
> Any of you out there all-grain homebrewers? What do you use for a mash
> tun? I'm using the "monitored brewpot" method and I'm having trouble
> keeping a consistent temperature. What's worked for you guys?
>
> -=Chris

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Feb 15 11:27:57 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:27:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <23EB7E7B-B358-4647-8FE9-B9C619BBF9F7@comcast.net>
References: <982204.78499.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<23EB7E7B-B358-4647-8FE9-B9C619BBF9F7@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <9886279A-F8E1-4C97-9468-CE416182589F@comcast.net>

Well it was a bust.

i have a case of the "creeping crud" as my father the physician used  
to call it, so I spent the time in bed.  My buddy did go with his MGA  
and he had the school mascot in costume riding in his passenger seat.   
Looks really funny ..  he said that a good time was had by all so ..  
maybe next year..

Lester

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 15 11:40:43 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:40:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <9886279A-F8E1-4C97-9468-CE416182589F@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <281217.54184.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

PYT prolly wouldn't have come within 10 yds of some guy with creeping crud,
anyway.  Hope you're feeling better.

Rick


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

--- On Mon, 2/15/10, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parade duty..
To:
Cc: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Sprite Yahoo"
<bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
Date: Monday, February 15, 2010, 1:27 PM

Well it was a bust.

i have a case of the "creeping crud" as my father the physician used to call
it, so I spent the time in bed.  My buddy did go with his MGA and he had the
school mascot in costume riding in his passenger seat.  Looks really funny .. 
he said that a good time was had by all so .. maybe next year..

Lester
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From pilotrob at msn.com  Mon Feb 15 11:44:55 2010
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:44:55 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re:  Parade duty..
Message-ID: <SNT135-ds1363FAF29E51FAB25A835AD44A0@phx.gbl>

I too hope you feel better soon Lester. I myself have had a stomach virus or
whatever on and off for the last week or so.

But i must ask....what exactly IS the syndrome, "The Creeping Crud"??

Inquiring minds need to know! :)

CB

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Feb 15 11:57:18 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:57:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re:  Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <SNT135-ds1363FAF29E51FAB25A835AD44A0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT135-ds1363FAF29E51FAB25A835AD44A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <DED73868-5871-4FB7-B95B-2476036E94FA@comcast.net>

Thanks for the warm fuzzy's guys, I need 'em all right now.  I  
couldn't take my dear wife out for Valentines.  and if weren't for the  
flowers I sent her on her finishing 30 years teaching I would be  
sleeping outside.. in the snow..!!

Let's see, the "Creeping Crud" is where you nose starts to run a  
little on day one accompanied with the I'm-about-to-sneeze burning  
sensation...

Day two sees more running nose but no other symptoms..

Day three through about day 7 total sinus blockage without use of  
Afrin or other nasty product.  (Ya know it's bad when the 12 hour  
Afrin only works for 3 hours)  Inability to breathe except through  
mouth, difficulty sleeping, sinus headaches, etc.

Day 8 through day 16ish hacking cough accompanied by rales  (kinda  
gurgling sound when you breathe) to again keep you from sleeping well.

Generally poor outlook on life and lack of desire to work on cars is  
the early symptoms..  ;-)

Lester


On Feb 15, 2010, at 12:44 PM, Robert E. Shlafer wrote:

> I too hope you feel better soon Lester. I myself have had a stomach  
> virus or whatever on and off for the last week or so.
>
> But i must ask....what exactly IS the syndrome, "The Creeping Crud"??
>
> Inquiring minds need to know! :)
>
> CB

From pilotrob at msn.com  Mon Feb 15 12:11:26 2010
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:11:26 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re:  Parade duty..
Message-ID: <SNT135-ds134BC9059251012A111AD0D44A0@phx.gbl>

Let me see, "The Creeping Crud"....

Oh....you got a bad effing cold!!! :):)

CB

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Feb 15 12:15:05 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:15:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re:  Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <DED73868-5871-4FB7-B95B-2476036E94FA@comcast.net>
References: <SNT135-ds1363FAF29E51FAB25A835AD44A0@phx.gbl>
	<DED73868-5871-4FB7-B95B-2476036E94FA@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4B799D39.5040203@justbrits.com>

<<...by rales (kinda gurgling sound when you breathe) to again
keep you from sleeping well. >>

On the contrary Lester, "rales" WILL keep you
'sleeping' PERMINATLY !!!

However, a little 'gurgling' will go away <G> !!

Ed
ParaMedic, Ret.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Feb 15 12:15:27 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:15:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re:  Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <SNT135-ds1363FAF29E51FAB25A835AD44A0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT135-ds1363FAF29E51FAB25A835AD44A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <1687844CB57040C98DFB9B539E4C3851@spider>

Lower digestive tract distress ....

=========================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert E. Shlafer
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 10:45 AM
To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com; Lester
Cc: Spridgets List; Sprite Yahoo
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Parade duty..

I too hope you feel better soon Lester. I myself have had a stomach virus or
whatever on and off for the last week or so.

But i must ask....what exactly IS the syndrome, "The Creeping Crud"??

Inquiring minds need to know! :)

CB

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 15 12:36:14 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:36:14 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <SNT135-ds1363FAF29E51FAB25A835AD44A0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT135-ds1363FAF29E51FAB25A835AD44A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <b777e2be1002151136y590b920aj662bc6be73985c63@mail.gmail.com>

On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 11:44 AM, Robert E. Shlafer <pilotrob at msn.com> wrote:

But i must ask....what exactly IS the syndrome, "The Creeping Crud"??


TCC is a precursor illness to the deadly Acute Viral Mung. AVM does
not always follow TCC but does so in about 90 percent of work related
cases. IE, if the sickee has paid sick days, then TCC usually goes
into AVM which means more time off from work! The only known antidote
for AVM is hot toddies to the point of passing out so that the sick
person can get some sleep...
-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Feb 15 12:58:41 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:58:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <b777e2be1002151136y590b920aj662bc6be73985c63@mail.gmail.com>
References: <SNT135-ds1363FAF29E51FAB25A835AD44A0@phx.gbl>
	<b777e2be1002151136y590b920aj662bc6be73985c63@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <FBF40C75-6C78-4850-A3E3-5896245ABC1B@comcast.net>

FINALLY!  A real physician among us.

I, unfortunately , do not have have the luxury of catching AVM.  I am  
self employed.  So I am at work.  And rales do not indicate a  
precursor to permanent sleep just gunk in the lungs..

Lester

Gunk free at present.


On Feb 15, 2010, at 1:36 PM, CosmicMag1380 wrote:

> On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 11:44 AM, Robert E. Shlafer  
> <pilotrob at msn.com> wrote:
>
> But i must ask....what exactly IS the syndrome, "The Creeping Crud"??
>
>
> TCC is a precursor illness to the deadly Acute Viral Mung. AVM does
> not always follow TCC but does so in about 90 percent of work related
> cases. IE, if the sickee has paid sick days, then TCC usually goes
> into AVM which means more time off from work! The only known antidote
> for AVM is hot toddies to the point of passing out so that the sick
> person can get some sleep...
> -- 
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...
>
> ____

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Feb 15 12:59:32 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:59:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re:  Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <SNT135-ds134BC9059251012A111AD0D44A0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT135-ds134BC9059251012A111AD0D44A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <51F2D6F0-1902-45CA-A054-6489773C9510@comcast.net>

Well to use layman's terms ...  ;-)

Lester


On Feb 15, 2010, at 1:11 PM, Robert E. Shlafer wrote:

> Let me see, "The Creeping Crud"....
>
> Oh....you got a bad effing cold!!! :):)
>
> CB
>
> _

From pilotrob at msn.com  Mon Feb 15 13:01:58 2010
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:01:58 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re:  Parade duty..
Message-ID: <SNT135-ds19FDCE663C49ADD95B5788D44A0@phx.gbl>

"Well, to use laymen's terms"

LOL.... :):)

CB

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Feb 15 13:14:10 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:14:10 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <FBF40C75-6C78-4850-A3E3-5896245ABC1B@comcast.net>
References: <SNT135-ds1363FAF29E51FAB25A835AD44A0@phx.gbl>,
	<b777e2be1002151136y590b920aj662bc6be73985c63@mail.gmail.com>,
	<FBF40C75-6C78-4850-A3E3-5896245ABC1B@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W23A9DB49A78CA7AC45BF66B84A0@phx.gbl>

Gunk?



You really want to be more careful in the garage:

http://www.gunk.ca//Products/automotive/cleanersdegreasers.html


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

> FINALLY! A real physician among us.
>
> I, unfortunately , do not have have the luxury of catching AVM. I am
> self employed. So I am at work. And rales do not indicate a
> precursor to permanent sleep just gunk in the lungs..
>
> Lester
>
> Gunk free at present.

From rdgard at cox.net  Mon Feb 15 13:34:44 2010
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:34:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 33, Issue 44
In-Reply-To: <mailman.13.1266260402.32151.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.13.1266260402.32151.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4EE7EF06813B47BA94AC4262E99F32F5@internetpc>

 Well, here is my two peso's worth.  

I, like probably some others on the list, is not made out of money.  So, I
have picked up lots of tools at HF and most I guess are made in china.

Well, out of perhaps hundreds of items from there, I can't think of one that
has crapped out yet.  I have a DeWalt cordless drill that has gone south
twice.  And I have a cut off saw, you know the one with the 12 inch carbide
blade for cutting pipe etc.  It sounded, from the first day like the
bearings were either dead or not lubed, or not even there.  When it fires
up, there is a grinding sound and when you make your cut and take finger off
the trigger, it still makes the awful grinding sound until it slows to a
stop.  I know I probably will only get one or two more cut out of it.  But,
it has been making that sound for 8 years and still spins like gang busters
and no smoke is leaking out yet. Hmmmmm

I don't use any of them all the time but I do use my angle grinder and air
die grinder a lot and no problems yet. 

And while I am on the soap box, I know the Chinese build a lot of crap, but
I am sure they are capable of building good stuff also.  I believe that some
American company says, "Can you build this drill?  They say sure, and the
American (or what ever) company great, but can you build it for 40% less,
and they say sure, and then the company says can you cut another 60% off of
that?  And the factory says yes, what do you want me to skimp on?  How long
do you want it to last, years or hours?  Etc, etc. You get the point.

I mean, my goodness, they build jet fighters and computer networks etc.
Lets face it, Harbor Freight sells for much less and still probably makes a
great profit!  

I would love to support "Merica first, but they are straining my ability to
make a living so much, that when I look at a drill for $15 and a similar
one, with the same spec's for $89.95 It really stresses me out to make the
right decision, (for me)!

I also love Chinese food.  So there, they do some things really well!

Donning Flame suit.

Cheers,

Bob


Robert D. Gardner
 
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com

 
  ****************************************

From conen at bellsouth.net  Mon Feb 15 13:48:43 2010
From: conen at bellsouth.net (Edmund Conen)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:48:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Starters for 1275 and 1500
Message-ID: <16362.12449.qm@web180208.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

per Andy Webster...
>> Holden Gemini
per Chris King...
>>Sold here as the Chevy Chevette and Pontiac T1000. 

Also appears to be the "Opel by Isuzu" that replaced the 'real' German Opel.
 Ed in NC

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Feb 15 14:47:49 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:47:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W23A9DB49A78CA7AC45BF66B84A0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT135-ds1363FAF29E51FAB25A835AD44A0@phx.gbl>,
	<b777e2be1002151136y590b920aj662bc6be73985c63@mail.gmail.com>,
	<FBF40C75-6C78-4850-A3E3-5896245ABC1B@comcast.net>
	<BAY112-W23A9DB49A78CA7AC45BF66B84A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BB697678-CF58-4D23-AC1C-1B87BE035BD5@comcast.net>

No no no.. more like Bill Cosby Gunk...  "Ya need to burn the gunk  
outta the engine"... ;-)

Lester


On Feb 15, 2010, at 2:14 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> <robertduquette at sympatico.ca 
 > wrote:

> Gunk?
>
>
>
> You really want to be more careful in the garage:
>
> http://www.gunk.ca//Products/automotive/cleanersdegreasers.html
>
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
>
>> FINALLY! A real physician among us.
>>
>> I, unfortunately , do not have have the luxury of catching AVM. I am
>> self employed. So I am at work. And rales do not indicate a
>> precursor to permanent sleep just gunk in the lungs..
>>
>> Lester
>>
>> Gunk free at present.
>
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Feb 15 14:56:02 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:56:02 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <BB697678-CF58-4D23-AC1C-1B87BE035BD5@comcast.net>
References: <SNT135-ds1363FAF29E51FAB25A835AD44A0@phx.gbl>, ,
	<b777e2be1002151136y590b920aj662bc6be73985c63@mail.gmail.com>, ,
	<FBF40C75-6C78-4850-A3E3-5896245ABC1B@comcast.net>,
	<BAY112-W23A9DB49A78CA7AC45BF66B84A0@phx.gbl>,
	<BB697678-CF58-4D23-AC1C-1B87BE035BD5@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W268C2382258FB4641DE110B84A0@phx.gbl>

You're going to burn it out???!  :)

RD



>
> No no no.. more like Bill Cosby Gunk... "Ya need to burn the gunk
> outta the engine"... ;-)
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Feb 15, 2010, at 2:14 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
<robertduquette at sympatico.ca
> > wrote:
>
> > Gunk?
> >
> >
> >
> > You really want to be more careful in the garage:
> >
> > http://www.gunk.ca//Products/automotive/cleanersdegreasers.html
> >
> >> FINALLY! A real physician among us.
> >>
> >> I, unfortunately , do not have have the luxury of catching AVM. I am
> >> self employed. So I am at work. And rales do not indicate a
> >> precursor to permanent sleep just gunk in the lungs..
> >>
> >> Lester
> >>
> >> Gunk free at present.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Feb 15 14:58:10 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:58:10 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re:  Parade duty..
Message-ID: <1430d.211b660.38ab1d72@aol.com>

Silly me and I though you had the SH*Ts!
 
In a message dated 15/02/2010 19:02:45 GMT Standard Time,  
oldsaabguy at comcast.net writes:

Let's  see, the "Creeping Crud" is where you nose starts to run a  
little on  day one accompanied with the I'm-about-to-sneeze burning   
sensation...

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Feb 15 15:00:33 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:00:33 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 33, Issue 44
Message-ID: <14463.7dd50833.38ab1e01@aol.com>

I'd like to love some Chinese women but I'm married.
 
In a message dated 15/02/2010 20:34:52 GMT Standard Time, rdgard at cox.net  
writes:

I also  love Chinese food.  So there, they do some things really  well!

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Feb 15 15:37:03 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:37:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 33, Issue 44
In-Reply-To: <4EE7EF06813B47BA94AC4262E99F32F5@internetpc>
References: <mailman.13.1266260402.32151.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4EE7EF06813B47BA94AC4262E99F32F5@internetpc>
Message-ID: <4B79CC8F.1020500@justbrits.com>

<< I also love Chinese food. So there, they do some things
really well! >>

True, Bob. 

'Course that **IS** why you are hungry AGAIN
*and* ALREADY !!!

From adrianjones747 at earthlink.net  Mon Feb 15 16:02:42 2010
From: adrianjones747 at earthlink.net (Adrian Jones)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:02:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1975 Midget confusion
Message-ID: <002c01caae92$fa9caab0$efd60010$@net>

Hi Jim,

 

I've a 1975 - it came with a manual choke.  1976 onwards, it was the
automatic choke.

I have found the Stromberg to be perfectly adequate (despite what everyone
else says) and the manual choke works a treat.

Gas mileage is a disappointment though (23 mpg).

 

Its my belief that none of the "pollution" equipment is necessary - except
for the valve cover pipe to the carb.  Don't remove that or your engine will
leak a lot of oil.  I t-boned in a small home-made plastic catch bottle to
catch any droplets of oil before they  get to the carb.  Works fine.

Can't help you on the electronic ignition - I put in the Pertronix years ago
and it has been 100% dependable.

 

I don't think the 1500 is as fast as the 1275 but I still love it.

 

Best of Luck,  Adrian

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 15 17:08:18 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:08:18 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Parade duty..
In-Reply-To: <1430d.211b660.38ab1d72@aol.com>
References: <1430d.211b660.38ab1d72@aol.com>
Message-ID: <b777e2be1002151608s424a9995t9113d4171894ba5c@mail.gmail.com>

On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 2:58 PM,  <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:
Silly me and I though you had the SH*Ts!

No, no, no... In American English, that would be the Hershey Squirts!
-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb 15 17:30:46 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:30:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1975 Midget confusion
In-Reply-To: <002c01caae92$fa9caab0$efd60010$@net>
References: <002c01caae92$fa9caab0$efd60010$@net>
Message-ID: <5F9FF93426764298A43036E7044B1862@HomePC>

So, Adrian, your Stromberg equipped 1500 Midget is "perfectly adequate" 
despite it's motor being 18% larger than a 1275 and yet is slower than the 
1275 and gets lousy gas mileage.  No disrespect intended, but what exactly 
is your definition of "perfectly adequate"?

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Adrian Jones" <adrianjones747 at earthlink.net>
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 5:02 PM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1975 Midget confusion

Hi Jim,



I've a 1975 - it came with a manual choke.  1976 onwards, it was the
automatic choke.

I have found the Stromberg to be perfectly adequate (despite what everyone
else says) and the manual choke works a treat.

Gas mileage is a disappointment though (23 mpg).



Its my belief that none of the "pollution" equipment is necessary - except
for the valve cover pipe to the carb.  Don't remove that or your engine will
leak a lot of oil.  I t-boned in a small home-made plastic catch bottle to
catch any droplets of oil before they  get to the carb.  Works fine.

Can't help you on the electronic ignition - I put in the Pertronix years ago
and it has been 100% dependable.



I don't think the 1500 is as fast as the 1275 but I still love it.



Best of Luck,  Adrian
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From upplanel at netscape.net  Mon Feb 15 17:37:15 2010
From: upplanel at netscape.net (upplanel at netscape.net)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:37:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake / Clutch systems prelube of Seals
Message-ID: <8CC7CB7526B6AA2-1F80-37BE@webmail-m020.sysops.aol.com>

I am currently rebuilding the brake master cylinder, calipers, clutch master,
and slave cylinder on my 79 midget and would like to get the lists input on
the correct method to prelube the seals. Since brake fluid tends to pick up
moisture and I will not have the car on the road (total rebuild) for about a
year, how should I protect the seals and inner workings of the componets when
the systems will not be closed for awhile? Thanks...

Bill L.

71, 79 Midget

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Feb 15 20:10:38 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:10:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake / Clutch systems prelube of Seals
In-Reply-To: <8CC7CB7526B6AA2-1F80-37BE@webmail-m020.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8CC7CB7526B6AA2-1F80-37BE@webmail-m020.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <4B7A0CAE.3050003@comcast.net>

upplanel at netscape.net wrote:
> I am currently rebuilding the brake master cylinder, calipers, clutch master,
> and slave cylinder on my 79 midget and would like to get the lists input on
> the correct method to prelube the seals. Since brake fluid tends to pick up
> moisture and I will not have the car on the road (total rebuild) for about a
> year, how should I protect the seals and inner workings of the componets when
> the systems will not be closed for awhile? Thanks...
>
>   
Use the grease that comes with the rebuild kits.
Or it used to come with the rebuild kits.
Maybe Ed has some old Lockheed or girling rubber grease hanging around.

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

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Feb 15 20:15:09 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:15:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Winter Fun with a Bugeye
Message-ID: <BLU103-W26854C66863F6FD120250BC2490@phx.gbl>

>From the yahoo Bugeye list.

For all those that say it's too cold and/or snowy to drive their Spridget.


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


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!


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From Miniac7 at aol.com  Mon Feb 15 20:19:39 2010
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:19:39 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye - Electric Fuel Pump Question
Message-ID: <1d756.30078bb.38ab68cb@aol.com>

On my Bugeye, I have a Mr. Gasket electric fuel pump, mounted on top of the 
 left front fender well, adjacent to the carbs. After sitting dormant for a 
few  weeks, the pump appears to lose it's prime. Would I have better 
success of  the pump staying primed if I were relocate it to the rear, adjacent to 
the fuel  tank, making it a pusher instead of a sucker?
 
Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Feb 15 20:30:08 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:30:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Progress pictures
Message-ID: <4B7A1140.9020201@comcast.net>

Some pictures of the work I am doing to my Sprite.
De seamed, spitfire bonnet latches, and a picture of the next generation 
Sprite driver.
(it I did it right)

http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/?start=0

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

From rdgard at cox.net  Mon Feb 15 20:31:01 2010
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:31:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Bugeye - Electric Fuel Pump Question
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b
 
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Subject: [midgetsprite] Bugeye - Electric Fuel Pump Question


  

On my Bugeye, I have a Mr. Gasket electric fuel pump, mounted on top of the 
left front fender well, adjacent to the carbs. After sitting dormant for a 
few weeks, the pump appears to lose it's prime. Would I have better 
success of the pump staying primed if I were relocate it to the rear,
adjacent to 
the fuel tank, making it a pusher instead of a sucker?

Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA

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From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 15 20:31:42 2010
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:31:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye - Electric Fuel Pump Question
In-Reply-To: <1d756.30078bb.38ab68cb@aol.com>
References: <1d756.30078bb.38ab68cb@aol.com>
Message-ID: <A5E18413-72D8-42DE-85E6-30EC28FB859A@gmail.com>

On Feb 15, 2010, at 10:19 PM, Miniac7 at aol.com wrote:

> On my Bugeye, I have a Mr. Gasket electric fuel pump, mounted on  
> top of the
>  left front fender well, adjacent to the carbs. After sitting  
> dormant for a
> few  weeks, the pump appears to lose it's prime. Would I have better
> success of  the pump staying primed if I were relocate it to the  
> rear, adjacent to
> the fuel  tank, making it a pusher instead of a sucker?


Howard,

Yes.  The closer to the tank - the better.   They were designed to be  
pushers.  Not only will it stay primed, but it will perform much  
better too.

Kevin V.

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Mon Feb 15 20:34:35 2010
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:34:35 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye - Electric Fuel Pump Question
Message-ID: <1dd03.1ce2e6a9.38ab6c4b@aol.com>

Kevin,
 
Thanks so much for the quick response. I'll take that good advice and will  
relocate the pump.
 
Thanks,
Howard

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Feb 15 20:46:14 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:46:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye - Electric Fuel Pump Question
In-Reply-To: <1dd03.1ce2e6a9.38ab6c4b@aol.com>
References: <1dd03.1ce2e6a9.38ab6c4b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4B7A1506.7040904@justbrits.com>

Howard, whilst Kev's advice id good where it me I would
verify that you DO have a 'pusher' and not a 'puller'
FIRST !!!

Mini Nick says Hi <G> !!

Ed

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Feb 15 20:55:09 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:55:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye - Electric Fuel Pump Question
In-Reply-To: <1d756.30078bb.38ab68cb@aol.com>
References: <1d756.30078bb.38ab68cb@aol.com>
Message-ID: <69E2022FD2E8472090F4AEBCC5EC7D9B@spider>

The electric pumps are pushers by design. ...bill in oregon
=============================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Miniac7 at aol.com
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 7:20 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net; midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye - Electric Fuel Pump Question

On my Bugeye, I have a Mr. Gasket electric fuel pump, mounted on top of the 
 left front fender well, adjacent to the carbs. After sitting dormant for a 
few  weeks, the pump appears to lose it's prime. Would I have better 
success of  the pump staying primed if I were relocate it to the rear,
adjacent to 
the fuel  tank, making it a pusher instead of a sucker?
 
Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 15 21:05:40 2010
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:05:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye - Electric Fuel Pump Question
In-Reply-To: <1d756.30078bb.38ab68cb@aol.com>
References: <1d756.30078bb.38ab68cb@aol.com>
Message-ID: <969347.36249.qm@web36802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Howard,
The Mr. Gasket pump is a "pusher" type pump.  It does not like to pull
fuel from a long distance, so that is your problem.  I use the same pump on my
'71, only it is mounted under the car behind the passenger seat (where the
stock electric fuel pump is mounted on cars later than your BE) Works great
there.
David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island
________________________________
From: "Miniac7 at aol.com" <Miniac7 at aol.com>
To:
spridgets at autox.team.net; midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, February 15,
2010 10:19:39 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye - Electric Fuel Pump Question

On
my Bugeye, I have a Mr. Gasket electric fuel pump, mounted on top of the 
left
front fender well, adjacent to the carbs. After sitting dormant for a 
few 
weeks, the pump appears to lose it's prime. Would I have better 
success of 
the pump staying primed if I were relocate it to the rear, adjacent to 
the
fuel  tank, making it a pusher instead of a sucker?

Howard Collins
Virginia
Beach, VA

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From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 15 21:13:12 2010
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:13:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye - Electric Fuel Pump Question
In-Reply-To: <4B7A1506.7040904@justbrits.com>
References: <1dd03.1ce2e6a9.38ab6c4b@aol.com> <4B7A1506.7040904@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <F4FE66F6-7C88-415E-AF04-725FDF7C0189@gmail.com>

On Feb 15, 2010, at 10:46 PM, Sales at Just Brits wrote:

> Howard, whilst Kev's advice id good where it me I would
> verify that you DO have a 'pusher' and not a 'puller'
> FIRST !!!


Ed,

Mr Gasket makes pusher type pumps...... ;)

 From their website;

Pump Mounting:
Locate a pump position about 12 from the fuel tank and as close to
the lowest
level of the tank to ensure proper fuel supply (refer to Diagram #1).
Clean
mounting area by removing all rust paint and grease, surface should
have a shiny
appearance when correctly done.

Kevin

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Feb 15 21:40:45 2010
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:40:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye - Electric Fuel Pump Question
In-Reply-To: <69E2022FD2E8472090F4AEBCC5EC7D9B@spider>
References: <1d756.30078bb.38ab68cb@aol.com>
	<69E2022FD2E8472090F4AEBCC5EC7D9B@spider>
Message-ID: <4B7A21CD.1080808@justbrits.com>

Did it EVER occur to you Bill....

<< The electric pumps are pushers by design >>

there just MIGHT be OTHER 'designs' ????????????

Or are you like I just replied PM to Kev, an EXPERT on
the entire Mr. Gasket Product Line and KNOW it 1000% ??

Gee, why do I doubt it ?!?

From pilotrob at msn.com  Mon Feb 15 21:50:55 2010
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:50:55 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Bugeye - Electric Fuel Pump Question
Message-ID: <SNT135-ds1793927C30FBA9A5A67D82D4490@phx.gbl>

Yes AND a better quality of fuel delivery in summer temps for sure.

CB


-----Original Message-----
From: miniac7 at aol.com
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 10:19 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net, midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [midgetsprite] Bugeye - Electric Fuel Pump Question

On my Bugeye, I have a Mr. Gasket electric fuel pump, mounted on top of the 
 left front fender well, adjacent to the carbs. After sitting dormant for a 
few  weeks, the pump appears to lose it's prime. Would I have better 
success of  the pump staying primed if I were relocate it to the rear, adjacent to 
the fuel  tank, making it a pusher instead of a sucker?
 
Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA


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

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Feb 16 06:19:57 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:19:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube; weather broadcast meteorologist freaks  out
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W402E7ACF0AB8F38642CA4DB84D0@phx.gbl>
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Message-ID: <205cef431002160519i71a58146q207a79838ff667d9@mail.gmail.com>

Good idea I'll try that next snow but glad to report the shed survived
(Pinky's & Bugeye's soon to be home ; )
Lin

On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 8:38 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Put a small heater in the shed and melt the snow off?
>
>
> > If you have a compressor use an airline to BLOW it off?
> >
> > In a message dated 11/02/2010 19:54:11 GMT Standard Time,
> > grunthaner at gmail.com writes:
> >
> > want to clear the snow off for fear of ripping the material
>
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From pilotrob at msn.com  Tue Feb 16 06:51:33 2010
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:51:33 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Bugeye - Electric Fuel Pump Question
Message-ID: <SNT135-ds190D5406ABEB6D5D17CDA7D4490@phx.gbl>

Go into any of the Spridget Haynes or other manuals to see the location of the factory electric fuel pump.

It is located just forward of the RH rear wheel, attached to the OUTSIDE the rear
scuttle, that 1/2 piece rising vertically from the rear floor to the bottom of the rear cockpit deck.

If anybody else can help me out here in better explaining it's location, please feel free!

CB  


-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Grunthaner
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 8:14 AM
To: Robert E. Shlafer
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Bugeye - Electric Fuel Pump Question

Hi Robert,
Do you think you could send me a photo of the new location of your electric
fuel pump? I would like to relocate mine when the snow melts. : )
Lin


On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 11:50 PM, Robert E. Shlafer <pilotrob at msn.com>wrote:

> Yes AND a better quality of fuel delivery in summer temps for sure.
>
> CB
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: miniac7 at aol.com
> Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 10:19 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net, midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [midgetsprite] Bugeye - Electric Fuel Pump Question
>
> On my Bugeye, I have a Mr. Gasket electric fuel pump, mounted on top of the
>  left front fender well, adjacent to the carbs. After sitting dormant for a
> few  weeks, the pump appears to lose it's prime. Would I have better
> success of  the pump staying primed if I were relocate it to the rear,
> adjacent to
> the fuel  tank, making it a pusher instead of a sucker?
>
> Howard Collins
> Virginia Beach, VA
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb 16 07:22:33 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:22:33 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 1975 Midget confusion
In-Reply-To: <5F9FF93426764298A43036E7044B1862@HomePC>
References: <002c01caae92$fa9caab0$efd60010$@net>,
	<5F9FF93426764298A43036E7044B1862@HomePC>
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Sounds like an invite to a p!ssing contest.  Available snow will do that to
people!! :)

See if you can write your full name.  Dotting the i is rough.


Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada

> From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net
>
> So, Adrian, your Stromberg equipped 1500 Midget is "perfectly adequate"
> despite it's motor being 18% larger than a 1275 and yet is slower than the
> 1275 and gets lousy gas mileage. No disrespect intended, but what exactly
> is your definition of "perfectly adequate"?
>
> LAD
>
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> Hi Jim,
>
>
>
> I've a 1975 - it came with a manual choke. 1976 onwards, it was the
> automatic choke.
>
> I have found the Stromberg to be perfectly adequate (despite what everyone
> else says) and the manual choke works a treat.
>
> Gas mileage is a disappointment though (23 mpg).
>
>
>
> Its my belief that none of the "pollution" equipment is necessary - except
> for the valve cover pipe to the carb. Don't remove that or your engine will
> leak a lot of oil. I t-boned in a small home-made plastic catch bottle to
> catch any droplets of oil before they get to the carb. Works fine.
>
> Can't help you on the electronic ignition - I put in the Pertronix years
ago
> and it has been 100% dependable.
>
>
>
> I don't think the 1500 is as fast as the 1275 but I still love it.
>
>
>
> Best of Luck, Adrian
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb 16 07:30:34 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:30:34 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye - Electric Fuel Pump Question
In-Reply-To: <4B7A21CD.1080808@justbrits.com>
References: <1d756.30078bb.38ab68cb@aol.com>,
	<69E2022FD2E8472090F4AEBCC5EC7D9B@spider>,
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Message-ID: <BAY112-W3EA434615A7ABEAAF09B5B8490@phx.gbl>

I doubt anyone knows the product line 1000%.  ;)



I do hope that you have an accountant do your income tax returns or you could
end up paying 10 times too much.  :)


If I've told you once, I've told you a million times ... not to exaggerate!!
;)


Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada

> Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:40:45 -0600
>
> Did it EVER occur to you Bill....
>
> << The electric pumps are pushers by design >>
>
> there just MIGHT be OTHER 'designs' ????????????
>
> Or are you like I just replied PM to Kev, an EXPERT on
> the entire Mr. Gasket Product Line and KNOW it 1000% ??
>
> Gee, why do I doubt it ?!?

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb 16 07:33:37 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:33:37 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] youtube; weather broadcast meteorologist freaks  out
In-Reply-To: <205cef431002160519i71a58146q207a79838ff667d9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2f9.2f488944.38a67076@aol.com>,
	<BAY112-W402E7ACF0AB8F38642CA4DB84D0@phx.gbl>,
	<205cef431002160519i71a58146q207a79838ff667d9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W9149671C5801D0BC3A237B8490@phx.gbl>

Good to hear!  I might not have made that suggestion had I seen the picture
first.  I always imagine sheds as aluminum.

But, it might work!

RD


Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:19:57 -0500


Good idea I'll try that next snow but glad to report the shed survived
(Pinky's & Bugeye's soon to be home ; )
Lin


On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 8:38 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

Put a small heater in the shed and melt the snow off?




> If you have a compressor use an airline to BLOW it off?
>
> In a message dated 11/02/2010 19:54:11 GMT Standard Time,
> grunthaner at gmail.com writes:
>
> want to clear the snow off for fear of ripping the material

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Tue Feb 16 08:08:58 2010
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:08:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Progress pictures
In-Reply-To: <mailman.2038.1266330656.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.2038.1266330656.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4B7AB50A.8070706@comcast.net>

Frank wrote:
 > Some pictures of the work I am doing to my Sprite.

Jeebus, you have l-o-n-g legs. Skinny, too. :)

<http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/?action=view&current=s2.jpg>

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Feb 16 08:16:09 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:16:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Wire Wheel rear-end - FREE in CT
Message-ID: <535246.39870.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I have a wire wheel rear end needing a home.

The price is FREE and sorry guys and gals, I'm firm on that. It's non-negotiable.

It is complete with the half-shafts, splined hubs, brake drums, and Halloween pumpkin, but someone cut the suspension mounts. I don't know the ratio and can't find the markings on the diff.

This is for pick-up only in Central CT. I won't ship this.

jay
wallingford, ct

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Feb 16 08:43:40 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:43:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1975 Midget confusion
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W441C09298DD98BBBE9F3E1B8490@phx.gbl>
References: <002c01caae92$fa9caab0$efd60010$@net>
	<5F9FF93426764298A43036E7044B1862@HomePC>
	<BAY112-W441C09298DD98BBBE9F3E1B8490@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <402188521002160743k54a43015w342261b8e0ed9c66@mail.gmail.com>

> Sounds like an invite to a p!ssing contest.  Available snow will do that to
> people!! :)
>
> See if you can write your full name.  Dotting the i is rough.

I guess you took it for granted that we knew that the Canadian rules
specify "no hands"?
David L

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb 16 08:55:23 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:55:23 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 1975 Midget confusion
In-Reply-To: <402188521002160743k54a43015w342261b8e0ed9c66@mail.gmail.com>
References: <002c01caae92$fa9caab0$efd60010$@net>,
	<5F9FF93426764298A43036E7044B1862@HomePC>,
	<BAY112-W441C09298DD98BBBE9F3E1B8490@phx.gbl>,
	<402188521002160743k54a43015w342261b8e0ed9c66@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W923D1BABC640B55685BA1B8490@phx.gbl>

Yes, it goes without saying ...

RD

> > Sounds like an invite to a p!ssing contest. Available snow will do that
to
> > people!! :)
> >
> > See if you can write your full name. Dotting the i is rough.
>
> I guess you took it for granted that we knew that the Canadian rules
> specify "no hands"?
> David L

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Tue Feb 16 09:53:08 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:53:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] cam ID?
Message-ID: <6454D648745A4E49A4FC6297B874A51D@leovs802bt6yj7>

Can anyone ID this cam by the numbers on the end of the cam by the gears?

CAM #1 : 8F
CAM #2 : 4E9
CAM #3: 4J9

Cam 1, is different from the other 2 as it has 2 circles around the shaft the
other 2 do not have.

How can i measure the cam for the lift and duration?

Leo

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Feb 16 10:02:37 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:02:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Wire Wheel rear-end - FREE in CT
Message-ID: <591488.50137.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Hold the calls....we have a winner.

I want to thank the dozens who responded, especially those that offered to pay for the part. It am truly humbled.

jay

--- On Tue, 2/16/10, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
Subject: Wire Wheel rear-end - FREE in CT
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 10:16 AM

I have a wire wheel rear end needing a home.

The price is FREE and sorry guys and gals, I'm firm on that. It's non-negotiable.

It is complete with the half-shafts, splined hubs, brake drums, and Halloween pumpkin, but someone cut the suspension mounts. I don't know the ratio and can't find the markings on the diff.

This is for pick-up only in Central CT. I won't ship this.

jay
wallingford, ct

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb 16 10:09:55 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:09:55 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Wire Wheel rear-end - FREE in CT
In-Reply-To: <591488.50137.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <591488.50137.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W27A03820A2C0805D314B38B8490@phx.gbl>

Some people just HAVE to haggle!!! :)

( Monty Python reference ... sort of ... )

> Hold the calls....we have a winner.
>
> I want to thank the dozens who responded, especially those that offered to
pay for the part. It am truly humbled.
>
> jay
>
> --- On Tue, 2/16/10, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
>
> From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
> Subject: Wire Wheel rear-end - FREE in CT
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 10:16 AM
>
> I have a wire wheel rear end needing a home.
>
> The price is FREE and sorry guys and gals, I'm firm on that. It's
non-negotiable.
>
> It is complete with the half-shafts, splined hubs, brake drums, and
Halloween pumpkin, but someone cut the suspension mounts. I don't know the
ratio and can't find the markings on the diff.
>
> This is for pick-up only in Central CT. I won't ship this.
>
> jay
> wallingford, ct

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Feb 16 10:59:31 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:59:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Progress pictures
In-Reply-To: <4B7AB50A.8070706@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.2038.1266330656.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4B7AB50A.8070706@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <e98d88091002160959k5300a021ja250dad231c5adaf@mail.gmail.com>

At least he has clothes on. You can see awful things in the reflection of
eBay auctions from time to time.

Brad

On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 9:08 AM, Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net> wrote:

> Frank wrote:
> > Some pictures of the work I am doing to my Sprite.
>
> Jeebus, you have l-o-n-g legs. Skinny, too. :)
>
> <
> http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/?action=view&current=s2.jpg
> >
>
> --
> Kent McLean
> '56 100 BN2
>
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Feb 16 13:18:06 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:18:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Progress pictures
In-Reply-To: <4B7A1140.9020201@comcast.net>
References: <4B7A1140.9020201@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W59382DB1E77D360C95B2EC2490@phx.gbl>

Holy Cow!

Did you follicley <sp> challenged guys get a good look at pic #1?
We've found an alternative to Rogaine!!!

WAWA Coffee!!
 Does Frankie 5 have hair on his chest already too??

Looking nice Frank, what color are you going to paint it this time?

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:30:08 -0500
> From: spritenut at comcast.net

> Some pictures of the work I am doing to my Sprite.
> De seamed, spitfire bonnet latches, and a picture of the next generation
> Sprite driver.
> (it I did it right)
>
> http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/?start=0
>
> --
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> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
>
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From fastvee at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 16 13:30:24 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:30:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Progress pictures
In-Reply-To: <4B7A1140.9020201@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <702575.40453.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Your grandson is seriously cute Frank, but isn't that coffee going to stunt
his growth? How come no matter how much work you do, there is still always
room in your garage?
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Mon, 2/15/10, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Progress pictures
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, February 15, 2010, 10:30 PM

Some pictures of the work I am doing to my Sprite.
De seamed, spitfire bonnet latches, and a picture of the next generation
Sprite driver.
(it I did it right)

http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/?start=0

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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Feb 16 13:34:33 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:34:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
In-Reply-To: <554959.82088.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <470780.14238.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>,
	<20A3E61D-45B1-4080-B7B8-94C1199DD707@gmail.com>,
	<701219.56487.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>,
	<F747E7B0-F7E4-4756-AB66-66BE5DEEA1ED@gmail.com>,
	<554959.82088.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W286BEE325EC34D115A58D2C2490@phx.gbl>

I second that!!

And I'm fortunate that he's only a tank of gas
and about $25 in tolls away!!  ;-)

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:10:26 -0800
> From: kk7ss at verizon.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Dream Shop Tool
>
> Frank.  <VBG>
>
>  Dave G.
>
>


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From maine2me at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 16 14:26:56 2010
From: maine2me at yahoo.com (Dan Dwelley)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:26:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Wire Wheel rear-end - FREE in CT
In-Reply-To: <535246.39870.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <535246.39870.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <441495.12503.qm@web114104.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Well geesh! If the price is firm and non-negotiable...then the shipping should
be free! :o))

Dan



----- Original Message ----
From: Jay
<jfishbein at snet.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, February 16, 2010
10:16:09 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Wire Wheel rear-end - FREE in CT

I have a
wire wheel rear end needing a home.

The price is FREE and sorry guys and
gals, I'm firm on that. It's non-negotiable.

It is complete with the
half-shafts, splined hubs, brake drums, and Halloween pumpkin, but someone cut
the suspension mounts. I don't know the ratio and can't find the markings on
the diff.

This is for pick-up only in Central CT. I won't ship this.

jay
wallingford, ct

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From maine2me at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 16 14:30:40 2010
From: maine2me at yahoo.com (Dan Dwelley)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:30:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Progress pictures
In-Reply-To: <702575.40453.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <702575.40453.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <916293.65142.qm@web114104.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

<isn't that coffee going to stunt his growth? >

I think that's the point!
Frank wants to make sure he'll fit in a Sprite when he gets older! :o))

Dan
----- Original Message ----
From: fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com>
To: Spridgets
<spridgets at autox.team.net>; Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>
Sent: Tue, February
16, 2010 3:30:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Progress pictures

Your grandson
is seriously cute Frank, but isn't that coffee going to stunt
his growth? How
come no matter how much work you do, there is still always
room in your
garage?
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Mon, 2/15/10, Frank
<spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>
Subject:
[Spridgets] Progress pictures
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date:
Monday, February 15, 2010, 10:30 PM

Some pictures of the work I am doing to
my Sprite.
De seamed, spitfire bonnet latches, and a picture of the next
generation
Sprite driver.
(it I did it right)
http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/?start=0

-- Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites
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From haynes386 at netzero.net  Tue Feb 16 15:38:42 2010
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:38:42 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets]  cam ID?
Message-ID: <20100216.153842.26051.0@webmail06.dca.untd.com>

Leo- Measuring lift of the cam is best done with a pair of V-Blocks and a dial
indicator set up on a metal bench. Put the front and rear journals of the cam
on the V-blocks and stick the dial indicator down to the metal bench with the
magnetic base (did I fail to mention that?). You can now place the dial
indicator over a selected lobe and set it to Zero on the base circle of the
cam. rotate the cam until you get the dial indicator to its maximum reading,
and that is your cam lift. If you hang the front of the cam over the edge of
the bench, you can also put a degree wheel on it and get the duration.

The cam with two rings around it is ID'd in Vizard's book (at home). I can get
that # to you tomorrow if someone else doesn't beat me to it.


Mark Haynes
HAN6L12779
HAN5L8016

Can anyone ID this cam by the numbers on the end of the cam by the gears?

CAM #1 : 8F
CAM #2 : 4E9
CAM #3: 4J9

Cam 1, is different from the other 2 as it has 2 circles around the shaft the
other 2 do not have.

How can i measure the cam for the lift and duration?


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From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Tue Feb 16 16:53:23 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:53:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] cam ID?
References: <20100216.153842.26051.0@webmail06.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <4E09F9C3023847279FBE8B7CBD870EBB@leovs802bt6yj7>

I totally missed the diagram which specifically showed the two rings.. 
Thanks Mark.

It lists it for an 1100 but it is in a 948 along with a crank that has the 
edges of the throws ground on the leading edges so I have to figure out the 
crank next so i can get an idea of the state of tune they were trying to 
achieve.  I am not an engine builder but best way to learn is to get in it.

Leo 

From nases at verizon.net  Tue Feb 16 17:43:46 2010
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:43:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Progress pictures
In-Reply-To: <4B7A1140.9020201@comcast.net>
References: <4B7A1140.9020201@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <5F6CFBCE-032F-4ADA-9B8B-D5C99A9A0CB0@verizon.net>

Looking good Frank.  Where'd that sunshine come from anyway?  Send some my
way.

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



On Feb 15, 2010, at 10:30 PM, Frank wrote:

> Some pictures of the work I am doing to my Sprite.
> De seamed, spitfire bonnet latches, and a picture of the next generation
Sprite driver.
> (it I did it right)
>
> http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/?start=0
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Feb 16 18:15:24 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:15:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Progress pictures
In-Reply-To: <5F6CFBCE-032F-4ADA-9B8B-D5C99A9A0CB0@verizon.net>
References: <4B7A1140.9020201@comcast.net>
	<5F6CFBCE-032F-4ADA-9B8B-D5C99A9A0CB0@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <4B7B432C.2080403@justbrits.com>

<< Send some my way. >>

Frank 'might' get away with sending Jay some Phil,
but YOU would be backwards <G> !!!

Sorry !!!

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb 16 19:03:12 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:03:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC -- Robert Johnson
Message-ID: <56B51D55D5604A8EAEE95E78C800387A@HomePC>

It is apparent that I am not the only blues fan on this list.  For the rest of
you, there is a special on Robert Johnson on the Ovation channel right now --
8:00 Central.


LAD

From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Tue Feb 16 21:20:44 2010
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:20:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New MINI Pricing
Message-ID: <2F1A7B3FAE9A4ECC863B4157C4B85307@HomeComputer>

Have any of you who have recently purchase a new MINI know if the MINI
dealers sell at list, above list or below list?

Thinking of getting a base model Cooper and working on a budget.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Feb 16 23:55:59 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:55:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b11002162255o984aca9m4bcef8f6a32cc5a1@mail.gmail.com>

http://medford.craigslist.org/tls/1604314726.html

<http://medford.craigslist.org/tls/1604314726.html>Close by, considering
purchasing.

How's the price?

Advice?

Thanks,

Herb

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From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Feb 17 00:44:55 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:44:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] New MINI Pricing
In-Reply-To: <2F1A7B3FAE9A4ECC863B4157C4B85307@HomeComputer>
Message-ID: <405101.49250.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Basically list price, but some dealers in certain areas of the States will offer slight deals in the hundreds, or throw in something tiny like floor mats, etc.

In january they offered a giveaway on certain option packages up to $1,750 which was a first for MINI.

You might also get a discount on a leftover 2009 or if buying a car with some miles doesn't bother you, some dealers sell "executive" cars at a healthy discount. Those cars typically have 7,000 miles on them and are loaded.

I just took delivery of a '2010 S which took roughly 6 weeks to arrive from date of order.

Good luck. It's a good car and a total gas to drive. This is my second. My first being an '03.

jay

--- On Tue, 2/16/10, Dean Swanson <d.swanson at earthlink.net> wrote:

From: Dean Swanson <d.swanson at earthlink.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] New MINI Pricing
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 11:20 PM

Have any of you who have recently purchase a new MINI know if the MINI
dealers sell at list, above list or below list?

Thinking of getting a base model Cooper and working on a budget.

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Feb 17 06:48:51 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:48:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Morris Minor - $950
Message-ID: <DE33A830A07E45219EDFA3C41BC5CA9D@Home>

New York Craig's List http://newyork.craigslist.org/stn/cto/1602143255.html
Morris Minor - $950 (08846)

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From haynes386 at netzero.net  Wed Feb 17 08:04:04 2010
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:04:04 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Cam ID?
Message-ID: <20100217.080404.22111.0@webmail05.dca.untd.com>

Leo- From Vizard's book- Pin drive cam with two rings was a 12G165 cam used on
1100 cc MKII sprites. Cam Lift-0.250" intake and exhaust, timing 2300 intake,
2520 exhaust. Intake opens at 50BTDC, closes at 450ABDC, Exhaust opens at
510BBDC, closes at 210ATDC. Lobe angle 107.50, clearances-0.012". Intake
should be at full lift (0.250") at 1100ATDC.
Cheers,


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HAN6L12779
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 17 08:09:23 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:09:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Morris Minor - $950
In-Reply-To: <DE33A830A07E45219EDFA3C41BC5CA9D@Home>
References: <DE33A830A07E45219EDFA3C41BC5CA9D@Home>
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That looks very Frank to me.

From lists at dinospider.com  Wed Feb 17 09:15:13 2010
From: lists at dinospider.com (mike rambour)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:15:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New MINI Pricing
In-Reply-To: <405101.49250.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <405101.49250.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1266423313.28659.707.camel@WebBrowser>

 Off the subject of a Mini but since it is a BMW and I bought a BMW
motorcycle this weekend (happy Valentines day to me) I can tell you they
are willing to deal on left over 09's.  I had negotiated what I thought
was a good price on one model, I was happy with the price and they sold
the color I wanted while I was driving down to the dealer (100 miles
away), I get there and they offer me a even lower price on a color I did
not want.  I was pretty surprised as I thought the price I had
negotiated was pretty good and they offered even more off for the wrong
color.

 As we were walking out my wife jokingly said "we will pay that for the
K" and the salesguy laughed but the sales manager said let me crunch the
numbers, the number crunching took some time and some phone calls to
higher up's but he came back and said "ok"  As I waited for some
paperwork he "claimed" they were losing money on the deal which I
absolutely do not believe but he said the 10's were arriving Thursday
and he wanted no 09's on the floor.  He did show me a invoice that I do
not believe is correct and I paid less for the bike then that, I can't
believe its true and they probably printed out a invoice to show me but
I wrote the check and rode out of there like I stole it.

	mike


On Tue, 2010-02-16 at 23:44 -0800, Jay wrote:
> Basically list price, but some dealers in certain areas of the States will offer slight deals in the hundreds, or throw in something tiny like floor mats, etc.
> 
> In january they offered a giveaway on certain option packages up to $1,750 which was a first for MINI.
> 
> You might also get a discount on a leftover 2009 or if buying a car with some miles doesn't bother you, some dealers sell "executive" cars at a healthy discount. Those cars typically have 7,000 miles on them and are loaded.
> 
> I just took delivery of a '2010 S which took roughly 6 weeks to arrive from date of order.
> 
> Good luck. It's a good car and a total gas to drive. This is my second. My first being an '03.
> 
> jay
> 
> --- On Tue, 2/16/10, Dean Swanson <d.swanson at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> From: Dean Swanson <d.swanson at earthlink.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] New MINI Pricing
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 11:20 PM
> 
> Have any of you who have recently purchase a new MINI know if the MINI
> dealers sell at list, above list or below list?
> 
> Thinking of getting a base model Cooper and working on a budget.
> 
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From kentmclean at comcast.net  Wed Feb 17 09:58:41 2010
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:58:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
In-Reply-To: <mailman.2349.1266423356.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.2349.1266423356.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4B7C2041.8060109@comcast.net>

WFO Herb wrote:
> <http://medford.craigslist.org/tls/1604314726.html>
> Close by, considering purchasing.
> 
> How's the price?
> 
> Advice?

I haven't heard of Quince, but 2-stage is good, and a quick check of
Lowe's shows an 80-gallon 2-stage compressor for $1126.
<http://www.lowes.com/pd_222050-14989-LV5248069_0_?productId=3122319>

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Wed Feb 17 10:25:54 2010
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:25:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
In-Reply-To: <4B7C2041.8060109@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.2349.1266423356.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4B7C2041.8060109@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <8de85a9c1002170925x232806e2v415d85f860470111@mail.gmail.com>

It's not Quince, that's a typo by the lister.

It's Quincy.  Very highly regarded around here ... but then I may be a
bit biased.  ;-)

http://www.quincycompressor.com/about.html


Jeff
Quincy, IL

From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Feb 17 10:37:34 2010
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:37:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
In-Reply-To: <4B7C2041.8060109@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.2349.1266423356.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4B7C2041.8060109@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C3239DE0DB6746138725204B1D192620@OwnerPC>

Quincy makes an excellent compressor.  I've had my 5 hp, 2 stage Quincy, 
with 80 gal, vertical storage tank, for about 12 years and I've never had a 
problem.  At one point, due to the failure of a hose fitting which I was 
unaware of, the thing ran NON-STOP for a couple of days with no ill effects. 
That was about 5 years ago.  I use it to feed a blast cabinet, as well as to 
power an assortment of air tools.  It get a LOT of work-outs and has never 
caused me a moments concern.
Gee, I wonder if the fact that is was MADE IN USA has anything to do with 
it?
Bud Osbourne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kent McLean" <kentmclean at comcast.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 11:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts


> WFO Herb wrote:
>> <http://medford.craigslist.org/tls/1604314726.html>
>> Close by, considering purchasing.
>>
>> How's the price?
>>
>> Advice?
>
> I haven't heard of Quince, but 2-stage is good, and a quick check of
> Lowe's shows an 80-gallon 2-stage compressor for $1126.
> <http://www.lowes.com/pd_222050-14989-LV5248069_0_?productId=3122319>
>
> -- 
> Kent McLean
> '56 100 BN2

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Feb 17 11:43:04 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:43:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch Pressure Plate
Message-ID: <0088C3ED116D482E933F71C5D565965C@Home>

Finally, someone figured out what my mystery clutch pressure plate is.  Does anyone want it at a good price?  Pictures on request.

Michael Rowe

This cover assembly is out of our clutch kit Part No HK8917 for MGMidget 1.5, Triumph Dolomite 1.5,Triumph Spitfire 1.5 , Triumph 1500.

And the Buyers Guide on our system gives the years as well..

Rover/MG Rover  MG Midget  10/74-12/79

Rover/MG Rover Triumph Dolomite  3/76-11/80

Rover/MG Rover Triumph Spitfire  12/74-8/80

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 17 12:59:13 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:59:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
In-Reply-To: <C3239DE0DB6746138725204B1D192620@OwnerPC>
References: <mailman.2349.1266423356.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4B7C2041.8060109@comcast.net>
	<C3239DE0DB6746138725204B1D192620@OwnerPC>
Message-ID: <4B7C4A91.4040009@comcast.net>

Bud Osbourne wrote:
> Quincy makes an excellent compressor.
I have a Quincy also. I love it but do replace the steel drain plug with 
a brass one before it rusts out.
That was my only problem.

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

From richb at u.washington.edu  Wed Feb 17 13:20:50 2010
From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:20:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Top/Header Rail question
Message-ID: <D0D611EB57E34023A744F27C457F61C3@psych.washington.edu>

I am going to remove the tattered rag that tries to pass as a top on our '76
and swap it for a used one that was given to me.  I realize this isn't the
best solution, but it will allow me to drive it on days with rain in the
forecast.  In Washington that is more often than not.  So far I've never
driven it with the top up but have to watch the weather.

So, the questions:

What size and material are the rivets that secure the seal retainer to the
header rail?

I was planning to drill out the rivets, but I don't see a way to get the
remains out of the header rail after they a drilled out and drop into the
space in the header rail?  Am I missing something, or are they just left in
there to rattle around?

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Feb 17 13:28:52 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:28:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Top/Header Rail question
In-Reply-To: <D0D611EB57E34023A744F27C457F61C3@psych.washington.edu>
References: <D0D611EB57E34023A744F27C457F61C3@psych.washington.edu>
Message-ID: <e98d88091002171228q6506609p4541cfcaec09ab54@mail.gmail.com>

I left mine in to rattle around. With all the other noises, you will never
hear it..

On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 2:20 PM, Richard Ball <richb at u.washington.edu>wrote:

> I am going to remove the tattered rag that tries to pass as a top on our
> '76
> and swap it for a used one that was given to me.  I realize this isn't the
> best solution, but it will allow me to drive it on days with rain in the
> forecast.  In Washington that is more often than not.  So far I've never
> driven it with the top up but have to watch the weather.
>
> So, the questions:
>
> What size and material are the rivets that secure the seal retainer to the
> header rail?
>
> I was planning to drill out the rivets, but I don't see a way to get the
> remains out of the header rail after they a drilled out and drop into the
> space in the header rail?  Am I missing something, or are they just left in
> there to rattle around?
>
> Rich Ball
> '76 Midget
> Everett, WA
>
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From pchast at francomm.com  Wed Feb 17 13:29:29 2010
From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:29:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
In-Reply-To: <4B7C4A91.4040009@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.2349.1266423356.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4B7C2041.8060109@comcast.net>
	<C3239DE0DB6746138725204B1D192620@OwnerPC>
	<4B7C4A91.4040009@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <op.u8agjfc4sjevdj@pete200>

Shouldn't that really be a drain line/valve instead of just a plug?

Pete

On Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:59:13 -0500, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

>
> Bud Osbourne wrote:
>> Quincy makes an excellent compressor.
> I have a Quincy also. I love it but do replace the steel drain plug with  
> a brass one before it rusts out.
> That was my only problem.
>


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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 17 13:35:23 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:35:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Top/Header Rail question
In-Reply-To: <D0D611EB57E34023A744F27C457F61C3@psych.washington.edu>
References: <D0D611EB57E34023A744F27C457F61C3@psych.washington.edu>
Message-ID: <716790.73356.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Mine were drilled out and replaced with sheet metal screws.  Maybe one or two seems to rattle around in the header rail.  It was only noticeable when the top frame was off to be re-finished.  I don't notice it at all while driving.....probably because everything else is rattling around.  If your car is quiet enough to hear them, then there is something else wrong!  

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




________________________________
From: Richard Ball <richb at u.washington.edu>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, February 17, 2010 12:20:50 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Top/Header Rail question

I am going to remove the tattered rag that tries to pass as a top on our '76
and swap it for a used one that was given to me.  I realize this isn't the
best solution, but it will allow me to drive it on days with rain in the
forecast.  In Washington that is more often than not.  So far I've never
driven it with the top up but have to watch the weather.

So, the questions:

What size and material are the rivets that secure the seal retainer to the
header rail?

I was planning to drill out the rivets, but I don't see a way to get the
remains out of the header rail after they a drilled out and drop into the
space in the header rail?  Am I missing something, or are they just left in
there to rattle around?

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA
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From heard at datatrontech.net  Wed Feb 17 13:36:55 2010
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:36:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
In-Reply-To: <4B7C4A91.4040009@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.2349.1266423356.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4B7C2041.8060109@comcast.net>
	<C3239DE0DB6746138725204B1D192620@OwnerPC>
	<4B7C4A91.4040009@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <05de01cab010$f22b74e0$d6825ea0$@net>

I have an old Ingersoll Rand dual stage 7.5 hp unit with 80 gallon tank.  Do
the Quincy's run fast and make a bunch of noise like my IR or are they like
some of those that seem to run at a lower rmp and make very little noise?
The ones I've seen that seem to make very little noise are the type with the
large horizontal tanks like you used to see at gas stations.  I can hardly
stand to be in the same room with mine.  I would move it outside if I
thought I could get away with it, but I think the neighbors would complain.

I like my unit a lot but I'm going to have to get some of the electrical
wizards on the list to help me fix a problem with the pressure switch once I
get it back on line. 

Heard
Still working on my shop but making good progress....


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 2:59 PM
To: Bud Osbourne
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net; Kent McLean
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts

Bud Osbourne wrote:
> Quincy makes an excellent compressor.
I have a Quincy also. I love it but do replace the steel drain plug with 
a brass one before it rusts out.
That was my only problem.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Feb 17 13:58:24 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:58:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Top/Header Rail question
In-Reply-To: <D0D611EB57E34023A744F27C457F61C3@psych.washington.edu>
Message-ID: <376939.23566.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Use standard pop-rivets, probably 1/4". Just drill-out the old ones and don't
worry about them. In my experience, they didn't make any noise.

One comment though. While installation of these convertible tops is very
doable, I would consider buying a new one since they can be a little tricky,
and definitely tedious to install. I would also do it in a warm garage and
make sure your top is warm so that you get a good fit after the material
shrinks.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

--- On Wed, 2/17/10, Richard Ball <richb at u.washington.edu> wrote:

From: Richard Ball <richb at u.washington.edu>
Subject: [Spridgets] Top/Header Rail question
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 3:20 PM

I am going to remove the tattered rag that tries to pass as a top on our '76
and swap it for a used one that was given to me.  I realize this isn't the
best solution, but it will allow me to drive it on days with rain in the
forecast.  In Washington that is more often than not.  So far I've never
driven it with the top up but have to watch the weather.

So, the questions:

What size and material are the rivets that secure the seal retainer to the
header rail?

I was planning to drill out the rivets, but I don't see a way to get the
remains out of the header rail after they a drilled out and drop into the
space in the header rail?  Am I missing something, or are they just left in
there to rattle around?

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA

From lists at dinospider.com  Wed Feb 17 14:12:21 2010
From: lists at dinospider.com (mike rambour)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:12:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
In-Reply-To: <05de01cab010$f22b74e0$d6825ea0$@net>
References: <mailman.2349.1266423356.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4B7C2041.8060109@comcast.net>
	<C3239DE0DB6746138725204B1D192620@OwnerPC>
	<4B7C4A91.4040009@comcast.net>  <05de01cab010$f22b74e0$d6825ea0$@net>
Message-ID: <1266441141.28659.716.camel@WebBrowser>

 Quincy runs at low RPM like my Champion (Champion is 805RPM), both are
very quiet compressors.

	mike

On Wed, 2010-02-17 at 15:36 -0500, Heard wrote:
> I have an old Ingersoll Rand dual stage 7.5 hp unit with 80 gallon tank.  Do
> the Quincy's run fast and make a bunch of noise like my IR or are they like
> some of those that seem to run at a lower rmp and make very little noise?
> The ones I've seen that seem to make very little noise are the type with the
> large horizontal tanks like you used to see at gas stations.  I can hardly
> stand to be in the same room with mine.  I would move it outside if I
> thought I could get away with it, but I think the neighbors would complain.
> 
> I like my unit a lot but I'm going to have to get some of the electrical
> wizards on the list to help me fix a problem with the pressure switch once I
> get it back on line. 
> 
> Heard
> Still working on my shop but making good progress....
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank
> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 2:59 PM
> To: Bud Osbourne
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net; Kent McLean
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
> 
> Bud Osbourne wrote:
> > Quincy makes an excellent compressor.
> I have a Quincy also. I love it but do replace the steel drain plug with 
> a brass one before it rusts out.
> That was my only problem.

From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Feb 17 14:35:22 2010
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:35:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
In-Reply-To: <4B7C4A91.4040009@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.2349.1266423356.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4B7C2041.8060109@comcast.net>
	<C3239DE0DB6746138725204B1D192620@OwnerPC>
	<4B7C4A91.4040009@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <63C23321893D4E9F9A9190D3FBE63D48@OwnerPC>

Mine is a vertical tank, and the plug is replaced with a drain valve, which 
I'm pretty sure is brass.
Bud Osbourne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com>
Cc: "Kent McLean" <kentmclean at comcast.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts


> I have a Quincy also. I love it but do replace the steel drain plug with a 
> brass one before it rusts out.
> That was my only problem.
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 17 14:55:56 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:55:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
In-Reply-To: <op.u8agjfc4sjevdj@pete200>
References: <mailman.2349.1266423356.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4B7C2041.8060109@comcast.net>
	<C3239DE0DB6746138725204B1D192620@OwnerPC>
	<4B7C4A91.4040009@comcast.net> <op.u8agjfc4sjevdj@pete200>
Message-ID: <4B7C65EC.9000607@comcast.net>

Pete Chast wrote:
> Shouldn't that really be a drain line/valve instead of just a plug?
It was/is a drain cock but it was just steel and it rusted out to where 
I had a leak.
I replaced it with a brass drain.

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

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 17 15:02:40 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:02:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Top/Header Rail question
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Jay wrote:
> Use standard pop-rivets, probably 1/4". Just drill-out the old ones and don't
> worry about them. In my experience, they didn't make any noise.
>
> One comment though. While installation of these convertible tops is very
> doable, I would consider buying a new one since they can be a little tricky,
> and definitely tedious to install. I would also do it in a warm garage and
> make sure your top is warm so that you get a good fit after the material
>   
Not to contradict what Jay says but I have learned to install the top on 
a chilly day.
I used to do the hot day top install but then along comes winter and 
when I go to put the top up, it doesn't fit and I have to fight with the 
side snaps because the top was all warm and loose when I installed it 
and now it shrunk with the cold.
Now it may look a bit loose in the summer but who has the top up in the 
summer?
And in those pop up thunderstorms, I don't have to fight with the top, 
everything snaps up as it should.

The rivets are standard 1/8 inch pop rivets. Use a 1/8" drill to drill 
out the old and replace them with aluminum pop rivets or #6 x 3/8 sheet 
metal screws.
As for the rivets left in the header, if you can hear em, you have 
fantastic hearing or a quiet muffler.


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

From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Feb 17 15:01:26 2010
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:01:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
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Not being familiar with the I-R unit, I will venture a guess that the Quincy 
runs at about the same speed.  Compressors tend to be noisy, even the old, 
low-speed ones.  In my career in the river transportation industry, I've 
worked around compressors of every description.  While I'm often tempted to 
"adopt" an old compressor, from a scrapped towboat, I have (so far) ruled it 
out due to the cost & availability of replacement parts for 50 to 70 year 
old compressors.
But, they're ALL going to be noisier than you could stand to be in the same 
room with.
Perhaps you remember the old gas station units being so quiet is because 
they often had such huge storage tanks that they seldom kicked on.
I recently moved my Quincy into my "new" building (10 years old), to 
eliminate the need to pipe air over the 50' between my two garage buildings. 
It is now sitting on a "table" with the base about 3'6" above floor level, 
and is in a room separate from my workshop.  Yeah, I can still hear it run, 
but it is barely noticeable from my workshop.
You could house your compressor in a small "outhouse" attached to your 
garage, which you could insulate for sound deadening.  You need to be sure 
to allow for an adequate flow of cooling air, and rig up something so that 
the compressor draws it's air from outside.
Bud Osbourne
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From: "Heard" <heard at datatrontech.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 3:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts


>I have an old Ingersoll Rand dual stage 7.5 hp unit with 80 gallon tank. 
>Do
> the Quincy's run fast and make a bunch of noise like my IR or are they 
> like
> some of those that seem to run at a lower rmp and make very little noise?
> The ones I've seen that seem to make very little noise are the type with 
> the
> large horizontal tanks like you used to see at gas stations.  I can hardly
> stand to be in the same room with mine.  I would move it outside if I
> thought I could get away with it, but I think the neighbors would 
> complain.
>
> I like my unit a lot but I'm going to have to get some of the electrical
> wizards on the list to help me fix a problem with the pressure switch once 
> I
> get it back on line.
>
> Heard
> Still working on my shop but making good progress....

From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Feb 17 15:15:01 2010
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:15:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
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Mike,
If it's an "old" Ingersoll-Rand 2 stage unit, it is highly likely that it 
runs the same speed as a comparable Quincy unit.  Compared to the cheaper, 
single stage compressors, the Champion and the Quincy may be significantly 
less noisy.......but they're still far from being quiet.  Of course, as I 
get older, I find that I have become much more sensitive to noise of any 
type.
Too many days (weeks/months/years) spent in the same room with large, marine 
turbo-diesels operating at full power, w/heavy loads on them have left taken 
their toll on my hearing.......  I used to love the sound of big horsepower 
(still do, if it's produced by EMD or Fairbanks-Morse), but I now avoid 
"noise" whenever I can.
Bud Osbourne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "mike rambour" <lists at dinospider.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 4:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts


> Quincy runs at low RPM like my Champion (Champion is 805RPM), both are
> very quiet compressors.
>
> mike

From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Feb 17 15:19:56 2010
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:19:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
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Now that I have my compressor mounted at a level at which I can easily look 
underneath it, I'll have to take a look.  Last time I looked, the valve was 
completely covered with paint.  But, on my compressor, it's not a regular 
drain cock, but is spring-loaded and controlled by pulling a cable. 
Usually, those things are brass because one made of steel would suffer from 
corrosion on the valve seat, and constantly leak air as a result.
Bud Osbourne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Pete Chast" <pchast at francomm.com>
Cc: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Kent 
McLean" <kentmclean at comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 4:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts


> Pete Chast wrote:
>> Shouldn't that really be a drain line/valve instead of just a plug?
> It was/is a drain cock but it was just steel and it rusted out to where I 
> had a leak.
> I replaced it with a brass drain.
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites

From chris_west at juno.com  Wed Feb 17 16:30:31 2010
From: chris_west at juno.com (chris_west)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:30:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
Message-ID: <20100217.153120.13717.77560@mailpop08.vgs.untd.com>

Dean Swanson asked: 
Have any of you who have recently purchase a new MINI know if the MINI
dealers sell at list, above list or below list? 

Dean - here is my experience.  I ordered new Cooper S mid July of last
year.  Took the expected 6 weeks to arrive.  I paid full list (as per
"Build your own Mini" on website) , but when I arrived to take delivery
they had forgotten to install the 2 "dealer installed" options (mud flaps
and wide double hood / deck stripes.)  So they threw in a set of $60.00
floor mats (very nice ones BTW) picked up the car at my workplace 2 days
later, leaving me a loaner, and returned my car the same day with the
forgotten items installed.  You may think "no big deal" but I live in
Lansing, MI and the dealer is in Grand Rapids, 60+ miles away from my
workplace.

But the real deal was the financing.  They offer what they call "Mini
Select" which is a term of low payments of up to 3 years followed by a
balloon for the balance.  This may seem like "no big deal" BUT if you
finance through BMWNA you are "locked in" to whatever finance rate you
can negotiate, even for the balloon.  In my case they were offering a
promo rate of 1.9% APR for 3 years, so I will be able to refinance the
balloon in 3 years at 1.9% for another 36 months.  So at worst (if I
don't pay off some of the balloon when it comes due) I got a 72 month
loan at 1.9%!  That's 3 points lower than my best quote from my credit
union.

The car is an absolute blast to drive, with handling far exceeding my
abilities as a driver.  Acceleration is more than "adequate", and it puts
an instant smile on my face every time I drive it.  

Chris - AN5L35xxx
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From chris_west at juno.com  Wed Feb 17 16:56:03 2010
From: chris_west at juno.com (chris_west)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:56:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Progress pictures.
Message-ID: <20100217.155655.28886.273920@mailpop09.vgs.untd.com>

Frank, you are truly a wizard.  I've been considering Spitfire latches
for my car but am thinking of reversing them, putting the latches in the
kick panels inside, rather than on the bonnet itself.  That would give a
smooth exterior finish and a little bit of security (ha ha) for the
underhood area.  What do you think?  Please post pics of the inside of
the bonnet where the latches mount and the mating bracket where they
latch.  Thanks!


Chris - AN5L35xxx
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Feb 17 17:07:15 2010
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:07:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
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My Honda Accord has 2 payments left.  At 65,000 miles it started burning
oil.  It now consumes a quart every 1000 miles!  Believe it or not, the
Honda dealer said this rate of consumption was acceptable.  He even showed
it to me on his computer screen that had a list of oil consumption issues.
I have been a Honda car owner since my first new car, a  Z600 in 1972.  This
is the first Honda I have had any problem like this with.  My loyalty is
wavering and I have been considering a Mini too.  Maybe just a regular Mini
for the 37 MPG rating.  I'll be looking for a deal soon, but I just want to
drive a car for a few months with no payments just to see what it feels
like.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
04 Honda Accord Coupe 5 speed
04 Honda Civic EX Coupe 5 speed
02 Harley Davidson Heritage Springer
00 Ford F 150

On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 3:30 PM, chris_west <chris_west at juno.com> wrote:

> Dean Swanson asked:
> Have any of you who have recently purchase a new MINI know if the MINI
> dealers sell at list, above list or below list?
>
> Dean - here is my experience.  I ordered new Cooper S mid July of last
> year.  Took the expected 6 weeks to arrive.  I paid full list (as per
> "Build your own Mini" on website) , but when I arrived to take delivery
> they had forgotten to install the 2 "dealer installed" options (mud flaps
> and wide double hood / deck stripes.)  So they threw in a set of $60.00
> floor mats (very nice ones BTW) picked up the car at my workplace 2 days
> later, leaving me a loaner, and returned my car the same day with the
> forgotten items installed.  You may think "no big deal" but I live in
> Lansing, MI and the dealer is in Grand Rapids, 60+ miles away from my
> workplace.
>
> But the real deal was the financing.  They offer what they call "Mini
> Select" which is a term of low payments of up to 3 years followed by a
> balloon for the balance.  This may seem like "no big deal" BUT if you
> finance through BMWNA you are "locked in" to whatever finance rate you
> can negotiate, even for the balloon.  In my case they were offering a
> promo rate of 1.9% APR for 3 years, so I will be able to refinance the
> balloon in 3 years at 1.9% for another 36 months.  So at worst (if I
> don't pay off some of the balloon when it comes due) I got a 72 month
> loan at 1.9%!  That's 3 points lower than my best quote from my credit
> union.
>
> The car is an absolute blast to drive, with handling far exceeding my
> abilities as a driver.  Acceleration is more than "adequate", and it puts
> an instant smile on my face every time I drive it.
>
> Chris - AN5L35xxx

From lotuspilot at verizon.net  Wed Feb 17 17:11:33 2010
From: lotuspilot at verizon.net (Michael Carpenter)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:11:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Progress pictures.
References: <20100217.155655.28886.273920@mailpop09.vgs.untd.com>
Message-ID: <001701cab02e$ee316840$2f01a8c0@D1PWFG61>

Hi Chris,

Does your car really have three 'x's in the chassis number or did you simply 
forget what the numbers were?

Thanks,

Mike


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "chris_west" <chris_west at juno.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 6:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Progress pictures.


> Frank, you are truly a wizard.  I've been considering Spitfire latches
> for my car but am thinking of reversing them, putting the latches in the
> kick panels inside, rather than on the bonnet itself.  That would give a
> smooth exterior finish and a little bit of security (ha ha) for the
> underhood area.  What do you think?  Please post pics of the inside of
> the bonnet where the latches mount and the mating bracket where they
> latch.  Thanks!
>
>
> Chris - AN5L35xxx
> ____________________________________________________________

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Feb 17 17:40:28 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:40:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
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Generous Motors thinks that a quart every 800 miles is acceptable oil 
consumption for a Cadillac (or any other Chevy) right off the showroom 
floor. The 2009 Chevy van that I drove at work was on its 5th set of 
brakes, had the interior wiring melt twice, the headlight wiring melt 
twice, the Stabilitrak fail permanently, and the transmission need 
replacement, all with less than 40,000. When the heater failed 
permanently, the van disappeared - permanently.

Another took on fuel about 12 cents at a time, and the dealer kept 
replacing fuel pumps. After the third fuel pump, it still took 45 
minutes to an hour to fill the tank.

Yet another had the A/C fail permanently at 15.000.

All our vans use over a quart of oil per week, averaging out to a quart 
every 500 miles.

Kate

rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote:
> My Honda Accord has 2 payments left.  At 65,000 miles it started burning
> oil.  It now consumes a quart every 1000 miles!  Believe it or not, the
> Honda dealer said this rate of consumption was acceptable.  He even showed
> it to me on his computer screen that had a list of oil consumption issues.
> I have been a Honda car owner since my first new car, a  Z600 in 1972.  This
> is the first Honda I have had any problem like this with.  My loyalty is
> wavering and I have been considering a Mini too.  Maybe just a regular Mini
> for the 37 MPG rating.  I'll be looking for a deal soon, but I just want to
> drive a car for a few months with no payments just to see what it feels
> like.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
> 04 Honda Accord Coupe 5 speed
> 04 Honda Civic EX Coupe 5 speed
> 02 Harley Davidson Heritage Springer
> 00 Ford F 150
>
> On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 3:30 PM, chris_west <chris_west at juno.com> wrote:
>
>   
>> Dean Swanson asked:
>> Have any of you who have recently purchase a new MINI know if the MINI
>> dealers sell at list, above list or below list?
>>
>> Dean - here is my experience.  I ordered new Cooper S mid July of last
>> year.  Took the expected 6 weeks to arrive.  I paid full list (as per
>> "Build your own Mini" on website) , but when I arrived to take delivery
>> they had forgotten to install the 2 "dealer installed" options (mud flaps
>> and wide double hood / deck stripes.)  So they threw in a set of $60.00
>> floor mats (very nice ones BTW) picked up the car at my workplace 2 days
>> later, leaving me a loaner, and returned my car the same day with the
>> forgotten items installed.  You may think "no big deal" but I live in
>> Lansing, MI and the dealer is in Grand Rapids, 60+ miles away from my
>> workplace.
>>
>> But the real deal was the financing.  They offer what they call "Mini
>> Select" which is a term of low payments of up to 3 years followed by a
>> balloon for the balance.  This may seem like "no big deal" BUT if you
>> finance through BMWNA you are "locked in" to whatever finance rate you
>> can negotiate, even for the balloon.  In my case they were offering a
>> promo rate of 1.9% APR for 3 years, so I will be able to refinance the
>> balloon in 3 years at 1.9% for another 36 months.  So at worst (if I
>> don't pay off some of the balloon when it comes due) I got a 72 month
>> loan at 1.9%!  That's 3 points lower than my best quote from my credit
>> union.
>>
>> The car is an absolute blast to drive, with handling far exceeding my
>> abilities as a driver.  Acceleration is more than "adequate", and it puts
>> an instant smile on my face every time I drive it.
>>
>> Chris - AN5L35xxx
>>     
>
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From richb at u.washington.edu  Wed Feb 17 17:44:05 2010
From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:44:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Top/Header Rail question
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Thanks for all the replies

Rivets are 1/8 inch Aluminum.  I'm guessing 1/4 inch grip.

As for the rattling, I wasn't worried about hearing it so much as just 
leaving the job unfinished.  Not only do I have some hearing loss (just ask 
my wife), but the rusted out muffler is surely making it worse.  The Rice 
Boy Hondas around here got nothing on my Midget.

What contact adhesive have you used?  3M 77?

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA 

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Feb 17 17:45:35 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:45:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
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Ourageous headlight wiring shouldn't melt more than once.

Jay

On Feb 17, 2010, at 7:40 PM, Kathryn Bales <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:

> Generous Motors thinks that a quart every 800 miles is acceptable  
> oil consumption for a Cadillac (or any other Chevy) right off the  
> showroom floor. The 2009 Chevy van that I drove at work was on its  
> 5th set of brakes, had the interior wiring melt twice, the headlight  
> wiring melt twice, the Stabilitrak fail permanently, and the  
> transmission need replacement, all with less than 40,000. When the  
> heater failed permanently, the van disappeared - permanently.
>
> Another took on fuel about 12 cents at a time, and the dealer kept  
> replacing fuel pumps. After the third fuel pump, it still took 45  
> minutes to an hour to fill the tank.
>
> Yet another had the A/C fail permanently at 15.000.
>
> All our vans use over a quart of oil per week, averaging out to a  
> quart every 500 miles.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 17 18:01:52 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:01:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
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Kathryn Bales wrote:
> Generous Motors thinks that a quart every 800 miles is acceptable oil 
> consumption for a Cadillac (or any other Chevy) right off the showroom 
> floor. The 2009 Chevy van that I drove at work was on its 5th set of 
> brakes, had the interior wiring melt twice, the headlight wiring melt 
> twice, the Stabilitrak fail permanently, and the transmission need 
> replacement, all with less than 40,000. When the heater failed 
> permanently, the van disappeared - permanently.

And they can't figure out why they are going belly up.

From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Wed Feb 17 18:02:34 2010
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:02:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  New Mini Pricing
Message-ID: <A4A9B405857B42ED92FE7D7B69324E4A@HomeComputer>

I like that they are currently running 1.9% for 60 months - I plan to go by
my local MINI store Saturday.



>From Chris:
Dean - here is my experience.  I ordered new Cooper S mid July of last
year.  Took the expected 6 weeks to arrive.  I paid full list (as per
"Build your own Mini" on website) , but when I arrived to take delivery
they had forgotten to install the 2 "dealer installed" options (mud flaps
and wide double hood / deck stripes.)  So they threw in a set of $60.00
floor mats (very nice ones BTW) picked up the car at my workplace 2 days
later, leaving me a loaner, and returned my car the same day with the
forgotten items installed.  You may think "no big deal" but I live in
Lansing, MI and the dealer is in Grand Rapids, 60+ miles away from my
workplace.

But the real deal was the financing.  They offer what they call "Mini
Select" which is a term of low payments of up to 3 years followed by a
balloon for the balance.  This may seem like "no big deal" BUT if you
finance through BMWNA you are "locked in" to whatever finance rate you
can negotiate, even for the balloon.  In my case they were offering a
promo rate of 1.9% APR for 3 years, so I will be able to refinance the
balloon in 3 years at 1.9% for another 36 months.  So at worst (if I
don't pay off some of the balloon when it comes due) I got a 72 month
loan at 1.9%!  That's 3 points lower than my best quote from my credit
union.

The car is an absolute blast to drive, with handling far exceeding my
abilities as a driver.  Acceleration is more than "adequate", and it puts
an instant smile on my face every time I drive it.  

Chris - AN5L35xxx

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Feb 17 18:26:27 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:26:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
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References: <20100217.153120.13717.77560@mailpop08.vgs.untd.com>	
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	<4B7C8C7C.7010901@frontiernet.net>
	<d49b03131002171648u18f0d592u88c6a78d248acf5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B7C9743.2090807@frontiernet.net>

My '89 Cherokee, 300,000 miles, uses less than a quart between changes 
at 7500 mile intervals. It has needed two alternators and a fuel pump 
since new. My '87 Comanche uses slightly less oil at 130,000. According 
to the original owner, it has never needed a major repair, although the 
temperature gauge did quit working about 6 months ago.

Kate

rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote:
> Yes, but my 2004 Honda Civic does not use ANY oil between changes and 
> I have never owned a Honda that used any appreciable amount of oil 
> between oil changes.  I would accept a quart every 3000 miles, maybe.
> Mike

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb 17 18:31:44 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:31:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Progress pictures.
In-Reply-To: <20100217.155655.28886.273920@mailpop09.vgs.untd.com>
References: <20100217.155655.28886.273920@mailpop09.vgs.untd.com>
Message-ID: <4B7C9880.50906@justbrits.com>

<< I've been considering Spitfire latches for my car but am
thinking of reversing them, putting the latches in the kick panels
inside, rather than on the bonnet itself. That would give a
smooth exterior finish >>

I do LIKE that idea, Chris !!!  Besides, it would open you "field of
selection" for latches ?!?!?  Besides, if you 'notice' Frank's ARE
crooked !!!!!

<< and a little bit of security (ha ha) for the underhood area. >>

WHY would you have the top erected ?!?!?  Besides,
they [latches] would just be something ELSE that
'crooks' would NEVER figure out !!!!   LOL

Ed

PS:  Frank, just yanking yer chain !!!  LOL  GREAT job !!

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Feb 17 18:34:53 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:34:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
In-Reply-To: <d49b03131002171607x462b4633wac47f77b819ef0bd@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20100217.153120.13717.77560@mailpop08.vgs.untd.com>
	<d49b03131002171607x462b4633wac47f77b819ef0bd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9D25D11589884E22941254C906D90B6D@HomePC>

Mike, my Accord has never used enough oil to even think about adding between 
oil changes at 5,000 miles.  It now has 74,000 on it.  I couldn't be 
happier.  I would have no problem replacing it with another Accord when the 
time comes.  (Probably next year.)

Larry

--------------------------------------------------
From: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 6:07 PM
To: "chris_west" <chris_west at juno.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing

My Honda Accord has 2 payments left.  At 65,000 miles it started burning
oil.  It now consumes a quart every 1000 miles!  Believe it or not, the
Honda dealer said this rate of consumption was acceptable.  He even showed
it to me on his computer screen that had a list of oil consumption issues.
I have been a Honda car owner since my first new car, a  Z600 in 1972.  This
is the first Honda I have had any problem like this with.  My loyalty is
wavering and I have been considering a Mini too.  Maybe just a regular Mini
for the 37 MPG rating.  I'll be looking for a deal soon, but I just want to
drive a car for a few months with no payments just to see what it feels
like.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
04 Honda Accord Coupe 5 speed
04 Honda Civic EX Coupe 5 speed
02 Harley Davidson Heritage Springer
00 Ford F 150

On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 3:30 PM, chris_west <chris_west at juno.com> wrote:

> Dean Swanson asked:
> Have any of you who have recently purchase a new MINI know if the MINI
> dealers sell at list, above list or below list?
>
> Dean - here is my experience.  I ordered new Cooper S mid July of last
> year.  Took the expected 6 weeks to arrive.  I paid full list (as per
> "Build your own Mini" on website) , but when I arrived to take delivery
> they had forgotten to install the 2 "dealer installed" options (mud flaps
> and wide double hood / deck stripes.)  So they threw in a set of $60.00
> floor mats (very nice ones BTW) picked up the car at my workplace 2 days
> later, leaving me a loaner, and returned my car the same day with the
> forgotten items installed.  You may think "no big deal" but I live in
> Lansing, MI and the dealer is in Grand Rapids, 60+ miles away from my
> workplace.
>
> But the real deal was the financing.  They offer what they call "Mini
> Select" which is a term of low payments of up to 3 years followed by a
> balloon for the balance.  This may seem like "no big deal" BUT if you
> finance through BMWNA you are "locked in" to whatever finance rate you
> can negotiate, even for the balloon.  In my case they were offering a
> promo rate of 1.9% APR for 3 years, so I will be able to refinance the
> balloon in 3 years at 1.9% for another 36 months.  So at worst (if I
> don't pay off some of the balloon when it comes due) I got a 72 month
> loan at 1.9%!  That's 3 points lower than my best quote from my credit
> union.
>
> The car is an absolute blast to drive, with handling far exceeding my
> abilities as a driver.  Acceleration is more than "adequate", and it puts
> an instant smile on my face every time I drive it.
>
> Chris - AN5L35xxx
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb 17 18:43:38 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:43:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
In-Reply-To: <4B7C9743.2090807@frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <C7A1DB4A.243B2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

What do you have to do to a Honda to get it to burn oil? Neither of ours
have ever broken or used oil. Did you let the dealer work on it or
something?
BZ

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Feb 17 17:59:10 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:59:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Top/Header Rail question
Message-ID: <34FCCD02-11A4-46B9-B0EE-EF4106339116@snet.net>

3M 08088

Jay

On Feb 17, 2010, at 7:44 PM, "Richard Ball" <richb at u.washington.edu>  
wrote:

>
> What contact adhesive have you used?  3M 77?

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Feb 17 19:22:34 2010
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:22:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
In-Reply-To: <C7A1DB4A.243B2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <4B7C9743.2090807@frontiernet.net>
	<C7A1DB4A.243B2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <d49b03131002171822v2060df96v9234c14b315e2db@mail.gmail.com>

I bought the car locally.  This local dealer did not have the exact model
(coupe, 5speed) so he had one sent up from San Diego (125 miles).  I'm
guessing the lot boy drove it up like a rental car, all out.  The right rear
speaker was blown out to boot when it arrived.  Must have been having a
great time screaming up from San Diego with the radio blasting.  I don't
think the rings seated correctly since then.
Mike

On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 5:43 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> What do you have to do to a Honda to get it to burn oil? Neither of ours
> have ever broken or used oil. Did you let the dealer work on it or
> something?
> BZ
>
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From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 17 19:23:31 2010
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:23:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Top/Header Rail question
In-Reply-To: <4193A0F136FF48D8A3DF60C67209A789@psych.washington.edu>
References: <D0D611EB57E34023A744F27C457F61C3@psych.washington.edu>
	<4193A0F136FF48D8A3DF60C67209A789@psych.washington.edu>
Message-ID: <7A693CE2-3364-4E1B-9251-729850F284E8@gmail.com>

On Feb 17, 2010, at 7:44 PM, Richard Ball wrote:
>
> What contact adhesive have you used?  3M 77?

I have always used Dap Weldwood Contact Cement.  Follow the  
directions and it will stay stuck where you put it  ;)    Make sure  
you have it positioned correctly before you let the material touch  
the frame, it will stick as soon as it makes contact.

The link below will take you to a picture of the can.   You should be  
able to buy it at any hardware store or home center.

Kevin V.




Dap 00272 Weldwood The Original Contact Cement 1-Quart

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Feb 17 19:32:52 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:32:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
In-Reply-To: <d49b03131002171822v2060df96v9234c14b315e2db@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <545389.29603.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I've never been comfortable with cars from other dealerships for that very
reason.

For some reason, (well I know the reason. It is because they are driving a car
they don't own.) lot boys and dealer personnel drive  new cars recklessly 

My '10 Cooper was delivered with 8 miles. I was never so relieved.

jay

--- On Wed, 2/17/10, rrengineer @dslextreme.com <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
wrote:

From: rrengineer @dslextreme.com <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
To: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 9:22 PM

I bought the car locally.  This local dealer did not have the exact model
(coupe, 5speed) so he had one sent up from San Diego (125 miles).  I'm
guessing the lot boy drove it up like a rental car, all out.  The right rear
speaker was blown out to boot when it arrived.  Must have been having a
great time screaming up from San Diego with the radio blasting.  I don't
think the rings seated correctly since then.
Mike

On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 5:43 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> What do you have to do to a Honda to get it to burn oil? Neither of ours
> have ever broken or used oil. Did you let the dealer work on it or
> something?
> BZ

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Wed Feb 17 19:44:49 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:44:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget A-motor parts and pieces F.S
Message-ID: <BLU103-W174E69D96197D8BFC6C5E0C2470@phx.gbl>

This is an ad on the Production car forums.

http://prodracing.com/prodcar/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=11173&start=0

Mostly 948-1098 bits but there is some crossover to 1275 on some pieces.

I'm not sure what all he has left, but I do know that the valve seals,
guides,
one set of 1098 pistons, a crank and oil pan are sold. :-)

A good seller, very cheap shipping rates,

NFI, but satisfied customer who wish he had more $$ for more parts...


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!


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From kk7ss at verizon.net  Wed Feb 17 19:41:50 2010
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:41:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
In-Reply-To: <d49b03131002171822v2060df96v9234c14b315e2db@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B7C9743.2090807@frontiernet.net>
	<C7A1DB4A.243B2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<d49b03131002171822v2060df96v9234c14b315e2db@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <761061.61447.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

I had my Honda Civic Hybrid ordered from Japan. Honda emailed me when they started the build, finished the build, put it on the boat and when it arrived in Portland. Total time was 5 weeks from the order to my driving it.
Then they put it on a flat-bed to bring it to me, 250 miles - no charge

It uses 0-30W oil, 49,000 miles and doesn't burn anything I can notice during 5,000 miles between oil changes (my choice - they recommend 10,000 miles!)

Still happy with it but not as much fun to drive as the Spridgets  which still insist on marking their territory <G>
 

Dave G.

P.S. I still don't understand "0W" for an oil !!!

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Wed Feb 17 20:08:55 2010
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:08:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
In-Reply-To: <20100217.153120.13717.77560@mailpop08.vgs.untd.com>
References: <20100217.153120.13717.77560@mailpop08.vgs.untd.com>
Message-ID: <125B97F3-CF1B-424A-88B0-2CB506772A09@phillymgclub.com>

Dean,

This is very similar to my experience. I bought a 2009 Clubman S in Dec of
2008. I designed it off the MINI web site and had the dealer deliver 2 days
before my birthday ;-)

I paid the full price of how I configured it, but I also got mats thrown in,
but in my case I got free  rubber mats (and right now I am glad I have them,
the drivers side is white from salt). I just went through my first service
(18,000 miles) and it cost me ~$50 for rotation and balance. That includes new
wiper blades all around, topping off all fluids, replacing a tire that had a
screw in it. (careful, they are all run-flats these days) I am also getting
the front drivers seat leather skin replaced by warranty, as it is showing
excessive wear on the outside bolster. Mine also has mud flaps and the broad
stripe on the bonnet and down the back, instead of the diagonals on all the
regular MINI's. But they were there when I got the car.

I drove it to Colorado from PA in June and in about 5000 miles round trip I
got about 34 MPG avg with a high of 39 and a low of ~29 (in the Rockies with
my foot in the engine compartment, much to Theresa's chagrin). Most all
interstate travel was at ~80. Comfy ride, but the best is in the PA mountain
twisties, or on the on ramps ;-) But that is when Theresa is NOT in the car
;-)

Have a blast!! You'll love it.

Larry
PS there is a MINI iPhone app for that ;-)

On Feb 17, 2010, at 6:30 PM, chris_west wrote:

> Dean Swanson asked:
> Have any of you who have recently purchase a new MINI know if the MINI
> dealers sell at list, above list or below list?
>
> Dean - here is my experience.  I ordered new Cooper S mid July of last
> year.  Took the expected 6 weeks to arrive.  I paid full list (as per
> "Build your own Mini" on website) , but when I arrived to take delivery
> they had forgotten to install the 2 "dealer installed" options (mud flaps
> and wide double hood / deck stripes.)  So they threw in a set of $60.00
> floor mats (very nice ones BTW) picked up the car at my workplace 2 days
> later, leaving me a loaner, and returned my car the same day with the
> forgotten items installed.  You may think "no big deal" but I live in
> Lansing, MI and the dealer is in Grand Rapids, 60+ miles away from my
> workplace.
>
> But the real deal was the financing.  They offer what they call "Mini
> Select" which is a term of low payments of up to 3 years followed by a
> balloon for the balance.  This may seem like "no big deal" BUT if you
> finance through BMWNA you are "locked in" to whatever finance rate you
> can negotiate, even for the balloon.  In my case they were offering a
> promo rate of 1.9% APR for 3 years, so I will be able to refinance the
> balloon in 3 years at 1.9% for another 36 months.  So at worst (if I
> don't pay off some of the balloon when it comes due) I got a 72 month
> loan at 1.9%!  That's 3 points lower than my best quote from my credit
> union.
>
> The car is an absolute blast to drive, with handling far exceeding my
> abilities as a driver.  Acceleration is more than "adequate", and it puts
> an instant smile on my face every time I drive it.
>
> Chris - AN5L35xxx
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From davriker at nwi.net  Wed Feb 17 20:32:54 2010
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:32:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Top/Header Rail question
References: <D0D611EB57E34023A744F27C457F61C3@psych.washington.edu>
Message-ID: <A09BD6669959403A8999BA6496F67D20@MAIN>

Drill a 1/4" hole in one end, where it will be hidden once you re-attatch 
the seal.  Tip up and empty all of the rivet pieces out through the hole.
Dave Riker


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Ball" <richb at u.washington.edu>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 12:20 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Top/Header Rail question



> I was planning to drill out the rivets, but I don't see a way to get the
> remains out of the header rail after they a drilled out and drop into the
> space in the header rail?  Am I missing something, or are they just left 
> in
> there to rattle around?
>
> Rich Ball
> '76 Midget
> Everett, WA
>
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From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb 17 20:44:01 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:44:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
In-Reply-To: <C7A1DB4A.243B2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C7A1DB4A.243B2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <4B7CB781.9010308@justbrits.com>

<< What do you have to do to a Honda to get it to burn oil?
Neither of ours have ever broken or used oil. >>

Our '86 Prelude Si same way, Billy ?!?!?

And we autox'd the PI** out of it WITH Yoko 008s
on spare wheels <VBG> !!!!  Brought home a LOT of
gaudy hardware tho !!!   LOL

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 17 20:45:08 2010
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:45:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Top/Header Rail question
In-Reply-To: <4B7CB699.3000109@justbrits.com>
References: <D0D611EB57E34023A744F27C457F61C3@psych.washington.edu>
	<4193A0F136FF48D8A3DF60C67209A789@psych.washington.edu>
	<7A693CE2-3364-4E1B-9251-729850F284E8@gmail.com>
	<4B7CB699.3000109@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <2E134AC3-861E-4BB1-8E42-BC1220A3CA52@gmail.com>

The link didn't work for Ed so here is a Tinyurl;

http://tinyurl.com/yjeem7o



On Feb 17, 2010, at 10:40 PM, Shop at Just Brits wrote:

> Nope, Kev ?!?
>
> <<
> The link below will take you to a picture of the can.   You should be
> able to buy it at any hardware store or home center.

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb 17 21:30:11 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:30:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Top/Header Rail question
In-Reply-To: <2E134AC3-861E-4BB1-8E42-BC1220A3CA52@gmail.com>
References: <D0D611EB57E34023A744F27C457F61C3@psych.washington.edu>
	<4193A0F136FF48D8A3DF60C67209A789@psych.washington.edu>
	<7A693CE2-3364-4E1B-9251-729850F284E8@gmail.com>
	<4B7CB699.3000109@justbrits.com>
	<2E134AC3-861E-4BB1-8E42-BC1220A3CA52@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B7CC253.9080908@justbrits.com>

<<The link didn't work for Ed so here is a Tinyurl;>>

There was NO link Kev, just the 'verbage' which
I guess was related to HTML code which IS STRIPPED
by server/program !!!

Don't blame the [for ONCE <G>] innocent !!!!

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Thu Feb 18 00:12:44 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:12:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
References: <mailman.2349.1266423356.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net><4B7C2041.8060109@comcast.net><C3239DE0DB6746138725204B1D192620@OwnerPC><4B7C4A91.4040009@comcast.net><05de01cab010$f22b74e0$d6825ea0$@net>
	<CF4BA6F6F6294355A4A4DD7DAD370869@OwnerPC>
Message-ID: <461BEB4A13E243BBB9F7B2A3DC293B86@leovs802bt6yj7>

The quincy is no where near as loud as the IR.  What you will hear is thump 
thump thum as it gathers air.  Mine runs around 750 rpm.

Leo 

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Thu Feb 18 00:14:49 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:14:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
References: <mailman.2349.1266423356.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net><4B7C2041.8060109@comcast.net><C3239DE0DB6746138725204B1D192620@OwnerPC><4B7C4A91.4040009@comcast.net><05de01cab010$f22b74e0$d6825ea0$@net>
	<CF4BA6F6F6294355A4A4DD7DAD370869@OwnerPC>
Message-ID: <EEEE48D3728B482680818A1B4DA095A9@leovs802bt6yj7>

Forgot to mention... mine is also outside under a covered extension of my 
house. Three sides are enclosed.

Leo 

From krislynco.llc at roadrunner.com  Thu Feb 18 03:39:33 2010
From: krislynco.llc at roadrunner.com (krislynco.llc at roadrunner.com)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 5:39:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye sprite
Message-ID: <20100218103933.9XI7I.615731.root@cdptpa-web04-z01>

hello new to this list but not new to autox.team.net (am an MG-T and A  guy)but now restoring a bugeye so i am  looking for a complete head w/intake exhaust manifolds and a set of carbs... 948 original... any help would be appreciated. 

thx rocky d

From abcoz at hky.com  Thu Feb 18 05:58:08 2010
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:58:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
In-Reply-To: <461BEB4A13E243BBB9F7B2A3DC293B86@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <mailman.2349.1266423356.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net><4B7C2041.8060109@comcast.net><C3239DE0DB6746138725204B1D192620@OwnerPC><4B7C4A91.4040009@comcast.net><05de01cab010$f22b74e0$d6825ea0$@net>
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Leo,
Sorry, but unless you compare them side by side, under the exact same 
conditions, your argument just doesn't stand up.  When you look at the 2 
stage I-R vs. a comparable, 2 stage Quincy (or Campbell-Hausfield, etc.) 
there really isn't a whole lot of difference as relates to noise reduction. 
The difference will be more likely to be in tone, rather than in decibels. 
Really, the main differences, in new compressors, seems to be in material 
quality, which relates to durability, not noise reduction.
Like I mentioned in a previous post, I've been exposed to/listened to, 
literally, thousands of compressors of all shapes, sizes and manufacture 
over the past 45 years and I can tell you for a fact that there is very 
little difference in decibel level between different brands of the same size 
2 stage units.
Bottom line is that noise level, real or imagined, is a very poor reason to 
accept or reject a compressor.  Better we should look at who built it, where 
it was built, what it's cfm capacity is and what sort of warranty it 
carries.  The industrial-type units, manufactured in the good, old US of A 
are going to be your best bet.  The bargain priced units may look (dare I 
say 'sound') pretty appealing, based solely on price, but they are a fool's 
bargain in my opinion.  But, in the words of one of my personal heroes & 
mentors: "everybody vant someting for nuting".
Bud Osbourne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leo S" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
To: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com>; "Heard" <heard at datatrontech.net>; 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 2:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts


> The quincy is no where near as loud as the IR.  What you will hear is 
> thump thump thum as it gathers air.  Mine runs around 750 rpm.
>
> Leo

From lists at dinospider.com  Thu Feb 18 09:46:01 2010
From: lists at dinospider.com (mike rambour)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:46:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
In-Reply-To: <545389.29603.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <545389.29603.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1266511561.28659.729.camel@WebBrowser>

 Ok, as long as we have gone way off topic to MINI's, this mileage on
new toys post brings up a question. What is the list wisdom on breaking
in new motors ?

 Picked up my new toy this weekend with 2 miles on the odo but I was a
100 miles from home, so no choice but to hit the freeway.  I drove it on
L.A. city streets until it got hot and then onto the freeway, first 20
or so miles were typical stop-n-go and then the last 80 were at 70 MPH,
I varied my speed as much as safely possible but 2 wheels on the L.A.
freeways is already dangerous enough that I paid more attention to the
traffic then  my RPM.

 Next day I followed exactly what the owners manual said to do and I
quote "Try to do most of your riding during the initial period on
twisty, fairly hilly roads", oh darn, I have to drive in the canyons and
go canyon carving ?

 So what is the list wisdom on breaking in ?  I have read it all, from
drive it like a baby to drive it like you stole it from the very
beginning.  

 Mike 
P.S. this could be spridget related, we might rebuild those motors too.


On Wed, 2010-02-17 at 18:32 -0800, Jay wrote:
> I've never been comfortable with cars from other dealerships for that very
> reason.
> 
> For some reason, (well I know the reason. It is because they are driving a car
> they don't own.) lot boys and dealer personnel drive  new cars recklessly 
> 
> My '10 Cooper was delivered with 8 miles. I was never so relieved.
> 
> jay
> 
> --- On Wed, 2/17/10, rrengineer @dslextreme.com <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
> wrote:
> 
> From: rrengineer @dslextreme.com <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
> To: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 9:22 PM
> 
> I bought the car locally.  This local dealer did not have the exact model
> (coupe, 5speed) so he had one sent up from San Diego (125 miles).  I'm
> guessing the lot boy drove it up like a rental car, all out.  The right rear
> speaker was blown out to boot when it arrived.  Must have been having a
> great time screaming up from San Diego with the radio blasting.  I don't
> think the rings seated correctly since then.
> Mike
> 
> On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 5:43 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> 
> > What do you have to do to a Honda to get it to burn oil? Neither of ours
> > have ever broken or used oil. Did you let the dealer work on it or
> > something?
> > BZ
> 
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb 18 10:02:30 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:02:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
In-Reply-To: <1266511561.28659.729.camel@WebBrowser>
Message-ID: <467242.7123.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

For the break-in period on the MINI, I vary the rpm and don't exceed 4,500 rpm. You can vary the rpm without varying your speed.

jay

--- On Thu, 2/18/10, mike rambour <lists at dinospider.com> wrote:

From: mike rambour <lists at dinospider.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010, 11:46 AM

 Ok, as long as we have gone way off topic to MINI's, this mileage on
new toys post brings up a question. What is the list wisdom on breaking
in new motors ?

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb 18 10:28:51 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:28:51 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 15 or 16? ( not really LBC )
Message-ID: <BAY112-W256DEA3284DDAF4EBAB124B8470@phx.gbl>

Not really ...



http://autos.sympatico.ca/photos-videos/2988/our-15-favourite-women-racers



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

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb 18 10:36:18 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:36:18 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
In-Reply-To: <EEEE48D3728B482680818A1B4DA095A9@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <mailman.2349.1266423356.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net><4B7C2041.8060109@comcast.net><C3239DE0DB6746138725204B1D192620@OwnerPC><4B7C4A91.4040009@comcast.net><05de01cab010$f22b74e0$d6825ea0$@net>,
	<CF4BA6F6F6294355A4A4DD7DAD370869@OwnerPC>,
	<EEEE48D3728B482680818A1B4DA095A9@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W8534484CD903E77069047B8470@phx.gbl>

3 sides?  Top, bottom and ...?  ;)

Robert Duquette


>
> Forgot to mention... mine is also outside under a covered extension of my
> house. Three sides are enclosed.
>
> Leo

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 18 10:53:11 2010
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:53:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 15 or 16? ( not really LBC )
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W256DEA3284DDAF4EBAB124B8470@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W256DEA3284DDAF4EBAB124B8470@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <189286.2795.qm@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

What, no Shirley "cha-cha" Muldowney?  Guess they weren't counting drag racing
as real racing. Didn't she win something like 3 or 4 championships?

David
Booker
Long Island




________________________________
From:
"robertduquette at sympatico.ca" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: Spridgets
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, February 18, 2010 12:28:51 PM
Subject:
[Spridgets] 15 or 16? ( not really LBC )

Not really ...
http://autos.sympatico.ca/photos-videos/2988/our-15-favourite-women-racers
Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka:
Carmen )

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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Thu Feb 18 11:16:02 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:16:02 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] 15 or 16? ( not really LBC )
Message-ID: <cc36.7a6e602d.38aedde2@aol.com>

I see no 12 most years when the CER series comes to Silverstone. In 2009  
I'm fairly sure her bum looked bigger than in previous years (not that I 
stared  or anything).  She speaks fluent English with an American accent.
 
Stephanie Simmonite was missing from the list and also Michelle  Mouton.   
Davina Galicia was also missing and I have a  signed photo of her racing 
from when I was a kid.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330 
 
In a message dated 18/02/2010 17:28:58 GMT Standard Time,  
robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes:

Not  really  ...



http://autos.sympatico.ca/photos-videos/2988/our-15-favourite-women-racers



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

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 18 11:19:11 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:19:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 15 or 16? ( not really LBC )
In-Reply-To: <189286.2795.qm@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <401077.63740.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

How about Janet Guthrie? First woman at the Indy 500.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Thu, 2/18/10, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:
What, no Shirley "cha-cha" Muldowney?  Guess they weren't counting drag
racing
as real racing. Didn't she win something like 3 or 4 championships?

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Feb 18 11:23:49 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:23:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 15 or 16? ( not really LBC )
In-Reply-To: <189286.2795.qm@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY112-W256DEA3284DDAF4EBAB124B8470@phx.gbl>
	<189286.2795.qm@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <FB189381C8D048E4A52B2DD1A6958CEF@spider>

She was one of the first and the best; a loooong time ago.
Shirley Muldowney is determined to be a top-fuel drag racer, although no
woman has ever raced them before...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085656/
Heart Like A Wheel ...bill in oregon
===================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Booker
Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 9:53 AM
To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 15 or 16? ( not really LBC )

What, no Shirley "cha-cha" Muldowney?  Guess they weren't counting drag
racing
as real racing. Didn't she win something like 3 or 4 championships?

David
Booker
Long Island
________________________________
From:
"robertduquette at sympatico.ca" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: Spridgets
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, February 18, 2010 12:28:51 PM
Subject:
[Spridgets] 15 or 16? ( not really LBC )

Not really ...
http://autos.sympatico.ca/photos-videos/2988/our-15-favourite-women-racers
Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka:
Carmen )

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb 18 12:10:45 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:10:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lubrication chart
Message-ID: <e98d88091002181110i76b3ed33lcedf3e98e275e9e3@mail.gmail.com>

Does anyone have a printable lubrication chart? I DO have a Bentley, but I
would rather print off a "disposable" copy, that I am not worried about
getting munged up.
It is finally up around 60* and I'd like to get out and hit all the zerks
while it's nice.

Thank you,
Brad

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Feb 18 12:22:15 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:22:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 15 or 16? ( not really LBC )
In-Reply-To: <FB189381C8D048E4A52B2DD1A6958CEF@spider>
References: <BAY112-W256DEA3284DDAF4EBAB124B8470@phx.gbl>
	<189286.2795.qm@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<FB189381C8D048E4A52B2DD1A6958CEF@spider>
Message-ID: <402188521002181122t3af0077bm35eb0c4608d60947@mail.gmail.com>

Daniel,
Michelle WAS in the list.

Remember that the list was someone's favorite women racers with no
pretensions to being the BEST women racers.
David L

From lists at dinospider.com  Thu Feb 18 12:41:57 2010
From: lists at dinospider.com (mike rambour)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:41:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Lubrication chart
In-Reply-To: <e98d88091002181110i76b3ed33lcedf3e98e275e9e3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88091002181110i76b3ed33lcedf3e98e275e9e3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1266522117.17669.3.camel@WebBrowser>

On Thu, 2010-02-18 at 13:10 -0600, Brad Fornal wrote:
> Does anyone have a printable lubrication chart? I DO have a Bentley, but I]

 Seems to me if you can afford a Bentley, you can afford to take that
Bentley in for a lube job :)

  :)  sorry, just had to :)

	mike

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Feb 18 13:31:25 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:31:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye sprite
In-Reply-To: <20100218103933.9XI7I.615731.root@cdptpa-web04-z01>
References: <20100218103933.9XI7I.615731.root@cdptpa-web04-z01>
Message-ID: <4B7DA39D.3070303@comcast.net>

krislynco.llc at roadrunner.com wrote:
> hello new to this list but not new to autox.team.net (am an MG-T and A  guy)but now restoring a bugeye so i am  looking for a complete head w/intake exhaust manifolds and a set of carbs... 948 original... any help would be appreciated. 
>   
Rocky

I have a whole 948 you can have if you come pick it up and get it out of 
my way. ;)
I am in NJ, you didn't mention where you are.
And welcome to our list. The BEST autox list there is.


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

From hmortada at aol.com  Thu Feb 18 13:36:24 2010
From: hmortada at aol.com (hmortada at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:36:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Help whith wheels
In-Reply-To: <mailman.7.1266519602.30916.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.7.1266519602.30916.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <8CC7EF12C3E55B5-1094-17EC@webmail-d031.sysops.aol.com>

Hey List, looking for some advise on repaiting the original wheels on 1979
Midget.
Any recommendations, on how to sand them, what to use, how to make or get the
black patern on them or just use a professional shop. My paint shop guy
suggested to go to a wheel specialist.
Thank you all.
Hadi, Ottawa, Ont. Canada

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Feb 18 13:43:16 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:43:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
In-Reply-To: <1266511561.28659.729.camel@WebBrowser>
References: <545389.29603.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<1266511561.28659.729.camel@WebBrowser>
Message-ID: <4B7DA664.1050703@comcast.net>

mike rambour wrote:
>  Ok, as long as we have gone way off topic to MINI's, this mileage on
> new toys post brings up a question. What is the list wisdom on breaking
> in new motors ?
>
>   
I used to not exceed XXX rpms but that was way back with my new 73 
Spitfire and after 11,000 miles I had to rebuild the engine because I 
built up a ridge.
And then snapped a ring while driving hard later on.
An old timer told me to drive it like you normally do and tach it up 
every now and then so as not to build up that ridge.
On the other hand when a racer rebuild an engine, it's on the track and 
maxed out on the first lap.
I rebuild Sprite engines and run them for 20 minutes at 2000 rpms, 3500 
rpms each for a few minutes and red line them for a few seconds in between.
Change the oil and filter after those 20 minutes and it's done.
I am refreshing the engine I rebuilt some 10-12 years ago and there is 
no problems or significant wear.
It was starting to smoke a little and my ooil pressure was not as high 
as I like so rings and bearings which showed no signs of wear but the 
oil pump was a mess.

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

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Feb 18 13:48:18 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:48:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 15 or 16? ( not really LBC )
In-Reply-To: <189286.2795.qm@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY112-W256DEA3284DDAF4EBAB124B8470@phx.gbl>
	<189286.2795.qm@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B7DA792.70203@comcast.net>

David Booker wrote:
> What, no Shirley "cha-cha" Muldowney?  
WOW, there's a name from the past.
Wasn't her car "Color Her Gone? or something like that.
Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! Raceway Park, Englishtown, New Jersey


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

From richb at u.washington.edu  Thu Feb 18 16:31:45 2010
From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:31:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Top/Header Rail question
References: <D0D611EB57E34023A744F27C457F61C3@psych.washington.edu>
	<4193A0F136FF48D8A3DF60C67209A789@psych.washington.edu>
	<7A693CE2-3364-4E1B-9251-729850F284E8@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <10796E1A3F514ABDBAF5CC58A03BAA1F@psych.washington.edu>

Thanks Kevin.  I think I have a can of that at home from when I had to rebuild
the wooden frame in our motorhome door.  Used it to re attach the outer
aluminum skin.

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Kevin Valentine
  To: Richard Ball
  Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
  Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 6:23 PM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Top/Header Rail question




  On Feb 17, 2010, at 7:44 PM, Richard Ball wrote:


    What contact adhesive have you used?  3M 77?


  I have always used Dap Weldwood Contact Cement.  Follow the directions and
it will stay stuck where you put it  ;)    Make sure you have it positioned
correctly before you let the material touch the frame, it will stick as soon
as it makes contact.


  The link below will take you to a picture of the can.   You should be able
to buy it at any hardware store or home center.


  Kevin V.








  Dap 00272 Weldwood The Original Contact Cement 1-Quart

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 18 17:34:50 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:34:50 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Help whith wheels
In-Reply-To: <8CC7EF12C3E55B5-1094-17EC@webmail-d031.sysops.aol.com>
References: <mailman.7.1266519602.30916.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<8CC7EF12C3E55B5-1094-17EC@webmail-d031.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <b777e2be1002181634o2ca3da60v5b61c96fc57b2168@mail.gmail.com>

On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 1:36 PM,  <hmortada at aol.com> wrote:

Any recommendations, on how to sand them, what to use, how to make or
get the black patern on them or just use a professional shop.

Bead blast them to clean them up. Then lay the silver paint on the
whole wheel. After it cures, mask the silver with masking tape. Cut
the tape away with an Exacto hobby knife where it overhangs. Shoot the
face with clear to seal the tape where the silver/black meet. Let that
cure. Shoot the semi-flat black and let it cure. Remove the masking
tape... You're done!

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

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Thu Feb 18 17:39:01 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:39:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon? now pros-vs-schmoes
In-Reply-To: <15836F55DB044927B74D3835A132FF51@HomePC>
References: <728046.47241.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<15836F55DB044927B74D3835A132FF51@HomePC>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W14BB9AF016BC5FDCA7CD2AC2460@phx.gbl>

Wanted to send this over a week a go, but the grassroots motorsports site was
down.

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/pros-vs-schmoes/

Pretty interesting article on the difference of preparation, practice and
skill levels.


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net
> To: soavero at yahoo.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 00:26:08 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
>
> Yep, that sounds about right, Ron.  Isn't it amazing how, with a bit of
> practice by the driver, the car all of a sudden is so much more capable than
> it used to be!  Imagine the capability of the same car when a pro is
> driving!
>
> Ron and I had this conversation a while back about how the difference in
> skill between an amateur and a talented amateur is dwarfed by the the
> difference between a talented amateur and a pro.  It's humbling to see what
> those guys can do.  And damn fun to watch, I might add.
>
> LAD
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
> Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 7:51 PM
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
>
> > end and there ain't nothin' you're going to do about it,
> > wouldn't that, by
> > definition, be 10/10ths or better?
> >
> > Just wondering. ;-)
> >
> > LAD
>
> I'd agree. The thing you can change is what the level of speed / cornering
> 10/10ths is. I used to spin my Sprite at far lower speeds than I do now ;-).
> You personally may remember picking gravel and leaves out of it a few times.
> I haven't spun it since 2007. Sh!t...now I've done it....
>
> Ron
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>
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb 18 19:00:12 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:00:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon? now pros-vs-schmoes
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W14BB9AF016BC5FDCA7CD2AC2460@phx.gbl>
References: <728046.47241.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<15836F55DB044927B74D3835A132FF51@HomePC>
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FWIW, MotorSportRanch is only about 25 miles from the house. A very nice
track,but I have not been out since they built the second track. David
Littlefield has raced there several times as well. Perhaps he can chime in
here...

On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 6:39 PM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Wanted to send this over a week a go, but the grassroots motorsports site
> was
> down.
>
> http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/pros-vs-schmoes/
>
> Pretty interesting article on the difference of preparation, practice and
> skill levels.
>
>
> Brian S.
> Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
>
>
>
> > From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net
> > To: soavero at yahoo.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 00:26:08 -0600
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
> >
> > Yep, that sounds about right, Ron.  Isn't it amazing how, with a bit of
> > practice by the driver, the car all of a sudden is so much more capable
> than
> > it used to be!  Imagine the capability of the same car when a pro is
> > driving!
> >
> > Ron and I had this conversation a while back about how the difference in
> > skill between an amateur and a talented amateur is dwarfed by the the
> > difference between a talented amateur and a pro.  It's humbling to see
> what
> > those guys can do.  And damn fun to watch, I might add.
> >
> > LAD
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------
> > From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 7:51 PM
> > To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is your daughter a hoon?
> >
> > > end and there ain't nothin' you're going to do about it,
> > > wouldn't that, by
> > > definition, be 10/10ths or better?
> > >
> > > Just wondering. ;-)
> > >
> > > LAD
> >
> > I'd agree. The thing you can change is what the level of speed /
> cornering
> > 10/10ths is. I used to spin my Sprite at far lower speeds than I do now
> ;-).
> > You personally may remember picking gravel and leaves out of it a few
> times.
> > I haven't spun it since 2007. Sh!t...now I've done it....
> >
> > Ron
> > Suggested annual donation $12.75
> >
> >
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 18 19:23:29 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:23:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 15 or 16? ( not really LBC )
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Or, Janet Guthrie!!!

On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 9:53 AM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> What, no Shirley "cha-cha" Muldowney?  Guess they weren't counting drag
> racing
> as real racing. Didn't she win something like 3 or 4 championships?
>
> David
> Booker
> Long Island
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From:
> "robertduquette at sympatico.ca" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> To: Spridgets
> <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thu, February 18, 2010 12:28:51 PM
> Subject:
> [Spridgets] 15 or 16? ( not really LBC )
>
> Not really ...
> http://autos.sympatico.ca/photos-videos/2988/our-15-favourite-women-racers
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka:
> Carmen )
>
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 18 19:40:17 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:40:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Help whith wheels
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Doesn't Mo$$ or VB sell a paint mask for rostyles?  I thought I saw one in the catalog for around $16.  I'll check and post the P/N.

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




________________________________
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To: hmortada at aol.com
Cc: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, February 18, 2010 4:34:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Help whith wheels

On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 1:36 PM,  <hmortada at aol.com> wrote:

Any recommendations, on how to sand them, what to use, how to make or
get the black patern on them or just use a professional shop.

Bead blast them to clean them up. Then lay the silver paint on the
whole wheel. After it cures, mask the silver with masking tape. Cut
the tape away with an Exacto hobby knife where it overhangs. Shoot the
face with clear to seal the tape where the silver/black meet. Let that
cure. Shoot the semi-flat black and let it cure. Remove the masking
tape... You're done!

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From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Thu Feb 18 19:45:05 2010
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:45:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Lubrication Chart for Midget Sprite
In-Reply-To: <4B7DEEA1.20003@justbrits.com>
References: <hlkmd4+94pn@eGroups.com> <4B7DEEA1.20003@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <80B1508FC9BF4E778978CDFFF71A5866@BASEMENTDELL>

Wow and here I thought you upgraded your site!  

Chris
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Behalf Of Shop at " Just Brits "
Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 7:51 PM
To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [midgetsprite] Lubrication Chart for Midget Sprite

<<Thanks to Brad and whomever sent the chart to Brad, I put the 
lubrication chart from the Bentley manual in the files section of the 
website. You can find it at:

http://tinyurl.com/yhob9mh <http://tinyurl.com/yhob9mh>

Cheers!! >>

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From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 18 19:57:20 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:57:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Pricing
In-Reply-To: <4B7DA664.1050703@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <690676.98856.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

---- On Thu, 2/18/10, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> On the other hand when a racer rebuild an engine, it's on
> the track and maxed out on the first lap.

I actually run them as Frank says at 2500-3000 RPM in the garage (doors open!) for 20-25 minutes to bed the cam. From there, it's practice for 20 minutes at 4000 RPM max, then 20 more at maybe 4800, then 20 more at 5800 or so, then let 'er rip. The last motor refresh went to the dyno, and it seemed kind of strange to run it balls2thewall right away, but the rings bedded beautifully. If the motor is bored with a torque plate, rings bedding is an awful lot easier.

Ron

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb 18 20:22:13 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:22:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rostyle Paint Mask
In-Reply-To: <420187.31392.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <37249.76255.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I have one of these new in the box. $10.00 plus shipping to anyone interested.

It is clear and sets into/on top-of, the wheel as a mask so you can spray the
black areas.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

--- On Thu, 2/18/10, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Help whith wheels
To: "CosmicMag1380" <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>, hmortada at aol.com
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010, 9:40 PM

Doesn't Mo$$ or VB sell a paint mask for rostyles?  I thought I saw one in the
catalog for around $16.  I'll check and post the P/N.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Feb 18 20:40:12 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:40:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Help whith wheels
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	<420187.31392.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B7E081C.5030102@comcast.net>

Edward Perez wrote:
> Doesn't Mo$$ or VB sell a paint mask for rostyles?  I thought I saw one in the catalog for around $16.  I'll check and post the P/N.
>
>   
Yeah they do but if you want a decent job, use masking tape.

-- 
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Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 18 21:16:41 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:16:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Help whith wheels
In-Reply-To: <4B7E081C.5030102@comcast.net>
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	<4B7E081C.5030102@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <376728.77800.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Never used them, just thought I'd mention it.....

 Edward Perez
Snohomish, WA
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Cc: CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>; hmortada at aol.com; Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, February 18, 2010 7:40:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Help whith wheels

Edward Perez wrote:
> Doesn't Mo$$ or VB sell a paint mask for rostyles?  I thought I saw one in the catalog for around $16.  I'll check and post the P/N.
>
>  
Yeah they do but if you want a decent job, use masking tape.

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

From hmortada at aol.com  Fri Feb 19 05:34:19 2010
From: hmortada at aol.com (hmortada at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:34:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rostyle wheels restorations
In-Reply-To: <mailman.2850.1266549756.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.2850.1266549756.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <8CC7F76FCFD02B6-36FC-2CFD@webmail-m032.sysops.aol.com>

Thank you all for your help, I will try doing them with masking tap and see
how it will work for me.
I went saw the car shell painted yesterday, it looks awsome.
Can't wait to get it home and get some warm weather to get working on it, that
is with some energy of course.
Thank you all, I am sure I will have more questions when I start the process
if assembling....
Merci a tous,
Hadi

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Fri Feb 19 12:25:56 2010
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:25:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Wire Wheel question?
Message-ID: <E9D2A0119A0641059DC57BCFE26F4900@MAINCOMPUTER>

I have a 60 Bugeye. with fairly nice front suspension pieces. I have 4 Rear
Wire Wheel axles. Can I cut 2 of the rear Axles and use the remaining hubs on
the front brake drums or does the steering geometry or bearing load prevent
this?

Thanks.

J


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From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:17:57 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] YOUR PAYMENT $900.000.00Usd
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Go for it guys! :)

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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 19 17:44:00 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:44:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
Message-ID: <918346.25985.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Any ideas why I keep blowing the fuse that supports my instrument cluster?  Tach, fuel, temp, signals, horn.  I've put a 20A in there and it only lasts for a short time.  I've cleaned the contacts at the fuse box.  Thoughts?

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

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb 19 18:25:00 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:25:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
In-Reply-To: <918346.25985.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <918346.25985.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B7F39EC.2080307@comcast.net>

Edward Perez wrote:
> Any ideas why I keep blowing the fuse that supports my instrument cluster?  Tach, fuel, temp, signals, horn.  I've put a 20A in there and it only lasts for a short time.  I've cleaned the contacts at the fuse box.  Thoughts?
>   
Short somewhere, most likely in the boot where something frayed a signal 
or brake light wire.

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

From jdinnis at gmail.com  Fri Feb 19 18:31:53 2010
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:31:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
In-Reply-To: <918346.25985.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <918346.25985.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <abb8688a1002191731h2d18db1ft6c38089ac2c69719@mail.gmail.com>

Yep, you've got a short!  Start with a visual inspection of the
wiring.  I think all the circuits that run off that fuse are purple
wire.  Look for any splices or any wire that looks melted.  I have
seen a lot of cars where aftermarket stereos are connected to this
circuit for switched ignition power.  Do you have any DPO wiring in
the car?  Look behind the dash for anything that looks suspect.
Beyond that, basic process is to disconnect stuff till you figure out
where the short is.   Your approach will depend on how quickly the
fuse blows.  If it pops when the ignition is on, for a few minutes
(even with the motor off), without using any accessories like signals
or horn, then I'd suspect the fuel pump circuit.  If it only happens
when you are out driving, I'd start with the easy stuff like the turn
signals.  If all else fails, I have had some success, looking for
shorts in a dark garage.  I mean VERY dark.  Put a new fuse in, and
watch one particular area while someone turns the ignition on for you.
 If you are lucky, you'll see a spark when the short occurs.

On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 6:44 PM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Any ideas why I keep blowing the fuse that supports my instrument cluster?
 Tach, fuel, temp, signals, horn.  I've put a 20A in there and it only lasts
for a short time.  I've cleaned the contacts at the fuse box.  Thoughts?
>
>  Edward Perez
> Snohomish, WA
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Feb 19 19:14:34 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:14:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
In-Reply-To: <918346.25985.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <918346.25985.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <402188521002191814h55a76d50nf8dc70542c121bb3@mail.gmail.com>

> Any ideas why I keep blowing the fuse that supports my instrument cluster?
 Tach, fuel, temp, signals, horn.  I've put a 20A in there and it only lasts
for a short time.  I've cleaned the contacts at the fuse box.  Thoughts?

Edward,
According to my wiring diagrams, the horn is NOT on the same fuse as
the tach or fuel filter and the temp gauge has no electrical other
than the light. Which is it???
David L

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 19 20:17:37 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:17:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
In-Reply-To: <402188521002191814h55a76d50nf8dc70542c121bb3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <918346.25985.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<402188521002191814h55a76d50nf8dc70542c121bb3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <653846.28053.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Got it figured out guys.   Y'all are the best.  I found the front right turn signal bulb shorting out in the socket.  I pulled the bulb and everything works great (except my front right turn signal of course).  I can live without a front right signal.   

Anyone have a 1500 turn signal they want to get rid of?  Looks like the socket in mine is shot.

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




________________________________
From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>; Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 6:14:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?

> Any ideas why I keep blowing the fuse that supports my instrument cluster?  Tach, fuel, temp, signals, horn.  I've put a 20A in there and it only lasts for a short time.  I've cleaned the contacts at the fuse box.  Thoughts?

Edward,
According to my wiring diagrams, the horn is NOT on the same fuse as
the tach or fuel filter and the temp gauge has no electrical other
than the light. Which is it???
David L

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Feb 19 20:21:52 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:21:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
In-Reply-To: <653846.28053.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <918346.25985.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<402188521002191814h55a76d50nf8dc70542c121bb3@mail.gmail.com>
	<653846.28053.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <402188521002191921j1979213vd73a5ae9e9154979@mail.gmail.com>

There is a British Car swap meet here in a little over a week. If you
have not found one by then, I will check there. Please let me know if
you get one before the 27th?
David L

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Fri Feb 19 20:41:41 2010
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:41:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
Message-ID: <1f5501cab1de$9d1d0020$0168010a@mail2world.com>

DAvid,

'78-79 Midgets had an electric temp gauge...

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: David Lieb [72spridget at gmail.com]
>Sent: 2/19/2010 9:14:34 PM
>To: eap2140 at yahoo.com;spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
>
>> Any ideas why I keep blowing the fuse that supports my instrument
cluster?
> Tach, fuel, temp, signals, horn. I've put a 20A in there and it only
lasts
>for a short time. I've cleaned the contacts at the fuse box. Thoughts?
>
>Edward,
>According to my wiring diagrams, the horn is NOT on the same fuse as
>the tach or fuel filter and the temp gauge has no electrical other
>than the light. Which is it???
>David L
>
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Feb 19 20:56:46 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:56:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
In-Reply-To: <1f5501cab1de$9d1d0020$0168010a@mail2world.com>
References: <1f5501cab1de$9d1d0020$0168010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <402188521002191956n650f481ax2f2cdecd5b9095c9@mail.gmail.com>

> '78-79 Midgets had an electric temp gauge...

Which is why I prefaced my remarks with "According to my wiring diagrams" ;-)
Ya know, I knew he had a rubber-bumper Midget with a 1275 substituted,
but that was as much detail as had stuck. I mistakenly thought it was
a 75 or 76, so I looked at those, too. The last-gen wiring diagram is
such a mess (because of the electric temp gauge?) that I really did
not feel like analysing it.
David L

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 19 21:31:31 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:31:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
In-Reply-To: <402188521002191956n650f481ax2f2cdecd5b9095c9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1f5501cab1de$9d1d0020$0168010a@mail2world.com>
	<402188521002191956n650f481ax2f2cdecd5b9095c9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <943647.22844.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I could not find any fuse values in any of the diagrams in any of my manuals.  What's up with that?? I only recall a thread out here not too long ago that someone found some 17A fuses from a tractor that were exactly what was recommended for his car (can't recall where he found that info).  So I stuck in a 20A and crossed my fingers!  Where does one find out what exactly goes into the fuse box for all the connections if not the freakin' manual??

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




________________________________
From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
To: Chris King <cbking at alum.rpi.edu>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 7:56:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?

> '78-79 Midgets had an electric temp gauge...

Which is why I prefaced my remarks with "According to my wiring diagrams" ;-)
Ya know, I knew he had a rubber-bumper Midget with a 1275 substituted,
but that was as much detail as had stuck. I mistakenly thought it was
a 75 or 76, so I looked at those, too. The last-gen wiring diagram is
such a mess (because of the electric temp gauge?) that I really did
not feel like analysing it.
David L
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Fri Feb 19 22:07:38 2010
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:07:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
In-Reply-To: <943647.22844.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <1f5501cab1de$9d1d0020$0168010a@mail2world.com>
	<402188521002191956n650f481ax2f2cdecd5b9095c9@mail.gmail.com>
	<943647.22844.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <13060574.20100219210738@pacifier.com>

Hello Edward,

     I did a google search "british car fuses" and found all YOU ever
     need to know... but...

     basically you are trying to protect the wiring, so that the fuse
     blows, not your wiring harness... since it's 14 gauge (for the
     most part) never go above 20 amps.... (american)

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  I'm neither for, nor against apathy 

From na7db at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 19 22:40:21 2010
From: na7db at yahoo.com (brown dan)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:40:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
In-Reply-To: <943647.22844.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <360416.91027.qm@web111101.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

My midget, mgb, and TD are all 35 amp fuses.  I buy them and put at least 5
spares in every vehicle.  That is the original setup.
 
However many of us modify things for a safety factor like putting in relays
for headlights on separate fuses.  There are a lot of articles and a book on
how to make improvements to the infamous Lucas system.
 
And like everyone who knows history, I carry a fire extinguisher with me.
 
Godd Luck,   Dan


--- On Fri, 2/19/10, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:


From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
To: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>, "Chris King" <cbking at alum.rpi.edu>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, February 19, 2010, 8:31 PM


I could not find any fuse values in any of the diagrams in any of my manuals. 
What's up with that?? I only recall a thread out here not too long ago that
someone found some 17A fuses from a tractor that were exactly what was
recommended for his car (can't recall where he found that info).  So I stuck
in a 20A and crossed my fingers!  Where does one find out what exactly goes
into the fuse box for all the connections if not the freakin' manual??

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




________________________________
From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
To: Chris King <cbking at alum.rpi.edu>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 7:56:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?

> '78-79 Midgets had an electric temp gauge...

Which is why I prefaced my remarks with "According to my wiring diagrams" ;-)
Ya know, I knew he had a rubber-bumper Midget with a 1275 substituted,
but that was as much detail as had stuck. I mistakenly thought it was
a 75 or 76, so I looked at those, too. The last-gen wiring diagram is
such a mess (because of the electric temp gauge?) that I really did
not feel like analysing it.
David L
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb 20 06:16:42 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:16:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
In-Reply-To: <13060574.20100219210738@pacifier.com>
References: <1f5501cab1de$9d1d0020$0168010a@mail2world.com><402188521002191956n650f481ax2f2cdecd5b9095c9@mail.gmail.com><943647.22844.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<13060574.20100219210738@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <9EA50A46448C419E82BDC0429FA6000A@HomePC>

There is a book by Rick Astley called MGB Electrical Systems.  This is more 
like a course on understanding, repairing and improving electrical systems 
and all of their individual components.  It is written about MGBs, but it 
all translates well to Spridgets.  I recommend the book highly.

You can get it from the usual suspects, but mine was considerably cheaper 
thru Amazon.

LAD 

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Feb 20 07:05:41 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:05:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
In-Reply-To: <9EA50A46448C419E82BDC0429FA6000A@HomePC>
References: <1f5501cab1de$9d1d0020$0168010a@mail2world.com>
	<402188521002191956n650f481ax2f2cdecd5b9095c9@mail.gmail.com>
	<943647.22844.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<13060574.20100219210738@pacifier.com>
	<9EA50A46448C419E82BDC0429FA6000A@HomePC>
Message-ID: <e98d88091002200605u42962e44o393528b4db49bd1a@mail.gmail.com>

I am a HUGE proponent of www.abebooks.com
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=rick+astley&sts=t&x=0&y=0
I don't know what amazon charges, but abebooks offers a variety of places to
get your book, both here, and the UK.

Brad

On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 7:16 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> There is a book by Rick Astley called MGB Electrical Systems.  This is more
> like a course on understanding, repairing and improving electrical systems
> and all of their individual components.  It is written about MGBs, but it
> all translates well to Spridgets.  I recommend the book highly.
>
> You can get it from the usual suspects, but mine was considerably cheaper
> thru Amazon.
>
> LAD
>
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb 20 07:26:20 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:26:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
In-Reply-To: <e98d88091002200605u42962e44o393528b4db49bd1a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1f5501cab1de$9d1d0020$0168010a@mail2world.com>
	<402188521002191956n650f481ax2f2cdecd5b9095c9@mail.gmail.com>
	<943647.22844.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<13060574.20100219210738@pacifier.com>
	<9EA50A46448C419E82BDC0429FA6000A@HomePC>
	<e98d88091002200605u42962e44o393528b4db49bd1a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <99AE5CD9128347B180A4AF21A4767B29@HomePC>

Thanks for the tip, Brad.  I always just automatically go to Amazon.  I'll
check these guys out next time.

LAD




From: Brad Fornal
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 8:05 AM
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?


I am a HUGE proponent of www.abebooks.com
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=rick+astley&sts=t&x=0&y=0
I don't know what amazon charges, but abebooks offers a variety of places to
get your book, both here, and the UK.

Brad


On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 7:16 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

  There is a book by Rick Astley called MGB Electrical Systems.  This is more
  like a course on understanding, repairing and improving electrical systems
  and all of their individual components.  It is written about MGBs, but it
  all translates well to Spridgets.  I recommend the book highly.

  You can get it from the usual suspects, but mine was considerably cheaper
  thru Amazon.

  LAD

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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 20 08:01:49 2010
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:01:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
Message-ID: <233050.55536.qm@web46404.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I second Brad's motion for ABE Books. ABE is usually less but in this case
the MGB book is a little higher from ABE.  BUT Amazon tries to insert cookies
ever 30 seconds into my computer.  It is annoying to constantly click the NO
bar that my firewall sends warning of these cookies.  
ABE! ABE! ABE!  Skip J.

From biffjones at verizon.net  Sat Feb 20 08:13:35 2010
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:13:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
References: <1f5501cab1de$9d1d0020$0168010a@mail2world.com><402188521002191956n650f481ax2f2cdecd5b9095c9@mail.gmail.com><943647.22844.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com><13060574.20100219210738@pacifier.com><9EA50A46448C419E82BDC0429FA6000A@HomePC><e98d88091002200605u42962e44o393528b4db49bd1a@mail.gmail.com>
	<99AE5CD9128347B180A4AF21A4767B29@HomePC>
Message-ID: <934933BC05BD42418A61BF920E9DC2F4@dell1>

Here is a link to an article on the differences between British and Buss 
fuses.
http://www.redrivertriumphclub.org/BritishFuses.htm

Biff Jones
'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite in the "Healey Book"
http://sprites2.homestead.com/


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From chris_west at juno.com  Sat Feb 20 08:10:24 2010
From: chris_west at juno.com (chris_west)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:10:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Keep blowin' fuses
Message-ID: <20100220.071109.16307.83942@mailpop05.vgs.untd.com>

The rating of these fuses has been a source of confusion for as long as I
can remember (or longer, considering the state of my memory these days!) 
The Lucas #188218 fuse is marked  something like 17ACR - 35 Amps.  That
17ACR, I have been told, means 17 Ampere Continuous Rating, denoting that
it will happily carry a 17 amp load "all day long" (note I said day
because we all know what Lucas electrics do at night!)  The 35 amp rating
is the instantaneous current at which the fuse says "no mas!" and ceases
to conduct.  American fuse ratings seem to be different.  I think,
possibly, that the marked rating is the "continuous" spec, for in the
past I have successfully substituted (in an "emergency") 20 amp rated
American fuses for the 35 amp Lucas without blowing the fuse due to  too
much current draw, even when using all circuits wired through that fuse
(maximum draw.)        

(Aside to Mike: The xxx in my chassis # after my signature is because I
sometimes use that chassis # as a password to a different account. -
Chris)


Chris - AN5L35xxx
____________________________________________________________
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sat Feb 20 13:08:04 2010
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:08:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
In-Reply-To: <9EA50A46448C419E82BDC0429FA6000A@HomePC>
References: <1f5501cab1de$9d1d0020$0168010a@mail2world.com>
	<402188521002191956n650f481ax2f2cdecd5b9095c9@mail.gmail.com>
	<943647.22844.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<13060574.20100219210738@pacifier.com>
	<9EA50A46448C419E82BDC0429FA6000A@HomePC>
Message-ID: <d49b03131002201208o47ce2340w54814b80d9efc43a@mail.gmail.com>

If you download Wayback from http://www.archive.org/ , you can dowload the
whole Astley book from the internet archives.  Astley pulled his MGB
Electrical Systems book from his website a few years ago.  He used to have
it all for free on the web.  Download Wayback and go to:
http://web.archive.org/web/20050206214217/www.mgcars.org.uk/electrical/index.htmland
you have the entire book for free.  Besides you will find Wayback
useful
from time to time anyway.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 5:16 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> There is a book by Rick Astley called MGB Electrical Systems.  This is more
> like a course on understanding, repairing and improving electrical systems
> and all of their individual components.  It is written about MGBs, but it
> all translates well to Spridgets.  I recommend the book highly.
>
> You can get it from the usual suspects, but mine was considerably cheaper
> thru Amazon.
>
> LAD
>
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb 20 16:12:04 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:12:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
In-Reply-To: <d49b03131002201208o47ce2340w54814b80d9efc43a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1f5501cab1de$9d1d0020$0168010a@mail2world.com>
	<402188521002191956n650f481ax2f2cdecd5b9095c9@mail.gmail.com>
	<943647.22844.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<13060574.20100219210738@pacifier.com>
	<9EA50A46448C419E82BDC0429FA6000A@HomePC>
	<d49b03131002201208o47ce2340w54814b80d9efc43a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8AC35982F67244809764ABDF078AD318@HomePC>

I had heard that his work was on the net, but I thought somebody said that the
book's publisher demanded that it be removed from the web before they would go
thru with printing the book.  Regardless, it's obvious the guy put a lot of
work into this project.  I get paid when I work, so I don't mind paying him
for his work.  Of course, if I can find it cheaper somewhere....

Thanks for the tip on Wayback.  I didn't know of it before.

LAD






From: rrengineer @dslextreme.com
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 2:08 PM
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?


If you download Wayback from http://www.archive.org/ , you can dowload the
whole Astley book from the internet archives.  Astley pulled his MGB
Electrical Systems book from his website a few years ago.  He used to have it
all for free on the web.  Download Wayback and go to:
http://web.archive.org/web/20050206214217/www.mgcars.org.uk/electrical/index.
html and you have the entire book for free.  Besides you will find Wayback
useful from time to time anyway.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2


On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 5:16 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

  There is a book by Rick Astley called MGB Electrical Systems.  This is more
  like a course on understanding, repairing and improving electrical systems
  and all of their individual components.  It is written about MGBs, but it
  all translates well to Spridgets.  I recommend the book highly.

  You can get it from the usual suspects, but mine was considerably cheaper
  thru Amazon.

  LAD


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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sat Feb 20 16:15:36 2010
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:15:36 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] New tow vehicle, NO LBC
Message-ID: <53558.173.7.241.111.1266707736.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

Found a new tow vehicle that I might be able to use during Wisconsin winters!
May have to modify the suspension.  Peter, you have any dampers for this? ;-)

eBay item #  320489414536

Dave W.

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Feb 20 17:13:44 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:13:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New tow vehicle, NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <53558.173.7.241.111.1266707736.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
References: <53558.173.7.241.111.1266707736.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
Message-ID: <4B807AB8.4090304@justbrits.com>

<< Found a new tow vehicle that I might be able to use
during Wisconsin winters!

At least it runs on diesel, Larry !!  But methinks you will
have a "larger" <groan - G> problem in that yer GONNA 
badly need one He|| of a HEATER !?!?!?!

<< May have to modify the suspension. >>

Just the 'tracks' to rubber ones.  POC !!

<< Peter, you have any dampers for this? >>

Knowing him???  Bet on it <VBG> !!!!!

How MUCH is shipping gonna be or you gonna do
a 'Ute' delivery and drive it home <AFTER visiting
Gerard & friends><G><G><G> ?!?!?!?

Anon

From domanicoj at comcast.net  Sat Feb 20 17:19:39 2010
From: domanicoj at comcast.net (domanicoj at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:19:39 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] engine on stand
In-Reply-To: <mailman.17.1266606002.18338.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <183482643.6791251266711579780.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Hello All,

I removed my 1500 engine to repair a conrod knocking.B  When I bolt the block
to my stand should I keep the rear engine plate on or off?



Jim

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 20 18:34:53 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:34:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Local car collection on HDTH
Message-ID: <405401.56073.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

The Hammack collection Mecum auction is on HD Theatre channel right now (Sat. evening). Woerpel and I toured it last year, stunning. Auction was a few weeks ago. I think they got $4M total for the collection. No LBC content, though.

Ron

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb 20 19:19:00 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:19:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New tow vehicle, NO LBC
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Ed, Dave's name is Dave.

Hope that helps,

Anon

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From: "Shop at " Just Brits "" <shop at justbrits.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 6:13 PM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New tow vehicle, NO LBC

<< Found a new tow vehicle that I might be able to use
during Wisconsin winters!

At least it runs on diesel, Larry !!  But methinks you will
have a "larger" <groan - G> problem in that yer GONNA 
badly need one He|| of a HEATER !?!?!?!

<< May have to modify the suspension. >>

Just the 'tracks' to rubber ones.  POC !!

<< Peter, you have any dampers for this? >>

Knowing him???  Bet on it <VBG> !!!!!

How MUCH is shipping gonna be or you gonna do
a 'Ute' delivery and drive it home <AFTER visiting
Gerard & friends><G><G><G> ?!?!?!?

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From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:10:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New tow vehicle, NO LBC
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<< Ed, Dave's name is Dave.
Hope that helps,  >>

Larry, can you accept "Ooops!!" !!!<G>

A MILLIsecond after hitting "Send:",  I
recognized dat little mistake <G> !!

So solly !!!

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 20 20:11:17 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:11:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
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I thought I had this figured out when I removed the front right turn signal bulb (an aftermarket, cheap replacement light bucket).  I tested with the ignition "ON" but not the engine running.  Seems that when I start the engine, the fuse blows very shortly afterwards.  The directionals, dash instruments (fuel, tach, temp), blower fan, and brake lights stop working.  I also notice that the PO had the electronic fuel pump hooked into the hot side of the fuse that keeps blowing.  It is not affecting the fuel pump though.  Is there a way to separate the lighting circuit from the dash instruments on a 1500?  Should I remove the fuel pump from the hot side of the circuit?  

 Edward Perez
Snohomish, WA
78 Midget (1275)
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From: Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu>
To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Cc: Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>; brown dan <na7db at yahoo.com>; Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Sat, February 20, 2010 6:08:18 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?

At 11:31 PM 2/19/2010, you wrote:
> I could not find any fuse values in any of the diagrams in any of my manuals.  What's up with that?? I only recall a thread out here not too long ago that someone found some 17A fuses from a tractor that were exactly what was recommended for his car (can't recall where he found that info).  So I stuck in a 20A and crossed my fingers!  Where does one find out what exactly goes into the fuse box for all the connections if not the freakin' manual??
> 
>  Edward Perez
> Snohomish, WA
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
> 

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

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 20 20:56:55 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:56:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
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So does anyone know what the layout for fuses in a 1500 fusebox is?  The biggest I've put in there is 20A.  According to this chart, it might be 25A.  Not real excited about burning up my wiring harness.

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




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Sent: Sat, February 20, 2010 7:13:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?

Here is a link to an article on the differences between British and Buss 
fuses.
http://www.redrivertriumphclub.org/BritishFuses.htm

Biff Jones
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'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite in the "Healey Book"
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 20 21:07:36 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:07:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
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Got the fire extinguisher handy, but hesitant to go any higher than a 25A...  Would that be 35A British?  Which I see would be 20A US according to some of the charts.

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




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From: brown dan <na7db at yahoo.com>
To: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>; Chris King <cbking at alum.rpi.edu>; Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 9:40:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?


My midget, mgb, and TD are all 35 amp fuses.  I buy them and put at least 5 spares in every vehicle.  That is the original setup.
 
However many of us modify things for a safety factor like putting in relays for headlights on separate fuses.  There are a lot of articles and a book on how to make improvements to the infamous Lucas system.
 
And like everyone who knows history, I carry a fire extinguisher with me.
 
Godd Luck,   Dan


--- On Fri, 2/19/10, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:


>From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
>To: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>, "Chris King" <cbking at alum.rpi.edu>
>Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Date: Friday, February 19, 2010, 8:31 PM
>
>
>I could not find any fuse values in any of the diagrams in any of my manuals.  What's up with that?? I only recall a thread out here not too long ago that someone found some 17A fuses from a tractor that were exactly what was recommended for his car (can't recall where he found that info).  So I stuck in a 20A and crossed my fingers!  Where does one find out what exactly goes into the fuse box for all the connections if not the freakin' manual??
>
>Edward Perez
>Snohomish, WA
>78 Midget (1275)
>http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
>
>
>
>
>________________________________
>From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
>To: Chris King <cbking at alum.rpi.edu>
>Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 7:56:46 PM
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
>
>> '78-79 Midgets had an electric temp gauge...
>
>Which is why I prefaced my remarks with "According to my wiring diagrams" ;-)
>Ya know, I knew he had a rubber-bumper Midget with a 1275 substituted,
>but that was as much detail as had stuck. I mistakenly thought it was
>a 75 or 76, so I looked at those, too. The last-gen wiring diagram is
>such a mess (because of the electric temp gauge?) that I really did
>not feel like analysing it.
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Feb 21 02:15:00 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:15:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New tow vehicle, NO LBC
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LIfe is so terribly complicated....

On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 9:10 PM, Shop at " Just Brits "
<shop at justbrits.com>wrote:

> << Ed, Dave's name is Dave.
> Hope that helps,  >>
>
> Larry, can you accept "Ooops!!" !!!<G>
>
> A MILLIsecond after hitting "Send:",  I
> recognized dat little mistake <G> !!
>
> So solly !!!
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sun Feb 21 07:05:23 2010
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:05:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] check this out
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A week later,

I did not know that about the 74 1/2 Midgets. Or if I did, I forgetted.

I know there is a class of MGB GT's that are rated as extra special since they
are 74 1/2 and have rubber bumpers, but there is NOT a 75 MGB GT to be had,
while there are '75, and later, Midgets with 1500's. We should seek out and
praise the owners of those exceedingly rare 74 1/2 cars.

Rather than be a BH about it ;-)

Larry

On Feb 14, 2010, at 9:38 AM, David Lieb wrote:

>>> Hmmm, you all are slipping, No one noticed it is NOT a 74. Last I
checked,
>>> the 74 was not blessed with the rubber bumpers.
>
> The year is determined by the date on the title, illogical though that
> is. In any event, Horler assures us that there were 2513 1500 Midgets
> built in 1974, 1922 of which were "LHD North America", production
> having started in September. Were they 1975 "model year"? Of course.
> Can a number of them reasonably be expected to be titled as "1974"?
> Yup.
> David L
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From billmasq at hotmail.com  Sun Feb 21 09:20:27 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:20:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
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Ed
I always have and always will use common 20 amp fuses in my LBC's. There
should never be any reason to go higher since I barely trust the wiring at
THAT rate and they are very easy to find at stores.
BillM

> Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:56:55 -0800
> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> To: biffjones at verizon.net; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
>
> So does anyone know what the layout for fuses in a 1500 fusebox is?  The
biggest I've put in there is 20A.  According to this chart, it might be 25A.
Not real excited about burning up my wiring harness.
>
>  Edward Perez
> Snohomish, WA
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
>
>
>
>
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> Sent: Sat, February 20, 2010 7:13:35 AM
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>
> Here is a link to an article on the differences between British and Buss
> fuses.
> http://www.redrivertriumphclub.org/BritishFuses.htm
>
> Biff Jones
> 'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
> 'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite in the "Healey Book"
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From krislynco.llc at roadrunner.com  Sun Feb 21 10:33:15 2010
From: krislynco.llc at roadrunner.com (krislynco.llc at roadrunner.com)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:33:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960  bugeye ANSL32752
Message-ID: <20100221173315.4GIAU.39043.root@cdptpa-web27-z01>

vehicle # ANSL32752
recently acquired..very solid ...resto started found the following markings on the back of the dashboard written in yellow grease pencil

"BLUE"
H
RIC
W/vy
MOI

I believe this is what it says although hard to read...also has the last four of the car # 752 written in the center of the dash with yellow grease pencil.... then the number 29 right after the "752"...... anyone help with what this all means....fun stuff.

thx
rocky d 

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Feb 21 10:53:08 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:53:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] keep blowin' fuses....whassup?
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Edward,
As Bill M says, higher fuses are NOT the answer. You have a short
somewhere and you need to find it. Melting wires does NOT help ;-)
Unless you have a LOT of aftermarket junk connected to the green
circuit, it isn't an issue of being a little over the rating.

My Number 1 suspect right now is the seatbelt warning light. check it out.

There are (or should be) four fuses in the box.

The two closest to the front of the car are fed by the Red/Green
coming from the headlight switch (hot whenever the headlight switch is
not off) and have red wires coming out the load side and feed the
running lights. The bottom one should be the left front and right rear
and the next one should be the right front and left rear (Lucas didn't
want you to lose both fronts, both rears, both lefts or both rights at
one time).

The top fuse is fed by brown (always hot from the battery)

The other fuse is the one that I believe has been blowing. It is fed
by the white wire coming from the ignition switch (hot when the
ignition is on) and feeds the green circuits. Yes, there are things
fed by the white circuit on purpose. These include the fuel pump (do
you really want the pump to die when a fuse blows???) and the
ignition. Do NOT move these. None of the green circuits should keep
the car from running, so buy a box or two of 20A fuses, disconnect all
of the green wires, and verify that the fuse is happy this way.
Reconnect one of the wires and test again. Figure out whether it is
the branch with the fuel gauge, heater motor, and seatbelt warning
light; the branch with the voltage stabilizer, handbrake switch,
hazards, turn signals, backup lights and brake pressure failure light;
or the branch with the windshield washer pump, brake lights and
wipers.
David L

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 21 12:20:16 2010
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:20:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 bugeye ANSL32752
Message-ID: <10788.85576.qm@web46416.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

There is a bendable clip that holds the wiring harness, it is 8" or 10"
infront of the firewall on the far right side of the veichel.  Bend that tab
up and raise the wiring: the chassis number is there stamped into the body in
1/2" numbers.

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 21 14:24:00 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:24:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted
Message-ID: <199848.80547.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

looking for a good differential if anyone has one....mine has developed so much backlash that it whines pretty loud at high speeds.  The seal went on it recently (don't know when) and after our outstanding backroads drive yesterday, it was all it could take.

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

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Feb 21 15:45:09 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:45:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Mac (no LBC)
Message-ID: <894F9970-D0D5-4BE1-9C05-EA1E693B4D68@ado13.com>

I know there are some Apple experts on this list and I have a question. What
is the best way to convert MS Access data base files to FilePro on the Mac ?

Thanks

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Feb 21 16:00:26 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:00:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Mac (no LBC)
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I ment FileMaker Pro not FilePro.....

On Feb 21, 2010, at 2:45 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote:

> I know there are some Apple experts on this list and I have a question. What
is the best way to convert MS Access data base files to FilePro on the Mac ?
>
> Thanks
> Larry Miller

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Feb 21 17:08:21 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:08:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Mac (no LBC)
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I found a program to do it on the Mac but it's $200 so that is out. Access
will output in comma delineated format so that is probably the way to go.

On Feb 21, 2010, at 3:33 PM, Bob Kitterer wrote:

> Larry,
>
> Can you export a tab txt file from MC Access?  I think you can set Filemaker
up to import tab txt files where the text data matches the field in Filemaker.
>
>
> Bob Kitterer
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage
> 2000 Miata Special Edition - in storage
>
> On Feb 21, 2010, at 3:45 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote:
>
>> I know there are some Apple experts on this list and I have a question.
What
>> is the best way to convert MS Access data base files to FilePro on the Mac
?
>>
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From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Feb 21 17:09:27 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:09:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Mac (no LBC)
In-Reply-To: <5D4E71D60C9742C1AE110F6D0DB7BF5A@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <894F9970-D0D5-4BE1-9C05-EA1E693B4D68@ado13.com>
	<5D4E71D60C9742C1AE110F6D0DB7BF5A@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <94AFE9DC-2E54-481A-829D-CE6B3FED9596@ado13.com>

FileMaker Pro would be version 10.

On Feb 21, 2010, at 3:11 PM, Chris Manuel wrote:

> Its not pretty.  Which versions?  FileMaker Pro right?
>
>
> Chris
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry & Sandi Miller
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 4:45 PM
> To: Spridget
> Subject: [Spridgets] Mac (no LBC)
>
> I know there are some Apple experts on this list and I have a question.
What
> is the best way to convert MS Access data base files to FilePro on the Mac
?
>
> Thanks
>
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From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Feb 21 18:05:42 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:05:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Mac (no LBC)
In-Reply-To: <F7CE6A393F7A4FBFA30402B5B26BD297@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <894F9970-D0D5-4BE1-9C05-EA1E693B4D68@ado13.com>
	<5D4E71D60C9742C1AE110F6D0DB7BF5A@BASEMENTDELL>
	<94AFE9DC-2E54-481A-829D-CE6B3FED9596@ado13.com>
	<F7CE6A393F7A4FBFA30402B5B26BD297@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <8A1245F6-6E8A-4BB5-97B5-A73C97A9CE18@ado13.com>

I'm not using Access directly. Sandi uses MS publisher which uses Access. We
want to transition to a Mac.

On Feb 21, 2010, at 4:23 PM, Chris Manuel wrote:

> Back to your Access, are you using SQL or an SQL server?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Larry & Sandi Miller [mailto:millerls at ado13.com]
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 6:09 PM
> To: Chris Manuel
> Cc: Spridget
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Mac (no LBC)
>
> FileMaker Pro would be version 10.
>
> On Feb 21, 2010, at 3:11 PM, Chris Manuel wrote:
>
>> Its not pretty.  Which versions?  FileMaker Pro right?
>>
>>
>> Chris
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
>> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry & Sandi
> Miller
>> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 4:45 PM
>> To: Spridget
>> Subject: [Spridgets] Mac (no LBC)
>>
>> I know there are some Apple experts on this list and I have a question.
> What
>> is the best way to convert MS Access data base files to FilePro on the Mac
> ?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Feb 21 18:45:00 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:45:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Mac (no LBC)
In-Reply-To: <8A1245F6-6E8A-4BB5-97B5-A73C97A9CE18@ado13.com>
References: <894F9970-D0D5-4BE1-9C05-EA1E693B4D68@ado13.com><5D4E71D60C9742C1AE110F6D0DB7BF5A@BASEMENTDELL><94AFE9DC-2E54-481A-829D-CE6B3FED9596@ado13.com><F7CE6A393F7A4FBFA30402B5B26BD297@BASEMENTDELL>
	<8A1245F6-6E8A-4BB5-97B5-A73C97A9CE18@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <9843C71EC3774442AA98EEA1AAC9AD3B@spider>

I would look at both products and see what formats they have in common.
Comma-delimited is a good place to start.
I am a PC fan, since 1982. We use Filemaker Pro where I work and it is very
powerful. I am just an accountant user, so have not got into the nuts and
bolts of Filemaker. ...bill in oregon
======================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry & Sandi Miller
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 5:06 PM
To: Chris Manuel
Cc: Spridget
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Mac (no LBC)

I'm not using Access directly. Sandi uses MS publisher which uses Access. We
want to transition to a Mac.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 21 19:05:30 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:05:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Volvo C30
Message-ID: <608510.83205.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

The little hatchback - has anyone had any significant seat time in one? It has always looked good to my eye, but I'm assuming Volvo built in some boredom? Responses off list will save a lot of delete key use - 

TIA, 
Ron

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Sun Feb 21 19:08:54 2010
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:08:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mac (no LBC)
In-Reply-To: <8A1245F6-6E8A-4BB5-97B5-A73C97A9CE18@ado13.com>
References: <894F9970-D0D5-4BE1-9C05-EA1E693B4D68@ado13.com>
	<5D4E71D60C9742C1AE110F6D0DB7BF5A@BASEMENTDELL>
	<94AFE9DC-2E54-481A-829D-CE6B3FED9596@ado13.com>
	<F7CE6A393F7A4FBFA30402B5B26BD297@BASEMENTDELL>
	<8A1245F6-6E8A-4BB5-97B5-A73C97A9CE18@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <201002220209.o1M29MG8026549@mail.usimperio.com>

OK, you lost me now. MS Access is a database program and MS Publisher 
is a "graphics" program how can these two "work" together?
You can use Open Office which is written in java and will do almost 
the same as Access and Publisher and it should run on a Mac.

Dave


At 08:05 PM 2/21/2010, you wrote:
>I'm not using Access directly. Sandi uses MS publisher which uses Access. We
>want to transition to a Mac.
>
>On Feb 21, 2010, at 4:23 PM, Chris Manuel wrote:
>
> > Back to your Access, are you using SQL or an SQL server?
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Larry & Sandi Miller [mailto:millerls at ado13.com]
> > Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 6:09 PM
> > To: Chris Manuel
> > Cc: Spridget
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Mac (no LBC)
> >
> > FileMaker Pro would be version 10.
> >
> > On Feb 21, 2010, at 3:11 PM, Chris Manuel wrote:
> >
> >> Its not pretty.  Which versions?  FileMaker Pro right?
> >>
> >>
> >> Chris
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> >> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry & Sandi
> > Miller
> >> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 4:45 PM
> >> To: Spridget
> >> Subject: [Spridgets] Mac (no LBC)
> >>
> >> I know there are some Apple experts on this list and I have a question.
> > What
> >> is the best way to convert MS Access data base files to FilePro on the Mac
> > ?
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Feb 21 20:17:23 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:17:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mac (no LBC)
In-Reply-To: <201002220209.o1M29MG8026549@mail.usimperio.com>
References: <894F9970-D0D5-4BE1-9C05-EA1E693B4D68@ado13.com>
	<5D4E71D60C9742C1AE110F6D0DB7BF5A@BASEMENTDELL>
	<94AFE9DC-2E54-481A-829D-CE6B3FED9596@ado13.com>
	<F7CE6A393F7A4FBFA30402B5B26BD297@BASEMENTDELL>
	<8A1245F6-6E8A-4BB5-97B5-A73C97A9CE18@ado13.com>
	<201002220209.o1M29MG8026549@mail.usimperio.com>
Message-ID: <4B81F743.2070800@justbrits.com>

Larry, been using FmP since before it was even available
for WinDoz<G> !!
 
Then I got my own 'puter, ergo PC and got FmP as soon
as it was available.

You "should" be able to IMPORT Access files TO Excel.
Save dat as a file and then it is an EASY IMPORT to FmP.

If it doesn't work, yell direct and I WILL figure it out
<G> !!!

Ed

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Feb 21 20:25:16 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:25:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Mac (no LBC)
In-Reply-To: <201002220209.o1M29MG8026549@mail.usimperio.com>
References: <894F9970-D0D5-4BE1-9C05-EA1E693B4D68@ado13.com>
	<5D4E71D60C9742C1AE110F6D0DB7BF5A@BASEMENTDELL>
	<94AFE9DC-2E54-481A-829D-CE6B3FED9596@ado13.com>
	<F7CE6A393F7A4FBFA30402B5B26BD297@BASEMENTDELL>
	<8A1245F6-6E8A-4BB5-97B5-A73C97A9CE18@ado13.com>
	<201002220209.o1M29MG8026549@mail.usimperio.com>
Message-ID: <0C16AD4D-32A1-4973-808B-D13F4E101D38@ado13.com>

The idea is to not to have to enter the data base from scratch. They do work
together, there are numerous ways that an Access data base is used in
conjunction with other functions provided by Publisher. Mail Merge functions
are provided using the two.

Larry

On Feb 21, 2010, at 6:08 PM, Dave Yealy wrote:

> OK, you lost me now. MS Access is a database program and MS Publisher is a
"graphics" program how can these two "work" together?
> You can use Open Office which is written in java and will do almost the same
as Access and Publisher and it should run on a Mac.
>
> Dave

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Feb 21 20:37:55 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:37:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
Message-ID: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>

My Sprite was dark blue with white stripes.
I just repainted it the same color but I am considering different color 
stripes.
I mean, all the work I am doing to this car again and when I am all 
finished, it will look exactly like it used to.
That ain't right ;)
So what color stripes would go with a dark blue car?
I thought about orange, sort of like Gulf oil
Yellow would make it look like a cub scout uniform
Hot pink is out but that would be stunning.
Maybe a 2 color stripe? Red & white on blue, it could be a Union Jack.
Any ideas?

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

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Sun Feb 21 20:54:06 2010
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:54:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mac (no LBC)
In-Reply-To: <0C16AD4D-32A1-4973-808B-D13F4E101D38@ado13.com>
References: <894F9970-D0D5-4BE1-9C05-EA1E693B4D68@ado13.com>
	<5D4E71D60C9742C1AE110F6D0DB7BF5A@BASEMENTDELL>
	<94AFE9DC-2E54-481A-829D-CE6B3FED9596@ado13.com>
	<F7CE6A393F7A4FBFA30402B5B26BD297@BASEMENTDELL>
	<8A1245F6-6E8A-4BB5-97B5-A73C97A9CE18@ado13.com>
	<201002220209.o1M29MG8026549@mail.usimperio.com>
	<0C16AD4D-32A1-4973-808B-D13F4E101D38@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <201002220354.o1M3sZT3027173@mail.usimperio.com>

OK, I never used it that way.
Create a report in Access to export the needed data and then create a 
macro to export the report to what ever you need for FmP

Dave

At 10:25 PM 2/21/2010, you wrote:
>The idea is to not to have to enter the data base from scratch. They 
>do work together, there are numerous ways that an Access data base 
>is used in conjunction with other functions provided by Publisher. 
>Mail Merge functions are provided using the two.
>
>Larry
>
>On Feb 21, 2010, at 6:08 PM, Dave Yealy wrote:
>
> > OK, you lost me now. MS Access is a database program and MS 
> Publisher is a "graphics" program how can these two "work" together?
> > You can use Open Office which is written in java and will do 
> almost the same as Access and Publisher and it should run on a Mac.
> >
> > Dave

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sun Feb 21 20:59:10 2010
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:59:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
In-Reply-To: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
References: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <d49b03131002211959m336bab9cna777e8fc7f90dcd6@mail.gmail.com>

Ghost Flames!  Looks Great on Harleys!
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite (all white, no stripes)
56 BN2 (no paint yet)

On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 7:37 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> My Sprite was dark blue with white stripes.
> I just repainted it the same color but I am considering different color
> stripes.
> I mean, all the work I am doing to this car again and when I am all
> finished, it will look exactly like it used to.
> That ain't right ;)
> So what color stripes would go with a dark blue car?
> I thought about orange, sort of like Gulf oil
> Yellow would make it look like a cub scout uniform
> Hot pink is out but that would be stunning.
> Maybe a 2 color stripe? Red & white on blue, it could be a Union Jack.
> Any ideas?
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
>
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Feb 21 21:01:01 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:01:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
In-Reply-To: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
References: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4793A650F2364F53BE5B5DF5CE6385CD@HomePC>

Blue and silver would look nice, but the Detroit Lions were blue and silver. 
You don't want that connection.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 9:37 PM
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes

My Sprite was dark blue with white stripes.
I just repainted it the same color but I am considering different color
stripes.
I mean, all the work I am doing to this car again and when I am all
finished, it will look exactly like it used to.
That ain't right ;)
So what color stripes would go with a dark blue car?
I thought about orange, sort of like Gulf oil
Yellow would make it look like a cub scout uniform
Hot pink is out but that would be stunning.
Maybe a 2 color stripe? Red & white on blue, it could be a Union Jack.
Any ideas?

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Feb 21 21:22:22 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:22:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
In-Reply-To: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
References: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4B82067E.9090700@justbrits.com>

<<Any ideas? >>

Black with SILVER Metalflake & 1/4" gold accent stripes ??

Black with GOLD Metalflake & 1/4" silver accent stripes ??

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 21 21:34:45 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:34:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New tow vehicle, NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <DDA247156E524B63A3697BEF08BABCF5@HomePC>
References: <53558.173.7.241.111.1266707736.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
	<4B807AB8.4090304@justbrits.com>
	<DDA247156E524B63A3697BEF08BABCF5@HomePC>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b11002212034v11527f03q6612614f320aa3f5@mail.gmail.com>

Hey Anon,

Is that with a "D"?

Thanks




On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 6:19 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Ed, Dave's name is Dave.
>
> Hope that helps,
>
> Anon

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Feb 21 22:50:13 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:50:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Mac (no LBC)
In-Reply-To: <201002220354.o1M3sZT3027173@mail.usimperio.com>
References: <894F9970-D0D5-4BE1-9C05-EA1E693B4D68@ado13.com>
	<5D4E71D60C9742C1AE110F6D0DB7BF5A@BASEMENTDELL>
	<94AFE9DC-2E54-481A-829D-CE6B3FED9596@ado13.com>
	<F7CE6A393F7A4FBFA30402B5B26BD297@BASEMENTDELL>
	<8A1245F6-6E8A-4BB5-97B5-A73C97A9CE18@ado13.com>
	<201002220209.o1M29MG8026549@mail.usimperio.com>
	<0C16AD4D-32A1-4973-808B-D13F4E101D38@ado13.com>
	<201002220354.o1M3sZT3027173@mail.usimperio.com>
Message-ID: <1FFB2A19-F6DF-4D1B-99C9-F7E8D6F3DA48@ado13.com>

That's where it is headed at the moment.

Larry

On Feb 21, 2010, at 7:54 PM, Dave Yealy wrote:

> OK, I never used it that way.
> Create a report in Access to export the needed data and then create a macro
to export the report to what ever you need for FmP
>
> Dave

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Feb 21 22:53:02 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:53:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
In-Reply-To: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
References: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <8152492F-9365-4FEF-ABAD-91F0C4333DC0@ado13.com>

Some combos.......http://tinyurl.com/yeeptld

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Feb 21 23:43:50 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:43:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
In-Reply-To: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
References: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002212243m710e58b1q2db71df67dc887ba@mail.gmail.com>

Think "stealth", Frank.  Paint the stripes the same color as the car!  Or
better yet...  Just tell everyone that's what you did!   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 9:37 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> My Sprite was dark blue with white stripes.
> I just repainted it the same color but I am considering different color
> stripes.
> I mean, all the work I am doing to this car again and when I am all
> finished, it will look exactly like it used to.
> That ain't right ;)
> So what color stripes would go with a dark blue car?
> I thought about orange, sort of like Gulf oil
> Yellow would make it look like a cub scout uniform
> Hot pink is out but that would be stunning.
> Maybe a 2 color stripe? Red & white on blue, it could be a Union Jack.
> Any ideas?
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites

From conen at bellsouth.net  Mon Feb 22 00:03:06 2010
From: conen at bellsouth.net (Edmund Conen)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:03:06 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
Message-ID: <363098.80887.qm@web180214.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Wide, bright white stripe with a narrow red stripe at each edge?
 Ed in NC

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 22 00:46:42 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:46:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
In-Reply-To: <363098.80887.qm@web180214.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <507595.82786.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I always liked the look of the wide stripe on the BE that started out at the
edge of the grille and narrowed as it went between the headlights.  How about
green stripe edged with yellow?

Rick


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--- On Mon, 2/22/10, Edmund Conen <conen at bellsouth.net> wrote:

From: Edmund Conen <conen at bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
To: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, February 22, 2010, 2:03 AM

Wide, bright white stripe with a narrow red stripe at each edge?
 Ed in NC
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 00:49:08 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:49:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
In-Reply-To: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
References: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4496945861050209174@unknownmsgid>

Play with the Miata Stripe Machine?
http://tinyurl.com/ybwp5cv

Or check out the stripes my friend Tim Martin painted on his  Miata:
http://tinyurl.com/yelq73d
David L

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 22 00:59:57 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:59:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
Message-ID: <710791.83540.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I was watching an auto auction ad on HD Theater featuring the 007 Aston-Martin
with the machine guns popping out from behind the turn signals.  Since when I
tell people I have an AH, half the time they say, "You mean like James Bond's
car?", I was thinking a bugeye kitted out like the Bond car would be just the
thing.  Sort of like what they'd give the junior agents in Her Majesty's
Secret Service, who had only earned a license to maim.  The machine guns and
reversible license plates would be easy enough and it already has its own oil
slick.  Gotta work on the wheel cutting spinners coming out of the knock-offs,
though  Heck, if someone can make a 100S clone from a bugeye, this should be
easy.

Rick


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

From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 22 07:00:07 2010
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:00:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
In-Reply-To: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <814699.91007.qm@web51908.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

How about ghost flames?  Or one red and one while stripe out lined in a blue
that is a shade or two darker than the car color?

--- On Sun, 2/21/10, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:


From: Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010, 9:37 PM


My Sprite was dark blue with white stripes.
I just repainted it the same color but I am considering different color
stripes.
I mean, all the work I am doing to this car again and when I am all finished,
it will look exactly like it used to.
That ain't right ;)
So what color stripes would go with a dark blue car?
I thought about orange, sort of like Gulf oil
Yellow would make it look like a cub scout uniform
Hot pink is out but that would be stunning.
Maybe a 2 color stripe? Red & white on blue, it could be a Union Jack.
Any ideas?

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Feb 22 07:08:49 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:08:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <710791.83540.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <710791.83540.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2D82D90F01BA413384FEC91FEAF3231F@Home>

>I was thinking a bugeye kitted out like the Bond car would be just the 
>thing.

Shouldn't it be done with paint guns and training wheels?

Michael Rowe 

From conen at bellsouth.net  Mon Feb 22 07:14:33 2010
From: conen at bellsouth.net (Edmund Conen)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:14:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
In-Reply-To: <507595.82786.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <68731.68381.qm@web180213.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

If you were careful what shades you picked, to go with Frank's blue, that
would look good.
 Ed in NC

--- On Mon, 2/22/10, HealeyRick
<healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
> To: "Spridgets List"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Edmund Conen" <conen at bellsouth.net>
> Date:
Monday, February 22, 2010, 2:46 AM
> I
> always liked the look of the wide
stripe on the BE that
> started out at the edge of the grille and narrowed as
it
> went between the headlights.  How about green stripe
> edged with yellow?
> 
> Rick
> 
> 
> 
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> --- On Mon, 2/22/10, Edmund Conen
> <conen at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> 
> From:
Edmund Conen <conen at bellsouth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
>
To: "Spridgets List"
> <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Monday, February 22,
2010, 2:03 AM
> 
> Wide, bright white stripe with a
> narrow red stripe at
each edge?
>  Ed in NC
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Feb 22 07:20:32 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:20:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LCB - Computer troubles
In-Reply-To: <4496945861050209174@unknownmsgid>
References: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net> <4496945861050209174@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <3260DF3EFBA54B70B0CE24FF4BA9E1CA@Home>

I picked up some malware, apparently from something in youtube.  In the 
process of cleaning it out, I ended up installing Internet Explorer 8, which 
did not transfer all of the previous settings.  Now I have e-mail, but can't 
get to the internet in IE-8.  It is complaining about the proxy server 
configuration, but I can't figure out what those settings should be, and I 
can't get on line for support.  Any (helpful) recommendations?

Michael Rowe
Windows Vista 

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Feb 22 07:20:53 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:20:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
In-Reply-To: <8152492F-9365-4FEF-ABAD-91F0C4333DC0@ado13.com>
References: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
	<8152492F-9365-4FEF-ABAD-91F0C4333DC0@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <F9FA0D4E-94DE-4337-ADE7-B414E7BDCC84@comcast.net>

I thought that he said Sprite not SAAB!  ;-)

Lester


On Feb 21, 2010, at 11:53 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote:

> Some combos.......http://tinyurl.com/yeeptld
>
> __

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Feb 22 08:19:31 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:19:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LCB - Computer troubles
In-Reply-To: <402188521002220645w314b0ad2s30aefbf59745f8d4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net> <4496945861050209174@unknownmsgid>
	<3260DF3EFBA54B70B0CE24FF4BA9E1CA@Home>
	<402188521002220645w314b0ad2s30aefbf59745f8d4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <DAE1E77D621147229B35791C59CB9811@Home>

David,

You are exactly right.  The proxy settings weren't wrong; there should be 
none at all.  I took them out and all is OK.

Thanks,
Michael Rowe 

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Feb 22 08:58:38 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:58:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <710791.83540.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C7A7E9AE.245D1%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Bond drove Bentleys.
You watch too much TV.

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Mon Feb 22 09:25:00 2010
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:25:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <C7A7E9AE.245D1%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C7A7E9AE.245D1%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <810333.30475.qm@web84201.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

To the best of my Memory, the original Bond drove an Aston-Martin DB4, Yes?

 Dave G.



----- Original Message ----
> From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>

> Bond drove Bentleys.
> You watch too much TV.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Feb 22 10:02:11 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:02:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <810333.30475.qm@web84201.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <708146.96221.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I thought this was a Bond Car?
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/nick.wotherspoon/site/

jay

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Feb 22 10:18:43 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:18:43 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
Message-ID: <bae6.1132fbf9.38b41673@aol.com>

White looked good before and would look good again.
 
In a message dated 22/02/2010 03:57:29 GMT Standard Time,  
spritenut at comcast.net writes:

Any  ideas?

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Feb 22 10:20:47 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:20:47 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
Message-ID: <bc32.6080dbb1.38b416ef@aol.com>

Only if you consider a character in a book is more valid than a character  
in a film franchise.  In the original Casine Royal with David Niven he did  
drive a Bentley but this film wasn't part of the franchise series that  
followed.
 
 
In a message dated 22/02/2010 16:22:01 GMT Standard Time,  
billyzoom at billyzoom.com writes:

Bond  drove Bentleys.
You watch too much TV.

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Mon Feb 22 10:25:38 2010
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:25:38 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] hahaha you must be CRAZY
Message-ID: <817047687.1186451266859538830.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-Midget_W0QQitemZ250584657450QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item3a58026e2a 


Ryan 

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Feb 22 10:41:28 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:41:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <C7A7E9AE.245D1%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C7A7E9AE.245D1%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <DCDD81B2-E25D-48E8-B1FA-D4495BAA4ED7@comcast.net>

Ahem.. and a SAAB 900 Turbo, black as night IIRC although the link  
says silver..

http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/index_cars.php?m=au&g=au010

No, it's not Ian Fleming's Bond but still..

Lester


On Feb 22, 2010, at 9:58 AM, Billy Zoom wrote:

> Bond drove Bentleys.
> You watch too much TV.
>
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 10:42:02 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:42:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <810333.30475.qm@web84201.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <C7A7E9AE.245D1%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<810333.30475.qm@web84201.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9911002220942k52e69506pbdc560c2005ac18@mail.gmail.com>

I thought it was a DBV or 5.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 11:00:42 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:00:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] hahaha you must be CRAZY
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I want some of what he is smoking!! I could cut it with 90% oregano, and
still have a strong buzz!!

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 11:25 AM, <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:

>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-Midget_W0QQitemZ250584657450QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item3a58026e2a
>
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Feb 22 11:04:29 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:04:29 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] hahaha you must be CRAZY
In-Reply-To: <817047687.1186451266859538830.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <817047687.1186451266859538830.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W2050C90E24DC4EFD282ACEB8430@phx.gbl>

It's not crazy to 'ask' for that kind of money, but it would be crazy to pay
that kind of money.  :)

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada


> Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:25:38 +0000
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-Midget_W0QQitemZ250584657450QQcmdZViewItemQ
QptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item3a58026e2a
>
> Ryan

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Feb 22 11:10:04 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:10:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] hahaha you must be CRAZY
In-Reply-To: <817047687.1186451266859538830.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
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I thought that was the price in Canadian dollars so you would pay like  
$ 300 and get a case of Molsen's to boot..  ;-)

I'll top his $ 29,000 and part with my Bugeye for only $20,000.  Each  
extra engine is $ 4000 and I'll pay $ 1500 for you to take away the  
smooth case tranny...

Lester


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> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-Midget_W0QQitemZ250584657450QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item3a58026e2a
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 22 11:13:20 2010
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:13:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <810333.30475.qm@web84201.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <C7A7E9AE.245D1%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<810333.30475.qm@web84201.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <840930.85077.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

From: DAVID GROPPER kk7ss at verizon.net  To the best of my Memory, the original
Bond drove an Aston-Martin DB4, Yes? ..Dave G


I'm no expert on Astons, but I
believe Mr. Bond's car from the early movies was a DB5. The DB4 is a bit more
upright-looking than the swoopier (that's a technical term) DB5.  The DB4 is
maybe a little closer in looks to the earlier DB2-4, which in Drophead Coupe
form is the car from "The Birds"... 

BTW - I always get a kick out of
watching the love birds leaning back and forth in their cage as they drive
along that curvy (California coast?) road in "The Birds".  I knew the guy who
owned that very car before it was used in the movie.  He told me it was a cool
car, but that even when new, it constantly overheated in the hot California
summers unless it was being driven at speed.  

David Booker
Long Island

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Feb 22 11:29:32 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:29:32 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] hahaha you must be CRAZY
In-Reply-To: <e98d88091002221000q7d632c8cv87d1985f6fa84218@mail.gmail.com>
References: <817047687.1186451266859538830.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>,
	<e98d88091002221000q7d632c8cv87d1985f6fa84218@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W280D34C87F5C20BDD495A5B8430@phx.gbl>

I had a guy ( sort of ) offer me $30,000 for my Midget and I replied "SOLD!".
:)  I think he thought it was worth much more than that and was offering me
less as a sort of joke.  Maybe he thought it was a Ferrari?  :)



Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada


> Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:00:42 -0600
>
> I want some of what he is smoking!! I could cut it with 90% oregano, and
> still have a strong buzz!!
>
> On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 11:25 AM, <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> >
> >
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-Midget_W0QQitemZ250584657450QQcmdZViewItemQ
QptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item3a58026e2a
> >
> >
> > Ryan

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Feb 22 11:30:39 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:30:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <810333.30475.qm@web84201.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C7A80D4F.245F2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> To the best of my Memory, the original Bond drove an Aston-Martin DB4, Yes?
Bentley Speed Six, and then a Blower Bentley, etc.  He was always a Bentley
man in the novels. Felix drove a Cord.

From lists at dinospider.com  Mon Feb 22 11:31:39 2010
From: lists at dinospider.com (mike rambour)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:31:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9911002220942k52e69506pbdc560c2005ac18@mail.gmail.com>
References: <C7A7E9AE.245D1%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<810333.30475.qm@web84201.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<5f00d9911002220942k52e69506pbdc560c2005ac18@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1266863499.22181.10.camel@WebBrowser>

 The movie star bond likes his Aston's but the REAL James Bond drove a
Singer of course :)

	http://www.singercars.com/history/merlin.html

  Mike

On Mon, 2010-02-22 at 11:42 -0600, derf wrote:
> I thought it was a DBV or 5.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 11:32:33 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:32:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] hahaha you must be CRAZY
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W2050C90E24DC4EFD282ACEB8430@phx.gbl>
References: <817047687.1186451266859538830.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<BAY112-W2050C90E24DC4EFD282ACEB8430@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002221032g785f747ck1e8b9b3104926195@mail.gmail.com>

The leather seats and the "5" engine must be what drives up the price, eh?

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 12:04 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> It's not crazy to 'ask' for that kind of money, but it would be crazy to
> pay
> that kind of money.  :)
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
>
>
> > Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:25:38 +0000
> >
> >
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-Midget_W0QQitemZ250584657450QQcmdZViewItemQ
>
QptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item3a58026e2a<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-Midg
et_W0QQitemZ250584657450QQcmdZViewItemQ%0AQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item3a58026
e2a>
> >
> > Ryan
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 11:50:09 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:50:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <840930.85077.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <C7A7E9AE.245D1%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<810333.30475.qm@web84201.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<840930.85077.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002221050u363eca66x1b76b6f19166b935@mail.gmail.com>

When in doubt, GOOGLE>......

First Bond car on film was a Sunbeam Alpine in 1962 - "Dr. No".

http://www.carenthusiast.com/news0910/bond_3.htm

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 12:13 PM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: DAVID GROPPER kk7ss at verizon.net  To the best of my Memory, the
> original
> Bond drove an Aston-Martin DB4, Yes? ..Dave G
>
>
> I'm no expert on Astons, but I
> believe Mr. Bond's car from the early movies was a DB5. The DB4 is a bit
> more
> upright-looking than the swoopier (that's a technical term) DB5.  The DB4
> is
> maybe a little closer in looks to the earlier DB2-4, which in Drophead
> Coupe
> form is the car from "The Birds"...
>
> BTW - I always get a kick out of
> watching the love birds leaning back and forth in their cage as they drive
> along that curvy (California coast?) road in "The Birds".  I knew the guy
> who
> owned that very car before it was used in the movie.  He told me it was a
> cool
> car, but that even when new, it constantly overheated in the hot California
> summers unless it was being driven at speed.
>
> David Booker
> Long Island
>
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 11:50:56 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:50:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] hahaha you must be CRAZY
In-Reply-To: <554842C5-7B6D-4FA5-97FA-5C56D8D50337@comcast.net>
References: <817047687.1186451266859538830.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<554842C5-7B6D-4FA5-97FA-5C56D8D50337@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <402188521002221050n5cf30d13g20fa602cc2dcc936@mail.gmail.com>

> I thought that was the price in Canadian dollars so you would pay like $
300
> and get a case of Molsen's to boot..  ;-)

Nope. He might be French, but he is careful to state US Dollars.
David L

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 11:52:38 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:52:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
In-Reply-To: <bae6.1132fbf9.38b41673@aol.com>
References: <bae6.1132fbf9.38b41673@aol.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002221052i35101d10te1c716d5688e7a2e@mail.gmail.com>

Frank....

Try these.....

http://www.rallystripes.com/

You could change them once a week if you wanted to....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 11:18 AM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> White looked good before and would look good again.
>
> In a message dated 22/02/2010 03:57:29 GMT Standard Time,
> spritenut at comcast.net writes:
>
> Any  ideas?
>
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shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress."
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Feb 22 12:15:51 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:15:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002221050u363eca66x1b76b6f19166b935@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C7A817E7.24603%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> First Bond car on film was a Sunbeam Alpine in 1962 - "Dr. No".
In the book, it was a Sunbeam Talbot. It belonged to the guy he was sent to
find. The Bentleys never went much further than France or Switzerland.

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 13:23:49 2010
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:23:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002221050u363eca66x1b76b6f19166b935@mail.gmail.com>
References: <C7A7E9AE.245D1%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<810333.30475.qm@web84201.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<840930.85077.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e1002221050u363eca66x1b76b6f19166b935@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <81121C23-DED0-40F0-BA3E-A726F2312DC1@gmail.com>

On Feb 22, 2010, at 1:50 PM, Jim Johnson wrote:

> When in doubt, GOOGLE>......
>
> First Bond car on film was a Sunbeam Alpine in 1962 - "Dr. No".




And Max (Agent 86) drove a Red 1965 Sunbeam Tiger.......

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 13:28:24 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:28:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <81121C23-DED0-40F0-BA3E-A726F2312DC1@gmail.com>
References: <C7A7E9AE.245D1%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<810333.30475.qm@web84201.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<840930.85077.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e1002221050u363eca66x1b76b6f19166b935@mail.gmail.com>
	<81121C23-DED0-40F0-BA3E-A726F2312DC1@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002221228o57ba52a5gbed9edae1f8edbc7@mail.gmail.com>

Missed it by that much......

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 2:23 PM, Kevin Valentine <kevinv1275 at gmail.com>wrote:

>
> On Feb 22, 2010, at 1:50 PM, Jim Johnson wrote:
>
> When in doubt, GOOGLE>......
>
> First Bond car on film was a Sunbeam Alpine in 1962 - "Dr. No".
>
>
>
>
>
> And Max (Agent 86) drove a Red 1965 Sunbeam Tiger.......
>



--
Cheers!!
Jim
In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a
shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress."
       John Adams
       US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826)

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Mon Feb 22 13:51:06 2010
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:51:06 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
Message-ID: <637177.83111.qm@web84205.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

I stand corrected, and bow my head  ;^\
(I've only read his "Chitty Chitty
Bang Bang")
I rely on John LeCarre for my spy stories...) 

Dave G.
<robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca
<robertduquette at sympatico.ca>

> "Contrary to the films, James
> Bond's
official car in the Ian Fleming novels
> was a grey 1933 Bentley convertible."
> from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_James_Bond_vehicles

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 22 13:58:15 2010
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:58:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] hahaha you must be CRAZY
Message-ID: <130169.51126.qm@web46401.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

The $29,000 Midget and the $12,000 Hawaiian junk Sprite must be looking at the
same Classic Car Price Guide.   Skip J.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Feb 22 14:02:57 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:02:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <81121C23-DED0-40F0-BA3E-A726F2312DC1@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <165300.28680.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

And David Janssen drove a Sprite in Harry-O. The Sprite was supposed to look run-down to the casual viewer, but in reality was in pretty nice condition.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

--- On Mon, 2/22/10, Kevin Valentine <kevinv1275 at gmail.com> wrote:

And Max (Agent 86) drove a Red 1965 Sunbeam Tiger.....

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Feb 22 14:19:56 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:19:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <637177.83111.qm@web84205.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <637177.83111.qm@web84205.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <B904F5F1-7DF0-4C36-A6A5-2C4540F95EE0@comcast.net>

one of my goals in life is to force my way through "A Perfect Spy"..  
and I mean force!

Lester

On Feb 22, 2010, at 2:51 PM, DAVID GROPPER wrote:

> I stand corrected, and bow my head  ;^\
> (I've only read his "Chitty Chitty
> Bang Bang")
> I rely on John LeCarre for my spy stories...)
>
> Dave G.
> <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
>> From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca
> <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
>
>> "Contrary to the films, James
>> Bond's
> official car in the Ian Fleming novels
>> was a grey 1933 Bentley convertible."
>> from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_James_Bond_vehicles
>
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Feb 22 14:42:23 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:42:23 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
Message-ID: <158bc.42c01bb.38b4543f@aol.com>

But it was a rental rather than a company car.  And the picture  quality is 
stunning on blu-ray.
 
In a message dated 22/02/2010 19:12:00 GMT Standard Time,  
bmwwxman at gmail.com writes:

First  Bond car on film was a Sunbeam Alpine in 1962 - "Dr.  No".

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Mon Feb 22 14:45:04 2010
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:45:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3852.1266859561.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.3852.1266859561.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4B82FAE0.6030402@comcast.net>

David Lieb wrote:
 > Play with the Miata Stripe Machine?
 > http://tinyurl.com/ybwp5cv

Purple on Black!  Not the same-old-same-old. It's regal.

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Feb 22 15:20:35 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:20:35 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <165300.28680.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <81121C23-DED0-40F0-BA3E-A726F2312DC1@gmail.com>,
	<165300.28680.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W21C29B2EE854C6812B0823B8430@phx.gbl>

Is this the car that had a strange license plate?

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada

> Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:02:57 -0800
>
> And David Janssen drove a Sprite in Harry-O. The Sprite was supposed to look
run-down to the casual viewer, but in reality was in pretty nice condition.
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 15:35:07 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:35:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
In-Reply-To: <4B82FAE0.6030402@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.3852.1266859561.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4B82FAE0.6030402@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <402188521002221435w7841765ckac5e1a22c22ce42a@mail.gmail.com>

> Purple on Black!  Not the same-old-same-old. It's regal.

Ah, but I dare you to find a stripe color that looks good on the harlequin!
David L

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Feb 22 15:48:24 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:48:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <165300.28680.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <165300.28680.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B8309B8.4090308@comcast.net>

Jay wrote:
> And David Janssen drove a Sprite in Harry-O. The Sprite was supposed to look run-down to the casual viewer, but in reality was in pretty nice condition.
>   
And that car came up for sale a few years back. $2000 if I recall and I 
did inquire about it.
Just to have a Sprite from the movies but I didn't go for it and soon 
kicked myself for not doing it.
I liked Harry O. And his Sprite was always acting up just like all of 
our Sprites ;)

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

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 15:59:48 2010
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:59:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <339687.79600.qm@web37605.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <339687.79600.qm@web37605.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <A6C36075-7799-4857-8784-50CBE836C385@gmail.com>

On Feb 22, 2010, at 4:22 PM, Bob Walker wrote:

> And what did Emma Peel drive?

She had 3 Lotus Elans during the course of the show.  One was for  
sale in the early 90's in Pittsburgh, PA, but I don't know which one  
it was.

I do know that the first one was white and the later 2 were blue.

Kevin V.

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 16:22:59 2010
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:22:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <4B8309B8.4090308@comcast.net>
References: <165300.28680.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4B8309B8.4090308@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <9441E0DA-C993-4B26-9079-EAD5FD2CF6AE@gmail.com>

On Feb 22, 2010, at 5:48 PM, Frank wrote:
>  And his Sprite was always acting up just like all of our Sprites ;)


This link is is a movie car database.  The page it willtake you to is  
for Sprites (complete with pictures).

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 16:29:34 2010
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:29:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <9441E0DA-C993-4B26-9079-EAD5FD2CF6AE@gmail.com>
References: <165300.28680.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4B8309B8.4090308@comcast.net>
	<9441E0DA-C993-4B26-9079-EAD5FD2CF6AE@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A3A640FB-2DB4-49B4-A4C6-37CF792985B7@gmail.com>

And here's a page for Midgets....

http://tinyurl.com/ybe6kkd



On Feb 22, 2010, at 6:22 PM, Kevin Valentine wrote:

>
> On Feb 22, 2010, at 5:48 PM, Frank wrote:
>>  And his Sprite was always acting up just like all of our Sprites ;)
>
>
> This link is is a movie car database.  The page it willtake you to  
> is for Sprites (complete with pictures).

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 22 17:26:41 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:26:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <A6C36075-7799-4857-8784-50CBE836C385@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <926784.6439.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Mon, 2/22/10, Kevin Valentine <kevinv1275 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > And
what did Emma Peel drive?
> 
> She had 3 Lotus Elans during the course of the
show. 
> One was for  

Now you've done it. Zoom can name you every single car
that ever appeared in "Avengers", including the lost episodes. I thought I
knew a lot about the show until I met him.

Ron

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Feb 22 18:16:16 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:16:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W21C29B2EE854C6812B0823B8430@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C7A86C60.24649%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> is this the car that had a strange license plate?
972GN7? I guess it depends on what you think is strange.

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 18:17:37 2010
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:17:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W475AB4A12259B6009C8450B8420@phx.gbl>
References: <165300.28680.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<4B8309B8.4090308@comcast.net>,
	<9441E0DA-C993-4B26-9079-EAD5FD2CF6AE@gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W475AB4A12259B6009C8450B8420@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <32F3ECA8-C78F-4275-93CE-4E79E0889C10@gmail.com>

On Feb 22, 2010, at 8:11 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>  
<robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> This link ... isn't here!! ;)
>
> Methinks that you forgot to paste it in.



Sorry about that....

http://tinyurl.com/yzk762v

From maine2me at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 22 19:36:11 2010
From: maine2me at yahoo.com (Dan Dwelley)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:36:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
In-Reply-To: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
References: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <966944.73783.qm@web114118.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Frank,

How about 2 white stripes with a red center strip between the 2 white
stipes?
I wouldn't consider a yellow stripe because your car would go the
opposite direction from a race. :o)

Dan



----- Original Message ----
From:
Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent:
Sun, February 21, 2010 10:37:55 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes

My
Sprite was dark blue with white stripes.
I just repainted it the same color
but I am considering different color stripes.
I mean, all the work I am doing
to this car again and when I am all finished, it will look exactly like it
used to.
That ain't right ;)
So what color stripes would go with a dark blue
car?
I thought about orange, sort of like Gulf oil
Yellow would make it look
like a cub scout uniform
Hot pink is out but that would be stunning.
Maybe a 2
color stripe? Red & white on blue, it could be a Union Jack.
Any ideas?

--
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 22 19:48:50 2010
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:48:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W21C29B2EE854C6812B0823B8430@phx.gbl>
References: <81121C23-DED0-40F0-BA3E-A726F2312DC1@gmail.com>,
	<165300.28680.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<BAY112-W21C29B2EE854C6812B0823B8430@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <425325.72036.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Is this the car that had a strange license plate?
Robert Duquette

If you're
talking about KAR120C, that was the plate on Patrick McGoohan's (as ex-spy
"Number 6") Lotus7 in the TV show "The Prisoner".

David Booker
Long Island

From maine2me at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 22 19:53:10 2010
From: maine2me at yahoo.com (Dan Dwelley)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:53:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] hahaha you must be CRAZY
In-Reply-To: <402188521002221050n5cf30d13g20fa602cc2dcc936@mail.gmail.com>
References: <817047687.1186451266859538830.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<554842C5-7B6D-4FA5-97FA-5C56D8D50337@comcast.net>
	<402188521002221050n5cf30d13g20fa602cc2dcc936@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <162932.36395.qm@web114105.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Maybe he meant to say US Cents...not dollars.

Dan



----- Original Message
----
From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
To: Spridgets
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, February 22, 2010 1:50:56 PM
Subject:
Re: [Spridgets] hahaha you must be CRAZY

> I thought that was the price in
Canadian dollars so you would pay like $
300
> and get a case of Molsen's to
boot..  ;-)

Nope. He might be French, but he is careful to state US Dollars.
David L

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From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Feb 22 21:02:49 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:02:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <C7A80D4F.245F2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C7A80D4F.245F2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <4B835369.3020904@justbrits.com>

Sorry, Billy.....

<<
#1 =Bond drove Bentleys.   You watch too much TV.

#2 = To the best of my Memory, the original Bond drove an Aston-Martin DB4, Yes?

Bentley Speed Six, and then a Blower Bentley, etc.

#3 = etal <G> !!  >>

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_DB5

Has been dis-mantled, re-done, dis'ed again, and last I read was
BACK to it's 'stardom'  <VBG> !!!!

For some reason I seem to recall there actually being THREE
'cycles'.

Ed

PS:  And my reason for recalling it is the DB4GTZ STILL is my
.........favorite car of all time <G> !!

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Feb 23 05:04:38 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:04:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos in
	SpriteSpot
Message-ID: <205cef431002230404k2b5a5cbft6f21311e097f7fb7@mail.gmail.com>

Who's 62 Sprite is this and does anyone remember it in the movie World's
Fastest Indian? The post says it was in the movie. Interesting bonnet.
Lin
http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=Ron-Christensens-1962-Sprite-owned-since-1966&page=1

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Tue Feb 23 05:26:33 2010
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:26:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
In-Reply-To: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
References: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BC84ED06-D7E5-4A8A-8D6F-A3F0AB119B4E@phillymgclub.com>

Tone on tone?? Use a blue that complements, but is not exactly the  
same??

Larry

Larry Macy, Ph.D
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

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

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On Feb 21, 2010, at 22:37, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> My Sprite was dark blue with white stripes.
> I just repainted it the same color but I am considering different  
> color stripes.
> I mean, all the work I am doing to this car again and when I am all  
> finished, it will look exactly like it used to.
> That ain't right ;)
> So what color stripes would go with a dark blue car?
> I thought about orange, sort of like Gulf oil
> Yellow would make it look like a cub scout uniform
> Hot pink is out but that would be stunning.
> Maybe a 2 color stripe? Red & white on blue, it could be a Union Jack.
> Any ideas?
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
>
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Tue Feb 23 05:28:39 2010
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:28:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New tow vehicle, NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b11002212034v11527f03q6612614f320aa3f5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <53558.173.7.241.111.1266707736.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
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No, Dave's not here.


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On Feb 21, 2010, at 23:34, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey Anon,
>
> Is that with a "D"?
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 6:19 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net 
> >wrote:
>
>> Ed, Dave's name is Dave.
>>
>> Hope that helps,
>>
>> Anon
>
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Tue Feb 23 05:35:43 2010
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:35:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] hahaha you must be CRAZY
In-Reply-To: <817047687.1186451266859538830.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <817047687.1186451266859538830.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
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I believe Supertramp said it best. "Well you know you are a dreamer,  
dream, dream alive"

Larry Macy, Ph.D
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

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

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On Feb 22, 2010, at 12:25, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:

> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-Midget_W0QQitemZ250584657450QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item3a58026e2a
>
>
> Ryan
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From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 23 07:25:11 2010
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:25:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] hahaha you must be CRAZY
In-Reply-To: <817047687.1186451266859538830.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <777928.26987.qm@web51902.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

This must be the one with the all solid 24kt gold engine and suspension
parts!
 
 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-Midget_W0QQitemZ250584657450QQcmdZViewItemQ
QptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item3a58026e2a

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Feb 23 07:42:07 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:42:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
In-Reply-To: <402188521002221435w7841765ckac5e1a22c22ce42a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.3852.1266859561.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>,
	<4B82FAE0.6030402@comcast.net>,
	<402188521002221435w7841765ckac5e1a22c22ce42a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W2461FC25EE5AF556D18434C2420@phx.gbl>

I don't know, Blue/red kinda matches. ;-)

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:35:07 -0600
> From: 72spridget at gmail.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
>
> > Purple on Black!  Not the same-old-same-old. It's regal.
>
> Ah, but I dare you to find a stripe color that looks good on the harlequin!
> David L
>

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From haynes386 at netzero.net  Tue Feb 23 07:53:05 2010
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:53:05 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
Message-ID: <20100223.075305.18755.0@webmail17.dca.untd.com>

Frank- If you're painting it blue again, why not use the old (period correct)
red stripe with white border stripes offset to the passenger's side? or just a
pair of red with white borders.


Mark Haynes
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From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Tue Feb 23 08:13:46 2010
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:13:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless  (No LBC)
Message-ID: <201002231514.o1NFEMYs010694@mail.usimperio.com>

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN GUILTY OF LOOKING AT OTHERS YOUR OWN AGE AND
THINKING, SURELY I CAN'T LOOK THAT OLD. WELL... YOU'LL LOVE THIS
ONE.



MY NAME IS ALICE SMITH AND I WAS SITTING IN THE WAITING ROOM FOR MY
FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH A NEW DENTIST. I NOTICED
HIS DDS DIPLOMA, WHICH BORE HIS FULL NAME.

SUDDENLY, I REMEMBERED A TALL, HANDSOME, DARK-HAIRED BOY WITH THE
SAME NAME HAD BEEN IN MY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS SOME 30-ODD YEARS AGO.
COULD HE BE THE SAME GUY THAT I HAD A SECRET CRUSH ON, WAY BACK THEN?

UPON SEEING HIM, HOWEVER, I QUICKLY DISCARDED ANY SUCH THOUGHT. THIS
BALDING, GRAY-HAIRED MAN WITH THE DEEPLY LINED FACE WAS WAY TOO OLD
TO HAVE BEEN MY CLASSMATE.

AFTER HE EXAMINED MY TEETH, I ASKED HIM IF HE HAD ATTENDED MORGAN
PARK HIGH SCHOOL .

'YES. YES, I DID. I'M A MUSTANG,' HE GLEAMED WITH PRIDE.

'WHEN DID YOU GRADUATE?' I ASKED.

HE ANSWERED , 'IN 1975... WHY DO YOU ASK?'

'YOU WERE IN MY CLASS!', I EXCLAIMED.

HE LOOKED AT ME CLOSELY.

THEN, THAT UGLY,

OLD,

BALD,

WRINKLED,

FAT ASS,

GRAY-HAIRED,

DECREPIT

SON-OF-A-BITCH ASKED,

'WHAT DID YOU TEACH ???

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb 23 09:05:11 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:05:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless  (No LBC)
In-Reply-To: <201002231514.o1NFEMYs010694@mail.usimperio.com>
References: <201002231514.o1NFEMYs010694@mail.usimperio.com>
Message-ID: <29A4542436C043E1880EA26E327F69A0@HomePC>

Damn it, Dave, that is way to true to be funny.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Dave Yealy" <lbc at littlebitcountry.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 9:13 AM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless  (No LBC)

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN GUILTY OF LOOKING AT OTHERS YOUR OWN AGE AND
THINKING, SURELY I CAN'T LOOK THAT OLD. WELL... YOU'LL LOVE THIS
ONE.



MY NAME IS ALICE SMITH AND I WAS SITTING IN THE WAITING ROOM FOR MY
FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH A NEW DENTIST. I NOTICED
HIS DDS DIPLOMA, WHICH BORE HIS FULL NAME.

SUDDENLY, I REMEMBERED A TALL, HANDSOME, DARK-HAIRED BOY WITH THE
SAME NAME HAD BEEN IN MY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS SOME 30-ODD YEARS AGO.
COULD HE BE THE SAME GUY THAT I HAD A SECRET CRUSH ON, WAY BACK THEN?

UPON SEEING HIM, HOWEVER, I QUICKLY DISCARDED ANY SUCH THOUGHT. THIS
BALDING, GRAY-HAIRED MAN WITH THE DEEPLY LINED FACE WAS WAY TOO OLD
TO HAVE BEEN MY CLASSMATE.

AFTER HE EXAMINED MY TEETH, I ASKED HIM IF HE HAD ATTENDED MORGAN
PARK HIGH SCHOOL .

'YES. YES, I DID. I'M A MUSTANG,' HE GLEAMED WITH PRIDE.

'WHEN DID YOU GRADUATE?' I ASKED.

HE ANSWERED , 'IN 1975... WHY DO YOU ASK?'

'YOU WERE IN MY CLASS!', I EXCLAIMED.

HE LOOKED AT ME CLOSELY.

THEN, THAT UGLY,

OLD,

BALD,

WRINKLED,

FAT ASS,

GRAY-HAIRED,

DECREPIT

SON-OF-A-BITCH ASKED,

'WHAT DID YOU TEACH ???
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb 23 09:41:31 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:41:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
In-Reply-To: <29A4542436C043E1880EA26E327F69A0@HomePC>
References: <201002231514.o1NFEMYs010694@mail.usimperio.com>
	<29A4542436C043E1880EA26E327F69A0@HomePC>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002230841n506f69a7lf56ca06f5f7e3e5b@mail.gmail.com>

My 50th High School Class reunion is coming up in a couple of years.  In
thinking about attending I realized that there will be nobody there except a
bunch of old people.....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 10:05 AM, Larry Daniels
<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Damn it, Dave, that is way to true to be funny.
>
> LAD
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Dave Yealy" <lbc at littlebitcountry.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 9:13 AM
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless  (No LBC)
>
> HAVE YOU EVER BEEN GUILTY OF LOOKING AT OTHERS YOUR OWN AGE AND
> THINKING, SURELY I CAN'T LOOK THAT OLD. WELL... YOU'LL LOVE THIS
> ONE .
>
>
>
> MY NAME IS ALICE SMITH AND I WAS SITTING IN THE WAITING ROOM FOR MY
> FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH A NEW DENTIST. I NOTICED
> HIS DDS DIPLOMA, WHICH BORE HIS FULL NAME.
>
> SUDDENLY, I REMEMBERED A TALL, HANDSOME, DARK-HAIRED BOY WITH THE
> SAME NAME HAD BEEN IN MY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS SOME 30-ODD YEARS AGO.
> COULD HE BE THE SAME GUY THAT I HAD A SECRET CRUSH ON, WAY BACK THEN?
>
> UPON SEEING HIM, HOWEVER, I QUICKLY DISCARDED ANY SUCH THOUGHT. THIS
> BALDING, GRAY-HAIRED MAN WITH THE DEEPLY LINED FACE WAS WAY TOO OLD
> TO HAVE BEEN MY CLASSMATE.
>
> AFTER HE EXAMINED MY TEETH, I ASKED HIM IF HE HAD ATTENDED MORGAN
> PARK HIGH SCHOOL .
>
> 'YES. YES, I DID. I'M A MUSTANG,' HE GLEAMED WITH PRIDE.
>
> 'WHEN DID YOU GRADUATE?' I ASKED.
>
> HE ANSWERED , 'IN 1975... WHY DO YOU ASK?'
>
> 'YOU WERE IN MY CLASS!', I EXCLAIMED.
>
> HE LOOKED AT ME CLOSELY.
>
> THEN, THAT UGLY,
>
> OLD,
>
> BALD,
>
> WRINKLED,
>
> FAT ASS,
>
> GRAY-HAIRED,
>
> DECREPIT
>
> SON-OF-A-BITCH ASKED,
>
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Jim
In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a
shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress."
       John Adams
       US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826)

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb 23 10:19:21 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:19:21 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <425325.72036.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <81121C23-DED0-40F0-BA3E-A726F2312DC1@gmail.com>,
	<165300.28680.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<BAY112-W21C29B2EE854C6812B0823B8430@phx.gbl>,
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No, that's not it.  Apparently my Midget had some custom plate on it before
that was inspired by a TV detective show.  Something like "Poorer"??  I
forget.

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



Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:48:50 -0800
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; spridgets at autox.team.net






Is this the car that had a strange license plate?
Robert Duquette

If you're talking about KAR120C, that was the plate on Patrick McGoohan's (as
ex-spy "Number 6") Lotus7 in the TV show "The Prisoner".

David Booker
Long Island

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Feb 23 10:23:34 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:23:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <4B835369.3020904@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <C7A94F16.246A2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

http://www.tjbd.co.uk/content/cars/james-bond-cars-bentley.htm

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Tue Feb 23 10:52:30 2010
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:52:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos
 in SpriteSpot
In-Reply-To: <205cef431002230404k2b5a5cbft6f21311e097f7fb7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef431002230404k2b5a5cbft6f21311e097f7fb7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <d49b03131002230952o7538d6c5q82bb15826bd9f050@mail.gmail.com>

Nevermind that.  Go to page two of the set of pictures and open up the
British Field Day 2004 picture.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 4:04 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Who's 62 Sprite is this and does anyone remember it in the movie World's
> Fastest Indian? The post says it was in the movie. Interesting bonnet.
> Lin
>
> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=Ron-Christensens-1962-Sprite-owned-since-1966&page=1
>
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 23 11:05:41 2010
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:05:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos
 in SpriteSpot
In-Reply-To: <205cef431002230404k2b5a5cbft6f21311e097f7fb7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef431002230404k2b5a5cbft6f21311e097f7fb7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <435090.74606.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Don't remember seeing it in the movie, but I have it so it's time for a
re-watch.  BTW - If anybody has not seen the movie - do it. Great flick and
based on fact. Really epitomizes the do-it-by-yourself attitude I see alot of
on this forum.

David Booker
Long Island



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To: Spridget list
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Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 7:04:38 AM
Subject:
[Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos in SpriteSpot
Who's 62 Sprite is this and does anyone remember it in the movie World's
Fastest Indian? The post says it was in the movie. Interesting bonnet.
Lin
http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=Ron-Christense
ns-1962-Sprite-owned-since-1966&page=1
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Tue Feb 23 11:16:14 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:16:14 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos
 in SpriteSpot
Message-ID: <de4d.2ee4997d.38b5756e@aol.com>

I've only ever seen an MGB on a trailer but I'll watch the film again if  
necessary if someone says when and where I can see it.  
 
In a message dated 23/02/2010 12:27:47 GMT Standard Time,  
grunthaner at gmail.com writes:

Who's 62  Sprite is this and does anyone remember it in the movie World's
Fastest  Indian? The post says it was in the movie. Interesting  bonnet.
Lin

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb 23 11:43:23 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:43:23 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <C7A86C60.24649%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <BAY112-W21C29B2EE854C6812B0823B8430@phx.gbl>,
	<C7A86C60.24649%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W226328E0CCB6FAB500EC24B8420@phx.gbl>

No, that's not strange enough.



> > is this the car that had a strange license plate?
> 972GN7? I guess it depends on what you think is strange.

From rdgard at cox.net  Tue Feb 23 11:43:10 2010
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:43:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 33, Issue 64 SO CAL BBQ
In-Reply-To: <mailman.4154.1266948364.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.4154.1266948364.6563.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <80EF1C3D9CA44EEB810202E150387209@internetpc>

 Hi,

 I got this from John.  He is kind enough to host a LBC/Bugeye BBQ at this
house a week from Saturday, Mar 6th.

Anyone welcome, bring any interesting car if you can. If not, bring LBC
stories and/or pix. 

See John's post below for details.  Pass the word around.

See Ya There.

Cheers,

Bob


Hi all, I have been out of town but still can pass along the who, what,
where, when, why, etc. for the Bugeye BBQ.Who: Just about anyone who hears
it is welcome, but the idea is to get together the lil' British car owners
and their cars that leak oil and sit low to the ground. Bugeyes, big
Healeys, MGs, Morris Minors, and Austin Americas and what ever other lil'
English car I may have left out are all welcome. Please RSVP so I have a
rough idea of how many will be there. What: An ole' fashioned BBQ. Nothin'
fancy. Exactly what we will BBQ will be announced, but probably chicken,
ribs and maybe steak. Yes, you can offer to bring something. I will gladly
accept food, beer or vino.Where: Mi casa. Thats my house for all you who
speak little Spanish. 6857 Tanzanite Dr., Carlsbad, Ca 92009 There is a gate
and you need to use the directory to dial me up. My last name is Felt.When:
Sat. March 6th 2:00pm til closing time....
Why: Why not? Its not a car show or a cruise, just a casual get together.
Its always good to see the face behind the email, ok, well maybe its not
always pretty to see the face, but what the heck.
John Felt -cell 760 683 4551 



Robert D. Gardner
 
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb 23 11:46:33 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:46:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos
 in SpriteSpot
In-Reply-To: <435090.74606.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <205cef431002230404k2b5a5cbft6f21311e097f7fb7@mail.gmail.com>
	<435090.74606.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <829A2D8E91014D5BB2FBA8B0E55EF0CB@HomePC>

David look at the scene as they are just pulling into town before going to 
the Flats.  It's on a trailer at the side of the road.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "David Booker" <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:05 PM
To: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>; "Spridget list" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos 
in SpriteSpot

Don't remember seeing it in the movie, but I have it so it's time for a
re-watch.  BTW - If anybody has not seen the movie - do it. Great flick and
based on fact. Really epitomizes the do-it-by-yourself attitude I see alot 
of
on this forum.

David Booker
Long Island



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To: Spridget list
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 7:04:38 AM
Subject:
[Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos in SpriteSpot
Who's 62 Sprite is this and does anyone remember it in the movie World's
Fastest Indian? The post says it was in the movie. Interesting bonnet.
Lin
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb 23 11:47:35 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:47:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos
 in SpriteSpot
Message-ID: <7533A5B114E94F549850B7F3D81E4F75@HomePC>

P.S. It was an MGB not a Sprite.

LAD
--------------------------------------------------
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:46 PM
To: "David Booker" <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>; "Spridgets List" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos 
in SpriteSpot

David look at the scene as they are just pulling into town before going to
the Flats.  It's on a trailer at the side of the road.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "David Booker" <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:05 PM
To: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>; "Spridget list"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos
in SpriteSpot

Don't remember seeing it in the movie, but I have it so it's time for a
re-watch.  BTW - If anybody has not seen the movie - do it. Great flick and
based on fact. Really epitomizes the do-it-by-yourself attitude I see alot
of
on this forum.

David Booker
Long Island



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To: Spridget list
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Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 7:04:38 AM
Subject:
[Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos in SpriteSpot
Who's 62 Sprite is this and does anyone remember it in the movie World's
Fastest Indian? The post says it was in the movie. Interesting bonnet.
Lin
http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=Ron-Christense
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Tue Feb 23 14:06:12 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:06:12 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos
 in SpriteSp
Message-ID: <13d3f.51d87b97.38b59d44@aol.com>

This is the red MGB.
 
In a message dated 23/02/2010 19:13:51 GMT Standard Time,  
ladaniels at sbcglobal.net writes:

P.S. It  was an MGB not a Sprite.

LAD

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Tue Feb 23 15:24:33 2010
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:24:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Hood Emblem
Message-ID: <87d24a$7sal6n@email.mtu.edu>

Does anyone know if the Winged Bonnet Emblem for the Austin Healey 
Sprite from Moss is a quality reproduction item?
Is the Moss item as per the original or have they cut corners?

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

From cclabaw at juno.com  Tue Feb 23 15:36:23 2010
From: cclabaw at juno.com (cclabaw at juno.com)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:36:23 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
Message-ID: <20100223.143623.361.4@webmail07.dca.untd.com>

Rick -

Our you could go for the high-end Healey, the Austin-Taceous.

Clay L.
'67 Sprite


---------- Original Message ----------
From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:59:57 -0800 (PST)

I was watching an auto auction ad on HD Theater featuring the 007
Aston-Martin
with the machine guns popping out from behind the turn signals.  Since when I
tell people I have an AH, half the time they say, "You mean like James Bond's
car?", I was thinking a bugeye kitted out like the Bond car would be just the
thing.  Sort of like what they'd give the junior agents in Her Majesty's
Secret Service, who had only earned a license to maim.  The machine guns and
reversible license plates would be easy enough and it already has its own oil
slick.  Gotta work on the wheel cutting spinners coming out of the
knock-offs,
though  Heck, if someone can make a 100S clone from a bugeye, this should be
easy.

Rick


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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 23 17:08:00 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:08:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
In-Reply-To: <BC84ED06-D7E5-4A8A-8D6F-A3F0AB119B4E@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <174286.86392.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

"Tone on tone"????  Careful, Larry, you're in danger of being the Johnny Weir
of the Spridgets list.

Rick


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--- On Tue, 2/23/10, Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:

From: Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
To: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 7:26 AM

Tone on tone?? Use a blue that complements, but is not exactly the same??

Larry

Larry Macy, Ph.D
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

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

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From rbc_48183 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 23 17:17:42 2010
From: rbc_48183 at yahoo.com (roger cotting)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:17:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Disc wheel weight
Message-ID: <586789.97565.qm@web111203.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

What is the weight of a Bugeye disc wheel?
Thanks in  advance.
 
Roger Cotting

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Tue Feb 23 17:21:06 2010
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:21:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002230841n506f69a7lf56ca06f5f7e3e5b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201002231514.o1NFEMYs010694@mail.usimperio.com>
	<29A4542436C043E1880EA26E327F69A0@HomePC>
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Message-ID: <5DDFB6BB-B58F-47C0-93FF-1F876894BCF0@phillymgclub.com>

I had a blast at my 30th. When I was in school, I was an anti social member of
the gymnastics team. For gymnastics, hair was worn short, like military short.
At the 30th, I had all this long glorious hair, not tied back and I had more
than one person ask who the H am I?? Too much fun to be had.

Larry
Gimme me a head with hair, long beautiful hair, shining, streaming, streaming
flaxen waxen.


On Feb 23, 2010, at 11:41 AM, Jim Johnson wrote:

> My 50th High School Class reunion is coming up in a couple of years.  In
> thinking about attending I realized that there will be nobody there except
a
> bunch of old people.....
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 10:05 AM, Larry Daniels
> <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
>
>> Damn it, Dave, that is way to true to be funny.
>>
>> LAD
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Dave Yealy" <lbc at littlebitcountry.com>
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 9:13 AM
>> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless  (No LBC)
>>
>> HAVE YOU EVER BEEN GUILTY OF LOOKING AT OTHERS YOUR OWN AGE AND
>> THINKING, SURELY I CAN'T LOOK THAT OLD. WELL... YOU'LL LOVE THIS
>> ONE .
>>
>>
>>
>> MY NAME IS ALICE SMITH AND I WAS SITTING IN THE WAITING ROOM FOR MY
>> FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH A NEW DENTIST. I NOTICED
>> HIS DDS DIPLOMA, WHICH BORE HIS FULL NAME.
>>
>> SUDDENLY, I REMEMBERED A TALL, HANDSOME, DARK-HAIRED BOY WITH THE
>> SAME NAME HAD BEEN IN MY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS SOME 30-ODD YEARS AGO.
>> COULD HE BE THE SAME GUY THAT I HAD A SECRET CRUSH ON, WAY BACK THEN?
>>
>> UPON SEEING HIM, HOWEVER, I QUICKLY DISCARDED ANY SUCH THOUGHT. THIS
>> BALDING, GRAY-HAIRED MAN WITH THE DEEPLY LINED FACE WAS WAY TOO OLD
>> TO HAVE BEEN MY CLASSMATE.
>>
>> AFTER HE EXAMINED MY TEETH, I ASKED HIM IF HE HAD ATTENDED MORGAN
>> PARK HIGH SCHOOL .
>>
>> 'YES. YES, I DID. I'M A MUSTANG,' HE GLEAMED WITH PRIDE.
>>
>> 'WHEN DID YOU GRADUATE?' I ASKED.
>>
>> HE ANSWERED , 'IN 1975... WHY DO YOU ASK?'
>>
>> 'YOU WERE IN MY CLASS!', I EXCLAIMED.
>>
>> HE LOOKED AT ME CLOSELY.
>>
>> THEN, THAT UGLY,
>>
>> OLD,
>>
>> BALD,
>>
>> WRINKLED,
>>
>> FAT ASS,
>>
>> GRAY-HAIRED,
>>
>> DECREPIT
>>
>> SON-OF-A-BITCH ASKED,
>>
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 23 17:23:50 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:23:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
In-Reply-To: <20100223.143623.361.4@webmail07.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <536675.7622.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Before I spent that kind of money, I'd go for an XK-Expensive

Rick


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--- On Tue, 2/23/10, cclabaw at juno.com <cclabaw at juno.com> wrote:

From: cclabaw at juno.com <cclabaw at juno.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
To: healeyrick at yahoo.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 5:36 PM

Rick -

Our you could go for the high-end Healey, the Austin-Taceous.

Clay L.
'67 Sprite


---------- Original Message ----------
From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Aston-Healey?
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:59:57 -0800 (PST)

I was watching an auto auction ad on HD Theater featuring the 007
Aston-Martin
with the machine guns popping out from behind the turn signals.  Since when I
tell people I have an AH, half the time they say, "You mean like James Bond's
car?", I was thinking a bugeye kitted out like the Bond car would be just the
thing.  Sort of like what they'd give the junior agents in Her Majesty's
Secret Service, who had only earned a license to maim.  The machine guns and
reversible license plates would be easy enough and it already has its own oil
slick.  Gotta work on the wheel cutting spinners coming out of the
knock-offs,
though  Heck, if someone can make a 100S clone from a bugeye, this should be
easy.

Rick


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From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Feb 23 17:46:18 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:46:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car lift
Message-ID: <4B8476DA.2010900@comcast.net>

I just got one! A 2 post lift, chain driven, works, is 9' high and my 
garage is only 8' high.
It is a Benwil, I do not know how old it is but it works and could use 
some TLC.
I am working for what was the local Mazda dealer soon to be Subaru 
dealer and all kinds of things are going by the dumpster.
Gas fired radiant ceiling mounted heaters but they need 30" top 
clearance, that puts it in my eyes in my garage.
I could have a dozen of them but they are disappearing fast.
I have to remove the lift myself and I reallyu don't think it will work 
in my garage.
My son already has a lift in his garage and I know what I had to do to 
make it work over there.
So if anybody has an interest in a Benwil 2 post lift, email me off list.
Let's make a deal before I seriously alter my garage.
No I already asked Diane about mounting it in the driveway.
I got a very stern NO Effin WAY!

Does anybody know anything about the lifts that come up out of the floor?
There are a few of those at this shop too. Maybe, if I don't have to dig 
down too far, just maybe.....

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

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb 23 18:00:51 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:00:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
In-Reply-To: <5DDFB6BB-B58F-47C0-93FF-1F876894BCF0@phillymgclub.com>
References: <201002231514.o1NFEMYs010694@mail.usimperio.com><29A4542436C043E1880EA26E327F69A0@HomePC><43840a7e1002230841n506f69a7lf56ca06f5f7e3e5b@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <ED3B9A293B254DE7A5A7068BD425B2ED@HomePC>

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Larry Macy" <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 6:21 PM
To: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)



Gimme me a head with hair, long beautiful hair, shining, streaming, 
streaming
flaxen waxen.


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

Gimme a head with hair. long beautiful hair, shining, gleaming, streaming, 
flaxen, waxen.

Minor mistake, but....

LAD

Fellow child of the 60's

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Feb 23 18:12:45 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:12:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002230841n506f69a7lf56ca06f5f7e3e5b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201002231514.o1NFEMYs010694@mail.usimperio.com>
	<29A4542436C043E1880EA26E327F69A0@HomePC>
	<43840a7e1002230841n506f69a7lf56ca06f5f7e3e5b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b11002231712o1b1b5092mb3471a3f4a9e4c54@mail.gmail.com>

My 45th is coming up.  Won't be attending however.  They razed our 113 year
old school and built a 'college' campus.  I no longer have a high school.

Like you, all "those" folks are old anyway!!!

Herb

On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 8:41 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> My 50th High School Class reunion is coming up in a couple of years.  In
> thinking about attending I realized that there will be nobody there except
> a
> bunch of old people.....
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 23 18:25:05 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:25:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] In lieu of 2010 ELVF
Message-ID: <498512.55896.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I guess this is an offer I can't refuse:

http://www.targanewfoundland.com/drivers/cars/2010/111/

Ron

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Feb 23 18:55:26 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:55:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
In-Reply-To: <ED3B9A293B254DE7A5A7068BD425B2ED@HomePC>
References: <201002231514.o1NFEMYs010694@mail.usimperio.com><29A4542436C043E1880EA26E327F69A0@HomePC><43840a7e1002230841n506f69a7lf56ca06f5f7e3e5b@mail.gmail.com>
	<5DDFB6BB-B58F-47C0-93FF-1F876894BCF0@phillymgclub.com>
	<ED3B9A293B254DE7A5A7068BD425B2ED@HomePC>
Message-ID: <4B84870E.6000307@comcast.net>

> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Larry Macy" <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
>
>
> Gimme me a head with hair, long beautiful hair, shining, streaming, 
> streaming flaxen waxen.
>
>
> ===================
>   
Larry Daniels wrote:
> Gimme a head with hair. long beautiful hair, shining, gleaming, streaming, 
> flaxen, waxen.
>
> Minor mistake, but....
>
>   
I must be as old as you guys because I thought something was wrong when 
the real-real-real Larry posted that.
But I can tell you from meeting both of you, Larry Macy has more hair 
than a bunch of us all together, ;)
I wouldn't call it shining, gleaming, but streaming, for sure.

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

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Tue Feb 23 18:59:36 2010
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:59:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car lift
In-Reply-To: <4B8476DA.2010900@comcast.net>
References: <4B8476DA.2010900@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <F306D99B-B464-4C1B-9F6F-94F9573CF529@phillymgclub.com>

Hey, when we do my garage, real soon now, you could borrow the new lift in
there!!

Larry

On Feb 23, 2010, at 7:46 PM, Frank wrote:

> I just got one! A 2 post lift, chain driven, works, is 9' high and my garage
is only 8' high.
> It is a Benwil, I do not know how old it is but it works and could use some
TLC.
> I am working for what was the local Mazda dealer soon to be Subaru dealer
and all kinds of things are going by the dumpster.
> Gas fired radiant ceiling mounted heaters but they need 30" top clearance,
that puts it in my eyes in my garage.
> I could have a dozen of them but they are disappearing fast.
> I have to remove the lift myself and I reallyu don't think it will work in
my garage.
> My son already has a lift in his garage and I know what I had to do to make
it work over there.
> So if anybody has an interest in a Benwil 2 post lift, email me off list.
> Let's make a deal before I seriously alter my garage.
> No I already asked Diane about mounting it in the driveway.
> I got a very stern NO Effin WAY!
>
> Does anybody know anything about the lifts that come up out of the floor?
> There are a few of those at this shop too. Maybe, if I don't have to dig
down too far, just maybe.....
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
>
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Secretary
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you're a fool for the rest of your life.

From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Tue Feb 23 19:00:36 2010
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:00:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Lift
Message-ID: <7BE06E6A6A0A46FD8DAD432F5EC5821A@HomeComputer>

Frank,

Can't you make it into one of those "portable" two post lifts and just wheel
it out into the driveway when you need to use it?

Dean

'62 A.H Sprite mkII

Holly Springs, NC

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Tue Feb 23 19:01:43 2010
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:01:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] In lieu of 2010 ELVF
In-Reply-To: <498512.55896.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <498512.55896.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C615CB85-66F5-426C-91A8-635D2ACCFB5D@phillymgclub.com>

Precusor to the Hawk and distant cuzin to the Avanti. Nice looking car.


On Feb 23, 2010, at 8:25 PM, Ron Soave wrote:

> I guess this is an offer I can't refuse:
> 
> http://www.targanewfoundland.com/drivers/cars/2010/111/
> 
> Ron
> 
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78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy at phillymgclub.com
Secretary
Philadelphia MG Club

One of these days, you'll look back on all this, and plow into a parked car.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Feb 23 19:03:33 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:03:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] In lieu of 2010 ELVF
In-Reply-To: <498512.55896.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <958290.20198.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Classy. 

Loewy would be proud

jay

--- On Tue, 2/23/10, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:



I guess this is an offer I can't refuse:

http://www.targanewfoundland.com/drivers/cars/2010/111/

Ron

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Feb 23 19:06:45 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:06:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
In-Reply-To: <ED3B9A293B254DE7A5A7068BD425B2ED@HomePC>
Message-ID: <295127.45381.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Boys,
 
I know you're getting excited and might be inclined to lose all reason, but
let's not pollute this list with references to the Cowsills .
 
Thanks,

jay

--- On Tue, 2/23/10, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:


From: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
To: "Larry Macy" <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>, "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 8:00 PM


--------------------------------------------------
From: "Larry Macy" <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 6:21 PM
To: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)



Gimme me a head with hair, long beautiful hair, shining, streaming,
streaming
flaxen waxen.


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

Gimme a head with hair. long beautiful hair, shining, gleaming, streaming,
flaxen, waxen.

Minor mistake, but....

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb 23 19:10:23 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:10:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] In lieu of 2010 ELVF
In-Reply-To: <498512.55896.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <498512.55896.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <9126735DDF5545819EDAC3253F86C595@HomePC>

I don't blame you.  I recall last year when we first started talking about 
his opportunity.  I was impressed.  You and Don and Jeff should have a lot 
of fun.  It looks like a great time.

Maybe down the road, if I trip across a guy who knows how to build a car and 
a co-driver who actually knows how to drive.....

In the mean time, I might like to follow y'all.  Dave Woerpel., weren't you 
intending on following this?  Shall we do the trip?

LAD
--------------------------------------------------
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:25 PM
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] In lieu of 2010 ELVF

I guess this is an offer I can't refuse:

http://www.targanewfoundland.com/drivers/cars/2010/111/

Ron

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb 23 19:33:29 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:33:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
In-Reply-To: <4B84870E.6000307@comcast.net>
References: <201002231514.o1NFEMYs010694@mail.usimperio.com><29A4542436C043E1880EA26E327F69A0@HomePC><43840a7e1002230841n506f69a7lf56ca06f5f7e3e5b@mail.gmail.com>
	<5DDFB6BB-B58F-47C0-93FF-1F876894BCF0@phillymgclub.com>
	<ED3B9A293B254DE7A5A7068BD425B2ED@HomePC>
	<4B84870E.6000307@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C495454C8FA340A8BDD036B5B0DE5FBC@HomePC>

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:55 PM
To: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: "Larry Macy" <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>; "Jim Johnson" 
<bmwwxman at gmail.com>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)


> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Larry Macy" <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
>
>
> Gimme me a head with hair, long beautiful hair, shining, streaming,
> streaming flaxen waxen.
>
>
> ===================
>
Larry Daniels wrote:
> Gimme a head with hair. long beautiful hair, shining, gleaming, streaming,
> flaxen, waxen.
>
> Minor mistake, but....
>
>
I must be as old as you guys because I thought something was wrong when
the real-real-real Larry posted that.
But I can tell you from meeting both of you, Larry Macy has more hair
than a bunch of us all together, ;)
I wouldn't call it shining, gleaming, but streaming, for sure.

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

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

Oh, thank you, Frank.   You and Macy are two of the little bunch of people 
who don't understand how we all get the same number of hormones and how some 
of you guys waste them by using them to grow hair....

I won't embarrass you by telling you how the rest of us use them.


LAD

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Feb 23 19:42:05 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:42:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Lift
In-Reply-To: <7BE06E6A6A0A46FD8DAD432F5EC5821A@HomeComputer>
References: <7BE06E6A6A0A46FD8DAD432F5EC5821A@HomeComputer>
Message-ID: <4B8491FD.4030101@comcast.net>

Dean Swanson wrote:
> Frank,
>
> Can't you make it into one of those "portable" two post lifts and just wheel
> it out into the driveway when you need to use it?
>
>
>   
If it's too tall to fit with no wheels, I don't think I can make it work.
7' garage door, 9' posts, 8' ceiling.
Even if I use my biggest hammer, it's not gonna fit.
I asked the wife again, she still won't let me bolt it to the driveway.


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

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 23 19:44:11 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:44:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted
In-Reply-To: <199848.80547.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <199848.80547.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <58752.97935.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I pulled the diff tonite.  It had plenty of gear oil in it.  The pinon
seal still leaks, but it was not enough to do any damage.  The backlash
is really not bad (but then, I'm no expert).  My wheel bearing seem to be fine.  No other fluid
leaks.  One thing I did notice on the half shafts is that one of them
(from the passenger side) has splines that twist and it shows a little
fresh wear right where they start twisting.  I checked the manuals and
none of them show this.  The driver's side has straight splines.  On
the passenger side bearing in the diff, it shows signs of
damage to the inside.  This might be where the problem is.  All the bearings turn smoothly.  I will post pics as soon
as I can.  Any thoughts on this?  To
change that bearing out looks like a pretty difficult task with tools
and skills that I lack.

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




________________________________
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 1:24:00 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted

looking for a good differential if anyone has one....mine has developed so much backlash that it whines pretty loud at high speeds.  The seal went on it recently (don't know when) and after our outstanding backroads drive yesterday, it was all it could take.

Edward Perez
Snohomish, WA
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
Suggested annual donation $12.75

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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 23 19:53:14 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:53:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted - pics
Message-ID: <553734.72147.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

http://tinyurl.com/diff-bearing-wear
A little out of focus, but you can still see the wear on the bearing.  The other is smooth inside.  I think there is some slop when the axle in inserted.  Not sure how much slop is allowed

http://tinyurl.com/half-shaft-wear
You can see the wear right where the twisting starts.  Is this the passenger side, driver side, or the wrong half-shaft?

http://tinyurl.com/half-shaft-wear-1
Driver side looks fine.....

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




________________________________
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 6:44:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted


I pulled the diff tonite.  It had plenty of gear oil in it.  The pinon
seal still leaks, but it was not enough to do any damage.  The backlash
is really not bad (but then, I'm no expert).  My wheel bearing seem to be fine.  No other fluid
leaks.  One thing I did notice on the half shafts is that one of them
(from the passenger side) has splines that twist and it shows a little
fresh wear right where they start twisting.  I checked the manuals and
none of them show this.  The driver's side has straight splines.  On
the passenger side bearing in the diff, it shows signs of
damage to the inside.  This might be where the problem is.  All the bearings turn smoothly.  I will post pics as soon
as I can.  Any thoughts on this?  To
change that bearing out looks like a pretty difficult task with tools
and skills that I lack.

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




________________________________
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 1:24:00 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted

looking for a good differential if anyone has one....mine has developed so much backlash that it whines pretty loud at high speeds.  The seal went on it recently (don't know when) and after our outstanding backroads drive yesterday, it was all it could take.

Edward Perez
Snohomish, WA
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
Suggested annual donation $12.75

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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 23 19:57:43 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:57:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted - pics again
Message-ID: <965255.88283.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Sorry for the spam, tinyurl links did not work...Just go to my flikr site and check them out.

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

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




________________________________
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 6:53:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted - pics


http://tinyurl.com/diff-bearing-wear
A little out of focus, but you can still see the wear on the bearing.  The other is smooth inside.  I think there is some slop when the axle in inserted.  Not sure how much slop is allowed

http://tinyurl.com/half-shaft-wear
You can see the wear right where the twisting starts.  Is this the passenger side, driver side, or the wrong half-shaft?

http://tinyurl.com/half-shaft-wear-1
Driver side looks fine.....

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




________________________________
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 6:44:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted


I pulled the diff tonite.  It had plenty of gear oil in it.  The pinon
seal still leaks, but it was not enough to do any damage.  The backlash
is really not bad (but then, I'm no expert).  My wheel bearing seem to be fine.  No other fluid
leaks.  One thing I did notice on the half shafts is that one of them
(from the passenger side) has splines that twist and it shows a little
fresh wear right where they start twisting.  I checked the manuals and
none of them show this.  The driver's side has straight splines.  On
the passenger side bearing in the diff, it shows signs of
damage to the inside.  This might be where the problem is.  All the bearings turn smoothly.  I will post pics as soon
as I can.  Any thoughts on this?  To
change that bearing out looks like a pretty difficult task with tools
and skills that I lack.

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




________________________________
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 1:24:00 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted

looking for a good differential if anyone has one....mine has developed so much backlash that it whines pretty loud at high speeds.  The seal went on it recently (don't know when) and after our outstanding backroads drive yesterday, it was all it could take.

Edward Perez
Snohomish, WA
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
Suggested annual donation $12.75

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From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 23 20:17:19 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:17:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] In lieu of 2010 ELVF
In-Reply-To: <9126735DDF5545819EDAC3253F86C595@HomePC>
Message-ID: <235874.18892.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Tue, 2/23/10, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> a co-driver who actually knows how to drive.....

Ouch!

Ron

From jeffreymoore at hotkey.net.au  Tue Feb 23 20:18:33 2010
From: jeffreymoore at hotkey.net.au (Jeff Moore)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:18:33 +1000
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Lift
In-Reply-To: <4B8491FD.4030101@comcast.net>
References: <7BE06E6A6A0A46FD8DAD432F5EC5821A@HomeComputer>
	<4B8491FD.4030101@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <01b501cab500$0c62cef0$25286cd0$@net.au>

Frank,

You are approaching this all wrong......put a trellis on either side of the
hoist and tell the wife you have built her a new fangled gazebo!

Cheers
Jeff.



>   
If it's too tall to fit with no wheels, I don't think I can make it work.
7' garage door, 9' posts, 8' ceiling.
Even if I use my biggest hammer, it's not gonna fit.
I asked the wife again, she still won't let me bolt it to the driveway.


-- 
Frank Clarici

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Tue Feb 23 20:22:45 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:22:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Lift
References: <7BE06E6A6A0A46FD8DAD432F5EC5821A@HomeComputer>
	<4B8491FD.4030101@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <085BC311B2DC420A9515DD851E0F405E@leovs802bt6yj7>

Just pour  new slab beside the garage;0  sheesh...

leo

From CAWS52803 at aol.com  Tue Feb 23 20:32:54 2010
From: CAWS52803 at aol.com (CAWS52803 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:32:54 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] RUST REMOVAL
Message-ID: <1f53b.467979e2.38b5f7e6@aol.com>

RUST REMOVAL "THE LATEST SECRET"   
____________________________________
  
I AM NOT PROMOTING A PRODUCT JUST TRYING TO HELP FOLKS LIKE ME 
OK LADIES, IF THIS HAS BEEN COVERED HERE BEFORE PLEASE FORGIVE ME. AS AN 
OLD CAR JUNKY I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH RUST ABOUT 40 YEARS. FIRST OFF THERE IS 
NO SUBSTITUTE FOR BLASTING BUT IN AREAS WHERE YOU JUST CAN'T BLAST WHAT DO 
YOU DO? SHEET METAL LAP JOINTS & SEAMS, INSIDE POCKETS & CLOSED SECTIONS OF 
FRAMES OR THE INSIDE OF GAS TANKS. ANY PLACE WHERE YOU JUST CAN'T GET THE 
BLAST MEDIA I HAVE TRIED JUST ABOUT ALL THE "MIRACLE" RUST REMOVAL PRODUCTS 
OUT THERE, ACIDS, MOLASSES, VINEGAR ETC. ETC. SOME WORK, SOME CAN COST 
$55/GALLON.  THE ONLY WAY TO REMOVE RUST IN THESE SEALED AREAS IS TO SUBMERGE THE 
PART IN A LIQUID SOLUTION OF "SOMETHING SAFE & CHEAP".
**THE SECRET**
FIND A TRACTOR SUPPLY STORE IN YOUR AREA, PURCHASE A GALLON
MILKSTONE ACID RINSE. THIS IS A MILD SOAP CONTAINING PHOSPHORIC ACID & IS 
USED TO SANITIZE MILKING MACHINES. PHOSPHORIC ACID IS VERY MILD, IS WHAT 
BURNS YOUR THROAT WHEN YOU DOWN A SOFT DRINK A LITTLE TO QUICK SO IT IS SAFE. A 
GALLON WILL SET YOU BACK $8 & CAN BE MIXED WITH UP TO 10 GALLONS OF WATER.
I HAVE BEEN USING THE SAME 40 GALLON MIX IN A PLASTIC BARREL DIP TANK
FOR OVER A YEAR & IT IS STILL AS EFFECTIVE AS IT WAS THE DAY I MIXED
IT. IT WILL REMOVE THE HEAVIEST RUST YOU CAN THROW AT IT IN A COUPLE HOURS 
TO A FEW DAYS. ONCE THE RUST IS GONE ALLOW THE PART TO AIR DRY & IT WILL BE 
PROTECTED FROM FUTURE RUST BY A FINE WHITE PHOSPHORUS COATING WHICH CAN BE 
RINSED OFF WITH A WATER HOSE BEFORE PAINTING.
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FIRE AWAY I WILL TRY TO ANSWER
*** AGAIN I AM JUST TRYING TO ADD A LITTLE SOMETHING TO THIS FINE
GROUP *** I HAVE NO TIES WITH TRACTOR SUPPLY OR MILKSTONE

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Tue Feb 23 20:39:26 2010
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:39:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car lift
In-Reply-To: <4B8476DA.2010900@comcast.net>
References: <4B8476DA.2010900@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <57392FBFABE24CB7BE1BCB194E598C9C@BASEMENTDELL>

If placed right, you might be able to hide the posts in the second floor
with a pair of end tables or something.

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 6:46 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Car lift

I just got one! A 2 post lift, chain driven, works, is 9' high and my 
garage is only 8' high.
It is a Benwil, I do not know how old it is but it works and could use 
some TLC.
I am working for what was the local Mazda dealer soon to be Subaru 
dealer and all kinds of things are going by the dumpster.
Gas fired radiant ceiling mounted heaters but they need 30" top 
clearance, that puts it in my eyes in my garage.
I could have a dozen of them but they are disappearing fast.
I have to remove the lift myself and I reallyu don't think it will work 
in my garage.
My son already has a lift in his garage and I know what I had to do to 
make it work over there.
So if anybody has an interest in a Benwil 2 post lift, email me off list.
Let's make a deal before I seriously alter my garage.
No I already asked Diane about mounting it in the driveway.
I got a very stern NO Effin WAY!

Does anybody know anything about the lifts that come up out of the floor?
There are a few of those at this shop too. Maybe, if I don't have to dig 
down too far, just maybe.....

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

From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Feb 23 21:07:32 2010
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:07:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted
In-Reply-To: <58752.97935.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <199848.80547.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<58752.97935.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1265095556.20100223200732@pacifier.com>

Hello Edward,

     I don't have the experience to change the wheel bearing either,
     but i have watched it done. It's not that hard if you have a

     gear puller   and

     a vice... .. and

     a socket with the same outer diameter as the bearing....

     at least that's my recollection...It would be a hoot to
     help/watch it done again if you decide to have another NOSHIIT.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Don't confuse me with facts, my mind's already made up! 

From pchast at francomm.com  Tue Feb 23 21:33:01 2010
From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:33:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car lift
In-Reply-To: <F306D99B-B464-4C1B-9F6F-94F9573CF529@phillymgclub.com>
References: <4B8476DA.2010900@comcast.net>
	<F306D99B-B464-4C1B-9F6F-94F9573CF529@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <op.u8l6xbvtsjevdj@pete200>

Frank,

My Garage is 12 ft high and I don't have a lift yet.....

Pete
Athens, NY

On Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:59:36 -0500, Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>  
wrote:

>
> Hey, when we do my garage, real soon now, you could borrow the new lift  
> in
> there!!
>
> Larry
>
> On Feb 23, 2010, at 7:46 PM, Frank wrote:
>
>> I just got one! A 2 post lift, chain driven, works, is 9' high and my  
>> garage
> is only 8' high.
>> It is a Benwil, I do not know how old it is but it works and could use  
>> some
> TLC.
>> I am working for what was the local Mazda dealer soon to be Subaru  
>> dealer
> and all kinds of things are going by the dumpster.
>> Gas fired radiant ceiling mounted heaters but they need 30" top  
>> clearance,
> that puts it in my eyes in my garage.
>> I could have a dozen of them but they are disappearing fast.
>> I have to remove the lift myself and I reallyu don't think it will work  
>> in
> my garage.
>> My son already has a lift in his garage and I know what I had to do to  
>> make
> it work over there.
>> So if anybody has an interest in a Benwil 2 post lift, email me off  
>> list.
>> Let's make a deal before I seriously alter my garage.
>> No I already asked Diane about mounting it in the driveway.
>> I got a very stern NO Effin WAY!
>>
>> Does anybody know anything about the lifts that come up out of the  
>> floor?
>> There are a few of those at this shop too. Maybe, if I don't have to dig
> down too far, just maybe.....
>>
>> --
>> Frank Clarici
>> Toms River, NJ
>> My own Fleet of Sprites
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>
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> --
>
> Larry Macy
> 78 Midget
>
> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>
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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Tue Feb 23 21:49:19 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:49:19 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted
In-Reply-To: <58752.97935.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <199848.80547.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<58752.97935.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 7:44 PM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:
One thing I did notice on the half shafts is that one of them (from
the passenger side) has splines that twist and it shows a little fresh
wear right where they start twisting.  I checked the manuals and none
of them show this.  The driver's side has straight splines.  On the
passenger side bearing in the diff, it shows signs of damage to the
inside.  This might be where the problem is.  All the bearings turn
smoothly.  I will post pics as soon as I can.  Any thoughts on this?


Ed,

The straight spline is how it is supposed to be. You saved yourself
the trouble of getting your car home when the twisted spline broke off
there as well as getting the broken piece out of the carrier! Used
axles are cheap and easy to find. However, try to make sure which side
a used axle came from and only replace it on that side. The twisting
is often because an axle was replaced to the opposite side and was
thereby torqued in the wrong direction from original. Whenever I pull
axles I mark them as to driver or passenger side so they can be
replaced properly. As far as the bearing damage, I will defer to the
more experienced on the list.

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

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Tue Feb 23 21:53:07 2010
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:53:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted - pics again
In-Reply-To: <965255.88283.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <965255.88283.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4333f8141002232053j1e4a4adao656b1ad9a1b2a2fe@mail.gmail.com>

Ed, I would replace that half shaft with the distorted splines.  You might
as well do it now wile the thing is apart and it's still in one piece!  The
alternative is to stay close enough to home that your towing insurance will
get you back 'cuz it's gonna snap pretty soon.  Then you have to pick out
all the little bits and pieces out of your diff....
The differential bearings are relatively easy to pull IIRC.  The studs get
torqued to 55 lb-ft (ft-lb?) when they go back in.  I can't tell from your
picture how badly the bearing is worn.
Hal

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Tue Feb 23 21:58:09 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:58:09 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Car lift
In-Reply-To: <4B8476DA.2010900@comcast.net>
References: <4B8476DA.2010900@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <b777e2be1002232058l78462ea9we3256383d66082c0@mail.gmail.com>

On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 5:46 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
Does anybody know anything about the lifts that come up out of the
floor? There are a few of those at this shop too. Maybe, if I don't
have to dig down too far, just maybe.....

If I remember correctly from my service station days, you don't have
to drill to China but the floor around it has to be reinforced
concrete that is VERY thick to support it. Those lifts are also air
over hydraulic so you need a BIG compressor to push the hydraulic
fluid with enough pressure to lift the vehicle on the lift. They also
take a LOT of hydraulic fluid! After they are installed, you better
not have a leak under the concrete cause you're never going to get to
it...

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

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb 23 23:21:30 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:21:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
In-Reply-To: <C495454C8FA340A8BDD036B5B0DE5FBC@HomePC>
References: <201002231514.o1NFEMYs010694@mail.usimperio.com>
	<29A4542436C043E1880EA26E327F69A0@HomePC>
	<43840a7e1002230841n506f69a7lf56ca06f5f7e3e5b@mail.gmail.com>
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Stop that, LAD!!   You'll go blind!

;-)

On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 8:33 PM, Larry Daniels
<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:55 PM
> To: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
> Cc: "Larry Macy" <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>; "Jim Johnson"
> <bmwwxman at gmail.com>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
>
>
> > --------------------------------------------------
> > From: "Larry Macy" <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
> >
> >
> > Gimme me a head with hair, long beautiful hair, shining, streaming,
> > streaming flaxen waxen.
> >
> >
> > ===================
> >
> Larry Daniels wrote:
> > Gimme a head with hair. long beautiful hair, shining, gleaming,
> streaming,
> > flaxen, waxen.
> >
> > Minor mistake, but....
> >
> >
> I must be as old as you guys because I thought something was wrong when
> the real-real-real Larry posted that.
> But I can tell you from meeting both of you, Larry Macy has more hair
> than a bunch of us all together, ;)
> I wouldn't call it shining, gleaming, but streaming, for sure.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
>
> ========================
>
> Oh, thank you, Frank.   You and Macy are two of the little bunch of people
> who don't understand how we all get the same number of hormones and how
> some
> of you guys waste them by using them to grow hair....
>
> I won't embarrass you by telling you how the rest of us use them.
>
>
> LAD
>
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Cheers!!
Jim
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shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress."
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       US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826)

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Feb 24 00:36:49 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:36:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b11002231712o1b1b5092mb3471a3f4a9e4c54@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201002231514.o1NFEMYs010694@mail.usimperio.com>
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My 45th will be this summer, but I see no point in spoiling a perfect 
record. I won't be at this one either. I would much rather attend a 
family reunion in NY.

Kate


WFO Herb wrote:
> My 45th is coming up.  Won't be attending however.  They razed our 113 year
> old school and built a 'college' campus.  I no longer have a high school.
>
> Like you, all "those" folks are old anyway!!!
>
> Herb
>
> On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 8:41 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>   
>> My 50th High School Class reunion is coming up in a couple of years.  In
>> thinking about attending I realized that there will be nobody there except
>> a
>> bunch of old people.....
>>
>> Cheers!!
>> Jim
>>     
>
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Wed Feb 24 04:17:59 2010
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:17:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Lift
In-Reply-To: <4B8491FD.4030101@comcast.net>
References: <7BE06E6A6A0A46FD8DAD432F5EC5821A@HomeComputer>
	<4B8491FD.4030101@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CE9CE3BC-93A2-4F0A-AC4E-12AECBE8C829@phillymgclub.com>

Hey, you don't use the hot tub, what about there??

After you ask that, maybe the drive way won't look so bad ;-)

Larry

On Feb 23, 2010, at 9:42 PM, Frank wrote:

> Dean Swanson wrote:
>> Frank,
>>
>> Can't you make it into one of those "portable" two post lifts and just
wheel
>> it out into the driveway when you need to use it?
>>
>>
>>
> If it's too tall to fit with no wheels, I don't think I can make it work.
> 7' garage door, 9' posts, 8' ceiling.
> Even if I use my biggest hammer, it's not gonna fit.
> I asked the wife again, she still won't let me bolt it to the driveway.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
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Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy at phillymgclub.com
Secretary
Philadelphia MG Club

Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a question and
you're a fool for the rest of your life.

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Wed Feb 24 04:28:59 2010
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:28:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
In-Reply-To: <295127.45381.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <295127.45381.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <E4E940FA-86F1-4BA2-86D5-0F7A973C7BF3@phillymgclub.com>

Well as I recall, the Cowsills did a bastardization of the song(1969) after it
was on Broadway (1968) from the Public THeater off-Broadway (1967).

So PHHHTTTTT on ya.

Larry

On Feb 23, 2010, at 9:06 PM, Jay wrote:

> Boys,
>
> I know you're getting excited and might be inclined to lose all reason, but
> let's not pollute this list with references to the Cowsills .
>
> Thanks,
>
> jay
>
> --- On Tue, 2/23/10, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>
> From: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
> To: "Larry Macy" <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>, "Jim Johnson"
<bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 8:00 PM
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Larry Macy" <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 6:21 PM
> To: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
>
>
>
> Gimme me a head with hair, long beautiful hair, shining, streaming,
> streaming
> flaxen waxen.
>
>
> ===================
>
> Gimme a head with hair. long beautiful hair, shining, gleaming, streaming,
> flaxen, waxen.
>
> Minor mistake, but....
>
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Keep your top down and your chin up.

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Secretary
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Feb 24 05:35:31 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:35:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] In lieu of 2010 ELVF
In-Reply-To: <235874.18892.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <235874.18892.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C9923232C32D4B12B58739C95FDD2075@HomePC>

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 9:17 PM
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Larry Daniels" 
<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] In lieu of 2010 ELVF

--- On Tue, 2/23/10, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> a co-driver who actually knows how to drive.....

Ouch!

Ron

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

C'mon, Ron.  I meant like Jeff got with you.

LAD 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb 24 06:53:06 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:53:06 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Car lift
In-Reply-To: <4B8476DA.2010900@comcast.net>
References: <4B8476DA.2010900@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W2701FD7F27941BA49F7431B8410@phx.gbl>

This type that comes out of the floor?

http://www.wohr-parking.co.uk/parking_lifts.html



I imagine that you're talking about the huge centre post that comes out of the
floor.



I think you should keep it and either raise the ceiling/roof in your garage or
consider lowering the floor, even if only for the mounting points.  At eight
feet though, I doubt that it would be possible to store one car over another.



> Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:46:18 -0500
>
> I just got one! A 2 post lift, chain driven, works, is 9' high and my
> garage is only 8' high.
> It is a Benwil, I do not know how old it is but it works and could use
> some TLC.
> I am working for what was the local Mazda dealer soon to be Subaru
> dealer and all kinds of things are going by the dumpster.
> Gas fired radiant ceiling mounted heaters but they need 30" top
> clearance, that puts it in my eyes in my garage.
> I could have a dozen of them but they are disappearing fast.
> I have to remove the lift myself and I reallyu don't think it will work
> in my garage.
> My son already has a lift in his garage and I know what I had to do to
> make it work over there.
> So if anybody has an interest in a Benwil 2 post lift, email me off list.
> Let's make a deal before I seriously alter my garage.
> No I already asked Diane about mounting it in the driveway.
> I got a very stern NO Effin WAY!
>
> Does anybody know anything about the lifts that come up out of the floor?
> There are a few of those at this shop too. Maybe, if I don't have to dig
> down too far, just maybe.....
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 24 06:53:13 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:53:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted - pics
In-Reply-To: <402188521002231918r1e0bb7bbk884433c2ad118dc1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <553734.72147.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com> 
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	<402188521002231918r1e0bb7bbk884433c2ad118dc1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <427982.75502.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Anyone know of a good diff shop in the Seattle area?

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




________________________________
From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 7:18:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted - pics

Anyway, the bearing is probably the source of your woes. I would take
the center section to a GOOD diff shop and have them replace the
bearing for you with the best one they can find. Follow their advice
as to whether to change the other side as well.
David L


On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 9:15 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
> Linkies no worky for me.
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 8:53 PM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> http://tinyurl.com/diff-bearing-wear
>> A little out of focus, but you can still see the wear on the bearing.  The other is smooth inside.  I think there is some slop when the axle in inserted.  Not sure how much slop is allowed
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/half-shaft-wear
>> You can see the wear right where the twisting starts.  Is this the passenger side, driver side, or the wrong half-shaft?
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/half-shaft-wear-1
>> Driver side looks fine.....
>>
>>  Edward Perez
>> Snohomish, WA
>> 78 Midget (1275)
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
>> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 6:44:11 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted
>>
>>
>> I pulled the diff tonite.  It had plenty of gear oil in it.  The pinon
>> seal still leaks, but it was not enough to do any damage.  The backlash
>> is really not bad (but then, I'm no expert).  My wheel bearing seem to be fine.  No other fluid
>> leaks.  One thing I did notice on the half shafts is that one of them
>> (from the passenger side) has splines that twist and it shows a little
>> fresh wear right where they start twisting.  I checked the manuals and
>> none of them show this.  The driver's side has straight splines.  On
>> the passenger side bearing in the diff, it shows signs of
>> damage to the inside.  This might be where the problem is.  All the bearings turn smoothly.  I will post pics as soon
>> as I can.  Any thoughts on this?  To
>> change that bearing out looks like a pretty difficult task with tools
>> and skills that I lack.
>>
>>  Edward Perez
>> Snohomish, WA
>> 78 Midget (1275)
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
>> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 1:24:00 PM
>> Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted
>>
>> looking for a good differential if anyone has one....mine has developed so much backlash that it whines pretty loud at high speeds.  The seal went on it recently (don't know when) and after our outstanding backroads drive yesterday, it was all it could take.
>>
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>> Snohomish, WA
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Feb 24 08:21:06 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:21:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
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> My 45th will be this summer,

It is not good form to brag about your youth and beauty on this list.

Michael Rowe

From neilandcustom at gmail.com  Wed Feb 24 09:06:59 2010
From: neilandcustom at gmail.com (Neil Anderson)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:06:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Disc wheel weight
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Roger, 

On the powder coated wheel that I have, it weighed 12.8#

Neil Anderson


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Subject: [Spridgets] Disc wheel weight

What is the weight of a Bugeye disc wheel?
Thanks in  advance.
 
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Feb 24 09:18:24 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:18:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
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> My 45th will be this summer, but I see no point in spoiling a perfect
> record. I won't be at this one either.

A few years back I accidentally found out about a high school reunion,
so I crashed the party. They woulda invited me, but they had no
contact info. Musta bin two or three dozen of us there, including a
couple teachers. Turns out that the younger brother of one of my
classmates is the head of nursing for the Rehabilitation side of
Alexian Brothers Hospital, so he organized the event about 10 miles
from my house.

Doesn't sound like much, but you have to realize a few things:
1. This was not a CLASS reunion, this was a SCHOOL reunion.
2. It happened in Itasca, IL, whereas the school was Fortaleza
Academy, a mission school in northeast Brazil.
3. Most years the enrollment was about 100 students; 1st through 12th grades.
4. My graduating class set a record of 17 people. An all-time record,
because the school no longer exists.
David L

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Feb 24 09:19:38 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:19:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Lift
In-Reply-To: <4B8491FD.4030101@comcast.net>
References: <7BE06E6A6A0A46FD8DAD432F5EC5821A@HomeComputer>
	<4B8491FD.4030101@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20100224081931.SM01188@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Jackhammer a foot or so out of the floor.
         Peter
=
At 08:42 PM 2/23/2010, Frank wrote:
>Dean Swanson wrote:
>>Frank,
>>
>>Can't you make it into one of those "portable" two post lifts and just wheel
>>it out into the driveway when you need to use it?
>>
>>
>>
>If it's too tall to fit with no wheels, I don't think I can make it work.
>7' garage door, 9' posts, 8' ceiling.
>Even if I use my biggest hammer, it's not gonna fit.
>I asked the wife again, she still won't let me bolt it to the driveway.
>
>
>--
>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ
>My own Fleet of Sprites

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Feb 24 09:41:55 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:41:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Lift
In-Reply-To: <20100224081931.SM01188@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <7BE06E6A6A0A46FD8DAD432F5EC5821A@HomeComputer>
	<4B8491FD.4030101@comcast.net>
	<20100224081931.SM01188@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <1C1AB02E-C886-431F-A68A-B018FEA1DB47@comcast.net>

Think big!  jackhammer a pit!

Lester


On Feb 24, 2010, at 10:19 AM, Peter Caldwell wrote:

> Jackhammer a foot or so out of the floor.
>        Peter
> =
> At 08:42 PM 2/23/2010, Frank wrote:
>> Dean Swanson wrote:
>>> Frank,
>>>
>>> Can't you make it into one of those "portable" two post lifts and  
>>> just wheel
>>> it out into the driveway when you need to use it?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> If it's too tall to fit with no wheels, I don't think I can make it  
>> work.
>> 7' garage door, 9' posts, 8' ceiling.
>> Even if I use my biggest hammer, it's not gonna fit.
>> I asked the wife again, she still won't let me bolt it to the  
>> driveway.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Frank Clarici
>> Toms River, NJ
>> My own Fleet of Sprites
>
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Feb 24 10:04:56 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:04:56 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Hood Emblem
Message-ID: <2de2d.1b52861f.38b6b638@aol.com>

A question for Frank OR did Moss have it made in CHYNA?
 
In a message dated 23/02/2010 22:41:59 GMT Standard Time, thcollin at mtu.edu  
writes:

Is the  Moss item as per the original or have they cut  corners?

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Feb 24 10:10:04 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:10:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Lift
In-Reply-To: <1C1AB02E-C886-431F-A68A-B018FEA1DB47@comcast.net>
References: <7BE06E6A6A0A46FD8DAD432F5EC5821A@HomeComputer>
	<4B8491FD.4030101@comcast.net>
	<20100224081931.SM01188@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<1C1AB02E-C886-431F-A68A-B018FEA1DB47@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <201002240910980.SM01188@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

A friend of mine in the biz many years ago traded a used pit for a 
finished garage floor.


At 10:41 AM 2/24/2010, Lester wrote:
>Think big!  jackhammer a pit!
>
>Lester

From lists at dinospider.com  Wed Feb 24 10:11:11 2010
From: lists at dinospider.com (mike rambour)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:11:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car lift
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W2701FD7F27941BA49F7431B8410@phx.gbl>
References: <4B8476DA.2010900@comcast.net>
	<BAY112-W2701FD7F27941BA49F7431B8410@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <1267031471.22181.52.camel@WebBrowser>

On Wed, 2010-02-24 at 13:53 +0000, robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:
> consider lowering the floor, even if only for the mounting points.  At eight
> feet though, I doubt that it would be possible to store one car over another.

 Shows how little you know about how desperate others can get when they
have too many cars :)

http://www.singercars.com/restoration/lift_images/finished.jpg

 2 cars one above the other, 8ft. ceiling :)

	mike

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Wed Feb 24 10:14:21 2010
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:14:21 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Lift
In-Reply-To: <1C1AB02E-C886-431F-A68A-B018FEA1DB47@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <537636393.2272811267031661212.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

If he jack hammers out a pit I think Diane might bury him in it. 
Ryan 



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lester" <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> 
To: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 11:41:55 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Car Lift 

Think big! jackhammer a pit! 

Lester 


On Feb 24, 2010, at 10:19 AM, Peter Caldwell wrote: 

> Jackhammer a foot or so out of the floor. 
> Peter 
> = 
> At 08:42 PM 2/23/2010, Frank wrote: 
>> Dean Swanson wrote: 
>>> Frank, 
>>> 
>>> Can't you make it into one of those "portable" two post lifts and 
>>> just wheel 
>>> it out into the driveway when you need to use it? 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>> If it's too tall to fit with no wheels, I don't think I can make it 
>> work. 
>> 7' garage door, 9' posts, 8' ceiling. 
>> Even if I use my biggest hammer, it's not gonna fit. 
>> I asked the wife again, she still won't let me bolt it to the 
>> driveway. 
>> 
>> 
>> -- 
>> Frank Clarici 
>> Toms River, NJ 
>> My own Fleet of Sprites 
> 
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Feb 24 10:17:28 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:17:28 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Lift
Message-ID: <2e57f.48b9496c.38b6b928@aol.com>

If you can't go up go DOWN.  Is lowering the floor an option - even  just 
for the posts?
 
In a message dated 24/02/2010 02:56:56 GMT Standard Time,  
spritenut at comcast.net writes:

If it's  too tall to fit with no wheels, I don't think I can make it work.
7' garage  door, 9' posts, 8' ceiling.
Even if I use my biggest hammer, it's not gonna  fit.
I asked the wife again, she still won't let me bolt it to the  driveway.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Feb 24 10:20:24 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:20:24 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted - pics again
Message-ID: <2e70a.19213af2.38b6b9d8@aol.com>

Time for a new halfshaft - you caught that one just in time to prevent a  
big mess.  Car looks like it needs blue silicone hose at some point, sorry  
turquoish is not an option - orange is!
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 24/02/2010 03:22:53 GMT Standard Time, eap2140 at yahoo.com 
 writes:

Sorry  for the spam, tinyurl links did not work...Just go to my flikr site 
and check  them out.

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

Edward  Perez

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Wed Feb 24 10:38:31 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:38:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Volvo C30
In-Reply-To: <608510.83205.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <608510.83205.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W74E6CFBA911F4677022EFC2410@phx.gbl>

just remember Ron,

Volvo was just bought out by the chinese.
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group

Here's a comparo that C&D did with other small hot hatches...

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/07q4/2007_mazdaspeed_3_vs._20
08_subaru_impreza_wrx_2008_volvo_c30_t5-comparison_tests

or
http://tinyurl.com/ydpaflw

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:05:30 -0800
> From: soavero at yahoo.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Volvo C30
>
> The little hatchback - has anyone had any significant seat time in one? It
has always looked good to my eye, but I'm assuming Volvo built in some
boredom? Responses off list will save a lot of delete key use -
>
> TIA,
> Ron
>
>

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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 24 10:39:43 2010
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:39:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] SPRITE HOOD EMBLEM
Message-ID: <56675.92428.qm@web46416.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

See B-bay # 230441702984 Skip J.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb 24 10:45:44 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:45:44 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Car lift
In-Reply-To: <1267031471.22181.52.camel@WebBrowser>
References: <4B8476DA.2010900@comcast.net>,
	<BAY112-W2701FD7F27941BA49F7431B8410@phx.gbl>,
	<1267031471.22181.52.camel@WebBrowser>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W4D364A262D7824E925707B8410@phx.gbl>

I've kinda been there and have the marks on my head to prove it.  My ceiling
is higher, but I had similar issues.  The garage door opener was in the way.
When I first put the lift in, I was horrified to find out that I couldn't fit
one car over the other.  ( One of those "Oh-No!" moments )  I don't have a
picture of it handy, but because of the location of the garage door opener, I
really had to tweak the position of the lift, which involved moving a lot of
stuff; I moved the door opener 3" higher; and I had to change which car was on
top to take full advantage of that wedge front end.  On my first attempt, I
could not lower the lift onto it's locks without hitting the Midget's
windshield frame.  I considered letting air out of tires, but got them in
without resorting to that.  This of course was done as our first winter snow
was falling.



My garages history:

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



Now, it looks like this, except that the BRG Sprite is on jack stands with the
Fiat in that vacant spot partially under the Sprite.

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



My son will take the Fiat at some point.



> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Car lift
>
> On Wed, 2010-02-24 at 13:53 +0000, robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:
> > consider lowering the floor, even if only for the mounting points. At
eight
> > feet though, I doubt that it would be possible to store one car over
another.
>
> Shows how little you know about how desperate others can get when they
> have too many cars :)
>
> http://www.singercars.com/restoration/lift_images/finished.jpg
>
> 2 cars one above the other, 8ft. ceiling :)
>
> mike

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb 24 10:49:34 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:49:34 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Lift
In-Reply-To: <201002240910980.SM01188@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <7BE06E6A6A0A46FD8DAD432F5EC5821A@HomeComputer>,
	<4B8491FD.4030101@comcast.net>,
	<20100224081931.SM01188@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>,
	<1C1AB02E-C886-431F-A68A-B018FEA1DB47@comcast.net>,
	<201002240910980.SM01188@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W4284B6BB39BF9C6E73B755B8410@phx.gbl>

Did he include shipping of the pit in the trade?


Inquiring minds ...



ED


> Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:10:04 -0600
> From: peter at nosimport.com
>
> A friend of mine in the biz many years ago traded a used pit for a
> finished garage floor.
>
>
> At 10:41 AM 2/24/2010, Lester wrote:
> >Think big! jackhammer a pit!
> >
> >Lester

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Wed Feb 24 10:51:17 2010
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:51:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
In-Reply-To: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
References: <4B81FC13.9020904@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W1510FB7BE832C41648AB86C2410@phx.gbl>

Larry Miller said:

Some combos.......http://tinyurl.com/yeeptld

Larry,

as Frank is EYEtalian, don't think that swedish stripes would work. :-)
I always liked the look of the wide stripe on the BE that started out at the
edge of the grille and narrowed as it went between the headlights.

RickEven with the Speedwell hood that might look good with Silver stripes.
Or, triple stripe offset to one side, fat middle and 2 thin side,
or, maybe something a little different like,
angled from headlight over hood to opposite rocker panel,
or from headlight over whole car to opposite taillight?
or something kinda like Dan Walters did with his 63,
a red hashmark(s) over one of the fenders with silver or white center  or
offset stripe?
I think you should definitely keep the Austin Healey stripe cutout in whatever
stripe you do.

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:37:55 -0500
> From: spritenut at comcast.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Stripes
>
> My Sprite was dark blue with white stripes.
> I just repainted it the same color but I am considering different color
> stripes.
> I mean, all the work I am doing to this car again and when I am all
> finished, it will look exactly like it used to.
> That ain't right ;)
> So what color stripes would go with a dark blue car?
> I thought about orange, sort of like Gulf oil
> Yellow would make it look like a cub scout uniform
> Hot pink is out but that would be stunning.
> Maybe a 2 color stripe? Red & white on blue, it could be a Union Jack.
> Any ideas?
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
>
>

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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb 24 10:52:03 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:52:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Lift
In-Reply-To: <537636393.2272811267031661212.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C7AAA743.2475B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Just look for a cheap fork lift. They work great for Vespas and Sprites.

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Feb 24 10:51:56 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:51:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted - pics
In-Reply-To: <196180.51699.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <553734.72147.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<402188521002231915y2349ef5brb818de6a0f7eeb50@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188521002231918r1e0bb7bbk884433c2ad118dc1@mail.gmail.com>
	<427982.75502.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<196180.51699.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <402188521002240951s842c57ckf0b393890608d37b@mail.gmail.com>

> If I take this to a shop, should I have the correct parts in hand?

The only parts you should need would be bearings and they would have
better sources for them than VB or Mess would use. I vote for letting
them get the bearings.
David L

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Wed Feb 24 11:13:34 2010
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark Endicott)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:13:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
Message-ID: <148D84CE4AF443F8B441EECA9CE24A92@CGI.COMMTECH>

I need new tires for my aluminum car hauler, it weighs 900 lbs and a Bugeye
maybe another 1500 lbs tops,  I looked at trailer tires and they are
expensive, is there any reason not to just buy car tires which would be half
price?  Does anybody know what the difference is or is it just marketing
hype?

Mark
Nashville
http://www.ArrestMeRed.com

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Feb 24 11:22:16 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:22:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Lift
In-Reply-To: <C7AAA743.2475B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <537636393.2272811267031661212.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<C7AAA743.2475B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <201002241022859.SM01188@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

I like these.... they're made around here, and used ones are around.
http://www.bigjoeforklifts.com/stackers.html
--------------------------
At 11:52 AM 2/24/2010, Billy Zoom wrote:
>Just look for a cheap fork lift. They work great for Vespas and Sprites.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Feb 24 11:29:21 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:29:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Volvo C30
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W74E6CFBA911F4677022EFC2410@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <854719.54981.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Something almost equally interesting is that there is more "Ford" in the Volvo range than meets the eye. Do some research, read some reviews. They are quite revealing.

I already wrote Ron off-list, but the C-30 is built on the Ford Focus platform which is shared by the Mazda 3. I owned a 2010 C30 in the fall for a total of 676 drop-dead boring miles. (Minus 184 miles on it when delivered and 90 miles for two trips to the dealer where I traded it in.)

IMO, Ford and Mazda do a better job with their versions of this car. Strip away the cool rear-end styling and what you have is ... well ... a Volvo with 2 doors.

I would take the S&D review with a grain of salt. Drive one of these things hard, like a Cooper, and you'll get yourself into real trouble. The car has serious understeer. It is fast (227 hp) but it is also heavy and doesn't have a very good suspension underneath it. Added to that, the 6-speed is a very loose box that left me unsure where to find gears.

Dedicated Volvo owners love the C30 and owners in the C30 forums are generally not experienced with driver's cars such as Coopers, GTI's, Audi's, BMW's, etc. and therefore are touting it's grand performance, interestingly while plopping down $$$$$ on suspension upgrades.



jay

--- On Wed, 2/24/10, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:

From: brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Volvo C30
To: "ron soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>, "spridgets list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 12:38 PM

just remember Ron,

Volvo was just bought out by the chinese.
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group

Here's a comparo that C&D did with other small hot hatches...

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/07q4/2007_mazdaspeed_3_vs._20
08_subaru_impreza_wrx_2008_volvo_c30_t5-comparison_tests

or
http://tinyurl.com/ydpaflw

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb 24 12:41:40 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:41:40 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Lift
In-Reply-To: <201002241022859.SM01188@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <537636393.2272811267031661212.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>,
	<C7AAA743.2475B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>,
	<201002241022859.SM01188@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W47C37391A8FDEA061D1802B8410@phx.gbl>

other options:



http://www.liftsuperstore.com/web/sixpack/index.php



http://www.liftsuperstore.com/web/greengiant/index.php



> I like these.... they're made around here, and used ones are around.
> http://www.bigjoeforklifts.com/stackers.html
> --------------------------
> At 11:52 AM 2/24/2010, Billy Zoom wrote:
> >Just look for a cheap fork lift. They work great for Vespas and Sprites.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 24 12:43:41 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:43:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
In-Reply-To: <402188521002240818n360cb9aeo5b930a704c788dcb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201002231514.o1NFEMYs010694@mail.usimperio.com>
	<29A4542436C043E1880EA26E327F69A0@HomePC>
	<43840a7e1002230841n506f69a7lf56ca06f5f7e3e5b@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b11002231712o1b1b5092mb3471a3f4a9e4c54@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B84D711.8000703@frontiernet.net>
	<402188521002240818n360cb9aeo5b930a704c788dcb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b11002241143v75eef943n532397d460e3ce38@mail.gmail.com>

Graduating class...just shy of 500.
H




> 4. My graduating class set a record of 17 people. An all-time record,
> because the school no longer exists.
> David L


No trees were harmed in the creation of this email, though numerous
electrons were horribly inconvenienced.

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Feb 24 12:43:55 2010
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:43:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
In-Reply-To: <148D84CE4AF443F8B441EECA9CE24A92@CGI.COMMTECH>
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Mark, I can speak to this. I have a small trailer that was originally used
for a Formula V race car.  Similar weight to my Bugeye.  When I got it, it
had passenger tires (single axle) and the tongue weight was a little heavy
due to the bugeye being somewhat forward of the axle.  I guess this was to
help tracking.  This caused the back of my truck to constantly bounce up and
down going down the road.  The faster I went, the more it bounced.  Before I
went to LOTO I replaced the old passenger tires with trailer tires.  It was
a long distance form SoCal to Missouri.  The tire store I bought them at
said legally, that's all they could put on a trailer.  If I just brought the
tires by themselves in, I could have got replacement passenger tires.  I am
very glad I did not.  Yes, they were more expensive than passenger tires
because they had many more radial layers and were a much sturdier
construction.  They were filled to 50 psi per the tire place.  Wow!  What a
difference.  The trailer tracked straighter and the bounce disappeared!  I
learned my lesson and I feel safer with only one axle using these tires.
Mike MacLean

On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 10:13 AM, Mark Endicott <mark at nashvilletn.org>wrote:

> I need new tires for my aluminum car hauler, it weighs 900 lbs and a Bugeye
> maybe another 1500 lbs tops,  I looked at trailer tires and they are
> expensive, is there any reason not to just buy car tires which would be
> half
> price?  Does anybody know what the difference is or is it just marketing
> hype?
>
> Mark
> Nashville
> http://www.ArrestMeRed.com
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Feb 24 12:50:37 2010
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:50:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] SPRITE HOOD EMBLEM
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Watch out.  I bought one these emblems from this supplier and it did not fit
the hole in my Bugeye bonnet.  Might be different for you.  The one I have
from Moss (of all places) fits fine.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 9:39 AM, Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>wrote:

> See B-bay # 230441702984 Skip J.
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Feb 24 13:12:27 2010
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:12:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Lift
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References: <537636393.2272811267031661212.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
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I paid $1800 for a four post hydraulic lift that fits in my 8ft tall
garage.  You can lift a Bugeye up high enough to get under it on a sitting
creeper.  You are able to go higher with the garage door closed and the
windshield up above and between the rafters if necessary.  I am hoping that
it will be high enough to fold the windshield back on the BN2 when it is
finished to roll it under the Bugeye so I can use the other half of my 2 car
garage.  The lift also has removeable caster wheels so it can easily be
moved around the garage.  And before you say it,  I bought two extra drip
trays to protect of the BN2 from the Bugeye marking it's territory all over
it.  They sit side by side and cover the entire length of the Bugeye.  In a
pinch the lift acts as a nice hoist too.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer
04 Honda Accord
All of which I plan on fitting in a 2 car garage!

On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 11:41 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> other options:
>
>
>
> http://www.liftsuperstore.com/web/sixpack/index.php
>
>
>
> http://www.liftsuperstore.com/web/greengiant/index.php

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Feb 24 13:25:23 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:25:23 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
Message-ID: <376eb.772de2e3.38b6e533@aol.com>

load index of the tyre - a bit like speed ratings but for weight - my guess 
 anyway.
 
In a message dated 24/02/2010 18:36:09 GMT Standard Time,  
mark at nashvilletn.org writes:

expensive, is there any reason not to just buy car tires which would be  
half
price?  Does anybody know what the difference is or is it just  marketing
hype?

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Wed Feb 24 14:08:02 2010
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:08:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Lift
In-Reply-To: <4B8491FD.4030101@comcast.net>
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	<4B8491FD.4030101@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <441250191002241308n504b1830s6428671168fa1bcb@mail.gmail.com>

Cut holes in the ceiling and then make some permanent seats upstairs.  Wile
would be proud.

On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 6:42 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

>
>>
> If it's too tall to fit with no wheels, I don't think I can make it work.
> 7' garage door, 9' posts, 8' ceiling.
> Even if I use my biggest hammer, it's not gonna fit.
> I asked the wife again, she still won't let me bolt it to the driveway.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 24 14:28:56 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:28:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted - pics
In-Reply-To: <553734.72147.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <553734.72147.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Is Paul A up there somewhere?

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 24 14:44:12 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:44:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted - pics
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9911002241328j43afb25ck96a9e064318b0e8@mail.gmail.com>
References: <553734.72147.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<5f00d9911002241328j43afb25ck96a9e064318b0e8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <196197.72959.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I'll check with him to see if he can get the bearings for the diff....  thanks, Derf.  Looks like the Timken catalog has them listed, so it shouldn't be a problem.  Anyone know what brand Moss provides?

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




________________________________
From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, February 24, 2010 1:28:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted - pics

Is Paul A up there somewhere?

From bigfigg at earthlink.net  Wed Feb 24 15:45:05 2010
From: bigfigg at earthlink.net (Spike)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:45:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted - pics
References: <553734.72147.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com><5f00d9911002241328j43afb25ck96a9e064318b0e8@mail.gmail.com>
	<196197.72959.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AB84517BB85340E1998F222E06606678@D3CTJLD1>

    Call Andy Bradley of Bradley Restorations in Mt Vernon, Wa. 360-848-6279 
I know he has a complete 3.9 rear for a 77/78 Midget. That's the whole 
thing, axles, housing, brakes, even springs if you want them and he can do 
the bearings, thrust washers, etc. also. That might solve your pinion seal 
leak also.

Spike

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 24 15:50:04 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:50:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Hood Emblem
In-Reply-To: <2de2d.1b52861f.38b6b638@aol.com>
References: <2de2d.1b52861f.38b6b638@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4B85AD1C.20209@comcast.net>

WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote:
> A question for Frank OR did Moss have it made in CHYNA?
>  
> In a message dated 23/02/2010 22:41:59 GMT Standard Time, thcollin at mtu.edu  
> writes:
>
> Is the  Moss item as per the original or have they cut  corners?
>   
21 years and counting since I spent a dime at mess motors.
Oh I do get stuck with *stuff* from them through other channels from 
time to time and
that is enough of a bite in the ass to remind to NEVER deal with them again.

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

From grday at btinternet.com  Wed Feb 24 15:57:22 2010
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:57:22 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
Message-ID: <376eb.772de2e3.38b6e533@aol.com>

They are a tyre with a tougher sidewall that can withstand curbing, being overladen and sunlight degredation better than a norman car tyre.  They are normally made with more carase strength in general.  IMHO they are worth the additional price.   
Guy R Day  

WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote:

>load index of the tyre - a bit like speed ratings but for weight - my guess 
> anyway.
> 
>In a message dated 24/02/2010 18:36:09 GMT Standard Time,  
>mark at nashvilletn.org writes:
>
>expensive, is there any reason not to just buy car tires which would be  
>half
>price?  Does anybody know what the difference is or is it just  marketing
>hype?
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Feb 24 16:05:51 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:05:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002232221u6c5d715ehd4f37a3e103f13cc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201002231514.o1NFEMYs010694@mail.usimperio.com><29A4542436C043E1880EA26E327F69A0@HomePC><43840a7e1002230841n506f69a7lf56ca06f5f7e3e5b@mail.gmail.com><5DDFB6BB-B58F-47C0-93FF-1F876894BCF0@phillymgclub.com><ED3B9A293B254DE7A5A7068BD425B2ED@HomePC><4B84870E.6000307@comcast.net><C495454C8FA340A8BDD036B5B0DE5FBC@HomePC>
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LOL.  I already can't hear worth a sh_t!

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 12:21 AM
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)

Stop that, LAD!!   You'll go blind!

;-)

On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 8:33 PM, Larry Daniels
<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:55 PM
> To: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
> Cc: "Larry Macy" <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>; "Jim Johnson"
> <bmwwxman at gmail.com>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
>
>
> > --------------------------------------------------
> > From: "Larry Macy" <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
> >
> >
> > Gimme me a head with hair, long beautiful hair, shining, streaming,
> > streaming flaxen waxen.
> >
> >
> > ===================
> >
> Larry Daniels wrote:
> > Gimme a head with hair. long beautiful hair, shining, gleaming,
> streaming,
> > flaxen, waxen.
> >
> > Minor mistake, but....
> >
> >
> I must be as old as you guys because I thought something was wrong when
> the real-real-real Larry posted that.
> But I can tell you from meeting both of you, Larry Macy has more hair
> than a bunch of us all together, ;)
> I wouldn't call it shining, gleaming, but streaming, for sure.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
>
> ========================
>
> Oh, thank you, Frank.   You and Macy are two of the little bunch of people
> who don't understand how we all get the same number of hormones and how
> some
> of you guys waste them by using them to grow hair....
>
> I won't embarrass you by telling you how the rest of us use them.
>
>
> LAD
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From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Wed Feb 24 16:51:33 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:51:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
References: <148D84CE4AF443F8B441EECA9CE24A92@CGI.COMMTECH>
Message-ID: <32B6CADA716D42F59C6C17CEA4D0DF14@leovs802bt6yj7>

>From experience I can tell you without a doubt it will be money well spent, 
Stiffer sidewalls for loads and better compound specifically designed for 
loads.  Cheap peice of mind when hauling the toys;0

Leo 

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 24 17:26:54 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:26:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
In-Reply-To: <148D84CE4AF443F8B441EECA9CE24A92@CGI.COMMTECH>
References: <148D84CE4AF443F8B441EECA9CE24A92@CGI.COMMTECH>
Message-ID: <5f00d9911002241626w70c50b96ve56ccc05b522b2d2@mail.gmail.com>

Get trailer tires.

Even a light trailer can cause big trouble.
I've had good experience with Goodyear Marathons, and they aren't too
terribly expensive.

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Wed Feb 24 20:49:41 2010
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:49:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
References: <148D84CE4AF443F8B441EECA9CE24A92@CGI.COMMTECH>
	<32B6CADA716D42F59C6C17CEA4D0DF14@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <16031BE137FB4040980DEA8ACDD82A10@Dell9200>

Thanks Guys,  I found the Marathon's for $70 apiece, sticking with the right 
thing!

Mark





"From experience I can tell you without a doubt it will be money well spent"

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Wed Feb 24 20:50:56 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:50:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
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	<2ad6c6b11002231712o1b1b5092mb3471a3f4a9e4c54@mail.gmail.com>,
	<4B84D711.8000703@frontiernet.net>,
	<402188521002240818n360cb9aeo5b930a704c788dcb@mail.gmail.com>,
	<2ad6c6b11002241143v75eef943n532397d460e3ce38@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W208FECBAEC7ACB0E51AA49CA400@phx.gbl>

Mine had 23
BillM

> Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:43:41 -0800
> From: froggi60 at gmail.com
> To: 72spridget at gmail.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Priceless (No LBC)
>
> Graduating class...just shy of 500.
> H
>
>
>
>
> > 4. My graduating class set a record of 17 people. An all-time record,
> > because the school no longer exists.
> > David L
>
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From pdx.pete at verizon.net  Wed Feb 24 21:06:24 2010
From: pdx.pete at verizon.net (Peter Shull)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:06:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul A Update
Message-ID: <CC29CF7158FC48A19C8FD8572ECF3CD5@DBKF4T81>

I just got word from his son that Paul suffered a "slight stroke" about a week
and a half ago.  Paul is apparently having trouble with his speech and the use
of his right arm. He is currently in a stroke rehab facility in the Portland
area. From what I understand he is making good progress and will likely be
discharged before too much longer. Upon discharge he will probably be spending
most if not all of his time at his GF's house in Salem, OR.

For those of you who might have on-going business with Paul you'll need to get
in touch with his son Joey to sort out the details. Joey's phone number is
(508) 631-3092. His email address is jasgeirsson at comcast.net Apparently Joey
and his brother intend on being in Portland sometime around the end of March
to get things like this sorted out.

This time 'round I will not be able to be of any assistance with pending
orders, etc ... I'm almost totally out of action due to rheumatoid arthritis
and sometime have trouble getting out of the house.

If anyone here is also on the Morris Minor list could you post this message
there? Thanks.

I will keep you updated on any details as I learn of them.

Pete

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 24 21:43:00 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:43:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
In-Reply-To: <16031BE137FB4040980DEA8ACDD82A10@Dell9200>
References: <148D84CE4AF443F8B441EECA9CE24A92@CGI.COMMTECH>
	<32B6CADA716D42F59C6C17CEA4D0DF14@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<16031BE137FB4040980DEA8ACDD82A10@Dell9200>
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You won't be disappointed with the Marathons.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 25 05:52:24 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:52:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul A Update
In-Reply-To: <CC29CF7158FC48A19C8FD8572ECF3CD5@DBKF4T81>
Message-ID: <233471.49225.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

sh!t.

All positive thoughts are with both you guys.

--- On Wed, 2/24/10,
Peter Shull <pdx.pete at verizon.net> wrote:

> From: Peter Shull
<pdx.pete at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Paul A Update
> To:
spridgets at autox.team.net
> Cc: bugeye at yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday,
February 24, 2010, 10:06 PM
> I just got word from his son that
> Paul
suffered a "slight stroke" about a week
> and a half ago.  Paul is apparently
having trouble
> with his speech and the use
> of his right arm. He is
currently in a stroke rehab
> facility in the Portland
> area. From what I
understand he is making good progress and
> will likely be
> discharged before
too much longer. Upon discharge he will
> probably be spending
> most if not
all of his time at his GF's house in Salem,
> OR.
> 
> For those of you who
might have on-going business with Paul
> you'll need to get
> in touch with
his son Joey to sort out the details. Joey's
> phone number is
> (508)
631-3092. His email address is jasgeirsson at comcast.net
> Apparently Joey
> and
his brother intend on being in Portland sometime around
> the end of March
>
to get things like this sorted out.
> 
> This time 'round I will not be able
to be of any assistance
> with pending
> orders, etc ... I'm almost totally
out of action due to
> rheumatoid arthritis
> and sometime have trouble
getting out of the house.
> 
> If anyone here is also on the Morris Minor list
could you
> post this message
> there? Thanks.
> 
> I will keep you updated on
any details as I learn of them.
> 
> Pete
> 
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 25 06:33:56 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:33:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul A Update
In-Reply-To: <CC29CF7158FC48A19C8FD8572ECF3CD5@DBKF4T81>
References: <CC29CF7158FC48A19C8FD8572ECF3CD5@DBKF4T81>
Message-ID: <665273.91546.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Paul is an awesome guy.  I'm saddened to hear this news.  He will be in our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.  Please let us know how we can help.

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




________________________________
From: Peter Shull <pdx.pete at verizon.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Cc: bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, February 24, 2010 8:06:24 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul A Update

I just got word from his son that Paul suffered a "slight stroke" about a week
and a half ago.  Paul is apparently having trouble with his speech and the use
of his right arm. He is currently in a stroke rehab facility in the Portland
area. From what I understand he is making good progress and will likely be
discharged before too much longer. Upon discharge he will probably be spending
most if not all of his time at his GF's house in Salem, OR.

For those of you who might have on-going business with Paul you'll need to get
in touch with his son Joey to sort out the details. Joey's phone number is
(508) 631-3092. His email address is jasgeirsson at comcast.net Apparently Joey
and his brother intend on being in Portland sometime around the end of March
to get things like this sorted out.

This time 'round I will not be able to be of any assistance with pending
orders, etc ... I'm almost totally out of action due to rheumatoid arthritis
and sometime have trouble getting out of the house.

If anyone here is also on the Morris Minor list could you post this message
there? Thanks.

I will keep you updated on any details as I learn of them.

Pete
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Feb 25 06:57:04 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:57:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] no LBC content ...Hummer
In-Reply-To: <402188521002121139l33779392jce99a259b0522c8f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e890.50359ac6.38a70258@aol.com>
	<402188521002121139l33779392jce99a259b0522c8f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0D558ED0A06949B3BFCE90EE7D8C0E85@spider>

The controversial General Motors Hummer vehicle could soon disappear after
the sale of the brand to a Chinese company collapsed.  ...bill in oregon
http://tinyurl.com/ylehp5q

From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Thu Feb 25 07:22:53 2010
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:22:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
References: <148D84CE4AF443F8B441EECA9CE24A92@CGI.COMMTECH><32B6CADA716D42F59C6C17CEA4D0DF14@leovs802bt6yj7><16031BE137FB4040980DEA8ACDD82A10@Dell9200>
	<5f00d9911002242043p55ff55ay69485eed9201b286@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <53DE4A3B90C44E168E0FD253E9EAAD9B@Inspiron>

You will be be very disappointed if the Goodyear Marathon tires are made in 
China, they are junk. You go to buy new Goodyear tires, you assume they are 
made in the U.S.A. well maybe not. I bought a new 5th wheel trailer that 
came with Goodyear Marathon tires, all 4 tires were shot after 5000 miles. I 
caught mine before any of the tires blew, so not damage to my trailer. There 
is a large thread and horror stories relating to Goodyear Marathon tires on 
trailers on Rv.net. If I buy tires now, I ask where are they made, I won't 
buy anything any tires made off shore.

Greg Higgins
63 sprite

> You won't be disappointed with the Marathons.
>
> _______________________________________________

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb 25 07:45:01 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:45:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] no LBC content ...Hummer
In-Reply-To: <0D558ED0A06949B3BFCE90EE7D8C0E85@spider>
Message-ID: <299565.56907.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

LOL

I saw the subject line and thought it read: no LBC content ...Humor

Same thing really.

jay

--- On Thu, 2/25/10, corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

From: corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] no LBC content ...Hummer
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010, 8:57 AM

The controversial General Motors Hummer vehicle could soon disappear after
the sale of the brand to a Chinese company collapsed.  ...bill in oregon
http://tinyurl.com/ylehp5q

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Feb 25 11:03:35 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:03:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] no LBC content ...Hummer
In-Reply-To: <0D558ED0A06949B3BFCE90EE7D8C0E85@spider>
Message-ID: <C7ABFB77.247F4%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

You mean we won't be able to buy butt-ugly Tahoes that look like a Japanese
stage coach?

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb 25 11:30:46 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:30:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] no LBC content ...Hummer
In-Reply-To: <C7ABFB77.247F4%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <57323.92644.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Tahoes fit into garages.

jay

--- On Thu, 2/25/10, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

You mean we won't be able to buy butt-ugly Tahoes that look like a Japanese
stage coach?s

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Feb 25 12:23:11 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:23:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] no LBC content ...Hummer
In-Reply-To: <57323.92644.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <C7ABFB77.247F4%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<57323.92644.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002251123y85ece52xcbfd219ce0bc805e@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, but once I drive in I can't open the doors to get out....    ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 12:30 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> Tahoes fit into garages.
>
> jay
>
> --- On Thu, 2/25/10, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
>
> You mean we won't be able to buy butt-ugly Tahoes that look like a Japanese
> stage coach?s
>
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Feb 25 14:15:34 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:15:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
In-Reply-To: <53DE4A3B90C44E168E0FD253E9EAAD9B@Inspiron>
References: <148D84CE4AF443F8B441EECA9CE24A92@CGI.COMMTECH><32B6CADA716D42F59C6C17CEA4D0DF14@leovs802bt6yj7><16031BE137FB4040980DEA8ACDD82A10@Dell9200>
	<5f00d9911002242043p55ff55ay69485eed9201b286@mail.gmail.com>
	<53DE4A3B90C44E168E0FD253E9EAAD9B@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <4B86E876.6020704@comcast.net>

Greg Higgins wrote:
> You will be be very disappointed if the Goodyear Marathon tires are 
> made in China, they are junk. You go to buy new Goodyear tires, you 
> assume they are made in the U.S.A. well maybe not. I bought a new 5th 
> wheel trailer that came with Goodyear Marathon tires, all 4 tires were 
> shot after 5000 miles. I caught mine before any of the tires blew, so 
> not damage to my trailer. There is a large thread and horror stories 
> relating to Goodyear Marathon tires on trailers on Rv.net. If I buy 
> tires now, I ask where are they made, I won't buy anything any tires 
> made off shore.
Tires, brakes, front end parts. NOBODY should even consider these parts 
if they are made in china, unless maybe you drive a Hummer ;)
I need ball joints and stuff for my truck, the parts guy hands me crap 
from china.
I told him it was a FORD and I will not put cheap made chinese parts on 
it and handed them right back.
I told him, like I tell most sales clerks, I will take this item if it 
is made in the USA.
So I usually walk out empty handed and tell the clerk to tell his boss 
that he lost a sale because the crap was chinese.
I don't think it's working but I really do try to do my part.
After all, the job I save may be his kids!

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

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Thu Feb 25 14:49:13 2010
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:49:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
In-Reply-To: <4B86E876.6020704@comcast.net>
References: <148D84CE4AF443F8B441EECA9CE24A92@CGI.COMMTECH>
	<32B6CADA716D42F59C6C17CEA4D0DF14@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<16031BE137FB4040980DEA8ACDD82A10@Dell9200>
	<5f00d9911002242043p55ff55ay69485eed9201b286@mail.gmail.com>
	<53DE4A3B90C44E168E0FD253E9EAAD9B@Inspiron>
	<4B86E876.6020704@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <d49b03131002251349w6c880296t7a695fb0eb6ffc49@mail.gmail.com>

How did I know Frank was going to chime in on this one.  By the way, you are
not even guarenteed that the parts are made in the USA from the dealer.  Did
you ever find the USA parts for your F-150?
Mike MacLean, interested F-150 owner.

On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 1:15 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> Greg Higgins wrote:
>
>> You will be be very disappointed if the Goodyear Marathon tires are made
>> in China, they are junk. You go to buy new Goodyear tires, you assume they
>> are made in the U.S.A. well maybe not. I bought a new 5th wheel trailer that
>> came with Goodyear Marathon tires, all 4 tires were shot after 5000 miles. I
>> caught mine before any of the tires blew, so not damage to my trailer. There
>> is a large thread and horror stories relating to Goodyear Marathon tires on
>> trailers on Rv.net. If I buy tires now, I ask where are they made, I won't
>> buy anything any tires made off shore.
>>
> Tires, brakes, front end parts. NOBODY should even consider these parts if
> they are made in china, unless maybe you drive a Hummer ;)
> I need ball joints and stuff for my truck, the parts guy hands me crap from
> china.
> I told him it was a FORD and I will not put cheap made chinese parts on it
> and handed them right back.
> I told him, like I tell most sales clerks, I will take this item if it is
> made in the USA.
> So I usually walk out empty handed and tell the clerk to tell his boss that
> he lost a sale because the crap was chinese.
> I don't think it's working but I really do try to do my part.
> After all, the job I save may be his kids!
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites

From redscirocco at hotmail.com  Thu Feb 25 15:37:17 2010
From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:37:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch Master Cylinder Barfing
Message-ID: <SNT124-W170FB8290328856E794663B7400@phx.gbl>

This is in my new-to-me '73 Midget.  At some point over the colder months, the
clutch master cylinder leaked, spilling onto the driver's side footwell.  When
I bought the car, DPO told me this had happened to him last winter, too, so I
was kind of expecting it.  Any ideas as to what's going on?  I'm already
planning to install a new MC and slave anyway, but I can't figure out what it
is about cold weather (I mean cold like ~zero degrees f.) that would make it
leak and pour out.



A second, perhaps related, clutch problem I'd appreciate any insight on: when
you put any presssure on the clutch, engine running, you get a whining
squealing sound - release the clutch and it's gone.  Doesn't matter if it's in
gear or neutral.  My diagnosis is that the throwout bearing is shot, and I
plan to replace the bearing, pressure plate and clutch disc this spring.  Any
other thoughts?



Cheers,

-Mike Eldred

Wilmington, VT

'54 MG TF

'73 Midget

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From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Thu Feb 25 16:19:41 2010
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:19:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
In-Reply-To: <d49b03131002251349w6c880296t7a695fb0eb6ffc49@mail.gmail.com>
References: <148D84CE4AF443F8B441EECA9CE24A92@CGI.COMMTECH>
	<32B6CADA716D42F59C6C17CEA4D0DF14@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<16031BE137FB4040980DEA8ACDD82A10@Dell9200>
	<5f00d9911002242043p55ff55ay69485eed9201b286@mail.gmail.com>
	<53DE4A3B90C44E168E0FD253E9EAAD9B@Inspiron>
	<4B86E876.6020704@comcast.net>
	<d49b03131002251349w6c880296t7a695fb0eb6ffc49@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <441250191002251519w6b056aa1o89d432e0e81678be@mail.gmail.com>

+1.  My F150 needs a front end rebuild this spring and I want to last more
than 20K miles.

On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 1:49 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com <
rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote:

> How did I know Frank was going to chime in on this one.  By the way, you
> are
> not even guarenteed that the parts are made in the USA from the dealer.
>  Did
> you ever find the USA parts for your F-150?
> Mike MacLean, interested F-150 owner.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 25 16:41:42 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:41:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Volvo C30
In-Reply-To: <854719.54981.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <BLU103-W74E6CFBA911F4677022EFC2410@phx.gbl>
	<854719.54981.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <205cef431002251541v6e5e02deh7e6c8c42f7923259@mail.gmail.com>

Ugh made in China now sorry to hear.

Crappy performance sorry to hear that too.

What's left?
Lin

On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 1:29 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> Something almost equally interesting is that there is more "Ford" in the
> Volvo range than meets the eye. Do some research, read some reviews. They
> are quite revealing.
>
> I already wrote Ron off-list, but the C-30 is built on the Ford Focus
> platform which is shared by the Mazda 3. I owned a 2010 C30 in the fall for
> a total of 676 drop-dead boring miles. (Minus 184 miles on it when delivered
> and 90 miles for two trips to the dealer where I traded it in.)
>
> IMO, Ford and Mazda do a better job with their versions of this car. Strip
> away the cool rear-end styling and what you have is ... well ... a Volvo
> with 2 doors.
>
> I would take the S&D review with a grain of salt. Drive one of these things
> hard, like a Cooper, and you'll get yourself into real trouble. The car has
> serious understeer. It is fast (227 hp) but it is also heavy and doesn't
> have a very good suspension underneath it. Added to that, the 6-speed is a
> very loose box that left me unsure where to find gears.
>
> Dedicated Volvo owners love the C30 and owners in the C30 forums are
> generally not experienced with driver's cars such as Coopers, GTI's, Audi's,
> BMW's, etc. and therefore are touting it's grand performance, interestingly
> while plopping down $$$$$ on suspension upgrades.
>
>
>
> jay
>
> --- On Wed, 2/24/10, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Volvo C30
> To: "ron soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>, "spridgets list" <
> spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 12:38 PM
>
> just remember Ron,
>
> Volvo was just bought out by the chinese.
> Zhejiang Geely Holding Group
>
> Here's a comparo that C&D did with other small hot hatches...
>
>
> http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/07q4/2007_mazdaspeed_3_vs._20
> 08_subaru_impreza_wrx_2008_volvo_c30_t5-comparison_tests<http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/07q4/2007_mazdaspeed_3_vs._20%0A08_subaru_impreza_wrx_2008_volvo_c30_t5-comparison_tests>
>
> or
> http://tinyurl.com/ydpaflw
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 25 16:52:21 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:52:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos
 in SpriteSpot
In-Reply-To: <7533A5B114E94F549850B7F3D81E4F75@HomePC>
References: <7533A5B114E94F549850B7F3D81E4F75@HomePC>
Message-ID: <205cef431002251552w154a1fd0pa7b4db770cf6a287@mail.gmail.com>

But there should be this sprite in the film right?
I don't buy movies much but this is a movie to own : )
Lin

On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 1:47 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> P.S. It was an MGB not a Sprite.
>
> LAD
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:46 PM
> To: "David Booker" <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>; "Spridgets List"
> <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos
> in SpriteSpot
>
> David look at the scene as they are just pulling into town before going to
> the Flats.  It's on a trailer at the side of the road.
>
> LAD
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "David Booker" <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:05 PM
> To: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>; "Spridget list"
> <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos
> in SpriteSpot
>
> Don't remember seeing it in the movie, but I have it so it's time for a
> re-watch.  BTW - If anybody has not seen the movie - do it. Great flick and
> based on fact. Really epitomizes the do-it-by-yourself attitude I see alot
> of
> on this forum.
>
> David Booker
> Long Island
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: Spridget list
> <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 7:04:38 AM
> Subject:
> [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos in SpriteSpot
> Who's 62 Sprite is this and does anyone remember it in the movie World's
> Fastest Indian? The post says it was in the movie. Interesting bonnet.
> Lin
>
> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=Ron-Christense
> ns-1962-Sprite-owned-since-1966&page=1<http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=Ron-Christense%0Ans-1962-Sprite-owned-since-1966&page=1>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 25 16:57:27 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:57:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos
 in SpriteSp
In-Reply-To: <13d3f.51d87b97.38b59d44@aol.com>
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Message-ID: <205cef431002251557g1bdf38e1j1b7595fac47b6807@mail.gmail.com>

So this sprite wasn't in the movie?
http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Ron-Christensens-1962-Sprite-owned-since-1966&id=SIMGP3630M

Lin

On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 4:06 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> This is the red MGB.
>
> In a message dated 23/02/2010 19:13:51 GMT Standard Time,
> ladaniels at sbcglobal.net writes:
>
> P.S. It  was an MGB not a Sprite.
>
> LAD
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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb 25 17:04:59 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:04:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
In-Reply-To: <441250191002251519w6b056aa1o89d432e0e81678be@mail.gmail.com>
References: <148D84CE4AF443F8B441EECA9CE24A92@CGI.COMMTECH>
	<32B6CADA716D42F59C6C17CEA4D0DF14@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<16031BE137FB4040980DEA8ACDD82A10@Dell9200>
	<5f00d9911002242043p55ff55ay69485eed9201b286@mail.gmail.com>
	<53DE4A3B90C44E168E0FD253E9EAAD9B@Inspiron>
	<4B86E876.6020704@comcast.net>
	<d49b03131002251349w6c880296t7a695fb0eb6ffc49@mail.gmail.com>
	<441250191002251519w6b056aa1o89d432e0e81678be@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B87102B.7030507@justbrits.com>

<< +1. My F150 needs a front end rebuild this spring and I
want to last more than 20K miles. >>

Mike's question WAS Frank [& Bill], DID you GET
the parts ??

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Feb 25 17:11:52 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:11:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
In-Reply-To: <4B86E876.6020704@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C7AC51C8.24821%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> tell the clerk to tell his boss
> that he lost a sale because the crap was chinese.
> I don't think it's working but I really do try to do my part.
The problem is that most American companies don't care if they lose a sale,
and most of their employees have no interest in doing their jobs well.
Americans in general have a really shitty attitude, and that's where all the
problems begin. 
BZ

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb 25 16:54:34 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:54:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Volvo C30
In-Reply-To: <205cef431002251541v6e5e02deh7e6c8c42f7923259@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BLU103-W74E6CFBA911F4677022EFC2410@phx.gbl>
	<854719.54981.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<205cef431002251541v6e5e02deh7e6c8c42f7923259@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F654C542-ABFF-4E8B-BBD6-F3BEE1B96618@snet.net>

It's still a Volvo.

Jay

On Feb 25, 2010, at 6:41 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>  
wrote:

> Ugh made in China now sorry to hear.
>
> Crappy performance sorry to hear that too.
>
> What's left?

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Thu Feb 25 17:12:30 2010
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:12:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
Message-ID: <bcec01cab678$62e9ca20$056a010a@mail2world.com>

Well, the leaf springs on my 200 Ranger have big spray-painted stencils
on them saying, "Made in Mexico".

Not CHinese, but not USA either, FWIW.

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: rrengineer @dslextreme.com [rrengineer at dslextreme.com]
>Sent: 2/25/2010 4:49:13 PM
>To: spritenut at comcast.net
>Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
>
>How did I know Frank was going to chime in on this one. By the way, you
are
>not even guarenteed that the parts are made in the USA from the dealer.
Did
>you ever find the USA parts for your F-150?
>Mike MacLean, interested F-150 owner.
>
>On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 1:15 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Greg Higgins wrote:
>>
>>> You will be be very disappointed if the Goodyear Marathon tires are
made
>>> in China, they are junk. You go to buy new Goodyear tires, you
assume they
>>> are made in the U.S.A. well maybe not. I bought a new 5th wheel
trailer
>that
>>> came with Goodyear Marathon tires, all 4 tires were shot after 5000
>miles. I
>>> caught mine before any of the tires blew, so not damage to my
trailer.
>There
>>> is a large thread and horror stories relating to Goodyear Marathon
tires on
>>> trailers on Rv.net. If I buy tires now, I ask where are they made, I
won't
>>> buy anything any tires made off shore.
>>>
>> Tires, brakes, front end parts. NOBODY should even consider these
parts if
>> they are made in china, unless maybe you drive a Hummer ;)
>> I need ball joints and stuff for my truck, the parts guy hands me
crap from
>> china.
>> I told him it was a FORD and I will not put cheap made chinese parts
on it
>> and handed them right back.
>> I told him, like I tell most sales clerks, I will take this item if
it is
>> made in the USA.
>> So I usually walk out empty handed and tell the clerk to tell his
boss that
>> he lost a sale because the crap was chinese.
>> I don't think it's working but I really do try to do my part.
>> After all, the job I save may be his kids!
>>
>> --
>> Frank Clarici
>> Toms River, NJ
>> My own Fleet of Sprites
>
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Feb 25 17:13:48 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:13:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
In-Reply-To: <d49b03131002251349w6c880296t7a695fb0eb6ffc49@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C7AC523C.24823%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

>  USA parts for your F-150?
They don't make them with all USA parts to begin with.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Feb 25 17:22:38 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:22:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
In-Reply-To: <C7AC51C8.24821%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <4B86E876.6020704@comcast.net>
	<C7AC51C8.24821%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <94C0AC1D1E36402E9AC36466DF887E27@spider>

They were saying the same thing bout the British in the 1950's; "I've got
mine Jack."  ...bill in oregon
============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Billy Zoom
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 4:12 PM
To: Frank; Greg Higgins
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires

> tell the clerk to tell his boss
> that he lost a sale because the crap was chinese.
> I don't think it's working but I really do try to do my part.
The problem is that most American companies don't care if they lose a sale,
and most of their employees have no interest in doing their jobs well.
Americans in general have a really shitty attitude, and that's where all the
problems begin. 
BZ

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Thu Feb 25 17:26:18 2010
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:26:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
In-Reply-To: <C7AC523C.24823%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <d49b03131002251349w6c880296t7a695fb0eb6ffc49@mail.gmail.com>
	<C7AC523C.24823%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <441250191002251626j6b23648au1835a1ed1a286524@mail.gmail.com>

True, but ball joints are a PITA so I would like 100K plus parts.  Nobody
wants to find out they put in junk 15K miles later.  So the real question is
where can I buy quality parts?

-g

On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 4:13 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> >  USA parts for your F-150?
> They don't make them with all USA parts to begin with.
>
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb 25 17:29:15 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:29:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
In-Reply-To: <C7AC51C8.24821%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C7AC51C8.24821%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <ED34A3FB-82FA-4B34-9014-E72816268DC2@snet.net>

Exactly

Jay

On Feb 25, 2010, at 7:11 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

>> tell the clerk to tell his boss
>> that he lost a sale because the crap was chinese.
>> I don't think it's working but I really do try to do my part.
> The problem is that most American companies don't care if they lose  
> a sale,
> and most of their employees have no interest in doing their jobs well.
> Americans in general have a really shitty attitude, and that's where  
> all the
> problems begin.

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Thu Feb 25 18:21:54 2010
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:21:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
References: <148D84CE4AF443F8B441EECA9CE24A92@CGI.COMMTECH><32B6CADA716D42F59C6C17CEA4D0DF14@leovs802bt6yj7><16031BE137FB4040980DEA8ACDD82A10@Dell9200>
	<5f00d9911002242043p55ff55ay69485eed9201b286@mail.gmail.com>
	<53DE4A3B90C44E168E0FD253E9EAAD9B@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <59C0C8FB430C40E5A3E3BC59236DD46E@Dell9200>

Well Crap!  it looks like all of the trailer tires are made in China and 
there isn't a good rating on any of them.  I spent a couple of hours looking 
at options today with no luck.....   One guy reported 11 out of 12 failures 
with the Marathons.  Maybe I will just keep my 8 year old tires on the 
trailer and take my chances.  Or better yet just make a little tow behind 
luggage trailer for the Bugeye and go for it!

Mark
Nashville
http://www.arrestmered.com






You will be be very disappointed if the Goodyear Marathon tires are made in
China, they are junk. 

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Feb 25 18:48:04 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:48:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
In-Reply-To: <4B87102B.7030507@justbrits.com>
References: <148D84CE4AF443F8B441EECA9CE24A92@CGI.COMMTECH>
	<32B6CADA716D42F59C6C17CEA4D0DF14@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<16031BE137FB4040980DEA8ACDD82A10@Dell9200>
	<5f00d9911002242043p55ff55ay69485eed9201b286@mail.gmail.com>
	<53DE4A3B90C44E168E0FD253E9EAAD9B@Inspiron>
	<4B86E876.6020704@comcast.net>
	<d49b03131002251349w6c880296t7a695fb0eb6ffc49@mail.gmail.com>
	<441250191002251519w6b056aa1o89d432e0e81678be@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B87102B.7030507@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <4B872854.3060803@comcast.net>

Shop at " Just Brits " wrote:
> << +1. My F150 needs a front end rebuild this spring and I
> want to last more than 20K miles. >>
>
> Mike's question WAS Frank [& Bill], DID you GET
> the parts ??
Yes at the independently owned parts supplier.
Moog parts.

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

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Feb 25 18:58:05 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:58:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
In-Reply-To: <59C0C8FB430C40E5A3E3BC59236DD46E@Dell9200>
References: <148D84CE4AF443F8B441EECA9CE24A92@CGI.COMMTECH><32B6CADA716D42F59C6C17CEA4D0DF14@leovs802bt6yj7><16031BE137FB4040980DEA8ACDD82A10@Dell9200><5f00d9911002242043p55ff55ay69485eed9201b286@mail.gmail.com><53DE4A3B90C44E168E0FD253E9EAAD9B@Inspiron>
	<59C0C8FB430C40E5A3E3BC59236DD46E@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <28428DB9FEB74E18A0C6CE45F06B6F69@spider>

Maybe American made 8-ply pickup tires?  ...bill in oregon
=======================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 5:22 PM
To: spridgets list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires

Well Crap!  it looks like all of the trailer tires are made in China and 
there isn't a good rating on any of them.  I spent a couple of hours looking

at options today with no luck.....   One guy reported 11 out of 12 failures 
with the Marathons.  Maybe I will just keep my 8 year old tires on the 
trailer and take my chances.  Or better yet just make a little tow behind 
luggage trailer for the Bugeye and go for it!

Mark
Nashville
http://www.arrestmered.com

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 25 19:03:30 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:03:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
In-Reply-To: <4B872854.3060803@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <37201.27493.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Thu, 2/25/10, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> Yes at the independently owned parts supplier.
> Moog parts.

You sure? They make their aircraft actuators in China.

Ron

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Feb 25 19:41:40 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:41:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch Master Cylinder Barfing
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W170FB8290328856E794663B7400@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT124-W170FB8290328856E794663B7400@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4B8734E4.7070205@comcast.net>

Mike Eldred wrote:
> This is in my new-to-me '73 Midget.  At some point over the colder months, the
> clutch master cylinder leaked, spilling onto the driver's side footwell.  When
> I bought the car, DPO told me this had happened to him last winter, too, so I
> was kind of expecting it.  Any ideas as to what's going on?  
My best guess would be that the brake fluid has absorbed enough moisture 
to freeze at a low enough temp and expand the cylinder bore.
I may be way off and we do have a thermodynamics engineer on this list, 
(Ron) and maybe he can set it straight.
Or the seals are just shot and severely affected by the cold.

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

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 25 19:57:32 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:57:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch Master Cylinder Barfing
In-Reply-To: <4B8734E4.7070205@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <420003.9770.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Thu, 2/25/10, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> Or the seals are just shot and severely affected by the
> cold.

That'd be my guess. The seals get less pliant in the cold; add moisture and you've got a Morton-Thiokol shuttle Challenger disaster.

Ron
Missing the days when the problems were purely technical

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Feb 25 19:57:44 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:57:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch Master Cylinder Barfing
In-Reply-To: <4B8734E4.7070205@comcast.net>
References: <SNT124-W170FB8290328856E794663B7400@phx.gbl>
	<4B8734E4.7070205@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <58A66ABFA75F4F8DAF88FC3DA0DAF766@spider>

I think you're close. The water condenses out at the bottom of the master
cylinder, froze and lifted the lip of the seal. ...bill in oregon
=========================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 6:42 PM
To: Mike Eldred
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net; mgs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Clutch Master Cylinder Barfing

Mike Eldred wrote:
> This is in my new-to-me '73 Midget.  At some point over the colder months,
the clutch master cylinder leaked, spilling onto the driver's side footwell.
When I bought the car, DPO told me this had happened to him last winter,
too, so I was kind of expecting it.  Any ideas as to what's going on?  
----------------------------------------------------------------------
My best guess would be that the brake fluid has absorbed enough moisture 
to freeze at a low enough temp and expand the cylinder bore.
I may be way off and we do have a thermodynamics engineer on this list, 
(Ron) and maybe he can set it straight.
Or the seals are just shot and severely affected by the cold.

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

From Joea at wgegroup.com  Fri Feb 26 01:19:56 2010
From: Joea at wgegroup.com (Joe Armour)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:19:56 +1100
Subject: [Spridgets] Bonneville Healeys
Message-ID: <015114DB45343740AF44EB5C628812D0303B34@server.wgegroup.com>

In addition to the film I recommend reading the two books. It contains a
great solution to breaking axles. Bert also hand made 200mph conrods in
his home workshop. Burt Munroe went to Bonneville many times and was
present for some of AH/MG speed attempts.  He went to England and spent
time with Capt'n George Easton (?) who was one of the drivers.

Who picked up the significance of Bert's passing thro Mountain Home.
That is where the last works 3000 from Sebring 12hour was taken to
Australia from?





Joe Armour

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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Feb 26 05:17:56 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:17:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] RUST REMOVAL
In-Reply-To: <1f53b.467979e2.38b5f7e6@aol.com>
References: <1f53b.467979e2.38b5f7e6@aol.com>
Message-ID: <205cef431002260417n2c9d12ecgde4c7ea31861023d@mail.gmail.com>

Very interesting how will this product effect my lawn as I would like to
give it a try in my driveway?
Lin

On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 10:32 PM, <CAWS52803 at aol.com> wrote:

> RUST REMOVAL "THE LATEST SECRET"
> ____________________________________
>
> I AM NOT PROMOTING A PRODUCT JUST TRYING TO HELP FOLKS LIKE ME
> OK LADIES, IF THIS HAS BEEN COVERED HERE BEFORE PLEASE FORGIVE ME. AS AN
> OLD CAR JUNKY I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH RUST ABOUT 40 YEARS. FIRST OFF THERE
> IS
> NO SUBSTITUTE FOR BLASTING BUT IN AREAS WHERE YOU JUST CAN'T BLAST WHAT DO
> YOU DO? SHEET METAL LAP JOINTS & SEAMS, INSIDE POCKETS & CLOSED SECTIONS OF
> FRAMES OR THE INSIDE OF GAS TANKS. ANY PLACE WHERE YOU JUST CAN'T GET THE
> BLAST MEDIA I HAVE TRIED JUST ABOUT ALL THE "MIRACLE" RUST REMOVAL PRODUCTS
> OUT THERE, ACIDS, MOLASSES, VINEGAR ETC. ETC. SOME WORK, SOME CAN COST
> $55/GALLON.  THE ONLY WAY TO REMOVE RUST IN THESE SEALED AREAS IS TO
> SUBMERGE THE
> PART IN A LIQUID SOLUTION OF "SOMETHING SAFE & CHEAP".
> **THE SECRET**
> FIND A TRACTOR SUPPLY STORE IN YOUR AREA, PURCHASE A GALLON
> MILKSTONE ACID RINSE. THIS IS A MILD SOAP CONTAINING PHOSPHORIC ACID & IS
> USED TO SANITIZE MILKING MACHINES. PHOSPHORIC ACID IS VERY MILD, IS WHAT
> BURNS YOUR THROAT WHEN YOU DOWN A SOFT DRINK A LITTLE TO QUICK SO IT IS
> SAFE. A
> GALLON WILL SET YOU BACK $8 & CAN BE MIXED WITH UP TO 10 GALLONS OF WATER.
> I HAVE BEEN USING THE SAME 40 GALLON MIX IN A PLASTIC BARREL DIP TANK
> FOR OVER A YEAR & IT IS STILL AS EFFECTIVE AS IT WAS THE DAY I MIXED
> IT. IT WILL REMOVE THE HEAVIEST RUST YOU CAN THROW AT IT IN A COUPLE HOURS
> TO A FEW DAYS. ONCE THE RUST IS GONE ALLOW THE PART TO AIR DRY & IT WILL BE
> PROTECTED FROM FUTURE RUST BY A FINE WHITE PHOSPHORUS COATING WHICH CAN BE
> RINSED OFF WITH A WATER HOSE BEFORE PAINTING.
> ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FIRE AWAY I WILL TRY TO ANSWER
> *** AGAIN I AM JUST TRYING TO ADD A LITTLE SOMETHING TO THIS FINE
> GROUP *** I HAVE NO TIES WITH TRACTOR SUPPLY OR MILKSTONE
>
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 26 07:27:43 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:27:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bonneville Healeys
In-Reply-To: <015114DB45343740AF44EB5C628812D0303B34@server.wgegroup.com>
References: <015114DB45343740AF44EB5C628812D0303B34@server.wgegroup.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9911002260627t69ec8af2q72a0ff6d19f3af47@mail.gmail.com>

Is Keith Turk still on the list?
He is part of the current Bonneville crowd.  He ran a Camero but had a
nice unrestored 100-4 Healey, IIRC.

From millerls at ado13.com  Fri Feb 26 07:28:25 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:28:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Miata (NO LBC)
References: <0E63486B-C100-47FB-A6EC-E2B4C2FE0B17@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <B139A34A-8763-47A6-843D-B188F9A49F7F@ado13.com>

> Anybody know what milage would be considered high on the 1.8 Twin Cam "NB"
Miata engine?

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 26 07:54:57 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:54:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Miata (NO LBC)
In-Reply-To: <B139A34A-8763-47A6-843D-B188F9A49F7F@ado13.com>
References: <0E63486B-C100-47FB-A6EC-E2B4C2FE0B17@ado13.com>
	<B139A34A-8763-47A6-843D-B188F9A49F7F@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9911002260654i2e65375bpf1efd0762bd5ea3b@mail.gmail.com>

I have 150K on my 1.8 NA (same motor, though you may have a VVT head
on a NB chassis 1.8).
Driving it like you stole it you can probably expect 200K+, no problem
if you do good maintenance.
If you granny it you can probably get 300K+.

They're all twin cam.  1.6s were in the pre 94 NAs.  NA is first body
style with pop up headlights, 89-97.
There were no 1998s.
NBs have exposed headlights, 1999-.2005.

Miata motors are very easy to turbo.  The motor itself can take a a
lot of boost in factory form.  You just need to bolt the turbo on and
sort out the computer control and injectors and beef up the clutch if
you go overboard with the HP.

http://www.miata.net/faq/production.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_MX-5

I like my Miata.   It is like a LBC mated with a JDM  and the result
was an MG that doesn't break down.

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Fri Feb 26 10:00:03 2010
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Tires
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C82E@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

I recently did frontend work on my "new" 1996 F-150 tow vehicle. Called
a couple of FLAPS until I found one that had Moog parts made in the USA.


Since Kias are now built in Ohio and Fords have long been as Mexican as
VWs, not sure what a 'Merican car is anymore. I think if you find a
D-cell battery has been welded into a frame rail during a Friday
afternoon assembly run, you can be pretty sure it was built by the UAW
in Michigan.  ;-)



JohnD



P.S. 13,000 miles on my wife's 2010 Honda Insight ("Sparky") and it has
needed ZERO post-sale dealer rectification.

Now if I could only get it to really accelerate, intended or otherwise,
I would be happy.





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Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:26:18 -0800

From: Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com>

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires

To: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>

Cc: list <spridgets at autox.team.net>

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True, but ball joints are a PITA so I would like 100K plus parts.
Nobody

wants to find out they put in junk 15K miles later.  So the real
question is

where can I buy quality parts?



-g



On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 4:13 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
wrote:



> >  USA parts for your F-150?

> They don't make them with all USA parts to begin with.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 26 10:18:52 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:18:52 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos
 in SpriteSpot
In-Reply-To: <205cef431002251552w154a1fd0pa7b4db770cf6a287@mail.gmail.com>
References: <7533A5B114E94F549850B7F3D81E4F75@HomePC>,
	<205cef431002251552w154a1fd0pa7b4db770cf6a287@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W340832AE1822C2BDBED85CB83F0@phx.gbl>

This is supposed to be a movie Sprite.  A '65.



http://ahcso.com/ForSale/CarsForSale.htm

click on "Details" to get the PDF.



NFI, etc.

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





> Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:52:21 -0500
> From: grunthaner at gmail.com
> To: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos
in SpriteSpot
>
> But there should be this sprite in the film right?
> I don't buy movies much but this is a movie to own : )
> Lin
>
> On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 1:47 PM, Larry Daniels
<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
>
> > P.S. It was an MGB not a Sprite.
> >
> > LAD
> > --------------------------------------------------
> > From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:46 PM
> > To: "David Booker" <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>; "Spridgets List"
> > <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see
photos
> > in SpriteSpot
> >
> > David look at the scene as they are just pulling into town before going
to
> > the Flats. It's on a trailer at the side of the road.
> >
> > LAD
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------
> > From: "David Booker" <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:05 PM
> > To: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>; "Spridget list"
> > <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see
photos
> > in SpriteSpot
> >
> > Don't remember seeing it in the movie, but I have it so it's time for a
> > re-watch. BTW - If anybody has not seen the movie - do it. Great flick
and
> > based on fact. Really epitomizes the do-it-by-yourself attitude I see
alot
> > of
> > on this forum.
> >
> > David Booker
> > Long Island
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> > To: Spridget list
> > <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 7:04:38 AM
> > Subject:
> > [Spridgets] 62 Sprite in Worlds fastest Indian.....see photos in
SpriteSpot
> > Who's 62 Sprite is this and does anyone remember it in the movie World's
> > Fastest Indian? The post says it was in the movie. Interesting bonnet.
> > Lin
> >
> >
http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=Ron-Christense
> >
ns-1962-Sprite-owned-since-1966&page=1<http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view
_album.php?set_albumName=Ron-Christense%0Ans-1962-Sprite-owned-since-1966&pag
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From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Fri Feb 26 11:28:28 2010
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:28:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Tires
Message-ID: <26b4001cab711$7d9a6d40$056a010a@mail2world.com>

My Ranger was built in Linden, NJ from the finest Mexican parts in late
1999.

The plant has since been closed. Wonder why? ;)

-=Chris

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: Deikis, John G 
>Sent: 2/26/2010 12:00:03 PM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Tires
>
>I recently did frontend work on my "new" 1996 F-150 tow vehicle. Called
>a couple of FLAPS until I found one that had Moog parts made in the
USA.
>
>
>Since Kias are now built in Ohio and Fords have long been as Mexican as
>VWs, not sure what a 'Merican car is anymore. I think if you find a
>D-cell battery has been welded into a frame rail during a Friday
>afternoon assembly run, you can be pretty sure it was built by the UAW
>in Michigan. ;-)
>
>
>
>JohnD

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb 26 12:12:19 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:12:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Reason to Dislike Moss Motors
Message-ID: <148476.34557.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Just when they were sliding out of my consciousness, I received their latest catalog and on the cover it has ANOTHER picture of Domenic Valentino's "airport racer".

If a car has ever suffered from overexposure it is this car. Enough already.

jay

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Feb 26 12:35:13 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:35:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Reason to Dislike Moss Motors
In-Reply-To: <148476.34557.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <148476.34557.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <201002261135443.SM01188@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Agree, Jay.
To somewhat mollify you, Hemmings Sports and Exotics has an article 
on DIY Sprite restoration... and it isn't Domenic's.

I think Moss suffers from one man, one camera.....

         Peter C
=

At 01:12 PM 2/26/2010, Jay wrote:
>Just when they were sliding out of my consciousness, I received 
>their latest catalog and on the cover it has ANOTHER picture of 
>Domenic Valentino's "airport racer".
>
>If a car has ever suffered from overexposure it is this car. Enough already.
>
>jay

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb 26 12:39:53 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:39:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Reason to Dislike Moss Motors
In-Reply-To: <201002261135443.SM01188@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <857958.92574.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

What surprises me it that with all of the owners in the U.S. doing
restorations, and who own finished cars, there are many that are at the
finish-level of the car on their cover.

jay

--- On Fri, 2/26/10, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

From: Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Another Reason to Dislike Moss Motors
To: "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net>, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, February 26, 2010, 2:35 PM

Agree, Jay.
To somewhat mollify you, Hemmings Sports and Exotics has an article on DIY
Sprite restoration... and it isn't Domenic's.

I think Moss suffers from one man, one camera.....

        Peter C
=

At 01:12 PM 2/26/2010, Jay wrote:
> Just when they were sliding out of my consciousness, I received their latest
catalog and on the cover it has ANOTHER picture of Domenic Valentino's
"airport racer".
>
> If a car has ever suffered from overexposure it is this car. Enough
already.
>
> jay

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Fri Feb 26 13:37:38 2010
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:37:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Reason to Dislike Moss Motors
References: <857958.92574.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <60B4C20011E54F16A01B48EE8B7F7D16@leovs802bt6yj7>

But did they buy ALL their parts from MOSS?  Li the MOSS restortion package 
discount is such a great deal???  Maybe to the unknowing it is.

Leo 

From richb at u.washington.edu  Fri Feb 26 14:14:46 2010
From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:14:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] King Pin Question
Message-ID: <5A51520ED98246D2AF781AE059A1DFB0@psych.washington.edu>

I have a worn right hand outer fulcrum pin on our '76 Midget that I need to
address.  There is visible movement at the fulcrum pin/king pin connection,
and some looseness in the steering while driving.  Does the king pin wear out
at the same rate as the fulcrum pin, or is it usually still usable?  If I do
need to replace the king pins we do have access to a reamer here in NOSHIT
group.  Does anyone ever get lucky and have the A arm be usable after removing
a worn fulcrum pin?  Mine has no visible cracks showing, but I don't know how
the threads are until I pull it.  The fulcrum pin/king pin/ A arm on the left
side appears to be fine and look like they may have been replaced at some
point in the past.

Top head off a possibly obvious question.  The wheel bearings were inspected
and repacked along with the replacement of the trunnion bushings and tie rod
ends on both sides during the NOSHIT last Spring  I still need to replace the
inner bushing on both sides in the front and bushings all around in the rear.

Thanks
Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 26 15:53:24 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:53:24 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Tires
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C82E@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C82E@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <b777e2be1002261453g362385e1q6d7c1c791c12ba63@mail.gmail.com>

On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 10:00 AM, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
I think if you find a D-cell battery has been welded into a frame rail
during a Friday afternoon assembly run, you can be pretty sure it was
built by the UAW in Michigan.  ;-)

You have it all wrong John! They don't weld batteries to the frame...
They weld up all the holes in the frame with the battery loose inside
so it rattles around to p!ss off the owner!!! I had a Crown Vic
cruiser that was sabatoged from the factory. The PS pump ferrel was
filed so it would leak, the radiator had a pin hole in it where it
could not be seen, the overheat lamp was wired into a different
circuit, the analog temp gauge had a pin in it so it would not go over
the proper temp, the rings were all lined up so it would blow a quart
of oil out every 350 miles, etc! It went back to the dealer 7 times in
7600 miles before they replaced the engine.

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

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb 26 16:16:36 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:16:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Reason to Dislike Moss Motors
In-Reply-To: <148476.34557.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <148476.34557.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B885654.3090503@comcast.net>

Jay wrote:
> Just when they were sliding out of my consciousness, I received their latest catalog and on the cover it has ANOTHER picture of Domenic Valentino's "airport racer".
>
>   
They refused my car because I have the little guy peeing on Moss sticker 
on the back.
Or was it my tee shirt....
Mostly
Oriental
Substandard
Sheeeeeet

 I forget ;)

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Buy American, the job you save will be your kin's

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Feb 26 16:50:54 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:50:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Reason to Dislike Moss Motors
In-Reply-To: <4B885654.3090503@comcast.net>
References: <148476.34557.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4B885654.3090503@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e1002261550i6d98c8dye35aaef8722804c0@mail.gmail.com>

Is that the only Spridget they know about in the whole country or is their
camera broken....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 5:16 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> Jay wrote:
>
>> Just when they were sliding out of my consciousness, I received their
>> latest catalog and on the cover it has ANOTHER picture of Domenic
>> Valentino's "airport racer".
>>
>>
>>
> They refused my car because I have the little guy peeing on Moss sticker on
> the back.
> Or was it my tee shirt....
> Mostly
> Oriental
> Substandard
> Sheeeeeet
>
> I forget ;)
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> Buy American, the job you save will be your kin's
>
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From chris_west at juno.com  Fri Feb 26 17:03:20 2010
From: chris_west at juno.com (chris_west)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:03:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Master Cylinder Barfing
Message-ID: <20100226.160409.3247.298190@mailpop06.vgs.untd.com>

Mike wrote:
A second, perhaps related, clutch problem I'd appreciate any insight on:
when
you put any pressure on the clutch, engine running, you get a whining
squealing sound - release the clutch and it's gone.  Doesn't matter if
it's in
gear or neutral.  My diagnosis is that the throwout bearing is shot, and
I
plan to replace the bearing, pressure plate and clutch disc this spring. 
Any
other thoughts?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
Mike, I agree with your diagnosis that the noise is most likely coming
from the release bearing "but" you "may as well""while it is apart""since
you have the chance" also replace the pilot bushing in the end of the
crankshaft.  A 5 minute job with minimal parts cost could save "a lot of
grief""down the road."


Chris - AN5L35xxx
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From chris_west at juno.com  Fri Feb 26 18:01:13 2010
From: chris_west at juno.com (chris_west)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:01:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Was "Car Hauler Tires" now generalized bitch thread.
Message-ID: <20100226.170203.965.7928@mailpop01.vgs.untd.com>

 tell the clerk to tell his boss
> that he lost a sale because the crap was chinese.
> I don't think it's working but I really do try to do my part.
The problem is that most American companies don't care if they lose a
sale,
and most of their employees have no interest in doing their jobs well.
Americans in general have a really shitty attitude, and that's where all
the
problems begin. 
BZ

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
--        
OK group, this is where I feel I have to chime in.  I have worked in the
auto parts aftermarket for 35+ years and can share a few opinions. 
First, "you get what you pay for."  I would gladly sell nothing but "made
in USA" parts (if they are even available) to everyone.  However 99% of
the customers don't give a rat's a$$ "where" the part was made as long as
it costs less than everyone else's same part.  Since people only want to
pay for crap, that is what is stocked by the nationwide retailers (AZ,
AA, and PB are their initials, you figure it out.)  Price is paramount,
and they get the business from the general public (with the attendant
high profit margin) AND more repair shops than you would imagine.  Some
of the traditional aftermarket suppliers, like NAPA etc. have to "go with
the flow" and offer "price point" items as well as the name brand high
quality stuff. And sometimes they stoop to the lower level.  I have been
told that one supplier (whose initials may be CQ) that traditionally sold
high quality chassis parts (made by Moog) in their own boxes now only
sources the fastest moving part numbers from Moog and fills out their
line with the lower quality stuff.

Second, I, and my coworkers, do care if we lose a sale.  Too many lost
sales and you are literally out of business.  In fact, our computer
system tracks "lost sales" so we can adjust our inventory to demand.  But
when your lost sales are due to price (see above) what do you think
happens?    So, for example, you come in and ask for cheap parts instead
of name brand, like Moog, or Fel Pro, or Standard Ignition, the lost sale
of the low priced line gets recorded, not the name brand. The lower
priced crap gets ordered because that is what most people wanted.

Third, I resent the statement that I and my coworkers have "no interest
in doing our jobs well."  If I didn't care, I would not be ASE (15+
years) and (shortly) AIA (import) certified.  I would not have gone to
Sherwin Williams Paint training.  I would not attend meeting and seminars
to broaden my knowledge.  I would not literally spend hours on the phone
each and every day sourcing hard to find parts so my customers could get
vehicles repaired.  I would not spend countless other hours trying to
solve problems with parts lookups and cataloging.  So don't you dare tell
me that I don't care enough to do my job well.  Because when you say
that, you are not only speaking to me and my coworkers, but also other
list members like Paul A , Peter C and Ed.

Now, I agree that "some" American companies don't care if they lose that
sale, because there's always someone else that will step up to the
window, dazzled by the "Low Prices, Always" approach.  And yes, "some"
workers don't care about their jobs or their customers.  And I do agree
about the "shitty attitude" but on whose part, the customer bemoaning the
quality of goods in the marketplace, or the seller worn down relentlessly
by the demand for lower prices, regardless of quality?        

End of rant................


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From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 26 18:36:03 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:36:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Master Cylinder Barfing
In-Reply-To: <20100226.160409.3247.298190@mailpop06.vgs.untd.com>
References: <20100226.160409.3247.298190@mailpop06.vgs.untd.com>
Message-ID: <4B887703.3060701@justbrits.com>

<< while it is apart""since you have the chance" also replace
the pilot bushing in the end of the crankshaft. A 5 minute
job with minimal parts cost could save "a lot of grief"
"down the road." >>

ABSOLUTELY, Chris [& ESPECIALLY Mike] !!!

Ed

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Feb 26 18:37:04 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:37:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Reason to Dislike Moss Motors
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002261550i6d98c8dye35aaef8722804c0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C7ADB740.248BE%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

And every year, they have their upholstery sale, and they send out the flyer
with the picture of the same Bugeye with someone else's upholstery in it.
It's not even in a color they sell.
BZ

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Fri Feb 26 18:47:10 2010
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:47:10 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul A Update
In-Reply-To: <233471.49225.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <233471.49225.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <16185.12.187.132.130.1267235230.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

Absolutely DITTO to what Ron said.  Seems like you just get back in action
and life dumps on you.  And young'uns wonder why us old folks get cynical.

Prayers and best wishes to you both.
Dave W.



> sh!t.
>
> All positive thoughts are with both you guys.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb 26 18:48:26 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:48:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Reason to Dislike Moss Motors
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e1002261550i6d98c8dye35aaef8722804c0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <705727.8944.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I'll say this: If the reason they favor that car is because he bought all, or
most, of his parts from Moss, that car has some serious issues.

When I built my pink Mk II, I went to great pains to use only factory parts.
It was a little easier back then, but since that time, I've come to appreciate
that fact more and more.

jay

--- On Fri, 2/26/10, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:


From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Another Reason to Dislike Moss Motors
To:
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, February 26, 2010, 6:50 PM


Is that the only Spridget they know about in the whole country or is their
camera broken....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 5:16 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> Jay wrote:
>
>> Just when they were sliding out of my consciousness, I received their
>> latest catalog and on the cover it has ANOTHER picture of Domenic
>> Valentino's "airport racer".

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb 26 19:04:49 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:04:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Was "Car Hauler Tires" now generalized bitch thread.
In-Reply-To: <20100226.170203.965.7928@mailpop01.vgs.untd.com>
References: <20100226.170203.965.7928@mailpop01.vgs.untd.com>
Message-ID: <4B887DC1.2020301@comcast.net>

chris_west wrote:
>
> --        
> OK group, this is where I feel I have to chime in.  I have worked in the
> auto parts aftermarket for 35+ years and can share a few opinions. 
> First, "you get what you pay for."  
That is a fact. And I will gladly pay for real parts.
>
> Third, I resent the statement that I and my coworkers have "no interest
> in doing our jobs well."  
I truly didn't mean this against anyone personally. But I did have a 
list of about 10 items to buy last weekend only coming home with 2 
because the rest were all chinese
And I did mention it to each cashier at the 3 different stores. THEY did 
not give a crap but they were major chains.
I do deal with Paul, Peter and sometimes Ed and I am extremely glad they 
are the way they are because they know the score.
If it's only available in crap, they tell me. I have only asked Peter 
for a  price maybe 3 times in over 10 years of dealing with him.
And only because I had no clue as to whether it was $100 or $400. I 
mostly just say "send it"
When I ask Paul for stuff, he gives me a price out of habit, I don't 
care, I just wanted it.

I should not have been so general in my bitching.
I do deal with Ma and Pa shops when ever possible and go out of my way 
to do so.
I also pay Ma or Pa in cash most of the time.
If I go to a major chain, I use a credit card because it bites them in 
the ass.
Tires, glass, lumber, dry wall, mill work, hardware, auto parts, auto 
paint supplies, machine shop, upholstery shop,
donut shop, bagel shop, ALL are independent shops.
I do not shop at AA, AZ, or PB, in fact when Manny, Moe, and Jack came 
off the store front, I asked the numbnutz at the counter when they were
putting up ching, chang, & wang because there was nothing in the store I 
would buy except oil. '
Everything else was chinese.

It is true, we are all looking for price but some of us are looking for 
quality but that is because when I was young, I could shop around and 
save a buck
or 2 on a part but all the parts were made here (or in England if it was 
for my Sprite)
I sold Foreign car parts in the mid seventies. I WAS the man behind the 
counter and I too cared about what you were doing.
Yes there were a few customers that may have always been right, but they 
were still a holes.
Today some kid who doesn't know what a brake shoe is is behind the 
counter, he hands you a box with made in china on it.
It's brakes kid, who in their right mind would put chinese brakes on 
ANYTHING?
I really miss my local NAPA store, the other chains put them out. I 
would go there on a Saturday with coffee and donuts from a family owned 
shop and I would get to look in the aisles for parts that I could adapt 
to a Sprite. And I adapted many because I could see the part. Those guys 
have been gone for 7 or 8 years now because they could not compete.

I am sure YOU have interest in customers and I am sorry I generalized 
the statement but the bitch at K-Ma-Part has no interest.
So what if your chinese made alarm clock quit after 2 weeks, we can't 
take it back because you don't have the original box.
Who the F keeps an alarm clock box?  Oh they got it back, I smashed it 
in front of the manager all over the floor.
I did not get a refund but I sure felt good telling them just how I felt 
on my way out.
Opened Christmas day, plugged in 12/27, no more beep beep 1/7.  And my 
wife still had the receipt, but not the box.
They wanted the box so they can restock it and sell it to some other 
sucker. I wanted to shove it down the throat of the *man* who made it but
k-ma-part would not supply that *man* so I could finish *his* job.
I will ask the people where they loose my dollars for lack of sale to 
tell their boss that the sale was lost because the crap was made in china.
Do you think it will do any good? it hasn't so far.

And now that I wrote my heart out for 15 minutes, I re-read the email 
and it was Billy who made the statement.
But he did say "most".
Still I was guilty too and I do apologize.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
buy American, the job you save will be your kin's

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Fri Feb 26 21:14:05 2010
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:14:05 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Reason to Dislike Moss Motors
In-Reply-To: <705727.8944.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1044425628.3596041267244045086.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

READ the last catalogue that came out. in it they make a comment how the parts they used for their own car that came from MOSS were defective from their OWN factory!!!! 
ryan 
(I am learning Frank, I am just a little slow :-) 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jay" < jfishbein @ snet .net> 
To: spridgets @ autox .team.net 
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 8:48:26 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: [ Spridgets ] Another Reason to Dislike Moss Motors 

I'll say this: If the reason they favor that car is because he bought all, or 
most, of his parts from Moss, that car has some serious issues. 

When I built my pink Mk II, I went to great pains to use only factory parts. 
It was a little easier back then, but since that time, I've come to appreciate 
that fact more and more. 

jay 

--- On Fri, 2/26/10, Jim Johnson < bmwwxman @ gmail .com> wrote: 


From: Jim Johnson < bmwwxman @ gmail .com> 
Subject: Re: [ Spridgets ] Another Reason to Dislike Moss Motors 
To: 
Cc: spridgets @ autox .team.net 
Date: Friday, February 26, 2010, 6:50 PM 


Is that the only Spridget they know about in the whole country or is their 
camera broken.... 

Cheers!! 
Jim 

On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 5:16 PM, Frank < spritenut @comcast.net> wrote: 

> Jay wrote: 
> 
>> Just when they were sliding out of my consciousness, I received their 
>> latest catalog and on the cover it has ANOTHER picture of Domenic 
>> Valentino's "airport racer". 

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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Fri Feb 26 21:28:11 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:28:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
In-Reply-To: <28428DB9FEB74E18A0C6CE45F06B6F69@spider>
References: <148D84CE4AF443F8B441EECA9CE24A92@CGI.COMMTECH><32B6CADA716D42F59C6C17CEA4D0DF14@leovs802bt6yj7><16031BE137FB4040980DEA8ACDD82A10@Dell9200><5f00d9911002242043p55ff55ay69485eed9201b286@mail.gmail.com><53DE4A3B90C44E168E0FD253E9EAAD9B@Inspiron>
	<59C0C8FB430C40E5A3E3BC59236DD46E@Dell9200>
	<28428DB9FEB74E18A0C6CE45F06B6F69@spider>
Message-ID: <2FC6E488-B8C3-4DD8-8C77-27FAFFEF3332@comcast.net>

I've had no problems with any street tires on my trailers.  1000's of miles at
highway speed with everything from an 800 # formula to a 3500 # Sedan.  That
is a cheasy two axle 16' trailer.

Lester


On Feb 25, 2010, at 7:58 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
wrote:

> Maybe American made 8-ply pickup tires?  ...bill in oregon
> =======================================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 5:22 PM
> To: spridgets list
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Car Hauler Trailer Tires
>
> Well Crap!  it looks like all of the trailer tires are made in China and
> there isn't a good rating on any of them.  I spent a couple of hours
looking
>
> at options today with no luck.....   One guy reported 11 out of 12 failures
> with the Marathons.  Maybe I will just keep my 8 year old tires on the
> trailer and take my chances.  Or better yet just make a little tow behind
> luggage trailer for the Bugeye and go for it!
>
> Mark
> Nashville
> http://www.arrestmered.com
>
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 26 22:51:36 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:51:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted
In-Reply-To: <58752.97935.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <199848.80547.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<58752.97935.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <845081.12342.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Took the diff to BillM to check out....  we removed it from the housing, got all the metal shavings out of it from the axle.  Bill thought the bearings looked great. The backlash was nice and tight.  The wear I was seeing was on the shaft that the bearing was pressed onto, not the bearing itself.  There wasn't any slop or play in the bearings and they turned freely and smooth.  Bill also gave me two replacement axles.  I've re-installed everything and the car runs perfect.  No vibration whatsoever.  How sweet!    FIXED AGAIN!.....Oh, wait... Now I can get back to that fuse problem.....

Thanks to everyone who offered help and differentials.  This forum is a great tool for us newbies.

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




________________________________
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 6:44:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted

I pulled the diff tonite.  It had plenty of gear oil in it.  The pinon
seal still leaks, but it was not enough to do any damage.  The backlash
is really not bad (but then, I'm no expert).  My wheel bearing seem to be fine.  No other fluid
leaks.  One thing I did notice on the half shafts is that one of them
(from the passenger side) has splines that twist and it shows a little
fresh wear right where they start twisting.  I checked the manuals and
none of them show this.  The driver's side has straight splines.  On
the passenger side bearing in the diff, it shows signs of
damage to the inside.  This might be where the problem is.  All the bearings turn smoothly.  I will post pics as soon
as I can.  Any thoughts on this?  To
change that bearing out looks like a pretty difficult task with tools
and skills that I lack.

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




________________________________
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 1:24:00 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted

looking for a good differential if anyone has one....mine has developed so much backlash that it whines pretty loud at high speeds.  The seal went on it recently (don't know when) and after our outstanding backroads drive yesterday, it was all it could take.

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From frog.aye at gmail.com  Fri Feb 26 23:26:10 2010
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:26:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Master Cylinder Barfing
In-Reply-To: <4B887703.3060701@justbrits.com>
References: <20100226.160409.3247.298190@mailpop06.vgs.untd.com>
	<4B887703.3060701@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <4333f8141002262226y6b052df1j46c47c07609160ae@mail.gmail.com>

Mike,
As long as you have the engine out it would be pretty easy to pull the pan
and inspect the main bearings.  It would be a pretty good idea to check the
thrust bearings.  Might as well pull the head and check the valves and
cylinder bores.  Oh, and the big end bearings are right there.  When was the
last time you checked the timing chain?  Don't forget to check the condition
of the cam.  And the dizzy might be getting a bit worn.  I'm sure your
machinist would be very helpful in these endeavors....
Hal

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 00:27:10 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:27:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Reason to Dislike Moss Motors
In-Reply-To: <1044425628.3596041267244045086.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <705727.8944.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<1044425628.3596041267244045086.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <e98d88091002262327yd7cf346k70634fd5280bb34d@mail.gmail.com>

When I did the interior on the 68, the kit was made for an earlier car, with
the small holes for the early window regulators. I called Mo$$, and they
said that was all they offered, and if I didn't like it, send it back for a
refund, and go to a shop and have them make a set for me. What a helpful
bunch....
The next time I needed a kit, I DID make it myself.

On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 10:14 PM, <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:

> READ the last catalogue that came out. in it they make a comment how the
> parts they used for their own car that came from MOSS were defective from
> their OWN factory!!!!
> ryan
> (I am learning Frank, I am just a little slow :-)
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jay" < jfishbein @ snet .net>
> To: spridgets @ autox .team.net
> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 8:48:26 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: Re: [ Spridgets ] Another Reason to Dislike Moss Motors
>
> I'll say this: If the reason they favor that car is because he bought all,
> or
> most, of his parts from Moss, that car has some serious issues.
>
> When I built my pink Mk II, I went to great pains to use only factory
> parts.
> It was a little easier back then, but since that time, I've come to
> appreciate
> that fact more and more.
>
> jay
>
> --- On Fri, 2/26/10, Jim Johnson < bmwwxman @ gmail .com> wrote:
>
>
> From: Jim Johnson < bmwwxman @ gmail .com>
> Subject: Re: [ Spridgets ] Another Reason to Dislike Moss Motors
> To:
> Cc: spridgets @ autox .team.net
> Date: Friday, February 26, 2010, 6:50 PM
>
>
> Is that the only Spridget they know about in the whole country or is their
> camera broken....
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 5:16 PM, Frank < spritenut @comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Jay wrote:
> >
> >> Just when they were sliding out of my consciousness, I received their
> >> latest catalog and on the cover it has ANOTHER picture of Domenic
> >> Valentino's "airport racer".
>
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 00:31:45 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:31:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted
In-Reply-To: <845081.12342.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <199848.80547.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<58752.97935.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<845081.12342.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88091002262331h2819ed01i940ed813c806201a@mail.gmail.com>

Congratulations!! I recall when I first joined the list, I had already
gotten a 65 Midget running, without the assistance of the list. The second
car was much easier, as long as you were not afraid of getting flamed by Ed,
for asking "newbie" questions.
The best tool in your box, is the one you use every day. This list is a
useful tool.
Except for Ed, he's just a tool...
LOL

Brad

On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 11:51 PM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Took the diff to BillM to check out....  we removed it from the housing,
> got all the metal shavings out of it from the axle.  Bill thought the
> bearings looked great. The backlash was nice and tight.  The wear I was
> seeing was on the shaft that the bearing was pressed onto, not the bearing
> itself.  There wasn't any slop or play in the bearings and they turned
> freely and smooth.  Bill also gave me two replacement axles.  I've
> re-installed everything and the car runs perfect.  No vibration whatsoever.
>  How sweet!    FIXED AGAIN!.....Oh, wait... Now I can get back to that fuse
> problem.....
>
> Thanks to everyone who offered help and differentials.  This forum is a
> great tool for us newbies.
>
>  Edward Perez
> Snohomish, WA
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 6:44:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted
>
> I pulled the diff tonite.  It had plenty of gear oil in it.  The pinon
> seal still leaks, but it was not enough to do any damage.  The backlash
> is really not bad (but then, I'm no expert).  My wheel bearing seem to be
> fine.  No other fluid
> leaks.  One thing I did notice on the half shafts is that one of them
> (from the passenger side) has splines that twist and it shows a little
> fresh wear right where they start twisting.  I checked the manuals and
> none of them show this.  The driver's side has straight splines.  On
> the passenger side bearing in the diff, it shows signs of
> damage to the inside.  This might be where the problem is.  All the
> bearings turn smoothly.  I will post pics as soon
> as I can.  Any thoughts on this?  To
> change that bearing out looks like a pretty difficult task with tools
> and skills that I lack.
>
> Edward Perez
> Snohomish, WA
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 1:24:00 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted
>
> looking for a good differential if anyone has one....mine has developed so
> much backlash that it whines pretty loud at high speeds.  The seal went on
> it recently (don't know when) and after our outstanding backroads drive
> yesterday, it was all it could take.
>
> Edward Perez
> Snohomish, WA
> 78 Midget (1275)
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 01:42:24 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:42:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 4x4 Morris
Message-ID: <e98d88091002270042m331a9861i7a010e30f29d4aed@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.youdrivewhat.com/?p=998

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From ridleymj at bis.on.ca  Sat Feb 27 07:12:25 2010
From: ridleymj at bis.on.ca (Martyn Ridley)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:12:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Alternatives to Moss (US)
Message-ID: <201002271412.o1RECU9m010124@brantnet.kwic.com>

So we all hate Moss (US).  For those of you that believe the world 
ceases to exist outside of the lower 48, I have news.  There are 
other suppliers.  'Moss UK '- now thankfully no relation, offers all 
parts, using the BMC codes.  'AH Spares' offers the same and has 
interiors for all colours - even green.  'A Head For Healeys' is now 
also building a full line of spares for Sprites.  With the pound at 
its lowest level in 10 years why are you whinging over Moss US when 
you can buy for less in the UK..

NB: If crossing the pond is too frightening an experience, check out 
'Autofarm' in Canada, 'A Head for Healeys'  distributor.

Cheers,
Martyn
59 Frogeye

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 07:40:26 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:40:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Alternatives to Moss (US)
In-Reply-To: <201002271412.o1RECU9m010124@brantnet.kwic.com>
References: <201002271412.o1RECU9m010124@brantnet.kwic.com>
Message-ID: <402188521002270640x76a27e7dt7dd4f8930301e14b@mail.gmail.com>

> 'A Head For Healeys' is now also building a full line of spares for
> Sprites.

You mean Healeys are too good to use the same head as the MG folks?
Must make it awkward when they get drafted.
David L

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 07:55:04 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:55:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay, question on filter
Message-ID: <205cef431002270655j25b6b1aarb1d22f01ca80e35f@mail.gmail.com>

I like this eBay 59 Sprite 250587845933 and looking at his rotisserie of the
chassis I see his fuel filter location under the rear wheel well arch which
I think I want to do also.

My question is how do I locate that filter where it won't rub while driving?
Do I install when the rear axle it is low or jacked up to insure proper
location? If it is to be low that will be difficult to do unless I prop the
rear axle on a jack stand (my Sprite is on 4 stands via the chassis) and
what clearance should I have on the filter itself? Anyone do this and have a
picture or should I just keep the filter under the hood? Also I'm going to
cut the line under the arch and put a small section of rubber fuel hose as
my union will the hose stay on without a barb or flair on the steel line I'm
assuming there is not much pressure back there and what is the proper
distance for just the hose to prevent rubbing during suspension movement? I
just don't want this rubbing and I  still need to clean this fuel line with
air.

Lots of snow but I am confident it will warm up soon ; )
Lin

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250587845933&fromMakeTrack=true

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 08:06:11 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:06:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 4x4 Morris
In-Reply-To: <e98d88091002270042m331a9861i7a010e30f29d4aed@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88091002270042m331a9861i7a010e30f29d4aed@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef431002270706o54e01a10na6f47cd2f186477c@mail.gmail.com>

What is he sporting under that body? Is that a Jeep? Still cool ; )
Lin

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> http://www.youdrivewhat.com/?p=998
>
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From Silvermine1 at comcast.net  Sat Feb 27 08:34:54 2010
From: Silvermine1 at comcast.net (Silvermine)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:34:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay,
In-Reply-To: <205cef431002270655j25b6b1aarb1d22f01ca80e35f@mail.gmail.com>
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Nice looking bugeye.....but hey, if your marketing your car don't use a
picture with a black cat in front of the vehicle.
JG

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Sat Feb 27 09:18:02 2010
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:18:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay, question on filter
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I know this may be a dumb question, but I've never owned a Bugeye.
Where is the fuel pump located?
Both my square body  cars have the fuel pump under the wheel arch with the filter in the engine bay..

 Dave G.



----- Original Message ----
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>

> I like this eBay 59 Sprite 250587845933 and looking at his rotisserie of the
> chassis I see his fuel filter location under the rear wheel well arch which
> I think I want to do also.

From peter at nosimport.com  Sat Feb 27 09:25:08 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:25:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Check your SHOCKS
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We've had another incidence of someone whose rear shocks were 
installed upside down. The earlier case was someone local to me. The 
recent was someone in OZ who has had, and worked on the car for many, 
many years.  (I can excuse the one in OZ as everything's upside down;-)

Symptoms are lots of bouncing.

Remember, big valve nut (7/8"),  DOWN.

Be careful out there!

Peter C

From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Sat Feb 27 09:29:02 2010
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:29:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay, question on filter
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Dave:
The Bugeye came with a mechanical pump, mounted on the left front of the
engine, driven by the cam.
Herb Miller
1960 AN5

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of DAVID GROPPER
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 10:18 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay, question on filter

I know this may be a dumb question, but I've never owned a Bugeye.
Where is the fuel pump located?
Both my square body  cars have the fuel pump under the wheel arch with the
filter in the engine bay..

 Dave G.



----- Original Message ----
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>

> I like this eBay 59 Sprite 250587845933 and looking at his rotisserie of
the
> chassis I see his fuel filter location under the rear wheel well arch
which
> I think I want to do also.
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 10:06:26 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:06:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay, question on filter
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Message-ID: <e98d88091002270906l1c36d136v883641e99ed19d1d@mail.gmail.com>

The cold snap is gone, and it will be 60* today. My wife and I are heading
up to River Legacy Park in Ft. Worth to get the Masi and Fuji out for a
ride. We did the Sweetheart Ride in Dallas on the 14th, and the wind coming
down the cross streets in downtown Dallas about knocked my lightweight
carbon fibre bike right over.
I'm gonna get the Sprite out this weekend, and see if I can limber up the
top enough to put it up for the cold snap coming in this next week.

On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 8:55 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> I like this eBay 59 Sprite 250587845933 and looking at his rotisserie of
> the
> chassis I see his fuel filter location under the rear wheel well arch which
> I think I want to do also.
>
> My question is how do I locate that filter where it won't rub while
> driving?
> Do I install when the rear axle it is low or jacked up to insure proper
> location? If it is to be low that will be difficult to do unless I prop the
> rear axle on a jack stand (my Sprite is on 4 stands via the chassis) and
> what clearance should I have on the filter itself? Anyone do this and have
> a
> picture or should I just keep the filter under the hood? Also I'm going to
> cut the line under the arch and put a small section of rubber fuel hose as
> my union will the hose stay on without a barb or flair on the steel line
> I'm
> assuming there is not much pressure back there and what is the proper
> distance for just the hose to prevent rubbing during suspension movement? I
> just don't want this rubbing and I  still need to clean this fuel line with
> air.
>
> Lots of snow but I am confident it will warm up soon ; )
> Lin
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250587845933&fromMakeTrack=true
>
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 27 11:35:11 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:35:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay,
In-Reply-To: <000901cab7c2$69893aa0$3c9bafe0$@net>
Message-ID: <201398.77877.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Optional wheel chock?  It is a nice looking car.  Doesn't look like a resto
that was done for resale and maybe the story of the owner needing to sell for
financial reasons is legit.  If so, have to feel bad for the owner doing all
that work without getting to enjoy the product of his labor.

Rick


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--- On Sat, 2/27/10, Silvermine <Silvermine1 at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Silvermine <Silvermine1 at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay,
To: "'Spridget list'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010, 10:34 AM

Nice looking bugeye.....but hey, if your marketing your car don't use a
picture with a black cat in front of the vehicle.
JG
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From ridleymj at bis.on.ca  Sat Feb 27 13:20:24 2010
From: ridleymj at bis.on.ca (Martyn Ridley)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:20:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Alternatives to Moss (US)
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1. I don't choose the names
2. 'My other car is an MG'
3. Two heads are better than one
4. Those of a certain age learned how to 'dodge the draft'

Cheers,
Martyn

PS: forgot to include Brown and Gammons - they are MG not Healey folks

At 09:40 AM 27/02/2010, David Lieb wrote:
> > 'A Head For Healeys' is now also building a full line of spares for
> > Sprites.
>
>You mean Healeys are too good to use the same head as the MG folks?
>Must make it awkward when they get drafted.
>David L
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 14:16:40 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:16:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay, question on filter
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Herb,
The Bugeye and the MKII came with mechanical pumps in front of the boot
(trunk area) on the chassis. That's what my 62 had and I now have an
electrical pump which I located in the engine area. It is also listed that
way in both the Leyland & the Haynes Sprite Manuals.
The Spitfire engine had mechanical pumps attached to the engine like my 68
Spitfire had. I believe the Sprite had used Spitfire engines in later models
perhaps you're confusing it with them.
Lin


On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 11:29 AM, Herbert Miller <hgmiller3 at qwest.net>wrote:

> Dave:
> The Bugeye came with a mechanical pump, mounted on the left front of the
> engine, driven by the cam.
> Herb Miller
> 1960 AN5
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of DAVID GROPPER
> Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 10:18 AM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay, question on filter
>
> I know this may be a dumb question, but I've never owned a Bugeye.
> Where is the fuel pump located?
> Both my square body  cars have the fuel pump under the wheel arch with the
> filter in the engine bay..
>
>  Dave G.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
>
> > I like this eBay 59 Sprite 250587845933 and looking at his rotisserie of
> the
> > chassis I see his fuel filter location under the rear wheel well arch
> which
> > I think I want to do also.
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From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Sat Feb 27 14:39:40 2010
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:39:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay, question on filter
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I beg to differ. I have owned my 1960 Bugeye since 1964. When I bought it,
it was stock with a mechanical fuel as I described. I have upgraded to a
1275, but I still use a mechanical fuel pump. If you had a mechanical fuel
pump mounted in front of the boot, how would it be driven?

 

Herb Miller

 

From: Linda Grunthaner [mailto:grunthaner at gmail.com] 
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 3:17 PM
To: Herbert Miller
Cc: DAVID GROPPER; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay, question on filter

 

Herb,
The Bugeye and the MKII came with mechanical pumps in front of the boot
(trunk area) on the chassis. That's what my 62 had and I now have an
electrical pump which I located in the engine area. It is also listed that
way in both the Leyland & the Haynes Sprite Manuals.
The Spitfire engine had mechanical pumps attached to the engine like my 68
Spitfire had. I believe the Sprite had used Spitfire engines in later models
perhaps you're confusing it with them.
Lin



On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 11:29 AM, Herbert Miller <hgmiller3 at qwest.net>
wrote:

Dave:
The Bugeye came with a mechanical pump, mounted on the left front of the
engine, driven by the cam.
Herb Miller
1960 AN5


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of DAVID GROPPER
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 10:18 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay, question on filter

I know this may be a dumb question, but I've never owned a Bugeye.
Where is the fuel pump located?
Both my square body  cars have the fuel pump under the wheel arch with the
filter in the engine bay..

 Dave G.



----- Original Message ----
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>

> I like this eBay 59 Sprite 250587845933 and looking at his rotisserie of
the
> chassis I see his fuel filter location under the rear wheel well arch
which
> I think I want to do also.

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From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Feb 27 15:13:11 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:13:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay, question on filter
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<< ...how would it be driven? >>

I read in that book Linda is reading Herb;

it IS chain driven !!!!

I thought EVERYBODY 'knew' dat ?!?!?  No ?!?

Anon

From refisk at chartermi.net  Sat Feb 27 15:17:04 2010
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:17:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay, question on filter
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Herb,

A cam-driven mechanical pump mounted in front of the boot would require a 
really long lever.  :-)

Lin - you're mistaken.  All 948cc and 1098cc Sprites up to 1964 came from 
the factory with a cam-driven mechanical pump mounted on the front left of 
the engine under the front carb.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Herbert Miller" <hgmiller3 at qwest.net>
To: "'Linda Grunthaner'" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 4:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay, question on filter


>I beg to differ. I have owned my 1960 Bugeye since 1964. When I bought it,
> it was stock with a mechanical fuel as I described. I have upgraded to a
> 1275, but I still use a mechanical fuel pump. If you had a mechanical fuel
> pump mounted in front of the boot, how would it be driven?
>
>
>
> Herb Miller

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Feb 27 16:07:20 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:07:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay,
In-Reply-To: <201398.77877.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <201398.77877.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B89A5A8.6010004@justbrits.com>

<< If so, have to feel bad for the owner doing all that work
without getting to enjoy the product of his labor. >>

Driving NOR dollar wise, Rick <F> !!

Wish I had some "spare change" <G><G><G> !!

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Feb 27 18:33:59 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:33:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I need one of these
Message-ID: <4B89C807.3040306@comcast.net>

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=tPg1ZMiC9pA

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

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Feb 27 18:55:38 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:55:38 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Check your SHOCKS
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References: <e98d88091002270042m331a9861i7a010e30f29d4aed@mail.gmail.com>,
	<201002270825940.SM01188@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W1C312ED51FEFD5AC7583EB83D0@phx.gbl>

>> I can excuse the one in OZ as everything's upside down;-)


So, you're saying the shock was the right way around, ... but the car wasn't?


> Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:25:08 -0600
>
> We've had another incidence of someone whose rear shocks were
> installed upside down. The earlier case was someone local to me. The
> recent was someone in OZ who has had, and worked on the car for many,
> many years. (I can excuse the one in OZ as everything's upside down;-)
>
> Symptoms are lots of bouncing.
>
> Remember, big valve nut (7/8"), DOWN.
>
> Be careful out there!
>
> Peter C

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Sat Feb 27 19:06:17 2010
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:06:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I need one of these
References: <4B89C807.3040306@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <077F13BC79CA4F77839FAD6FECFA54D6@MAINCOMPUTER>

That plow is WAY WAY too lightweight fot Toms River Snow.

J
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To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 8:33 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] I need one of these


> http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=tPg1ZMiC9pA
>
> -- 
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From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:15:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I need one of these
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Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 9:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] I need one of these


> That plow is WAY WAY too lightweight for Toms River Snow.
> I think N.Y. snow is too heavy also.
> J
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 8:33 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] I need one of these
>
>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=tPg1ZMiC9pA
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Feb 27 19:19:30 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:19:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] I need one of these
In-Reply-To: <077F13BC79CA4F77839FAD6FECFA54D6@MAINCOMPUTER>
Message-ID: <C7AF12B2.24924%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

It probably cost way more than a ticket to Southern California.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sat Feb 27 19:31:57 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:31:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] I need one of these
In-Reply-To: <4B89C807.3040306@comcast.net>
References: <4B89C807.3040306@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4B89D59D.6000909@frontiernet.net>

Knowing you, it would take less than a weekend to build one out of used 
Sprite parts and old traffic signs.

Kate

Frank wrote:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=tPg1ZMiC9pA

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Feb 27 20:44:34 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:44:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] I need one of these
In-Reply-To: <4B89C807.3040306@comcast.net>
References: <4B89C807.3040306@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4B89E6A2.2000409@justbrits.com>

Let's see....

<<http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=tPg1ZMiC9pA
-- 
Frank Clarici >>

I got that at 7:33PM CST so you ought to be FINISHED
building yours and ready for 'test drive', Frank ???

Ooops, YOU can't have NOR build one !!!  Would need
Asian 'electronics'.  Sorry.

Get the dam*ed shovel back out <VBG> !!!

PPP & LAD

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Feb 28 05:08:39 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:08:39 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Alternatives to Moss (US)
Message-ID: <6d234.55ee8930.38bbb6c7@aol.com>

I thought they were back again?
 
In a message dated 27/02/2010 14:19:35 GMT Standard Time,  
ridleymj at bis.on.ca writes:

'Moss UK  '- now thankfully no relation

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 06:20:31 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:20:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay, question on filter
In-Reply-To: <6E6E2D95-8871-4239-8FF9-1DEBE8894CF5@verizon.net>
References: <205cef431002270655j25b6b1aarb1d22f01ca80e35f@mail.gmail.com>
	<280489.56400.qm@web84201.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<00f501cab7c9$f98f5470$ecadfd50$@net>
	<205cef431002271316p1b746c5ck1c5e2c1de95abb0@mail.gmail.com>
	<6E6E2D95-8871-4239-8FF9-1DEBE8894CF5@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <205cef431002280520k6d8f0e0bqf20357b497888ed@mail.gmail.com>

Phil,
Looking at my books it says it was located in the rear what year did it move
because the books do not say it was attached to the engine. I am really
confused now : (
Was that a 58/59 year only or all the Bugeyes? Any photos of that for
reference? I'll also look at my og Bugeye block when I get back to school.
Lin

On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 4:36 PM, Phil Nase <nases at verizon.net> wrote:

> Hey Lin,
>
> The stock bugeye 948cc engine had the mechanical fuel pump mounted on the
> left side of the engine block.
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/<http://home.comcast.net/%7Ephilnasecpa/>
>
>
>
> On Feb 27, 2010, at 4:16 PM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
> > Herb,
> > The Bugeye and the MKII came with mechanical pumps in front of the boot
> > (trunk area) on the chassis. That's what my 62 had and I now have an
> > electrical pump which I located in the engine area. It is also listed
> that
> > way in both the Leyland & the Haynes Sprite Manuals.
> > The Spitfire engine had mechanical pumps attached to the engine like my
> 68
> > Spitfire had. I believe the Sprite had used Spitfire engines in later
> models
> > perhaps you're confusing it with them.
> > Lin
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 11:29 AM, Herbert Miller <hgmiller3 at qwest.net
> >wrote:
> >
> >> Dave:
> >> The Bugeye came with a mechanical pump, mounted on the left front of the
> >> engine, driven by the cam.
> >> Herb Miller
> >> 1960 AN5
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> >> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of DAVID GROPPER
> >> Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 10:18 AM
> >> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> >> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay, question on filter
> >>
> >> I know this may be a dumb question, but I've never owned a Bugeye.
> >> Where is the fuel pump located?
> >> Both my square body  cars have the fuel pump under the wheel arch with
> the
> >> filter in the engine bay..
> >>
> >> Dave G.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message ----
> >>> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> >>
> >>> I like this eBay 59 Sprite 250587845933 and looking at his rotisserie
> of
> >> the
> >>> chassis I see his fuel filter location under the rear wheel well arch
> >> which
> >>> I think I want to do also.
> >> Suggested annual donation $12.75
> >>
> >> You are subscribed as hgmiller3 at qwest.net
> >>
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> >>
> >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
> >>
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 28 07:00:26 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:00:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction
Message-ID: <222076.73191.qm@web51401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

1961 originally registered as JAX 12 at Amelia Island: 
http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm?SaleCode=AM10&CarID=r143&fc=0  Est.
$50-70,000

Rick


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

From domanicoj at comcast.net  Sun Feb 28 07:21:18 2010
From: domanicoj at comcast.net (domanicoj at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:21:18 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 engine rebuild
In-Reply-To: <mailman.13.1267297202.27574.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <1556612252.9987901267366878873.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Ok, I have the 1500 out of theB car and on the stand.B  I know the conrod
bearings need to be replaced. As well as the main bearings.B  Where can I
source these items?B  I know the two obvious catalogs, but I would like to do
more research before buying.B  I will also be needing all the gaskets and
seals that go along with the light rebuild.B  Thanks for your help and
patience with the newbie questions!!



Jim Domanico

Chalfont, PA

75 midget

From george.brokaw at cox.net  Sun Feb 28 07:22:16 2010
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:22:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice 59 on ebay, question on filter
In-Reply-To: <205cef431002280520k6d8f0e0bqf20357b497888ed@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef431002270655j25b6b1aarb1d22f01ca80e35f@mail.gmail.com>
	<280489.56400.qm@web84201.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<00f501cab7c9$f98f5470$ecadfd50$@net>
	<205cef431002271316p1b746c5ck1c5e2c1de95abb0@mail.gmail.com>
	<6E6E2D95-8871-4239-8FF9-1DEBE8894CF5@verizon.net>
	<205cef431002280520k6d8f0e0bqf20357b497888ed@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <005201cab881$6e1d33e0$4a579ba0$@brokaw@cox.net>

I think this discussion is for two DIFFERENT things!

One, Lin started this discussion with where the FILTER is located.  I
believe (but is probably wrong) that she mis-wrote about the fuel pump when
Dave asked where the fuel pump was and took this discussion of fuel filters
in a whole new direction.

The rest are discussing where the FUEL PUMP is located.

A filter cannot be run from the cam and the mechanical fuel pump cannot be
run from the engine if the mechanical fuel pump is located in the rear!

YMMV, I haven't had my coffee yet... yada, yada, yada... Oh heck, I don't
drink coffee! :rolleyes:

Paul



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


Phil,
Looking at my books it says it was located in the rear what year did it move
because the books do not say it was attached to the engine. I am really
confused now : (
Was that a 58/59 year only or all the Bugeyes? Any photos of that for
reference? I'll also look at my og Bugeye block when I get back to school.
Lin

On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 4:36 PM, Phil Nase <nases at verizon.net> wrote:

> Hey Lin,
>
> The stock bugeye 948cc engine had the mechanical fuel pump mounted on the
> left side of the engine block.
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
>
http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/<http://home.comcast.net/%7Ephilnasecpa
/>
>
>
>
> On Feb 27, 2010, at 4:16 PM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
> > Herb,
> > The Bugeye and the MKII came with mechanical pumps in front of the boot
> > (trunk area) on the chassis. That's what my 62 had and I now have an
> > electrical pump which I located in the engine area. It is also listed
> that
> > way in both the Leyland & the Haynes Sprite Manuals.
> > The Spitfire engine had mechanical pumps attached to the engine like my
> 68
> > Spitfire had. I believe the Sprite had used Spitfire engines in later
> models
> > perhaps you're confusing it with them.
> > Lin
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 11:29 AM, Herbert Miller <>
> >wrote:
> >
> >> Dave:
> >> The Bugeye came with a mechanical pump, mounted on the left front of
the
> >> engine, driven by the cam.
> >> Herb Miller
> >> 1960 AN5
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >>
> >> I know this may be a dumb question, but I've never owned a Bugeye.
> >> Where is the fuel pump located?
> >> Both my square body  cars have the fuel pump under the wheel arch with
> the
> >> filter in the engine bay..
> >>
> >> Dave G.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message ----
> >>> From: Linda Grunthaner <>
> >>
> >>> I like this eBay 59 Sprite 250587845933 and looking at his rotisserie
> of
> >> the
> >>> chassis I see his fuel filter location under the rear wheel well arch
> >> which
> >>> I think I want to do also.

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 28 07:52:35 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:52:35 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] I need one of these
In-Reply-To: <4B89E6A2.2000409@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <599187.6612.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

That's not a snow remover.  THIS is a snow remover: 
http://www.ffcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=240504&highlight=snowblower

Rick


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

--- On Sat, 2/27/10, Shop at " Just Brits " <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:

From: Shop at " Just Brits " <shop at justbrits.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] I need one of these
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010, 10:44 PM

Let's see....

<<http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=tPg1ZMiC9pA
-- Frank Clarici >>

I got that at 7:33PM CST so you ought to be FINISHED
building yours and ready for 'test drive', Frank ???

Ooops, YOU can't have NOR build one !!!  Would need
Asian 'electronics'.  Sorry.

Get the dam*ed shovel back out <VBG> !!!

PPP & LAD
Suggested annual donation $12.75

You are subscribed as healeyrick at yahoo.com

http://www.team.net/archive

http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From lotuspilot at verizon.net  Sun Feb 28 10:18:34 2010
From: lotuspilot at verizon.net (Michael Carpenter)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:18:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction
References: <222076.73191.qm@web51401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <001d01cab89a$0f5e19a0$2f01a8c0@D1PWFG61>

Their estimate seems way-way inflated for a Sprite that didn't do much of 
anything and without its original bodywork.

That price is into 100M area which would be a way better car for the money.

Mike
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 9:00 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction


> 1961 originally registered as JAX 12 at Amelia Island:
> http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm?SaleCode=AM10&CarID=r143&fc=0 
> Est.
> $50-70,000
>
> Rick

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Feb 28 10:29:53 2010
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:29:53 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 engine rebuild
Message-ID: <776a8.594f89c2.38bc0211@aol.com>

_www.aptfast.com_ (http://www.aptfast.com)  should be the only  obvious 
choice.
 
In a message dated 28/02/2010 14:40:04 GMT Standard Time,  
domanicoj at comcast.net writes:

Ok, I  have the 1500 out of theB car and on the stand.B  I know the  conrod
bearings need to be replaced. As well as the main bearings.B   Where can I
source these items?B  I know the two obvious catalogs, but  I would like to 
do
more research before buying.B  I will also be  needing all the gaskets and
seals that go along with the light  rebuild.B  Thanks for your help and
patience with the newbie  questions!!



Jim Domanico

Chalfont, PA

75  midget

From richb at u.washington.edu  Sun Feb 28 10:35:52 2010
From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:35:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 engine rebuild
References: <1556612252.9987901267366878873.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <751B083E2A744C65A1A0A3EEB9A755B5@m275laptop>

Jim

I have bought 1500 parts out of Spitbits in California for mine.  All they 
deal with is 1300 and 1500 Triumph.  Good price and service.

www.spitbits.com

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <domanicoj at comcast.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 6:21 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1500 engine rebuild


> Ok, I have the 1500 out of theB car and on the stand.B  I know the conrod
> bearings need to be replaced. As well as the main bearings.B  Where can I
> source these items?B  I know the two obvious catalogs, but I would like to 
> do
> more research before buying.B  I will also be needing all the gaskets and
> seals that go along with the light rebuild.B  Thanks for your help and
> patience with the newbie questions!!
>
>
>
> Jim Domanico
>
> Chalfont, PA
>
> 75 midget
>
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sun Feb 28 11:12:53 2010
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:12:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction
In-Reply-To: <001d01cab89a$0f5e19a0$2f01a8c0@D1PWFG61>
References: <222076.73191.qm@web51401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<001d01cab89a$0f5e19a0$2f01a8c0@D1PWFG61>
Message-ID: <d49b03131002281012k4a2752fv12041d9fa321fc59@mail.gmail.com>

Obviously you don't get to many of the auctions.  A factory 100M would fetch
a lot more than the price of this car, which does seem a bit over priced.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 9:18 AM, Michael Carpenter
<lotuspilot at verizon.net>wrote:

> Their estimate seems way-way inflated for a Sprite that didn't do much of
> anything and without its original bodywork.
>
> That price is into 100M area which would be a way better car for the money.
>
> Mike
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 9:00 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction
>
>
>
>  1961 originally registered as JAX 12 at Amelia Island:
>> http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm?SaleCode=AM10&CarID=r143&fc=0Est.
>> $50-70,000
>>
>> Rick
>>
>
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From info at classictradespace.com  Sun Feb 28 11:27:51 2010
From: info at classictradespace.com (classic trade space)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:27:51 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 100m
Message-ID: <AC06CA595CF644CEA0DBAB28C7958382@WORLDCARS>

we do have a factory 100m available if anyone on the list is seriously
interested.

From lotuspilot at verizon.net  Sun Feb 28 12:31:53 2010
From: lotuspilot at verizon.net (Michael Carpenter)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:31:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction
References: <222076.73191.qm@web51401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<001d01cab89a$0f5e19a0$2f01a8c0@D1PWFG61>
	<d49b03131002281012k4a2752fv12041d9fa321fc59@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003101cab8ac$af37b5f0$2f01a8c0@D1PWFG61>

Check ebay out.  There is what is reported to be a 100M at a nice buy it now
price.

Mike
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: rrengineer @dslextreme.com
  To: Michael Carpenter
  Cc: HealeyRick ; spridgets at autox.team.net
  Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 1:12 PM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction


  Obviously you don't get to many of the auctions.  A factory 100M would fetch
a lot more than the price of this car, which does seem a bit over priced.
  Mike MacLean
  60 Sprite
  56 BN2


  On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 9:18 AM, Michael Carpenter <lotuspilot at verizon.net>
wrote:

    Their estimate seems way-way inflated for a Sprite that didn't do much of
anything and without its original bodywork.

    That price is into 100M area which would be a way better car for the
money.

    Mike
    ----- Original Message ----- From: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>

    To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>

    Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 9:00 AM
    Subject: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction




      1961 originally registered as JAX 12 at Amelia Island:
      http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm?SaleCode=AM10&CarID=r143&fc=0
Est.
      $50-70,000

      Rick

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 12:52:45 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:52:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 engine rebuild
In-Reply-To: <1556612252.9987901267366878873.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <mailman.13.1267297202.27574.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<1556612252.9987901267366878873.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <e98d88091002281152k43921013we134620efac06af1@mail.gmail.com>

While it is apart, I bet most 1500 owners would recommend your having the
thrust washers pinned. They are prone to falling out of position (rumor has
it at around 50K) so protect yourself with a little extra caution.

Brad

On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 8:21 AM, <domanicoj at comcast.net> wrote:

> Ok, I have the 1500 out of theB car and on the stand.B  I know the conrod
> bearings need to be replaced. As well as the main bearings.B  Where can I
> source these items?B  I know the two obvious catalogs, but I would like to
> do
> more research before buying.B  I will also be needing all the gaskets and
> seals that go along with the light rebuild.B  Thanks for your help and
> patience with the newbie questions!!
>
>
>
> Jim Domanico
>
> Chalfont, PA
>
> 75 midget
>
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sun Feb 28 12:55:05 2010
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:55:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction
In-Reply-To: <003101cab8ac$af37b5f0$2f01a8c0@D1PWFG61>
References: <222076.73191.qm@web51401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<001d01cab89a$0f5e19a0$2f01a8c0@D1PWFG61>
	<d49b03131002281012k4a2752fv12041d9fa321fc59@mail.gmail.com>
	<003101cab8ac$af37b5f0$2f01a8c0@D1PWFG61>
Message-ID: <d49b03131002281155q325af59fp78e915b60d761e69@mail.gmail.com>

Is this it?      *http://tinyurl.com/yzk32kd

Mike
*
On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 11:31 AM, Michael Carpenter
<lotuspilot at verizon.net>wrote:

>  Check ebay out.  There is what is reported to be a 100M at a nice buy it
> now price.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* rrengineer @dslextreme.com <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
> *To:* Michael Carpenter <lotuspilot at verizon.net>
> *Cc:* HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> ; spridgets at autox.team.net
> *Sent:* Sunday, February 28, 2010 1:12 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction
>
> Obviously you don't get to many of the auctions.  A factory 100M would
> fetch a lot more than the price of this car, which does seem a bit over
> priced.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
>
> On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 9:18 AM, Michael Carpenter <lotuspilot at verizon.net
> > wrote:
>
>> Their estimate seems way-way inflated for a Sprite that didn't do much of
>> anything and without its original bodywork.
>>
>> That price is into 100M area which would be a way better car for the
>> money.
>>
>> Mike
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
>>
>> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 9:00 AM
>> Subject: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction
>>
>>
>>
>> 1961 originally registered as JAX 12 at Amelia Island:
>>> http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm?SaleCode=AM10&CarID=r143&fc=0Est.
>>> $50-70,000
>>>
>>> Rick

From jfishbein at snet.net  Sun Feb 28 13:14:27 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:14:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction
In-Reply-To: <d49b03131002281155q325af59fp78e915b60d761e69@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <456810.17532.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

$120,000 certainly doesn't get  you much information on the car. A 6 year old
can come-up with the same information as this seller.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

--- On Sun, 2/28/10, rrengineer @dslextreme.com <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
wrote:


From: rrengineer @dslextreme.com <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction
To: "Michael Carpenter" <lotuspilot at verizon.net>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, February 28, 2010, 2:55 PM


Is this it?      *http://tinyurl.com/yzk32kd

Mike
*
On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 11:31 AM, Michael Carpenter
<lotuspilot at verizon.net>wrote:

>  Check ebay out.  There is what is reported to be a 100M at a nice buy it
> now price.
>
> Mike

From lotuspilot at verizon.net  Sun Feb 28 13:18:57 2010
From: lotuspilot at verizon.net (Michael Carpenter)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:18:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction
References: <222076.73191.qm@web51401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<001d01cab89a$0f5e19a0$2f01a8c0@D1PWFG61>
	<d49b03131002281012k4a2752fv12041d9fa321fc59@mail.gmail.com>
	<003101cab8ac$af37b5f0$2f01a8c0@D1PWFG61>
	<d49b03131002281155q325af59fp78e915b60d761e69@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <005301cab8b3$423ab180$2f01a8c0@D1PWFG61>

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Concours-Restored-100-4-BN1-In-LeMans-Registry
_W0QQitemZ110500260434QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item19ba542a52

No, Try this one.  It seems odd without the louvers though.

Mike
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: rrengineer @dslextreme.com
  To: Michael Carpenter
  Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
  Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 2:55 PM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction


  Is this it?      http://tinyurl.com/yzk32kd

  Mike

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Feb 28 13:39:35 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:39:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction
In-Reply-To: <005301cab8b3$423ab180$2f01a8c0@D1PWFG61>
References: <222076.73191.qm@web51401.mail.re2.yahoo.com><001d01cab89a$0f5e19a0$2f01a8c0@D1PWFG61><d49b03131002281012k4a2752fv12041d9fa321fc59@mail.gmail.com><003101cab8ac$af37b5f0$2f01a8c0@D1PWFG61><d49b03131002281155q325af59fp78e915b60d761e69@mail.gmail.com>
	<005301cab8b3$423ab180$2f01a8c0@D1PWFG61>
Message-ID: <5A06B4C492FF4F36826512ACE1925D51@spider>

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110500260434

=============================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Carpenter
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 12:19 PM
To: rrengineer @dslextreme.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Concours-Restored-100-4-BN1-In-LeMans-Registr
y
_W0QQitemZ110500260434QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item19ba542a52

No, Try this one.  It seems odd without the louvers though.

Mike
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: rrengineer @dslextreme.com
  To: Michael Carpenter
  Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
  Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 2:55 PM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction


  Is this it?      http://tinyurl.com/yzk32kd

  Mike

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 14:04:38 2010
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:04:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] I need one of these
In-Reply-To: <599187.6612.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <4B89E6A2.2000409@justbrits.com>
	<599187.6612.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <441250191002281304t505db838hb4570b1710bca03d@mail.gmail.com>

This is cool but this is the grand pa of snow blowers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha59KFvCQUY



On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 6:52 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> That's not a snow remover.  THIS is a snow remover:
> http://www.ffcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=240504&highlight=snowblower
>
> Rick

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Feb 28 15:01:50 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:01:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 engine rebuild
In-Reply-To: <1556612252.9987901267366878873.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1556612252.9987901267366878873.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4B8AE7CE.7050604@comcast.net>

domanicoj at comcast.net wrote:
> Ok, I have the 1500 out of theB car and on the stand.B  I know the conrod
> bearings need to be replaced. As well as the main bearings.B  Where can I
> source these items?

Our own list members Ed and Peter
justbrits <ed at justbrits.com>
Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>

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

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Feb 28 15:17:03 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:17:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question
Message-ID: <4B8AEB5F.6040309@comcast.net>

I just picked up a 97 Mercury Sable sedan that runs perfect but has a 
brake pipe leak.
And a few other minor issues.
My major question is the signals. They do not work and the fuse is good.
Everything else works on this car except the brakes, washers, 4 ways, etc.
The owners manual is a joke, I can figure out how to change a bulb, wash 
a car, change a tire and fill it up with gas.
Are car buyers today that stupid we have to give them 6 pages on how to 
change a tire, 4 of those pages are for safety!
What about turn signals? They don't work, and it's not the bulbs or fuse.
The hazard fuse is good too but the hazards don't work either.
And the fuse for the "Accessory stalk" is good since the signals and 
wipers are on this stalk. The wipers work.
Any body have any ideas?
Also, it will be for sale when fixed if anybody wants a nice looking 
light blue car.
136,000 miles. $1500

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

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 15:25:09 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:25:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question
In-Reply-To: <4B8AEB5F.6040309@comcast.net>
References: <4B8AEB5F.6040309@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <402188521002281425y6b8e4cb1g7c8a2f0c966638e0@mail.gmail.com>

> What about turn signals? They don't work, and it's not the bulbs or fuse.
> The hazard fuse is good too but the hazards don't work either.

Sounds like the flasher relay to me. Should be on the fuse block. Make
sure the new one will fit under the cover before you pay for it.
David L

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Feb 28 15:40:32 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:40:32 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 100m
In-Reply-To: <AC06CA595CF644CEA0DBAB28C7958382@WORLDCARS>
References: <AC06CA595CF644CEA0DBAB28C7958382@WORLDCARS>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W21CC65FF933F76FD9C1937B83D0@phx.gbl>

And, if someone on the list isn't seriously interested, then you don't have
it?



Sorry, I can't help myself sometimes!  :)

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





> From: info at classictradespace.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:27:51 +0000
> Subject: [Spridgets] 100m
>
> we do have a factory 100m available if anyone on the list is seriously
> interested.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Feb 28 16:00:00 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:00:00 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Hockey!
Message-ID: <BAY112-W119D6868E3C3FE3CCF9581B83D0@phx.gbl>

I am so happy!



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

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Feb 28 16:21:24 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:21:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Hockey!
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W119D6868E3C3FE3CCF9581B83D0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W119D6868E3C3FE3CCF9581B83D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <A84F6185-C55E-494E-8BEE-DF7B8EAAE3C6@ado13.com>

I'm not...

On Feb 28, 2010, at 3:00 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
<robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> I am so happy!

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Feb 28 16:34:55 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:34:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Hockey!
In-Reply-To: <A84F6185-C55E-494E-8BEE-DF7B8EAAE3C6@ado13.com>
References: <BAY112-W119D6868E3C3FE3CCF9581B83D0@phx.gbl>
	<A84F6185-C55E-494E-8BEE-DF7B8EAAE3C6@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <4B8AFD9F.4090901@justbrits.com>

<< I'm not... >>

Ne neither, Larry !!!   <F>

From grday at btinternet.com  Sun Feb 28 16:54:21 2010
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:54:21 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Hockey!
References: <BAY112-W119D6868E3C3FE3CCF9581B83D0@phx.gbl><A84F6185-C55E-494E-8BEE-DF7B8EAAE3C6@ado13.com>
	<4B8AFD9F.4090901@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <6C448B94F5254DF1B60A89B57DC472F3@user8634b3d69b>

I am and there's a big pond between us  ;o)

We lost with the big slippery granite marbles - sigh!!

Guy R Day



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shop at " Just Brits "" <shop at justbrits.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 11:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hockey!


> << I'm not... >>
> 
> Ne neither, Larry !!!   <F>
> 
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From lotuspilot at verizon.net  Sun Feb 28 17:02:02 2010
From: lotuspilot at verizon.net (Michael Carpenter)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:02:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 100m
References: <AC06CA595CF644CEA0DBAB28C7958382@WORLDCARS>
	<BAY112-W21CC65FF933F76FD9C1937B83D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <002201cab8d2$6cd51fb0$2f01a8c0@D1PWFG61>

You truly made me laugh!  Thanks.

Mike
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 5:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 100m


> And, if someone on the list isn't seriously interested, then you don't 
> have
> it?
>
>
>
> Sorry, I can't help myself sometimes!  :)
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
>
>
>
>
>
>> From: info at classictradespace.com
>> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:27:51 +0000
>> Subject: [Spridgets] 100m
>>
>> we do have a factory 100m available if anyone on the list is seriously
>> interested.
>
> _______________________________________________

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 28 17:40:58 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:40:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Hockey!
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W119D6868E3C3FE3CCF9581B83D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <651271.18023.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sun, 2/28/10, robertduquette at sympatico.ca <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> I am so happy!

Phenomenal game and I love the "cleanliness" of the international style, but it was a lot more heart-tugging when it wasn't just NHL guys in different uniforms. Olympic basketball is even more ridiculous. 

Ron

From lincman90 at hotmail.com  Sun Feb 28 17:50:18 2010
From: lincman90 at hotmail.com (Tom Daughdrill)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:50:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question
In-Reply-To: <402188521002281425y6b8e4cb1g7c8a2f0c966638e0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B8AEB5F.6040309@comcast.net>,
	<402188521002281425y6b8e4cb1g7c8a2f0c966638e0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU146-W255F5E4FFEFA7384938967AC3C0@phx.gbl>

 The four "safety pages" on how to change a tire are courtesy of the attorneys
representing Ford Motor Company!  What a world we live in...

_________________________________________________________________
Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection.
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Feb 28 17:59:03 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:59:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question
In-Reply-To: <BLU146-W255F5E4FFEFA7384938967AC3C0@phx.gbl>
References: <4B8AEB5F.6040309@comcast.net>,
	<402188521002281425y6b8e4cb1g7c8a2f0c966638e0@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU146-W255F5E4FFEFA7384938967AC3C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <046313B5F6214ED89B96CB0B6AC251E0@spider>

"But yet, we live."  (John Carter, Warlord of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs)
=====================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tom Daughdrill
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 4:50 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question


The four "safety pages" on how to change a tire are courtesy of the
attorneys representing Ford Motor Company!  What a world we live in...

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Feb 28 18:15:14 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:15:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question
In-Reply-To: <BLU146-W255F5E4FFEFA7384938967AC3C0@phx.gbl>
References: <4B8AEB5F.6040309@comcast.net>,
	<402188521002281425y6b8e4cb1g7c8a2f0c966638e0@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU146-W255F5E4FFEFA7384938967AC3C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <8ACAABB2764D49BD95640F657CFA1463@HomePC>

Of course, if you own stock in Ford Motor Company, you probably appreciate 
them insulating you from losses due to lawsuits.

Maybe they learned something from the days of exploding pickups that their 
bean counters decided would be cheaper to incinerate a few more people than 
fix their defective trucks.

Not sorry if this offends your sensitivities.  In fact, I don't care.

LAD



--------------------------------------------------
From: "Tom Daughdrill" <lincman90 at hotmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 6:50 PM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question

The four "safety pages" on how to change a tire are courtesy of the 
attorneys
representing Ford Motor Company!  What a world we live in...

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sun Feb 28 18:29:06 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:29:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 100m
References: <AC06CA595CF644CEA0DBAB28C7958382@WORLDCARS>
	<BAY112-W21CC65FF933F76FD9C1937B83D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <CE25C054208A49F3AD897BD4B4DA1598@blackbox2>

If it's a bargain we are all interested.

If it's over priced, none of us are interested.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 5:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 100m


> And, if someone on the list isn't seriously interested, then you don't have
> it?
> 
> 
> 
> Sorry, I can't help myself sometimes!  :)
> 
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> From: info at classictradespace.com
>> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:27:51 +0000
>> Subject: [Spridgets] 100m
>>
>> we do have a factory 100m available if anyone on the list is seriously
>> interested.
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Feb 28 18:35:02 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:35:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question
In-Reply-To: <8ACAABB2764D49BD95640F657CFA1463@HomePC>
References: <4B8AEB5F.6040309@comcast.net>,
	<402188521002281425y6b8e4cb1g7c8a2f0c966638e0@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU146-W255F5E4FFEFA7384938967AC3C0@phx.gbl>
	<8ACAABB2764D49BD95640F657CFA1463@HomePC>
Message-ID: <4B8B19C6.4080308@comcast.net>

Larry Daniels wrote:
> Of course, if you own stock in Ford Motor Company, you probably appreciate 
> them insulating you from losses due to lawsuits.
>
> Maybe they learned something from the days of exploding pickups that their 
> bean counters decided would be cheaper to incinerate a few more people than 
> fix their defective trucks.
>   
Larry

That was exploding Pintos with self destructing Firestone 500 tires.
Then it was roll over Exploders, I mean Explorers because of self 
destructing Firestone tires.
Hmmm, Unintended accelerating Toyotas seems like a much better choice ;)
Hey I own a Ford (and now a Merc) but it beats owning anything GM makes 
as I watch my neighbor fix his door hinge pin AGAIN on his GM product.
Same problem they have had with doors drooping since 1967.

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

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Feb 28 18:48:39 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:48:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question
In-Reply-To: <4B8B19C6.4080308@comcast.net>
References: <4B8AEB5F.6040309@comcast.net>,
	<402188521002281425y6b8e4cb1g7c8a2f0c966638e0@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU146-W255F5E4FFEFA7384938967AC3C0@phx.gbl>
	<8ACAABB2764D49BD95640F657CFA1463@HomePC>
	<4B8B19C6.4080308@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <0A445ED68A9D4EB394F20ED0D2E3A776@HomePC>

All true, Frank.  I'm sure you recall, though, the side mounted gas tanks on 
their pickups that exploded in a fiery ball on impact.

Golly, it seems that the Chinese took lessons from us on how to build crap 
products.

It's still hard, though, to not have evil thoughts about Ford when they 
decided it was cheaper to burn more people into crispy critters than it 
would be to fix their g-damn trucks.  And I never even lost anybody to their 
effing accountants.

I do remember the days of explosive hazard warnings on Pintos' rear end.  It 
seems we had a better sense of humor about it back then, didn't we?

So, who do we trust now?  GM sucks.  Ford sucks and Chrysler has always 
sucked.  Anybody have a Rambler for sale?  That cool looking Studebaker that 
Ron, Jeff and Don will be driving is getting even better looking.


Larry

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 7:35 PM
To: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question

Larry Daniels wrote:
> Of course, if you own stock in Ford Motor Company, you probably appreciate
> them insulating you from losses due to lawsuits.
>
> Maybe they learned something from the days of exploding pickups that their
> bean counters decided would be cheaper to incinerate a few more people 
> than
> fix their defective trucks.
>
Larry

That was exploding Pintos with self destructing Firestone 500 tires.
Then it was roll over Exploders, I mean Explorers because of self
destructing Firestone tires.
Hmmm, Unintended accelerating Toyotas seems like a much better choice ;)
Hey I own a Ford (and now a Merc) but it beats owning anything GM makes
as I watch my neighbor fix his door hinge pin AGAIN on his GM product.
Same problem they have had with doors drooping since 1967.

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

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Feb 28 18:50:58 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:50:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Hockey!
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<< Olympic basketball is even more ridiculous. >>

Gospel 'Hopper, gospel !!!

Wonder how the pros write the 'trip' off ?!?

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Feb 28 18:52:08 2010
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Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:52:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Hockey!
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<<We lost with the big slippery granite marbles - sigh!! >>

You and PPP can cry together, Guy ?!?!   <G>

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Feb 28 19:00:58 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:00:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question
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Larry Daniels wrote:
> So, who do we trust now?  GM sucks.  Ford sucks and Chrysler has always 
> sucked.  Anybody have a Rambler for sale?  
Now there was a car, not alot of style but they lasted forever, got 
decent mileage, fit 6 comfortably
And you could fit a 55 gallon drum in the truck.

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 18:59:06 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:59:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question
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> Hey I own a Ford (and now a Merc) but it beats owning anything GM makes as I
> watch my neighbor fix his door hinge pin AGAIN on his GM product.
> Same problem they have had with doors drooping since 1967.

Yup, same problem; people who never lube their hinge pins. Just looked
at that on a Merc the other day. Unlike my old GMs, there was NO
provision for pulling the pin or replacing the bushings. In fact,
there were no bushings. It looked as if you MIGHT be able to pull the
doors off and replace both hinge assemblies IF you could find new
ones. Pretty much told the guy to lift on the door as he closed it.

Credit where credit is due, the Exploder problem was only partially
the fault of the Firestone tires. Every one of those was accompanied
by overloading and underinflation.
David L

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 28 18:59:34 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:59:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question
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--- On Sun, 2/28/10, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> sucked. 
Anybody have a Rambler for sale?  That
> cool looking Studebaker that 
> Ron,
Jeff and Don will be driving is getting even better
> looking.

I dunno. The
website's wrong, Don isn't driving. When I asled him why not, he said "I'm 30
years older than you. I don't want to die any sooner than I need to."

Ron

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Feb 28 19:01:47 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:01:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question
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OK, fess up, Frank.  What did you need to put in a 55 gallon drum in the 
back?  You weren't running 'shine, were you?  ;-)

LAD

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From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 8:00 PM
To: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question

Larry Daniels wrote:
> So, who do we trust now?  GM sucks.  Ford sucks and Chrysler has always
> sucked.  Anybody have a Rambler for sale?
Now there was a car, not alot of style but they lasted forever, got
decent mileage, fit 6 comfortably
And you could fit a 55 gallon drum in the truck. 

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 19:02:54 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:02:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question
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> So, who do we trust now?  GM sucks.  Ford sucks and Chrysler has always
> sucked.  Anybody have a Rambler for sale?  That cool looking Studebaker
that
> Ron, Jeff and Don will be driving is getting even better looking.

Mebbe so you should think about a Spridget?
David L

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Feb 28 19:10:12 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:10:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question
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Larry Daniels wrote:
> OK, fess up, Frank.  What did you need to put in a 55 gallon drum in the 
> back?  You weren't running 'shine, were you?  ;-)
>
>   
Shine? No way, that's against the law.
Bodys, they fit real nice all stuffed into a 55 gal drum. ;)

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Feb 28 19:07:57 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:07:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question
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Sorry.  I forgot you were from Jersey.  LOL

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To: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
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Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question

Larry Daniels wrote:
> OK, fess up, Frank.  What did you need to put in a 55 gallon drum in the 
> back?  You weren't running 'shine, were you?  ;-)
>
>   
Shine? No way, that's against the law.
Bodys, they fit real nice all stuffed into a 55 gal drum. ;) 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Feb 28 19:14:27 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:14:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question
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From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 7:59 PM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question

--- On Sun, 2/28/10, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> sucked.
Anybody have a Rambler for sale?  That
> cool looking Studebaker that
> Ron,
Jeff and Don will be driving is getting even better
> looking.

I dunno. The
website's wrong, Don isn't driving. When I asled him why not, he said "I'm 
30
years older than you. I don't want to die any sooner than I need to."

Ron

_______________________________________________

I was confused by that, too.  I thought it was just you and Jeff driving. 
Still looks like an absolute blast to run.

But, for that matter, he has been breathing our air on borrowed time 
already.  Don't tell him I said that -- I don't need to be watching my back 
at the track all year.  ;-)

Larry

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Feb 28 19:54:58 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:54:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Hockey!
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The NHL is considering not taking a break during the games or letting their
people play....

On Feb 28, 2010, at 4:40 PM, Ron Soave wrote:

> --- On Sun, 2/28/10, robertduquette at sympatico.ca
<robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> I am so happy!
>
> Phenomenal game and I love the "cleanliness" of the international style, but
it was a lot more heart-tugging when it wasn't just NHL guys in different
uniforms. Olympic basketball is even more ridiculous.
>
> Ron

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 20:02:06 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:02:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Hockey!
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We have to remember why they let the pros play.  Canada and the US got tired
of loosing to everyone else's (especially the Soviets) pros. Once we let our
pros in things leveled off. Same thing was true for Basketball....   That's
why 1980 was such a huge deal...  Our kids beat their pros...     When I was
playing juniors we used to have to do exhibitions with the Soviet and Czech
pros.  That was a little more fair, but not much.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 8:54 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com>wrote:

> The NHL is considering not taking a break during the games or letting their
> people play....
>
> On Feb 28, 2010, at 4:40 PM, Ron Soave wrote:
>
> > --- On Sun, 2/28/10, robertduquette at sympatico.ca
> <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> >> I am so happy!
> >
> > Phenomenal game and I love the "cleanliness" of the international style,
> but
> it was a lot more heart-tugging when it wasn't just NHL guys in different
> uniforms. Olympic basketball is even more ridiculous.
> >
> > Ron
>
> _

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 22:49:23 2010
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:49:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question
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I thought the exploding pickup were GMC's with saddlebag tanks outside of
the frame rails.

-g

On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 5:15 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Of course, if you own stock in Ford Motor Company, you probably appreciate
> them insulating you from losses due to lawsuits.
>
> Maybe they learned something from the days of exploding pickups that their
> bean counters decided would be cheaper to incinerate a few more people than
> fix their defective trucks.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sun Feb 28 23:10:18 2010
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:10:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 97 Mercury Sable, no LBC But a car question
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Hello Bill,

     That is also my recollection. Chevy Trucks, not Fords. And the
     whole deal with the tires is a bogus issue as well. People were
     driving them as if they had the center of gravity of a car, not
     as an SUV, PLUS, when they had a flat, rather than properly
     slowing  then pulling off the road, they were jerking the wheel.
     Ford and Firestone took a terrible hit because of people's
     stupidity and lawyers greed.

     my 2"

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Jesus was a Jew, but only on his mother's side. 

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sun Feb 28 23:57:42 2010
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:57:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction
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No, that is a converted BN1 with a 100 LeMans kit.  Read it carefully.  This
guy did a super job restoring a BN1 and added a Lemans dealer kit, but no
louvered hood which makes it an expensive BN1.
Mike

On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 12:18 PM, Michael Carpenter
<lotuspilot at verizon.net>wrote:

>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Concours-Restored-100-4-BN1-In-LeMans-Registry_W0QQitemZ110500260434QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item19ba542a52
>
> No, Try this one.  It seems odd without the louvers though.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* rrengineer @dslextreme.com <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
> *To:* Michael Carpenter <lotuspilot at verizon.net>
> *Cc:* spridgets at autox.team.net
> *Sent:* Sunday, February 28, 2010 2:55 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Spridgets] Another Sebring Sprite at Auction
>
> Is this it?      *http://tinyurl.com/yzk32kd
>
> Mike
> *