From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov  1 07:16:03 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 08:16:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets.com
Message-ID: <AANLkTikV8aSTcjeh-_4pdzBu0+2S9LCDsyBDRehd5D+k@mail.gmail.com>

Anyone wanna use the spridgets.com domain?

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Nov  1 10:01:21 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 12:01:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Pulley diameter question 948 vs 1275
Message-ID: <5C24E162-567B-4656-81A7-FE53A3FD2751@comcast.net>

Hi all,

so it hit me today that using my mechanical tach from the 948 on a  
1275 may not be giving me proper rev count as the pulleys may be of  
different diameter.  Anyone have any ideas or info??


Thanks,

Lester

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov  1 12:48:32 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 12:48:32 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] no LBC content; pear+quince
Message-ID: <38955FF0EB5146188306C786EEF1D4DC@spider>

Asking the great knowledge base that exists here.

 

We have a quince tree that has cross-pollinated with our three pear trees.

No quince fruit (its supposed to be self-pollinating) but pear-like fruit
that falls weeks later than the real pears.

Anyone hear of this happening? Peaince??  Bill in corvallis

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Nov  1 13:04:46 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 15:04:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] no LBC content; pear+quince
In-Reply-To: <38955FF0EB5146188306C786EEF1D4DC@spider>
References: <38955FF0EB5146188306C786EEF1D4DC@spider>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinDg__dKt2NDKbLU_JCHPL=mBc1y45GqFAa3Mdn@mail.gmail.com>

> Anyone hear of this happening? Peaince??  Bill in corvallis

No, definitely "Quears"!
(Couldn't wait for Robert to say it first...)
David L

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Nov  1 13:05:13 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 15:05:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] no LBC content; pear+quince
In-Reply-To: <38955FF0EB5146188306C786EEF1D4DC@spider>
References: <38955FF0EB5146188306C786EEF1D4DC@spider>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin8mW8vrE0qigBn7Twkssp7WB51DfsSOojNiwzu@mail.gmail.com>

> Anyone hear of this happening? Peaince??  Bill in corvallis

No, definitely "Quears"!
(Couldn't wait for Robert to say it first...)
David L

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Mon Nov  1 15:30:31 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 22:30:31 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] ATTN: Brad
Message-ID: <1366172538.567710.1288650631829.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, OLD,(Make that VERY old!!!) PERSON.

Kate

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Nov  1 15:33:56 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 17:33:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [PolySci_101] ATTN: Brad
In-Reply-To: <1366172538.567710.1288650631829.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
References: <1366172538.567710.1288650631829.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
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Not as old as our resident grumpy OLD KALERCO, ED!!!

On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 5:30 PM, <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:

> HAPPY BIRTHDAY, OLD,(Make that VERY old!!!) PERSON.
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Tue Nov  2 09:21:29 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 16:21:29 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC- Assistance dogs need your vote
In-Reply-To: <996223624.578199.1288714643606.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <1227012771.578268.1288714888879.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

This is a first class organization that Bonnie & I are members of. Their
financial assistance after Bonnie was attacked and seriously injured by a
stray dog is the only reason that Bonnie is able to help me today. I was
responsible for only the first $100 of her surgery. IAADP paid the balance,
and it was not a small bill.

I know that many of you have and love pets. Your vote will cost you nothing,
although I'm sure that Pepsi would appreciate you buying their products.

TIA,

Kate (and Bonnie!)
B 




IAADP asking for vote help
Got an email today from IAADP,
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASSISTANCE DOG PARTNERS
3376 N. Wishon * Fresno, CA 93704 * www.iaadp.org


Regrettably IAADP has been hard hit by cutbacks in corporate giving due to the
serious economic downturn. We lost two major sponsors in 2009. Determined to
persevere, IAADP has tackled the challenge of obtaining a grant of $50,000
through the Pepsi Refresh Project.

A major portion of the grant would go to fund our Veterinary Care Partnership
Program which provides financial aid when an assistance dog develops a major
medical problem and a disabled person who lives on a very low income can't
afford the surgery or other recommended treatment that could enable the dog to
recover. This kind of crisis is devastating to the spirit of the disabled
owner. We hope you and others will agree IAADP's VCP program to "save a
partnership" is very worthy of Pepsi's support. We also are seeking funding to
bring our existing website and database into the 21st century, and to enhance
our networking newsletter, Partners Forum, which enables disabled persons to
share news, ideas, learning experiences and to work together on important
advocacy and education initiatives for the assistance dog movement.

You can help IAADP by hitting the link
http://www.refresheverything.com/helpthedisabledandtheirdogs to vote for our
project. First, click on Register to Vote, .... register ..... (it's easy!),
then, vote for our project. Each registered person on the Pepsi Refresh
website can return to vote for us once per day for the entire month of
November 2010. So, please save this link and vote for us daily! If you help
IAADP win these funds, it not only benefits disabled persons with guide,
hearing and service dogs, it would also enable IAADP to significantly improve
our educational outreach ...

Ella

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Nov  2 10:49:31 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:49:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1961 midget release date?
Message-ID: <201011020949870.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Anyone know the date released or announced?

Peter C

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov  2 12:10:52 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 14:10:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1961 midget release date?
In-Reply-To: <201011020949870.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <201011020949870.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimYPBpe-hvzShKFi0gBoHtiGCPz-__8WcdpZREk@mail.gmail.com>

Peter,

The reference data in the back of my copy of Clausager's "Sprites and
Midgets" shows Chassis G-AN1/101 March 1961 but no specific date in March.
However, the text on page 79 says, "The Sprite was introduced at the
beginning of June 1961, the Midget followed four weeks later."  They mean
the Mark II Sprite of course...

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 12:49 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> Anyone know the date released or announced?
>
> Peter C
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From kgrowler at gmail.com  Tue Nov  2 13:20:31 2010
From: kgrowler at gmail.com (Kim Tonry)
Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 15:20:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1961 midget release date?
Message-ID: <AANLkTikMvF=j+JTy1A438TMu3aKhBtZzb6iL74i=j8G2@mail.gmail.com>

June 20, 1961

<<<Anyone know the date released or announced?

Peter C>>>

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov  2 14:50:40 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 16:50:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1961 midget release date?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikMvF=j+JTy1A438TMu3aKhBtZzb6iL74i=j8G2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikMvF=j+JTy1A438TMu3aKhBtZzb6iL74i=j8G2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimu_4k_rHRYZOM9O+uMzL12Qi4P59BhPrFpkKtm@mail.gmail.com>

Kim & Peter,

That date jives with what is written in Clausager's book.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 3:20 PM, Kim Tonry <kgrowler at gmail.com> wrote:

> June 20, 1961
>
> <<<Anyone know the date released or announced?
>
> Peter C>>>

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov  2 16:34:46 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 18:34:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] List of Ethanol Free Gas Stations
Message-ID: <9F49DC0C3ABF42338ECB07CD99D72EF5@HomePC>

Many of us have complained about ethanol in our gas.  Here is a site that
lists ethanol-free gas stations around the U.S.

http://pure-gas.org/

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Tue Nov  2 16:42:33 2010
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 16:42:33 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] List of Ethanol Free Gas Stations
In-Reply-To: <9F49DC0C3ABF42338ECB07CD99D72EF5@HomePC>
References: <9F49DC0C3ABF42338ECB07CD99D72EF5@HomePC>
Message-ID: <F401BD28-1CB9-4BBD-897F-3B6322BF1C22@gerardsgarage.com>

... can't seem to find California on that list???... D'oh!

~g~


On Nov 2, 2010, at 4:34 PM, Larry Daniels wrote:

>
> Many of us have complained about ethanol in our gas.  Here is a site  
> that lists ethanol-free gas stations around the U.S.
>
> http://pure-gas.org/
>
> __._,_.___

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Nov  2 16:51:40 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:51:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: List of Ethanol Free
 Gas Stations
In-Reply-To: <F401BD28-1CB9-4BBD-897F-3B6322BF1C22@gerardsgarage.com>
References: <9F49DC0C3ABF42338ECB07CD99D72EF5@HomePC>
	<F401BD28-1CB9-4BBD-897F-3B6322BF1C22@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <4CD0A40C.8060503@justbrits.com>

  <<... can't seem to find California on that 
list??? >>

DUH RD, look in the "K"s [Kalif....] !!!!

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov  2 16:58:59 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 18:58:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Austin_Counties_Cars_News] Re: List of Ethanol
 Free Gas Stations
In-Reply-To: <F401BD28-1CB9-4BBD-897F-3B6322BF1C22@gerardsgarage.com>
References: <9F49DC0C3ABF42338ECB07CD99D72EF5@HomePC>
	<F401BD28-1CB9-4BBD-897F-3B6322BF1C22@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <D242F465288846989557AA8D3EB8E47D@HomePC>

Hey, Gerard.  Does California maybe have a law requiring ethanol in all of
your gas?


Larry



From: Gerard
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 6:42 PM
To: Austin_Counties_Cars_News at yahoogroups.com
Cc: Bugeye Yahoo Group ; MG List ; MG-MGB at yahoogroups.com ; Spridgets List
Subject: [Austin_Counties_Cars_News] Re: List of Ethanol Free Gas Stations



... can't seem to find California on that list???... D'oh!

~g~


On Nov 2, 2010, at 4:34 PM, Larry Daniels wrote:



  Many of us have complained about ethanol in our gas.  Here is a site that
lists ethanol-free gas stations around the U.S.

  http://pure-gas.org/






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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov  2 17:32:07 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:32:07 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] List of Ethanol Free Gas Stations
In-Reply-To: <9F49DC0C3ABF42338ECB07CD99D72EF5@HomePC>
Message-ID: <C8F5FB97.2B818%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

There's no listing for the People's Republic of California.

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Tue Nov  2 18:45:54 2010
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 18:45:54 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] List of Ethanol Free Gas Stations
Message-ID: <c3c401cb7af8$dab404e0$0168010a@mail2world.com>

or Jersey...

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

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From nambour3 at yahoo.com.au  Tue Nov  2 21:01:36 2010
From: nambour3 at yahoo.com.au (Alex Robertson)
Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 21:01:36 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 41, Issue 31
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References: <mailman.7096.1286975642.22018.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <139134.57341.qm@web110402.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hi fellow Sprite/ Midget owners,

I asked on the list about this ebay seller
(mr-jones2; Kendall Jones) recently. 

I had purchased several Spridget items
from him, but had not heard from him in 
over a month, and was beginning to
believe the worst about these purchases. 


I have finally heard back from
him, & he says that my parts have now been sent. 

Apparently he's been
interstate dealing with serious family issues for several 
weeks. 

Many
thanks to the listers who contacted me about this matter. 

Regards from Alex
Robertson , Sprite Car Club of Queensland president;
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov  2 23:20:12 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 01:20:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Austin_Counties_Cars_News] Re: List of Ethanol
 Free Gas Stations
In-Reply-To: <D242F465288846989557AA8D3EB8E47D@HomePC>
References: <9F49DC0C3ABF42338ECB07CD99D72EF5@HomePC>
	<F401BD28-1CB9-4BBD-897F-3B6322BF1C22@gerardsgarage.com>
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You need a different list...  One that shows stations that put gasoline in
their ethanol....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 6:58 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Hey, Gerard.  Does California maybe have a law requiring ethanol in all of
> your gas?
>
>
> Larry
>
>
>
> From: Gerard
> Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 6:42 PM
> To: Austin_Counties_Cars_News at yahoogroups.com
> Cc: Bugeye Yahoo Group ; MG List ; MG-MGB at yahoogroups.com ; Spridgets List
> Subject: [Austin_Counties_Cars_News] Re: List of Ethanol Free Gas Stations
>
>
>
> ... can't seem to find California on that list???... D'oh!
>
> ~g~
>
>
> On Nov 2, 2010, at 4:34 PM, Larry Daniels wrote:
>
>
>
>  Many of us have complained about ethanol in our gas.  Here is a site that
> lists ethanol-free gas stations around the U.S.
>
>  http://pure-gas.org/
>
>
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From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Wed Nov  3 00:19:02 2010
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 00:19:02 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] [Austin_Counties_Cars_News] Re: List of Ethanol
 Free Gas Stations
In-Reply-To: <D242F465288846989557AA8D3EB8E47D@HomePC>
References: <9F49DC0C3ABF42338ECB07CD99D72EF5@HomePC>
	<F401BD28-1CB9-4BBD-897F-3B6322BF1C22@gerardsgarage.com>
	<D242F465288846989557AA8D3EB8E47D@HomePC>
Message-ID: <82691B30-799A-4424-9501-92E7634C1B01@gerardsgarage.com>

Maybe so... I thought it was only in counties where there is high
density population, but like the law they passed a year ago for the
ENTIRE state, outlawing solvent based automotive paints (other than
clear coat), maybe that's changed too.

Gerard

On Nov 2, 2010, at 4:58 PM, Larry Daniels wrote:

>
> Hey, Gerard.  Does California maybe have a law requiring ethanol in
> all of your gas?
>
>
> Larry
>
>
>
> From: Gerard
> Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 6:42 PM
> To: Austin_Counties_Cars_News at yahoogroups.com
> Cc: Bugeye Yahoo Group ; MG List ; MG-MGB at yahoogroups.com ;
> Spridgets List
> Subject: [Austin_Counties_Cars_News] Re: List of Ethanol Free Gas
> Stations
>
>
>
> ... can't seem to find California on that list???... D'oh!
>
> ~g~
>
>
> On Nov 2, 2010, at 4:34 PM, Larry Daniels wrote:
>
>>
>> Many of us have complained about ethanol in our gas.  Here is a
>> site that lists ethanol-free gas stations around the U.S.
>>
>> http://pure-gas.org/
>>
>
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From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Wed Nov  3 00:19:53 2010
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 00:19:53 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re:
 [Austin_Counties_Cars_News] Re: List of Ethanol Free Gas Stations
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	<AANLkTimOtv1+3jW6aUSR-Eh5_aiByxrwbAcVWkL-PF6C@mail.gmail.com>
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haha... yeah, maybe so... :-)

On Nov 2, 2010, at 11:20 PM, Jim Johnson wrote:

> You need a different list...  One that shows stations that put  
> gasoline in
> their ethanol....
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 6:58 PM, Larry Daniels  
> <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
>
>> Hey, Gerard.  Does California maybe have a law requiring ethanol in  
>> all of
>> your gas?
>>
>>
>> Larry
>>
>>
>>
>> From: Gerard
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 6:42 PM
>> To: Austin_Counties_Cars_News at yahoogroups.com
>> Cc: Bugeye Yahoo Group ; MG List ; MG-MGB at yahoogroups.com ;  
>> Spridgets List
>> Subject: [Austin_Counties_Cars_News] Re: List of Ethanol Free Gas  
>> Stations
>>
>>
>>
>> ... can't seem to find California on that list???... D'oh!
>>
>> ~g~
>>
>>
>> On Nov 2, 2010, at 4:34 PM, Larry Daniels wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Many of us have complained about ethanol in our gas.  Here is a  
>> site that
>> lists ethanol-free gas stations around the U.S.
>>
>> http://pure-gas.org/
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov  3 15:10:12 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 18:10:12 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk opening....eBay.
Message-ID: <AANLkTimxD4f9K=j9YA5E1V+s0W4mjm=V5WoAZ6PDoSeA@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I remember this Bugeye on eBay just after I bought Pinky in 2006. I remember
back then most of the list said it was not the Healey prototype and I
imagine agree again. But it is interesting to see the information the seller
has added now. He states it couldn't be the NorCal trunk attachment which
was sold back in the day because of the comparison with the actual NorCal
style and the inner lip. The seller still thinks it is a Healey prototype.
What are your thoughts? I don't want it but I would like to know how anyone
can prove it is a true Healey protype.
Enjoy,
Lin

160501558755

http://tiny.cc/ab2s3

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov  3 15:24:44 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 18:24:44 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC- Assistance dogs need your vote
In-Reply-To: <1227012771.578268.1288714888879.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
References: <996223624.578199.1288714643606.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
	<1227012771.578268.1288714888879.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimgVuaHkxJH7DboDnregVD_LH4gNJOWgv45qtej@mail.gmail.com>

Done
Great cause!
Lin

On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 12:21 PM, <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:

> This is a first class organization that Bonnie & I are members of. Their
> financial assistance after Bonnie was attacked and seriously injured by a
> stray dog is the only reason that Bonnie is able to help me today. I was
> responsible for only the first $100 of her surgery. IAADP paid the balance,
> and it was not a small bill.
>
> I know that many of you have and love pets. Your vote will cost you
> nothing,
> although I'm sure that Pepsi would appreciate you buying their products.
>
> TIA,
>
> Kate (and Bonnie!)
> B
>
>
>
>
> IAADP asking for vote help
> Got an email today from IAADP,
> INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASSISTANCE DOG PARTNERS
> 3376 N. Wishon * Fresno, CA 93704 * www.iaadp.org
>
>
> Regrettably IAADP has been hard hit by cutbacks in corporate giving due to
> the
> serious economic downturn. We lost two major sponsors in 2009. Determined
> to
> persevere, IAADP has tackled the challenge of obtaining a grant of $50,000
> through the Pepsi Refresh Project.
>
> A major portion of the grant would go to fund our Veterinary Care
> Partnership
> Program which provides financial aid when an assistance dog develops a
> major
> medical problem and a disabled person who lives on a very low income can't
> afford the surgery or other recommended treatment that could enable the dog
> to
> recover. This kind of crisis is devastating to the spirit of the disabled
> owner. We hope you and others will agree IAADP's VCP program to "save a
> partnership" is very worthy of Pepsi's support. We also are seeking funding
> to
> bring our existing website and database into the 21st century, and to
> enhance
> our networking newsletter, Partners Forum, which enables disabled persons
> to
> share news, ideas, learning experiences and to work together on important
> advocacy and education initiatives for the assistance dog movement.
>
> You can help IAADP by hitting the link
> http://www.refresheverything.com/helpthedisabledandtheirdogs to vote for
> our
> project. First, click on Register to Vote, .... register ..... (it's
> easy!),
> then, vote for our project. Each registered person on the Pepsi Refresh
> website can return to vote for us once per day for the entire month of
> November 2010. So, please save this link and vote for us daily! If you help
> IAADP win these funds, it not only benefits disabled persons with guide,
> hearing and service dogs, it would also enable IAADP to significantly
> improve
> our educational outreach ...
>
> Ella
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov  3 15:49:08 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 17:49:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] "50 Years of Midgets - A Spridget Event" UPDATE
Message-ID: <AANLkTik_jbWFpTV=Wts7vL=6OVitUsRCTo6zQw+Mcq4K@mail.gmail.com>

Spridgeteers,

This is to let you know that we have had to change the event dates....
NASCAR has overbooked us both at Road America and all the area
hotels...etc.   The cheeseheads are meeting tomorrow with the headquarters
hotel and Road America to secure new dates - probably a week or two
earlier...   We understand that this may be a problem for you vacation
wise...  Sit tight for now as we should have the new dates within the week.
If it means that you can no longer attend, we will gladly refund your fees
and you can cancel your hotel room.

We are terribly sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.  Believe me,
it is no fun for the organization committee either!

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim Johnson & the Cheeseheads
Sprite-Midget Club USA
1001 First Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org
SpriteMidgetClub at gmail.com
620-408-6877 (my cell)

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Wed Nov  3 16:13:11 2010
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 23:13:11 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk
 opening....eBay.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimxD4f9K=j9YA5E1V+s0W4mjm=V5WoAZ6PDoSeA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2144768923.501663.1288825991342.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Who cares if its a prototype or factory? there is so little car left it doesn't make a difference. 
Ryan 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com> 
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Wednesday, November 3, 2010 6:10:12 PM 
Subject: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk opening....eBay. 

List, 
I remember this Bugeye on eBay just after I bought Pinky in 2006. I remember 
back then most of the list said it was not the Healey prototype and I 
imagine agree again. But it is interesting to see the information the seller 
has added now. He states it couldn't be the NorCal trunk attachment which 
was sold back in the day because of the comparison with the actual NorCal 
style and the inner lip. The seller still thinks it is a Healey prototype. 
What are your thoughts? I don't want it but I would like to know how anyone 
can prove it is a true Healey protype. 
Enjoy, 
Lin 

160501558755 

http://tiny.cc/ab2s3 
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Nov  3 16:24:48 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 19:24:48 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk
 opening....eBay.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimxD4f9K=j9YA5E1V+s0W4mjm=V5WoAZ6PDoSeA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimxD4f9K=j9YA5E1V+s0W4mjm=V5WoAZ6PDoSeA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <88CFBE17-2AD9-4F35-AA40-08793D63664A@snet.net>

My thoughts are that this is a rusted Bugeye with some sort of modification to
the rear deck.

A lost Healey prototype? How much "research" has this guy done? At the very
least, this would have been mentioned in one of Geoff Healey's books.

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT
-An iPhone communication-

On Nov 3, 2010, at 6:10 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

The seller still thinks it is a Healey prototype.
> What are your thoughts? I don't want it but I would like to know how anyone
> can prove it is a true Healey protype.
> Enjoy,
> Lin
>
> 160501558755
>
> http://tiny.cc/ab2s3

From grday at btinternet.com  Wed Nov  3 16:26:44 2010
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 23:26:44 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk
 opening....eBay.
References: <AANLkTimxD4f9K=j9YA5E1V+s0W4mjm=V5WoAZ6PDoSeA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <314E4AB29253490A94EE78477910379A@user8634b3d69b>

Why is it that anyone with a previously owned vehicle that may have been 
modified to a good (or otherwise) standard believes their vehicle to be the 
missing link?

Answers tattooed on the seller's forehead please.



Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 10:10 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk opening....eBay.


> List,
> I remember this Bugeye on eBay just after I bought Pinky in 2006. I 
> remember
> back then most of the list said it was not the Healey prototype and I
> imagine agree again. But it is interesting to see the information the 
> seller
> has added now. He states it couldn't be the NorCal trunk attachment which
> was sold back in the day because of the comparison with the actual NorCal
> style and the inner lip. The seller still thinks it is a Healey prototype.
> What are your thoughts? I don't want it but I would like to know how 
> anyone
> can prove it is a true Healey protype.
> Enjoy,
> Lin
>
> 160501558755
>
> http://tiny.cc/ab2s3
> _______________________________________________
>
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Wed Nov  3 16:31:57 2010
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 16:31:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Train Calendar
Message-ID: <136511.41090.qm@web180614.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

OK Folks, it's that time of year again. I just got my 2011 train calendar from
my employer BNSF.  I am so overly saturated by trains and anything train
related 7 days a week, why would I want to see this thing on my wall!  The
first respondent to email me persanally,
(rrengineer.mike at att.net) will receive the darn thing.  All others that really
must have one will have to pony up $9 bucks plus $2.25 to get it drop shipped
to your home.
Mike (I'm so sick of trains) MacLean

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov  3 17:02:12 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:02:12 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk
 opening....eBay.
In-Reply-To: <88CFBE17-2AD9-4F35-AA40-08793D63664A@snet.net>
References: <AANLkTimxD4f9K=j9YA5E1V+s0W4mjm=V5WoAZ6PDoSeA@mail.gmail.com>
	<88CFBE17-2AD9-4F35-AA40-08793D63664A@snet.net>
Message-ID: <4CD1F804.2010400@comcast.net>

On 11/3/2010 7:24 PM, Jay Fishbein wrote:
> My thoughts are that this is a rusted Bugeye with some sort of modification to
> the rear deck.
>
> A lost Healey prototype?

So this is the 4th time this same car has come up on Ebay, it started 
out at $500 some years back. No one has done anything to it, it just 
gets more rusty with age.
But back when it first popped up, some one from Ireland said it was 
indeed a factory modification to some of the Bugeyes.
He said "I have one that I bought new and it has this boot lid".
He said there were 3 of these made that he was aware of.
If you look at the seller's picture of the aftermarket lid and the pics 
of the real lid, you can see some substantial differences.
Look at the drip channel, the hinges, hinge braces, and latch.
That is NOT a kit. Same truck handle as the early MKII Sprites, same 
trunk hinges and all the Spridgets and pretty much the same drip channel.
Look at the boot lid itself, that is not a kit, nor home made unless 
someone had access to a fantastic metal shop.
My vote says it's the real deal.
Would I pay $1500 for it, no way!, maybe $150.
And there is a reserve on it too. Everything is gone on that car.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Wed Nov  3 17:26:47 2010
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 20:26:47 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk
 opening....eBay.
References: <AANLkTimxD4f9K=j9YA5E1V+s0W4mjm=V5WoAZ6PDoSeA@mail.gmail.com>
	<314E4AB29253490A94EE78477910379A@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <5F6136E1DF46477DB47007BAB57CEC5E@MAINCOMPUTER>

I can't believe the reserve has not been met.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Guy R Day" <grday at btinternet.com>
To: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>; "Spridget list" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 7:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk 
opening....eBay.


> Why is it that anyone with a previously owned vehicle that may have been
> modified to a good (or otherwise) standard believes their vehicle to be 
> the
> missing link?
>
> Answers tattooed on the seller's forehead please.
>
>
>
> Guy R Day
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 10:10 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk 
> opening....eBay.
>
>
>> List,
>> I remember this Bugeye on eBay just after I bought Pinky in 2006. I
>> remember
>> back then most of the list said it was not the Healey prototype and I
>> imagine agree again. But it is interesting to see the information the
>> seller
>> has added now. He states it couldn't be the NorCal trunk attachment which
>> was sold back in the day because of the comparison with the actual NorCal
>> style and the inner lip. The seller still thinks it is a Healey 
>> prototype.
>> What are your thoughts? I don't want it but I would like to know how
>> anyone
>> can prove it is a true Healey protype.
>> Enjoy,
>> Lin
>>
>> 160501558755
>>
>> http://tiny.cc/ab2s3
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>>
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Wed Nov  3 17:38:21 2010
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 17:38:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Train Calendar Gone
Message-ID: <998557.82932.qm@web180601.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

The free calendar is gone. No takers on the ones you have to pay for yet though.
Mike

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Nov  3 17:39:41 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 17:39:41 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk
 opening....eBay.
In-Reply-To: <5F6136E1DF46477DB47007BAB57CEC5E@MAINCOMPUTER>
References: <AANLkTimxD4f9K=j9YA5E1V+s0W4mjm=V5WoAZ6PDoSeA@mail.gmail.com><314E4AB29253490A94EE78477910379A@user8634b3d69b>
	<5F6136E1DF46477DB47007BAB57CEC5E@MAINCOMPUTER>
Message-ID: <2B80C2C29C764D5FBF6A5BCD481D7294@spider>

. . . well, there weren't any bids.   . . . bill in corvallis
=======================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Fournier
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 5:27 PM
To: Guy R Day; Linda Grunthaner; Spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk
opening....eBay.

I can't believe the reserve has not been met.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov  3 17:55:17 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 19:55:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk
 opening....eBay.
In-Reply-To: <2B80C2C29C764D5FBF6A5BCD481D7294@spider>
References: <AANLkTimxD4f9K=j9YA5E1V+s0W4mjm=V5WoAZ6PDoSeA@mail.gmail.com>
	<314E4AB29253490A94EE78477910379A@user8634b3d69b>
	<5F6136E1DF46477DB47007BAB57CEC5E@MAINCOMPUTER>
	<2B80C2C29C764D5FBF6A5BCD481D7294@spider>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimMRceFkqaNK=GxRhJaFOc6B4kpQhgANYaackQJ@mail.gmail.com>

I emailed the seller, asking if he had an BMIHT cert, to provide provenance
of his claim. We'll see what he says.

On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 7:39 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> . . . well, there weren't any bids.   . . . bill in corvallis
> =======================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Fournier
> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 5:27 PM
> To: Guy R Day; Linda Grunthaner; Spridget list
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk
> opening....eBay.
>
> I can't believe the reserve has not been met.
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Wed Nov  3 18:22:54 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 21:22:54 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk
 opening....eBay.
In-Reply-To: <4CD1F804.2010400@comcast.net>
References: <AANLkTimxD4f9K=j9YA5E1V+s0W4mjm=V5WoAZ6PDoSeA@mail.gmail.com><88CFBE17-2AD9-4F35-AA40-08793D63664A@snet.net>
	<4CD1F804.2010400@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <E60248E5742D424CA3D4080AB3DFB4C2@blackbox2>

It'll take more than the word of somebody from Ireland to convince me.
I'd need to see a factory photo of one.
Something like that has to make it in the books somewhere
along the way.  Take the child's seat for example.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Wed Nov  3 19:14:45 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 22:14:45 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] It wasn't the Pertronix after all.
Message-ID: <BD19C41D51E34137B6F8BF466CCC7130@blackbox2>

So I get my new ignition module off of ebay last weekend.

Pull out the Pertronix and install the new unit.

Still no spark.

So I do the test I did previously, I put a spark plug on the coil directly
and ground the base of the plug with a test lead.  I then manually ground
the trigger wire to the MSD box.  

Plenty of spark.

Re-assemble everything and after some testing I realize that no spark is
making it out of the distributor.

I pull the cap off and take it down to the bench.  I have a spark making
thingy called an Audin coil (it was used back in the 50's to test TV tubes)
I use this to verify the cap and wires are OK.  No spark leakage.

That leaves only one thing. I go up to the car and pull the rotor and take
it down to the bench.

I zap the brass of the rotor with the Audin coil while I hold a screwdriver
(grounded with a test lead) and the spark jumps right through the plastic
to the hole where it fits on the distributor shaft.  I couldn't believe it.

Seems like the powerful MSD eventually ate it's way through the rotor.
The rotor I had in there was an aftermarket one with a rivet used to hold
the brass to the plastic.  Turns out that is a Bad Thing.

A little research on the web and I find this...
http://tinyurl.com/2f3apjb

And I end up ordering this...
http://tinyurl.com/2d3kfjd

I put an old Lucas rotor from the junk box in there for the short term until
I get the new type.

The broken wire in the distributor I had discovered previously was a wild
goose chase. There must have been another sneek path to ground, or the wire
was just barely touching metal.

I guess I ended up paying for my misdiagnosis.  But the way I look at is
that I now have a spare electronic ignition module should the one in there
fail later on. 

Hopefully all my ignition issues can be put to bed for a while.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Nov  3 19:47:39 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 21:47:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk
 opening....eBay.
In-Reply-To: <E60248E5742D424CA3D4080AB3DFB4C2@blackbox2>
References: <AANLkTimxD4f9K=j9YA5E1V+s0W4mjm=V5WoAZ6PDoSeA@mail.gmail.com><88CFBE17-2AD9-4F35-AA40-08793D63664A@snet.net><4CD1F804.2010400@comcast.net>
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Message-ID: <38CF591FF2AF4D28A5913BCDDDC63D73@HomePC>

-----Original Message----- 
From: Dean Hedin
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 8:22 PM
To: 'Spridget list'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk 
opening....eBay.

It'll take more than the word of somebody from Ireland to convince me.


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

I agree about the word of somebody from Ireland.

I married an Irish lass.  Can't believe a damn thing they say.  The 
Leprechaun thing?  Nonsense.  There ain't no pot of gold at the end of the 
rainbow.  Or anywhere else, for that matter.  St. Patrick chasing the snakes 
out?  Nope.  Never happened.  If it wasn't for Guinness and Jameson, I'd say 
there isn't anything worthwhile coming from that country.

KIDDING!  I will deny ever saying this if any of you guys ever rat me out!

I lied,  I love that place.  We go there every couple of years or so.

BTW, if you are a fan of Scotch Whisky, try some Irish Whiskey.  Much 
smoother.  Jamesons, Bushmills, Tullamore Dew, etc.  Give it a try.  I am a 
convert.

LAD

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Wed Nov  3 20:25:14 2010
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 20:25:14 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] "50 Years of Midgets - A Spridget Event" UPDATE
Message-ID: <AANLkTikhyEZ8Ps1j8xa_yAm3WU+E7-5UM-18wGFCWVbp@mail.gmail.com>

I felt very glad when I had no trouble at all getting a reservation for all
4 nights.
Now I'm thinking we will just go fishing in Alaska again. (not that that is
a bad thing)
The old date was perfect for us because school is out by then so my son
could come.

When a business fails on a promise it's very hard to get back any sense of
trust.
My feeling is that Victorian Village and Road America will bump us again if
there's a buck to be made.
They simply don't need us.

There was another venue, came in second place in the voting as I recall.
Has anyone considered moving our celebration there instead?
They probably would really like to have our business.

Rick (was looking forward to the road trip) Bastedo

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov  3 22:26:40 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 00:26:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] "50 Years of Midgets - A Spridget Event" UPDATE
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikhyEZ8Ps1j8xa_yAm3WU+E7-5UM-18wGFCWVbp@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikhyEZ8Ps1j8xa_yAm3WU+E7-5UM-18wGFCWVbp@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinVYf1si84fgSGbxBzYn5H0UNfK6q9R+so7dvPT@mail.gmail.com>

Rick,
We are really sorry about this.  Nothing we could do about NASCAR coming in
and bulldozing everyone else over....  Victorian Village actually stayed
true to their word but after NASCAR pushed their way in there was no lodging
left for the other half of our group. Also the track at RA would have been a
mad house with all the good ol' boys and their crews and equipment.
I hope the news dates, when we have them, will work for you. It would be
great to put a face with a name...

Cheers!!
Jim & the Midget 50th gang...

On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 10:25 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> I felt very glad when I had no trouble at all getting a reservation for all
> 4 nights.
> Now I'm thinking we will just go fishing in Alaska again. (not that that is
> a bad thing)
> The old date was perfect for us because school is out by then so my son
> could come.
>
> When a business fails on a promise it's very hard to get back any sense of
> trust.
> My feeling is that Victorian Village and Road America will bump us again if
> there's a buck to be made.
> They simply don't need us.
>
> There was another venue, came in second place in the voting as I recall.
> Has anyone considered moving our celebration there instead?
> They probably would really like to have our business.
>
> Rick (was looking forward to the road trip) Bastedo
> _______________________________________________
>
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical
minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which
holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd
by the clean end."

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Nov  4 02:52:04 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 04:52:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] "50 Years of Midgets - A Spridget Event" UPDATE
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinVYf1si84fgSGbxBzYn5H0UNfK6q9R+so7dvPT@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikhyEZ8Ps1j8xa_yAm3WU+E7-5UM-18wGFCWVbp@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinVYf1si84fgSGbxBzYn5H0UNfK6q9R+so7dvPT@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikVoDOoCGicnDHir8BWiWkCnOMjbqxNhagNF9bF@mail.gmail.com>

Not that we were going, but if you made the reservation in a timely manner,
and they accepted your payment information, isn't that a form of contract
acceptance?
Since they are not shut down, but merely selling your service, to others for
more money, doesn't that constitute some type of "breach of contract", since
they ARE a business?

On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 12:26 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Rick,
> We are really sorry about this.  Nothing we could do about NASCAR coming in
> and bulldozing everyone else over....  Victorian Village actually stayed
> true to their word but after NASCAR pushed their way in there was no
> lodging
> left for the other half of our group. Also the track at RA would have been
> a
> mad house with all the good ol' boys and their crews and equipment.
> I hope the news dates, when we have them, will work for you. It would be
> great to put a face with a name...
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim & the Midget 50th gang...
>
> On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 10:25 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I felt very glad when I had no trouble at all getting a reservation for
> all
> > 4 nights.
> > Now I'm thinking we will just go fishing in Alaska again. (not that that
> is
> > a bad thing)
> > The old date was perfect for us because school is out by then so my son
> > could come.
> >
> > When a business fails on a promise it's very hard to get back any sense
> of
> > trust.
> > My feeling is that Victorian Village and Road America will bump us again
> if
> > there's a buck to be made.
> > They simply don't need us.
> >
> > There was another venue, came in second place in the voting as I recall.
> > Has anyone considered moving our celebration there instead?
> > They probably would really like to have our business.
> >
> > Rick (was looking forward to the road trip) Bastedo
> > _______________________________________________
> >
> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> > Suggested annual donation  $12.75
> > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> > Unsubscribe/Manage:
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim
> "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical
> minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which
> holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd
> by the clean end."
> _______________________________________________
>
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>


-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov  4 05:15:47 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 07:15:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] "50 Years of Midgets - A Spridget Event" UPDATE
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikVoDOoCGicnDHir8BWiWkCnOMjbqxNhagNF9bF@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikhyEZ8Ps1j8xa_yAm3WU+E7-5UM-18wGFCWVbp@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTinVYf1si84fgSGbxBzYn5H0UNfK6q9R+so7dvPT@mail.gmail.com>
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Guys, guys, guys.  Everybody step back and take a breath.  NOBODY screwed us 
over.  In fact, it was the opposite.  The Victorian Village called me and 
told me about the NASCAR event before it was made public.  They gave us two 
weeks head start on reservations before they would take any from anybody 
else.  They easily could have opened them up to everybody and made a ton of 
money by selling those rooms at a rate MUCH higher than we negotiated with 
them.  They do not block off rooms, by the way.  They just let us at them 
first and, when we are done, they give the rest to whomever wants them.  We 
should easily take all of their single rooms as well as those at Siebkens 
across the street.  Road America has not backed out on their deal, either. 
Our problem is that NASCAR has come in and they and their fans have overrun 
every other room, restaurant, facility, etc. in town and the whole 
surrounding area.  The Osthoff is a stone's throw away.  Their only problem 
is they are not cheap.  That is why we didn't go there to begin with.

Peter C, Dave Woerpel and I met with an event planner yesterday.  In fact, 
the sponsor of the NASCAR race is one of her clients.  She knows exactly 
what will be happening during our previous dates and told us in no uncertain 
terms that we need to move our dates.  We can't compete with a NASCAR race 
for facilities and attention from businesses.  She is a long time MG owner 
and is advising us on our whole event w/o charge.

This should all be settled in about a week or so.  We will let you know just 
as soon as we know.  The new dates will not conflict with school or any 
large events at Road America.  The NASCAR race is the only reason we had to 
do this.  We could have left things as they were, but you wouldn't have 
liked the way it would have gone down.  When we are there, we won't be 
competing with anybody for anything.  We won't be paying jacked up prices 
for anything as happens when a big race is in town, either.  So please sit 
back and relax.  This will all get taken care of ASAP.  We will be much 
better off for changing our dates.

LAD

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Nov  4 05:55:50 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 08:55:50 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk
 opening....eBay.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimMRceFkqaNK=GxRhJaFOc6B4kpQhgANYaackQJ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimxD4f9K=j9YA5E1V+s0W4mjm=V5WoAZ6PDoSeA@mail.gmail.com>
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	<5F6136E1DF46477DB47007BAB57CEC5E@MAINCOMPUTER>
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I did the same lets compare ; )
Lin

On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 8:55 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> I emailed the seller, asking if he had an BMIHT cert, to provide provenance
> of his claim. We'll see what he says.
>
> On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 7:39 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
>
> > . . . well, there weren't any bids.   . . . bill in corvallis
> > =======================================
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> > [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Fournier
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 5:27 PM
> > To: Guy R Day; Linda Grunthaner; Spridget list
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk
> > opening....eBay.
> >
> > I can't believe the reserve has not been met.
> > _______________________________________________
> >
> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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>
>
> --
> DON JULIO 1942
>
> www.myspace.com/tequilabrad
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Nov  4 05:57:24 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 08:57:24 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk
 opening....eBay.
In-Reply-To: <4CD1F804.2010400@comcast.net>
References: <AANLkTimxD4f9K=j9YA5E1V+s0W4mjm=V5WoAZ6PDoSeA@mail.gmail.com>
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Wow Frank you think it is the real deal? I remember seeing the photo in your
shop, how can you prove via documentation it is the real Healey prototype?
Lin

On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 8:02 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> On 11/3/2010 7:24 PM, Jay Fishbein wrote:
>
>> My thoughts are that this is a rusted Bugeye with some sort of
>> modification to
>> the rear deck.
>>
>> A lost Healey prototype?
>>
>
> So this is the 4th time this same car has come up on Ebay, it started out
> at $500 some years back. No one has done anything to it, it just gets more
> rusty with age.
> But back when it first popped up, some one from Ireland said it was indeed
> a factory modification to some of the Bugeyes.
> He said "I have one that I bought new and it has this boot lid".
> He said there were 3 of these made that he was aware of.
> If you look at the seller's picture of the aftermarket lid and the pics of
> the real lid, you can see some substantial differences.
> Look at the drip channel, the hinges, hinge braces, and latch.
> That is NOT a kit. Same truck handle as the early MKII Sprites, same trunk
> hinges and all the Spridgets and pretty much the same drip channel.
> Look at the boot lid itself, that is not a kit, nor home made unless
> someone had access to a fantastic metal shop.
> My vote says it's the real deal.
> Would I pay $1500 for it, no way!, maybe $150.
> And there is a reserve on it too. Everything is gone on that car.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Nov  4 06:07:57 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 09:07:57 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] It wasn't the Pertronix after all.
In-Reply-To: <BD19C41D51E34137B6F8BF466CCC7130@blackbox2>
References: <BD19C41D51E34137B6F8BF466CCC7130@blackbox2>
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Cool Dean,
So this is the "Red" rotor I've heard about. Nice to see a photo of it. So
where do you get one of the good ones? I don't need one but cool to know
where they are for the future.
Lin

On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 10:14 PM, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> So I get my new ignition module off of ebay last weekend.
>
> Pull out the Pertronix and install the new unit.
>
> Still no spark.
>
> So I do the test I did previously, I put a spark plug on the coil directly
> and ground the base of the plug with a test lead.  I then manually ground
> the trigger wire to the MSD box.
>
> Plenty of spark.
>
> Re-assemble everything and after some testing I realize that no spark is
> making it out of the distributor.
>
> I pull the cap off and take it down to the bench.  I have a spark making
> thingy called an Audin coil (it was used back in the 50's to test TV tubes)
> I use this to verify the cap and wires are OK.  No spark leakage.
>
> That leaves only one thing. I go up to the car and pull the rotor and take
> it down to the bench.
>
> I zap the brass of the rotor with the Audin coil while I hold a screwdriver
> (grounded with a test lead) and the spark jumps right through the plastic
> to the hole where it fits on the distributor shaft.  I couldn't believe it.
>
> Seems like the powerful MSD eventually ate it's way through the rotor.
> The rotor I had in there was an aftermarket one with a rivet used to hold
> the brass to the plastic.  Turns out that is a Bad Thing.
>
> A little research on the web and I find this...
> http://tinyurl.com/2f3apjb
>
> And I end up ordering this...
> http://tinyurl.com/2d3kfjd
>
> I put an old Lucas rotor from the junk box in there for the short term
> until
> I get the new type.
>
> The broken wire in the distributor I had discovered previously was a wild
> goose chase. There must have been another sneek path to ground, or the wire
> was just barely touching metal.
>
> I guess I ended up paying for my misdiagnosis.  But the way I look at is
> that I now have a spare electronic ignition module should the one in there
> fail later on.
>
> Hopefully all my ignition issues can be put to bed for a while.
> _______________________________________________
>
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From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Nov  4 06:33:49 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:33:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] "50 Years of Midgets - A Spridget Event" UPDATE
In-Reply-To: <269E42CE4AA846648E8F96F64FBFE8E0@HomePC>
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At 07:15 AM 11/4/2010, Larry Daniels wrote:
>Guys, guys, guys.  Everybody step back and take a breath.  NOBODY screwed us
>over.  In fact, it was the opposite.


To add to or clarify what Larry has said, NASCAR was scheduled a week 
earlier as they have done for years past. THEY changed their race 
date about 5 weeks ago... and added the GT thing.

  Trust me, you wouldn't want to be there, or anywhere in SE 
WI,  unless you wanted to be there and pay $5.00 for a Bud.

Peter

From cooper6 at swbell.net  Thu Nov  4 07:03:37 2010
From: cooper6 at swbell.net (MARTIN COOPER)
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 09:03:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] It wasn't the Pertronix after all.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=gW+pz6uCPyDz+_HsuYgTPqRqph6HzvK-N2uT+@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BD19C41D51E34137B6F8BF466CCC7130@blackbox2>
	<AANLkTi=gW+pz6uCPyDz+_HsuYgTPqRqph6HzvK-N2uT+@mail.gmail.com>
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Linda,

Just use the link

And I end up ordering this...
> http://tinyurl.com/2d3kfjd

Brings you to the page to order

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 8:08 AM
To: Dean Hedin
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] It wasn't the Pertronix after all.

Cool Dean,
So this is the "Red" rotor I've heard about. Nice to see a photo of it. So
where do you get one of the good ones? I don't need one but cool to know
where they are for the future.
Lin

On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 10:14 PM, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> So I get my new ignition module off of ebay last weekend.
>
> Pull out the Pertronix and install the new unit.
>
> Still no spark.
>
> So I do the test I did previously, I put a spark plug on the coil 
> directly and ground the base of the plug with a test lead.  I then 
> manually ground the trigger wire to the MSD box.
>
> Plenty of spark.
>
> Re-assemble everything and after some testing I realize that no spark 
> is making it out of the distributor.
>
> I pull the cap off and take it down to the bench.  I have a spark 
> making thingy called an Audin coil (it was used back in the 50's to 
> test TV tubes) I use this to verify the cap and wires are OK.  No spark
leakage.
>
> That leaves only one thing. I go up to the car and pull the rotor and 
> take it down to the bench.
>
> I zap the brass of the rotor with the Audin coil while I hold a 
> screwdriver (grounded with a test lead) and the spark jumps right 
> through the plastic to the hole where it fits on the distributor shaft.  I
couldn't believe it.
>
> Seems like the powerful MSD eventually ate it's way through the rotor.
> The rotor I had in there was an aftermarket one with a rivet used to 
> hold the brass to the plastic.  Turns out that is a Bad Thing.
>
> A little research on the web and I find this...
> http://tinyurl.com/2f3apjb
>
> And I end up ordering this...
> http://tinyurl.com/2d3kfjd
>
> I put an old Lucas rotor from the junk box in there for the short term 
> until I get the new type.
>
> The broken wire in the distributor I had discovered previously was a 
> wild goose chase. There must have been another sneek path to ground, 
> or the wire was just barely touching metal.
>
> I guess I ended up paying for my misdiagnosis.  But the way I look at 
> is that I now have a spare electronic ignition module should the one 
> in there fail later on.
>
> Hopefully all my ignition issues can be put to bed for a while.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Nov  4 08:14:05 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 11:14:05 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] It's back .....rusty Bugeye with trunk
	opening....eBay.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimxD4f9K=j9YA5E1V+s0W4mjm=V5WoAZ6PDoSeA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimxD4f9K=j9YA5E1V+s0W4mjm=V5WoAZ6PDoSeA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinCUdKF6ZWpQwAWVG8SqrP4kQHJwmgX1qDW+U6B@mail.gmail.com>

He pulled it today : (
Lin

On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 6:10 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> List,
> I remember this Bugeye on eBay just after I bought Pinky in 2006. I
> remember back then most of the list said it was not the Healey prototype and
> I imagine agree again. But it is interesting to see the information the
> seller has added now. He states it couldn't be the NorCal trunk attachment
> which was sold back in the day because of the comparison with the actual
> NorCal style and the inner lip. The seller still thinks it is a Healey
> prototype. What are your thoughts? I don't want it but I would like to know
> how anyone can prove it is a true Healey protype.
> Enjoy,
> Lin
>
> 160501558755
>
> http://tiny.cc/ab2s3

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Thu Nov  4 08:21:34 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 08:21:34 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Maniflow UK Question
Message-ID: <750017.15950.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I have been trying to purchase a Maniflow intake manifold for twin HS4's on a Sprite. The US companies I checked only have the Mini version and the price is ridiculous, how about $325? So I contacted Mini Spares in the UK and was told they will no longer carry this item and I should call Maniflow direct. I've been waiting three days for them to return my email, but I don't know if they will reply or would sell direct? Do any of the UK listers know? 

I am willing to deal with the overseas shipping because if the Mini manifold is any indication, I can buy the manifold for $178.00 judging by the Mini Spares price. I've had good success dealing direct with hardy Engineering and Mini Spares, and a total disaster with Jack Knight, so I am undecided. Any opinions?
Thanks,
John
Fogelsville, PA

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Nov  4 11:14:59 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:14:59 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] It wasn't the Pertronix after all.
In-Reply-To: <000301cb7c29$14629720$3d27c560$@swbell.net>
Message-ID: <C8F84633.2B8C5%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

What's with the offset on the brass tip? Is that to make up for the plastic
being keyed wrong to begin with or does it lower wind resistance?
Or does it provide a little instant advance so you feel the difference with
the new rotor?
BZ
http://tinyurl.com/2d3kfjd

From paulbaker53 at yahoo.co.uk  Thu Nov  4 11:50:47 2010
From: paulbaker53 at yahoo.co.uk (Paul Baker)
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 18:50:47 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Maniflow UK Question
In-Reply-To: <750017.15950.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <750017.15950.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <564171.91491.qm@web29613.mail.ird.yahoo.com>

John,

Yes, they do deal direct, as I bought my exhaust system for my Sprite
from them 
and they also made a custom door mounted silencer for my Healey
3000.  I found 
it best to call them and ask for Dave, the guy who runs the
place, and he will 
sort out what you need.

Paul
________________________________
From: fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com>
To:
spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, 4 November, 2010 15:21:34
Subject:
[Spridgets] Maniflow UK Question

I have been trying to purchase a Maniflow
intake manifold for twin HS4's on a 
Sprite. The US companies I checked only
have the Mini version and the price is 
ridiculous, how about $325? So I
contacted Mini Spares in the UK and was told 
they will no longer carry this
item and I should call Maniflow direct. I've been 
waiting three days for them
to return my email, but I don't know if they will 
reply or would sell direct?
Do any of the UK listers know? 


I am willing to deal with the overseas
shipping because if the Mini manifold is 
any indication, I can buy the
manifold for $178.00 judging by the Mini Spares 
price. I've had good success
dealing direct with hardy Engineering and Mini 
Spares, and a total disaster
with Jack Knight, so I am undecided. Any opinions?
Thanks,
John
Fogelsville,
PA
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Thu Nov  4 12:18:48 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 12:18:48 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] 59 Prototype?
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=aCx4k_chXX_dBDsMim3GNV25g27kdBGq9U=x=@mail.gmail.com>

Why would it be a '59 if it was a prototype I wonder?

Would not such a car be an early 58 or prior to 58?

Interesting listing though. .  thanks for sending.  ..

Kirk

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Thu Nov  4 12:53:01 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 12:53:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Maniflow UK Question
In-Reply-To: <564171.91491.qm@web29613.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <178989.20160.qm@web34404.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Thank You Paul. That's what I wanted to know.
John

--- On Thu, 11/4/10, Paul Baker <paulbaker53 at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

From: Paul Baker <paulbaker53 at yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Maniflow UK Question
To: "fastvee" <fastvee at yahoo.com>, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Thursday, November 4, 2010, 2:50 PM

John,
 
Yes, they do deal direct, as I bought my exhaust system for my Sprite
from them and they also made a custom door mounted silencer for my Healey
3000.  I found it best to call them and ask for Dave, the guy who runs the
place, and he will sort out what you need.
 
Paul

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Thu Nov  4 15:52:39 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 15:52:39 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] I could use a 3.9 about now...
Message-ID: <332080.85977.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Anyone have one that they are willing to part with?  Mine is singing rather 
loudly around 45 mph.  Not sure what's failing.  It's been doing this since I 
bought it, only it started at 65 mph, then got worse.  Gimme a holler if you 
want to part with your 3.9 diff. 


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

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Thu Nov  4 19:08:01 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 22:08:01 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] It wasn't the Pertronix after all.
In-Reply-To: <C8F84633.2B8C5%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <000301cb7c29$14629720$3d27c560$@swbell.net>
	<C8F84633.2B8C5%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <0FE305BA0EE04063BDCD2E2BBA49ADF5@blackbox2>

Well, the rotors came tonight.  From what I can see they are exact
duplicates of the original Lucas rotor that I pulled from the junk box.

The only difference being they are molded of a modern red plastic that does 
not have any carbon black in it.

This is a good idea for anyone who is running a sport coil or any other
ignition upgrade like MSD etc..  You got to make sure the rest of the system
is up to snuff, and the rotor appears to be a weak link.

I think the fact that I'm running .060 gap on the plugs probably put more 
stress on things as well.  I might decrease that a bit.  

But I have to admit the large gap and the home brewed MSD fires the car
right up and it idles without any choke, which I find amazing.   It will be
interesting to see if that holds as it get colder out.

Billy, if you have the narrow brass then it might be that you have a 6 cyl
rotor?



-----Original Message-----
From: On Behalf Of Billy Zoom
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 2:15 PM
To: Ron Soave
Cc: 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] It wasn't the Pertronix after all.

What's with the offset on the brass tip? Is that to make up for the plastic
being keyed wrong to begin with or does it lower wind resistance?
Or does it provide a little instant advance so you feel the difference with
the new rotor?
BZ
http://tinyurl.com/2d3kfjd

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov  5 04:53:01 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 11:53:01 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Kijiji Ottawa Ads for "midget"
In-Reply-To: <1059353486.808171288945523474.JavaMail.root@kj-batchweb002>
References: <1059353486.808171288945523474.JavaMail.root@kj-batchweb002>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w56A1EAD950B1C065CB964CB84C0@phx.gbl>

NFI, etc


1959 MORRIS MINOR CONVERTIBLE ( $12,500.00 )

http://tinyurl.com/2eafvb2

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov  5 06:56:13 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 09:56:13 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 59 Prototype?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=aCx4k_chXX_dBDsMim3GNV25g27kdBGq9U=x=@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=aCx4k_chXX_dBDsMim3GNV25g27kdBGq9U=x=@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin1pJT656-LSr2vcS-1WDF=eMbkqwXyn_CM4g1Y@mail.gmail.com>

I would think it is because after the first year there were a lot of
complaints with a non opening boot.
Lin

On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 3:18 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>wrote:

> Why would it be a '59 if it was a prototype I wonder?
>
> Would not such a car be an early 58 or prior to 58?
>
> Interesting listing though. .  thanks for sending.  ..
>
> Kirk

From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Fri Nov  5 12:22:41 2010
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 15:22:41 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] M/C bleeding problem
Message-ID: <38E8EF27F2724C35B9E822FBB72BF0F1@Inspiron>

I pulled the M/C from my 63 sprite MKII, it was weeping a little bit and
dripping onto the rubber floor mat. I took everything apart, put all new
rubber seals in then bench bled the M/C. I tried bleeding the system with my 1
man bleeder, no luck. I had my wife pump the pedal, with seven pumps I had a
hard pedal. Once she took her foot off the pedal, the pressure was gone.

I took everything apart again, I figured I may have pooched a rubber seal when
I put the M/C back together. I installed another new rebuild kit, did
everything again as mentioned, I still have the same problem.

Anyone have any ideas? I have never had a problem bleeding the M/C with this
car. The only thing different, I went from using synthetic dot 5 to synthetic
dot 4?

I was looking at the M/C diagram in my shop manual, it show a rubber thick
washer called a valve washer that goes into the bore first, mine has never had
one and has always worked.

I'm going to try a 3rd time, will put the value washer in and see what
happens, failing that , I'll throw a match to the bastard.

Thanks for any info

Greg Higgins 63sprite

From ridleymj at bis.on.ca  Fri Nov  5 13:55:34 2010
From: ridleymj at bis.on.ca (Martyn Ridley)
Date: Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:55:34 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] M/C bleeding problem
In-Reply-To: <38E8EF27F2724C35B9E822FBB72BF0F1@Inspiron>
References: <38E8EF27F2724C35B9E822FBB72BF0F1@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <201011052112.oA5LCKW3044164@brantnet.kwic.com>

Greg, Dot 5 to Dot 4 is a NO NO!!!

Dot 5 will not damage your paint as will Dots' 3&4 but the 
combination of the two will rot ALL your rubber and leave you with 
problems.  Suggest you bleed all the lines and get the Dot 4 out of 
there a quickly as possible.  If you really want Dot 4, all 'soft' 
part MUST be replaced.

Cheers,
Martyn

PS: Still have sponge after 5 years and I got the Dot 4 out in 24 hours.


At 03:22 PM 05/11/2010, Greg Higgins wrote:
>I pulled the M/C from my 63 sprite MKII, it was weeping a little bit and
>dripping onto the rubber floor mat. I took everything apart, put all new
>rubber seals in then bench bled the M/C. I tried bleeding the system with my 1
>man bleeder, no luck. I had my wife pump the pedal, with seven pumps I had a
>hard pedal. Once she took her foot off the pedal, the pressure was gone.
>
>I took everything apart again, I figured I may have pooched a rubber seal when
>I put the M/C back together. I installed another new rebuild kit, did
>everything again as mentioned, I still have the same problem.
>
>Anyone have any ideas? I have never had a problem bleeding the M/C with this
>car. The only thing different, I went from using synthetic dot 5 to synthetic
>dot 4?
>
>I was looking at the M/C diagram in my shop manual, it show a rubber thick
>washer called a valve washer that goes into the bore first, mine has never had
>one and has always worked.
>
>I'm going to try a 3rd time, will put the value washer in and see what
>happens, failing that , I'll throw a match to the bastard.
>
>Thanks for any info
>
>Greg Higgins 63sprite
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From ridleymj at bis.on.ca  Fri Nov  5 14:03:17 2010
From: ridleymj at bis.on.ca (Martyn Ridley)
Date: Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:03:17 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
Message-ID: <201011052120.oA5LK3W3044320@brantnet.kwic.com>

I think we have gone far enough with this so:

There were no Frogeyes with trunks .  The Cape may have made a mock 
up in 1960 but it never ended up on a car.

An after-market company did offer a trunk conversion, cut out and 
weld in with formed sides (a la MGA) - Sorry don't know name

A few enterprising individuals may have used the MGA as a base for a 
conversion.

For the record, all parts mentioned to date were already in the BMC parts bin

Finally, there is a reason this car is again for sale - P T Barnum was right!

Cheers,
Martyn

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Nov  5 14:55:51 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 16:55:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
In-Reply-To: <201011052120.oA5LK3W3044320@brantnet.kwic.com>
References: <201011052120.oA5LK3W3044320@brantnet.kwic.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=WyHGbZ3kSChi39Gb4AnDt9hQ_z6yBy9DVzvxj@mail.gmail.com>

It's funny, the second he was asked for a BMHIT cert; for provenance, the
auction got pulled.....

On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 4:03 PM, Martyn Ridley <ridleymj at bis.on.ca> wrote:

> I think we have gone far enough with this so:
>
> There were no Frogeyes with trunks .  The Cape may have made a mock up in
> 1960 but it never ended up on a car.
>
> An after-market company did offer a trunk conversion, cut out and weld in
> with formed sides (a la MGA) - Sorry don't know name
>
> A few enterprising individuals may have used the MGA as a base for a
> conversion.
>
> For the record, all parts mentioned to date were already in the BMC parts
> bin
>
> Finally, there is a reason this car is again for sale - P T Barnum was
> right!
>
> Cheers,
> Martyn
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov  5 15:26:37 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 15:26:37 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=WyHGbZ3kSChi39Gb4AnDt9hQ_z6yBy9DVzvxj@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201011052120.oA5LK3W3044320@brantnet.kwic.com>
	<AANLkTi=WyHGbZ3kSChi39Gb4AnDt9hQ_z6yBy9DVzvxj@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0EC083CD13B943688A8AB89B2B63E6B7@spider>

Like politicians; shine a light on 'em and they scurry.
I was surprised he posted the first few emails he received. ...bill in
corvallis
===============================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brad Fornal
Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 2:56 PM
To: Martyn Ridley
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed

It's funny, the second he was asked for a BMHIT cert; for provenance, the
auction got pulled.....

From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Fri Nov  5 17:37:43 2010
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 20:37:43 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
References: <201011052120.oA5LK3W3044320@brantnet.kwic.com><AANLkTi=WyHGbZ3kSChi39Gb4AnDt9hQ_z6yBy9DVzvxj@mail.gmail.com>
	<0EC083CD13B943688A8AB89B2B63E6B7@spider>
Message-ID: <71C659BDAEE0437E97DD0AB0A44A3B3B@Inspiron>

About 6 years ago the  guy was asking $3.500.00 for the same car, I phoned 
him, he said if he sent away for the
BMHIT the price would be $4500.00 for the car. I can't believe how far the 
car has gone down hill in 5 or 6 years.

 I was speaking to Reid Trummel of A.H.C.A. he has sent out photos and info 
world wide, no one has seen or heard of this special works car.

Greg Higgins
63 sprite

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 6:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed


> Like politicians; shine a light on 'em and they scurry.
> I was surprised he posted the first few emails he received. ...bill in
> corvallis
> ===============================
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> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brad Fornal
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> To: Martyn Ridley
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
>
> It's funny, the second he was asked for a BMHIT cert; for provenance, the
> auction got pulled.....
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov  5 17:47:16 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 17:47:16 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
In-Reply-To: <71C659BDAEE0437E97DD0AB0A44A3B3B@Inspiron>
References: <201011052120.oA5LK3W3044320@brantnet.kwic.com><AANLkTi=WyHGbZ3kSChi39Gb4AnDt9hQ_z6yBy9DVzvxj@mail.gmail.com>
	<0EC083CD13B943688A8AB89B2B63E6B7@spider>
	<71C659BDAEE0437E97DD0AB0A44A3B3B@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <C990AC49C3014E82A6856FA8CE5F2E0D@spider>

Maybe it was a Skunk Works project ...or from Area 51?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skunk_Works
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_51 
. . . bill in corvallis
====================================
-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Higgins [mailto:g.h.higgins at gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 5:38 PM
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed

About 6 years ago the  guy was asking $3.500.00 for the same car, I phoned 
him, he said if he sent away for the
BMHIT the price would be $4500.00 for the car. I can't believe how far the 
car has gone down hill in 5 or 6 years.

 I was speaking to Reid Trummel of A.H.C.A. he has sent out photos and info 
world wide, no one has seen or heard of this special works car.

Greg Higgins
63 sprite

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Nov  5 18:11:28 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 20:11:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
In-Reply-To: <C990AC49C3014E82A6856FA8CE5F2E0D@spider>
References: <201011052120.oA5LK3W3044320@brantnet.kwic.com>
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There is a stink alright, but from this liars story, not a skunk.

On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 7:47 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> Maybe it was a Skunk Works project ...or from Area 51?
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skunk_Works
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_51
> . . . bill in corvallis
> ====================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greg Higgins [mailto:g.h.higgins at gmail.com]
> Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 5:38 PM
> To: corvallis at peoplepc.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
>
> About 6 years ago the  guy was asking $3.500.00 for the same car, I phoned
> him, he said if he sent away for the
> BMHIT the price would be $4500.00 for the car. I can't believe how far the
> car has gone down hill in 5 or 6 years.
>
>  I was speaking to Reid Trummel of A.H.C.A. he has sent out photos and info
> world wide, no one has seen or heard of this special works car.
>
> Greg Higgins
> 63 sprite
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From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Fri Nov  5 18:28:24 2010
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 21:28:24 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
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My bugeye has gullwing doors, Do you think it could be a prototype????
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
To: <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 9:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed


> There is a stink alright, but from this liars story, not a skunk.
>
> On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 7:47 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
>
>> Maybe it was a Skunk Works project ...or from Area 51?
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skunk_Works
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_51
>> . . . bill in corvallis
>> ====================================
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Greg Higgins [mailto:g.h.higgins at gmail.com]
>> Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 5:38 PM
>> To: corvallis at peoplepc.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
>>
>> About 6 years ago the  guy was asking $3.500.00 for the same car, I 
>> phoned
>> him, he said if he sent away for the
>> BMHIT the price would be $4500.00 for the car. I can't believe how far 
>> the
>> car has gone down hill in 5 or 6 years.
>>
>>  I was speaking to Reid Trummel of A.H.C.A. he has sent out photos and 
>> info
>> world wide, no one has seen or heard of this special works car.
>>
>> Greg Higgins
>> 63 sprite
>> _______________________________________________
>>
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Nov  5 18:37:05 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 20:37:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
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You should be able to get 30K for the rusted out shell. A cool million, if
it is restored to concours standards!!

On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 8:28 PM, Jim Fournier <jimndi at frontiernet.net> wrote:

> My bugeye has gullwing doors, Do you think it could be a prototype????
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> To: <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
> Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 9:11 PM
>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
>
>
>  There is a stink alright, but from this liars story, not a skunk.
>>
>> On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 7:47 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
>>
>>  Maybe it was a Skunk Works project ...or from Area 51?
>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skunk_Works
>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_51
>>> . . . bill in corvallis
>>> ====================================
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Greg Higgins [mailto:g.h.higgins at gmail.com]
>>> Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 5:38 PM
>>> To: corvallis at peoplepc.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
>>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
>>>
>>> About 6 years ago the  guy was asking $3.500.00 for the same car, I
>>> phoned
>>> him, he said if he sent away for the
>>> BMHIT the price would be $4500.00 for the car. I can't believe how far
>>> the
>>> car has gone down hill in 5 or 6 years.
>>>
>>>  I was speaking to Reid Trummel of A.H.C.A. he has sent out photos and
>>> info
>>> world wide, no one has seen or heard of this special works car.
>>>
>>> Greg Higgins
>>> 63 sprite
>>> _______________________________________________
>>>
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov  5 18:38:55 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 18:38:55 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
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Does it have the rare motor with desmodromic vales? 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmodromic_valve
. . . bill in corvallis
=======================================
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Fournier [mailto:jimndi at frontiernet.net] 
Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 6:28 PM
To: Brad Fornal; corvallis at peoplepc.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed

My bugeye has gullwing doors, Do you think it could be a prototype????

==========================================================
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
To: <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 9:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed


> There is a stink alright, but from this liars story, not a skunk.
>
> On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 7:47 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
>
>> Maybe it was a Skunk Works project ...or from Area 51?
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skunk_Works
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_51
>> . . . bill in corvallis
>> ====================================

From bkitterer at me.com  Fri Nov  5 19:59:03 2010
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:59:03 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] M/C bleeding problem
In-Reply-To: <38E8EF27F2724C35B9E822FBB72BF0F1@Inspiron>
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Message-ID: <C250CF3E-BC75-430E-9C8D-7AFD5E13BEE5@me.com>

Greg,

I have used silicon brake fluid for about 12 years.  A little over a year ago I replaced all the seals in my brake and slave cylinders and could not get any pressure to hold.  Then was told that there are no longer any seals for use with silicon.  Do not know if you are having the same problem.

Bob Kitterer  -  witha brakeless bugeye.

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

On Nov 5, 2010, at 12:22 PM, Greg Higgins wrote:

> I pulled the M/C from my 63 sprite MKII, it was weeping a little bit and
> dripping onto the rubber floor mat. I took everything apart, put all new
> rubber seals in then bench bled the M/C. I tried bleeding the system with my 1
> man bleeder, no luck. I had my wife pump the pedal, with seven pumps I had a
> hard pedal. Once she took her foot off the pedal, the pressure was gone.
> 
> I took everything apart again, I figured I may have pooched a rubber seal when
> I put the M/C back together. I installed another new rebuild kit, did
> everything again as mentioned, I still have the same problem.
> 
> Anyone have any ideas? I have never had a problem bleeding the M/C with this
> car. The only thing different, I went from using synthetic dot 5 to synthetic
> dot 4?
> 
> I was looking at the M/C diagram in my shop manual, it show a rubber thick
> washer called a valve washer that goes into the bore first, mine has never had
> one and has always worked.
> 
> I'm going to try a 3rd time, will put the value washer in and see what
> happens, failing that , I'll throw a match to the bastard.
> 
> Thanks for any info
> 
> Greg Higgins 63sprite
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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Fri Nov  5 20:21:04 2010
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2010 03:21:04 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
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Message-ID: <1904800916.637969.1289013664449.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Any pics? 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Fournier" <jimndi at frontiernet.net> 
To: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>, corvallis at peoplepc.com 
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net 
Sent: Friday, November 5, 2010 9:28:24 PM 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed 

My bugeye has gullwing doors, Do you think it could be a prototype???? 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com> 
To: <corvallis at peoplepc.com> 
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 9:11 PM 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed 


> There is a stink alright, but from this liars story, not a skunk. 
> 
> On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 7:47 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote: 
> 
>> Maybe it was a Skunk Works project ...or from Area 51? 
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skunk_Works 
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_51 
>> . . . bill in corvallis 
>> ==================================== 
>> -----Original Message----- 
>> From: Greg Higgins [mailto:g.h.higgins at gmail.com] 
>> Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 5:38 PM 
>> To: corvallis at peoplepc.com; spridgets at autox.team.net 
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed 
>> 
>> About 6 years ago the guy was asking $3.500.00 for the same car, I 
>> phoned 
>> him, he said if he sent away for the 
>> BMHIT the price would be $4500.00 for the car. I can't believe how far 
>> the 
>> car has gone down hill in 5 or 6 years. 
>> 
>> I was speaking to Reid Trummel of A.H.C.A. he has sent out photos and 
>> info 
>> world wide, no one has seen or heard of this special works car. 
>> 
>> Greg Higgins 
>> 63 sprite 
>> _______________________________________________ 
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From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Fri Nov  5 21:29:39 2010
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2010 00:29:39 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] M/C bleeding problem
References: <38E8EF27F2724C35B9E822FBB72BF0F1@Inspiron>
	<C250CF3E-BC75-430E-9C8D-7AFD5E13BEE5@me.com>
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Bob,

It sounds like I'm having the same problem you had with your sprite. I have 
used dot 5 silicon brake fluid for 13 years and have had no problems, I 
switched to Prestone dot 4 synthetic and  have pumped 3 litres of brake 
fluid thru the system with no luck. I have never had this happen before.
Bob what did you do to solve the problem?

I was thinking of replacing all rubber lines and seals and try dot 5 silicon 
again.

Greg Higgins
63sprite

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kitterer Bob" <bkitterer at me.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 10:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] M/C bleeding problem


> Greg,
>
> I have used silicon brake fluid for about 12 years.  A little over a year 
> ago I replaced all the seals in my brake and slave cylinders and could not 
> get any pressure to hold.  Then was told that there are no longer any 
> seals for use with silicon.  Do not know if you are having the same 
> problem.
>
> Bob Kitterer  -  witha brakeless bugeye.
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage
>
> On Nov 5, 2010, at 12:22 PM, Greg Higgins wrote:
>
>> I pulled the M/C from my 63 sprite MKII, it was weeping a little bit and
>> dripping onto the rubber floor mat. I took everything apart, put all new
>> rubber seals in then bench bled the M/C. I tried bleeding the system with 
>> my 1
>> man bleeder, no luck. I had my wife pump the pedal, with seven pumps I 
>> had a
>> hard pedal. Once she took her foot off the pedal, the pressure was gone.
>>
>> I took everything apart again, I figured I may have pooched a rubber seal 
>> when
>> I put the M/C back together. I installed another new rebuild kit, did
>> everything again as mentioned, I still have the same problem.
>>
>> Anyone have any ideas? I have never had a problem bleeding the M/C with 
>> this
>> car. The only thing different, I went from using synthetic dot 5 to 
>> synthetic
>> dot 4?
>>
>> I was looking at the M/C diagram in my shop manual, it show a rubber 
>> thick
>> washer called a valve washer that goes into the bore first, mine has 
>> never had
>> one and has always worked.
>>
>> I'm going to try a 3rd time, will put the value washer in and see what
>> happens, failing that , I'll throw a match to the bastard.
>>
>> Thanks for any info
>>
>> Greg Higgins 63sprite
>> _______________________________________________
>>
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Fri Nov  5 21:55:50 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2010 00:55:50 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] M/C bleeding problem
In-Reply-To: <38E8EF27F2724C35B9E822FBB72BF0F1@Inspiron>
References: <38E8EF27F2724C35B9E822FBB72BF0F1@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <4AB282F1F3A34FC481DBC2FBD262816B@blackbox2>

You're getting air in the system and do not assume it's the master.

Try this.  At the brass cross block, disconnect the brake line to the rear
brakes.  Find a suitable sized bolt to block off the hole (wrap some Teflon
tape on it).

Now you have a simplified brake system with just the front brakes.  Bleed it
and report back to the list your results.

IMHO, Silicone brake fluid is the best thing that ever happened to
hydraulics.  But I don't want to revive the holy wars..

From grday at btinternet.com  Sat Nov  6 05:08:26 2010
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2010 12:08:26 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] M/C bleeding problem
References: <38E8EF27F2724C35B9E822FBB72BF0F1@Inspiron>
	<C250CF3E-BC75-430E-9C8D-7AFD5E13BEE5@me.com>
Message-ID: <7117ADCBDC4E42D1835A1D448728A789@user8634b3d69b>

Bob,
Putting this simply - you were told lies.

Greg,
The problem with the seals is in MIXING the two fluids as the compounds used 
to make the seal reacts differently to a mixture but can happily live with 
EITHER ONE on its own.

Silicone and Synthetic are two different fluids in the braking world and a 
Synthetic DOT 4 is NOT miscible with a Silicone DOT 5 as Greg has just found 
out.  He needs a flush out and will need new seals all the way round.  If 
the guy in the shop suggested Synthetic knowing that Silicone had been used 
before, then perhaps the bill for a new system should be left with him.  Or 
better still let the shop take it to and pay a garage that will do the job. 
('Cause it's odds on it will need a couple of flushes and every seal 
replacing.  If it were my car, although more expensive, I would find it 
easier, quicker and putting my mind at rest by fitting a complete new 
system! )

Synthetic is NOT a Silicone brake fluid.  IMHO Synthetic DOT 4 is miscible 
with ordinary DOT 4 and whilst it may live with it, the mix is still not 
recommended.

Mineral brake fluids won't mix with anything else!

You may find 
http://www.sportbikesolutions.com/motorcycle_brake_fluid.php?ssparms=articles/brake-fluid 
or  http://tiny.cc/1qvem  is a good read.

Guy R Day


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From: "Kitterer Bob"
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 2:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] M/C bleeding problem


> Greg,
>
> I have used silicon brake fluid for about 12 years.  A little over a year 
> ago I replaced all the seals in my brake and slave cylinders and could not 
> get any pressure to hold.  Then was told that there are no longer any 
> seals for use with silicon.  Do not know if you are having the same 
> problem.
>
> Bob Kitterer  -  witha brakeless bugeye.
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage
>
> On Nov 5, 2010, at 12:22 PM, Greg Higgins wrote:
>
>> I pulled the M/C from my 63 sprite MKII, it was weeping a little bit and
>> dripping onto the rubber floor mat. I took everything apart, put all new
>> rubber seals in then bench bled the M/C. I tried bleeding the system with 
>> my 1
>> man bleeder, no luck. I had my wife pump the pedal, with seven pumps I 
>> had a
>> hard pedal. Once she took her foot off the pedal, the pressure was gone.
>>
>> I took everything apart again, I figured I may have pooched a rubber seal 
>> when
>> I put the M/C back together. I installed another new rebuild kit, did
>> everything again as mentioned, I still have the same problem.
>>
>> Anyone have any ideas? I have never had a problem bleeding the M/C with 
>> this
>> car. The only thing different, I went from using synthetic dot 5 to 
>> synthetic
>> dot 4?
>>
>> I was looking at the M/C diagram in my shop manual, it show a rubber 
>> thick
>> washer called a valve washer that goes into the bore first, mine has 
>> never had
>> one and has always worked.
>>
>> I'm going to try a 3rd time, will put the value washer in and see what
>> happens, failing that , I'll throw a match to the bastard.
>>
>> Thanks for any info
>>
>> Greg Higgins 63sprite
>> _______________________________________________

From bkitterer at me.com  Sat Nov  6 09:19:19 2010
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 09:19:19 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] M/C bleeding problem
In-Reply-To: <24450B8C008E4AC3A1BA3A414E7D6C5E@Inspiron>
References: <38E8EF27F2724C35B9E822FBB72BF0F1@Inspiron>
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Message-ID: <B00ED0A5-17B4-48D1-8EB5-672076E60EF0@me.com>

As of now I have not resolved the problem.  Primarily for now the car is in storage because I am on a two year adventure living in a RV and traveling.  When this is over I will return to this problem - - hopefully with a good game plan with the help of this list.

Bob Kitterer

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

On Nov 5, 2010, at 9:29 PM, Greg Higgins wrote:

> Bob,
> 
> It sounds like I'm having the same problem you had with your sprite. I have used dot 5 silicon brake fluid for 13 years and have had no problems, I switched to Prestone dot 4 synthetic and  have pumped 3 litres of brake fluid thru the system with no luck. I have never had this happen before.
> Bob what did you do to solve the problem?
> 
> I was thinking of replacing all rubber lines and seals and try dot 5 silicon again.
> 
> Greg Higgins
> 63sprite

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sat Nov  6 09:42:55 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2010 16:42:55 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] M/C bleeding problem
In-Reply-To: <C250CF3E-BC75-430E-9C8D-7AFD5E13BEE5@me.com>
References: <38E8EF27F2724C35B9E822FBB72BF0F1@Inspiron><C250CF3E-BC75-430E-9C8D-7AFD5E13BEE5@me.com>
Message-ID: <mailman.34.1289061745.22015.spridgets@autox.team.net>

When I put my bugeye back together about 18 month ago I cleaned out the entire system rebuilt the master and clutch and put in Dot 5.  I have had not any problems (yet)

Steve
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Kitterer Bob <bkitterer at me.com>
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Date: Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:59:03 
To: Spridgets<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] M/C bleeding problem

Greg,

I have used silicon brake fluid for about 12 years.  A little over a year ago I replaced all the seals in my brake and slave cylinders and could not get any pressure to hold.  Then was told that there are no longer any seals for use with silicon.  Do not know if you are having the same problem.

Bob Kitterer  -  witha brakeless bugeye.

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

On Nov 5, 2010, at 12:22 PM, Greg Higgins wrote:

> I pulled the M/C from my 63 sprite MKII, it was weeping a little bit and
> dripping onto the rubber floor mat. I took everything apart, put all new
> rubber seals in then bench bled the M/C. I tried bleeding the system with my 1
> man bleeder, no luck. I had my wife pump the pedal, with seven pumps I had a
> hard pedal. Once she took her foot off the pedal, the pressure was gone.
> 
> I took everything apart again, I figured I may have pooched a rubber seal when
> I put the M/C back together. I installed another new rebuild kit, did
> everything again as mentioned, I still have the same problem.
> 
> Anyone have any ideas? I have never had a problem bleeding the M/C with this
> car. The only thing different, I went from using synthetic dot 5 to synthetic
> dot 4?
> 
> I was looking at the M/C diagram in my shop manual, it show a rubber thick
> washer called a valve washer that goes into the bore first, mine has never had
> one and has always worked.
> 
> I'm going to try a 3rd time, will put the value washer in and see what
> happens, failing that , I'll throw a match to the bastard.
> 
> Thanks for any info
> 
> Greg Higgins 63sprite
> _______________________________________________
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov  6 18:27:19 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 21:27:19 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] M/C bleeding problem
In-Reply-To: <24450B8C008E4AC3A1BA3A414E7D6C5E@Inspiron>
References: <38E8EF27F2724C35B9E822FBB72BF0F1@Inspiron>
	<C250CF3E-BC75-430E-9C8D-7AFD5E13BEE5@me.com>
	<24450B8C008E4AC3A1BA3A414E7D6C5E@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <4CD60077.6050505@comcast.net>

Greg

Did you by chance switch the clutch and brake master push rods?
That will give you a headache.
Just a thought.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov  6 19:53:52 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2010 22:53:52 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=WyHGbZ3kSChi39Gb4AnDt9hQ_z6yBy9DVzvxj@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201011052120.oA5LK3W3044320@brantnet.kwic.com>
	<AANLkTi=WyHGbZ3kSChi39Gb4AnDt9hQ_z6yBy9DVzvxj@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=R8aeX7xAxDbyXfeX0gY63FfWiR+Hz4LfX8pDL@mail.gmail.com>

I saw the certificate, I asked too. I don't know if it is still available.
Frank had some good info that may mean this is the real deal but the rust is
way out of control.

On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 5:55 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> It's funny, the second he was asked for a BMHIT cert; for provenance, the
> auction got pulled.....
>
> On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 4:03 PM, Martyn Ridley <ridleymj at bis.on.ca> wrote:
>
> > I think we have gone far enough with this so:
> >
> > There were no Frogeyes with trunks .  The Cape may have made a mock up in
> > 1960 but it never ended up on a car.
> >
> > An after-market company did offer a trunk conversion, cut out and weld in
> > with formed sides (a la MGA) - Sorry don't know name
> >
> > A few enterprising individuals may have used the MGA as a base for a
> > conversion.
> >
> > For the record, all parts mentioned to date were already in the BMC parts
> > bin
> >
> > Finally, there is a reason this car is again for sale - P T Barnum was
> > right!
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Martyn
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov  6 20:20:24 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2010 21:20:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
In-Reply-To: <C990AC49C3014E82A6856FA8CE5F2E0D@spider>
References: <201011052120.oA5LK3W3044320@brantnet.kwic.com>
	<AANLkTi=WyHGbZ3kSChi39Gb4AnDt9hQ_z6yBy9DVzvxj@mail.gmail.com>
	<0EC083CD13B943688A8AB89B2B63E6B7@spider>
	<71C659BDAEE0437E97DD0AB0A44A3B3B@Inspiron>
	<C990AC49C3014E82A6856FA8CE5F2E0D@spider>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=JNgQojUN4YQAtrgPfKemg6zBRaqp8Gt4Zd-QW@mail.gmail.com>

"The Skunk Works" by Ben Rich is a VERY, VERY good book.
It details some of the goings on at Lockheed's development center.

On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 6:47 PM,  <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
> Maybe it was a Skunk Works project ...or from Area 51?

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Nov  6 20:32:09 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2010 20:32:09 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Terratrip FS or trade anyone???
Message-ID: <462750.31483.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Rally content: 

If anyone has a Terratrip computer in full operational order (and sensors)  that they might want to be rid of, please let me know. Sale only is fine, I as have many things LBC to trade.

Thanks,
Ron

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Nov  6 21:15:46 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2010 21:15:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Terratrip FS or trade anyone???
In-Reply-To: <462750.31483.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <983500.75385.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

that's "ALSO have many things LBC to trade."

--- On Sat, 11/6/10, Ron Soave
<soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
> Subject:
[Spridgets] Terratrip FS or trade anyone???
> To: "Spridgets"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010, 10:32 PM
>
Rally content: 
> 
> If anyone has a Terratrip computer in full operational
>
order (and sensors)  that they might want to be rid of,
> please let me know.
Sale only is fine, I as have many things
> LBC to trade.
> 
> Thanks,
> Ron
>
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From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Sat Nov  6 22:10:42 2010
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 01:10:42 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] M/C problem solved
Message-ID: <07E6D9CD6D6544CE8E095B10F539F24C@Inspiron>

Thanks to everyone who responded, with help from the list I figured out the
problem. If you are going to have a brain cramp or senior's moment make it a
good one. This was suppose to be a quick fix putting new seals in the M/C. I
went to my local Canadian Tire store to buy some brake fluid, I'm thinking I
need silicon but see synthetic dot 4, both containers are the same colour, I
pick dot 4, go figure.

When you mix synthetic dot 4 and silicon dot 5, it looks like balsamic vinegar
salad dressing when you bleed the system.
I bought all new rubber seals and brake hoses today for about $110.00, I'll
give the brake lines a good cleaning with mineral spirits and alcohol, flush
with silicon brake fluid, I should have everything put back together Sunday
night.

The good part is, I can now pull and rebuild  the M/C in under an hour,
practice makes perfect. Guy D. thanks for the link on mixing different brake
fluid.

Thanks again to all

Greg Higgins
63sprite

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov  7 06:10:47 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 08:10:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] M/C problem solved
In-Reply-To: <07E6D9CD6D6544CE8E095B10F539F24C@Inspiron>
References: <07E6D9CD6D6544CE8E095B10F539F24C@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinEHt68uaDknQbjYGwh+dTS7fAU+a82vA-uSU8X@mail.gmail.com>

Good to hear, hopefully we can all learn to look carefully from this. I
always use Gerling just from experience and blowing gaskets in my mc on my
Spitfire in the 70's.
Lin

On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 1:10 AM, Greg Higgins <g.h.higgins at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks to everyone who responded, with help from the list I figured out the
> problem. If you are going to have a brain cramp or senior's moment make it
> a
> good one. This was suppose to be a quick fix putting new seals in the M/C.
> I
> went to my local Canadian Tire store to buy some brake fluid, I'm thinking
> I
> need silicon but see synthetic dot 4, both containers are the same colour,
> I
> pick dot 4, go figure.
>
> When you mix synthetic dot 4 and silicon dot 5, it looks like balsamic
> vinegar
> salad dressing when you bleed the system.
> I bought all new rubber seals and brake hoses today for about $110.00, I'll
> give the brake lines a good cleaning with mineral spirits and alcohol,
> flush
> with silicon brake fluid, I should have everything put back together Sunday
> night.
>
> The good part is, I can now pull and rebuild  the M/C in under an hour,
> practice makes perfect. Guy D. thanks for the link on mixing different
> brake
> fluid.
>
> Thanks again to all
>
> Greg Higgins
> 63sprite
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov  7 06:20:48 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 08:20:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sebring color Sprites?....eBay!
Message-ID: <AANLkTim6SXN_QKH9yENKwrAwuUixYBdCX9xbqHNQvdUY@mail.gmail.com>

List & Jon,
I was very curious about this blue colored 61 Bugeye Sprite on eBay. The
owner said this about the color.
"the original color was a sebring blue or baby blue. I repainted the car
Healey blue, mostly found on the 100-6."

If this Bugeye truly started out as a Sebring Blue wouldn't this make the
car one of the vintage racers?

eBay #270659338274
*http://tinyurl.com/23wke4a*
Lin

PS I am posting to Jon who owns the


 Sprinzel Sebring
Sprite<http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=sprinzelsebringsprite>
see here:
http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=sprinzelsebringsprite

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov  7 06:26:27 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 08:26:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=JNgQojUN4YQAtrgPfKemg6zBRaqp8Gt4Zd-QW@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201011052120.oA5LK3W3044320@brantnet.kwic.com>
	<AANLkTi=WyHGbZ3kSChi39Gb4AnDt9hQ_z6yBy9DVzvxj@mail.gmail.com>
	<0EC083CD13B943688A8AB89B2B63E6B7@spider>
	<71C659BDAEE0437E97DD0AB0A44A3B3B@Inspiron>
	<C990AC49C3014E82A6856FA8CE5F2E0D@spider>
	<AANLkTi=JNgQojUN4YQAtrgPfKemg6zBRaqp8Gt4Zd-QW@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikuecSyXQpbPOhYe_AyKJjxzxN+wN9LVa65JG+b@mail.gmail.com>

Here it is with the certificate.
I think it is the real deal, I trust Frank's info. I am just starting to
like the little rear of the original Bugeye's so I am not interested in
buying.
*http://tinyurl.com/25squn3
Lin
*
On Sat, Nov 6, 2010 at 11:20 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> "The Skunk Works" by Ben Rich is a VERY, VERY good book.
> It details some of the goings on at Lockheed's development center.
>
> On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 6:47 PM,  <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
> > Maybe it was a Skunk Works project ...or from Area 51?
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Nov  7 08:24:50 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 09:24:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikuecSyXQpbPOhYe_AyKJjxzxN+wN9LVa65JG+b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201011052120.oA5LK3W3044320@brantnet.kwic.com>
	<AANLkTi=WyHGbZ3kSChi39Gb4AnDt9hQ_z6yBy9DVzvxj@mail.gmail.com>
	<0EC083CD13B943688A8AB89B2B63E6B7@spider>
	<71C659BDAEE0437E97DD0AB0A44A3B3B@Inspiron>
	<C990AC49C3014E82A6856FA8CE5F2E0D@spider>
	<AANLkTi=JNgQojUN4YQAtrgPfKemg6zBRaqp8Gt4Zd-QW@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikuecSyXQpbPOhYe_AyKJjxzxN+wN9LVa65JG+b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=zAPASvQPd6euoDKqsYkXmnRTm3mMVLZhVadMD@mail.gmail.com>

Still, in the options section, no boot lid is mentioned. If it was factory,
you would think that is would have been noted SOMEWHERE.

On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 7:26 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Here it is with the certificate.
> I think it is the real deal, I trust Frank's info. I am just starting to
> like the little rear of the original Bugeye's so I am not interested in
> buying.
> *http://tinyurl.com/25squn3
> Lin
> *
> On Sat, Nov 6, 2010 at 11:20 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > "The Skunk Works" by Ben Rich is a VERY, VERY good book.
> > It details some of the goings on at Lockheed's development center.
> >
> > On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 6:47 PM,  <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
> > > Maybe it was a Skunk Works project ...or from Area 51?
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Nov  7 08:28:09 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 09:28:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Calendar Fodder
Message-ID: <AANLkTim8LfNX5NJ07HfGYaPZUPcLVqSjBG7NJ8VZNowO@mail.gmail.com>

Ya know, when I put out a call for pictures and thoughts to use for a
page on Paul A in the 2011 Spridget Calendar, I figured I was gonna
get inundated with more material than I could use. Guess you thought
the same and assumed that someone else was going to get  around to it
before you did. Wrong on both counts! You didn't send me anything and
neither did anyone else. Now get to work and write something to send
to me with some photographic evidence. I don't mean that you need  a
picture of Paul working on your car (though that would be nice), just
that if Paul sold you parts, gave you advice, helped get/keep your car
on the road, or just encouraged you by example, write a couple of
lines about it and send it to me with a picture of your car. Thanks!
David L

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Nov  7 09:16:12 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 07 Nov 2010 09:16:12 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=zAPASvQPd6euoDKqsYkXmnRTm3mMVLZhVadMD@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C8FC1EDC.2B95B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

>  no boot lid is mentioned.
I was a little surprised that it was listed as a Sprite MK 1.

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Nov  7 10:44:34 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 11:44:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Trunk - Let's put this puppy to bed
In-Reply-To: <C8FC1EDC.2B95B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <AANLkTi=zAPASvQPd6euoDKqsYkXmnRTm3mMVLZhVadMD@mail.gmail.com>
	<C8FC1EDC.2B95B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=BMbGn=f7aN3j3dRN1TczXEVxB53aypMnaBddV@mail.gmail.com>

> I was a little surprised that it was listed as a Sprite MK 1.

The moment a MK II was created, the original became a MK I. The
certificate was created long after that event, hence Bugeyes are
correctly identified as MK I. Yes, I know that many posers try to look
intellectual by maintaining a fiction about this concept, but it is
too late for that by nearly fifty years.
David L

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sun Nov  7 11:09:58 2010
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 12:09:58 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] M/C problem solved
In-Reply-To: <07E6D9CD6D6544CE8E095B10F539F24C@Inspiron>
References: <07E6D9CD6D6544CE8E095B10F539F24C@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <61321.173.7.148.224.1289153398.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

Hi Greg,

You won't believe this but I just did the same thing yesterday....almost.
The bottles were the same color, I wanted dot 4 but picked up "sillycon". 
The guy at the register asked if I wanted silicon.  I read the bottle and
sure enough it was silicon.  I made the swap and thanked the guy. He said
it happens all the time.  So, it wasn't a brain cramp Greg.  BTW, Canadian
Tire stores are awesome!  We became very familiar with them in
Newfoundland.

Now go drive that car...not many days left!

Dave W.
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
Burlington WI



> Thanks to everyone who responded, with help from the list I figured out
> the
> problem. If you are going to have a brain cramp or senior's moment make it
> a
> good one. This was suppose to be a quick fix putting new seals in the M/C.
> I
> went to my local Canadian Tire store to buy some brake fluid, I'm thinking
> I
> need silicon but see synthetic dot 4, both containers are the same colour,
> I
> pick dot 4, go figure.
>
> When you mix synthetic dot 4 and silicon dot 5, it looks like balsamic
> vinegar
> salad dressing when you bleed the system.
> I bought all new rubber seals and brake hoses today for about $110.00,
> I'll
> give the brake lines a good cleaning with mineral spirits and alcohol,
> flush
> with silicon brake fluid, I should have everything put back together
> Sunday
> night.
>
> The good part is, I can now pull and rebuild  the M/C in under an hour,
> practice makes perfect. Guy D. thanks for the link on mixing different
> brake
> fluid.
>
> Thanks again to all
>
> Greg Higgins
> 63sprite

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Nov  7 10:55:02 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 07 Nov 2010 10:55:02 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] M/C problem solved
In-Reply-To: <61321.173.7.148.224.1289153398.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
Message-ID: <C8FC3606.2B963%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

DOT 5 is Silicone. Transistors are Silicon.
I'm not sure what DOT non-silicone 5.1 is.

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Nov  7 12:53:08 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 13:53:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Calendar Fodder
In-Reply-To: <582039061.20101107093738@pacifier.com>
References: <242511672.20101107092356@pacifier.com>
	<AANLkTin_bsZ=3X=1XyqGx51t_X1G3ha55DB9szdTKCbP@mail.gmail.com>
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Proud of your engine compartment? Have a non-standard engine in there?
Either way, send me a picture and paragraph for the calendar!
David L

From sprinzelsebring at aol.com  Sun Nov  7 14:54:17 2010
From: sprinzelsebring at aol.com (sprinzelsebring)
Date: Sun, 07 Nov 2010 21:54:17 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Sebring color Sprites?....eBay!
Message-ID: <89C7DB71.683D.430D.8084.00FDCD30863B@aol.com>

Linda,

Apart from a change of colour to Healey Ice Blue; this car looks very
standard; plus, there was much more to a "Sebring racer" than just a coat of
paint!  The Ice Blue coloured MkI Sprite team cars from the Donald Healey Co
were far removed from a production model in terms of specification.

May I suggest two books which will give you all the information you'll ever
need about Sebring Sprites:

  More Healeys by Geoff Healey

  Spritely Years by John Sprinzel and Tom Coulthard.

Cheers,

Jonathan 

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sun Nov  7 16:27:21 2010
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 17:27:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite sighting in my neighborhood
In-Reply-To: <89C7DB71.683D.430D.8084.00FDCD30863B@aol.com>
References: <89C7DB71.683D.430D.8084.00FDCD30863B@aol.com>
Message-ID: <000901cb7ed3$54210340$fc6309c0$@rr.com>

Hi-

Is there anyone on the list that was transporting a Bugeye tub today in the
Milwaukee suburbs?

My wife and I saw it drive past as I was leaving.  I played it up quick that
"they" arrived to early and they were to drop it off while we were at the
store. 

Of course she didn't think of it as that funny.  

Looks like it was fresh out of the body shop in primer.

Chris

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Nov  7 17:12:52 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 16:12:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite sighting in my neighborhood
In-Reply-To: <000901cb7ed3$54210340$fc6309c0$@rr.com>
References: <89C7DB71.683D.430D.8084.00FDCD30863B@aol.com>
	<000901cb7ed3$54210340$fc6309c0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <5333EAD0074C4D3A9BE954EEE8CAE5B2@spider>

Did it have a trunk lid?  ...bill in corvallis
=========================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Chris Manuel
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 3:27 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite sighting in my neighborhood

Hi-

Is there anyone on the list that was transporting a Bugeye tub today in the
Milwaukee suburbs?

My wife and I saw it drive past as I was leaving.  I played it up quick that
"they" arrived to early and they were to drop it off while we were at the
store. 

Of course she didn't think of it as that funny.  

Looks like it was fresh out of the body shop in primer.

Chris

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov  7 18:06:45 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 19:06:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite sighting in my neighborhood
In-Reply-To: <000901cb7ed3$54210340$fc6309c0$@rr.com>
References: <89C7DB71.683D.430D.8084.00FDCD30863B@aol.com>
	<000901cb7ed3$54210340$fc6309c0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimv367ZXaH853zL07Sv9OPxg20ubd7ChdE6CSiM@mail.gmail.com>

If it was Frank it will be a complete running car by Tuesday....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 5:27 PM, Chris Manuel <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:

> Hi-
>
> Is there anyone on the list that was transporting a Bugeye tub today in the
> Milwaukee suburbs?
>
> My wife and I saw it drive past as I was leaving.  I played it up quick
> that
> "they" arrived to early and they were to drop it off while we were at the
> store.
>
> Of course she didn't think of it as that funny.
>
> Looks like it was fresh out of the body shop in primer.
>
> Chris
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Jim
"Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical
minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which
holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd
by the clean end."

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Sun Nov  7 20:39:33 2010
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 19:39:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sebring color Sprites?....eBay!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim6SXN_QKH9yENKwrAwuUixYBdCX9xbqHNQvdUY@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim6SXN_QKH9yENKwrAwuUixYBdCX9xbqHNQvdUY@mail.gmail.com>
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I didn't realize that Bugeyes originally had neither air cleaners nor door
pockets!  But if this car (which actually looks quite nice in the pics) is
"restored to original specifications" (body and interior) or "not molested"
(engine) those items must have been optional (like the front bumper!)
Hal

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Sun Nov  7 20:39:53 2010
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 22:39:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite sighting in my neighborhood
References: <89C7DB71.683D.430D.8084.00FDCD30863B@aol.com><000901cb7ed3$54210340$fc6309c0$@rr.com>
	<AANLkTimv367ZXaH853zL07Sv9OPxg20ubd7ChdE6CSiM@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CBCFE184C18E48AA86BDB4ACACB161E1@MAINCOMPUTER>

I've been working on mine for 3 years and Frank has them out on the Jersey 
Turnpike before the paint dries.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 8:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sprite sighting in my neighborhood


> If it was Frank it will be a complete running car by Tuesday....
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 5:27 PM, Chris Manuel <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi-
>>
>> Is there anyone on the list that was transporting a Bugeye tub today in 
>> the
>> Milwaukee suburbs?
>>
>> My wife and I saw it drive past as I was leaving.  I played it up quick
>> that
>> "they" arrived to early and they were to drop it off while we were at the
>> store.
>>
>> Of course she didn't think of it as that funny.
>>
>> Looks like it was fresh out of the body shop in primer.
>>
>> Chris
>> _______________________________________________
>>
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>
>
> -- 
> Cheers!!
> Jim
> "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical
> minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which
> holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sun Nov  7 20:48:54 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 21:48:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Terratrip FS or trade anyone???
In-Reply-To: <462750.31483.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Message-ID: <DE1CF5E0-D7BD-4DDC-A57B-84BBA9D8CAFD@comcast.net>

Hmm   and why do you need a Terratrip when there are other rally computers out
there?

Lester
Minimal typing from the iPhone

On Nov 6, 2010, at 10:32 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Rally content:
>
> If anyone has a Terratrip computer in full operational order (and sensors)
that they might want to be rid of, please let me know. Sale only is fine, I as
have many things LBC to trade.
>
> Thanks,
> Ron
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Nov  7 21:30:43 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 20:30:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Terratrip FS or trade anyone???
In-Reply-To: <DE1CF5E0-D7BD-4DDC-A57B-84BBA9D8CAFD@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <627859.28785.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

'cause that's what 99% of the cars were equipped with, which makes it MUCH
easier when you have an issue and need assistance or a prox sensor.

--- On
Sun, 11/7/10, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:

> From: Lester
<oldsaabguy at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Terratrip FS or trade
anyone???
> To: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
> Cc: "Spridgets"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Sunday, November 7, 2010, 9:48 PM
>
Hmm   and why do you
> need a Terratrip when there are other rally computers
out
> there?
> 
> Lester
> Minimal typing from the iPhone
> 
> On Nov 6, 2010,
at 10:32 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > Rally content: 
> >
> > If anyone has a Terratrip computer in full operational
> order (and
sensors)  that they might want to be rid of,
> please let me know. Sale only
is fine, I as have many things
> LBC to trade.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Ron
> >
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov  8 04:01:11 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 06:01:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sebring color Sprites?....eBay!
In-Reply-To: <89C7DB71.683D.430D.8084.00FDCD30863B@aol.com>
References: <89C7DB71.683D.430D.8084.00FDCD30863B@aol.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimHA1kuaGEtoTm0+uxBz63S3dC1FERSPgAPVSJM@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Jon, I have Spritely Years by John Sprinzel and Tom Coulthard, and
More Healeys by Geoff Healey has been on my list for a while now so I now
have another good reason to get it. I never finished John's book time to do
that.

So do you think this Ice Blue Bugeye was painted at the factory in that
colour?
Lin




On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 4:54 PM, sprinzelsebring <sprinzelsebring at aol.com>wrote:

> Linda,
>
> Apart from a change of colour to Healey Ice Blue; this car looks very
> standard; plus, there was much more to a "Sebring racer" than just a coat
> of
> paint!  The Ice Blue coloured MkI Sprite team cars from the Donald Healey
> Co
> were far removed from a production model in terms of specification.
>
> May I suggest two books which will give you all the information you'll ever
> need about Sebring Sprites:
>
>   More Healeys by Geoff Healey
>
>   Spritely Years by John Sprinzel and Tom Coulthard.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jonathan
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov  8 04:18:24 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 06:18:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite sighting in my neighborhood
In-Reply-To: <CBCFE184C18E48AA86BDB4ACACB161E1@MAINCOMPUTER>
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I think Frank grows them out here on a farm ; )

Chris I like what you said to your wife and her response is unfortunately
common : (
What is it with these spouses don't they see the beauty we see?

Lin

On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 10:39 PM, Jim Fournier <jimndi at frontiernet.net>wrote:

> I've been working on mine for 3 years and Frank has them out on the Jersey
> Turnpike before the paint dries.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 8:06 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sprite sighting in my neighborhood
>
>
> > If it was Frank it will be a complete running car by Tuesday....
> >
> > Cheers!!
> > Jim
> >
> > On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 5:27 PM, Chris Manuel <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi-
> >>
> >> Is there anyone on the list that was transporting a Bugeye tub today in
> >> the
> >> Milwaukee suburbs?
> >>
> >> My wife and I saw it drive past as I was leaving.  I played it up quick
> >> that
> >> "they" arrived to early and they were to drop it off while we were at
> the
> >> store.
> >>
> >> Of course she didn't think of it as that funny.
> >>
> >> Looks like it was fresh out of the body shop in primer.
> >>
> >> Chris
> >> _______________________________________________
> >>
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> >>
> >
> >
> > --
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> > Jim
> > "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical
> > minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which
> > holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a
> turd
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Mon Nov  8 08:32:01 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 15:32:01 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Calendar Fodder
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim8LfNX5NJ07HfGYaPZUPcLVqSjBG7NJ8VZNowO@mail.gmail.com>
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David,

I just uncovered a nice picture of my Morris, with Old Murphy sitting next to it wearing his Union Jack shirt and motoring cap. If you will off list me your mailing address, I will mail it to you, but I would like it returned.

Kate



----- Original Message -----
From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 7, 2010 7:28:09 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Calendar Fodder

Ya know, when I put out a call for pictures and thoughts to use for a
page on Paul A in the 2011 Spridget Calendar, I figured I was gonna
get inundated with more material than I could use. Guess you thought
the same and assumed that someone else was going to get  around to it
before you did. Wrong on both counts! You didn't send me anything and
neither did anyone else. Now get to work and write something to send
to me with some photographic evidence. I don't mean that you need  a
picture of Paul working on your car (though that would be nice), just
that if Paul sold you parts, gave you advice, helped get/keep your car
on the road, or just encouraged you by example, write a couple of
lines about it and send it to me with a picture of your car. Thanks!
David L
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From Joea at wgegroup.com  Mon Nov  8 16:50:36 2010
From: Joea at wgegroup.com (Joe Armour)
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 10:50:36 +1100
Subject: [Spridgets] Sebring Colour
Message-ID: <015114DB45343740AF44EB5C628812D0303DE6@server.wgegroup.com>

My limited knowledge says that the Donald Healey Motor Co Bugeye entries
were painted the standard powder blue or whatever it is called ( excuse
my ignorance) with white hardtops. BUT the special fiberglass Falcon
bodied open car may have been painted Healey Ice Blue which is a fine
metallic colour as per the standard big Healeys.



Joe, with an ice blue one and a red one





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From ridleymj at bis.on.ca  Mon Nov  8 17:39:11 2010
From: ridleymj at bis.on.ca (Martyn Ridley)
Date: Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:39:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Colour - Special Sprites
Message-ID: <201011090039.oA90d3W3021174@brantnet.kwic.com>

The Ice-blue colour would have been done at the Cape, not in 
Abingdon.  All bodies were painted prior to being sent for assembly 
by the body makers.  They would paint only in the standard 
colours.  Shells dispatched to the cape would either have come in 
standard issue or 'sans' topcoat.  In either case, the Cape would add 
the topcoat as part of its prep.  The use of ice blue suggests it was 
done at the Cape as this is Healey favourite.  If the car had been 
prepared by Abingdon's competition department it would most likely 
have gone red.

Note that competition cars were routinely re-sprayed and did change 
colour (and in the case of the square body - make).

Frogeyes came in Speedwell Blue and Iris Blue, the latter being 
light  'baby' blue and if the photos are not good could be confused 
with Ice Blue non-metallic - though I am not aware that that colour 
was used on big Healeys in the 60's.  I note on the Sebring Sprite 
Site a reference to "Scuderia Light Blue" which is in my eye very 
close to Ice Blue.  My final thought is that this is a colour 
independent of all standard colours used exclusively by the team.

Cheers,
Martyn

"Leaf" Green 59

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov  9 09:22:48 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 16:22:48 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite sighting in my neighborhood
In-Reply-To: <000901cb7ed3$54210340$fc6309c0$@rr.com>
References: <89C7DB71.683D.430D.8084.00FDCD30863B@aol.com>,
	<000901cb7ed3$54210340$fc6309c0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w541037CAC43B2489A88D12B8300@phx.gbl>

Yes, well, I think that both of you think of it as a testing of the waters.
If she didn't take it badly then you might soon show up with another car.  :)

Not that it's ever happened to me ...

Robert Duquette

Ottawa ON Canada

1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )

1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )

1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen
)http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg


> From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com
>
> Hi-
>
> My wife and I saw it drive past as I was leaving.  I played it up quick
that
> "they" arrived to early and they were to drop it off while we were at the
> store.
>
> Of course she didn't think of it as that funny.
>
> Chris

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Tue Nov  9 11:20:24 2010
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 18:20:24 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Boot bumpers
Message-ID: <20101109.112024.16568.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>

So in reassembling the MKII, I've run into a bit of a conundrum. I've never
had a boot seal so this is uncharted territory for me. I have new, repro boot
seal and bumpers. The seal goes on fine alone as do the bumpers, however, when
I put the bumpers in, I can't get the seal edge past the upper bumpers
(closest to the cockpit). I've tried putting the bumpers in after the seal,
and get the same result. There seems to be too little room in the channel for
both of these to exist. WTF?
Do I trim the seal edge to allow the bumper or vice versa? or am I just
missing something stoopid?
"my momma always says, Stoopid is as stoopid does"


Mark Haynes
HAN6L12977
HAN5L8016

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From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Nov  9 14:26:04 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:26:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Boot bumpers
In-Reply-To: <20101109.112024.16568.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
References: <20101109.112024.16568.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <4CD9BC6C.8040909@comcast.net>

On 11/9/2010 1:20 PM, Mark Haynes wrote:

> Do I trim the seal edge to allow the bumper or vice versa? or am I just
> missing something stoopid?

Don't be stoopid.
It is the TOP quality of the repro parts they are shoving down our 
throat. But if you put the bumpers and seal on and close the lid, they 
will conform to each other.
Or forget about the upper bumpers, that works too ;)

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Nov  9 14:30:44 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 13:30:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Wishes
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=W7cfnJi_diRkKeFMmoCv5e8OT2bGoCXAPK8YA@mail.gmail.com>

Come Thursday...Happy Birthday EK

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov  9 15:10:47 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 16:10:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Boot bumpers
In-Reply-To: <4CD9BC6C.8040909@comcast.net>
References: <20101109.112024.16568.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
	<4CD9BC6C.8040909@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinjVKJKAAZ7xi5n8eQovXEE8EuwvCvXiwzQS=Cj@mail.gmail.com>

A couple of years ago I installed a new boot seal with the old bumpers in
place. It fit just fine. Your bumpers will squeeze down a bit if they are
new.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 3:26 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> On 11/9/2010 1:20 PM, Mark Haynes wrote:
>
>  Do I trim the seal edge to allow the bumper or vice versa? or am I just
>> missing something stoopid?
>>
>
> Don't be stoopid.
> It is the TOP quality of the repro parts they are shoving down our throat.
> But if you put the bumpers and seal on and close the lid, they will conform
> to each other.
> Or forget about the upper bumpers, that works too ;)
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which
holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd
by the clean end."

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov  9 15:44:44 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 22:44:44 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Wishes
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=W7cfnJi_diRkKeFMmoCv5e8OT2bGoCXAPK8YA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=W7cfnJi_diRkKeFMmoCv5e8OT2bGoCXAPK8YA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w14E1DC3373B41C7DF7AE07B8300@phx.gbl>

He couldn't possibly get older ... ???


> From: froggi60 at gmail.com
>
> Come Thursday...Happy Birthday EK
> _______________________________________________

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Tue Nov  9 16:19:38 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 15:19:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Boot bumpers
In-Reply-To: <20101109.112024.16568.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
References: <20101109.112024.16568.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <SNT123-w2863375FE1C3D0111097ACCA300@phx.gbl>

If you do put the bumpers on I have found that it is a real good idea to cut a
notch out of them on the bottom-rear part so that rain water won't get caught
between then and overflow into the trunk! Xacto knife works well for this.
BillM

> From: haynes386 at netzero.net
> Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 18:20:24 +0000
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Boot bumpers
>
> So in reassembling the MKII, I've run into a bit of a conundrum. I've never
> had a boot seal so this is uncharted territory for me. I have new, repro
boot
> seal and bumpers. The seal goes on fine alone as do the bumpers, however,
when
> I put the bumpers in, I can't get the seal edge past the upper bumpers
> (closest to the cockpit). I've tried putting the bumpers in after the seal,
> and get the same result. There seems to be too little room in the channel
for
> both of these to exist. WTF?
> Do I trim the seal edge to allow the bumper or vice versa? or am I just
> missing something stoopid?
> "my momma always says, Stoopid is as stoopid does"
>
>
> Mark Haynes
> HAN6L12977
> HAN5L8016
>
> ____________________________________________________________
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> Coverage as low as $13.04/month. Free, No Obligation Quotes.
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From Joea at wgegroup.com  Tue Nov  9 17:09:02 2010
From: Joea at wgegroup.com (Joe Armour)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:09:02 +1100
Subject: [Spridgets] Healey Colours
Message-ID: <015114DB45343740AF44EB5C628812D0303DE9@server.wgegroup.com>

A friend owns  a 3000 which was painted dark, royal blue wherever he
looked. ALL parties told him there was no such colour available for
Austin Healeys.

When John received his Heritage Certificate it stated; 'delivered in
undercoat to the Donald Healey Motor Co.'



So if you ordered, you paid and you waited, many things were available
even tho they may not have appeared as Showroom listings.

Remember this was not a period of 'just in time manufacturing' or
'computer scheduling'.



John Sprinzel had managed the Donald Healey Moter Co. Speed Equipment
business in London and obviously new the ins and outs of 'how to'.

He later became a Distributor and seller of Austin Healeys. I imagine he
could arrange many things as no doubt others could. For example Ed Bussy
etc. in USA



Remember an Homologation list was the F.I.A recognized list of upgrades
to a standard model that were to be available to any customer over the
counter!!!!!!







Joe Armour











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From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Nov  9 17:48:36 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 16:48:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Healey Colours
In-Reply-To: <015114DB45343740AF44EB5C628812D0303DE9@server.wgegroup.com>
References: <015114DB45343740AF44EB5C628812D0303DE9@server.wgegroup.com>
Message-ID: <426240.85934.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

This particular instance is fine as it is documented. Otherwise, undocumented 
claims as to colors, options, and body modifications should be dismissed.

(OTOH, the only thing that the Heritage Certificate really verifies is that it 
left the factory in primer, but I'll leave that discussion aside for now.) 


There are well-meaning sellers unknowledgeable on the history of Sprites that 
make innocent claims, but these shouldn't be given much weight. Likewise, there 
exists a good basic history on our cars that is available through the writings 
of the Healey family and others personally associated with the development and 
manufacture of Healeys. I did some quick searches on ebay and abebooks.com and 
Healey's books, Eric Dymock's book are all out there in abundance. There are 
also a few copies of John Sprinzel's books for premium prices.

For those interested in the historical aspect of the cars, these books have 
quite a bit of information. If one wants to gain some in depth knowledge on the 
production cars, there are always the factory parts guides in their various 
editions with change points.

Until one familiarizes themselves with all of this information, it serves no 
purpose to initiate a dialogue on something that will not have any more validity 
than the urban legends found at snopes.com.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Joe Armour <Joea at wgegroup.com>


A friend owns  a 3000 which was painted dark, royal blue wherever he
looked. ALL parties told him there was no such colour available for
Austin Healeys.

When John received his Heritage Certificate it stated; 'delivered in
undercoat to the Donald Healey Motor Co.'



So if you ordered, you paid and you waited, many things were available
even tho they may not have appeared as Showroom listings.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Nov  9 19:03:23 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 21:03:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite sighting in my neighborhood
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w541037CAC43B2489A88D12B8300@phx.gbl>
References: <89C7DB71.683D.430D.8084.00FDCD30863B@aol.com>
	<000901cb7ed3$54210340$fc6309c0$@rr.com>
	<BAY147-w541037CAC43B2489A88D12B8300@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=ph6fOoD-M0fzWSREsKsWeoyNwn_B6k0bWVC0i@mail.gmail.com>

Yea how many Spridgeteers came home saying to there significant other "can I
keep it? it followed me home : )
Lin

On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Robert Duquette <
robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Yes, well, I think that both of you think of it as a testing of the waters.
> If she didn't take it badly then you might soon show up with another car.
>  :)
>
> Not that it's ever happened to me ...
>
> Robert Duquette
>
> Ottawa ON Canada
>
> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
>
> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
>
> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen
> )http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg
>
>
> > From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com
> >
> > Hi-
> >
> > My wife and I saw it drive past as I was leaving.  I played it up quick
> that
> > "they" arrived to early and they were to drop it off while we were at the
> > store.
> >
> > Of course she didn't think of it as that funny.
> >
> > Chris
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Tue Nov  9 19:46:41 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 21:46:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Healey Colours
In-Reply-To: <015114DB45343740AF44EB5C628812D0303DE9@server.wgegroup.com>
References: <015114DB45343740AF44EB5C628812D0303DE9@server.wgegroup.com>
Message-ID: <2CBFA34986D8417FBEB7FAE8D26C5C47@blackbox2>

Black was never an official color for the Bugeye despite the fact that
there is the well known illustrated post card promo showing a black Bugeye.

I have it on good word that one black Bugeye was delivered from the factory.


Guess who got it?
 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Joe Armour
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 7:09 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Healey Colours

A friend owns  a 3000 which was painted dark, royal blue wherever he
looked. ALL parties told him there was no such colour available for
Austin Healeys.

When John received his Heritage Certificate it stated; 'delivered in
undercoat to the Donald Healey Motor Co.'



So if you ordered, you paid and you waited, many things were available
even tho they may not have appeared as Showroom listings.

Remember this was not a period of 'just in time manufacturing' or
'computer scheduling'.



John Sprinzel had managed the Donald Healey Moter Co. Speed Equipment
business in London and obviously new the ins and outs of 'how to'.

He later became a Distributor and seller of Austin Healeys. I imagine he
could arrange many things as no doubt others could. For example Ed Bussy
etc. in USA



Remember an Homologation list was the F.I.A recognized list of upgrades
to a standard model that were to be available to any customer over the
counter!!!!!!







Joe Armour











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From hardy.john at cox.net  Wed Nov 10 00:35:20 2010
From: hardy.john at cox.net (hardy.john at cox.net)
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 23:35:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite sighting in my neighborhood
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=ph6fOoD-M0fzWSREsKsWeoyNwn_B6k0bWVC0i@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20101110023520.28FFO.18546.imail@fed1rmwml33>

I probably don't have a chance in hell of convincing her that the dismantled 100/4 BN2 I just purchased is just the final parts to finishing the Sprite restoration, but its worth a try....... 



---- Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote: 
> Yea how many Spridgeteers came home saying to there significant other "can I
> keep it? it followed me home : )
> Lin
> 
> On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Robert Duquette <
> robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> 
> > Yes, well, I think that both of you think of it as a testing of the waters.
> > If she didn't take it badly then you might soon show up with another car.
> >  :)
> >
> > Not that it's ever happened to me ...
> >
> > Robert Duquette
> >
> > Ottawa ON Canada
> >
> > 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> >
> > 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> >
> > 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen
> > )http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg
> >
> >
> > > From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com
> > >
> > > Hi-
> > >
> > > My wife and I saw it drive past as I was leaving.  I played it up quick
> > that
> > > "they" arrived to early and they were to drop it off while we were at the
> > > store.
> > >
> > > Of course she didn't think of it as that funny.
> > >
> > > Chris
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov 10 04:03:57 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 06:03:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite sighting in my neighborhood
In-Reply-To: <20101110023520.28FFO.18546.imail@fed1rmwml33>
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	<20101110023520.28FFO.18546.imail@fed1rmwml33>
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Hahahaha

On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 2:35 AM, <hardy.john at cox.net> wrote:

> I probably don't have a chance in hell of convincing her that the
> dismantled 100/4 BN2 I just purchased is just the final parts to finishing
> the Sprite restoration, but its worth a try.......
>
>
>
> ---- Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Yea how many Spridgeteers came home saying to there significant other
> "can I
> > keep it? it followed me home : )
> > Lin
> >
> > On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Robert Duquette <
> > robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> >
> > > Yes, well, I think that both of you think of it as a testing of the
> waters.
> > > If she didn't take it badly then you might soon show up with another
> car.
> > >  :)
> > >
> > > Not that it's ever happened to me ...
> > >
> > > Robert Duquette
> > >
> > > Ottawa ON Canada
> > >
> > > 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> > >
> > > 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> > >
> > > 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen
> > > )http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg
> > >
> > >
> > > > From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com
> > > >
> > > > Hi-
> > > >
> > > > My wife and I saw it drive past as I was leaving.  I played it up
> quick
> > > that
> > > > "they" arrived to early and they were to drop it off while we were at
> the
> > > > store.
> > > >
> > > > Of course she didn't think of it as that funny.
> > > >
> > > > Chris
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 10 04:08:00 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:08:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC Training Bus
Message-ID: <316633.84706.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Just watched the "Chasing Classic Cars" episode entitled "Road Trip" on 
HD
Theater last night.  The bus was the featured vehicle on Wayne's trip
 up the
California coast to the Monterey vintage races.  Along the way, 
Wayne stopped
to show it off to Jay Leno, who took it for a test drive. 
 Interestingly,
Wayne had bought the bus for $50k and was trying to sell
 it for $95k.  Bus
looked in great shape.The episode also includes a number of Healeys, including
a 100S.   Here's a schedule that shows 
when the episode will be aired again.
http://tinyurl.com/34nbhwj

Rick


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From Miniac7 at aol.com  Wed Nov 10 05:23:13 2010
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:23:13 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC Training Bus
Message-ID: <904f6.1277a32f.3a0be8b1@aol.com>

A friend of mine in Canada, Al Guest, was a previous owner of that  
bus....many good stories go along with it.
 
Howard

From nsliwinski at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 10 09:21:31 2010
From: nsliwinski at hotmail.com (Norbert Sliwinski)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:21:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Seat adjustment stuck
Message-ID: <BLU147-W3330401157B58E65B224C4D6310@phx.gbl>

Does anyone out there know how to "unstick" the seat back and head rest on MG
Midget seats without ripping the seat covers off?

Norbert
' 73 MG Midget

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Nov 10 10:10:57 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:10:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Seat adjustment stuck
In-Reply-To: <BLU147-W3330401157B58E65B224C4D6310@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU147-W3330401157B58E65B224C4D6310@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <A76C74EAF3C04A349C57BA4426E2731B@spider>

Was the car parked outside in the rain for a year?
Are you able to remove the seat from the seat rails?  ...bill in corvallis
==============================
-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 8:22 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Seat adjustment stuck

Does anyone out there know how to "unstick" the seat back and head rest on
MG Midget seats without ripping the seat covers off?

Norbert
' 73 MG Midget
_______________________________________________

From nambour3 at yahoo.com.au  Wed Nov 10 12:36:00 2010
From: nambour3 at yahoo.com.au (Alex Robertson)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:36:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 42, Issue 13
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References: <mailman.13420.1289409031.22018.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <964375.39838.qm@web110409.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hi listers,
Black was a standard colour for locally assembled Bugeyes and Mark
2's in 
Australia.Regards from Alex Robertson 

Sprite Car Club of Queensland.
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 10 13:22:02 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:22:02 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] ctek charger/maintainer
Message-ID: <BAY147-w275ACCA29E187F71DE70A7B8310@phx.gbl>

For any Canadians on the list, who may be interested, these are on sale at
Canadian Tire right now at 40% off.
canadiantire.ca


CTEK Multi-use 3300 3.3A Battery Charger

Product #11-1522-6

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Wed Nov 10 14:26:47 2010
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:26:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake clutch 948 questions
Message-ID: <20CDE9068710456EAC6394AE40BB314A@MAINCOMPUTER>

I have a 1960 Bugeye. When I bought the car, a 1275 was thrown in to sweeten
the deal. I've had the 1275 completely rebuilt  and will be installing it this
winter. In addition to the 1275, the guy gave me a servicable ribcase Trans,
so i'm scrapping the smooth case.
Question 1. - The ribcase has a slave cylinder attached. is it the same as the
948 Slave Cylinder?
Question 2. - I'm using the 948 pedal box. will that pose a problem?
Question 3.- The push rods in the pedal box are missing. Are the brake and
clutch pedal box push rods the same length? I seem to recall that Frank
indicated they are not the same.
Question 4.- The push rod is also missing for the slave. I assume this slave
push rod MUST be a 1275 pushrod? is that correct?
Lastly, the throwout bearing and carrier, Must they be 1275 as well? currently
most of my spares pile is 948 stuff.

 Thanks for any advice you can give.
Jim


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From george.brokaw at cox.net  Wed Nov 10 14:27:51 2010
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:27:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Question on a Panel Repair
In-Reply-To: <SNT123-w2863375FE1C3D0111097ACCA300@phx.gbl>
References: <20101109.112024.16568.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
	<SNT123-w2863375FE1C3D0111097ACCA300@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <008b01cb811e$20f8cf50$62ea6df0$@brokaw@cox.net>

Progress is being made on my wife's (;^) 1966 Austin Healey Sprite.

http://members.cox.net/p.herder/Sprite.htm

I do have a question on the bump outs on the firewall where the battery
goes.  It is the third picture (of three).  Are they there for just the
battery to rest against or is there something on the inside of the dash that
protrudes into that space?

Thanks,

Paul Herder
Sedgwick, KS

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 10 15:27:53 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:27:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Question on a Panel Repair
In-Reply-To: <008b01cb811e$20f8cf50$62ea6df0$@brokaw@cox.net>
References: <20101109.112024.16568.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
	<SNT123-w2863375FE1C3D0111097ACCA300@phx.gbl>
	<008b01cb811e$20f8cf50$62ea6df0$@brokaw@cox.net>
Message-ID: <4CDB1C69.80709@comcast.net>

On 11/10/2010 4:27 PM, Paul Herder wrote:
> Progress is being made on my wife's (;^) 1966 Austin Healey Sprite.
>
> http://members.cox.net/p.herder/Sprite.htm
>
> I do have a question on the bump outs on the firewall where the battery
> goes.  It is the third picture (of three).  Are they there for just the
> battery to rest against or is there something on the inside of the dash that
> protrudes into that space?

They are just to hold the battery off the firewall a little bit.
But the battery still corroded those bumps due to an engineering flaw 
when the car was designed. The original battery terminals were too close 
to the firewall thus corroding those bumps.
Get a battery with the terminals OUTSIDE from the firewall so this 
doesn't happen again.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 10 15:33:21 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:33:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake clutch 948 questions
In-Reply-To: <20CDE9068710456EAC6394AE40BB314A@MAINCOMPUTER>
References: <20CDE9068710456EAC6394AE40BB314A@MAINCOMPUTER>
Message-ID: <4CDB1DB1.4000004@comcast.net>

On 11/10/2010 4:26 PM, Jim Fournier wrote:

> Question 1. - The ribcase has a slave cylinder attached. is it the same as the
> 948 Slave Cylinder?

No, 1275s have a rubber hose and are 1" bore. 948s used a steel line and 
were 7/8 bore. But either will work.

> Question 2. - I'm using the 948 pedal box. will that pose a problem?

No other than the clutch slave pipe but if you use the 948 slave, no 
problem.

> Question 3.- The push rods in the pedal box are missing. Are the brake and
> clutch pedal box push rods the same length? I seem to recall that Frank
> indicated they are not the same.

The rods are the same length for brake and clutch other than minor 
adjustments. But the rods from a 64-66 (3/4 bore master) are shorter 
than the 948 (7/8 bore master)


> Question 4.- The push rod is also missing for the slave. I assume this slave
> push rod MUST be a 1275 pushrod? is that correct?

1275 pushrod is 2-11/16" from tip to center of the hole.
And they are available from vendors on this list.

> Lastly, the throwout bearing and carrier, Must they be 1275 as well? currently
> most of my spares pile is 948 stuff.

Yes, the rib case should have that already, and the T/O bearings are 
also clutch specific. 1275 clutch needs a 1275 bearing.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 10 17:18:22 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:18:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] [Healeys] ctek charger/maintainer
In-Reply-To: <5CF35D6B-97DB-4772-BAF7-2AEFD4D8CFC5@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <290630.62844.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

They are also one of the chargers with a cycle specifically for Optimas.

Rick


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--- On Wed, 11/10/10, Richard Ewald <richard.ewald at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Richard Ewald <richard.ewald at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] ctek charger/maintainer
To: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Healeys"
<healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 5:16 PM

NFI but ctek chargers rock. Best thing ever if you have something you don't
drive much.
Rick

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 10, 2010, at 12:22, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> For any Canadians on the list, who may be interested, these are on sale at
> Canadian Tire right now at 40% off.
> canadiantire.ca
>
>
> CTEK Multi-use 3300 3.3A Battery Charger
>
> Product #11-1522-6
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 10 19:13:43 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:13:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Seat adjustment stuck
In-Reply-To: <BLU147-W3330401157B58E65B224C4D6310@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU147-W3330401157B58E65B224C4D6310@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4CDB5157.7090606@comcast.net>

On 11/10/2010 11:21 AM, Norbert Sliwinski wrote:
> Does anyone out there know how to "unstick" the seat back and head rest on MG
> Midget seats without ripping the seat covers off?


Lots of liquid wrench, remove the extremely fragile tilt lever, put on 
some vise grips and work the lever back and forth.
As for the head rest, put the top down, stand on the sill and tunnel, 
grasp the head rest firmly and pull up with great force.
Watch where your chin is when doing this because it will come out.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 10 20:45:32 2010
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:45:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Robot car factory very high tech
Message-ID: <AANLkTimZHQaz7U8bTMniDiqyZN4iRctcnH1kPP7T-_Kh@mail.gmail.com>

VW plant.










http://www.flixxy.com/high-tech-car-factory.htm










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Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:33:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Wishes
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...than dirt!

On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 2:44 PM, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca
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> He couldn't possibly get older ... ???

From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Thu Nov 11 06:45:41 2010
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:45:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Remembrance Day
Message-ID: <91693C85C27A4C81A894551A24AB4CB6@Inspiron>

It is Remembrance Day in Canada today, at 11:00 am we all stop for 2 minutes
and remember the soldiers who paid the  ultimate sacrifice to keep us all
free, I will be remembering our neighbours in the U.S.A. as well.

Greg Higgins
63sprite

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Nov 11 08:09:04 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:09:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
Message-ID: <5B0D1A94-E889-40DF-8243-D79E2608AC10@comcast.net>

Hi all,

so I have the 1380 in the Bugeye and I still have some fine tuning to  
do but I noticed one thing right off the bat, there are no pistons on  
the carb caps.  If you unscrew the cap there is only a rod with no  
brass bit.  I'm guessing that this is a go fast racer mod to allow a  
much faster throttle response but is it practical on the street?

Thanks for you input,

Lester

From pilotrob at msn.com  Thu Nov 11 08:21:41 2010
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:21:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... SU question for racer
	types...
In-Reply-To: <5B0D1A94-E889-40DF-8243-D79E2608AC10@comcast.net>
References: <5B0D1A94-E889-40DF-8243-D79E2608AC10@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <SNT135-w3930EBDFA2C14EF14BF31CD4320@phx.gbl>

The brass bit slows the upward movement of the air valve (provides calibrated
resistance) which originates richness for accleration from idle through the
lower rpm range, it's affect in this respect beoming "less" as rpm climbs into
the higher ranges, racing carbs being mostly at WOT or sustained high rpm or
closed. However, let's let Ron Soave or one of the others that race and know
more than I in this respect expound accordingly.

CB




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From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:09:04 -0600
Subject: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... SU question for racer types...






Hi all,

so I have the 1380 in the Bugeye and I still have some fine tuning to
do but I noticed one thing right off the bat, there are no pistons on
the carb caps. If you unscrew the cap there is only a rod with no
brass bit. I'm guessing that this is a go fast racer mod to allow a
much faster throttle response but is it practical on the street?

Thanks for you input,

Lester


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From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Thu Nov 11 08:42:17 2010
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:42:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye with trunk
Message-ID: <01fa01cb81b7$0542c010$0fc84030$@net>

It's back

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-1959-Austin-Heale
y-Bugeye-Sprite-Bootlid-Bugeye-/110608363830?pt=US_Cars_Trucks
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Nov 11 09:10:32 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:10:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... SU question for racer
	types...
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Message-ID: <BFD59CF3-6DDC-4A40-9A4A-D4DF95CEF37F@comcast.net>

This begs another question, are those bits interchangeable?  Or are
they carb model specific?

Thanks again,

Lester


On Nov 11, 2010, at 10:06 AM, erik nyce wrote:

> The question is "can the motor as built rev quick enough to keep up
> with the fuel air mix as the throttle is advanced."   When you
> rapidly advance the throttle does it sputter and then catch?   If it
> does not then you are ok.   Since you are sorting it out you may
> wish to try it both ways and see which you like better.
> I wonder without knowing if the lack of dampers changes the gas
> mileage...
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> so I have the 1380 in the Bugeye and I still have some fine tuning to
> do but I noticed one thing right off the bat, there are no pistons on
> the carb caps. If you unscrew the cap there is only a rod with no
> brass bit. I'm guessing that this is a go fast racer mod to allow a
> much faster throttle response but is it practical on the street?
>
> Thanks for you input,
>
> Lester
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Nov 11 09:34:47 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:34:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye with trunk
In-Reply-To: <01fa01cb81b7$0542c010$0fc84030$@net>
References: <01fa01cb81b7$0542c010$0fc84030$@net>
Message-ID: <329997.45150.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

"I  think that this bugeye could have been built at the Healey factory as a  
prototype or special ordered option. It also could have been a car that  a 
customer had bought new and then brought back to the factory to have a  boot put 
in."
 
So let me understand this......

The Heritage Certificate shows the car was dispatched to Hambro, Inc. in the US 
rather than being dispatched to Warwick, but the seller -thinks- is "could have 
been built at the Healey Factory."

The Heritage Certificate gives no indication of an deviation or options to 
standard production, but the seller -thinks- that's possible.

Despite the fact that the Heritage Certificate shows the car was dispatched to 
the US, the seller -thinks- that the owner in the US shipped it back to England 
for installation of this bootlid.

The condition of this car is one of the worst I've seen, it lacks almost 
anything of value in the way of parts, and the seller has zero information on 
the bootlid.

Since the air around this subject is one of pure speculation, I will throw-in 
mine. Someone took an existing bootlid from some other car, and there were all 
kinds of odd vehicles being imported in the 50's/60's, and professionally 
crafted an opening for it to fit. There were many experienced body men and 
custom car guys around in those days that could have readily accomplished this 
project. Craftsmen who knew how to work metal and did so on a daily basis.

If this pile of rust were on my property, I would do whatever was necessary to 
get it our of there. I would not waste money trying to sell it on ebay.

jay




________________________________
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It's back

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ey-Bugeye-Sprite-Bootlid-Bugeye-/110608363830?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19c
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Nov 11 09:46:10 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:46:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye with trunk
Message-ID: <797026.88405.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Oh......one other thing.

The seller has zero feedback.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct


PS Peter, I still have the ziplock bag of rust you shipped me a few  years ago. 
If this Bugeye sells, I'm going to list it on ebay too. We'll split the 
proceeds.





________________________________
From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, November 11, 2010 11:34:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye with trunk


"I  think that this bugeye could have been built at the Healey factory as a  
prototype or special ordered option. It also could have been a car that  a 
customer had bought new and then brought back to the factory to have a  boot put 
in."
 
So let me understand this......

The Heritage Certificate shows the car was dispatched to Hambro, Inc. in the US 
rather than being dispatched to Warwick, but the seller -thinks- is "could have 
been built at the Healey Factory."

The Heritage Certificate gives no indication of an deviation or options to 
standard production, but the seller -thinks- that's possible.

Despite the fact that the Heritage Certificate shows the car was dispatched to 
the US, the seller -thinks- that the owner in the US shipped it back to England 
for installation of this bootlid.

The condition of this car is one of the worst I've seen, it lacks almost 
anything of value in the way of parts, and the seller has zero information on 
the bootlid.

Since the air around this subject is one of pure speculation, I will throw-in 
mine. Someone took an existing bootlid from some other car, and there were all 
kinds  of odd vehicles being imported in the 50's/60's, and professionally 
crafted an opening for it to fit. There were many experienced body men and 
custom car guys around in those days that could have readily accomplished this 
project. Craftsmen who knew how to work metal and did so on a daily basis.

If this pile of rust were on my property, I would do whatever was necessary to 
get it our of there. I would not waste money trying to sell it on ebay.

jay




________________________________
From: Herbert Miller <hgmiller3 at qwest.net>


It's back

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-1959-Austin-Heale
y-Bugeye-Sprite-Bootlid-Bugeye-/110608363830?pt=US_Cars_Trucks
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-1959-Austin-Heal
ey-Bugeye-Sprite-Bootlid-Bugeye-/110608363830?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19c
0c5b136> &hash=item19c0c5b136

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Thu Nov 11 10:48:01 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:48:01 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye with trunk
In-Reply-To: <797026.88405.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <797026.88405.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <mailman.36.1289497658.22015.spridgets@autox.team.net>

That's a big surprise.......not.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:46:10 
To: Spridgets<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye with trunk

Oh......one other thing.

The seller has zero feedback.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct


PS Peter, I still have the ziplock bag of rust you shipped me a few  years ago. 
If this Bugeye sells, I'm going to list it on ebay too. We'll split the 
proceeds.





________________________________
From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, November 11, 2010 11:34:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye with trunk


"I  think that this bugeye could have been built at the Healey factory as a  
prototype or special ordered option. It also could have been a car that  a 
customer had bought new and then brought back to the factory to have a  boot put 
in."
 
So let me understand this......

The Heritage Certificate shows the car was dispatched to Hambro, Inc. in the US 
rather than being dispatched to Warwick, but the seller -thinks- is "could have 
been built at the Healey Factory."

The Heritage Certificate gives no indication of an deviation or options to 
standard production, but the seller -thinks- that's possible.

Despite the fact that the Heritage Certificate shows the car was dispatched to 
the US, the seller -thinks- that the owner in the US shipped it back to England 
for installation of this bootlid.

The condition of this car is one of the worst I've seen, it lacks almost 
anything of value in the way of parts, and the seller has zero information on 
the bootlid.

Since the air around this subject is one of pure speculation, I will throw-in 
mine. Someone took an existing bootlid from some other car, and there were all 
kinds  of odd vehicles being imported in the 50's/60's, and professionally 
crafted an opening for it to fit. There were many experienced body men and 
custom car guys around in those days that could have readily accomplished this 
project. Craftsmen who knew how to work metal and did so on a daily basis.

If this pile of rust were on my property, I would do whatever was necessary to 
get it our of there. I would not waste money trying to sell it on ebay.

jay




________________________________
From: Herbert Miller <hgmiller3 at qwest.net>


It's back

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-1959-Austin-Heale
y-Bugeye-Sprite-Bootlid-Bugeye-/110608363830?pt=US_Cars_Trucks
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-1959-Austin-Heal
ey-Bugeye-Sprite-Bootlid-Bugeye-/110608363830?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19c
0c5b136> &hash=item19c0c5b136
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Thu Nov 11 10:58:27 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:58:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye with trunk
In-Reply-To: <797026.88405.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20101111175827.QM590.75002.root@cdptpa-web14-z01>

I do a lot on ebay and carefully check feedback before buying, however I would not worry about 0 feedback for buying a car.  You will have to go to pick it up and you can verify everything at that time, BEFORE making payment.

If I was going to buy a car on ebay and couldn't visit it beforehand to check it out, I would at least ask the seller for specific photos of something to verify that there at least is a real car involved somewhere and he didn't just find the photos and enter a phony listing.


> Oh......one other thing.
> 
> The seller has zero feedback.

From nsliwinski at hotmail.com  Thu Nov 11 11:37:02 2010
From: nsliwinski at hotmail.com (Norbert Sliwinski)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:37:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Seat adjustment stuck
In-Reply-To: <4CDB5157.7090606@comcast.net>
References: <BLU147-W3330401157B58E65B224C4D6310@phx.gbl>,
	<4CDB5157.7090606@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BLU147-W34FDA18614D75733804A6FD6320@phx.gbl>

Thanks to all - I'll eat my wheaties and try every ones suggestion.

Norbert

> Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:13:43 -0500
> From: spritenut at comcast.net
> To: nsliwinski at hotmail.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Seat adjustment stuck
>
> On 11/10/2010 11:21 AM, Norbert Sliwinski wrote:
> > Does anyone out there know how to "unstick" the seat back and head rest on
MG
> > Midget seats without ripping the seat covers off?
>
>
> Lots of liquid wrench, remove the extremely fragile tilt lever, put on
> some vise grips and work the lever back and forth.
> As for the head rest, put the top down, stand on the sill and tunnel,
> grasp the head rest firmly and pull up with great force.
> Watch where your chin is when doing this because it will come out.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 11 14:11:18 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:11:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 Rib Case
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=HyE_TPnGdhPPv2-E7LO7gRMRKRu9jyxfugrTH@mail.gmail.com>

Jim,


I have a 1274 with a rib case.  . which was running with a smooth case until
I changed out the gear box.

I'm a neophyte with this stuff, but thought I would mention due to my
experience.

I went through two throw out bearings until I got the correct length from
Frank.  (I took my rod to the grinder and ground it down to the correct
length).  A *small* difference in the length seems to make a big impact.

The current throwout bearing, carbon, has been holding just fine over the
last year plus with daily driving, rain or shine, as my '59 is my daily and
only car at this point in my life.

(Wife has a late model PT Cruiser with turbo. .  and I do not care to drive
her car. .  staying out of it as much as possible).

I might also add that the throwout bearing I am using is an older one that I
found in my parts and as such it also seems to be made better than the new
ones I was buying, which might also be part of the difference?

And here I am saying this and forgetting the correct length.

Frank or others on the list might chime in with the correct length, given
that you need this information?

Just a thought that came to mind after reading your post.

Kirk
59 1275

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 11 14:49:23 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:49:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Zero Feedback on an eBay Seller
Message-ID: <AANLkTimfhhKk0V1o=FOa1uL79Ts3Tm0SvqX3fNuz34Gc@mail.gmail.com>

Jay,


I have over 1,400 transactions on eBay with 940 (at 100%) showing with
mutual feedback with the majority of my activity from sales.

eBay was different before they changed their feedback rules.  As such many
of my transactions do not show due to the fact that I did not leave feedback
to buyers who did not leave positive feedback to me first.  If there was no
response from the buyer, I would leave it alone as I did not want to risk my
feedback rating.

And I have to say that I have run across some very strange people on eBay
who will pull the negative feedback lever over the most minor thing and
never try to contact the seller first to rectify the situation.  Under the
old rules, I had two negative feedback's removed, which is something that I
think you cannot do anymore.

I would never trust anyone with 0 feedback or even limited feedback (unless
again you do not pay until you have seen the item for yourself).

However, the system is set up for you to complete the transaction with
payment.

If the seller is open to other forms of payment as indicated in their
listing. . I guess you could always say that you are sending a cashiers
check, money order or a personal check and then get to the car or item and
decide to pay in person.

However, if you see the item and decide that you are not going to pay for
it, the seller can leave you negative feedback and report you to eBay as a
non paying bidder.

And with a 0 or low feedback rating, the seller has no skin in the game and
might be the type of person who simply could care less what they do to you.

These days, since eBay changed their feedback rules, everything is stacked
in favor of the buyer whereby the seller is not able to leave negative
feedback to counteract the buyers neg feedback or hold the possibility of
negative feedback over the buyer's head.

The old system had its flaws. . but the changes that were made do not make
much more sense (at least to me).

Also, my take on eBay's protection or the supposed "Paypal protection" is
that it is all talk and in the end, it is nothing but a hassle and
worthless.

Am I missing something here?  Correct me if I have missed something
regarding?

Kirk
59 1275

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Nov 11 15:06:09 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:06:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Zero Feedback on an eBay Seller
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimfhhKk0V1o=FOa1uL79Ts3Tm0SvqX3fNuz34Gc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimfhhKk0V1o=FOa1uL79Ts3Tm0SvqX3fNuz34Gc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <54510.41706.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

ebay/PayPal IMO, do favor the buyer and the buyer protection is quite strong.

My point was that this seller has no track record. He could be new to ebay or he 
could be a seller that has chosen not to use his regular account.

Speaking for myself, I would prefer to avoid any sort of hassle with a seller 
rather than resort to the ebay/PayPal resolution system.

The changes that ebay instituted make it a trusted source for buyers but leave 
it open to buyer abuse to well-meaning sellers. I've not had a problem as a 
seller, but when I do list items for sale, I do so with the realization that a 
buyer could make a false claim. I am also skeptical to sell outside of the 
country anymore.

I was once left negative feedback by a buyer who claimed I never shipped his 
item. He made numerous excuses why he couldn't process payment through PayPal, 
(needed to wait until some of his own auctions closed) and then said he was 
sending a money order, and ten said he mailed payment. (What really happened was 
that he subsequently bid-on and won another auction for the identical item for 
less money.) I was successful in getting ebay to remove his negative feedback.


I still say that the best way to judge a seller is to contact them and get a 
feel for their attitude and demeanor. Some include a phone number which is great 
because you can actually speak to them.

In the end, it's no different than buying something anywhere else. If you're not 
lulled into complacency because it is on the internet, you will be okay.
 jay




________________________________
From: Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>


Jay,


Also, my take on eBay's protection or the supposed "Paypal protection" is that 
it is all talk and in the end, it is nothing but a hassle and worthless.  


Am I missing something here?  Correct me if I have missed something regarding?

Kirk
59 1275

From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Thu Nov 11 16:21:12 2010
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (J Foster)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:21:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Zero Feedback on an eBay Seller
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimfhhKk0V1o=FOa1uL79Ts3Tm0SvqX3fNuz34Gc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimfhhKk0V1o=FOa1uL79Ts3Tm0SvqX3fNuz34Gc@mail.gmail.com>
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On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 3:49 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
wrote:
> ...  As such many
> of my transactions do not show due to the fact that I did not leave
feedback
> to buyers who did not leave positive feedback to me first.  If there was no
> response from the buyer, I would leave it alone as I did not want to risk
my
> feedback rating.

Personally I don't like sellers who act that way.  The buyer's part of
the transaction should be complete at payment so the seller should
leave feedback as to promptness (or lack thereof) of payment first.
It is then the responsibility (shirked by some, I know) of the buyer
to provide feedback as to quality / timeliness of shipping and
accuracy of the recieved product matching the sellers description.
IF/WHEN there is a problem at reciept the buyer should be REQUIRED to
contact the seller FIRST to attempt to work out the issue and then
leave feedback when the transaction is fully completed.

I normally _refuse_ to leave feedback for a seller until they've left
feedback for me for the above reason, and if the sellers item
description states they will leave feedback after they get feedback I
typically look for another seller.  If the seller communicates
extremely well with me (personally acknowledging payment, advising of
shipping, and providing some way to contact outside of eBay's
messaging system if there are issues) then I will leave feedback prior
to getting feedback from them.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Thu Nov 11 17:56:30 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:56:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
In-Reply-To: <5B0D1A94-E889-40DF-8243-D79E2608AC10@comcast.net>
References: <5B0D1A94-E889-40DF-8243-D79E2608AC10@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4F74217AE33341568EAF623CD1E49C73@blackbox2>

Never heard of this as an intentional mod.  Unless someone
has installed a concealed electronic fuel injection.

But I have to ask..  
1)How does it run presently?
2)Who took them out?

If it sputters and pops when you stomp on it then you just
found out why.


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Lester
Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2010 10:09 AM
To: Sprite Yahoo; Spridget list
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...

Hi all,

so I have the 1380 in the Bugeye and I still have some fine tuning to  
do but I noticed one thing right off the bat, there are no pistons on  
the carb caps.  If you unscrew the cap there is only a rod with no  
brass bit.  I'm guessing that this is a go fast racer mod to allow a  
much faster throttle response but is it practical on the street?

Thanks for you input,

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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 12 03:28:48 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:28:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye with trunk
In-Reply-To: <20101111175827.QM590.75002.root@cdptpa-web14-z01>
References: <797026.88405.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<20101111175827.QM590.75002.root@cdptpa-web14-z01>
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The seller told me his father owns the restoration called Healey works (see
link below). Also he said he bought the car a few years ago. I wonder what
this tub will look like after media blasted....swiss cheese?

Either way even if it looks like swiss cheese I still think Frank could find
enough good metal to weld this puppy : ) Frank offer him $250 it's got your
name on it ; )
Lin

On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 12:58 PM, <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:

> I do a lot on ebay and carefully check feedback before buying, however I
> would not worry about 0 feedback for buying a car.  You will have to go to
> pick it up and you can verify everything at that time, BEFORE making
> payment.
>
> If I was going to buy a car on ebay and couldn't visit it beforehand to
> check it out, I would at least ask the seller for specific photos of
> something to verify that there at least is a real car involved somewhere and
> he didn't just find the photos and enter a phony listing.
>
>
> > Oh......one other thing.
> >
> > The seller has zero feedback.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 12 03:30:30 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:30:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye with trunk
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=fYRV7JL-Bpyc-UphrvAuLTBZAy-+g1QAQgLEv@mail.gmail.com>
References: <797026.88405.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<20101111175827.QM590.75002.root@cdptpa-web14-z01>
	<AANLkTi=fYRV7JL-Bpyc-UphrvAuLTBZAy-+g1QAQgLEv@mail.gmail.com>
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I forgot the link.
http://www.healeywerks.com/index.php

Lin

On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 5:28 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> The seller told me his father owns the restoration called Healey works (see
> link below). Also he said he bought the car a few years ago. I wonder what
> this tub will look like after media blasted....swiss cheese?
>
> Either way even if it looks like swiss cheese I still think Frank could
> find enough good metal to weld this puppy : ) Frank offer him $250 it's got
> your name on it ; )
> Lin
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 12:58 PM, <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> I do a lot on ebay and carefully check feedback before buying, however I
>> would not worry about 0 feedback for buying a car.  You will have to go to
>> pick it up and you can verify everything at that time, BEFORE making
>> payment.
>>
>> If I was going to buy a car on ebay and couldn't visit it beforehand to
>> check it out, I would at least ask the seller for specific photos of
>> something to verify that there at least is a real car involved somewhere and
>> he didn't just find the photos and enter a phony listing.
>>
>>
>> > Oh......one other thing.
>> >
>> > The seller has zero feedback.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 12 03:37:58 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:37:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC Training Bus
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Cool I have several photos which I'll send when I locate them of this bus in
Carmel CA last summer. There was a car show in neighboring Pebble Beach and
tons of amazing cars. The bus is in excellent condition.
Lin

On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 6:08 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Just watched the "Chasing Classic Cars" episode entitled "Road Trip" on
> HD
> Theater last night.  The bus was the featured vehicle on Wayne's trip
>  up the
> California coast to the Monterey vintage races.  Along the way,
> Wayne stopped
> to show it off to Jay Leno, who took it for a test drive.
>  Interestingly,
> Wayne had bought the bus for $50k and was trying to sell
>  it for $95k.  Bus
> looked in great shape.The episode also includes a number of Healeys,
> including
> a 100S.   Here's a schedule that shows
> when the episode will be aired again.
> http://tinyurl.com/34nbhwj
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 12 03:52:11 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:52:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Question on a Panel Repair
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Wow Paul looks great!

Now hurry up and finish so we can all take turns borrowing your rotisserie
...wink.
Lin

On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 4:27 PM, Paul Herder <george.brokaw at cox.net> wrote:

> Progress is being made on my wife's (;^) 1966 Austin Healey Sprite.
>
> http://members.cox.net/p.herder/Sprite.htm
>
> I do have a question on the bump outs on the firewall where the battery
> goes.  It is the third picture (of three).  Are they there for just the
> battery to rest against or is there something on the inside of the dash
> that
> protrudes into that space?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul Herder
> Sedgwick, KS
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From grday at btinternet.com  Fri Nov 12 05:56:20 2010
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:56:20 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye with trunk
References: <797026.88405.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><20101111175827.QM590.75002.root@cdptpa-web14-z01><AANLkTi=fYRV7JL-Bpyc-UphrvAuLTBZAy-+g1QAQgLEv@mail.gmail.com>
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I, amongst others, will have no doubt the company Linda has mentioned is 
capable of making and fitting a trunk lid fitted to the air freshened 
(rusted) bugeye that was advertised.  This would not make it fitted when 
built, it would make it fitted after export.  This does not make it a 
factory prototype.
Unless you can produce evidence this lid was fitted by the factory, and by 
that we mean photographs or written reports/parts lists/invoices/bill of 
sale etc then it wasn't fitted by the factory and it wasn't a factory 
prototype.  Chase the history of the vehicle properly and find out when the 
modification was done rather than listening to hearsay.
I know of two brothers who ran a garage that rebuilt a Rolls Royce and made 
it into a long wheel base (something Rolls Royce didn't do - that was down 
to the Bentley line) and it was later inspected by Rolls Royce's own vehicle 
inspectors and the AA's chief engineer because Rolls Royce did not make such 
a vehicle and the guy who had asked our men to make his car into a long 
wheel base had put it up for sale.  The new owner knew that RR did not make 
such a model.  Neither of these two groups of very knowledgeable hands-on 
engineers could tell what the garage had done  to make this unique vehicle. 
Putting something as simple as a boot lid in a panel would be done blindfold 
by the two brothers who did that car!
Whilst on an ABS system braking course at Sandwell, Birmingham (UK) we 
wandered round with the lecturer one lunch time and into the training shop 
for panel beaters.  He showed us an unblemished Mini (Mk1) wing and pointed 
out this had been made from a flat piece of metal.  He then said that it was 
to be crushed and re-beaten into a mini wing again so the student could pass 
his course; he was quite confident the student would do this.
That trunk lid is something for a skilful tin-basher to do if he has broken 
an arm and is waiting for it to mend.

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <>
To: <>
Cc: "Spridgets" <>
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 10:30 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye with trunk


>I forgot the link.
> http://www.healeywerks.com/index.php
>
> Lin
>
> On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 5:28 AM, Linda Grunthaner 
> <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> The seller told me his father owns the restoration called Healey works 
>> (see
>> link below). Also he said he bought the car a few years ago. I wonder 
>> what
>> this tub will look like after media blasted....swiss cheese?
>>
>> Either way even if it looks like swiss cheese I still think Frank could
>> find enough good metal to weld this puppy : ) Frank offer him $250 it's 
>> got
>> your name on it ; )
>> Lin

From pvanwig at me.com  Fri Nov 12 08:21:29 2010
From: pvanwig at me.com (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:21:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] On the List?
Message-ID: <D04ED16A-4860-48D9-B1E2-D585FEEE4F59@me.com>

I saw a red square body Sprite on Terminal Island yesterday morning as I was leaving work. Are you on the list?


Paul Van Wig
pvanwig at me.com
"Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid."-John  Wayne

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From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Nov 12 10:51:58 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:51:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye with trunk
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=E6J7m-fnJ2pgY6tBwALhtqxpOsuoJNS71KkGh@mail.gmail.com>
References: <797026.88405.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<20101111175827.QM590.75002.root@cdptpa-web14-z01>
	<AANLkTi=fYRV7JL-Bpyc-UphrvAuLTBZAy-+g1QAQgLEv@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=E6J7m-fnJ2pgY6tBwALhtqxpOsuoJNS71KkGh@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <431546.21920.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

All the more reason to be suspect.

Healey Werks hasn't associated their company with this car.

If this was indeed a lost prototype, a specialist shop like themselves would not 
let it slip away.

or even more importantly,

The son is not Healey Werks, He is trading under the respected ebay name 
fazdaboog.

 jay




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

I forgot the link.
http://www.healeywerks.com/index.php

Lin

On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 5:28 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> The seller told me his father owns the restoration called Healey works (see
> link below). 

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Nov 12 11:13:21 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:13:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] On the List?
In-Reply-To: <D04ED16A-4860-48D9-B1E2-D585FEEE4F59@me.com>
References: <D04ED16A-4860-48D9-B1E2-D585FEEE4F59@me.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimEj_GMLbwdtqzU3DKXAOdH6jpAz9LqTC5Qp2x_@mail.gmail.com>

Negative, or Postive terminal....

On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 9:21 AM, Paul Van Wig <pvanwig at me.com> wrote:

> I saw a red square body Sprite on Terminal Island yesterday morning as I
> was leaving work. Are you on the list?
>
>
> Paul Van Wig
> pvanwig at me.com
> "Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid."-John  Wayne
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/tiff which had a name of
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> electrons were horribly inconvenienced.
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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Fri Nov 12 11:18:39 2010
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:18:39 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye with trunk
In-Reply-To: <431546.21920.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <932858674.997923.1289585919156.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

obviously from the Connecticut Fazdaboog's 

Ryan 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net> 
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 12:51:58 PM 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye with trunk 

All the more reason to be suspect. 

Healey Werks hasn't associated their company with this car. 

If this was indeed a lost prototype, a specialist shop like themselves would not 
let it slip away. 

or even more importantly, 

The son is not Healey Werks, He is trading under the respected ebay name 
fazdaboog. 

jay 




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

I forgot the link. 
http://www.healeywerks.com/index.php 

Lin 

On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 5:28 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote: 

> The seller told me his father owns the restoration called Healey works (see 
> link below). 
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From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Fri Nov 12 12:31:14 2010
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard Chateauvieux)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:31:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Vintage racer FS
Message-ID: <9C967494-40FE-40EC-9DD0-426EDA3F78C1@gerardsgarage.com>

I have a friend who is selling an extremely nice vintage race Bugeye.
If anyone is interested, please contact me off list for pictures and
add'l info.

Below is his description of the car. Offered at $14,900 and located in
Missouri

Gerard


1959 Austin Healey Sprite Vintage Race Car

Show quality, grid ready, vintage race car. Documented ownership,
preparation and racing history since new. Originally delivered to and
remained in southern California until purchased by current owner in
2009. Complete, high quality restoration in 1999 to 1972 SCCA GCR.
Well maintained with limited track time (VARA) since restoration.

Chassis:  Lowered springs, tube shocks, front disk front brakes, dual
ball bearing rear hubs, competition axles, locked diff,  Tilton brake
and clutch pedal assembly with balance bar adjustment in cockpit,
rear axle locating bar, heavy-duty front sway bar, 51/2 x 13
Revolution wheels with 185/60 Hoosiers,  Fuel Safe fuel cell (built
inside original tank) Holley fuel pump with pressure regulator,
centrally  mounted battery, Auto-Power roll bar with forward brace,
Firebottle fire suppression system, Kirkey aluminum racing seat with
Pyrotec belts, Autometer gauges, detachable RaceTech leather steering
wheel. Engine turned firewall, dash, and inner door panels. Original
rust free body with fiberglass bonnet.

Engine/Transmission:  948 cc bored to 982 cc, 12:1 compression ratio,
aluminum flywheel , reshaped combustion chambers, enlarged ports and
large valves, Schneider  high lift camshaft, competition cam gear kit
with adjustable cam gear set.  All moving and rotating parts are fully
balanced and lightened with ARP studs and bolts throughout. Crank
dampener, oil cooler with Aeroquip lines, custom-made heavy duty
radiator and h aluminum shroud,  cold air box with KN filtered intake,
modified SU carburetors, Aldon distributor, electronic ,ignition,
fresh rebuilt BMC rib case gearbox with close ratio straight-cut
gears. Competition exhaust header with megaphone pipe.

- British Heritage certificate that documents LA delivery as well as
matching chassis and engine numbers.

- Clear Missouri title in current owner/sellers name

Spares available at additional cost:
Four additional Revolution wheels
Four new, never mounted, genuine Minilite aluminum wheels
Used helical gear rib case transmission
Rebuildable  948 and 1275 engines
Two used disk brake front suspensions
Rust free, no bondo, etch primered steel bonnet in excellent condition

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 12 13:29:42 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:29:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye with trunk
In-Reply-To: <932858674.997923.1289585919156.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <431546.21920.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<932858674.997923.1289585919156.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimQP9==oZv6HFbz5EZ83ehHkomt9QyyFsFz=L8o@mail.gmail.com>

On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 1:18 PM,  <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:
obviously from the Connecticut Fazdaboog's
------------------------

Aren't they from Stamford? My cousin's ex-wife's brother-in-law's
mother used to live next door to them!


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

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Fri Nov 12 13:35:33 2010
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:35:33 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
Message-ID: <20101112.133533.16445.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com>

When we first bought the Spit racer, the HS2s on it were in this condition.
After talking with some of the Sprite/Spit racers, the conclusion that we came
to was this- The dashpot dampers had been removed to 'help it accelerate
faster', since the dashpot dampers slow the rise of the dashpots.
It was flawed logic. All that removing the dampers did was to (as Kirk said)
cause the dashpots to rise erroneously fast leading to a huge lean condition
as it accelerated and a flat spot in the power curve. We played with heavy
weight oils, light weight oils and no oil and found (surprise, surprise) that
SU designed them pretty well and that using a lightweight oil (dashpot oil,
believe it or not) gave the best throttle response.
I know for a fact that John Twist advocates, nay, insists upon, using 90wt oil
in dashpots. His theory being how many times has that dashpot gone up and down
in the 50 or so years that the car has been around, and how much wear has
there been on the interface? He has a point, and if you are just toodling
around town, you won't notice the difference, if you drive hard, who knows,
its mostly SOP feel anyway.
>From the work that I did with the Spit, I'd put another set of dampers in and
use dashpot oil or 90 st whatever your gut tells you.
My experience and my $.02


Mark Haynes
HAN6L12977
HAN5L8016



Never heard of this as an intentional mod.  Unless someone
has installed a concealed electronic fuel injection.

But I have to ask..
1)How does it run presently?
2)Who took them out?

If it sputters and pops when you stomp on it then you just
found out why.


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From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 12 14:14:04 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:14:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
In-Reply-To: <20101112.133533.16445.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com>
References: <20101112.133533.16445.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=JUEdFD7+JiasHt1yvQ7yynzJzJWkSmjUGqJtD@mail.gmail.com>

I used Marvel Mystery Oil in mine.
I figured if it got sucked into the intake it would be good for the motor.
I used ATF, 30wt, 10wt (compressor oil), at various times or when
nothing else was at hand.
Just make sure you use the same in both carbs, if you have two.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 12 14:36:58 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:36:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye with trunk
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimQP9==oZv6HFbz5EZ83ehHkomt9QyyFsFz=L8o@mail.gmail.com>
References: <431546.21920.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<932858674.997923.1289585919156.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<AANLkTimQP9==oZv6HFbz5EZ83ehHkomt9QyyFsFz=L8o@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik4FEW428v6zLyM7Rfmzj6V7MNy2CZi_P=ri_C8@mail.gmail.com>

Cretans!   Fazdaboog is clearly the given name, not the surname!!
"Norschlingeilmoostentine" is the surname!!   Sorry, I don't recall the
middle name....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 2:29 PM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>wrote:

> On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 1:18 PM,  <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:
> obviously from the Connecticut Fazdaboog's
> ------------------------
>
> Aren't they from Stamford? My cousin's ex-wife's brother-in-law's
> mother used to live next door to them!

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 12 14:44:49 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:44:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] On the List?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimEj_GMLbwdtqzU3DKXAOdH6jpAz9LqTC5Qp2x_@mail.gmail.com>
References: <D04ED16A-4860-48D9-B1E2-D585FEEE4F59@me.com>
	<AANLkTimEj_GMLbwdtqzU3DKXAOdH6jpAz9LqTC5Qp2x_@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikN3u31O7Y9HOaS_UbkF3Roe6eoJBjvWbh1MkMv@mail.gmail.com>

Terminal Island?  You mean Alcatraz?

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 12:13 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>wrote:

> Negative, or Postive terminal....
>
> On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 9:21 AM, Paul Van Wig <pvanwig at me.com> wrote:
>
> > I saw a red square body Sprite on Terminal Island yesterday morning as I
> > was leaving work. Are you on the list?
> >
> >
> > Paul Van Wig
> > pvanwig at me.com
> > "Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid."-John  Wayne
> >
> > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/tiff which had a name
> of
> > PastedGraphic-1.tiff]
> > No trees were harmed in the creation of this email, though numerous
> > electrons were horribly inconvenienced.
> > _______________________________________________
> >
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> >
> >
>
>
> --
> DON JULIO 1942
>
> www.myspace.com/tequilabrad
> _______________________________________________
>
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>


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Cheers!!
Jim
"Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical
minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which
holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd
by the clean end."

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 12 14:48:47 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:48:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=JUEdFD7+JiasHt1yvQ7yynzJzJWkSmjUGqJtD@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20101112.133533.16445.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com>
	<AANLkTi=JUEdFD7+JiasHt1yvQ7yynzJzJWkSmjUGqJtD@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <306741E6EC454C5EA7485D616606CCFD@spider>

I've used 3-in-1 Oil, ATF and 30wt. 
This is a little like the old argument during The Dark Ages; how many Angels
can dance on the head of a pin.
...bill in corvallis
=========================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of derf
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 1:14 PM
To: Mark Haynes
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...

I used Marvel Mystery Oil in mine.
I figured if it got sucked into the intake it would be good for the motor.
I used ATF, 30wt, 10wt (compressor oil), at various times or when
nothing else was at hand.
Just make sure you use the same in both carbs, if you have two.
_______________________________________________

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Nov 12 15:11:22 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:11:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
In-Reply-To: <306741E6EC454C5EA7485D616606CCFD@spider>
References: <20101112.133533.16445.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com>
	<AANLkTi=JUEdFD7+JiasHt1yvQ7yynzJzJWkSmjUGqJtD@mail.gmail.com>
	<306741E6EC454C5EA7485D616606CCFD@spider>
Message-ID: <201011121411729.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

At 03:48 PM 11/12/2010, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:
>I've used 3-in-1 Oil, ATF and 30wt.
>This is a little like the old argument during The Dark Ages; how many Angels
>can dance on the head of a pin.
>...bill in corvallis
==========
Not quite.... THAT matters.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Nov 12 15:46:48 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:46:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] On the List?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikN3u31O7Y9HOaS_UbkF3Roe6eoJBjvWbh1MkMv@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C90303D8.2BB0D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Terminal Island?  You mean Alcatraz?
That's a different prison. I've actually played Terminal Island prison. 

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Fri Nov 12 16:13:06 2010
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:13:06 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
In-Reply-To: <20101112.133533.16445.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <585286.48682.qm@web180616.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I still have the Healey intake manifold with the HS2 carbs that have the
throats augered out for sale if anyone is interested.  Thia setup was used by
a local racer back in the 60s. I don't know where he bought the Healey marked
intake manifolds. Pics available upon request.  Oh, the dampers are in place.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

--- On Fri, 11/12/10, Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net> wrote:

From: Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, November 12, 2010, 8:35 PM

When we first bought the Spit racer, the HS2s on it were in this condition.
After talking with some of the Sprite/Spit racers, the conclusion that we
came
to was this- The dashpot dampers had been removed to 'help it accelerate
faster', since the dashpot dampers slow the rise of the dashpots.
It was flawed logic. All that removing the dampers did was to (as Kirk said)
cause the dashpots to rise erroneously fast leading to a huge lean condition
as it accelerated and a flat spot in the power curve. We played with heavy
weight oils, light weight oils and no oil and found (surprise, surprise) that
SU designed them pretty well and that using a lightweight oil (dashpot oil,
believe it or not) gave the best throttle response.
I know for a fact that John Twist advocates, nay, insists upon, using 90wt
oil
in dashpots. His theory being how many times has that dashpot gone up and
down
in the 50 or so years that the car has been around, and how much wear has
there been on the interface? He has a point, and if you are just toodling
around town, you won't notice the difference, if you drive hard, who knows,
its mostly SOP feel anyway.
>From the work that I did with the Spit, I'd put another set of dampers in
and
use dashpot oil or 90 st whatever your gut tells you.
My experience and my $.02

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 12 16:58:17 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:58:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] On the List?
In-Reply-To: <C90303D8.2BB0D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <900155.12564.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I hear the train a comin'
It's rollin' 'round the bend,
And I ain't seen the sunshine,
Since, I don't know when,
I'm stuck in Folsom Prison,
And time keeps draggin' on,
But that train keeps a-rollin',
On down to San Antone.

Rick


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--- On Fri, 11/12/10, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] On the List?
To: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, November 12, 2010, 5:46 PM

> Terminal Island?  You mean Alcatraz?
That's a different prison. I've actually played Terminal Island prison.
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 12 17:55:06 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:55:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] On the List?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_Island
...bill in corvallis
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I hear the train a comin'
It's rollin' 'round the bend,
And I ain't seen the sunshine,
Since, I don't know when,
I'm stuck in Folsom Prison,
And time keeps draggin' on,
But that train keeps a-rollin',
On down to San Antone.

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--- On Fri, 11/12/10, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] On the List?
To: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, November 12, 2010, 5:46 PM

> Terminal Island?  You mean Alcatraz?
That's a different prison. I've actually played Terminal Island prison.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 12 18:18:50 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:18:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
In-Reply-To: <201011121411729.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <973551.70133.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

OOOooo! I see my name was taken in vain at some point on this thread. I can
argue both sides of the equation, I think, but in reality, I traded a Weber
DCOE for my 1/5 SUs to a guy named Craig Chima. Craig had fully developed
these carbs with George Bauchman, and I gave Craig my motor specs before he
shipped the carbs. Craig dialed them in and said "don't touch anything, just
bolt them on." I did just that, and 4 years later the car still goes like
absolute stink. There is no oil in the dashpots. 

Ron

--- On Fri, 11/12/10,
Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> From: Peter Caldwell
<peter at nosimport.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SU question for racer
types...
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Friday, November 12, 2010,
4:11 PM
> At 03:48 PM 11/12/2010, corvallis at peoplepc.com
> wrote:
> >I've used
3-in-1 Oil, ATF and 30wt.
> >This is a little like the old argument during The
Dark
> Ages; how many Angels
> >can dance on the head of a pin.
> >...bill in
corvallis
> ==========
> Not quite.... THAT matters.
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 12 18:20:56 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:20:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
Message-ID: <518048.43644.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Make that 1.5" SUs. Stupid Droid spell checker.

--- On Fri, 11/12/10, Ron
Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
> To:
spridgets at autox.team.net, "Peter Caldwell" <peter at nosimport.com>
> Date:
Friday, November 12, 2010, 7:18 PM
> OOOooo! I see my name was taken in
> vain
at some point on this thread. I can argue both sides of
> the equation, I
think, but in reality, I traded a Weber DCOE
> for my 1/5 SUs to a guy named
Craig Chima. Craig had fully
> developed these carbs with George Bauchman, and
I gave Craig
> my motor specs before he shipped the carbs. Craig dialed
> them
in and said "don't touch anything, just bolt them on."
> I did just that, and
4 years later the car still goes like
> absolute stink. There is no oil in the
dashpots. 
> 
> Ron
> 
> --- On Fri, 11/12/10, Peter Caldwell
<peter at nosimport.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > From: Peter Caldwell
<peter at nosimport.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SU question for racer
>
types...
> > To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Date: Friday, November 12, 2010,
4:11 PM
> > At 03:48 PM 11/12/2010, corvallis at peoplepc.com
> > wrote:
> >
>I've used 3-in-1 Oil, ATF and 30wt.
> > >This is a little like the old
argument during The
> Dark
> > Ages; how many Angels
> > >can dance on the
head of a pin.
> > >...bill in corvallis
> > ==========
> > Not quite.... THAT
matters.
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Fri Nov 12 22:46:55 2010
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:46:55 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] On the List?
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Wow!  I never even knew that there was another prison in the Bay.... and such a distinguished "guest" list...

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>

> Terminal Island?  You mean Alcatraz?
That's a different prison. I've actually played Terminal Island prison. 
_______________________________________________

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 13 06:45:17 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:45:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
In-Reply-To: <20101112.133533.16445.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <695183.72147.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I hadn't commented before now because there are just too many variables to
make any general statements. When I raced in H/P I used HS2's that were
through bored, had no dampers, and the air chamber springs were cut.  It idled
around 1000 rpm, could be driven through the paddock and did not hesitate or
sputter out of the turns. However, when driven properly on a road course the
rpm's hardly ever get below 4500. Doug Gutekunst and I spent an entire day on
his engine dyno tuning every aspect from cam timing and valve adjustments to
carbs, which is what made this possible.
My experience with my street 74 Midget carbs is that I can't do without the
dampers, and I prefer a slightly heavier oil. It does slow acceleration
slightly, but so far I haven't been able  to have smooth transition from idle
with lightweight oil. There is a video on youtube from someone whose
experience is directly opposite. He removed his dampers and taped the drive to
show no difference in smoothness. Don't think there will ever be one answer
carved in stone.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Fri, 11/12/10, Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net> wrote:

From: Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, November 12, 2010, 3:35 PM

When we first bought the Spit racer, the HS2s on it were in this condition.
After talking with some of the Sprite/Spit racers, the conclusion that we
came
to was this- The dashpot dampers had been removed to 'help it accelerate
faster', since the dashpot dampers slow the rise of the dashpots.
It was flawed logic. All that removing the dampers did was to (as Kirk said)
cause the dashpots to rise erroneously fast leading to a huge lean condition
as it accelerated and a flat spot in the power curve. We played with heavy
weight oils, light weight oils and no oil and found (surprise, surprise) that
SU designed them pretty well and that using a lightweight oil (dashpot oil,
believe it or not) gave the best throttle response.
I know for a fact that John Twist advocates, nay, insists upon, using 90wt
oil
in dashpots. His theory being how many times has that dashpot gone up and
down
in the 50 or so years that the car has been around, and how much wear has
there been on the interface? He has a point, and if you are just toodling
around town, you won't notice the difference, if you drive hard, who knows,
its mostly SOP feel anyway.
>From the work that I did with the Spit, I'd put another set of dampers in
and
use dashpot oil or 90 st whatever your gut tells you.
My experience and my $.02


Mark Haynes
HAN6L12977
HAN5L8016



Never heard of this as an intentional mod.  Unless someone
has installed a concealed electronic fuel injection.

But I have to ask..
1)How does it run presently?
2)Who took them out?

If it sputters and pops when you stomp on it then you just
found out why.


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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sat Nov 13 07:26:04 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:26:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
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My dashpots (standard carb, engine oil) eat a lot of oil for some reason, so 
it gets low periodically.  The engine starts running roughly at lower rpm's 
(I never drive above 4500 rpm), which is invariably solved by topping up the 
oil.  I am willing to bet that many of the people who constantly fuss with 
their carb adjustments could eliminate their problems by topping up the 
dashpot oil.

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

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 13 08:39:12 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:39:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
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If the dashpot pistons are tight and/or dirty it may slow them down
enough to where you don't need oil to dampen the travel.
If they are loose, you might need the oil and notice when it is low.
Oil viscosity and spring variables make for adjustments.

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Sat Nov 13 10:20:18 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 11:20:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
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I need to pull the engine out of my little car.  The head is off, and I 
intend to pull the block separate from the transmission.  Approximately 
how much does the block/pistons/cam/crank/pan/waterpump weigh?

I'm doing this in my garage so I'm going to build a rigging to do the 
job.  I had the idea that I could use a block and tackle to do the 
lifting.  I haven't checked to see what I can get from tool rental 
places but I can buy a 1 ton chain hoist from HarborFreight for $45, and 
they have a rope hoist with 500# capacity for $7.  This would be a 
pretty cheap job if the rope hoist would work.  I'm guessing that the 
complete shortblock is around 150#.  Almost seems like I could reach in 
there and pull it out by hand.

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Sat Nov 13 10:38:21 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:38:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
In-Reply-To: <4CDEC8D2.8070103@tx.rr.com>
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I have pulled the complete engine with that $7 block & tackle but a
come-along is MUCH better (and safer) and it only costs $12

BillM

> Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 11:20:18 -0600
> From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
>
> I need to pull the engine out of my little car.  The head is off, and I
> intend to pull the block separate from the transmission.  Approximately
> how much does the block/pistons/cam/crank/pan/waterpump weigh?
>
> I'm doing this in my garage so I'm going to build a rigging to do the
> job.  I had the idea that I could use a block and tackle to do the
> lifting.  I haven't checked to see what I can get from tool rental
> places but I can buy a 1 ton chain hoist from HarborFreight for $45, and
> they have a rope hoist with 500# capacity for $7.  This would be a
> pretty cheap job if the rope hoist would work.  I'm guessing that the
> complete shortblock is around 150#.  Almost seems like I could reach in
> there and pull it out by hand.
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Sat Nov 13 10:48:07 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:48:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
In-Reply-To: <4CDEC8D2.8070103@tx.rr.com>
References: <695183.72147.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4CDEC8D2.8070103@tx.rr.com>
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Any come-along will do.

Throw a rope or cable over a rafter/joist/whatever in your garage and attach
the the other end of the come-along to it.

That will handle the weight of a complete engine and gearbox.

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT
-An iPhone communication-

On Nov 13, 2010, at 12:20 PM, BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:

> I need to pull the engine out of my little car.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov 13 10:53:57 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:53:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
In-Reply-To: <435188F0-0AFA-432F-A1DB-7676A30B6FC5@snet.net>
References: <695183.72147.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com><4CDEC8D2.8070103@tx.rr.com>
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Cross-beams spanning an open garage are called collar ties.
If you have just 2x4's going across and it is more that a one car wide, find
another 2x4 of similar length and nail or bolt it alongside the existing
one. ...bill in corvallis
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Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 9:48 AM
To: BJNoSHOV8
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?

Any come-along will do.

Throw a rope or cable over a rafter/joist/whatever in your garage and attach
the the other end of the come-along to it.

That will handle the weight of a complete engine and gearbox.

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT
-An iPhone communication-
===================================
On Nov 13, 2010, at 12:20 PM, BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:

> I need to pull the engine out of my little car.
_______________________________________________

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 13 10:58:29 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 11:58:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
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I've pulled them by hand, in my younger days.  It helps to have
someone on the outside to hand it off to.
I wouldn't use just any 2X4 joist for a hoist, though.

My rule for Harbor Freight stuff is divide by two.  If is says 1 ton,
then I consider it 1/2 ton.
If it says 500lbs, I would consider it 250lbs and opt for the next
larger size whatever to pull a Spridget short block.

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Sat Nov 13 11:02:53 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:02:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  what does a shortblock weigh?
Message-ID: <4CDED2CD.4000902@tx.rr.com>

I might be making this more difficult in my mind than it really is.  I 
had thought about using the 2x4 and one person on each side of the car, 
but that doesn't give much control.

Here is the little car in question:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Dsc_0016b.jpg

I don't own the V8 Taurus SHO anymore, my email is leftover from those 
days.  I still drive a V8 but these days its a little bigger, a 6.0L LS2 
in a Cadillac CTS-V.

Somebody else raised a good point though-
I had not thought about using my garage rafters partly because they 
aren't accessable above the garage ceiling and partly because I was 
worried about the weight.  However I weigh a lot more than 150 pounds 
and I've been in the attic standing on a single rafter.  I can put a few 
lag bolts into 2 rafters and that should be plenty good.

>  I don't know the exact weight but I can tell you that with two people moving an engine with the head on with just a chain and 2x4 is not too hard.
>  I think you are right and the max would be 150 lbs
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From chris_west at juno.com  Sat Nov 13 11:07:46 2010
From: chris_west at juno.com (chris_west at juno.com)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:07:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What does a shortblock weigh?
Message-ID: <20101113.100918.990.48886@mailpop02.vgs.untd.com>

BJNoSHOV8 wrote:

                                I need to pull the engine out of my
little car. .......Almost seems like I could reach in 
                               there and pull it out by hand.

The first time I rebuilt my 948, I and 1 other guy installed it (engine
only, sans manifolds etc but with cyl head) back into my Bugeye (bonnet
removed) without using any lifting aids whatsoever.  It was a "straight
shot" from the back of a truck into the car.  I would not, however
attempt the same on a square body car.  That said, the block and tackle
probably would suffice, as would a cable type "come along".

                                                                         
                                                                         
                                                                         
                   
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 13 11:38:16 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:38:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: what does a shortblock weigh?
In-Reply-To: <4CDED2CD.4000902@tx.rr.com>
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You have any nice, large Oak trees with suitable limbs?

I might do the joist thing but I'd have to see what it looks like up there.
I would not do two lag bolts.  Maybe one big eye bolt rated for at
least 500lbs through a hole between two joists that bolts through a
4X4 that straddles two joists.
An appropriate hoist load bearing point is like porn, I know it when I
see it but it is hard to convey.

I recommend a chain or strap and two guys lifting on each side with a
5 or 6 foot 4X4 and one guy or gal to help guide the load.

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Sat Nov 13 11:40:15 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:40:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: what does a shortblock weigh?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=jiSF=i-bmNo45RK5i75q+zWcJrOtLkXqtBazq@mail.gmail.com>
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I'm a structural engineer so I can handle this part of it.

> An appropriate hoist load bearing point is like porn, I know it when I
> see it but it is hard to convey.

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 13 12:05:10 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 11:05:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Question on the Race Sprite
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=H48f8t5Pu+qS_hOpQJduXWtuKk9vqi-UGwghQ@mail.gmail.com>

How does a locked differential not cause difficulties in the corners?

What am I missing?

Thanks,

Kirk

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Sat Nov 13 14:17:47 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:17:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
In-Reply-To: <435188F0-0AFA-432F-A1DB-7676A30B6FC5@snet.net>
References: <695183.72147.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4CDEC8D2.8070103@tx.rr.com>
	<435188F0-0AFA-432F-A1DB-7676A30B6FC5@snet.net>
Message-ID: <4CDF007B.7010104@tx.rr.com>

I just bought a 4000# cable come-along at Harbor Freight for $15.

http://www.harborfreight.com/4000-lb-capacity-cable-winch-puller-30329.html

I can only give a limited endorsement of Harbor Freight but they seem to 
have a lot of things on sale right now.


> Any come-along will do.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sat Nov 13 14:39:51 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:39:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
In-Reply-To: <4CDEC8D2.8070103@tx.rr.com>
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The whole engine weighs about 300lbs
Weigh the head and subtract.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov 13 14:42:13 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:42:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
In-Reply-To: <4CDF007B.7010104@tx.rr.com>
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I remember one swing set that a local backyard mechanic had behind his shop.
Looked like a giant had stomped in the middle of the top cross bar. ...bill
in corvallis
================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of BJNoSHOV8
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 1:18 PM
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?

I just bought a 4000# cable come-along at Harbor Freight for $15.

http://www.harborfreight.com/4000-lb-capacity-cable-winch-puller-30329.html

I can only give a limited endorsement of Harbor Freight but they seem to 
have a lot of things on sale right now.

From pchast at francomm.com  Sat Nov 13 14:49:24 2010
From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:49:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  what does a shortblock weigh?
In-Reply-To: <4CDED2CD.4000902@tx.rr.com>
References: <4CDED2CD.4000902@tx.rr.com>
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I don't agree. Lag bolts pulling straight down are  relying on the threads  
that's less than 1'8" bearing pulling to hold up to 300 lbs and the strain  
of pushing it sideways. Not a good idea. Not the same as holding the top  
of a rafter, or better bridging 3 floor joists.


On Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:02:53 -0500, BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:

>
> I might be making this more difficult in my mind than it really is.  I
> had thought about using the 2x4 and one person on each side of the car,
> but that doesn't give much control.
>
> Here is the little car in question:
> http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Dsc_0016b.jpg
>
> I don't own the V8 Taurus SHO anymore, my email is leftover from those
> days.  I still drive a V8 but these days its a little bigger, a 6.0L LS2
> in a Cadillac CTS-V.
>
> Somebody else raised a good point though-
> I had not thought about using my garage rafters partly because they
> aren't accessable above the garage ceiling and partly because I was
> worried about the weight.  However I weigh a lot more than 150 pounds
> and I've been in the attic standing on a single rafter.  I can put a few
> lag bolts into 2 rafters and that should be plenty good.
>
>>  I don't know the exact weight but I can tell you that with two people  
>> moving an engine with the head on with just a chain and 2x4 is not too  
>> hard.
>>  I think you are right and the max would be 150 lbs
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 13 15:22:14 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:22:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  what does a shortblock weigh?
In-Reply-To: <op.vl4pkmg1sjevdj@pete200>
References: <4CDED2CD.4000902@tx.rr.com> <op.vl4pkmg1sjevdj@pete200>
Message-ID: <4CDF0F96.7040702@comcast.net>

On 11/13/2010 4:49 PM, Pete Chast wrote:
> I don't agree. Lag bolts pulling straight down are relying on the
> threads

I agree with Pete, I do not agree with lag bolts.
2 guys, a rope and a 4x4 will get that engine out of the car where it 
sits. BTDT many times.
I use to stand on the shocks and yank the engines (complete) out by hand.
But then I popped a nut putting one back in at the Buster cluster so 
those days are gone.
The whole engine weighs around 250 lbs.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Sat Nov 13 15:22:16 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:22:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
In-Reply-To: <6BA203826EA9480E874D4883997A51F5@spider>
References: <695183.72147.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com><4CDEC8D2.8070103@tx.rr.com><435188F0-0AFA-432F-A1DB-7676A30B6FC5@snet.net>
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We had something like that at my dad's shop.  Of course inside the shop 
he had a steel I-beam running the length of the shop with an electric 
hoist on a trolley, but sometimes we needed to pull an engine or 
whatever while outside.  We had the "swing set" thing made out of steel 
pipe, with caster wheels under all 4 corners.  We could roll it around 
wherever we wanted, and hook our hand chain hoist to it.  However ours 
worked for everything we tried to pick up with it without any damage.


> I remember one swing set that a local backyard mechanic had behind his shop.
> Looked like a giant had stomped in the middle of the top cross bar

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Sat Nov 13 15:29:36 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:29:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  what does a shortblock weigh?
In-Reply-To: <op.vl4pkmg1sjevdj@pete200>
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Message-ID: <4CDF1150.50504@tx.rr.com>

I don't have my wood design books at home but I think a 1/4" diameter 
lag bolt is good for several hundred pounds of pullout.  If I do this I 
will use 4 of them.  I'm a licensed professional engineer so I can 
figure out the safe load capacity of this type of connection.

I installed a ceiling fan in my old house many years ago.  This was one 
of the 50 pound Hunter fans so I wanted to make sure it was properly 
attached.  The ceiling in our den had fake wood beams and I didn't want 
to connect directly to them.  I found where the actual roof joist went 
over the fake beam, and drilled a hole in the bottom of the fake beam so 
I could reach the real joist.  I used a long drill bit to drill a pilot 
hole in the rafter.  I bought a lag bolt that has lag bolt threads on 
one end and 1/4-20 machine threads on the other end, and joined it to a 
piece of 1/4" threaded rod with a sleeve nut.  I screwed this long bolt 
all the way up into the rafter.  On the bottom end of the threaded rod I 
had formed it into a hook to match the hardware normally used for that 
fan model.  After I put the long J-bolt in I hooked my screwdriver 
through the hook and picked up my weight with it.  I figured if it would 
hold my 175 pounds it would hold the 50 pound fan.

> I don't agree. Lag bolts pulling straight down are  relying on the 
> threads that's less than 1'8" bearing pulling to hold up to 300 lbs 
> and the strain of pushing it sideways. Not a good idea. Not the same 
> as holding the top of a rafter, or better bridging 3 floor joists.

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Sat Nov 13 15:32:47 2010
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:32:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
References: <695183.72147.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com><4CDEC8D2.8070103@tx.rr.com><435188F0-0AFA-432F-A1DB-7676A30B6FC5@snet.net>
	<4CDF007B.7010104@tx.rr.com>
Message-ID: <DAE1777213D2452AAC89230A50CF82E0@MAINCOMPUTER>

When I was a kid many years ago, My neighbor and I decided to pull the 
engine from his 56 olds holiday Ragtop. The garage did not survive the pull 
and we collapsed the entire structure. His old man was mildly pissed off.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "BJNoSHOV8" <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 4:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?


>I just bought a 4000# cable come-along at Harbor Freight for $15.
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/4000-lb-capacity-cable-winch-puller-30329.html
>
> I can only give a limited endorsement of Harbor Freight but they seem to
> have a lot of things on sale right now.
>
>
>> Any come-along will do.
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 13 15:48:13 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:48:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  what does a shortblock weigh?
In-Reply-To: <4CDF0F96.7040702@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <731234.98194.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

OWWIIEE, Frank !!!!  I assume by "popped a nut" you're not referring to the
one holding the motor mount on. :(  Be thankful you're not yanking the lump on
a big Healey.  There's a shot of my engine and tranny hanging precariously
over the ali shroud on my build page below.  I know a guy whose big Healey
motor let go from the cherry picker right over his newly painted shroud. 
Probably hurt almost as much as the busted nut pull.

Rick


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--- On Sat, 11/13/10, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  what does a shortblock weigh?
To: "Pete Chast" <pchast at francomm.com>
Cc: "spridgets at autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2010, 5:22 PM

On 11/13/2010 4:49 PM, Pete Chast wrote:
> I don't agree. Lag bolts pulling straight down are relying on the
> threads

I agree with Pete, I do not agree with lag bolts.
2 guys, a rope and a 4x4 will get that engine out of the car where it sits.
BTDT many times.
I use to stand on the shocks and yank the engines (complete) out by hand.
But then I popped a nut putting one back in at the Buster cluster so those
days are gone.
The whole engine weighs around 250 lbs.

-- Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 13 16:18:31 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:18:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
In-Reply-To: <DAE1777213D2452AAC89230A50CF82E0@MAINCOMPUTER>
References: <695183.72147.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com><4CDEC8D2.8070103@tx.rr.com><435188F0-0AFA-432F-A1DB-7676A30B6FC5@snet.net><4CDF007B.7010104@tx.rr.com>
	<DAE1777213D2452AAC89230A50CF82E0@MAINCOMPUTER>
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I screwed two 2X4s together to form a 4X4 which I bridged across two rafters 
of my garage.  Then I built a "T" out of 2x4s to support those two rafters 
down to the floor.  Using a chain hoist, I lifted the whole front end of an 
MGB with engine and trans still in it -- I'm sure well over 1000 lbs.  No 
problem at all.  This would definitely be overkill for a Spridget short 
block, but that is a built-in safety factor that should put your mind at 
ease.

LAD





-----Original Message----- 
From: Jim Fournier
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 4:32 PM
To: BJNoSHOV8
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?

When I was a kid many years ago, My neighbor and I decided to pull the
engine from his 56 olds holiday Ragtop. The garage did not survive the pull
and we collapsed the entire structure. His old man was mildly pissed off.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "BJNoSHOV8" <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 4:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?


>I just bought a 4000# cable come-along at Harbor Freight for $15.
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/4000-lb-capacity-cable-winch-puller-30329.html
>
> I can only give a limited endorsement of Harbor Freight but they seem to
> have a lot of things on sale right now.
>
>
>> Any come-along will do.
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov 13 16:33:31 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:33:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  what does a shortblock weigh?
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It is amazing the things we got away with years ago. I personally have been
very lucky. Now at 68 I'm wondering . . . why?   bill in corvallis
======================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HealeyRick
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 2:48 PM
To: Pete Chast; Frank Clarici
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: what does a shortblock weigh?

OWWIIEE, Frank !!!!  I assume by "popped a nut" you're not referring to the
one holding the motor mount on. :(  Be thankful you're not yanking the lump
on
a big Healey.  There's a shot of my engine and tranny hanging precariously
over the ali shroud on my build page below.  I know a guy whose big Healey
motor let go from the cherry picker right over his newly painted shroud. 
Probably hurt almost as much as the busted nut pull.

Rick

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 13 17:12:26 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:12:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Question on the Race Sprite
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=H48f8t5Pu+qS_hOpQJduXWtuKk9vqi-UGwghQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <281179.29174.qm@web34405.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I assume you mean a welded locker. In the slow corners you power slide the car. You can't even turn the car if you're not on the gas, major push. Differences in tire slip take care of the fast corners, and it can be adjusted with tire stagger. Kind of crude, but it is inexpensive and consistent in operation. 
John
Fogelsville, PA


--- On Sat, 11/13/10, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com> wrote:


How does a locked differential not cause difficulties in the corners?

What am I missing?

,

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov 13 17:25:39 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:25:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Question on the Race Sprite
In-Reply-To: <281179.29174.qm@web34405.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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IIRC, I had heard that some used to put melted lead in the gears, to lock
it, yet be removable later, with a blue wrench.

On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 6:12 PM, fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I assume you mean a welded locker. In the slow corners you power slide the
> car. You can't even turn the car if you're not on the gas, major push.
> Differences in tire slip take care of the fast corners, and it can be
> adjusted with tire stagger. Kind of crude, but it is inexpensive and
> consistent in operation.
> John
> Fogelsville, PA
>
>
> --- On Sat, 11/13/10, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> How does a locked differential not cause difficulties in the corners?
>
> What am I missing?
>
> ,
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Nov 13 18:12:59 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:12:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
In-Reply-To: <4CDF007B.7010104@tx.rr.com>
Message-ID: <C904779B.2BB6E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> come-along at Harbor Freight for $15.
I have a nice engine hoist, but the frame won't fit between the wheels of a
Sprite. 

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sat Nov 13 18:36:11 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:36:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
In-Reply-To: <C904779B.2BB6E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <4CDF007B.7010104@tx.rr.com>
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> I have a nice engine hoist, but the frame won't fit between the wheels of a
> Sprite.

Mine fits nicely around the jackstands.
David L

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov 13 18:50:25 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:50:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
In-Reply-To: <C904779B.2BB6E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
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I have to put my Sprite on ramps, so that the frame legs will fit under the
A frames.
DO NOT use ramps, in which one is slightly twisted. I had a live Slobberbone
show jamming on the stereo out in the garage, while working the engine back
into the 65. I was under the car, pushing the transmission over, to get it
lined up into the tunnel, and the car shifted off one side of the twisted
ramp, placing the crossmember on my chest. I was not so much pinned, but
between the legs of the hoist, and the tire precariously balanced on the
canted ramp, I was not willing to risk dropping it the rest of the way onto
me by pushing my way out. I had to wait for the disc to end, before I could
get my wife to come out and jack the car up with my floor jack, so that I
could get out. Now I work sans music...

On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 7:12 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> > come-along at Harbor Freight for $15.
> I have a nice engine hoist, but the frame won't fit between the wheels of a
> Sprite.
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Sat Nov 13 20:09:41 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 21:09:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
In-Reply-To: <DAE1777213D2452AAC89230A50CF82E0@MAINCOMPUTER>
References: <695183.72147.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com><4CDEC8D2.8070103@tx.rr.com><435188F0-0AFA-432F-A1DB-7676A30B6FC5@snet.net>
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That is seriously heavy iron in one of those things!

I used to pull aluminum-cased 4-speed transmissions and set them on my 
stomach.  I remember some of those old cars that had huge automatic 
transmissions that I think were cast iron cased.  We had a big guy 
working in our shop one time and on a dare he picked up one of them and 
set it on the workbench.


> When I was a kid many years ago, My neighbor and I decided to pull the 
> engine from his 56 olds holiday Ragtop. The garage did not survive the 
> pull and we collapsed the entire structure. His old man was mildly 
> pissed off.

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Nov 13 20:31:07 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 21:31:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
References: <4CDF007B.7010104@tx.rr.com><C904779B.2BB6E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
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Message-ID: <1A16C1A6669A48D0AA4ECAB7232A2B97@personal>

Might think about a cell phone where you can get to it.


----- Original Message ----- 
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To: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 7:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?


>I have to put my Sprite on ramps, so that the frame legs will fit under the
> A frames.
> DO NOT use ramps, in which one is slightly twisted. I had a live 
> Slobberbone
> show jamming on the stereo out in the garage, while working the engine 
> back
> into the 65. I was under the car, pushing the transmission over, to get it
> lined up into the tunnel, and the car shifted off one side of the twisted
> ramp, placing the crossmember on my chest. I was not so much pinned, but
> between the legs of the hoist, and the tire precariously balanced on the
> canted ramp, I was not willing to risk dropping it the rest of the way 
> onto
> me by pushing my way out. I had to wait for the disc to end, before I 
> could
> get my wife to come out and jack the car up with my floor jack, so that I
> could get out. Now I work sans music...
>
> On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 7:12 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> 
> wrote:
>
>> > come-along at Harbor Freight for $15.
>> I have a nice engine hoist, but the frame won't fit between the wheels of 
>> a
>> Sprite.
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From fastvee at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 14 05:40:50 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:40:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Question on the Race Sprite
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimUuJraESu1f9h-uV0S4d=fHUOaH1pKs+vp59Qt@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <326123.3364.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Brad,
I hadn't heard that. I would expect to have problems with lead loosening and
flaking. Even welded rears can crack.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Sat, 11/13/10, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Question on the Race Sprite
To: "fastvee" <fastvee at yahoo.com>
Cc: "Kirk Hargreaves" <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2010, 7:25 PM

IIRC, I had heard that some used to put melted lead in the gears, to lock it,
yet be removable later, with a blue wrench.

On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 6:12 PM, fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com> wrote:

I assume you mean a welded locker. In the slow corners you power slide the
car. You can't even turn the car if you're not on the gas, major push.
Differences in tire slip take care of the fast corners, and it can be adjusted
with tire stagger. Kind of crude, but it is inexpensive and consistent in
operation.


John

Fogelsville, PA



--- On Sat, 11/13/10, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com> wrote:



How does a locked differential not cause difficulties in the corners?


What am I missing?


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From fastvee at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 14 05:58:26 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:58:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
In-Reply-To: <7F124D0383BD41E0B49725F005EE77EB@Home>
Message-ID: <891023.20150.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

You make a good point Michael. When I first had the stumble, damper oil was
not among the first things I checked.
John

--- On Sat, 11/13/10, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

 I am willing to bet that many of the people who constantly fuss with their
carb adjustments could eliminate their problems by topping up the dashpot
oil.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Nov 14 07:23:02 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 08:23:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Question on the Race Sprite
In-Reply-To: <326123.3364.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <AANLkTimUuJraESu1f9h-uV0S4d=fHUOaH1pKs+vp59Qt@mail.gmail.com>
	<326123.3364.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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I got a reply from someone that tried it and it only lasted a few races. It
is an urban legend it appears.

On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 6:40 AM, fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Brad,
> I hadn't heard that. I would expect to have problems with lead loosening
> and
> flaking. Even welded rears can crack.
> John
> Fogelsville, PA
>
> --- On Sat, 11/13/10, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Question on the Race Sprite
> To: "fastvee" <fastvee at yahoo.com>
> Cc: "Kirk Hargreaves" <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>, spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Saturday, November 13, 2010, 7:25 PM
>
> IIRC, I had heard that some used to put melted lead in the gears, to lock
> it,
> yet be removable later, with a blue wrench.
>
> On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 6:12 PM, fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I assume you mean a welded locker. In the slow corners you power slide the
> car. You can't even turn the car if you're not on the gas, major push.
> Differences in tire slip take care of the fast corners, and it can be
> adjusted
> with tire stagger. Kind of crude, but it is inexpensive and consistent in
> operation.
>
>
> John
>
> Fogelsville, PA
>
>
>
> --- On Sat, 11/13/10, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> How does a locked differential not cause difficulties in the corners?
>
>
> What am I missing?
>
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 14 09:08:50 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:08:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with Teflon tape on fuel fittings : (
Message-ID: <AANLkTikf8ka2MaETXVVHcWCF4J0O_9xjoS7YZZGTQjiN@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I thought we are NOT supposed to put Teflon tape on fuel fittings. Correct
me if I am wrong.
Lin
eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-Austin-Healey-Sprite-Restored-/320617121552?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4aa6450710

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 14 09:10:52 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:10:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Where is ED?
Message-ID: <AANLkTinWu7Cw=dBidaoerxnokK-TNYKu+7vyxBVy7LZb@mail.gmail.com>

List I was trying to order an SU type fuel pump from Ed,he replied 2 weeks
ago but he seems to have disappeared so it looks like I'll have to go with
another seller?

It will be snowing soon and I don't work in the snow.

Calling for Ed......
Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 14 09:24:44 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:24:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with Teflon tape on fuel fittings : (
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikf8ka2MaETXVVHcWCF4J0O_9xjoS7YZZGTQjiN@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikf8ka2MaETXVVHcWCF4J0O_9xjoS7YZZGTQjiN@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikmDdO=0X7t_=jp6upQ+St79piX6y+-7jOCiT8U@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I answered my own question with this search result.
If the Teflon tape does not touch the fuel the carbs won't be damaged but it
is best to use:
Permatex Aviation Form-A-Gasket Sealant Liquid
Permatex Part #80019
NAPA Item #765-1210

http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/005909.html
Lin

On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 11:08 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> List,
> I thought we are NOT supposed to put Teflon tape on fuel fittings. Correct
> me if I am wrong.
> Lin
> eBay
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-Austin-Healey-Sprite-Restored-/320617121552?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4aa6450710

From jfishbein at snet.net  Sun Nov 14 09:44:57 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 08:44:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with Teflon tape on fuel fittings :  (
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikf8ka2MaETXVVHcWCF4J0O_9xjoS7YZZGTQjiN@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikf8ka2MaETXVVHcWCF4J0O_9xjoS7YZZGTQjiN@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <429615.116.qm@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

A nice touch would have been to paint the back side of the wheels as well.


But at least it has an original chrome arrow on the boot.
 jay




________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun, November 14, 2010 11:08:50 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with Teflon tape on fuel fittings : (

List,
I thought we are NOT supposed to put Teflon tape on fuel fittings. Correct
me if I am wrong.
Lin
eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-Austin-Healey-Sprite-Restored-/320617121552?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4aa6450710

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 14 10:21:11 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:21:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with Teflon tape on fuel fittings :  (
In-Reply-To: <429615.116.qm@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <AANLkTikf8ka2MaETXVVHcWCF4J0O_9xjoS7YZZGTQjiN@mail.gmail.com>
	<429615.116.qm@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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Jay,
I looked back at the photos how can you see the backs of the wheels not
painted?

Also you said original chrome badge (arrow) but the "original" was always
gold.
Lin

On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 11:44 AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> A nice touch would have been to paint the back side of the wheels as well.
>
>
> But at least it has an original chrome arrow on the boot.
>  jay
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
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> To: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sun, November 14, 2010 11:08:50 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with Teflon tape on fuel fittings : (
>
> List,
> I thought we are NOT supposed to put Teflon tape on fuel fittings. Correct
> me if I am wrong.
> Lin
> eBay
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-Austin-Healey-Sprite-Restored-/320617121552?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4aa6450710
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sun Nov 14 10:30:58 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:30:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with Teflon tape on fuel fittings :  (
References: <AANLkTikf8ka2MaETXVVHcWCF4J0O_9xjoS7YZZGTQjiN@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ED1CC3E67D28420FBF1DE33C0EDE6D11@personal>

You are correct.

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To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 10:08 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with Teflon tape on fuel fittings : (


> List,
> I thought we are NOT supposed to put Teflon tape on fuel fittings. Correct
> me if I am wrong.
> Lin
> eBay
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-Austin-Healey-Sprite-Restored-/320617121552?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4aa6450710
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From bkitterer at me.com  Sun Nov 14 10:45:35 2010
From: bkitterer at me.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:45:35 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with Teflon tape on fuel fittings : (
In-Reply-To: <429615.116.qm@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4468c637-4de5-e862-e96c-c5f5a11f28fb@me.com>

My original arrow was / is gold.  Never saw a chrome one on the showroom
floor.  :-)

Bob Kitterer
Every thing in storage.

On Nov 14, 2010, at 08:44
AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

A nice touch would have been to paint the
back side of the wheels as well.


But at least it has an original chrome
arrow on the boot.
jay




________________________________
From: Linda
Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun, November 14, 2010 11:08:50 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with
Teflon tape on fuel fittings : (

List,
I thought we are NOT supposed to put
Teflon tape on fuel fittings. Correct
me if I am wrong.
Lin
eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-Austin-Healey-Sprite-Restored-/3206171215
52?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4aa6450710
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Nov 14 10:46:19 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:46:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with Teflon tape on fuel fittings :  (
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikOeMDhr-eDH2bwyUvAiRaST6YbeEiwwdEXOW2+@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikf8ka2MaETXVVHcWCF4J0O_9xjoS7YZZGTQjiN@mail.gmail.com>
	<429615.116.qm@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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> I looked back at the photos how can you see the backs of the wheels not
> painted?
>

Same photo that shows the teflon paint on the fuel pump (too bad he
didn't know about PPP's genuine BMC noise isolator for Facet fuel
pumps) also shows the inside of the RR wheel. As Jay said, a shame.

As far as the arrow, Jay is trying to stir up cabin fever.
David L

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sun Nov 14 11:00:44 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:00:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Question on the Race Sprite
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=Frx=TvmRXpcHGYz0Y5_oLDkEzsFCJVDyrsk28@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimUuJraESu1f9h-uV0S4d=fHUOaH1pKs+vp59Qt@mail.gmail.com>
	<326123.3364.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Message-ID: <2D2F7E38-62B9-46D8-8327-A4387FDF413C@comcast.net>

I had a buddy racing in a stock class who found that there were no rules on
making the shims so tight that you ended up with a locked diff..  worked well
enough for many pro-rallies..

Lester

On Nov 14, 2010, at 8:23 AM, Brad Fornal wrote:

> I got a reply from someone that tried it and it only lasted a few races. It
> is an urban legend it appears.
>
> On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 6:40 AM, fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Brad,
>> I hadn't heard that. I would expect to have problems with lead loosening
>> and
>> flaking. Even welded rears can crack.
>> John
>> Fogelsville, PA
>>
>> --- On Sat, 11/13/10, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> From: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Question on the Race Sprite
>> To: "fastvee" <fastvee at yahoo.com>
>> Cc: "Kirk Hargreaves" <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>, spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Date: Saturday, November 13, 2010, 7:25 PM
>>
>> IIRC, I had heard that some used to put melted lead in the gears, to lock
>> it,
>> yet be removable later, with a blue wrench.
>>
>> On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 6:12 PM, fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> I assume you mean a welded locker. In the slow corners you power slide the
>> car. You can't even turn the car if you're not on the gas, major push.
>> Differences in tire slip take care of the fast corners, and it can be
>> adjusted
>> with tire stagger. Kind of crude, but it is inexpensive and consistent in
>> operation.
>>
>>
>> John
>>
>> Fogelsville, PA
>>
>>
>>
>> --- On Sat, 11/13/10, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> How does a locked differential not cause difficulties in the corners?
>>
>>
>> What am I missing?
>>
>>
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Nov 14 11:08:46 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:08:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Question on the Race Sprite
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=Frx=TvmRXpcHGYz0Y5_oLDkEzsFCJVDyrsk28@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C90565AE.2BB9D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

>  IIRC, I had heard that some used to put melted lead in the gears, to lock
Solder will NOT lock a differential. It won't stick, and it isn't strong
enough.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Nov 14 11:27:54 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:27:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with Teflon tape on fuel fittings : (
In-Reply-To: <ED1CC3E67D28420FBF1DE33C0EDE6D11@personal>
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	<ED1CC3E67D28420FBF1DE33C0EDE6D11@personal>
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Actually, there is a teflon tape that is compatible with gas and petroleum 
products.  It is yellow in color.  Couldn't say how it handles this ethanol 
crap they are polluting our gas with.

LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Jack Laird
Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 11:30 AM
To: Linda Grunthaner ; Spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with Teflon tape on fuel fittings : (

You are correct.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 10:08 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with Teflon tape on fuel fittings : (


> List,
> I thought we are NOT supposed to put Teflon tape on fuel fittings. Correct
> me if I am wrong.
> Lin
> eBay
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-Austin-Healey-Sprite-Restored-/320617121552?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4aa6450710
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From redscirocco at hotmail.com  Sun Nov 14 12:23:12 2010
From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:23:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible F. engine hoist
In-Reply-To: <mailman.14172.1289698538.22018.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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I have one of the Harbor Freight engine cranes, too.  I just finished a clutch
job on my Midget using it.
I ran into the same problem - the frame legs hit the A-arms on my Midget when
I tried to roll the crane udner the car (or more precisely, when I tried to
roll the car over the frame legs).  I solved the problem by taking the wheels
off the hoist.  Because of the way it's constructed, I did have to put boards
under the legs to level things up.  But it worked just fine.

-Mike Eldred
Wilmington, VT

Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:12:59 -0800
From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
To: BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com>
Cc: "spridgets at autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <C904779B.2BB6E%billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
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> come-along at Harbor Freight for $15.
I have a nice engine hoist, but the frame won't fit between the wheels of a
Sprite.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 14 13:30:59 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:30:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible F. engine hoist
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Mike...   Put a 3 foot length of 2x4 under each front tire. You can now get
the lift under the A-arms and also roll the car forward and back as
needed.....   I've used 3 different manufactures of lifts and none have made
under the A-arms...

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 1:23 PM, Mike Eldred <redscirocco at hotmail.com>wrote:

> I have one of the Harbor Freight engine cranes, too.  I just finished a
> clutch
> job on my Midget using it.
> I ran into the same problem - the frame legs hit the A-arms on my Midget
> when
> I tried to roll the crane udner the car (or more precisely, when I tried to
> roll the car over the frame legs).  I solved the problem by taking the
> wheels
> off the hoist.  Because of the way it's constructed, I did have to put
> boards
> under the legs to level things up.  But it worked just fine.
>
> -Mike Eldred
> Wilmington, VT
>
> Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:12:59 -0800
> From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
> To: BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com>
> Cc: "spridgets at autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Message-ID: <C904779B.2BB6E%billyzoom at billyzoom.com<C904779B.2BB6E%25billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
> >
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> > come-along at Harbor Freight for $15.
> I have a nice engine hoist, but the frame won't fit between the wheels of a
> Sprite.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 14 14:41:07 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:41:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Awesome story - Soldier on
Message-ID: <569894.2221.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

These guys were Targa buddies - 2 soldiers with 1 leg and 3 arms between them. Check out time 10:38 in the first video - that's us (car 1035) putting on a show for the kids.

http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/WFive/20101111/w5-soldier-on-fund-mitic-knisley-101113/?ref=nf

Ron

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Sun Nov 14 15:57:03 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:57:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] disconnecting front motor mounts?
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Preparing for pulling the engine-

1.  At what point do you disconnect the front motor mounts?  It appears 
that there is a bracket bolted to the frame, a rubber isolator with 1 
stud sticking out the bottom and 2 studs sticking out the top.  It would 
be easiest to pull the nuts off of the 2 studs on top, but it doesn't 
seem that the engine can come off of the studs because of the way they 
are angled.  I can unbolt the brackets from the frame but most cars are 
not designed this way.

2.  Can you remove the starter with the engine in the car and the 
distributor and oil filter adapter still in place?  It doesn't seem that 
there is enough room for the starter to come out.

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sun Nov 14 16:21:41 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:21:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible F. engine hoist
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	<SNT124-w29BA92E9CD96084EC07039B7350@phx.gbl>
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Can also put the car up on jacks.


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Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 1:23 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible F. engine hoist


>I have one of the Harbor Freight engine cranes, too.  I just finished a 
>clutch
> job on my Midget using it.
> I ran into the same problem - the frame legs hit the A-arms on my Midget 
> when
> I tried to roll the crane udner the car (or more precisely, when I tried 
> to
> roll the car over the frame legs).  I solved the problem by taking the 
> wheels
> off the hoist.  Because of the way it's constructed, I did have to put 
> boards
> under the legs to level things up.  But it worked just fine.
>
> -Mike Eldred
> Wilmington, VT
>
> Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:12:59 -0800
> From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] what does a shortblock weigh?
> To: BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com>
> Cc: "spridgets at autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Message-ID: <C904779B.2BB6E%billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
>> come-along at Harbor Freight for $15.
> I have a nice engine hoist, but the frame won't fit between the wheels of 
> a
> Sprite.
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 14 16:30:24 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:30:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] disconnecting front motor mounts?
In-Reply-To: <4CE0693F.5050709@tx.rr.com>
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	<47C31D83F52A43509D383CB84636BE1E@HomePC> <4CE0693F.5050709@tx.rr.com>
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It will come off the studs.  You may have to rock it side to side, but
it will come off.
Starter?  I don't remember, I think it can stay.

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Sun Nov 14 16:51:46 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 15:51:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] disconnecting front motor mounts?
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I have always found it easiest to undo the two nuts above the rubber mount
closest to the steering column and undo the three bolts from the metal mount
to the frame on the other side, then it comes right out.
The starter can be removed without disconnecting anything else at any point.
the above is for an "A" block engine I know nothing about the 1500.
BillM

> Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:57:03 -0600
> From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] disconnecting front motor mounts?
>
> Preparing for pulling the engine-
>
> 1.  At what point do you disconnect the front motor mounts?  It appears
> that there is a bracket bolted to the frame, a rubber isolator with 1
> stud sticking out the bottom and 2 studs sticking out the top.  It would
> be easiest to pull the nuts off of the 2 studs on top, but it doesn't
> seem that the engine can come off of the studs because of the way they
> are angled.  I can unbolt the brackets from the frame but most cars are
> not designed this way.
>
> 2.  Can you remove the starter with the engine in the car and the
> distributor and oil filter adapter still in place?  It doesn't seem that
> there is enough room for the starter to come out.
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Nov 14 17:16:09 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:16:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] disconnecting front motor mounts?
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	<ED1CC3E67D28420FBF1DE33C0EDE6D11@personal>
	<47C31D83F52A43509D383CB84636BE1E@HomePC> <4CE0693F.5050709@tx.rr.com>
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On 11/14/2010 5:57 PM, BJNoSHOV8 wrote:
> Preparing for pulling the engine-
>
> 1. At what point do you disconnect the front motor mounts?

Disconnect the 2 nuts from engine side of the left mount (steering 
column side)
Disconnect the 3 bolts from the frame on the right side.
This makes it easier to pull the engine, once it's up a little remove 
the 2 nuts from the engine for a little added clearance if you want.

If you are only pulling the engine, pull the starter, otherwise it can 
come out with the whole mess.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 14 17:18:02 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:18:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] disconnecting front motor mounts?
In-Reply-To: <4CE0693F.5050709@tx.rr.com>
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The easy way is to unbolt the motor mount from the frame member on the
passenger side and undo the top of the driver's side mount. That is,
where the mount studs attach at the front plate flange. This method
makes reinstalling it easier because you don't have to shimmy the
mount around the steering column and it is very easy to get the other
side mounting holes to line up.

The starter will come out through the bottom if you pull it out first
then wiggle it around to drop out while tipping it up. Put the bendix
end down through the opening.

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


On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 5:57 PM, BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:
> Preparing for pulling the engine-
>
> 1.  At what point do you disconnect the front motor mounts?  It appears
that
> there is a bracket bolted to the frame, a rubber isolator with 1 stud
> sticking out the bottom and 2 studs sticking out the top.  It would be
> easiest to pull the nuts off of the 2 studs on top, but it doesn't seem
that
> the engine can come off of the studs because of the way they are angled.  I
> can unbolt the brackets from the frame but most cars are not designed this
> way.
>
> 2.  Can you remove the starter with the engine in the car and the
> distributor and oil filter adapter still in place?  It doesn't seem that
> there is enough room for the starter to come out.

From dwramsey at att.net  Sun Nov 14 17:43:45 2010
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:43:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] disconnecting front motor mounts?
In-Reply-To: <4CE0693F.5050709@tx.rr.com>
Message-ID: <20101115004357.B9BD6187643@autox.team.net>

Pull the side with the steering shaft at the engine plate (2 bolts) and the
side away from the shaft at the frame (4 bolts).
		Crash

1.  At what point do you disconnect the front motor mounts?  It appears 
that there is a bracket bolted to the frame, a rubber isolator with 1 
stud sticking out the bottom and 2 studs sticking out the top.  It would 
be easiest to pull the nuts off of the 2 studs on top, but it doesn't 
seem that the engine can come off of the studs because of the way they 
are angled.  I can unbolt the brackets from the frame but most cars are 
not designed this way.

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Sun Nov 14 17:56:45 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:56:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] disconnecting front motor mounts?
In-Reply-To: <7E.C6.21258.C6280EC4@cdptpa-mxlb.mail.rr.com>
References: <7E.C6.21258.C6280EC4@cdptpa-mxlb.mail.rr.com>
Message-ID: <4CE0854D.8000109@tx.rr.com>

Several of you guys have suggested this and it makes perfect sense.  
While I was standing in front of the car contemplating the angles of the 
studs, I thought perhaps I should pull the drivers side at the frame 
just to make things simpler.

I've pulled a lot of engines while working in my dad's shop.  Most 
engines in the old days just had one bolt through each mount.  Pull that 
bolt and the mounts raise straight up.  The bolts hold the engines in 
place but the weight is carried by direct contact.

I've seen photos of the mounts supporting my current V8, because lots of 
people have had these mounts fail and have replaced them with something 
else, but I didn't get a good feel for how these actually come apart.  I 
don't think they are as simple as they should be because of the time 
that it takes to change them.

> Pull the side with the steering shaft at the engine plate (2 bolts) and the
> side away from the shaft at the frame (4 bolts).

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sun Nov 14 18:51:44 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:51:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
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References: <891023.20150.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <73775559-4E16-40EA-B6AB-500A380077E7@comcast.net>

Ok, so I have found another interesting mod (I think)..  I could not get the
car to idle less than 3000 revs.  So I started with the basics, swapped out
the dampers and put some oil in.  Not much change.  Took the carbs off as
there were some little things bothering me, and found that the floats did not
activate the needle until it was full up.  This give so much fuel that it is
constantly flowing into the carb around the jet even with no throttle.  The
only way to correct this was to make a spacer to move the seat down.  This
worked sort of.  I can now get the car to idle around 1500 revs BUT when I
give it the gas I can tell that not enough fuel is flowing.  The floats are
made of plastic and only have a stop for the amount of droop  UNLESS something
has been removed from them.

Any ideas folks?

Lester


On Nov 14, 2010, at 6:58 AM, fastvee wrote:

> You make a good point Michael. When I first had the stumble, damper oil was
> not among the first things I checked.
> John
>
> --- On Sat, 11/13/10, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:
>
> I am willing to bet that many of the people who constantly fuss with their
> carb adjustments could eliminate their problems by topping up the dashpot
> oil.
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From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Nov 14 19:56:58 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:56:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
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References: <891023.20150.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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R U sure you don't have an air leak?

On Nov 14, 2010, at 5:51 PM, Lester wrote:

> Ok, so I have found another interesting mod (I think)..  I could not get
the
> car to idle less than 3000 revs.  So I started with the basics, swapped out
> the dampers and put some oil in.  Not much change.  Took the carbs off as
> there were some little things bothering me, and found that the floats did
not
> activate the needle until it was full up.  This give so much fuel that it
is
> constantly flowing into the carb around the jet even with no throttle.  The
> only way to correct this was to make a spacer to move the seat down.  This
> worked sort of.  I can now get the car to idle around 1500 revs BUT when I
> give it the gas I can tell that not enough fuel is flowing.  The floats are
> made of plastic and only have a stop for the amount of droop  UNLESS
something
> has been removed from them.
>
> Any ideas folks?
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Nov 14, 2010, at 6:58 AM, fastvee wrote:
>
>> You make a good point Michael. When I first had the stumble, damper oil
was
>> not among the first things I checked.
>> John
>>
>> --- On Sat, 11/13/10, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:
>>
>> I am willing to bet that many of the people who constantly fuss with their
>> carb adjustments could eliminate their problems by topping up the dashpot
>> oil.
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 14 23:07:05 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:07:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] disconnecting front motor mounts?
In-Reply-To: <4CE0854D.8000109@tx.rr.com>
References: <7E.C6.21258.C6280EC4@cdptpa-mxlb.mail.rr.com>
	<4CE0854D.8000109@tx.rr.com>
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1.  What engine is it?

2.  What Frank said.

3.  Don't forget the ground strap, speedo cable & clutch slave.

4.  Did you drain the tranny?  If not prepare for the oil puddle when the
drive shaft comes out of the rear of the tranny.

5.  No need to take the starter off.

6.  Really no need to remove the carbs either.

7.  You gain a bit more clearance if you pull the steering column.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 6:56 PM, BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:

> Several of you guys have suggested this and it makes perfect sense.  While
> I was standing in front of the car contemplating the angles of the studs, I
> thought perhaps I should pull the drivers side at the frame just to make
> things simpler.
>
> I've pulled a lot of engines while working in my dad's shop.  Most engines
> in the old days just had one bolt through each mount.  Pull that bolt and
> the mounts raise straight up.  The bolts hold the engines in place but the
> weight is carried by direct contact.
>
> I've seen photos of the mounts supporting my current V8, because lots of
> people have had these mounts fail and have replaced them with something
> else, but I didn't get a good feel for how these actually come apart.  I
> don't think they are as simple as they should be because of the time that it
> takes to change them.
>
>
>  Pull the side with the steering shaft at the engine plate (2 bolts) and
>> the
>> side away from the shaft at the frame (4 bolts).
>>
> _______________________________________________
>
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical
minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which
holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd
by the clean end."

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 15 06:13:00 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:13:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
In-Reply-To: <73775559-4E16-40EA-B6AB-500A380077E7@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <22806.30462.qm@web34407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Lester,
You should be looking at the throttle plates, linkage, and gaskets. I don't
know how tall of a spacer you made, but an extra gasket should be all that's
necessary to lower the fuel level if necessary. If it won't idle lower than
3000 rpm the engine is getting too much air regardless of fuel level. You
should start with both throttle plates closed, and then open both 1/2 turn or
whatever it takes to get it running. You will probably need to remove the
spacer also or there won't be enough suction at the jet to lift fuel the extra
distance. You didn't say where the jets were positioned? Start with them flush
with the bridge, and then drop them 12 flats to start.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Sun, 11/14/10, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:

Ok, so I have found another interesting mod (I think)..  I could not get the
car to idle less than 3000 revs.  So I started with the basics, swapped out
the dampers and put some oil in.  Not much change.  Took the carbs off as
there were some little things bothering me, and found that the floats did not
activate the needle until it was full up.  This give so much fuel that it is
constantly flowing into the carb around the jet even with no throttle.  The
only way to correct this was to make a spacer to move the seat down.  This
worked sort of.  I can now get the car to idle around 1500 revs BUT when I
give it the gas I can tell that not enough fuel is flowing.  The floats are
made of plastic and only have a stop for the amount of droop  UNLESS
something
has been removed from them.

Any ideas folks?

Lester

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 15 06:16:54 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:16:54 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with Teflon tape on fuel fittings :  (
In-Reply-To: <4468c637-4de5-e862-e96c-c5f5a11f28fb@me.com>
References: <429615.116.qm@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<4468c637-4de5-e862-e96c-c5f5a11f28fb@me.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w223A35C90F96EC5ABCE2FBB8360@phx.gbl>

Arrows are so primitive.  I opted to have James Bond type ( blued ) machine
guns mounted on my resto-mod.  ;)

Robert Duquette

Ottawa ON Canada

1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )

1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )

1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen
)http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg






> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> My original arrow was / is gold.  Never saw a chrome one on the showroom
> floor.  :-)
>
> Bob Kitterer
> Every thing in storage.
>
> On Nov 14, 2010, at 08:44
> AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
>
> But at least it has an original chrome
> arrow on the boot.
> jay

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 15 06:21:26 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:21:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Red Sprite in Fogelsville, PA
Message-ID: <206635.51317.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Saturday morning I walked to my local NAPA auto parts store to find a beautiful red 1969 Sprite in the parking lot. I didn't get to talk as much as I wanted, the owner was in a hurry to find a fuel pump and they didn't recognize his part numbers. The car lives in Kempton, PA. Just wondered if you've found our email list yet? 
John
Fogelsville, PA

From peter at nosimport.com  Mon Nov 15 07:25:04 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:25:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
In-Reply-To: <73775559-4E16-40EA-B6AB-500A380077E7@comcast.net>
References: <891023.20150.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<73775559-4E16-40EA-B6AB-500A380077E7@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <201011150625236.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Remove the damper, bells, pistons. Turn on the fuel pump.
  Fuel should be about an 1/8" below the jet tube top, and stay there.
  Engine not  running, of course. Adjust the floats, if necessary, to 
achieve that height with the jets set at 12 flats down from even with 
the bridge.

Probably not your issue, however, just offering the set point.

Be sure the oft-overlooked fast idle screws are off the fast idle cams.

Peter C
-----
At 07:51 PM 11/14/2010, Lester wrote:
>Ok, so I have found another interesting mod (I think)..  I could not get the
>car to idle less than 3000 revs.  So I started with the basics, swapped out
>the dampers and put some oil in.  Not much change.  Took the carbs off as
>there were some little things bothering me, and found that the floats did not
>activate the needle until it was full up.  This give so much fuel that it is
>constantly flowing into the carb around the jet even with no throttle.  The
>only way to correct this was to make a spacer to move the seat down.  This
>worked sort of.  I can now get the car to idle around 1500 revs BUT when I
>give it the gas I can tell that not enough fuel is flowing.  The floats are
>made of plastic and only have a stop for the amount of droop  UNLESS something
>has been removed from them.
>
>Any ideas folks?
>
>Lester

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Mon Nov 15 08:55:43 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:55:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] disconnecting front motor mounts?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimkZQFJf6ajdLTn9viPbGWQdWeJx1qk+oRLzOD+@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20101115155543.P5ZGV.257715.root@cdptpa-web22-z02>

Answers:
1.  1275
3.  2 out of 3 I still have to do
4.  Trans. will stay in the car for now.  I might pull it later and reinstall as a unit.  I worked in my father's garage so I'm very familiar with stuffing rags around the output shaft before pulling a transmission.
5.  Separating engine and bellhousing it appears that the starter needs to come off first.
6.  Carbs and head have been off for several years now.
7.  Being as unfamiliar with these cars as I am, and working in my home garage, I'm going to try to not take off any more parts than I have to.

 
> 1.  What engine is it?
> 
> 2.  What Frank said.
> 
> 3.  Don't forget the ground strap, speedo cable & clutch slave.
> 
> 4.  Did you drain the tranny?  If not prepare for the oil puddle when the
> drive shaft comes out of the rear of the tranny.
> 
> 5.  No need to take the starter off.
> 
> 6.  Really no need to remove the carbs either.
> 
> 7.  You gain a bit more clearance if you pull the steering column.

From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Mon Nov 15 12:56:58 2010
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:56:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Fins and Chrome Museum...
Message-ID: <F60AAECAEAB94393B40EDF69B45585C5@Inspiron>

Has anyone been to this place in Florida? Looks like a nice place to visit.

Greg Higgins
63sprite

Subject: Fwd: Fw: Fins and Chrome Museum...




Hey guys
  This is a must see for old car lovers



  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbN_BAn55a4




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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov 15 16:15:45 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:15:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50th new dates...Soon!!
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=BK8zGpA7UwqsAk5KRNZHC7yCkSeyRBzjsDkmO@mail.gmail.com>

Spridgeteers,

I've had a number of emails over the weekend and again today asking about
the new dates for the event.  Checking with the Cheesehead organizers over
the weekend, they are just about ready to announce and hope to do so in a
few days time. They want to be sure that everything is in order this time
around which only makes good sense.

So hang in there...  You should get the word in a few days.  I will update
the club website the minute I get the go-ahead...

Cheers!!
Jim Johnson & the Cheeseheads
Sprite-Midget Club USA
1001 First Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org <http://www.sprite-midgetclub.org/>
SpriteMidgetClub at gmail.com
620-408-6877 (my cell)

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Nov 15 17:22:52 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:22:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SU question for racer types...
In-Reply-To: <201011150625236.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <891023.20150.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<73775559-4E16-40EA-B6AB-500A380077E7@comcast.net>
	<201011150625236.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <D6B0E115-4BF6-4022-BCE6-2EB9D546D339@comcast.net>

That's next.  The floats have no way to adjust, they are made of plastic and
have a tab as part of the float to limit droop but no way to adjust when the
close.  The spacer I made was a metal flat washer of appropriate diameter.  It
allows the correct closing BUT now doesn't allow for enough space between the
needle and float so that there is restriction in flow coming in.

No fast idle screws even installed...  I had to grind the mounting tabs so
that they didn't hit the fast idle cam..

Lester


On Nov 15, 2010, at 8:25 AM, Peter Caldwell wrote:

> Remove the damper, bells, pistons. Turn on the fuel pump.
> Fuel should be about an 1/8" below the jet tube top, and stay there.
> Engine not  running, of course. Adjust the floats, if necessary, to achieve
that height with the jets set at 12 flats down from even with the bridge.
>
> Probably not your issue, however, just offering the set point.
>
> Be sure the oft-overlooked fast idle screws are off the fast idle cams.
>
> Peter C
> -----
> At 07:51 PM 11/14/2010, Lester wrote:
>> Ok, so I have found another interesting mod (I think)..  I could not get
the
>> car to idle less than 3000 revs.  So I started with the basics, swapped
out
>> the dampers and put some oil in.  Not much change.  Took the carbs off as
>> there were some little things bothering me, and found that the floats did
not
>> activate the needle until it was full up.  This give so much fuel that it
is
>> constantly flowing into the carb around the jet even with no throttle.
The
>> only way to correct this was to make a spacer to move the seat down.  This
>> worked sort of.  I can now get the car to idle around 1500 revs BUT when I
>> give it the gas I can tell that not enough fuel is flowing.  The floats
are
>> made of plastic and only have a stop for the amount of droop  UNLESS
something
>> has been removed from them.
>>
>> Any ideas folks?
>>
>> Lester

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Mon Nov 15 17:52:15 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:52:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  disconnecting front motor mounts?
Message-ID: <4CE1D5BF.9070102@tx.rr.com>

I have pulled and installed a lot of engines in my day, and we never 
pulled engine and transmission at the same time.  I've watched some of 
the car shows on TV and they always seem to install engines and 
transmissions as a unit.  After watching them do this and having 
problems with it that we never had when installing an engine by itself, 
I've always wondered why they did it.  My career as a mechanic was 
working in my father's garage during high school and college.  He has 
not owned his garage for just over 50 years.  I don't recall that I've 
ever seen them pull engine and transmission out the top of a RWD car. 
  Many new cars have a subframe that you pull out the bottom and in that 
case you pull engine/transmission/subframe/front suspension as a unit.

Reinstalling an engine with a manual transmission you have to get the 
clutch disk to go onto the transmission input shaft, but we never seemed 
to have any big problem doing this.

Nevertheless...  I've read on the list where many people recommended 
installing them both together.  From looking at my car it seems that 
there is plenty of room around the trans. to leave it in the car, but 
other than the weight it doesn't seem to be too hard to install 
everything as a unit either.  I don't know how long before I am 
reinstalling everything so that is partly why I didn't want to pull the 
trans out at this time.  When I get ready for reassembly then I will 
decide how to attempt it.  Working in my garage at home is a lot 
different from working in my dad's garage with overhead electric hoist.

This is a car that hasn't run in a long time and the engine doesn't 
turn.  I found water in the cylinders so I don't know if I will have to 
get a new block or not.  If I have to hunt for a new block then it might 
be quite awhile before I am reassembling.  The previous owner told us 
that they were driving the car, and they decided to stop driving it and 
they parked it behind their house.  When I got it everything looked 
complete and unmolested.  I first discovered that the engine wouldn't 
rotate so I pulled the head off and found water in some of the 
cylinders.  I tried break free and so forth but could not get the 
pistons freed so I decided I would pull the engine and knock the pistons 
out one at a time.  Then I would be able to judge the condition of the 
block and the pistons and go from there.

 > WAY easier to

     > get them back in while together. On re installation of the engine
    lining up
     > the tranny input shaft with the clutch is a cast iron B.I.T.C.H.
    with the
     > tranny already in the car. I've done it both ways and will NEVER
    do them
     > separately again. EVER.

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Nov 15 18:19:06 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:19:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: disconnecting front motor mounts?
In-Reply-To: <4CE1D5BF.9070102@tx.rr.com>
References: <4CE1D5BF.9070102@tx.rr.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikSUZ6ukq2mSzerDMQReFbE=-9fZ+kP8a6UoHu=@mail.gmail.com>

In my RWA Midgets, I have pulled engine and trans as a unit and
re-installed them that way. I have also pulled just the engine (there
is no way to pull just the trans of a Spridget!). If you line  up the
edges of the clutch disk with the edges of the pressure plate, there
is no real difficulty getting the transmission shaft into place. If
all I need out is the engine, there is no way I am going to pull the
transmission, too. I had to change the throwout bushing once, with no
other reason to touch anything, so the engine didn't even come all the
way out of the engine compartment. I wish my hands were a bit smaller
sometimes when it comes to getting the trans to engine bolts in and
out, but it is too late for that.
David L

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Mon Nov 15 18:37:55 2010
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:37:55 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
Message-ID: <140529544.1151337.1289871475839.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

So I was running some errands this afternoon in the midget. Stopped off at staples, I am in their 2 minutes or less when over the PA "will the driver of an MG midget please come to the front" CRAP! 
so some dumb A$$ in a pick up rather than backing out of the space and then turning tries to do it all and whacks the rear driver side quarter panel after smacking my mirror into the open window. Its not that bad but i have a hand size dent and gouges the length of the panel down to the metal. I know i needed some rust bubble repair at the bottom of the panel so now i am confliced get the scratches and dents fixed by the guys insurance company and then get the metal work done and then have it all resprayed or just ask the guy for money to cover the respray and find a good local shop that will do a good job on the metal work? 

advice? 
recomendations? 
thanks 
ryan 

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Mon Nov 15 18:39:27 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:39:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: disconnecting front motor mounts?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikSUZ6ukq2mSzerDMQReFbE=-9fZ+kP8a6UoHu=@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4CE1D5BF.9070102@tx.rr.com>
	<AANLkTikSUZ6ukq2mSzerDMQReFbE=-9fZ+kP8a6UoHu=@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CE1E0CF.4020602@tx.rr.com>

We had special tools for that.  We had a universal tool consisting of a 
shaft with interchangeable bushings in the front and a tapered cone in 
the back.  It worked reasonably well.  We also had an assortment of old 
transmission input shafts that we used when they fit.  I think nowadays 
you can buy plastic ones, at least that looks like what I've seen used 
in the car shows on tv.

>   If you line  up the
> edges of the clutch disk with the edges of the pressure plate, there
> is no real difficulty getting the transmission shaft into place.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 15 18:54:51 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:54:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  disconnecting front motor mounts?
In-Reply-To: <4CE1D5BF.9070102@tx.rr.com>
Message-ID: <517873.41313.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I've done 20 or so Spridget engine pulls, which probably won't put me in the
top 10 on this list, but both together is much, much easier.

--- On Mon,
11/15/10, BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:

> From: BJNoSHOV8
<bjshov8 at tx.rr.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  disconnecting front motor
mounts?
> To: "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Monday, November
15, 2010, 6:52 PM
> I have pulled and installed a lot of
> engines in my day,
and we never 
> pulled engine and transmission at the same time.  I've
>
watched some of 
> the car shows on TV and they always seem to install engines
> and 
> transmissions as a unit.  After watching them do this
> and having 
>
problems with it that we never had when installing an
> engine by itself, 
>
I've always wondered why they did it.  My career as a
> mechanic was 
>
working in my father's garage during high school and
> college.  He has 
> not
owned his garage for just over 50 years.  I don't
> recall that I've 
> ever
seen them pull engine and transmission out the top of
> a RWD car. 
>   Many
new cars have a subframe that you pull out the
> bottom and in that 
> case
you pull engine/transmission/subframe/front suspension
> as a unit.
> 
>
Reinstalling an engine with a manual transmission you have
> to get the 
>
clutch disk to go onto the transmission input shaft, but we
> never seemed 
>
to have any big problem doing this.
> 
> Nevertheless...  I've read on the
list where many
> people recommended 
> installing them both together.  From
looking at my car
> it seems that 
> there is plenty of room around the trans.
to leave it in
> the car, but 
> other than the weight it doesn't seem to be
too hard to
> install 
> everything as a unit either.  I don't know how long
>
before I am 
> reinstalling everything so that is partly why I didn't want
>
to pull the 
> trans out at this time.  When I get ready for
> reassembly then
I will 
> decide how to attempt it.  Working in my garage at
> home is a lot
> different from working in my dad's garage with overhead
> electric hoist.
>
> This is a car that hasn't run in a long time and the engine
> doesn't 
>
turn.  I found water in the cylinders so I don't know
> if I will have to 
>
get a new block or not.  If I have to hunt for a new
> block then it might 
>
be quite awhile before I am reassembling.  The
> previous owner told us 
>
that they were driving the car, and they decided to stop
> driving it and 
>
they parked it behind their house.  When I got it
> everything looked 
>
complete and unmolested.  I first discovered that the
> engine wouldn't 
>
rotate so I pulled the head off and found water in some of
> the 
>
cylinders.  I tried break free and so forth but could
> not get the 
> pistons
freed so I decided I would pull the engine and
> knock the pistons 
> out one
at a time.  Then I would be able to judge the
> condition of the 
> block and
the pistons and go from there.
> 
>  > WAY easier to
> 
>      > get them back
in while
> together. On re installation of the engine
>     lining up
>      >
the tranny input shaft with
> the clutch is a cast iron B.I.T.C.H.
>     with
the
>      > tranny already in the car.
> I've done it both ways and will
NEVER
>     do them
>      > separately again. EVER.
>
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov 15 19:00:36 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:00:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <140529544.1151337.1289871475839.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <140529544.1151337.1289871475839.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C3AFEACA269E428380C01C54CC079DA2@spider>

Come out swinging; the opposing insurance company will try to low-ball you
on everything. Dig in for a long fight. ...bill in corvallis
===============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 5:38 PM
To: Club, Philly
Cc: spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...

So I was running some errands this afternoon in the midget. Stopped off at
staples, I am in their 2 minutes or less when over the PA "will the driver
of an MG midget please come to the front" CRAP! 
so some dumb A$$ in a pick up rather than backing out of the space and then
turning tries to do it all and whacks the rear driver side quarter panel
after smacking my mirror into the open window. Its not that bad but i have a
hand size dent and gouges the length of the panel down to the metal. I know
i needed some rust bubble repair at the bottom of the panel so now i am
confliced get the scratches and dents fixed by the guys insurance company
and then get the metal work done and then have it all resprayed or just ask
the guy for money to cover the respray and find a good local shop that will
do a good job on the metal work? 

advice? 
recomendations? 
thanks 
ryan 
_______________________________________________

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Nov 15 20:58:32 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:58:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Horrible F. engine hoist
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimoefz4-0kOt3m-dwWdg79eZC6U718t_LBRjb3F@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.14172.1289698538.22018.spridgets@autox.team.net><SNT124-w29BA92E9CD96084EC07039B7350@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTimoefz4-0kOt3m-dwWdg79eZC6U718t_LBRjb3F@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <13997163F2654230BB0EBBD6604D58E3@blackbox2>

Alternatively you can remove the frame legs and then run the legs 
under rear section of the hoist and then c-clamp them in place.
Viola! Legs now fit under car. It can be done with two c-clamps. 
I actually thought about drilling holes and making a bolt up option.

Email me off list if you want a picture of how it was done.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Johnson
Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 3:31 PM
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Horrible F. engine hoist

Mike...   Put a 3 foot length of 2x4 under each front tire. You can now get
the lift under the A-arms and also roll the car forward and back as
needed.....   I've used 3 different manufactures of lifts and none have made
under the A-arms...

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 1:23 PM, Mike Eldred <redscirocco at hotmail.com>wrote:

> I have one of the Harbor Freight engine cranes, too.  I just finished a
> clutch
> job on my Midget using it.
> I ran into the same problem - the frame legs hit the A-arms on my Midget
> when
> I tried to roll the crane udner the car (or more precisely, when I tried
to
> roll the car over the frame legs).  I solved the problem by taking the
> wheels
> off the hoist.  Because of the way it's constructed, I did have to put
> boards
> under the legs to level things up.  But it worked just fine.
>
> -Mike Eldred
> Wilmington, VT

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 15 23:05:04 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:05:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
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Get estimates on damage repair.
Good luck finding a shop that will touch a Spridget.
While getting the estimates tell the estimator that you want a quote
on fixing the other stuff, too.
He/she will know the difference between the accident damage and the other stuff.
You should save $$ by having it all done at once.

From grday at btinternet.com  Tue Nov 16 04:01:36 2010
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:01:36 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
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	<C3AFEACA269E428380C01C54CC079DA2@spider>
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Maybe a little too late already but photograph everything, your damage, his 
damage, the location, everything.  These are excellent reference points and 
provide evidence to refute the other guys insurance.  'bill in corvallis' is 
right on this one.  If you haven't got a piccy of the other guys damage go 
round to his place and get one.

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 2:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...


> Come out swinging; the opposing insurance company will try to low-ball you
> on everything. Dig in for a long fight. ...bill in corvallis
> ===============================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 5:38 PM
> To: Club, Philly
> Cc: spridgets
> Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
>
> So I was running some errands this afternoon in the midget. Stopped off at
> staples, I am in their 2 minutes or less when over the PA "will the driver
> of an MG midget please come to the front" CRAP!
> so some dumb A$$ in a pick up rather than backing out of the space and 
> then
> turning tries to do it all and whacks the rear driver side quarter panel
> after smacking my mirror into the open window. Its not that bad but i have 
> a
> hand size dent and gouges the length of the panel down to the metal. I 
> know
> i needed some rust bubble repair at the bottom of the panel so now i am
> confliced get the scratches and dents fixed by the guys insurance company
> and then get the metal work done and then have it all resprayed or just 
> ask
> the guy for money to cover the respray and find a good local shop that 
> will
> do a good job on the metal work?
>
> advice?
> recomendations?
> thanks
> ryan
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 16 06:42:24 2010
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:42:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
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Ryan,
First of all, be thankful you are not in New York. You would have just
come out 
to the car  to find it smashed. I have seen it happen here more than
once. Was 
able to get a tag number once and left it on a note on the smashed
car's 
windshield. As for the previous advice - it all seems good. Get all the
work 
done at once & pay the difference out of pocket for the rust repair.
Also be 
prepared for the insurance company to tell you the car is worth
nothing and try 
to give you a portion of that value to fix it.
 - David
Long
Island


 



________________________________
From:
"ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net" <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>
To: "Club, Philly"
<Philly_MG_Club at yahoogroups.com>
Cc: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, November 15, 2010 8:37:55 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot
woes...

So I was running some errands this afternoon in the midget. Stopped
off at 
staples, I am in their 2 minutes or less when over the PA "will the
driver of an 
MG midget please come to the front" CRAP! 

so some dumb A$$ in
a pick up rather than backing out of the space and then 
turning tries to do
it all and whacks the rear driver side quarter panel after 
smacking my mirror
into the open window. Its not that bad but i have a hand size 
dent and gouges
the length of the panel down to the metal. I know i needed some 
rust bubble
repair at the bottom of the panel so now i am confliced get the 
scratches and
dents fixed by the guys insurance company and then get the metal 
work done
and then have it all resprayed or just ask the guy for money to cover 
the
respray and find a good local shop that will do a good job on the metal 
work?
advice? 
recomendations? 
thanks 
ryan
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From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Tue Nov 16 07:37:29 2010
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:37:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
Message-ID: <F22ABB8A64424DE385F020AF8CAD5EE0@Inspiron>

I'm with Ron Soave, I have done about 20 sprite engine pulls, I have always
pulled the engine and transmission together, I find it a lot easier and I can
do it my own. I like to raise the front of the car up when I do the pull, I
take off the generator attach a chain to the water pump the other on the last
stud on the exhaust manifold, with everything else disconnected its an easy
pull or install with the cherry picker.

Greg Higgins
63sprite

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Nov 16 07:47:26 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:47:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=aizb_65qMK=GkSbp5JSLL7=TcAigFMpDyvJ+C@mail.gmail.com>
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	<AANLkTi=aizb_65qMK=GkSbp5JSLL7=TcAigFMpDyvJ+C@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7216B5A9BAA94D069240CF8FC30BF2E1@Home>

Some of my parking-lot-crunched parts were previously in need of rust 
repair, so they were included in the estimate even though they were 
previously in need of a different repair.

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

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Nov 16 08:32:57 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:32:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
In-Reply-To: <F22ABB8A64424DE385F020AF8CAD5EE0@Inspiron>
References: <F22ABB8A64424DE385F020AF8CAD5EE0@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim=0ZAk1f1DhJn8exA0B_x=wfANjEFppGnyDPtx@mail.gmail.com>

> I'm with Ron Soave, I have done about 20 sprite engine pulls, I have always
> pulled the engine and transmission together, I find it a lot easier and I can
> do it my own.

I guess that must be one of the differences between Sprites and Midgets ;-)
I have only done it on Midgets. If I don't need the trans out, why
would I want to drain the transmission, disconnect the slave cylinder,
the speedometer cable, the driveshaft, the transmission mounts, and
the shifter boot, the shifter, the carpeting, etc. simply to have to
reconnect them later on? Yes, it is a pain getting all the bolts out,
but not that bad. Yes, it can be a little fidgety getting the
transmission input shaft back through the clutch, but I have never
needed the little plastic shaft to line it up close enough. Yes, I
prefer to do it by myself as well, but I use the HF strap method for
the added flexibility. Also nice having the air-powered hydraulic
cylinder on the cherry picker...
David L

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Nov 16 08:37:53 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:37:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Denver Craigslist
Message-ID: <5454BAC4228944678A6E83D8C5718A01@Home>

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2061802503.html

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Tue Nov 16 08:46:25 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:46:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
References: <140529544.1151337.1289871475839.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<C3AFEACA269E428380C01C54CC079DA2@spider>
Message-ID: <5C04EEE760D747B2B40272259565597B@personal>

Hay it must go to a restorer to be repaired, pick an expensive one.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 8:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...


> Come out swinging; the opposing insurance company will try to low-ball you
> on everything. Dig in for a long fight. ...bill in corvallis
> ===============================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 5:38 PM
> To: Club, Philly
> Cc: spridgets
> Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
>
> So I was running some errands this afternoon in the midget. Stopped off at
> staples, I am in their 2 minutes or less when over the PA "will the driver
> of an MG midget please come to the front" CRAP!
> so some dumb A$$ in a pick up rather than backing out of the space and 
> then
> turning tries to do it all and whacks the rear driver side quarter panel
> after smacking my mirror into the open window. Its not that bad but i have 
> a
> hand size dent and gouges the length of the panel down to the metal. I 
> know
> i needed some rust bubble repair at the bottom of the panel so now i am
> confliced get the scratches and dents fixed by the guys insurance company
> and then get the metal work done and then have it all resprayed or just 
> ask
> the guy for money to cover the respray and find a good local shop that 
> will
> do a good job on the metal work?
>
> advice?
> recomendations?
> thanks
> ryan
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From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Nov 16 09:02:43 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:02:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Better Craigslist advert...
Message-ID: <201011160802557.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

(purloined from the Experience forum)   Peter C

<http://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/2055978842.html>http://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/2055978842.html 


Chick Magnet - $3500 (Lincoln)
Date: 2010-11-12, 7:34AM CST
Reply to: 
<mailto:sale-swxev-2055978842 at craigslist.org>sale-swxev-2055978842 at craigslist.org 
[Errors when replying to ads?]

This car is a total chick magnet. Driving this car is like walking 
through the park with a new puppy or someone else's baby. That is why 
i have to get rid of it. Every time I drive this car women get in 
line to follow me home. Not only do they follow me home many stay and 
offer to clean my house and do my laundry. Many have offered to have 
a baby for me and I cannot even begin to tell you how many meals are 
left on my door step. My wife is getting mad. Not only does this car 
have the chick magnet feature, it also has given me the ability to 
see the future and the power of invisibility. Before owning this car 
I was just a regular Joe who was down on his luck. Now I have it all! 
a sweet job that pays a ton, a sexy woman that promises not to leave 
me if I sell the MG, and too many kids to count! This 1976 MG midget 
is the sweetest thing since sliced bread. She has a butt load of new 
parts and runs like chickens from a fox. If you are ready to change 
your life give me a call 402-499-7685

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Nov 16 09:37:03 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:37:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Better Craigslist advert...
In-Reply-To: <201011160802557.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <201011160802557.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik64eUCCPB8UFowe+9dpMw5GBMUjVsQkcjn3_ui@mail.gmail.com>

> She has a butt load of new parts and runs
> like chickens from a fox.

Assuming he is referring to the car, does this mean it scatters in all
directions while making lots of noise?
David L

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 16 09:54:10 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:54:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
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If you have Hagerty or full coverage then call your ins. company.  If
the guy's insurance won't pay, then they have to, if you have full
coverage or collision.
Your ins. company will make a deal with his ins. company.  They will
still try to lowball you, so do your homework and be prepared to
fight.
Adjusters are paid to settle claims for as little as possible.  They
will offer ridiculous low numbers at first.  You have to battle to get
in the realm of reasonable numbers.

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Tue Nov 16 11:02:49 2010
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:02:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 50th new dates
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94080BE9E6@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Alright!!

Now maybe I can do the Rallye to Reno in my TD, get home and hit Elkhart
Lake with the Midget, and then get to the GOF-Central in Kalamzaoo.

I'll have to quit my job-it'll get in the way of motoring.

JohnD





Message: 2

Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:15:45 -0600

From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>

Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50th new dates...Soon!!

To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>,  Yahoo Spridget list

      <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>, Sprite <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>,

      sprite-midgetclub <Sprite-MidgetClub at yahoogroups.com>

Message-ID:

      <AANLkTi=BK8zGpA7UwqsAk5KRNZHC7yCkSeyRBzjsDkmO at mail.gmail.com>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"



Spridgeteers,



I've had a number of emails over the weekend and again today asking
about the new dates for the event.  Checking with the Cheesehead
organizers over the weekend, they are just about ready to announce and
hope to do so in a few days time. They want to be sure that everything
is in order this time around which only makes good sense.



So hang in there...  You should get the word in a few days.  I will
update the club website the minute I get the go-ahead...



Cheers!!

Jim Johnson & the Cheeseheads

Sprite-Midget Club USA

1001 First Ave

Dodge City, KS 67801

http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org <http://www.sprite-midgetclub.org/>

SpriteMidgetClub at gmail.com

620-408-6877 (my cell)

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Nov 16 11:14:00 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:14:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Better Craigslist advert...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik64eUCCPB8UFowe+9dpMw5GBMUjVsQkcjn3_ui@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201011160802557.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTik64eUCCPB8UFowe+9dpMw5GBMUjVsQkcjn3_ui@mail.gmail.com>
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Sounds like it has dropped the thrust washers....
LOL

On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 10:37 AM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

> > She has a butt load of new parts and runs
> > like chickens from a fox.
>
> Assuming he is referring to the car, does this mean it scatters in all
> directions while making lots of noise?
> David L
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From higgs6 at cogeco.ca  Tue Nov 16 11:17:22 2010
From: higgs6 at cogeco.ca (Greg Higgins)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:17:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
References: <F22ABB8A64424DE385F020AF8CAD5EE0@Inspiron>
	<AANLkTim=0ZAk1f1DhJn8exA0B_x=wfANjEFppGnyDPtx@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <841196EE15D1440CB4EFA04AC0269C73@HigginsOld>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 10:32 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts

Being a sprite owner for 38 years I have my own system  for engine and 
transmission removal, it takes me 1 hour from start to finish. I take a 
little longer putting the engine and transmission back in, I don't want to 
scratch the paint work. It takes me1.5 hours, with the hood installed  and 
engine running, all on my own, its just like piece work, and I'm good at it.
It just come down to what works for you.
Just my 2 cents

Greg Higgins
63sprite

>>> I guess that must be one of the differences between Sprites and Midgets 
>>> ;-)
> I have only done it on Midgets. If I don't need the trans out, why
> would I want to drain the transmission, disconnect the slave cylinder,
> the speedometer cable, the driveshaft, the transmission mounts, and
> the shifter boot, the shifter, the carpeting, etc. simply to have to
> reconnect them later on? Yes, it is a pain getting all the bolts out,
> but not that bad. Yes, it can be a little fidgety getting the
> transmission input shaft back through the clutch, but I have never
> needed the little plastic shaft to line it up close enough. Yes, I
> prefer to do it by myself as well, but I use the HF strap method for
> the added flexibility. Also nice having the air-powered hydraulic
> cylinder on the cherry picker...
> David L
> _______________________________________________
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Nov 16 12:40:51 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:40:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  disconnecting front motor mounts?
In-Reply-To: <517873.41313.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <517873.41313.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4CE2DE43.4070809@comcast.net>

On 11/15/2010 8:54 PM, Ron Soave wrote:
> I've done 20 or so Spridget engine pulls, which probably won't put me in the
> top 10 on this list, but both together is much, much easier.

Didn't you help with an engine R&R with a only a rope out at Road 
America last year? We left the tranny in the car, pulled the engine, YOU 
supplied the guy with a new clutch and we put the engine back in before 
the sun went down.
I have done 50 or so and I agree, it is easier to install engine and 
trans as a unit. It is also easier to remove each unit by itself.
I have done it all ways. I do NOT EVER pull a 5 speed tranny once it's 
installed. I have repainted my car with everything out but the 5 speed.
I have had the engine out 3 or 4 times but never ever touch that 5 speed 
once it's in place.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From jjwilson at umd.edu  Tue Nov 16 12:43:47 2010
From: jjwilson at umd.edu (Jeffrey Joseph Wilson)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:43:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Gerage Clean out
Message-ID: <4FC7468CAD86E94191B5750A2AE8812E01100427AA77@OITMXCMS02VI.AD.UMD.EDU>

Anyone in need of a deal on some parts from an abandoned rebuild can contact
me off of list.

jjwilson at umd.edu  .... I am located Chesapeake Beach, MD

Black Panel Kit 645-700
http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/SearchResults.aspx?SearchText=645-700&WebCatal
ogID=0
Black Carpet kit  9-9527-BL
http://www.victoriabritish.com/icatalog/sm/full.aspx?Page=63
Mini-Lite Style Wheel Set(4) 9-2249
http://www.victoriabritish.com/icatalog/sm/full.aspx?Page=69
These wheels have Yokohama ADVAN A032R 175/60 R13 tires with very few miles on
them.

Anyhow ... I'll be putting them up on Craigslist next week or so.

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Tue Nov 16 12:48:39 2010
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:48:39 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikJaMHH9HcLcjRobrnK5pwhgmM0AHMm01Zi1yfx@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1547638691.172276.1289936919724.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Addendum:  
Check your State Insurance commiccion rules...
In the state of WA, the Insurance company is required to do one of the following
1) Repair your car to it's pre-accident condition. 
or, if totalled
2) Provide you enough money to buy an replacement of the same year, make , model in it's pre-accident condtion (KBB), or
3) Buy you a replacement vehicle (year, make, model) in equivalent pre-accident condition 

They do not inform you of this...
They *will* try to low-ball you!
BTDT!!

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "derf" <derf247 at gmail.com>

Your ins. company will make a deal with his ins. company.  They will
still try to lowball you, so do your homework and be prepared to
fight.
Adjusters are paid to settle claims for as little as possible.  They
will offer ridiculous low numbers at first.  You have to battle to get
in the realm of reasonable numbers.
_______________________________________________

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Tue Nov 16 12:57:00 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:57:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
In-Reply-To: <841196EE15D1440CB4EFA04AC0269C73@HigginsOld>
Message-ID: <20101116195700.PE7UJ.114173.root@cdptpa-web21-z02>

Sounds like you have practice.  If it looks like I'm going to be getting a lot of practice, I may come up with a different plan.

I have pulled a lot of engines from American cars for overhauls and what not, but that was a long time ago.  With me being rusty, and having a much less ideal place to work, I won't tell you how long this one is taking me.

Good at it or not, there is still a lot of stuff to disconnect, fluids to drain, etc.  We used to pull an engine starting in the middle of the afternoon and have it completely disassembled by closing time.  The block, heads and sheet metal parts would go into our chemical vat for cleaning overnight.  The next morning everything would come out and be pressure washed, then it would take all day to reassemble the engine.  This included cleaning the pistons, and cleaning and grinding the valves and valve seats.  Then the morning of the third day we would put the engine back in and get it running.

> Being a sprite owner for 38 years I have my own system  for engine and 
> transmission removal, it takes me 1 hour from start to finish. I take a 
> little longer putting the engine and transmission back in, I don't want to 
> scratch the paint work. It takes me1.5 hours, with the hood installed  and 
> engine running, all on my own, its just like piece work, and I'm good at it.

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Tue Nov 16 13:02:42 2010
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:02:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 50th new dates
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WHAT! Quit your job? There's a lot of listers depending on your 
Social Security "contribution." Talk like this makes them nervous!


>I'll have to quit my job-it'll get in the way of motoring.
>
>JohnD

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

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 16 13:04:58 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:04:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: disconnecting front motor mounts?
In-Reply-To: <4CE2DE43.4070809@comcast.net>
References: <517873.41313.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4CE2DE43.4070809@comcast.net>
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Yup...  That was in the yellow Midget racer...  I also remember it was a
wrestling match to get the tranny pilot shaft back into the clutch and fly
wheel but it finally slipped in. However, that was a necessity as we didn't
have an engine hoist available. Just pulled the lump in my Midget and did it
by myself using a hoist and leaving the tranny attached.

BTW, if anyone has a spare ribcase laying around ping me off list.  There
was a LOT of silvery colored oil coming out of mine.   ;-(   Even though
there wasn't much on the magnetic drain plug I'm assuming silver flakes in
the oil are NOT a good sign. I have a couple of ribcase bits and pieces, but
I'm really not experienced enough to try to rebuild a tranny - or even to
know signs of wear when I see them....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 1:40 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>wrote:

> On 11/15/2010 8:54 PM, Ron Soave wrote:
>
>> I've done 20 or so Spridget engine pulls, which probably won't put me in
>> the
>> top 10 on this list, but both together is much, much easier.
>>
>
> Didn't you help with an engine R&R with a only a rope out at Road America
> last year? We left the tranny in the car, pulled the engine, YOU supplied
> the guy with a new clutch and we put the engine back in before the sun went
> down.
> I have done 50 or so and I agree, it is easier to install engine and trans
> as a unit. It is also easier to remove each unit by itself.
> I have done it all ways. I do NOT EVER pull a 5 speed tranny once it's
> installed. I have repainted my car with everything out but the 5 speed.
> I have had the engine out 3 or 4 times but never ever touch that 5 speed
> once it's in place.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 16 13:23:05 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:23:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
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If the damage occurs in a privately owned parking lot like a mall or
supermarket, you may be screwed.  Police do not write tickets for accidents
on privately owned parking lots. All they do is a "blotter report" - which
disappears into the trash can in a few days. Most insurance companies want a
police report/ticket in order to establish fault in the accident. If you
don't have one, it becomes a case of "he said - he said"!  In this situation
the guy who is at fault will huddle with his insurance company and they will
come back saying it is YOUR fault so they don't have to pay.  The laws
generally require your company to cover your damages so they will fix your
car and then refuse to fix the other guy's car. Of course, you will be stuck
with the deductible!  After that they will raise your rates!!

I had this happen in a parking lot in Omaha Nebraska back in the 1970s. I
was driving down the marked parking lane when a guy weaving in and out
between parked cars T-boned me. The cop wouldn't write a ticket for him so
he and his insurance company claimed it was me who caused the accident!!
Sure...  I was driving sideways, eh?  All protestation failed. My insurance
refused to give the other guy a dime and then repaired my car less the $500
deductible. Two weeks after I got the car back my insurance company doubled
my premium!

I learned that I could have avoided the problem by just getting a copy of
the blotter report, but who knew?

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 1:48 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> Addendum:
> Check your State Insurance commiccion rules...
> In the state of WA, the Insurance company is required to do one of the
> following
> 1) Repair your car to it's pre-accident condition.
> or, if totalled
> 2) Provide you enough money to buy an replacement of the same year, make ,
> model in it's pre-accident condtion (KBB), or
> 3) Buy you a replacement vehicle (year, make, model) in equivalent
> pre-accident condition
>
> They do not inform you of this...
> They *will* try to low-ball you!
> BTDT!!
>
> Dave G  KK7SS
> DN06ig
>
> '65 Sprite - in process
> '76 Midget - driver
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "derf" <derf247 at gmail.com>
>
> Your ins. company will make a deal with his ins. company.  They will
> still try to lowball you, so do your homework and be prepared to
> fight.
> Adjusters are paid to settle claims for as little as possible.  They
> will offer ridiculous low numbers at first.  You have to battle to get
> in the realm of reasonable numbers.
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical
minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which
holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd
by the clean end."

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Nov 16 13:53:45 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:53:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
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Not to throw you off-track, but since Ryan's car was parked and unoccupied I 
think there is a better than even chance the insurance company for the other 
driver will accept liability.

 
Just my opinion.

jay fishbein
wallingford,ct





________________________________
From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, November 16, 2010 3:23:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...

If the damage occurs in a privately owned parking lot like a mall or
supermarket, you may be screwed.  Police do not write tickets for accidents
on privately owned parking lots. All they do is a "blotter report" - which
disappears into the trash can in a few days. Most insurance companies want a
police report/ticket in order to establish fault in the accident. If you
don't have one, it becomes a case of "he said - he said"!  In this situation
the guy who is at fault will huddle with his insurance company and they will
come back saying it is YOUR fault so they don't have to pay.  The laws
generally require your company to cover your damages so they will fix your
car and then refuse to fix the other guy's car. Of course, you will be stuck
with the deductible!  After that they will raise your rates!!

I had this happen in a parking lot in Omaha Nebraska back in the 1970s. I
was driving down the marked parking lane when a guy weaving in and out
between parked cars T-boned me. The cop wouldn't write a ticket for him so
he and his insurance company claimed it was me who caused the accident!!
Sure...  I was driving sideways, eh?  All protestation failed. My insurance
refused to give the other guy a dime and then repaired my car less the $500
deductible. Two weeks after I got the car back my insurance company doubled
my premium!

I learned that I could have avoided the problem by just getting a copy of
the blotter report, but who knew?

Cheers!!
Jim

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Tue Nov 16 13:56:05 2010
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:56:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  disconnecting front motor mounts?
In-Reply-To: <4CE2DE43.4070809@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <275581.47973.qm@web180606.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

That doesn't help me.  My 5 speed that Paul rebuilt needs the incorrect
synchros relpaced and it is leaking like a sieve from either the front or the
speedo angle gear.  It has to come out.  I just don't have the time to do it
unless I take a few days off work.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

--- On Tue, 11/16/10, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:




 I do NOT EVER pull a 5 speed tranny once it's installed. I have repainted my
car with everything out but the 5 speed.
I have had the engine out 3 or 4 times but never ever touch that 5 speed once
it's in place.


-- Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Nov 16 14:13:57 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:13:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
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...  and the murderer will plead guilty.. riiight...  remember, the  
purpose of EVERY SINGLE insurance company is...

That's it, the purpose is to make money for their shareholders.   
Period.  It's a business.

Lester


On Nov 16, 2010, at 2:53 PM, Jay wrote:

> Not to throw you off-track, but since Ryan's car was parked and  
> unoccupied I
> think there is a better than even chance the insurance company for  
> the other
> driver will accept liability.
>
>
> Just my opinion.
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford,ct
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tue, November 16, 2010 3:23:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
>
> If the damage occurs in a privately owned parking lot like a mall or
> supermarket, you may be screwed.  Police do not write tickets for  
> accidents
> on privately owned parking lots. All they do is a "blotter report" -  
> which
> disappears into the trash can in a few days. Most insurance  
> companies want a
> police report/ticket in order to establish fault in the accident. If  
> you
> don't have one, it becomes a case of "he said - he said"!  In this  
> situation
> the guy who is at fault will huddle with his insurance company and  
> they will
> come back saying it is YOUR fault so they don't have to pay.  The laws
> generally require your company to cover your damages so they will  
> fix your
> car and then refuse to fix the other guy's car. Of course, you will  
> be stuck
> with the deductible!  After that they will raise your rates!!
>
> I had this happen in a parking lot in Omaha Nebraska back in the  
> 1970s. I
> was driving down the marked parking lane when a guy weaving in and out
> between parked cars T-boned me. The cop wouldn't write a ticket for  
> him so
> he and his insurance company claimed it was me who caused the  
> accident!!
> Sure...  I was driving sideways, eh?  All protestation failed. My  
> insurance
> refused to give the other guy a dime and then repaired my car less  
> the $500
> deductible. Two weeks after I got the car back my insurance company  
> doubled
> my premium!
>
> I learned that I could have avoided the problem by just getting a  
> copy of
> the blotter report, but who knew?
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
> _______________________________________________
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From lists at dinospider.com  Tue Nov 16 14:36:25 2010
From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:36:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  disconnecting front motor mounts?
In-Reply-To: <275581.47973.qm@web180606.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <275581.47973.qm@web180606.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4CE2F959.2020507@dinospider.com>

  No need to take days off, Thanksgiving is coming up, for most of us 
that means 4 days off, you can do it in that time and I am quite 
positive the wife will keep some turkey for you in the fridge to have 
the week after :)

     Mike

p.s. well my wife would anyway

On 11/16/2010 12:56 PM, Michael MacLean wrote:
> That doesn't help me.  My 5 speed that Paul rebuilt needs the incorrect
> synchros relpaced and it is leaking like a sieve from either the front or the
> speedo angle gear.  It has to come out.  I just don't have the time to do it
> unless I take a few days off work.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
>
> --- On Tue, 11/16/10, Frank Clarici<spritenut at comcast.net>  wrote:
>
>
>
>
>   I do NOT EVER pull a 5 speed tranny once it's installed. I have repainted my
> car with everything out but the 5 speed.
> I have had the engine out 3 or 4 times but never ever touch that 5 speed once
> it's in place.
>
>
> -- Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> _______________________________________________
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Tue Nov 16 14:53:46 2010
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:53:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  disconnecting front motor mounts?
In-Reply-To: <4CE2F959.2020507@dinospider.com>
Message-ID: <847872.22571.qm@web180614.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I work for the railroad.  There are no holidays for us.  I will most likely be
working on Thanksgiving.  I get 6 days a year that I can claim an extra day's
pay while working during a holiday.  Thanksgiving is one of them.
Mike

--- On Tue, 11/16/10, Mike Rambour <lists at dinospider.com> wrote:

From: Mike Rambour <lists at dinospider.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  disconnecting front motor mounts?
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 9:36 PM

  No need to take days off, Thanksgiving is coming up, for most of us
that means 4 days off, you can do it in that time and I am quite
positive the wife will keep some turkey for you in the fridge to have
the week after :)

     Mike

p.s. well my wife would anyway

On 11/16/2010 12:56 PM, Michael MacLean wrote:
> That doesn't help me.  My 5 speed that Paul rebuilt needs the incorrect
> synchros relpaced and it is leaking like a sieve from either the front or
the
> speedo angle gear.  It has to come out.  I just don't have the time to do
it
> unless I take a few days off work.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
>
> --- On Tue, 11/16/10, Frank Clarici<spritenut at comcast.net>  wrote:
>
>
>
>
>   I do NOT EVER pull a 5 speed tranny once it's installed. I have repainted
my
> car with everything out but the 5 speed.
> I have had the engine out 3 or 4 times but never ever touch that 5 speed
once
> it's in place.
>
>
> -- Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Nov 16 14:48:50 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:48:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <BE418A76-AB10-4D1D-AC70-59CC61859E76@comcast.net>
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Lester,

I have some bad news. You might want to sit down for this.

Every business is in business to make money. That's what makes it a business.

 jay
Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, November 16, 2010 4:13:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...

...  and the murderer will plead guilty.. riiight...  remember, the purpose of 
EVERY SINGLE insurance company is...

That's it, the purpose is to make money for their shareholders.  Period.  It's a 
business.

Lester


On Nov 16, 2010, at 2:53 PM, Jay wrote:

> Not to throw you off-track, but since Ryan's car was parked and unoccupied I
> think there is a better than even chance the insurance company for the other
> driver will accept liability.
> 
> 
> Just my opinion.
> 
> jay fishbein
> wallingford,ct

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Tue Nov 16 15:11:17 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:11:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  disconnecting front motor mounts?
In-Reply-To: <847872.22571.qm@web180614.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20101116221117.0JFYF.124464.root@cdptpa-web23-z01>

Come to our company.  We have no work so I can take off anytime I want and it makes no difference to the company.  (Of course my income isn't much either.)


> I work for the railroad.  There are no holidays for us.  I will most likely be
> working on Thanksgiving.  I get 6 days a year that I can claim an extra day's
> pay while working during a holiday.  Thanksgiving is one of them.

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Nov 16 15:20:16 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:20:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <194878.53772.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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Message-ID: <4D3C1319-D080-4494-8113-EE69DD222511@comcast.net>

No, its not bad news, it's great news!

No business, no income, then we're a nice communist state.

That said, insurance always markets itself as "we're here to help  
you".   And I have to break that little bubble several times a day.  I  
think that there are still folks out there who believe that and expect  
their insurance company or the other insurance company to help them  
through a tough time and it ain't so.

Lester

On Nov 16, 2010, at 3:48 PM, Jay wrote:

> Lester,
>
> I have some bad news. You might want to sit down for this.
>
> Every business is in business to make money. That's what makes it a  
> business.
>
> jay
> Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tue, November 16, 2010 4:13:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
>
> ...  and the murderer will plead guilty.. riiight...  remember, the  
> purpose of
> EVERY SINGLE insurance company is...
>
> That's it, the purpose is to make money for their shareholders.   
> Period.  It's a
> business.
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Nov 16, 2010, at 2:53 PM, Jay wrote:
>
>> Not to throw you off-track, but since Ryan's car was parked and  
>> unoccupied I
>> think there is a better than even chance the insurance company for  
>> the other
>> driver will accept liability.
>>
>>
>> Just my opinion.
>>
>> jay fishbein
>> wallingford,ct
> _______________________________________________
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Tue Nov 16 15:57:25 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:57:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <4D3C1319-D080-4494-8113-EE69DD222511@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20101116225725.SI9DG.124834.root@cdptpa-web23-z01>

The problem is that now everybody wants to be rich, not just to make money.  And they don't care how they treat their customers so certainly they don't care how they treat their non-customers.

I'm part owner of my company, and we certainly want to make money, but we never consider shortchanging our clients or providing them less than the best service we can give them.  We could certainly give them less service and still be as good as everybody else out there, and most of the time as long as there isn't a problem the client doesn't know or doesn't care that we are giving them the best service in the industry.  Now the real kicker is that our best client, who we have given our best service to, decided to create their own division to do the work that they have been hiring us to do and now we are out of luck.  (This is the opposite of outsourcing, does it make any sense in today's economic climate?)  Finding clients to replace them with is going to be really difficult.



> > I have some bad news. You might want to sit down for this.
> >
> > Every business is in business to make money. That's what makes it a  
> > business.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 16 16:16:57 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 23:16:57 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinrhYWh7-GhLryRc52+urYk2JqoODkEFm4EggvH@mail.gmail.com>
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Here, an accident in a parking lot is deemed to be a 50/50 responsibility.  I
stopped in one a few years ago to let my wife and daughter out of the car,
before I continued on to find parking.  Some bozo starts backing up towards
them as they're halfway out.  I hit the horn several times to get his
attention.  At this point, I'm thinking people, not cars.  He stops, but so
have my wife and daughter.  I tell them to get out of there ... so they close
the doors and clear the car, just as the guy decides to back up again.  I was
a tad annoyed and he seemed very hung over.  To make a long story short.  He
was deemed to be 100% in the wrong because he ran into a stationary car.  My
insurance paid and collected from his insurance.   No deductible ... no rise
in insurance.

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada


> From: bmwwxman at gmail.com
>
> If the damage occurs in a privately owned parking lot like a mall or
> supermarket, you may be screwed. Police do not write tickets for accidents
> on privately owned parking lots. All they do is a "blotter report" - which
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov 16 16:28:37 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:28:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <4D3C1319-D080-4494-8113-EE69DD222511@comcast.net>
References: <AANLkTikJaMHH9HcLcjRobrnK5pwhgmM0AHMm01Zi1yfx@mail.gmail.com><1547638691.172276.1289936919724.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net><AANLkTinrhYWh7-GhLryRc52+urYk2JqoODkEFm4EggvH@mail.gmail.com><469525.75716.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><BE418A76-AB10-4D1D-AC70-59CC61859E76@comcast.net><194878.53772.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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How did we go from an inquiry about car insurance coverage to talk of a 
communist state?

Sometimes you just gotta shake your head at some of these people.




-----Original Message----- 
From: Lester
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 4:20 PM
To: spridgets_autox.team.net list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...

No, its not bad news, it's great news!

No business, no income, then we're a nice communist state.

That said, insurance always markets itself as "we're here to help
you".   And I have to break that little bubble several times a day.  I
think that there are still folks out there who believe that and expect
their insurance company or the other insurance company to help them
through a tough time and it ain't so.

Lester

On Nov 16, 2010, at 3:48 PM, Jay wrote:

> Lester,
>
> I have some bad news. You might want to sit down for this.
>
> Every business is in business to make money. That's what makes it a
> business.
>
> jay
> Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tue, November 16, 2010 4:13:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
>
> ...  and the murderer will plead guilty.. riiight...  remember, the
> purpose of
> EVERY SINGLE insurance company is...
>
> That's it, the purpose is to make money for their shareholders.
> Period.  It's a
> business.
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Nov 16, 2010, at 2:53 PM, Jay wrote:
>
>> Not to throw you off-track, but since Ryan's car was parked and
>> unoccupied I
>> think there is a better than even chance the insurance company for
>> the other
>> driver will accept liability.
>>
>>
>> Just my opinion.
>>
>> jay fishbein
>> wallingford,ct
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Tue Nov 16 16:52:02 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:52:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
References: <F22ABB8A64424DE385F020AF8CAD5EE0@Inspiron><AANLkTim=0ZAk1f1DhJn8exA0B_x=wfANjEFppGnyDPtx@mail.gmail.com>
	<841196EE15D1440CB4EFA04AC0269C73@HigginsOld>
Message-ID: <A8026A8401AB4C40AE641E9AB530ED68@personal>

you just wait till you get to my age, 1.5 out and 3.5 back in. The extra 
time is rest stops.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Higgins" <higgs6 at cogeco.ca>
To: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>; "Spridgets" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts


> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 10:32 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
>
> Being a sprite owner for 38 years I have my own system  for engine and 
> transmission removal, it takes me 1 hour from start to finish. I take a 
> little longer putting the engine and transmission back in, I don't want to 
> scratch the paint work. It takes me1.5 hours, with the hood installed  and 
> engine running, all on my own, its just like piece work, and I'm good at 
> it.
> It just come down to what works for you.
> Just my 2 cents
>
> Greg Higgins
> 63sprite
>
>>>> I guess that must be one of the differences between Sprites and Midgets 
>>>> ;-)
>> I have only done it on Midgets. If I don't need the trans out, why
>> would I want to drain the transmission, disconnect the slave cylinder,
>> the speedometer cable, the driveshaft, the transmission mounts, and
>> the shifter boot, the shifter, the carpeting, etc. simply to have to
>> reconnect them later on? Yes, it is a pain getting all the bolts out,
>> but not that bad. Yes, it can be a little fidgety getting the
>> transmission input shaft back through the clutch, but I have never
>> needed the little plastic shaft to line it up close enough. Yes, I
>> prefer to do it by myself as well, but I use the HF strap method for
>> the added flexibility. Also nice having the air-powered hydraulic
>> cylinder on the cherry picker...
>> David L
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From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Tue Nov 16 17:14:15 2010
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:14:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
References: <F22ABB8A64424DE385F020AF8CAD5EE0@Inspiron><AANLkTim=0ZAk1f1DhJn8exA0B_x=wfANjEFppGnyDPtx@mail.gmail.com><841196EE15D1440CB4EFA04AC0269C73@HigginsOld>
	<A8026A8401AB4C40AE641E9AB530ED68@personal>
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Hey Jack, I'm almost your age but I think during your rest stops you are 
certainly entitled to a cold one, to relax, admire and marvel at the work 
you've accomplished. :-)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
To: "Greg Higgins" <higgs6 at cogeco.ca>; "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>; 
"Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 6:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts


> you just wait till you get to my age, 1.5 out and 3.5 back in. The extra
> time is rest stops.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Greg Higgins" <higgs6 at cogeco.ca>
> To: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>; "Spridgets"
> <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 12:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
>
>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
>> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 10:32 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
>>
>> Being a sprite owner for 38 years I have my own system  for engine and
>> transmission removal, it takes me 1 hour from start to finish. I take a
>> little longer putting the engine and transmission back in, I don't want 
>> to
>> scratch the paint work. It takes me1.5 hours, with the hood installed 
>> and
>> engine running, all on my own, its just like piece work, and I'm good at
>> it.
>> It just come down to what works for you.
>> Just my 2 cents
>>
>> Greg Higgins
>> 63sprite
>>
>>>>> I guess that must be one of the differences between Sprites and 
>>>>> Midgets
>>>>> ;-)
>>> I have only done it on Midgets. If I don't need the trans out, why
>>> would I want to drain the transmission, disconnect the slave cylinder,
>>> the speedometer cable, the driveshaft, the transmission mounts, and
>>> the shifter boot, the shifter, the carpeting, etc. simply to have to
>>> reconnect them later on? Yes, it is a pain getting all the bolts out,
>>> but not that bad. Yes, it can be a little fidgety getting the
>>> transmission input shaft back through the clutch, but I have never
>>> needed the little plastic shaft to line it up close enough. Yes, I
>>> prefer to do it by myself as well, but I use the HF strap method for
>>> the added flexibility. Also nice having the air-powered hydraulic
>>> cylinder on the cherry picker...
>>> David L
>>> _______________________________________________
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 16 17:24:35 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:24:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <AAB7673E430447BD82E140B603E70450@HomePC>
References: <AANLkTikJaMHH9HcLcjRobrnK5pwhgmM0AHMm01Zi1yfx@mail.gmail.com>
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	<469525.75716.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<BE418A76-AB10-4D1D-AC70-59CC61859E76@comcast.net>
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Yeah!!  Let's get back to guns, cats and Frank Zappa!  What the hell is this
list for anyway!?

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 5:28 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> How did we go from an inquiry about car insurance coverage to talk of a
> communist state?
>
> Sometimes you just gotta shake your head at some of these people.
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lester
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 4:20 PM
> To: spridgets_autox.team.net list
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
>
> No, its not bad news, it's great news!
>
> No business, no income, then we're a nice communist state.
>
> That said, insurance always markets itself as "we're here to help
> you".   And I have to break that little bubble several times a day.  I
> think that there are still folks out there who believe that and expect
> their insurance company or the other insurance company to help them
> through a tough time and it ain't so.
>
> Lester
>
> On Nov 16, 2010, at 3:48 PM, Jay wrote:
>
> > Lester,
> >
> > I have some bad news. You might want to sit down for this.
> >
> > Every business is in business to make money. That's what makes it a
> > business.
> >
> > jay
> > Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Tue, November 16, 2010 4:13:57 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
> >
> > ...  and the murderer will plead guilty.. riiight...  remember, the
> > purpose of
> > EVERY SINGLE insurance company is...
> >
> > That's it, the purpose is to make money for their shareholders.
> > Period.  It's a
> > business.
> >
> > Lester
> >
> >
> > On Nov 16, 2010, at 2:53 PM, Jay wrote:
> >
> >> Not to throw you off-track, but since Ryan's car was parked and
> >> unoccupied I
> >> think there is a better than even chance the insurance company for
> >> the other
> >> driver will accept liability.
> >>
> >>
> >> Just my opinion.
> >>
> >> jay fishbein
> >> wallingford,ct
> > _______________________________________________
> >
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical
minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which
holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd
by the clean end."

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Tue Nov 16 17:26:12 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:26:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 50th new dates
In-Reply-To: <8vjs1g$9l2nbb@email.mtu.edu>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94080BE9E6@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>,
	<8vjs1g$9l2nbb@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W25BBAEC781D8439573FB22CA380@phx.gbl>

OK- I see a couple of "Re: new dates" but nothing about the new dates-
Have they been finalized?
BillM

> Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:02:42 -0500
> To: John.Deikis at va.gov; spridgets at autox.team.net
> From: thcollin at mtu.edu
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 50th new dates
>
> WHAT! Quit your job? There's a lot of listers depending on your
> Social Security "contribution." Talk like this makes them nervous!
>
>
> >I'll have to quit my job-it'll get in the way of motoring.
> >
> >JohnD
>
> Tim Collins
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/sets/
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 16 17:31:14 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:31:14 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
In-Reply-To: <3ABFD6D67EC2427795F751C770528F42@MAINCOMPUTER>
References: <F22ABB8A64424DE385F020AF8CAD5EE0@Inspiron><AANLkTim=0ZAk1f1DhJn8exA0B_x=wfANjEFppGnyDPtx@mail.gmail.com><841196EE15D1440CB4EFA04AC0269C73@HigginsOld>,
	<A8026A8401AB4C40AE641E9AB530ED68@personal>,
	<3ABFD6D67EC2427795F751C770528F42@MAINCOMPUTER>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w440BD90853D0622434C384B8380@phx.gbl>

I think the rest stops aren't counted.  Just count the time that you're
dedicated to the job.  If I had to count the time from when I started
something to when I finish it, without excluding the time when I'm doing
something else, then it takes me "weeks".

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
>
> > you just wait till you get to my age, 1.5 out and 3.5 back in. The extra
> > time is rest stops.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Nov 16 18:01:52 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:01:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  Parking lot woes...
Message-ID: <0D573BDA03B0448E9041FA8E00E19B2B@spider>

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin%27s_law
...bill in corvallis
=======================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 3:29 PM
To: Lester; spridgets_autox.team.net list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...

How did we go from an inquiry about car insurance coverage to talk of a 
communist state?

Sometimes you just gotta shake your head at some of these people.

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

-----Original Message----- 
From: Lester
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 4:20 PM
To: spridgets_autox.team.net list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...

No, its not bad news, it's great news!

No business, no income, then we're a nice communist state.

That said, insurance always markets itself as "we're here to help
you".   And I have to break that little bubble several times a day.  I
think that there are still folks out there who believe that and expect
their insurance company or the other insurance company to help them
through a tough time and it ain't so.

Lester

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 16 18:17:16 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:17:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  disconnecting front motor mounts?
In-Reply-To: <4CE2DE43.4070809@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <383563.21777.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Tue, 11/16/10, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> Didn't you help with an engine R&R with a only a rope
> out at Road America last year? We left the tranny in the
> car, pulled the engine, YOU supplied the guy with a new
> clutch and we put the engine back in before the sun went

I sort of helped, if drinking beer while watching counts. We just perched the motor on the front cross member. I have to pull the motors solo most of the time, and the whole lumo works best for me.

Ron

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Nov 16 18:24:42 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:24:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
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Lester,

Sounds like you're having a bad day. Did Aetna reject a 200% markup on some of
your billings?

If we want to throw stones, alot of people will be bloodied.

My wife is a widow. Her first husband was a Dentist. The public would be
stunned to know of the markups in that profession. Stunned.

I predict that Ryan will be offered a reasonable sum to repair the damage to
his parked car by the company that insures the truck that hit his Midget.

If he insists on repair of the previous damage/rust/rot, then a conflict might
arise.

I wouldn't be quick to prejudge.

Jay
-An iPhone communication-

On Nov 16, 2010, at 5:20 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:

> No, its not bad news, it's great news!
>
> No business, no income, then we're a nice communist state.
>
> That said, insurance always markets itself as "we're here to help you".
And I have to break that little bubble several times a day.  I think that
there are still folks out there who believe that and expect their insurance
company or the other insurance company to help them through a tough time and
it ain't so.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov 16 18:40:29 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:40:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <42BFE9CC-2D93-464E-BDEE-6A38567AB20C@snet.net>
References: <AANLkTikJaMHH9HcLcjRobrnK5pwhgmM0AHMm01Zi1yfx@mail.gmail.com><1547638691.172276.1289936919724.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net><AANLkTinrhYWh7-GhLryRc52+urYk2JqoODkEFm4EggvH@mail.gmail.com><469525.75716.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><BE418A76-AB10-4D1D-AC70-59CC61859E76@comcast.net><194878.53772.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><4D3C1319-D080-4494-8113-EE69DD222511@comcast.net>
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My first wife worked for a dentist.  They are like chiropractors -- you will 
never stop coming back no matter how little you need their "services".  The 
more often, the better.

Amazing how many more cavities were found after he bought a big new boat. 
She was embarrassed by it.  I'm just saying....

LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Jay Fishbein
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 7:24 PM
To: Lester
Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...

Lester,

Sounds like you're having a bad day. Did Aetna reject a 200% markup on some 
of
your billings?

If we want to throw stones, alot of people will be bloodied.

My wife is a widow. Her first husband was a Dentist. The public would be
stunned to know of the markups in that profession. Stunned.

I predict that Ryan will be offered a reasonable sum to repair the damage to
his parked car by the company that insures the truck that hit his Midget.

If he insists on repair of the previous damage/rust/rot, then a conflict 
might
arise.

I wouldn't be quick to prejudge.

Jay
-An iPhone communication-

On Nov 16, 2010, at 5:20 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:

> No, its not bad news, it's great news!
>
> No business, no income, then we're a nice communist state.
>
> That said, insurance always markets itself as "we're here to help you".
And I have to break that little bubble several times a day.  I think that
there are still folks out there who believe that and expect their insurance
company or the other insurance company to help them through a tough time and
it ain't so.
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Tue Nov 16 18:58:41 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:58:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <CAA73361B5344BA5880ECF6F0D551540@HomePC>
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The dentist is a professional service, they charge whatever they can get 
away with.  Supply and demand seems to control that.

I lost my dentist and was lazy in finding a new one, then I managed to 
break a tooth during my accident last summer.  My wife had just signed 
me on her company dental plan so she picked a new dentist from their 
list and I went.  I had an initial visit, then I went back to have the 
tooth fixed (bonding) and had x-rays taken.  I had a big cavity in one 
molar left from a deteriorated filling so I needed a crown.  I came back 
for visit 3 for the crown preparation, then visit 4 to have the crown 
installed.  I needed a "deep cleaning" so I had to schedule visits 5 and 
6 for that.  That's 6 visits in about 3 months.  Some was paid by 
insurance, the rest went on our credit card.  I know it was expensive 
but I don't think we were charged anything out of the ordinary.

The new dentist isn't very old but she has built a pretty good practice 
in 4 or 5 years, so she is doing pretty good.



> My first wife worked for a dentist.  They are like chiropractors -- you will
> never stop coming back no matter how little you need their "services".  The
> more often, the better.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 16 19:02:12 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:02:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <CAA73361B5344BA5880ECF6F0D551540@HomePC>
Message-ID: <912262.26411.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

When I was a kid, mine had no shame, and would shriek out "RUTHIE!! WE"RE
GOING TO EUROPE!!".

--- On Tue, 11/16/10, Larry Daniels
<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> My first wife worked for a
> dentist.  They
are like chiropractors -- you will 
> never stop coming back no matter how
little you need their
> "services".  The 
> more often, the better.
> 
>
Amazing how many more cavities were found after he bought a
> big new boat. 
>
She was embarrassed by it.  I'm just saying....
> 
> LAD
> 
> 
> 
>
-----Original Message----- 
> From: Jay Fishbein
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16,
2010 7:24 PM
> To: Lester
> Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net list
> Subject: Re:
[Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
> 
> Lester,
> 
> Sounds like you're having a
bad day. Did Aetna reject a
> 200% markup on some 
> of
> your billings?
> 
>
If we want to throw stones, alot of people will be
> bloodied.
> 
> My wife is
a widow. Her first husband was a Dentist. The
> public would be
> stunned to
know of the markups in that profession.
> Stunned.
> 
> I predict that Ryan
will be offered a reasonable sum to
> repair the damage to
> his parked car by
the company that insures the truck that
> hit his Midget.
> 
> If he insists
on repair of the previous damage/rust/rot,
> then a conflict 
> might
> arise.
> 
> I wouldn't be quick to prejudge.
> 
> Jay
> -An iPhone communication-
>
> On Nov 16, 2010, at 5:20 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>
> wrote:
> 
> >
No, its not bad news, it's great news!
> >
> > No business, no income, then
we're a nice communist
> state.
> >
> > That said, insurance always markets
itself as "we're
> here to help you".
> And I have to break that little bubble
several times a
> day.  I think that
> there are still folks out there who
believe that and expect
> their insurance
> company or the other insurance
company to help them through
> a tough time and
> it ain't so.
> Suggested
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Nov 16 19:06:10 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:06:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <912262.26411.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <CAA73361B5344BA5880ECF6F0D551540@HomePC>
	<912262.26411.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Bet they say the same things about people who repair cars.
...bill in corvallis
====================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Soave
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 6:02 PM
To: spridgets_autox.team.net list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...

When I was a kid, mine had no shame, and would shriek out "RUTHIE!! WE"RE
GOING TO EUROPE!!".

--- On Tue, 11/16/10, Larry Daniels
<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> My first wife worked for a
> dentist.  They
are like chiropractors -- you will 
> never stop coming back no matter how
little you need their
> "services".  The 
> more often, the better.
> 
>
Amazing how many more cavities were found after he bought a
> big new boat. 
>
She was embarrassed by it.  I'm just saying....
> 
> LAD
> 
> 
> 
>
-----Original Message----- 
> From: Jay Fishbein
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16,
2010 7:24 PM
> To: Lester
> Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net list
> Subject: Re:
[Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
> 
> Lester,
> 
> Sounds like you're having a
bad day. Did Aetna reject a
> 200% markup on some 
> of
> your billings?
> 
>
If we want to throw stones, alot of people will be
> bloodied.
> 
> My wife is
a widow. Her first husband was a Dentist. The
> public would be
> stunned to
know of the markups in that profession.
> Stunned.
> 
> I predict that Ryan
will be offered a reasonable sum to
> repair the damage to
> his parked car by
the company that insures the truck that
> hit his Midget.
> 
> If he insists
on repair of the previous damage/rust/rot,
> then a conflict 
> might
> arise.
> 
> I wouldn't be quick to prejudge.
> 
> Jay
> -An iPhone communication-
>
> On Nov 16, 2010, at 5:20 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>
> wrote:
> 
> >
No, its not bad news, it's great news!
> >
> > No business, no income, then
we're a nice communist
> state.
> >
> > That said, insurance always markets
itself as "we're
> here to help you".
> And I have to break that little bubble
several times a
> day.  I think that
> there are still folks out there who
believe that and expect
> their insurance
> company or the other insurance
company to help them through
> a tough time and
> it ain't so.
> Suggested
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Tue Nov 16 19:11:54 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:11:54 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <42BFE9CC-2D93-464E-BDEE-6A38567AB20C@snet.net>
References: <AANLkTikJaMHH9HcLcjRobrnK5pwhgmM0AHMm01Zi1yfx@mail.gmail.com><1547638691.172276.1289936919724.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net><AANLkTinrhYWh7-GhLryRc52+urYk2JqoODkEFm4EggvH@mail.gmail.com><469525.75716.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><BE418A76-AB10-4D1D-AC70-59CC61859E76@comcast.net><194878.53772.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><4D3C1319-D080-4494-8113-EE69DD222511@comcast.net><42BFE9CC-2D93-464E-BDEE-6A38567AB20C@snet.net>
Message-ID: <mailman.38.1289959890.22015.spridgets@autox.team.net>

A year ago I was driving my daughters car and was hit while stopped by a driver backing up to grab a new york city parking spot. I got a fair estimate for the repair but when it was time to pay they tried to balance the blame. They initially offered to pay 60% saying my actions contributed to the accident. It took an hour and a request to speak to a supervisor to get a 95% payout. The last 5% I just gave up on. 

If you have your facts and are prepared to negotiate and stand your ground you should do ok.

Good luck.


Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net>
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:24:42 
To: Lester<oldsaabguy at comcast.net>
Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net list<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...

Lester,

Sounds like you're having a bad day. Did Aetna reject a 200% markup on some of
your billings?

If we want to throw stones, alot of people will be bloodied.

My wife is a widow. Her first husband was a Dentist. The public would be
stunned to know of the markups in that profession. Stunned.

I predict that Ryan will be offered a reasonable sum to repair the damage to
his parked car by the company that insures the truck that hit his Midget.

If he insists on repair of the previous damage/rust/rot, then a conflict might
arise.

I wouldn't be quick to prejudge.

Jay
-An iPhone communication-

On Nov 16, 2010, at 5:20 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:

> No, its not bad news, it's great news!
>
> No business, no income, then we're a nice communist state.
>
> That said, insurance always markets itself as "we're here to help you".
And I have to break that little bubble several times a day.  I think that
there are still folks out there who believe that and expect their insurance
company or the other insurance company to help them through a tough time and
it ain't so.
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 16 19:41:20 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:41:20 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
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References: <AANLkTikJaMHH9HcLcjRobrnK5pwhgmM0AHMm01Zi1yfx@mail.gmail.com>,
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	<AANLkTinrhYWh7-GhLryRc52+urYk2JqoODkEFm4EggvH@mail.gmail.com>,
	<469525.75716.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<BE418A76-AB10-4D1D-AC70-59CC61859E76@comcast.net>,
	<194878.53772.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<4D3C1319-D080-4494-8113-EE69DD222511@comcast.net>,
	<AAB7673E430447BD82E140B603E70450@HomePC>,
	<AANLkTin_xhq-igWLqk_MHe_fgHxA6AGBd=Fc1F2vLfkk@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w29FE068B849F1363C4E59CB8380@phx.gbl>

I poked 'n stroked till
my wrist got numb
But I still didn't hear
no dynamo hum,
dynamo hum

dynamo hum
dynamo hum
Where's this dynamo
Comin' from
I done spent three hours
An' I ain't got a crumb
from this dynamo, dynamo, dynamo
from the dynamo hum

That's car realted, right?  ;)


>
> Yeah!! Let's get back to guns, cats and Frank Zappa! What the hell is this
> list for anyway!?
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 16 20:09:24 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:09:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <4D3C1319-D080-4494-8113-EE69DD222511@comcast.net>
References: <AANLkTikJaMHH9HcLcjRobrnK5pwhgmM0AHMm01Zi1yfx@mail.gmail.com>
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	<AANLkTinrhYWh7-GhLryRc52+urYk2JqoODkEFm4EggvH@mail.gmail.com>
	<469525.75716.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<BE418A76-AB10-4D1D-AC70-59CC61859E76@comcast.net>
	<194878.53772.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4D3C1319-D080-4494-8113-EE69DD222511@comcast.net>
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On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 5:20 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
That said, insurance always markets itself as "we're here to help
you". I think that there are still folks out there who believe that
and expect their insurance company or the other insurance company to
help them through a tough time and it ain't so.
------------------------------------

When my 2000 Blazer was struck by lightning last March the insurance
company was great. Other than the time it took to get fixed at the
Chevy dealer, it was an easy process. The dealer had to order
computers in one by one until they got everything up again! It needed
a power conrtol module just so they could scan it. Then a body control
module and finally an ABS module. $3117 total and it cost me about $12
out of pocket.

At first I was gearing up for a fight because the car is old. When the
adjuster asked about the mileage (31K and I'm the original owner) she
was amazed and never said a word about trying to total it.
-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...

From millerls at ado13.com  Tue Nov 16 20:55:27 2010
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:55:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...Hagerty
In-Reply-To: <42BFE9CC-2D93-464E-BDEE-6A38567AB20C@snet.net>
References: <AANLkTikJaMHH9HcLcjRobrnK5pwhgmM0AHMm01Zi1yfx@mail.gmail.com>
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	<AANLkTinrhYWh7-GhLryRc52+urYk2JqoODkEFm4EggvH@mail.gmail.com>
	<469525.75716.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<BE418A76-AB10-4D1D-AC70-59CC61859E76@comcast.net>
	<194878.53772.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4D3C1319-D080-4494-8113-EE69DD222511@comcast.net>
	<42BFE9CC-2D93-464E-BDEE-6A38567AB20C@snet.net>
Message-ID: <4A8F0932-AFBA-4656-B01C-99406E8519B8@ado13.com>

I have Hagerty on Bugzuki and was rear ended a couple of months ago. I got an
estimate for $3,500 at the shop of my choice. Hagerty hired their own guy to
do an estimate. He came in at $2,700. Hagerty got my shop and their guy
together. They compromised at $3,200. Hagerty sent me a check and Bugzuki is
as good as new.

Larry Miller

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Nov 16 21:11:16 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:11:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...Hagerty
In-Reply-To: <4A8F0932-AFBA-4656-B01C-99406E8519B8@ado13.com>
References: <AANLkTikJaMHH9HcLcjRobrnK5pwhgmM0AHMm01Zi1yfx@mail.gmail.com>
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	<AANLkTinrhYWh7-GhLryRc52+urYk2JqoODkEFm4EggvH@mail.gmail.com>
	<469525.75716.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<BE418A76-AB10-4D1D-AC70-59CC61859E76@comcast.net>
	<194878.53772.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4D3C1319-D080-4494-8113-EE69DD222511@comcast.net>
	<42BFE9CC-2D93-464E-BDEE-6A38567AB20C@snet.net>
	<4A8F0932-AFBA-4656-B01C-99406E8519B8@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <69601.29876.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Actually, and unfortunately, I was struck 3 times by negligent drivers in recent 
years and didn't have a problem with any of the insurance companies. Really two 
companies were involved as two drivers were covered by traditional insurance and 
one by the State of CT who self-insured the bus.) 


One of the accidents involved my 1995 pickup which was more than 10 years old at 
the time and I had no issues getting new factory parts.

In all cases, I the companies dealt directly with my repairer and I was paid the 
agreed figures.

 jay




________________________________
From: Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com>
To: Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net>
Cc: Spridget <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, November 16, 2010 10:55:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...Hagerty

I have Hagerty on Bugzuki and was rear ended a couple of months ago. I got an 
estimate for $3,500 at the shop of my choice. Hagerty hired their own guy to do 
an estimate. He came in at $2,700. Hagerty got my shop and their guy together. 
They compromised at $3,200. Hagerty sent me a check and Bugzuki is as good as 
new.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Nov 16 21:34:18 2010
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:34:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...Hagerty
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Hello Larry,

     Good to hear it's whole and on the road again. ...

     Hagerty IS good. 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  I want to die peacefully, in my sleep, like my grandfather, not screaming, terrified, like his passengers 

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Nov 16 21:47:56 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:47:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] was Parking lot woes...
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Larry,

Ahem, I didn't comment on anyone's profession or vocation.  And whomever said
that there was a 200% markup is off.  We have NO markup.  No dentist no
physician, nor accountant does.  As professionals we trade our knowledge,
training, experience, judgement and compassion for money (the whole bringing a
chicken or carrying water thing wasn't working out).

I don't sell anything.  I treat patients.

It is unfortunate that your first wife worked for someone who she, as a
non-professional, determined was doing something unprofessional.  Did she call
the state board?  Did she quit her job in protest?  I'm just saying...

Oh, and no, my claims aren't rejected.  I did have to explain to several
patients why their insurance company considers a routine procedure
"experimental" when it has been around for as long as our cars...

Jay,

I'm not prejudging, I stated fact.  And I don't think Ryan had intentions of
cheating the insurance out of money for rust repair.  That wouldn't be cricket

Lester


On Nov 16, 2010, at 7:40 PM, Larry Daniels wrote:

> My first wife worked for a dentist.  They are like chiropractors -- you will
> never stop coming back no matter how little you need their "services".  The
> more often, the better.
>
> Amazing how many more cavities were found after he bought a big new boat.
> She was embarrassed by it.  I'm just saying....
>
> LAD
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jay Fishbein
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 7:24 PM
> To: Lester
> Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net list
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
>
> Lester,
>
> Sounds like you're having a bad day. Did Aetna reject a 200% markup on some
> of
> your billings?
>
> If we want to throw stones, alot of people will be bloodied.
>
> My wife is a widow. Her first husband was a Dentist. The public would be
> stunned to know of the markups in that profession. Stunned.
>
> I predict that Ryan will be offered a reasonable sum to repair the damage
to
> his parked car by the company that insures the truck that hit his Midget.
>
> If he insists on repair of the previous damage/rust/rot, then a conflict
> might
> arise.
>
> I wouldn't be quick to prejudge.
>
> Jay
> -An iPhone communication-
>
> On Nov 16, 2010, at 5:20 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> No, its not bad news, it's great news!
>>
>> No business, no income, then we're a nice communist state.
>>
>> That said, insurance always markets itself as "we're here to help you".
> And I have to break that little bubble several times a day.  I think that
> there are still folks out there who believe that and expect their insurance
> company or the other insurance company to help them through a tough time
and
> it ain't so.
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Nov 16 21:48:57 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:48:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
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My kinda guy!!   ;-)

Lester


On Nov 16, 2010, at 8:02 PM, Ron Soave wrote:

> When I was a kid, mine had no shame, and would shriek out "RUTHIE!! WE"RE
> GOING TO EUROPE!!".
>
> --- On Tue, 11/16/10, Larry Daniels
> <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> My first wife worked for a
>> dentist.  They
> are like chiropractors -- you will
>> never stop coming back no matter how
> little you need their
>> "services".  The
>> more often, the better.
>>
>>
> Amazing how many more cavities were found after he bought a
>> big new boat.
>>
> She was embarrassed by it.  I'm just saying....
>>
>> LAD
>>
>>
>>
>>
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jay Fishbein
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 16,
> 2010 7:24 PM
>> To: Lester
>> Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net list
>> Subject: Re:
> [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
>>
>> Lester,
>>
>> Sounds like you're having a
> bad day. Did Aetna reject a
>> 200% markup on some
>> of
>> your billings?
>>
>>
> If we want to throw stones, alot of people will be
>> bloodied.
>>
>> My wife is
> a widow. Her first husband was a Dentist. The
>> public would be
>> stunned to
> know of the markups in that profession.
>> Stunned.
>>
>> I predict that Ryan
> will be offered a reasonable sum to
>> repair the damage to
>> his parked car by
> the company that insures the truck that
>> hit his Midget.
>>
>> If he insists
> on repair of the previous damage/rust/rot,
>> then a conflict
>> might
>> arise.
>>
>> I wouldn't be quick to prejudge.
>>
>> Jay
>> -An iPhone communication-
>>
>> On Nov 16, 2010, at 5:20 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
> No, its not bad news, it's great news!
>>>
>>> No business, no income, then
> we're a nice communist
>> state.
>>>
>>> That said, insurance always markets
> itself as "we're
>> here to help you".
>> And I have to break that little bubble
> several times a
>> day.  I think that
>> there are still folks out there who
> believe that and expect
>> their insurance
>> company or the other insurance
> company to help them through
>> a tough time and
>> it ain't so.
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Nov 16 22:00:09 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 23:00:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...Hagerty
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So, are you a police officer, an attorney, a high ranking state employee, or
work for an insurance company?  * My * insurance company, USAA, would do me in
with increased rates if I made 3 claims in one year.  Moreover there would be
no repairing a car that is over 10 years old.  If my 10 year old SAAB were hit
it would be *totaled* and I would recover $ 2500 to $ 3000 if I'm lucky.
Claims are not concerned about fault, if I ask them to pay then it counts.

BTW I don't count Hagerty as they are a limited specialized company and yes
they cover about 8 of my older cars.

Lester

..and I'm not throwing stones, I'm just reporting fact.


On Nov 16, 2010, at 10:11 PM, Jay wrote:

> Actually, and unfortunately, I was struck 3 times by negligent drivers in
recent
> years and didn't have a problem with any of the insurance companies. Really
two
> companies were involved as two drivers were covered by traditional insurance
and
> one by the State of CT who self-insured the bus.)
>
>
> One of the accidents involved my 1995 pickup which was more than 10 years
old at
> the time and I had no issues getting new factory parts.
>
> In all cases, I the companies dealt directly with my repairer and I was paid
the
> agreed figures.
>
> jay
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com>
> To: Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net>
> Cc: Spridget <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tue, November 16, 2010 10:55:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...Hagerty
>
> I have Hagerty on Bugzuki and was rear ended a couple of months ago. I got
an
> estimate for $3,500 at the shop of my choice. Hagerty hired their own guy to
do
> an estimate. He came in at $2,700. Hagerty got my shop and their guy
together.
> They compromised at $3,200. Hagerty sent me a check and Bugzuki is as good
as
> new.
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From charlieoc at comcast.net  Wed Nov 17 00:59:01 2010
From: charlieoc at comcast.net (Charlie O'Connors)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:59:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] MIdget/Sprite Parts For Sale
Message-ID: <028c01cb862d$4ceb7220$e6c25660$@net>

Browsing the local craigslist I found the following items being sold by the
same individual:  

 

http://tallahassee.craigslist.org/pts/2019480814.html

http://tallahassee.craigslist.org/cto/2044785041.html

 

Charlie O'Connors

Tallahassee

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov 17 03:51:07 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:51:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Better Craigslist advert...
In-Reply-To: <201011160802557.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
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OMG Peter this has got to be put in the link "Best of Craigslist"....very
funny.
So guys is this true are you having the same effect with your LBC's?

When I drive Pinky with her California faded deep pink color paint little
children think it is a bubblegum car and wave........hahahaha
Lin

On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 11:02 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>wrote:

> (purloined from the Experience forum)   Peter C
>
> <http://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/2055978842.html>
> http://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/2055978842.html
>
> Chick Magnet - $3500 (Lincoln)
> Date: 2010-11-12, 7:34AM CST
> Reply to: <mailto:sale-swxev-2055978842 at craigslist.org>
> sale-swxev-2055978842 at craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
>
> This car is a total chick magnet. Driving this car is like walking through
> the park with a new puppy or someone else's baby. That is why i have to get
> rid of it. Every time I drive this car women get in line to follow me home.
> Not only do they follow me home many stay and offer to clean my house and do
> my laundry. Many have offered to have a baby for me and I cannot even begin
> to tell you how many meals are left on my door step. My wife is getting mad.
> Not only does this car have the chick magnet feature, it also has given me
> the ability to see the future and the power of invisibility. Before owning
> this car I was just a regular Joe who was down on his luck. Now I have it
> all! a sweet job that pays a ton, a sexy woman that promises not to leave me
> if I sell the MG, and too many kids to count! This 1976 MG midget is the
> sweetest thing since sliced bread. She has a butt load of new parts and runs
> like chickens from a fox. If you are ready to change your life give me a
> call 402-499-7685
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 17 04:07:13 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:07:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
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what about those with a generator?

On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 8:41 PM, Robert Duquette <
robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> I poked 'n stroked till
> my wrist got numb
> But I still didn't hear
> no dynamo hum,
> dynamo hum
>
> dynamo hum
> dynamo hum
> Where's this dynamo
> Comin' from
> I done spent three hours
> An' I ain't got a crumb
> from this dynamo, dynamo, dynamo
> from the dynamo hum
>
> That's car realted, right?  ;)
>
>
> >
> > Yeah!! Let's get back to guns, cats and Frank Zappa! What the hell is
> this
> > list for anyway!?
> >
> > Cheers!!
> > Jim
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov 17 04:08:25 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:08:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with Teflon tape on fuel fittings :  (
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Good eye I see it now and very funny as I recall the discussion of gold vs
silver boot emblems ; )
I lean original but chrome is nice on the right color Bugeye. I think silver
on white blends in and you loose the image but silver on red or some other
deep color is cool.
I prefer gold ; )
Lin

On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 12:46 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

> > I looked back at the photos how can you see the backs of the wheels not
> > painted?
> >
>
> Same photo that shows the teflon paint on the fuel pump (too bad he
> didn't know about PPP's genuine BMC noise isolator for Facet fuel
> pumps) also shows the inside of the RR wheel. As Jay said, a shame.
>
> As far as the arrow, Jay is trying to stir up cabin fever.
> David L

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov 17 04:10:28 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:10:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with Teflon tape on fuel fittings :  (
In-Reply-To: <47C31D83F52A43509D383CB84636BE1E@HomePC>
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Interesting Larry, I would like that tape because it is neater than liquids
but now I have a concern regarding the ethanol too. Anyone use that yellow
colored teflon tape, and where can I get the company name to ask about the
reaction to ethanol?
Lin


On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 1:27 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Actually, there is a teflon tape that is compatible with gas and petroleum
> products.  It is yellow in color.  Couldn't say how it handles this ethanol
> crap they are polluting our gas with.
>
> LAD
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jack Laird
> Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 11:30 AM
> To: Linda Grunthaner ; Spridget list
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with Teflon tape on fuel fittings : (
>
> You are correct.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 10:08 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Bugeye with Teflon tape on fuel fittings : (
>
>
> > List,
> > I thought we are NOT supposed to put Teflon tape on fuel fittings.
> Correct
> > me if I am wrong.
> > Lin
> > eBay
> >
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-Austin-Healey-Sprite-Restored-/320617121552?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4aa6450710
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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 17 06:27:21 2010
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:27:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: VIN's
Message-ID: <345004.23742.qm@web46415.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>
To: Sports & Classics <sportsnclassics at aol.com>
Cc: tpfaff100 at yahoo.com
Sent: Sun, November 14, 2010 8:43:13 PM
Subject: VIN's

Thomas & List, I finally found the best list of VIN's (the # is redundant) this 
side of OZ.
Web site: Gerards Garage - Tech Tips - Specs
Skip J. owner of AN5L/37190, 11 April 1960

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 17 06:36:01 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:36:01 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <42BFE9CC-2D93-464E-BDEE-6A38567AB20C@snet.net>
References: <AANLkTikJaMHH9HcLcjRobrnK5pwhgmM0AHMm01Zi1yfx@mail.gmail.com>,
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	<AANLkTinrhYWh7-GhLryRc52+urYk2JqoODkEFm4EggvH@mail.gmail.com>,
	<469525.75716.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<BE418A76-AB10-4D1D-AC70-59CC61859E76@comcast.net>,
	<194878.53772.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<4D3C1319-D080-4494-8113-EE69DD222511@comcast.net>,
	<42BFE9CC-2D93-464E-BDEE-6A38567AB20C@snet.net>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w18CB42F01102652BD17BC0B8380@phx.gbl>

Really!!!  :)

Robert Duquette

> My wife is a widow.>
> Jay

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Nov 17 06:42:30 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:42:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w18CB42F01102652BD17BC0B8380@phx.gbl>
References: <AANLkTikJaMHH9HcLcjRobrnK5pwhgmM0AHMm01Zi1yfx@mail.gmail.com>,
	<1547638691.172276.1289936919724.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>,
	<AANLkTinrhYWh7-GhLryRc52+urYk2JqoODkEFm4EggvH@mail.gmail.com>,
	<469525.75716.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<BE418A76-AB10-4D1D-AC70-59CC61859E76@comcast.net>,
	<194878.53772.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<4D3C1319-D080-4494-8113-EE69DD222511@comcast.net>,
	<42BFE9CC-2D93-464E-BDEE-6A38567AB20C@snet.net>
	<BAY147-w18CB42F01102652BD17BC0B8380@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <1D1641CB-25AF-406C-92A6-B1648769046E@comcast.net>

That was my first thought!  We'll miss ya Jay.  Should we tell the  
cops that she is a suspect??

;-)

Lester


On Nov 17, 2010, at 7:36 AM, Robert Duquette wrote:

> Really!!!  :)
>
> Robert Duquette
>
>> My wife is a widow.>
>> Jay
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 17 06:42:33 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:42:33 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <4EBEBAFC682F4104B0B8B6A9C747D109@spider>
References: <CAA73361B5344BA5880ECF6F0D551540@HomePC>,
	<912262.26411.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<4EBEBAFC682F4104B0B8B6A9C747D109@spider>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w3119CCA25E9AD283A5B69BB8380@phx.gbl>

Or anyone that you have to pay your hard earned dollars to.
>
> Bet they say the same things about people who repair cars.
> ...bill in corvallis

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 17 06:44:51 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:44:51 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=bF3n154d+RiphEmfWWdMZBb-FuphgdtE6x-sD@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikJaMHH9HcLcjRobrnK5pwhgmM0AHMm01Zi1yfx@mail.gmail.com>,
	<1547638691.172276.1289936919724.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>,
	<AANLkTinrhYWh7-GhLryRc52+urYk2JqoODkEFm4EggvH@mail.gmail.com>,
	<469525.75716.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<BE418A76-AB10-4D1D-AC70-59CC61859E76@comcast.net>,
	<194878.53772.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<4D3C1319-D080-4494-8113-EE69DD222511@comcast.net>,
	<AANLkTi=bF3n154d+RiphEmfWWdMZBb-FuphgdtE6x-sD@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w1495F4559074D34D617F2FB8380@phx.gbl>

If ever there was a vehicle deserving of a flame paint job, I think you own
it!

Robert Duquette
> ------------------------------------
>
> When my 2000 Blazer was struck by lightning> --
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...
> _______________________________________________

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 17 06:55:50 2010
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:55:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  disconnecting front motor mounts?
In-Reply-To: <4CE2DE43.4070809@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <108324.95667.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Frank,
Since my 5-speed is still sitting in a corner I have to ask, what is more difficult about removing the 5-speed/engine combo?
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Tue, 11/16/10, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

I have done it all ways. I do NOT EVER pull a 5 speed tranny once it's installed. I have repainted my car with everything out but the 5 speed.
I have had the engine out 3 or 4 times but never ever touch that 5 speed once it's in place.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Nov 17 07:02:59 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:02:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: VIN's
In-Reply-To: <345004.23742.qm@web46415.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <345004.23742.qm@web46415.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4F7AF45F778948E8AF67B25E149C8BDC@spider>

http://www.gerardsgarage.com/Garage/Tech/ahspriteproductionI2WS.htm

http://www.gerardsgarage.com/Garage/Tech/ahspriteproductionII2WS.htm
bill in corvallis
=======================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Skip Jackson
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 5:27 AM
To: spridget
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: VIN's
----------------------------------------------
----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>
To: Sports & Classics <sportsnclassics at aol.com>
Cc: tpfaff100 at yahoo.com
Sent: Sun, November 14, 2010 8:43:13 PM
Subject: VIN's

Thomas & List, I finally found the best list of VIN's (the # is redundant)
this 
side of OZ.
Web site: Gerards Garage - Tech Tips - Specs
Skip J. owner of AN5L/37190, 11 April 1960
_______________________________________________

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 17 07:07:39 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:07:39 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=+tChQVcRyHA9V4FGwDVij4_cEug2VX+PwCYdD@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikJaMHH9HcLcjRobrnK5pwhgmM0AHMm01Zi1yfx@mail.gmail.com>,
	<1547638691.172276.1289936919724.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>,
	<AANLkTinrhYWh7-GhLryRc52+urYk2JqoODkEFm4EggvH@mail.gmail.com>,
	<469525.75716.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<BE418A76-AB10-4D1D-AC70-59CC61859E76@comcast.net>,
	<194878.53772.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<4D3C1319-D080-4494-8113-EE69DD222511@comcast.net>,
	<AAB7673E430447BD82E140B603E70450@HomePC>,
	<AANLkTin_xhq-igWLqk_MHe_fgHxA6AGBd=Fc1F2vLfkk@mail.gmail.com>,
	<BAY147-w29FE068B849F1363C4E59CB8380@phx.gbl>,
	<AANLkTi=+tChQVcRyHA9V4FGwDVij4_cEug2VX+PwCYdD@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w5FB33695CB47AA5DA53F7B8380@phx.gbl>

Well, there you go!
Dynamo/generator are the same, as you know, just on different sides of the
pond.  Zappa isn't a Brit AFAIK.
The alternator crowd probably listens to AC/DC.

Robert Duquette( not ready for winter )
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com

what about those with a generator?

On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 8:41 PM, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
wrote:

I poked 'n stroked till

my wrist got numb

But I still didn't hear

no dynamo hum,

dynamo hum



dynamo hum

dynamo hum

Where's this dynamo

Comin' from

I done spent three hours

An' I ain't got a crumb

from this dynamo, dynamo, dynamo

from the dynamo hum



That's car realted, right?  ;)





>

> Yeah!! Let's get back to guns, cats and Frank Zappa! What the hell is this

> list for anyway!?

>

> Cheers!!

> Jim

_______________________________________________

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 17 07:10:28 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:10:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w5FB33695CB47AA5DA53F7B8380@phx.gbl>
References: <AANLkTikJaMHH9HcLcjRobrnK5pwhgmM0AHMm01Zi1yfx@mail.gmail.com>
	<1547638691.172276.1289936919724.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<AANLkTinrhYWh7-GhLryRc52+urYk2JqoODkEFm4EggvH@mail.gmail.com>
	<469525.75716.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<BE418A76-AB10-4D1D-AC70-59CC61859E76@comcast.net>
	<194878.53772.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4D3C1319-D080-4494-8113-EE69DD222511@comcast.net>
	<AAB7673E430447BD82E140B603E70450@HomePC>
	<AANLkTin_xhq-igWLqk_MHe_fgHxA6AGBd=Fc1F2vLfkk@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY147-w29FE068B849F1363C4E59CB8380@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTi=+tChQVcRyHA9V4FGwDVij4_cEug2VX+PwCYdD@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY147-w5FB33695CB47AA5DA53F7B8380@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinuSB7K5qDnSXwODPfLjVzM7_Lrt5E5ck40NPME@mail.gmail.com>

But only BON SCOTT AC/DC. I know Brian Johnson was enlisted, because Bon
admired Geordie greatly, wilst Brian was the singer, but like with Van
Hagar, it just isn't the same...

On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 8:07 AM, Robert Duquette <
robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Well, there you go!
> Dynamo/generator are the same, as you know, just on different sides of the
> pond.  Zappa isn't a Brit AFAIK.
> The alternator crowd probably listens to AC/DC.
>
> Robert Duquette( not ready for winter )
> From: tequila.brad at gmail.com
>
> what about those with a generator?
>
> On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 8:41 PM, Robert Duquette <
> robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
> I poked 'n stroked till
>
> my wrist got numb
>
> But I still didn't hear
>
> no dynamo hum,
>
> dynamo hum
>
>
>
> dynamo hum
>
> dynamo hum
>
> Where's this dynamo
>
> Comin' from
>
> I done spent three hours
>
> An' I ain't got a crumb
>
> from this dynamo, dynamo, dynamo
>
> from the dynamo hum
>
>
>
> That's car realted, right?  ;)
>
>
>
>
>
> >
>
> > Yeah!! Let's get back to guns, cats and Frank Zappa! What the hell is
> this
>
> > list for anyway!?
>
> >
>
> > Cheers!!
>
> > Jim
>
> _______________________________________________
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-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Nov 17 08:23:25 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:23:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
References: <F22ABB8A64424DE385F020AF8CAD5EE0@Inspiron><AANLkTim=0ZAk1f1DhJn8exA0B_x=wfANjEFppGnyDPtx@mail.gmail.com><841196EE15D1440CB4EFA04AC0269C73@HigginsOld>,
	<A8026A8401AB4C40AE641E9AB530ED68@personal>,
	<3ABFD6D67EC2427795F751C770528F42@MAINCOMPUTER>
	<BAY147-w440BD90853D0622434C384B8380@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <E4C83DDB54EE4F6EB15ACD16398F218D@personal>

Shucks, OK half of what I said then, 45 min out and 2.5 in, by myself of 
course and that includes tuneing etc on install..

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 6:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts


>I think the rest stops aren't counted.  Just count the time that you're
> dedicated to the job.  If I had to count the time from when I started
> something to when I finish it, without excluding the time when I'm doing
> something else, then it takes me "weeks".
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
>>
>> > you just wait till you get to my age, 1.5 out and 3.5 back in. The 
>> > extra
>> > time is rest stops.
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 17 09:22:27 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:22:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking Lot Woes and Safeco
Message-ID: <AANLkTikUGk9ZQHmj+o0Twf068U+XXSCa29Yu9Sge_Ru8@mail.gmail.com>

December the 15th 2006 I was pulled over by a cop. . for some kind of
traffic situation.  The cop got a call and had to leave me which was a nice
relief.

Had the cop written a ticket, I might have lost my house.

When I got home I opened the front door to black smoke. .  the house was on
fire.

My two neighbors across the street came to help me and we got the fire out
before the fire department came. .  the lady on the other end of the 911
call called the wrong fire department.  One of my neighbors took it upon her
self to drive over to the fire department that is about four blocks from our
house.

When we got into the house the flames were licking the top of the hallway
ceiling.  Thanks to my neighbor's massive fire extinguisher we were able to
put the fire out at the source.

I later gave my neighbor and his brother each $250 in gift certificates for
movies and dinners at an upscale restaurant here in town.  It was about all
I could do at the time.  . but I had to do something to show my appreciation
for helping me save our home.

Safeco stepped in and took care of everything.  I cannot say enough about
them.  They put us up in a rental that they paid for, in the same
neighborhood so that we could check on the progress of the house.  They
brought in TV's furniture, linens, mattresses, dishes, everything you could
think of.  They paid the restoration company and the contractor with no
issues.

For the next 4 months my wife kept detailing records of stuff that we lost
and Safeco would send checks every time.  . each month for around $3,600.0 a
month through that time period.

We paid a grand for the deductible. .  and these guys were on top of
everything.  They even paid the contractor to do some additional work on the
house before we moved in such as removing a non load bearing wall area that
separated our kitchen from the family room.

As far as insurance companies go. .  I have to really sing the praises of
Safeco and how they handled our situation. .  we were out of the house for 6
months while the contractors rebuilt it.  These guys went over and beyond.
.  the best customer service I have ever seen.

Kirk

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Nov 17 10:32:17 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:32:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye FS Kansas City area Project
Message-ID: <20101117093226.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Project Bugeye.  (price seems reasonable)

NFI

http://www.mgexperience.net/phorum/read.php?42,1606678


Peter C

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 17 10:49:02 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (=?utf-8?B?dGVxdWlsYS5icmFkQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ==?=)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:49:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] =?utf-8?q?removal_front_engine_mounts?=
Message-ID: <4ce41594.c78de50a.0ecd.ffff96f0@mx.google.com>

2 & 1/2 minutes to put an engine in!!!
I bow at your feet, you are a Spridget MASTER!

sent from my AT&T Smartphone by HTC

----- Reply message -----
From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
Date: Wed, Nov 17, 2010 9:23 am
Subject: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
To: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>, "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>

Shucks, OK half of what I said then, 45 min out and 2.5 in, by myself of 
course and that includes tuneing etc on install..

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 6:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts


>I think the rest stops aren't counted.  Just count the time that you're
> dedicated to the job.  If I had to count the time from when I started
> something to when I finish it, without excluding the time when I'm doing
> something else, then it takes me "weeks".
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
>>
>> > you just wait till you get to my age, 1.5 out and 3.5 back in. The 
>> > extra
>> > time is rest stops.
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Nov 17 10:58:06 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:58:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
References: <4ce41594.c78de50a.0ecd.ffff96f0@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <771FBB539A144E6594429CD70AFBA5A3@personal>

I just new someone would make a smart comment from their smartphone. Sigh.
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: tequila.brad at gmail.com
  To: Jack Laird ; Robert Duquette ; Spridgets
  Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 11:49 AM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts


  2 & 1/2 minutes to put an engine in!!!
  I bow at your feet, you are a Spridget MASTER!

  sent from my AT&T Smartphone by HTC

  ----- Reply message -----
  From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
  Date: Wed, Nov 17, 2010 9:23 am
  Subject: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
  To: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>, "Spridgets"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>

  Shucks, OK half of what I said then, 45 min out and 2.5 in, by myself of
  course and that includes tuneing etc on install..

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
  To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
  Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 6:31 PM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts


  >I think the rest stops aren't counted.  Just count the time that you're
  > dedicated to the job.  If I had to count the time from when I started
  > something to when I finish it, without excluding the time when I'm doing
  > something else, then it takes me "weeks".
  >
  > Robert Duquette
  > Ottawa ON Canada>
  >> ----- Original Message -----
  >> From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
  >>
  >> > you just wait till you get to my age, 1.5 out and 3.5 back in. The
  >> > extra
  >> > time is rest stops.
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 17 11:23:38 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:23:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
In-Reply-To: <771FBB539A144E6594429CD70AFBA5A3@personal>
References: <4ce41594.c78de50a.0ecd.ffff96f0@mx.google.com>
	<771FBB539A144E6594429CD70AFBA5A3@personal>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimjZpfP4XzOp-TwXsRbN-DzW+GnNVvjyPLnbbKZ@mail.gmail.com>

I tried to find a phone to fit me, but they say they don't offer a
dumbassphone. Sigh.

On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 11:58 AM, Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> wrote:

>  I just new someone would make a smart comment from their smartphone.
> Sigh.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* tequila.brad at gmail.com
> *To:* Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> ; Robert Duquette<robertduquette at sympatico.ca>;
> Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 17, 2010 11:49 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
>
> 2 & 1/2 minutes to put an engine in!!!
> I bow at your feet, you are a Spridget MASTER!
>
> sent from my AT&T Smartphone by HTC
>
> ----- Reply message -----
> From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
> Date: Wed, Nov 17, 2010 9:23 am
> Subject: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
> To: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>, "Spridgets" <
> spridgets at autox.team.net>
>
> Shucks, OK half of what I said then, 45 min out and 2.5 in, by myself of
> course and that includes tuneing etc on install..
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 6:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
>
>
> >I think the rest stops aren't counted.  Just count the time that you're
> > dedicated to the job.  If I had to count the time from when I started
> > something to when I finish it, without excluding the time when I'm doing
> > something else, then it takes me "weeks".
> >
> > Robert Duquette
> > Ottawa ON Canada>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
> >>
> >> > you just wait till you get to my age, 1.5 out and 3.5 back in. The
> >> > extra
> >> > time is rest stops.
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-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 17 11:37:30 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:37:30 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimjZpfP4XzOp-TwXsRbN-DzW+GnNVvjyPLnbbKZ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4ce41594.c78de50a.0ecd.ffff96f0@mx.google.com>,
	<771FBB539A144E6594429CD70AFBA5A3@personal>,
	<AANLkTimjZpfP4XzOp-TwXsRbN-DzW+GnNVvjyPLnbbKZ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w1277921873C83DBD17A8C7B8380@phx.gbl>

Mine's operated by a crank!  :D

Robert Duquette

Ottawa ON Canada

1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )

1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )

1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen
)http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg






From: tequila.brad at gmail.com

I tried to find a phone to fit me, but they say they don't offer a
dumbassphone. Sigh.

On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 11:58 AM, Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> wrote:








I just new someone would make a smart comment from
their smartphone. Sigh.

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

From:
  tequila.brad at gmail.com
  To: Jack Laird ; Robert Duquette ; Spridgets

  Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 11:49
  AM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] removal front
  engine mounts

2 & 1/2 minutes to put an engine in!!!
I bow at your
  feet, you are a Spridget MASTER!

sent from my AT&T Smartphone by
  HTC

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 17 11:42:42 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:42:42 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Opinions wanted
In-Reply-To: <201010220639556.SM04144@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <4CC0EE6D.5070609@comcast.net>,
	<201010220639556.SM04144@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w4568458B1F302D010F4B0EB8380@phx.gbl>

Late with my opinion ... but, when I heard the paint described I thought of
this combo:
http://www.mgexperience.net/registry/GUGHHH6677777
... but couldn't find a picture then.  And now, I just happened across one.

Robert D
> -----
> At 08:52 PM 10/21/2010, Frank Clarici wrote:
> >I just painted the $50 Midget in Harvest Gold, an original 70s
> >Midget color. And a special THANK YOU to Bill Gilroy for the gallon of
paint.
> >Now that it is all mustard yellow, what are your opinions to
> >painting the rocker panel black as they were originally?
> _______________________________________________

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 17 13:22:57 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:22:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimjZpfP4XzOp-TwXsRbN-DzW+GnNVvjyPLnbbKZ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4ce41594.c78de50a.0ecd.ffff96f0@mx.google.com>
	<771FBB539A144E6594429CD70AFBA5A3@personal>
	<AANLkTimjZpfP4XzOp-TwXsRbN-DzW+GnNVvjyPLnbbKZ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=MkezYa_NUGf61f0M5dWG=bA8HCHd8bJdu12BZ@mail.gmail.com>

Sure they do Brad...  My wife says I have one....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 12:23 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>wrote:

> I tried to find a phone to fit me, but they say they don't offer a
> dumbassphone. Sigh.
>
> On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 11:58 AM, Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> wrote:
>
> >  I just new someone would make a smart comment from their smartphone.
> > Sigh.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > *From:* tequila.brad at gmail.com
> > *To:* Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> ; Robert Duquette<
> robertduquette at sympatico.ca>;
> > Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 17, 2010 11:49 AM
> > *Subject:* Re: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
> >
> > 2 & 1/2 minutes to put an engine in!!!
> > I bow at your feet, you are a Spridget MASTER!
> >
> > sent from my AT&T Smartphone by HTC
> >
> > ----- Reply message -----
> > From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
> > Date: Wed, Nov 17, 2010 9:23 am
> > Subject: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
> > To: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>, "Spridgets" <
> > spridgets at autox.team.net>
> >
> > Shucks, OK half of what I said then, 45 min out and 2.5 in, by myself of
> > course and that includes tuneing etc on install..
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> > To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 6:31 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] removal front engine mounts
> >
> >
> > >I think the rest stops aren't counted.  Just count the time that you're
> > > dedicated to the job.  If I had to count the time from when I started
> > > something to when I finish it, without excluding the time when I'm
> doing
> > > something else, then it takes me "weeks".
> > >
> > > Robert Duquette
> > > Ottawa ON Canada>
> > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > >> From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
> > >>
> > >> > you just wait till you get to my age, 1.5 out and 3.5 back in. The
> > >> > extra
> > >> > time is rest stops.
> > > _______________________________________________
> > >
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical
minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which
holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd
by the clean end."

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Wed Nov 17 14:16:24 2010
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:16:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  disconnecting front motor mounts?
Message-ID: <138784.16831.qm@web180608.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Believe me, I know how fortunate I am to have "too much" work.  Every day I
have a hard time putting up with the guys at work that complain about doing
anything that remotely resembles work. They are unclear on the concept of
"employee" and "employer".  I tell them that BNSF is not asking them to do the
work for free.  They are paying you cash to do it and there are people beating
down the doors for your job!  Maybe the fact I turn 60 in February makes me
understand this more.  Heck, If I was fired, where would I go for this much
money I make on this job.  Who would hire a 60 year old anyway!  The bigger
tragedy, how would I pay for my Austin Healeys!
Mike

--- On Tue, 11/16/10, bjshov8 at tx.rr.com <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:

From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  disconnecting front motor mounts?
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 10:11 PM

Come to our company.  We have no work so I can take off anytime I want and it
makes no difference to the company.  (Of course my income isn't much either.)


> I work for the railroad.  There are no holidays for us.  I will most likely
be
> working on Thanksgiving.  I get
 6 days a year that I can claim an extra
day's
> pay while working during a holiday.  Thanksgiving is one of them.
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From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Wed Nov 17 14:22:40 2010
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:22:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Opinions wanted
Message-ID: <106f01cb869d$90d1b100$056a010a@mail2world.com>

I think I have a NOS set of those stripes somewhere. I remember buying
them and was going to put them on my 1500, but never got around to it.
 
-=Chris


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

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

 	  	 From: Robert Duquette [robertduquette at sympatico.ca]
Sent: 11/17/2010 1:42:42 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Opinions wanted 

Late with my opinion ... but, when I heard the paint described I thought
of 
this combo: 
http://www.mgexperience.net/registry/GUGHHH6677777 
.... but couldn't find a picture then. And now, I just happened across
one. 

Robert D 
> ----- 
> At 08:52 PM 10/21/2010, Frank Clarici wrote: 
> >I just painted the $50 Midget in Harvest Gold, an original 70s 
> >Midget color. And a special THANK YOU to Bill Gilroy for the gallon
of 
paint. 
> >Now that it is all mustard yellow, what are your opinions to 
> >painting the rocker panel black as they were originally? 
> _______________________________________________ 
_______________________________________________ 

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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Nov 17 14:33:57 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:33:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  disconnecting front motor mounts?
In-Reply-To: <138784.16831.qm@web180608.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <138784.16831.qm@web180608.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <6539C805CD54438091DC15378F9D8A0F@spider>

This working for or with other people is hard. I'm 68 now and the ship
started to tip over for me about 1982. Several witticisms I have come up
with, that people just ignore.

Most managers can't.
Dept. heads can't hire, and the Hiring Dept. doesn't know what the dept.
head needs.
...bill in corvallis
=========================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael MacLean
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 1:16 PM
To: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: disconnecting front motor mounts?

Believe me, I know how fortunate I am to have "too much" work.  Every day I
have a hard time putting up with the guys at work that complain about doing
anything that remotely resembles work. They are unclear on the concept of
"employee" and "employer".  I tell them that BNSF is not asking them to do
the work for free.  They are paying you cash to do it and there are people
beating down the doors for your job!  Maybe the fact I turn 60 in February
makes me understand this more.  Heck, If I was fired, where would I go for
this much money I make on this job.  Who would hire a 60 year old anyway!
The bigger tragedy, how would I pay for my Austin Healeys!
Mike

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Wed Nov 17 14:56:00 2010
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:56:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...Hagerty
In-Reply-To: <69601.29876.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <512214.74335.qm@web180615.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

My other commuter car, a 2004 Honda Civic EX was recently damaged by hail.  
It has at least 400 dents all over it!  My insurance company had no problem
covering it for the $500 deductible, but I had to go to their body shop of
choice.  If I went to a shop that I chose, it would have cost me more than the
deductible I was told.  Not sure of the legality of this, but I am sure they
have done their legal homework so they can get away with it.  Luckily, it is a
good body shop, so I have no complaints, but I have not got the car back yet
either.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 17 15:44:13 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:44:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Looking for a Warm Place to Winter
Message-ID: <AANLkTikZuknwsH4RiAATmMKgBZ2xLE5jjnFbt5HsSKEs@mail.gmail.com>

Hey all you guys (and gals) that live in warm climates... If you know
of a furnished 2 or 3 BR place for rent at a reasonable price, that
allows a large dog, please let me know. I have been watching different
areas on CL but guess what? The scammers advertise rental units too!!!
I emailed a realtor in TX about somebody using her name trying to rent
a house that she has listed for sale! Areas close to  preferred but
not the only thing that I would consider. Looking at Jan, Feb, and
maybe March.

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

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 17 19:32:14 2010
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:32:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Teflon Tape
Message-ID: <946503.24719.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I e-mailed the Wm H Harvey Co about their Teflon tape.  They did not know how
Ethanol would effect their yellow gas tape.  I have used it for years on the
gas 
lines I install for fireplaces.  I keep the tape two threads from the end
of the 
fitting so that the tape does not shave off and get into the flow. 
The Teflon 
will stop any rusting no matter how long left in place, and plugs
or fittings 
don't have to be gorilla tight to stop leaking.
The yellow tape
(gas) is three to four times more than the white (water), $3.50 
VS $1.00.
Skip J. AN5L/37190

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 17 19:34:40 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:34:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...Hagerty
In-Reply-To: <512214.74335.qm@web180615.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <69601.29876.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<512214.74335.qm@web180615.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimx70xq6ftQYJ_=dSSptwfgGuTHeeSpvHmqjh74@mail.gmail.com>

I've seen a guy "massage" out some hail damage.  It was pretty amazing
what he could do with those tools of his.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 17 19:41:01 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:41:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Teflon Tape
In-Reply-To: <946503.24719.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <946503.24719.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikZudGEdA5GZ5F48fDR9R+GdZPPa+RTHd=9ai59@mail.gmail.com>

Teflon tape does not seal threads.  It lubricates threads and allows
them to seal themselves better.
It is for tapered thread applications.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Nov 18 04:16:45 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 06:16:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Wurth Cavity wax
Message-ID: <AANLkTinjVr=Sb8nzFV9VpfiBLo1QHQ2LU_dN5vUwwUD-@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I had a guy in the VW forums tell me he uses this stuff  Wurth Cavity wax
for the cavities of his bus. It appears it is like Waxoil. Anyone use this
or Waxoil? I do understand it can be a real mess if needing a repair later
(wax & heat = fire).
Lin

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/wurth-cavity-wax-aerosol-500ml-0893081-prod19957/

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/19957.jpg<http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/19957.jpg%5B/img%5D>

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Nov 18 10:01:48 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:01:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wurth Cavity wax
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinjVr=Sb8nzFV9VpfiBLo1QHQ2LU_dN5vUwwUD-@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinjVr=Sb8nzFV9VpfiBLo1QHQ2LU_dN5vUwwUD-@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <13E23C07-2772-46F3-BD74-49F1F0C9A5FF@comcast.net>

The wildly expensive Jag restoration shop uses it by the ton.  After  
having fresh metal and epoxy primer and paint they then coat any  
enclosed unreachable ares in the stuff..

http://www.classicjaguar.com/sb.html

Go down the page until you get to some bright yellow.. that's the  
stuff..

Lester


On Nov 18, 2010, at 5:16 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> List,
> I had a guy in the VW forums tell me he uses this stuff  Wurth  
> Cavity wax
> for the cavities of his bus. It appears it is like Waxoil. Anyone  
> use this
> or Waxoil? I do understand it can be a real mess if needing a repair  
> later
> (wax & heat = fire).
> Lin
>
> http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/wurth-cavity-wax-aerosol-500ml-0893081-prod19957/
>
> http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/19957.jpg<http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/19957.jpg%5B/img%5D 
> >
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov 18 10:20:16 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:20:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wurth Cavity wax
In-Reply-To: <13E23C07-2772-46F3-BD74-49F1F0C9A5FF@comcast.net>
References: <AANLkTinjVr=Sb8nzFV9VpfiBLo1QHQ2LU_dN5vUwwUD-@mail.gmail.com>
	<13E23C07-2772-46F3-BD74-49F1F0C9A5FF@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000ECD2833634170A3B421978F82E83D@HomePC>

Dr. Lester, is that the same stuff you use on cavities?  ;-)



-----Original Message----- 
From: Lester
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 11:01 AM
To: Linda Grunthaner
Cc: Spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Wurth Cavity wax

The wildly expensive Jag restoration shop uses it by the ton.  After
having fresh metal and epoxy primer and paint they then coat any
enclosed unreachable ares in the stuff..

http://www.classicjaguar.com/sb.html

Go down the page until you get to some bright yellow.. that's the
stuff..

Lester


On Nov 18, 2010, at 5:16 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> List,
> I had a guy in the VW forums tell me he uses this stuff  Wurth
> Cavity wax
> for the cavities of his bus. It appears it is like Waxoil. Anyone
> use this
> or Waxoil? I do understand it can be a real mess if needing a repair
> later
> (wax & heat = fire).
> Lin
>
> http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/wurth-cavity-wax-aerosol-500ml-0893081-prod19957/
>
> http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/19957.jpg<http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/19957.jpg%5B/img%5D
> >
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From lists at dinospider.com  Thu Nov 18 10:21:41 2010
From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:21:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Wurth Cavity wax
In-Reply-To: <13E23C07-2772-46F3-BD74-49F1F0C9A5FF@comcast.net>
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  Way cool link, thanks.

  But I question why use the wax when you have that kind of access to 
the cavitiy.  I have used Waxoil to protect sills but only when I did 
not have access except through small areas or holes drilled into the 
cavities.  In the case of that Jag they have the cavity fully exposed, 
at that point would not some paint work better and last much longer ?

     mike


On 11/18/2010 09:01 AM, Lester wrote:
> The wildly expensive Jag restoration shop uses it by the ton.  After 
> having fresh metal and epoxy primer and paint they then coat any 
> enclosed unreachable ares in the stuff..
>
> http://www.classicjaguar.com/sb.html
>
> Go down the page until you get to some bright yellow.. that's the stuff..
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Nov 18, 2010, at 5:16 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
>> List,
>> I had a guy in the VW forums tell me he uses this stuff  Wurth Cavity 
>> wax
>> for the cavities of his bus. It appears it is like Waxoil. Anyone use 
>> this
>> or Waxoil? I do understand it can be a real mess if needing a repair 
>> later
>> (wax & heat = fire).
>> Lin
>>
>> http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/wurth-cavity-wax-aerosol-500ml-0893081-prod19957/ 
>>
>>
>> http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/19957.jpg<http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/19957.jpg%5B/img%5D> 
>>
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Thu Nov 18 10:38:08 2010
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:38:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget needs help in New Jersey
Message-ID: <AANLkTin-Bsx9PhbamcER_9wiFCkpJbyGHsZCRHtYf8dE@mail.gmail.com>

Here's the guys message - he's not (atm) on this list but is over on BCF.

"Here's the scenario.
Car getting shipped, trucker tried to pop hood to verify VIN, broke release
cable (it sounds like).
Any chance any good samaritan can run over and get that opened for them.
Car is at
1500 Lower Rd.
Linden NJ, 07036

it's in a warehouse awaiting help, poor scared little girl

contact at warehouse is Olga, 908-523-0266"

Owners name is Jeff Vandyke - I have no email for him but can contact him on
BCF Spridgets area.
Jeff says he is willing to recompense (within reason - my words not his) for
your trouble.

Just trying to help out a little MK1 Midget on it's way to Portugal.

Rick (we're all in this together) Bastedo

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Nov 18 11:26:02 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:26:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wurth Cavity wax
In-Reply-To: <000ECD2833634170A3B421978F82E83D@HomePC>
References: <AANLkTinjVr=Sb8nzFV9VpfiBLo1QHQ2LU_dN5vUwwUD-@mail.gmail.com>
	<13E23C07-2772-46F3-BD74-49F1F0C9A5FF@comcast.net>
	<000ECD2833634170A3B421978F82E83D@HomePC>
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Let's hope the TSA doesn't take up using it on "cavities"....

On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 11:20 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Dr. Lester, is that the same stuff you use on cavities?  ;-)
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lester
> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 11:01 AM
> To: Linda Grunthaner
> Cc: Spridget list
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Wurth Cavity wax
>
> The wildly expensive Jag restoration shop uses it by the ton.  After
> having fresh metal and epoxy primer and paint they then coat any
> enclosed unreachable ares in the stuff..
>
> http://www.classicjaguar.com/sb.html
>
> Go down the page until you get to some bright yellow.. that's the
> stuff..
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Nov 18, 2010, at 5:16 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
> > List,
> > I had a guy in the VW forums tell me he uses this stuff  Wurth
> > Cavity wax
> > for the cavities of his bus. It appears it is like Waxoil. Anyone
> > use this
> > or Waxoil? I do understand it can be a real mess if needing a repair
> > later
> > (wax & heat = fire).
> > Lin
> >
> >
> http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/wurth-cavity-wax-aerosol-500ml-0893081-prod19957/
> >
> > http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/19957.jpg<
> http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/19957.jpg%5B/img%5D
> > >
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov 18 11:28:05 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:28:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wurth Cavity wax
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinovjVMd_rnUpK+CKJJrRkNmvtD3f95jU5+W_5q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinjVr=Sb8nzFV9VpfiBLo1QHQ2LU_dN5vUwwUD-@mail.gmail.com><13E23C07-2772-46F3-BD74-49F1F0C9A5FF@comcast.net><000ECD2833634170A3B421978F82E83D@HomePC>
	<AANLkTinovjVMd_rnUpK+CKJJrRkNmvtD3f95jU5+W_5q@mail.gmail.com>
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Ewww.  Bad visual.




From: Brad Fornal
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 12:26 PM
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: Lester ; Linda Grunthaner ; Spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Wurth Cavity wax

Let's hope the TSA doesn't take up using it on "cavities"....


On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 11:20 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

  Dr. Lester, is that the same stuff you use on cavities?  ;-)




  -----Original Message-----
  From: Lester
  Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 11:01 AM
  To: Linda Grunthaner
  Cc: Spridget list
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Wurth Cavity wax

  The wildly expensive Jag restoration shop uses it by the ton.  After
  having fresh metal and epoxy primer and paint they then coat any
  enclosed unreachable ares in the stuff..

  http://www.classicjaguar.com/sb.html

  Go down the page until you get to some bright yellow.. that's the
  stuff..

  Lester


  On Nov 18, 2010, at 5:16 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

  > List,
  > I had a guy in the VW forums tell me he uses this stuff  Wurth
  > Cavity wax
  > for the cavities of his bus. It appears it is like Waxoil. Anyone
  > use this
  > or Waxoil? I do understand it can be a real mess if needing a repair
  > later
  > (wax & heat = fire).
  > Lin
  >
  >
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/wurth-cavity-wax-aerosol-500ml-0893081-prod19957/
  >
  >
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/19957.jpg<http://www.sjscyc
les.co.uk/images/products/medium/19957.jpg%5B/img%5D
  > >
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Nov 18 11:37:03 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:37:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wurth Cavity wax
In-Reply-To: <4CE560A5.7080507@dinospider.com>
References: <AANLkTinjVr=Sb8nzFV9VpfiBLo1QHQ2LU_dN5vUwwUD-@mail.gmail.com>
	<13E23C07-2772-46F3-BD74-49F1F0C9A5FF@comcast.net>
	<4CE560A5.7080507@dinospider.com>
Message-ID: <D482B6BA-3946-46F6-94C0-27276F53FB23@comcast.net>

I agree completely.  Salesmanship?  To me it seems that when you get  
to that state why not just paint most of it and be done.

Oh yeah,  these guys are the ones who has a "sale" last year due to  
the bad economy, IIRC it was 30% off labor which was a savings of,  
sitting down right....  $ 30,000 over the full price of a resto but  
did NOT include materials.

They do outstanding work and they have the right approach, if it isn't  
perfect, make it perfect but it seems but you end up with a Car that  
is now worth 1/4 of what you just paid to have it restored.  Hmm..  
kinda like a Bugeye...  ;-)

Lester


On Nov 18, 2010, at 11:21 AM, Mike Rambour wrote:

> Way cool link, thanks.
>
> But I question why use the wax when you have that kind of access to  
> the cavitiy.  I have used Waxoil to protect sills but only when I  
> did not have access except through small areas or holes drilled into  
> the cavities.  In the case of that Jag they have the cavity fully  
> exposed, at that point would not some paint work better and last  
> much longer ?
>
>    mike
>
>
> On 11/18/2010 09:01 AM, Lester wrote:
>> The wildly expensive Jag restoration shop uses it by the ton.   
>> After having fresh metal and epoxy primer and paint they then coat  
>> any enclosed unreachable ares in the stuff..
>>
>> http://www.classicjaguar.com/sb.html
>>
>> Go down the page until you get to some bright yellow.. that's the  
>> stuff..
>>
>> Lester
>>
>>
>> On Nov 18, 2010, at 5:16 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>>
>>> List,
>>> I had a guy in the VW forums tell me he uses this stuff  Wurth  
>>> Cavity wax
>>> for the cavities of his bus. It appears it is like Waxoil. Anyone  
>>> use this
>>> or Waxoil? I do understand it can be a real mess if needing a  
>>> repair later
>>> (wax & heat = fire).
>>> Lin
>>>
>>> http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/wurth-cavity-wax-aerosol-500ml-0893081-prod19957/
>>>
>>> http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/19957.jpg<http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/19957.jpg%5B/img%5D 
>>> >
>>> _______________________________________________
>>>
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Nov 18 11:38:10 2010
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:38:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wurth Cavity wax
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinovjVMd_rnUpK+CKJJrRkNmvtD3f95jU5+W_5q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinjVr=Sb8nzFV9VpfiBLo1QHQ2LU_dN5vUwwUD-@mail.gmail.com>
	<13E23C07-2772-46F3-BD74-49F1F0C9A5FF@comcast.net>
	<000ECD2833634170A3B421978F82E83D@HomePC>
	<AANLkTinovjVMd_rnUpK+CKJJrRkNmvtD3f95jU5+W_5q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <649F0B1B-2649-4353-8235-F793A8AFDE90@comcast.net>

Or at least that they disinfect the wands between searches...  ;-)

Lester


On Nov 18, 2010, at 12:26 PM, Brad Fornal wrote:

> Let's hope the TSA doesn't take up using it on "cavities"....
>
> On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 11:20 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net 
> > wrote:
> Dr. Lester, is that the same stuff you use on cavities?  ;-)
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lester
> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 11:01 AM
> To: Linda Grunthaner
> Cc: Spridget list
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Wurth Cavity wax
>
> The wildly expensive Jag restoration shop uses it by the ton.  After
> having fresh metal and epoxy primer and paint they then coat any
> enclosed unreachable ares in the stuff..
>
> http://www.classicjaguar.com/sb.html
>
> Go down the page until you get to some bright yellow.. that's the
> stuff..
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Nov 18, 2010, at 5:16 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
> > List,
> > I had a guy in the VW forums tell me he uses this stuff  Wurth
> > Cavity wax
> > for the cavities of his bus. It appears it is like Waxoil. Anyone
> > use this
> > or Waxoil? I do understand it can be a real mess if needing a repair
> > later
> > (wax & heat = fire).
> > Lin
> >
> > http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/wurth-cavity-wax-aerosol-500ml-0893081-prod19957/
> >
> > http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/19957.jpg<http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/19957.jpg%5B/img%5D
> > >
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From jvandyke at mac.com  Thu Nov 18 12:11:47 2010
From: jvandyke at mac.com (Jeff Van Dyke)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:11:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] help needed in Linden, NJ
Message-ID: <0A18D4E3-517B-4510-A67B-BC09DAEB37DD@mac.com>

Long story short;
Sold '63 Midget to guy in Portugal (really nice guy) shipper picked up from me (in Hudsonville, MI) on Sunday afternoon.  Took to Linden, NJ.  They realized the VIN on these is in the engine bay and somehow #$%%d up the hood release (it was working fine when it left me).
Since they couldn't open the hood, they couldn't verify the VIN and have shoved the car in a warehouse.  I have until Monday to pop the hood open.  So far I have not been able to find someone to assist.  I may have to drive there and do it myself (750 miles each way, ouch).
Was hoping to find someone willing to stop in and tickle the catch (through the grill with a long screwdriver).  I'm told this is pretty easy.
Any takers?

From pchast at francomm.com  Thu Nov 18 13:18:38 2010
From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:18:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] help needed in Linden, NJ
In-Reply-To: <0A18D4E3-517B-4510-A67B-BC09DAEB37DD@mac.com>
References: <0A18D4E3-517B-4510-A67B-BC09DAEB37DD@mac.com>
Message-ID: <op.vmdupcnasjevdj@pete200>

It should be in Frank's back yard....
If you can't get a hold of Frank, I'm just about 150 miles away....

I'm willing to give it a try no guaranty.

Pete
Athens, NY


On Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:11:47 -0500, Jeff Van Dyke <jvandyke at mac.com> wrote:

>
> Long story short;
> Sold '63 Midget to guy in Portugal (really nice guy) shipper picked up  
> from me (in Hudsonville, MI) on Sunday afternoon.  Took to Linden, NJ.   
> They realized the VIN on these is in the engine bay and somehow #$%%d up  
> the hood release (it was working fine when it left me).
> Since they couldn't open the hood, they couldn't verify the VIN and have  
> shoved the car in a warehouse.  I have until Monday to pop the hood  
> open.  So far I have not been able to find someone to assist.  I may  
> have to drive there and do it myself (750 miles each way, ouch).
> Was hoping to find someone willing to stop in and tickle the catch  
> (through the grill with a long screwdriver).  I'm told this is pretty  
> easy.
> Any takers?
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Nov 18 13:35:37 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:35:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] help needed in Linden, NJ
In-Reply-To: <op.vmdupcnasjevdj@pete200>
References: <0A18D4E3-517B-4510-A67B-BC09DAEB37DD@mac.com>
	<op.vmdupcnasjevdj@pete200>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikPFeDA8wGhHGg2Q3J7MFHbojLU9KpQqPgW0F+v@mail.gmail.com>

> It should be in Frank's back yard....
> If you can't get a hold of Frank, I'm just about 150 miles away....

Looks like it is about 60 miles from Frank... So, if a Sprite moving
at 45 mph in 150 miles of NY traffic headed south at 3:34est and
another Sprite moving at 55 mph headed north at 5est, would they meet
in Linden?
David L

From jvandyke at mac.com  Thu Nov 18 13:40:47 2010
From: jvandyke at mac.com (Jeff Van Dyke)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:40:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] stranded Midget in Linden
Message-ID: <76FE0589-959A-49A4-A84A-4D5A95E24489@mac.com>

I have found out that the car is accessible Saturday or anytime as long as they know who is coming so they will be let in.
This should be a 5 minute job (hopefully) don't have to fix it, just open it!

Anyone willing.  I can pay you of course, I'm not a rich man (who would sell a cherry '63 Midget unless they needed money?)
but fair is fair.  I just want it back underway to it's new home.

email me direct if possible
jvandyke--at--mac.com (replace the --at-- with @)

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 18 13:54:03 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:54:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] help needed in Linden, NJ
In-Reply-To: <0A18D4E3-517B-4510-A67B-BC09DAEB37DD@mac.com>
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On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 2:11 PM, Jeff Van Dyke <jvandyke at mac.com> wrote:
Was hoping to find someone willing to stop in and tickle the catch
(through the grill with a long screwdriver).  I'm told this is pretty
easy.
------------------------

If the cable is still attached you can also reach under the driver's
side fender in front of the wheel, grab the cable housing and give it
a quick jerk. Pops open really well! I did it to a guy's car one time
and he got really pi$$ed. Most likely because he didn't know how to do
it himself...

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

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Nov 18 13:54:28 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:54:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] help needed in Linden, NJ
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikPFeDA8wGhHGg2Q3J7MFHbojLU9KpQqPgW0F+v@mail.gmail.com>
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	<AANLkTikPFeDA8wGhHGg2Q3J7MFHbojLU9KpQqPgW0F+v@mail.gmail.com>
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Only if it was in a parking lot, and one of them was parked.
. . . bill in corvallis
==============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 12:36 PM
To: Pete Chast
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] help needed in Linden, NJ

> It should be in Frank's back yard....
> If you can't get a hold of Frank, I'm just about 150 miles away....

Looks like it is about 60 miles from Frank... So, if a Sprite moving
at 45 mph in 150 miles of NY traffic headed south at 3:34est and
another Sprite moving at 55 mph headed north at 5est, would they meet
in Linden?
David L
_______________________________________________

From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Nov 18 13:55:36 2010
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:55:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] stranded Midget in Linden
In-Reply-To: <76FE0589-959A-49A4-A84A-4D5A95E24489@mac.com>
References: <76FE0589-959A-49A4-A84A-4D5A95E24489@mac.com>
Message-ID: <201011181255113.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Frank will tell to install his patented 
"clothes-hanger-through-the-left-inner-fender-well-device-for-emergency-bonnet-opening".

He sells them cheap.

Peter c
====
At 02:40 PM 11/18/2010, Jeff Van Dyke wrote:
>I have found out that the car is accessible Saturday or anytime as 
>long as they know who is coming so they will be let in.
>This should be a 5 minute job (hopefully) don't have to fix it, just open it!
>
>Anyone willing.  I can pay you of course, I'm not a rich man (who 
>would sell a cherry '63 Midget unless they needed money?)
>but fair is fair.  I just want it back underway to it's new home.

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Thu Nov 18 15:09:42 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:09:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] stranded Midget in Linden
References: <76FE0589-959A-49A4-A84A-4D5A95E24489@mac.com>
	<201011181255113.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <9AA81BD8EF3745DEB0C5C3DEE38D8B96@personal>

Gesh, another great idea from Frank.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Caldwell" <peter at nosimport.com>
To: "Jeff Van Dyke" <jvandyke at mac.com>; "MG" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 2:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] stranded Midget in Linden


> Frank will tell to install his patented 
> "clothes-hanger-through-the-left-inner-fender-well-device-for-emergency-bonnet-opening".
>
> He sells them cheap.
>
> Peter c
> ====
> At 02:40 PM 11/18/2010, Jeff Van Dyke wrote:
>>I have found out that the car is accessible Saturday or anytime as long as 
>>they know who is coming so they will be let in.
>>This should be a 5 minute job (hopefully) don't have to fix it, just open 
>>it!
>>
>>Anyone willing.  I can pay you of course, I'm not a rich man (who would 
>>sell a cherry '63 Midget unless they needed money?)
>>but fair is fair.  I just want it back underway to it's new home.
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Thu Nov 18 15:12:43 2010
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:12:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...Hagerty
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimx70xq6ftQYJ_=dSSptwfgGuTHeeSpvHmqjh74@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <26255.43667.qm@web180613.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Yes, I have had door dents taken out that way and it was truly amazing.  The
hail damage is in areas that they could probably not get behind to work the
dents out though.
Mike

--- On Thu, 11/18/10, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...Hagerty
To: "Michael MacLean" <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
Cc: "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2010, 2:34 AM

I've seen a guy "massage" out some hail damage.  It was pretty amazing
what he could do with those tools of his.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov 18 15:40:24 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:40:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] help needed in Linden, NJ
In-Reply-To: <op.vmdupcnasjevdj@pete200>
References: <0A18D4E3-517B-4510-A67B-BC09DAEB37DD@mac.com>
	<op.vmdupcnasjevdj@pete200>
Message-ID: <4CE5AB58.9060204@comcast.net>

On 11/18/2010 3:18 PM, Pete Chast wrote:
> It should be in Frank's back yard....

If I didn't just get out of the hospital with severe vertigo, I would go 
there but I can not drive just yet.
Heck, I can barely walk at this point.
Anybody can open this bonnet if they had 1/2 a brain and a screwdriver 
or a coat hanger.



-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From jvandyke at mac.com  Thu Nov 18 15:59:46 2010
From: jvandyke at mac.com (Jeff Van Dyke)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:59:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] help needed in Linden, NJ
In-Reply-To: <4CE5AB58.9060204@comcast.net>
References: <0A18D4E3-517B-4510-A67B-BC09DAEB37DD@mac.com>
	<op.vmdupcnasjevdj@pete200> <4CE5AB58.9060204@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <362BBE47-0106-444F-B6C6-401218A4CE7F@mac.com>

Apparently no one there has the mental capacity.  I'm also told they won't touch anything due to liability and I do understand that.
Have since found out there maybe a person there who will help.  I have to call to give permission tomorrow AM and instructions.
I'm going to tell him to tug on the cable behind the left front wheel first, then if that fails, try to push the latch through the grill with long screwdriver or similar, or pull the latch via coathanger through the grill.  Hopeful that may do it and we can call off the rescue mission.
Stay tuned.
Still entertaining all offers until it's clear.


On Nov 18, 2010, at 5:40 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

On 11/18/2010 3:18 PM, Pete Chast wrote:
> It should be in Frank's back yard....

If I didn't just get out of the hospital with severe vertigo, I would go there but I can not drive just yet.
Heck, I can barely walk at this point.
Anybody can open this bonnet if they had 1/2 a brain and a screwdriver or a coat hanger.



-- 
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Toms River, NJ
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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Thu Nov 18 16:13:41 2010
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:13:41 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...Hagerty
In-Reply-To: <26255.43667.qm@web180613.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1053161835.1340537.1290122021286.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Well I got a quote from a club member who works at Maaco who painted the car 2 years ago. rather than going through his insurance he is just going to write me a check. Hopefully problem solved. 
Ryan 
sorry to have stirred up such cabin fever type animosity this early in the winter season. Now evrybody go play nice and drive your cars before its to cold to do it without freezing. 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael MacLean" <rrengineer.mike at att.net> 
To: "derf" <derf247 at gmail.com> 
Cc: "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 5:12:43 PM 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...Hagerty 

Yes, I have had door dents taken out that way and it was truly amazing. The 
hail damage is in areas that they could probably not get behind to work the 
dents out though. 
Mike 

--- On Thu, 11/18/10, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote: 

From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com> 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...Hagerty 
To: "Michael MacLean" <rrengineer.mike at att.net> 
Cc: "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2010, 2:34 AM 

I've seen a guy "massage" out some hail damage. It was pretty amazing 
what he could do with those tools of his. 
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 18 16:31:24 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:31:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...Hagerty
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Here in tornado alley we get monster hailstorms. Within 20 miles of any
point out here there will be golfball and even baseball sized hail every
spring or fall. I've lived in my 100 year old house now for 22 years and
have put 5 new roofs on it.

Anyway, you can guess what hail that size does to automobiles!!  Needless to
say there is no massaging out hail dents from baseball and larger hail
stones...  ;-)

For smaller hail though, everyone around these parts knows what to do...
Wait for a day where the temperature is over 100F...   Get some dry
ice...    hold a hunk of dry ice on the dent and watch it disappear without
damage to the paint!   Paintless Hail Removal outfits get big bucks and
mainly this is exactly what they do for most hail dents!  Works great for me
- if the dents are relatively small in size and number, I collect the
insurnace money and then "Do It Myself"...    ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 4:12 PM, Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>wrote:

> Yes, I have had door dents taken out that way and it was truly amazing.
>  The
> hail damage is in areas that they could probably not get behind to work the
> dents out though.
> Mike
>
> --- On Thu, 11/18/10, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...Hagerty
> To: "Michael MacLean" <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
> Cc: "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, November 18, 2010, 2:34 AM
>
> I've seen a guy "massage" out some hail damage.  It was pretty amazing
> what he could do with those tools of his.
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money" - Margaret Thatcher

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 18 18:59:06 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:59:06 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking lot woes...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinuSB7K5qDnSXwODPfLjVzM7_Lrt5E5ck40NPME@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <194382.8850.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Brian's wife used to race a Sprite, though. She may still have it, FAIK.

Ron
--- On Wed, 11/17/10, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
> admired
Geordie greatly, wilst Brian was the singer, but
> like with Van
> Hagar, it
just isn't the same...
> 
> On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 8:07 AM, Robert Duquette <
> robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
> 
> > Well, there you go!
> >
Dynamo/generator are the same, as you know, just on
> different sides of the
>
> pond.  Zappa isn't a Brit AFAIK.
> > The alternator crowd probably listens
to AC/DC.
> >
> > Robert Duquette( not ready for winter )
> > From:
tequila.brad at gmail.com
> >
> > what about those with a generator?
> >
> > On
Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 8:41 PM, Robert Duquette <
> >
robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> > wrote:
> >
> > I poked 'n stroked till
> >
>
> my wrist got numb
> >
> > But I still didn't hear
> >
> > no dynamo hum,
> >
> > dynamo hum
> >
> >
> >
> > dynamo hum
> >
> > dynamo hum
> >
> > Where's
this dynamo
> >
> > Comin' from
> >
> > I done spent three hours
> >
> > An' I
ain't got a crumb
> >
> > from this dynamo, dynamo, dynamo
> >
> > from the
dynamo hum
> >
> >
> >
> > That's car realted, right?  ;)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> >
> > > Yeah!! Let's get back to guns, cats and Frank
> Zappa! What
the hell is
> > this
> >
> > > list for anyway!?
> >
> > >
> >
> > > Cheers!!
> >
> > > Jim
> >
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 19 04:12:42 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:12:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Early Christmas for Pinky UK package via
 FedEx.......it's almost here.
Message-ID: <AANLkTik3e=JRMdn4PA9kFdtPx9RL7qan7k7O3f2sD0Nt@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I received a memo from FedEx that they have a large package that weighs
under 20 lbs from the UK. I wonder what it is .....wink. Under 20 lbs means
I will have to order all hardware and rear badge. Thank Jon for all the
links for those parts. Pictures as soon as she arrives.
Lin

Parts homepage:

http://www.cape-international.com/

enamel badge that was fitted centrally under the rear window...

http://www.cape-international.com/capeshop.php?parttypes=25&thepart=HT08

rear fixings

http://www.cape-international.com/capeshop.php?parttypes=25&thepart=27H9591#

two of these for the windscreen pillars at the front

http://www.cape-international.com/capeshop.php?parttypes=25&thepart=AHB9785K

other front fixings

http://www.cape-international.com/capeshop.php?parttypes=25&thepart=HT06

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 19 04:24:08 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:24:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] stranded Midget in Linden
In-Reply-To: <76FE0589-959A-49A4-A84A-4D5A95E24489@mac.com>
References: <76FE0589-959A-49A4-A84A-4D5A95E24489@mac.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim59zkmmkzdtwajH5WGE+fjJGRrYP21v-ihXL6A@mail.gmail.com>

Jeff I am about an hr out (with traffic) give me all the info and your phone
number I can head out on Saturday let them know I'll be there around noon.
I'll call Frank if I have trouble and if some other lister's can post there
phone numbers too in case I can't get hold of Frank. Frank has taught us all
well to pay it forward. BTW I'll be heading up to MI for Christmas so I
totally understand about the drive.

List please let me know what tools I should bring besides the "coat
hanger'...wink.

I teach high school and shouldn't have my phone on but I'll put it on
vibrate today ; )
Cell 908-902-6557
Home 732-450-1751

One more thing to the list if you are going to prank phone call make it good
.....hahahaha.
Best always,
Linda Grunthaner
I drive a gold Saturn wagon

On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 3:40 PM, Jeff Van Dyke <jvandyke at mac.com> wrote:

> I have found out that the car is accessible Saturday or anytime as long as
> they know who is coming so they will be let in.
> This should be a 5 minute job (hopefully) don't have to fix it, just open
> it!
>
> Anyone willing.  I can pay you of course, I'm not a rich man (who would
> sell a cherry '63 Midget unless they needed money?)
> but fair is fair.  I just want it back underway to it's new home.
>
> email me direct if possible
> jvandyke--at--mac.com (replace the --at-- with @)
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 19 04:24:08 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:24:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] stranded Midget in Linden
In-Reply-To: <76FE0589-959A-49A4-A84A-4D5A95E24489@mac.com>
References: <76FE0589-959A-49A4-A84A-4D5A95E24489@mac.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim59zkmmkzdtwajH5WGE+fjJGRrYP21v-ihXL6A@mail.gmail.com>

Jeff I am about an hr out (with traffic) give me all the info and your phone
number I can head out on Saturday let them know I'll be there around noon.
I'll call Frank if I have trouble and if some other lister's can post there
phone numbers too in case I can't get hold of Frank. Frank has taught us all
well to pay it forward. BTW I'll be heading up to MI for Christmas so I
totally understand about the drive.

List please let me know what tools I should bring besides the "coat
hanger'...wink.

I teach high school and shouldn't have my phone on but I'll put it on
vibrate today ; )
Cell 908-902-6557
Home 732-450-1751

One more thing to the list if you are going to prank phone call make it good
.....hahahaha.
Best always,
Linda Grunthaner
I drive a gold Saturn wagon

On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 3:40 PM, Jeff Van Dyke <jvandyke at mac.com> wrote:

> I have found out that the car is accessible Saturday or anytime as long as
> they know who is coming so they will be let in.
> This should be a 5 minute job (hopefully) don't have to fix it, just open
> it!
>
> Anyone willing.  I can pay you of course, I'm not a rich man (who would
> sell a cherry '63 Midget unless they needed money?)
> but fair is fair.  I just want it back underway to it's new home.
>
> email me direct if possible
> jvandyke--at--mac.com (replace the --at-- with @)
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From jvandyke at mac.com  Fri Nov 19 04:35:02 2010
From: jvandyke at mac.com (Jeff Van Dyke)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:35:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] stranded Midget in Linden
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim59zkmmkzdtwajH5WGE+fjJGRrYP21v-ihXL6A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <76FE0589-959A-49A4-A84A-4D5A95E24489@mac.com>
	<AANLkTim59zkmmkzdtwajH5WGE+fjJGRrYP21v-ihXL6A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C5607861-6631-4A81-8E83-4030924B9601@mac.com>

Thanks so much Linda.
I do have a guy willing to try this morning.  This is a contact of the shipper and I'm a tad skeptical but hopeful yet. Then, should that not work out, another guy has offered to try Sat. and so it seems I might be alright but I will keep your info handy and let you know ASAP if I still need you.
Really comforting to have good folks around willing to help out.  I'm starting to calm down now.


Jeff I am about an hr out (with traffic) give me all the info and your phone number I can head out on Saturday let them know I'll be there around noon. I'll call Frank if I have trouble and if some other lister's can post there phone numbers too in case I can't get hold of Frank. Frank has taught us all well to pay it forward. BTW I'll be heading up to MI for Christmas so I totally understand about the drive.

List please let me know what tools I should bring besides the "coat hanger'...wink.

I teach high school and shouldn't have my phone on but I'll put it on vibrate today ; )
Cell 908-902-6557
Home 732-450-1751

One more thing to the list if you are going to prank phone call make it good .....hahahaha.
Best always,
Linda Grunthaner
I drive a gold Saturn wagon

On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 3:40 PM, Jeff Van Dyke <jvandyke at mac.com> wrote:
I have found out that the car is accessible Saturday or anytime as long as they know who is coming so they will be let in.
This should be a 5 minute job (hopefully) don't have to fix it, just open it!

Anyone willing.  I can pay you of course, I'm not a rich man (who would sell a cherry '63 Midget unless they needed money?)
but fair is fair.  I just want it back underway to it's new home.

email me direct if possible
jvandyke--at--mac.com (replace the --at-- with @)
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 19 08:56:37 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:56:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] stranded Midget in Linden
In-Reply-To: <C5607861-6631-4A81-8E83-4030924B9601@mac.com>
References: <76FE0589-959A-49A4-A84A-4D5A95E24489@mac.com>
	<AANLkTim59zkmmkzdtwajH5WGE+fjJGRrYP21v-ihXL6A@mail.gmail.com>
	<C5607861-6631-4A81-8E83-4030924B9601@mac.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik4ytacw3DJ-n2AXhPjZimroiq+RagEOQbEPvBL@mail.gmail.com>

OK Jeff, let me know how things are going, you have my phone number which I
always find calms me down when I have LBC trouble. If they can't do it call
& email and I'll be on my way over there. I'll leave Saturday open for you
and I may even turn some nuts & bolts on my Sprite while I wait to hear from
you. I'll most likely be in my garage Saturday therefore If you post and
don't hear back quickly just call.

Yup that's what it's all about : ) Try and relax now Jeff.
Lin

On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 6:35 AM, Jeff Van Dyke <jvandyke at mac.com> wrote:

> Thanks so much Linda.
> I do have a guy willing to try this morning.  This is a contact of the
> shipper and I'm a tad skeptical but hopeful yet. Then, should that not work
> out, another guy has offered to try Sat. and so it seems I might be alright
> but I will keep your info handy and let you know ASAP if I still need you.
> Really comforting to have good folks around willing to help out.  I'm
> starting to calm down now.
>
>
> Jeff I am about an hr out (with traffic) give me all the info and your
> phone number I can head out on Saturday let them know I'll be there around
> noon. I'll call Frank if I have trouble and if some other lister's can post
> there phone numbers too in case I can't get hold of Frank. Frank has taught
> us all well to pay it forward. BTW I'll be heading up to MI for Christmas so
> I totally understand about the drive.
>
> List please let me know what tools I should bring besides the "coat
> hanger'...wink.
>
> I teach high school and shouldn't have my phone on but I'll put it on
> vibrate today ; )
> Cell 908-902-6557
> Home 732-450-1751
>
> One more thing to the list if you are going to prank phone call make it
> good .....hahahaha.
> Best always,
> Linda Grunthaner
> I drive a gold Saturn wagon
>
> On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 3:40 PM, Jeff Van Dyke <jvandyke at mac.com> wrote:
>
>> I have found out that the car is accessible Saturday or anytime as long as
>> they know who is coming so they will be let in.
>> This should be a 5 minute job (hopefully) don't have to fix it, just open
>> it!
>>
>> Anyone willing.  I can pay you of course, I'm not a rich man (who would
>> sell a cherry '63 Midget unless they needed money?)
>> but fair is fair.  I just want it back underway to it's new home.
>>
>> email me direct if possible
>> jvandyke--at--mac.com (replace the --at-- with @)
>> _______________________________________________
>>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 19 09:56:36 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:56:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget needs help in New Jersey
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin-Bsx9PhbamcER_9wiFCkpJbyGHsZCRHtYf8dE@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin-Bsx9PhbamcER_9wiFCkpJbyGHsZCRHtYf8dE@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimGt7qG47FCQvT-Yb5eR95Se08tx_dR0m3_PpTR@mail.gmail.com>

I emailed him that I can give it a try on Saturday and he said he has
someone to try but not sure if they can do it. He will get back to me he has
my number.
Linda

On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 12:38 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> Here's the guys message - he's not (atm) on this list but is over on BCF.
>
> "Here's the scenario.
> Car getting shipped, trucker tried to pop hood to verify VIN, broke release
> cable (it sounds like).
> Any chance any good samaritan can run over and get that opened for them.
> Car is at
> 1500 Lower Rd.
> Linden NJ, 07036
>
> it's in a warehouse awaiting help, poor scared little girl
>
> contact at warehouse is Olga, 908-523-0266"
>
> Owners name is Jeff Vandyke - I have no email for him but can contact him
> on
> BCF Spridgets area.
> Jeff says he is willing to recompense (within reason - my words not his)
> for
> your trouble.
>
> Just trying to help out a little MK1 Midget on it's way to Portugal.
>
> Rick (we're all in this together) Bastedo
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From jvandyke at mac.com  Fri Nov 19 10:09:33 2010
From: jvandyke at mac.com (Jeff Van Dyke)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:09:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget needs help in New Jersey
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimGt7qG47FCQvT-Yb5eR95Se08tx_dR0m3_PpTR@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin-Bsx9PhbamcER_9wiFCkpJbyGHsZCRHtYf8dE@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimGt7qG47FCQvT-Yb5eR95Se08tx_dR0m3_PpTR@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7C894436-E7A9-4352-B139-ED020BFC46A3@mac.com>

Thanks guys.
The shipper's man I gave up on.
Communication was too difficult.  I didn't think I would be able to explain it (simple as it seems to us, anyway).
I have a guy going in tomorrow morning and I think that will do it,
This is the link I'm sending him.
Any feedback welcome.
Stay tuned.
http://gallery.me.com/jvandyke/100675


On Nov 19, 2010, at 11:56 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

I emailed him that I can give it a try on Saturday and he said he has
someone to try but not sure if they can do it. He will get back to me he has
my number.
Linda

On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 12:38 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> Here's the guys message - he's not (atm) on this list but is over on BCF.
> 
> "Here's the scenario.
> Car getting shipped, trucker tried to pop hood to verify VIN, broke release
> cable (it sounds like).
> Any chance any good samaritan can run over and get that opened for them.
> Car is at
> 1500 Lower Rd.
> Linden NJ, 07036
> 
> it's in a warehouse awaiting help, poor scared little girl
> 
> contact at warehouse is Olga, 908-523-0266"
> 
> Owners name is Jeff Vandyke - I have no email for him but can contact him
> on
> BCF Spridgets area.
> Jeff says he is willing to recompense (within reason - my words not his)
> for
> your trouble.
> 
> Just trying to help out a little MK1 Midget on it's way to Portugal.
> 
> Rick (we're all in this together) Bastedo
> _______________________________________________
> 
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 19 10:45:13 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:45:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget needs help in New Jersey
In-Reply-To: <7C894436-E7A9-4352-B139-ED020BFC46A3@mac.com>
References: <AANLkTin-Bsx9PhbamcER_9wiFCkpJbyGHsZCRHtYf8dE@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimGt7qG47FCQvT-Yb5eR95Se08tx_dR0m3_PpTR@mail.gmail.com>
	<7C894436-E7A9-4352-B139-ED020BFC46A3@mac.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=e8Tkko9M80MEtQeTuppzu90D0=7sNmKk5o2Uq@mail.gmail.com>

I like the tire iron and a BFH best!!    ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 11:09 AM, Jeff Van Dyke <jvandyke at mac.com> wrote:

> Thanks guys.
> The shipper's man I gave up on.
> Communication was too difficult.  I didn't think I would be able to explain
> it (simple as it seems to us, anyway).
> I have a guy going in tomorrow morning and I think that will do it,
> This is the link I'm sending him.
> Any feedback welcome.
> Stay tuned.
> http://gallery.me.com/jvandyke/100675

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 19 12:10:56 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:10:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget needs help in New Jersey
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=e8Tkko9M80MEtQeTuppzu90D0=7sNmKk5o2Uq@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin-Bsx9PhbamcER_9wiFCkpJbyGHsZCRHtYf8dE@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTimGt7qG47FCQvT-Yb5eR95Se08tx_dR0m3_PpTR@mail.gmail.com><7C894436-E7A9-4352-B139-ED020BFC46A3@mac.com>
	<AANLkTi=e8Tkko9M80MEtQeTuppzu90D0=7sNmKk5o2Uq@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C250B6E858E04E81A3D2BD0603AA22B7@spider>

Someone once stuck a pickup leaf spring in the hood gap and jumped on it.

==================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Johnson
Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 9:45 AM
Cc: SPRIDGETS
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridget needs help in New Jersey

I like the tire iron and a BFH best!!    ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 19 12:48:41 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:48:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget needs help in New Jersey
In-Reply-To: <7C894436-E7A9-4352-B139-ED020BFC46A3@mac.com>
References: <AANLkTin-Bsx9PhbamcER_9wiFCkpJbyGHsZCRHtYf8dE@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimGt7qG47FCQvT-Yb5eR95Se08tx_dR0m3_PpTR@mail.gmail.com>
	<7C894436-E7A9-4352-B139-ED020BFC46A3@mac.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=cvGfz7mKrfh+U-HrPo34NTL8YrzTp8D6Gk2Z+@mail.gmail.com>

Give him my number if he needs help.
Linda
908-902-6557

On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Jeff Van Dyke <jvandyke at mac.com> wrote:

> Thanks guys.
> The shipper's man I gave up on.
> Communication was too difficult.  I didn't think I would be able to explain
> it (simple as it seems to us, anyway).
> I have a guy going in tomorrow morning and I think that will do it,
> This is the link I'm sending him.
> Any feedback welcome.
> Stay tuned.
> http://gallery.me.com/jvandyke/100675
>
>
> On Nov 19, 2010, at 11:56 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
> I emailed him that I can give it a try on Saturday and he said he has
> someone to try but not sure if they can do it. He will get back to me he
> has
> my number.
> Linda
>
> On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 12:38 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Here's the guys message - he's not (atm) on this list but is over on BCF.
> >
> > "Here's the scenario.
> > Car getting shipped, trucker tried to pop hood to verify VIN, broke
> release
> > cable (it sounds like).
> > Any chance any good samaritan can run over and get that opened for them.
> > Car is at
> > 1500 Lower Rd.
> > Linden NJ, 07036
> >
> > it's in a warehouse awaiting help, poor scared little girl
> >
> > contact at warehouse is Olga, 908-523-0266"
> >
> > Owners name is Jeff Vandyke - I have no email for him but can contact him
> > on
> > BCF Spridgets area.
> > Jeff says he is willing to recompense (within reason - my words not his)
> > for
> > your trouble.
> >
> > Just trying to help out a little MK1 Midget on it's way to Portugal.
> >
> > Rick (we're all in this together) Bastedo
> > _______________________________________________
> >
> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From lists at dinospider.com  Fri Nov 19 13:16:39 2010
From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:16:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 50th site down (back up now)
Message-ID: <4CE6DB27.7030507@dinospider.com>

   Sorry, we had a hardware failure this morning.   The site was down 
about 3 hours but its back up and running now.

   Modem went out and has been replaced.

     mike

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 19 15:15:53 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:15:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
Message-ID: <AANLkTik+hK9DcZkkmpf-Vm-O73FBinyu839ducTJZdmK@mail.gmail.com>

I was listening to a talk show host the other day who mentioned that he was
at the dock where he keeps his very large twin screw boat.  There was
another guy working on his boat which has two Volvo gas engines.

The guy mentioned that one of his Volvo engines had a cracked block and that
he fixed it by pouring cement into it.  He said that it was an old trick
that he learned from some race car guys who have used it on their race
engines.

He then said that he pressure checked the block and the cement held the
crack.  As such he has been using the engine and it has been working fine
..  as though there was never a crack in the first place.

I have never heard of this before.  . and I would guess that he used a
certain type of thin cement.

Anyone ever heard of such a thing?

Kirk
1275 59

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Nov 19 15:37:50 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:37:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik+hK9DcZkkmpf-Vm-O73FBinyu839ducTJZdmK@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C90C3C3E.2BDC6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Anyone ever heard of such a thing?
Try it and let us know how it works.
BZ

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 19 15:44:32 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:44:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik+hK9DcZkkmpf-Vm-O73FBinyu839ducTJZdmK@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTik+hK9DcZkkmpf-Vm-O73FBinyu839ducTJZdmK@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <FA44F4E1CAE74AC9AD51A5BBCF66904B@spider>

This does not sound right. He may have been pulling your leg. 
The Volvo 4-engines are small enough, and there are a million of them from
the last 40 years. Why mess with something that might strand you far from
home ...out on the briny deep?  ...bill in corvallis
==================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Hargreaves
Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 2:16 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?

I was listening to a talk show host the other day who mentioned that he was
at the dock where he keeps his very large twin screw boat.  There was
another guy working on his boat which has two Volvo gas engines.

The guy mentioned that one of his Volvo engines had a cracked block and that
he fixed it by pouring cement into it.  He said that it was an old trick
that he learned from some race car guys who have used it on their race
engines.

He then said that he pressure checked the block and the cement held the
crack.  As such he has been using the engine and it has been working fine
..  as though there was never a crack in the first place.

I have never heard of this before.  . and I would guess that he used a
certain type of thin cement.

Anyone ever heard of such a thing?

Kirk
1275 59
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Nov 19 15:47:41 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:47:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik+hK9DcZkkmpf-Vm-O73FBinyu839ducTJZdmK@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTik+hK9DcZkkmpf-Vm-O73FBinyu839ducTJZdmK@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CE6FE8D.7020708@comcast.net>

On 11/19/2010 5:15 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote:

> Anyone ever heard of such a thing?

My machine shop guy showed me an engine filled with cement.
It was an extremely high performance engine he was building.
I was a bit taken back by it when he explained how it dissipates the 
heat better, strengthens the lower end of the block from too large a 
bore, but it does make it a little heavier.
It all made sense when he showed me and explained it as a machinist only 
knows how to explain it.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 19 15:47:49 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:47:49 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
In-Reply-To: <FA44F4E1CAE74AC9AD51A5BBCF66904B@spider>
References: <AANLkTik+hK9DcZkkmpf-Vm-O73FBinyu839ducTJZdmK@mail.gmail.com>,
	<FA44F4E1CAE74AC9AD51A5BBCF66904B@spider>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w30E9A8B58746841CE1A7B5B83A0@phx.gbl>

Well, he could also use it as an anchor ...

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg






> From: corvallis at peoplepc.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:44:32 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
>
> This does not sound right. He may have been pulling your leg.
> The Volvo 4-engines are small enough, and there are a million of them from
> the last 40 years. Why mess with something that might strand you far from
> home ...out on the briny deep? ...bill in corvallis
> ==================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Hargreaves
> Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 2:16 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
>
> I was listening to a talk show host the other day who mentioned that he was
> at the dock where he keeps his very large twin screw boat. There was
> another guy working on his boat which has two Volvo gas engines.
>
> The guy mentioned that one of his Volvo engines had a cracked block and
that
> he fixed it by pouring cement into it. He said that it was an old trick
> that he learned from some race car guys who have used it on their race
> engines.
>
> He then said that he pressure checked the block and the cement held the
> crack. As such he has been using the engine and it has been working fine
> .. as though there was never a crack in the first place.
>
> I have never heard of this before. . and I would guess that he used a
> certain type of thin cement.
>
> Anyone ever heard of such a thing?
>
> Kirk
> 1275 59

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 19 15:53:14 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:53:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
In-Reply-To: <4CE6FE8D.7020708@comcast.net>
References: <AANLkTik+hK9DcZkkmpf-Vm-O73FBinyu839ducTJZdmK@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CE6FE8D.7020708@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikvWFMiOTEkyu0Q1VuvYYLZCtOwust=gdtP8e7V@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks. .

Kirk

On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 2:47 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>wrote:

> On 11/19/2010 5:15 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote:
>
>  Anyone ever heard of such a thing?
>>
>
> My machine shop guy showed me an engine filled with cement.
> It was an extremely high performance engine he was building.
> I was a bit taken back by it when he explained how it dissipates the heat
> better, strengthens the lower end of the block from too large a bore, but it
> does make it a little heavier.
> It all made sense when he showed me and explained it as a machinist only
> knows how to explain it.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Nov 19 16:06:14 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:06:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
In-Reply-To: <4CE6FE8D.7020708@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C90C42E6.2BDCD%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> My machine shop guy showed me an engine filled with cement.
A dragster engine, or one that's expected to run for more than five minutes
at a time?

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 19 16:33:30 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:33:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
In-Reply-To: <C90C42E6.2BDCD%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <888911.27987.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Most race engines are trouble enough without the cement.

--- On Fri,
11/19/10, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> From: Billy Zoom
<billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
>
To: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>, "Kirk Hargreaves"
<khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Friday,
November 19, 2010, 5:06 PM
> > My machine shop guy showed me an
> engine
filled with cement.
> A dragster engine, or one that's expected to run for
more
> than five minutes
> at a time?
>
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Nov 19 16:35:29 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:35:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
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On 11/19/2010 6:33 PM, Ron Soave wrote:
> Most race engines are trouble enough without the cement.

THAT is why they fill em with cement.
(so I was told)


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Fri Nov 19 17:07:26 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:07:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
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Street engines:
In the old days there were products made and sold to seal up radiator 
leaks and so forth.  The one that I recall seeing was a dark red powder, 
sold in small cellophane packets.  You pour it in your radiator while 
your engine is running.  I don't know if it sealed leaks or made a mess 
or both.  The concept of Portland cement is probably the same- pour it 
in and hope it migrates to the cracks and seals them.  Seems to me that 
if you put very much of it in your engine it would just make a mess.

Dragster engines:
For a single run down the 1/4 mile, some engines don't even use radiator 
cooling so theoretically they could have their blocks filled with 
cement.  Portland cement by itself is not very strong.  Mix it with 
water, let it cure, and it breaks up easily into little pieces.  As for 
pouring it into an engine, the first thing it will do during curing is 
to shrink so it might be kind of a loose fit around the cylinders.  I'm 
not saying it doesn't do something to provide strength, it just seems 
that it has characteristics that would work against it.  I'm assuming 
when they say "cement" that they mean portland cement.  Portland cement 
is a grey powder, like flour.  You mix it with water, aggregates (sand 
and gravel), and usually some additional chemicals, and it hardens and 
becomes CONCRETE.  Cement by itself can be mixed with water and it will 
harden but it isn't very strong.  There are some cement based 
construction materials that could be used that would have more favorable 
properties (non-shrink grout).

>>   Anyone ever heard of such a thing?
>> My machine shop guy showed me an engine filled with cement.
>> It was an extremely high performance engine he was building.
>> I was a bit taken back by it when he explained how it dissipates the heat
>> better, strengthens the lower end of the block from too large a bore, but it
>> does make it a little heavier.
>> It all made sense when he showed me and explained it as a machinist only
>> knows how to explain it.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 19 17:16:57 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:16:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
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I was going to fill mine with beer  -  but then I thought...  Why waste good
beer?   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 6:07 PM, BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:

> Street engines:
> In the old days there were products made and sold to seal up radiator leaks
> and so forth.  The one that I recall seeing was a dark red powder, sold in
> small cellophane packets.  You pour it in your radiator while your engine is
> running.  I don't know if it sealed leaks or made a mess or both.  The
> concept of Portland cement is probably the same- pour it in and hope it
> migrates to the cracks and seals them.  Seems to me that if you put very
> much of it in your engine it would just make a mess.
>
> Dragster engines:
> For a single run down the 1/4 mile, some engines don't even use radiator
> cooling so theoretically they could have their blocks filled with cement.
>  Portland cement by itself is not very strong.  Mix it with water, let it
> cure, and it breaks up easily into little pieces.  As for pouring it into an
> engine, the first thing it will do during curing is to shrink so it might be
> kind of a loose fit around the cylinders.  I'm not saying it doesn't do
> something to provide strength, it just seems that it has characteristics
> that would work against it.  I'm assuming when they say "cement" that they
> mean portland cement.  Portland cement is a grey powder, like flour.  You
> mix it with water, aggregates (sand and gravel), and usually some additional
> chemicals, and it hardens and becomes CONCRETE.  Cement by itself can be
> mixed with water and it will harden but it isn't very strong.  There are
> some cement based construction materials that could be used that would have
> more favorable properties (non-shrink grout).
>
>
>   Anyone ever heard of such a thing?
>>> My machine shop guy showed me an engine filled with cement.
>>> It was an extremely high performance engine he was building.
>>> I was a bit taken back by it when he explained how it dissipates the heat
>>> better, strengthens the lower end of the block from too large a bore, but
>>> it
>>> does make it a little heavier.
>>> It all made sense when he showed me and explained it as a machinist only
>>> knows how to explain it.
>>>
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Cheers!!
Jim
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money" - Margaret Thatcher

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 19 17:53:19 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:53:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
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On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 5:15 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
wrote:
He then said that he pressure checked the block and the cement held
the crack.  As such he has been using the engine and it has been
working fine ..  as though there was never a crack in the first place.

I have never heard of this before.  . and I would guess that he used a
certain type of thin cement.
----------------------------------------

You guys are overthinking this. The cement is an epoxy cement... Glue
and crack filler! One of the brand names, JB Weld was developed for
General Motors many years ago. They use it to repair brand new engine
blocks!!! A buddy of mine was a GM certified master mechanic who told
me about this 25 years ago.

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

From gmari2 at verizon.net  Fri Nov 19 18:58:49 2010
From: gmari2 at verizon.net (gmari2 at verizon.net)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:58:49 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] stranded Midget in Linden
Message-ID: <1149239355.1274524.1290218329758.JavaMail.root@vms184.mailsrvcs.net>

/bx43EL: Permission denied

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Fri Nov 19 19:01:20 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:01:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
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Maybe we are.  In my business when I hear "cement", it means only one 
thing (gray powder that comes in big bags).

JB weld is an epoxy, but IIRC it contains finely powdered metal for 
additional strength.  The problem with epoxy is that it loses strength 
when it gets hot, like above 100 degrees.  It might be fine in the 
outside of an engine block, and people do use JB weld to repair a lot of 
different things.

Their headquarters is actually not too far from me.

http://jbweld.net/index.php


> You guys are overthinking this. The cement is an epoxy cement... Glue
> and crack filler! One of the brand names, JB Weld was developed for
> General Motors many years ago. They use it to repair brand new engine
> blocks!!! A buddy of mine was a GM certified master mechanic who told
> me about this 25 years ago.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 19 19:23:15 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:23:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
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	<4CE72BF0.1080403@tx.rr.com>
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J-B WELD can withstand a constant temperature of 260 degrees C (500 degrees
F), and the maximum temperature threshold is approximately 315 degrees C
(600 degrees F) for 10 minutes.
>From  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J-B_Weld
...bill in corvallis
===========================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of BJNoSHOV8
Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 6:01 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?

Maybe we are.  In my business when I hear "cement", it means only one 
thing (gray powder that comes in big bags).

JB weld is an epoxy, but IIRC it contains finely powdered metal for 
additional strength.  The problem with epoxy is that it loses strength 
when it gets hot, like above 100 degrees.  It might be fine in the 
outside of an engine block, and people do use JB weld to repair a lot of 
different things.

Their headquarters is actually not too far from me.

http://jbweld.net/index.php

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Nov 19 19:57:03 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:57:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
In-Reply-To: <4CE72BF0.1080403@tx.rr.com>
Message-ID: <C90C78FF.2BDE2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

What exactly does "in the engine" mean? Are you filling the water jacket, or
the crankcase? Displacing either water or oil seems like a really bad idea.
I think you need both.
BZ

From george.brokaw at cox.net  Fri Nov 19 20:09:40 2010
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:09:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
In-Reply-To: <C90C78FF.2BDE2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <4CE72BF0.1080403@tx.rr.com>
	<C90C78FF.2BDE2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
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Used in the Water Jacket of drag race engines.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Hard+Blok/772/860228/10002/-1

>From the Jegs web site:

Hard Blok (Water Jacket Filler) is a specially formulated, cement-based
material that provides maximum strength, vibration dampening and heat
dissipation required in high-performance race engines. Hard Block auto block
filler also extends cylinder wall life both by preventing cracked walls and
by causing the walls to wear truer, honing is minimized during rebuilds.
Remains stable at all operating temperatures and does not soften when
exposed to high heat and will not erode under water. Hard Block auto block
filler is Non-toxic, non-corrosive and contains no hazardous chemicals.


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Billy Zoom

What exactly does "in the engine" mean? Are you filling the water jacket, or
the crankcase? Displacing either water or oil seems like a really bad idea.
I think you need both.
BZ

From george.brokaw at cox.net  Fri Nov 19 20:12:16 2010
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:12:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
References: <4CE72BF0.1080403@tx.rr.com>
	<C90C78FF.2BDE2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com> 
Message-ID: <02de01cb8860$bc762b50$356281f0$@brokaw@cox.net>

And from the Summitracing web site:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HNH-860228/

Hard Block has the optimum ratio of graded iron for strength and vibration
dampening. Its thermal coefficient is nearly identical to cast iron, and
also proven to work in aluminum blocks. It won't shrink nor pull away from
cylinder walls. It is stable when exposed to water, anti-freeze, and high
temperatures. It is available in a pre-measured Short Fill (12.5 lb.)
container to partially fill the jackets of your street or Oval Track engine,
or a Tall Fill (28 lb.) container for drag racing.


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

Used in the Water Jacket of drag race engines.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Hard+Blok/772/860228/10002/-1

>From the Jegs web site:

Hard Blok (Water Jacket Filler) is a specially formulated, cement-based
material that provides maximum strength, vibration dampening and heat
dissipation required in high-performance race engines. Hard Block auto block
filler also extends cylinder wall life both by preventing cracked walls and
by causing the walls to wear truer, honing is minimized during rebuilds.
Remains stable at all operating temperatures and does not soften when
exposed to high heat and will not erode under water. Hard Block auto block
filler is Non-toxic, non-corrosive and contains no hazardous chemicals.


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Billy Zoom

What exactly does "in the engine" mean? Are you filling the water jacket, or
the crankcase? Displacing either water or oil seems like a really bad idea.
I think you need both.
BZ

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Fri Nov 19 20:33:41 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:33:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
In-Reply-To: <02de01cb8860$bc762b50$356281f0$@brokaw@cox.net>
References: <4CE72BF0.1080403@tx.rr.com>
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	<02de01cb8860$bc762b50$356281f0$@brokaw@cox.net>
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This makes sense.  It sounds like what the construction industry uses 
called "metallic non-shrink grout".  Even though it is based on portland 
cement, it has been formulated to have different properties and these 
properties would make it more appropriate for use within engine block 
water jackets.


> And from the Summitracing web site:
>
> http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HNH-860228/
>
> Hard Block has the optimum ratio of graded iron for strength and vibration
> dampening. Its thermal coefficient is nearly identical to cast iron, and
> also proven to work in aluminum blocks. It won't shrink nor pull away from
> cylinder walls. It is stable when exposed to water, anti-freeze, and high
> temperatures. It is available in a pre-measured Short Fill (12.5 lb.)
> container to partially fill the jackets of your street or Oval Track engine,
> or a Tall Fill (28 lb.) container for drag racing.

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 19 21:05:08 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:05:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
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Kent,


This was stated (I should have mentioned) as commercial cement that one
would pour for a walkway.

I heard it, it surprised me, I threw it out to the list as I was curious.

That's all there is to it.

I appreciate all of the responses.  .


Kirk

On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 4:53 PM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>wrote:

> On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 5:15 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> He then said that he pressure checked the block and the cement held
> the crack.  As such he has been using the engine and it has been
> working fine ..  as though there was never a crack in the first place.
>
> I have never heard of this before.  . and I would guess that he used a
> certain type of thin cement.
> ----------------------------------------
>
> You guys are overthinking this. The cement is an epoxy cement... Glue
> and crack filler! One of the brand names, JB Weld was developed for
> General Motors many years ago. They use it to repair brand new engine
> blocks!!! A buddy of mine was a GM certified master mechanic who told
> me about this 25 years ago.
>
> --
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Nov 19 21:20:20 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:20:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
In-Reply-To: <4CE74195.9040709@tx.rr.com>
Message-ID: <C90C8C84.2BDEB%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

I don't get it. If you fill the water jacket with cement, how do you cool
the engine?

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 19 21:20:25 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:20:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
In-Reply-To: <4CE74195.9040709@tx.rr.com>
Message-ID: <314702.40522.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Fri, 11/19/10, BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:
> This makes
sense. 

I dunno...I can see the strength increase by filling in a cavity, and
I can see it having decent heat conducting properties, but I can't see it in a
street motor being better than an uncracked block and a proper liquid cooling
system (if the car was so designed!). I've been wrong before (a lot), but not
usually on heat transfer.

Ron

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Fri Nov 19 21:32:08 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:32:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
In-Reply-To: <C90C8C84.2BDEB%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C90C8C84.2BDEB%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <4CE74F48.3020607@tx.rr.com>

It becomes an air cooled engine.  You drive it until it heats up, then 
shut it off until the air cools it off, then you drive it again.  
Normally you would only be able to drive it 1/4 mile at a time before 
you turn it off and let it cool.     :)


> I don't get it. If you fill the water jacket with cement, how do you cool
> the engine?

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 19 22:01:07 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 23:01:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
In-Reply-To: <C90C8C84.2BDEB%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <4CE74195.9040709@tx.rr.com>
	<C90C8C84.2BDEB%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
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You can still put water in the heads?
If the filler material is porous then some water can conduct heat to
the water in the heads?
I seem to recall seeing V8 heads with plumbing going in one head and
out the other.

On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 10:20 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> I don't get it. If you fill the water jacket with cement, how do you cool
> the engine?

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov 20 08:33:43 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 10:33:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] stranded Midget in Linden
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Any updates?
Lin

On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 8:58 PM, <gmari2 at verizon.net> wrote:

> I too can make it to Linden either tonight (anytime) or this weekend...or
> next week too for that matter.
> Home: 201 445-3124
> Cell: 201 280-9059
> This could be an OSHIT meeting.
> George Marinos
>
>
>
> On Nov 19, 2010, *Linda Grunthaner* <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> OK Jeff, let me know how things are going, you have my phone number which I
> always find calms me down when I have LBC trouble. If they can't do it call
> & email and I'll be on my way over there. I'll leave Saturday open for you
> and I may even turn some nuts & bolts on my Sprite while I wait to hear
> from
> you. I'll most likely be in my garage Saturday therefore If you post and
> don't hear back quickly just call.
>
> Yup that's what it's all about : ) Try and relax now Jeff.
> Lin
>
> On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 6:35 AM, Jeff Van Dyke <jvandyke at mac.com> wrote:
>
> > Thanks so much Linda.
> > I do have a guy willing to try this morning. This is a contact of the
> > shipper and I'm a tad skeptical but hopeful yet. Then, should that not
> work
> > out, another guy has offered to try Sat. and so it seems I might be
> alright
> > but I will keep your info handy and let you know ASAP if I still need
> you.
> > Really comforting to have good folks around willing to help out. I'm
> > starting to calm down now.
> >
> >
> > Jeff I am about an hr out (with traffic) give me all the info and your
> > phone number I can head out on Saturday let them know I'll be there
> around
> > noon. I'll call Frank if I have trouble and if some other lister's can
> post
> > there phone numbers too in case I can't get hold of Frank. Frank has
> taught
> > us all well to pay it forward. BTW I'll be heading up to MI for Christmas
> so
> > I totally understand about the drive.
> >
> > List please let me know what tools I should bring besides the "coat
> > hanger'...wink.
> >
> > I teach high school and shouldn't have my phone on but I'll put it on
> > vibrate today ; )
> > Cell 908-902-6557
> > Home 732-450-1751
> >
> > One more thing to the list if you are going to prank phone call make it
> > good .....hahahaha.
> > Best always,
> > Linda Grunthaner
> > I drive a gold Saturn wagon
> >
> > On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 3:40 PM, Jeff Van Dyke <jvandyke at mac.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I have found out that the car is accessible Saturday or anytime as long
> as
> >> they know who is coming so they will be let in.
> >> This should be a 5 minute job (hopefully) don't have to fix it, just
> open
> >> it!
> >>
> >> Anyone willing. I can pay you of course, I'm not a rich man (who would
> >> sell a cherry '63 Midget unless they needed money?)
> >> but fair is fair. I just want it back underway to it's new home.
> >>
> >> email me direct if possible
> >> jvandyke--at--mac.com (replace the --at-- with @)
> >> _______________________________________________
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From jvandyke at mac.com  Sat Nov 20 08:41:17 2010
From: jvandyke at mac.com (Jeff Van Dyke)
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 10:41:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] stranded Midget in Linden
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimxMJk9YGNFvF94PJOmvJVFEXbuXqD6C+2vZZA9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1149239355.1274524.1290218329758.JavaMail.root@vms184.mailsrvcs.net>
	<AANLkTimxMJk9YGNFvF94PJOmvJVFEXbuXqD6C+2vZZA9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <DD7F02B1-881E-45BE-9121-D863B45465A3@mac.com>

An internet good samaritan (Dan) is there now, trying to find the car, everyone there is russian (it seems) and language is an issue, spoke with him via cell 1/2 hour ago and he was still trying to communicate with them to find the car!
With luck he's tinkering as I type.
I don't know Dan besides via internet forums (fHe's a Fiat guy, we're into X 1/9s too) but we won't hold that against, us, will we?
Fingers crossed, prayers uplifted.

On Nov 20, 2010, at 10:33 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

Any updates? 
Lin

On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 8:58 PM, <gmari2 at verizon.net> wrote:
I too can make it to Linden either tonight (anytime) or this weekend...or next week too for that matter.
Home: 201 445-3124
Cell: 201 280-9059
This could be an OSHIT meeting.
George Marinos



On Nov 19, 2010, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

OK Jeff, let me know how things are going, you have my phone number which I
always find calms me down when I have LBC trouble. If they can't do it call
& email and I'll be on my way over there. I'll leave Saturday open for you
and I may even turn some nuts & bolts on my Sprite while I wait to hear from
you. I'll most likely be in my garage Saturday therefore If you post and
don't hear back quickly just call.

Yup that's what it's all about : ) Try and relax now Jeff.
Lin

On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 6:35 AM, Jeff Van Dyke <jvandyke at mac.com> wrote:

> Thanks so much Linda.
> I do have a guy willing to try this morning. This is a contact of the
> shipper and I'm a tad skeptical but hopeful yet. Then, should that not work
> out, another guy has offered to try Sat. and so it seems I might be alright
> but I will keep your info handy and let you know ASAP if I still need you.
> Really comforting to have good folks around willing to help out. I'm
> starting to calm down now.
>
>
> Jeff I am about an hr out (with traffic) give me all the info and your
> phone number I can head out on Saturday let them know I'll be there around
> noon. I'll call Frank if I have trouble and if some other lister's can post
> there phone numbers too in case I can't get hold of Frank. Frank has taught
> us all well to pay it forward. BTW I'll be heading up to MI for Christmas so
> I totally understand about the drive.
>
> List please let me know what tools I should bring besides the "coat
> hanger'...wink.
>
> I teach high school and shouldn't have my phone on but I'll put it on
> vibrate today ; )
> Cell 908-902-6557
> Home 732-450-1751
>
> One more thing to the list if you are going to prank phone call make it
> good .....hahahaha.
> Best always,
> Linda Grunthaner
> I drive a gold Saturn wagon
>
> On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 3:40 PM, Jeff Van Dyke <jvandyke at mac.com> wrote:
>
>> I have found out that the car is accessible Saturday or anytime as long as
>> they know who is coming so they will be let in.
>> This should be a 5 minute job (hopefully) don't have to fix it, just open
>> it!
>>
>> Anyone willing. I can pay you of course, I'm not a rich man (who would
>> sell a cherry '63 Midget unless they needed money?)
>> but fair is fair. I just want it back underway to it's new home.
>>
>> email me direct if possible
>> jvandyke--at--mac.com (replace the --at-- with @)
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>>
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Sat Nov 20 08:52:55 2010
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 07:52:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  stranded Midget in Linden
In-Reply-To: <1889382103.20101120075158@pacifier.com>
References: <1149239355.1274524.1290218329758.JavaMail.root@vms184.mailsrvcs.net>
	<AANLkTimxMJk9YGNFvF94PJOmvJVFEXbuXqD6C+2vZZA9@mail.gmail.com>
	<DD7F02B1-881E-45BE-9121-D863B45465A3@mac.com>
	<1889382103.20101120075158@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <1614740411.20101120075255@pacifier.com>

Hello Jeff,

>I don't know Dan besides via internet forums (fHe's a Fiat guy, we're into X 1/9s too) but we won't hold that against, us, will we?
>Fingers crossed, prayers uplifted.

         I attended the Healey Conclave in Snowmass Colorado in 82(?)
         by riding with a friend in an X 1/9. I didn't have a Healey
         yet, that being just a dream,. There's nothing wrong with
         a FIAT that Tony can't fix... again.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
   The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But its still on the list.





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

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov 20 09:28:38 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 11:28:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye FS Kansas City area Project
In-Reply-To: <20101117093226.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <20101117093226.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=dT02AVPEvBPLZDt48MaOjWqOvxfR01Ks22Ekb@mail.gmail.com>

Wow nice deal although I wish he had better photos.
Lin

On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 12:32 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>wrote:

> Project Bugeye.  (price seems reasonable)
>
> NFI
>
> http://www.mgexperience.net/phorum/read.php?42,1606678
>
>
> Peter C
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 20 13:10:57 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 12:10:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What Does it mean. . . ? Cement Placement
Message-ID: <AANLkTimLmTD2JUCBa=koWuvkNKN14uJ=UnuV8W9-nWkQ@mail.gmail.com>

As mentioned by others, "Used in the water jacket of a drag race engine."

Same thing. . .

Kirk

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 20 13:14:12 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 12:14:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement Placement
Message-ID: <AANLkTikkH1dxgXNU_EXg+RHbgg7Hs4MWpeCs6v5vLP_u@mail.gmail.com>

In the water jackets of the Volvo engine . . the radio dude said regular
cement but the more I read the interesting comments about other derivative
type products that are out there such as "hard block" I am thinking that
this gut, the second most listened to radio talk show host in America,
needed to elaborate a bit more on the content of the actual "cement."



k

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Nov 20 14:41:06 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 21:41:06 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Cement in the engine?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=c9h_tra1YzGgWkRCRmU1r0id5ZX1CsfLnQrep@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4CE74195.9040709@tx.rr.com>,
	<C90C8C84.2BDEB%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>,
	<AANLkTi=c9h_tra1YzGgWkRCRmU1r0id5ZX1CsfLnQrep@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w22B1AE7A51F7294BF60A20B83B0@phx.gbl>

Kinda like guys drinking beer ...

R0


> From: derf247 at gmail.com
> I seem to recall seeing V8 heads with plumbing going in one head and
> out the other.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov 20 16:54:18 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 18:54:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick hardtop arrived...picts......
Message-ID: <AANLkTinUj_7xnFA6yJZ0xWsLwrBQqygp5fDNeBS7__r9@mail.gmail.com>

List,
It's here, it was a miracle that it arrived in one piece as it was only
bubble wrapped. I was shocked I thought it would have been in a box. It
weighs around 15lbs. I guess thats why Steve Mc Queen liked it to race with
it, nice and light.

The only damage was the lower part of the rear window popped out, and two
screws pulled through the fiberglass on the side aluminum trim.  I will have
to locate more info from Jon regarding the front hardware. If anyone knows
someone with one of these I'd like to contact them regarding a visual on the
hardware installed.

Enjoy,
http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=warwick_1

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

Lin

On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 6:12 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> List,
> I received a memo from FedEx that they have a large package that weighs
> under 20 lbs from the UK. I wonder what it is .....wink. Under 20 lbs means
> I will have to order all hardware and rear badge. Thank Jon for all the
> links for those parts. Pictures as soon as she arrives.
> Lin
>
> Parts homepage:
>
> http://www.cape-international.com/
>
> enamel badge that was fitted centrally under the rear window...
>
> http://www.cape-international.com/capeshop.php?parttypes=25&thepart=HT08
>
> rear fixings
>
>
> http://www.cape-international.com/capeshop.php?parttypes=25&thepart=27H9591#
>
> two of these for the windscreen pillars at the front
>
>
> http://www.cape-international.com/capeshop.php?parttypes=25&thepart=AHB9785K
>
> other front fixings
>
> http://www.cape-international.com/capeshop.php?parttypes=25&thepart=HT06

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Nov 20 21:43:06 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:43:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick hardtop arrived...picts......
References: <AANLkTinUj_7xnFA6yJZ0xWsLwrBQqygp5fDNeBS7__r9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <44A38F9486D64CFAA4001F85FF7B0758@personal>

The lines on that top look to be the nicest I have see on a spridget top.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Frank" 
<spritenut at comcast.net>
Cc: "Jon Whitehousebird" <Jonathan_Whitehousebird at sandwell.gov.uk>; 
<dave at rutlandworldwide.co.uk>
Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2010 5:54 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick hardtop arrived...picts......


> List,
> It's here, it was a miracle that it arrived in one piece as it was only
> bubble wrapped. I was shocked I thought it would have been in a box. It
> weighs around 15lbs. I guess thats why Steve Mc Queen liked it to race 
> with
> it, nice and light.
>
> The only damage was the lower part of the rear window popped out, and two
> screws pulled through the fiberglass on the side aluminum trim.  I will 
> have
> to locate more info from Jon regarding the front hardware. If anyone knows
> someone with one of these I'd like to contact them regarding a visual on 
> the
> hardware installed.
>
> Enjoy,
> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=warwick_1
>
> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=warwick_sides
>
> Lin
>
> On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 6:12 AM, Linda Grunthaner 
> <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> List,
>> I received a memo from FedEx that they have a large package that weighs
>> under 20 lbs from the UK. I wonder what it is .....wink. Under 20 lbs 
>> means
>> I will have to order all hardware and rear badge. Thank Jon for all the
>> links for those parts. Pictures as soon as she arrives.
>> Lin
>>
>> Parts homepage:
>>
>> http://www.cape-international.com/
>>
>> enamel badge that was fitted centrally under the rear window...
>>
>> http://www.cape-international.com/capeshop.php?parttypes=25&thepart=HT08
>>
>> rear fixings
>>
>>
>> http://www.cape-international.com/capeshop.php?parttypes=25&thepart=27H9591#
>>
>> two of these for the windscreen pillars at the front
>>
>>
>> http://www.cape-international.com/capeshop.php?parttypes=25&thepart=AHB9785K
>>
>> other front fixings
>>
>> http://www.cape-international.com/capeshop.php?parttypes=25&thepart=HT06
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 21 05:50:23 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 07:50:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1974 Fascination Car
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=zhJBneqHKDw-iC0H7rHk_s1EB77=xCT+LXC+7@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I was reading a teachers pdf document from Petersen's Museum and came across
this car 1974 Fascination listed as "What were they thinking". Wow good
question but I feel drawn to the unusual vehicle, like looking at road kill
turning my head back and forth.
Lin

http://www.petersen.org/default.cfm?docid=1303

http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z9133/Fascination_2DR.aspx

http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/photo/202749,9133/1974-Fascination-2DR_photo.aspx

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 21 06:05:06 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 08:05:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick hardtop arrived...picts......
In-Reply-To: <44A38F9486D64CFAA4001F85FF7B0758@personal>
References: <AANLkTinUj_7xnFA6yJZ0xWsLwrBQqygp5fDNeBS7__r9@mail.gmail.com>
	<44A38F9486D64CFAA4001F85FF7B0758@personal>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim__ppkjk+rp4vMgt6Cz_ueZpHpd-kDODLqXSiS@mail.gmail.com>

It is a stunning top and I will have to be very careful with her
restoration. Looking at it I see the hardest part will be removing the
screws that hold the metal frame to the fiberglass. I will update the photo
but you will see how impossible it is to remove.

I see this top will have a garage of her own and only taken out on rare
occasion because she is so fragile. But being she arrive wearing only bubble
wrap maybe I should just treat her normally ...wink.  Actually I am just
afraid of a tree branch falling on it while parked. I am very lucky the rear
plexy glass and side windows have no cracks, the only other one on eBay I
have ever seen was missing all 3 pieces.
Lin

On Sat, Nov 20, 2010 at 11:43 PM, Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> wrote:

> The lines on that top look to be the nicest I have see on a spridget top.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Grunthaner" <
> grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Frank" <
> spritenut at comcast.net>
> Cc: "Jon Whitehousebird" <Jonathan_Whitehousebird at sandwell.gov.uk>; <
> dave at rutlandworldwide.co.uk>
>
> Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2010 5:54 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick hardtop arrived...picts......
>
>
>  List,
>> It's here, it was a miracle that it arrived in one piece as it was only
>> bubble wrapped. I was shocked I thought it would have been in a box. It
>> weighs around 15lbs. I guess thats why Steve Mc Queen liked it to race
>> with
>> it, nice and light.
>>
>> The only damage was the lower part of the rear window popped out, and two
>> screws pulled through the fiberglass on the side aluminum trim.  I will
>> have
>> to locate more info from Jon regarding the front hardware. If anyone knows
>> someone with one of these I'd like to contact them regarding a visual on
>> the
>> hardware installed.
>>
>> Enjoy,
>>
>> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=warwick_1
>>
>>
>> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=warwick_sides
>>
>> Lin
>>
>> On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 6:12 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com
>> >wrote:
>>
>>  List,
>>> I received a memo from FedEx that they have a large package that weighs
>>> under 20 lbs from the UK. I wonder what it is .....wink. Under 20 lbs
>>> means
>>> I will have to order all hardware and rear badge. Thank Jon for all the
>>> links for those parts. Pictures as soon as she arrives.
>>> Lin
>>>
>>> Parts homepage:
>>>
>>> http://www.cape-international.com/
>>>
>>> enamel badge that was fitted centrally under the rear window...
>>>
>>> http://www.cape-international.com/capeshop.php?parttypes=25&thepart=HT08
>>>
>>> rear fixings
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.cape-international.com/capeshop.php?parttypes=25&thepart=27H9591#
>>>
>>> two of these for the windscreen pillars at the front
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.cape-international.com/capeshop.php?parttypes=25&thepart=AHB9785K
>>>
>>> other front fixings
>>>
>>> http://www.cape-international.com/capeshop.php?parttypes=25&thepart=HT06
>>>
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>>
>>
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From lmacy at mac.com  Sun Nov 21 07:09:07 2010
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 09:09:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1974 Fascination Car
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=zhJBneqHKDw-iC0H7rHk_s1EB77=xCT+LXC+7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=zhJBneqHKDw-iC0H7rHk_s1EB77=xCT+LXC+7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2E8B26CF-A9AB-418A-ABEE-A0C05EF16A7D@mac.com>

Meet the Jetson's, George, . . . . . . . . . .


On Nov 21, 2010, at 7:50 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> List,
> I was reading a teachers pdf document from Petersen's Museum and came across
> this car 1974 Fascination listed as "What were they thinking". Wow good
> question but I feel drawn to the unusual vehicle, like looking at road kill
> turning my head back and forth.
> Lin
> 
> http://www.petersen.org/default.cfm?docid=1303
> 
> http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z9133/Fascination_2DR.aspx
> 
> http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/photo/202749,9133/1974-Fascination-2DR_photo.aspx
> _______________________________________________
> 
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 21 07:10:33 2010
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 06:10:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1974 Fascination Car
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=zhJBneqHKDw-iC0H7rHk_s1EB77=xCT+LXC+7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=zhJBneqHKDw-iC0H7rHk_s1EB77=xCT+LXC+7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <322331.53316.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

"...but I feel drawn to the unusual vehicle...": Linda Grunthaner


Linda -
the draw you feel may be linked to the ever-so-slight resemblance to a
microbus from certain (low and from the front) angles... I rolled through the
images hoping to find some interior and suspension and drivetrain shots. No
such 
luck, though. I wonder what powers it? Maybe if the builder was
suicidal, it 
will have an old Toronado drivetrain stuffed into that wide rear
end. 


The front also slightly resembles Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion ( a
car that 
always fascinated me), but of course this one has aircraft-style
front wheels, 
where the Dymaxion was more conventional in the front wheel
layout.

Interesting car (but not quite fascinating). 

Thanks for sharing,
 -
David

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Sun Nov 21 07:29:57 2010
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 09:29:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1974 Fascination Car
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Last month, I saw one at the Louisville Concours d'Elegance.  Interesting to
say the least.  I think they were all built with assorted drive trains.

On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 7:50 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> List,
> I was reading a teachers pdf document from Petersen's Museum and came
> across
> this car 1974 Fascination listed as "What were they thinking". Wow good
> question but I feel drawn to the unusual vehicle, like looking at road kill
> turning my head back and forth.
> Lin
>
> http://www.petersen.org/default.cfm?docid=1303
>
> http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z9133/Fascination_2DR.aspx
>
>
> http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/photo/202749,9133/1974-Fascination-2DR_photo.aspx
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 21 07:42:09 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 09:42:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Is this a MKII jack ....eBay
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=U9W_zTJi-RT8PbVGK6YViR2O-R07+rJceogcu@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I'm looking for an original jack for Pinky (62 Sprite) I don't want to spend
a fortune especially being that Warwick cost as much as the the car...wink.
I want the jack to lift the car to place jack stands or swap a tyre from
time to time. Is this rusty jack the MK II model? Eventually I'll restore
it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-Midget-Jack-Also-Austin-Healey-Sprite-/360319327393?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e4b49ca1

Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 21 07:44:23 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 09:44:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1974 Fascination Car
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikmDkMz_92Fe3gVirO03uUdhzf98aqcgViT9Nsg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=zhJBneqHKDw-iC0H7rHk_s1EB77=xCT+LXC+7@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikmDkMz_92Fe3gVirO03uUdhzf98aqcgViT9Nsg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinJEFHW5YjT6MY9F3mECsfLp6LVmhwTOKd=RxYk@mail.gmail.com>

And the link said 5 were made.
Lin

On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 9:29 AM, Trevor Jessie <trevor.jessie at gmail.com>wrote:

> Last month, I saw one at the Louisville Concours d'Elegance.  Interesting
> to say the least.  I think they were all built with assorted drive trains.
>
> On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 7:50 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> List,
>> I was reading a teachers pdf document from Petersen's Museum and came
>> across
>> this car 1974 Fascination listed as "What were they thinking". Wow good
>> question but I feel drawn to the unusual vehicle, like looking at road
>> kill
>> turning my head back and forth.
>> Lin
>>
>> http://www.petersen.org/default.cfm?docid=1303
>>
>> http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z9133/Fascination_2DR.aspx
>>
>>
>> http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/photo/202749,9133/1974-Fascination-2DR_photo.aspx
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sun Nov 21 08:55:00 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:55:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear bearings
Message-ID: <9A21102812A7478BB0DBA49C5A92770D@Home>

To install rear wheel bearings, how hot do I dare make the hubs without burning the oil seals?

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

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Nov 21 08:55:21 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 09:55:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!
Message-ID: <AANLkTim-83EcwFJdf1BdmZ-=+d=hOv8S3ZvP07czahKL@mail.gmail.com>

Out wandering today at the local flea market, enjoying the 70* weather, and
lo and behold, I found a VERY nice condition Lucas S.F.T. 576 driving/fog
lamp.
Gotta love folks that have no clue what they are selling.....

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Nov 21 09:10:32 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 08:10:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim-83EcwFJdf1BdmZ-=+d=hOv8S3ZvP07czahKL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim-83EcwFJdf1BdmZ-=+d=hOv8S3ZvP07czahKL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A83A5560C6C84E2BAF17E919B56850E4@spider>

Where is it 70 degrees Fahrenheit? Got 31.3 in the mid-Willamette Valley
(Oregon) at 8am PDST. ...bill in corvallis
=================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brad Fornal
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 7:55 AM
To: Spridget list; Yahoo Spridget list
Subject: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!

Out wandering today at the local flea market, enjoying the 70* weather, and
lo and behold, I found a VERY nice condition Lucas S.F.T. 576 driving/fog
lamp.
Gotta love folks that have no clue what they are selling.....

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Nov 21 09:35:04 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:35:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!
In-Reply-To: <A83A5560C6C84E2BAF17E919B56850E4@spider>
References: <AANLkTim-83EcwFJdf1BdmZ-=+d=hOv8S3ZvP07czahKL@mail.gmail.com>
	<A83A5560C6C84E2BAF17E919B56850E4@spider>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinP+hAEZ26CKiSHiA21dke7PsA+hg_sjNyTPufd@mail.gmail.com>

Da great state of TEXAS. Was driving the Sprite yesterday, top down...

On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 10:10 AM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> Where is it 70 degrees Fahrenheit? Got 31.3 in the mid-Willamette Valley
> (Oregon) at 8am PDST. ...bill in corvallis
> =================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brad Fornal
> Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 7:55 AM
> To: Spridget list; Yahoo Spridget list
> Subject: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!
>
> Out wandering today at the local flea market, enjoying the 70* weather, and
> lo and behold, I found a VERY nice condition Lucas S.F.T. 576 driving/fog
> lamp.
> Gotta love folks that have no clue what they are selling.....
>
> --
> DON JULIO 1942
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From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Sun Nov 21 09:48:42 2010
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 11:48:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Is this a MKII jack ....eBay
References: <AANLkTi=U9W_zTJi-RT8PbVGK6YViR2O-R07+rJceogcu@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <6615519E137844D093E64C8BEF93DC79@Inspiron>

Lin,

I would go to your local wrecking yard and pick up a cheap scissor jack, for 
$5.00 or $10.00 dollars. You don't want to jack your car up with a factory 
jack.

Greg Higgins
63sprite
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 9:42 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Is this a MKII jack ....eBay


> List,
> I'm looking for an original jack for Pinky (62 Sprite) I don't want to 
> spend
> a fortune especially being that Warwick cost as much as the the 
> car...wink.
> I want the jack to lift the car to place jack stands or swap a tyre from
> time to time. Is this rusty jack the MK II model? Eventually I'll restore
> it.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-Midget-Jack-Also-Austin-Healey-Sprite-/360319327393?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e4b49ca1
>
> Lin
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From montpaul at msn.com  Sun Nov 21 10:11:57 2010
From: montpaul at msn.com (PAUL SHERMAN)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 09:11:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Is this a MKII jack ....eBay
In-Reply-To: <6615519E137844D093E64C8BEF93DC79@Inspiron>
References: <AANLkTi=U9W_zTJi-RT8PbVGK6YViR2O-R07+rJceogcu@mail.gmail.com>,
	<6615519E137844D093E64C8BEF93DC79@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <SNT128-W417490466AC9102779B54D53C0@phx.gbl>

I have a cheap HF floor jack that I use for everything.

> From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com
> To: grunthaner at gmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 11:48:42 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Is this a MKII jack ....eBay
>
> Lin,
>
> I would go to your local wrecking yard and pick up a cheap scissor jack, for
> $5.00 or $10.00 dollars. You don't want to jack your car up with a factory
> jack.
>
> Greg Higgins
> 63sprite
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 9:42 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Is this a MKII jack ....eBay
>
>
> > List,
> > I'm looking for an original jack for Pinky (62 Sprite) I don't want to
> > spend
> > a fortune especially being that Warwick cost as much as the the
> > car...wink.
> > I want the jack to lift the car to place jack stands or swap a tyre from
> > time to time. Is this rusty jack the MK II model? Eventually I'll restore
> > it.
> >
> >
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-Midget-Jack-Also-Austin-Healey-Sprite-/3603
19327393?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e4b49ca1
> >
> > Lin
> > _______________________________________________
> >
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sun Nov 21 10:44:18 2010
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:44:18 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!
In-Reply-To: <A83A5560C6C84E2BAF17E919B56850E4@spider>
Message-ID: <201861218.240914.1290361458460.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Our high today around 35*F, our high Wednesday 25*F.... I won't even mention the lows !!

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig   SE WA

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com

Where is it 70 degrees Fahrenheit? Got 31.3 in the mid-Willamette Valley
(Oregon) at 8am PDST. ...bill in corvallis

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 21 10:59:07 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 12:59:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim-83EcwFJdf1BdmZ-=+d=hOv8S3ZvP07czahKL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim-83EcwFJdf1BdmZ-=+d=hOv8S3ZvP07czahKL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikZUc6K==gpxhF=A2JmRiDDEb_mWdWTZ5GhYXNR@mail.gmail.com>

Wow Brad cool find.
Lin

On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 10:55 AM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>wrote:

> Out wandering today at the local flea market, enjoying the 70* weather, and
> lo and behold, I found a VERY nice condition Lucas S.F.T. 576 driving/fog
> lamp.
> Gotta love folks that have no clue what they are selling.....
>
> --
> DON JULIO 1942
>
> www.myspace.com/tequilabrad
> _______________________________________________
>
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From bkitterer at me.com  Sun Nov 21 11:47:52 2010
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:47:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1974 Fascination Car
In-Reply-To: <322331.53316.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <AANLkTi=zhJBneqHKDw-iC0H7rHk_s1EB77=xCT+LXC+7@mail.gmail.com>
	<322331.53316.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <7722B719-C194-4D4D-B2D9-F87942F34335@me.com>

The very last photo is of the engine, 4 cylinder horizontally apposed - - VW ?.  Not nearly as clean as the out side.  

Bob Kitterer

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

On Nov 21, 2010, at 6:10 AM, David Booker wrote:

> "...but I feel drawn to the unusual vehicle...": Linda Grunthaner
> 
> 
> Linda -
> the draw you feel may be linked to the ever-so-slight resemblance to a
> microbus from certain (low and from the front) angles... I rolled through the
> images hoping to find some interior and suspension and drivetrain shots. No
> such 
> luck, though. I wonder what powers it? Maybe if the builder was
> suicidal, it 
> will have an old Toronado drivetrain stuffed into that wide rear
> end. 
> 
> 
> The front also slightly resembles Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion ( a
> car that 
> always fascinated me), but of course this one has aircraft-style
> front wheels, 
> where the Dymaxion was more conventional in the front wheel
> layout.
> 
> Interesting car (but not quite fascinating). 
> 
> Thanks for sharing,
> -
> David
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From bkitterer at me.com  Sun Nov 21 11:51:09 2010
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:51:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear bearings
In-Reply-To: <9A21102812A7478BB0DBA49C5A92770D@Home>
References: <9A21102812A7478BB0DBA49C5A92770D@Home>
Message-ID: <9EE5223E-1E5D-4E8D-9CD4-E62012A41E75@me.com>

Hopefully you would not need to heat the hubs but if you are replacing the bearings then replace the seal also.  They are nickel dime items as compared to the bearings and work involved in doing the replacement.

Bob Kitterer

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

On Nov 21, 2010, at 7:55 AM, Michael Rowe wrote:

> To install rear wheel bearings, how hot do I dare make the hubs without burning the oil seals?
> 
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Bugeyed Midget
> '60 Sprite kit
> Long Island, NY
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Nov 21 12:23:35 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 13:23:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikZUc6K==gpxhF=A2JmRiDDEb_mWdWTZ5GhYXNR@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim-83EcwFJdf1BdmZ-=+d=hOv8S3ZvP07czahKL@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikZUc6K==gpxhF=A2JmRiDDEb_mWdWTZ5GhYXNR@mail.gmail.com>
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I saw it, walked past it with just a slight glance at the chrome nipple in
the middle of the lens. Then I remembered that we don't run pairs on our
little cars, so I went back for a closer look. Best $5 I spent today!!

On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 11:59 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Wow Brad cool find.
> Lin
>
> On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 10:55 AM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Out wandering today at the local flea market, enjoying the 70* weather,
>> and
>> lo and behold, I found a VERY nice condition Lucas S.F.T. 576 driving/fog
>> lamp.
>> Gotta love folks that have no clue what they are selling.....
>>
>> --
>> DON JULIO 1942
>>
>> www.myspace.com/tequilabrad
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>>
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 21 13:48:24 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 14:48:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50th New Dates!!! July 18-22, 2011
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=+u+Xm4CgGDy7+T6GUQV3_LGomLpgaYvBSydoz@mail.gmail.com>

Spridgeteers,

*July 18-22, 2011   Elkhart Lake and Road America!!

*Event organizers in Cheese Head Land have just released the new dates for
the big event!! Unfortunately, I cannot access the website at the moment and
will have to update it later.   A corrected registration form and
preliminary agenda will be placed on the website soon along with the
appropriate links.
<http://www.sprite-midgetclub.org><http://www.sprite-midgetclub.org>

*Please pass the word to everyone you know who might want to attend!!   July
18-22, 2011*

If you have reservations at Victorian Village <http://www.VicVil.com>, you
will be contacted soon to change your dates.  Additional lodging will be
available at Siebkens <http://www.siebkens.com/> and that information will
be posted shortly so you can reserve your room.

FYI - *July 15 - 18 will be the Kohler International
Challenge<http://www.roadamerica.com/Races/RaceInformation.asp?id=27>with
Brian Redman presented by Ford...
*  If you are into racing you may want to come a couple of days early!

An updated event poster will be available very soon from Gerard Chateauvieux
as will the other regalia in the club store!  The new 2011 club calendars
will also be available shortly from the club store at:
<http://www.cafepress.com/spridget/><%3Chttp://www.cafepress.com/spridget/%3E>

As always...  feel free to contact us with any questions you may have...

Sprite-Midget Club USA
1001 First Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
SpriteMidgetClub at gmail.com
http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org
620-408-6877

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Nov 21 13:50:00 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:50:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear bearings
In-Reply-To: <9A21102812A7478BB0DBA49C5A92770D@Home>
References: <9A21102812A7478BB0DBA49C5A92770D@Home>
Message-ID: <4CE985F8.2060306@comcast.net>

On 11/21/2010 10:55 AM, Michael Rowe wrote:
> To install rear wheel bearings, how hot do I dare make the hubs without burning the oil seals?

You should not have to heat up the hub at all.
I just did this the other night on the budget Midget.
set them in the hole and tap them in evenly with a hammer and 'suitable 
drift" (aka a large socket)


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sun Nov 21 14:49:42 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:49:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Is this a MKII jack ....eBay
References: <AANLkTi=U9W_zTJi-RT8PbVGK6YViR2O-R07+rJceogcu@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <90B7729BCBA548CC96EABA43E6587F56@personal>

Thats it but you should be able to get a nice one for about 20 bucks if you 
just wait a bit and that should include the wrench as well.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 8:42 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Is this a MKII jack ....eBay


> List,
> I'm looking for an original jack for Pinky (62 Sprite) I don't want to 
> spend
> a fortune especially being that Warwick cost as much as the the 
> car...wink.
> I want the jack to lift the car to place jack stands or swap a tyre from
> time to time. Is this rusty jack the MK II model? Eventually I'll restore
> it.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-Midget-Jack-Also-Austin-Healey-Sprite-/360319327393?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e4b49ca1
>
> Lin
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sun Nov 21 14:51:18 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:51:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear bearings
References: <9A21102812A7478BB0DBA49C5A92770D@Home>
Message-ID: <6BF8808B3F1B463A8A59435998CB95A3@personal>

Always replace seals when messing in there. They are cheep.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 9:55 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear bearings


> To install rear wheel bearings, how hot do I dare make the hubs without 
> burning the oil seals?
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Bugeyed Midget
> '60 Sprite kit
> Long Island, NY
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sun Nov 21 14:52:50 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:52:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Is this a MKII jack ....eBay
References: <AANLkTi=U9W_zTJi-RT8PbVGK6YViR2O-R07+rJceogcu@mail.gmail.com>,
	<6615519E137844D093E64C8BEF93DC79@Inspiron>
	<SNT128-W417490466AC9102779B54D53C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <FE34C00E27AE46E4B54A18C30B57CB2F@personal>

Likewise, think I paid 20 bucks at HF.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "PAUL SHERMAN" <montpaul at msn.com>
To: <higgs6 at cogeco.ca>; <grunthaner at gmail.com>; "Sprite Site" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 11:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Is this a MKII jack ....eBay


>I have a cheap HF floor jack that I use for everything.
>
>> From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com
>> To: grunthaner at gmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 11:48:42 -0500
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Is this a MKII jack ....eBay
>>
>> Lin,
>>
>> I would go to your local wrecking yard and pick up a cheap scissor jack, 
>> for
>> $5.00 or $10.00 dollars. You don't want to jack your car up with a 
>> factory
>> jack.
>>
>> Greg Higgins
>> 63sprite
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
>> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 9:42 AM
>> Subject: [Spridgets] Is this a MKII jack ....eBay
>>
>>
>> > List,
>> > I'm looking for an original jack for Pinky (62 Sprite) I don't want to
>> > spend
>> > a fortune especially being that Warwick cost as much as the the
>> > car...wink.
>> > I want the jack to lift the car to place jack stands or swap a tyre 
>> > from
>> > time to time. Is this rusty jack the MK II model? Eventually I'll 
>> > restore
>> > it.
>> >
>> >
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-Midget-Jack-Also-Austin-Healey-Sprite-/3603
> 19327393?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e4b49ca1
>> >
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Sun Nov 21 15:28:55 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:28:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!
In-Reply-To: <A83A5560C6C84E2BAF17E919B56850E4@spider>
References: <AANLkTim-83EcwFJdf1BdmZ-=+d=hOv8S3ZvP07czahKL@mail.gmail.com>
	<A83A5560C6C84E2BAF17E919B56850E4@spider>
Message-ID: <4CE99D27.4030800@tx.rr.com>

In north Texas it's warmer than that.  I was out working in my garage 
getting rigged up for engine pulling and worked up a sweat.  I came in 
the house and told my wife I needed to cool down a little.  She told me 
to go out in the back yard and that should be cool enough.  I looked 
outside and her thermometer on the wall said almost 80F.

Our forecast is for it to not get out of the 30's next Thursday.


> Where is it 70 degrees Fahrenheit? Got 31.3 in the mid-Willamette Valley
> (Oregon) at 8am PDST.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Nov 21 15:49:33 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:49:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!
In-Reply-To: <4CE99D27.4030800@tx.rr.com>
References: <AANLkTim-83EcwFJdf1BdmZ-=+d=hOv8S3ZvP07czahKL@mail.gmail.com>
	<A83A5560C6C84E2BAF17E919B56850E4@spider> <4CE99D27.4030800@tx.rr.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=TygFYsZfsg2X-A94+0QGwcdNbGCfREa5WnAkJ@mail.gmail.com>

It's 78* an hour south of Dallas, at least it is right now.

On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 4:28 PM, BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:

> In north Texas it's warmer than that.  I was out working in my garage
> getting rigged up for engine pulling and worked up a sweat.  I came in the
> house and told my wife I needed to cool down a little.  She told me to go
> out in the back yard and that should be cool enough.  I looked outside and
> her thermometer on the wall said almost 80F.
>
> Our forecast is for it to not get out of the 30's next Thursday.
>
>
>  Where is it 70 degrees Fahrenheit? Got 31.3 in the mid-Willamette Valley
>> (Oregon) at 8am PDST.
>>
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Nov 21 15:56:59 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:56:59 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!
In-Reply-To: <4CE99D27.4030800@tx.rr.com>
References: <AANLkTim-83EcwFJdf1BdmZ-=+d=hOv8S3ZvP07czahKL@mail.gmail.com>,
	<A83A5560C6C84E2BAF17E919B56850E4@spider>,
	<4CE99D27.4030800@tx.rr.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w4412575FF0C3A7A9B76A10B83C0@phx.gbl>

Well, the high here today was minus 2 C.

Here's tonight's forecast:
Becoming cloudy this evening. 60 percent chance of snow late this evening and
after midnight then 60 percent chance of freezing rain overnight. A few rain
showers beginning before morning. Temperature rising to plus 3 by morning.
RD


> Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:28:55 -0600
> From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!
>
> In north Texas it's warmer than that. I was out working in my garage
> getting rigged up for engine pulling and worked up a sweat. I came in
> the house and told my wife I needed to cool down a little. She told me
> to go out in the back yard and that should be cool enough. I looked
> outside and her thermometer on the wall said almost 80F.
>
> Our forecast is for it to not get out of the 30's next Thursday.
>
>
> > Where is it 70 degrees Fahrenheit? Got 31.3 in the mid-Willamette Valley
> > (Oregon) at 8am PDST.
> _______________________________________________

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sun Nov 21 16:41:45 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:41:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim-83EcwFJdf1BdmZ-=+d=hOv8S3ZvP07czahKL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim-83EcwFJdf1BdmZ-=+d=hOv8S3ZvP07czahKL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <275084580835409ABDC83E104E1D997A@blackbox2>

Now that you have it, and are happy, what are you going to do with it?

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brad Fornal
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 10:55 AM
To: Spridget list; Yahoo Spridget list
Subject: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!

Out wandering today at the local flea market, enjoying the 70* weather, and
lo and behold, I found a VERY nice condition Lucas S.F.T. 576 driving/fog
lamp.
Gotta love folks that have no clue what they are selling.....

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 21 16:45:37 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:45:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50th New Dates!!! July 18-22, 2011
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=+u+Xm4CgGDy7+T6GUQV3_LGomLpgaYvBSydoz@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <144720.19581.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Well I guess that means I'll be running the Redman this year.

--- On Sun,
11/21/10, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Jim Johnson
<bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50th New Dates!!! July
18-22, 2011
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Yahoo Spridget
list" <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>, "sprite-midgetclub"
<Sprite-MidgetClub at yahoogroups.com>, "Sprite" <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
> Date:
Sunday, November 21, 2010, 2:48 PM
> Spridgeteers,
> 
> *July 18-22,
2011   Elkhart Lake and Road
> America!!
> 
> *Event organizers in Cheese Head
Land have just released
> the new dates for
> the big event!! Unfortunately, I
cannot access the website
> at the moment and
> will have to update it
later.   A corrected
> registration form and
> preliminary agenda will be
placed on the website soon along
> with the
> appropriate links.
>
<http://www.sprite-midgetclub.org><http://www.sprite-midgetclub.org>
> 
>
*Please pass the word to everyone you know who might want
> to attend!!   July
> 18-22, 2011*
> 
> If you have reservations at Victorian Village
<http://www.VicVil.com>, you
> will be contacted soon to change your dates. 
>
Additional lodging will be
> available at Siebkens <http://www.siebkens.com/>
and that information will
> be posted shortly so you can reserve your room.
>
> FYI - *July 15 - 18 will be the Kohler International
>
Challenge<http://www.roadamerica.com/Races/RaceInformation.asp?id=27>with
>
Brian Redman presented by Ford...
> *  If you are into racing you may want to
come a
> couple of days early!
> 
> An updated event poster will be available
very soon from
> Gerard Chateauvieux
> as will the other regalia in the club
store!  The new
> 2011 club calendars
> will also be available shortly from
the club store at:
>
<http://www.cafepress.com/spridget/><%3Chttp://www.cafepress.com/spridget/%3E>
> 
> As always...  feel free to contact us with any
> questions you may
have...
> 
> Sprite-Midget Club USA
> 1001 First Ave
> Dodge City, KS 67801
>
SpriteMidgetClub at gmail.com
> http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org
> 620-408-6877
>
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From stargazer1 at cox.net  Sun Nov 21 16:54:56 2010
From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:54:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Ignition switch problems.
Message-ID: <4CE9B150.8010909@cox.net>

It looks like I have almost a volt of drop at the ignition switch in my 
son's '70 midget. Is it possible to get in there and clean the contacts? 
It's been 25 years since I had one of these out. and I just don't 
remember whether one can dismantle them.

Failing that, can anyone sell me a switch?

Thanks,
Dave Ambrose

From franks97 at frontier.com  Sun Nov 21 17:06:11 2010
From: franks97 at frontier.com (David Franks)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:06:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Gear Reduction Starter
Message-ID: <C90EF3F3.AD60%franks97@frontier.com>

The Starter in my 67 Sprite finally died. Can someone tell me if this is the
Isuzu starter that is supposed to work as a replacement?

<http://tinyurl.com/2afnjvp>

Ultima - Starter
Part Number: 17155
Line: ULT

Does this unit fit without modification? Can I use it with my externally
mounted solenoid?

Thanks!


-- 
David Franks
franks97 at frontier.com
67 AH Sprite #82 Blue
www.youtube.franks97

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Nov 21 17:07:27 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:07:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w4412575FF0C3A7A9B76A10B83C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C90EF43F.2BE80%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

It's been freezing here, like in the low sixties. And yesterday...it RAINED!

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 21 17:35:57 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:35:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ignition switch problems.
In-Reply-To: <4CE9B150.8010909@cox.net>
References: <4CE9B150.8010909@cox.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTincKK2Lb3m0mwU6pOEyfe8zMNbsS54RsaGOWxhJ@mail.gmail.com>

On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 6:54 PM, David Ambrose <stargazer1 at cox.net> wrote:
> It looks like I have almost a volt of drop at the ignition switch in my
> son's '70 midget. Is it possible to get in there and clean the contacts?
> It's been 25 years since I had one of these out. and I just don't remember
> whether one can dismantle them.
>
> Failing that, can anyone sell me a switch?
------------------------------------
In order to get to the electrical part of the ignition you have to
remove the whole assembly. There are two shear bolts that you have to
cut slots into in order to use a screwdriver to turn them out. After
that it is pretty straightforward. The electrical part is opposite the
key switch. There is a metal bar that connects the two. That is what
causes the electrical contact whan you turn the key to the start
position.

Since the disassembly is the same to clean the contacts or to replace
the part, try cleaning first... Nothing to lose! I probably have a
spare piece if you really need one.

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

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Nov 21 17:38:54 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:38:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Ignition switch problems.
In-Reply-To: <4CE9B150.8010909@cox.net>
References: <4CE9B150.8010909@cox.net>
Message-ID: <6A775F5E06DF43A7AC9938DF62D125CD@spider>

Type midget ignition switch into eBay.
Does your 1970 have the Steering Wheel Lock?  ...bill in corvallis
===============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Ambrose
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 3:55 PM
To: Spridgets List
Subject: [Spridgets] Ignition switch problems.

It looks like I have almost a volt of drop at the ignition switch in my 
son's '70 midget. Is it possible to get in there and clean the contacts? 
It's been 25 years since I had one of these out. and I just don't 
remember whether one can dismantle them.

Failing that, can anyone sell me a switch?

Thanks,
Dave Ambrose
_______________________________________________

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sun Nov 21 18:37:35 2010
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:37:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Gear Reduction Starter
In-Reply-To: <C90EF3F3.AD60%franks97@frontier.com>
References: <C90EF3F3.AD60%franks97@frontier.com>
Message-ID: <1521995544.20101121173735@pacifier.com>

Hello David,

     I don't know about which starter or mods, but I DO run mine (I
     got it from Paul A. so I don't know it's origins) thru the
     stock external solenoid. 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Recursive (ro-k{r-sov) adj. See 'recursive.' 

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Sun Nov 21 18:42:39 2010
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:42:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Gear Reduction Starter
In-Reply-To: <mailman.15704.1290386308.22018.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.15704.1290386308.22018.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <FF1B3C0E-9D60-48F4-AD04-3B6AD165B1B0@gerardsgarage.com>

David,

It will fit and work, but not without modifying the lower corner of  
the footwell. The way the solenoid is oriented, it will not clear the  
sheet metal without cutting out a notch to make room for it. If you  
don't want to do that, you need to get the type with the multi- 
position bracket that allows you to rotate the solenoid into a  
different positions for the application. I can supply you one of you  
wish. Contact me off list if you are interested, but that type is at  
least double the price.

Gerard
http://gerardsgarage.com/

On Nov 21, 2010, at 4:38 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 13
> Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:06:11 -0800
> From: David Franks <franks97 at frontier.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Gear Reduction Starter
> To: Spridgets List <spridgets at autox.team.net>, vintage list
> 	<vintage-race at autox.team.net>
> Message-ID: <C90EF3F3.AD60%franks97 at frontier.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> The Starter in my 67 Sprite finally died. Can someone tell me if  
> this is the
> Isuzu starter that is supposed to work as a replacement?
>
> <http://tinyurl.com/2afnjvp>
>
> Ultima - Starter
> Part Number: 17155
> Line: ULT
>
> Does this unit fit without modification? Can I use it with my  
> externally
> mounted solenoid?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> -- 
> David Franks
> franks97 at frontier.com
> 67 AH Sprite #82 Blue
> www.youtube.franks97

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Nov 21 19:03:54 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 02:03:54 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!
In-Reply-To: <C90EF43F.2BE80%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <BAY147-w4412575FF0C3A7A9B76A10B83C0@phx.gbl>,
	<C90EF43F.2BE80%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w24F90FF41F953AC2508AD7B83D0@phx.gbl>

Yeah, yeah!

Strangely, that's still normal top down driving conditions for me.  Well,
almost.  I usually don't drive these cars under freezing temps.  But, today
'seemed' colder.  There was a wind.

So, did you ever play Canada, or is it too cold for you?  :)

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg






> Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:07:27 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!
> From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com
> To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> It's been freezing here, like in the low sixties. And yesterday...it
RAINED!

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 21 20:33:50 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 21:33:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Gear Reduction Starter
In-Reply-To: <C90EF3F3.AD60%franks97@frontier.com>
References: <C90EF3F3.AD60%franks97@frontier.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimLvgvG6Eir5ZE+E-=vKhwpBjJ=_PS4-4dS6s_w@mail.gmail.com>

I do not recall having to modify the footwell, or maybe I used a BFH?
My last Spridget was a 73 and I sold it several years ago.
>From my notes:
Isuzu Starter #16878


1989-90 Isuzu Amigo 2.6L

1989-94 Isuzu Amigo 2.3L

1988-89 Isuzu Impulse 2.3L

1985-89 Isuzu Impulse 2.0L Turbo

1988-89 Isuzu Pickup 2.6L

1986-94 Isuzu Pickup 2.3L

1988-90 Isuzu Trooper 2.6L

1986-87 Isuzu Trooper 2.3L

On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 6:06 PM, David Franks <franks97 at frontier.com> wrote:
> The Starter in my 67 Sprite finally died. Can someone tell me if this is the
> Isuzu starter that is supposed to work as a replacement?

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 21 20:36:10 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 21:36:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Gear Reduction Starter
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimLvgvG6Eir5ZE+E-=vKhwpBjJ=_PS4-4dS6s_w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <C90EF3F3.AD60%franks97@frontier.com>
	<AANLkTimLvgvG6Eir5ZE+E-=vKhwpBjJ=_PS4-4dS6s_w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimY+ib59De2iOAfUs36ZEUMSwuQXPkNd2rrbL=4@mail.gmail.com>

And, another entry in my notes:
Here's a note from an old racer a few years ago

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

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 21 20:39:43 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 21:39:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Gear Reduction Starter
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimY+ib59De2iOAfUs36ZEUMSwuQXPkNd2rrbL=4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <C90EF3F3.AD60%franks97@frontier.com>
	<AANLkTimLvgvG6Eir5ZE+E-=vKhwpBjJ=_PS4-4dS6s_w@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimY+ib59De2iOAfUs36ZEUMSwuQXPkNd2rrbL=4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik+53ExH25Evrd-EM2An-0Orif-jSeLaL1_JYa5@mail.gmail.com>

I'd go to O'Reilly and compare the two, 17155 and 16878.  They may be the same.
The one I used I got from a yard and it may have been a 17155 because
I don't remember any mods necessary.
Let us know how you fare and I can update my notes if one or the other
fits or doesn't.

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Sun Nov 21 21:26:00 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:26:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinP+hAEZ26CKiSHiA21dke7PsA+hg_sjNyTPufd@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim-83EcwFJdf1BdmZ-=+d=hOv8S3ZvP07czahKL@mail.gmail.com>
	<A83A5560C6C84E2BAF17E919B56850E4@spider>
	<AANLkTinP+hAEZ26CKiSHiA21dke7PsA+hg_sjNyTPufd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CE9F0D8.9010306@tx.rr.com>

Our high temp today was 81.  It will be 80-81 for the next 3 days, then 
40 or less on Thanksgiving day.


> Da great state of TEXAS. Was driving the Sprite yesterday, top down...
>
>> Where is it 70 degrees Fahrenheit? Got 31.3 in the mid-Willamette Valley
>> (Oregon) at 8am PDST. ...bill in corvallis

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 21 21:58:30 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:58:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I LOVE flea markets!!!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikO5F8V8d-MbxGrb9DaR8_TNe4eYjsyBvMWdFGO@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim-83EcwFJdf1BdmZ-=+d=hOv8S3ZvP07czahKL@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikZUc6K==gpxhF=A2JmRiDDEb_mWdWTZ5GhYXNR@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikO5F8V8d-MbxGrb9DaR8_TNe4eYjsyBvMWdFGO@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinu43eq53HCa0_XaQw_ngO3KhKYLhUr12O9Q38V@mail.gmail.com>

What a great deal got a photo album.
Lin

On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 2:23 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> I saw it, walked past it with just a slight glance at the chrome nipple in
> the middle of the lens. Then I remembered that we don't run pairs on our
> little cars, so I went back for a closer look. Best $5 I spent today!!
>
>
> On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 11:59 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Wow Brad cool find.
>> Lin
>>
>> On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 10:55 AM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Out wandering today at the local flea market, enjoying the 70* weather,
>>> and
>>> lo and behold, I found a VERY nice condition Lucas S.F.T. 576 driving/fog
>>> lamp.
>>> Gotta love folks that have no clue what they are selling.....
>>>
>>> --
>>> DON JULIO 1942
>>>
>>> www.myspace.com/tequilabrad
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>>
>>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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>>
>
>
> --
> DON JULIO 1942
>
> www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Mon Nov 22 08:47:51 2010
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:47:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50th New Dates!!! July 18-22, 2011
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=cEQcEEsk_FrvFwJQNBH+oVWj40a_7hff9+VZe@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Jim and the gang - this is going to work out much better for us.
As long as we can keep the NASTYCAR people from stomping us out again.

One question - are you saying the hotel will be calling me?
I've got a reservation at Victorian Villiage which I paid a deposit,
so they will call me and ask me to change to the new dates?

Another question:
Is the 18th the start of the festivities?
If that is the case then we want to arrive the evening of the 17th so we
will
be bright and chipper on the morning of the 18th.
What day is the banquet?

I couldn't get the website to open.

Thanks again,

Rick & Peter B.

___________________________________________________
From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50th New Dates!!! July 18-22, 2011

Spridgeteers,

*July 18-22, 2011   Elkhart Lake and Road America!!

*Event organizers in Cheese Head Land have just released the new dates for
the big event!! Unfortunately, I cannot access the website at the moment and
will have to update it later.   A corrected registration form and
preliminary agenda will be placed on the website soon along with the
appropriate links.
<http://www.sprite-midgetclub.org><http://www.sprite-midgetclub.org>

*Please pass the word to everyone you know who might want to attend!!   July
18-22, 2011*

If you have reservations at Victorian Village
<http://www.VicVil.com<http://www.vicvil.com/>>,
you
will be contacted soon to change your dates.  Additional lodging will be
available at Siebkens <http://www.siebkens.com/> and that information will
be posted shortly so you can reserve your room.

FYI - *July 15 - 18 will be the Kohler International
Challenge<http://www.roadamerica.com/Races/RaceInformation.asp?id=27>with
Brian Redman presented by Ford...
*  If you are into racing you may want to come a couple of days early!

An updated event poster will be available very soon from Gerard Chateauvieux
as will the other regalia in the club store!  The new 2011 club calendars
will also be available shortly from the club store at:
<http://www.cafepress.com/spridget/><%3Chttp://
www.cafepress.com/spridget/%3E>

As always...  feel free to contact us with any questions you may have...

Sprite-Midget Club USA
1001 First Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
SpriteMidgetClub at gmail.com
http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org <http://www.sprite-midgetclub.org/>
620-408-6877

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 22 09:29:22 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:29:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50th New Dates!!! July 18-22, 2011
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=cEQcEEsk_FrvFwJQNBH+oVWj40a_7hff9+VZe@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=cEQcEEsk_FrvFwJQNBH+oVWj40a_7hff9+VZe@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <697B323B645E4514B514B33E098584B0@HomePC>

Rick, yes, the Vic Vill will be calling you to move your reservation to the 
new dates.  They were real good about giving us the same price even though 
we are moving into their really busy season.

The 18th is the first day, but we don't have much planned until the evening 
as we expect people to be streaming in all day long.  Maybe we can come up 
with some local things to do during the day before the rest get there.  It 
is highly unlikely that you will be able to get a room nearby on Sunday the 
17th as that is the end of the Kohler Int'l Challenge weekend.  Most places 
require a 4 night stay on race weekends so many rooms are still occupied. 
Though it wouldn't hurt to get a room not too far away and make for an easy 
first day.  Get there early and get a lay of the land.

As I recall, you are coming from Washington or Oregon?  You would probably 
come in on I-90 or I-94 to HWY 21 and across to Oshkosh where I am.  It is 
one hour to Elkhart from here.  If enough people are interested, I may be 
able to arrange for a good rate at a local place for Sunday night and lead 
you over Monday morning.  Or come on Saturday and we can go to the track on 
Sunday for the vintage races.  Ron Soave may be racing.  We have arranged 
for discounted tickets to the race.

The banquet will be on Thursday.


Larry Daniels



-----Original Message----- 
From: Rick Bastedo
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 9:47 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget 50th New Dates!!! July 18-22, 2011

Thanks Jim and the gang - this is going to work out much better for us.
As long as we can keep the NASTYCAR people from stomping us out again.

One question - are you saying the hotel will be calling me?
I've got a reservation at Victorian Villiage which I paid a deposit,
so they will call me and ask me to change to the new dates?

Another question:
Is the 18th the start of the festivities?
If that is the case then we want to arrive the evening of the 17th so we
will
be bright and chipper on the morning of the 18th.
What day is the banquet?

I couldn't get the website to open.

Thanks again,

Rick & Peter B.

___________________________________________________
From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50th New Dates!!! July 18-22, 2011

Spridgeteers,

*July 18-22, 2011   Elkhart Lake and Road America!!

*Event organizers in Cheese Head Land have just released the new dates for
the big event!! Unfortunately, I cannot access the website at the moment and
will have to update it later.   A corrected registration form and
preliminary agenda will be placed on the website soon along with the
appropriate links.
<http://www.sprite-midgetclub.org><http://www.sprite-midgetclub.org>

*Please pass the word to everyone you know who might want to attend!!   July
18-22, 2011*

If you have reservations at Victorian Village
<http://www.VicVil.com<http://www.vicvil.com/>>,
you
will be contacted soon to change your dates.  Additional lodging will be
available at Siebkens <http://www.siebkens.com/> and that information will
be posted shortly so you can reserve your room.

FYI - *July 15 - 18 will be the Kohler International
Challenge<http://www.roadamerica.com/Races/RaceInformation.asp?id=27>with
Brian Redman presented by Ford...
*  If you are into racing you may want to come a couple of days early!

An updated event poster will be available very soon from Gerard Chateauvieux
as will the other regalia in the club store!  The new 2011 club calendars
will also be available shortly from the club store at:
<http://www.cafepress.com/spridget/><%3Chttp://
www.cafepress.com/spridget/%3E>

As always...  feel free to contact us with any questions you may have...

Sprite-Midget Club USA
1001 First Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
SpriteMidgetClub at gmail.com
http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org <http://www.sprite-midgetclub.org/>
620-408-6877
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From haynes386 at netzero.net  Mon Nov 22 12:35:22 2010
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:35:22 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
Message-ID: <20101122.123522.2606.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>

on my MKII Sprite- Does the rear license plate plinth (mounting plate) orient
with the short side or the long side up towards the light? I don't want to try
to flip it once I get the bumper on, and it appears as if the bumper will
obscure the bottom of the plate in its present configuration (long side
down).


Mark Haynes
HAN6L12977
HAN5L8016

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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov 22 13:04:48 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:04:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <20101122.123522.2606.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
References: <20101122.123522.2606.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <61D721F629F045D1BC7E06F01B576DFC@spider>

You don't want to obscure the bottom of the license plate. The police love
to use that as an excuse to pull you over ...on a slow day. ...bill in
corvallis
================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark Haynes
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 11:35 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation

on my MKII Sprite- Does the rear license plate plinth (mounting plate)
orient
with the short side or the long side up towards the light? I don't want to
try
to flip it once I get the bumper on, and it appears as if the bumper will
obscure the bottom of the plate in its present configuration (long side
down).


Mark Haynes
HAN6L12977
HAN5L8016

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Mon Nov 22 13:09:42 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:09:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] saw a 1964 Sprite on the tv show "Pawn Stars" yesterday
In-Reply-To: <20101122.123522.2606.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <20101122200942.1WZ38.152296.root@cdptpa-web21-z02>

They seemed to be replaying a lot of episodes yesterday.  My wife was watching them so I couldn't help but overhear some of it.  In one episode someone brought in a 1964 Sprite.  It looked pretty good, he was asking $10k, but the car wouldn't start.  The driver said he drove it to the store but it must have had a dead battery now.  The store owner thought that they were collectible so he offered $5k.  Then he took the car to his mechanic friend to have it checked out.  The mechanic friend said that it had some spun rod bearings and needed a new engine, which would cost $6k.  I told my wife that they needed a new mechanic.

From pfeilmat at me.com  Mon Nov 22 13:14:17 2010
From: pfeilmat at me.com (Matthew Pfeil)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:14:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <61D721F629F045D1BC7E06F01B576DFC@spider>
References: <20101122.123522.2606.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
	<61D721F629F045D1BC7E06F01B576DFC@spider>
Message-ID: <93DFA833-A9B9-4333-889D-2702054E8BD0@me.com>

Didja know that in California, the police consider a clear plastic cover over a license plate as obscuring the license plate? 

Yup

Got pulled over for it. When asked why I had it, it told him that it kept the kids from messing with my reg stickers. He said too bad, you can't obscure the plate. I mentioned that they were not obscured and could be clearly seen. (I have had these installed since I bought the vehicle in 2006 this was now 2009)
He said that obscured means covering. 

Hmmm

Matt P

Sent from my iPod

On Nov 22, 2010, at 12:04 PM, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:

> You don't want to obscure the bottom of the license plate. The police love
> to use that as an excuse to pull you over ...on a slow day. ...bill in
> corvallis
> ================================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark Haynes
> Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 11:35 AM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
> 
> on my MKII Sprite- Does the rear license plate plinth (mounting plate)
> orient
> with the short side or the long side up towards the light? I don't want to
> try
> to flip it once I get the bumper on, and it appears as if the bumper will
> obscure the bottom of the plate in its present configuration (long side
> down).
> 
> 
> Mark Haynes
> HAN6L12977
> HAN5L8016
> _______________________________________________
> 
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Nov 22 13:40:17 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:40:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <20101122.123522.2606.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <C9101531.2BEC4%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Bumper?
>  appears as if the bumper will
> obscure the bottom of the plate in its present configuration (long side
> down).

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Mon Nov 22 14:07:02 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:07:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <93DFA833-A9B9-4333-889D-2702054E8BD0@me.com>
Message-ID: <20101122210702.219FA.170083.root@cdptpa-web12-z01>

Sounds like a BS law.  Sounds like the state legislature and certainly the various police forces have lots better to do than to look for clear license plate covers.  (Of course that makes sense coming from California.)

In our state we had a new law that you couldn't cover up any significant part of the license plate.  As the story goes one of the state legislators was in a courtroom when a trial came in for one of these offenses.  The testifying police office said that part of the "J" (or whatever letter it was) was obscured.  The judge asked "well if part of it was obscured then how did you know it was a "J" ?"  I think of the newspapers that was reporting on this walked through the restricted parking lot at the state capitol where the legislators parked and counted about 50% of the cars that had illegal license plate covers.  The law was soon changed.


> Didja know that in California, the police consider a clear plastic cover over a license plate as obscuring the license plate? 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 22 14:23:12 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:23:12 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <20101122210702.219FA.170083.root@cdptpa-web12-z01>
References: <93DFA833-A9B9-4333-889D-2702054E8BD0@me.com>,
	<20101122210702.219FA.170083.root@cdptpa-web12-z01>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w15B1F77E1D0F5F5C6ACE46B83D0@phx.gbl>

Same here.  I'm not sure if a plain clear cover is an infraction, but thera's
something about traffic camera's not being able to get a clear read or some
such thing.

RD
ON Canada

> > Didja know that in California, the police consider a clear plastic cover
over a license plate as obscuring the license plate?

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Nov 22 15:02:29 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:02:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w15B1F77E1D0F5F5C6ACE46B83D0@phx.gbl>
References: <93DFA833-A9B9-4333-889D-2702054E8BD0@me.com>
	<20101122210702.219FA.170083.root@cdptpa-web12-z01>
	<BAY147-w15B1F77E1D0F5F5C6ACE46B83D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik65PTW8Bob0JRW9mza6VCs5M6qAvbSySpR_4Hk@mail.gmail.com>

> Same here.  I'm not sure if a plain clear cover is an infraction, but
thera's
> something about traffic camera's not being able to get a clear read or some
> such thing.

Bingo! so don't even think of using a rattlecan of clearcoat to defeat
the ability of your license plate to reflect enough light to rat you
out for turning right at that red light without stopping for 2.8
seconds.
David L

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Nov 22 15:08:23 2010
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:08:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BRIC
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940817AC98@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

...there go the big bucks and all the other stuff you have to do to
satisfy SVRA.

I think they may legislate airbags for next season!

JohnD



Message: 11

Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:45:37 -0800 (PST)

From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget 50th New Dates!!! July 18-22, 2011

To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>, Yahoo Spridget list

      <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>, sprite-midgetclub

      <Sprite-MidgetClub at yahoogroups.com>, Sprite
<bugeye at yahoogroups.com>,

      Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>

Message-ID: <144720.19581.qm at web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

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



Well I guess that means I'll be running the Redman this year.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov 22 15:45:27 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:45:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik65PTW8Bob0JRW9mza6VCs5M6qAvbSySpR_4Hk@mail.gmail.com>
References: <93DFA833-A9B9-4333-889D-2702054E8BD0@me.com><20101122210702.219FA.170083.root@cdptpa-web12-z01><BAY147-w15B1F77E1D0F5F5C6ACE46B83D0@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTik65PTW8Bob0JRW9mza6VCs5M6qAvbSySpR_4Hk@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1163151C9DEF41ED9DD477F125C37529@spider>

That's allowed in Oregon . .the turn.  ...bill in corvallis
====================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 2:02 PM
To: Robert Duquette; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation

> Same here.  I'm not sure if a plain clear cover is an infraction, but
thera's
> something about traffic camera's not being able to get a clear read or
some
> such thing.

Bingo! so don't even think of using a rattlecan of clearcoat to defeat
the ability of your license plate to reflect enough light to rat you
out for turning right at that red light without stopping for 2.8
seconds.
David L
_______________________________________________

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Mon Nov 22 16:47:17 2010
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:47:17 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50th New Dates!!! July 18-22, 2011
Message-ID: <b94.3ef0006f.3a1c5b05@aol.com>

Please note that the July 15-18 dates listed in the message from Jim  for 
the Kohler International Challenge at Road America were the 2010 dates. The  
dates for the 2011 event are July 14-17.
 
Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Nov 22 17:30:40 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:30:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Gear Reduction Starter
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik+53ExH25Evrd-EM2An-0Orif-jSeLaL1_JYa5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <C90EF3F3.AD60%franks97@frontier.com><AANLkTimLvgvG6Eir5ZE+E-=vKhwpBjJ=_PS4-4dS6s_w@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTimY+ib59De2iOAfUs36ZEUMSwuQXPkNd2rrbL=4@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTik+53ExH25Evrd-EM2An-0Orif-jSeLaL1_JYa5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <57FC7E41392244058F19C809B3D619B2@blackbox2>

Here is a link that discusses the Isuzu Trooper starter (as it applies to a
triumph GT6)

http://www.teglerizer.com/triumphstuff/73gt6br_tropperstarter.htm


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of derf
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 10:40 PM
To: David Franks
Cc: Spridgets List; vintage list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Gear Reduction Starter

I'd go to O'Reilly and compare the two, 17155 and 16878.  They may be the
same.
The one I used I got from a yard and it may have been a 17155 because
I don't remember any mods necessary.
Let us know how you fare and I can update my notes if one or the other
fits or doesn't.
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Nov 22 18:01:52 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:01:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <1163151C9DEF41ED9DD477F125C37529@spider>
Message-ID: <C9105280.2BEDB%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> allowed in Oregon
But you can't pump your own gas.

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Nov 22 18:10:24 2010
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:10:24 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50th New Dates!!! July 18-22, 2011
In-Reply-To: <b94.3ef0006f.3a1c5b05@aol.com>
References: <b94.3ef0006f.3a1c5b05@aol.com>
Message-ID: <55153.108.100.205.202.1290474624.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

Thanks for that correction!
Dave W.


> Please note that the July 15-18 dates listed in the message from Jim  for
> the Kohler International Challenge at Road America were the 2010 dates.
> The
> dates for the 2011 event are July 14-17.
>
> Howard Collins
> Virginia Beach, VA.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov 22 18:23:45 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:23:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <C9105280.2BEDB%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <1163151C9DEF41ED9DD477F125C37529@spider>
	<C9105280.2BEDB%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <646FC765B5F6446C90A7958B85D26C0B@spider>

We don't want to pump our own gas. It be smelly and splashes on my shell
cordovans. ...bill in oregon
==========================================
-----Original Message-----
From: Billy Zoom [mailto:billyzoom at billyzoom.com] 
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 5:02 PM
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation

> allowed in Oregon
But you can't pump your own gas.

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Mon Nov 22 18:29:53 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:29:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <646FC765B5F6446C90A7958B85D26C0B@spider>
References: <1163151C9DEF41ED9DD477F125C37529@spider>
	<C9105280.2BEDB%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<646FC765B5F6446C90A7958B85D26C0B@spider>
Message-ID: <4CEB1911.2060505@tx.rr.com>

You would really like diesel!


> We don't want to pump our own gas. It be smelly and splashes on my shell
> cordovans

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov 22 18:40:58 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:40:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <4CEB1911.2060505@tx.rr.com>
References: <1163151C9DEF41ED9DD477F125C37529@spider><C9105280.2BEDB%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><646FC765B5F6446C90A7958B85D26C0B@spider>
	<4CEB1911.2060505@tx.rr.com>
Message-ID: <58E97DD1E0C8435FBEEE7156059930E1@spider>

Been behind a Mercedes using the French fry diesel? 
...bill
==========================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of BJNoSHOV8
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 5:30 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation

You would really like diesel!


> We don't want to pump our own gas. It be smelly and splashes on my shell
> cordovans
_______________________________________________

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Mon Nov 22 22:39:22 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:39:22 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <93DFA833-A9B9-4333-889D-2702054E8BD0@me.com>
Message-ID: <1808719343.899891.1290490762894.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

Hmmmm. Wonder what they think of no front plate at all? I do happen to carry a copy of the NV law that states one is not required if there is no place to install one.

Kate



----- Original Message -----
From: "Matthew Pfeil" <pfeilmat at me.com>
To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 12:14:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation

Didja know that in California, the police consider a clear plastic cover over a license plate as obscuring the license plate? 

Yup

Got pulled over for it. When asked why I had it, it told him that it kept the kids from messing with my reg stickers. He said too bad, you can't obscure the plate. I mentioned that they were not obscured and could be clearly seen. (I have had these installed since I bought the vehicle in 2006 this was now 2009)
He said that obscured means covering. 

Hmmm

Matt P

Sent from my iPod

On Nov 22, 2010, at 12:04 PM, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:

> You don't want to obscure the bottom of the license plate. The police love
> to use that as an excuse to pull you over ...on a slow day. ...bill in
> corvallis
> ================================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark Haynes
> Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 11:35 AM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
> 
> on my MKII Sprite- Does the rear license plate plinth (mounting plate)
> orient
> with the short side or the long side up towards the light? I don't want to
> try
> to flip it once I get the bumper on, and it appears as if the bumper will
> obscure the bottom of the plate in its present configuration (long side
> down).
> 
> 
> Mark Haynes
> HAN6L12977
> HAN5L8016
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 23 06:26:57 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:26:57 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <1808719343.899891.1290490762894.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
References: <93DFA833-A9B9-4333-889D-2702054E8BD0@me.com>,
	<1808719343.899891.1290490762894.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w373D6E9C4B267F48A530FCB83E0@phx.gbl>

Well, I can tell you what they think in Ottawa.  I bought a car from the other
side of the river where only a rear plate is used and so the bracket was not
there.  I had the front plate sitting on the dash and a polite officer told me
that he'd seen my car before and the next time he saw it, the plate had better
be installed properly or there would be a fine.  I didn't call his bluff.

Robert Duquette

Ottawa ON Canada

1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )

1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )

1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen
)http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg






> Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:39:22 +0000
> From: kgb at frontiernet.net
> To: pfeilmat at me.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
>
> Hmmmm. Wonder what they think of no front plate at all? I do happen to carry
a copy of the NV law that states one is not required if there is no place to
install one.
>
> Kate
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Matthew Pfeil" <pfeilmat at me.com>
> To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 12:14:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
>
> Didja know that in California, the police consider a clear plastic cover
over a license plate as obscuring the license plate?
>
> Yup
>
> Got pulled over for it. When asked why I had it, it told him that it kept
the kids from messing with my reg stickers. He said too bad, you can't obscure
the plate. I mentioned that they were not obscured and could be clearly seen.
(I have had these installed since I bought the vehicle in 2006 this was now
2009)
> He said that obscured means covering.
>
> Hmmm
>
> Matt P
>
> Sent from my iPod
>
> On Nov 22, 2010, at 12:04 PM, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:
>
> > You don't want to obscure the bottom of the license plate. The police
love
> > to use that as an excuse to pull you over ...on a slow day. ...bill in
> > corvallis
> > ================================================
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> > [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark Haynes
> > Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 11:35 AM
> > To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
> >
> > on my MKII Sprite- Does the rear license plate plinth (mounting plate)
> > orient
> > with the short side or the long side up towards the light? I don't want
to
> > try
> > to flip it once I get the bumper on, and it appears as if the bumper will
> > obscure the bottom of the plate in its present configuration (long side
> > down).
> >
> >
> > Mark Haynes
> > HAN6L12977
> > HAN5L8016
> > _______________________________________________
> >
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov 23 10:50:12 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:50:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <1808719343.899891.1290490762894.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <C9113ED4.2BF22%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> no front plate at all?
I think it depends on whether or not a cop feels like messing with you.
I never put the front plate on my CRX because I thought it looked ugly.
It's been 21 years and still no ticket, but I still carry the front plate
and one rusty screw in the map compartment so I can always claim it came
loose and I was on my way to get another screw. Of course at this point, one
plate looks brand new and other like it's been on the road for 20 years.
BTW, my plan is to drive the CRX for another 20 years, and then have it
bronzed and hung over the mantel, possibly with me in it.
BZ

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 23 11:02:40 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:02:40 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <C9113ED4.2BF22%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <1808719343.899891.1290490762894.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>,
	<C9113ED4.2BF22%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w510F45955BA794F5479966B83E0@phx.gbl>

Is there a rusty screw hole to match?
So ... you're saying you have a screw loose.  ( I've been accused of that. )

Can you swap plates?  Both plates here are the same except for the renewal
sticker.  So, at the annual re-reg, one could swap plates around.
RD
> > no front plate at all?
> I think it depends on whether or not a cop feels like messing with you.
> I never put the front plate on my CRX because I thought it looked ugly.
> It's been 21 years and still no ticket, but I still carry the front plate
> and one rusty screw in the map compartment so I can always claim it came
> loose and I was on my way to get another screw. Of course at this point,
one
> plate looks brand new and other like it's been on the road for 20 years.
> BTW, my plan is to drive the CRX for another 20 years, and then have it
> bronzed and hung over the mantel, possibly with me in it.
> BZ
> _______________________________________________

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov 23 11:17:16 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:17:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w510F45955BA794F5479966B83E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C911452C.2BF28%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

We have two stickers one the rear plate. One gets renewed, the other has to
last the life of the car.
> Can you swap plates?  Both plates here are the same except for the renewal
> sticker.  So, at the annual re-reg, one could swap plates around.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Nov 23 11:21:58 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:21:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <C911452C.2BF28%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <BAY147-w510F45955BA794F5479966B83E0@phx.gbl>
	<C911452C.2BF28%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinYV80KTC6yyV5VFixdkZq2yGAcjguK_f5XSZrY@mail.gmail.com>

Texas used to do that, but the plates kept getting found on the wrong car.
They now have us place a sticker inside the windshield. It has many cuts in
it, so if you try to remove it, it falls apart.

On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 12:17 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>wrote:

> We have two stickers one the rear plate. One gets renewed, the other has to
> last the life of the car.
> > Can you swap plates?  Both plates here are the same except for the
> renewal
> > sticker.  So, at the annual re-reg, one could swap plates around.
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 23 11:41:02 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:41:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50th event poster now available!!
Message-ID: <AANLkTimgn9Aq-r+1u=rj0TUKdOeKG4q8AKXALEDpQO0v@mail.gmail.com>

Spridgeteers,

The Official Midget 50th Anniversary Celebration poster is now available in
the Sprite-Midget Club USA online store!!  These beautiful posters are 23" x
35" in size and printed on heavy poster paper. The design is by our own
graphic artist Gerard Chateauvieux and is now updated for the new July 2011
event dates.

This would look great on the wall in your den or garage and advertises your
love of Spridgets!  All profit from the sale of the poster or any other
items in the Sprite-Midget Club USA online store goes to make the big event
even better.  If you are a Sprite-Midget Club USA President this is the one
you really should own!

http://www.cafepress.com/Spridget.489532351

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim Johnson
Sprite-Midget Club USA
1001 First Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org
SpriteMidgetClub at gmail.com
620-408-6877

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 23 11:45:19 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:45:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50th New Dates!!! July 18-22, 2011
In-Reply-To: <b94.3ef0006f.3a1c5b05@aol.com>
References: <b94.3ef0006f.3a1c5b05@aol.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimmujj9e16+-YypsmE-oLW4xuP3s8k-WbeS1sUO@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Howard...  Sorry about that....  That's what happens when I get in a
hurry!!

On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 5:47 PM, <Miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:

>  Please note that the July 15-18 dates listed in the message from Jim for
> the Kohler International Challenge at Road America were the 2010 dates. The
> dates for the 2011 event are July 14-17.
>
> Howard Collins
> Virginia Beach, VA.
>



-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
money" - Margaret Thatcher

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 23 11:50:21 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:50:21 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinYV80KTC6yyV5VFixdkZq2yGAcjguK_f5XSZrY@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY147-w510F45955BA794F5479966B83E0@phx.gbl>,
	<C911452C.2BF28%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>,
	<AANLkTinYV80KTC6yyV5VFixdkZq2yGAcjguK_f5XSZrY@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w23DC53CDD9B6B4C0D0DF62B83E0@phx.gbl>

I guess it gets complicated if you break your windshield ...
Ours is a 2 sticker system.  One sticker goes on your rear plate and the other
goes on your registration.  I can't imagine that the police would ever look
beyond the year/month on the sticker on the plate to see if you paid your
money.  Registration is staggered by birth month, with a different colour each
year for the month.

Simplistically speaking ... it's all about taxes.  The rest is just getting
you to go through a ritual so that the fee seems justified.
RDI always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of
lemon, and a shot of tequila.
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com
Texas used to do that, but the plates kept getting found on the wrong car.
They now have us place a sticker inside the windshield. It has many cuts in
it, so if you try to remove it, it falls apart.


On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 12:17 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

We have two stickers one the rear plate. One gets renewed, the other has to

last the life of the car.

> Can you swap plates?  Both plates here are the same except for the renewal

> sticker.  So, at the annual re-reg, one could swap plates around.

From heard at datatrontech.net  Tue Nov 23 11:53:43 2010
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard Saxon)
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:53:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinYV80KTC6yyV5VFixdkZq2yGAcjguK_f5XSZrY@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY147-w510F45955BA794F5479966B83E0@phx.gbl>
	<C911452C.2BF28%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<AANLkTinYV80KTC6yyV5VFixdkZq2yGAcjguK_f5XSZrY@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0b1301cb8b3f$c0e1b8d0$42a52a70$@net>

Stickers in windshields....dual plates...Great GOD man! Do you all live in
America??  What's next?  Some sort of annual inspection?

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brad Fornal
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 1:22 PM
To: Billy Zoom
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation

Texas used to do that, but the plates kept getting found on the wrong car.
They now have us place a sticker inside the windshield. It has many cuts in
it, so if you try to remove it, it falls apart.

On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 12:17 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>wrote:

> We have two stickers one the rear plate. One gets renewed, the other has
to
> last the life of the car.
> > Can you swap plates?  Both plates here are the same except for the
> renewal
> > sticker.  So, at the annual re-reg, one could swap plates around.
> _______________________________________________
>
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 23 12:04:04 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:04:04 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <0b1301cb8b3f$c0e1b8d0$42a52a70$@net>
References: <BAY147-w510F45955BA794F5479966B83E0@phx.gbl>,
	<C911452C.2BF28%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>,
	<AANLkTinYV80KTC6yyV5VFixdkZq2yGAcjguK_f5XSZrY@mail.gmail.com>,
	<0b1301cb8b3f$c0e1b8d0$42a52a70$@net>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w261503E99AE2D433EF6667B83E0@phx.gbl>

Dual plates ... it's so they get you coming or going ...  :)
RD
Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can
train
people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them
fish.



> From: heard at datatrontech.net
>
> Stickers in windshields....dual plates...Great GOD man! Do you all live in
> America??  What's next?  Some sort of annual inspection?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brad Fornal
>
> Texas used to do that, but the plates kept getting found on the wrong car.
> They now have us place a sticker inside the windshield. It has many cuts in
> it, so if you try to remove it, it falls apart.

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Tue Nov 23 12:16:30 2010
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark Endicott)
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:16:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] License Plate plinth orientation
In-Reply-To: <C9113ED4.2BF22%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <201011231916.oANJGHeH007244@mail16c40.carrierzone.com>

Interesting the differences from state to state:

Tennessee

Antique Cars are self inspected and certified.

$25.00 one time registration and tag, no annual renewal.  Tag is good as
long as you own the car.

No property tax on vehicles.

Don't have to display the Antique Tag, you may mount and drive with a tag
that would have been equivalent to what was on the car at the time of
production; like a 50 year old tag.  I run with a Brit tag.

Tennessee has no Income Tax.  (9.25% sales tax though)

Tennessee has the best maintained roads in the country.

State is not in the RED!

You can have as many guns as you want.  

Why do you folks on the left coast put up with the crap?

Mark
Nashville

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov 24 03:37:54 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:37:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick fittings image.......My Spritespot
Message-ID: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I'm getting closer to completing my Warwick hardtop parts. I located these
images. Jon thinks I can use battery hold downs for the rear but as seen in
the photos the front will need some hardware as well as a turnbuckle (I used
to sell them). I have seen the nut on one of the sites for the rear I listed
before although I may have trouble locating that bracket for the windshield
pillar which can be fabricated. I am not too excited about drilling into my
pillar : (
Lin


http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=Sprite_Warwick_rear_bracket_2


http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=Sprite_Warwick_fiiting_front_1

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 24 07:19:10 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:19:10 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] frogete
In-Reply-To: <7EBAB7C0A9684341A96C1862B716384B02DD7EF6@onottaxms1.AGR.GC.CA>
References: <7EBAB7C0A9684341A96C1862B716384B02DD7EF6@onottaxms1.AGR.GC.CA>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w63C29BEE01B031CE116D4EB83F0@phx.gbl>

Anyone own a frogete?

http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/cgi-bin/xphrase.pl?keyword=frogete

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Nov 24 07:42:03 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:42:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] frogete
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w63C29BEE01B031CE116D4EB83F0@phx.gbl>
References: <7EBAB7C0A9684341A96C1862B716384B02DD7EF6@onottaxms1.AGR.GC.CA>
	<BAY147-w63C29BEE01B031CE116D4EB83F0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinWtacM0faG64uUE4OYLcGK9GCNVtb_-AWGh=PM@mail.gmail.com>

> Anyone own a frogete?


Nah, over here they are Bugets
David L

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Nov 24 08:47:37 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:47:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] frogete
References: <7EBAB7C0A9684341A96C1862B716384B02DD7EF6@onottaxms1.AGR.GC.CA><BAY147-w63C29BEE01B031CE116D4EB83F0@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTinWtacM0faG64uUE4OYLcGK9GCNVtb_-AWGh=PM@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <692C91AB55E5492592C6BAA7F34A6486@personal>

Can I have a bit of cheese on my Guget.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
To: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 8:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] frogete


>> Anyone own a frogete?
>
>
> Nah, over here they are Bugets
> David L
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From pvanwig at me.com  Wed Nov 24 09:24:10 2010
From: pvanwig at me.com (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:24:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick fittings image.......My Spritespot
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D9999899-DB04-4C6E-BDFA-DE8C25031F9B@me.com>

I have a Warwick top as well but I never knew how it held on. Now I know. Thanks! By the way yours looks in better shape than mine.

Paul Van Wig
pvanwig at me.com

On Nov 24, 2010, at 2:37 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

> List,
> I'm getting closer to completing my Warwick hardtop parts. I located these
> images. Jon thinks I can use battery hold downs for the rear but as seen in
> the photos the front will need some hardware as well as a turnbuckle (I used
> to sell them). I have seen the nut on one of the sites for the rear I listed
> before although I may have trouble locating that bracket for the windshield
> pillar which can be fabricated. I am not too excited about drilling into my
> pillar : (
> Lin
> 
> 
> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=Sprite_Warwick_rear_bracket_2
> 
> 
> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=Sprite_Warwick_fiiting_front_1
> _______________________________________________
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 24 14:48:24 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:48:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
Message-ID: <AANLkTim0qF50nt3A5xxsRP-o1R4qb85790UfNLmm5S8f@mail.gmail.com>

Does anyone know the month for Paul's Bday?  The Sprite-MidgetClub annual
calendar is doing a feature page on Paul and we'd like to put it in for the
month of his Bday...
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
money" - Margaret Thatcher

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 24 15:13:01 2010
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:13:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim0qF50nt3A5xxsRP-o1R4qb85790UfNLmm5S8f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <841831.99262.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Jim.
 
I sent it to David awhile back - Paul's birth date is June 11
 
Vigil

--- On Wed, 11/24/10, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:


From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Yahoo Spridget list"
<midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>, "Sprite" <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>,
"sprite-midgetclub" <Sprite-MidgetClub at yahoogroups.com>
Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 1:48 PM


Does anyone know the month for Paul's Bday?  The Sprite-MidgetClub annual
calendar is doing a feature page on Paul and we'd like to put it in for the
month of his Bday...
--
Cheers!!
Jim
"The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
money" - Margaret Thatcher
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From thcollin at mtu.edu  Wed Nov 24 15:21:35 2010
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:21:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim0qF50nt3A5xxsRP-o1R4qb85790UfNLmm5S8f@mail.gmail.c om>
References: <AANLkTim0qF50nt3A5xxsRP-o1R4qb85790UfNLmm5S8f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8vjs3h$9tl1j6@email.mtu.edu>

Jim,
Pipl.com says his Bday is in June of 1932.

http://www.pipl.com/search/?FirstName=Paul&LastName=Asgeirsson&City=&State=oR&Country=US&CategoryID=2&Interface=1


At 04:48 PM 11/24/2010, you wrote:
>Does anyone know the month for Paul's Bday?  The Sprite-MidgetClub annual
>calendar is doing a feature page on Paul and we'd like to put it in for the
>month of his Bday...
>--
>Cheers!!
>Jim
>"The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
>money" - Margaret Thatcher
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Nov 24 15:55:57 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:55:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
In-Reply-To: <841831.99262.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <841831.99262.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <7025360267770814357@unknownmsgid>

>>> I sent it to David awhile back - Paul's birth date is June 11

Yeah, but then you said you weren't sure ;-)
David L

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 24 17:03:17 2010
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:03:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
In-Reply-To: <7025360267770814357@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <380210.196.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

David,
 
No actually i said it was the Jume 12th -
Then wrote you back after talking to Lillis - his girl friend.
with the correct date. June 11.
 
Any way - no big deal - you got it now.....
 
Vigil

--- On Wed, 11/24/10, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:


From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
To: "<uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com>" <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Yahoo Spridget list"
<midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>, "Sprite" <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>,
"sprite-midgetclub" <Sprite-MidgetClub at yahoogroups.com>, "Jim Johnson"
<bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 2:55 PM


>>> I sent it to David awhile back - Paul's birth date is June 11

Yeah, but then you said you weren't sure ;-)
David L

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 24 17:34:03 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:34:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
In-Reply-To: <380210.196.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <7025360267770814357@unknownmsgid>,
	<380210.196.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W2700EFA652E413FA3CECC4CA200@phx.gbl>

And his year should be 1941 or 42, not 1932.

> Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:03:17 -0800
> From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com
> To: 72spridget at gmail.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net; midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com;
Sprite-MidgetClub at yahoogroups.com; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
>
> David,
>
> No actually i said it was the Jume 12th -
> Then wrote you back after talking to Lillis - his girl friend.
> with the correct date. June 11.
>
> Any way - no big deal - you got it now.....
>
> Vigil
>
> --- On Wed, 11/24/10, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
> To: "<uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com>" <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com>
> Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Yahoo Spridget list"
> <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>, "Sprite" <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>,
> "sprite-midgetclub" <Sprite-MidgetClub at yahoogroups.com>, "Jim Johnson"
> <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 2:55 PM
>
>
> >>> I sent it to David awhile back - Paul's birth date is June 11
>
> Yeah, but then you said you weren't sure ;-)
> David L
> _______________________________________________
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From geoff at wgn.net  Wed Nov 24 17:34:13 2010
From: geoff at wgn.net (geoff)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:34:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 75 top frame
Message-ID: <4CEDAF05.1080500@wgn.net>

Hello all
I have a 75 top frame for a MG B in good condition any one needing it 
contact me.
I am in So. Cal.
Geoffrey

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Wed Nov 24 17:43:03 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:43:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Black Friday tool deals
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CEDB117.7080203@tx.rr.com>

We had an advertisement from Lowes in the newspaper this morning.  They 
open at 6AM Friday morning.  The deals that seemed particularly interesting:

2 gal. portable air compressor   $59
Dewalt 18V NiCd compact drill  $99
Maglite 2D or 3D LED flashlights  $14.97
Maglite AA LED flashlight $10.97
Skil 10" compound miter saw  $59
Dewalt 18V NiCd set (drill, impact driver, recip. saw, flashlight  $249

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 24 17:49:47 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:49:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are
	available!!
Message-ID: <AANLkTik0moHPSjc=uYjx4zNjnra1X9Ph5ZHzpA-JB+wa@mail.gmail.com>

Spridgeteers & Sprite-Midget Club Presidents,

The Sprite-Midget Club USA Official calendars are now available from the
club's online store at: http://www.cafepress.com/spridget/
Or you can find them via the club website at:
http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

As in the past there are two sizes  -  8.5" x 11" and  the more popular 11"
x 17"...  Many of you have cars appearing in the calendars!!  Some, like
myself, have only piles of parts!  ;-)   Of special interest this year is a
page dedicated to the very first MG Midget and another dedicated to our dear
friend Paul A.

Once again we are in debt to President David Lieb and his helpers for this
beautiful calendar...  Please be sure to thank him when you see him. Putting
one of these together is NOT an easy task....

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim Johnson
Sprite-Midget Club USA
1001 First Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org
SpriteMidgetClub at gmail.com

From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Nov 24 18:40:02 2010
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:40:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are
 available!!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik0moHPSjc=uYjx4zNjnra1X9Ph5ZHzpA-JB+wa@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTik0moHPSjc=uYjx4zNjnra1X9Ph5ZHzpA-JB+wa@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <409842270.20101124174002@pacifier.com>

Hello
        I had just checked to see if they had come out and ordered
mere minutes before seeing the email.... I got one for me and one for
a gift... .. way cool...

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
      * "It looks like elephant dung," said Tom in Zulu.

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 24 19:55:57 2010
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:55:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
In-Reply-To: <SNT123-W2700EFA652E413FA3CECC4CA200@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <353096.65638.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

 
I think you are wrong. Paul was born in the 30's.
I know he had ten or more years on me. I am 64.
 
Actually 1932 could be correct.
I can ask - if it needed
 
Vigil
SoCal

--- On Wed, 11/24/10, Bill Masquelier <billmasq at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Bill Masquelier <billmasq at hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
To: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com, 72spridget at gmail.com
Cc: "spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com,
sprite-midgetclub at yahoogroups.com, bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 4:34 PM




And his year should be 1941 or 42, not 1932.

> Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:03:17 -0800
> From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com
> To: 72spridget at gmail.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net; midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com;
Sprite-MidgetClub at yahoogroups.com; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
>
> David,
>
> No actually i said it was the Jume 12th -
> Then wrote you back after talking to Lillis - his girl friend.
> with the correct date. June 11.
>
> Any way - no big deal - you got it now.....
>
> Vigil
>
> --- On Wed, 11/24/10, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
> To: "<uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com>" <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com>
> Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Yahoo Spridget list"
> <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>, "Sprite" <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>,
> "sprite-midgetclub" <Sprite-MidgetClub at yahoogroups.com>, "Jim Johnson"
> <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 2:55 PM
>
>
> >>> I sent it to David awhile back - Paul's birth date is June 11
>
> Yeah, but then you said you weren't sure ;-)
> David L
> _______________________________________________
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Nov 24 20:01:47 2010
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:01:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
In-Reply-To: <353096.65638.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <SNT123-W2700EFA652E413FA3CECC4CA200@phx.gbl>
	<353096.65638.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5110068820.20101124190147@pacifier.com>

Hello,

     I think Paul was around when they invented PAINT.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
      * "I haven't developed my photographs yet," said Tom negatively.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 24 21:41:17 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:41:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Age old car shipping question
Message-ID: <398.1851.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Covered 100 times, but who do you recommend (or NOT recommend) for shipping a car? In this case, from Houston to northern Illinois. I'm planning on shipping it on an open hauler.

Thanks,
Ron

From alan.inglis at telus.net  Wed Nov 24 22:11:48 2010
From: alan.inglis at telus.net (Alan Inglis)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:11:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Road trip!
Message-ID: <EFEHLJLDDKKKGKABOLMJMEFACMAA.alan.inglis@telus.net>

Hi guys:
After 14 years of Midget ownership, I am going to become the proud owner of
a 1960 Sprite!
The Sprite is outside San Francisco. In December I can ship/tow/drive it
home to Vancouver, BC Canada.
So I am going through the decision processes.
I am looking for advice on moving the vehicle and, if I end up towing or
driving it, a connection or two along the I5 route.
Thanks,
Alan
ps there is one lightly used 74 midget for sale in BC as of yesterday

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 24 23:17:12 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:17:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Age old car shipping question
In-Reply-To: <398.1851.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <398.1851.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikrAV-ZRaarEWNVuEHaHYHckE_Te_+RFmktL+9x@mail.gmail.com>

Houston?  Try Bubba and Gomer's transport company...  Those ol' boys will be
sure to get it there when they get done running the turnips from Arkansas to
Texas....    ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 10:41 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Covered 100 times, but who do you recommend (or NOT recommend) for shipping
> a car? In this case, from Houston to northern Illinois. I'm planning on
> shipping it on an open hauler.
>
> Thanks,
> Ron

From lmacy at mac.com  Thu Nov 25 04:37:50 2010
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 06:37:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
In-Reply-To: <8vjs3h$9tl1j6@email.mtu.edu>
References: <AANLkTim0qF50nt3A5xxsRP-o1R4qb85790UfNLmm5S8f@mail.gmail.com>
	<8vjs3h$9tl1j6@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <6499EA0F-5A03-4436-92A7-A1410BBCE2D1@mac.com>

WOW, that is some scary sh%t. I looked up meself on pipi.com. I knew there was a lot of info out there, but not that much. Good thing no stalkers can access that site!!

Larry


On Nov 24, 2010, at 5:21 PM, Tim Collins wrote:

> Jim,
> Pipl.com says his Bday is in June of 1932.
> 
> http://www.pipl.com/search/?FirstName=Paul&LastName=Asgeirsson&City=&State=oR&Country=US&CategoryID=2&Interface=1
> 
> 
> At 04:48 PM 11/24/2010, you wrote:
>> Does anyone know the month for Paul's Bday?  The Sprite-MidgetClub annual
>> calendar is doing a feature page on Paul and we'd like to put it in for the
>> month of his Bday...
>> --
>> Cheers!!
>> Jim
>> "The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
>> money" - Margaret Thatcher
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Nov 25 04:53:13 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 05:53:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
In-Reply-To: <6499EA0F-5A03-4436-92A7-A1410BBCE2D1@mac.com>
References: <AANLkTim0qF50nt3A5xxsRP-o1R4qb85790UfNLmm5S8f@mail.gmail.com>
	<8vjs3h$9tl1j6@email.mtu.edu>
	<6499EA0F-5A03-4436-92A7-A1410BBCE2D1@mac.com>
Message-ID: <1083810248065623832@unknownmsgid>

> WOW, that is some scary sh%t. I looked up meself on pipi.com. I knew there was a lot of info out there, but not that much. Good thing no stalkers can access that site!!

OTOH, I found it very reassuring that they had so little on me, that
what they had was way out of date, and that they wanted money to
divulge an email address that was probably wrong.
David L

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Thu Nov 25 05:33:31 2010
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 07:33:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Road trip!
In-Reply-To: <EFEHLJLDDKKKGKABOLMJMEFACMAA.alan.inglis@telus.net>
References: <EFEHLJLDDKKKGKABOLMJMEFACMAA.alan.inglis@telus.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimAGyt+aX0r7DAm_ZmPyp4ZDSR54NpZkw_Oy4fk@mail.gmail.com>

Hold on to the Midget.  You'll miss all the modern luxuries (like roll up
windows, boot lid, comfy seats, easy up top, two speed wipers, etc).
Seriously.  I kept my Midget when I bought my sprite, and they serve two
different purposes.

-Trevor

On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 12:11 AM, Alan Inglis <alan.inglis at telus.net> wrote:

> Hi guys:
> After 14 years of Midget ownership, I am going to become the proud owner of
> a 1960 Sprite!
> The Sprite is outside San Francisco. In December I can ship/tow/drive it
> home to Vancouver, BC Canada.
> So I am going through the decision processes.
> I am looking for advice on moving the vehicle and, if I end up towing or
> driving it, a connection or two along the I5 route.
> Thanks,
> Alan
> ps there is one lightly used 74 midget for sale in BC as of yesterday
> _______________________________________________

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Thu Nov 25 06:09:37 2010
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:09:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Road trip!
References: <EFEHLJLDDKKKGKABOLMJMEFACMAA.alan.inglis@telus.net>
	<AANLkTimAGyt+aX0r7DAm_ZmPyp4ZDSR54NpZkw_Oy4fk@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CFDB26ED9A1E4C30BDD499ABDCE433D0@MAINCOMPUTER>

yes but! Which one is more fun to drive?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Trevor Jessie" <trevor.jessie at gmail.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2010 7:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Road trip!


> Hold on to the Midget.  You'll miss all the modern luxuries (like roll up
> windows, boot lid, comfy seats, easy up top, two speed wipers, etc).
> Seriously.  I kept my Midget when I bought my sprite, and they serve two
> different purposes.
>
> -Trevor
>
> On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 12:11 AM, Alan Inglis <alan.inglis at telus.net> 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi guys:
>> After 14 years of Midget ownership, I am going to become the proud owner 
>> of
>> a 1960 Sprite!
>> The Sprite is outside San Francisco. In December I can ship/tow/drive it
>> home to Vancouver, BC Canada.
>> So I am going through the decision processes.
>> I am looking for advice on moving the vehicle and, if I end up towing or
>> driving it, a connection or two along the I5 route.
>> Thanks,
>> Alan
>> ps there is one lightly used 74 midget for sale in BC as of yesterday
>> _______________________________________________
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 25 06:34:21 2010
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 05:34:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Age old car shipping question
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikrAV-ZRaarEWNVuEHaHYHckE_Te_+RFmktL+9x@mail.gmail.com>
References: <398.1851.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikrAV-ZRaarEWNVuEHaHYHckE_Te_+RFmktL+9x@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <175957.7972.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

PLEASE stay away from Atlas or Mobile Transport......  Dependable Auto Shippers 
were fantastic.  They checked in with me all along the way and my truck was 
washed and clean when it arrived.  They even stored it for several days without 
an additional fee.

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




________________________________
From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
To: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
Cc: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>; team-thicko at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, November 25, 2010 1:17:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Age old car shipping question

Houston?  Try Bubba and Gomer's transport company...  Those ol' boys will be
sure to get it there when they get done running the turnips from Arkansas to
Texas....    ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 10:41 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Covered 100 times, but who do you recommend (or NOT recommend) for shipping
> a car? In this case, from Houston to northern Illinois. I'm planning on
> shipping it on an open hauler.
>
> Thanks,
> Ron
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 25 07:08:48 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:08:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Road trip!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimAGyt+aX0r7DAm_ZmPyp4ZDSR54NpZkw_Oy4fk@mail.gmail.com>
References: <EFEHLJLDDKKKGKABOLMJMEFACMAA.alan.inglis@telus.net>
	<AANLkTimAGyt+aX0r7DAm_ZmPyp4ZDSR54NpZkw_Oy4fk@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=p-KXiF+6SNmmEAX_XEV8YNU85kHDJY5ngzhuw@mail.gmail.com>

On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 6:33 AM, Trevor Jessie <trevor.jessie at gmail.com>
wrote:
> Hold on to the Midget.  You'll miss all the modern luxuries (like roll up
> windows, boot lid, comfy seats, easy up top, two speed wipers, etc).
> Seriously.  I kept my Midget when I bought my sprite, and they serve two
> different purposes.
>
> -Trevor

Sell the Midget and buy a Miata.  You can find them for peanuts nowadays.
Then you can add power steering, power windows, ABS, A/C, air bags,
cruise control, Japanese reliability, etc., to Trevor's list.
A hard top will cost more than a beater Miata, though, but sometimes
you can find deals on them.

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 25 07:59:18 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 06:59:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Random Thoughts Whilst Waiting for Turkey
Message-ID: <335320.74196.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Anyone see the first US Top Gear episode with Buzz Aldrin, who listed a Bugeye
amongst the cars he's owned?

Speaking of turkeys, anyone need a four-seater MGB: 
http://tinyurl.com/257jmdv

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Rick


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

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Nov 25 08:23:28 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:23:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Random Thoughts Whilst Waiting for Turkey
In-Reply-To: <335320.74196.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <335320.74196.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinCjqowAf-2qjTSgASiyvqURZ9s3z8uvTucUpZy@mail.gmail.com>

Damn, that's just NASTY!! (um, and not nasty in a good way)

On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 8:59 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Anyone see the first US Top Gear episode with Buzz Aldrin, who listed a
> Bugeye
> amongst the cars he's owned?
>
> Speaking of turkeys, anyone need a four-seater MGB:
> http://tinyurl.com/257jmdv
>
> Happy Thanksgiving to all!
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov 25 08:57:51 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:57:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Road trip!
In-Reply-To: <CFDB26ED9A1E4C30BDD499ABDCE433D0@MAINCOMPUTER>
References: <EFEHLJLDDKKKGKABOLMJMEFACMAA.alan.inglis@telus.net>
	<AANLkTimAGyt+aX0r7DAm_ZmPyp4ZDSR54NpZkw_Oy4fk@mail.gmail.com>
	<CFDB26ED9A1E4C30BDD499ABDCE433D0@MAINCOMPUTER>
Message-ID: <4CEE877F.3080305@comcast.net>

On 11/25/2010 8:09 AM, Jim Fournier wrote:
> yes but! Which one is more fun to drive?

>> Hold on to the Midget.  You'll miss all the modern luxuries

That all depends on how cold it is, if it's raining or snowing out,
And if the old lady, I mean wife, wants to go with you.
This weekend is switch the cars.
The Bugeye comes in to the garage, the 67 Sprite goes out in the 
driveway with the top up so I can just hop in it and go now that it's 
getting colder out.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov 25 09:01:14 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:01:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thanksgiving (joke)
Message-ID: <4CEE884A.30409@comcast.net>

Pregnant Turkey
*This is priceless - would love to do this.*

One year at Thanksgiving, my mom went to her
sisters house for the traditional feast. Knowing
how gullible my sister is, my mom decided to
play a trick. She told my sister that she needed something from the store.


When my sister left, my mom took the turkey out of the oven, removed the 
stuffing,

stuffed a Cornish hen,
and inserted it into the turkey, and re-stuffed the
turkey. She then placed the bird(s) back in the oven.
When it was time for dinner, my sister pulled the
turkey out of the oven and proceeded to remove the
stuffing. When her serving spoon hit something,
she reached in and pulled out the little bird.
With a look of total shock on her face, my mother
exclaimed, "Patricia, you've cooked a pregnant
bird!" At the reality of this horrifying news,
my sister started to cry.
It took the family two hours to convince her that
turkeys lay eggs!


Yep..................SHE'S BLONDE!

Happy Thanksgiving to all the US listers
and have a great day to all the listers who do not have a holiday today.

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Thu Nov 25 09:30:53 2010
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 16:30:53 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Random Thoughts Whilst Waiting for Turkey
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinCjqowAf-2qjTSgASiyvqURZ9s3z8uvTucUpZy@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20101125163053.G7JZ4.263745.root@hrndva-web23-z01>

I would need a shot of ether too to take that out for a drive.

Chris
---- Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote: 
> Damn, that's just NASTY!! (um, and not nasty in a good way)
> 
> On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 8:59 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> > Anyone see the first US Top Gear episode with Buzz Aldrin, who listed a
> > Bugeye
> > amongst the cars he's owned?
> >
> > Speaking of turkeys, anyone need a four-seater MGB:
> > http://tinyurl.com/257jmdv
> >
> > Happy Thanksgiving to all!
> >
> > Rick
> >
> >
> > Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
> > _______________________________________________
> >
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Nov 25 09:47:59 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:47:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Random Thoughts Whilst Waiting for Turkey
In-Reply-To: <20101125163053.G7JZ4.263745.root@hrndva-web23-z01>
References: <AANLkTinCjqowAf-2qjTSgASiyvqURZ9s3z8uvTucUpZy@mail.gmail.com>
	<20101125163053.G7JZ4.263745.root@hrndva-web23-z01>
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I'd need more than a shot of tequila, just to let it park at my house.

On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 10:30 AM, <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:

> I would need a shot of ether too to take that out for a drive.
>
> Chris
> ---- Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Damn, that's just NASTY!! (um, and not nasty in a good way)
> >
> > On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 8:59 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > > Anyone see the first US Top Gear episode with Buzz Aldrin, who listed a
> > > Bugeye
> > > amongst the cars he's owned?
> > >
> > > Speaking of turkeys, anyone need a four-seater MGB:
> > > http://tinyurl.com/257jmdv
> > >
> > > Happy Thanksgiving to all!
> > >
> > > Rick
> > >
> > >
> > > Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
> > > _______________________________________________
> > >
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> >
> >
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From abcoz at hky.com  Thu Nov 25 09:53:23 2010
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:53:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Black Friday tool deals
In-Reply-To: <4CEDB117.7080203@tx.rr.com>
References: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CEDB117.7080203@tx.rr.com>
Message-ID: <005b01cb8cc1$461d4050$d257c0f0$@hky.com>

My new term for going shopping on Black Friday (or any other day, come to
think of it): Going to China.
I wouldn't be caught dead shopping on Black Friday.....I HATE crowds, I HATE
the traffic around the malls and I HATE Chinese manufactured products.

HOWEVER, TIP Tools, in Canton, OH is having an After Thanksgiving Sale.   I
could almost be tempted to drive out there (about 1.5 hours).........

Happy Thanksgiving, all!
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of BJNoSHOV8
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 7:43 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Black Friday tool deals

We had an advertisement from Lowes in the newspaper this morning.  They open
at 6AM Friday morning.  The deals that seemed particularly interesting:

2 gal. portable air compressor   $59
Dewalt 18V NiCd compact drill  $99
Maglite 2D or 3D LED flashlights  $14.97 Maglite AA LED flashlight $10.97
Skil 10" compound miter saw  $59 Dewalt 18V NiCd set (drill, impact driver,
recip. saw, flashlight  $249 _______________________________________________

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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Nov 25 09:58:54 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:58:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Random Thoughts Whilst Waiting for Turkey
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=fCzeNqdpMCyyOeTQ1dfo-+iNqEnb0ims20eF3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinCjqowAf-2qjTSgASiyvqURZ9s3z8uvTucUpZy@mail.gmail.com><20101125163053.G7JZ4.263745.root@hrndva-web23-z01>
	<AANLkTi=fCzeNqdpMCyyOeTQ1dfo-+iNqEnb0ims20eF3@mail.gmail.com>
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Instant classic with the Super Fly fans.
WWW, fender skirts and rumble seat; got it all!  ...bill in corvallis
===============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brad Fornal
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2010 8:48 AM
To: cmanuel at wi.rr.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Random Thoughts Whilst Waiting for Turkey

I'd need more than a shot of tequila, just to let it park at my house.

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Thu Nov 25 10:03:13 2010
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:03:13 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Random Thoughts Whilst Waiting for Turkey
Message-ID: <65705.72217c24.3a1ff0d1@aol.com>

I just lost my appetite.

From hardy.john at cox.net  Thu Nov 25 10:24:01 2010
From: hardy.john at cox.net (hardy.john at cox.net)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 9:24:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Random Thoughts Whilst Waiting for Turkey
In-Reply-To: <335320.74196.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20101125122401.M0TQ8.1328728.imail@fed1rmwml4201>

Even a rubber-bumper MGB does't deserve that! 

Cheers,

John
---- HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote: 
> Anyone see the first US Top Gear episode with Buzz Aldrin, who listed a Bugeye
> amongst the cars he's owned?
> 
> Speaking of turkeys, anyone need a four-seater MGB: 
> http://tinyurl.com/257jmdv
> 
> Happy Thanksgiving to all!
> 
> Rick
> 
> 
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
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From nases at verizon.net  Thu Nov 25 10:27:11 2010
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:27:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Black Friday tool deals
In-Reply-To: <005b01cb8cc1$461d4050$d257c0f0$@hky.com>
References: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CEDB117.7080203@tx.rr.com> <005b01cb8cc1$461d4050$d257c0f0$@hky.com>
Message-ID: <4041BB3E-4B3A-49EB-A8BC-C07786B04BE6@verizon.net>

Pick up a blast cabinet for me. My HF Chinese model is leaking;)

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

On Nov 25, 2010, at 11:53 AM, "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com> wrote:

> My new term for going shopping on Black Friday (or any other day, come to
> think of it): Going to China.
> I wouldn't be caught dead shopping on Black Friday.....I HATE crowds, I
HATE
> the traffic around the malls and I HATE Chinese manufactured products.
>
> HOWEVER, TIP Tools, in Canton, OH is having an After Thanksgiving Sale.   I
> could almost be tempted to drive out there (about 1.5 hours).........
>
> Happy Thanksgiving, all!
> Bud Osbourne

From montpaul at msn.com  Thu Nov 25 10:31:09 2010
From: montpaul at msn.com (PAUL SHERMAN)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:31:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Black Friday tool deals
In-Reply-To: <4041BB3E-4B3A-49EB-A8BC-C07786B04BE6@verizon.net>
References: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com>,
	<4CEDB117.7080203@tx.rr.com>
	<005b01cb8cc1$461d4050$d257c0f0$@hky.com>,
	<4041BB3E-4B3A-49EB-A8BC-C07786B04BE6@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <SNT128-W359FD87E02C7F31F228C21D5200@phx.gbl>

Maybe a 1 7/8" spanner for hub nuts

> From: nases at verizon.net
> Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:27:11 -0500
> To: abcoz at hky.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Black Friday tool deals
>
> Pick up a blast cabinet for me. My HF Chinese model is leaking;)
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
>
> On Nov 25, 2010, at 11:53 AM, "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com> wrote:
>
> > My new term for going shopping on Black Friday (or any other day, come to
> > think of it): Going to China.
> > I wouldn't be caught dead shopping on Black Friday.....I HATE crowds, I
> HATE
> > the traffic around the malls and I HATE Chinese manufactured products.
> >
> > HOWEVER, TIP Tools, in Canton, OH is having an After Thanksgiving Sale. I
> > could almost be tempted to drive out there (about 1.5 hours).........
> >
> > Happy Thanksgiving, all!
> > Bud Osbourne
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From billmasq at hotmail.com  Thu Nov 25 10:37:24 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:37:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Road trip!
In-Reply-To: <EFEHLJLDDKKKGKABOLMJMEFACMAA.alan.inglis@telus.net>
References: <EFEHLJLDDKKKGKABOLMJMEFACMAA.alan.inglis@telus.net>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W54766D723EFAC3209B5097CA200@phx.gbl>

Alan
I an just about 6 miles off of 405 near Seattle if you need anything-
I'll send you my cell number if you want it.
BillM

> From: alan.inglis at telus.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:11:48 -0800
> Subject: [Spridgets] Road trip!
>
> Hi guys:
> After 14 years of Midget ownership, I am going to become the proud owner of
> a 1960 Sprite!
> The Sprite is outside San Francisco. In December I can ship/tow/drive it
> home to Vancouver, BC Canada.
> So I am going through the decision processes.
> I am looking for advice on moving the vehicle and, if I end up towing or
> driving it, a connection or two along the I5 route.
> Thanks,
> Alan
> ps there is one lightly used 74 midget for sale in BC as of yesterday
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 25 10:44:28 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:44:28 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
In-Reply-To: <1083810248065623832@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <545871.89273.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

> > WOW, that is some scary sh%t. I
> looked up meself on pipi.com. I knew there was a lot of info
> out there, but not that much. Good thing no stalkers can
> access that site!! 

Wow. I hadn't ben there in a long time. had some links to newspaper articles I didn't know existed. Thankfully nobody reads local papers anymore .

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Nov 25 11:06:37 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:06:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Road trip!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimAGyt+aX0r7DAm_ZmPyp4ZDSR54NpZkw_Oy4fk@mail.gmail.com>
References: <EFEHLJLDDKKKGKABOLMJMEFACMAA.alan.inglis@telus.net>
	<AANLkTimAGyt+aX0r7DAm_ZmPyp4ZDSR54NpZkw_Oy4fk@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <70C0E24F85E34E368C119E2C9B64C567@Home>

> Hold on to the Midget.

I thought it was standard procedure to have two, one to drive while you are 
fixing the other.  I am trying to reach that stage, but after a parking lot 
crunch, have yet to get the first in good enough condition to continue 
working on the second.

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

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Thu Nov 25 11:10:46 2010
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:10:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Road trip!
Message-ID: <AANLkTinrMFu6f9r0d7O3DDrxWSCWbQWKkZBSqyDvoFK5@mail.gmail.com>

I totally agree, I have a MK2 Sprite that I love.
I can't drive it in foul weather.
My Midget goes out whenever and whatever and just copes with whatever I want
to do.
The (relative) weather tightness of the "Modern Midget" makes it a much
greater all around driver.
The Sprite is special, I love it, I just can't drive it whenever I want.
The Midget can be used to commute, can be used in foul rainy, icy, snowy
weather and does well.
Keep the Midget if you can.

Rick B.

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

>
> Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 07:33:31 -0500
> From: Trevor Jessie <trevor.jessie at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Road trip!
>
> Hold on to the Midget.  You'll miss all the modern luxuries (like roll up
> windows, boot lid, comfy seats, easy up top, two speed wipers, etc).
> Seriously.  I kept my Midget when I bought my sprite, and they serve two
> different purposes.
>
> -Trevor
>
> On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 12:11 AM, Alan Inglis <alan.inglis at telus.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi guys:
> > After 14 years of Midget ownership, I am going to become the proud owner
> of
> > a 1960 Sprite!
> > The Sprite is outside San Francisco. In December I can ship/tow/drive it
> > home to Vancouver, BC Canada.
> > So I am going through the decision processes.
> > I am looking for advice on moving the vehicle and, if I end up towing or
> > driving it, a connection or two along the I5 route.
> > Thanks,
> > Alan
> > ps there is one lightly used 74 midget for sale in BC as of yesterday
> > _______________________________________________
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> _______________________________________________
>
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> Spridgets at autox.team.net
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>
> End of Spridgets Digest, Vol 42, Issue 45
> *****************************************

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 25 11:18:41 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:18:41 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Road trip!
In-Reply-To: <70C0E24F85E34E368C119E2C9B64C567@Home>
References: <EFEHLJLDDKKKGKABOLMJMEFACMAA.alan.inglis@telus.net>,
	<AANLkTimAGyt+aX0r7DAm_ZmPyp4ZDSR54NpZkw_Oy4fk@mail.gmail.com>,
	<70C0E24F85E34E368C119E2C9B64C567@Home>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w363B5B03E75574A07D5D46B8200@phx.gbl>

Buy a third!! ;)

Robert Duquette

Ottawa ON Canada

1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )

1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )

1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen
)http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg



> > Hold on to the Midget.
>
> I thought it was standard procedure to have two, one to drive while you are
> fixing the other.  I am trying to reach that stage, but after a parking lot
> crunch, have yet to get the first in good enough condition to continue
> working on the second.
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Bugeyed Midget
> '60 Sprite kit
> Long Island, NY
> _______________________________________________

From stevenm at optonline.net  Thu Nov 25 11:54:40 2010
From: stevenm at optonline.net (Steven Michelsen)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:54:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thanksgiving!
Message-ID: <D8FE2A311FD645C89F3A9F359789CB21@1705n3>

Here's wishing everyone a great Thanksgiving, whether you're having Turkey, Tofurky, or Turducken!  Enjoy.  Our cars can wait a day (I think).

Best Regards,
Steve

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Thu Nov 25 12:16:16 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:16:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thanksgiving!
References: <D8FE2A311FD645C89F3A9F359789CB21@1705n3>
Message-ID: <A62F977067BB42999FCEAD84AAF3C2DC@personal>

Ha, already got a bit of car time in. Restored my newly received orginal 
spark plug wrench.

Still looking for a reasonable air pump and a valve stem wrench.


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<anzhonda600owners at yahoogroups.com>; <2cylinderhondas at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2010 12:54 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thanksgiving!


> Here's wishing everyone a great Thanksgiving, whether you're having 
> Turkey, Tofurky, or Turducken!  Enjoy.  Our cars can wait a day (I think).
>
> Best Regards,
> Steve
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 25 12:37:51 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:37:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Random Thoughts Whilst Waiting for Turkey
In-Reply-To: <335320.74196.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <399662.22089.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Thu, 11/25/10, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Speaking of turkeys, anyone need a four-seater MGB: 
> http://tinyurl.com/257jmdv

It looks like it fell out of the Red Green Show prop dumpster.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Nov 25 13:37:58 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:37:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thanksgiving!
In-Reply-To: <A62F977067BB42999FCEAD84AAF3C2DC@personal>
References: <D8FE2A311FD645C89F3A9F359789CB21@1705n3>
	<A62F977067BB42999FCEAD84AAF3C2DC@personal>
Message-ID: <FAA7B44649DC453DB7309C730BA5A9DC@spider>

Sun is out in the mid-Willamette Valley of Oregon.
42 degrees; had a nice lunch . . . out.  bill in corvallis
============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jack Laird
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2010 11:16 AM
To: Steven Michelsen; microcar-minicar at yahoogroups.com;
Microcars at yahoogroups.com; midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com;
spridgets at autox.team.net; anzhonda600owners at yahoogroups.com;
2cylinderhondas at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Happy Thanksgiving!

Ha, already got a bit of car time in. Restored my newly received orginal 
spark plug wrench.

Still looking for a reasonable air pump and a valve stem wrench.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Thu Nov 25 13:50:09 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:50:09 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thanksgiving!
In-Reply-To: <FAA7B44649DC453DB7309C730BA5A9DC@spider>
Message-ID: <176135962.936809.1290718209800.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

Minus 20 when I thawed my morning coffee. I plan to have my Thanksgiving T-bone late tonight on my way to work, in one of the last bastions of civilization - a restaurant where I can smoke between courses. Granted, the $30 that they sent me to enjoy dinner on the house had some bearing on my decision.

Happy Turkey, Turkies!

Kate




Sun is out in the mid-Willamette Valley of Oregon.
42 degrees; had a nice lunch . . . out.  bill in corvallis
============================================
-----

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Thu Nov 25 14:09:27 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:09:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thanksgiving!
References: <176135962.936809.1290718209800.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <8C8A41C1180C4329A7AF044D6024AC38@personal>

30 biucks, free dinner. gesh. What did you have to do for that, change an 
engine.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <kgb at frontiernet.net>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2010 2:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Happy Thanksgiving!


> Minus 20 when I thawed my morning coffee. I plan to have my Thanksgiving 
> T-bone late tonight on my way to work, in one of the last bastions of 
> civilization - a restaurant where I can smoke between courses. Granted, 
> the $30 that they sent me to enjoy dinner on the house had some bearing on 
> my decision.
>
> Happy Turkey, Turkies!
>
> Kate
>
>
>
>
> Sun is out in the mid-Willamette Valley of Oregon.
> 42 degrees; had a nice lunch . . . out.  bill in corvallis
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From frog.aye at gmail.com  Thu Nov 25 15:01:36 2010
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:01:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
In-Reply-To: <545871.89273.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <1083810248065623832@unknownmsgid>
	<545871.89273.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=fmBFTTNWJdE_0_J7A2ew38MdjKuMkU_uZ-QSk@mail.gmail.com>

I checked it out but I couldn't read Chinese (or is it Korean, or
Vietnamese, or....)
Hal

On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 9:44 AM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> > > WOW, that is some scary sh%t. I
> > looked up meself on pipi.com. I knew there was a lot of info
> > out there, but not that much. Good thing no stalkers can
> > access that site!!
>
> Wow. I hadn't ben there in a long time. had some links to newspaper
> articles I didn't know existed. Thankfully nobody reads local papers anymore
> .
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From frog.aye at gmail.com  Thu Nov 25 15:03:55 2010
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:03:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Random Thoughts Whilst Waiting for Turkey
In-Reply-To: <335320.74196.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <335320.74196.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikPWvOK-1LhuC65jUZo52_pN5GJQtjL-eKPTf4W@mail.gmail.com>

I bet all you guys that have been ragging on California for our weird laws
are jealous now.
Hal

On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 6:59 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Anyone see the first US Top Gear episode with Buzz Aldrin, who listed a
> Bugeye
> amongst the cars he's owned?
>
> Speaking of turkeys, anyone need a four-seater MGB:
> http://tinyurl.com/257jmdv
>
> Happy Thanksgiving to all!
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Nov 25 15:13:59 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:13:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=fmBFTTNWJdE_0_J7A2ew38MdjKuMkU_uZ-QSk@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C9141FA7.2C019%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Try pipl.com instead of pipi.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Nov 25 15:15:22 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:15:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Random Thoughts Whilst Waiting for Turkey
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikPWvOK-1LhuC65jUZo52_pN5GJQtjL-eKPTf4W@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C9141FFA.2C01A%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> I bet all you guys that have been ragging on California for our weird laws
> are jealous now.
I wonder why they call it Grass Valley?

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Thu Nov 25 15:21:07 2010
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 16:21:07 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Random Thoughts Whilst Waiting for Turkey
In-Reply-To: <399662.22089.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <399662.22089.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <53017.108.123.91.249.1290723667.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

> --- On Thu, 11/25/10, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> Speaking of turkeys, anyone need a four-seater MGB:
>> http://tinyurl.com/257jmdv
>
> It looks like it fell out of the Red Green Show prop dumpster.


LOL!  Well said Ron!  I'm still trying to figure out the engineering
behind the framework on the back end.

Hope all are enjoying Thanksgiving and whatever else non-USA folks are doing.
Let's be thankful for all that we have, even lbc's! and remember those who
are "celebrating" far from home in less than friendly environs.

Gobble-gobble

Dave W.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 25 15:24:00 2010
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:24:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=fmBFTTNWJdE_0_J7A2ew38MdjKuMkU_uZ-QSk@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <728988.11741.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

LOL. The thread started as pipl.com. We migrated to pipi.

--- On Thu, 11/25/10, Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
To: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
Cc: "Macy Larry" <lmacy at mac.com>, "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>,
"Spridgets net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, November 25, 2010, 4:01 PM

I checked it out but I couldn't read Chinese (or is it Korean, or Vietnamese,
or....)
Hal

On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 9:44 AM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> > WOW, that is some scary sh%t. I

> looked up meself on pipi.com. I knew there was a lot of info

> out there, but not that much. Good thing no stalkers can

> access that site!!


Wow. I hadn't ben there in a long time. had some links to newspaper articles
I didn't know existed. Thankfully nobody reads local papers anymore .
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Thu Nov 25 19:12:45 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 02:12:45 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] post-turkey lull
Message-ID: <mailman.41.1290737552.22015.spridgets@autox.team.net>

We just finished our smoked turkey with family and friends. 

Happy holiday to all.

The 4 seater mgb has to be the ugliest conversion / engineering I have seen in awhile. I can not believe the owner thinks it's great. I guess each to his own.

Steve

59 green bugeye
------Original Message------
From: dwoerpel at wi.net
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
To: Ron Soave
Cc: spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Random Thoughts Whilst Waiting for Turkey
Sent: Nov 25, 2010 5:21 PM

> --- On Thu, 11/25/10, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> Speaking of turkeys, anyone need a four-seater MGB:
>> http://tinyurl.com/257jmdv
>
> It looks like it fell out of the Red Green Show prop dumpster.


LOL!  Well said Ron!  I'm still trying to figure out the engineering
behind the framework on the back end.

Hope all are enjoying Thanksgiving and whatever else non-USA folks are doing.
Let's be thankful for all that we have, even lbc's! and remember those who
are "celebrating" far from home in less than friendly environs.

Gobble-gobble

Dave W.
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Nov 25 19:20:07 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:20:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] post-turkey lull
In-Reply-To: <20101126021339.C2A20187678@autox.team.net>
References: <20101126021339.C2A20187678@autox.team.net>
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> The 4 seater mgb has to be the ugliest conversion / engineering I have seen in awhile. I can not believe the owner thinks it's great. I guess each to his own.

I don't think even the owner likes it. After all, he IS trying to sell
the thing and get it out of his sight. Remember, if he were honest, it
would never sell. He is simply hoping to find the one person stupid
enough to like it.
David L

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 25 19:24:24 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 02:24:24 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] post-turkey lull
In-Reply-To: <20101126021305.6B863187665@autox.team.net>
References: <20101126021305.6B863187665@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w256742907E4AA6F4C06760B8210@phx.gbl>

That tukey must have been verrry dry for you to be able smoke it!!!  ;)

RD

> From: an5.sprite at gmail.com
>
> We just finished our smoked turkey with family and friends.
>
> Happy holiday to all.
>
> The 4 seater mgb has to be the ugliest conversion / engineering I have seen
in awhile. I can not believe the owner thinks it's great. I guess each to his
own.
>
> Steve
>
> 59 green bugeye

From abcoz at hky.com  Thu Nov 25 19:34:07 2010
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:34:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Black Friday tool deals
In-Reply-To: <4041BB3E-4B3A-49EB-A8BC-C07786B04BE6@verizon.net>
References: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CEDB117.7080203@tx.rr.com> <005b01cb8cc1$461d4050$d257c0f0$@hky.com>
	<4041BB3E-4B3A-49EB-A8BC-C07786B04BE6@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <002701cb8d12$66af18b0$340d4a10$@hky.com>

Looking at what I've spent, over the past several months, in building
another Passat (transferring engine, interior & other good parts from the
one she totaled to the one I bought out of Georgia), plus a rebuilt
transmission for my Golf (damn thing only lasted 300,000 miles, fer cryin'
out loud), maintenance items for my 2002, my 356, plus a bunch of parts to
rebuild "The Wetback" (the '77 MGB that "officially"....as far as my wife
knows....doesn't exist), I've decided it's time to quit spending money on
cars for a few months.  So, I guess I'll just stay home for the next few
days and get that transmission back into my Golf so that I can get it out of
my workshop & get back to work on something old & British for a change.
My Midget, God bless it, just keeps on running strong and getting the job
done without any fuss what so ever.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: Phil Nase [mailto:nases at verizon.net] 
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2010 12:27 PM
To: Bud Osbourne
Cc: BJNoSHOV8; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Black Friday tool deals

Pick up a blast cabinet for me. My HF Chinese model is leaking;)

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

On Nov 25, 2010, at 11:53 AM, "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com> wrote:

> HOWEVER, TIP Tools, in Canton, OH is having an After Thanksgiving Sale.
I
> could almost be tempted to drive out there (about 1.5 hours).........
> 
> Happy Thanksgiving, all!
> Bud Osbourne

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Thu Nov 25 19:38:54 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 02:38:54 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] post-turkey lull
Message-ID: <mailman.42.1290739112.22015.spridgets@autox.team.net>

9 hours in a smoker with hickory wood, still very moist and eaten to the bones.
------Original Message------
From: Robert Duquette
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
To: spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] post-turkey lull
Sent: Nov 25, 2010 9:24 PM

That tukey must have been verrry dry for you to be able smoke it!!!  ;)

RD

> From: an5.sprite at gmail.com
>
> We just finished our smoked turkey with family and friends.
>
> Happy holiday to all.
>
> The 4 seater mgb has to be the ugliest conversion / engineering I have seen
in awhile. I can not believe the owner thinks it's great. I guess each to his
own.
>
> Steve
>
> 59 green bugeye
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 25 21:40:44 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 22:40:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] post-turkey lull
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On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 8:38 PM, <an5.sprite at gmail.com> wrote:

> 9 hours in a smoker with hickory wood, still very moist and eaten to the
> bones.
>

Yeah...  Smoking it makes me really hungry too....
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
money" - Margaret Thatcher

From richb at u.washington.edu  Thu Nov 25 23:14:07 2010
From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball)
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 22:14:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Road trip!
In-Reply-To: <EFEHLJLDDKKKGKABOLMJMEFACMAA.alan.inglis@telus.net>
References: <EFEHLJLDDKKKGKABOLMJMEFACMAA.alan.inglis@telus.net>
Message-ID: <CE6B238998714702B7C77DCCF6A0C01B@RichandSusanPC>

Hey Alan

I'm in the downtown Everett area (exit 192) just a few minutes off I-5 if
you need anything.  Send me an Email and I'll get you my cell phone number.
Also, I work for the University of Washington so during week days I'm just a
few minute off of I-5 in the U district just north of downtown Seattle.

Rich Ball
'79 Midget
Everett, WA

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan Inglis
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 9:12 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Road trip!

Hi guys:
After 14 years of Midget ownership, I am going to become the proud owner of
a 1960 Sprite!
The Sprite is outside San Francisco. In December I can ship/tow/drive it
home to Vancouver, BC Canada.
So I am going through the decision processes.
I am looking for advice on moving the vehicle and, if I end up towing or
driving it, a connection or two along the I5 route.
Thanks,
Alan
ps there is one lightly used 74 midget for sale in BC as of yesterday
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From pvanwig at me.com  Fri Nov 26 09:51:04 2010
From: pvanwig at me.com (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:51:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] post-turkey lull
In-Reply-To: <20101126023847.D412418764C@autox.team.net>
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13 hours in the smoker Very good and moist (Note to self: don't use smoker at 7400' when its 13-23 degrees outside)
On Nov 25, 2010, at 6:38 PM, an5.sprite at gmail.com wrote:

9 hours in a smoker with hickory wood, still very moist and eaten to the bones.
------Original Message------
From: Robert Duquette
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
To: spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] post-turkey lull
Sent: Nov 25, 2010 9:24 PM

That tukey must have been verrry dry for you to be able smoke it!!!  ;)

RD

> From: an5.sprite at gmail.com
> 
> We just finished our smoked turkey with family and friends.
> 
> Happy holiday to all.
> 
> The 4 seater mgb has to be the ugliest conversion / engineering I have seen
in awhile. I can not believe the owner thinks it's great. I guess each to his
own.
> 
> Steve
> 
> 59 green bugeye
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From montpaul at msn.com  Fri Nov 26 11:54:29 2010
From: montpaul at msn.com (PAUL SHERMAN)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 10:54:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Road trip!
In-Reply-To: <CE6B238998714702B7C77DCCF6A0C01B@RichandSusanPC>
References: <EFEHLJLDDKKKGKABOLMJMEFACMAA.alan.inglis@telus.net>,
	<CE6B238998714702B7C77DCCF6A0C01B@RichandSusanPC>
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Bugeyes will fit on a U-haul car trailer, but loading and unloading is iffy as
the ramps are to far apart by just a couple of inches. I have done it a couple
of times. Two wheel car dolly should work, but you probably need to disconnect
the drive shaft. I bought a Bugeye in Fresno area  and it hauled back to
Seattle on a cheap Harbor Freight 4X8' trailer, but it was all in pieces so
was able to set the sills on 4X4s. In fact it is still on that trailer as I
work on it, so can move it in and out easily.

> From: richb at u.washington.edu
> To: alan.inglis at telus.net; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 22:14:07 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Road trip!
>
> Hey Alan
>
> I'm in the downtown Everett area (exit 192) just a few minutes off I-5 if
> you need anything. Send me an Email and I'll get you my cell phone number.
> Also, I work for the University of Washington so during week days I'm just
a
> few minute off of I-5 in the U district just north of downtown Seattle.
>
> Rich Ball
> '79 Midget
> Everett, WA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan Inglis
> Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 9:12 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Road trip!
>
> Hi guys:
> After 14 years of Midget ownership, I am going to become the proud owner of
> a 1960 Sprite!
> The Sprite is outside San Francisco. In December I can ship/tow/drive it
> home to Vancouver, BC Canada.
> So I am going through the decision processes.
> I am looking for advice on moving the vehicle and, if I end up towing or
> driving it, a connection or two along the I5 route.
> Thanks,
> Alan
> ps there is one lightly used 74 midget for sale in BC as of yesterday
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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 26 12:02:09 2010
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:02:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 judson, 5 speed - morris woody
Message-ID: <162899.78801.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

 
I wonder if they got the Judson to work correct on the 1275 motor.
The color could be better other then that anice car.
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190471709466
 
 
 
 

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Fri Nov 26 12:32:59 2010
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:32:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 judson, 5 speed - morris woody
References: <162899.78801.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <71B02C8662EB4AB9B509A7898B9BE3B5@Dell9200>

Where is the oiler for the Judson?  

Mark
Nashville


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

I wonder if they got the Judson to work correct on the 1275 motor.
The color could be better other then that anice car.
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190471709466

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 26 12:43:22 2010
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:43:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 judson, 5 speed - morris woody
In-Reply-To: <71B02C8662EB4AB9B509A7898B9BE3B5@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <425542.41610.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

 
Mounted on the firewall - it is a glass type.


--- On Fri, 11/26/10, Mark <mark at nashvilletn.org> wrote:


From: Mark <mark at nashvilletn.org>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 judson, 5 speed - morris woody
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, November 26, 2010, 11:32 AM


Where is the oiler for the Judson? 

Mark
Nashville


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

I wonder if they got the Judson to work correct on the 1275 motor.
The color could be better other then that anice car.

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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 26 14:25:59 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:25:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Buzz Aldrin's Sprite
Message-ID: <AANLkTimXiTB94Mb1TQSmNtW_cj+3ZXLmN5u4OocRH2Cf@mail.gmail.com>

Top Gear

I caught the show on my TIVO. .  a really nice looking white Bugeye amongst
other interesting cars that he has owned through the years.



kIRK
59 1275

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 26 14:33:28 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:33:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 judson, 5 speed - morris woody
In-Reply-To: <162899.78801.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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I used to wonder what modern technology in vane material (Teflon?) and
case coatings (Ceramic? Teflon?) could do to improve Judson
performance.
But, with great little twin screw blowers and sub cheap take off Eaton
roots types it makes more sense to go with more modern designs.
It is easier to fabricate manifolds than to try and squeeze power from a Judson.
Before you supercharge an A-series motor you should probably open it
up to 1380 or so.  The more you open it up, the harder it will be to
make a Judson work well.

Nice car, but way overpriced, IMHO.

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 26 14:36:48 2010
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:36:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 4 Seater MGB Description
Message-ID: <AANLkTi==b2wMNsGa_mU9f3D9wVpd_v8O5dHS12eqoKgE@mail.gmail.com>

The description is as hilarious as the picture. .

Kirk

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Fri Nov 26 14:48:27 2010
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:48:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
Message-ID: <259801cb8db3$a8784db0$056a010a@mail2world.com>

Looked myself up. Really the only things it had on me were from my
Facebook page. Not surprising given Facebook's "privacy" policy. Didn't
even find my Midget web page.

-=Chris

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: Macy Larry [lmacy at mac.com]
>Sent: 11/25/2010 6:37:50 AM
>To: thcollin at mtu.edu
>Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
>
>WOW, that is some scary sh%t. I looked up meself on pipi.com. I knew
there was a
>lot of info out there, but not that much. Good thing no stalkers can
access that
>site!!
>
>Larry
>
>
>On Nov 24, 2010, at 5:21 PM, Tim Collins wrote:
>
>> Jim,
>> Pipl.com says his Bday is in June of 1932.
>> 
>>
>http://www.pipl.com/search/?FirstName=Paul&LastName=Asgeirsson&City=&St
ate=oR&Country=US&CategoryID=2&Interface=1
>> 
>> 
>> At 04:48 PM 11/24/2010, you wrote:
>>> Does anyone know the month for Paul's Bday? The Sprite-MidgetClub
annual
>>> calendar is doing a feature page on Paul and we'd like to put it in
for the
>>> month of his Bday...
>>> --
>>> Cheers!!
>>> Jim
>>> "The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of
someone elses
>>> money" - Margaret Thatcher
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>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/sets/
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 26 15:06:18 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:06:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
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Same here, Chris...  Not much there other than what you can get out of the
phone book...

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 3:48 PM, Chris King <cbking at alum.rpi.edu> wrote:

> Looked myself up. Really the only things it had on me were from my
> Facebook page. Not surprising given Facebook's "privacy" policy. Didn't
> even find my Midget web page.
>
> -=Chris
>
> Chris King
> http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <http://home.comcast.net/%7Ekvcbk/>
>
> <-----Original Message----->
> >From: Macy Larry [lmacy at mac.com]
> >Sent: 11/25/2010 6:37:50 AM
> >To: thcollin at mtu.edu
> >Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
> >
> >WOW, that is some scary sh%t. I looked up meself on pipi.com. I knew
> there was a
> >lot of info out there, but not that much. Good thing no stalkers can
> access that
> >site!!
> >
> >Larry
> >
> >
> >On Nov 24, 2010, at 5:21 PM, Tim Collins wrote:
> >
> >> Jim,
> >> Pipl.com says his Bday is in June of 1932.
> >>
> >>
> >http://www.pipl.com/search/?FirstName=Paul&LastName=Asgeirsson&City=&St
> ate=oR&Country=US&CategoryID=2&Interface=1<http://www.pipl.com/search/?FirstName=Paul&LastName=Asgeirsson&City=&St%0Aate=oR&Country=US&CategoryID=2&Interface=1>
> >>
> >>
> >> At 04:48 PM 11/24/2010, you wrote:
> >>> Does anyone know the month for Paul's Bday? The Sprite-MidgetClub
> annual
> >>> calendar is doing a feature page on Paul and we'd like to put it in
> for the
> >>> month of his Bday...
> >>> --
> >>> Cheers!!
> >>> Jim
> >>> "The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of
> someone elses
> >>> money" - Margaret Thatcher
> >>> _______________________________________________
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"The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
money" - Margaret Thatcher

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Fri Nov 26 15:36:27 2010
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:36:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikn2b51R5TtK5U6Lcv2xv7=poKvwFpbn7QDmUos@mail.gmail.c om>
References: <259801cb8db3$a8784db0$056a010a@mail2world.com>
	<AANLkTikn2b51R5TtK5U6Lcv2xv7=poKvwFpbn7QDmUos@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8vjs1g$9n88ec@email.mtu.edu>

You guys tend to under estimate the info you can find on Pipl. May 
not look like much, but often times one can learn your middle 
initial,(Important for additional searches), your home address, your 
spouse's name, & names of kids. From there perhaps Facebook, Myspace, 
etc will yield additional info about you. If not directly, then 
perhaps your list of friends may yield info about you. Searching on a 
spouse can often yield more family info about you. What do your kids 
Facebook, MySpace, etc pages say about your family. Then with a good 
address one can check to see if your county has a "Land Information" 
lookup. Tells what you own, your taxes, perhaps a picture of your 
house - if no picture is available, then perhaps Google has one. Some 
counties list your mortgage and loan info. Ever been in trouble with 
the law? That info may be available down to your last traffic ticket. 
Get the point? One scrap of info leads to another  and to others. If 
someone really wants to learn about you it is made easier through 
Internet resources - I should say "Free" Internet resources because 
one can also pay to get more specific info if they are really 
interested. If you attended college does your alumni assn have your 
records on line? Belong to a lodge, service group, etc. Ever donate 
money to a political organization, hospital, etc. They like to give 
credit to their donors in publications that end up on line.

All that said, who would want to know any more about us - a bunch of 
"old guys & gals" who like funny little foreign cars. LOL

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

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 26 16:18:20 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:18:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
In-Reply-To: <8vjs1g$9n88ec@email.mtu.edu>
References: <259801cb8db3$a8784db0$056a010a@mail2world.com>
	<AANLkTikn2b51R5TtK5U6Lcv2xv7=poKvwFpbn7QDmUos@mail.gmail.com>
	<8vjs1g$9n88ec@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimVRLHW46z91Af9-E-8niQajbtPgG9S5+scNBdX@mail.gmail.com>

Tim,

My buddy the private detective tells me all this stuff was easily obtainable
long before the internet.  It just took more time to acquire....  He's been
digging it up for attorneys for over 30 years!     ;-)

No biggie for me - I don't have any money anyway!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 4:36 PM, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> You guys tend to under estimate the info you can find on Pipl. May not look
> like much, but often times one can learn your middle initial,(Important for
> additional searches), your home address, your spouse's name, & names of
> kids. From there perhaps Facebook, Myspace, etc will yield additional info
> about you. If not directly, then perhaps your list of friends may yield info
> about you. Searching on a spouse can often yield more family info about you.
> What do your kids Facebook, MySpace, etc pages say about your family. Then
> with a good address one can check to see if your county has a "Land
> Information" lookup. Tells what you own, your taxes, perhaps a picture of
> your house - if no picture is available, then perhaps Google has one. Some
> counties list your mortgage and loan info. Ever been in trouble with the
> law? That info may be available down to your last traffic ticket. Get the
> point? One scrap of info leads to another  and to others. If someone really
> wants to learn about you it is made easier through Internet resources - I
> should say "Free" Internet resources because one can also pay to get more
> specific info if they are really interested. If you attended college does
> your alumni assn have your records on line? Belong to a lodge, service
> group, etc. Ever donate money to a political organization, hospital, etc.
> They like to give credit to their donors in publications that end up on
> line.
>
> All that said, who would want to know any more about us - a bunch of "old
> guys & gals" who like funny little foreign cars. LOL
>
> Tim Collins
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/sets/_______________________________________________
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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>
>


-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
money" - Margaret Thatcher

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Nov 26 18:08:37 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:08:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
In-Reply-To: <8vjs1g$9n88ec@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <C9159A15.2C084%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> under estimate the info you can find on Pipl
I looked myself up. They're a whole wife behind. That's like fifteen years
ago.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Fri Nov 26 20:05:38 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:05:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Black Friday tool deals
In-Reply-To: <005b01cb8cc1$461d4050$d257c0f0$@hky.com>
References: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com><4CEDB117.7080203@tx.rr.com>
	<005b01cb8cc1$461d4050$d257c0f0$@hky.com>
Message-ID: <78AB4B3E40474F5AAB76D25C2D2CB853@blackbox2>

I don't usually go out on Black Friday, but Pepboys had Champion 
Platinum Sparkplugs free after discount + rebate.

I picked up a set for the truck. I probably won't put them in until it hits
100k miles.

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Nov 26 20:35:02 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 21:35:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Black Friday tool deals
In-Reply-To: <78AB4B3E40474F5AAB76D25C2D2CB853@blackbox2>
References: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CEDB117.7080203@tx.rr.com> <005b01cb8cc1$461d4050$d257c0f0$@hky.com>
	<78AB4B3E40474F5AAB76D25C2D2CB853@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <-5430591248702892478@unknownmsgid>

> I don't usually go out on Black Friday, but Pepboys had Champion
> Platinum Sparkplugs free after discount + rebate.
>
> I picked up a set for the truck. I probably won't put them in until it hits
> 100k miles.

Such a deal, but you are then stuck with Champion plugs.
David L

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 26 22:54:29 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 23:54:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Black Friday tool deals
In-Reply-To: <78AB4B3E40474F5AAB76D25C2D2CB853@blackbox2>
References: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CEDB117.7080203@tx.rr.com> <005b01cb8cc1$461d4050$d257c0f0$@hky.com>
	<78AB4B3E40474F5AAB76D25C2D2CB853@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikMtx0LjbZeyLNr72XdMButO4tDNLbrafgXNZMd@mail.gmail.com>

Champion plugs?  They should pay you to take them!    ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 9:05 PM, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> I don't usually go out on Black Friday, but Pepboys had Champion
> Platinum Sparkplugs free after discount + rebate.
>
> I picked up a set for the truck. I probably won't put them in until it hits
> 100k miles.

From montpaul at msn.com  Sat Nov 27 08:39:34 2010
From: montpaul at msn.com (PAUL SHERMAN)
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 07:39:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] BUGEYE IN TACOMA
Message-ID: <SNT128-W290CCB7FC0802D5FF2B2EAD5220@phx.gbl>

Yesterday, I went to look at a Bugeye listed on Seattle/Tacoma Craigslist:
It is in TACOMA WA.
Anyone interested should contact Chris Burton @
ski2sea1958 at yahoo.com
Chris told me that he has a clear: WA title.
It is a bit ruff.
 I have no financial interest or no interest at all
Just the messenger

Paul

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 27 12:40:10 2010
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 14:40:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Black Friday tool deals
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikMtx0LjbZeyLNr72XdMButO4tDNLbrafgXNZMd@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CEDB117.7080203@tx.rr.com> <005b01cb8cc1$461d4050$d257c0f0$@hky.com>
	<78AB4B3E40474F5AAB76D25C2D2CB853@blackbox2>
	<AANLkTikMtx0LjbZeyLNr72XdMButO4tDNLbrafgXNZMd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CF15E9A.3090703@comcast.net>

On 11/27/2010 12:54 AM, Jim Johnson wrote:
> Champion plugs?  They should pay you to take them!    ;-)

Now Now Jim, Many years ago in a place far far away, the local parts 
counter man tried to sell me Champion plugs when I asked for NGKs.
He told me "They use Champions in the quarter mile"
I said I know and they change the plugs after every race!


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Sat Nov 27 12:49:06 2010
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 11:49:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] BUGEYE IN TACOMA
Message-ID: <AANLkTinC9jhF_9gqJOyBihS0uv0wqN9B-Xgyas1K=W9E@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Paul,
I called Chris and talked with him a couple weeks ago.
>From his description it sounded rough and rusty.

He wouldn't tell me what he wanted to get for it, just that a few others
were coming to see it.
The ad indicates he's open to trades, but I still don't know what he thinks
it's worth.
Some people see ads for restored cars that have asking prices of $10K or
more then think their bucket is worth at least half that much.
Did you get any notion of what he wanted for it?
I gave him my number and told him if he doesn't find a buyer to call me
back.

Rick (still waiting for my Bugeye to find me) Bastedo


______________________________________
From: PAUL SHERMAN <montpaul at msn.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] BUGEYE IN TACOMA

Yesterday, I went to look at a Bugeye listed on Seattle/Tacoma Craigslist:
It is in TACOMA WA.
Anyone interested should contact Chris Burton @
ski2sea1958 at yahoo.com
Chris told me that he has a clear: WA title.
It is a bit ruff.
 I have no financial interest or no interest at all
Just the messenger

Paul

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Nov 27 14:09:53 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 13:09:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spark Plugz
In-Reply-To: <4CF15E9A.3090703@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C916B3A1.2C0BA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Back in the early Seventies when I was really poor, I used to buy
reconditioned spark plugs at the local drug store. They were in a bubble
pack of eight for $6.99  I tried a set, and they worked great so I put them
in all of my cars for a number of years, and since none of my cars had eight
cylinders, it was extra, extra cheap. Anyway, since I never had a problem
cheap reconditioned drug store plugs, I assumed that there probably wasn't
much difference between brands. I switched to NGK about twenty years ago
mostly because that's what came stock in my CRX and it was easier than
cross- referencing to a different brand.
I haven't used Champions an about forty years, but I don't recall having a
problem with them back then. Were they always crap, or has there been a
decline in quality over the years? They were original equipment in a number
of my old cars like my Hudson Hornet and my Studebaker, and I usually just
use whatever it says in the owner's manual. That's why I have Autolites in
the Ranchero. Ron gave me a set of NGKs for the Sprite, so intend to use
those if Ron ever finishes my engine, if I ever finish painting the car.
BZ

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sat Nov 27 14:45:35 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 21:45:35 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Spark Plugz
In-Reply-To: <2115635536.958026.1290894276593.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <1383090338.958036.1290894335874.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

Back in the early 60s, when a service station did a LOF, they used to pull the plugs and run them through a cleaner and regap them as part of the service. All the fluids were routinely topped off, and the air filter, if still useable, was cleaned with the air hose. No extra charge. They even gave green stamps.

Kate


Back in the early Seventies when I was really poor, I used to buy
reconditioned spark plugs at the local drug store. They were in a bubble
pack of eight for $6.99  I tried a set, and they worked great so I put them
in all of my cars 

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov 27 14:53:50 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 13:53:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spark Plugz
In-Reply-To: <1383090338.958036.1290894335874.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
References: <2115635536.958026.1290894276593.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
	<1383090338.958036.1290894335874.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <9C2E48B0D4424A8DAD9F0CCFEF5FCD5E@spider>

That's why they were called Service stations. ...bill in corvallis
=======================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of kgb at frontiernet.net
Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 1:46 PM
To: Billy Zoom
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spark Plugz

Back in the early 60s, when a service station did a LOF, they used to pull
the plugs and run them through a cleaner and regap them as part of the
service. All the fluids were routinely topped off, and the air filter, if
still useable, was cleaned with the air hose. No extra charge. They even
gave green stamps.

Kate

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Nov 27 15:01:04 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 14:01:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spark Plugz
In-Reply-To: <1383090338.958036.1290894335874.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <C916BFA0.2C0C7%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> pull the plugs and run them through a cleaner
Those HF abrasive plug cleaners are great for 2-stroke lawn equipment.
I wish they'd been around when I had Vespas.

From bkitterer at me.com  Sat Nov 27 15:00:55 2010
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 14:00:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 judson, 5 speed - morris woody
In-Reply-To: <425542.41610.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <425542.41610.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20F53969-D934-46BE-96B5-7A19463488CB@me.com>

That holds 2 qts of oil ?

Bob Kitterer

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

On Nov 26, 2010, at 11:43 AM, uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com wrote:

> 
> Mounted on the firewall - it is a glass type.
> 
> 
> --- On Fri, 11/26/10, Mark <mark at nashvilletn.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> From: Mark <mark at nashvilletn.org>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 judson, 5 speed - morris woody
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Friday, November 26, 2010, 11:32 AM
> 
> 
> Where is the oiler for the Judson? 
> 
> Mark
> Nashville
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> 
> I wonder if they got the Judson to work correct on the 1275 motor.
> The color could be better other then that anice car.
> 
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190471709466
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Nov 27 15:03:26 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 14:03:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spark Plugz
In-Reply-To: <1383090338.958036.1290894335874.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <C916C02E.2C0C8%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> they used to pull the plugs and run them through a cleaner
What about the plugs with the crush gasket? They only seal good once.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sat Nov 27 19:12:32 2010
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 21:12:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Black Friday tool deals
In-Reply-To: <4CF15E9A.3090703@comcast.net>
References: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com><4CEDB117.7080203@tx.rr.com>
	<005b01cb8cc1$461d4050$d257c0f0$@hky.com><78AB4B3E40474F5AAB76D25C2D2CB853@blackbox2><AANLkTikMtx0LjbZeyLNr72XdMButO4tDNLbrafgXNZMd@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CF15E9A.3090703@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <9EE84A2F5B1B40C694E3A0FD19D7796D@blackbox2>

You guys make it sound like Champion plugs are poison.

What's the big deal?

From lmacy at mac.com  Sun Nov 28 08:39:49 2010
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 10:39:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
In-Reply-To: <728988.11741.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <728988.11741.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ACD92430-8C13-49DE-B8CF-FDA59B02D365@mac.com>

My foopah. It is pipl.com

On Nov 25, 2010, at 5:24 PM, Ron Soave wrote:

> LOL. The thread started as pipl.com. We migrated to pipi.
> 
> --- On Thu, 11/25/10, Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> From: Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson's Bday?
> To: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
> Cc: "Macy Larry" <lmacy at mac.com>, "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>, "Spridgets net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, November 25, 2010, 4:01 PM
> 
> I checked it out but I couldn't read Chinese (or is it Korean, or Vietnamese, or....)
> Hal
> 
> On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 9:44 AM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > WOW, that is some scary sh%t. I
> > looked up meself on pipi.com. I knew there was a lot of info
> > out there, but not that much. Good thing no stalkers can
> > access that site!!
> 
> Wow. I hadn't ben there in a long time. had some links to newspaper articles I didn't know existed. Thankfully nobody reads local papers anymore .
> _______________________________________________
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> 

-- 

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

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 derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 28 15:59:07 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 16:59:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Brent Wolf's Midget
In-Reply-To: <984546.80770.qm@web110301.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <984546.80770.qm@web110301.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin-qyZTJCX3Tr7of7V7mn1Y6c38hJ36D6sQY6E9@mail.gmail.com>

My condolences.
Please post up your location and I'm sure someone nearby would be glad to
assist you with the sale.
Cheers,
Derf


On Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 4:55 PM, sandra wolf <sandra_wlf at yahoo.com> wrote:

>        Dear all,
>
> You all probably remember my husband Brent Wolf, who was a member of the
> Spridget-list. Brent was diagnosed with cancer more than a year ago and
> passed exactly last year. While he was battling this terrible disease, he
> tried to put his Midget on the market, but didn't have the time to sell it.
>
> Please forgive my spontaneous message, I found all your names on the
> Spridget List, as I don't know whoelse would take care of this piece of
> collection.
>
> As I'm emotionally unable to drive this lovely car and planning on moving
> closer to my family, I would like to sell the Midget. This car hadn't been
> driven for more than a year, and I do know it needs a new battery.It's a
> 1971 Midget, and I'm attaching pictures of the car, if you are interested or
> would know anyone that could be interested, please contact me.
>
> Thank you in advance for your attention
>
> Kind regards
>
> Sandra Wolf

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Nov 28 16:39:51 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:39:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Brent Wolf's Midget
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin-qyZTJCX3Tr7of7V7mn1Y6c38hJ36D6sQY6E9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <984546.80770.qm@web110301.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTin-qyZTJCX3Tr7of7V7mn1Y6c38hJ36D6sQY6E9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin6yMvf+-QkxawmeAjyn7MqRk1curUQxsF0iey9@mail.gmail.com>

my condolences also, as Brent and I would occasionally chat via personal
emails between his out of country jobs. He was a great guy.
List, IIRC, the car is in Florida.

Brad

On Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 4:59 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> My condolences.
> Please post up your location and I'm sure someone nearby would be glad to
> assist you with the sale.
> Cheers,
> Derf
>
>
> On Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 4:55 PM, sandra wolf <sandra_wlf at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >        Dear all,
> >
> > You all probably remember my husband Brent Wolf, who was a member of the
> > Spridget-list. Brent was diagnosed with cancer more than a year ago and
> > passed exactly last year. While he was battling this terrible disease, he
> > tried to put his Midget on the market, but didn't have the time to sell
> it.
> >
> > Please forgive my spontaneous message, I found all your names on the
> > Spridget List, as I don't know whoelse would take care of this piece of
> > collection.
> >
> > As I'm emotionally unable to drive this lovely car and planning on moving
> > closer to my family, I would like to sell the Midget. This car hadn't
> been
> > driven for more than a year, and I do know it needs a new battery.It's a
> > 1971 Midget, and I'm attaching pictures of the car, if you are interested
> or
> > would know anyone that could be interested, please contact me.
> >
> > Thank you in advance for your attention
> >
> > Kind regards
> >
> > Sandra Wolf
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 28 20:29:38 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 21:29:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Brent Wolf's Midget
In-Reply-To: <506707.12218.qm@web110307.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <506707.12218.qm@web110307.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimR0qZmHp9z6pipUKAppKRAe2wFFEsP3XywCQK3@mail.gmail.com>

See below.  Email Mrs. Wolf if interested or if you can help her, please.


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: sandra wolf <sandra_wlf at yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 5:17 PM
Subject: Brent Wolf's Midget
To:




           Dear all,

You all probably remember my husband Brent Wolf, who was a member of the
Spridget-list. Brent was diagnosed with cancer more than a year ago and
passed exactly last year. While he was battling this terrible disease, he
tried to put his Midget on the market, but didn't have the time to sell it.

Please forgive my spontaneous message, I found all your names on the
Spridget List, as I don't know whoelse would take care of this piece of
collection.

As I'm emotionally unable to drive this lovely car and planning on moving
closer to my family, I would like to sell the Midget. This car hadn't been
driven for more than a year, and I do know it needs a new battery.It's a
1971 Midget, and I'm attaching pictures of the car, if you are interested or
would know anyone that could be interested, please contact me. For
information, the car is located is Orlando, Florida.

Thank you in advance for your attention

Kind regards

Sandra Wolf

From richb at u.washington.edu  Sun Nov 28 22:17:23 2010
From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball)
Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 21:17:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Oh, That Sound.
Message-ID: <AAA54A1A204D4216B297F48872D9ACF4@RichandSusanPC>

You know the one.  That loud crashing you here from the comfort of your own
home when some guy runs into your car. no both of your.no make that all
three of your cars parked in front of you house.

 

So here's the story.  Guys driving down or street in his week old to him
2000 Dodge Dakota when he gets distracted, so he says.  He side swipes the
front of my Geo Tracker parked on one side of my driveway.  He continues on
and rear ends the Left corner of our Ford Escape which carries his Dodge and
our Ford into the back of. our midget.  The tracker has Left front fender
and wheel/alignment damage.  Ford has major rear body damage to the Left
rear corner.  The Midget came out pretty good.  It looks like the Ford's
bumper hit it square on the rear license plate and pushed it forward about
five feet.  We didn't notice it until after the Police left and I saw the
skid mark from it being pushed.  It hit it hard enough that there was a
couple foot gap between the Midget and the Ford when every thing came to
rest.  Damage looks to be minor so far.  The rear panel has two dents where
to license plate bracket mounts.  It pushed the panel in far enough that the
trunk lid handle hits the license plate when you try to open it.  I will
find a MG knowable shop and have them look at it a little closer.  Luckily
the kid has full coverage and wasn't hurt.

 

Rich Ball

'76 Midget

Everett, Wa

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Mon Nov 29 11:19:36 2010
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:19:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NOT spridget related - 94 Toyota Corolla strut problem
Message-ID: <AANLkTinfdahUZ+KAd5ZuHyMyJ7A5=x-g2xk-i8qvR2uW@mail.gmail.com>

My oldest daughter is an artist who is out on her own and loves her
independence.
She is going to college and working a low paying retail job trying to save
money and also has MS.
I'm totally impressed by all that she is accomplishing, and the thing is she
wants to do it herself.
However she also knows when to call her dad and ask for help.
Last week we had some bad weather here and she was on her way home from work
around 10PM on a small little country road when a "big SUV" came "barreling"
down on her with bright lights on "in her lane".
The short of it was she took evasive action into the ditch and got her car
out herself but had a flat tire so she called me.
I found the tire not looking good, she had a spare and a jack which I found
and proceeded to change the tire for her.
When I jacked up the car it seemed the strut just dangled, no longer
attached at the top.
I put the spare on and then let it back down. I gave it a little test drive
and everything felt OK but I told her to get it to the tire place in the
morning and have them look it over.
I talked to the tire place, the guy said the tire was destroyed and she had
to buy a new one.
He said the strut wasn't right but didn't know what it would take to fix it.
I take that as - "this is going to cost you big time".
I told him I'd take care of it.
Please understand that I have zero experience with struts. I haven't a clue
what to do about this or even much of what I was looking at.
Does this happen because the top part breaks loose or does the whole strut
need to be replaced?
Any sort of help in that direction would be great.
She doesn't want to pay a lot to get this fixed, but wants to do it herself
(pay for it that is - she's happy if I do the work).
I usually have her at least stick around while I work on her car just in
case she might possibly learn something, but she isn't really into wrenching
anything herself.
I thought for a while before sending this out to the list, I'm sure there's
a lot of you our there who have 'been there done that' with this kind of
thing.
Thanks.

Rick Bastedo

From stargazer1 at cox.net  Mon Nov 29 11:53:23 2010
From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:53:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NOT spridget related - 94 Toyota Corolla strut
 problem
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinfdahUZ+KAd5ZuHyMyJ7A5=x-g2xk-i8qvR2uW@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinfdahUZ+KAd5ZuHyMyJ7A5=x-g2xk-i8qvR2uW@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CF3F6A3.5040607@cox.net>

I just went through something similar with my daughter's 200SX. She got 
hit when pulling out of a parking place. The front strut was bent along 
with a bunch of fender damage.

The struts are fairly simple mechanically, and work something like the 
shock in a Midget; it acts as a damper and it locates part of the front 
suspension. They're held in place by bolts top and bottom.

When you say the top part broke loose, did it break the bolts or did 
they pull through the sheet metal? Look at the sheet metal around the 
top of the strut. If that's bent up, you need to go see a body shop for 
a knowledgeable evaluation. If they pulled through the sheet metal, you 
need to go to a body shop. If the bolts pulled out of the strut or broke 
off, you can replace them.

I would go ahead and replace the strut. It's probably damaged, and cheap 
enough to replace.

Be sure to check the tie rod ends on that side. We replaced our bent 
strut, but when we took it in for alignment, they discovered the tie rod 
ends had been hosed. Those aren't too bad to replace, but check the manual.

After replacing all this hardware, you'll need to get the front end 
realigned.

Feel free to ping me if you have more questions.

Cheers,
Dave Ambrose


On 11/29/2010 10:19 AM, Rick Bastedo wrote:
> My oldest daughter is an artist who is out on her own and loves her
> independence.
> She is going to college and working a low paying retail job trying to save
> money and also has MS.
> I'm totally impressed by all that she is accomplishing, and the thing is she
> wants to do it herself.
> However she also knows when to call her dad and ask for help.
> Last week we had some bad weather here and she was on her way home from work
> around 10PM on a small little country road when a "big SUV" came "barreling"
> down on her with bright lights on "in her lane".
> The short of it was she took evasive action into the ditch and got her car
> out herself but had a flat tire so she called me.
> I found the tire not looking good, she had a spare and a jack which I found
> and proceeded to change the tire for her.
> When I jacked up the car it seemed the strut just dangled, no longer
> attached at the top.
> I put the spare on and then let it back down. I gave it a little test drive
> and everything felt OK but I told her to get it to the tire place in the
> morning and have them look it over.
> I talked to the tire place, the guy said the tire was destroyed and she had
> to buy a new one.
> He said the strut wasn't right but didn't know what it would take to fix it.
> I take that as - "this is going to cost you big time".
> I told him I'd take care of it.
> Please understand that I have zero experience with struts. I haven't a clue
> what to do about this or even much of what I was looking at.
> Does this happen because the top part breaks loose or does the whole strut
> need to be replaced?
> Any sort of help in that direction would be great.
> She doesn't want to pay a lot to get this fixed, but wants to do it herself
> (pay for it that is - she's happy if I do the work).
> I usually have her at least stick around while I work on her car just in
> case she might possibly learn something, but she isn't really into wrenching
> anything herself.
> I thought for a while before sending this out to the list, I'm sure there's
> a lot of you our there who have 'been there done that' with this kind of
> thing.
> Thanks.
>
> Rick Bastedo
> _______________________________________________
>
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Mon Nov 29 12:27:01 2010
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:27:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NOT spridget related - 94 Toyota Corolla strut
	problem
Message-ID: <AANLkTimfd4qtDYeN5WEXkq8-bUfMqk+PrekLHPUO7kXb@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks David,
The topside looks normal except the rubber part where the cap used to be is
a bit torn up.
The sheet metal isn't damaged and the three bolts are still connected at the
top side.
So there's a cap or upside down spring pan sort of arrangement at the top of
the strut
and that's what is supposed to be bolted to the underside of the inner
fender wall and
I am guessing those bolts pulled through that spring pan.
It probably all comes in a unit that can be replaced, I'll look online for
that - maybe NAPA.
If I'm incorrect about what I said above or you have more insight I'd sure
appreciate hearing
about it.

Rick


Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:53:23 -0800
> From: David Ambrose <stargazer1 at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NOT spridget related - 94 Toyota Corolla
>        strut problem
>
> I just went through something similar with my daughter's 200SX. She got
> hit when pulling out of a parking place. The front strut was bent along
> with a bunch of fender damage.
>
> The struts are fairly simple mechanically, and work something like the
> shock in a Midget; it acts as a damper and it locates part of the front
> suspension. They're held in place by bolts top and bottom.
>
> When you say the top part broke loose, did it break the bolts or did
> they pull through the sheet metal? Look at the sheet metal around the
> top of the strut. If that's bent up, you need to go see a body shop for
> a knowledgeable evaluation. If they pulled through the sheet metal, you
> need to go to a body shop. If the bolts pulled out of the strut or broke
> off, you can replace them.
>
> I would go ahead and replace the strut. It's probably damaged, and cheap
> enough to replace.
>
> Be sure to check the tie rod ends on that side. We replaced our bent
> strut, but when we took it in for alignment, they discovered the tie rod
> ends had been hosed. Those aren't too bad to replace, but check the manual.
>
> After replacing all this hardware, you'll need to get the front end
> realigned.
>
> Feel free to ping me if you have more questions.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Ambrose

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 29 12:53:06 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:53:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NOT spridget related - 94 Toyota Corolla strut
 problem
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimfd4qtDYeN5WEXkq8-bUfMqk+PrekLHPUO7kXb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimfd4qtDYeN5WEXkq8-bUfMqk+PrekLHPUO7kXb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikOxXz4u_3GdoGwG_iir2qNg5xm90bgjp-e0bX=@mail.gmail.com>

Where are you located?
If you were here I could send you to one of two honest mechanics I know.
A body shop could do the repairs.  You might find a hard time finding
a shop to lay hands on a 94, though.
There just isn't enough profit in messing with older stuff for most
shops.  Plus, once you start you find that
a tie rod end or ball joint or something else is worn out, too, and it
can snowball.

There are two "you pull it" type yards here.  I would assess the
damage and head to a "you pull it" for parts.
The job probably isn't too complicated.  Be careful, though, as you
will probably need to compress the spring
to work on the strut.
If you do go with new parts, you should replace both struts.  One new
and one worn may not be altogether safe.

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Mon Nov 29 13:09:22 2010
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:09:22 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] NOT spridget related - 94 Toyota Corolla strut
 problem
In-Reply-To: <1158298544.334555.1291061315670.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <126417415.334579.1291061362166.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

My daughter and her boyfriend have identical '93 Celica GTS's.
I can ask them where they get their parts..
They don't have much do=re=mi so they have to get 'em cheap..

Let me know..


Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

From andrewpayne at intrex.net  Mon Nov 29 13:11:30 2010
From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (Andrew Payne)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:11:30 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] NOT spridget related - 94 Toyota Corolla
 strutproblem
Message-ID: <656644160-1291061491-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-21019811-@bda2400.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>

This may have been covered, and may go without saying, but...

Please be careful replacing the strut and spring as there is significant pressure! Most auto parts stores will loan the strut compressor if you buy the parts there. If the damaged strut was not new, go ahead and replace both struts for that axle. The car will be much safer for it. 
Drew
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov 29 13:15:56 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:15:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NOT spridget related - 94 Toyota Corolla
 strutproblem
In-Reply-To: <656644160-1291061491-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-21019811-@bda2400.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
References: <656644160-1291061491-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-21019811-@bda2400.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
Message-ID: <F5B12E2FE14D465B88F9D7C8B3939A45@spider>

I think you can buy the whole strut with the spring already mounted. That
way it is a lot simpler R&R. Especially if there is a chance something else
in there is bent, and can't be spotted. ...bill in corvallis
=================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Andrew Payne
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 12:12 PM
To: rbastedo at gmail.com; stargazer1 at cox.net
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NOT spridget related - 94 Toyota Corolla
strutproblem

This may have been covered, and may go without saying, but...

Please be careful replacing the strut and spring as there is significant
pressure! Most auto parts stores will loan the strut compressor if you buy
the parts there. If the damaged strut was not new, go ahead and replace both
struts for that axle. The car will be much safer for it. 
Drew

From frogeye at cox.net  Mon Nov 29 13:25:08 2010
From: frogeye at cox.net (frogeye)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:25:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] More somewhat off topic help needed
Message-ID: <CA0AE340EF8D43FCB3609525C5179998@maind>

I am currently working on a rotary project that will be married to a 1964
Sprite.
The 5 speed transmission is from a stock RX7 and has had the tailstock swapped
out using a Mazda B2000/2200/2600 tailstock to make the shifter closer to a
stock location rather then your elbow.
Unfortuneately, I have not located the stick shift to engage the transmission
yet.I know my stock RX7 shifter just won't cut it.
The databases show that it can be from a 1988 and upward Mazda pickup
B2000-B2600 5 speed or a Ford Ranger as well.
The dealers no longer stock either part, so I am out there looking for a stick
shift.
Any help or leads are appreciated.
Also I have donned a flame resistant suit to avoid burns based onanyone
tossing flames my way.
Thanks in advance

Alan
Feel free to email me offlist for more info and details

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 29 13:53:12 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:53:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] More somewhat off topic help needed
In-Reply-To: <CA0AE340EF8D43FCB3609525C5179998@maind>
References: <CA0AE340EF8D43FCB3609525C5179998@maind>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinGxoPFXoK=_7t0hvykY2jQoaYVk5+JbX4PgApC@mail.gmail.com>

The "upullit" yards are full of donors, no?
Where are you located?  I already hit the yards this week but I will
probably hit them again next week.

Is that a three rotor?  A three rotor would be nice in a Sprite or
Miata.  How about a turbo three rotor?
While you are at it, you might as well adapt an RX-7 rear end and posi
diff, too.  A Miata torsen IRS would be cool.

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Nov 29 14:24:31 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:24:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights
Message-ID: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>

Has anyone come up with a creative gadget for seeing stoplights with the top up?  A spherical mirror on top of the dash pad comes to  mind, but I have not yet tried it.

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

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 29 14:28:22 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:28:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights
In-Reply-To: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>
References: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinuo6z+6PicL2OsfUi0MosVt3YEX0JA-Z3TdHSk@mail.gmail.com>

Best to ride with the top down and look over the windscreen.
Or, if you must, get a periscope?

A spherical mirror would not be nice if the sun is in the right spot.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Nov 29 14:30:59 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:30:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights
In-Reply-To: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>
References: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinMOp7JZZfFtytm++DdmWsEr2Mv9cyDcvcD3BCw@mail.gmail.com>

I've got a convex bit of plexi, that a friend of mine made for our 68. I
have it mounted to the centre bar for the windscreen stabilization, up above
the rear view mirror. I used a mount from an broken mirror out of a 65
Spridget. I have to lean onto the transmission hump, to see the light, but
it works fine.

On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 3:24 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> Has anyone come up with a creative gadget for seeing stoplights with the
> top up?  A spherical mirror on top of the dash pad comes to  mind, but I
> have not yet tried it.
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Bugeyed Midget
> '60 Sprite kit
> Long Island, NY
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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Mon Nov 29 14:38:47 2010
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 21:38:47 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights
In-Reply-To: <1655877481.1802296.1291066712264.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <435777582.1802339.1291066727749.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

just duck a little or don't pull all the way up. 
Ryan 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net> 
To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 4:24:31 PM 
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights 

Has anyone come up with a creative gadget for seeing stoplights with the top up? A spherical mirror on top of the dash pad comes to mind, but I have not yet tried it. 

Michael Rowe 
'74 Bugeyed Midget 
'60 Sprite kit 
Long Island, NY 
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Nov 29 14:41:53 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:41:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights
In-Reply-To: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>
References: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>
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I have a piece of clear glass just ahead of the steering wheel.

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>


Has anyone come up with a creative gadget for seeing stoplights with the top up? 

From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Nov 29 14:45:46 2010
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:45:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights
In-Reply-To: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>
References: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>
Message-ID: <56A8796498CE4E6BB7D6F76AC7024937@RickPC>

Michael,

You need one of these - Fulton Traffic Light Finder.  I happen to have a NOS 
unit in the box, but it's not for sale.  :-)

http://tinyurl.com/2557lml

Rick


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 4:24 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights


> Has anyone come up with a creative gadget for seeing stoplights with the 
> top up?  A spherical mirror on top of the dash pad comes to  mind, but I 
> have not yet tried it.
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Bugeyed Midget
> '60 Sprite kit
> Long Island, NY

From george.brokaw at cox.net  Mon Nov 29 14:47:15 2010
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:47:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights
In-Reply-To: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>
References: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>
Message-ID: <003d01cb900e$fcea8180$f6bf8480$@brokaw@cox.net>

Here is three I found quickly...

http://www.thehotrodcompany.com/shopnow/show_item.asp?product_id=91061009

http://www.thehotrodcompany.com/shopnow/show_item.asp?product_id=A5169SET

http://www.jamcosuspension.com/products/productID/774

Paul


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

Has anyone come up with a creative gadget for seeing stoplights with the top
up?  A spherical mirror on top of the dash pad comes to  mind, but I have
not yet tried it.

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

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov 29 14:55:54 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:55:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] More somewhat off topic help needed
In-Reply-To: <CA0AE340EF8D43FCB3609525C5179998@maind>
References: <CA0AE340EF8D43FCB3609525C5179998@maind>
Message-ID: <191D21A031194B02A921A20EF2F6D1C7@spider>

Try http://www.junkyarddog.com/
...bill in corvallis
====================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of frogeye
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 12:25 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] More somewhat off topic help needed

I am currently working on a rotary project that will be married to a 1964
Sprite.
The 5 speed transmission is from a stock RX7 and has had the tailstock
swapped
out using a Mazda B2000/2200/2600 tailstock to make the shifter closer to a
stock location rather then your elbow.
Unfortuneately, I have not located the stick shift to engage the
transmission
yet.I know my stock RX7 shifter just won't cut it.
The databases show that it can be from a 1988 and upward Mazda pickup
B2000-B2600 5 speed or a Ford Ranger as well.
The dealers no longer stock either part, so I am out there looking for a
stick
shift.
Any help or leads are appreciated.
Also I have donned a flame resistant suit to avoid burns based onanyone
tossing flames my way.
Thanks in advance

Alan

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Nov 29 14:57:04 2010
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:57:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinMOp7JZZfFtytm++DdmWsEr2Mv9cyDcvcD3BCw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C91961B0.2C16E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Lower the seat. Remove the seat rails, trim the foam, lower the floor.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Mon Nov 29 15:18:04 2010
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 22:18:04 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinMOp7JZZfFtytm++DdmWsEr2Mv9cyDcvcD3BCw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1435902285.986437.1291069084759.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

It's very simple. Stop growing at 5'3".

Kate




On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 3:24 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> Has anyone come up with a creative gadget for seeing stoplights with the
> top up?  A spherical mirror on top of the dash pad comes to  mind, but I
> have not yet tried it.
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Bugeyed Midget
> '60 Sprite kit
> Long Island, NY

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Mon Nov 29 15:51:54 2010
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:51:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights
References: <1435902285.986437.1291069084759.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <8F1CE4C8100443C583FF7DDFB7037AC1@MAINCOMPUTER>

I have a 1932 ford with a 3 3/4 inch chopped top that I take to the cruises, 
Stop lights? We don't need no stinkin stoplights. bend down. and hope for 
the best.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <kgb at frontiernet.net>
Cc: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Stoplights


> It's very simple. Stop growing at 5'3".
>
> Kate
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 3:24 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> 
> wrote:
>
>> Has anyone come up with a creative gadget for seeing stoplights with the
>> top up?  A spherical mirror on top of the dash pad comes to  mind, but I
>> have not yet tried it.
>>
>> Michael Rowe
>> '74 Bugeyed Midget
>> '60 Sprite kit
>> Long Island, NY
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Mon Nov 29 16:30:41 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:30:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
Message-ID: <AANLkTin6_dpOL3zPuY2yO_ngpBREe8_gScFy9jZN8_kF@mail.gmail.com>

For looking for a bit of time away from their LBC... A few pics of a Very
Curvy Italian...

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yqeAbZ5oDN5fqBdeCSWBcF3JWoOB2xeEw5vUSlTFMEQ?feat=directlink


Steve

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Mon Nov 29 17:06:02 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:06:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights
References: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>
	<AANLkTinMOp7JZZfFtytm++DdmWsEr2Mv9cyDcvcD3BCw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0D8B2CCEF5B3455CAA55C58D31D36D5C@personal>

Use to be able to buy these.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
To: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
Cc: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 3:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Stoplights


> I've got a convex bit of plexi, that a friend of mine made for our 68. I
> have it mounted to the centre bar for the windscreen stabilization, up 
> above
> the rear view mirror. I used a mount from an broken mirror out of a 65
> Spridget. I have to lean onto the transmission hump, to see the light, but
> it works fine.
>
> On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 3:24 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> 
> wrote:
>
>> Has anyone come up with a creative gadget for seeing stoplights with the
>> top up?  A spherical mirror on top of the dash pad comes to  mind, but I
>> have not yet tried it.
>>
>> Michael Rowe
>> '74 Bugeyed Midget
>> '60 Sprite kit
>> Long Island, NY
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>>
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Nov 29 17:11:04 2010
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:11:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights
In-Reply-To: <0D8B2CCEF5B3455CAA55C58D31D36D5C@personal>
References: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>
	<AANLkTinMOp7JZZfFtytm++DdmWsEr2Mv9cyDcvcD3BCw@mail.gmail.com>
	<0D8B2CCEF5B3455CAA55C58D31D36D5C@personal>
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I watched, and helped, make this, it was quite easy, and works well....

On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 6:06 PM, Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> wrote:

> Use to be able to buy these.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> To: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> Cc: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 3:30 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Stoplights
>
>
>  I've got a convex bit of plexi, that a friend of mine made for our 68. I
>> have it mounted to the centre bar for the windscreen stabilization, up
>> above
>> the rear view mirror. I used a mount from an broken mirror out of a 65
>> Spridget. I have to lean onto the transmission hump, to see the light, but
>> it works fine.
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 3:24 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>  Has anyone come up with a creative gadget for seeing stoplights with the
>>> top up?  A spherical mirror on top of the dash pad comes to  mind, but I
>>> have not yet tried it.
>>>
>>> Michael Rowe
>>> '74 Bugeyed Midget
>>> '60 Sprite kit
>>> Long Island, NY
>>> _______________________________________________
>>>
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From mark at nashvilletn.org  Mon Nov 29 17:16:12 2010
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:16:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights  Is this what you are looking for ??
References: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home><AANLkTinMOp7JZZfFtytm++DdmWsEr2Mv9cyDcvcD3BCw@mail.gmail.com><0D8B2CCEF5B3455CAA55C58D31D36D5C@personal>
	<AANLkTinVPZdfN4uC5qyUTWn1j4RCzrKpkav_CvrJ8+cw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <688899F08A1F498CBA0C87F2749E22B2@Dell9200>

http://www.thehotrodcompany.com/shopnow/show_search.asp?image1.x=0&image1.y=0&keyword=A5169PIC

Mark
Nashville
http://www.arrestmered.com
58 "Bugeye"

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 29 17:17:19 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:17:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NOT spridget related - 94 Toyota Corolla strut
 problem
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinfdahUZ+KAd5ZuHyMyJ7A5=x-g2xk-i8qvR2uW@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinfdahUZ+KAd5ZuHyMyJ7A5=x-g2xk-i8qvR2uW@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W594A6B053E149D31B1D648CA250@phx.gbl>

Rick
I have a spring compressor if you need it.
BillM

> Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:19:36 -0800
> From: rbastedo at gmail.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] NOT spridget related - 94 Toyota Corolla strut problem
>
> My oldest daughter is an artist who is out on her own and loves her
> independence.
> She is going to college and working a low paying retail job trying to save
> money and also has MS.
> I'm totally impressed by all that she is accomplishing, and the thing is
she
> wants to do it herself.
> However she also knows when to call her dad and ask for help.
> Last week we had some bad weather here and she was on her way home from
work
> around 10PM on a small little country road when a "big SUV" came
"barreling"
> down on her with bright lights on "in her lane".
> The short of it was she took evasive action into the ditch and got her car
> out herself but had a flat tire so she called me.
> I found the tire not looking good, she had a spare and a jack which I found
> and proceeded to change the tire for her.
> When I jacked up the car it seemed the strut just dangled, no longer
> attached at the top.
> I put the spare on and then let it back down. I gave it a little test drive
> and everything felt OK but I told her to get it to the tire place in the
> morning and have them look it over.
> I talked to the tire place, the guy said the tire was destroyed and she had
> to buy a new one.
> He said the strut wasn't right but didn't know what it would take to fix
it.
> I take that as - "this is going to cost you big time".
> I told him I'd take care of it.
> Please understand that I have zero experience with struts. I haven't a clue
> what to do about this or even much of what I was looking at.
> Does this happen because the top part breaks loose or does the whole strut
> need to be replaced?
> Any sort of help in that direction would be great.
> She doesn't want to pay a lot to get this fixed, but wants to do it herself
> (pay for it that is - she's happy if I do the work).
> I usually have her at least stick around while I work on her car just in
> case she might possibly learn something, but she isn't really into
wrenching
> anything herself.
> I thought for a while before sending this out to the list, I'm sure there's
> a lot of you our there who have 'been there done that' with this kind of
> thing.
> Thanks.
>
> Rick Bastedo
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Mon Nov 29 17:47:13 2010
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:47:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NOT spridget related - 94 Toyota Corolla strut
 problem
In-Reply-To: <SNT123-W594A6B053E149D31B1D648CA250@phx.gbl>
References: <AANLkTinfdahUZ+KAd5ZuHyMyJ7A5=x-g2xk-i8qvR2uW@mail.gmail.com>
	<SNT123-W594A6B053E149D31B1D648CA250@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTiku0f0fJHEnpWjdqWBZ4jdCchpwbGLmHm-bgn7H@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Bill, I'll let you know.

Rick

On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 4:17 PM, Bill Masquelier <billmasq at hotmail.com>wrote:

>  Rick
> I have a spring compressor if you need it.
> BillM
>
> > Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:19:36 -0800
> > From: rbastedo at gmail.com
> > To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Spridgets] NOT spridget related - 94 Toyota Corolla strut
> problem

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Nov 30 04:35:46 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:35:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick fittings image.......My Spritespot
In-Reply-To: <D9999899-DB04-4C6E-BDFA-DE8C25031F9B@me.com>
References: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com>
	<D9999899-DB04-4C6E-BDFA-DE8C25031F9B@me.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimBiqBJJhzHGDnL+pTdtJ4nNosh9u0WbWxH28=Q@mail.gmail.com>

Paul & List,
I just got a reply from Cape International and they are going to make an
exact set as the originals were I'll be getting prices before they start and
get back to you in case you want a set. Also Alan will get me a price as
well and then we can compare. Can you send me a picture of your top I can
post it on my SpriteSpot link for others to see. The only thing I don't like
is that I have to drill the posts so I will need a spare set of pillars for
later. I would like to see your lining as well. Do you have any hardware and
where did you locate yours?

Looking at the photos of the original hardware I bet someone on the list
would have these in their box of parts .....wink .....wink. I bet I could
find them at Carlisle but I want this top on and hopefully bring her to the
show this year even if i have to trailer her.
Linda

http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=Sprite_Warwick_rear_bracket_2


http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=Sprite_Warwick_fiiting_front_1

On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 11:24 AM, Paul Van Wig <pvanwig at me.com> wrote:

> I have a Warwick top as well but I never knew how it held on. Now I know.
> Thanks! By the way yours looks in better shape than mine.
>
> Paul Van Wig
> pvanwig at me.com
>
> On Nov 24, 2010, at 2:37 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > List,
> > I'm getting closer to completing my Warwick hardtop parts. I located
> these
> > images. Jon thinks I can use battery hold downs for the rear but as seen
> in
> > the photos the front will need some hardware as well as a turnbuckle (I
> used
> > to sell them). I have seen the nut on one of the sites for the rear I
> listed
> > before although I may have trouble locating that bracket for the
> windshield
> > pillar which can be fabricated. I am not too excited about drilling into
> my
> > pillar : (
> > Lin
> >
> >
> >
> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=Sprite_Warwick_rear_bracket_2
> >
> >
> >
> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=Sprite_Warwick_fiiting_front_1
> > _______________________________________________
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 30 06:02:55 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:02:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] garage find
Message-ID: <BAY147-w7D8E548B0C03189770F03B8250@phx.gbl>

I was driving down a road that I drive down regularly, when I noticed a
residential garage with dual doors and one door was open.  I don't believe
that I had ever seen that door open before and I was amazed at what I saw.
So, I did a lot of shoulder checking to see if I could see what was on the
other side.  I couldn't believe my eyes.  I can't remember the last time I've
seen an empty garage except for new construction.

RD

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Nov 30 06:18:53 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:18:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick fittings image.......My Spritespot
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimBiqBJJhzHGDnL+pTdtJ4nNosh9u0WbWxH28=Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinjV9RSi0EdgERW_OpHEk8uqEY6VSbq3_psNajW@mail.gmail.com>
	<D9999899-DB04-4C6E-BDFA-DE8C25031F9B@me.com>
	<AANLkTimBiqBJJhzHGDnL+pTdtJ4nNosh9u0WbWxH28=Q@mail.gmail.com>
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What sidecurtains are used with this hardtop?

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT
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On Nov 30, 2010, at 6:35 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 30 07:29:12 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:29:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights
In-Reply-To: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>
References: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w29CBE171BF025A695A3896B8250@phx.gbl>

Get a custom transparent top made.  Maybe not so many people would notice that
you have the top up.  ;)

RD
> Has anyone come up with a creative gadget for seeing stoplights with the top
up?  A spherical mirror on top of the dash pad comes to  mind, but I have not
yet tried it.
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Bugeyed Midget
> '60 Sprite kit
> Long Island, NY

From neilandcustom at gmail.com  Tue Nov 30 07:30:37 2010
From: neilandcustom at gmail.com (Neil Anderson)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:30:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick fittings image.......My Spritespot
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	<D9999899-DB04-4C6E-BDFA-DE8C25031F9B@me.com>
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It looks like standard height Bugeye sidecurtains.  Here is a photo (which
won't get through to the list) from the 50th Sprite celebration at Goodwood
in England in "08.

Neil Anderson

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What sidecurtains are used with this hardtop?

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT
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From pfeilmat at me.com  Tue Nov 30 09:27:33 2010
From: pfeilmat at me.com (Matthew Pfeil)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:27:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] garage find
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That is truly amazing! I wonder how they kept that thing a secret for so long! I hear they go for a mint at auction!  ;)

Matt P

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On Nov 30, 2010, at 5:02 AM, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> I was driving down a road that I drive down regularly, when I noticed a
> residential garage with dual doors and one door was open.  I don't believe
> that I had ever seen that door open before and I was amazed at what I saw.
> So, I did a lot of shoulder checking to see if I could see what was on the
> other side.  I couldn't believe my eyes.  I can't remember the last time I've
> seen an empty garage except for new construction.
> 
> RD
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From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 30 09:29:59 2010
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:29:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights
In-Reply-To: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>
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Top up?   

--- On Mon, 11/29/10, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:


From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>

Has anyone come up with a creative gadget for seeing stoplights with the top
up?  A spherical mirror on top of the dash pad comes to  mind, but I have not
yet tried it.

From racerbob70 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 30 09:57:55 2010
From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:57:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: [MGVR] STOLEN - 1961 MGA
Message-ID: <617116.11921.qm@web51601.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Lets help find this LBC for Scott's mom...B B  Feel free to forward this to
other groups...
B 

--- On Tue, 11/30/10, scott <scott at scottbrowndesign.com> wrote:


From: scott <scott at scottbrowndesign.com>
Subject: [MGVR] STOLEN - 1961 MGA
To: MGVR at yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 11:44 AM


B 



STOLEN 1961 MGA WHITE IN COLOR. THIS CAR WAS STOLEN OVER THE THANKGIVING
WEEKEND OUT OF OUR GARAGE IN THE TOWER DISTRICT OF FRESNO CA. IT HAD BEEN
SITTING THERE FOR MANY YEARS.THIS WAS MY MOMS CAR AND SHE IS HEAT BROKEN OVER
THIS SO ANY INFO WOULD BE GREAT. IF YOU ARE A DEALER IN MG'S AND SOMEONE
CONTACTS YOU WITH A GREAT DEAL ON A COMPLETE 61 MG IT'S PROBABLY OURS. THE LIC
AND VIN HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO THE LOCAL POLICE SO IF YOU ARE THE PERSON WHO STOLE
IT GOOD LUCK REGISTERING IT. WE ARE OFFERING A $500.00 REWARD TO ANYONE HAS
INFO THAT WILL LEAD TO THE RECOVERY OF THIS CAR. PLEASE CALL 559-246-7683


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From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Nov 30 10:19:34 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:19:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: [MGVR] STOLEN - 1961 MGA
In-Reply-To: <617116.11921.qm@web51601.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <617116.11921.qm@web51601.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <570676.71694.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

"THE LIC AND VIN HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO THE LOCAL POLICE SO IF YOU ARE THE PERSON 
WHO STOLE IT GOOD LUCK REGISTERING IT."

Owner is obviously unaware of the availability of new VIN plates.

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

"I WILL GIVE A 500.00 REWARD FOR INFO LEADING TO THE RECOVERY OF THIS  CAR."

"IF YOU STOLE THIS CAR AND IT IS STILL IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD,PUSH IT  OUT ON TO 
THE STREET WHERE WE CAN FIND IT AND WE WILL FORGET THIS EVER  HAPPENED."

What?! And pass-up the $500?!

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Bob Van Kirk <racerbob70 at yahoo.com>
To: spitfires at autox.team.net; spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, November 30, 2010 11:57:55 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: [MGVR] STOLEN - 1961 MGA

Lets help find this LBC for Scott's mom...B B  Feel free to forward this to
other groups...
B 

--- On Tue, 11/30/10, scott <scott at scottbrowndesign.com> wrote:


From: scott <scott at scottbrowndesign.com>
Subject: [MGVR] STOLEN - 1961 MGA
To: MGVR at yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 11:44 AM


B 



THE LIC AND VIN HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO THE LOCAL POLICE SO IF YOU ARE THE PERSON WHO 
STOLEIT GOOD LUCK REGISTERING IT. WE ARE OFFERING A $500.00 REWARD TO ANYONE HAS
INFO THAT WILL LEAD TO THE RECOVERY OF THIS CAR. PLEASE CALL 559-246-7683

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov 30 10:50:40 2010
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:50:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: [MGVR] STOLEN - 1961 MGA
In-Reply-To: <617116.11921.qm@web51601.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <617116.11921.qm@web51601.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <F15CD4676C9A45168B883F4A706B79A7@HomePC>

I'll offer a $600 reward for it.




-----Original Message----- 
From: Bob Van Kirk
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 10:57 AM
To: spitfires at autox.team.net ; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: [MGVR] STOLEN - 1961 MGA

Lets help find this LBC for Scott's mom...B B  Feel free to forward this to
other groups...
B

--- On Tue, 11/30/10, scott <scott at scottbrowndesign.com> wrote:


From: scott <scott at scottbrowndesign.com>
Subject: [MGVR] STOLEN - 1961 MGA
To: MGVR at yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 11:44 AM


B



STOLEN 1961 MGA WHITE IN COLOR. THIS CAR WAS STOLEN OVER THE THANKGIVING
WEEKEND OUT OF OUR GARAGE IN THE TOWER DISTRICT OF FRESNO CA. IT HAD BEEN
SITTING THERE FOR MANY YEARS.THIS WAS MY MOMS CAR AND SHE IS HEAT BROKEN 
OVER
THIS SO ANY INFO WOULD BE GREAT. IF YOU ARE A DEALER IN MG'S AND SOMEONE
CONTACTS YOU WITH A GREAT DEAL ON A COMPLETE 61 MG IT'S PROBABLY OURS. THE 
LIC
AND VIN HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO THE LOCAL POLICE SO IF YOU ARE THE PERSON WHO 
STOLE
IT GOOD LUCK REGISTERING IT. WE ARE OFFERING A $500.00 REWARD TO ANYONE HAS
INFO THAT WILL LEAD TO THE RECOVERY OF THIS CAR. PLEASE CALL 559-246-7683


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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 30 10:53:21 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:53:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] garage find
In-Reply-To: <98B33638-E4A3-4310-92E9-13BDE6AC9D5E@me.com>
References: <BAY147-w7D8E548B0C03189770F03B8250@phx.gbl>,
	<98B33638-E4A3-4310-92E9-13BDE6AC9D5E@me.com>
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No one knows what goes on behind closed doors!
Garage sales are common here, but they're always full of junk.  The empty ones
are rare.  ;)

RD

> That is truly amazing! I wonder how they kept that thing a secret for so
long! I hear they go for a mint at auction!  ;)
>
> Matt P
>
> On Nov 30, 2010, at 5:02 AM, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
wrote:
>
> > I was driving down a road that I drive down regularly, when I noticed a
> > residential garage with dual doors and one door was open.  I don't
believe
> > that I had ever seen that door open before and I was amazed at what I
saw.
> > So, I did a lot of shoulder checking to see if I could see what was on
the
> > other side.  I couldn't believe my eyes.  I can't remember the last time
I've
> > seen an empty garage except for new construction.
> >
> > RD

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Tue Nov 30 10:56:01 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:56:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
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References: <AANLkTin6_dpOL3zPuY2yO_ngpBREe8_gScFy9jZN8_kF@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY147-w41223523FF72A599636D37B8250@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikycix++4v6r2xgBw1KYaKR7srzrn11WDU2nJ5_@mail.gmail.com>

Robert,

Sorry, the link below should get you the full album.  I only wish it was
mine, completely unaffordable by me. It was on display in a museum this past
weekend and I could not resist taking a few pictures.

You have to at least guess what it is!!!

http://picasaweb.google.com/106790675781017859578/CurveyItalian?authkey=Gv1sRgCLP_s6qgwOvE2QE&feat=directlink

On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 9:43 AM, Robert Duquette <
robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

>  I only see one image.  Is this your car?  What is it?
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg
>
>
>
>
>
> > Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:30:41 -0500
> > From: an5.sprite at gmail.com
> > To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
> >
> > For looking for a bit of time away from their LBC... A few pics of a Very
> > Curvy Italian...
> >
> >
> http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yqeAbZ5oDN5fqBdeCSWBcF3JWoOB2xeEw5vUSlTFMEQ?feat=directlink
> >
> >
> > Steve
> > _______________________________________________
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Nov 30 11:09:06 2010
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:09:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikycix++4v6r2xgBw1KYaKR7srzrn11WDU2nJ5_@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin6_dpOL3zPuY2yO_ngpBREe8_gScFy9jZN8_kF@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY147-w41223523FF72A599636D37B8250@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTikycix++4v6r2xgBw1KYaKR7srzrn11WDU2nJ5_@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <39645A295EBA49DE849E0F8CC7BDBBA5@Home>

> You have to at least guess what it is!!!

A Lollobridgida from the late '50s?

Michael Rowe

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 30 11:29:46 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:29:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: [MGVR] STOLEN - 1961 MGA
In-Reply-To: <F15CD4676C9A45168B883F4A706B79A7@HomePC>
References: <617116.11921.qm@web51601.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<F15CD4676C9A45168B883F4A706B79A7@HomePC>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=HfO-xwudoDpykrvMffspCDXCwcv6RZZ=CaP4X@mail.gmail.com>

There should be some good deals on MGA parts soon....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 11:50 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> I'll offer a $600 reward for it.
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Van Kirk
> Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 10:57 AM
> To: spitfires at autox.team.net ; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: [MGVR] STOLEN - 1961 MGA
>
> Lets help find this LBC for Scott's mom...B B  Feel free to forward this to
> other groups...
> B
>
> --- On Tue, 11/30/10, scott <scott at scottbrowndesign.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: scott <scott at scottbrowndesign.com>
> Subject: [MGVR] STOLEN - 1961 MGA
> To: MGVR at yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 11:44 AM
>
>
> B
>
>
>
> STOLEN 1961 MGA WHITE IN COLOR. THIS CAR WAS STOLEN OVER THE THANKGIVING
> WEEKEND OUT OF OUR GARAGE IN THE TOWER DISTRICT OF FRESNO CA. IT HAD BEEN
> SITTING THERE FOR MANY YEARS.THIS WAS MY MOMS CAR AND SHE IS HEAT BROKEN
> OVER
> THIS SO ANY INFO WOULD BE GREAT. IF YOU ARE A DEALER IN MG'S AND SOMEONE
> CONTACTS YOU WITH A GREAT DEAL ON A COMPLETE 61 MG IT'S PROBABLY OURS. THE
> LIC
> AND VIN HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO THE LOCAL POLICE SO IF YOU ARE THE PERSON WHO
> STOLE
> IT GOOD LUCK REGISTERING IT. WE ARE OFFERING A $500.00 REWARD TO ANYONE HAS
> INFO THAT WILL LEAD TO THE RECOVERY OF THIS CAR. PLEASE CALL 559-246-7683
>
>
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money" - Margaret Thatcher

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 30 11:31:10 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:31:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] garage find
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w4859156BEF57987EA74E8DB8250@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w7D8E548B0C03189770F03B8250@phx.gbl>
	<98B33638-E4A3-4310-92E9-13BDE6AC9D5E@me.com>
	<BAY147-w4859156BEF57987EA74E8DB8250@phx.gbl>
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An empty garage?  And you expect us to believe that cock and bull story?

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 11:53 AM, Robert Duquette <
robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> No one knows what goes on behind closed doors!
> Garage sales are common here, but they're always full of junk.  The empty
> ones
> are rare.  ;)
>
> RD
>
> > That is truly amazing! I wonder how they kept that thing a secret for so
> long! I hear they go for a mint at auction!  ;)
> >
> > Matt P
> >
> > On Nov 30, 2010, at 5:02 AM, Robert Duquette <
> robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
> >
> > > I was driving down a road that I drive down regularly, when I noticed a
> > > residential garage with dual doors and one door was open.  I don't
> believe
> > > that I had ever seen that door open before and I was amazed at what I
> saw.
> > > So, I did a lot of shoulder checking to see if I could see what was on
> the
> > > other side.  I couldn't believe my eyes.  I can't remember the last
> time
> I've
> > > seen an empty garage except for new construction.
> > >
> > > RD
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 30 11:39:10 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:39:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
In-Reply-To: <39645A295EBA49DE849E0F8CC7BDBBA5@Home>
References: <AANLkTin6_dpOL3zPuY2yO_ngpBREe8_gScFy9jZN8_kF@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY147-w41223523FF72A599636D37B8250@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTikycix++4v6r2xgBw1KYaKR7srzrn11WDU2nJ5_@mail.gmail.com>
	<39645A295EBA49DE849E0F8CC7BDBBA5@Home>
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AND... completely naked!!!

On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> You have to at least guess what it is!!!
>>
>
> A Lollobridgida from the late '50s?
>
> Michael Rowe

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Nov 30 11:46:24 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:46:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] garage find
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w4859156BEF57987EA74E8DB8250@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w7D8E548B0C03189770F03B8250@phx.gbl>,
	<98B33638-E4A3-4310-92E9-13BDE6AC9D5E@me.com>
	<BAY147-w4859156BEF57987EA74E8DB8250@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <9AB6730F24304EB782C98438DDD69C60@spider>

Oooh. I was hoping it was a like-new, original Spridget with the correct
trim, and I was the only one that didn't see the attached photo. ...bill in
corvallis
=============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert Duquette
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 9:53 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] garage find

No one knows what goes on behind closed doors!
Garage sales are common here, but they're always full of junk.  The empty
ones
are rare.  ;)

RD
======================================
> That is truly amazing! I wonder how they kept that thing a secret for so
long! I hear they go for a mint at auction!  ;)
>
> Matt P
>====================================================
> On Nov 30, 2010, at 5:02 AM, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
wrote:
>
> > I was driving down a road that I drive down regularly, when I noticed a
> > residential garage with dual doors and one door was open.  I don't
believe
> > that I had ever seen that door open before and I was amazed at what I
saw.
> > So, I did a lot of shoulder checking to see if I could see what was on
the
> > other side.  I couldn't believe my eyes.  I can't remember the last time
I've
> > seen an empty garage except for new construction.
> >
> > RD
_______________________________________________

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 30 11:51:19 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:51:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=SiOxREet3XQm3pBYrti+cEi9y18uE_mH+vW9n@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin6_dpOL3zPuY2yO_ngpBREe8_gScFy9jZN8_kF@mail.gmail.com>,
	<BAY147-w41223523FF72A599636D37B8250@phx.gbl>,
	<AANLkTikycix++4v6r2xgBw1KYaKR7srzrn11WDU2nJ5_@mail.gmail.com>,
	<39645A295EBA49DE849E0F8CC7BDBBA5@Home>,
	<AANLkTi=SiOxREet3XQm3pBYrti+cEi9y18uE_mH+vW9n@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w4903166ADDD3231EF3D269B8250@phx.gbl>

in orange?

> Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:39:10 -0600
> From: bmwwxman at gmail.com
>
> AND... completely naked!!!
>
> On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
wrote:
>
> > You have to at least guess what it is!!!
> >>
> >
> > A Lollobridgida from the late '50s?
> >
> > Michael Rowe
> _______________________________________________

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 30 11:56:36 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:56:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] garage find
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=FkQatBxAkBz=RJGBtYRiXhU=eycFyvKwHXLXC@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY147-w7D8E548B0C03189770F03B8250@phx.gbl>,
	<98B33638-E4A3-4310-92E9-13BDE6AC9D5E@me.com>,
	<BAY147-w4859156BEF57987EA74E8DB8250@phx.gbl>,
	<AANLkTi=FkQatBxAkBz=RJGBtYRiXhU=eycFyvKwHXLXC@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w22B7721464E41B2124B9DDB8250@phx.gbl>

Honest.  I saw it with my own eyes.  ( and glasses )

Robert Duquette

Ottawa ON Canada

> An empty garage?  And you expect us to believe that cock and bull story?
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 11:53 AM, Robert Duquette <
> robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> > No one knows what goes on behind closed doors!
> > Garage sales are common here, but they're always full of junk.  The empty
> > ones
> > are rare.  ;)
> >
> > RD
> >
> > > That is truly amazing! I wonder how they kept that thing a secret for
so
> > long! I hear they go for a mint at auction!  ;)
> > >
> > > Matt P
> > >
> > > On Nov 30, 2010, at 5:02 AM, Robert Duquette <
> > robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > > I was driving down a road that I drive down regularly, when I noticed
a
> > > > residential garage with dual doors and one door was open.  I don't
> > believe
> > > > that I had ever seen that door open before and I was amazed at what I
> > saw.
> > > > So, I did a lot of shoulder checking to see if I could see what was
on
> > the
> > > > other side.  I couldn't believe my eyes.  I can't remember the last
> > time
> > I've
> > > > seen an empty garage except for new construction.
> > > >
> > > > RD
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>
>
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim
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> money" - Margaret Thatcher
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Tue Nov 30 11:59:36 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:59:36 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
Message-ID: <mailman.43.1291143555.22015.spridgets@autox.team.net>

A reddish orange.
------Original Message------
From: Robert Duquette
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
Cc: spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
Sent: Nov 30, 2010 1:51 PM

in orange?

> Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:39:10 -0600
> From: bmwwxman at gmail.com
>
> AND... completely naked!!!
>
> On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
wrote:
>
> > You have to at least guess what it is!!!
> >>
> >
> > A Lollobridgida from the late '50s?
> >
> > Michael Rowe
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From frog.aye at gmail.com  Tue Nov 30 12:03:20 2010
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:03:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] garage find
In-Reply-To: <9AB6730F24304EB782C98438DDD69C60@spider>
References: <BAY147-w7D8E548B0C03189770F03B8250@phx.gbl>
	<98B33638-E4A3-4310-92E9-13BDE6AC9D5E@me.com>
	<BAY147-w4859156BEF57987EA74E8DB8250@phx.gbl>
	<9AB6730F24304EB782C98438DDD69C60@spider>
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On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 10:46 AM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> Oooh. I was hoping it was a like-new, original Spridget with the correct
> trim, and I was the only one that didn't see the attached photo.
>

Bill, What color was the Arrow on the NOS Frogeye that you didn't see?

Hal

From mdoust at abarth.ca  Tue Nov 30 12:04:49 2010
From: mdoust at abarth.ca (Mark)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:04:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
Message-ID: <000601cb90c1$768cfbf0$63a6f3d0$@ca>

I would say it's a Cisitalia

Cheers
Mark
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Rowe
Sent: November-30-10 1:09 PM
To: Steven Guterman
Cc: Spridget Chat Group
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model

> You have to at least guess what it is!!!

A Lollobridgida from the late '50s?

Michael Rowe
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Nov 30 12:10:04 2010
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:10:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] garage find
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=4_abYezz=A=GWY_XTMur4eexLw9-B1iSb49kL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY147-w7D8E548B0C03189770F03B8250@phx.gbl><98B33638-E4A3-4310-92E9-13BDE6AC9D5E@me.com><BAY147-w4859156BEF57987EA74E8DB8250@phx.gbl><9AB6730F24304EB782C98438DDD69C60@spider>
	<AANLkTi=4_abYezz=A=GWY_XTMur4eexLw9-B1iSb49kL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <726F36DFDB7B423090B34E80ADEF835D@spider>

Excellent. Ha ha. I will not go there. .bill in corvallis

 

  _____  

From: Hal Faulkner [mailto:frog.aye at gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 11:03 AM
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] garage find

 

On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 10:46 AM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

Oooh. I was hoping it was a like-new, original Spridget with the correct
trim, and I was the only one that didn't see the attached photo.

===============================================
Bill, What color was the Arrow on the NOS Frogeye that you didn't see?

Hal

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 30 12:10:20 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:10:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikycix++4v6r2xgBw1KYaKR7srzrn11WDU2nJ5_@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin6_dpOL3zPuY2yO_ngpBREe8_gScFy9jZN8_kF@mail.gmail.com>,
	<BAY147-w41223523FF72A599636D37B8250@phx.gbl>,
	<AANLkTikycix++4v6r2xgBw1KYaKR7srzrn11WDU2nJ5_@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w25011DAE04303D5E0B9678B8250@phx.gbl>

Austin Somerset?  Oh, no wait, it has to end in a vowel.
Maserati?
It's a wild guess.  The car looks familiar ... like I should know, but, I
don't think that's going to happen.
It's RHD.

Robert Duquette

Ottawa ON Canada

1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )

1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )

1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen
)http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg






Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:56:01 -0500
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com
To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; spridgets at autox.team.net

Robert,

Sorry, the link below should get you the full album.  I only wish it was mine,
completely unaffordable by me. It was on display in a museum this past weekend
and I could not resist taking a few pictures.


You have to at least guess what it is!!!

http://picasaweb.google.com/106790675781017859578/CurveyItalian?authkey=Gv1sR
gCLP_s6qgwOvE2QE&feat=directlink


On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 9:43 AM, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
wrote:






I only see one image.  Is this your car?  What is it?

Robert Duquette

Ottawa ON Canada

1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )

1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )

1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen
)http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg






> Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:30:41 -0500
> From: an5.sprite at gmail.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net

> Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
>
> For looking for a bit of time away from their LBC... A few pics of a Very
> Curvy Italian...
>

>
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yqeAbZ5oDN5fqBdeCSWBcF3JWoOB2xeEw5vUSlTF
MEQ?feat=directlink

>
>
> Steve
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 30 12:11:15 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:11:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
In-Reply-To: <244574380-1291143577-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1607697318-@bda828.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
References: <244574380-1291143577-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1607697318-@bda828.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w28764ED7430F9D9154F31CB8250@phx.gbl>

Was she out in the sun too long?

RD



> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
> To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> From: an5.sprite at gmail.com
> Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:59:36 +0000
>
> A reddish orange.
> ------Original Message------
> From: Robert Duquette
> Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> Cc: spridgets
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
> Sent: Nov 30, 2010 1:51 PM
>
> in orange?
>
> > Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:39:10 -0600
> > From: bmwwxman at gmail.com
> >
> > AND... completely naked!!!
> >
> > On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> wrote:
> >
> > > You have to at least guess what it is!!!
> > >>
> > >
> > > A Lollobridgida from the late '50s?
> > >
> > > Michael Rowe
> > _______________________________________________
> _______________________________________________
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Tue Nov 30 12:35:10 2010
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:35:10 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
In-Reply-To: <000601cb90c1$768cfbf0$63a6f3d0$@ca>
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Very well done, a 1946 Pininfarina Cisitalia. A very sweet little itailian car!!
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-----Original Message-----
From: "Mark" <mdoust at abarth.ca>
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:04:49 
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Reply-To: mdoust at abarth.ca
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  No LBC - Curvy Italian Model

I would say it's a Cisitalia

Cheers
Mark
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Rowe
Sent: November-30-10 1:09 PM
To: Steven Guterman
Cc: Spridget Chat Group
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model

> You have to at least guess what it is!!!

A Lollobridgida from the late '50s?

Michael Rowe
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From lists at dinospider.com  Tue Nov 30 13:16:45 2010
From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:16:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikycix++4v6r2xgBw1KYaKR7srzrn11WDU2nJ5_@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin6_dpOL3zPuY2yO_ngpBREe8_gScFy9jZN8_kF@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY147-w41223523FF72A599636D37B8250@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTikycix++4v6r2xgBw1KYaKR7srzrn11WDU2nJ5_@mail.gmail.com>
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  I would say its a 1950's ugly by Cistalia and I AM a fan of Italian 
beauties but I would never consider that car one of them.

  I would however be impressed by its motor and what she has under that 
I assume Aluminum body.

     mike

n 11/30/2010 09:56 AM, Steven Guterman wrote:
> Robert,
>
> Sorry, the link below should get you the full album.  I only wish it was
> mine, completely unaffordable by me. It was on display in a museum this past
> weekend and I could not resist taking a few pictures.
>
> You have to at least guess what it is!!!
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/106790675781017859578/CurveyItalian?authkey=Gv1sRgCLP_s6qgwOvE2QE&feat=directlink
>
> On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 9:43 AM, Robert Duquette<
> robertduquette at sympatico.ca>  wrote:
>
>    
>>   I only see one image.  Is this your car?  What is it?
>>
>> Robert Duquette
>> Ottawa ON Canada
>> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
>> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
>> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
>> http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>      
>>> Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:30:41 -0500
>>> From: an5.sprite at gmail.com
>>> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>>> Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
>>>
>>> For looking for a bit of time away from their LBC... A few pics of a Very
>>> Curvy Italian...
>>>
>>>
>>>        
>> http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yqeAbZ5oDN5fqBdeCSWBcF3JWoOB2xeEw5vUSlTFMEQ?feat=directlink
>>      
>>>
>>> Steve
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From pvanwig at me.com  Tue Nov 30 14:19:05 2010
From: pvanwig at me.com (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:19:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick fittings image.......My Spritespot
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimBiqBJJhzHGDnL+pTdtJ4nNosh9u0WbWxH28=Q@mail.gmail.com>
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	<D9999899-DB04-4C6E-BDFA-DE8C25031F9B@me.com>
	<AANLkTimBiqBJJhzHGDnL+pTdtJ4nNosh9u0WbWxH28=Q@mail.gmail.com>
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Mine came with a friends Bugeye in 75/76? With no hardware and flew off the car on a test drive so I hung it up in the rafters for later. I had a 65 back in then but knew I wanted a Bugeye. I don't think it has a lining and I can't get to it right now. To much stuff stacked in the garage.
And yes I want the mounting parts.
Paul Van Wig
pvanwig at me.com

On Nov 30, 2010, at 3:35 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

> Paul & List,
> I just got a reply from Cape International and they are going to make an exact set as the originals were I'll be getting prices before they start and get back to you in case you want a set. Also Alan will get me a price as well and then we can compare. Can you send me a picture of your top I can post it on my SpriteSpot link for others to see. The only thing I don't like is that I have to drill the posts so I will need a spare set of pillars for later. I would like to see your lining as well. Do you have any hardware and where did you locate yours?
> 
> Looking at the photos of the original hardware I bet someone on the list would have these in their box of parts .....wink .....wink. I bet I could find them at Carlisle but I want this top on and hopefully bring her to the show this year even if i have to trailer her.
> Linda
> 
> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=Sprite_Warwick_rear_bracket_2
> 
> 
> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=Sprite_Warwick_fiiting_front_1
> 
> On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 11:24 AM, Paul Van Wig <pvanwig at me.com> wrote:
> I have a Warwick top as well but I never knew how it held on. Now I know. Thanks! By the way yours looks in better shape than mine.
> 
> Paul Van Wig
> pvanwig at me.com
> 
> On Nov 24, 2010, at 2:37 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > List,
> > I'm getting closer to completing my Warwick hardtop parts. I located these
> > images. Jon thinks I can use battery hold downs for the rear but as seen in
> > the photos the front will need some hardware as well as a turnbuckle (I used
> > to sell them). I have seen the nut on one of the sites for the rear I listed
> > before although I may have trouble locating that bracket for the windshield
> > pillar which can be fabricated. I am not too excited about drilling into my
> > pillar : (
> > Lin
> >
> >
> > http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Deep-Pink-Sprite&id=Sprite_Warwick_rear_bracket_2
> >
> >
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Tue Nov 30 14:58:14 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:58:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] garage find
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w7D8E548B0C03189770F03B8250@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <20101130215814.U5JKR.103570.root@cdptpa-web10-z01>

My neighbor across the alley has a garage just like mine- you can hardly walk through it.  But at our neighbor's garage farther down the alley you can actually see the walls.  I guess he's not quite average.

For that matter I was on another car forum and people were talking about their detailing practices.  One of the people showed a photo of his stuff in his garage- basically a small freestanding shelf unit against the wall with a variety of cleaners/polishes/waxes, and a power buffer with various pads.  The thing that struck me was that on either side of the shelf unit there was basically nothing.  You could see the wall, the floor, everything.  I never have to worry too much about cleaning the floor in my garage because you can't see it to tell if it is dirty or not.


> I was driving down a road that I drive down regularly, when I noticed a
> residential garage with dual doors and one door was open.  I don't believe
> that I had ever seen that door open before and I was amazed at what I saw.
> So, I did a lot of shoulder checking to see if I could see what was on the
> other side.  I couldn't believe my eyes.  I can't remember the last time I've
> seen an empty garage except for new construction.

From lists at dinospider.com  Tue Nov 30 15:21:24 2010
From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:21:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] garage find
In-Reply-To: <20101130215814.U5JKR.103570.root@cdptpa-web10-z01>
References: <20101130215814.U5JKR.103570.root@cdptpa-web10-z01>
Message-ID: <4CF578E4.8080205@dinospider.com>

   My car would have been done years ago if I had not spent half my life 
looking for tools in the garage.  When I moved 2 years ago I swore I 
would never let my new garage be that bad again.  Now my car is still 
not finished because I spend so much time sweeping and moping the floor 
but if I ever need a tool, i know exactly where it is.

  Seriously though, I used to have a very full and messy garage, my new 
garage is much bigger (biggest the city would let me build on my lot)  
and I really enjoy having the space to fill it with junk and all the 
empty walls are nice to look at and figure out what I will put there, I 
sure wish I could find my old "Girls of F1" poster, I have the perfect 
wall space for it.  There is something nice to be said about having 
uncluttered working space in a garage.

  The wall space next to the Sun Machine would be a good spot for the 
"Girls of F1" don't you think ?

  http://www.singercars.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=709

  Oh and to keep it on topic..this car is powered (or will be) by a 
Spridget 1098

     mike

On 11/30/2010 01:58 PM, bjshov8 at tx.rr.com wrote:
> My neighbor across the alley has a garage just like mine- you can hardly walk through it.  But at our neighbor's garage farther down the alley you can actually see the walls.  I guess he's not quite average.
>
> For that matter I was on another car forum and people were talking about their detailing practices.  One of the people showed a photo of his stuff in his garage- basically a small freestanding shelf unit against the wall with a variety of cleaners/polishes/waxes, and a power buffer with various pads.  The thing that struck me was that on either side of the shelf unit there was basically nothing.  You could see the wall, the floor, everything.  I never have to worry too much about cleaning the floor in my garage because you can't see it to tell if it is dirty or not.
>
>
>    
>> I was driving down a road that I drive down regularly, when I noticed a
>> residential garage with dual doors and one door was open.  I don't believe
>> that I had ever seen that door open before and I was amazed at what I saw.
>> So, I did a lot of shoulder checking to see if I could see what was on the
>> other side.  I couldn't believe my eyes.  I can't remember the last time I've
>> seen an empty garage except for new construction.
>>      
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 30 15:29:55 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:29:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] garage find
In-Reply-To: <20101130215814.U5JKR.103570.root@cdptpa-web10-z01>
References: <BAY147-w7D8E548B0C03189770F03B8250@phx.gbl>
	<20101130215814.U5JKR.103570.root@cdptpa-web10-z01>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimHuVpXZ5Y0i+nCBP1MmVXWZ+NRO57JdQp+hGcv@mail.gmail.com>

I would be automatically suspicious of anyone with clean space in their
garage!!  Sounds like your guy isn't a car buff...  he's a car buffer....
;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 3:58 PM, <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:

> My neighbor across the alley has a garage just like mine- you can hardly
> walk through it.  But at our neighbor's garage farther down the alley you
> can actually see the walls.  I guess he's not quite average.
>
> For that matter I was on another car forum and people were talking about
> their detailing practices.  One of the people showed a photo of his stuff in
> his garage- basically a small freestanding shelf unit against the wall with
> a variety of cleaners/polishes/waxes, and a power buffer with various pads.
>  The thing that struck me was that on either side of the shelf unit there
> was basically nothing.  You could see the wall, the floor, everything.  I
> never have to worry too much about cleaning the floor in my garage because
> you can't see it to tell if it is dirty or not.
>
>
> > I was driving down a road that I drive down regularly, when I noticed a
> > residential garage with dual doors and one door was open.  I don't
> believe
> > that I had ever seen that door open before and I was amazed at what I
> saw.
> > So, I did a lot of shoulder checking to see if I could see what was on
> the
> > other side.  I couldn't believe my eyes.  I can't remember the last time
> I've
> > seen an empty garage except for new construction.
> _______________________________________________
>
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
money" - Margaret Thatcher

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Tue Nov 30 16:44:41 2010
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:44:41 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] garage find
In-Reply-To: <4CF578E4.8080205@dinospider.com>
Message-ID: <208241378.355539.1291160681654.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

My garage has a floor ?????

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
  I never have to worry too much about cleaning the floor in my garage because you can't see it to tell if it is dirty or not.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 30 16:57:03 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:57:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] garage find
In-Reply-To: <208241378.355539.1291160681654.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <4CF578E4.8080205@dinospider.com>,
	<208241378.355539.1291160681654.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w56DCC08042F79291040828B8250@phx.gbl>

I feel a Monty Python skit coming on ...



>
> My garage has a floor ?????
>
> Dave G KK7SS
> DN06ig
>
> '65 Sprite - in process
> '76 Midget - driver
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> I never have to worry too much about cleaning the floor in my garage because
you can't see it to tell if it is dirty or not.
> _______________________________________________

From montpaul at msn.com  Tue Nov 30 16:57:33 2010
From: montpaul at msn.com (PAUL SHERMAN)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:57:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] garage find
In-Reply-To: <208241378.355539.1291160681654.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <4CF578E4.8080205@dinospider.com>,
	<208241378.355539.1291160681654.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <SNT128-W109460F6D8707009156683D5250@phx.gbl>

Sometimes I can't find my garage

> Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:44:41 +0000
> From: kk7ss at frontier.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] garage find
>
> My garage has a floor ?????
>
> Dave G KK7SS
> DN06ig
>
> '65 Sprite - in process
> '76 Midget - driver
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> I never have to worry too much about cleaning the floor in my garage because
you can't see it to tell if it is dirty or not.
> _______________________________________________
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From pvanwig at me.com  Tue Nov 30 16:57:48 2010
From: pvanwig at me.com (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:57:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights
In-Reply-To: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>
References: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>
Message-ID: <ECA2C92B-72CC-41D5-A247-8343CB9509C5@me.com>

I just wait for the cars behind me to start honking the horn!

Paul Van Wig
pvanwig at me.com

On Nov 29, 2010, at 1:24 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> Has anyone come up with a creative gadget for seeing stoplights with the top up?  A spherical mirror on top of the dash pad comes to  mind, but I have not yet tried it.
> 
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Bugeyed Midget
> '60 Sprite kit
> Long Island, NY
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 30 17:13:46 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:13:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] garage find
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w56DCC08042F79291040828B8250@phx.gbl>
References: <4CF578E4.8080205@dinospider.com>
	<208241378.355539.1291160681654.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<BAY147-w56DCC08042F79291040828B8250@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimkKav9ZwD5cqgOu1OYOfnW_e5uCCys9fpbqzAr@mail.gmail.com>

Norwegian Blues like to kip on their back.....

On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 5:57 PM, Robert Duquette <
robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> I feel a Monty Python skit coming on ...

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 30 17:15:48 2010
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:15:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Stoplights
In-Reply-To: <ECA2C92B-72CC-41D5-A247-8343CB9509C5@me.com>
References: <E7245408D7944E43B6559B270D92FCC9@Home>
	<ECA2C92B-72CC-41D5-A247-8343CB9509C5@me.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim96DHEHhaouRC=vt9Q_j8FiftA7OKR+J1k37gL@mail.gmail.com>

Sometimes, if you wait long enough, they will even give you the Malaysian
gesture for good fortune......

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 5:57 PM, Paul Van Wig <pvanwig at me.com> wrote:

> I just wait for the cars behind me to start honking the horn!
>
> Paul Van Wig
> pvanwig at me.com
>
> On Nov 29, 2010, at 1:24 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:
>
> > Has anyone come up with a creative gadget for seeing stoplights with the
> top up?  A spherical mirror on top of the dash pad comes to  mind, but I
> have not yet tried it.
> >
> > Michael Rowe
> > '74 Bugeyed Midget
> > '60 Sprite kit
> > Long Island, NY
> > _______________________________________________
> >
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of someone elses
money" - Margaret Thatcher

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Nov 30 17:49:29 2010
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:49:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
	students.
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com>

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

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 30 18:09:36 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:09:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
 students.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimRJUaddbS5WO2PtBsVLQKygZ2GO4r46H_zasLo@mail.gmail.com>

Get a TAIG microlathe.  I used to be a dealer and they are neat little
machines that don't cost too too much.

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Tue Nov 30 18:32:22 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:32:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
 students.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CF5A5A6.6010209@tx.rr.com>

For drilling it sounds like you need a drill press and appropriately 
sized drill bits.  For really small bits you might need a different chuck.

I went to that website and looked at some of the photos.  The robots are 
bigger than I expected, and look similar to the robots that my high 
school students build for B.E.S.T. robotics competition.  We get motors 
that use 1/4" diameter shafts.

http://best.eng.auburn.edu/b_national_championship.php#

You can search for "best robotics" on youtube and find vids of the 
various competitions.



> List,
> Every year our best physics students enter the Panasonic Creative Design
> Challenge:
> http://www.panasonic.com/cdc/index.asp
> And every year kids come to my lab (work shop) during open lunch lab hour to
> drill, cut, glue and bend materials for their device. My problem is they use
> small DC motors with very small shafts and try attach either a dowel&  wheel
> or a plastic axle from a connecting gear set with a wheel. Therefore they
> are trying to drill a 1/32" or less hole in the plastic axle or dowel to
> attach to the DC motor shaft and I do not have anything that small or
> precise. The small lathe I ordered this year was turned down by the main
> office at the last minute so I have decided I would buy a used lathe to help
> the kids out, the physics teacher mentioned I look for a watch makers lathe.
> I looked on eBay but I have no clue what to look for being I have only used
> a lathe in college for one project and that was 20 years ago. Anyone have
> tips on what to look for or know someone selling a used one? Is there a
> place to go to buy used tools like a watch makers lathe? I am guessing they
> do not have motors because they are done by hand right?
> Thanks,
> Linda
> I saw this one $169.99 is a bit high and I don't know if it is complete.
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180470312530&fromMakeTrack=true
> _______________________________________________
>
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Nov 30 18:48:53 2010
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:48:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are
 available!!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik0moHPSjc=uYjx4zNjnra1X9Ph5ZHzpA-JB+wa@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTik0moHPSjc=uYjx4zNjnra1X9Ph5ZHzpA-JB+wa@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik3XV3Fo6OFafg+KsJQxsxzgXfnKnYKN+3btLSe@mail.gmail.com>

> The Sprite-Midget Club USA Official calendars are now available from the
> club's online store at: http://www.cafepress.com/spridget/
> Or you can find them via the club website at:
> http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

My calendars arrived today. A whole month early... what am I going to
do for another 31 days????
David L

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Nov 30 19:02:59 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:02:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are
 available!!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik3XV3Fo6OFafg+KsJQxsxzgXfnKnYKN+3btLSe@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTik0moHPSjc=uYjx4zNjnra1X9Ph5ZHzpA-JB+wa@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTik3XV3Fo6OFafg+KsJQxsxzgXfnKnYKN+3btLSe@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <60582217-2C00-4128-85F7-9CD2B714FA7C@snet.net>

Just be thankful you're not at a stoplight with the top up.

btw, I saw a Bugeye with a rear arrow that was black. The owner said he bought
the car new and that's the way it was delivered. Is that original?

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT
-An iPhone communication-

On Nov 30, 2010, at 8:48 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> My calendars arrived today. A whole month early... what am I going to
> do for another 31 days????
> David L

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Nov 30 19:07:45 2010
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:07:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Curvy Italian Model
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikycix++4v6r2xgBw1KYaKR7srzrn11WDU2nJ5_@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin6_dpOL3zPuY2yO_ngpBREe8_gScFy9jZN8_kF@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY147-w41223523FF72A599636D37B8250@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTikycix++4v6r2xgBw1KYaKR7srzrn11WDU2nJ5_@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <385AD9EA-66CB-4AE7-8EAE-3F372DE5CB3B@snet.net>

It's a Cisitalia (sp).

One of the lesser gods people of Italy worshiped before the creation of
Ferrari.

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT
-An iPhone communication-

On Nov 30, 2010, at 12:56 PM, Steven Guterman <an5.sprite at gmail.com> wrote:

> Robert,
>
> Sorry, the link below should get you the full album.  I only wish it was
> mine, completely unaffordable by me. It was on display in a museum this
past
> weekend and I could not resist taking a few pictures.
>
> You have to at least guess what it is!!!
>
>
http://picasaweb.google.com/106790675781017859578/CurveyItalian?authkey=Gv1sR
gCLP_s6qgwOvE2QE&feat=directlink

From ridleymj at bis.on.ca  Tue Nov 30 19:53:53 2010
From: ridleymj at bis.on.ca (Martyn Ridley)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:53:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick Factory Hardtops
Message-ID: <201012010253.oB12rq0w008470@brantnet.kwic.com>

Linda, take a look at page 71 of 'More Healeys'.  Very nice short of 
the Warwick hardtop, and a comparison to the BMC version on page 
70.  For the record, the hardtop side curtains  on the Frogeye were 
different if a hardtop was fitted, they were ever so slightly 
taller.  I cannot tell you if this was held over when the mark II came out.

What's this about having to drill out?  Have I missed something - if 
you are using original fittings no drilling should be required.

Cheers,
Martyn

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Tue Nov 30 20:02:38 2010
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 03:02:38 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
 students.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1819964757.358834.1291172558230.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

If you have a Dremel tool...
Home Depot sells a Dremel kit that contains some very small drills (along with cutting wheels, brindstones, etc) -- I have it for small jobs on Ham radio PC Boards...

Dremel also has a small adaptor to turn your dremel tool into a lathe or a vertical press..

NFI... but it might be an idea..


Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Tue Nov 30 20:22:32 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:22:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
 students.
In-Reply-To: <4CF5A5A6.6010209@tx.rr.com>
References: <AANLkTi=svMywOm21jHo2KaOyg8K5OCkVdKZLroU4WVAD@mail.gmail.com>,
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Linda
Look at this:

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INLMK3?PMK0NO=1179288

It should show 3 very similar options for "finger chucks" that mount in the
drill press (or lathe) chuck and allow the operator to peck carefully with
tiny drill bits to produce very good holes. Many many machine shops use them.
Billm

> Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:32:22 -0600
> From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
students.
>
> For drilling it sounds like you need a drill press and appropriately
> sized drill bits.  For really small bits you might need a different chuck.
>
> I went to that website and looked at some of the photos.  The robots are
> bigger than I expected, and look similar to the robots that my high
> school students build for B.E.S.T. robotics competition.  We get motors
> that use 1/4" diameter shafts.
>
> http://best.eng.auburn.edu/b_national_championship.php#
>
> You can search for "best robotics" on youtube and find vids of the
> various competitions.
>
>
>
> > List,
> > Every year our best physics students enter the Panasonic Creative Design
> > Challenge:
> > http://www.panasonic.com/cdc/index.asp
> > And every year kids come to my lab (work shop) during open lunch lab hour
to
> > drill, cut, glue and bend materials for their device. My problem is they
use
> > small DC motors with very small shafts and try attach either a dowel&
wheel
> > or a plastic axle from a connecting gear set with a wheel. Therefore they
> > are trying to drill a 1/32" or less hole in the plastic axle or dowel to
> > attach to the DC motor shaft and I do not have anything that small or
> > precise. The small lathe I ordered this year was turned down by the main
> > office at the last minute so I have decided I would buy a used lathe to
help
> > the kids out, the physics teacher mentioned I look for a watch makers
lathe.
> > I looked on eBay but I have no clue what to look for being I have only
used
> > a lathe in college for one project and that was 20 years ago. Anyone have
> > tips on what to look for or know someone selling a used one? Is there a
> > place to go to buy used tools like a watch makers lathe? I am guessing
they
> > do not have motors because they are done by hand right?
> > Thanks,
> > Linda
> > I saw this one $169.99 is a bit high and I don't know if it is complete.
> >
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180470312530&fromMakeTrack
=true
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 30 20:38:05 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:38:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
 students.
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In Bill's vein:

I have used pin vises with good results.  Even the big, Aluminum ones
can be chucked up in a standard 1/2" drill press and used.
The pin vise sets can be used with the tiny drill bits sets.
You can find "import" pin vise sets cheap.

If you were closer I have an 8" Craftsman drill press I would donate.
But, for the cost of shipping you can probably get a similar machine
from Harbor Freight.

From pchast at francomm.com  Tue Nov 30 20:56:26 2010
From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:56:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
 students.
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Linda,

Be careful when getting a Harbor freight drill press. I Have one. I looked
at 3 before I found one that didn't have too much slop in it at the end of
the quill stroke. If You can find used or affordable I'd prefer to use
a metal lathe like you  are asking for.

Pete
Athens, NY



On Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:38:05 -0500, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> In Bill's vein:
>
> I have used pin vises with good results.  Even the big, Aluminum ones
> can be chucked up in a standard 1/2" drill press and used.
> The pin vise sets can be used with the tiny drill bits sets.
> You can find "import" pin vise sets cheap.
>
> If you were closer I have an 8" Craftsman drill press I would donate.
> But, for the cost of shipping you can probably get a similar machine
> from Harbor Freight.
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Tue Nov 30 20:56:48 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:56:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are
 available!!
References: <AANLkTik0moHPSjc=uYjx4zNjnra1X9Ph5ZHzpA-JB+wa@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTik3XV3Fo6OFafg+KsJQxsxzgXfnKnYKN+3btLSe@mail.gmail.com>
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And just what is a rear arrow?



>
> btw, I saw a Bugeye with a rear arrow that was black. The owner said he 
> bought
> the car new and that's the way it was delivered. Is that original?
>
> Jay Fishbein
> Wallingford, CT
> -An iPhone communication-
>
>
>
>
>
> -----

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Tue Nov 30 21:01:01 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:01:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick Factory Hardtops
References: <201012010253.oB12rq0w008470@brantnet.kwic.com>
Message-ID: <2F5E92E84C0F4844968A57F5403F7021@personal>

Oh, had to get my book out. Hay, neat stuff in there, think I will reread 
it. Still do not know what the front hardware looks like.

Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick Factory Hardtops


> Linda, take a look at page 71 of 'More Healeys'.  Very nice short of the 
> Warwick hardtop, and a comparison to the BMC version on page 70.  For the 
> record, the hardtop side curtains  on the Frogeye were different if a 
> hardtop was fitted, they were ever so slightly taller.  I cannot tell you 
> if this was held over when the mark II came out.
>
> What's this about having to drill out?  Have I missed something - if you 
> are using original fittings no drilling should be required.
>
> Cheers,
> Martyn
> _______________________________________________

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Tue Nov 30 21:07:53 2010
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:07:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
 students.
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HF also makes what seems to be a really nice small drill press.
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my 
students.


> In Bill's vein:
>
> I have used pin vises with good results.  Even the big, Aluminum ones
> can be chucked up in a standard 1/2" drill press and used.
> The pin vise sets can be used with the tiny drill bits sets.
> You can find "import" pin vise sets cheap.
>
> If you were closer I have an 8" Craftsman drill press I would donate.
> But, for the cost of shipping you can probably get a similar machine
> from Harbor Freight.
> _______________________________________________

From stargazer1 at cox.net  Tue Nov 30 21:08:38 2010
From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:08:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
 students.
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There should be plenty of good used machine tools around. We don't seem 
to have much need for them in industry these days. :-(

I would also look for a Unimat lathe. They don't handle steel very well, 
but they're pretty decent for brass, aluminum, and plastic. And they're 
very small. You should be able to find one cheaply, or more likely, 
someone has one in their garage that they're not using. I might try 
posting a wanted on your local Craigslist.

Cheers,
Dave


On 11/30/2010 4:49 PM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> List,
> Every year our best physics students enter the Panasonic Creative Design
> Challenge:
> http://www.panasonic.com/cdc/index.asp
> And every year kids come to my lab (work shop) during open lunch lab hour to
> drill, cut, glue and bend materials for their device. My problem is they use
> small DC motors with very small shafts and try attach either a dowel&  wheel
> or a plastic axle from a connecting gear set with a wheel. Therefore they
> are trying to drill a 1/32" or less hole in the plastic axle or dowel to
> attach to the DC motor shaft and I do not have anything that small or
> precise. The small lathe I ordered this year was turned down by the main
> office at the last minute so I have decided I would buy a used lathe to help
> the kids out, the physics teacher mentioned I look for a watch makers lathe.
> I looked on eBay but I have no clue what to look for being I have only used
> a lathe in college for one project and that was 20 years ago. Anyone have
> tips on what to look for or know someone selling a used one? Is there a
> place to go to buy used tools like a watch makers lathe? I am guessing they
> do not have motors because they are done by hand right?
> Thanks,
> Linda
> I saw this one $169.99 is a bit high and I don't know if it is complete.
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180470312530&fromMakeTrack=true
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From billmasq at hotmail.com  Tue Nov 30 21:15:09 2010
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:15:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are
 available!!
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Is it anything like a pain in the a$$?

> From: jlaird237 at cox.net
> To: jfishbein at snet.net; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:56:48 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2011 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars are
available!!
>
> And just what is a rear arrow?
>
>
>
> >
> > btw, I saw a Bugeye with a rear arrow that was black. The owner said he
> > bought
> > the car new and that's the way it was delivered. Is that original?
> >
> > Jay Fishbein
> > Wallingford, CT
> > -An iPhone communication-
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 30 21:26:44 2010
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:26:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
 students.
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Unimats have gone from inexpensive old things to collector's items.
You can't easily find a reasonably priced Unimat anymore.

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 30 23:07:39 2010
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 01:07:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
 students.
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My problem is they use small DC motors with very small shafts and try
attach either a dowel & wheel or a plastic axle from a connecting gear
set with a wheel. Therefore they are trying to drill a 1/32" or less
hole in the plastic axle or dowel to attach to the DC motor shaft and
I do not have anything that small or precise.
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Linda,

Tell them to take their DC motor to a good hobby shop that carries
electric "park flyer" R/C aircraft and find an adapter that fits.
Electrics are the rage and miniture is in... There are various
adapters to put a propeller or a gear drive on almost any size motor
shaft. For the little bit of expense, it beats trying to manufacture
something that won't fail during the competition.

Here's a link to a popular hobby shop that shows several adapters:
Scoll down for a list of what they carry.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=prop+adapter

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

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Tue Nov 30 23:17:08 2010
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:17:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC ....used watch makers lathe wanted for my
 students.
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Some of these competitions require you to use only the materials and 
hardware that they give you, i.e. everybody faces the same challenges.  
B.E.S.T. robotics is this way, and requires that certain components be 
improvised.

Here are some photos of the robot that my team built this year for 
B.E.S.T.  One of the parents that was helping us had a Bridgeport mill 
in his garage.  He taught a couple of the students to use it so they 
built various components with it.  It was very time consuming but made 
some real nice looking parts.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Robotics%202010/DSC_4200b.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Robotics%202010/DSC_4201b.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Robotics%202010/DSC_4203b.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Robotics%202010/DSC_4271b.jpg


> Tell them to take their DC motor to a good hobby shop that carries
> electric "park flyer" R/C aircraft and find an adapter that fits.
> Electrics are the rage and miniture is in... There are various
> adapters to put a propeller or a gear drive on almost any size motor
> shaft. For the little bit of expense, it beats trying to manufacture
> something that won't fail during the competition.