From kgb at frontiernet.net Wed Sep 1 00:55:52 2010 From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:55:52 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] My Kitty found barely alive!!!!!!!!! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C7DF8F8.1070003@frontiernet.net> She had been left in a strange house while Linda was to be out of the area. Cats often panic when moved and will run off. They're funny little people. Kate On 8/31/2010 10:51 PM, Billy Zoom wrote: > What was her excuse for running away in the first place? From billmasq at hotmail.com Wed Sep 1 00:57:15 2010 From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:57:15 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> Message-ID: What about the Datsun 210or B210? They have enough power for a TD and there are lots of them around (relatively)BillM > Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:25:11 -0400 > From: mdrowe at optonline.net > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission > > My mechanic/tutor has a commission to put an automatic transmission in an MG TD. This old lady has driven the car since she was 16, and wants to continue without dealing with a clutch on the many steep hills she must navigate. Any small RWD engine with an automatic transmission will do; she does not care. > > Any thoughts on what he might actually be able to find in reasonable condition? Where? > > Michael Rowe > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/billmasq at hotmail.com From grday at btinternet.com Wed Sep 1 02:09:58 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:09:58 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] Long term engine storage help.. References: Message-ID: If the engine has not run already - DO NOT RUN IT - you are generating corrosive gasses. If it has run then what the heck! If it has run, drain, clean and dry all fuel lines, carbs and pumps. If the SU carb has oil in it dab it out with a dry cloth but there is no need to clean it out. Hindsight being the thing it is you would have built it and knowing it wasn't going to run for a few years coated the innards with a preserving oil. One that holds in place but easily burns off. The engine is built so you can't do that. Normally I hate WD40 but here it comes into its own. WD40 is a thick oil mixed with an evaporating thinning liquid. This is JUST what you need to coat everything and leave an oiled residue. Spark plugs out and squirt a good 10 seconds plus worth of WD40 down each bore whilst the engine is being turned over. In time it will evaporate off leaving a thick residue to coat everything. If the sump isn't filled with oil take it off (leave it if the engine is oiled up) and use a small can of WD40 to coat everything in there, especially the sides of the pistons and up the walls of the bores as much as you can. Fill the oil pump with Vaseline. LOOSELY refit sump casing - you don't want to squash gaskets until it is the final running time. Remove rocker shaft so you don't leave a set of valve springs under compression at all times. Squirt the whole of the outside with WD40 unless you have painted it as the WD40 will discolour your paint in patches. Squirt the water flow holes with a 10 second blast of WD40 and tape up. You can then leave those if they've not carried water from before the re-build. Use any long term grease and thickly coat the core (freeze?) plugs. Replace spark plugs loosely (say 3 turns with fingers). If you can get a large plastic bag put it over the engine without holing it,,, (laugh!) and remove the air with a vacuum cleaner in the mouth of the bag and tie it off. Air contains moisture but by now the evaporating WD40 will have replaced it. Every 10-12 months or so go to it and turn it over making sure you don't wind it and then leave it in the same position, suck the air out every time with the vacuum cleaner. Every 5 years re-do the WD40 but use around a quarter to half the amounts. If you can get hold of desiccants use them but they should not really be required as the WD40 fumes should hold the moisture at bay in a closed bag. When you come to use it just drop the rocker shaft back on and lubricate it. The oil pump Vaseline should be OK but, if it has dried out then re-pack. Sort the sump out, turn it over so the oil is flowing, connect the electrics up and go, it will smoke and smell for the first couple of minutes until it has properly warmed up. You may want to wash the outside of the block off as this will smell will linger for a good month of so. In 30 - 40 years or so it should still be OK so you can use it then if you wish. Beyond that and any rubber/neoprene may well be decomposing. Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lester" Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 2:45 AM Subject: [Spridgets] Long term engine storage help.. > Hi all, > > I have an engine to put up for a while.. maybe years.. and I wanted any > info > or experiences for any and all techniques to save the engine. This one is > newly rebuilt with no miles on it, never been started, and i don't want to > put > it away and find that when the day comes to use it all I have is so much > rust. > > Thanks for any and all input! > > Lester From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Sep 1 03:08:13 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 05:08:13 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Long term engine storage help.. Message-ID: After that I'd fabriacate a flat metal plate to bolt over the inlet/exhaust ports and fasten it using a new gasket. If the head is off it then duct tape on the block will provide an air tight seal. Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 01/09/2010 03:38:33 GMT Daylight Time, spritenut at comcast.net writes: I would start it up before you put it away just to get the oil flowing to all the places it needs to be. From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Sep 1 03:13:09 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 05:13:09 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission Message-ID: Triumph made a very small auto box for the engine that is essentially the 1500 Midget engine though it might have been a 1300 (Toledo or Dolomite). Do the job right and you could still end up with MG on the valve cover. Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 01/09/2010 04:40:43 GMT Daylight Time, mdrowe at optonline.net writes: My mechanic/tutor has a commission to put an automatic transmission in an MG TD. This old lady has driven the car since she was 16, and wants to continue without dealing with a clutch on the many steep hills she must navigate. Any small RWD engine with an automatic transmission will do; she does not care. Any thoughts on what he might actually be able to find in reasonable condition? Where? Michael Rowe _______________________________________________ From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Sep 1 03:14:22 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 05:14:22 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta spare 1275 flywheel anyone?? Message-ID: Yes, Alan fished it out of a garbage bin for me at Carlisle in 03 but I think the shipping will be prohibitive for you. Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 01/09/2010 05:52:08 GMT Daylight Time, oldsaabguy at comcast.net writes: Hello again all, as I prepare to install the 1275 I have run into yet another annoying problem, I don't have a 1275 flywheel. Does anyone have a serviceable one to spare? Thanks, Lester _______________________________________________ From derf247 at gmail.com Wed Sep 1 04:10:46 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 04:10:46 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta spare 1275 flywheel anyone?? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I dunno, it might be a rare item nowadays. I ebayed a 3.7 diff that sold to a guy in Scotland. I guess the 3.7 is a little rarer than a flywheel, though. Welcome to the global community. From spritenut at comcast.net Wed Sep 1 05:16:50 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:16:50 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> Message-ID: <4C7E3622.5000904@comcast.net> On 8/31/2010 11:25 PM, Michael Rowe wrote: > My mechanic/tutor has a commission to put an automatic transmission in an MG TD. This old lady has driven the car since she was 16, and wants to continue without dealing with a clutch on the many steep hills she must navigate. Any small RWD engine with an automatic transmission will do; she does not care. > > Any thoughts on what he might actually be able to find in reasonable condition? Where? > I saw a MGTD with a BMW drive train. A 4 banger with an automatic would be sweet but the one I saw had a six cylinder BMW engine, THAT was very sweet. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From billmasq at hotmail.com Wed Sep 1 05:53:40 2010 From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 04:53:40 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta spare 1275 flywheel anyone?? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: If you use the USPS (post office) "Priority Post" "large box" a flywheel will fit fine and it only costs $15.00 to go anywhere in the US.I have found that it will also fit in one particular "medium size" box and ship for $10.00BillM > From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com > Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 05:14:22 -0400 > To: oldsaabguy at comcast.net; spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Gotta spare 1275 flywheel anyone?? > > Yes, Alan fished it out of a garbage bin for me at Carlisle in 03 but I > think the shipping will be prohibitive for you. > > Weslake-Monza 1330 > > In a message dated 01/09/2010 05:52:08 GMT Daylight Time, > oldsaabguy at comcast.net writes: > > Hello again all, > > as I prepare to install the 1275 I have run into yet another annoying > problem, > I don't have a 1275 flywheel. Does anyone have a serviceable one to > spare? > > Thanks, > > Lester > _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/billmasq at hotmail.com From corvallis at peoplepc.com Wed Sep 1 06:01:43 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 05:01:43 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Long term engine storage help.. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <36C537FC9C8849659738C3679E4C5A53@spider> I will assume is has assembly lube in there? Otherwise, I'd figure some what to spin the oil pump and get those surfaces lubed. I'd also put the spark plugs in to keep something from falling in there; keep them loose though. ...bill in corvallis ===================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Lester Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 6:46 PM To: Spridgets list; bugeye at yahoogroups.com Cc: VSAAB -- The Vintage SAAB Mailing List; vSAAB at yahoogroups.com Subject: [Spridgets] Long term engine storage help.. Hi all, I have an engine to put up for a while.. maybe years.. and I wanted any info or experiences for any and all techniques to save the engine. This one is newly rebuilt with no miles on it, never been started, and i don't want to put it away and find that when the day comes to use it all I have is so much rust. Thanks for any and all input! Lester _______________________________________________ From an5.sprite at gmail.com Wed Sep 1 06:19:31 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 08:19:31 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> Message-ID: Do you think the mechanic can talk her into leaving her car alone and build a replica using more modern parts? here is an electric TD: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/08/electric-mg-td-replica/ On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 11:25 PM, Michael Rowe wrote: > My mechanic/tutor has a commission to put an automatic transmission in an > MG TD. This old lady has driven the car since she was 16, and wants to > continue without dealing with a clutch on the many steep hills she must > navigate. Any small RWD engine with an automatic transmission will do; she > does not care. > > Any thoughts on what he might actually be able to find in reasonable > condition? Where? > > Michael Rowe > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Sep 1 06:55:41 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 08:55:41 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta spare 1275 flywheel anyone?? Message-ID: <78304.bd775d4.39afa74d@aol.com> I'm not in the USA... In a message dated 01/09/2010 12:53:41 GMT Daylight Time, billmasq at hotmail.com writes: If you use the USPS (post office) "Priority Post" "large box" a flywheel will fit fine and it only costs $15.00 to go anywhere in the US. I have found that it will also fit in one particular "medium size" box and ship for $10.00 BillM From corvallis at peoplepc.com Wed Sep 1 07:26:55 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 06:26:55 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta spare 1275 flywheel anyone?? In-Reply-To: <78304.bd775d4.39afa74d@aol.com> References: <78304.bd775d4.39afa74d@aol.com> Message-ID: <5689E359B34448A8B50D4B943484F79D@spider> The boxes also apply for International shipping, and it is more apt to get there being Priority Mail. The cost is higher offshore, but there is still a savings. Here is a link to the US postal system's postage calculator. ...bill in corvallis http://postcalc.usps.gov/ ================================================================= -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 5:56 AM To: billmasq at hotmail.com; oldsaabguy at comcast.net; spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Gotta spare 1275 flywheel anyone?? I'm not in the USA... In a message dated 01/09/2010 12:53:41 GMT Daylight Time, billmasq at hotmail.com writes: If you use the USPS (post office) "Priority Post" "large box" a flywheel will fit fine and it only costs $15.00 to go anywhere in the US. I have found that it will also fit in one particular "medium size" box and ship for $10.00 BillM _______________________________________________ From peter at nosimport.com Wed Sep 1 07:33:59 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:33:59 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> Message-ID: <201009010634285.SM04888@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Moss has a 5 speed kit available. Call them to find out what 5 speed they use... say some sort of Ford lump, then find the automatic from the same model car. Maybe the adapter bit from Moss, or their supplier, will allow the AT to bolt up. Or, just put in a Volvo B18 engine with the BWT35 AT, as was done in decades past. Peter C === At 10:25 PM 8/31/2010, Michael Rowe wrote: >My mechanic/tutor has a commission to put an automatic transmission >in an MG TD. This old lady has driven the car since she was 16, and >wants to continue without dealing with a clutch on the many steep >hills she must navigate. Any small RWD engine with an automatic >transmission will do; she does not care. > >Any thoughts on what he might actually be able to find in reasonable >condition? Where? > >Michael Rowe From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Sep 1 08:21:02 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:21:02 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission Message-ID: <1305dd.6fd22eb6.39afbb4e@aol.com> I wil be the Ford type nine I expect. The problem will be getting a torque converter to fit the end of the crank won't it?? In a message dated 01/09/2010 14:54:02 GMT Daylight Time, peter at nosimport.com writes: Moss has a 5 speed kit available. Call them to find out what 5 speed they use... say some sort of Ford lump, then find the automatic from the same model car. Maybe the adapter bit from Moss, or their supplier, will allow the AT to bolt up. Or, just put in a Volvo B18 engine with the BWT35 AT, as was done in decades past. Peter C === At 10:25 PM 8/31/2010, Michael Rowe wrote: >My mechanic/tutor has a commission to put an automatic transmission >in an MG TD. This old lady has driven the car since she was 16, and >wants to continue without dealing with a clutch on the many steep >hills she must navigate. Any small RWD engine with an automatic >transmission will do; she does not care. > >Any thoughts on what he might actually be able to find in reasonable >condition? Where? > >Michael Rowe _______________________________________________ From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Wed Sep 1 09:01:06 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:01:06 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <1305dd.6fd22eb6.39afbb4e@aol.com> Message-ID: <20100901150106.7FZAG.74673.root@cdptpa-web18-z02> This is the easiest part to deal with. The torque converter just bolts to the "flywheel" (flex plate), so you just drill new holes in your flex plate to match the torque converter. Of course you have to get a flex plate that fits your crank, with a ring gear that matches your starter location. > I wil be the Ford type nine I expect. The problem will be getting a > torque converter to fit the end of the crank won't it?? From peter at nosimport.com Wed Sep 1 09:02:35 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:02:35 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <1305dd.6fd22eb6.39afbb4e@aol.com> References: <1305dd.6fd22eb6.39afbb4e@aol.com> Message-ID: <201009010802340.SM04888@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> At 09:21 AM 9/1/2010, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote: >I wil be the Ford type nine I expect. The problem will be getting a >torque converter to fit the end of the crank won't it?? Yeah... very likely difficult. Maybe someone has written a book about it, though. Peter C = From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Wed Sep 1 09:09:11 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 08:09:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> Message-ID: <856531.98586.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> "Do you think the mechanic can talk her into leaving her car alone and build a replica using more modern parts?" Steve, Nope - a fake one would not cut it. I spoke with her a while on Sunday afternoon too. She came to our MG Club's invitational show at the Vanderbilt museum. The car was a gift from her parents for her 16th birthday. She is very attached to it and wants to drive it again, but has not driven anything with a clutch in over 25 years (the car is absolutely complete has been stored in a garage for at least that long). The car will need a thorough going through in addition to the automatic. There were some very nice TD's at the show and she really wants to drive her car agian - she's just afraid of stopping and starting on the hills of Long Island's North Shore. She seems to be a very nice lady, and I got the distict impression she represents some of the old money that still resides in that area. David Booker Long Island (south shore) From cbking at alum.rpi.edu Wed Sep 1 09:31:21 2010 From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 08:31:21 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission Message-ID: <44a501cb49ea$bac9e6c0$056a010a@mail2world.com> According to Wikipedia, the Merkur XR4Ti (the Ford Sirerra sold in the US market) used Ford's C3: "The XR4Ti was distinguished mechanically by its turbocharged Ford Lima 2.3 L 4-cylinder SOHC engine and independent rear suspension, and stylistically by its large bi-plane spoiler (replaced in later years with a single rear spoiler). It came with either the C3 3-speed automatic transmission or the Ford Type 9 , 5-speed manual transmission ." I'd expect C3s are easy to find, used Pintos and early (pre-86) Fox bodies (Mustang, Fairmont, etc) behind the 2.3L 4. You might also be able to use an AL4D, which is the OD replacement for the C3. Used in 4 cyl Mustangs and T-birds, and the Ranger based trucks (incl. BroncoII, Explorer, and Aerostar). Good luck. -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <-----Original Message-----> From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com [WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com] Sent: 9/1/2010 10:21:02 AM To: peter at nosimport.com;mdrowe at optonline.net;spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission I wil be the Ford type nine I expect. The problem will be getting a torque converter to fit the end of the crank won't it?? In a message dated 01/09/2010 14:54:02 GMT Daylight Time, peter at nosimport.com writes: Moss has a 5 speed kit available. Call them to find out what 5 speed they use... say some sort of Ford lump, then find the automatic from the same model car. Maybe the adapter bit from Moss, or their supplier, will allow the AT to bolt up. Or, just put in a Volvo B18 engine with the BWT35 AT, as was done in decades past. Peter C === At 10:25 PM 8/31/2010, Michael Rowe wrote: >My mechanic/tutor has a commission to put an automatic transmission >in an MG TD. This old lady has driven the car since she was 16, and >wants to continue without dealing with a clutch on the many steep >hills she must navigate. Any small RWD engine with an automatic >transmission will do; she does not care. > >Any thoughts on what he might actually be able to find in reasonable >condition? Where? > >Michael Rowe _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cbking at alum.rpi.edu . From lmacy at mac.com Wed Sep 1 10:04:39 2010 From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry) Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:04:39 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <4C7E3622.5000904@comcast.net> References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> <4C7E3622.5000904@comcast.net> Message-ID: <36A4E2B8-7761-43DF-904D-316DC1AB6ABB@mac.com> The BMW also has the advantage of being the same swap that was done "back in the day" making it more authentic. Look around you will find lots of T series MG's with BNW engines in them. PS Now with old/new email addy. - I couldn't get my Philly MG Club email at work and never had time to read the list at night. So I was not participating as much as I liked and I missed it, so I moved my list over to this addy and "I'm Back!!" Larry On Sep 1, 2010, at 07:16 AM, Frank Clarici wrote: > On 8/31/2010 11:25 PM, Michael Rowe wrote: >> My mechanic/tutor has a commission to put an automatic transmission in an MG TD. This old lady has driven the car since she was 16, and wants to continue without dealing with a clutch on the many steep hills she must navigate. Any small RWD engine with an automatic transmission will do; she does not care. >> >> Any thoughts on what he might actually be able to find in reasonable condition? Where? >> > > I saw a MGTD with a BMW drive train. > A 4 banger with an automatic would be sweet but the one I saw had a six cylinder BMW engine, THAT was very sweet. > > > -- > Frank Clarici > Toms River, NJ > > You restored it better than new > So why don't you drive it? > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lmacy at mac.com > -- Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. macy at upenn.edu Senior IT Program Director Neuropsychiatry Section Department of Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates Philadelphia, PA 19104 The bottom line: Sure, there's pain in adopting the Mac. But if I accept that, I get to use a computer that works, and that pretty much does what I expect and want a computer to do. Stewart Alsop FORTUNE.com Monday, June 25, 2001 From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Sep 1 10:13:14 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:13:14 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission Message-ID: Nope, that I'm aware of - probably not niche interest? In a message dated 01/09/2010 16:02:45 GMT Daylight Time, peter at nosimport.com writes: Yeah... very likely difficult. Maybe someone has written a book about it, though. Peter C From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Wed Sep 1 10:13:55 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:13:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Good read In-Reply-To: <4C7DAED3.7060100@comcast.net> References: <4C7DAED3.7060100@comcast.net> Message-ID: <895383.33004.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Guess I'm truly into slow cars, because I've always considered some of the ones in his collection to be fast cars! David Booker Long Island To: Spridgets Sent: Tue, August 31, 2010 9:39:31 PM Subject: [Spridgets] Good read Nice article about slow cars http://tinyurl.com/2cl53te Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tncarnut1 at yahoo.com From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Sep 1 10:14:22 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:14:22 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission Message-ID: Ok - The problem will be getting a flex plate to fit the end of the crank... In a message dated 01/09/2010 16:23:32 GMT Daylight Time, bjshov8 at tx.rr.com writes: This is the easiest part to deal with. The torque converter just bolts to the "flywheel" (flex plate), so you just drill new holes in your flex plate to match the torque converter. Of course you have to get a flex plate that fits your crank, with a ring gear that matches your starter location. > I wil be the Ford type nine I expect. The problem will be getting a > torque converter to fit the end of the crank won't it?? _______________________________________________ From 72spridget at gmail.com Wed Sep 1 10:19:42 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:19:42 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <201009010802340.SM04888@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <1305dd.6fd22eb6.39afbb4e@aol.com> <201009010802340.SM04888@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: > Yeah... very likely difficult. Maybe someone has written a book about it, > though. Shouldn't be that difficult, since the original premise involved swapping out the engine as well as the gearbox. I wonder if the drivetrain from a 200SX would fit... David L From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Sep 1 10:18:28 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:18:28 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission Message-ID: Yep, anything that had a Type 9 will have had the Ford auto box though the problem will still be getting a flex plate for the crank. I'll bet it's cheaper to swap a 1500 Triumph/MG 1300/1500 engine and auto box complete than have a bespoke crank made. Also, does the Ford Auto have an integral bellhousing? I ask this because the kits for the Ford Type 9 box are generally based on a hybrid bellhousing. Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 01/09/2010 16:31:26 GMT Daylight Time, cbking at alum.rpi.edu writes: According to Wikipedia, the Merkur XR4Ti (the Ford Sirerra sold in the US market) used Ford's C3: "The XR4Ti was distinguished mechanically by its _turbocharged_ (http://mail.alum.rpi.edu/wiki/Turbocharger) _Ford Lima_ (http://mail.alum.rpi.edu/wiki/Ford_Pinto_engine#2.3_OHC) 2.3 L _4-cylinder_ (http://mail.alum.rpi.edu/wiki/Straight-4) SOHC engine and independent rear suspension, and stylistically by its large bi-plane spoiler (replaced in later years with a single rear spoiler). It came with either the _C3_ (http://mail.alum.rpi.edu/wiki/Ford_C3_transmission) 3-speed _automatic transmission_ (http://mail.alum.rpi.edu/wiki/Automatic_transmission) or the Ford _Type 9_ (http://mail.alum.rpi.edu/wiki/Type_9) , 5-speed _manual transmission _ (http://mail.alum.rpi.edu/wiki/Manual_transmission) ." I'd expect C3s are easy to find, used Pintos and early (pre-86) Fox bodies (Mustang, Fairmont, etc) behind the 2.3L 4. You might also be able to use an AL4D, which is the OD replacement for the C3. Used in 4 cyl Mustangs and T-birds, and the Ranger based trucks (incl. BroncoII, Explorer, and Aerostar). Good luck. -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <-----Original Message-----> From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com [WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com] Sent: 9/1/2010 10:21:02 AM To: peter at nosimport.com;mdrowe at optonline.net;spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission I wil be the Ford type nine I expect. The problem will be getting a torque converter to fit the end of the crank won't it?? In a message dated 01/09/2010 14:54:02 GMT Daylight Time, peter at nosimport.com writes: Moss has a 5 speed kit available. Call them to find out what 5 speed they use... say some sort of Ford lump, then find the automatic from the same model car. Maybe the adapter bit from Moss, or their supplier, will allow the AT to bolt up. Or, just put in a Volvo B18 engine with the BWT35 AT, as was done in decades past. Peter C === At 10:25 PM 8/31/2010, Michael Rowe wrote: >My mechanic/tutor has a commission to put an automatic transmission >in an MG TD. This old lady has driven the car since she was 16, and >wants to continue without dealing with a clutch on the many steep >hills she must navigate. Any small RWD engine with an automatic >transmission will do; she does not care. > >Any thoughts on what he might actually be able to find in reasonable >condition? Where? > >Michael Rowe _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cbking at alum.rpi.edu From hgmiller3 at qwest.net Wed Sep 1 10:28:15 2010 From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:28:15 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <856531.98586.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> <856531.98586.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <081a01cb49f2$b027e930$1077bb90$@net> I believe MG offered an automatic in the MGB. At least in the MGB GT. I think it was a Borg Warner. She could keep her car all MG. Herb Miller -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Booker Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 10:09 AM To: Steven Guterman; Michael Rowe Cc: Spridget Chat Group Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission "Do you think the mechanic can talk her into leaving her car alone and build a replica using more modern parts?" Steve, Nope - a fake one would not cut it. I spoke with her a while on Sunday afternoon too. She came to our MG Club's invitational show at the Vanderbilt museum. The car was a gift from her parents for her 16th birthday. She is very attached to it and wants to drive it again, but has not driven anything with a clutch in over 25 years (the car is absolutely complete has been stored in a garage for at least that long). The car will need a thorough going through in addition to the automatic. There were some very nice TD's at the show and she really wants to drive her car agian - she's just afraid of stopping and starting on the hills of Long Island's North Shore. She seems to be a very nice lady, and I got the distict impression she represents some of the old money that still resides in that area. David Booker Long Island (south shore) Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/hgmiller3 at qwest.net From cbking at alum.rpi.edu Wed Sep 1 10:52:25 2010 From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:52:25 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission Message-ID: <652b01cb49f6$0e394d90$0168010a@mail2world.com> Looks separate, but I don't know if the C3 and the Type 9 share the same bolt pattern. http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/images/f/fb/Ford-transID01.jpg -=Chris <-----Original Message-----> From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com [WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com] Sent: 9/1/2010 12:18:28 PM To: cbking at alum.rpi.edu Cc: peter at nosimport.com;mdrowe at optonline.net;spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission Yep, anything that had a Type 9 will have had the Ford auto box though the problem will still be getting a flex plate for the crank. I'll bet it's cheaper to swap a 1500 Triumph/MG 1300/1500 engine and auto box complete than have a bespoke crank made. Also, does the Ford Auto have an integral bellhousing? I ask this because the kits for the Ford Type 9 box are generally based on a hybrid bellhousing. Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 01/09/2010 16:31:26 GMT Daylight Time, cbking at alum.rpi.edu writes: According to Wikipedia, the Merkur XR4Ti (the Ford Sirerra sold in the US market) used Ford's C3: "The XR4Ti was distinguished mechanically by its turbocharged Ford Lima 2.3 L 4-cylinder SOHC engine and independent rear suspension, and stylistically by its large bi-plane spoiler (replaced in later years with a single rear spoiler). It came with either the C3 3-speed automatic transmission or the Ford Type 9 , 5-speed manual transmission ." I'd expect C3s are easy to find, used Pintos and early (pre-86) Fox bodies (Mustang, Fairmont, etc) behind the 2.3L 4. You might also be able to use an AL4D, which is the OD replacement for the C3. Used in 4 cyl Mustangs and T-birds, and the Ranger based trucks (incl. BroncoII, Explorer, and Aerostar). Good luck. -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <-----Original Message-----> From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com [WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com] Sent: 9/1/2010 10:21:02 AM To: peter at nosimport.com;mdrowe at optonline.net;spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission I wil be the Ford type nine I expect. The problem will be getting a torque converter to fit the end of the crank won't it?? In a message dated 01/09/2010 14:54:02 GMT Daylight Time, peter at nosimport.com writes: Moss has a 5 speed kit available. Call them to find out what 5 speed they use... say some sort of Ford lump, then find the automatic from the same model car. Maybe the adapter bit from Moss, or their supplier, will allow the AT to bolt up. Or, just put in a Volvo B18 engine with the BWT35 AT, as was done in decades past. Peter C === At 10:25 PM 8/31/2010, Michael Rowe wrote: >My mechanic/tutor has a commission to put an automatic transmission >in an MG TD. This old lady has driven the car since she was 16, and >wants to continue without dealing with a clutch on the many steep >hills she must navigate. Any small RWD engine with an automatic >transmission will do; she does not care. > >Any thoughts on what he might actually be able to find in reasonable >condition? Where? > >Michael Rowe _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cbking at alum.rpi.edu From grunthaner at gmail.com Wed Sep 1 10:53:09 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:53:09 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] My Kitty found barely alive!!!!!!!!! In-Reply-To: <4C7D781D.7040704@frontiernet.net> References: <4C7D781D.7040704@frontiernet.net> Message-ID: My brothers neighbor Dana was notified by her daughter that a cat crawled under the van near my brothers trailer with it's legs dragging. Dana looked under the van and said "That's Stitches" with that she heroically crawled under the van and grabbed it. I'm not sure why she was so starved as the other neighbor was feeding her perhaps she was too scared to eat that food (all other cats ate it) and she just hunted birds & mice. Not much eats with only a few birds and mice. I am so very grateful to have her back , she is grateful too as she crawles up into my arms and purrs as boney as she is. Poor little kitty was just very frightened and wanted to be home : ( Lin On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 5:46 PM, Kathryn Bales wrote: > What a beautiful torti! Glad you got her back. How did you manage to catch > her? > > Kate > > > > On 8/31/2010 9:05 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote: > >> --Great news everyone, on August 24th my kitty was caught (she was >> starving >> >> and could not walk and extreemly dehydrated). >> > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com From grunthaner at gmail.com Wed Sep 1 10:58:47 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:58:47 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] My Kitty found barely alive!!!!!!!!! In-Reply-To: <4C7DF8F8.1070003@frontiernet.net> References: <4C7DF8F8.1070003@frontiernet.net> Message-ID: Yea it was very odd that she didn't come when called for 3 weeks but I read it is displaced syndrome and the cats especially are disorientated and think everyone is a predator. Poor little kitty. Lin On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 2:55 AM, Kathryn Bales wrote: > She had been left in a strange house while Linda was to be out of the > area. Cats often panic when moved and will run off. They're funny little > people. > > Kate > > > > On 8/31/2010 10:51 PM, Billy Zoom wrote: > >> What was her excuse for running away in the first place? >> > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com From kgb at frontiernet.net Wed Sep 1 11:01:44 2010 From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales) Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:01:44 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] My Kitty found barely alive!!!!!!!!! In-Reply-To: References: <4C7D781D.7040704@frontiernet.net> Message-ID: <4C7E86F8.8060203@frontiernet.net> On 9/1/2010 9:53 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote: > My brothers neighbor Dana was notified by her daughter that a cat > crawled under the van near my brothers trailer with it's legs > dragging. Dana looked under the van and said "That's Stitches" with > that she heroically crawled under the van and grabbed it. I'm not sure > why she was so starved as the other neighbor was feeding her perhaps > she was too scared to eat that food (all other cats ate it) and she > just hunted birds & mice. Not much eats with only a few birds and > mice. I am so very grateful to have her back , she is grateful too as > she crawles up into my arms and purrs as boney as she is. Poor little > kitty was just very frightened and wanted to be home : ( > Lin > Lin, Be sure to keep an eye on her liver stats for at least a few months. A cat's diet. or lack thereof, can seriously affect the liver, sometimes causing permanent damage. You might see if she likes Gatorade. Some cats do, usually the horrid tasting original green flavor. All my working dogs have used it to keep hydrated when out on a search or just running alongside my horse. I'm glad you are the type of person who doesn't have the attitude of "It's just a cat". So many people would not put the effort into finding her in the first place, or getting her the necessary treatment after getting her back. We may disagree on some issues, but I will always be proud to call you a friend. > Kate > > On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 5:46 PM, Kathryn Bales > wrote: > > What a beautiful torti! Glad you got her back. How did you manage > to catch her? > > Kate > > > > On 8/31/2010 9:05 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote: > > --Great news everyone, on August 24th my kitty was caught (she > was starving > > and could not walk and extreemly dehydrated). > > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com From grunthaner at gmail.com Wed Sep 1 11:05:58 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:05:58 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Ladybug gets a transplant In-Reply-To: <4C7DACA4.7030800@comcast.net> References: <4C7DACA4.7030800@comcast.net> Message-ID: Wow sounds like she will scream down the road. After my kitty is off meds I'll have to check it out. Lin On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 9:30 PM, Frank Clarici wrote: > My daughter's Bugeye, the Ladybug, now has it's fresh rebuilt engine with > .040 over pistons and all that goes with it. > It also now has a 5 speed which I am still finishing up but I did back it > out of the garage and drove it back in. > No radiator yet, the trans isn't quite bolted in, and I have to tidy up a > few other goodies here and there but it is now ready for the long drive to > Elkhart Lake next June, and YES she will be driving it there following her > old man in his Bugeye. > This 5 speed has a new to the scene kit from one of our own listers. > Of course I was the guinea pig (no comments Ed) and I just had to make a > few changes to his set up but it was an easy install and as soon as the > creator of this kit and I finalize modifications (if he wants) > We will tell the world. > Now it's time for that well deserved shower. > -- > Frank Clarici > Toms River, NJ > > You restored it better than new > So why don't you drive it? > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com From richb at u.washington.edu Wed Sep 1 11:08:49 2010 From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:08:49 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission References: <44a501cb49ea$bac9e6c0$056a010a@mail2world.com> Message-ID: <1FE102843D2444BDA15A1471527AB31A@psych.washington.edu> Quad 4 Rods makes an adapter to run the Gm 200 R4 and the Ford C4 behind the GM Quad 4 engine. Look around at the next Hotrod car show your at. You'll see them. http://quad4rods.com/ Rich Ball '76 Midget Everett, Wa From stargazer1 at cox.net Wed Sep 1 11:51:42 2010 From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose) Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:51:42 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <081a01cb49f2$b027e930$1077bb90$@net> References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> <856531.98586.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <081a01cb49f2$b027e930$1077bb90$@net> Message-ID: <4C7E92AE.7090405@cox.net> On 9/1/2010 9:28 AM, Herbert Miller wrote: > I believe MG offered an automatic in the MGB. At least in the MGB GT. I > think it was a Borg Warner. She could keep her car all MG. > Herb Miller I know they offered an auto in the MGC. Not sure that a B would have enough torque for the slushbox deliver enough oomph to avoid getting run over by Morris Minors. :-). Cheers, Dave From derf247 at gmail.com Wed Sep 1 12:12:37 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:12:37 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <4C7E92AE.7090405@cox.net> References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> <856531.98586.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <081a01cb49f2$b027e930$1077bb90$@net> <4C7E92AE.7090405@cox.net> Message-ID: She wants to keep the motor original? If not then a motor and trans swap would be easier than trying to mate an auto trans to an old motor. I've helped my friends do a couple of Cummins 4BT swaps. That is a cool little four cylinder motor, but a little heavy for a sports car transplant. Give me an old Cadillac convertible sled, though, and I'll drop a 4BT in it. From derf247 at gmail.com Wed Sep 1 12:15:26 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:15:26 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Ladybug gets a transplant In-Reply-To: <4C7DACA4.7030800@comcast.net> References: <4C7DACA4.7030800@comcast.net> Message-ID: Do tell about the 5 speed kit when it is safe for public consumption. From derf247 at gmail.com Wed Sep 1 12:36:43 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:36:43 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] 1964 Parts Car, Hard Top, Roll Bar, Drivetrain, Wire Conversion Message-ID: My good friend sold his '66 Sprite (for $6500, someone isn't suffering in the Obamaconomy). The buyer did not want to buy the spares, though. So, he is selling a 65ish Midget in rough shape. It was running about two years ago. It has wires. It has an aftermarket hard top. There is a roll bar that is not in the car. Floors are rusty. Frank could restore this but I think he would part it out. Pic taken about two years ago, but should be still valid: http://i51.tinypic.com/5mjwar.jpg Located in BR, LA if anyone is interested. Listed locally on CL. He is asking $1000 but will surely take highest reasonable offer. From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Sep 1 14:09:20 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:09:20 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission Message-ID: <18f6e.27456a56.39b00cf0@aol.com> It does look like the C3 has a separate bellhousing though that bellhousing doesn't look similar at the box end to a gearbox bellhousing. In a message dated 01/09/2010 17:52:29 GMT Daylight Time, cbking at alum.rpi.edu writes: Looks separate, but I don't know if the C3 and the Type 9 share the same bolt pattern. _http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/images/f/fb/Ford-transID01.jpg_ (http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/images/f/fb/Ford-transID01.jpg) -=Chris From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net Wed Sep 1 15:09:57 2010 From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox) Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:09:57 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR'S THE STIG IS UNMASKED In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C7EC125.5090705@sbcglobal.net> Don't read this if you don't want to know. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11151777 From grday at btinternet.com Wed Sep 1 15:15:19 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 22:15:19 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> <856531.98586.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <9724C4C7A8784C3C8FC226E061578838@user8634b3d69b> This woman is very ill advised. She wants an auto but wants originality. She can't have both. If she has the desire and money the car needs taking to a shop and fully re-building. After 25 years standing it will need it. If she hasn't the money, let her dream on, from the sounds of it you'll waste time trying to get her to sell. It's generating a nice discussion about auto boxes though. Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Booker" Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 4:09 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission > "Do you think the mechanic can talk her into leaving her car alone and > build a > replica using more modern parts?" > > > Steve, Nope - a fake one would not cut > it. > > I spoke with her a while on Sunday afternoon too. She came to our MG > Club's > invitational show at the Vanderbilt museum. The car was a gift from > her parents > for her 16th birthday. She is very attached to it and wants to > drive it again, > but has not driven anything with a clutch in over 25 years > (the car is > absolutely complete has been stored in a garage for at least that > long). The car > will need a thorough going through in addition to the > automatic. > > > There were some very nice TD's at the show and she really wants > to drive her car > agian - she's just afraid of stopping and starting on the > hills of Long Island's > North Shore. She seems to be a very nice lady, and I > got the distict impression > she represents some of the old money that still > resides in that area. > > > David Booker > Long Island (south shore) > _______________________________________________ From 72spridget at gmail.com Wed Sep 1 15:51:59 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:51:59 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR'S THE STIG IS UNMASKED In-Reply-To: <4C7EC125.5090705@sbcglobal.net> References: <4C7EC125.5090705@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: > Don't read this if you don't want to know. > http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11151777 I really do not care who the Stig is. It really doesn't matter. I do not think the show has dealt fairly with him or his predecessor. I do not find their Stig intros amusing in the least. Give the guy some respect and don't be such asses. David L From thcollin at mtu.edu Wed Sep 1 15:57:08 2010 From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins) Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:57:08 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR'S THE STIG IS UNMASKED In-Reply-To: <4C7EC125.5090705@sbcglobal.net> References: <4C7EC125.5090705@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: <8vjs1g$92kp0g@email.mtu.edu> Ah Ha!! I AM the Stig's brother!!!! Tim Collins At 05:09 PM 9/1/2010, Lee Fox wrote: >Don't read this if you don't want to know. > >http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11151777 >_______________________________________________ Tim Collins http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/sets/ From kentmclean at comcast.net Wed Sep 1 16:12:38 2010 From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean) Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:12:38 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C7ECFD6.3050902@comcast.net> Steve Guterman wrote: > Do you think the mechanic can talk her into leaving her car alone and build > a replica using more modern parts? > > here is an electric TD: > > http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/08/electric-mg-td-replica/ Heck, for the money it would cost to do a conversion (to an automatic or electric power), she could hire a gigilo to drive her around in the original car for the few times she'd take it out each year. I'll have to check my calendar to see if I'm available. -- Kent McLean '56 100 BN2 From derf247 at gmail.com Wed Sep 1 16:14:14 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:14:14 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR'S THE STIG IS UNMASKED In-Reply-To: References: <4C7EC125.5090705@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: Reminds me of when they supposedly unmasked the Knight Rider motorcycle guy. Watching his videos it is obvious that he is one of about 10 people capable of riding a motorcycle that way. It wouldn't be hard to narrow it down, although I believe there may have been two guys doing it at various times. Stig, Buckethead, Knight Rider, let them stay anonymous, I say. They are probably more interesting that way. From derf247 at gmail.com Wed Sep 1 16:17:41 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:17:41 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR'S THE STIG IS UNMASKED In-Reply-To: References: <4C7EC125.5090705@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: OOPS, correction. Not Knight Rider, but Ghostrider: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ltkpDoWg6M He is definitely a world class rider. From dlh2001 at comcast.net Wed Sep 1 19:10:38 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:10:38 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <9724C4C7A8784C3C8FC226E061578838@user8634b3d69b> References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home><856531.98586.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <9724C4C7A8784C3C8FC226E061578838@user8634b3d69b> Message-ID: Agreed, and if the car needs the make over anyway then just find a good, non stock engine/tranny combination that fits the easiest. -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Guy R Day Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 5:15 PM To: David Booker Cc: Spridget Chat Group Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission This woman is very ill advised. She wants an auto but wants originality. She can't have both. If she has the desire and money the car needs taking to a shop and fully re-building. After 25 years standing it will need it. If she hasn't the money, let her dream on, from the sounds of it you'll waste time trying to get her to sell. It's generating a nice discussion about auto boxes though. Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Booker" Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 4:09 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission > "Do you think the mechanic can talk her into leaving her car alone and > build a > replica using more modern parts?" > > > Steve, Nope - a fake one would not cut > it. > > I spoke with her a while on Sunday afternoon too. She came to our MG > Club's > invitational show at the Vanderbilt museum. The car was a gift from > her parents > for her 16th birthday. She is very attached to it and wants to > drive it again, > but has not driven anything with a clutch in over 25 years > (the car is > absolutely complete has been stored in a garage for at least that > long). The car > will need a thorough going through in addition to the > automatic. > > > There were some very nice TD's at the show and she really wants > to drive her car > agian - she's just afraid of stopping and starting on the > hills of Long Island's > North Shore. She seems to be a very nice lady, and I > got the distict impression > she represents some of the old money that still > resides in that area. > > > David Booker > Long Island (south shore) > _______________________________________________ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/dlh2001 at comcast.net From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Wed Sep 1 19:22:56 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:22:56 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home><856531.98586.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <9724C4C7A8784C3C8FC226E061578838@user8634b3d69b> Message-ID: <188342.94852.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Yes I'm sure the car will need a lot, but the person she was talking to about doing the work is very capable and knowledgeable of these cars. As for wanting originality - I didn't get that at all from her. She just wants to be able to drive her car again and is uncomfortable about the manual tranny. I suggested a B1800 engine and tranny or maybe a Pinto drivetrain a couple of days ago. There is already one person in the club with a Volvo drivetrain in his TD (don't groan, this was a swap done to his car many years ago and was apparently a popular one in years past). I also agree that finding an already matched engine and tranny would be far easier than a bunch of fabrication. But this has certainly turned into an interesting discussion of what if's and what could be's. David Booker Long Island To: Guy R Day ; David Booker Cc: Spridget Chat Group Sent: Wed, September 1, 2010 9:10:38 PM Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission Agreed, and if the car needs the make over anyway then just find a good, non stock engine/tranny combination that fits the easiest. -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Guy R Day Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 5:15 PM To: David Booker Cc: Spridget Chat Group Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission This woman is very ill advised. She wants an auto but wants originality. She can't have both. If she has the desire and money the car needs taking to a shop and fully re-building. After 25 years standing it will need it. If she hasn't the money, let her dream on, from the sounds of it you'll waste time trying to get her to sell. It's generating a nice discussion about auto boxes though. Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Booker" Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 4:09 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission > "Do you think the mechanic can talk her into leaving her car alone and > build a > replica using more modern parts?" > > > Steve, Nope - a fake one would not cut > it. > > I spoke with her a while on Sunday afternoon too. She came to our MG > Club's > invitational show at the Vanderbilt museum. The car was a gift from > her parents > for her 16th birthday. She is very attached to it and wants to > drive it again, > but has not driven anything with a clutch in over 25 years > (the car is > absolutely complete has been stored in a garage for at least that > long). The car > will need a thorough going through in addition to the > automatic. > > > There were some very nice TD's at the show and she really wants > to drive her car > agian - she's just afraid of stopping and starting on the > hills of Long Island's > North Shore. She seems to be a very nice lady, and I > got the distict impression > she represents some of the old money that still > resides in that area. > > > David Booker > Long Island (south shore) > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 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/dlh2001 at comcast.net From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Wed Sep 1 20:12:43 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8) Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:12:43 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <188342.94852.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home><856531.98586.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <9724C4C7A8784C3C8FC226E061578838@user8634b3d69b> <188342.94852.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C7F081B.4060501@tx.rr.com> Well it depends on the finances of the owner and if they want this then so be it. Seriously, it will be easiest if you can find a reasonable RWD car with preferably an inline-4, and not too much in the way of electronic engine controls, or something commonly used in custom conversions such at aftermarket electronics are available. > Yes I'm sure the car will need a lot, but the person she was talking to about > doing the work is very capable and knowledgeable of these cars. As for wanting > originality - I didn't get that at all from her. She just wants to be able to > drive her car again and is uncomfortable about the manual tranny. I suggested > a > B1800 engine and tranny or maybe a Pinto drivetrain a couple of days ago. > There > is already one person in the club with a Volvo drivetrain in his TD From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Sep 1 21:41:58 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 22:41:58 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR'S THE STIG IS UNMASKED In-Reply-To: References: <4C7EC125.5090705@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: So who was the "Unknown Comic"? Cheers!! Jim On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 5:14 PM, derf wrote: > Reminds me of when they supposedly unmasked the Knight Rider motorcycle guy. > Watching his videos it is obvious that he is one of about 10 people > capable of riding a motorcycle that way. > It wouldn't be hard to narrow it down, although I believe there may > have been two guys doing it at various times. > > Stig, Buckethead, Knight Rider, let them stay anonymous, I say. They > are probably more interesting that way. > _______________________________________________ From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Thu Sep 2 02:10:02 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 04:10:02 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] TOP GEAR'S THE STIG IS UNMASKED Message-ID: <1675f0.58e463f6.39b0b5da@aol.com> When Top Gear raced at the BritCar 24hrs they had about 5 Stigs, though their original plan was to have only 3. I guess the presenters didn't do much driving/racing at all. JC struggled to pass the test to get his racing licence. In a message dated 01/09/2010 23:37:23 GMT Daylight Time, derf247 at gmail.com writes: it is obvious that he is one of about 10 people From grunthaner at gmail.com Thu Sep 2 03:12:35 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 05:12:35 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars In-Reply-To: <4C7288E3.5010909@sbcglobal.net> References: <4C7288E3.5010909@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: Cool Micro's Lee. Thanks for all the pictures. I saw the Peel Trident (the little red car with the plexy glass bubble top) at a show in Pacific Grove CA called Little Cars in August. Check out the link below of the biggest Micro Car collection and go to the video link and see the little Peel Tridents driving out of the factory, one of my favorite videos. http://microcarmuseum.com/ Lin On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 10:42 AM, Lee Fox wrote: > A friend and I drove from St. Louis to Chicago for this show on Saturday. > Wow! What an unbelievable collection of strange and wonderful cars. Makes > our Spridgets look downright huge in comparison. > > Here's a link to some 300 unedited snapshots I took of the show and the > nearby Geneva (IL) Concourse de Elegance show before the batteries in the > camera died. Enjoy. > > Lee > > > http://picasaweb.google.com/1979midget/MicroCars2010?authkey=Gv1sRgCLWchLuJjvz3xAE&feat=directlink > > On 8/21/2010 10:19 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote: > >> Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:47:57 -0700 (PDT) >> From: Ron Soave >> Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars - the video >> To: Spridgets >> Message-ID:<54663.27548.qm at web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii >> >> >> http://news.yahoo.com/video/us-15749625/video-essay-micro-cars-travel-historic-route-66-21497733 >> >> Ron >> > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com From rbc_48183 at yahoo.com Thu Sep 2 06:10:23 2010 From: rbc_48183 at yahoo.com (roger cotting) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 05:10:23 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Head Gasket Message-ID: <273780.15830.qm@web111204.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Does anyone know the source of solid copper head gaskets custom thickness? I think I need to cut down on the compression ratio I have. Roger Cotting From wsthompson at thicko.com Thu Sep 2 07:41:59 2010 From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 08:41:59 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Head Gasket In-Reply-To: <273780.15830.qm@web111204.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <273780.15830.qm@web111204.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <005301cb4aa4$a05db9a0$e1192ce0$@com> http://www.headgasket.com/ -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of roger cotting Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 7:10 AM To: 'Spridgets' List Subject: [Spridgets] Head Gasket Does anyone know the source of solid copper head gaskets custom thickness? I think I need to cut down on the compression ratio I have. Roger Cotting From rbc_48183 at yahoo.com Thu Sep 2 08:22:48 2010 From: rbc_48183 at yahoo.com (roger cotting) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 07:22:48 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Head gaskets Message-ID: <56612.6726.qm@web111201.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Thanks to all who answered the question. Roger Cotting From haynes386 at netzero.net Thu Sep 2 08:24:44 2010 From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:24:44 GMT Subject: [Spridgets] Late 50's-early 60s car magazines Message-ID: <20100902.082444.13164.0@webmail01.dca.untd.com> Hey folks, A co-worker of mine is clearing out some of his old stuff (so that his wife won't clear him out as well) and has Road and Track, Car and Driver and Sports Car from the late 50's (approx 1958-1962??) that he would like to see go to someone with an interest in them. I don't believe that he wants anything for them other than shipping and to not see them trashed. Anyone interested?? Mark Haynes HAN6L12779 HAN5L8016 ____________________________________________________________ "Six Sigma" Certification Enroll in Villanova University's prestigious six sigma certification program - 100% Online http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c7fb3d0c30a897ef39st03duc From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net Thu Sep 2 08:49:30 2010 From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:49:30 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? Message-ID: <2090921162.211236.1283438970953.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/02/norster-600r-is-a-finnish-designed-chinese-built-british-froge/ Ryan From mdrowe at optonline.net Thu Sep 2 09:12:32 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:12:32 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <188342.94852.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> <856531.98586.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <9724C4C7A8784C3C8FC226E061578838@user8634b3d69b> <188342.94852.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <134212D6B8AB4C4FBF1A430663E0AD8A@Home> This discussion brings up the question of why small front-wheel-drive engines can't be attached to a stock transmission with some kind of adapter. There are adapters for larger engines. Is this just a matter of demand? Michael Rowe From derf247 at gmail.com Thu Sep 2 09:15:30 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:15:30 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? In-Reply-To: <2090921162.211236.1283438970953.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <2090921162.211236.1283438970953.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: Its Frank's NIGHTMARE! From fastvee at yahoo.com Thu Sep 2 09:31:13 2010 From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 08:31:13 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? In-Reply-To: <2090921162.211236.1283438970953.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <873038.64437.qm@web34405.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thanks a lot Ryan, I threw up on my keyboard!! John Fogelsville, PA http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/02/norster-600r-is-a-finnish-designed-chinese-built-british-froge/ From 72spridget at gmail.com Thu Sep 2 09:44:56 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:44:56 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <134212D6B8AB4C4FBF1A430663E0AD8A@Home> References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> <856531.98586.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <9724C4C7A8784C3C8FC226E061578838@user8634b3d69b> <188342.94852.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <134212D6B8AB4C4FBF1A430663E0AD8A@Home> Message-ID: <-3083198572802808351@unknownmsgid> Part of it is an absence of provisions for securing the engine to the car in a longitudinal position. I recall joy in some circles at the release of the Dodge Dakota, because it meant that Dodge had made the parts to install their 2.2 on a north-south orientation. David L On Sep 2, 2010, at 10:12, Michael Rowe wrote: > This discussion brings up the question of why small front-wheel-drive engines can't be attached to a stock transmission with some kind of adapter. There are adapters for larger engines. Is this just a matter of demand? > > Michael Rowe _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/72spridget at gmail.com From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com Thu Sep 2 10:25:51 2010 From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:25:51 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? In-Reply-To: <2090921162.211236.1283438970953.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <2090921162.211236.1283438970953.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 10:49 AM, wrote: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/02/norster-600r-is-a-finnish-designed-chinese-built-british-froge/ _________________ I really liked the picture of it parked outside the upscale chinese apartment building!!! -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Thu Sep 2 10:46:38 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:46:38 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <134212D6B8AB4C4FBF1A430663E0AD8A@Home> Message-ID: <20100902164639.FG4YA.264960.root@cdptpa-web20-z01> Yes, it's probably a matter of demand. I have seen some such engines adapted, so if the interest is there somebody will do it. If you are building adapters, then you could just put an auto trans behind the stock MG engine. > This discussion brings up the question of why small front-wheel-drive > engines can't be attached to a stock transmission with some kind of adapter. > There are adapters for larger engines. Is this just a matter of demand? From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Thu Sep 2 11:19:54 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:19:54 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? In-Reply-To: References: <2090921162.211236.1283438970953.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: Speaking of Chinese apartment buildings, did you see this one? http://gizmodo.com/5304233/entire-new-13+story-building-tips-over-in-shanghai/gallery/ So, what do ya think, Frank? Do they still build good stuff over there? LOL LAD -------------------------------------------------- From: "CosmicMag1380" Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 11:25 AM To: "Spridgets" Subject: Re: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 10:49 AM, wrote: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/02/norster-600r-is-a-finnish-designed-chinese-built-british-froge/ _________________ I really liked the picture of it parked outside the upscale chinese apartment building!!! -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net From bpazur at excel.net Thu Sep 2 11:22:51 2010 From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:22:51 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Calling Larry Daniels Message-ID: <201009021722.o82HMpAJ022860@green.excel.net> Larry - Sorry you bother you again. Please call me - important. Thanks Bud Land 920 528-7714 Cell 920 627-8747 From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net Thu Sep 2 11:32:31 2010 From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:32:31 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] RECALL NOTICE!!!! Message-ID: <1390633037.222455.1283448751420.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> WRANING!!! do NOT drive your ferrari until this is repaired http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38974141/ns/business-autos/ From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Thu Sep 2 12:02:46 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:02:46 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] RECALL NOTICE!!!! In-Reply-To: <1390633037.222455.1283448751420.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <1390633037.222455.1283448751420.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: This line threw me the first time I read it. "is recalling 1,248 of its 458 Italia supercars" I'm really up on Ferrari info. ---------------------------------------- > From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net > > WRANING!!! do NOT drive your ferrari until this is repaired > http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38974141/ns/business-autos/ > _______________________________________________ From eap2140 at yahoo.com Thu Sep 2 12:28:24 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:28:24 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] RECALL NOTICE!!!! In-Reply-To: <1390633037.222455.1283448751420.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <1390633037.222455.1283448751420.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <801124.71071.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> DANG! Mine already burned.... Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ To: spridgets Sent: Thu, September 2, 2010 10:32:31 AM Subject: [Spridgets] RECALL NOTICE!!!! WRANING!!! do NOT drive your ferrari until this is repaired http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38974141/ns/business-autos/ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/eap2140 at yahoo.com From nases at verizon.net Thu Sep 2 12:30:52 2010 From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase) Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:30:52 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] RECALL NOTICE!!!! In-Reply-To: <1390633037.222455.1283448751420.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <1390633037.222455.1283448751420.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: Ah nuts. How am going to get to work now? Phil Nase home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/ On Sep 2, 2010, at 1:32 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote: > WRANING!!! do NOT drive your ferrari until this is repaired > http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38974141/ns/business-autos/ > _______________________________________________ > > 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/nases at verizon.net From stargazer1 at cox.net Thu Sep 2 12:47:59 2010 From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose) Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:47:59 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? In-Reply-To: References: <2090921162.211236.1283438970953.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C7FF15F.6070802@cox.net> On 9/2/2010 10:19 AM, Larry Daniels wrote: > Speaking of Chinese apartment buildings, did you see this one? > > http://gizmodo.com/5304233/entire-new-13+story-building-tips-over-in-shanghai/gallery/ > > So, what do ya think, Frank? Do they still build good stuff over there? You know, foundation failure aside, the fact that the building is mostly intact speaks well of its construction. Almost any US apartment building would be a pile of rubble. Cheers, Dave From eap2140 at yahoo.com Thu Sep 2 12:56:48 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:56:48 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] RECALL NOTICE!!!! In-Reply-To: References: <1390633037.222455.1283448751420.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <469316.55610.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Could have been clearer.... "is recalling 1,248 of its MODEL 458 Italia supercars" Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ ________________________________ From: Robert Duquette To: Spridgets Sent: Thu, September 2, 2010 11:02:46 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] RECALL NOTICE!!!! This line threw me the first time I read it. "is recalling 1,248 of its 458 Italia supercars" I'm really up on Ferrari info. ---------------------------------------- > From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net > > WRANING!!! do NOT drive your ferrari until this is repaired > http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38974141/ns/business-autos/ > _______________________________________________ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/eap2140 at yahoo.com From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Thu Sep 2 13:27:48 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:27:48 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Head Gasket In-Reply-To: <273780.15830.qm@web111204.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <273780.15830.qm@web111204.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: http://www.cometic.com/ Mike MacLean 60 Sprite 56 BN2 On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 5:10 AM, roger cotting wrote: > Does anyone know the source of solid copper head gaskets custom thickness? > I > think I need to cut down on the compression ratio I have. > > Roger Cotting > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/rrengineer at dslextreme.com From corvallis at peoplepc.com Thu Sep 2 13:54:11 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:54:11 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] keeps going and going and .... Message-ID: Top Stories | Business | Sports | Entertainment | Strange | Politics | Technology | National | International | Health Conn. driver falls from car on I-95, Dodge goes on September 01, 2010 3:16 PM EDT DARIEN, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut State Police say a man fell out of his car onto Interstate 95 and watched his vehicle drive on for about two-tenths of a mile before it crashed into a pole. Troopers said they're not sure why 51-year-old Robert Craig of Killingworth fell out of his 2006 Dodge Charger late Tuesday morning in Darien near Exit 10. Police said Craig was treated for minor injuries at Stamford Hospital. State police said Craig fell onto the highway but wasn't struck by any vehicles. They say other motorists stopped to help him and get him to safety. Troopers said the car continued down the highway before striking a light pole and metal guardrail on the right shoulder. The accident remains under investigation. .bill in corvallis From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Thu Sep 2 14:18:33 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:18:33 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] RECALL NOTICE!!!! Message-ID: <4b62c.169d9364.39b16099@aol.com> Seen something similar on race cars (not Ferraris) - glue on the heat shield catches fire. In a message dated 02/09/2010 18:52:54 GMT Daylight Time, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net writes: WRANING!!! do NOT drive your ferrari until this is repaired http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38974141/ns/business-autos/ From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Thu Sep 2 14:20:12 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:20:12 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? Message-ID: <4b801.11fb08ee.39b160fc@aol.com> I dunno, maybe it fell over real s l o w w w w ? Have you seen many US apartment blocks fall on their side to compare with?? Enquiring minds want to know. In a message dated 02/09/2010 20:09:46 GMT Daylight Time, stargazer1 at cox.net writes: You know, foundation failure aside, the fact that the building is mostly intact speaks well of its construction. Almost any US apartment building would be a pile of rubble. Cheers, Dave From haynes386 at netzero.net Thu Sep 2 14:21:53 2010 From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 20:21:53 GMT Subject: [Spridgets] 50's & 60's Car magazines Message-ID: <20100902.142153.27226.0@webmail18.dca.untd.com> Sorry all, I did not include the location of these. They are in Louisville, CO. Outside of Denver, but still on the plains. Mark Haynes HAN6L12779 HAN5L8016 ____________________________________________________________ Top 2010 Online Colleges Grant Funding May Be Available to Those That Qualify. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c8007a7867ad405028st06duc From derf247 at gmail.com Thu Sep 2 14:52:14 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:52:14 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Head Gasket In-Reply-To: References: <273780.15830.qm@web111204.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I've used Cometic gaskets on dirt bikes and such and they work well. From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Thu Sep 2 15:07:33 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:07:33 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? In-Reply-To: <4b801.11fb08ee.39b160fc@aol.com> Message-ID: <20100902210733.9AJ9B.271127.root@cdptpa-web18-z01> I'm a structural engineer and I'm pretty amazed that a building can fall over on its side and stay mostly intact. > I dunno, maybe it fell over real s l o w w w w ? Have you seen many US > apartment blocks fall on their side to compare with?? Enquiring minds want to > know. From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com Thu Sep 2 15:09:49 2010 From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:09:49 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? In-Reply-To: <4C7FF15F.6070802@cox.net> References: <2090921162.211236.1283438970953.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> <4C7FF15F.6070802@cox.net> Message-ID: On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 2:47 PM, David Ambrose wrote: You know, foundation failure aside, the fact that the building is mostly intact speaks well of its construction. Almost any US apartment building would be a pile of rubble. _______________ When that story first broke, the government concluded that the contractor went on the cheap by making the pillars HOLLOW for the foundation... When the property next door was being excavated, the amount of dirt removed was enough for the pillars to shift. That caused them to break because they were hollow and the building fell. They broke in succession (kinda like imploding a building to make it fall in a particular direction) and the building did fall slowy... -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... From bmwwxman at gmail.com Thu Sep 2 15:13:20 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:13:20 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 50's & 60's Car magazines In-Reply-To: <20100902.142153.27226.0@webmail18.dca.untd.com> References: <20100902.142153.27226.0@webmail18.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: Hey! That's fairly near! I could bring those home easily!! Most of the hosue and garage are full of motorcycle and music periodicals but I could put them right where my wife used to live.... ;-) Cheers!! Jim On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 3:21 PM, Mark Haynes wrote: > Sorry all, I did not include the location of these. They are in Louisville, > CO. Outside of Denver, but still on the plains. > > > Mark Haynes > HAN6L12779 > HAN5L8016 From 72spridget at gmail.com Thu Sep 2 15:16:33 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:16:33 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? In-Reply-To: <4C7FF15F.6070802@cox.net> References: <2090921162.211236.1283438970953.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> <4C7FF15F.6070802@cox.net> Message-ID: <-5780363856802698017@unknownmsgid> That's the crumple zones at work. David L On Sep 2, 2010, at 13:47, David Ambrose wrote: > On 9/2/2010 10:19 AM, Larry Daniels wrote: >> Speaking of Chinese apartment buildings, did you see this one? >> >> http://gizmodo.com/5304233/entire-new-13+story-building-tips-over-in-shanghai/gallery/ >> >> So, what do ya think, Frank? Do they still build good stuff over there? > You know, foundation failure aside, the fact that the building is mostly intact speaks well of its construction. Almost any US apartment building would be a pile of rubble. > > Cheers, > Dave > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/72spridget at gmail.com From spritenut at comcast.net Thu Sep 2 16:18:25 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:18:25 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <134212D6B8AB4C4FBF1A430663E0AD8A@Home> References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> <856531.98586.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <9724C4C7A8784C3C8FC226E061578838@user8634b3d69b> <188342.94852.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <134212D6B8AB4C4FBF1A430663E0AD8A@Home> Message-ID: <4C8022B1.1000507@comcast.net> On 9/2/2010 11:12 AM, Michael Rowe wrote: > This discussion brings up the question of why small front-wheel-drive > engines can't be attached to a stock transmission with some kind of > adapter. There are adapters for larger engines. Is this just a matter of > demand? They can. My son is putting a VW sidewinder coupled to a Geo Tracker 5 speed in his Morris Minor. At least he has the engine and trans and knows about the adapter kit. Then this Miata drivetrain came along, so he is now not sure which way he is going with this. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From healeyrick at yahoo.com Thu Sep 2 16:57:02 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 15:57:02 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? Message-ID: <923088.45613.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> I've never seen it before, hope to never see it again and if anyone asks ... I'll deny I saw it this time! Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Thu, 9/2/10, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote: From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? To: "spridgets" Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 10:49 AM http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/02/norster-600r-is-a-finnish-designed-chinese -built-british-froge/ Ryan Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com From derf247 at gmail.com Thu Sep 2 17:03:14 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:03:14 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <4C8022B1.1000507@comcast.net> References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> <856531.98586.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <9724C4C7A8784C3C8FC226E061578838@user8634b3d69b> <188342.94852.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <134212D6B8AB4C4FBF1A430663E0AD8A@Home> <4C8022B1.1000507@comcast.net> Message-ID: Miata motors are about as bullet proof as they come. Add a turbo, even to the little 1.6 and you can get into 200+HP really easily. The motors came stock with internals that can support forced induction. Miata parts are most likely easier to find than VW. From healeyrick at yahoo.com Thu Sep 2 17:07:17 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:07:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? Message-ID: <972529.25689.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Dave, Other than that Mrs . Lincoln, how did you like the play?" Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Thu, 9/2/10, David Ambrose wrote: From: David Ambrose Subject: Re: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? To: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 2:47 PM You know, foundation failure aside, the fact that the building is mostly intact speaks well of its construction. Almost any US apartment building would be a pile of rubble. Cheers, Dave Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Thu Sep 2 17:25:18 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 23:25:18 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] keeps going and going and .... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Well ... Chargers in the news: http://preview.tinyurl.com/36qmvbj 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: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:54:11 -0700 > Subject: [Spridgets] keeps going and going and .... > > Top Stories | > Business | > Sports | > Entertainment | > Strange | > Politics | > Technology | > National | > International | > Health > > > Conn. driver falls from car on I-95, Dodge goes on > > > September 01, 2010 3:16 PM EDT > > DARIEN, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut State Police say a man fell out of his car > onto Interstate 95 and watched his vehicle drive on for about two-tenths of > a mile before it crashed into a pole. Troopers said they're not sure why > 51-year-old Robert Craig of Killingworth fell out of his 2006 Dodge Charger > late Tuesday morning in Darien near Exit 10. Police said Craig was treated > for minor injuries at Stamford Hospital. > > State police said Craig fell onto the highway but wasn't struck by any > vehicles. They say other motorists stopped to help him and get him to > safety. > > Troopers said the car continued down the highway before striking a light > pole and metal guardrail on the right shoulder. > > The accident remains under investigation. > > .bill in corvallis > _______________________________________________ From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Thu Sep 2 17:28:00 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 23:28:00 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Calling Larry Daniels In-Reply-To: <201009021722.o82HMpAJ022860@green.excel.net> References: <201009021722.o82HMpAJ022860@green.excel.net> Message-ID: So ... Larry, did you call Bud 'important'? ;) ( Sorry, sometimes I can't help myself!! ) Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project ) 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple ) 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen ) http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg > Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:22:51 -0500 > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > From: bpazur at excel.net > Subject: [Spridgets] Calling Larry Daniels > > Larry - > > Sorry you bother you again. Please call me - important. > > Thanks Bud > > Land 920 528-7714 > > Cell 920 627-8747 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/robertduquette at sympatico.ca From mdrowe at optonline.net Thu Sep 2 18:18:57 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:18:57 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? In-Reply-To: <923088.45613.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <923088.45613.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <23539B6BD2E04F388089C3BB9FAA8AE2@Home> > I've never seen it before, hope to never see it again and if anyone asks > ... I'll deny I saw it this time! Forget the aesthetics. This car begs to become a cheap racing class. Michael Rowe From shop at justbrits.com Thu Sep 2 18:33:44 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:33:44 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Calling Larry Daniels In-Reply-To: References: <201009021722.o82HMpAJ022860@green.excel.net> Message-ID: <4C804268.6090701@justbrits.com> SIMPLE [answer], RD !!!! << ( Sorry, sometimes I can't help myself!! ) >> There is *NO* "help" that COULD assist you !!!! DOH !!!! DUH !!!! PPP From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Thu Sep 2 18:38:50 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:38:50 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? In-Reply-To: <20100902210733.9AJ9B.271127.root@cdptpa-web18-z01> Message-ID: According to experts like Charlie Sheen and Willie Nelson, that's the only way the CAN fall. > I'm a structural engineer and I'm pretty amazed that a building can fall over > on its side and stay mostly intact. From shop at justbrits.com Thu Sep 2 18:39:03 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:39:03 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] keeps going and going and .... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C8043A7.5030000@justbrits.com> << Well ... Chargers in the news: >> Have ya'll heard that the BROAD that owns the car is B****ing to the sky about the guy "using" and "abusing" her baby ??? UN-REAL !!! Sorta sounds like a Lawyer is HER 'next step' !?!?!?!? Apparently the guy 'charged' her car once too often !!! RD From lmacy at mac.com Thu Sep 2 18:43:33 2010 From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry) Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:43:33 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Calling Larry Daniels In-Reply-To: References: <201009021722.o82HMpAJ022860@green.excel.net> Message-ID: <611997BA-9A5D-4E96-82E5-8631A71E173E@mac.com> Wadda mean "Sometimes"? ED On Sep 2, 2010, at 7:28 PM, Robert Duquette wrote: > So ... Larry, did you call Bud 'important'? ;) > > > > ( Sorry, sometimes I can't help myself!! ) > > Robert Duquette > Ottawa ON Canada > 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project ) > 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple ) > 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen ) > > http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg > > > > > > >> Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:22:51 -0500 >> To: spridgets at autox.team.net >> From: bpazur at excel.net >> Subject: [Spridgets] Calling Larry Daniels >> >> Larry - >> >> Sorry you bother you again. Please call me - important. >> >> Thanks Bud >> >> Land 920 528-7714 >> >> Cell 920 627-8747 >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/robertduquette at sympatico.ca > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lmacy at mac.com > -- Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. macy at upenn.edu Senior IT Program Director Neuropsychiatry Section Department of Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates Philadelphia, PA 19104 "I finally figured out what email is for. It's for communicating with people you's rather not talk to." G. Carlin From shop at justbrits.com Thu Sep 2 18:45:59 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:45:59 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> <856531.98586.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <9724C4C7A8784C3C8FC226E061578838@user8634b3d69b> <188342.94852.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <134212D6B8AB4C4FBF1A430663E0AD8A@Home> <4C8022B1.1000507@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C804547.8010705@justbrits.com> << Miata parts are most likely easier to find than VW. >> And our own Frogeye Owner, EX-Lister is just one of those "suppliers" up in "Ya hey der" Cheezehead Land (Racine, WI !! IIRC it's btdtracing.com Him & his son. And Willie has turned into MORE of a diehard racer [in dem dar cars] than 'Hopper is in his "Team White Trash" Frogeye [faster than sn*t] "White Trash" !!! From healeyrick at yahoo.com Thu Sep 2 18:52:50 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:52:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Cats Message-ID: <399527.58445.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com> I admit it, this is just wrong. Probably not work safe, not for the easily offended, no cats were injured in making this video, etc. etc. Ed, you're going to love it: http://www.snotr.com/video/4195 Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo From derf247 at gmail.com Thu Sep 2 19:45:08 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 19:45:08 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <4C804547.8010705@justbrits.com> References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> <856531.98586.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <9724C4C7A8784C3C8FC226E061578838@user8634b3d69b> <188342.94852.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <134212D6B8AB4C4FBF1A430663E0AD8A@Home> <4C8022B1.1000507@comcast.net> <4C804547.8010705@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Yes, I've dealt with those guys before. They caught the Spec Miata disease in a big way. I didn't know he was an ex-lister, though. From derf247 at gmail.com Thu Sep 2 19:52:12 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 19:52:12 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? In-Reply-To: References: <20100902210733.9AJ9B.271127.root@cdptpa-web18-z01> Message-ID: They're just mad because they think there was a conspiracy and they are not "in on it". I'm still amazed that those structures could take a hit from a huge jet and not topple over immediately upon impact. And, I don't believe al qaeda thought of it on their own. Tom Clancy wrote about it in one of his books. On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 6:38 PM, Billy Zoom wrote: > According to experts like Charlie Sheen and Willie Nelson, that's the only > way the CAN fall. From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Thu Sep 2 19:54:33 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:54:33 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Finned Valve Cover Amongst the Pictures Message-ID: Picture DSC 0008 beautiful red Sprite with the forward opening hood. >From Flicker Album: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ First time I have seen the same valve cover that I use. . aluminum finned with the opening / cap / breather in the center. Is there a particular name for this cover? Manufacturer? Just wondering if you or anyone might know as I was unable to find any reference as such on mine. It is a cool looking cover. Kirk 591275 From healeyrick at yahoo.com Thu Sep 2 19:59:33 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:59:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? Message-ID: <612706.93081.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Demolition derby? Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Thu, 9/2/10, Michael Rowe wrote: From: Michael Rowe Subject: Re: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? To: "spridgets" Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 8:18 PM > I've never seen it before, hope to never see it again and if anyone asks ... I'll deny I saw it this time! Forget the aesthetics. This car begs to become a cheap racing class. Michael Rowe _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com From spritenut at comcast.net Thu Sep 2 20:41:23 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:41:23 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] A New Five Speed Kit (part 1) Message-ID: <4C806053.7020902@comcast.net> Bill Masquelier has come up with a Datsun 5 speed adapter kit. And I have taken HIS design and changed it but you can have it HIS way, or MINE. Bill's way is a cleaner looking job since the starter fits the tranny. My way is the "we tight" way, use more Sprite stock parts but leaves some ugliness where the Datsun starter would have gone. His way uses a Datsun starter, and ring gear, it also needs the flywheel machined to accept the Datsun ring gear and clutch plate and the Sprite back plate to be cut off. Since finding a Datsun starter and ring gear out here on the east coast would involve time travel backwards about 20 years, that part was a bit tough for me. Not most but ALL Datsuns around here rusted away by 1990. So I took what I knew from my Rivergate kit which uses the Sprite flywheel and starter as is and worked on the mods to Bill's kit. I now have Bill's kit in the Ladybug with the stock 1275 flywheel and ring gear, stock 1275 pressure plate and a Datsun clutch disc from Rivergate. If you do NOT use the Datsun starter, ring gear, and flywheel mods, you will need a 2" metal cutting hole saw and some sort of starter nose cover. I used a piece of PVC pipe and a torch to bend it just so but a piece of metal and a couple screws will work. My way has the stock starter bolted in the Sprite backplate which would need to be cut off if you go Datsun starter. I figured if the Datsun starter I couldn't find ever died, where would I find another? But Sprite starters are easy to find, I have a milk crate full of them in my garage. You will need to drill out a clearance hole for the stock starter in the bellhousing of the Datsun tranny, I used a 2" hole saw and finished up along the curve of the bell with a grinder. I also used a 40" long 3/16" brake pipe with metric ends to go from the slave to the master. I did cut off the master end metric fitting, replaced it with a 3/8 x 24 fitting and reflared the end of the pipe to fit the Sprite master. Bill may be able to supply this with his kit, we did not talk about that yet. The following list is from Bill's notes. Coming in part 2 because this message is too large for the list server From spritenut at comcast.net Thu Sep 2 20:42:21 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:42:21 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] New 5 speed (part 2) Message-ID: <4C80608D.705@comcast.net> The following list is from Bill's notes. Materials required: This kit uses the components from any Datsun 1200,210 or B210- they all fit the same: 1/ transmission, either 4 or 5 speed. This includes trans, shifter, throwout bearing and fork, speedometer cable, etc. 2/ Starter ring gear 3/ Clutch disk & pressure plate 4/ Starter motor that is 6 > from flange to tail, NOT one that is 7 = long flange to tail. 5/ Clutch slave-to-fork rod w/ nut 6/ The flexible clutch line from the slave cylinder. 7/ The B-nut from the metal clutch hydraulic line. Other equipment required: 1/ Driveshaft adapter yoke; Rivergate, Morrisservice or Mini Mania. They all work the same; Rivergates is the least expensive and is of excellent quality. 2/ Clutch slave cylinder: NAPA #United 37498 3/ Transmission rear seal (only if required): NAPA #11615CR 4/ Late model (1500) Midget shifter cover (gaiter) Flywheel Preparation: -I have a local shop who will do all of the following flywheel modifications for $50.00. You need to provide all shipping and a Datsun starter ring gear. 1/ Pull out the (3) locator pins from the Spridget pressure plate. 2/ Turn down the ring gear and flywheel to 9.466 1.002 diameter x .75 1.06 deep (Sketch xx) 3/ Turn front (clutch) side of flywheel flat 4/ Drill and tap (6) 5/16-24 unf holes through and (2) <  diameter holes .25 deep on a bolt circle of 8.490 to match holes in Datsun pressure plate. (third <  hole which matches offset pressure plate hole is omitted). 5/ Tap the Datsun ring gear onto the modified Spridget flywheel using a block of wood and a hammer. Shifter Preparation: 1/ Saw shifter off to approximately 8 long. (Frank says 6") 2/ Drill and tap a 5/16-18 hole approximately 1 deep in the end. 3/ Screw a 2 long piece of 5/16-18 allthread in, thread 5/16-18 hexnut on and attach shifter knob. 4/ The original metal shifter cover will not allow the shifter to work so I just use a 1500 Midget Gaiter (flexible cover). NOTE I have successfully straightened out the Datsun shifter and cut it down to fit in the stock early Spridget metal shift housing, but the stock rubber gaiter will not work due to the extended throw of the Datsun trans, but an MGB shift gaiter which is ribbed, works well. You may have to grind away a bit of the upper left and lower right side of the shifter hole, make it look like an egg and put in the MGB rubber gaiter and it looks stock. From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Thu Sep 2 20:42:18 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8) Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:42:18 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? In-Reply-To: References: <20100902210733.9AJ9B.271127.root@cdptpa-web18-z01> Message-ID: <4C80608A.9000500@tx.rr.com> What does a 767 weigh? Each of those buildings was 300,000 or 400,000 tons. Those are tall buildings, subject to a lot of wind under worst conditions. They have to be designed to only move a certain amount under wind load. I know how they were built and with respect to lateral forces they are (were) very tough structures. They were ultimately taken down by fire, in the same way that a large tough animal would be taken down by microorganisms over a period of time. > I'm still amazed that those structures could take a hit from a huge > jet and not topple over immediately upon impact. From derf247 at gmail.com Thu Sep 2 21:13:51 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 21:13:51 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] New 5 speed (part 2) In-Reply-To: <4C80608D.705@comcast.net> References: <4C80608D.705@comcast.net> Message-ID: How about using the Isuzu Starter #16878? Would it bolt to the Spridget back plate and negate the need to cut the housing? From shop at justbrits.com Thu Sep 2 21:14:29 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:14:29 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> <856531.98586.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <9724C4C7A8784C3C8FC226E061578838@user8634b3d69b> <188342.94852.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <134212D6B8AB4C4FBF1A430663E0AD8A@Home> <4C8022B1.1000507@comcast.net> <4C804547.8010705@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C806815.9040409@justbrits.com> << I didn't know he was an ex-lister, though. >> See Visitors in S.C. & S.P. on my site, derF !!! Willie went with me to CA to p/u Camino & have a "tour" for our trip home !!! Orange Co. Airport to Chi via El Paso & stops here & there. LMAO !!! Right, Brad ?? Ed From soavero at yahoo.com Thu Sep 2 21:14:38 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 20:14:38 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <4C804547.8010705@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <90209.66888.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Thu, 9/2/10, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > racer [in dem dar cars] than 'Hopper is in his "Team White > Trash" > Frogeye [faster than sn*t] "White Trash" !!! Not that I am defecting, but I got my first 2 miles of driving a Studebaker racecar tonight. 1398 more to follow in 10 days at Targa Newfoundland. Quite a ride. Dave Woerpel is a god. Ron From stargazer1 at cox.net Thu Sep 2 22:33:39 2010 From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose) Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:33:39 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] has anyone seen this before? In-Reply-To: <4b801.11fb08ee.39b160fc@aol.com> References: <4b801.11fb08ee.39b160fc@aol.com> Message-ID: <4C807AA3.7040901@cox.net> On 9/2/2010 1:20 PM, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote: > I dunno, maybe it fell over real s l o w w w w ? Have you seen many > US apartment blocks fall on their side to compare with?? Enquiring > minds want to know. One time from a foundation failure in the midwest. My grandfather owned a nearby building. The collapsed building was the common brick and wood construction. Small wall sections survived intact, but pretty much every joint in the building failed and pretty much everything inside was destroyed when the bricks at the top of the building went to meet their brethren on the lower walls. Not a pretty sight. Fortunately the building had been cleared prior to its collapse. Cheers, Dave From derf247 at gmail.com Thu Sep 2 23:24:10 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 23:24:10 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <90209.66888.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <4C804547.8010705@justbrits.com> <90209.66888.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Say Hi to Keith Tanner and the Flyin Miata guys, if you see them. I'm not sure if they went this year or not. > > Not that I am defecting, but I got my first 2 miles of driving a Studebaker racecar tonight. 1398 more to follow in 10 days at Targa Newfoundland. Quite a ride. Dave Woerpel is a god. > > Ron From richb at u.washington.edu Fri Sep 3 00:24:42 2010 From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 23:24:42 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Finned Valve Cover Amongst the Pictures References: Message-ID: <71FE862EA4BE41988ED0094351AA0AC9@m275laptop> Kirk I believe that would be Chris Rae's car at one of our NOSHIT gatherings at Bill M's place. I've included him on this reply as I'm sure he would appreciate your complements to his car. Rich Ball '76 Midget Everett, WA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kirk Hargreaves" To: Cc: Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 6:54 PM Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Finned Valve Cover Amongst the Pictures > Picture DSC 0008 beautiful red Sprite with the forward opening hood. > >>From Flicker Album: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ > > First time I have seen the same valve cover that I use. . aluminum finned > with the opening / cap / breather in the center. > > Is there a particular name for this cover? Manufacturer? Just wondering > if > you or anyone might know as I was unable to find any reference as such on > mine. It is a cool looking cover. > > Kirk > 591275 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/richb at u.washington.edu From tequila.brad at gmail.com Fri Sep 3 03:15:14 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 04:15:14 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <4C806815.9040409@justbrits.com> References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> <856531.98586.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <9724C4C7A8784C3C8FC226E061578838@user8634b3d69b> <188342.94852.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <134212D6B8AB4C4FBF1A430663E0AD8A@Home> <4C8022B1.1000507@comcast.net> <4C804547.8010705@justbrits.com> <4C806815.9040409@justbrits.com> Message-ID: True Dat On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 10:14 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > << I didn't know he was an ex-lister, though. >> > > See Visitors in S.C. & S.P. on my site, derF !!! > > Willie went with me to CA to p/u Camino & have a "tour" > for our trip home !!! > > Orange Co. Airport to Chi via El Paso & stops here & there. > LMAO !!! > > Right, Brad ?? > > Ed > > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From wsthompson at thicko.com Fri Sep 3 06:19:54 2010 From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 07:19:54 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel chock sale In-Reply-To: <399527.58445.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <399527.58445.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <004a01cb4b62$52e30900$f8a91b00$@com> Due to severe overcrowding (222 cats), the Oshkosh, WI Humane Society announced a sale on cats. You can adopt a cat for $.022 between Sept. 1 and Sept. 22. Yes, as in 22 cents. Seriously. It's a no kill shelter, and they're doing their best not to have to start wacking the little buggers. From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Fri Sep 3 06:51:24 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 07:51:24 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel chock sale In-Reply-To: <004a01cb4b62$52e30900$f8a91b00$@com> References: <399527.58445.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <004a01cb4b62$52e30900$f8a91b00$@com> Message-ID: <615763D8-19D4-48AA-AE89-0B17742E7C3B@comcast.net> .. or maybe they will have to use .22 caliber for the euthanasia.. adopt now! Lester On Sep 3, 2010, at 7:19 AM, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote: > Due to severe overcrowding (222 cats), the Oshkosh, WI Humane Society > announced a sale on cats. You can adopt a cat for $.022 between Sept. 1 and > Sept. 22. Yes, as in 22 cents. Seriously. It's a no kill shelter, and > they're doing their best not to have to start wacking the little buggers. > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From jackson.skip at yahoo.com Fri Sep 3 07:53:32 2010 From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 06:53:32 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] RECALL NOTICE!!!! Message-ID: <40035.62907.qm@web46406.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Isn't technology wonderful. If my building tumbles or my BE is recalled I'll know immediately. Skip J. AN5L/37190 From kk7ss at verizon.net Fri Sep 3 08:23:14 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:23:14 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <90209.66888.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <4C804547.8010705@justbrits.com>, <90209.66888.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C8104D2.6281.53797D6@kk7ss.verizon.net> Pictures?? -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 2 Sep 2010 at 20:14, Ron Soave wrote: > Not that I am defecting, but I got my first 2 miles of driving a Studebaker racecar > tonight. 1398 more to follow in 10 days at Targa Newfoundland. Quite a ride. Dave Woerpel > is a god. From eap2140 at yahoo.com Fri Sep 3 08:47:33 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 07:47:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic Message-ID: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Drove the Midget up to Tulalip (about 18 miles) on some back roads, then the freeway. I noticed the transmission and stick shift gets extremely hot in stop/go traffic. We put 30 wt. oil in the trans when we installed it. Would a heavier oil keep it cooler? Is this a problem? It got pretty freakin' hot and had me worried..... Datsun 5 speed. Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Sep 3 09:13:34 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 15:13:34 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <4C8104D2.6281.53797D6@kk7ss.verizon.net> References: <4C804547.8010705@justbrits.com>, , <90209.66888.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>, <4C8104D2.6281.53797D6@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: Pictures? We wanted "video"!! There was promise of some sideways driving ... http://www.targanewfoundland.com/drivers/cars/2010/111/ Robert D ---------------------------------------- > From: kk7ss at verizon.net > > Pictures?? > > -- > Dave G. KK7SS > DN06ig > '65 Sprite - work in progress > '76 Midget - nearly ready > > > On 2 Sep 2010 at 20:14, Ron Soave wrote: > >> Not that I am defecting, but I got my first 2 miles of driving a Studebaker racecar >> tonight. 1398 more to follow in 10 days at Targa Newfoundland. Quite a ride. Dave Woerpel >> is a god. > _______________________________________________ From pythias at pacifier.com Fri Sep 3 09:18:31 2010 From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 08:18:31 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1609379092.20100903081831@pacifier.com> Hello Edward, The usually don't get that hot until about 400 to 500 miles in a day, on a hot day. -- Best regards, Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" In case of fire, yell "FIRE!" From peter at nosimport.com Fri Sep 3 09:44:01 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:44:01 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: References: <4C804547.8010705@justbrits.com> <90209.66888.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C8104D2.6281.53797D6@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: <201009030844632.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> At 10:13 AM 9/3/2010, Robert Duquette wrote: >Pictures? We wanted "video"!! There was promise of some sideways driving >... >http://www.targanewfoundland.com/drivers/cars/2010/111/ > >Robert D ================ Well There IS a song already. Jordan Zevon "Studebaker" Play it. Peter C From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Sep 3 09:58:15 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 15:58:15 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <201009030844632.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <4C804547.8010705@justbrits.com>, <90209.66888.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>, <4C8104D2.6281.53797D6@kk7ss.verizon.net>, , <201009030844632.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: Well, I can't watch/listen from here, but it does appear to be on youtube. I did find the lyrics to read. "... I was speeding south on ninety-nine when the manifold started smokin' I ran her off the shoulder and now the axle's broken It made a sound that cracked my heart in half and with only half a half pint of vodka left ... " Hopefully, the ronmobile does better. ---------------------------------------- > Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:44:01 -0500 > To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; spridgets at autox.team.net > From: peter at nosimport.com > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission > > At 10:13 AM 9/3/2010, Robert Duquette wrote: >>Pictures? We wanted "video"!! There was promise of some sideways driving >>... >>http://www.targanewfoundland.com/drivers/cars/2010/111/ >> >>Robert D > ================ > Well There IS a song already. > > Jordan Zevon "Studebaker" > > Play it. > > Peter C From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Fri Sep 3 10:01:51 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 12:01:51 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic Message-ID: <15bddd.7b9a2206.39b275ef@aol.com> I dunno, but gearbox and oil can get hot I doubt though that you'll need to fit a gearbox cooler. In a message dated 03/09/2010 16:11:50 GMT Daylight Time, eap2140 at yahoo.com writes: I noticed the transmission and stick shift gets extremely hot in stop/go traffic. We put 30 wt. oil in the trans when we installed it. Would a heavier oil keep it cooler? Is this a problem? It got pretty freakin' hot and had me worried..... Datsun 5 speed. From 72spridget at gmail.com Fri Sep 3 10:42:51 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:42:51 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: <15bddd.7b9a2206.39b275ef@aol.com> References: <15bddd.7b9a2206.39b275ef@aol.com> Message-ID: > I dunno, but gearbox and oil can get hot I doubt though that you'll need > to fit a gearbox cooler. Are gearbox coolers covered in any books out there? ED From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Sep 3 11:12:23 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 17:12:23 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic Message-ID: There is an image of an installed cooler here: http://tinyurl.com/3aqh8a ---------------------------------------- > >> I dunno, but gearbox and oil can get hot I doubt though that you'll need >> to fit a gearbox cooler. > > Are gearbox coolers covered in any books out there? > ED > _______________________________________________ From derf247 at gmail.com Fri Sep 3 11:44:24 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:44:24 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I know Spridgets take 30wt in the trans but I thought Datsun trannys used something closer to 80-90w gear oil. From derf247 at gmail.com Fri Sep 3 11:47:40 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:47:40 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I think this was the consensus some time back: Valvoline full synthetic 75W90 gear oil From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Fri Sep 3 12:28:33 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:28:33 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I don't know how you'd install a cooler when the oil doesn't flow anywhere. You'd have to heat-sink the gearbox or wrap tubes around it. You sure it's TOO hot? BZ From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Fri Sep 3 12:58:41 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 14:58:41 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic Message-ID: <116c76.55167afe.39b29f61@aol.com> Probably but not Spridget books - maybe How to Plan and Build a Fast Road Car has something? In a message dated 03/09/2010 18:01:06 GMT Daylight Time, 72spridget at gmail.com writes: Are gearbox coolers covered in any books out there? ED From derf247 at gmail.com Fri Sep 3 13:08:23 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:08:23 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Either pump or thermal circulation, or maybe cooling fans directed at the trans. If your stick is getting hot you probably have a friction problem, IMHO. Check your clutch. From corvallis at peoplepc.com Fri Sep 3 13:20:07 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 12:20:07 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <5F64955D29A04155925030732F4419F7@spider> Yes, they do. ...bill in Corvallis (L521 owner) ============================================ -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of derf Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:44 AM To: Edward Perez Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic I know Spridgets take 30wt in the trans but I thought Datsun trannys used something closer to 80-90w gear oil. _______________________________________________ From cbking at alum.rpi.edu Fri Sep 3 13:30:51 2010 From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 12:30:51 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic Message-ID: <5fcd01cb4b9e$84eea760$116a010a@mail2world.com> Since you have a 1275 in a 1500 chassis, where did you run the exhaust? Are you sure you're not getting exhaust heat up through the propshaft access hole and heating up the gear lever? Gearbox would probably create more heat while at speed than in stop and go traffic, I would think. Maybe heat soak after the freeway run? Just some thoughts. -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <-----Original Message-----> >From: Edward Perez [eap2140 at yahoo.com] >Sent: 9/3/2010 10:47:33 AM >To: Spridgets at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic > >Drove the Midget up to Tulalip (about 18 miles) on some back roads, then the >freeway. I noticed the transmission and stick shift gets extremely hot in >stop/go traffic. We put 30 wt. oil in the trans when we installed it. Would a >heavier oil keep it cooler? Is this a problem? It got pretty freakin' hot and >had me worried..... Datsun 5 speed. > > Edward Perez >Snohomish, WA >78 Midget (1275) >http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ >_______________________________________________ > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Suggested annual donation $12.75 >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cbking at alum.rpi.edu > >. From mdmyersct at gmail.com Fri Sep 3 13:46:25 2010 From: mdmyersct at gmail.com (Michael Myers) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 15:46:25 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: <5F64955D29A04155925030732F4419F7@spider> References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <5F64955D29A04155925030732F4419F7@spider> Message-ID: Even though the numbers suggest a major difference in viscosity, SAE 30 crnakcase oil is close in viscosity to a 80-85W gear oil. The major differences are detergent and EP additives. http://www.teamrip.com/viscosity_chart.html Mike Myers On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 3:20 PM, wrote: > Yes, they do. ...bill in Corvallis (L521 owner) > ============================================ > -----Original Message----- > From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of derf > Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:44 AM > To: Edward Perez > Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic > > I know Spridgets take 30wt in the trans but I thought Datsun trannys > used something closer to > 80-90w gear oil. > _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > > 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/mdmyersct at gmail.com From mdmyersct at gmail.com Fri Sep 3 13:48:12 2010 From: mdmyersct at gmail.com (Michael Myers) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 15:48:12 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <5F64955D29A04155925030732F4419F7@spider> Message-ID: Even though the numbers suggest a major difference in viscosity, SAE 30 crnakcase oil is close in viscosity to a 80-85W gear oil. The major differences are detergent and EP additives. http://www.teamrip.com/viscosity_chart.html Mike Myers From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Fri Sep 3 14:06:09 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 16:06:09 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic Message-ID: <1d1273.59491cf5.39b2af31@aol.com> In its most basic format you pipe out from the drain plug to a small cooler and pipe back in to the oil fill or drill and tap for something similar. To ensure the oil flows through the cooler by more than just convection(?) you fit a small electrically powered pump. In a message dated 03/09/2010 20:04:15 GMT Daylight Time, billyzoom at billyzoom.com writes: I don't know how you'd install a cooler when the oil doesn't flow anywhere. From derf247 at gmail.com Fri Sep 3 14:37:48 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 14:37:48 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I'd like to state for the record that all the conjecture about additional cooling is great but unless something is wrong inside the tranny (wrong fluid?) then you should not need additional tranny cooling. Heat either comes from friction inside the trans or from the aforementioned exhaust routing. Is your exhaust touching the trans somewhere? I think friction bad enough to cause that kind of heat would also cause shifting problems and severe trans noise. From rbastedo at gmail.com Fri Sep 3 14:40:05 2010 From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:40:05 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic Message-ID: If you have new seals fine If you don't then steer clear of synthetic as many have reported that bad leaks result. You want a GL4, you don't want GL5 as it corrodes the yellow metals too rapidly. GL4 has some of the corrosive stuff but GL5 has more. Weight range depends on temperatures, just as with any oil. ********************************************** From: derf Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic To: Edward Perez I think this was the consensus some time back: Valvoline full synthetic 75W90 gear oil From rbastedo at gmail.com Fri Sep 3 15:09:40 2010 From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 14:09:40 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Here is the low down on the Datsun tranny for lube, from the Ratsun forums: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/20936-manual-transmission-fluid/page__p__296733__hl__lube__fromsearch__1#entry296733 or http://tinyurl.com/2aeltbv Enjoy!* *Rick (5th gear baby!!) Bastedo* * On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 1:40 PM, Rick Bastedo wrote: > If you have new seals fine > If you don't then steer clear of synthetic as many have reported that bad > leaks result. > You want a GL4, you don't want GL5 as it corrodes the yellow metals too > rapidly. > GL4 has some of the corrosive stuff but GL5 has more. > Weight range depends on temperatures, just as with any oil. > > > ********************************************** > From: derf > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic > To: Edward Perez > > > I think this was the consensus some time back: > > Valvoline full synthetic 75W90 gear oil From eap2140 at yahoo.com Fri Sep 3 15:20:34 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 14:20:34 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <968818.69852.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Man, overwhelmed with info. My head hurts. Do any of you that have a 5 speed experience this? Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ ________________________________ From: Rick Bastedo To: spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Fri, September 3, 2010 1:40:05 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic If you have new seals fine If you don't then steer clear of synthetic as many have reported that bad leaks result. You want a GL4, you don't want GL5 as it corrodes the yellow metals too rapidly. GL4 has some of the corrosive stuff but GL5 has more. Weight range depends on temperatures, just as with any oil. ********************************************** From: derf Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic To: Edward Perez I think this was the consensus some time back: Valvoline full synthetic 75W90 gear oil Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/eap2140 at yahoo.com From eap2140 at yahoo.com Fri Sep 3 15:24:44 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 14:24:44 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Seattle: I can't take it with me... come and get it Message-ID: <141506.27473.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Moving to SC and can't take all my automotive stuff with me. Anyone in the Seattle area want a boat load of rattle cans (dupli color cans and wheel paint), polishes, fluids, undercoating, stripper, orange hand cleaner (huge bottle), coolant and all kinds of stuff. You can even go through my spares to see if you need anything..... otherwise, it's the dumpster. Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ From thcollin at mtu.edu Fri Sep 3 15:30:21 2010 From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins) Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:30:21 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] V8 Hotel Message-ID: <8vjs3h$9a2hii@email.mtu.edu> It's called the V8 Hotel in Germany, but there is a room with a Morris Minor theme. Pictures here - Look for August 30, pictures. http://www.crookedbrains.net/. You even have a mechanic under your Morris Minor bed - at least his feet stick out from under the bed. And check the A Series side table too! Tim Collins http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/sets/ From billmasq at hotmail.com Fri Sep 3 16:44:39 2010 From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 15:44:39 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>, Message-ID: Only for some people- common engine oil makes the syncros work much better and if you change every year or two it is much better.BillM > Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:47:40 -0600 > From: derf247 at gmail.com > To: eap2140 at yahoo.com > CC: Spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic > > I think this was the consensus some time back: > > Valvoline full synthetic 75W90 gear oil > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/billmasq at hotmail.com From nases at verizon.net Fri Sep 3 17:19:04 2010 From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase) Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:19:04 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: <968818.69852.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <968818.69852.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I have Paul A's kit. It doesn't get as warm as you describe. IIRC I'm using 75/90 oil. Phil Nase home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/ On Sep 3, 2010, at 5:20 PM, Edward Perez wrote: > Man, overwhelmed with info. My head hurts. Do any of you that have a 5 speed > experience this? > > Edward Perez > Snohomish, WA > 78 Midget (1275) > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ From dlh2001 at comcast.net Fri Sep 3 17:36:38 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 19:36:38 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <5EB13F246E1B4292846E33F59D2C6709@blackbox2> Typical running temp for a manual gearbox would be 150-175 F. Heat is transferred very easily from the engine to the tranny, so you need to make sure you are not looking at a more general engine cooling issue. Do you have an idea what the engine temps were during this excursion? It might be a good idea to hook up a digital temp sensor to the tranny case and monitor things. After experimenting with the various viscosities in my 5 speed I've determined the you want to go with the 90w GL-4 oil. NAPA sells it. Sta-Lube Brand. 140wt quiets the gear noise down but the shifts are hard until it warms up. -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Edward Perez Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:48 AM To: Spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic Drove the Midget up to Tulalip (about 18 miles) on some back roads, then the freeway. I noticed the transmission and stick shift gets extremely hot in stop/go traffic. We put 30 wt. oil in the trans when we installed it. Would a heavier oil keep it cooler? Is this a problem? It got pretty freakin' hot and had me worried..... Datsun 5 speed. Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/dlh2001 at comcast.net From shop at justbrits.com Fri Sep 3 17:41:51 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:41:51 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>, Message-ID: <4C8187BF.9060006@justbrits.com> Sorry Bill. but.................... << Only for some people- common engine oil makes the syncros work much better >> that is just plain WRONG to say !!! In some cases you would be correct whilst in others brass bauk rings ARE "eaten alive". And if yer interested in sending me a LOT of money, I will be most happy to take it !! Ed From billmasq at hotmail.com Fri Sep 3 18:33:05 2010 From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 17:33:05 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: <4C8187BF.9060006@justbrits.com> References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>, , , , <4C8187BF.9060006@justbrits.com> Message-ID: That's your opinion and everyone has one!BillM > Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 18:41:51 -0500 > From: shop at justbrits.com > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic > > Sorry Bill. but.................... > > << Only for some people- common engine oil makes the syncros work > much better >> > > that is just plain WRONG to say !!! > > In some cases you would be correct whilst in others brass > bauk rings ARE "eaten alive". > > And if yer interested in sending me a LOT of money, I will > be most happy to take it !! > > Ed > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/billmasq at hotmail.com From eap2140 at yahoo.com Fri Sep 3 19:00:38 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 18:00:38 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>, , , , <4C8187BF.9060006@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <427292.87501.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I think ED has all of them! Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ ________________________________ From: Bill Masquelier To: spridget list Sent: Fri, September 3, 2010 5:33:05 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic That's your opinion and everyone has one!BillM > Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 18:41:51 -0500 > From: shop at justbrits.com > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic > > Sorry Bill. but.................... > > << Only for some people- common engine oil makes the syncros work > much better >> > > that is just plain WRONG to say !!! > > In some cases you would be correct whilst in others brass > bauk rings ARE "eaten alive". > > And if yer interested in sending me a LOT of money, I will > be most happy to take it !! > > Ed > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/billmasq at hotmail.com Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/eap2140 at yahoo.com From shop at justbrits.com Fri Sep 3 20:38:44 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:38:44 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>, , , , <4C8187BF.9060006@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C81B134.80300@justbrits.com> << That's your opinion and everyone has one!BillM >> Sorry Bill, NOT an opinion !! Try branching out in you LBC 'areas' !! Colin mate, got a couple Oz pennies to add ?? Ed From spritenut at comcast.net Fri Sep 3 20:53:42 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:53:42 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Spridget doors Message-ID: <4C81B4B6.2060505@comcast.net> Did anyone on this list drop off 2 Sprite doors in my driveway yesterday? I did say they were cheap and usually free out at Carlisle but when I came home yesterday, there were a pair 1 green, 1 white, a left and right set of doors next to the fence. Very complete I might add but i have no idea where they came from. I have already stripped and sanded the 2 doors I need for the $50 Midget so no one knew I needed doors. I will use them someday but it would be nice to knopw where they came from. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From shop at justbrits.com Fri Sep 3 21:19:51 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:19:51 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Spridget doors In-Reply-To: <4C81B4B6.2060505@comcast.net> References: <4C81B4B6.2060505@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C81BAD7.308@justbrits.com> Wasn't me, Frank !!!! I'm INNOCENT !!! INNOCENT, I tell ya - INNOCENT !!!! 'Hopper From derf247 at gmail.com Fri Sep 3 21:23:50 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 21:23:50 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Spridget doors In-Reply-To: <4C81B4B6.2060505@comcast.net> References: <4C81B4B6.2060505@comcast.net> Message-ID: Spridget fairies. Remember, whatever you scrap goes to China and will come back to haunt you. From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com Fri Sep 3 21:47:04 2010 From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard) Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 20:47:04 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] A New Five Speed Kit (part 1) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <779B8254-DE0E-457D-9CEA-8FA0750B7B4A@gerardsgarage.com> For anyone who would like to do this in the "tried and true" fashion of the Morriservice kit, I can provide you with some or all or the components. The quality is as good or better than than what you have seen before. I will do the flywheel mods for the Datsun clutch too if you want to send your flywheel to me. I can have a new ring gear installed as well if needed. I can also supply a quality clutch kit, gear reduction starter, a rear seal kit at 20% off the "usual supplier" price and any of the other bits you will need to complete it. Contact me off list if you are interested. Gerard On Sep 2, 2010, at 7:41 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote: > Message: 15 > Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:41:23 -0400 > From: Frank Clarici > Subject: [Spridgets] A New Five Speed Kit (part 1) > To: Spridgets > Message-ID: <4C806053.7020902 at comcast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Bill Masquelier has come up with a Datsun 5 speed adapter kit. > And I have taken HIS design and changed it but you can have it HIS > way, > or MINE. From dwoerpel at wi.net Fri Sep 3 22:30:19 2010 From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel) Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:30:19 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Targa Time! Message-ID: <4C81CB5B.1010600@wi.net> Thanks to all who responded with great route suggestions to Newfoundland. They ranged from very detailed (from folks actually having driven the route) to my favorite, "take a boat!" Love it. The best communication we'll have is Ron's supercomputer phone so I'm temporarily disabling reception of List chatter. We'll try to send some updates along the way. Ron and Jeff don't come out until next Friday so you can harass them in the meantime. ;-) OK, 0-dark-thirty is coming soon and depart at 0800 so y'all take care, hear? Dave W. "Stude-ria Targa" aka: Who Goosed the Moose? From grunthaner at gmail.com Sat Sep 4 04:48:23 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 06:48:23 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: <4C81B134.80300@justbrits.com> References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C8187BF.9060006@justbrits.com> <4C81B134.80300@justbrits.com> Message-ID: I just got through reading this thread and I'm not exactally sure what the answer is here. Please correct if I am wrong, our ribbed transmissions use 30 weight gear oil and the 5 speed Datsun transmissions use 80 weight gear oil? Thanks Lin PS I liked that Ratsun website it amazes me how many types of cars have their own forums. I always liked the Datsun wagons perhaps that will be my next car : ) then when I'm done with it I'll use the 5 speed in my Sprite ; ) On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 10:38 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > << That's your opinion and everyone has one!BillM >> > > Sorry Bill, NOT an opinion !! > > Try branching out in you LBC 'areas' !! > > Colin mate, got a couple Oz pennies to add ?? > > > Ed > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com From grunthaner at gmail.com Sat Sep 4 04:57:31 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 06:57:31 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] OBD I........... where can I find one? Message-ID: List, I have been looking a few years for an OBD I for my 1994 Saturn but can't find one. Does anyone know where I can get one they must have made them before 96. I have purchased & returned an OBD II in the past as it said it only worked on a 96 and above. Thanks Lin PS I need my check engine light on like I need another hole in my head. From corvallis at peoplepc.com Sat Sep 4 05:20:59 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 04:20:59 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Spridget doors In-Reply-To: <4C81B4B6.2060505@comcast.net> References: <4C81B4B6.2060505@comcast.net> Message-ID: <50834693786C44FE8E563884B959EB70@spider> Me. ...bill in oregon =============================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank Clarici Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 7:54 PM To: Spridgets Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Spridget doors Did anyone on this list drop off 2 Sprite doors in my driveway yesterday? I did say they were cheap and usually free out at Carlisle but when I came home yesterday, there were a pair 1 green, 1 white, a left and right set of doors next to the fence. Very complete I might add but i have no idea where they came from. I have already stripped and sanded the 2 doors I need for the $50 Midget so no one knew I needed doors. I will use them someday but it would be nice to knopw where they came from. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ _______________________________________________ From fastvee at yahoo.com Sat Sep 4 06:33:43 2010 From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee) Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 05:33:43 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] OBD I........... where can I find one? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <100160.40962.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Lin, Are you looking for an OBD I code scanner? In my limited experience they are not necessary. There is a procedure to use a jumper wire in the diagnostic connector to flash the code on the "Check Engine" light. You count the flashes to assemble the code. It should be any workshop manual for 1995 models. The list of codes is much shorter than for OBD II, and I had to relay on basic diagnostics and following the specific procedure for checking each sensor. John Fogelsville, PA --- On Sat, 9/4/10, Linda Grunthaner wrote: I have been looking a few years for an OBD I for my 1994 Saturn but can't find one. Does anyone know where I can get one they must have made them before 96. I have purchased & returned an OBD II in the past as it said it only worked on a 96 and above. Thanks Lin PS I need my check engine light on like I need another hole in my head. _______________________________________________ From cbking at alum.rpi.edu Sat Sep 4 06:49:54 2010 From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King) Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 05:49:54 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] OBD I........... where can I find one? Message-ID: <047f01cb4c2f$ac15b9f0$0168010a@mail2world.com> If it's like most of the GM OBD1 cars out there, you should be able to put a jumper on two of the pins on the connector and the Check Engine Light will flash the codes. I don't know which pins, so you'll need to Google it, but I remember doing this on a friends old 84 Camaro and it worked fine. Good luck. -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <-----Original Message-----> >From: Linda Grunthaner [grunthaner at gmail.com] >Sent: 9/4/2010 6:57:31 AM >To: spridgets at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] OBD I........... where can I find one? > >List, >I have been looking a few years for an OBD I for my 1994 Saturn but can't >find one. Does anyone know where I can get one they must have made them >before 96. I have purchased & returned an OBD II in the past as it said it >only worked on a 96 and above. >Thanks Lin >PS I need my check engine light on like I need another hole in my head. >_______________________________________________ > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Suggested annual donation $12.75 >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cbking at alum.rpi.edu > >. From jackson.skip at yahoo.com Sat Sep 4 07:04:08 2010 From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson) Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 06:04:08 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Spridget doors Message-ID: <626522.29569.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> The doors were made in merri ol' England so call Holmes and Watson before you touch anything so he can deduce the solution. Skip J. From an5.sprite at gmail.com Sat Sep 4 07:19:20 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 13:19:20 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] OBD I........... where can I find one? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: If there is an autozone near you they say they will read the codes for free. Do not know if they have the pre 96 version. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Linda Grunthaner Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 06:57:31 To: Spridget list Subject: [Spridgets] OBD I........... where can I find one? List, I have been looking a few years for an OBD I for my 1994 Saturn but can't find one. Does anyone know where I can get one they must have made them before 96. I have purchased & returned an OBD II in the past as it said it only worked on a 96 and above. Thanks Lin PS I need my check engine light on like I need another hole in my head. _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From pvanwig at me.com Sat Sep 4 07:51:33 2010 From: pvanwig at me.com (Paul Van Wig) Date: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:51:33 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C8187BF.9060006@justbrits.com> <4C81B134.80300@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <32DC49E5-8161-43E0-8537-8AC448D3A7F2@me.com> That is 30 weight Motor oil, not gear oil On Sep 4, 2010, at 3:48 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote: I just got through reading this thread and I'm not exactally sure what the answer is here. Please correct if I am wrong, our ribbed transmissions use 30 weight gear oil and the 5 speed Datsun transmissions use 80 weight gear oil? Thanks Lin PS I liked that Ratsun website it amazes me how many types of cars have their own forums. I always liked the Datsun wagons perhaps that will be my next car : ) then when I'm done with it I'll use the 5 speed in my Sprite ; ) On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 10:38 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > << That's your opinion and everyone has one!BillM >> > > Sorry Bill, NOT an opinion !! > > Try branching out in you LBC 'areas' !! > > Colin mate, got a couple Oz pennies to add ?? > > > Ed > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/pvanwig at me.com 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. From eap2140 at yahoo.com Sat Sep 4 09:02:27 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 08:02:27 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C8187BF.9060006@justbrits.com> <4C81B134.80300@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <366207.83513.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Welcome to the club, Linda. I too am confused by all the answers. I guess what I really want to know is: Do others that have a Datsun transmission have this problem? If not, what oil are you using? Will the heavier oil keep it cooler? I don't want an oil cooler and electric pump set up to make this work... Engine temp was fine while driving, so heat transfer shouldn't be an issue. I appreciate all the knowledge transfer, but it gets overwhelming sometimes.... Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ ________________________________ From: Linda Grunthaner To: Shop at Just Brits Cc: spridget list Sent: Sat, September 4, 2010 3:48:23 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic I just got through reading this thread and I'm not exactally sure what the answer is here. Please correct if I am wrong, our ribbed transmissions use 30 weight gear oil and the 5 speed Datsun transmissions use 80 weight gear oil? Thanks Lin PS I liked that Ratsun website it amazes me how many types of cars have their own forums. I always liked the Datsun wagons perhaps that will be my next car : ) then when I'm done with it I'll use the 5 speed in my Sprite ; ) On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 10:38 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > << That's your opinion and everyone has one!BillM >> > > Sorry Bill, NOT an opinion !! > > Try branching out in you LBC 'areas' !! > > Colin mate, got a couple Oz pennies to add ?? > > > Ed > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/eap2140 at yahoo.com From richb at u.washington.edu Sat Sep 4 09:05:03 2010 From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball) Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 08:05:03 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] OBD I........... where can I find one? References: Message-ID: <7BA131ACB6D14E6CB52BE4DD4ED2DA84@m275laptop> Linda, as others have said your shop manual should give you the procedure to set up a jumper wire on the OBD I connector to read the codes. In addition many OBD I cars will set the Check Engine light at predetermined intervals to reminder you to do preventative maintenance such as timing belt replacement. My '95 Geo Tracker does this. What's your Mileage Rich Ball '76 Midget Everett, WA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Grunthaner" To: "Spridget list" Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 3:57 AM Subject: [Spridgets] OBD I........... where can I find one? > List, > I have been looking a few years for an OBD I for my 1994 Saturn but can't > find one. Does anyone know where I can get one they must have made them > before 96. I have purchased & returned an OBD II in the past as it said it > only worked on a 96 and above. > Thanks Lin > PS I need my check engine light on like I need another hole in my head. > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/richb at u.washington.edu From corvallis at peoplepc.com Sat Sep 4 09:41:51 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 08:41:51 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: <366207.83513.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com><4C8187BF.9060006@justbrits.com><4C81B134.80300@justbrits.com> <366207.83513.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <2AF0952EA34B446EBE9B1077B13616F9@spider> I have a 1969 Datsun truck (L521) in stock configuration with 90 wt oil in the 4-speed trans. The heat coming thru either an open shift boot hole or holes in the footwell become oppressive during the summer months, any speed. ...bill in corvallis ============================================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Edward Perez Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 8:02 AM To: Linda Grunthaner; Shop at Just Brits Cc: spridget list Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic Welcome to the club, Linda. I too am confused by all the answers. I guess what I really want to know is: Do others that have a Datsun transmission have this problem? If not, what oil are you using? Will the heavier oil keep it cooler? I don't want an oil cooler and electric pump set up to make this work... Engine temp was fine while driving, so heat transfer shouldn't be an issue. I appreciate all the knowledge transfer, but it gets overwhelming sometimes.... Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) From shop at justbrits.com Sat Sep 4 16:56:20 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:56:20 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Seattle: I can't take it with me... come and get it In-Reply-To: <141506.27473.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <141506.27473.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C82CE94.1060702@justbrits.com> << Moving to SC and can't take all my automotive stuff with me. >> Sounds like you need a S.W.O.S.H.I.T. , Ed !! Ed PS: Leading "S." = Snohomish & "W." = WA !! From spritenut at comcast.net Sat Sep 4 20:41:45 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:41:45 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: <366207.83513.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C8187BF.9060006@justbrits.com> <4C81B134.80300@justbrits.com> <366207.83513.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C830369.2080000@comcast.net> On 9/4/2010 11:02 AM, Edward Perez wrote: > Welcome to the club, Linda. I too am confused by all the answers. I guess what > I really want to know is: > > Do others that have a Datsun transmission have this problem? > If not, what oil are you using? I now have 3 Sprites in the family with Dasun 5 speeds. None of the sticks get hot, warm yes but not hot even on a drive to Missouri, my feet were alot hotter than the stick. Not real sure about the latest 5 speed in the Ladybug, I only put a few miles on it but my daughter will be sure to let me know if anything is not just the way she wants it. She already told me about the squeaky clutch. OK I forgot to put some grease on the slave rod, but I got the news before she got out of the driveway! -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From soavero at yahoo.com Sat Sep 4 20:53:18 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 19:53:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Studebaker videos, LBC owners but no LBC Message-ID: <331679.5389.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> A couple of snippets from my phone of "The Grand Machine", the 1953 Studebaker Starliner (ska the Loewy coupe) we are running at Targa Newfoundland. Grand Machine was originally the name of builder/owner Don Shelton's other Starliner that broke 2 Bonneville land speed records. The car left for Newfie today. Dave Woerpel is unintentionally narrating while we chased in my pickup (note Cheesehead accent, eh). The car and the videos are a little rough. The lovely Lynette and I went up to see it off this beautiful morning. I accidentally filmed that part in black and white, but it seems appropriate. http://www.youtube.com/user/soavero?feature=mhum#p/a/u/2/vqifAQF53AI Ron From soavero at yahoo.com Sat Sep 4 21:46:14 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 20:46:14 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Studebaker videos, LBC owners but no LBC In-Reply-To: <8AE48BF3-EC1D-4324-B063-7405BBAF9EB0@me.com> Message-ID: <636094.13094.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Sat, 9/4/10, Kitterer Bob wrote: > Is there a trick? I just > got a mostly blank page which says there are no videos > available. The trick is not to listen to me. I'm new at youtube. Try this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqifAQF53AI I think... Ron From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Sat Sep 4 22:08:10 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 23:08:10 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Studebaker videos, LBC owners but no LBC In-Reply-To: <331679.5389.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <331679.5389.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4924E620D11243F6B58FF27859378A88@HomePC> Pretty cool, Ron. Does Don have a special thing for Studebakers? Anyhow, good luck to you guys. Please pass that on to Dave, Jeff and Don. Try to come back in one piece. Call when you guys get home. Larry -------------------------------------------------- From: "Ron Soave" Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 9:53 PM To: "Spridgets" Cc: "John Deikis" Subject: [Spridgets] Studebaker videos, LBC owners but no LBC A couple of snippets from my phone of "The Grand Machine", the 1953 Studebaker Starliner (ska the Loewy coupe) we are running at Targa Newfoundland. Grand Machine was originally the name of builder/owner Don Shelton's other Starliner that broke 2 Bonneville land speed records. The car left for Newfie today. Dave Woerpel is unintentionally narrating while we chased in my pickup (note Cheesehead accent, eh). The car and the videos are a little rough. The lovely Lynette and I went up to see it off this beautiful morning. I accidentally filmed that part in black and white, but it seems appropriate. http://www.youtube.com/user/soavero?feature=mhum#p/a/u/2/vqifAQF53AI Ron Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net From shop at justbrits.com Sat Sep 4 22:37:38 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:37:38 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic In-Reply-To: <4C830369.2080000@comcast.net> References: <255238.34263.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C8187BF.9060006@justbrits.com> <4C81B134.80300@justbrits.com> <366207.83513.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C830369.2080000@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C831E92.8060600@justbrits.com> << but my daughter will be sure to let me know if anything is not just the way she wants it. >> Folks, if you don't know her, rest assured on this: the above IS a HUGE [and I mean huge] UNDERSTATEMENT !!!! Ed From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sun Sep 5 05:49:21 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 07:49:21 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Spridget doors Message-ID: Not guilty and while USPS will ship international I haven't found them here yet... Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 04/09/2010 14:30:15 GMT Daylight Time, jackson.skip at yahoo.com writes: The doors were made in merri ol' England so call Holmes and Watson before you touch anything so he can deduce the solution. Skip J. From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Sun Sep 5 14:05:07 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 13:05:07 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number Message-ID: <992748.95099.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hay people, What are you guys using for an oil filter? I am removing a NAPA 1034 - was using Wic before that. I have used Fram in the past & a few others. They all seem to work about the same. I did use a magnet wrap on the last one - i can not wait to cut it open. I want to see how much it helped - i figured it could not hurt. The only one that may have better specs would be a K & N I am still looking for the correct number to check. I run 20-50 Castrol oil - it seems to work fine. I am not sure it is worth running red line or royal purple. What is your opinion......... But before i buy any thing i figured i would poll the groups. Oil & filter change coming up. TIA, Vigil From an5.sprite at gmail.com Sun Sep 5 14:16:32 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 20:16:32 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Smooth case transmission parts Message-ID: All, I have a smooth case transmission that was taken apart. If anyone needs any parts you can have for free if you can pick them up (either in Long Island or Brooklyn) or just the cost of shipping. I tool it apart to see if I could use the tail stock with a rib case. You can't. I do not feel like trying to reassemble. Steve Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From derf247 at gmail.com Sun Sep 5 15:06:18 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 15:06:18 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number In-Reply-To: <992748.95099.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <992748.95099.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: >From my notes. I do not currently have a Spridget so I can't tell for sure which one(s) are correct. 1275 Oil filters: Fram PH966B? Purolator #L10028 or old # PER28 Pennzoil PZ21? Fram PH2825? Fram PH3614? Fram PH3816? Purolator L10241? WIX 51374? Pennske 3614? Delco PF53? Bosch 76161? From derf247 at gmail.com Sun Sep 5 15:11:03 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 15:11:03 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number In-Reply-To: <992748.95099.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <992748.95099.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Another, quoting Kevin from my archives: NAPA GOLD 1348 Napa Gold 1374 Walmart Supertech 3614 (It''s made in the USA and has good reviews) These will also fit; Pennzoil PZ21 Fram PH2825 Fram PH3614 Fram PH3816 Purolator L10241 WIX 51374 Pennske 3614 Delco PF53 Bosch 76161 Napa 1348 Napa 1374 From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sun Sep 5 15:57:53 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 17:57:53 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number Message-ID: <223bfa.1686f235.39b56c61@aol.com> I use the K&N which supposedly is nothing like as good as their air filters. However, it gets changed annually or bi-annually with probably less than 3000 miles or more like 2000 miles on it. The reason I like it is that I can lockwire it to a bolt (that has a drilled head for lock wiring). Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 05/09/2010 21:32:23 GMT Daylight Time, uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com writes: Hay people, What are you guys using for an oil filter? I am removing a NAPA 1034 - was using Wic before that. I have used Fram in the past & a few others. They all seem to work about the same. I did use a magnet wrap on the last one - i can not wait to cut it open. I want to see how much it helped - i figured it could not hurt. The only one that may have better specs would be a K & N I am still looking for the correct number to check. I run 20-50 Castrol oil - it seems to work fine. I am not sure it is worth running red line or royal purple. What is your opinion......... But before i buy any thing i figured i would poll the groups. Oil & filter change coming up. TIA, Vigil From mdrowe at optonline.net Sun Sep 5 18:41:56 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:41:56 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Smooth case transmission parts In-Reply-To: <20100905203206.BC7951878E9@autox.team.net> References: <20100905203206.BC7951878E9@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <55292DE4CD824828AF0895DFFF681BE4@Home> > I have a smooth case transmission that was taken apart. If you are picking it up from Steve on Long Island, you can stop by me and take two complete smooth-case transmissions in unknown condition. Michael Rowe '60 Sprite kit Long Island, NY From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Sun Sep 5 18:47:49 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 17:47:49 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Jack eBay - 3 Day Listing Message-ID: I have listed an original Sprite jack on eBay for the "paltry" sum of $16.0 and $6.50 shipping anywhere continental lower 48. . if anyone is interested. These seem to sell at times for around $30.0. . . ? This is a 3 day quick sale. eBay item: 200516486828 Kirk From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Sun Sep 5 19:21:48 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 18:21:48 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Jack on eBay = Question About Smiths Heater Motor re. eBay Message-ID: I lowered it to 12 dollars. . probably a lot of them still out there and I just want to begin to clean some of these parts out of my garage. . Item No. 200516486828 I also have a squirrel cage motor assembly heater motor. . Smiths part. I just hooked it up to a 12 volt source and it came alive. . a bit noisy but the motor came alive spinning the fan. Needs some lubrication and should be good to go. I am wondering if there is any interest in this thing? I sell this stuff cheap. Kirk 591275 From derf247 at gmail.com Sun Sep 5 19:34:54 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 19:34:54 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number In-Reply-To: <223bfa.1686f235.39b56c61@aol.com> References: <223bfa.1686f235.39b56c61@aol.com> Message-ID: You should change your oil annually, regardless of mileage. There are things in oil that are activated by heat and only last about a year, or so I'm told by a guy who knows oil. Maybe you are using something different or I'm ill informed or my info is outdated. A wise man welcomes correction so please correct me if I'm wrong. Cheers, Derf From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Sun Sep 5 19:56:32 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8) Date: Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:56:32 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number In-Reply-To: References: <223bfa.1686f235.39b56c61@aol.com> Message-ID: <4C844A50.20104@tx.rr.com> This is my understanding as well. Of course, YMMV, and some engines are less stressed than others and can get by better with questionable oil. There are lots of cars on the road that never get oil changes, they just pour more in occasionally. > You should change your oil annually, regardless of mileage. > There are things in oil that are activated by heat and only last about > a year, or so I'm told by a guy who knows oil. > Maybe you are using something different or I'm ill informed or my info > is outdated. From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Sun Sep 5 20:11:36 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 19:11:36 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Smiths Heater Assembly Motor - Cheapo Price on eBay I just Listed Message-ID: I just put a Smiths Htr housing and motor assembly up on eBay for cheap. . 16 dollars and 8 to ship. (Three day quick listing to clean some of my stuff up out of my garage so that I can ship this stuff out of here on Tuesday after the holiday). The description tells about it. . etc. . eBay listing is: 200516506144 Thanks, Kirk 591275 From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Sun Sep 5 21:16:49 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 20:16:49 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Pedal Box. . Added Message-ID: Rusty but all there. . waiting for a good bath in the blasting cabinet. . . pedal box with pedals. . . . cleanup 3 day auction. - 200516526200 Thanks. . Kirk From redmidget72 at yahoo.com Sun Sep 5 21:50:40 2010 From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget) Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 20:50:40 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] OBD I........... where can I find one? In-Reply-To: <20100904134346.3D94A18786B@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <806039.84411.qm@web51901.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Any GM (including Saturn) before 1996 did not a port to plug in an OBD. --- On Sat, 9/4/10, an5.sprite at gmail.com wrote: -----Original Message----- From: Linda Grunthaner List, I have been looking a few years for an OBD I for my 1994 Saturn but can't find one. Does anyone know where I can get one they must have made them before 96. I have purchased & returned an OBD II in the past as it said it only worked on a 96 and above. Thanks Lin PS I need my check engine light on like I need another hole in my head. From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Sun Sep 5 23:15:44 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 22:15:44 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] 1970 Midget - 1275cc - K & N oil filter question Message-ID: <186192.22834.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Group, After snooping around on the K&N site i see they have two that may work. The first is the HP-1002 listed for the 1.3L motor - 1970 MG Midget. Part HP-1002 Product Specifications Product Style: Oil Filters Height: 3.74 in (95 mm) Outside Diameter: 3 in (76 mm) Thread Inside Diameter: 0.75 Thread Number: 16 PSI Relief Valve: 11-14 Anti Drain Back Valve: Yes Style: Canister Removal Nut: Yes Bypass Valve: Yes Weight: 0.7 lb (0.3 kg) Product Box Length: 3.12 in (79 mm) Product Box Width: 3.12 in (79 mm) Product Box Height: 3.8 in (97 mm) After searching around i found this one with more capacity by 1 1/4". It looks like it would work from the spec sheet. - HP_1012 Part HP-1012 Product Specifications Product Style: Oil Filters Height: 5.08 in (129 mm) Outside Diameter: 2.99 in (76 mm) Thread Inside Diameter: 3/4" - 16 UNS Thd. PSI Relief Valve: 11-17 Anti Drain Back Valve: Yes Style: Canister Removal Nut: Yes Bypass Valve: Yes This Product Includes: 26-06457 Gasket Weight: 0.9 lb (0.4 kg) Product Box Length: 2.95 in (75 mm) Product Box Width: 2.95 in (75 mm) Product Box Height: 5.17 in (131 mm) Any one ever tried the larger 1012 filter? Vigil From refisk at chartermi.net Mon Sep 6 07:36:44 2010 From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk) Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 09:36:44 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] OBD I........... where can I find one? In-Reply-To: <806039.84411.qm@web51901.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <806039.84411.qm@web51901.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <5031E83702284A8AB3971E99B56C8D2C@RickPC> I beg to differ - I currently own two pre-96 GM vehicles that have an OBD port under the dash. The port is actually called the ALDL - Assembly Line Diagnostic Link. I have used them to troubleshoot problems. GM installed the port on vehicles as far back as 1982. Actron makes a code reader for '82-'93 GM and Saturn vehicles - http://www.actron.com/product_detail.php?pid=16152. '94-'95 vehicles may have a type of OBDII port - depends on the vehicle. Anyways the port is there and with a little simple Google searching a bunch of information can be found on how to obtain and interpret the codes. Rick ----- Original Message ----- From: "Red Midget" To: "Linda Grunthaner" ; ; "spridgets" ; Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2010 11:50 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] OBD I........... where can I find one? > Any GM (including Saturn) before 1996 did not a port to plug in an OBD. > > --- On Sat, 9/4/10, an5.sprite at gmail.com wrote: > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Linda Grunthaner > List, > I have been looking a few years for an OBD I for my 1994 Saturn but can't > find one. Does anyone know where I can get one they must have made them > before 96. I have purchased & returned an OBD II in the past as it said it > only worked on a 96 and above. > Thanks Lin > PS I need my check engine light on like I need another hole in my head. From eap2140 at yahoo.com Mon Sep 6 10:15:27 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 09:15:27 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] 1970 Midget - 1275cc - K & N oil filter question In-Reply-To: <186192.22834.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <186192.22834.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <703396.5488.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> That is what I've been using. No complaints here. Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ ________________________________ From: "uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com" To: spridgets ; Sprite ; Midget/Sprite ; Morris Motors Sent: Sun, September 5, 2010 10:15:44 PM Subject: [Spridgets] 1970 Midget - 1275cc - K & N oil filter question Group, After snooping around on the K&N site i see they have two that may work. The first is the HP-1002 listed for the 1.3L motor - 1970 MG Midget. Part HP-1002 Product Specifications Product Style: Oil Filters Height: 3.74 in (95 mm) Outside Diameter: 3 in (76 mm) Thread Inside Diameter: 0.75 Thread Number: 16 PSI Relief Valve: 11-14 Anti Drain Back Valve: Yes Style: Canister Removal Nut: Yes Bypass Valve: Yes Weight: 0.7 lb (0.3 kg) Product Box Length: 3.12 in (79 mm) Product Box Width: 3.12 in (79 mm) Product Box Height: 3.8 in (97 mm) After searching around i found this one with more capacity by 1 1/4". It looks like it would work from the spec sheet. - HP_1012 Part HP-1012 Product Specifications Product Style: Oil Filters Height: 5.08 in (129 mm) Outside Diameter: 2.99 in (76 mm) Thread Inside Diameter: 3/4" - 16 UNS Thd. PSI Relief Valve: 11-17 Anti Drain Back Valve: Yes Style: Canister Removal Nut: Yes Bypass Valve: Yes This Product Includes: 26-06457 Gasket Weight: 0.9 lb (0.4 kg) Product Box Length: 2.95 in (75 mm) Product Box Width: 2.95 in (75 mm) Product Box Height: 5.17 in (131 mm) Any one ever tried the larger 1012 filter? Vigil Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/eap2140 at yahoo.com From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Mon Sep 6 10:28:55 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 16:28:55 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] modified mini FS Message-ID: Is this a modified Mini ... or what!!!? http://preview.tinyurl.com/2fqazsb NFI 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 pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com Mon Sep 6 10:56:43 2010 From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard) Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 09:56:43 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number In-Reply-To: <992748.95099.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <992748.95099.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <506760DD-1177-414B-8514-296426B4030C@gerardsgarage.com> Vigil, A number of years ago, there was someone who did extensive research on oil filters. He reviewed just about every brand that was out there, cutting them open and examining how they were constructed and how they performed. He had a web site with all the results and recommendations. In the process, he pissed of a lot of manufacturers and they forced him to take down the web site. I had saved it somewhere, but it was so long ago, I'm not sue where I have it now. Anyway, he said Fram was about the worst. I recall the AC was highly recommended and that I think Penzoil was pretty good too. I have had some trouble finding anything but Fram at what remain ins of the local (to me) parts stores, but I have been using the Penzoil brand. - part number PZ21 It needs some updating, but see my web page for part numbers: http://gerardsgarage.com/Garage/Tech/oilfiltersWS.htm Gerard On Sep 5, 2010, at 1:05 PM, wrote: > Hay people, > > What are you guys using for an oil filter? > > I am removing a NAPA 1034 - was using Wic before that. > I have used Fram in the past & a few others. > They all seem to work about the same. > I did use a magnet wrap on the last one - i can not wait to cut it > open. > I want to see how much it helped - i figured it could not hurt. > The only one that may have better specs would be a K & N > I am still looking for the correct number to check. > I run 20-50 Castrol oil - it seems to work fine. > I am not sure it is worth running red line or royal purple. > What is your opinion......... > > But before i buy any thing i figured i would poll the groups. > > Oil & filter change coming up. > > TIA, > > Vigil > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Austin Healey Bugeye Frogeye > Sprite Club, please send a blank email to: bugeye-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com > If you no longer want to receive emails, but wish to remain a member > of the group, you may go to the website http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/ > and change your subscription to "Web Only" and you will not receive > any emails. > Yahoo! Groups Links > > <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/ > > <*> Your email settings: > Individual Email | Traditional > > <*> To change settings online go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/join > (Yahoo! ID required) > > <*> To change settings via email: > bugeye-digest at yahoogroups.com > bugeye-fullfeatured at yahoogroups.com > > <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > bugeye-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com > > <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Mon Sep 6 11:18:48 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:18:48 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number Message-ID: <33afd.463652ba.39b67c78@aol.com> I know, even with a full synthetic and I do, BUT can you make a filter last longer? Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 06/09/2010 02:34:57 GMT Daylight Time, derf247 at gmail.com writes: You should change your oil annually, regardless of mileage. There are things in oil that are activated by heat and only last about a year, or so I'm told by a guy who knows oil. Maybe you are using something different or I'm ill informed or my info is outdated. A wise man welcomes correction so please correct me if I'm wrong. Cheers, Derf From davriker at nwi.net Mon Sep 6 11:52:53 2010 From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker) Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 10:52:53 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 1970 Midget - 1275cc - K & N oil filter question References: <186192.22834.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I installed one on an engine out of the car, installed said engine with no clearance problems... until it was time for an oil change. There wasn't enough clearance between the filter housing and the frame rail to completely unscrew the filter. There are more than one style of oil filter adapters, it might work on some applications. Measure the distance between the bottom of the threaded adapter and the frame rail before purchase. YMMV. Dave R. ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "spridgets" ; "Sprite" ; "Midget/Sprite" ; "Morris Motors" Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2010 10:15 PM Subject: [Spridgets] 1970 Midget - 1275cc - K & N oil filter question > Group, > > After snooping around on the K&N site i see they have two that may work. > > The first is the HP-1002 listed for the 1.3L motor - 1970 MG Midget. > > > > > > Part HP-1002 Product Specifications > > > Product Style: Oil Filters > Height: 3.74 in (95 mm) > Outside Diameter: 3 in (76 mm) > Thread Inside Diameter: 0.75 > Thread Number: 16 > PSI Relief Valve: 11-14 > Anti Drain Back Valve: Yes > Style: Canister > Removal Nut: Yes > Bypass Valve: Yes > Weight: 0.7 lb (0.3 kg) > Product Box Length: 3.12 in (79 mm) > Product Box Width: 3.12 in (79 mm) > Product Box Height: 3.8 in (97 mm) > > After searching around i found this one with more capacity by 1 1/4". > It looks like it would work from the spec sheet. - HP_1012 > > > > > > Part HP-1012 Product Specifications > > > Product Style: Oil Filters > Height: 5.08 in (129 mm) > Outside Diameter: 2.99 in (76 mm) > Thread Inside Diameter: 3/4" - 16 UNS Thd. > PSI Relief Valve: 11-17 > Anti Drain Back Valve: Yes > Style: Canister > Removal Nut: Yes > Bypass Valve: Yes > This Product Includes: 26-06457 Gasket > Weight: 0.9 lb (0.4 kg) > Product Box Length: 2.95 in (75 mm) > Product Box Width: 2.95 in (75 mm) > Product Box Height: 5.17 in (131 mm) > > Any one ever tried the larger 1012 filter? > > > Vigil > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/davriker at nwi.net > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3116 - Release Date: 09/05/10 11:34:00 [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Sep 6 12:48:36 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 12:48:36 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number In-Reply-To: <33afd.463652ba.39b67c78@aol.com> References: <33afd.463652ba.39b67c78@aol.com> Message-ID: I'm sure you could make a filter last longer. You could probably clean it and re-use it many times. But........................ From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Sep 6 12:51:10 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 12:51:10 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number In-Reply-To: <506760DD-1177-414B-8514-296426B4030C@gerardsgarage.com> References: <992748.95099.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <506760DD-1177-414B-8514-296426B4030C@gerardsgarage.com> Message-ID: I remember that website. He uncovered the fact that some generic priced filters were equal to or better than some premium filters. Some were so similar that they must have been made by the same maker, but branded differently. Here is one such site: http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilfilterstudy/oilfilterstudy.html I don't remember if this is THE site, but it is a good start. Cheers, Derf From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Sep 6 12:54:10 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 12:54:10 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number In-Reply-To: <506760DD-1177-414B-8514-296426B4030C@gerardsgarage.com> References: <992748.95099.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <506760DD-1177-414B-8514-296426B4030C@gerardsgarage.com> Message-ID: And the breakdown is here: http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilfilterstudy/oilfilters.html From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com Mon Sep 6 12:55:06 2010 From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard) Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:55:06 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number In-Reply-To: References: <992748.95099.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <506760DD-1177-414B-8514-296426B4030C@gerardsgarage.com> Message-ID: <8AA8C27B-1E02-4EFB-B9F4-C7534DCFE679@gerardsgarage.com> Good find Derf! I'll have to check it more carefully, but that may indeed be the revised version, toned down for "public consumption" so to get past the ire of the manufacturers. Maybe I'll add this link to my page and hope it stays up... lol Gerard On Sep 6, 2010, at 11:51 AM, derf wrote: > I remember that website. He uncovered the fact that some generic > priced filters were equal to or better than some premium filters. > Some were so similar that they must have been made by the same maker, > but branded differently. > > Here is one such site: > http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilfilterstudy/oilfilterstudy.html > I don't remember if this is THE site, but it is a good start. > Cheers, > Derf From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com Mon Sep 6 14:28:51 2010 From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard) Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:28:51 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number In-Reply-To: References: <992748.95099.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <506760DD-1177-414B-8514-296426B4030C@gerardsgarage.com> Message-ID: <279FFC0E-40F7-4721-B5FB-E96E682DEBAF@gerardsgarage.com> ... and I guess I won't be using Penzoil anymore!... lol ~g On Sep 6, 2010, at 11:54 AM, derf wrote: > And the breakdown is here: > http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilfilterstudy/oilfilters.html From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Sep 6 14:45:34 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 14:45:34 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number In-Reply-To: <8AA8C27B-1E02-4EFB-B9F4-C7534DCFE679@gerardsgarage.com> References: <992748.95099.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <506760DD-1177-414B-8514-296426B4030C@gerardsgarage.com> <8AA8C27B-1E02-4EFB-B9F4-C7534DCFE679@gerardsgarage.com> Message-ID: Yes, I remember thinking about how good and useful that guys page was. You still have to watch out for changes. Sometimes a brand will change suppliers and not change labels. From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Mon Sep 6 16:17:01 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 22:17:01 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number In-Reply-To: <33afd.463652ba.39b67c78@aol.com> References: <33afd.463652ba.39b67c78@aol.com> Message-ID: You must still be on your first wife!? ( No, I didn't mean 'on' in that way! ) > A wise man welcomes correction so please correct me if I'm wrong. > Cheers, > Derf > _______________________________________________ From shop at justbrits.com Mon Sep 6 16:50:33 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:50:33 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number In-Reply-To: References: <33afd.463652ba.39b67c78@aol.com> Message-ID: <4C857039.40707@justbrits.com> << You must still be on your first wife!? ( No, I didn't mean 'on' in that way! ) >> BULL SH*T, RD !!! Dats 'xactly what YOUSE meant !!!! LMAO tho !!!! LAD From shop at justbrits.com Mon Sep 6 16:52:56 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:52:56 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number In-Reply-To: References: <33afd.463652ba.39b67c78@aol.com> Message-ID: <4C8570C8.3090005@justbrits.com> << But........................ >> AGREED, Derf !! Ah nuts, never mind !! I "love" re-building motors !!!! Ed From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Sep 6 17:16:27 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 17:16:27 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number In-Reply-To: References: <33afd.463652ba.39b67c78@aol.com> Message-ID: Yes, I am and I plan to stay with this one. It is hard sometimes but worth it in the long run. On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 4:17 PM, Robert Duquette wrote: > You must still be on your first wife!? > > ( No, I didn't mean 'on' in that way! ) > > >> A wise man welcomes correction so please correct me if I'm wrong. >> Cheers, >> Derf >> _______________________________________________ From jlaird237 at cox.net Tue Sep 7 10:41:54 2010 From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird) Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:41:54 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye tool kits Message-ID: <52982EEB48124525A649D554E08F918B@personal> Does anyone know what the entire Bugeye tool kit exhists of including manufactures name, model number etc. From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Tue Sep 7 11:34:44 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:34:44 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye tool kits In-Reply-To: <52982EEB48124525A649D554E08F918B@personal> Message-ID: Air compressor, assorted cut-off tools, MIG welder, BFH, Pozidrive screwdriver. I may have left something out. From grbyrns at gmail.com Wed Sep 8 07:48:50 2010 From: grbyrns at gmail.com (Glen Byrns) Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 14:48:50 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] England trip Message-ID: Wow! Almost one week in London so far and I've seen a ton. As far as LBCs go, I've seen only one old Mini in racing trim near Buckingham Palace, a clapped out A35 saloon near the RAF Museum, a rubber bumper MGB in Camden and an old Saab like Chuck's. Motorbooks was out of stock of Daniel's Sprite book, and none of the model shops have ANY Sprite models or even anyone old enough to know what one is. I did score a few Morris models. A tourer, Traveller, and a canvas back pickup. Happily the canvas back snaps off to reveal the pickup which is much closer to my little truck's appearance. Still to come are Beaulieu, Bull Motif (big time Morris parts supplier for you Sprite-only types) and Gaydon/BMIHT. Since my wife had been planning this trip practically her whole life, the dance card is quite full and I haven't been able to work out a meet with Daniel. I have pics of the LBC's and Saab and will post them to my photobucket page with a link when I get back. Regards, Glen Byrns From derf247 at gmail.com Wed Sep 8 09:37:52 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 09:37:52 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye tool kits In-Reply-To: References: <52982EEB48124525A649D554E08F918B@personal> Message-ID: Bondo, Whitworth spanners, tire spoons...................................... On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 11:34 AM, Billy Zoom wrote: > Air compressor, assorted cut-off tools, MIG welder, BFH, Pozidrive > screwdriver. I may have left something out. From wsthompson at thicko.com Wed Sep 8 08:23:48 2010 From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson) Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 09:23:48 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] ELVF at Road America Message-ID: <006d01cb4f61$75b37bb0$611a7310$@com> Not racing (again) this year, but my 20 piece "the SwingTime Big Band" is playing for the "Gather on the Green" car show over at the Osthoff at 5:00pm Saturday. I hope to get to the track earlier in the day to see many of my old Thicko friends (yes, you are old). I should have a fresh supply of Team Thicko stickers for anyone need some. WST From redmidget72 at yahoo.com Tue Sep 7 11:53:42 2010 From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget) Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 10:53:42 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] modified mini FS In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <471995.59134.qm@web51908.mail.re2.yahoo.com> I am going with WHAT! --- On Mon, 9/6/10, Robert Duquette wrote: Is this a modified Mini ... or what!!!? http://preview.tinyurl.com/2fqazsb From millerls at ado13.com Tue Sep 7 21:55:37 2010 From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller) Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:55:37 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50 Message-ID: <3F4F30EA-3665-4A9A-B79C-97BA5154E07A@ado13.com> Do we have a web site set up with the details on the Midget 50? TIA Larry Miller From corvallis at peoplepc.com Wed Sep 8 10:32:13 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 09:32:13 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye tool kits In-Reply-To: References: <52982EEB48124525A649D554E08F918B@personal> Message-ID: <58B0B7AC688641E5948B6AFCE0484A9F@spider> Caulk gun of Silicon sealer, Dremel cut-off tool, large roll of black tape. -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Billy Zoom Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 10:35 AM To: Jack Laird; spridgets net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye tool kits Air compressor, assorted cut-off tools, MIG welder, BFH, Pozidrive screwdriver. I may have left something out. _______________________________________________ From derf247 at gmail.com Wed Sep 8 10:44:07 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:44:07 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye tool kits In-Reply-To: <52982EEB48124525A649D554E08F918B@personal> References: <52982EEB48124525A649D554E08F918B@personal> Message-ID: I think there is a pic here: http://books.google.com/books?id=t4JHzKS0rcMC&pg=PT87&dq=sprite+factory+tool+kit&hl=en&ei=Hr2HTPC6LIaKlwe3qqX6Dw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC8Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=sprite%20factory%20tool%20kit&f=false Do you have the grease gun? From derf247 at gmail.com Tue Sep 7 13:25:39 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 14:25:39 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275cc spin on oil filter type & number In-Reply-To: <1ce63f.61c12665.39b7ea5c@aol.com> References: <1ce63f.61c12665.39b7ea5c@aol.com> Message-ID: This one is the one I married. There is no other one. There are many like her. But this one is mine. On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 2:19 PM, wrote: > On his first wife and plans to say with 'this' one SOooooo what happened to > the 'other one'? Enquiring minds don't really want to know. > > In a message dated 07/09/2010 00:33:29 GMT Daylight Time, derf247 at gmail.com > writes: > > Yes, I am and I plan to stay with this one. > It is hard sometimes but worth it in the long run. From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com Wed Sep 8 00:47:47 2010 From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard) Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 23:47:47 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Midget 50 In-Reply-To: <3F4F30EA-3665-4A9A-B79C-97BA5154E07A@ado13.com> References: <3F4F30EA-3665-4A9A-B79C-97BA5154E07A@ado13.com> Message-ID: <1D5CB503-CEFA-4B10-8590-2CF8E3B3CA2A@gerardsgarage.com> Not sure if there are others, but I believe this is the official one. http://www.sprite-midgetclub.org/ Gerard On Sep 7, 2010, at 8:55 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote: > Do we have a web site set up with the details on the Midget 50? > > TIA > Larry Miller > > > > ------------------------------------ > > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Austin Healey Bugeye Frogeye > Sprite Club, please send a blank email to: bugeye-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com > If you no longer want to receive emails, but wish to remain a member > of the group, you may go to the website http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/ > and change your subscription to "Web Only" and you will not receive > any emails. > Yahoo! Groups Links > > <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/ > > <*> Your email settings: > Individual Email | Traditional > > <*> To change settings online go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/join > (Yahoo! ID required) > > <*> To change settings via email: > bugeye-digest at yahoogroups.com > bugeye-fullfeatured at yahoogroups.com > > <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > bugeye-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com > > <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ From lists at dinospider.com Wed Sep 8 11:12:15 2010 From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour) Date: Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:12:15 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50 In-Reply-To: <3F4F30EA-3665-4A9A-B79C-97BA5154E07A@ado13.com> References: <3F4F30EA-3665-4A9A-B79C-97BA5154E07A@ado13.com> Message-ID: <4C87C3EF.9040906@dinospider.com> ??? http://www.sprite-midgetclub.org/ ??? On 09/07/2010 08:55 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote: > Do we have a web site set up with the details on the Midget 50? > > TIA > Larry Miller > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lists at dinospider.com From peter at nosimport.com Wed Sep 8 12:03:22 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:03:22 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Chuck Christ...... Message-ID: <201009081103668.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> .... says "hi" & he's moved... ...and he still doesn't have a shift key. Peter c. From 72spridget at gmail.com Wed Sep 8 12:35:11 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 13:35:11 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Chuck Christ...... In-Reply-To: <201009081103668.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <201009081103668.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: > .... says "hi" & he's moved... > > ...and he still doesn't have a shift key. There just isn't much that you can do for the shiftless... From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Sep 8 12:37:11 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 13:37:11 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50 In-Reply-To: <4C87C3EF.9040906@dinospider.com> References: <3F4F30EA-3665-4A9A-B79C-97BA5154E07A@ado13.com> <4C87C3EF.9040906@dinospider.com> Message-ID: Larry, As Mike said it is on the Sprite-Midget Club website on the far right pull down tab. There isn't a lot of content there yet... We'll be updating it soon but the basics are already there... Cheers!! Jim On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 12:12 PM, Mike Rambour wrote: > ??? http://www.sprite-midgetclub.org/ ??? > > On 09/07/2010 08:55 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote: >> >> Do we have a web site set up with the details on the Midget 50? >> >> TIA >> Larry Miller >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lists at dinospider.com > > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From jfishbein at snet.net Wed Sep 8 13:18:17 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:18:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye tool kits In-Reply-To: References: <52982EEB48124525A649D554E08F918B@personal> Message-ID: <885399.90260.qm@web83915.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> That kit is for the later cars. Here is one that is pretty close, but the jack s/b black and the lifting lugs s/b green (engine color) jay fishbein wallingford, ct ________________________________ From: derf To: Jack Laird Cc: spridgets net Sent: Wed, September 8, 2010 12:44:07 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye tool kits I think there is a pic here: http://books.google.com/books?id=t4JHzKS0rcMC&pg=PT87&dq=sprite+factory+tool+kit&hl=en&ei=Hr2HTPC6LIaKlwe3qqX6Dw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC8Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=sprite%20factory%20tool%20kit&f=false Do you have the grease gun? From hardy.john at cox.net Wed Sep 8 13:23:02 2010 From: hardy.john at cox.net (hardy.john at cox.net) Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:23:02 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] England trip In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20100908152302.DE6OI.789450.imail@fed1rmwml34> Glen, If you have and extra hour while you are down at Beaulieu, check out Sammy Miller's Motorcycle Museum. It is close by in the New Forest area and well worth the visit even if you are not a motorcyclist. www.sammymiller.co.uk Sammy Miller Museum, Bashley Cross Roads, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5SZ Travel safely, John Hardy San Diego, CA ---- Glen Byrns wrote: > Wow! > Almost one week in London so far and I've seen a ton. > As far as LBCs go, I've seen only one old Mini in racing trim near > Buckingham Palace, a clapped out A35 saloon near the RAF Museum, a rubber > bumper MGB in Camden and an old Saab like Chuck's. Motorbooks was out of > stock of Daniel's Sprite book, and none of the model shops have ANY Sprite > models or even anyone old enough to know what one is. > I did score a few Morris models. A tourer, Traveller, and a canvas back > pickup. Happily the canvas back snaps off to reveal the pickup which is > much closer to my little truck's appearance. > Still to come are Beaulieu, Bull Motif (big time Morris parts supplier for > you Sprite-only types) and Gaydon/BMIHT. Since my wife had been planning > this trip practically her whole life, the dance card is quite full and I > haven't been able to work out a meet with Daniel. > I have pics of the LBC's and Saab and will post them to my photobucket > page with a link when I get back. > > Regards, > Glen Byrns > _______________________________________________ > > 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/hardy.john at cox.net From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Sep 8 13:25:43 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 15:25:43 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Chuck Christ...... Message-ID: <82fed.4546645c.39b93d37@aol.com> Don't you mean Chuck said 'HI' ? In a message dated 08/09/2010 19:35:37 GMT Daylight Time, peter at nosimport.com writes: .... says "hi" & he's moved... ...and he still doesn't have a shift key. Peter c. From jfishbein at snet.net Wed Sep 8 15:13:57 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 14:13:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Bugeye tool kits - INCL the LINK !! In-Reply-To: References: <52982EEB48124525A649D554E08F918B@personal> Message-ID: <804560.21842.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> That kit is for the later cars. Here is one that is pretty close, but the jack s/b black and the lifting lugs s/b green (engine color) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320555008857&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT jay fishbein wallingford, ct ________________________________ From: derf To: Jack Laird Cc: spridgets net Sent: Wed, September 8, 2010 12:44:07 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye tool kits I think there is a pic here: http://books.google.com/books?id=t4JHzKS0rcMC&pg=PT87&dq=sprite+factory+tool+kit&hl=en&ei=Hr2HTPC6LIaKlwe3qqX6Dw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC8Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=sprite%20factory%20tool%20kit&f=false Do you have the grease gun? From kk7ss at verizon.net Wed Sep 8 15:32:01 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:32:01 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] England trip In-Reply-To: <20100908152302.DE6OI.789450.imail@fed1rmwml34> References: , <20100908152302.DE6OI.789450.imail@fed1rmwml34> Message-ID: <4C8800D1.13414.16B1230@kk7ss.verizon.net> I used to ride my Greeves in Trials events, some of which had Sammy as a competitor... I learnt a heck of lot just watching him going through the sections... Marvellous techique. Waay above my class.. Great to see he's still alive. -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 8 Sep 2010 at 12:23, hardy.john at cox.net wrote: > > If you have and extra hour while you are down at Beaulieu, check out Sammy Miller's > Motorcycle Museum From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Wed Sep 8 18:32:22 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:32:22 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] England trip In-Reply-To: <4C8800D1.13414.16B1230@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: <704012.39695.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Geesh - i thought i was the only one loco enough to own a greeves motor cycle. I rode in the Barstow to Vegas race several years - Then they stopped the race. The environmentalist were up in arms about some animal in the area. They petitioned to have the area closed to motorcycles races. People have never seen the animal but just know there has to be one there. It is ok to be a tree hugger with in reason - But most of the time they go over board, Vigil --- On Wed, 9/8/10, Dave G. wrote: From: Dave G. Subject: Re: [Spridgets] England trip To: spridgets at autox.team.net, "Glen Byrns" Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 2:32 PM I used to ride my Greeves in Trials events, some of which had Sammy as a competitor... I learnt a heck of lot just watching him going through the sections... Marvellous techique. Waay above my class.. Great to see he's still alive. -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 8 Sep 2010 at 12:23, hardy.john at cox.net wrote: > > If you have and extra hour while you are down at Beaulieu, check out Sammy Miller's > Motorcycle Museum Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com From doug_altman at yahoo.com Wed Sep 8 19:18:09 2010 From: doug_altman at yahoo.com (Doug Altman) Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:18:09 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Bugeye tool kits In-Reply-To: <804560.21842.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <52982EEB48124525A649D554E08F918B@personal> <804560.21842.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <478204.98296.qm@web63506.mail.re1.yahoo.com> This kit is mine and did not sell at $550. I plan to put it back on e-Bay for $500 plus shipping unless someone on the list wants to buy it first. Doug ....o~'o ________________________________ From: Jay To: Spridgets Sent: Wed, September 8, 2010 5:13:57 PM Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Bugeye tool kits - INCL the LINK !! That kit is for the later cars. Here is one that is pretty close, but the jack s/b black and the lifting lugs s/b green (engine color) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320555008857&vi ewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT jay fishbein wallingford, ct ________________________________ From: derf To: Jack Laird Cc: spridgets net Sent: Wed, September 8, 2010 12:44:07 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye tool kits I think there is a pic here: http://books.google.com/books?id=t4JHzKS0rcMC&pg=PT87&dq=sprite+factory+tool+ kit&hl=en&ei=Hr2HTPC6LIaKlwe3qqX6Dw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ve d=0CC8Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=sprite%20factory%20tool%20kit&f=false Do you have the grease gun? _______________________________________________ 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/doug_altman at yahoo.com From spritenut at comcast.net Wed Sep 8 20:04:58 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:04:58 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Watkin's glen Message-ID: <4C8840CA.8030609@comcast.net> Anybody gonna be there this weekend? I will be there with a couple of MGA guys. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From shop at justbrits.com Wed Sep 8 20:37:12 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:37:12 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Watkin's glen In-Reply-To: <4C8840CA.8030609@comcast.net> References: <4C8840CA.8030609@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C884858.5080405@justbrits.com> << Anybody gonna be there this weekend? >> Damn Frank, I WISH !!!! 2nd best place in the Country !!!! I'm jealous !!!!! Ed From abcoz at hky.com Wed Sep 8 20:37:35 2010 From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne) Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 22:37:35 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Watkin's glen In-Reply-To: <4C8840CA.8030609@comcast.net> References: <4C8840CA.8030609@comcast.net> Message-ID: Yeah, I'll be there from tomorrow afternoon thru Monday morning with a bunch of my Triumph club friends. One of our guys will be racing his Alfa GTV. I'll look for you. Bud Osbourne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Clarici" To: "Spridgets" Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:04 PM Subject: [Spridgets] Watkin's glen > Anybody gonna be there this weekend? > I will be there with a couple of MGA guys. > -- > Frank Clarici > Toms River, NJ From derbydave at cox.net Wed Sep 8 20:50:27 2010 From: derbydave at cox.net (derbydave at cox.net) Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 21:50:27 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Tank/Fuel Pump Message-ID: <103B8113079B44DAB39B56E3971F8B88@Dave> I am looking for a new fuel tank and sending unit for a 59 Bugeye. Any clues?? I am also looking for a good electric fuel pump for the same Bugeye. ( 1275cc with horizontal draft Weber carb). Thanks for the help.... From soavero at yahoo.com Wed Sep 8 20:51:30 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 19:51:30 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Watkin's glen In-Reply-To: <4C8840CA.8030609@comcast.net> Message-ID: <828435.84368.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I think brother Bob will be there, will check. 36 hours til Newfoundland flight. The car is somewhere on a ferry over Cabot Strait at the moment. Ron --- On Wed, 9/8/10, Frank Clarici wrote: > From: Frank Clarici > Subject: [Spridgets] Watkin's glen > To: "Spridgets" > Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 9:04 PM > Anybody gonna be there this weekend? > I will be there with a couple of MGA guys. > -- Frank Clarici > Toms River, NJ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/soavero at yahoo.com From hardy.john at cox.net Wed Sep 8 20:59:01 2010 From: hardy.john at cox.net (hardy.john at cox.net) Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 19:59:01 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] England trip In-Reply-To: <704012.39695.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <20100908225901.NH1ID.782613.imail@fed1rmwml4101> Virgil, When they say "Save the Wombat" I thought they meant a Hodaka! :~) Cheers, John ---- uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com wrote: > > Geesh - i thought i was the only one loco enough to own a greeves motor > cycle. > I rode in the Barstow to Vegas race several years - Then they stopped the > race. > The environmentalist were up in arms about some animal in the area. > They petitioned to have the area closed to motorcycles races. > People have never seen the animal but just know there has to be one there. > It is ok to be a tree hugger with in reason - But most of the time they go > over board, > > Vigil > > --- On Wed, 9/8/10, Dave G. wrote: > > > From: Dave G. > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] England trip > To: spridgets at autox.team.net, "Glen Byrns" > Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 2:32 PM > > > I used to ride my Greeves in Trials events, some of which had Sammy as > a competitor... > > I learnt a heck of lot just watching him going through the sections... > Marvellous techique. Waay above my class.. > > Great to see he's still alive. > > -- > Dave G. KK7SS > DN06ig > '65 Sprite - work in progress > '76 Midget - nearly ready > > > On 8 Sep 2010 at 12:23, hardy.john at cox.net wrote: > > > > > If you have and extra hour while you are down at Beaulieu, check out Sammy > Miller's > > Motorcycle Museum > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/hardy.john at cox.net From mark at bradakis.com Wed Sep 8 21:31:32 2010 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 21:31:32 -0600 (MDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Team.Net hiccups Message-ID: <20100909033132.AD4BC2E0A6@bradakis.com> Yes, the lists have been acting funny today. There was a loss of connectivity to the world for about 24 hours, so email was delayed and web pages were unavailable. I do apologize for the inconvenience. mjb. From corvallis at peoplepc.com Thu Sep 9 05:47:05 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 04:47:05 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Team.Net hiccups In-Reply-To: <20100909033132.AD4BC2E0A6@bradakis.com> References: <20100909033132.AD4BC2E0A6@bradakis.com> Message-ID: <2F4CFB7ADC5E44BAA9F4EC87D00E8C06@spider> We should all consider donating another $12.75 to show appreciation for the volunteer efforts that go into this site. It has been more than a year for most of us. ...bill in corvallis ============================================= -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark J Bradakis Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 8:32 PM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: [Spridgets] Team.Net hiccups Yes, the lists have been acting funny today. There was a loss of connectivity to the world for about 24 hours, so email was delayed and web pages were unavailable. I do apologize for the inconvenience. mjb. Suggested annual donation $12.75 From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Thu Sep 9 06:51:07 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 12:51:07 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] FW: OMGC - Fw: Noise from TD Engine Message-ID: Are there any TD experts that can help diagnose an engine problem from a sound file? There are 2 files, but I only have enough space to load one in my temp space. And, any other place that I could load one is blocked from here.( I don't know what the limits are on my site as far as hits and downloads goes ... :) ) http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/Noise_in_TD_2.mp3 I can forward the other 700k file, if you need to hear it. Perhaps ED wants to host it temporarily?? Please reply to all so the affected people get the info. TIA! 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, 7 Sep 2010 06:58:20 -0400 OMGC Folks, Below is a note from club member Len Mayor with a request for help from his brother in Manitoba who is having some issues with his MGTD. Although Len's note asked me to send this only to MGTD experts, I felt the nature of the diagnosis (using MP3 files) could be of interest to all our members. Safety Fast! Len Fortin Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 6:07 PM Hi Len, Could you please forward this to any " TD" experts out there to see if they can help out my brother in Manitoba. Thanks, Len Mayor ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 5:29 PM Hi Len. Attached are two recordings of the noise that I get in my TD when I accelerate. It is most pronounced while in fourth gear at high speeds (well above 40 MPH!). Reading in the MG TD-TF BBS archives and consulting with one member of the BBS it sounds like either the valves need adjusting badly or it could be caused by excessive end float on the crank. I measured the end float at the front pulley and it was indeed out of spec at .006" ...the max is suppose to be .0037" I don't know if this is enough out to be a problem. I will be adjusting the valves to see if it goes away. In the meantime will you please ask your Ottawa MG Club TD owners to take a listen to see if they have heard such a noise before and what it was? Thanks. Tim From grunthaner at gmail.com Thu Sep 9 06:52:44 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:52:44 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] OBD I........... where can I find one? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks for all the replies regarding my need for an OBD 1 scanner, this link appears to be the cheapest method of reading my check engine light (it stopped flashing so I hope this method below still works). I will need to confirm this method of paperclip jump from the B to the A port before I give it a try. I have both the Haynes Manual and my recent purchase of all 3 GM binders for my 94 Saturn should have the list of flashing light codes. Thanks again List friends, Linda http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_the_%27check_engine%27_light_mean_on_a_1994_Saturn_SC2 On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 6:57 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote: > List, > I have been looking a few years for an OBD I for my 1994 Saturn but can't > find one. Does anyone know where I can get one they must have made them > before 96. I have purchased & returned an OBD II in the past as it said it > only worked on a 96 and above. > Thanks Lin > PS I need my check engine light on like I need another hole in my head. From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Thu Sep 9 06:57:58 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 07:57:58 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta spare 1275 flywheel anyone?? In-Reply-To: <183CFEF0-E347-4BE2-8980-C89057079F40@comcast.net> References: <183CFEF0-E347-4BE2-8980-C89057079F40@comcast.net> Message-ID: <8DAB701A-E192-4223-8F62-4077E4241F92@comcast.net> Just wanted to say thanks for all the help with the 1275 flywheel, I purchased one from a lister and it's resurfaced and ready to go in this weekend.. I hope... ;-) Lester On Aug 31, 2010, at 11:27 PM, Lester wrote: > Hello again all, > > as I prepare to install the 1275 I have run into yet another > annoying problem, > I don't have a 1275 flywheel. Does anyone have a serviceable one to > spare? > > Thanks, > > Lester > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From grunthaner at gmail.com Thu Sep 9 07:36:50 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 09:36:50 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] My Kitty found barely alive!!!!!!!!! In-Reply-To: <4C7E86F8.8060203@frontiernet.net> References: <4C7D781D.7040704@frontiernet.net> <4C7E86F8.8060203@frontiernet.net> Message-ID: That is very sweet Kate, actually Stitches doesn't seem to be gaining any weight all week so I'm going to bring her to my vet for blood work. I'll also get some Gatorade today. She is happy and eating but without any weight gain I fear something else is going on here. Lin On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 1:01 PM, Kathryn Bales wrote: > On 9/1/2010 9:53 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote: > > My brothers neighbor Dana was notified by her daughter that a cat > > crawled under the van near my brothers trailer with it's legs > > dragging. Dana looked under the van and said "That's Stitches" with > > that she heroically crawled under the van and grabbed it. I'm not sure > > why she was so starved as the other neighbor was feeding her perhaps > > she was too scared to eat that food (all other cats ate it) and she > > just hunted birds & mice. Not much eats with only a few birds and > > mice. I am so very grateful to have her back , she is grateful too as > > she crawles up into my arms and purrs as boney as she is. Poor little > > kitty was just very frightened and wanted to be home : ( > > Lin > > Lin, > Be sure to keep an eye on her liver stats for at least a few > months. A cat's diet. or lack thereof, can seriously affect the liver, > sometimes causing permanent damage. You might see if she likes > Gatorade. Some cats do, usually the horrid tasting original green > flavor. All my working dogs have used it to keep hydrated when out > on a search or just running alongside my horse. I'm glad you are the > type of person who doesn't have the attitude of "It's just a cat". So > many people would not put the effort into finding her in the first > place, or getting her the necessary treatment after getting her back. We > may disagree on some issues, but I will always be proud to call you a > friend. > > Kate > > > > On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 5:46 PM, Kathryn Bales > > wrote: > > > > What a beautiful torti! Glad you got her back. How did you manage > > to catch her? > > > > Kate > > > > > > > > On 8/31/2010 9:05 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote: > > > > --Great news everyone, on August 24th my kitty was caught (she > > was starving > > > > and could not walk and extreemly dehydrated). > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com From jmfarley61 at gmail.com Thu Sep 9 07:46:37 2010 From: jmfarley61 at gmail.com (John Farley) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 09:46:37 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Watkin's glen In-Reply-To: <4C8840CA.8030609@comcast.net> References: <4C8840CA.8030609@comcast.net> Message-ID: I'll be up there also. Will be driving my 1980 Porsche 911 SC in the Friday Glenora run. Planning on going up to the track Sat. / Sun. John Farley On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 10:04 PM, Frank Clarici wrote: > Anybody gonna be there this weekend? > I will be there with a couple of MGA guys. > -- > Frank Clarici > Toms River, NJ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/jmfarley61 at gmail.com From grunthaner at gmail.com Thu Sep 9 08:55:04 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 10:55:04 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] OBD I........... where can I find one? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Got a picture of the jump wire from a to b and my list of codes in my Haynes manual. It appears the code reader device sold on eBay is just a jumper wire, what a scam. I'll keep you all posted as to my reading of flashes which I will record on my camera so I can read the flashes properly. Lin image *http://tinyurl.com/2dqgzel * On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 8:52 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote: > Thanks for all the replies regarding my need for an OBD 1 scanner, this > link appears to be the cheapest method of reading my check engine light (it > stopped flashing so I hope this method below still works). I will need to > confirm this method of paperclip jump from the B to the A port before I give > it a try. I have both the Haynes Manual and my recent purchase of all 3 GM > binders for my 94 Saturn should have the list of flashing light codes. > Thanks again List friends, > Linda > > > http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_the_%27check_engine%27_light_mean_on_a_1994_Saturn_SC2 > > > > > > > On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 6:57 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote: > >> List, >> I have been looking a few years for an OBD I for my 1994 Saturn but can't >> find one. Does anyone know where I can get one they must have made them >> before 96. I have purchased & returned an OBD II in the past as it said it >> only worked on a 96 and above. >> Thanks Lin >> PS I need my check engine light on like I need another hole in my head. From grunthaner at gmail.com Thu Sep 9 08:59:41 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 10:59:41 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] OBD I........... where can I find one? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 8:52 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote: > Thanks for all the replies regarding my need for an OBD 1 scanner, this > link appears to be the cheapest method of reading my check engine light (it > stopped flashing so I hope this method below still works). I will need to > confirm this method of paperclip jump from the B to the A port before I give > it a try. I have both the Haynes Manual and my recent purchase of all 3 GM > binders for my 94 Saturn should have the list of flashing light codes. > Thanks again List friends, > Linda > > > http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_the_%27check_engine%27_light_mean_on_a_1994_Saturn_SC2 > > > > > > > On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 6:57 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote: > >> List, >> I have been looking a few years for an OBD I for my 1994 Saturn but can't >> find one. Does anyone know where I can get one they must have made them >> before 96. I have purchased & returned an OBD II in the past as it said it >> only worked on a 96 and above. >> Thanks Lin >> PS I need my check engine light on like I need another hole in my head. From grunthaner at gmail.com Thu Sep 9 09:07:39 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 11:07:39 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] New 5 speed (part 2) In-Reply-To: <4C80608D.705@comcast.net> References: <4C80608D.705@comcast.net> Message-ID: So Frank do I understand correctly that a Datsun 1200,210 or B210 5 speed transmission will fit our Spridgets? Lin On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 10:42 PM, Frank Clarici wrote: > The following list is from Bill's notes. > > Materials required: > This kit uses the components from any Datsun 1200,210 or B210- they all fit > the same: > 1/ transmission, either 4 or 5 speed. This includes trans, shifter, > throwout bearing and fork, speedometer cable, etc. > 2/ Starter ring gear > 3/ Clutch disk & pressure plate > 4/ Starter motor that is 6 > from flange to tail, NOT one that is 7 = > long flange to tail. > 5/ Clutch slave-to-fork rod w/ nut > 6/ The flexible clutch line from the slave cylinder. > 7/ The B-nut from the metal clutch hydraulic line. > > Other equipment required: > 1/ Driveshaft adapter yoke; Rivergate, Morrisservice or Mini Mania. They > all work the same; Rivergate s is the least expensive and is of excellent > quality. > 2/ Clutch slave cylinder: NAPA #United 37498 > 3/ Transmission rear seal (only if required): NAPA #11615CR > 4/ Late model (1500) Midget shifter cover (gaiter) > > Flywheel Preparation: > -I have a local shop who will do all of the following flywheel > modifications for $50.00. You need to provide all shipping and a Datsun > starter ring gear. > > 1/ Pull out the (3) locator pins from the Spridget pressure plate. > 2/ Turn down the ring gear and flywheel to 9.466 1.002 diameter x .75 > 1.06 deep (Sketch xx) > 3/ Turn front (clutch) side of flywheel flat > 4/ Drill and tap (6) 5/16-24 unf holes through and (2) < diameter holes > .25 deep on a bolt circle of 8.490 to match holes in Datsun pressure > plate. (third < hole which matches offset pressure plate hole is omitted). > 5/ Tap the Datsun ring gear onto the modified Spridget flywheel using a > block of wood and a hammer. > > Shifter Preparation: > 1/ Saw shifter off to approximately 8 long. (Frank says 6") > 2/ Drill and tap a 5/16-18 hole approximately 1 deep in the end. > 3/ Screw a 2 long piece of 5/16-18 allthread in, thread 5/16-18 hexnut > on and attach shifter knob. > 4/ The original metal shifter cover will not allow the shifter to work so I > just use a 1500 Midget Gaiter (flexible cover). > > NOTE I have successfully straightened out the Datsun shifter and cut it > down to fit in the stock early Spridget metal shift housing, but the stock > rubber gaiter will not work due to the extended throw of the Datsun trans, > but an MGB shift gaiter which is ribbed, works well. > You may have to grind away a bit of the upper left and lower right side of > the shifter hole, make it look like an egg and put in the MGB rubber gaiter > and it looks stock. > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com From grunthaner at gmail.com Thu Sep 9 12:10:57 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 14:10:57 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] My Youtube...Auto related just not LBC paperclip method to read check engine light. Message-ID: List, Below is my youtube link for my check engine light. I used the paperclip method to get the flashing light code and I was only able to locate a Cadillac code chart which I also posted below. It looks like I have 3 long 2 short flashes which means EGR faulty circuit. It should read 12 to start as normal then the error flash code, doesn't it look like 32? Now to search on how to test the EGR valve (if the code chart for Cadillac is the same as Saturn. Lin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkLZr9Sk7KI Partial Cadillac chart: 12 System normal 13 oxygen sensor circuit open 14 coolant sensor high resistance or shorted 15 coolant sensor circuit low or open 16 direct ignition system (DIS) fault in circuit 17 cam position sensor fault 18 crank or cam sensor error 19 crank sensor circuit fault 21 tps sensor out of range 22 tps sensor signal voltage low 23 intake air temp sensor out of range, low 24 vehicle speed (vss) sensor circuit fault 25 air temp sensor sensor out of range, high 26 quad-driver module (computer) circuit #1 fault 27 quad-driver module (computer) 2nd gear circuit 28 quad-driver module (computer) circuit #2 fault 29 quad driver module (computer) 4th gear circuit 31 cam position sensor fault 32 egr circuit fault From cbking at alum.rpi.edu Thu Sep 9 13:23:18 2010 From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 12:23:18 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] My Youtube...Auto related just not LBC paperclip method to read check engine light. Message-ID: <4be301cb5054$7509e9d0$116a010a@mail2world.com> Lin, Looks similar to this quik link I founf on a Buick site :http://www.gnttype.org/maint/malf.html I suspect this code was common on all GM cars. If it is your EGR valve, I suspect at a minimum it is caked with carbon and so the pintle needle may not be moving as it should. I have heard of people removing them and cleaning them with a wire brush, but I've never done it myself. The only car I had with an EGR valve is my 1500 Midget, and I ditched that thing as soon as I could! ;) -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <-----Original Message-----> From: Linda Grunthaner [grunthaner at gmail.com] Sent: 9/9/2010 2:06:57 PM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: [Spridgets] My Youtube...Auto related just not LBC paperclip method to read check engine light. List, Below is my youtube link for my check engine light. I used the paperclip method to get the flashing light code and I was only able to locate a Cadillac code chart which I also posted below. It looks like I have 3 long 2 short flashes which means EGR faulty circuit. It should read 12 to start as normal then the error flash code, doesn't it look like 32? Now to search on how to test the EGR valve (if the code chart for Cadillac is the same as Saturn. Lin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkLZr9Sk7KI Partial Cadillac chart: 12 System normal 13 oxygen sensor circuit open 14 coolant sensor high resistance or shorted 15 coolant sensor circuit low or open 16 direct ignition system (DIS) fault in circuit 17 cam position sensor fault 18 crank or cam sensor error 19 crank sensor circuit fault 21 tps sensor out of range 22 tps sensor signal voltage low 23 intake air temp sensor out of range, low 24 vehicle speed (vss) sensor circuit fault 25 air temp sensor sensor out of range, high 26 quad-driver module (computer) circuit #1 fault 27 quad-driver module (computer) 2nd gear circuit 28 quad-driver module (computer) circuit #2 fault 29 quad driver module (computer) 4th gear circuit 31 cam position sensor fault 32 egr circuit fault _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cbking at alum.rpi.edu . From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Thu Sep 9 13:40:49 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 15:40:49 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Silverstone Re: Watkin's glen Message-ID: <26a1c.35c056fe.39ba9241@aol.com> I'll be at Silverstone - Bobby Rahal will be there also! > Anybody gonna be there this weekend? > I will be there with a couple of MGA guys. > -- > Frank Clarici > Toms River, NJ From richb at u.washington.edu Thu Sep 9 14:25:59 2010 From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 13:25:59 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] My Youtube...Auto related just not LBC paperclip method to read check engine light. References: Message-ID: Linda If I remember correctly you said you have a Haynes manual for your car. That code information should be in there, probably in the section on emissions. Just a word of warning. On our '95 Geo Tracker you have to go through a fairly complex diagnostic routine to trouble shoot the EGR system including running the car in gear with the rear wheels off the ground. The EGR code may only point you at the EGR system which may be made up of a few components that need to be tested out separately. On the Tracker you only had to do this for the '95, the '89 to 94's were much simpler. I did a quick Google search and came up with this: http://www.saturnwiki.net/index.php/PCM_Engine_Control_Trouble_Codes Clicking on the code will give you information on that code. A 32 code has two different routes depending on how your car is equipped Rich Ball '76 Midget Everett, WA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Grunthaner" To: "Spridget list" Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 11:10 AM Subject: [Spridgets] My Youtube...Auto related just not LBC paperclip method to read check engine light. > List, > Below is my youtube link for my check engine light. I used the paperclip > method to get the flashing light code and I was only able to locate a > Cadillac code chart which I also posted below. It looks like I have 3 long > 2 > short flashes which means EGR faulty circuit. It should read 12 to start > as > normal then the error flash code, doesn't it look like 32? > > Now to search on how to test the EGR valve (if the code chart for Cadillac > is the same as Saturn. > Lin > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkLZr9Sk7KI > > Partial Cadillac chart: > > 12 System normal > 13 oxygen sensor circuit open > 14 coolant sensor high resistance or shorted > 15 coolant sensor circuit low or open > 16 direct ignition system (DIS) fault in circuit > 17 cam position sensor fault > 18 crank or cam sensor error > 19 crank sensor circuit fault > 21 tps sensor out of range > 22 tps sensor signal voltage low > 23 intake air temp sensor out of range, low > 24 vehicle speed (vss) sensor circuit fault > 25 air temp sensor sensor out of range, high > 26 quad-driver module (computer) circuit #1 fault > 27 quad-driver module (computer) 2nd gear circuit > 28 quad-driver module (computer) circuit #2 fault > 29 quad driver module (computer) 4th gear circuit > 31 cam position sensor fault > 32 egr circuit fault > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/richb at u.washington.edu From John.Deikis at va.gov Thu Sep 9 15:03:17 2010 From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:03:17 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] England trip Message-ID: "Those Nortons and Indians and Greeveses won't do; They don't have the heart of a Vincent '52." (just an idle thought...--JohnD) >From: "Dave G." >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] England trip >To: spridgets at autox.team.net, Glen Byrns >Message-ID: <4C8800D1.13414.16B1230 at kk7ss.verizon.net> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII >I used to ride my Greeves in Trials events, some of which had Sammy as >a competitor... From derbydave at cox.net Thu Sep 9 17:28:09 2010 From: derbydave at cox.net (derbydave at cox.net) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 18:28:09 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Tank/Fuel Pump In-Reply-To: <103B8113079B44DAB39B56E3971F8B88@Dave> References: <103B8113079B44DAB39B56E3971F8B88@Dave> Message-ID: <340D54DD48F14BAF83A3AE440CC28227@Dave> Has anyone ordered a fuel tank from Moss?????? ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Spridgets" Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:50 PM Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Tank/Fuel Pump >I am looking for a new fuel tank and sending unit for a 59 Bugeye. Any > clues?? > > I am also looking for a good electric fuel pump for the same Bugeye. ( > 1275cc > with horizontal draft Weber carb). > > Thanks for the help.... > _______________________________________________ > > 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/derbydave at cox.net From corvallis at peoplepc.com Thu Sep 9 17:34:00 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 16:34:00 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Tank/Fuel Pump In-Reply-To: <340D54DD48F14BAF83A3AE440CC28227@Dave> References: <103B8113079B44DAB39B56E3971F8B88@Dave> <340D54DD48F14BAF83A3AE440CC28227@Dave> Message-ID: <41056CE47A7C4791B23958BE5EC9B07D@spider> I would just get an electric aftermarket fuel pump for a small motor; any FLAPS. It works like a fish tank air pump. I've put them in every Brit vehicle I have access to. ...bill in corvallis ======================================================= ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Spridgets" Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:50 PM Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Tank/Fuel Pump . . . > > I am also looking for a good electric fuel pump for the same Bugeye. ( > 1275cc with horizontal draft Weber carb). > > Thanks for the help.... > _______________________________________________ From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Thu Sep 9 18:23:05 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:23:05 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Tank/Fuel Pump In-Reply-To: <340D54DD48F14BAF83A3AE440CC28227@Dave> Message-ID: I got the tank and sending unit kit from VB. Made in Canada, excellent quality. I don't do Moss. > Has anyone ordered a fuel tank from Moss?????? From jimndi at frontiernet.net Thu Sep 9 18:24:24 2010 From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 20:24:24 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Tank/Fuel Pump References: <103B8113079B44DAB39B56E3971F8B88@Dave> <340D54DD48F14BAF83A3AE440CC28227@Dave> Message-ID: <91A4EEEE325C410DA3A9CE607D0ADE1A@MAINCOMPUTER> I bought one for my 60 Bugeye off E-Bay for 189.00 nice quality tank, came from canada. I think they are still listed. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: To: ; "Spridgets" Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 7:28 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fuel Tank/Fuel Pump > Has anyone ordered a fuel tank from Moss?????? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: "Spridgets" > Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:50 PM > Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Tank/Fuel Pump > > >>I am looking for a new fuel tank and sending unit for a 59 Bugeye. Any >> clues?? >> >> I am also looking for a good electric fuel pump for the same Bugeye. 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Please send plain text.] From corvallis at peoplepc.com Thu Sep 9 18:31:55 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:31:55 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Tank/Fuel Pump In-Reply-To: <91A4EEEE325C410DA3A9CE607D0ADE1A@MAINCOMPUTER> References: <103B8113079B44DAB39B56E3971F8B88@Dave><340D54DD48F14BAF83A3AE440CC28227@Dave> <91A4EEEE325C410DA3A9CE607D0ADE1A@MAINCOMPUTER> Message-ID: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390236313998 ============================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Fournier Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 5:24 PM To: derbydave at cox.net; Spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fuel Tank/Fuel Pump I bought one for my 60 Bugeye off E-Bay for 189.00 nice quality tank, came from canada. I think they are still listed. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: To: ; "Spridgets" Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 7:28 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fuel Tank/Fuel Pump > Has anyone ordered a fuel tank from Moss?????? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: "Spridgets" > Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:50 PM > Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Tank/Fuel Pump > > >>I am looking for a new fuel tank and sending unit for a 59 Bugeye. Any >> clues?? >> >> I am also looking for a good electric fuel pump for the same Bugeye. ( >> 1275cc >> with horizontal draft Weber carb). >> >> Thanks for the help.... >> _______________________________________________ From grunthaner at gmail.com Thu Sep 9 18:52:44 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 20:52:44 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] My Youtube...Auto related just not LBC paperclip method to read check engine light. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The manual only has P codes but the links provided by the members are great. Lin On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 4:25 PM, Richard Ball wrote: > Linda > > If I remember correctly you said you have a Haynes manual for your car. > That code information should be in there, probably in the section on > emissions. > > Just a word of warning. On our '95 Geo Tracker you have to go through a > fairly complex diagnostic routine to trouble shoot the EGR system including > running the car in gear with the rear wheels off the ground. The EGR code > may only point you at the EGR system which may be made up of a few > components that need to be tested out separately. On the Tracker you only > had to do this for the '95, the '89 to 94's were much simpler. > > I did a quick Google search and came up with this: > http://www.saturnwiki.net/index.php/PCM_Engine_Control_Trouble_Codes > > Clicking on the code will give you information on that code. A 32 code > has two different routes depending on how your car is equipped > > Rich Ball > '76 Midget > Everett, WA > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Grunthaner" < > grunthaner at gmail.com> > To: "Spridget list" > Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 11:10 AM > > Subject: [Spridgets] My Youtube...Auto related just not LBC paperclip > method to read check engine light. > > > List, >> Below is my youtube link for my check engine light. I used the paperclip >> method to get the flashing light code and I was only able to locate a >> Cadillac code chart which I also posted below. It looks like I have 3 long >> 2 >> short flashes which means EGR faulty circuit. It should read 12 to start >> as >> normal then the error flash code, doesn't it look like 32? >> >> Now to search on how to test the EGR valve (if the code chart for Cadillac >> is the same as Saturn. >> Lin >> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkLZr9Sk7KI >> >> Partial Cadillac chart: >> >> 12 System normal >> 13 oxygen sensor circuit open >> 14 coolant sensor high resistance or shorted >> 15 coolant sensor circuit low or open >> 16 direct ignition system (DIS) fault in circuit >> 17 cam position sensor fault >> 18 crank or cam sensor error >> 19 crank sensor circuit fault >> 21 tps sensor out of range >> 22 tps sensor signal voltage low >> 23 intake air temp sensor out of range, low >> 24 vehicle speed (vss) sensor circuit fault >> 25 air temp sensor sensor out of range, high >> 26 quad-driver module (computer) circuit #1 fault >> 27 quad-driver module (computer) 2nd gear circuit >> 28 quad-driver module (computer) circuit #2 fault >> 29 quad driver module (computer) 4th gear circuit >> 31 cam position sensor fault >> 32 egr circuit fault >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/richb at u.washington.edu From billmasq at hotmail.com Thu Sep 9 20:28:39 2010 From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 19:28:39 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] New 5 speed (part 2) In-Reply-To: References: <4C80608D.705@comcast.net>, Message-ID: Incorrect- the adapter will mate a 1275 to any of the 3 transmissions but the Datsun B210 (even if it will mate to the engine) will not fit into the Spridget without MAJOR body modification!BillM > Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 11:07:39 -0400 > From: grunthaner at gmail.com > To: spritenut at comcast.net > CC: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New 5 speed (part 2) > > So Frank do I understand correctly that a Datsun 1200,210 or B210 5 speed > transmission will fit our Spridgets? > Lin > > On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 10:42 PM, Frank Clarici wrote: > > > The following list is from Bill's notes. > > > > Materials required: > > This kit uses the components from any Datsun 1200,210 or B210- they all fit > > the same: > > 1/ transmission, either 4 or 5 speed. This includes trans, shifter, > > throwout bearing and fork, speedometer cable, etc. > > 2/ Starter ring gear > > 3/ Clutch disk & pressure plate > > 4/ Starter motor that is 6 > from flange to tail, NOT one that is 7 = > > long flange to tail. > > 5/ Clutch slave-to-fork rod w/ nut > > 6/ The flexible clutch line from the slave cylinder. > > 7/ The B-nut from the metal clutch hydraulic line. > > > > Other equipment required: > > 1/ Driveshaft adapter yoke; Rivergate, Morrisservice or Mini Mania. They > > all work the same; Rivergate s is the least expensive and is of excellent > > quality. > > 2/ Clutch slave cylinder: NAPA #United 37498 > > 3/ Transmission rear seal (only if required): NAPA #11615CR > > 4/ Late model (1500) Midget shifter cover (gaiter) > > > > Flywheel Preparation: > > -I have a local shop who will do all of the following flywheel > > modifications for $50.00. You need to provide all shipping and a Datsun > > starter ring gear. > > > > 1/ Pull out the (3) locator pins from the Spridget pressure plate. > > 2/ Turn down the ring gear and flywheel to 9.466 1.002 diameter x .75 > > 1.06 deep (Sketch xx) > > 3/ Turn front (clutch) side of flywheel flat > > 4/ Drill and tap (6) 5/16-24 unf holes through and (2) < diameter holes > > .25 deep on a bolt circle of 8.490 to match holes in Datsun pressure > > plate. (third < hole which matches offset pressure plate hole is omitted). > > 5/ Tap the Datsun ring gear onto the modified Spridget flywheel using a > > block of wood and a hammer. > > > > Shifter Preparation: > > 1/ Saw shifter off to approximately 8 long. (Frank says 6") > > 2/ Drill and tap a 5/16-18 hole approximately 1 deep in the end. > > 3/ Screw a 2 long piece of 5/16-18 allthread in, thread 5/16-18 hexnut > > on and attach shifter knob. > > 4/ The original metal shifter cover will not allow the shifter to work so I > > just use a 1500 Midget Gaiter (flexible cover). > > > > NOTE I have successfully straightened out the Datsun shifter and cut it > > down to fit in the stock early Spridget metal shift housing, but the stock > > rubber gaiter will not work due to the extended throw of the Datsun trans, > > but an MGB shift gaiter which is ribbed, works well. > > You may have to grind away a bit of the upper left and lower right side of > > the shifter hole, make it look like an egg and put in the MGB rubber gaiter > > and it looks stock. > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/billmasq at hotmail.com From shop at justbrits.com Thu Sep 9 20:41:57 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:41:57 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye tool kits In-Reply-To: <58B0B7AC688641E5948B6AFCE0484A9F@spider> References: <52982EEB48124525A649D554E08F918B@personal> <58B0B7AC688641E5948B6AFCE0484A9F@spider> Message-ID: <4C899AF5.80005@justbrits.com> << ....Silicon sealer, Dremel cut-off tool, large roll.... . >> And either a REALLY LONG extension cord or generator ???? PPP From derf247 at gmail.com Thu Sep 9 22:06:37 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 22:06:37 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta spare 1275 flywheel anyone?? In-Reply-To: <8DAB701A-E192-4223-8F62-4077E4241F92@comcast.net> References: <183CFEF0-E347-4BE2-8980-C89057079F40@comcast.net> <8DAB701A-E192-4223-8F62-4077E4241F92@comcast.net> Message-ID: If anyone needs another I just accidentally unearthed one. It was under a box I hadn't moved in years. I moved the box and there it lies. From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Sep 10 06:29:25 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:29:25 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - Ron, Canadian racing tips Message-ID: Hey Ron! I just saw this video of a Quebec racer passing someone. http://preview.tinyurl.com/32k78br Is this part of your repertoire for the Newfie race? 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 ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Fri Sep 10 07:44:56 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:44:56 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Hemmings Find of The Day Message-ID: <7C8223C0F9544B189AD5BEAAD52526CF@HomePC> http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2010/09/10/hemmings-find-of-the-day-1960-a ustin-healey-sprite/?refer=news http://tiny.cc/25ylu From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Sep 10 07:58:31 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:58:31 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - Ron, Canadian racing tips In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Well ... I don't get it. That link works for me. Maybe you guys aren't clicking it like a Cdn? ;) This is the full url: http://en.video.sympatico.ca/index.php/en/video/entertainment/3/viral-videos/ 108/jokeroo/525/rally-car-driver-jumps-car/602103638001 Or you can go to sympatico.ca and you'll see Car jumps over another at a rally RobertPS: watch the volume if you're somewhere where it might embarrass you. You'll get a blast of engine sounds. ---------------------------------------- > > Hey Ron! > I just saw this video of a Quebec racer passing someone. > http://preview.tinyurl.com/32k78br > Is this part of your repertoire for the Newfie race? > > > 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 Fri Sep 10 08:06:05 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:06:05 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - Ron, Canadian racing tips In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: http://tinyurl.com/32k78br ========================================= -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert Duquette Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 6:59 AM To: Spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NO LBC - Ron, Canadian racing tips Well ... I don't get it. That link works for me. Maybe you guys aren't clicking it like a Cdn? ;) This is the full url: http://en.video.sympatico.ca/index.php/en/video/entertainment/3/viral-videos /108/jokeroo/525/rally-car-driver-jumps-car/602103638001 Or you can go to sympatico.ca and you'll see Car jumps over another at a rally RobertPS: watch the volume if you're somewhere where it might embarrass you. You'll get a blast of engine sounds. ---------------------------------------- From derf247 at gmail.com Fri Sep 10 09:34:38 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:34:38 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO Message-ID: I know a guy selling a 77 MGB in NO, LA. He is asking $2k, negotiable. The car seems pretty good. NFI. There is some cosmetic damage and a little rust on the pass side. A quote "$2,000.00 for the MB negotiable. Has paint damage to right passenger door and needs some work its a driver not restored." Pic: http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/germil1/DCP01179.jpg From lincman90 at hotmail.com Fri Sep 10 09:57:47 2010 From: lincman90 at hotmail.com (Tom Daughdrill) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:57:47 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: It looks like the car is in decent condition, but the picture is of the non-damaged side, and was taken pre-Katrina. If I can get some more pictures, I have someone in the New Orleans area that may be interested. Tom > Subject: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO > > I know a guy selling a 77 MGB in NO, LA. > He is asking $2k, negotiable. > The car seems pretty good. NFI. > There is some cosmetic damage and a little rust on the pass side. > A quote "$2,000.00 for the MB negotiable. Has paint damage to right > passenger door and needs some work its a driver not restored." > > Pic: > http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/germil1/DCP01179.jpg From jfishbein at snet.net Fri Sep 10 10:12:48 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:12:48 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <512506.89904.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> A Rubber Bumper B, That went through Katrina, Advertised with pre-Katrina pics, Of the undamaged side. Sounds good to me. Where do I mail my wallet and SS#? jay fishbein wallingford, ct ________________________________ From: Tom Daughdrill the picture is of the non-damaged side, and was taken pre-Katrina. From corvallis at peoplepc.com Fri Sep 10 11:14:41 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:14:41 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] FW: Fuel Tank/Fuel Pump Message-ID: <1C8D4E0EFCBC4F2AB42179358E2606CB@spider> Here is the electronic fuel pump NAPA sells for about $55. Part number = 610-1051 UPC = 6 64766 14184 3 It's called electronic because there is one semiconductor in there. http://www.97330.com/Posi-Flo_electronicFuelPump.jpg ...bill in corvallis ======================================================= ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Spridgets" Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:50 PM Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Tank/Fuel Pump . . . > > I am also looking for a good electric fuel pump for the same Bugeye. ( > 1275cc with horizontal draft Weber carb). > > Thanks for the help.... > _______________________________________________ From derf247 at gmail.com Fri Sep 10 11:16:38 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:16:38 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO In-Reply-To: <512506.89904.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <512506.89904.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I know the seller and he would not peddle junk. The car is as described. If it flooded, he would not pass it off as undamaged. On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 11:12 AM, Jay wrote: > A Rubber Bumper B, > That went through Katrina, > Advertised with pre-Katrina pics, > Of the undamaged side. > > Sounds good to me. > > Where do I mail my wallet and SS#? > > jay fishbein > > wallingford, ct > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Tom Daughdrill > > the picture is of the > non-damaged side, and was taken pre-Katrina. > _______________________________________________ > > 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/derf247 at gmail.com From derf247 at gmail.com Fri Sep 10 11:23:09 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:23:09 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Pic of damaged side: http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/germil1/09-8-10.jpg I think that pic was taken today. More from 02: http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/germil1/DCP01180.jpg http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/germil1/DCP01181.jpg Email me off list if your friend wants contact info. On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 10:57 AM, Tom Daughdrill wrote: > It looks like the car is in decent condition, but the picture is of the > non-damaged side, and was taken pre-Katrina. If I can get some more pictures, > I have someone in the New Orleans area that may be interested. > > Tom > > > > >> Subject: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO >> >> I know a guy selling a 77 MGB in NO, LA. >> He is asking $2k, negotiable. >> The car seems pretty good. NFI. >> There is some cosmetic damage and a little rust on the pass side. >> A quote "$2,000.00 for the MB negotiable. Has paint damage to right >> passenger door and needs some work it s a driver not restored." >> >> Pic: >> http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/germil1/DCP01179.jpg > _______________________________________________ > > 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/derf247 at gmail.com From jfishbein at snet.net Fri Sep 10 11:27:14 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:27:14 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO In-Reply-To: References: <512506.89904.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <139198.80209.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> lol ........ A rec from someone who won't reveal his name. Sorry but that is just too obvious to ignore. jay PS As for my prior post, I was just trying to make a joke. ________________________________ From: derf To: Jay Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Fri, September 10, 2010 1:16:38 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO I know the seller and he would not peddle junk. The car is as described. If it flooded, he would not pass it off as undamaged. On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 11:12 AM, Jay wrote: > A Rubber Bumper B, > That went through Katrina, > Advertised with pre-Katrina pics, > Of the undamaged side. > > Sounds good to me. > > Where do I mail my wallet and SS#? > > jay fishbein > > wallingford, ct From derf247 at gmail.com Fri Sep 10 11:30:23 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:30:23 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO In-Reply-To: <139198.80209.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <512506.89904.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <139198.80209.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: ????????? I'm confused. Jokes are OK. I'm just tying to help someone if they want to find a B. On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 12:27 PM, Jay wrote: > lol ........ A rec from someone who won't reveal his name. > > > Sorry but that is just too obvious to ignore. > > jay > > PS As for my prior post, I was just trying to make a joke. > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: derf > To: Jay > Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net > Sent: Fri, September 10, 2010 1:16:38 PM > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO > > I know the seller and he would not peddle junk. > The car is as described. If it flooded, he would not pass it off as undamaged. > > On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 11:12 AM, Jay wrote: >> A Rubber Bumper B, >> That went through Katrina, >> Advertised with pre-Katrina pics, >> Of the undamaged side. >> >> Sounds good to me. >> >> Where do I mail my wallet and SS#? >> >> jay fishbein >> >> wallingford, ct > _______________________________________________ > > 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/derf247 at gmail.com From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Fri Sep 10 12:07:27 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:07:27 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20100910180727.PX2PU.665.root@cdptpa-web21-z02> It is good to post leads like this, and it's OK for other people to point out possible pitfalls in the transaction. If a person on the list is interested, they can contact the sell to ask all the questions they want and request up to date photos of everything. Then if they are interested they can travel to that location and see it in person before handing over the cash. I don't see any reason for anybody else on the list to get real worked up about it. > ????????? I'm confused. > Jokes are OK. > I'm just tying to help someone if they want to find a B. From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Sep 10 12:09:59 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:09:59 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO In-Reply-To: References: , , <512506.89904.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>, , <139198.80209.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>, Message-ID: Sounds wise to me!!! :) >> from someone who won't reveal his name. From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Fri Sep 10 12:43:43 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:43:43 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20100910184343.SSRSY.201471.root@cdptpa-web10-z01> You talking about me? I don't have a name, I'm not clever enough to make up a good one. > Sounds wise to me!!! :) > > >> from someone who won't reveal his name. From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Sep 10 12:50:34 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:50:34 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO In-Reply-To: <20100910184343.SSRSY.201471.root@cdptpa-web10-z01> References: , <20100910184343.SSRSY.201471.root@cdptpa-web10-z01> Message-ID: That's interesting. Actually I was referring to myself. No one actually thought that there was a real 'Robert Duquette', did you? The internet can be a deceptive place. :) Robert Duquette ---------------------------------------- > From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com > > You talking about me? I don't have a name, I'm not clever enough to make up a good one. > > >> Sounds wise to me!!! :) >> >>>> from someone who won't reveal his name. > _______________________________________________ From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Fri Sep 10 13:11:32 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:11:32 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO In-Reply-To: References: , <20100910184343.SSRSY.201471.root@cdptpa-web10-z01> Message-ID: <140404.92194.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com> "No one actually thought that there was a real 'Robert Duquette', did you? The internet can be a deceptive place. :)" You guys are way too clever for the simple likes of me - here I was using my real name all this time. Maybe I should start using a new one myself... Bavid Dooker Long Peninsula There, I feel much safer now From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Sep 10 13:26:46 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:26:46 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO In-Reply-To: <140404.92194.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: , <20100910184343.SSRSY.201471.root@cdptpa-web10-z01> , <140404.92194.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Well, don't believe everything that you hear, even when someone is telling you not to believe everything that you hear. trebor ________________________________ > Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:11:32 -0700 > From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com > > "No one actually thought that there was a real 'Robert Duquette', did you? > The internet can be a deceptive place. :)" > > You guys are way too clever for the simple likes of me - here I was > using my real name all this time. Maybe I should start using a new one > myself... > > Bavid Dooker > Long Peninsula > > There, I feel much safer now From derf247 at gmail.com Fri Sep 10 13:28:07 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:28:07 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO In-Reply-To: <20100910184343.SSRSY.201471.root@cdptpa-web10-z01> References: <20100910184343.SSRSY.201471.root@cdptpa-web10-z01> Message-ID: You talkin to me? You talkin to ME? From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Fri Sep 10 14:09:52 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:09:52 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson update Message-ID: <680940.21696.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Group, Here is a message from Joey Asgeirsson - (Paul's son). I thought some of you would like an update. He seems to be doing about the same, some days are better than other etc. His short term/immediate memory is not really improving like I thought it would, he made such large and fast strides in the first few months and I hoped that would continue. His therapies are going fine too. Because of his insurance, his speech therapy has stopped, he reached a plateau and was not showing anymore "improvement" so unfortunately Medicare won't pay for anymore sessions until it is "needed". It's very frustrating and I tried to get them to maybe fudge a little on their evaluation so he could continue treatment but they would not. I suppose it's good that he has progressed to the point that they feel he no longer requires it, but it is obvious to me that it should continue. I will have him re-evaluated in the next few months. We are in San Diego now and getting settled. We have been here for a few months, but just recently moved into our new house. It is nice to be able to see my Dad more often and I know he enjoys being around the family. Janene's brothers have young kids (9mo. and 2 yrs.) and we had everyone over for a pool party last weekend. My dad was all smiles watching Madison and the little ones play. We have seen him quite a bit. We have got together to go out to dinner more then a few times.. I was up in Portland a couple of weeks ago getting his house ready to sell, you would not recognize the place,. We power washed the exterior and did a TON of yard work, trimming and clearing out etc... The interior is also all cleaned and repainted, we pulled up all the carpets to expose beautiful wood floors! Tom will be there next week to tackle the garage. We have sold "Old Blue", the van and a convertible shell, but I think we are going to keep "New Blue" so we can have something to tinker with together. I also think I will help him with keeping or maintaining his identity. Joey From eap2140 at yahoo.com Fri Sep 10 14:21:15 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:21:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson update In-Reply-To: <680940.21696.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <680940.21696.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <341337.40030.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thanks for sharing. Paul is a great guy. I miss him up here in the NW. Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ ________________________________ From: "uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com" To: Morris Motors ; Sprite ; Midget/Sprite ; spridgets Sent: Fri, September 10, 2010 4:09:52 PM Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson update Group, Here is a message from Joey Asgeirsson - (Paul's son). I thought some of you would like an update. He seems to be doing about the same, some days are better than other etc. His short term/immediate memory is not really improving like I thought it would, he made such large and fast strides in the first few months and I hoped that would continue. His therapies are going fine too. Because of his insurance, his speech therapy has stopped, he reached a plateau and was not showing anymore "improvement" so unfortunately Medicare won't pay for anymore sessions until it is "needed". It's very frustrating and I tried to get them to maybe fudge a little on their evaluation so he could continue treatment but they would not. I suppose it's good that he has progressed to the point that they feel he no longer requires it, but it is obvious to me that it should continue. I will have him re-evaluated in the next few months. We are in San Diego now and getting settled. We have been here for a few months, but just recently moved into our new house. It is nice to be able to see my Dad more often and I know he enjoys being around the family. Janene's brothers have young kids (9mo. and 2 yrs.) and we had everyone over for a pool party last weekend. My dad was all smiles watching Madison and the little ones play. We have seen him quite a bit. We have got together to go out to dinner more then a few times.. I was up in Portland a couple of weeks ago getting his house ready to sell, you would not recognize the place,. We power washed the exterior and did a TON of yard work, trimming and clearing out etc... The interior is also all cleaned and repainted, we pulled up all the carpets to expose beautiful wood floors! Tom will be there next week to tackle the garage. We have sold "Old Blue", the van and a convertible shell, but I think we are going to keep "New Blue" so we can have something to tinker with together. I also think I will help him with keeping or maintaining his identity. Joey Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/eap2140 at yahoo.com From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Fri Sep 10 18:21:18 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:21:18 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB for sale in NO In-Reply-To: References: <20100910184343.SSRSY.201471.root@cdptpa-web10-z01> Message-ID: <1977017D-85DF-4007-A5E4-AFF765BBA5C5@comcast.net> YOU talkin to me? You TALKIN to ME? On Sep 10, 2010, at 2:28 PM, derf wrote: > You talkin to me? > You talkin to ME? > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From peter at nosimport.com Sat Sep 11 10:25:01 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 11:25:01 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Synchronicity, Newfoundland, & Studebakers.. Message-ID: <201009110924600.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> As I was walking into the Poynette (WI) Curling Club to do my daily ice chores, my cell rang and Ron Soave was calling me as he was walking out of the St. Johns Curling Club. Apparently they are using the facility as a staging area for the pre-Targa festivities, we just use ours to throw rocks at each other. All is going OK, he says. There's the usual pre-race angst and anticipation fueled by egos and autos. No word on Screech consumption, yet, but I'm sure it'll come. Get back to work. Peter C. From 72spridget at gmail.com Sat Sep 11 12:59:27 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 13:59:27 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite-Midget Calendar 2011 Message-ID: Fall is almost upon us here in the United States. This means many different things to many different people. For some it means the end of pleasant Spridget motoring weather with the top down and the wind in your hair. For some it means the beginning of the driving season when you can actually sit down in your Spridget without burning the skin off the back of your legs. For me it also means that it is time to get busy begging for your Spridget photos so I can put together the 2011 Sprite Midget Club USA Calendar. For those who do not know what I am going on about, I have put together Spridget calendars the last three years in order to raise some funds for the Spridget celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Sprite in 2008 (in Lake of the Ozarks, MO) and the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Midget in 2011 (at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI). 100% of the proceeds goes to the fund. Heck, I buy them myself at full price. Check out www.sprite-midgetclub.org for more information on the event. All Sprites and Midgets from 1958 to 1979 are welcome. The calendars are marketed through the club's Cafe Press store at www.cafepress.com/spridget and are available in an 8.5 x 11 inch format as well as 11 x 17 inch. No, there aren't any out there just now as few people seem to be interested in buying a 2010 calendar in September. If you would like to see a sample of what the pages look like, email me a spridget.calendar at gmail.com and I will email you a couple sample pages. The quality of the Cafe Press printing is quite good on heavy stock. As 2011 is the 50th Anniversary of the first "Spridget" Midget, there will need to be at least one page dedicated to the Mark I Midgets. I would like to get another page worth of "Ran When Parked" pictures. There will always be room for a page of Spridget Projects. No telling what the Frank Clarici page will be this time... perhaps his current budget restoration? I hope Rich Ball, et al, intend to do another NOSH*T page. I will be twisting Bruce Hamper's arm for a Spridgets of Misery (or however they spell the name of that state). I already have a couple pictures for the "Spridgets Going to the Dogs" page. How about a "Monster Midget" page of Spridgets with non-Spridget engines? Bill Young should be in there. That leaves four more months... Did you want to make one? Do you have a great idea for a month? Spridgets Down Under? Yorkshire Spridgets? Racing Spridgets? Rusting Spridgets? Let me know! As always, please email me any photos, preferably at the original resolution, along with a bit of a blurb introducing yourself, your car, circumstances, etc. All of the pictures used in the calendar are ones that people have emailed to me; nothing is simply lifted from the internet. David Lieb spridget.calendar at gmail.com From healeyrick at yahoo.com Sat Sep 11 17:10:30 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 16:10:30 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Third Brake Light Message-ID: <948894.32771.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com> I've seen a lot of 3rd brake light additions to LBCs, but none as slick as this one: http://clubcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=106682 Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo From soavero at yahoo.com Sat Sep 11 18:15:29 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:15:29 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Newfie Update (was Re: Synchronicity, Newfoundland, & Studebakers.. In-Reply-To: <201009110924600.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <959739.29566.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Sat, 9/11/10, Peter Caldwell wrote: > No word on Screech consumption, yet, but I'm sure it'll > come. We have to blow a breathalyzer every morning, so no Screech for me yet. The event so far has been great. A local is assigned to you (your "Cro" as they are called) and they are just great. Jeff wanted to get a video camera, 10 minutes later it was there (we sent it back, long story). The rest of the people are fantastic. We had some issues today on the odometer stage when we got stuck in stop-dead traffic for 10 minutes and overheated and had to park the car at a business. While Rich Winder from our chase car waited with the Stude because Jeff and I had to attend a first aid course (logistics nightmare), the business owner ran out and got him coffee and donuts. We also foolishly failed tech because we did not have American flags next to our names on the car, and a guy at the local Staples ended up finding clip art and making decals for us, basically upending the store to do so. I can't say enough about how Canadians are just the very finest kind. Jeff says he can't imagine living up here, I can't imagine NOT wanting to. The Studebaker is a handful, but you knew that. It is by far the hit of the show. we are one of the few privateer teams here, and it's a lot like Team Thicko trying to compete with Formula One. everyone seems to be rooting for the underdogs. I do very much wish I was at Road America this weekend, though, believe it or not, and while I don't think a SPrite could take the route without bashing into a million pieces, running one would be an absolute hoot. Tomorrow is the prologue, pray for us. Really. Best, Ron From shop at justbrits.com Sat Sep 11 18:22:13 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19:22:13 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Third Brake Light In-Reply-To: <948894.32771.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <948894.32771.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C8C1D35.40007@justbrits.com> << I've seen a lot of 3rd brake light additions to LBCs, but none as slick as this one: >> Rick, whilst the "How to" page is great, how about a pic of the thing INSTALLED ?!?!?? THAT would be 'slick' !! Ed '67 BJ-7 [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ] From corvallis at peoplepc.com Sat Sep 11 18:24:01 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:24:01 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Newfie Update (was Re: Synchronicity, Newfoundland, & Studebakers.. In-Reply-To: <959739.29566.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <201009110924600.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <959739.29566.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <93799DCDD09641A5980F6103AB3FA3A9@spider> The Canadians are great people. I ran at Coquitlam back about 1967. ...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: Saturday, September 11, 2010 5:15 PM To: spridget; Peter Caldwell Cc: janicedrivas at gmail.com; josoave at cfl.rr.com; lynette; Bob Soave Home Subject: [Spridgets] Newfie Update (was Re: Synchronicity, Newfoundland, & Studebakers.. --- On Sat, 9/11/10, Peter Caldwell wrote: > No word on Screech consumption, yet, but I'm sure it'll > come. We have to blow a breathalyzer every morning, so no Screech for me yet. The event so far has been great. A local is assigned to you (your "Cro" as they are called) and they are just great. Jeff wanted to get a video camera, 10 minutes later it was there (we sent it back, long story). The rest of the people are fantastic. We had some issues today on the odometer stage when we got stuck in stop-dead traffic for 10 minutes and overheated and had to park the car at a business. While Rich Winder from our chase car waited with the Stude because Jeff and I had to attend a first aid course (logistics nightmare), the business owner ran out and got him coffee and donuts. We also foolishly failed tech because we did not have American flags next to our names on the car, and a guy at the local Staples ended up finding clip art and making decals for us, basically upending the store to do so. I can't say enough about how Canadians are just the very finest kind. Jeff says he can't imagine living up here, I can't imagine NOT wanting to. The Studebaker is a handful, but you knew that. It is by far the hit of the show. we are one of the few privateer teams here, and it's a lot like Team Thicko trying to compete with Formula One. everyone seems to be rooting for the underdogs. I do very much wish I was at Road America this weekend, though, believe it or not, and while I don't think a SPrite could take the route without bashing into a million pieces, running one would be an absolute hoot. Tomorrow is the prologue, pray for us. Really. Best, Ron _______________________________________________ From dwramsey at att.net Sat Sep 11 19:07:31 2010 From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey) Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:07:31 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Canada In-Reply-To: <93799DCDD09641A5980F6103AB3FA3A9@spider> Message-ID: <20100912010656.15711187660@autox.team.net> I love Canada; I was stationed there during the Vietnam War. Crash The Canadians are great people. I ran at Coquitlam back about 1967. ...bill in corvallis From derf247 at gmail.com Sat Sep 11 19:14:11 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19:14:11 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Canada In-Reply-To: <20100912010656.15711187660@autox.team.net> References: <93799DCDD09641A5980F6103AB3FA3A9@spider> <20100912010656.15711187660@autox.team.net> Message-ID: O, Canada Beauty, eh? Rush Pamela Anderson What's not to like? From healeyrick at yahoo.com Sat Sep 11 19:35:20 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:35:20 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Third Brake Light In-Reply-To: <4C8C1D35.40007@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <488657.68632.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Slick enough? http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105854&page=9 Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Sat, 9/11/10, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: From: Shop at " Just Brits " Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Third Brake Light To: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 8:22 PM << I've seen a lot of 3rd brake light additions to LBCs, but none as slick as this one: >> Rick, whilst the "How to" page is great, how about a pic of the thing INSTALLED ?!?!?? THAT would be 'slick' !! Ed '67 BJ-7 [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ] Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com From grunthaner at gmail.com Sat Sep 11 19:52:23 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:52:23 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Paul Asgeirsson update In-Reply-To: <680940.21696.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <680940.21696.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Thanks I especially like the part where Joey says they are keeping New Blue so "they" can tinker with it together and to help his dad keep his identity : ) Lin On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 4:09 PM, wrote: > > Group, > > Here is a message from Joey Asgeirsson - (Paul's son). > I thought some of you would like an update. > > He seems to be doing about the same, some days are better than other etc. > His > short term/immediate memory is not really improving like I thought it > would, > he made such large and fast strides in the first few months and I hoped > that > would continue. His therapies are going fine too. Because of his > insurance, > his speech therapy has stopped, he reached a plateau and was not showing > anymore "improvement" so unfortunately Medicare won't pay for anymore > sessions > until it is "needed". It's very frustrating and I tried to get them to > maybe > fudge a little on their evaluation so he could continue treatment but they > would not. I suppose it's good that he has progressed to the point that > they > feel he no longer requires it, but it is obvious to me that it should > continue. I will have him re-evaluated in the next few months. > > We are in San Diego now and getting settled. We have been here for a few > months, but just recently moved into our new house. It is nice to be able > to > see my Dad more often and I know he enjoys being around the family. > Janene's > brothers have young kids (9mo. and 2 yrs.) and we had everyone over for a > pool > party last weekend. My dad was all smiles watching Madison and the little > ones play. We have seen him quite a bit. > We have got together to go out to dinner more then a few times.. > > I was up in Portland a couple of weeks ago getting his house ready to sell, > you would not recognize the place,. We power washed the exterior and did a > TON > of yard work, trimming and clearing out etc... The interior is also all > cleaned and repainted, we pulled up all the carpets to expose beautiful > wood > floors! Tom will be there next week to tackle the garage. We have sold > "Old > Blue", the van and a convertible shell, but I think we are going to keep > "New > Blue" so we can have something to tinker with together. I also think I > will > help him with keeping or maintaining his identity. > > Joey > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com From kgb at frontiernet.net Sat Sep 11 20:00:34 2010 From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net) Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 02:00:34 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Canada In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1142640745.405194.1284256834601.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net> Some of the laws could be a bit hard to live with, but the Canadian people are wonderful, and the parts of the country that I have seen are beautiful beyond measure. gary & I used to go to the annual bathtub races in Bremerton, WA every year, and the presence of the Canucks ensured a great time was had by all. Kate ----- Original Message ----- From: derf To: David Ramsey Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 01:14:11 -0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Canada O, Canada Beauty, eh? Rush Pamela Anderson What's not to like? Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/kgb at frontiernet.net From george.brokaw at cox.net Sat Sep 11 20:27:12 2010 From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder) Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:27:12 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Canada In-Reply-To: References: <93799DCDD09641A5980F6103AB3FA3A9@spider> <20100912010656.15711187660@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <0b7a01cb5222$02779c30$0766d490$@cox.net> Red Green (Just got back from the Wit and Wisdom of Red Green show) -----Original Message----- O, Canada Beauty, eh? Rush Pamela Anderson What's not to like? _______________________________________________ From shop at justbrits.com Sat Sep 11 20:31:51 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:31:51 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Canada In-Reply-To: References: <93799DCDD09641A5980F6103AB3FA3A9@spider> <20100912010656.15711187660@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <4C8C3B97.7030704@justbrits.com> << Pamela Anderson What's not to like? >> So derf, yer in love with "little balloons" and "empty space" ?? Geesh, yer SLIPPIN' !!!! LOL !! From derf247 at gmail.com Sat Sep 11 20:38:36 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 20:38:36 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Canada In-Reply-To: <4C8C3B97.7030704@justbrits.com> References: <93799DCDD09641A5980F6103AB3FA3A9@spider> <20100912010656.15711187660@autox.team.net> <4C8C3B97.7030704@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Not in love. She looks like "best ride in the park". Actually, she is smart. She's no Barbara Eden, but she would do, if I were single. From shop at justbrits.com Sat Sep 11 20:47:49 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:47:49 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Canada In-Reply-To: <1142640745.405194.1284256834601.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net> References: <1142640745.405194.1284256834601.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net> Message-ID: <4C8C3F55.1010001@justbrits.com> ABSOLUTELY, Kate !!! << and the presence of the Canucks ensured a great time was had by all. >> One of my closest friends for the past 35+ years [in TRUE sense of the word] is a native [and I don't hold it agin him ] !!! And it was a LBC function where we met !! Ed '67 BJ-7 [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ] From grbyrns at gmail.com Sun Sep 12 10:10:26 2010 From: grbyrns at gmail.com (Glen Byrns) Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:10:26 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] Beaulieu Message-ID: Just a quick note from Salisbury after spending the day at Beaulieu. If you are into LBCs and haven't been to the autojumble here, start making plans. Pics to follow in another two weeks when we get home. Glen Byrns From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Sun Sep 12 18:01:03 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:01:03 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Long term engine storage help.. In-Reply-To: <7858EE7D-9C32-475E-8F58-6E62F2C8A0A6@comcast.net> References: <20456.89667.qm@web58405.mail.re3.yahoo.com> <7858EE7D-9C32-475E-8F58-6E62F2C8A0A6@comcast.net> Message-ID: Ok, so here's what I eded up doing: First of all the engine was already out of the car so there was no starting and running and putting in oil. Spray marine engine preserver stuff into carbs, turn engine over by hand several times, repeat. Remove valve cover, spray same stuff all over valve train and into depressions around valves. Spin engine over by hand some more times so that this stuff is on all the valve seats. All of this with plugs out. Spray this stuff into each piston several times and rotate by hand and repeat. Replace valve cover and loosely tighten valve cover bolts Spray engine with ACF 50.. an aircraft anticorrosion product that the Jag guys use to keep the aluminum shiny. Replace plugs lightly with a coating of anti-seize. Later this month I will place in a big plastic bag and get rid of as much air as possible. 20 years from now I want someone to ask me how that engine is doing ok... Lester From shop at justbrits.com Sun Sep 12 18:51:59 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:51:59 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea............ Message-ID: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> WHY I have this pic up on my site ????? http://www.justbrits.com/Articles/crank.html Sorry, no prize !! For Educational purposes only !!! It will be in the "Various Articles" Section soon !! Ed PS: Frank, Gerard, Eng.Mike, Jay, Colin, maybe HealeyRick [although he's 'converted' to Fix Or Repair Daily ], 'Hopper, PPP, and the rest of you that "fit" in above group CAN'T 'play' !! Ooops, nor Susiki Larry !!! From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Sun Sep 12 19:44:59 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:44:59 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <2E33FBE4-5A08-496E-AAA4-19DCF2C95D68@comcast.net> Running a crank without a pilot bushing wallows it out?? Lester .. who just put a new pilot bushing in his go-fast engine.. On Sep 12, 2010, at 7:51 PM, Shop at Just Brits wrote: > WHY I have this pic up on my site ????? > > http://www.justbrits.com/Articles/crank.html > > Sorry, no prize !! For Educational purposes only !!! > It will be in the "Various Articles" Section soon !! > > Ed > > PS: Frank, Gerard, Eng.Mike, Jay, Colin, maybe HealeyRick > [although he's 'converted' to Fix Or Repair Daily ], 'Hopper, > PPP, and the rest of you that "fit" in above group CAN'T 'play' !! > Ooops, nor Susiki Larry !!! > __._,_.___ > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic > Messages in this topic (1) > RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 2 New Photos 2 > Visit Your Group > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Austin Healey Bugeye Frogeye Sprite Club, please send a blank email to: bugeye-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com > If you no longer want to receive emails, but wish to remain a member of the group, you may go to the website http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/ and change your subscription to "Web Only" and you will not receive any emails. > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest  Unsubscribe  Terms of Use > . > > __,_._,___ From shop at justbrits.com Sun Sep 12 20:17:13 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:17:13 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: <2E33FBE4-5A08-496E-AAA4-19DCF2C95D68@comcast.net> References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> <2E33FBE4-5A08-496E-AAA4-19DCF2C95D68@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C8D89A9.90903@justbrits.com> << Running a crank without a pilot bushing wallows it out?? >> Sorry Lester, NOPE !! From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Sun Sep 12 20:22:08 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:22:08 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: <4C8D89A9.90903@justbrits.com> References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> <2E33FBE4-5A08-496E-AAA4-19DCF2C95D68@comcast.net> <4C8D89A9.90903@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <1C511944-ACA6-4FCF-9031-B095C8D41608@comcast.net> uhh.. to show that the alignment pins are offset and only allow installation of the flywheel in one orientation? Lester On Sep 12, 2010, at 9:17 PM, Shop at Just Brits wrote: > << Running a crank without a pilot bushing wallows it out?? >> > > Sorry Lester, NOPE !! From shop at justbrits.com Sun Sep 12 20:32:23 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:32:23 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: <1C511944-ACA6-4FCF-9031-B095C8D41608@comcast.net> References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> <2E33FBE4-5A08-496E-AAA4-19DCF2C95D68@comcast.net> <4C8D89A9.90903@justbrits.com> <1C511944-ACA6-4FCF-9031-B095C8D41608@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C8D8D37.3010907@justbrits.com> << uhh.. to show that the alignment pins are offset and only allow installation of the flywheel in one orientation? >> Sorry twice Lester - NOPE !! From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Sun Sep 12 20:37:45 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:37:45 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: <4C8D8D37.3010907@justbrits.com> References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> <2E33FBE4-5A08-496E-AAA4-19DCF2C95D68@comcast.net> <4C8D89A9.90903@justbrits.com> <1C511944-ACA6-4FCF-9031-B095C8D41608@comcast.net> <4C8D8D37.3010907@justbrits.com> Message-ID: That you've got one really developed hand and are holding the entire crank up with only your wrist while you take a pic with the other hand? To show everyone that you have pegboard with the largest holes ever seen? To show how you use your Snuggie to support your crankshaft? To show that your eyes are failing and you have to have part numbers on the bags in REALLY BIG handwriting? To show a crank that has never had the holes for the flywheel bolts tapped? Lester On Sep 12, 2010, at 9:32 PM, Shop at Just Brits wrote: > << uhh.. to show that the alignment pins are offset and only allow > installation of the flywheel in one orientation? >> > > Sorry twice Lester - NOPE !! > __._,_.___ > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic > Messages in this topic (5) > RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 2 New Photos 2 > Visit Your Group > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Austin Healey Bugeye Frogeye Sprite Club, please send a blank email to: bugeye-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com > If you no longer want to receive emails, but wish to remain a member of the group, you may go to the website http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/ and change your subscription to "Web Only" and you will not receive any emails. > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest  Unsubscribe  Terms of Use > . > > __,_._,___ From davriker at nwi.net Sun Sep 12 20:42:15 2010 From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker) Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:42:15 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC...Looking for a part Message-ID: I am looking for a right front cornering lamp assembly (preferably) or just the lens for a 1978-79 Chrysler Cordoba. I came across the car really cheap (free) and am freshening it up just a tad. 62000 original miles. I think grandma thought she was parking a compact, lots of door dings, other than that, pretty straight car. Hoping someone might stumble across one when they are out visiting a pick-n-pull. I already had local junk yard do a search, no luck around here. Thanks Dave Riker [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] From shop at justbrits.com Sun Sep 12 20:50:04 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:50:04 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> <2E33FBE4-5A08-496E-AAA4-19DCF2C95D68@comcast.net> <4C8D89A9.90903@justbrits.com> <1C511944-ACA6-4FCF-9031-B095C8D41608@comcast.net> <4C8D8D37.3010907@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C8D915C.3020106@justbrits.com> Geeees guys, ONE answer per post, PLEASE !!!! << That you've got one really developed hand and are holding the entire crank up with only your wrist while you take a pic with the other hand? >> NOPE Lester - Tripod !!! << To show everyone that you have pegboard with the largest holes ever seen? >> NOPE - standard 1/4" holes [ yer eyes ARE going ] << To show how you use your Snuggie to support your crankshaft? >> NOPE, don't own one . << To show that your eyes are failing and you have to have part numbers on the bags in REALLY BIG handwriting? >> NOPE - besides only 1/2" lettering to 'see at a glance' << To show a crank that has never had the holes for the flywheel bolts tapped? >> NOPE - er NOT supposed to be !!!! Lester - BACK to the brews & think tank !!! LOL !! From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Sun Sep 12 20:57:41 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:57:41 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: <4C8D915C.3020106@justbrits.com> References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> <2E33FBE4-5A08-496E-AAA4-19DCF2C95D68@comcast.net> <4C8D89A9.90903@justbrits.com> <1C511944-ACA6-4FCF-9031-B095C8D41608@comcast.net> <4C8D8D37.3010907@justbrits.com> <4C8D915C.3020106@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Ed, I'm the only one playing... ;-) Lester On Sep 12, 2010, at 9:50 PM, Shop at Just Brits wrote: > Geeees guys, ONE answer per post, PLEASE !!!! > > Lester - BACK to the brews & think tank !!! LOL !! > > __._,_.___ > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic > Messages in this topic (7) > RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 2 New Photos 2 > Visit Your Group > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Austin Healey Bugeye Frogeye Sprite Club, please send a blank email to: bugeye-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com > If you no longer want to receive emails, but wish to remain a member of the group, you may go to the website http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/ and change your subscription to "Web Only" and you will not receive any emails. > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest  Unsubscribe  Terms of Use > . > > __,_._,___ From shop at justbrits.com Sun Sep 12 21:01:56 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:01:56 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: <4C8D8E35.9416.2AECC41@kk7ss.frontier.com> References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> <4C8D8E35.9416.2AECC41@kk7ss.frontier.com> Message-ID: <4C8D9424.1020304@justbrits.com> << Am I looking at where a pilot bearing should be?? >> Could be, Dave. From shop at justbrits.com Sun Sep 12 21:07:03 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:07:03 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> <2E33FBE4-5A08-496E-AAA4-19DCF2C95D68@comcast.net> <4C8D89A9.90903@justbrits.com> <1C511944-ACA6-4FCF-9031-B095C8D41608@comcast.net> <4C8D8D37.3010907@justbrits.com> <4C8D915C.3020106@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C8D9557.70906@justbrits.com> << Ed, I'm the only one playing... ;-) >> So far Lester, one other !! Geesh, give it a little time !!! It [and my answers] going to FOUR [4] SPM Lists !! Ed From lbc at littlebitcountry.com Sun Sep 12 21:13:37 2010 From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy) Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:13:37 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <201009130314.o8D3E9kU014386@mail.usimperio.com> Looks like the flange was welded on From shop at justbrits.com Sun Sep 12 21:28:10 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:28:10 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: <201009130314.o8D3E9kU014386@mail.usimperio.com> References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> <201009130314.o8D3E9kU014386@mail.usimperio.com> Message-ID: <4C8D9A4A.3@justbrits.com> Even tho YOU are "one of the Group", Dave.... << Looks like the flange was welded on >> NOPE - std. factory !! From an5.sprite at gmail.com Mon Sep 13 00:09:19 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 06:09:19 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> Message-ID: To show a broken piece of a pilot bearing still in the crank. Steve Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:51:59 To: 4 - bugeye at yahoo; 4 - BugeyeSprites; 4 - MidgetSprite - Yahoo; 4 - Spridgets; 4 - sprite-midgetclub Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea............ WHY I have this pic up on my site ????? http://www.justbrits.com/Articles/crank.html Sorry, no prize !! For Educational purposes only !!! It will be in the "Various Articles" Section soon !! Ed PS: Frank, Gerard, Eng.Mike, Jay, Colin, maybe HealeyRick [although he's 'converted' to Fix Or Repair Daily ], 'Hopper, PPP, and the rest of you that "fit" in above group CAN'T 'play' !! Ooops, nor Susiki Larry !!! _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From shop at justbrits.com Mon Sep 13 00:30:28 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:30:28 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: <1040804383-1284358160-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-176833819-@bda334.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> <1040804383-1284358160-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-176833819-@bda334.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> Message-ID: <4C8DC504.4010709@justbrits.com> << To show a broken piece of a pilot bearing still in the crank. >> Sorry Steve , NOPE [and hole IS clean as a whistle ] !! Ed From grbyrns at gmail.com Mon Sep 13 00:58:14 2010 From: grbyrns at gmail.com (Glen Byrns) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 07:58:14 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: <4C8D9557.70906@justbrits.com> References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> <2E33FBE4-5A08-496E-AAA4-19DCF2C95D68@comcast.net> <4C8D89A9.90903@justbrits.com> <1C511944-ACA6-4FCF-9031-B095C8D41608@comcast.net> <4C8D8D37.3010907@justbrits.com> <4C8D915C.3020106@justbrits.com> <4C8D9557.70906@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4D4FBCC4-ADCF-4CF5-8049-12E2502EF637@gmail.com> TWO locating pins. Glen Sent from my iPhone From bugeye15 at hotmail.com Mon Sep 13 06:44:54 2010 From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 08:44:54 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> Message-ID: How about the strange L shaped piece missing from the crank journal???? Brian S. Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed! > Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:51:59 -0500 > From: shop at justbrits.com > To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com; BugeyeSprites at yahoogroups.com; Midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com; spridgets at autox.team.net; Sprite-MidgetClub at yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea............ > > WHY I have this pic up on my site ????? > > http://www.justbrits.com/Articles/crank.html > > Sorry, no prize !! For Educational purposes only !!! > It will be in the "Various Articles" Section soon !! > > Ed > > PS: Frank, Gerard, Eng.Mike, Jay, Colin, maybe HealeyRick > [although he's 'converted' to Fix Or Repair Daily ], 'Hopper, > PPP, and the rest of you that "fit" in above group CAN'T 'play' !! > Ooops, nor Susiki Larry !!! From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Mon Sep 13 06:57:14 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:57:14 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Long term engine storage help.. In-Reply-To: References: , <20456.89667.qm@web58405.mail.re3.yahoo.com>, <7858EE7D-9C32-475E-8F58-6E62F2C8A0A6@comcast.net>, Message-ID: Yeah, I'll put that on my calender. You have to promise to have the same email address though. :) The way my memory is going, I might not remember what a spridget is. Heck, I might not even remember who I am. 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: oldsaabguy at comcast.net > > 20 years from now I want someone to ask me how that engine is doing ok... > > Lester > _______________________________________________ From britcrs at mac.com Mon Sep 13 07:05:30 2010 From: britcrs at mac.com (Marv James) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 06:05:30 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Because it's an old crank and you can identify with that. Marv J On Sep 13, 2010, at 5:44 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote: > Message: 2 > Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:51:59 -0500 > From: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" > Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea............ > To: 4 - bugeye at yahoo , 4 - BugeyeSprites > , 4 - MidgetSprite - Yahoo > , 4 - Spridgets > , 4 - sprite-midgetclub > > Message-ID: <4C8D75AF.7040302 at justbrits.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > WHY I have this pic up on my site ????? > > http://www.justbrits.com/Articles/crank.html > > Sorry, no prize !! For Educational purposes only !!! > It will be in the "Various Articles" Section soon !! > > Ed From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Mon Sep 13 07:08:10 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:08:10 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea. In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: Ah! Beat me to it. I was going to say 'self portrait'? Robert ---------------------------------------- > From: britcrs at mac.com > Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 06:05:30 -0700 > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea. > > Because it's an old crank and you can identify with that. > > Marv J > >> From: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" >> >> WHY I have this pic up on my site ????? >> >> http://www.justbrits.com/Articles/crank.html >> >> Sorry, no prize !! For Educational purposes only !!! >> It will be in the "Various Articles" Section soon !! >> >> Ed > _______________________________________________ From eap2140 at yahoo.com Mon Sep 13 07:43:26 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 06:43:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] British car stash in Elsinore, CA (BaT) Message-ID: <334645.75956.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Looks like a lot of LBCs there! Anyone around to take a look? http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/1946733532.html Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ From lmacy at mac.com Mon Sep 13 08:39:52 2010 From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:39:52 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC...Looking for a part In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <54239759-BA32-476D-855D-BD2C0A9053BF@mac.com> But does it have Corinthian Leather?? Larry On Sep 12, 2010, at 22:42 PM, David Riker wrote: > I am looking for a right front cornering lamp assembly (preferably) or just > the lens for a 1978-79 Chrysler Cordoba. I came across the car really cheap > (free) and am freshening it up just a tad. 62000 original miles. I think > grandma thought she was parking a compact, lots of door dings, other than > that, pretty straight car. > Hoping someone might stumble across one when they are out visiting a > pick-n-pull. I already had local junk yard do a search, no luck around here. > Thanks > Dave Riker > > > [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried > to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lmacy at mac.com > -- Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. macy at upenn.edu Senior IT Program Director Neuropsychiatry Section Department of Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates Philadelphia, PA 19104 "I finally figured out what email is for. It's for communicating with people you's rather not talk to." G. Carlin From shop at justbrits.com Mon Sep 13 08:59:14 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:59:14 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C8E3C42.5040502@justbrits.com> << Maybe someone is a little cranky? >> NOPE - G R O A N !!!!! From bkitterer at me.com Mon Sep 13 08:59:58 2010 From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 07:59:58 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] British car stash in Elsinore, CA (BaT) In-Reply-To: <334645.75956.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <334645.75956.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <36238B7C-D091-441E-94D3-6FD5D519B5A3@me.com> Lake Elsinore is just up the road from me. However I am expecting to go out of town later this week and as such am a bit short on time. So if there is a real interest and someone can get number I will see about running up to take a look and or get more information. 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 Sep 13, 2010, at 6:43 AM, Edward Perez wrote: > Looks like a lot of LBCs there! Anyone around to take a look? > > http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/1946733532.html > > Edward Perez > Snohomish, WA > 78 Midget (1275) > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bkitterer at mac.com From shop at justbrits.com Mon Sep 13 09:01:00 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:01:00 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C8E3CAC.20201@justbrits.com> << How about the strange L shaped piece missing from the crank journal???? >> NOPE - Sorry, Brian !! From shop at justbrits.com Mon Sep 13 09:03:02 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:03:02 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C8E3D26.2000405@justbrits.com> <> NOPE - not even a 'good' try, Marv !! From shop at justbrits.com Mon Sep 13 09:16:27 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:16:27 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea. In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: <4C8E404B.6060908@justbrits.com> << Ah! Beat me to it. I was going to say 'self portrait'? >> NOPE - VERY slo on your part, RD !! Tsk, tsk !! From lmacy at mac.com Mon Sep 13 09:18:58 2010 From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:18:58 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> Message-ID: 'Cuz you beat the sh$t outta the crank pins and they will never fit a flywheel in your life time?? Or its twisted, not unlike the owner, and the pins are not supposed to line up with the crank throws Or that little scratch on the flywheel mounting flag says the flywheel will never mount 100% correctly, and therefore this crank is trash? Or that this is not really a Spridget crank and in my drunken stupor I put up a Nissan 4 cylinder crank and asked ya all to straighten me out on it Or that this is really the flange from a crank shaft from an IGK that fits a Waukesha L7390 12 cylinder 7,390 cubic inch engine as a stater motor? Or I just put this up to F with you all, cuz I like to Ort I have no idea what I just asked and I just put this up to cover for my complete incompetence Or . . . . . . . . . . Actually, Ed we have no IDEA Larry On Sep 12, 2010, at 20:51 PM, Shop at Just Brits wrote: > WHY I have this pic up on my site ????? > > http://www.justbrits.com/Articles/crank.html > > Sorry, no prize !! For Educational purposes only !!! > It will be in the "Various Articles" Section soon !! > > Ed > > PS: Frank, Gerard, Eng.Mike, Jay, Colin, maybe HealeyRick > [although he's 'converted' to Fix Or Repair Daily ], 'Hopper, > PPP, and the rest of you that "fit" in above group CAN'T 'play' !! > Ooops, nor Susiki Larry !!! > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lmacy at mac.com > -- Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. macy at upenn.edu Senior IT Program Director Neuropsychiatry Section Department of Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates Philadelphia, PA 19104 Some people are like a Slinky, not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. - Anon From maine2me at yahoo.com Mon Sep 13 10:32:58 2010 From: maine2me at yahoo.com (Dan Dwelley) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:32:58 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] British car stash in Elsinore, CA (BaT) In-Reply-To: <334645.75956.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <334645.75956.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <606343.99244.qm@web114103.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Pardon me while I wipe the drool from my chin!! ----- Original Message ---- From: Edward Perez To: Spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, September 13, 2010 9:43:26 AM Subject: [Spridgets] British car stash in Elsinore, CA (BaT) Looks like a lot of LBCs there! Anyone around to take a look? http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/1946733532.html Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/maine2me at yahoo.com From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Mon Sep 13 10:37:07 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:37:07 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> Message-ID: On Sep 13, 2010, at 10:18 AM, Macy Larry wrote: > ' snip > > Actually, Ed we have no IDEA > > Larry .. and we are beginning not to care... ;-) Lester From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Mon Sep 13 10:38:20 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:38:20 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: References: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <564521DD-4CA7-49FA-8B83-B765B8C3F7BD@comcast.net> I see... this isn't a quiz to be solved, this is Ed wondering why it's there as he doesn't remember.. I think that is the correct answer.. Lester On Sep 13, 2010, at 11:37 AM, Lester wrote: > On Sep 13, 2010, at 10:18 AM, Macy Larry wrote: > >> ' > snip >> >> Actually, Ed we have no IDEA >> >> Larry > > .. and we are beginning not to care... > > ;-) > > Lester > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Mon Sep 13 10:56:21 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:56:21 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea............ Message-ID: Is it the notch? In a message dated 13/09/2010 01:52:06 GMT Daylight Time, shop at justbrits.com writes: WHY I have this pic up on my site ????? http://www.justbrits.com/Articles/crank.html Sorry, no prize !! For Educational purposes only !!! It will be in the "Various Articles" Section soon !! Ed From bmwwxman at gmail.com Mon Sep 13 10:57:33 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:57:33 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] British car stash in Elsinore, CA (BaT) In-Reply-To: <606343.99244.qm@web114103.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <334645.75956.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <606343.99244.qm@web114103.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I don't have enough trees in my yard to park them all under.... I think my wife would settle down after a couple of decades.... Cheers!! Jim On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 11:32 AM, Dan Dwelley wrote: > Pardon me while I wipe the drool from my chin!! > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Edward Perez > To: Spridgets at autox.team.net > Sent: Mon, September 13, 2010 9:43:26 AM > Subject: [Spridgets] British car stash in Elsinore, CA (BaT) > > Looks like a lot of LBCs there! Anyone around to take a look? > > http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/1946733532.html > > Edward Perez From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Mon Sep 13 11:08:51 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:08:51 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Some of the holes don't look round to me, but I'm sure it is the word 'Moss' in the background that we are supposed to notice. ---------------------------------------- > > Is it the notch? > > In a message dated 13/09/2010 01:52:06 GMT Daylight Time, > shop at justbrits.com writes: > > WHY I have this pic up on my site ????? > > http://www.justbrits.com/Articles/crank.html > > Sorry, no prize !! For Educational purposes only !!! > It will be in the "Various Articles" Section soon !! > > Ed > _______________________________________________ From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Mon Sep 13 11:15:30 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:15:30 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea............ Message-ID: The pilot hole bearing aperture has been machined off centre? Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 13/09/2010 01:52:06 GMT Daylight Time, shop at justbrits.com writes: WHY I have this pic up on my site ????? http://www.justbrits.com/Articles/crank.html Sorry, no prize !! For Educational purposes only !!! It will be in the "Various Articles" Section soon !! Ed From tequila.brad at gmail.com Mon Sep 13 11:16:40 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:16:40 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC...Looking for a part In-Reply-To: <54239759-BA32-476D-855D-BD2C0A9053BF@mac.com> References: <54239759-BA32-476D-855D-BD2C0A9053BF@mac.com> Message-ID: RICH Corinthian Leather On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 9:39 AM, Macy Larry wrote: > But does it have Corinthian Leather?? > > Larry > > On Sep 12, 2010, at 22:42 PM, David Riker wrote: > > > I am looking for a right front cornering lamp assembly (preferably) or > just > > the lens for a 1978-79 Chrysler Cordoba. I came across the car really > cheap > > (free) and am freshening it up just a tad. 62000 original miles. I > think > > grandma thought she was parking a compact, lots of door dings, other than > > that, pretty straight car. > > Hoping someone might stumble across one when they are out visiting a > > pick-n-pull. I already had local junk yard do a search, no luck around > here. > > Thanks > > Dave Riker > > > > > > [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried > > to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please > send plain text.] > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lmacy at mac.com > > > > -- > > Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. > macy at upenn.edu > Senior IT Program Director > Neuropsychiatry Section > Department of Psychiatry > University of Pennsylvania > 3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates > Philadelphia, PA 19104 > > "I finally figured out what email is for. It's for communicating with > people you's rather not talk to." G. Carlin > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From shop at justbrits.com Mon Sep 13 11:29:41 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:29:41 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea. In-Reply-To: <557291.41310.qm@web58404.mail.re3.yahoo.com> References: <4C8E3DC2.500@justbrits.com> <557291.41310.qm@web58404.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C8E5F85.8070208@justbrits.com> I HAVE a WINNER [instead of a bunch a S.A.s AND D.A.s !! Roy Hamilton writes: Ed: I haven't had any of my engines out in years, but the pilot bearing hole looks like it's large enough for a ball bearing pilot bearing instead of a bushing. Roy So all you S.A.s AND George, feeling good and dumb-a**ed NOW?? You'll SHOULD be !!!!! Geesh, asked a legit question..................... Ed From tequila.brad at gmail.com Mon Sep 13 11:31:12 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:31:12 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea. In-Reply-To: <4C8E5F85.8070208@justbrits.com> References: <4C8E3DC2.500@justbrits.com> <557291.41310.qm@web58404.mail.re3.yahoo.com> <4C8E5F85.8070208@justbrits.com> Message-ID: So much for thinking it was a tribute to the Motor City Madman, Ted Nugent, "Yank Me, Crank Me" On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 12:29 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > I HAVE a WINNER [instead of a bunch a S.A.s AND D.A.s !! > > Roy Hamilton writes: > > Ed: > I haven't had any of my engines out in years, but the pilot bearing hole > looks > like it's large enough for a ball bearing pilot bearing instead of a > bushing. > Roy > > > So all you S.A.s AND George, feeling good and dumb-a**ed NOW?? > You'll SHOULD be !!!!! > Geesh, asked a legit question..................... > > Ed > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/midgetsprite/ > > <*> Your email settings: > Individual Email | Traditional > > <*> To change settings online go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/midgetsprite/join > (Yahoo! ID required) > > <*> To change settings via email: > midgetsprite-digest at yahoogroups.com > midgetsprite-fullfeatured at yahoogroups.com > > <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > midgetsprite-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com > > <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From heard at datatrontech.net Mon Sep 13 11:32:14 2010 From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard Saxon) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:32:14 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Tires Message-ID: <01d501cb5369$9b482860$d1d87920$@net> Will the Sumitomo 175/70/13 HTR200 fit my '59 BE with standard rims? Thanks, Heard From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Mon Sep 13 11:38:19 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:38:19 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea. In-Reply-To: <4C8E5F85.8070208@justbrits.com> References: <4C8E3DC2.500@justbrits.com> <557291.41310.qm@web58404.mail.re3.yahoo.com> <4C8E5F85.8070208@justbrits.com> Message-ID: uhh.. so I have one just like it. is there supposed to be a ball bearing pilot??? What happens if I just put in a regular bushing?? ..no really.. this is for a Hi-Po engine and having never seen a 1275 I had no idea that this wasn't the typical case. Lester On Sep 13, 2010, at 12:29 PM, Shop at Just Brits wrote: > I HAVE a WINNER [instead of a bunch a S.A.s AND D.A.s !! > > Roy Hamilton writes: > > Ed: > I haven't had any of my engines out in years, but the pilot bearing > hole > looks > like it's large enough for a ball bearing pilot bearing instead of a > bushing. > Roy > > > So all you S.A.s AND George, feeling good and dumb-a**ed NOW?? > You'll SHOULD be !!!!! > Geesh, asked a legit question..................... > > Ed > > __._,_.___ > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New > Topic > Messages in this topic (3) > RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 2 New Photos 2 > Visit Your Group > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Austin Healey Bugeye Frogeye > Sprite Club, please send a blank email to: bugeye-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com > If you no longer want to receive emails, but wish to remain a member > of the group, you may go to the website http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/ > and change your subscription to "Web Only" and you will not receive > any emails. > MARKETPLACE > Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're > on - Get the Yahoo! 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Visit the Dog & Cat Answers > Center. > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest  Unsubscribe  Terms of Use > . > > __,_._,___ From corvallis at peoplepc.com Mon Sep 13 11:44:51 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:44:51 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC...Looking for a part In-Reply-To: <54239759-BA32-476D-855D-BD2C0A9053BF@mac.com> References: <54239759-BA32-476D-855D-BD2C0A9053BF@mac.com> Message-ID: That would be the Roberto Montalvan Edition. ...bill in corvallis ================================================= -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Macy Larry Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 7:40 AM To: David Riker Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC...Looking for a part But does it have Corinthian Leather?? Larry On Sep 12, 2010, at 22:42 PM, David Riker wrote: > I am looking for a right front cornering lamp assembly (preferably) or just > the lens for a 1978-79 Chrysler Cordoba. I came across the car really cheap > (free) and am freshening it up just a tad. 62000 original miles. I think > grandma thought she was parking a compact, lots of door dings, other than > that, pretty straight car. > Hoping someone might stumble across one when they are out visiting a > pick-n-pull. I already had local junk yard do a search, no luck around here. > Thanks > Dave Riker From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Mon Sep 13 11:46:00 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:46:00 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Do you have any idea............ In-Reply-To: <4C8D75AF.7040302@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Is it because you enjoy holding your crank and showing us pictures of it? From 72spridget at gmail.com Mon Sep 13 11:50:09 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:50:09 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea. In-Reply-To: <4C8E5F85.8070208@justbrits.com> References: <4C8E3DC2.500@justbrits.com> <557291.41310.qm@web58404.mail.re3.yahoo.com> <4C8E5F85.8070208@justbrits.com> Message-ID: > I haven't had any of my engines out in years, but the pilot bearing hole > looks like it's large enough for a ball bearing pilot bearing instead of a > bushing. So what is the diameter of that hole? To my eyes it simply looks like the 3/4" hole common in later 1275 engines as opposed to the 5/8" hole of the earlier cranks. David L From peter at nosimport.com Mon Sep 13 11:54:45 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:54:45 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea. In-Reply-To: References: <4C8E3DC2.500@justbrits.com> <557291.41310.qm@web58404.mail.re3.yahoo.com> <4C8E5F85.8070208@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <201009131054524.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> There are early and late cranks. Early take a bushing (same part as 1098 and 948s), later take a needle roller bearing. BFD Peter C. At 12:38 PM 9/13/2010, Lester wrote: >uhh.. so I have one just like it. is there supposed to be a ball >bearing pilot??? What happens if I just put in a regular bushing?? > >..no really.. this is for a Hi-Po engine and having never seen a 1275 >I had no idea that this wasn't the typical case. > > >Lester From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Mon Sep 13 12:19:12 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:19:12 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! Message-ID: Does anyone know Gregory that can tell him that his email appears to have been hijacked? ---------------------------------------- > Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:57:25 +0100 > Subject: My plight ! > From: ggroiss at gmail.com > > Hi, I'm sorry for this odd request because it might get to you too > urgent but it's because of the situation of things right now. > > I'm stuck in London,England with my family right now, we came down > here for a short vacation then i was robbed, worse of it is that bags, > cash and cards and my cell phone was stolen at GUN POINT, it's such a > crazy experience for us, we need help flying back home, the > authorities are not being 100% supportive but the good thing is we > still have our passports and return tickets but currently having > troubles paying off the hotel bills and also getting a cab to take us > to the airport. > > Please i need you to loan me some money right now, will refund you as > soon as i'm back home, i promise. > > Thank You > Greg From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Mon Sep 13 12:28:34 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:28:34 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: > Does anyone know Gregory that can tell him that his email appears to have been > hijacked? Damn! I just ordered 1000 Viagra from him. From frog.aye at gmail.com Mon Sep 13 12:41:18 2010 From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:41:18 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Billy, it's o.k. My 1000 Oxycontin from him arrived today. Hal On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 11:28 AM, Billy Zoom wrote: > > Does anyone know Gregory that can tell him that his email appears to have > been > > hijacked? > Damn! I just ordered 1000 Viagra from him. > _______________________________________________ > > 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/frog.aye at gmail.com From eap2140 at yahoo.com Mon Sep 13 13:06:18 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:06:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] British car stash in Elsinore, CA (BaT) In-Reply-To: <334645.75956.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <334645.75956.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <835831.16543.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I wonder what the $1800 get you? Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ ________________________________ From: Edward Perez To: Spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, September 13, 2010 9:43:26 AM Subject: [Spridgets] British car stash in Elsinore, CA (BaT) Looks like a lot of LBCs there! Anyone around to take a look? http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/1946733532.html Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/eap2140 at yahoo.com From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Mon Sep 13 13:09:46 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:09:46 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! In-Reply-To: References: , , Message-ID: So my aricept might come in? What? ________________________________ > > Billy, it's o.k. My 1000 Oxycontin from him arrived today. > Hal > > On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 11:28 AM, Billy Zoom >> wrote: >> Does anyone know Gregory that can tell him that his email appears to > have been >> hijacked? > Damn! I just ordered 1000 Viagra from him. > _______________________________________________ From bmwwxman at gmail.com Mon Sep 13 13:45:36 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:45:36 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC...Looking for a part In-Reply-To: References: <54239759-BA32-476D-855D-BD2C0A9053BF@mac.com> Message-ID: Ummmm.... It's Ricardo Montalban & its "SOFT Corinthian Leather...." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricardo_Montalb%C3%A1n Cheers!! Jim the TV commercial addict.... On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 12:44 PM, wrote: > That would be the Roberto Montalvan Edition. ...bill in corvallis > ================================================= > -----Original Message----- > From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Macy Larry > Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 7:40 AM > To: David Riker > Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC...Looking for a part > > But does it have Corinthian Leather?? > > Larry > > On Sep 12, 2010, at 22:42 PM, David Riker wrote: > >> I am looking for a right front cornering lamp assembly (preferably) or > just >> the lens for a 1978-79 Chrysler Cordoba. I came across the car really > cheap >> (free) and am freshening it up just a tad. 62000 original miles. I think >> grandma thought she was parking a compact, lots of door dings, other than >> that, pretty straight car. >> Hoping someone might stumble across one when they are out visiting a >> pick-n-pull. I already had local junk yard do a search, no luck around > here. >> Thanks >> Dave Riker > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From bmwwxman at gmail.com Mon Sep 13 13:52:11 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:52:11 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Greg, Have you gone to the US Embassy in Grosvenor Square?? They should take care of you... http://london.usembassy.gov/ [44] (0)20 7499-9000 So much for the massive restrictive gun laws of the UK! Still think we should ban guns here? Cheers!! Jim On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 1:03 PM, Gregory Groiss wrote: > Hi, I'm sorry for this odd request because it might get to you too > urgent but it's because of the situation of things right now. > > I'm stuck in London,England with my family right now, we came down > here for a short vacation then i was robbed, worse of it is that bags, > cash and cards and my cell phone was stolen at GUN POINT, it's such a > crazy experience for us, we need help flying back home, the > authorities are not being 100% supportive but the good thing is we > still have our passports and return tickets but currently having > troubles paying off the hotel bills and also getting a cab to take us > to the airport. > > Please i need you to loan me some money right now, will refund you as > soon as i'm back home, i promise. > > Thank You > Greg > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Mon Sep 13 14:07:22 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:07:22 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: It is a scam. Someone has highjacked his email. ---------------------------------------- > Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:52:11 -0500 > From: bmwwxman at gmail.com > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] My plight ! > > Greg, > > Have you gone to the US Embassy in Grosvenor Square?? They should > take care of you... > > http://london.usembassy.gov/ [44] (0)20 7499-9000 > > So much for the massive restrictive gun laws of the UK! Still think > we should ban guns here? > > Cheers!! > Jim > > On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 1:03 PM, Gregory Groiss wrote: >> Hi, I'm sorry for this odd request because it might get to you too >> urgent but it's because of the situation of things right now. >> >> I'm stuck in London,England with my family right now, we came down >> here for a short vacation then i was robbed, worse of it is that bags, >> cash and cards and my cell phone was stolen at GUN POINT, it's such a >> crazy experience for us, we need help flying back home, the >> authorities are not being 100% supportive but the good thing is we >> still have our passports and return tickets but currently having >> troubles paying off the hotel bills and also getting a cab to take us >> to the airport. >> >> Please i need you to loan me some money right now, will refund you as >> soon as i'm back home, i promise. >> >> Thank You >> Greg From spritenut at comcast.net Mon Sep 13 14:09:21 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:09:21 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Tires In-Reply-To: <01d501cb5369$9b482860$d1d87920$@net> References: <01d501cb5369$9b482860$d1d87920$@net> Message-ID: <4C8E84F1.6040100@comcast.net> On 9/13/2010 1:32 PM, Heard Saxon wrote: > Will the Sumitomo 175/70/13 HTR200 fit my '59 BE with standard rims? > I have them on 4 Sprites, 3 of them have standard rims. They fit and work well. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From bmwwxman at gmail.com Mon Sep 13 14:13:14 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:13:14 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Damn!! I sent him my Power Ranger secret decoder ring and 15 CrackerJack Box tops...!!! Cheers!! Jim On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 3:07 PM, Robert Duquette wrote: > It is a scam. > > Someone has highjacked his email. > > > > ---------------------------------------- >> Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:52:11 -0500 >> From: bmwwxman at gmail.com >> To: spridgets at autox.team.net >> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] My plight ! >> >> Greg, >> >> Have you gone to the US Embassy in Grosvenor Square?? They should >> take care of you... >> >> http://london.usembassy.gov/ [44] (0)20 7499-9000 >> >> So much for the massive restrictive gun laws of the UK! Still think >> we should ban guns here? >> >> Cheers!! >> Jim >> >> On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 1:03 PM, Gregory Groiss wrote: >>> Hi, I'm sorry for this odd request because it might get to you too >>> urgent but it's because of the situation of things right now. >>> >>> I'm stuck in London,England with my family right now, we came down >>> here for a short vacation then i was robbed, worse of it is that bags, >>> cash and cards and my cell phone was stolen at GUN POINT, it's such a >>> crazy experience for us, we need help flying back home, the >>> authorities are not being 100% supportive but the good thing is we >>> still have our passports and return tickets but currently having >>> troubles paying off the hotel bills and also getting a cab to take us >>> to the airport. >>> >>> Please i need you to loan me some money right now, will refund you as >>> soon as i'm back home, i promise. >>> >>> Thank You >>> Greg > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From spritenut at comcast.net Mon Sep 13 14:14:34 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:14:34 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C8E862A.4090100@comcast.net> On 9/13/2010 2:19 PM, Robert Duquette wrote: > Does anyone know Gregory that can tell him that his email appears to have been > hijacked? I know Gregory, he lives a couple miles from me. Good guy, I am sure it's not a prank unless some did get his email. This message appeared on the Oshit list too. Greg if you read this, call me 732 674 0534 From bmwwxman at gmail.com Mon Sep 13 14:22:03 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:22:03 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! In-Reply-To: <4C8E862A.4090100@comcast.net> References: <4C8E862A.4090100@comcast.net> Message-ID: Frank, That was my thought too but the spelling and grammer bothers me a little... That plus the fact that I haven't seen a GMAIL account hijacked before... That's why I sent the embassy contact information to him. The US Embassy frequently deals with things like this for US citizens... Cheers!! Jim On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 3:14 PM, Frank Clarici wrote: > On 9/13/2010 2:19 PM, Robert Duquette wrote: >> >> Does anyone know Gregory that can tell him that his email appears to have >> been >> hijacked? > > > I know Gregory, he lives a couple miles from me. > Good guy, I am sure it's not a prank unless some did get his email. > This message appeared on the Oshit list too. > Greg if you read this, call me > > 732 674 0534 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Mon Sep 13 14:24:54 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:24:54 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! In-Reply-To: References: , <4C8E862A.4090100@comcast.net>, Message-ID: Google this phrase:I'm stuck in London,England with my family right now ---------------------------------------- > Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:22:03 -0500 > From: bmwwxman at gmail.com > CC: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] My plight ! > > Frank, > > That was my thought too but the spelling and grammer bothers me a > little... That plus the fact that I haven't seen a GMAIL account > hijacked before... That's why I sent the embassy contact information > to him. The US Embassy frequently deals with things like this for US > citizens... > > Cheers!! > Jim > > On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 3:14 PM, Frank Clarici wrote: >> On 9/13/2010 2:19 PM, Robert Duquette wrote: >>> >>> Does anyone know Gregory that can tell him that his email appears to have >>> been >>> hijacked? >> >> >> I know Gregory, he lives a couple miles from me. >> Good guy, I am sure it's not a prank unless some did get his email. >> This message appeared on the Oshit list too. >> Greg if you read this, call me >> >> 732 674 0534 From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Mon Sep 13 14:25:36 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:25:36 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Tires Message-ID: <10002e.438d2248.39bfe2c0@aol.com> Only if they are four inch minimum and you can find a willing tyre fitting and can put with driving on something that at times may approach stiff blamange. In a message dated 13/09/2010 18:34:33 GMT Daylight Time, heard at datatrontech.net writes: Will the Sumitomo 175/70/13 HTR200 fit my '59 BE with standard rims? Thanks, Heard From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Mon Sep 13 14:26:10 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:26:10 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea. Message-ID: <1000e4.3785c63a.39bfe2e2@aol.com> Ball bearing or roller/needle bearing? In a message dated 13/09/2010 18:38:26 GMT Daylight Time, oldsaabguy at comcast.net writes: uhh.. so I have one just like it. is there supposed to be a ball bearing pilot??? What happens if I just put in a regular bushing?? From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Mon Sep 13 14:30:04 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:30:04 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! Message-ID: <100592.e1906be.39bfe3cc@aol.com> Hi list, I got this on both the list e-mail and my other e-mail account that only a few listers have so I guess it's someone on the list whose e-mail has been hi-jacked. Of course it's a hoax and I'd simply need a crime number to check this out besides what is travel insurance for? In a message dated 13/09/2010 20:52:20 GMT Daylight Time, bmwwxman at gmail.com writes: Greg, Have you gone to the US Embassy in Grosvenor Square?? They should take care of you... http://london.usembassy.gov/ [44] (0)20 7499-9000 So much for the massive restrictive gun laws of the UK! Still think we should ban guns here? Cheers!! Jim On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 1:03 PM, Gregory Groiss wrote: > Hi, I'm sorry for this odd request because it might get to you too > urgent but it's because of the situation of things right now. > > I'm stuck in London,England with my family right now, we came down > here for a short vacation then i was robbed, worse of it is that bags, > cash and cards and my cell phone was stolen at GUN POINT, it's such a > crazy experience for us, we need help flying back home, the > authorities are not being 100% supportive but the good thing is we > still have our passports and return tickets but currently having > troubles paying off the hotel bills and also getting a cab to take us > to the airport. > > Please i need you to loan me some money right now, will refund you as > soon as i'm back home, i promise. > > Thank You > Greg > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein _______________________________________________ From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Mon Sep 13 14:31:29 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:31:29 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! Message-ID: <10070a.1593b56d.39bfe421@aol.com> Well I don't know Gregory and I am in the UK and his e-mail went to my e-mail address that he doesn't have because I don't know him! In a message dated 13/09/2010 21:19:21 GMT Daylight Time, spritenut at comcast.net writes: I know Gregory, he lives a couple miles from me. Good guy, I am sure it's not a prank unless some did get his email. This message appeared on the Oshit list too. Greg if you read this, call me From bmwwxman at gmail.com Mon Sep 13 14:42:20 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:42:20 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! In-Reply-To: <10070a.1593b56d.39bfe421@aol.com> References: <10070a.1593b56d.39bfe421@aol.com> Message-ID: RD is correct... Do the Google he suggests... This is clearly a scam! Cheers!! Jim On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 3:31 PM, wrote: > Well I don't know Gregory and I am in the UK and his e-mail went to my > e-mail address that he doesn't have because I don't know him! > > In a message dated 13/09/2010 21:19:21 GMT Daylight Time, > spritenut at comcast.net writes: > > I know Gregory, he lives a couple miles from me. > Good guy, I am sure it's not a prank unless some did get his email. > This message appeared on the Oshit list too. > Greg if you read this, call me > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From cclabaw at juno.com Mon Sep 13 14:53:37 2010 From: cclabaw at juno.com (cclabaw at juno.com) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:53:37 GMT Subject: [Spridgets] '67 For Sale Message-ID: <20100913.135337.322.0@webmail10.dca.untd.com> Listers - After much soul-searching and anguish, I'm putting my '67 Sprite up for sale. It has a few improvements and many parts/kits ready to install. I will include everything and my library for $2k. E-mail cclabaw at juno.com for particulars. Clay L. '67 Sprite Sunland, CA (near LA) ____________________________________________________________ Mortgage Rates Hit 3.25% If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c8e8f7a7b830b31ac6st04duc From lists at dinospider.com Mon Sep 13 15:15:35 2010 From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:15:35 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! In-Reply-To: <100592.e1906be.39bfe3cc@aol.com> References: <100592.e1906be.39bfe3cc@aol.com> Message-ID: <4C8E9477.3090804@dinospider.com> Some of us don't bother with travel insurance. But in this case his Credit Card company can easily take care of the hotel payment via phone and the embassy will help. Its amazing how much the embassy can do for you (and how quickly) should you lose everything while on a trip. The hardest part is getting in the front door of the embassy without the front door key, also known as a passport to prove citizenship, but once in they will bend over backwards to get you home. However, I am of the opinion that this guy is in Nigeria and not the UK :) That is one issue with the internet these days, if this story happened to you or I while we frantically try to get home, all of our friends would assume it was a hoax and ignore it leaving us stranded in the UK while they enjoyed the pool and nice yard of your house for a few weeks longer than the previously agreed to house sitting timeframe. On 09/13/2010 01:30 PM, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote: > Hi list, > > I got this on both the list e-mail and my other e-mail account that only a > few listers have so I guess it's someone on the list whose e-mail has been > hi-jacked. > > Of course it's a hoax and I'd simply need a crime number to check this out > besides what is travel insurance for? From ggroiss at gmail.com Mon Sep 13 15:14:57 2010 From: ggroiss at gmail.com (Gregory Groiss) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:14:57 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! In-Reply-To: References: <10070a.1593b56d.39bfe421@aol.com> Message-ID: Sorry about that guys. Looks like someone took over my account somehow. I ran a virus scan and reset my password so I'm hoping I am good now. Whoever did it also change my email password and backup email account info so it wasn't easy to get reset. Again, Sorry about that, Greg On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 4:42 PM, Jim Johnson wrote: > RD is correct... Do the Google he suggests... This is clearly a scam! > > Cheers!! > Jim > > On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 3:31 PM, wrote: >> Well I don't know Gregory and I am in the UK and his e-mail went to my >> e-mail address that he doesn't have because I don't know him! >> >> In a message dated 13/09/2010 21:19:21 GMT Daylight Time, >> spritenut at comcast.net writes: >> >> I know Gregory, he lives a couple miles from me. >> Good guy, I am sure it's not a prank unless some did get his email. >> This message appeared on the Oshit list too. >> Greg if you read this, call me >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com >> >> > > > > -- > Cheers!! > Jim > "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the > level of thinking that > created them."-Albert Einstein > _______________________________________________ > > 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/ggroiss at gmail.com From shop at justbrits.com Mon Sep 13 15:19:43 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:19:43 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea. In-Reply-To: <1000e4.3785c63a.39bfe2e2@aol.com> References: <1000e4.3785c63a.39bfe2e2@aol.com> Message-ID: <4C8E956F.6080308@justbrits.com> << ...roller/needle bearing? >> Yes, Daniel. Ed From froggi60 at gmail.com Mon Sep 13 15:22:28 2010 From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:22:28 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC nor Wedge related information. Nostalgia re: San Francisco Message-ID: * > > > Memories of my trip to San Francisco in 1940 > > > > * From stevenm at optonline.net Mon Sep 13 15:22:29 2010 From: stevenm at optonline.net (Steven Michelsen) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:22:29 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! References: <4C8E862A.4090100@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4016C3503FDB4D4AADB4CF359395B08E@1705n3> Frank and all, It is a scam. See this google search that shows MANY instances of this exact email... http://tinyurl.com/3yal6x5 Steve www.1978mgmidget.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Duquette" To: Cc: "Spridgets" Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 4:24 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] My plight ! > Google this phrase:I'm stuck in London,England with my family right now > > > ---------------------------------------- >> Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:22:03 -0500 >> From: bmwwxman at gmail.com >> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net >> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] My plight ! >> >> Frank, >> >> That was my thought too but the spelling and grammer bothers me a >> little... That plus the fact that I haven't seen a GMAIL account >> hijacked before... That's why I sent the embassy contact information >> to him. The US Embassy frequently deals with things like this for US >> citizens... >> >> Cheers!! >> Jim >> >> On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 3:14 PM, Frank Clarici wrote: >>> On 9/13/2010 2:19 PM, Robert Duquette wrote: >>>> >>>> Does anyone know Gregory that can tell him that his email appears to >>>> have >>>> been >>>> hijacked? >>> >>> >>> I know Gregory, he lives a couple miles from me. >>> Good guy, I am sure it's not a prank unless some did get his email. >>> This message appeared on the Oshit list too. >>> Greg if you read this, call me >>> >>> 732 674 0534 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/stevenm at optonline.net From bmwwxman at gmail.com Mon Sep 13 15:47:49 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:47:49 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! In-Reply-To: References: <10070a.1593b56d.39bfe421@aol.com> Message-ID: No problem Greg... Comfort yourself in the knowledge that if it had been real you have friends that would have sent in the cavalry! Cheers!! Jim On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 4:14 PM, Gregory Groiss wrote: > Sorry about that guys. Looks like someone took over my account > somehow. I ran a virus scan and reset my password so I'm hoping I am > good now. Whoever did it also change my email password and backup > email account info so it wasn't easy to get reset. > > Again, Sorry about that, > > Greg > > On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 4:42 PM, Jim Johnson wrote: >> RD is correct... Do the Google he suggests... This is clearly a scam! >> >> Cheers!! >> Jim >> >> On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 3:31 PM, wrote: >>> Well I don't know Gregory and I am in the UK and his e-mail went to my >>> e-mail address that he doesn't have because I don't know him! >>> >>> In a message dated 13/09/2010 21:19:21 GMT Daylight Time, >>> spritenut at comcast.net writes: >>> >>> I know Gregory, he lives a couple miles from me. >>> Good guy, I am sure it's not a prank unless some did get his email. >>> This message appeared on the Oshit list too. >>> Greg if you read this, call me >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com >>> >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Cheers!! >> Jim >> "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the >> level of thinking that >> created them."-Albert Einstein >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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/ggroiss at gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From kevinv1275 at gmail.com Mon Sep 13 17:21:59 2010 From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:21:59 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Tires In-Reply-To: <01d501cb5369$9b482860$d1d87920$@net> References: <01d501cb5369$9b482860$d1d87920$@net> Message-ID: <4EBB2184-73C2-4962-AED9-2BE96C19B2AD@gmail.com> On Sep 13, 2010, at 1:32 PM, Heard Saxon wrote: > Will the Sumitomo 175/70/13 HTR200 fit my '59 BE with standard rims? Heard, Yes, does this mean you are about ready to drive it on pavement? (Although the sand roads near your house are really fun ;) Kevin V. From soavero at yahoo.com Mon Sep 13 17:54:06 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:54:06 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Newfie Update (was Re: Synchronicity, Newfoundland, & Studebakers.. In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <333819.52586.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> If you look on the results, we are listed as "Shelton / Poraski (sic)". We took penalties on the 4 stages I drove this morning because we didn't have the target times and I was about 30 seconds too fast on every stage. I didn't know there was a speed limit and I broke that too. We have no hope of winning but I'm proud of being too fast ;-). We're doing great. Unexpected twist we'll talk about much later, but fine. Ron --- On Sat, 9/11/10, Bob Soave wrote: > From: Bob Soave > Subject: Re: Newfie Update (was Re: [Spridgets] Synchronicity, Newfoundland, & Studebakers.. > To: "Ron Soave" > Cc: "spridget" , "Peter Caldwell" , josoave at cfl.rr.com, janicedrivas at gmail.com, "lynette" > Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 8:43 PM > >>Really. > > You got it! > > > On Sep 11, 2010, at 8:15 PM, Ron Soave wrote: > > > --- On Sat, 9/11/10, Peter Caldwell > wrote: > >> No word on Screech consumption, yet, but I'm sure > it'll > >> come. > > > > We have to blow a breathalyzer every morning, so no > Screech for me yet. The event so far has been great. A > local is assigned to you (your "Cro" as they are called) and > they are just great. Jeff wanted to get a video camera, 10 > minutes later it was there (we sent it back, long story). > The rest of the people are fantastic. We had some issues > today on the odometer stage when we got stuck in stop-dead > traffic for 10 minutes and overheated and had to park the > car at a business. While Rich Winder from our chase car > waited with the Stude because Jeff and I had to attend a > first aid course (logistics nightmare), the business owner > ran out and got him coffee and donuts. We also foolishly > failed tech because we did not have American flags next to > our names on the car, and a guy at the local Staples ended > up finding clip art and making decals for us, basically > upending the store to do so. I can't say enough about how > Canadians are just the very finest kind. Jeff > > says he can't imagine living up here, I can't imagine > NOT wanting to. > > > > The Studebaker is a handful, but you knew that. It is > by far the hit of the show. we are one of the few privateer > teams here, and it's a lot like Team Thicko trying to > compete with Formula One. everyone seems to be rooting for > the underdogs. I do very much wish I was at Road America > this weekend, though, believe it or not, and while I don't > think a SPrite could take the route without bashing into a > million pieces, running one would be an absolute hoot. > Tomorrow is the prologue, pray for us. Really. > > > > Best, > > Ron From cbaustin at verizon.net Mon Sep 13 18:03:04 2010 From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:03:04 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Tires References: <10002e.438d2248.39bfe2c0@aol.com> Message-ID: "may approach stiff blamange." You mean the ones from the planet Skyron in the Galaxy Andromeda that tried to win Wimbledon? Later, C B From corvallis at peoplepc.com Mon Sep 13 18:53:40 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:53:40 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! In-Reply-To: References: <10070a.1593b56d.39bfe421@aol.com> Message-ID: <6AA5FE35A40C4579B9FBE70D7BD9EB9C@spider> We should all be glad this was not us. Do a complete scan of your system; AVG, Ad-Aware or whatever. I did and found something that needed to be deleted. ...bill in corvallis =================================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Johnson Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 2:48 PM Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] My plight ! No problem Greg... Comfort yourself in the knowledge that if it had been real you have friends that would have sent in the cavalry! Cheers!! Jim ------------------------------------------------------ On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 4:14 PM, Gregory Groiss wrote: > Sorry about that guys. Looks like someone took over my account > somehow. I ran a virus scan and reset my password so I'm hoping I am > good now. Whoever did it also change my email password and backup > email account info so it wasn't easy to get reset. > > Again, Sorry about that, > > Greg From bkitterer at me.com Mon Sep 13 19:44:38 2010 From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:44:38 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] British car stash in Elsinore, CA (BaT) In-Reply-To: <334645.75956.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <334645.75956.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <8D66B134-E238-4573-BAD0-286EDAB01155@me.com> I will be going to see these cars on Wen. morning. I have one person with a particular interest. Will be glad to look at other cars for serious buyers. The $1800 is the bottom price car, don't know what that is, and it goes up from there. 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 Sep 13, 2010, at 6:43 AM, Edward Perez wrote: > Looks like a lot of LBCs there! Anyone around to take a look? > > http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/1946733532.html > > Edward Perez > Snohomish, WA > 78 Midget (1275) > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bkitterer at mac.com From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Mon Sep 13 20:17:27 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:17:27 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - New Motorcycle TV Show In The Works Message-ID: <316608.33792.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> For those of us also into bikes (Kansas Jim comes immediately to mind) - It looks like there's a new show being worked on. I know I'll watch it if it comes on a channel I can get. Follow the link below, then punch in the website referred to in the story for a trailer on the show... David Booker (just finished the remake of the Sporty Saturday night and rode it Sunday morning...) Long Island Sent to you via Google Reader New Motorcycle TV Show In The WorksThe Masters Consulting Group is pleased to announce the production completion of their pilot for a new show for TV, bIn Search of The Ultimate Two Wheel Classicb. bTwo Wheel Classics is a new show we are producing for TV which we believe will ... Sent from my iPad From bugeye15 at hotmail.com Tue Sep 14 05:10:26 2010 From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S) Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:10:26 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] My plight ! In-Reply-To: References: <10070a.1593b56d.39bfe421@aol.com>, , Message-ID: Don't worry about it Greg, it happens. One has to wonder tho, if it really did happen to someone, why in the world would the send out and email looking for money, instead of calling???? And as another had said, the embassy and a call to a credit card company would take care of it. Brian S. Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed! > Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:14:57 -0400 > From: ggroiss at gmail.com > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] My plight ! > > Sorry about that guys. Looks like someone took over my account > somehow. I ran a virus scan and reset my password so I'm hoping I am > good now. Whoever did it also change my email password and backup > email account info so it wasn't easy to get reset. > > Again, Sorry about that, > > Greg > > On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 4:42 PM, Jim Johnson wrote: > > RD is correct... Do the Google he suggests... This is clearly a scam! > > > > Cheers!! > > Jim > > > > On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 3:31 PM, wrote: > >> Well I don't know Gregory and I am in the UK and his e-mail went to my > >> e-mail address that he doesn't have because I don't know him! > >> > >> In a message dated 13/09/2010 21:19:21 GMT Daylight Time, > >> spritenut at comcast.net writes: > >> > >> I know Gregory, he lives a couple miles from me. > >> Good guy, I am sure it's not a prank unless some did get his email. > >> This message appeared on the Oshit list too. > >> Greg if you read this, call me > >> _______________________________________________ From bugeye15 at hotmail.com Tue Sep 14 05:16:04 2010 From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S) Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:16:04 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea. In-Reply-To: <4C8E5F85.8070208@justbrits.com> References: <4C8E3DC2.500@justbrits.com>, <557291.41310.qm@web58404.mail.re3.yahoo.com>, <4C8E5F85.8070208@justbrits.com> Message-ID: << How about the strange L shaped piece missing from the crank journal???? >> NOPE - Sorry, Brian !! So tell us about the notch out of the crank journal???? Than can't POSSIBLY be good... Brian S. Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed! > Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:29:41 -0500 > From: shop at justbrits.com > To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com; Midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com; spridgets at autox.team.net; Sprite-MidgetClub at yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea. > > I HAVE a WINNER [instead of a bunch a S.A.s AND D.A.s !! > > Roy Hamilton writes: > > Ed: > I haven't had any of my engines out in years, but the pilot bearing hole > looks > like it's large enough for a ball bearing pilot bearing instead of a > bushing. > Roy > > > So all you S.A.s AND George, feeling good and dumb-a**ed NOW?? > You'll SHOULD be !!!!! > Geesh, asked a legit question..................... > > Ed > _______________________________________________ From lmacy at mac.com Tue Sep 14 07:48:03 2010 From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry) Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:48:03 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea. In-Reply-To: References: <4C8E3DC2.500@justbrits.com> <557291.41310.qm@web58404.mail.re3.yahoo.com> <4C8E5F85.8070208@justbrits.com> Message-ID: I think that is usually done when balancing the crank, rods and psitons. Larry On Sep 14, 2010, at 07:16 AM, brian S wrote: > << How about the strange L shaped piece missing from the crank > journal???? >> > > NOPE - Sorry, Brian !! > > So tell us about the notch out of the crank journal???? > Than can't POSSIBLY be good... > > Brian S. > Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed! > > > >> Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:29:41 -0500 >> From: shop at justbrits.com >> To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com; Midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com; > spridgets at autox.team.net; Sprite-MidgetClub at yahoogroups.com >> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea. >> >> I HAVE a WINNER [instead of a bunch a S.A.s AND D.A.s !! >> >> Roy Hamilton writes: >> >> Ed: >> I haven't had any of my engines out in years, but the pilot bearing hole >> looks >> like it's large enough for a ball bearing pilot bearing instead of a >> bushing. >> Roy >> >> >> So all you S.A.s AND George, feeling good and dumb-a**ed NOW?? >> You'll SHOULD be !!!!! >> Geesh, asked a legit question..................... >> >> Ed >> _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lmacy at mac.com > -- Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. macy at upenn.edu Senior IT Program Director Neuropsychiatry Section Department of Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates Philadelphia, PA 19104 "I've had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn't it" --- Groucho Marx From mdrowe at optonline.net Tue Sep 14 11:17:44 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:17:44 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise Message-ID: <1FE722E042554DA9976197C2463AA641@Home> I just replaced my front wheel bearings, rebuilt the front brake calipers, and replaced a very dead front universal joint (no grease zerk!). But I continue to have what I think is a different bearing problem that seems to be in the drive train, as the front wheels spin freely. I fear that I may have done something wrong with the universal (maybe dropped a needle?), but my rear wheels are also very loose. There is more than 1" of play in the differential at the wheels and there are what might be bearing noises or differential noises coming from somewhere in there. What should I be looking for to trace this problem? Michael Rowe '74 Bugeyed Midget '60 Sprite kit Long Island, NY From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com Tue Sep 14 13:39:54 2010 From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard) Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:39:54 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6174FDFB-EAA3-44E7-9B04-2CA01C701F70@gerardsgarage.com> Michael, Next places to check are the rear U-joint (chances are it's the same vintage/condition as the front one) and the differential pinion bearing. You might be able to get an idea of the pinion bearing wear by dropping the driveshaft and feeling if the is any noticeable side- to-side play. If end up replacing those bearings (there is an inner and outer bearing set), don't forget to get a new distance piece (these are collapsable and only one time use) and a new oil seal. You should review the R & R procedure in the Bentley manual to make sure this is something you want to tackle as it does require some additional tools. Other issue might be too much backlash. While you have it apart, check the rear wheel bearing as well. Might be worth replacing in the process anyway. Gerard On Sep 14, 2010, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote: > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:17:44 -0400 > From: Michael Rowe > Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise > To: Spridget Chat Group > Message-ID: <1FE722E042554DA9976197C2463AA641 at Home> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > I just replaced my front wheel bearings, rebuilt the front brake > calipers, and replaced a very dead front universal joint (no grease > zerk!). But I continue to have what I think is a different bearing > problem that seems to be in the drive train, as the front wheels > spin freely. I fear that I may have done something wrong with the > universal (maybe dropped a needle?), but my rear wheels are also > very loose. > > There is more than 1" of play in the differential at the wheels and > there are what might be bearing noises or differential noises coming > from somewhere in there. What should I be looking for to trace this > problem? > > Michael Rowe > '74 Bugeyed Midget > '60 Sprite kit > Long Island, NY From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Tue Sep 14 14:17:28 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:17:28 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea. Message-ID: <142557.cc9e0c5.39c13258@aol.com> It's not really a notch - you have to have a spare crank handy and look at it from another angle. Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 14/09/2010 12:20:01 GMT Daylight Time, bugeye15 at hotmail.com writes: So tell us about the notch out of the crank journal???? Than can't POSSIBLY be good... Brian S. Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed! From haynes386 at netzero.net Tue Sep 14 14:23:57 2010 From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes) Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:23:57 GMT Subject: [Spridgets] MK II (HAN6L12779) finally in one color Message-ID: <20100914.142357.13718.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com> Well, Jim Johnson did it, he got me thinking about whether I was going to get the MK II to Elkhart Lake next June. The only way was to get it painted NOW, before it gets cold (I live at 8800' elevation) and the paint won't cure. so I bit the bullet and took a week off of work to prep and paint it. Talk about lessons learned! Wow!....and it even came out halfway decent. Take a look : http://tiny.cc/4gb61 I even made it small for ED (or is it always small with ED?) Now it JUST has to go together over the winter, to be ready by the end of May for shakedowns. Mark Haynes HAN6L12779 HAN5L8016 ____________________________________________________________ Get Free Email with Video Mail & Video Chat! http://www.netzero.net/freeemail?refcd=NZTAGOUT1FREM0210 From frog.aye at gmail.com Tue Sep 14 14:32:29 2010 From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner) Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:32:29 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise In-Reply-To: <6174FDFB-EAA3-44E7-9B04-2CA01C701F70@gerardsgarage.com> References: <6174FDFB-EAA3-44E7-9B04-2CA01C701F70@gerardsgarage.com> Message-ID: Appropos to setting the bearing pre-load, I made a tool which is effectively the same as the BMC special tool for measuring pre-load. details upon request. Regardless of what Mr. ED seems to think, gravity is a very consistent and accurate tool. Hal On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 12:39 PM, Gerard wrote: > Michael, > > Next places to check are the rear U-joint (chances are it's the same > vintage/condition as the front one) and the differential pinion > bearing. You might be able to get an idea of the pinion bearing wear > by dropping the driveshaft and feeling if the is any noticeable side- > to-side play. If end up replacing those bearings (there is an inner > and outer bearing set), don't forget to get a new distance piece > (these are collapsable and only one time use) and a new oil seal. You > should review the R & R procedure in the Bentley manual to make sure > this is something you want to tackle as it does require some > additional tools. Other issue might be too much backlash. While you > have it apart, check the rear wheel bearing as well. Might be worth > replacing in the process anyway. > > Gerard > > On Sep 14, 2010, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote: > > > Message: 3 > > Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:17:44 -0400 > > From: Michael Rowe > > Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise > > To: Spridget Chat Group > > Message-ID: <1FE722E042554DA9976197C2463AA641 at Home> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > > I just replaced my front wheel bearings, rebuilt the front brake > > calipers, and replaced a very dead front universal joint (no grease > > zerk!). But I continue to have what I think is a different bearing > > problem that seems to be in the drive train, as the front wheels > > spin freely. I fear that I may have done something wrong with the > > universal (maybe dropped a needle?), but my rear wheels are also > > very loose. > > > > There is more than 1" of play in the differential at the wheels and > > there are what might be bearing noises or differential noises coming > > from somewhere in there. What should I be looking for to trace this > > problem? > > > > Michael Rowe > > '74 Bugeyed Midget > > '60 Sprite kit > > Long Island, NY > _______________________________________________ > > 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/frog.aye at gmail.com From frog.aye at gmail.com Tue Sep 14 14:33:09 2010 From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner) Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:33:09 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea. In-Reply-To: <142557.cc9e0c5.39c13258@aol.com> References: <142557.cc9e0c5.39c13258@aol.com> Message-ID: And it is definitely NOT on the journal! Hal On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 1:17 PM, wrote: > It's not really a notch - you have to have a spare crank handy and look at > it from another angle. > > Weslake-Monza 1330 > > In a message dated 14/09/2010 12:20:01 GMT Daylight Time, > bugeye15 at hotmail.com writes: > > So tell us about the notch out of the crank journal???? > Than can't POSSIBLY be good... > > Brian S. > Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed! > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/frog.aye at gmail.com From davriker at nwi.net Tue Sep 14 19:56:28 2010 From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker) Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:56:28 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch Slave Message-ID: <7B4A627639C941B4BD27EA6C70B7B623@MAIN> For those running Datsun 5-speeds... What clutch slave cylinder are you using? Thanks Dave R. [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] From shop at justbrits.com Tue Sep 14 20:34:15 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:34:15 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MK II (HAN6L12779) finally in one color In-Reply-To: <20100914.142357.13718.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com> References: <20100914.142357.13718.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <4C9030A7.50100@justbrits.com> Ignoring the snide remark Mark, .... << Talk about lessons learned! Wow!....and it even came out halfway decent. Take a look : http://tiny.cc/4gb61 >> Looks FANTASTIC !!!! But how did you arrive at using Guards Leak Green ?? Really curious !!!! I didn't know you model was available in that colour ?!?!? Ed PS: Also HOW did you keep SWMBO OUT of your garageS?? From pythias at pacifier.com Tue Sep 14 22:50:54 2010 From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L) Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:50:54 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch Slave In-Reply-To: <7B4A627639C941B4BD27EA6C70B7B623@MAIN> References: <7B4A627639C941B4BD27EA6C70B7B623@MAIN> Message-ID: <898741305.20100914215054@pacifier.com> Hello David, I re-used the stock one from the ribcase from my 1098 -- Best regards, Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" "I won't play for this team any longer, " Tom decided. From millerls at ado13.com Tue Sep 14 23:20:10 2010 From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller) Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:20:10 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch Slave In-Reply-To: <7B4A627639C941B4BD27EA6C70B7B623@MAIN> References: <7B4A627639C941B4BD27EA6C70B7B623@MAIN> Message-ID: <62FFB318-AA26-448A-9E42-1C6D44B117BB@ado13.com> 1275 slave On Sep 14, 2010, at 6:56 PM, David Riker wrote: > For those running Datsun 5-speeds... What clutch slave cylinder are you > using? > > Thanks > Dave R. > > > [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried > to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/millerls at ado13.com From grunthaner at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 03:51:47 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 05:51:47 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] MK II (HAN6L12779) finally in one color In-Reply-To: <20100914.142357.13718.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com> References: <20100914.142357.13718.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: Looks great Mark : ) Lin On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 4:23 PM, Mark Haynes wrote: > Well, Jim Johnson did it, he got me thinking about whether I was going to > get > the MK II to Elkhart Lake next June. The only way was to get it painted > NOW, > before it gets cold (I live at 8800' elevation) and the paint won't cure. > so I > bit the bullet and took a week off of work to prep and paint it. > Talk about lessons learned! Wow!....and it even came out halfway decent. > Take > a look : > > http://tiny.cc/4gb61 > > I even made it small for ED (or is it always small with ED?) > > Now it JUST has to go together over the winter, to be ready by the end of > May > for shakedowns. > > Mark Haynes > HAN6L12779 > HAN5L8016 > > > ____________________________________________________________ > Get Free Email with Video Mail & Video Chat! > http://www.netzero.net/freeemail?refcd=NZTAGOUT1FREM0210 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com From grunthaner at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 04:18:59 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:18:59 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - New Motorcycle TV Show In The Works In-Reply-To: <316608.33792.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <316608.33792.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hi David, I didn't know you rode a motorcycle! I ride too but I don't see a link does anyone else see a link? Lin PS What do you think of the iPad ; ) On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 10:17 PM, David Booker wrote: > For those of us also into bikes (Kansas Jim comes immediately to mind) - It > looks like there's a new show being worked on. I know I'll watch it if it > comes > on a channel I can get. Follow the link below, then punch in the > website > referred to in the story for a trailer on the show... > > David Booker > (just finished the remake of the Sporty Saturday night and rode it Sunday > morning...) > Long Island > > > > > > > > Sent to you via Google Reader > New Motorcycle TV > Show In The WorksThe Masters Consulting Group is pleased to > announce the > production completion of their pilot for a new show for TV, > > bIn Search of The > Ultimate Two Wheel Classicb. > > bTwo Wheel Classics is a new show we are > producing for TV which we believe will > ... > > > Sent from my iPad > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com From corvallis at peoplepc.com Wed Sep 15 05:35:37 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:35:37 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - New Motorcycle TV Show In The Works In-Reply-To: References: <316608.33792.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <457CC7492D0942399D451E095DC27C72@spider> I'm putting together a 1923 Harley from parts off of eBay. ...bill in corvallis ========================================= -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 3:19 AM To: David Booker Cc: spridget Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NO LBC - New Motorcycle TV Show In The Works Hi David, I didn't know you rode a motorcycle! I ride too but I don't see a link does anyone else see a link? Lin PS What do you think of the iPad ; ) On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 10:17 PM, David Booker wrote: > For those of us also into bikes (Kansas Jim comes immediately to mind) - It > looks like there's a new show being worked on. I know I'll watch it if it > comes > on a channel I can get. Follow the link below, then punch in the > website > referred to in the story for a trailer on the show... > > David Booker > (just finished the remake of the Sporty Saturday night and rode it Sunday > morning...) > Long Island > > > > > > > > Sent to you via Google Reader > New Motorcycle TV > Show In The WorksThe Masters Consulting Group is pleased to > announce the > production completion of their pilot for a new show for TV, > > bIn Search of The > Ultimate Two Wheel Classicb. > > bTwo Wheel Classics is a new show we are > producing for TV which we believe will > ... > > > Sent from my iPad > _______________________________________________ > com From an5.sprite at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 05:36:32 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:36:32 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] MK II (HAN6L12779) finally in one color In-Reply-To: <20100914.142357.13718.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com> References: <20100914.142357.13718.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: Well done, it is amazing how much goes into such a little car. With the red and green cars you now have a christmas collection!! Good luck on the rebuild. steve On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 4:23 PM, Mark Haynes wrote: > Well, Jim Johnson did it, he got me thinking about whether I was going to > get > the MK II to Elkhart Lake next June. The only way was to get it painted > NOW, > before it gets cold (I live at 8800' elevation) and the paint won't cure. > so I > bit the bullet and took a week off of work to prep and paint it. > Talk about lessons learned! Wow!....and it even came out halfway decent. > Take > a look : > > http://tiny.cc/4gb61 > > I even made it small for ED (or is it always small with ED?) > > Now it JUST has to go together over the winter, to be ready by the end of > May > for shakedowns. > > Mark Haynes > HAN6L12779 > HAN5L8016 > > > ____________________________________________________________ > Get Free Email with Video Mail & Video Chat! > http://www.netzero.net/freeemail?refcd=NZTAGOUT1FREM0210 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From mdrowe at optonline.net Wed Sep 15 07:20:43 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:20:43 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise In-Reply-To: <1C681A0611ED4B30BC7FD14185DE504B@personal> References: <1FE722E042554DA9976197C2463AA641@Home> <1C681A0611ED4B30BC7FD14185DE504B@personal> Message-ID: <768EC914B5DF461BB9826758F1B22A4E@Home> Is it possible for a newly-installed universal joint to get off-center? There were no instructions, but I noticed numbers on the shaft and the grease fitting is on one end, not in the center like the rear one. Is there a specific direction? I assume that a freely-moving spider will center itself in use. Michael Rowe '74 Bugeyed Midget '60 Sprite kit Long Island, NY From shop at justbrits.com Wed Sep 15 07:26:41 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:26:41 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise In-Reply-To: <768EC914B5DF461BB9826758F1B22A4E@Home> References: <1FE722E042554DA9976197C2463AA641@Home> <1C681A0611ED4B30BC7FD14185DE504B@personal> <768EC914B5DF461BB9826758F1B22A4E@Home> Message-ID: <4C90C991.7030008@justbrits.com> All the clips in, Michael?? See the Article in "Various Articles" on my site. ALWAYS do both ends of a drive shaft - NEVER just one !! Ed From fastvee at yahoo.com Wed Sep 15 08:40:36 2010 From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:40:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Mirror Base Kit Message-ID: <422804.78485.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I'm sick of it, sick of it I tell ya! One false tug on the car cover and my Tex mirror is lying on the ground again. Somewhere in the past I remember seeing a base kit that had a separate aluminum piece instead of the one piece of plastic that is designed to break much too easily. Does anyone know if the base kit with the aluminum piece is still available? John Fogelsville, PA From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 08:45:27 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:45:27 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - New Motorcycle TV Show In The Works In-Reply-To: <457CC7492D0942399D451E095DC27C72@spider> References: <316608.33792.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <457CC7492D0942399D451E095DC27C72@spider> Message-ID: Wow.... Who owned it in 23? Fred Flintstone? Allie Oop? ;-) On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 6:35 AM, wrote: > I'm putting together a 1923 Harley from parts off of eBay. ...bill in > corvallis > ========================================= > -----Original Message----- > From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner > Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 3:19 AM > To: David Booker > Cc: spridget > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NO LBC - New Motorcycle TV Show In The Works > > Hi David, > I didn't know you rode a motorcycle! I ride too but I don't see a link does > anyone else see a link? > Lin > PS What do you think of the iPad ; ) > > > > On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 10:17 PM, David Booker wrote: > >> For those of us also into bikes (Kansas Jim comes immediately to mind) - > It >> looks like there's a new show being worked on. I know I'll watch it if it >> comes >> on a channel I can get. Follow the link below, then punch in the >> website >> referred to in the story for a trailer on the show... >> >> David Booker >> (just finished the remake of the Sporty Saturday night and rode it Sunday >> morning...) >> Long Island >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Sent to you via Google Reader >> New Motorcycle TV >> Show In The WorksThe Masters Consulting Group is pleased to >> announce the >> production completion of their pilot for a new show for TV, >> >> bIn Search of The >> Ultimate Two Wheel Classicb. >> >> bTwo Wheel Classics is a new show we are >> producing for TV which we believe will >> ... >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> _______________________________________________ >> > com > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 08:47:54 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:47:54 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise In-Reply-To: <4C90C991.7030008@justbrits.com> References: <1FE722E042554DA9976197C2463AA641@Home> <1C681A0611ED4B30BC7FD14185DE504B@personal> <768EC914B5DF461BB9826758F1B22A4E@Home> <4C90C991.7030008@justbrits.com> Message-ID: What Ed said.... OMG!! WHAT DID I JUST TYPE??!! Cheers!! Jim On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 8:26 AM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > All the clips in, Michael?? > > See the Article in "Various Articles" on my site. > > ALWAYS do both ends of a drive shaft - NEVER just one !! > > Ed From peter at nosimport.com Wed Sep 15 08:50:28 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:50:28 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Mirror Base Kit In-Reply-To: <422804.78485.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <422804.78485.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <201009150750660.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> It's been a "running change" with Tex. The older stock had the alumin(i)um base (Actually pot-metal) that broke, too. Make some up from aluminum and sell tem! Peter C ==== At 09:40 AM 9/15/2010, fastvee wrote: >I'm sick of it, sick of it I tell ya! One false tug on the car cover >and my Tex mirror is lying on the ground again. Somewhere in the >past I remember seeing a base kit that had a separate aluminum piece >instead of the one piece of plastic that is designed to break much >too easily. Does anyone know if the base kit with the aluminum piece >is still available? >John >Fogelsville, PA From dlancer7676 at comcast.net Wed Sep 15 08:59:22 2010 From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:59:22 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Balking starting when hot. Message-ID: <688177806.1573684.1284562762412.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Here's a poser: A friend has a 1979 Midget, stock, still has the Stromberg, good, fairly new battery.B B He said he can start it up and take it out for a drive, but when he stops somewhere and tries to start the car again while the motor is still hot,B he just gets click-click-click, without the motor turning over----UNTIL the car cools down, and then it starts normally.B B Any ideas as to what is causing this? --David C. B Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. --David C. B Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 09:02:34 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:02:34 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Mirror Base Kit In-Reply-To: <201009150750660.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <422804.78485.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <201009150750660.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 9:50 AM, Peter Caldwell wrote: > Make some up from aluminum and sell tem! How much do you get for a tem these days? -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From 72spridget at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 09:04:17 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:04:17 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise In-Reply-To: References: <1FE722E042554DA9976197C2463AA641@Home> <1C681A0611ED4B30BC7FD14185DE504B@personal> <768EC914B5DF461BB9826758F1B22A4E@Home> <4C90C991.7030008@justbrits.com> Message-ID: It IS possible to install your u-joint wrong. If you were not aware of it, I guarantee it is wrong. (Murphy was an optimist). Time to pull the propshaft again, find one to use as a pattern and replace both u-joints. By the time you are done, you will be good at it. Then it will be time to buy two more u-joints and do it one more time ;-) David L From derf247 at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 09:06:44 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:06:44 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Balking starting when hot. In-Reply-To: <688177806.1573684.1284562762412.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <688177806.1573684.1284562762412.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: Bad cable connection and/or ground cable connection. Check connections of all big wires and make sure they are tight. Failing that, starter solenoid might be next thing to check. But, I'll bet he finds a loose wire connection. From 72spridget at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 09:19:51 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:19:51 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Balking starting when hot. In-Reply-To: References: <688177806.1573684.1284562762412.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: > Bad cable connection and/or ground cable connection. > Check connections of all big wires and make sure they are tight. > Failing that, starter solenoid might be next thing to check. > But, I'll bet he finds a loose wire connection. And, given the temperature issue, just because it looks good and feels tight does not mean it IS good. A test light used cautiously to detect voltage drop across connections when it is hot and not working could find something... David L From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Wed Sep 15 09:37:41 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:37:41 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - New Motorcycle TV Show In The Works In-Reply-To: References: <316608.33792.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <579508.97584.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Sorry everybody - here's the link http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?lnk=rss&article=41896 In the body of the story there is a reference to a website where you can see something like a trailer for the show. Basically, the host will travel around the country searching for interesting old bikes, then ride them in that part of the country. The viewer will not only get to see some cool older bike, but learn of possible new destination roads to put on the "one-of-these-days" ride bucket list. I can't wait. David ________________________________ From: Linda Grunthaner To: David Booker Cc: spridget Sent: Wed, September 15, 2010 6:18:59 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NO LBC - New Motorcycle TV Show In The Works Hi David, I didn't know you rode a motorcycle! I ride too but I don't see a link does anyone else see a link? Lin PS What do you think of the iPad ; ) On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 10:17 PM, David Booker wrote: For those of us also into bikes (Kansas Jim comes immediately to mind) - It >looks like there's a new show being worked on. I know I'll watch it if it >comes >on a channel I can get. Follow the link below, then punch in the >website >referred to in the story for a trailer on the show... > >David Booker >(just finished the remake of the Sporty Saturday night and rode it Sunday >morning...) >Long Island > > > > > > > >Sent to you via Google Reader >New Motorcycle TV >Show In The WorksThe Masters Consulting Group is pleased to >announce the >production completion of their pilot for a new show for TV, > >bIn Search of The >Ultimate Two Wheel Classicb. > >bTwo Wheel Classics is a new show we are >producing for TV which we believe will >... > > >Sent from my iPad >_______________________________________________ > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Suggested annual donation $12.75 >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forumsUnsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com From fastvee at yahoo.com Wed Sep 15 09:41:40 2010 From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:41:40 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Mirror Base Kit In-Reply-To: <201009150750660.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <500774.24372.qm@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Peter, Thanks for the info. Actually I brought a sketch to work with me today, but many days I don't get to do what I want :>( Machining an aluminum piece is routine, but the problem is holding the plastic base so you can mill it flat to accept the new aluminum part. I may have reached the point of investigating accessory mirrors because these new looking mirrors have another problem. The mirrors rattle inside the housings. John --- On Wed, 9/15/10, Peter Caldwell wrote: It's been a "running change" with Tex. The older stock had the alumin(i)um base (Actually pot-metal) that broke, too. Make some up from aluminum and sell tem! Peter C ==== From 72spridget at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 09:41:57 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:41:57 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - New Motorcycle TV Show In The Works In-Reply-To: References: <316608.33792.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <457CC7492D0942399D451E095DC27C72@spider> Message-ID: >> I'm putting together a 1923 Harley from parts off of eBay. ...bill in > Wow.... Who owned it in 23? Fred Flintstone? Allie Oop? ;-) Well, since he is acquiring the parts via fleabay, "it" will probably have been owned by a large percentage of the population of the USA by the time he is done. David L From corvallis at peoplepc.com Wed Sep 15 10:11:36 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:11:36 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - New Motorcycle TV Show In The Works In-Reply-To: References: <316608.33792.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com><457CC7492D0942399D451E095DC27C72@spider> Message-ID: <8B9E0823B2384FC0A6E324E1D7B8ECC6@spider> Like Johnny Cash sang, "I got it one piece at a time, ...." ================================ -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 8:42 AM To: Spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NO LBC - New Motorcycle TV Show In The Works >> I'm putting together a 1923 Harley from parts off of eBay. ...bill in > Wow.... Who owned it in 23? Fred Flintstone? Allie Oop? ;-) Well, since he is acquiring the parts via fleabay, "it" will probably have been owned by a large percentage of the population of the USA by the time he is done. David L _______________________________________________ From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Sep 15 10:39:05 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:39:05 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea. Message-ID: Oops' looking at it again - they all have that notch.. Ashamed 1330 In a message dated 14/09/2010 21:33:10 GMT Daylight Time, frog.aye at gmail.com writes: And it is definitely NOT on the journal! Hal On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 1:17 PM, <_WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com_ (mailto:WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) > wrote: It's not really a notch - you have to have a spare crank handy and look at it from another angle. Weslake-Monza 1330 From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Wed Sep 15 10:41:14 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:41:14 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - New Motorcycle TV Show In The Works In-Reply-To: <457CC7492D0942399D451E095DC27C72@spider> References: <316608.33792.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <457CC7492D0942399D451E095DC27C72@spider> Message-ID: <161351.38995.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com> "I'm putting together a 1923 Harley from parts off of eBay. ...bill in corvallis" I have a friend who has been collecting parts via ebay and swap meets for what he's calling his "50 state" bike - a Harley WL. I believe this is the correct model name - it's the civilian bike that the WWII military Harleys were based on. The idea is that he wants to buy at least one part from each of the states. He's been at it for about 5 years so far and has collected pieces from a bit over half the states so far. David Long Island > _______________________________________________ > com _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tncarnut1 at yahoo.com From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Wed Sep 15 10:42:22 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:42:22 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Balking starting when hot. In-Reply-To: <688177806.1573684.1284562762412.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <161034.74038.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I had a chevy that had the same problem. Some one had removed the heat shield. While our LBC's did not have a heat shield. Could it be the solinoid is getting over heated for some reason? --- On Wed, 9/15/10, dlancer7676 at comcast.net wrote: From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net Subject: [Spridgets] Balking starting when hot. To: "Spridgets" Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 7:59 AM Here's a poser: A friend has a 1979 Midget, stock, still has the Stromberg, good, fairly new battery.B B He said he can start it up and take it out for a drive, but when he stops somewhere and tries to start the car again while the motor is still hot,B he just gets click-click-click, without the motor turning over----UNTIL the car cools down, and then it starts normally.B B Any ideas as to what is causing this? --David C. B Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. --David C. B Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com From mdrowe at optonline.net Wed Sep 15 10:56:57 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:56:57 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Frank was right. Message-ID: <4FF1217783E04B45ACC07AF3CF133954@Home> I should have tried harder to find a virgin to sacrifice. One of the rear wheel bearings is now rumbling. It probably has been bad right along, but other problems were masking it. Bummer. Michael Rowe '74 Bugeyed Midget '60 Sprite kit Long Island, NY From haynes386 at netzero.net Wed Sep 15 11:01:57 2010 From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:01:57 GMT Subject: [Spridgets] MK II (HAN6L12779) finally in one color Message-ID: <20100915.110157.15188.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com> Guards Leak Green? It's as close as my guy and I could find in his mix catalog to Signal RED. You're the second to say something about green, am I missing something? My '58 is (currently) red as well (see the last pic-Younger brother and Older brother). PS-What's SWMBO anyway? Mark Haynes HAN6L12779 HAN5L8016 Looks FANTASTIC !!!! But how did you arrive at using Guards Leak Green ?? Really curious !!!! I didn't know you model was available in that colour ?!?!? Ed PS: Also HOW did you keep SWMBO OUT of your garageS?? ____________________________________________________________ Mortgage Rates Hit 3.25% If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c90fc117ad12b9acd1st03duc From millerls at ado13.com Wed Sep 15 11:11:24 2010 From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:11:24 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Frank was right. In-Reply-To: <4FF1217783E04B45ACC07AF3CF133954@Home> References: <4FF1217783E04B45ACC07AF3CF133954@Home> Message-ID: <338B68C9-2C88-41AF-9CC4-B361554D0974@ado13.com> Frank is always right. On Sep 15, 2010, at 9:56 AM, Michael Rowe wrote: > I should have tried harder to find a virgin to sacrifice. From shop at justbrits.com Wed Sep 15 11:16:31 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:16:31 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise In-Reply-To: References: <1FE722E042554DA9976197C2463AA641@Home> <1C681A0611ED4B30BC7FD14185DE504B@personal> <768EC914B5DF461BB9826758F1B22A4E@Home> <4C90C991.7030008@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C90FF6F.8070900@justbrits.com> Michael wrote me direct about thus & David L.'s comment: << It IS possible to install your u-joint wrong. >> so for the rest of you, IIRC the center pic of the 3 in "Various Articles" shows it and LONG zerk. Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com From shop at justbrits.com Wed Sep 15 11:21:36 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:21:36 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Frank was right. In-Reply-To: <4FF1217783E04B45ACC07AF3CF133954@Home> References: <4FF1217783E04B45ACC07AF3CF133954@Home> Message-ID: <4C9100A0.706@justbrits.com> With your "situation, Michael...... << I should have tried harder to find a virgin to sacrifice. >> I don't think that woulda helped at all !!!! !! << One of the rear wheel bearings is now rumbling. It probably has been bad right along, but other problems were masking it. >> S.O.P., Sir. S.O.P. !!!! Ed From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Sep 15 11:24:02 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:24:02 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Frank was right. In-Reply-To: <4FF1217783E04B45ACC07AF3CF133954@Home> References: <4FF1217783E04B45ACC07AF3CF133954@Home> Message-ID: Being deaf has it's advantages ... Robert D > Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:56:57 -0400 > > One of the rear wheel bearings is now rumbling. It probably has been bad right along, but other problems were masking it. > > Bummer. > > Michael Rowe > '74 Bugeyed Midget > '60 Sprite kit > Long Island, NY From derf247 at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 11:25:28 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:25:28 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Frank was right. In-Reply-To: References: <4FF1217783E04B45ACC07AF3CF133954@Home> Message-ID: Huhn? On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 11:24 AM, Robert Duquette wrote: > Being deaf has it's advantages ... From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Sep 15 11:36:34 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:36:34 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Frank was right. In-Reply-To: References: <4FF1217783E04B45ACC07AF3CF133954@Home>, , Message-ID: Well ... if you can't hear it ... what's the problem? :)Turn up the radio and the noise goes away!! :) RDI am somewhat deaf. There's lots that I can't hear. > Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:25:28 -0600 > From: derf247 at gmail.com > > Huhn? > > On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 11:24 AM, Robert Duquette > wrote:> >> > Being deaf has it's advantages ... From shop at justbrits.com Wed Sep 15 11:44:40 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:44:40 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MK II (HAN6L12779) finally in one color In-Reply-To: <20100915.110157.15188.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com> References: <20100915.110157.15188.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <4C910608.7070408@justbrits.com> << You're the second to say something about green, am I missing something? My '58 is (currently) red as well (see the last pic-Younger brother and Older brother). >> LOL, Mark !!! Between 'yanking yer chain' and being VERY jealous, just had to say sumptink 'wrong' !!! !!! << PS-What's SWMBO anyway? >> OMG, HOW are you still alive [and have GREAT cars]??? S he W ho M ust B e O beyed !!!! !!!! Ed From 72spridget at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 11:52:31 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:52:31 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: > Oops' looking at it again - they all have that notch.. So the upshot of all this is that ED posted a picture of a perfectly normal late 1275 crankshaft and wanted us to find something wrong with it? Hmmmm David L From shop at justbrits.com Wed Sep 15 12:01:43 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:01:43 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Stuff For Sale Message-ID: <4C910A07.2020300@justbrits.com> From a Hobbyist for other Hobbyists !!! And cross-over folks included !!! Couple items I bought for SWMBO's car that we are not going to be using. Our mis-fortune is your fortune !! 1 x 643-705 Champagne Panel Kit for '71 - '76 cars. NEW in SEALED, NEVER opened box. Current List = $299.95 + S & H [Moss]. SALE PRICE = $200.00 + ACTUAL USPS & NO 'handling' !! 1 x 244-340 Brown/Aut. Leaf DELUXE [molded] Carpet Kit in SEALED, NEVER opened box. Current List = $399.95 + S + S & H. SALE PRICE = $300.00 + ACTUAL USPS & NO 'handling' !! 1st come, 1st served. NO 'warranty' expressed nor implied. Sold AS IS and AS stated. Yada, yada & Blah, blah !!! PLEASE reply DIRECT and NOT to/thru List[s] !! Ed From shop at justbrits.com Wed Sep 15 12:08:55 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:08:55 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C910BB7.7060407@justbrits.com> THANKS, David !! LMAO !! << So the upshot of all this is that ED posted a picture of a perfectly normal late 1275 crankshaft >> It is NOT what you stated but IS one from a MGTD !!! LOL Could also be MGB or AHs or TRs or etc., etc. !! the ONE thing they all have in common IS that 'dimple' !! << and wanted us to find something wrong with it? >> Off hand, even *I* GOTTA say it's a crappy pic, so dat's what IS 'wrong' with it !! From 72spridget at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 12:17:56 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:17:56 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Stuff For Sale In-Reply-To: <4C910A07.2020300@justbrits.com> References: <4C910A07.2020300@justbrits.com> Message-ID: For those who cannot be bothered to look it up, these are for MGB/MGC, not Spridget. David L On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 1:01 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > From a Hobbyist for other Hobbyists !!! > And cross-over folks included !!! > > Couple items I bought for SWMBO's car that we are not > going to be using. Our mis-fortune is your fortune !! > > 1 x 643-705 Champagne Panel Kit for '71 - '76 cars. NEW > in SEALED, NEVER opened box. Current List = $299.95 + > S & H [Moss]. SALE PRICE = $200.00 + ACTUAL USPS & NO 'handling' !! > > 1 x 244-340 Brown/Aut. Leaf DELUXE [molded] Carpet Kit > in SEALED, NEVER opened box. Current List = $399.95 + S + > S & H. > SALE PRICE = $300.00 + ACTUAL USPS & NO 'handling' !! > > 1st come, 1st served. NO 'warranty' expressed nor implied. > Sold AS IS and AS stated. Yada, yada & Blah, blah !!! From haynes386 at netzero.net Wed Sep 15 12:23:20 2010 From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:23:20 GMT Subject: [Spridgets] MK II (HAN6L12779) finally in one color Message-ID: <20100915.122320.13730.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com> Whoops! I should have caught THAT one! Especially since she was none too happy about giving up her garage bay for a week. BTW she was none too happy about the whole thing anyway (go figure-it makes ME happy, at least). But I did let her see the progress each night (not that she could tell the difference). She did get a clean garage out of the deal AND a happy hubby, so where was the down side? Thanks everyone for the compliments. I hope that you all get a chance to see it in person in Elkhart Lake! Mark Haynes HAN6L12779 HAN5L8016 S he W ho M ust B e O beyed !!!! !!!! ____________________________________________________________ My Credit Scores- Free Click Here to See Your 3 FREE Credit Scores from All 3 Credit Bureaus! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c910f62f1412b9e656st03duc From derf247 at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 12:38:23 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:38:23 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Help ID This Roll Bar Message-ID: I need to get rid of this roll bar. I'm pretty sure it fits Spridgets, but I don't have one here to stick it in. It is very dusty. Can anyone recognize and confirm this thing as being for a Spridget? http://i54.tinypic.com/33ehpw6.jpg From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com Wed Sep 15 12:41:09 2010 From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:41:09 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch Slave In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1D3336E0-42B0-4089-9392-BB0B66E7C818@gerardsgarage.com> Hi David, In the Spridgets, original 7/8" using adapter mounting cradle. In Morris Minors, which I convert from mechanical to hydraulic, original Datsun 210. Gerard On Sep 15, 2010, at 7:39 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote: > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:56:28 -0700 > From: "David Riker" > Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch Slave > To: > Message-ID: <7B4A627639C941B4BD27EA6C70B7B623 at MAIN> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > For those running Datsun 5-speeds... What clutch slave cylinder are > you > using? > > Thanks > Dave R. From tr3.4.me at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 12:44:24 2010 From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (J Foster) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:44:24 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea. In-Reply-To: <4C910BB7.7060407@justbrits.com> References: <4C910BB7.7060407@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Ah Hah! Now we know the purpose of posting the picture! You had forgot what that crank was for and needed banter from the list to help you figure it out! On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 1:08 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > It is NOT what you stated but IS one from a MGTD !!! LOL > Could also be MGB or AHs or TRs or etc., etc. !! From corvallis at peoplepc.com Wed Sep 15 13:21:15 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:21:15 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Help ID This Roll Bar In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: This roll bar fit my 1979 MG Midget .and I got $20 for it. .bill in Corvallis http://www.97330.com/Roll_Bar.html =============================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of derf Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:38 AM To: Spridgets Subject: [Spridgets] Help ID This Roll Bar I need to get rid of this roll bar. I'm pretty sure it fits Spridgets, but I don't have one here to stick it in. It is very dusty. Can anyone recognize and confirm this thing as being for a Spridget? http://i54.tinypic.com/33ehpw6.jpg _______________________________________________ From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com Wed Sep 15 13:46:22 2010 From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard Chateauvieux) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:46:22 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch Slave for 5 speed Message-ID: <3F3CF6BF-22A9-4120-9F52-D03E1B612970@gerardsgarage.com> If anyone needs just a slave mounting cradle for using a stock Spridget clutch slave with their 5 speed kit, I have a few spares. Picture available on request. Gerard From shop at justbrits.com Wed Sep 15 14:56:48 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:56:48 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] [Healeys] Stuff For Sale In-Reply-To: References: <4C910A07.2020300@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C913310.7070801@justbrits.com> BIG Ooooppppssss, Folks !! Sorry - MGB/MGC !! From shop at justbrits.com Wed Sep 15 15:16:03 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:16:03 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Do you have any idea. In-Reply-To: References: <4C910BB7.7060407@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C913793.9030003@justbrits.com> << You had forgot what that crank was for and needed banter from the list to help you figure it out! >> THAT will be the day, S.A. Jeff !!! From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 15:43:57 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:43:57 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Balking starting when hot. In-Reply-To: <161034.74038.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <688177806.1573684.1284562762412.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> <161034.74038.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 11:42 AM, wrote: > While our LBC's did not have a heat shield. What? I could be mistaken but I pretty sure there is a metal heat shield between the carbs and the exhaust manifold on both the 1098 and 1275 engines. Mine is gone because I am using a Titan intake manifold and HIF44 single carb but both sets of H2 carbs that I had as spares had a heat shield on them.... -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From derf247 at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 15:46:36 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:46:36 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Balking starting when hot. In-Reply-To: References: <688177806.1573684.1284562762412.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> <161034.74038.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I think he meant a heat shield for the starter. GM 350s seem to be notorious for having the starter right next to the hot exhaust system. On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 3:43 PM, Jim Johnson wrote: > On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 11:42 AM, wrote: > >> While our LBC's did not have a heat shield. > > > What? I could be mistaken but I pretty sure there is a metal heat > shield between the carbs and the exhaust manifold on both the 1098 and > 1275 engines. Mine is gone because I am using a Titan intake manifold > and HIF44 single carb but both sets of H2 carbs that I had as spares > had a heat shield on them.... > -- From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 15:51:54 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:51:54 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Frank was right. In-Reply-To: References: <4FF1217783E04B45ACC07AF3CF133954@Home> Message-ID: On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 12:24 PM, Robert Duquette wrote: > Being deaf has it's advantages ... WHAT???? -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 15:56:22 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:56:22 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Help ID This Roll Bar In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Looks very much like the one I have from my 1968 Midget..... Cheers!! Jim On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 1:38 PM, derf wrote: > I need to get rid of this roll bar. > I'm pretty sure it fits Spridgets, but I don't have one here to stick it in. > > It is very dusty. > > Can anyone recognize and confirm this thing as being for a Spridget? > > http://i54.tinypic.com/33ehpw6.jpg From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 16:03:49 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:03:49 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Balking starting when hot. In-Reply-To: References: <688177806.1573684.1284562762412.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> <161034.74038.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Had several GM 350s over the years. Never had that problem with them... Message wasn't clear that he referred to the starter and not the carbs.... Cheers!! Jim On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 4:46 PM, derf wrote: > I think he meant a heat shield for the starter. > GM 350s seem to be notorious for having the starter right next to the > hot exhaust system. > > On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 3:43 PM, Jim Johnson wrote: >> On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 11:42 AM, wrote: >> >>> While our LBC's did not have a heat shield. >> >> >> What? I could be mistaken but I pretty sure there is a metal heat >> shield between the carbs and the exhaust manifold on both the 1098 and >> 1275 engines. Mine is gone because I am using a Titan intake manifold >> and HIF44 single carb but both sets of H2 carbs that I had as spares >> had a heat shield on them.... >> -- > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Wed Sep 15 16:16:46 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:16:46 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Balking starting when hot. In-Reply-To: Message-ID: > GM 350s seem to be notorious for having the starter right next to the > hot exhaust system. Especially the truck exhaust. On the old X step van, I had to rig up a hose and funnel so I could poor water on the solenoid. That and rarely shutting it off got us through a tour, but eventually cracked the solenoid housing. From mdrowe at optonline.net Wed Sep 15 17:12:33 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:12:33 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise In-Reply-To: <4C90FF6F.8070900@justbrits.com> References: <1FE722E042554DA9976197C2463AA641@Home> <1C681A0611ED4B30BC7FD14185DE504B@personal> <768EC914B5DF461BB9826758F1B22A4E@Home> <4C90C991.7030008@justbrits.com> <4C90FF6F.8070900@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <67689810320A4701AA0AB6B4DE45A03B@Home> I am at a complete loss to determine what could be learned from that picture, especially since the u-joints from the local parts store have the zerks on the side, not the middle. Michael Rowe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shop at " Just Brits "" Cc: "Spridgets" Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 1:16 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] bearing noise > Michael wrote me direct about thus & David L.'s comment: > > << It IS possible to install your u-joint wrong. >> > > so for the rest of you, IIRC the center pic of the 3 in > "Various Articles" shows it and LONG zerk. > > > Ed > Please visit MY site at: > www.justbrits.com > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/mdrowe at optonline.net From mdrowe at optonline.net Wed Sep 15 17:18:46 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:18:46 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Frank was right. In-Reply-To: References: <4FF1217783E04B45ACC07AF3CF133954@Home> Message-ID: > Huhn? >> Being deaf has it's advantages ... I guess he means that he can hear the virgins screaming as they run away from him. Michael Rowe From shop at justbrits.com Wed Sep 15 17:21:16 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:21:16 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise In-Reply-To: <67689810320A4701AA0AB6B4DE45A03B@Home> References: <1FE722E042554DA9976197C2463AA641@Home> <1C681A0611ED4B30BC7FD14185DE504B@personal> <768EC914B5DF461BB9826758F1B22A4E@Home> <4C90C991.7030008@justbrits.com> <4C90FF6F.8070900@justbrits.com> <67689810320A4701AA0AB6B4DE45A03B@Home> Message-ID: <4C9154EC.8000009@justbrits.com> << especially since the u-joints from the local parts store have the zerks on the side, not the middle. >> In the CAPS, Michael ??? So you have FOUR [4] or at Minimum TWO [2] ??? Send me a pic and I'll put up for all. BUT it sounds like you just plain have the WRONG U-joints !!!! My pictures ARE flat out CORRECT !! [er, but have 'shutter shake]. Ed '67 BJ-7 [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ] From dlancer7676 at comcast.net Wed Sep 15 17:32:53 2010 From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:32:53 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Balking starting when hot. In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <590034614.1606318.1284593573257.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> This is a 1500--there is no heat shield on the 1500.B --David C. B Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Johnson" Cc: "Spridgets" Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 5:43:57 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Balking starting when hot. On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 11:42 AM, B wrote: > While our LBC's did not have a heat shield. What? B I could be mistaken but I pretty sure there is a metal heat shield between the carbs and the exhaust manifold on both the 1098 and 1275 engines. B Mine is gone because I am using a Titan intake manifold and HIF44 single carb but both sets of H2 carbs that I had as spares had a heat shield on them.... -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein Suggested annual donation B $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/dlancer7676 at comcast.net From an5.sprite at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 17:37:37 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:37:37 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Goodwood Message-ID: I am watching a rerun of a Goodwood revival meeting on HD cable. As anyone ever gone? Is it as good as it looks? I think this needs to get on my list of places to go. Steve Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Sep 15 17:59:19 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:59:19 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Frank was right. In-Reply-To: References: <4FF1217783E04B45ACC07AF3CF133954@Home>, , , Message-ID: 'Can' or 'Can't'?? Yeah, well, I can't see them very well either ... ;) > > Huhn? > >> Being deaf has it's advantages ... > > I guess he means that he can hear the virgins screaming as they run away > from him. > > Michael Rowe From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Sep 15 18:02:16 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:02:16 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise In-Reply-To: <4C9154EC.8000009@justbrits.com> References: <1FE722E042554DA9976197C2463AA641@Home>, , , <1C681A0611ED4B30BC7FD14185DE504B@personal>, <768EC914B5DF461BB9826758F1B22A4E@Home>, <4C90C991.7030008@justbrits.com>, , , <4C90FF6F.8070900@justbrits.com>, <67689810320A4701AA0AB6B4DE45A03B@Home>, <4C9154EC.8000009@justbrits.com> Message-ID: aka: DTs. :) > > My pictures ARE flat out CORRECT !! > [er, but have 'shutter shake]. > > Ed > '67 BJ-7 > [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ] From jackson.skip at yahoo.com Wed Sep 15 18:11:18 2010 From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:11:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Help ID This Roll Bar Message-ID: <838154.54746.qm@web46406.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Hey 'derf' where are you? Skip From shop at justbrits.com Wed Sep 15 18:23:59 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:23:59 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Balking starting when hot. In-Reply-To: <590034614.1606318.1284593573257.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <590034614.1606318.1284593573257.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C91639F.8060204@justbrits.com> << This is a 1500--there is no heat shield on the 1500. >> David, do you mean Starter or Carb. ??? From shop at justbrits.com Wed Sep 15 18:39:15 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:39:15 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise In-Reply-To: References: <1FE722E042554DA9976197C2463AA641@Home>, , , <1C681A0611ED4B30BC7FD14185DE504B@personal>, <768EC914B5DF461BB9826758F1B22A4E@Home>, <4C90C991.7030008@justbrits.com>, , , <4C90FF6F.8070900@justbrits.com>, <67689810320A4701AA0AB6B4DE45A03B@Home>, <4C9154EC.8000009@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C916733.6080202@justbrits.com> << aka: DTs. :) >> Nope, SA !! Actually it was because I was TIRED as the pics are of the SECOND U-joint as I DID put 1st in WRONG because I was in a 'hurry' !!! 'Member the OLD phrase: Haste makes waste ?? !! I PROVED it !! From cbking at alum.rpi.edu Wed Sep 15 19:01:19 2010 From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:01:19 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Balking starting when hot. Message-ID: <87b301cb553a$ac20b580$056a010a@mail2world.com> And the solenoid is by the heater box on a 1500 on the drivers side, right? maybe loose connections there? -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <-----Original Message-----> >From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net [dlancer7676 at comcast.net] >Sent: 9/15/2010 7:32:53 PM >To: bmwwxman at gmail.com >Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Balking starting when hot. > >This is a 1500--there is no heat shield on the 1500.B > >--David C. >B Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the >faster it goes. > > > > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Jim Johnson" >Cc: "Spridgets" >Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 5:43:57 PM >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Balking starting when hot. > >On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 11:42 AM, B wrote: > >> While our LBC's did not have a heat shield. > > >What? B I could be mistaken but I pretty sure there is a metal heat >shield between the carbs and the exhaust manifold on both the 1098 and >1275 engines. B Mine is gone because I am using a Titan intake manifold >and HIF44 single carb but both sets of H2 carbs that I had as spares >had a heat shield on them.... >-- >Cheers!! >Jim >"The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the >level of thinking that >created them."-Albert Einstein >Suggested annual donation B $12.75 >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/dlancer7676 at comcast.net >_______________________________________________ > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Suggested annual donation $12.75 >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cbking at alum.rpi.edu > >. From cmanuel at wi.rr.com Wed Sep 15 20:28:32 2010 From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:28:32 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage In-Reply-To: <20100914.142357.13718.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com> References: <20100914.142357.13718.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <001501cb5546$db678f60$9236ae20$@rr.com> Hi all- So I finally have had the chance to drive my pile for about a week straight consistently, and it's been fun. Dependable, starts fine, shuts down OK, idles well in traffic and at stops, and even can keep up OK with the 55 mph commute. I'm unsure on the engine temp at the moment since the needle fell off. I realize we have small gas tanks on these, but that gauge has gone down quick, much like a 72 Oldsmobile on an on ramp. No it doesn't leak. Thanks Chris 66 with a 1275 From derf247 at gmail.com Wed Sep 15 20:58:40 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:58:40 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Balking starting when hot. In-Reply-To: <4C91639F.8060204@justbrits.com> References: <590034614.1606318.1284593573257.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> <4C91639F.8060204@justbrits.com> Message-ID: "he just gets click-click-click, without the motor turning over" After reading that in the OP, I went out on a limb and thought starter. On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 6:23 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > << This is a 1500--there is no heat shield on the 1500. >> > > David, do you mean Starter or Carb. ??? From shop at justbrits.com Wed Sep 15 23:49:20 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:49:20 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MORE Stuff For Sale Message-ID: <4C91AFE0.6090106@justbrits.com> From a Hobbyist for other Hobbyists !!! NO cross-over folks included at this time !!! JUST Spridgeteers !! I got the following in an eMail "trade" for a part for his Big Healey. He SWORE that it was for a MGB. Swore UP and DOWN 'til blue in the face !! 'Course it was NOT but I thought OK, I'll get rid of it somehow, then I put in our "Vault" !! Yep, a real one that in a previous life served as "climate controlled storage" for the previous Owners of this place that were Dry Cleaners !! So here is 1 x 242-560 Black Carpet Set for all roll-up windows Spridgets. List is currently $ 299.95. First $ 215.50 + ACTUAL USPS and NO S & H. 1st come, 1st served. NO 'warranty' expressed nor implied. Sold AS IS and AS stated. Yada, yada & Blah, blah !!! PLEASE reply DIRECT and NOT to/thru List[s] !! BTW, NOBODY wants the Frogeye - early Spridget Brake Shoe set I posted the other day For IIRC $35.00 ???? Ed From pythias at pacifier.com Thu Sep 16 06:54:00 2010 From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:54:00 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage In-Reply-To: <001501cb5546$db678f60$9236ae20$@rr.com> References: <20100914.142357.13718.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com> <001501cb5546$db678f60$9236ae20$@rr.com> Message-ID: <175112445.20100916055400@pacifier.com> Hello Chris, Terrible fuel economy? Which carbs? Which rear end? Which tranny? -- Best regards, Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" * "My garden needs another layer of mulch," Tom repeated. From cmanuel at wi.rr.com Thu Sep 16 07:56:11 2010 From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:56:11 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage In-Reply-To: <175112445.20100916055400@pacifier.com> Message-ID: <20100916135611.T6WMO.2388.root@hrndva-web10-z01> The engine is a 1275 from '73, desmogged. Stock SU carbs, ribcase from same year as far as I can tell, original stock rear end. I figure I'm getting around 18 to 22 mpg ---- Bill L wrote: > Hello Chris, > > Terrible fuel economy? Which carbs? Which rear end? Which tranny? > > -- > Best regards, > Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com > > '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" > > * "My garden needs another layer of mulch," Tom repeated. From mdrowe at optonline.net Thu Sep 16 10:08:37 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:08:37 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] More rear end problems Message-ID: <298719D1279D448AB72A0F80730C460D@Home> I have always had a howling differential at high speed, which I take to mean worn gears. But I am looking for a rumble back there, and I think it is not in the wheel bearings. I can hear/feel rumbling at the hub when the shaft is in place, but when I take it out and move the hub with my hands, the bearings seem fine. There is a slight "feel" indicating they should be replaced, but not the heavy rumbling I get when the shaft is engaged with the differential. So what causes low-speed rumbling in the differential? Michael Rowe '74 Bugeyed Midget From jfishbein at snet.net Thu Sep 16 10:23:40 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:23:40 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] More rear end problems In-Reply-To: <298719D1279D448AB72A0F80730C460D@Home> References: <298719D1279D448AB72A0F80730C460D@Home> Message-ID: <272002.76914.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> For me, a bean Burrito. jay ________________________________ From: Michael Rowe So what causes low-speed rumbling in the differential? Michael Rowe '74 Bugeyed Midget From corvallis at peoplepc.com Thu Sep 16 11:04:43 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:04:43 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] More rear end problems In-Reply-To: <298719D1279D448AB72A0F80730C460D@Home> References: <298719D1279D448AB72A0F80730C460D@Home> Message-ID: <6DB3F8B7A7544BD3B73D59592E9707D5@spider> Be sure it is not the U-joints in the drive line. If there is any play in them, replace. ...bill in corvallis ================================================ -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Rowe Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:09 AM To: Spridget Chat Group Subject: [Spridgets] More rear end problems I have always had a howling differential at high speed, which I take to mean worn gears. But I am looking for a rumble back there, and I think it is not in the wheel bearings. I can hear/feel rumbling at the hub when the shaft is in place, but when I take it out and move the hub with my hands, the bearings seem fine. There is a slight "feel" indicating they should be replaced, but not the heavy rumbling I get when the shaft is engaged with the differential. So what causes low-speed rumbling in the differential? Michael Rowe '74 Bugeyed Midget _______________________________________________ From corvallis at peoplepc.com Thu Sep 16 11:10:42 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:10:42 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage In-Reply-To: <20100916135611.T6WMO.2388.root@hrndva-web10-z01> References: <175112445.20100916055400@pacifier.com> <20100916135611.T6WMO.2388.root@hrndva-web10-z01> Message-ID: <13D185AE781047DB8EEB9FFDB1A89E23@spider> That sounds good for 1973; they were just starting the de-smogging, so mileage took second chair to Clean Aire. ...bill in corvallis ================================================================ -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of cmanuel at wi.rr.com Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 6:56 AM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage The engine is a 1275 from '73, desmogged. Stock SU carbs, ribcase from same year as far as I can tell, original stock rear end. I figure I'm getting around 18 to 22 mpg ---- Bill L wrote: > Hello Chris, > > Terrible fuel economy? Which carbs? Which rear end? Which tranny? > > -- > Best regards, > Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com > > '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Thu Sep 16 11:29:47 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:29:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage In-Reply-To: <13D185AE781047DB8EEB9FFDB1A89E23@spider> References: <175112445.20100916055400@pacifier.com> <20100916135611.T6WMO.2388.root@hrndva-web10-z01> <13D185AE781047DB8EEB9FFDB1A89E23@spider> Message-ID: <362619.69749.qm@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com> "That sounds good for 1973" ...bill in corvallis I agree Bill - doesn't sound bad to me either. Chris, I assume you are driving your car as it was intended to be driven - winding out each gear, braking late in the curves so you can get a little bit of rotation via those wonderfully skinny tires, down-shifting to keep the revs up... you know - making all the appropriate sporty-car noises. If so, 18 to 22 doesn't sound all that bad. I never checked my mileage so really have no idea what mine gets. I know it doesn't take all that long to get through a tank though. On the other hand, I bet if you settled in on a boring straight highway at a medium RPM and reasonable rate of speed, you would find your mileage goes up by 50%. - David Booker Long Island From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com Thu Sep 16 11:48:58 2010 From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:48:58 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: C'mon Ed, Some U-joint manufacturers put the zerks in ONE cap out of the four. Seen it many times. Gerard On Sep 16, 2010, at 10:10 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote: > Message: 2 > Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:21:16 -0500 > From: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] bearing noise > To: Spridgets > Message-ID: <4C9154EC.8000009 at justbrits.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > << especially since the u-joints from the local parts store have the > zerks on > the side, not the middle. >> > > In the CAPS, Michael ??? So you have FOUR [4] or at Minimum > TWO [2] ??? > > Send me a pic and I'll put up for all. > > BUT it sounds like you just plain have the WRONG U-joints !!!! > My pictures ARE flat out CORRECT !! > [er, but have 'shutter shake]. > > Ed > '67 BJ-7 > [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ] From paulbaker53 at yahoo.co.uk Thu Sep 16 12:06:45 2010 From: paulbaker53 at yahoo.co.uk (Paul Baker) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:06:45 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Spridgets] Goodwood In-Reply-To: <20100915233659.C76CF1878A4@autox.team.net> References: <20100915233659.C76CF1878A4@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <376469.13361.qm@web29604.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Steve, The Revival meeting at Goodwood is a fantastic event and it starts tomorrow for the next three days. If you can, just go and you will not be disappointed. I can only get there tomorrow for the practise day but that suits me fine as its not so crowded and you get to see all the cars out on track. Paul I am watching a rerun of a Goodwood revival meeting on HD cable. As anyone ever gone? Is it as good as it looks? I think this needs to get on my list of places to go. Steve Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/paulbaker53 at yahoo.co.uk From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Thu Sep 16 12:09:44 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:09:44 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage Message-ID: My Sprite will do over 110mph and mostly I cruise at 80-90mph in 5th gear. All the acceleration I do is hard and the engine has a 45 DCOE Weber calibrated for full race mixture. I figure that on a steady run I can get 26mpg. For your engine to get 18-22mpg you either have an excessively right mixture (black smoke) and drive flat out constantly, even on a 4.2 diff or you have a fuel leak or both. Your mileage ought to vary... In a message dated 16/09/2010 18:29:54 GMT Daylight Time, tncarnut1 at yahoo.com writes: 18 to 22 From shop at justbrits.com Thu Sep 16 12:14:34 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:14:34 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C925E8A.2070705@justbrits.com> << C'mon Ed, Some U-joint manufacturers put the zerks in ONE cap out of the four. Seen it many times. >> Then either I have lived FAR TOO much of a sheltered life or it's a San Fran 'thing', G. !!! LOL The former part of above is NOT true so the latter part MUST be !!! LOL !!! I gotta add that in my 50+ish years of LBC wrenching, I have NEVER seen a LBC U-joint like that. And that covers about 27+ makes/models. Ed '67 BJ-7 [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ] Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com From peter at nosimport.com Thu Sep 16 12:51:42 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:51:42 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Synchronicity, Newfoundland, & Studebakers.. In-Reply-To: <201009110924600.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <201009110924600.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <20100916115135.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> diditdidtdidit....... this just in...... The boys are doing well, Charging around Newfoundland moving toward the top of the leader board. The only Screeching is Subarus digging basements. Peter C ==== At 11:25 AM 9/11/2010, Peter Caldwell wrote: >As I was walking into the Poynette (WI) Curling Club to do my daily >ice chores, my cell rang and Ron Soave was calling me as he was >walking out of the St. Johns Curling Club. > >Apparently they are using the facility as a staging area for the >pre-Targa festivities, we just use ours to throw rocks at each other. > >All is going OK, he says. > >There's the usual pre-race angst and anticipation fueled by egos and autos. > >No word on Screech consumption, yet, but I'm sure it'll come. > >Get back to work. > >Peter C. From mdrowe at optonline.net Thu Sep 16 13:58:54 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:58:54 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise In-Reply-To: <4C925E8A.2070705@justbrits.com> References: <4C925E8A.2070705@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <0B027BFE48FD4BBE8D01D1A4419C6434@Home> > I gotta add that in my 50+ish years of LBC wrenching, I have > NEVER seen a LBC U-joint like that. And that covers about > 27+ makes/models. Have you ever seen one with no zirks at all? That is what I took out of there and it had clearly been in place for many years without grease. The shafts were scolloped from needle wear. Michael Rowe From an5.sprite at gmail.com Thu Sep 16 14:05:17 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:05:17 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Goodwood In-Reply-To: <376469.13361.qm@web29604.mail.ird.yahoo.com> References: <20100915233659.C76CF1878A4@autox.team.net><376469.13361.qm@web29604.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Paul, I wish I could but I am on the other side of the pond. The trip will need to be planned for next year. Steve Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Paul Baker Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:06:45 To: ; spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Goodwood Steve, The Revival meeting at Goodwood is a fantastic event and it starts tomorrow for the next three days. If you can, just go and you will not be disappointed. I can only get there tomorrow for the practise day but that suits me fine as its not so crowded and you get to see all the cars out on track. Paul I am watching a rerun of a Goodwood revival meeting on HD cable. As anyone ever gone? Is it as good as it looks? I think this needs to get on my list of places to go. Steve Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/paulbaker53 at yahoo.co.uk From bmwwxman at gmail.com Thu Sep 16 15:06:33 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:06:33 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Maybe an air leak? Cheers!! Jim On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 1:09 PM, wrote: > My Sprite will do over 110mph and mostly I cruise at 80-90mph in 5th gear. > All the acceleration I do is hard and the engine has a 45 DCOE Weber > calibrated for full race mixture. I figure that on a steady run I can get > 26mpg. > > For your engine to get 18-22mpg you either have an excessively right > mixture (black smoke) and drive flat out constantly, even on a 4.2 diff or you > have a fuel leak or both. > > Your mileage ought to vary... > > In a message dated 16/09/2010 18:29:54 GMT Daylight Time, > tncarnut1 at yahoo.com writes: > > 18 to 22 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From grday at btinternet.com Thu Sep 16 15:25:10 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 22:25:10 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise References: <4C925E8A.2070705@justbrits.com> <0B027BFE48FD4BBE8D01D1A4419C6434@Home> Message-ID: <1E927B95D6AA428EA27101E1421CD46E@user8634b3d69b> I've got to go with Ed on this one. There are U-J's with grease nipples set into a corner of the cross shaft and those without any at all. I have never seen an 'over the counter' U-J for a LBC with the grease nipple in the endcap. However, have a look at..... http://media.noria.com/sites/archive_images/Backup_200605_Product-Review---TrueLube.jpgand the lubrication goes through the endcaps on that.If it is a freshly replaced U-J that is vibrating it may suggest one of theneedle rollers has slipped out of place and is crushed in the assembly orthe yolk is not centralised.Guy R Day----- Original Message -----From: "Michael Rowe" To: "Shop at " Just Brits "" ;Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:58 PMSubject: Re: [Spridgets] bearing noise>> I gotta add that in my 50+ish years of LBC wrenching, I have>> NEVER seen a LBC U-joint like that. And that covers about>> 27+ makes/models.>> Have you ever seen one with no zirks at all? That is what I took out ofthere and it had clearly been in place for many years without grease. Theshafts were scolloped from needle wear.>> Michael Rowe _______________________________________________>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html> Suggested annual donation $12.75> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums> Unsubscribe/Manage:http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grday at btinternet.com>> From shop at justbrits.com Thu Sep 16 16:03:46 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:03:46 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise In-Reply-To: <0B027BFE48FD4BBE8D01D1A4419C6434@Home> References: <4C925E8A.2070705@justbrits.com> <0B027BFE48FD4BBE8D01D1A4419C6434@Home> Message-ID: <4C929442.5020208@justbrits.com> << Have you ever seen one with no zirks at all? >> Absolutely Michael, they are called "Lifetime" !!! LOL !!! REALLY, they ARE !!! Ed From dlancer7676 at comcast.net Thu Sep 16 16:15:25 2010 From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 22:15:25 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Balkng starting when hot In-Reply-To: <1710452691.1662809.1284675280398.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1021308088.1662844.1284675325937.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Thanks for all the input on the starter problem.B I have collected your input and will give them to the guy this weekend so he can start sorting through the problem. --David C. B Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. From pythias at pacifier.com Thu Sep 16 18:05:18 2010 From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:05:18 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage In-Reply-To: <001501cb5546$db678f60$9236ae20$@rr.com> References: <20100914.142357.13718.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com> <001501cb5546$db678f60$9236ae20$@rr.com> Message-ID: <1691867708.20100916170518@pacifier.com> Hello Chris, Seems way low to me for your set up. I'm no expert at ANY of this stuff, but IIRC you should be somewhere north of 22 unless you never get out of 3rd gear. ... For contrast, 1098, 5 speed, 3.9 dual HS2: 34 to 38 mpg freeway, 25 to 28 driven hard. -- Best regards, Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" No problem is so formidable that you can't just walk away from it. From lmacy at mac.com Thu Sep 16 18:46:43 2010 From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:46:43 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] OT - Motorcycles Message-ID: <16D866D8-DF22-41F3-B5FF-95D2B8E76761@mac.com> Well, since I saw a bunch of blather about motorcycles and custom motorcycles on the list lately, I thought I would share this. A colleague and friend at Penn is in the side business of building custom motorcycles. His first is called the Jack Pine and has been reviewed enthusiastically by a number of motorcycle pubs. The Jack Pine is a customized Triumph and relates back to older Triumph styles and riding. NFI, just sharing http://hammarhead.com Larry -- Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. macy at upenn.edu Senior IT Program Director Neuropsychiatry Section Department of Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates Philadelphia, PA 19104 One of these days, you'll look back on all this, and plow into a parked car. -- Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. macy at upenn.edu Senior IT Program Director Neuropsychiatry Section Department of Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates Philadelphia, PA 19104 "Now there is one outstandingly important fact regarding Spaceship Earth, and that is that no instruction book came with it." --Buckminster Fuller From froggi60 at gmail.com Thu Sep 16 20:40:31 2010 From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:40:31 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] kenny block is at it again.....! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I've upgraded my BE!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TshFWSsrn8 -- Here is an Important Message for anyone who receives this email: If you forward this correspondence, PLEASE DELETE THE FORWARDING HISTORY, which includes my email address! It is a courtesy to me and others who may not wish to have their email addresses sent all over the world! Erasing the history helps prevent Spammers from mining addresses and viruses from being propagated! IT ALSO PROTECTS YOU. No trees were harmed in the creation of this email, though numerous electrons were horribly inconvenienced. From shop at justbrits.com Thu Sep 16 20:44:17 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:44:17 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] OT - Motorcycles In-Reply-To: <16D866D8-DF22-41F3-B5FF-95D2B8E76761@mac.com> References: <16D866D8-DF22-41F3-B5FF-95D2B8E76761@mac.com> Message-ID: <4C92D601.7050303@justbrits.com> << The Jack Pine is a customized Triumph and relates back to older Triumph styles >> GOSPEL, Larry !!!! BEAUTIFUL machine !!!! Wish I had some ................................. Never mind. Folks won't even go for a great price on brake shoes so G*d knows I don't !!!! Thank you !!! Ed From froggi60 at gmail.com Thu Sep 16 21:03:55 2010 From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:03:55 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] OT - Motorcycles In-Reply-To: <16D866D8-DF22-41F3-B5FF-95D2B8E76761@mac.com> References: <16D866D8-DF22-41F3-B5FF-95D2B8E76761@mac.com> Message-ID: Larry--Your buddies "Jack Pine" looks great, later engine for reliability with '60's style. Don't know if Ed posted it, but I sent him a picture of my '64 Bonneville. The two look very similar. Did you post it Ed?--Herb On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 5:46 PM, Macy Larry wrote: > Well, since I saw a bunch of blather about motorcycles and custom > motorcycles on the list lately, I thought I would share this. > > A colleague and friend at Penn is in the side business of building custom > motorcycles. His first is called the Jack Pine and has been reviewed > enthusiastically by a number of motorcycle pubs. The Jack Pine is a > customized Triumph and relates back to older Triumph styles and riding. > > NFI, just sharing > > http://hammarhead.com > > Larry From bmwwxman at gmail.com Thu Sep 16 22:15:37 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:15:37 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] OT - Motorcycles In-Reply-To: <16D866D8-DF22-41F3-B5FF-95D2B8E76761@mac.com> References: <16D866D8-DF22-41F3-B5FF-95D2B8E76761@mac.com> Message-ID: It's an interesting concept, I'll say that for it. Having ridden more than a few miles on bikes very much like this back in the () old days (note I omit the word "good"), I am not too sure I'd want to step back into that era of Brit iron again. I can very comfortably put 600 mile days on my oldest BMW. I doubt I could do half that on a BSA, Royal Enfield or Triumph frame of this era. Moreover, having owned "chainless" bikes for the past 40 years, I wouldn't want to go back the the chain hassle (tension and lube - sprocket and link wear and tear - stretching...etc). These bikes have an eye appeal, but no *ride* appeal to someone who rides alot. Rich man's toy, perhaps? The motorcycle community has also not had the best of luck with the modern Royal Enfield machines. They are made in India nowadays and while the quality is certainly better than the Russian and Chinese made machines, it falls a bit short of the old UK made Royal Enfields which were, themselves, no monolith to motorcycle quality and reliability. Cheers!! Jim 1964 R60/2 BMW 1976 R90/6 BMW 1989 K100LT BMW Obligatory 1968 MG Midget On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 7:46 PM, Macy Larry wrote: > Well, since I saw a bunch of blather about motorcycles and custom motorcycles on the list lately, I thought I would share this. > > A colleague and friend at Penn is in the side business of building custom motorcycles. His first is called the Jack Pine and has been reviewed enthusiastically by a number of motorcycle pubs. The Jack Pine is a customized Triumph and relates back to older Triumph styles and riding. > > NFI, just sharing > > http://hammarhead.com > > Larry > > > -- > > Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. > macy at upenn.edu > Senior IT Program Director > Neuropsychiatry Section > Department of Psychiatry > University of Pennsylvania > 3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates > Philadelphia, PA 19104 > > > One of these days, you'll look back on all this, and plow into a parked car. > > -- > > Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. > macy at upenn.edu > Senior IT Program Director > Neuropsychiatry Section > Department of Psychiatry > University of Pennsylvania > 3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates > Philadelphia, PA 19104 > > "Now there is one outstandingly important fact regarding Spaceship Earth, and that is that no instruction book came with it." --Buckminster Fuller > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From davriker at nwi.net Thu Sep 16 22:38:32 2010 From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:38:32 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage References: <20100916135611.T6WMO.2388.root@hrndva-web10-z01> Message-ID: That's exactly my in-town mileage. Short trips, lots of spirited starts, reving up to 4k or more before shifting. I have a Weber DCOE40, they tend to use more fuel than SU's due to the true accellerator pump and richer mixture. About 120 miles is all I'll push it on in-town driving. On a highway trip, my best fuel economy is usually when I am cruising above 70 mph, the weber and cam seem to come together and be at their most efficient. Even at that, 28-30mpg is tops, putting the range at about 200 miles. smog vs. no smog is very little difference in mpg, as the smog pump doesn't cause that much drag. By '73 the compression ratio was lower than earlier cars, and the ignition timing less advanced. Be sure that the SU's are set correctly, and adjust the timing properly, and the mileage will be the best it can be with out other modifications. David R. ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 6:56 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage > The engine is a 1275 from '73, desmogged. Stock SU carbs, ribcase from > same year as far as I can tell, original stock rear end. > > I figure I'm getting around 18 to 22 mpg > > ---- Bill L wrote: [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Fri Sep 17 00:15:48 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:15:48 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage - Weber 40 for sale In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <710882.44832.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not take this post wrong. I am very curious your post. When do you fill up? According to the figures you sent you were under 27 mpg at 200 miles. I own a Morris Minor rag top. My tank is only .point 6 gallons bigger. Your tank is listed at 7.2 - mine is at 7.8 and the Morris has more wind resistance. I get better mpg then you have stated with 1973 1275 motor & tranmission. I run at 20-25 over all with Town & Freeway driving. Running PCH at posted speeds i get 30.7 MPG - last checked I just had the car tuned so i think i will get better the next time i check. I do have a 3.90 rear end and the stock 4 speed rib cage transmission. The running gear is 73 midget with no smog equipment. My car is not as heavy as the sprite but lighter then the midget. Both specs are with in a couple of hundred pounds which is not much. I am wondering why your mileage is so far off from my car. Do Webbers eat that much more gas over the SU carb's? I thought about installing a Weber 40 & was told not to if i wanted any mleage at all. I have a weber 40 cleaned & rebuilt with the manifold i would like to sell. If no one gives me what i want for the set up. i will be putting it on EBay in the near future. I would sell the carb & manifold that have been bead blasted, Cleaned and rebuilt for $300. That is less then the carb sells for on Ebay - if interested contact me off line @ uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Vigil --- On Thu, 9/16/10, David Riker wrote: From: David Riker Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage To: cmanuel at wi.rr.com, spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010, 9:38 PM That's exactly my in-town mileage. Short trips, lots of spirited starts, reving up to 4k or more before shifting. I have a Weber DCOE40, they tend to use more fuel than SU's due to the true accellerator pump and richer mixture. About 120 miles is all I'll push it on in-town driving. On a highway trip, my best fuel economy is usually when I am cruising above 70 mph, the weber and cam seem to come together and be at their most efficient. Even at that, 28-30mpg is tops, putting the range at about 200 miles. smog vs. no smog is very little difference in mpg, as the smog pump doesn't cause that much drag. By '73 the compression ratio was lower than earlier cars, and the ignition timing less advanced. Be sure that the SU's are set correctly, and adjust the timing properly, and the mileage will be the best it can be with out other modifications. David R. ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 6:56 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage > The engine is a 1275 from '73, desmogged. Stock SU carbs, ribcase from > same year as far as I can tell, original stock rear end. > > I figure I'm getting around 18 to 22 mpg > > ---- Bill L wrote: [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Fri Sep 17 01:40:08 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 03:40:08 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise Message-ID: <117973.17eb1b9.39c47558@aol.com> Spridget UJs either have a single grease nipple in the centre body or no nipple at all in my experience. Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 16/09/2010 20:59:26 GMT Daylight Time, mdrowe at optonline.net writes: Have you ever seen one with no zirks at all? That is what I took out of there and it had clearly been in place for many years without grease. The shafts were scolloped from needle wear. Michael Rowe From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Fri Sep 17 01:47:58 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 03:47:58 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage - Weber 40 for sale Message-ID: <117b6c.904915a.39c4772e@aol.com> On my Sprite I swapped from the early tank to the larger late tank to get a bigger tank but it was a waste of time. I ran the car till the tank was nearly empty, pumped out what was left (measured it) put it back in and filled the tank to the brim and then had the real world tank capacity. Any Weber DCOE is only heavy on fuel because you don't have distributor vacuum advance for when you are driving slowly or because you tend not to accelerate or drive slowly anymore anyway. It's foot to the floor work - usually lots of acceleration rather than having the car flat out that drops the fuel consumption. Regards Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 17/09/2010 07:15:58 GMT Daylight Time, uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com writes: Your tank is listed at 7.2 - mine From soavero at yahoo.com Fri Sep 17 02:27:24 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 01:27:24 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Synchronicity, Newfoundland, & Studebakers.. In-Reply-To: <20100916115135.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <400846.46808.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Thu, 9/16/10, Peter Caldwell wrote: > The boys are doing well, Charging around Newfoundland > moving toward > the top of the leader board. We look to be out of it due to some odd marshalling that had about 15 cars making a crowd scatter, including us as first out when a course was mis-marked. We ended up taking over 1 minute penalty despite making final times for the most part (at some questionable speeds). For you Canadians, we made a deal with J.P. and Rob from "Trailer Park Boys" that we would REALLY put on a show today going sideways (we've become somewhat of a crowd hit for our drifiting). J.P. says our saga up here is its own TV how in itself. Last race day ;-( Ron From dwramsey at att.net Fri Sep 17 02:34:08 2010 From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 01:34:08 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage - Weber 40 for sale In-Reply-To: <117b6c.904915a.39c4772e@aol.com> Message-ID: <20100917083348.29DDA18764F@autox.team.net> Just because you have a Weber DCOE, why wouldn't you have a vacuum advance? It is very easy to set them up for it. Crash Any Weber DCOE is only heavy on fuel because you don't have distributor vacuum advance for when you are driving slowly or because you tend not to accelerate or drive slowly anymore anyway. It's foot to the floor work - usually lots of acceleration rather than having the car flat out that drops the fuel consumption. Regards Weslake-Monza 1330 From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Fri Sep 17 04:00:11 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 06:00:11 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage - Weber 40 for sale Message-ID: <1e7e78.7fcfe046.39c4962b@aol.com> Because you'd need to drill and tap the manifold and then get a suitable non-standard vacuum can to suit a single inlet runner vacuum. Besides I'm not interested mpg or driving in a manner likely to yield good mpg. In a message dated 17/09/2010 09:34:36 GMT Daylight Time, dwramsey at att.net writes: Just because you have a Weber DCOE, why wouldn't you have a vacuum advance? It is very easy to set them up for it. Crash From derf247 at gmail.com Fri Sep 17 04:55:25 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 04:55:25 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage - Weber 40 for sale In-Reply-To: <710882.44832.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <710882.44832.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: To me, "Runs Great" implies good mileage. If a car is properly carbed and tuned it will get pretty good mileage if you drive conservatively and not quite so good mileage if you drive like you stole it. With a fuel system swap that increases power one should expect a small decrease in fuel economy. It takes fuel to make power. My opinion (and the general consensus?) is that the Weber side draft swap for Spridgets yields a small increase in power, but a disproportionately large decrease in economy, i.e., you give up too much mileage for the small performance gains. I don't think any vacuum advance bandaid, mechanical dizzy, or 123 dizzy can bring fix it. I think Webers are just gas guzzlers. That doesn't mean I wouldn't use them. A Weber DGV down draft is a rock solid, reliable, easy to tune, good carb, IMHO. My preferred setup is a single HIF6 (or HIF44) on Spridgets. (I heart SUs.) The power bottle neck on a stock A-Series motor isn't the carbs, it is the head ports. Weber makes good carbs. I think SU carbs are good, too. I have never been a fan of Strombergs. From spritenut at comcast.net Fri Sep 17 05:52:49 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:52:49 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage - Weber 40 for sale In-Reply-To: References: <710882.44832.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C935691.8030200@comcast.net> On 9/17/2010 6:55 AM, derf wrote: > My opinion (and the general consensus?) is that the Weber side draft > swap for Spridgets yields a small increase in power, but a > disproportionately large decrease in economy, I ran a 45 DCOE for over 10 years. Great power, lousy mileage. 20-22 at best with my driving style. 2008, gas goes to $4 a gallon, I put the SUs back on and my mileage went up to 28 with the same driving style but i did get 42 mpg on the trip to Missouri. Same car but I did add cruise control and that 42 was checked on I-70 with a non stop run from full to empty at 70 mph for the whole tank. Pretty much 5th gear for 4 hours straight. So SUs can get twice the mileage as a Weber. Power loose was minimal on the open interstate but I sort of miss the Weber around town taking off from the traffic lights with a rice boy next to me ;) -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From derf247 at gmail.com Fri Sep 17 06:34:18 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 06:34:18 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage - Weber 40 for sale In-Reply-To: <4C935691.8030200@comcast.net> References: <710882.44832.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C935691.8030200@comcast.net> Message-ID: Rice > Fish and Chips That 42 would probably be 35 without the 5th gear. Still good, though. Your experience aligns with my opinion of the Weber side drafts. From kevinv1275 at gmail.com Fri Sep 17 07:42:55 2010 From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:42:55 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise In-Reply-To: <117973.17eb1b9.39c47558@aol.com> References: <117973.17eb1b9.39c47558@aol.com> Message-ID: <125894CB-5CD7-487F-AFC6-CB543F0D5E97@gmail.com> On Sep 17, 2010, at 3:40 AM, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote: > Spridget UJs either have a single grease nipple in the centre body > or no > nipple at all in my experience. Dan, There are some that have the nipple in one of the end caps. I have them on one of my Midgets. I got them at Advance Auto. When installed on the front of the driveshaft they are easy to reach with the grease gun. Here's a picture and info. http://tinyurl.com/23jnboc or http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ product_Universal-Joint-Neapco_5270731-P_17_R|GRPUCVSAMS_571444174___ Kevin V. From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Fri Sep 17 07:49:58 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:49:58 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise Message-ID: <74eb2.1e623067.39c4cc06@aol.com> My experience has now been enlarged though I'm not sure if you can get this type of UJ over here. I guess this will through the propshaft balance out? Regards Weslake-Monza 1330 : On Sep 17, 2010, at 3:40 AM, _WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com_ (mailto:WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) wrote: Spridget UJs either have a single grease nipple in the centre body or no nipple at all in my experience. Dan, There are some that have the nipple in one of the end caps. I have them on one of my Midgets. I got them at Advance Auto. When installed on the front of the driveshaft they are easy to reach with the grease gun. Here's a picture and info. _http://tinyurl.com/23jnboc_ (http://tinyurl.com/23jnboc) or _http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Universa l-Joint-Neapco_5270731-P_17_R|GRPUCVSAMS_571444174____ (http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Universal-Joint-Neapco_527073 1-P_17_R|GRPUCVSAMS_571444174___) Kevin V. From mdrowe at optonline.net Fri Sep 17 07:58:56 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:58:56 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise In-Reply-To: <125894CB-5CD7-487F-AFC6-CB543F0D5E97@gmail.com> References: <117973.17eb1b9.39c47558@aol.com> <125894CB-5CD7-487F-AFC6-CB543F0D5E97@gmail.com> Message-ID: <5FB170B1F5054D80B237420F454560C3@Home> > There are some that have the nipple in one of the end caps. >http://tinyurl.com/23jnboc That is what I have. The ears on the clip that goes on the nipple end covered the hole and had to be ground shorter. Someone picked that clip out of a catalogue and didn't bother to test it. Michael Rowe From kevinv1275 at gmail.com Fri Sep 17 08:11:34 2010 From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:11:34 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise In-Reply-To: <74eb2.1e623067.39c4cc06@aol.com> References: <74eb2.1e623067.39c4cc06@aol.com> Message-ID: <0CCD9827-32D5-4F11-AEAA-3A4E7968037F@gmail.com> On Sep 17, 2010, at 9:49 AM, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote: > I guess this will through the propshaft balance out? Dan, I've been running a set of those on my 71 for the past 2 years and haven't noticed any vibration. I do run the car hard (often over and above highway speeds ;) Maybe they balanced them by making the end opposite of the grease nipple heavier? I believe the brand name was GMB when I bought them. Kevin V. From trevor.jessie at gmail.com Fri Sep 17 08:12:52 2010 From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:12:52 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Sprites for sale Message-ID: The following message came from Virgil ( vramsey at nafcs.k12.in.us) He sent it to our local car club mailing list. "I have two 1966 sprites that I would like to sell . One can be restored and the other as parts car. How do I plug into the club to sell? I need $750 for the pair.I lost most sight in right eye, project isn't going to happen. thank you v.ramsey 1812 736 9806 " I have no knowledge of the cars and NFI. I'm just passing along the information. He is located in southern Indiana. -Trevor From grday at btinternet.com Fri Sep 17 09:15:46 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:15:46 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise References: <117973.17eb1b9.39c47558@aol.com><125894CB-5CD7-487F-AFC6-CB543F0D5E97@gmail.com> <5FB170B1F5054D80B237420F454560C3@Home> Message-ID: <5EFB549CF4C14D1A8054DB709EC95CA8@user8634b3d69b> Could it be the clip has now come loose, releasing the endcap and is letting the joint wobble? I note the photo shows 3 of one type of clip and one with 'open' jaws. Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Rowe" To: "Kevin Valentine" Cc: "Spridgets" Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] bearing noise >> There are some that have the nipple in one of the end caps. >>http://tinyurl.com/23jnboc > > That is what I have. The ears on the clip that goes on the nipple end > covered the hole and had to be ground shorter. Someone picked that clip > out of a catalogue and didn't bother to test it. > > Michael Rowe _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grday at btinternet.com From peter at nosimport.com Fri Sep 17 09:23:31 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:23:31 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Synchronicity, Newfoundland, & Studebakers.. In-Reply-To: <20100916115135.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <201009110924600.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <20100916115135.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <20100917082397.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> diditdiditdiditdiditdidit..... this just in .....from a time zone and a half away..... (EhPeeNews) They lost a stroke for speeding excessively (apparently "speeding is OK", but excessive ain't) Anyway... doing well. 3 more stages to go. A Miata left the road to get a closer look at the ocean. Guess they have to call Triple EH ... eh? Details in a week or so. Try to watch "The Trailer Park Boys" (Comedy Central?) www.trailerparkboys.com Funny stuff, and "relevant" .. sort of. Get back to work! Peter C. --------------------------- At 01:51 PM 9/16/2010, Peter Caldwell wrote: >diditdidtdidit....... this just in...... > >The boys are doing well, Charging around Newfoundland moving toward >the top of the leader board. > >The only Screeching is Subarus digging basements. > > Peter C From soavero at yahoo.com Fri Sep 17 09:56:26 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:56:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Synchronicity, Newfoundland, & Studebakers.. Message-ID: <120965.6822.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Waiting for town to be closed at Carbonear. Jeff driving, pray for me. I do Brigus next. YouTube it, it's a hoot. The same house has been hit 3 years in a row. Ron On Fri Sep 17th, 2010 10:23 AM CDT Peter Caldwell wrote: >diditdiditdiditdiditdidit..... this just in .....from a time zone and >a half away..... (EhPeeNews) > >They lost a stroke for speeding excessively (apparently "speeding is >OK", but excessive ain't) > >Anyway... doing well. 3 more stages to go. > >A Miata left the road to get a closer look at the ocean. > >Guess they have to call Triple EH ... eh? > >Details in a week or so. > >Try to watch "The Trailer Park Boys" (Comedy >Central?) www.trailerparkboys.com Funny stuff, and "relevant" .. sort of. > >Get back to work! > > Peter C. >--------------------------- >At 01:51 PM 9/16/2010, Peter Caldwell wrote: >>diditdidtdidit....... this just in...... >> >>The boys are doing well, Charging around Newfoundland moving toward >>the top of the leader board. >> >>The only Screeching is Subarus digging basements. >> >> Peter C >_______________________________________________ > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Suggested annual donation $12.75 >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/soavero at yahoo.com From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Fri Sep 17 11:48:33 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:48:33 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] kenny block is at it again.....! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I had to watch it twice to figure out what kind of car was under all those horrible ugly graphics. From 72spridget at gmail.com Fri Sep 17 12:37:16 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:37:16 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] kenny block is at it again.....! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: > I had to watch it twice to figure out what kind of car was under all those > horrible ugly graphics. I take it you do not mean the horrible ugly graphics that said FORD FIESTA? BTW, those graphics were highly functional, preventing you from seeing the effects of when he kissed the wall and the fence. David L From 72spridget at gmail.com Fri Sep 17 12:39:11 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:39:11 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Synchronicity, Newfoundland, & Studebakers.. In-Reply-To: <120965.6822.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <120965.6822.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: > Waiting for town to be closed at Carbonear. Jeff driving, pray for me. I do Brigus next. YouTube it, it's a hoot. The same house has been hit 3 years in a row. Gee, looking at the Google map of Brigus, they must have driven every street of it twice. David L From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Fri Sep 17 12:42:23 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:42:23 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] kenny block is at it again.....! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: > graphics that said FORD FIESTA? I didn't see any letters except for the Ford Oval. I assumed it was a Focus. Maybe I'm too old to identify and read graphics. It just looked like a messy green and white Zebra. From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Fri Sep 17 12:49:05 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:49:05 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] kenny block is at it again.....! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: > graphics that said FORD FIESTA? I watched again paying close attention to the graphics. I appears to be a Ford Monster. From 72spridget at gmail.com Fri Sep 17 12:49:10 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:49:10 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] kenny block is at it again.....! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: >> graphics that said FORD FIESTA? > I didn't see any letters except for the Ford Oval. > I assumed it was a Focus. Maybe I'm too old to identify and read graphics. > It just looked like a messy green and white Zebra. I was referring to the big titles that came on the screen at the beginning to tell you what it was and that it was 650HP and 660lbft David L From trevor.jessie at gmail.com Fri Sep 17 12:53:24 2010 From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:53:24 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) Message-ID: >From my local Healey club... A couple of Healeys were on their way to an AHCA event. The fellow in the 100-6 slows abruptly while taking an exit ramp, the bugeye (that may have been following too close) rear-ends the 100-6. The 100-6's bumper does a very good job protecting the car's bodywork. However, the poor bugeye has his bonnet pretty well smashed-in beyond reasonable repair. The irony here is that the driver of the bugeye is the father of the guy driving the 100-6. Anyway... the accident is going to be filed on his insurance and he is in need of a good steel bonnet. If anyone has any leads, please let me know and I'll pass them on to him. Thanks, Trevor PS He is located in Louisville KY, but I'd assume he'd consider having one freighted in if it is a good example. From 72spridget at gmail.com Fri Sep 17 12:53:55 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:53:55 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] kenny block is at it again.....! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: > I watched again paying close attention to the graphics. I appears to be a > Ford Monster. Billy, Watch your grammar! You are going to give the rock and roll crowd a bad name. You should say "I appear to be a Ford Monster." David L From peter at nosimport.com Fri Sep 17 13:13:26 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:13:26 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Those damn trucks get in the way all the time ......... ED At 01:53 PM 9/17/2010, Trevor Jessie wrote: > >From my local Healey club... > >A couple of Healeys were on their way to an AHCA event. The fellow in the >100-6 slows abruptly while taking an exit ramp, the bugeye (that may have >been following too close) rear-ends the 100-6. > >Thanks, >Trevor From cmanuel at wi.rr.com Fri Sep 17 14:41:47 2010 From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:41:47 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] kenny block is at it again.....! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20100917204147.I2XTT.11212.root@hrndva-web10-z01> you know...after staring at the computer screen today doing some coding, the word "titles" transformed into another closely spelled word that really make it much more interesting. its been a long week folks, have a good weekend. Chris ---- David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote: > > I was referring to the big titles that came on the screen at the > beginning to tell you what it was and that it was 650HP and 660lbft > David L From millerls at ado13.com Fri Sep 17 15:40:28 2010 From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:40:28 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] WAS:Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) References: <27BF9CA8-1A7B-4AC0-8D4E-36745A3130CE@ado13.com> Message-ID: I feel for them. Bugzuki got rear ended last thursday evening by a old woman in a big Jimmy SUV. From nases at verizon.net Fri Sep 17 15:58:34 2010 From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:58:34 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Synchronicity, Newfoundland, & Studebakers.. In-Reply-To: <120965.6822.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <120965.6822.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4AF2EF80-C867-4653-A1F4-5D3EEBAFE8BA@verizon.net> The roads look very narrow in the videos. Cart paths? Phil Nase Quakertown, PA home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/ On Sep 17, 2010, at 11:56 AM, Ron Soave wrote: > Waiting for town to be closed at Carbonear. Jeff driving, pray for me. I do Brigus next. YouTube it, it's a hoot. The same house has been hit 3 years in a row. > > Ron From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Fri Sep 17 16:40:52 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:40:52 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Friend with Suspension Question Message-ID: I have a friend who bought a 59 Bugeye. . he also bought a 71 Midget for parts and he thinks he would be better off to convert the rear springs to the full length type. I told him that he would be better off to leave the rear half springs that are already on his Bugeye . . and save himself from the hassle of trying to weld in new mounts for the longer springs. And that the half length springs will allow his car to handle better as they were part of the original design. I told him that I would send a note to the list to confirm. Any input to try and save my friend from doing the unnecessary is welcomed. Thanks, Kirk From millerls at ado13.com Fri Sep 17 17:16:14 2010 From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:16:14 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] GPS Message-ID: <8A1823A9-56BC-4D55-9DD9-3D0EAE514D1B@ado13.com> I bought a GPS that can do 0-60 times. I just ran BUGZUKI up a slight incline and got a 0-60 time of 8.3 seconds. How accurate are these units? Larry From shop at justbrits.com Fri Sep 17 17:41:47 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:41:47 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> LOOK, PPP............. << Those damn trucks get in the way all the time ......... ED >> Just 'cause some East Coast lop-sided wop can't drive one, does NOT mean YOU should either 'pick on me' nor pick on Big Healeys !!!! Keep in mind [ALL of you] if it wasn't for Big Healeys there NEVER would have been a Frogeye [followed by older sisters]!!!! Besides, everybody knows yer just jealous YOU don't have one !!!! ONLY way you would ever be able to beat 'Hopper around Blackhawk or Road America !!!!! Ed '67 BJ-7 [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ] Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com From 72spridget at gmail.com Fri Sep 17 18:22:15 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:22:15 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: <4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> Message-ID: > Keep in mind [ALL of you] if it wasn't for Big Healeys there > NEVER would have been a Frogeye [followed by older sisters]!!!! ED has a good point here folks. The Heavey Healeys allowed them to make all their mistakes before designing Spridgets. We should be grateful for the rough drafts. David L From shop at justbrits.com Fri Sep 17 18:44:21 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:44:21 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] BUGZUKI Message-ID: <4C940B65.4070906@justbrits.com> Folks, pics of Larry Miller's "BUGZUKI" accident may be seen at: http://www.justbrits.com/cars/LarryM.html All 4 pics ARE thumbnails and go to Larry's FULL size pics which are 1920pxs wide. Ed From shop at justbrits.com Fri Sep 17 18:54:42 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:54:42 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C940DD2.6070005@justbrits.com> And David rears HIS head as a Big Healey wanna-be !!!! !!! << ...Healeys allowed them to make all their mistakes before designing Spridgets.>> Don't have yer facts right as usual David. DMH & JS went to the garbage & spare parts bins and came up with the absolute CHEAPEST sh*t parts and put them together for the 2nd cheapest bunch of ..................... !! And YEP, I have owned a few !! Ed DAMNED PROUD Custodian of one of the BEST automobiles ever manufactured !!! '67 BJ-7 [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ] Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com From shop at justbrits.com Fri Sep 17 18:58:03 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:58:03 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] kenny block is at it again.....! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C940E9B.90104@justbrits.com> << It just looked like a messy green and white Zebra. >> Sorry Billy, you forgot a couple words !!! S/B "a FLAT-A**ED UGLY messy green and white Zebra." From pilotrob at msn.com Fri Sep 17 19:05:53 2010 From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 01:05:53 GMT Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... BUGZUKI Message-ID: This SUCKS! Larry...I am so sorry to hear and see this. Hopefully, you have an excellent metal-man available. What is the prognosis/plan thus far? CB -----Original Message----- From: Shop at " Just Brits " Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 8:44 PM To: 4 - bugeye at yahoo, 4 - Spridgets Subject: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... BUGZUKI Folks, pics of Larry Miller's "BUGZUKI" accident may be seen at: http://www.justbrits.com/cars/LarryM.html All 4 pics ARE thumbnails and go to Larry's FULL size pics which are 1920pxs wide. Ed From spritenut at comcast.net Fri Sep 17 19:16:33 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:16:33 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: <4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C9412F1.80607@comcast.net> On 9/17/2010 7:41 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > LOOK, PPP............. > > << Those damn trucks get in the way all the time ......... > ED >> > > Just 'cause some East Coast lop-sided wop can't drive one, > does NOT mean YOU should either 'pick on me' nor pick > on Big Healeys !!!! I could drive it just fine, but why would I want to when I have the BETTER, not bigger Healey. They got it right with the Sprite. > Besides, everybody knows yer just jealous YOU don't have one > !!!! ONLY way you would ever be able to beat 'Hopper > around Blackhawk or Road America Would be if the track was straight as an arrow!!! East Coast Whop with lots of friends and relatives who's names end with vowels. Pinky, Guido, Salvatore, Tony, Pauly, Gallipin, Nunzio You guys get a copy of this? From 72spridget at gmail.com Fri Sep 17 19:18:26 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:18:26 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: <4C940DD2.6070005@justbrits.com> References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> <4C940DD2.6070005@justbrits.com> Message-ID: > And David rears HIS head as a Big Healey wanna-be !!!! !!! I guess it is too late on a Friday night to expect ED to make any sense. I do believe that the Heavey Healeys are not as ugly as a BGT, thus making sure that they rank higher than the Aztek, but there is NO way I would trade a rusted out Midget for a good Heavey Healey. David L From tr3.4.me at gmail.com Fri Sep 17 19:51:15 2010 From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (J Foster) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:51:15 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> <4C940DD2.6070005@justbrits.com> Message-ID: I was gonna stay out of this but that Aztek comment is just uncalled for! :-) I happen to really like driving my Aztek, enjoy my Midget when it runs right, and wish I'd never let that RHD '63 BJ7 out of my grip! (FWIW, I sometimes wish I'd kept my 58 TR3 too) On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 8:18 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote: >> And David rears HIS head as a Big Healey wanna-be !!!! !!! > > I guess it is too late on a Friday night to expect ED to make any > sense. I do believe that the Heavey Healeys are not as ugly as a BGT, > thus making sure that they rank higher than the Aztek, but there is NO > way I would trade a rusted out Midget for a good Heavey Healey. > David L From shop at justbrits.com Fri Sep 17 20:17:56 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:17:56 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> <4C940DD2.6070005@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C942154.20508@justbrits.com> << ...but there is NO way I would trade a rusted out Midget... >> ZERO surprise there, David. You won't even buy shoes so you can't have money enough to buy one !!! Blew your 'wad' on a REAL "spridget" - a Frogeye !!! From davriker at nwi.net Fri Sep 17 21:08:20 2010 From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker) Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:08:20 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage - Weber 40 for sale References: <20100917083348.29DDA18764F@autox.team.net> Message-ID: DCOE carburetors are designed for power at high rpm, think of them like 351 Cleveland ford heads. Huge ports= high volume@ high rpm, but at low rpm the air velocity is too slow. At low velocity, fuel droplets atomize poorly, and aren't able to burn as efficiently. Improperly tuned, DCOE's will make an engine feel like it bogs down at low rpm. They can be tuned to run smoothly at low rpm, and the stumble can be tuned out of them, but they still really aren't meant for low rpm applications and will consume about 30% more fuel than a good SU. The real benifits are that they are 1) set and forget... once dialed in, they NEVER go out of tune, 2) quicker throttle response... you get a real accellerator pump which shoots raw fuel into the airstream when you mash the pedal, 3) they look real cool... 4) they sound real cool too... Adding a ported vacuum feed for your vacuum advance system isn't all that difficult. I drilled a hole adjacent to the front throttle plate, so that at idle, the hole is on the aircleaner side of the throttle plate and no vacuum signal is present, but as soon as you roll into the throttle, the throttle plate swings open past the hole, and a vacuum signal occurs. I used alumiweld glue to glue a small piece of metal tube into the hole, and hooked a vacuum line to it. I had to try 3 variations on location, testing with a vacuum gauge and a hose that reached into the driving compartment and watch how the vacuum signal responded before I set on a location that yielded vacuum under light throttle and cruising conditions, but none at idle. With a lopy cam and high lift rockers, any vacuum signal at idle makes the timing at idle jump all over the place. Part of my less than optimum fuel economy can also be attributed to the cam and high lift rockers. The engine doesn't even start to sing until above about 2500 rpm, but from 3k to 6k it is a whole lot of fun. David R. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Ramsey" To: Cc: Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 1:34 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Runs great, but terrible mileage - Weber 40 for sale > Just because you have a Weber DCOE, why wouldn't you have a vacuum > advance? > It is very easy to set them up for it. > Crash > > Any Weber DCOE is only heavy on fuel because you don't have distributor > vacuum advance for when you are driving slowly or because you tend not to > accelerate or drive slowly anymore anyway. > > It's foot to the floor work - usually lots of acceleration rather than > having the car flat out that drops the fuel consumption. > > Regards > > Weslake-Monza 1330 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/davriker at nwi.net > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3141 - Release Date: 09/17/10 05:24:00 [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] From grday at btinternet.com Sat Sep 18 01:36:39 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 08:36:39 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> <4C9412F1.80607@comcast.net> Message-ID: <9583A2B952F74CADB394FFF349641405@user8634b3d69b> I won't enter the 'big vs. proper vehicle' debate but must point out that 'y' and 'n' are not vowels. Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Clarici" To: "Shop at " Just Brits "" Cc: "Spridgets" Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 2:16 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) > On 9/17/2010 7:41 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: >> LOOK, PPP............. >> >> << Those damn trucks get in the way all the time ......... >> ED >> >> >> Just 'cause some East Coast lop-sided wop can't drive one, >> does NOT mean YOU should either 'pick on me' nor pick >> on Big Healeys !!!! > > I could drive it just fine, but why would I want to when I have the > BETTER, not bigger Healey. They got it right with the Sprite. > >> Besides, everybody knows yer just jealous YOU don't have one >> !!!! ONLY way you would ever be able to beat 'Hopper >> around Blackhawk or Road America > Would be if the track was straight as an arrow!!! > > > East Coast Whop with lots of friends and relatives who's names end > with vowels. > Pinky, Guido, Salvatore, Tony, Pauly, Gallipin, Nunzio > You guys get a copy of this? > _______________________________________________ From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sat Sep 18 04:13:36 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 06:13:36 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Friend with Suspension Question Message-ID: Arguably the half elliptic spring will give a smoother ride than the quarter elliptic spring. It's quite a lot of work to undertake the conversion and I'm not convinced it would be worth the trouble. Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 17/09/2010 23:44:48 GMT Daylight Time, khargreaves2 at gmail.com writes: I have a friend who bought a 59 Bugeye. . he also bought a 71 Midget for parts and he thinks he would be better off to convert the rear springs to the full length type. I told him that he would be better off to leave the rear half springs that are already on his Bugeye . . and save himself from the hassle of trying to weld in new mounts for the longer springs. And that the half length springs will allow his car to handle better as they were part of the original design. I told him that I would send a note to the list to confirm. Any input to try and save my friend from doing the unnecessary is welcomed. Thanks, Kirk From 72spridget at gmail.com Sat Sep 18 05:19:12 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 06:19:12 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: <9583A2B952F74CADB394FFF349641405@user8634b3d69b> References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> <4C9412F1.80607@comcast.net> <9583A2B952F74CADB394FFF349641405@user8634b3d69b> Message-ID: <4425660689256207554@unknownmsgid> > I won't enter the 'big vs. proper vehicle' debate but must point out that 'y' and 'n' are not vowels. 'y' is a vowel in the USA. Words like 'sky' demand it. From 72spridget at gmail.com Sat Sep 18 05:21:43 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 06:21:43 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Friend with Suspension Question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <-7077476708209122303@unknownmsgid> Your friend would be much happier simply putting the Bugeye bonnet onto the 71. David L From jimndi at frontiernet.net Sat Sep 18 07:02:17 2010 From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 09:02:17 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Color? Message-ID: I'm getting ready to paint my 60 BE. The shell will be Roman Red. What color should the suspension parts be? I am painting the rear end Black and I am assuming black for all suspension parts. What about the gas Tank? any advice appreciated. TNKS J. [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] From montpaul at msn.com Sat Sep 18 07:36:02 2010 From: montpaul at msn.com (PAUL SHERMAN) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 06:36:02 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 1959 Bugeye on Craigs list Seattle Message-ID: NFI A few pictures 1959 bug eye sprite - $1000 (kitsap / poulsbo) Date: 2010-09-15, 10:49PM PDT Reply to: sale-z4rbz-1956585391 at craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] Best used for parts car?? Very rusty, ie bonnet garbage, floor pans gone.Last tabbed in 1983 and has been sitting outside since. Has engine, trans and removable hard top. Have title. Hate to see go to the scrap yard. I can deliver. Best offer so far is $450.00. Call Louis at 360=598-2279 From corvallis at peoplepc.com Sat Sep 18 08:02:43 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 07:02:43 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 1959 Bugeye on Craigs list Seattle In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Some assembly required; break out the rattlecan. ...bill in corvallis http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/1956585391.html =========================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of PAUL SHERMAN Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 6:36 AM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: [Spridgets] 1959 Bugeye on Craigs list Seattle NFI A few pictures 1959 bug eye sprite - $1000 (kitsap / poulsbo) Date: 2010-09-15, 10:49PM PDT Reply to: sale-z4rbz-1956585391 at craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] Best used for parts car?? Very rusty, ie bonnet garbage, floor pans gone.Last tabbed in 1983 and has been sitting outside since. Has engine, trans and removable hard top. Have title. Hate to see go to the scrap yard. I can deliver. Best offer so far is $450.00. Call Louis at 360=598-2279 _______________________________________________ From grunthaner at gmail.com Sat Sep 18 08:03:57 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 10:03:57 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] another deep pink Sprite on eBay 280561891271 Message-ID: List, Did anyone check out this 63 deep pink Sprite in Texas via eBay? I messaged via eBay the guy who commented on it his eBay name spriterus from the UK and mentioned the list do we know him? I also messaged the owner of this Sprite and sent him the link of the one in NY for 18K. Interesting to see they overlapped the deep pink colour from 61 to 63. I want to keep my deep pink Sprite but I also want to start the work on the 58 so I am trying to figure out how to hide one or the other from the spouse ; ) Lin eBay 1963 Sprite #280561891271 *http://tinyurl.com/2wa82og NY classic dealer with the 1961 Sprite for **18K *his eBay #270611971693 *http://www.supersportmotors.com/inventory.php * From spritenut at comcast.net Sat Sep 18 08:08:04 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 10:08:04 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: <4425660689256207554@unknownmsgid> References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> <4C9412F1.80607@comcast.net> <9583A2B952F74CADB394FFF349641405@user8634b3d69b> <4425660689256207554@unknownmsgid> Message-ID: <4C94C7C4.4060600@comcast.net> On 9/18/2010 7:19 AM, David Lieb wrote: >> I won't enter the 'big vs. proper vehicle' debate but must point out that 'y' and 'n' are not vowels. > > 'y' is a vowel in the USA. Words like 'sky' demand it. Their LAST names all end in a vowel, all have an i or an o at the end. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From pythias at pacifier.com Sat Sep 18 08:19:34 2010 From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 07:19:34 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: <9583A2B952F74CADB394FFF349641405@user8634b3d69b> References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> <4C9412F1.80607@comcast.net> <9583A2B952F74CADB394FFF349641405@user8634b3d69b> Message-ID: <1288942369.20100918071934@pacifier.com> Hello Guy, > but must point out that >'y' and 'n' are not vowels. If "Y" is not a vowel, how do you explain the word "rhythm"? That would make it a two syllable word with NO VOWELS? (VBG) -- Best regards, Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" Fact: Most criminals were raised by heterosexual parents. From grunthaner at gmail.com Sat Sep 18 08:24:47 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 10:24:47 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - New Motorcycle TV Show In The Works In-Reply-To: <457CC7492D0942399D451E095DC27C72@spider> References: <316608.33792.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <457CC7492D0942399D451E095DC27C72@spider> Message-ID: Bill, I hope you either have a website or photo site for your project I would love to see it. Lin On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 7:35 AM, wrote: > I'm putting together a 1923 Harley from parts off of eBay. ...bill in > corvallis > ========================================= > -----Original Message----- > From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner > Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 3:19 AM > To: David Booker > Cc: spridget > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NO LBC - New Motorcycle TV Show In The Works > > Hi David, > I didn't know you rode a motorcycle! I ride too but I don't see a link does > anyone else see a link? > Lin > PS What do you think of the iPad ; ) > > > > On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 10:17 PM, David Booker > wrote: > > > For those of us also into bikes (Kansas Jim comes immediately to mind) - > It > > looks like there's a new show being worked on. I know I'll watch it if it > > comes > > on a channel I can get. Follow the link below, then punch in the > > website > > referred to in the story for a trailer on the show... > > > > David Booker > > (just finished the remake of the Sporty Saturday night and rode it Sunday > > morning...) > > Long Island > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sent to you via Google Reader > > New Motorcycle TV > > Show In The WorksThe Masters Consulting Group is pleased to > > announce the > > production completion of their pilot for a new show for TV, > > > > bIn Search of The > > Ultimate Two Wheel Classicb. > > > > bTwo Wheel Classics is a new show we are > > producing for TV which we believe will > > ... > > > > > > Sent from my iPad > > _______________________________________________ > > > com > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com From grday at btinternet.com Sat Sep 18 10:30:58 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:30:58 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> <4C9412F1.80607@comcast.net> <9583A2B952F74CADB394FFF349641405@user8634b3d69b> <1288942369.20100918071934@pacifier.com> Message-ID: <3E184EA8673749609A1AA801184E2BF1@user8634b3d69b> Americans never did learn English . There are 5 letters in English that are vowels and 'y' is not amongst them. There is nothing wrong with 'Rhythm', it is a two syllable word with no vowels. A word does not have to contain a vowel and there are several other examples. Wikipedia, written in Americaneese tries to introduce 'y' as a 'semi-vowel' and fails miserably. The concept is alien to the English language and is a gradation. Franks list of names do not all end in vowels and 'n' doesn't enter the debate at all. Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill L" To: "Guy R Day" Cc: Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 3:19 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) > Hello Guy, > >> but must point out that 'y' and 'n' are not vowels. > > If "Y" is not a vowel, how do you explain the word "rhythm"? > > That would make it a two syllable word with NO VOWELS? > > > (VBG) > > > > -- > Best regards, > Bill L. mailto:> > '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" > > Fact: Most criminals were raised by heterosexual parents. From shop at justbrits.com Sat Sep 18 11:51:02 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:51:02 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: <3E184EA8673749609A1AA801184E2BF1@user8634b3d69b> References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> <4C9412F1.80607@comcast.net> <9583A2B952F74CADB394FFF349641405@user8634b3d69b> <1288942369.20100918071934@pacifier.com> <3E184EA8673749609A1AA801184E2BF1@user8634b3d69b> Message-ID: <4C94FC06.1070609@justbrits.com> THANK YOU, Guy !!! <> Whilst the above may be correct, many moons ago I was taught: Vowels are A, E, I, O, and U, and sometimes Y !! So I guess we should "split the difference ?!?!? Ed From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Sat Sep 18 13:46:19 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:46:19 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Deep Pink Sprite on eBay Message-ID: Hey I checked it out and it's a "two door" as per the seller! Nice car for anyone looking for the "two door" version. eBay 1963 Sprite #280561891271 From grday at btinternet.com Sat Sep 18 15:36:48 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 22:36:48 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> <4C9412F1.80607@comcast.net> <9583A2B952F74CADB394FFF349641405@user8634b3d69b> <1288942369.20100918071934@pacifier.com> <3E184EA8673749609A1AA801184E2BF1@user8634b3d69b> <4C94FC06.1070609@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Dearest Ed, Y? Nope. The stand has been taken, the flag doth flutter and try as you may; 'y' ain't not no vowel in English as wot is spokelled over 'eer. Guy R Day ps However, I do understand that those who didn't take English english could well have been misinformed. Healey remains a 3 vowel word. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shop at " Just Brits "" > To: "Guy R Day" > Cc: "Bill L" > Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 6:51 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) > THANK YOU, Guy !!! > > < 'semi-vowel' > and fails miserably. The concept is alien to the English language>> > > Whilst the above may be correct, many moons ago I was taught: > Vowels are A, E, I, O, and U, and sometimes Y !! > > So I guess we should "split the difference ?!?!? > > Ed From shop at justbrits.com Sat Sep 18 15:44:17 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:44:17 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> <4C9412F1.80607@comcast.net> <9583A2B952F74CADB394FFF349641405@user8634b3d69b> <1288942369.20100918071934@pacifier.com> <3E184EA8673749609A1AA801184E2BF1@user8634b3d69b> <4C94FC06.1070609@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C9532B1.1090903@justbrits.com> << Healey remains a 3 vowel word. >> Indeed it does Chap, indeed it does !!! LMAO at rest of 'commentary' tho, Guy !!! Me From an5.sprite at gmail.com Sat Sep 18 16:47:00 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 22:47:00 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: <4C9532B1.1090903@justbrits.com> References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com><4C9412F1.80607@comcast.net><9583A2B952F74CADB394FFF349641405@user8634b3d69b><1288942369.20100918071934@pacifier.com><3E184EA8673749609A1AA801184E2BF1@user8634b3d69b><4C94FC06.1070609@justbrits.com><4C9532B1.1090903@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Now let us hear from the OXFORD dictionary: Is the letter Y a vowel or a consonant? The letter Y can be regarded as both a vowel and a consonant. In terms of sound, a vowel is 'a speech sound which is produced by comparatively open configuration of the vocal tract, with vibration of the vocal cords but without audible friction...', while a consonant is 'a basic speech sound in which the breath is at least partly obstructed'. The letter Y can be used to represent different sounds in different words, and can therefore fit either definition. In myth or hymn it's clearly a vowel, and also in words such as my, where it stands for a diphthong (a combination of two vowel sounds). On the other hand, in a word like beyond there is an obstacle to the breath which can be heard between two vowels, and the same sound begins words like young and yes. (This consonant sound, like that of the letter W, is sometimes called a 'semivowel' because it is made in a similar way to a vowel, but functions in contrast to vowels when used in words.) Whether the letter Y is a vowel or a consonant is therefore rather an arbitrary decision. The letter is probably more often used as a vowel, but in this role it's often interchangeable with the letter I. However, the consonant sound is not consistently represented in English spelling by any other letter, and perhaps for this reason Y tends traditionally to be counted among the consonants. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:44:17 To: Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) << Healey remains a 3 vowel word. >> Indeed it does Chap, indeed it does !!! LMAO at rest of 'commentary' tho, Guy !!! Me _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From frog.aye at gmail.com Sat Sep 18 20:43:30 2010 From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:43:30 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: <20100918224646.DDC76187890@autox.team.net> References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> <4C9412F1.80607@comcast.net> <9583A2B952F74CADB394FFF349641405@user8634b3d69b> <1288942369.20100918071934@pacifier.com> <3E184EA8673749609A1AA801184E2BF1@user8634b3d69b> <4C94FC06.1070609@justbrits.com> <4C9532B1.1090903@justbrits.com> <20100918224646.DDC76187890@autox.team.net> Message-ID: On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 3:47 PM, wrote: > Now let us hear from the > OXFORD dictionary: > > Is the letter Y a vowel or a consonant? > .... Whether the letter Y is a vowel or a > consonant is therefore rather an arbitrary decision. The letter is > probably more often used as a vowel, .... > O.K, now, let's move om to "w": Is English a living language? If so, we must accept that it takes words from other languages and turns them into English words. In particular, Welsh words have found their way into English, the word "cwm" (pronounced coom) being one. Since one never sees "cwm" italicized it has been accepted as and English word. Therefore the letter 'w' can also be considered a vowel. Hal From 72spridget at gmail.com Sat Sep 18 20:48:12 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 21:48:12 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> <4C9412F1.80607@comcast.net> <9583A2B952F74CADB394FFF349641405@user8634b3d69b> <1288942369.20100918071934@pacifier.com> <3E184EA8673749609A1AA801184E2BF1@user8634b3d69b> <4C94FC06.1070609@justbrits.com> <4C9532B1.1090903@justbrits.com> <20100918224646.DDC76187890@autox.team.net> Message-ID: > O.K, now, let's move om to "w": > Is English a living language? If so, we must accept that it takes words > from other languages and turns them into English words. In particular, > Welsh words have found their way into English, the word "cwm" (pronounced > coom) being one. Since one never sees "cwm" italicized it has been accepted > as and English word. Therefore the letter 'w' can also be considered a > vowel. But what does "cwm" mean? David L From frog.aye at gmail.com Sat Sep 18 20:55:35 2010 From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:55:35 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> <4C9412F1.80607@comcast.net> <9583A2B952F74CADB394FFF349641405@user8634b3d69b> <1288942369.20100918071934@pacifier.com> <3E184EA8673749609A1AA801184E2BF1@user8634b3d69b> <4C94FC06.1070609@justbrits.com> <4C9532B1.1090903@justbrits.com> <20100918224646.DDC76187890@autox.team.net> Message-ID: On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 7:48 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote: > > But what does "cwm" mean? > David L > I knew there was going to be at least one smart-ass on the list that would ask this question: noun British . a narrow valley or deep hollow, esp. one enclosed on all but one side. ------------------------------ *Origin: * OE cumb valley < British Celtic; cf. cwm From 72spridget at gmail.com Sat Sep 18 20:57:30 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 21:57:30 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> <4C9412F1.80607@comcast.net> <9583A2B952F74CADB394FFF349641405@user8634b3d69b> <1288942369.20100918071934@pacifier.com> <3E184EA8673749609A1AA801184E2BF1@user8634b3d69b> <4C94FC06.1070609@justbrits.com> <4C9532B1.1090903@justbrits.com> <20100918224646.DDC76187890@autox.team.net> Message-ID: > noun British . > a narrow valley or deep hollow, esp. one enclosed on all but one side. > ________________________________ > Origin: > OE cumb valley < British Celtic; cf. cwm So it would be related to the root of Cumberland? David L From frog.aye at gmail.com Sat Sep 18 21:08:36 2010 From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner) Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 20:08:36 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: References: <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com> <4C9412F1.80607@comcast.net> <9583A2B952F74CADB394FFF349641405@user8634b3d69b> <1288942369.20100918071934@pacifier.com> <3E184EA8673749609A1AA801184E2BF1@user8634b3d69b> <4C94FC06.1070609@justbrits.com> <4C9532B1.1090903@justbrits.com> <20100918224646.DDC76187890@autox.team.net> Message-ID: Could be. However, the 'u' in cumberland is not pronounced "oo" so I don't know if the spelling came before the pronunciation or after.... What we may have here is a "chicken-and-egg" conundrum. My OED is buried somewhere in a house turned upside-down for replacement of floors so I can't really be certain. And, what about "cummerbund"? Hal On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 7:57 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote: > > noun British . > > a narrow valley or deep hollow, esp. one enclosed on all but one side. > > ________________________________ > > Origin: > > OE cumb valley < British Celtic; cf. cwm > > So it would be related to the root of Cumberland? > David L From an5.sprite at gmail.com Sun Sep 19 05:12:04 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 11:12:04 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Friend with Suspension Question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: If he really wants to play with the suspension he can weld in brackets and install coilovers. That is what the racers have. Steve Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Kirk Hargreaves Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:40:52 To: Subject: [Spridgets] Friend with Suspension Question I have a friend who bought a 59 Bugeye. . he also bought a 71 Midget for parts and he thinks he would be better off to convert the rear springs to the full length type. I told him that he would be better off to leave the rear half springs that are already on his Bugeye . . and save himself from the hassle of trying to weld in new mounts for the longer springs. And that the half length springs will allow his car to handle better as they were part of the original design. I told him that I would send a note to the list to confirm. Any input to try and save my friend from doing the unnecessary is welcomed. Thanks, Kirk _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From derf247 at gmail.com Sun Sep 19 07:13:10 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 07:13:10 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Friend with Suspension Question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: As stated, put the Bugeye bonnet on a later car, preferably RWA; keep the stock Bugeye rear setup; or install coilovers. I think coilovers are the best bet. From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sun Sep 19 07:14:16 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 09:14:16 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Friend with Suspension Question Message-ID: <1f21b.125a62e0.39c766a8@aol.com> He has to more than that because the springs also form part of the axle location. In a message dated 19/09/2010 12:12:22 GMT Daylight Time, an5.sprite at gmail.com writes: If he really wants to play with the suspension he can weld in brackets and install coilovers. That is what the racers have. Steve Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Sun Sep 19 11:20:38 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:20:38 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Friend with Suspension Question In-Reply-To: <20100919111156.DC5E0187889@autox.team.net> Message-ID: > he can weld in brackets and install coilovers. That is what the racers have. Does Soave know that? From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Sun Sep 19 12:33:54 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 11:33:54 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Orig Jack - Cheapo on eBay - (Kirk) Message-ID: I threw up another original jack cheap. . . 10 bucks and 6 to ship anywhere lower 48. . Item number:200521543600 Kirk 591275 From soavero at yahoo.com Sun Sep 19 14:26:58 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 13:26:58 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] GPS In-Reply-To: <8A1823A9-56BC-4D55-9DD9-3D0EAE514D1B@ado13.com> Message-ID: <602476.8280.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Extremely. --- On Fri, 9/17/10, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote: > From: Larry & Sandi Miller > Subject: [Spridgets] GPS > To: "Bugeye" , "Spridget" > Date: Friday, September 17, 2010, 6:16 PM > I bought a GPS that can do 0-60 > times. I just ran BUGZUKI up a slight incline > and got a 0-60 time of 8.3 seconds. > > How accurate are these units? > > Larry > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/soavero at yahoo.com From derf247 at gmail.com Sun Sep 19 14:33:50 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 14:33:50 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] GPS In-Reply-To: <8A1823A9-56BC-4D55-9DD9-3D0EAE514D1B@ado13.com> References: <8A1823A9-56BC-4D55-9DD9-3D0EAE514D1B@ado13.com> Message-ID: "GPS Verified!" From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Sun Sep 19 16:08:15 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:08:15 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: There's an example of one of the wrong ways to rear your son. ( Way behind on emails. Life has been mayhem. Not over yet. Sorry if someone else was already so crude. ) Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > A couple of Healeys were on their way to an AHCA event. The fellow in the > 100-6 slows abruptly while taking an exit ramp, the bugeye (that may have > been following too close) rear-ends the 100-6. The 100-6's bumper does a > very good job protecting the car's bodywork. However, the poor bugeye has > his bonnet pretty well smashed-in beyond reasonable repair. The irony here > is that the driver of the bugeye is the father of the guy driving the 100-6. > > Thanks, > Trevor > > PS He is located in Louisville KY, but I'd assume he'd consider having one > freighted in if it is a good example. From millerls at ado13.com Sun Sep 19 14:33:43 2010 From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 13:33:43 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] GPS Speedometer In-Reply-To: <602476.8280.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <602476.8280.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: This is the one I just put in BUGZUKI. Larry On Sep 19, 2010, at 1:26 PM, Ron Soave wrote: > Extremely. > > --- On Fri, 9/17/10, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote: > >> From: Larry & Sandi Miller >> Subject: [Spridgets] GPS >> To: "Bugeye" , "Spridget" >> Date: Friday, September 17, 2010, 6:16 PM >> I bought a GPS that can do 0-60 >> times. I just ran BUGZUKI up a slight incline >> and got a 0-60 time of 8.3 seconds. >> >> How accurate are these units? >> >> Larry >> _______________________________________________ From grday at btinternet.com Sun Sep 19 16:33:40 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:33:40 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] GPS References: <602476.8280.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <61E49AC3FF744558A820085EAEFA7A0E@user8634b3d69b> Ron, Explain why please. Before you do you may wish to read, http://www.brighthub.com/electronics/gps/articles/43189.aspx For Ed's benefit: TinyURL http://tinyurl.com/35spce7 Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Soave" To: "Bugeye" ; "Spridget" ; "Larry & Sandi Miller" Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 9:26 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] GPS > Extremely. > > --- On Fri, 9/17/10, Larry & Sandi Miller > wrote: > >> From: Larry & Sandi Miller >> Subject: > [Spridgets] GPS >> To: "Bugeye", "Spridget" > >> Date: Friday, September 17, 2010, 6:16 PM >> I > bought a GPS that can do 0-60 >> times. I just ran BUGZUKI up a slight incline >> and got a 0-60 time of 8.3 seconds. >> >> How accurate are these units? >> >> > Larry >> _______________________________________________ From millerls at ado13.com Sun Sep 19 17:45:35 2010 From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 16:45:35 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Missing Link..... Re: GPS Speedometer In-Reply-To: <0DBFFF36-FA84-4228-8B26-81172A86F59D@gerardsgarage.com> References: <602476.8280.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <0DBFFF36-FA84-4228-8B26-81172A86F59D@gerardsgarage.com> Message-ID: <30181921-AE83-4D2E-98BD-BABCBFD1144E@ado13.com> http://www.speedhut.com/custom_gauge_description-gauge_type-Speedometer-auto_ number-728.htm From millerls at ado13.com Sun Sep 19 19:36:44 2010 From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:36:44 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Wrong Link For GPS Speedometer Message-ID: I sent the wrong link before. Below is the correct one. http://tinyurl.com/2c5m7we From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com Sun Sep 19 19:42:20 2010 From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 21:42:20 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Orig Jack - Cheapo on eBay - (Kirk) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 2:33 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote: I threw up another original jack cheap. . . Kirk, You might want to see a doctor if you throw up anything else! -- RD From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Sun Sep 19 19:59:36 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:59:36 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Missing Link..... Re: GPS Speedometer In-Reply-To: <30181921-AE83-4D2E-98BD-BABCBFD1144E@ado13.com> Message-ID: I can't find the 0 to 60 function on my Tom Tom. From an5.sprite at gmail.com Sun Sep 19 20:41:44 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:41:44 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC: public service announcement Message-ID: God help us when this fashion hits Wal-Mart! * * [image: cid:8E42EE68EACE44A79B5011DA4FD83C1D at ronPC] What you see are not see-thru skirts; they are actually prints on the skirts to make it look as if the panties are visible. They are current rage in Japan! [image: cid:EAA31F47EB4C49128F5ABFE0B2C23662 at ronPC] [image: cid:6E1AC9577DA14979AD35CC5FC1CCAA9A at ronPC] [image: cid:6337D23DB2704C82B88DEEC33DDF619E at ronPC] [image: cid:81B6E05A93A94327B6B17FA5FC6EA9B7 at ronPC] [image: cid:BCFC4B28FEEB49D79ACC8E2BFC9BC1FB at ronPC] *I forward this as a public service, so you won't have a heart attack when the rage reaches here!!* ------------------------------ [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of FwdJapan4.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of FwdJapan3.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of FwdJapan1.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of FwdJapan5.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of FwdJapan2.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of FwdJapan6.jpg] From jessmd1 at comcast.net Sun Sep 19 21:12:52 2010 From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:12:52 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] preventing rear seal leaks Message-ID: I want to place a 5 speed transmission in a 1959 bugeye.What is the best way to stop front and rear seal oil leaks assuming the engine is properly vented?The transmission will probably be a Datsun 210 with Rivergate conversion, but I am open to suggestions if there is a better way to go.Thanks From an5.sprite at gmail.com Sun Sep 19 21:13:27 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:13:27 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Message-ID: I do not think the prior email was circulated due to the embedded pictures. This was sent to me by a friend and thought I needed to share it. Click the link to see the latest Japanese fashion rage. God help us when this fashion hits Wal-Mart! http://picasaweb.google.com/bealeguter/Japan?authkey=Gv1sRgCNLeiMu34sqMQg&feat=directlink What you see are not see-thru skirts; they are actually prints on the skirts to make it look as if the panties are visible. * I forward this as a public service, so you won't have a heart attack when the rage reaches here!!* From soavero at yahoo.com Sun Sep 19 21:37:34 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:37:34 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] GPS In-Reply-To: <61E49AC3FF744558A820085EAEFA7A0E@user8634b3d69b> Message-ID: <62314.54140.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Sun, 9/19/10, Guy R Day wrote: > Ron, Explain why > please. Most are accurate to 2m or so, the time part is dead nuts, processors are plenty quick enough to anticipate and correct, and I think that the speeds of a 0 - 60 run, that's plenty accurate. This week many of the cars at Targa Newfoundland were using GPS as a supplement to their Terratrip rally computers. Ron From davriker at nwi.net Sun Sep 19 22:18:23 2010 From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker) Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 21:18:23 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] West Seattle Car Show Message-ID: <2A5485DABFB4414990C3D8AEE4146E09@MAIN> My daughter and I wandered over to West Seattle-The Junction as it's known to locals for the 3rd annual car show. About 150 cars, only 3 British, and that's if you count the Isseta that was assembled in England. I have the clutch system out of my Midget, so we took the Falcon Wagon over. Actually quite a variety (for mostly American cars) including a classic restored garbage truck. Pictures at this link: http://rides.webshots.com/album/578608893cHznBD?vhost=rides One of the classic mini's had 14,000 watts of stereo.... oh my God. Rained pretty good most of the morning, but cleared by the afternoon. The newspaper nick named it the "Wet Seattle Car Show" David R. [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] From grday at btinternet.com Mon Sep 20 01:40:13 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:40:13 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] GPS References: <62314.54140.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Speed is a function of time AND distance. You cannot accept the time is accurate - as that relates to the variance in signal distance - although I accept if you are locking onto one satellite that production of that time signal will be a constant, (although the reception of it may not) you still have the error with the time factor in the satellite distance component. The processors do not anticipate and correct, they deal with the data provided, not imagined or predicted data. 0-60mph of 8.3s suggests a distance of shortly over 365ft (111m) and around 1/3rd g acceleration. Quite respectable, no problem with that (remove the spare wheel, take a seat out and dispose of other junk in the trunk etc and improve on the figure ). Now start messing with the figures provided and the distance can be 109 to 113m if you are within the 2m error distance. You may well be outside the error factor as that is a mean, so let us say the variance is really 4m, that is 107 to 115m. You have inaccuracy built in to the device by the very nature of its limitations. The signal you receive varies with the motion of the vehicle and the reception of the signal. It is not just the strength of the signal but the reflections and bounces of it as well that are used and in a moving car etc etc. You know your ordinary speedo in the car shows a definitive figure but you also know that is not accurate. The figure produced by the device (speedo or gps setup) may show a definitive figure with fractions of a second but that does not mean it is an accurate figure. The accuracy falls under the maxim of 'you can fool some of the people most of the time etc....' Some of the GPS devices tested for use in skid testing would not even show it being used on the right road (about 60m away) and the manufacturers supplied them knowing they were to be used for accurate measurement in a series of 30-0 and 40-0mph skid testing sessions. For a figure used by the guy in the street they are as good as anything else they use. For an accurate figure they cannot be trusted. Check it against a Vericom 4000 or similar - but make sure that device is nailed in the correct position within the car and not just slung on the dash - yet another source of inaccuracy! The question was, 'is GPS accurate?' The answer is no. Had the question been, 'is a GPS a useable bit of kit suitable for use by the man in the street?', the answer is yes. There is, of course one other problem - what happens when the GPS signal is lost altogether? What is the signal like in the high rise areas of your cities - or down in a tunnel or cwm? ? Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Soave" To: "Bugeye" ; "Spridget" ; "Larry & Sandi Miller" ; "Guy R Day" Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 4:37 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] GPS --- On Sun, 9/19/10, Guy R Day wrote: > Ron, Explain why > please. Most are accurate to 2m or so, the time part is dead nuts, processors are plenty quick enough to anticipate and correct, and I think that the speeds of a 0 - 60 run, that's plenty accurate. This week many of the cars at Targa Newfoundland were using GPS as a supplement to their Terratrip rally computers. Ron From spritenut at comcast.net Mon Sep 20 05:41:14 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:41:14 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] preventing rear seal leaks In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C97485A.4030603@comcast.net> On 9/19/2010 11:12 PM, Jess Power wrote: > I want to place a 5 speed transmission in a 1959 bugeye.What is the best > way to stop front and rear seal oil leaks assuming the engine is > properly vented?The transmission will probably be a Datsun 210 with > Rivergate conversion, but I am open to suggestions if there is a better > way to go.Thanks Front engine oil leaks..... Make sure the front engine plate is NOT bent, a bent plate will drive you nuts, it's one of those things that you don't look for but if someone else pryed on it one time, it could be bent. I have 2 bent front plates thanks to someone else. Use a new non asian made timing cover seal, be sure the snoot on the timing cover where it is brazed on inside is OK, they do crack over time and the snoot leaks where you think it's the front seal. Rear oil leak....... Make absolute sure the eyebrow piece under the crankshaft in the back of the block is perfectly flat with the block on assembly, use Holomar gasket goop on it and a steel straight edge as you tighten up the 3 bolts. It is still just a scroll and will probably leak a little anyway but if it's off just a bit, it's an oil gusher. Check with Bill Masquelier about his 5 speed kit. I just used it on a Sprite, it can be used with the stock starter and ring gear or with a Datsun starter and ring gear. Either way, the price is right. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From soavero at yahoo.com Mon Sep 20 06:52:27 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 05:52:27 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] GPS In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <884267.90434.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Mon, 9/20/10, Guy R Day wrote: > For a figure used by the guy in the street they are as good > as anything else they use. I was able to use my Droid's GPS in Newfoundland. It was accurate to the 2nd decimal place to the odometer intervals provided in the route books that were determined via a Terratrip. Unfortunately, the full GPS needed access to Google, and a full time data connection was impossible for that half of the equation. We did find a good app for odometer that we used most of the time. The Terratrip is an inductive pickup place on a rotating object (wheel of trans shaft or whatever) that you calibrate in an odometer run. Ron From wsthompson at thicko.com Mon Sep 20 06:58:54 2010 From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:58:54 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] GPS In-Reply-To: <884267.90434.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <884267.90434.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <005201cb58c3$96766680$c3633380$@com> There's a free Droid app called SpeedView. In addition to a nice speedometer and compass , if you lay it down on your dash, it turns into a heads up display that reflects on your windshield. It is very cool. -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Soave Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 7:52 AM To: Bugeye; Spridget; Larry & Sandi Miller; Guy R Day Subject: Re: [Spridgets] GPS --- On Mon, 9/20/10, Guy R Day wrote: > For a figure used by the guy in the street they are as good > as anything else they use. I was able to use my Droid's GPS in Newfoundland. It was accurate to the 2nd decimal place to the odometer intervals provided in the route books that were determined via a Terratrip. Unfortunately, the full GPS needed access to Google, and a full time data connection was impossible for that half of the equation. We did find a good app for odometer that we used most of the time. The Terratrip is an inductive pickup place on a rotating object (wheel of trans shaft or whatever) that you calibrate in an odometer run. Ron _______________________________________________ From soavero at yahoo.com Mon Sep 20 07:14:44 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (=?utf-8?B?c29hdmVyb0B5YWhvby5jb20=?=) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:14:44 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] =?utf-8?q?GPS?= Message-ID: <301353.65998.qm@smtp112-mob.biz.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> we tried it, very, very glitchy. We pitched it very quickly. There's another called "Rally" that did Odo well and average speed up to 10km, then it was just Odo, but it worked great. Ron Soave ----- Reply message ----- From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" Date: Mon, Sep 20, 2010 7:58 am Subject: [Spridgets] GPS To: "'Ron Soave'" , "'Bugeye'" , "'Spridget'" , "'Larry & Sandi Miller'" , "'Guy R Day'" There's a free Droid app called SpeedView. In addition to a nice speedometer and compass , if you lay it down on your dash, it turns into a heads up display that reflects on your windshield. It is very cool. -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Soave Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 7:52 AM To: Bugeye; Spridget; Larry & Sandi Miller; Guy R Day Subject: Re: [Spridgets] GPS --- On Mon, 9/20/10, Guy R Day wrote: > For a figure used by the guy in the street they are as good > as anything else they use. I was able to use my Droid's GPS in Newfoundland. It was accurate to the 2nd decimal place to the odometer intervals provided in the route books that were determined via a Terratrip. Unfortunately, the full GPS needed access to Google, and a full time data connection was impossible for that half of the equation. We did find a good app for odometer that we used most of the time. The Terratrip is an inductive pickup place on a rotating object (wheel of trans shaft or whatever) that you calibrate in an odometer run. Ron _______________________________________________ From shop at justbrits.com Mon Sep 20 07:44:09 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:44:09 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] preventing rear seal leaks In-Reply-To: <4C97485A.4030603@comcast.net> References: <4C97485A.4030603@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C976529.8090607@justbrits.com> << Check with Bill Masquelier about his 5 speed kit. >> Better yet contact Gerard < pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com > has he has a better one plus some advanced hydraulic parts !! Ed From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Sep 20 07:57:13 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:57:13 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] preventing rear seal leaks In-Reply-To: <4C976529.8090607@justbrits.com> References: <4C97485A.4030603@comcast.net> <4C976529.8090607@justbrits.com> Message-ID: It seems like a hydraulic throwout bearing would be fabulous in a Datsun 5 speed conversion, especially with a remote bleed valve. From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Mon Sep 20 08:29:28 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:29:28 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Rear Spring Conversion - Thanks For the Replies Message-ID: Thanks to all who sent their responses regarding a friend of mine who was interested in converting his rear quarter spring stock Bugeye set up to the leaf springs on his 71 Midget. I think we saved him a lot of unnecessary hassle. Kirk PS He needs to join the list so that I am no longer a go between! From 72spridget at gmail.com Mon Sep 20 08:32:47 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:32:47 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Rear Spring Conversion - Thanks For the Replies In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: > He needs to join the list so that I am no longer a go between! Do you really hate him enough to subject him to that kind of abuse? David L From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Mon Sep 20 08:36:32 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:36:32 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 0 - 60 8.3 seconds Message-ID: Larry, The Suzuki engine puts out, if I am correct, stock, 120 HP? With a 1,400 lb car I would think that you would see a 0 - 60 closer to 6 seconds on level ground, one passenger inside? Is this the Suzuki engine that I gave you? Wondering if you employed that engine yet? (You probably already mentioned how you used the engine but if so I did not catch it). Recall when you came up here I could not find the key and we had to jack hammer the ignition on the car to free the front wheels for the flat bed! Never did find the key to the thing. (I am still using the radiator out of the car and this summer, once again, no matter how hot at a stop light I am still at 170 - 175 degrees with a 160 thermostat. . might even be a bit to the cool side. But my engine temp. . no matter what time of the year quickly rises to 170 -175 and stays put). Kirk From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Mon Sep 20 08:48:09 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:48:09 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] You Might Want to See A Doctor Message-ID: Yeah, I also have a plastic handle screw driver that I was thinking about listing along with a very cool Alan wrench. . . LOL Anyhow, these things sell and it gives me a couple bucks here and there after being laid off with 33k others from MCI which became WorldCom. . I was a manager in an engineering department doing repair and maintenance on long haul fiber circuits and as such I lost a 100k plus per year job (a few years ago). Fortunately I have a windfall coming in which should put me back on my feet again and as such no more "screw drivers" will be listed on eBay! Kirk PS Bernie Ebbers, the corrupt CEO of WorldCom is in jail for what will be the rest of his life. He caused a lot of hurt to go down on a LOT of people. From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Mon Sep 20 08:56:28 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:56:28 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] See Through Skirts - Japan Fashion Message-ID: Well of course I had to check this out as I was feeling that this needed to have a close investigation. But turns out that these are photo shopped, according to Snopes as well as a couple of other sites that say the same thing. Kirk From jimndi at frontiernet.net Mon Sep 20 09:28:09 2010 From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:28:09 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] rear wheel Cylinders Message-ID: <2ADDC573FC3C4C3AAEAF38D5270608F5@MAINCOMPUTER> I'm having difficulty disassembling me 60 Bugeye rear wheel cylinders. is there a trick to removing the black springsteel piece on top of the cylinder? Thanks. J [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] From haynes386 at netzero.net Mon Sep 20 09:43:57 2010 From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:43:57 GMT Subject: [Spridgets] Colorado Conclave Message-ID: <20100920.094357.10988.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com> The '58 FINALLY made it to the British Conclave, including the Ride the Rockies (a 140 some mile tour) up into the mountains, after coming down from my house initially. The ride was great, got some really fun hairpins at more than tourista speeds (third gear!). Also drove with a Westfield 11 with a 1275 for a while, and had nary a problem the whole day. The show on Sunday included not one, but TWO D Type Jags, and a beautifully restored RR Tourer. Mark Hanna showed up everyone with a bugeye (its just too nice), I got a lot of comments on the 'patina' of the '58-not a 'show', but a 'go' car(t). Pics are posted at: http://tinyurl.com/24smhba Mark Haynes HAN6L12977 (note the change- I've had the SN wrong all this time!!) HAN5L8016 ____________________________________________________________ Mortgage Rates Hit 3.25% If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c978179a88256d04e1st06duc From shop at justbrits.com Mon Sep 20 09:45:42 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:45:42 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] You Might Want to See A Doctor In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C9781A6.2090701@justbrits.com> << I also have a plastic handle screw driver that I was thinking about listing along with a very cool Alan wrench. >> As long as it's a LONG BF plastic handle screwdriver Kirk, it should sell fast >G?>G?>G? !!! Some guy in NJ who's name ends in a vowel [but NOT 'y'] should buy it !!! From kk7ss at frontier.com Mon Sep 20 10:34:39 2010 From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:34:39 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] From F1 to City Car?? No LBC Message-ID: <1715917186.59619.1285000479517.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net> Gordon Murray's city car... a loong way from his F1 stuff http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11301831 Dave G KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - in process '76 Midget - driver From tr3.4.me at gmail.com Mon Sep 20 10:34:42 2010 From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (J Foster) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:34:42 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Colorado Conclave In-Reply-To: <20100920.094357.10988.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com> References: <20100920.094357.10988.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: Wow! And not one, but TWO BEs with front bumpers! Nice pics Mark, thanks for sharing From kmwerner at gmail.com Mon Sep 20 11:07:20 2010 From: kmwerner at gmail.com (Kyle Werner) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:07:20 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] kenny block is at it again.....! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thats not a car anymore, thats a space shuttle with wheels. Did you see the 0-60 time?! From bmwwxman at gmail.com Mon Sep 20 11:17:42 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:17:42 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Colorado Conclave In-Reply-To: <20100920.094357.10988.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com> References: <20100920.094357.10988.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: Great Stuff, Mark!! FWIW, the Hannas were also at Lake of the Ozarks in 2008. That car was gorgeous back then so I'll bet its even nicer now!! Cheers!! Jim On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 10:43 AM, Mark Haynes wrote: > The '58 FINALLY made it to the British Conclave, including the Ride the > Rockies (a 140 some mile tour) up into the mountains, after coming down > from > my house initially. The ride was great, got some really fun hairpins at > more > than tourista speeds (third gear!). Also drove with a Westfield 11 with a > 1275 > for a while, and had nary a problem the whole day. > The show on Sunday included not one, but TWO D Type Jags, and a beautifully > restored RR Tourer. Mark Hanna showed up everyone with a bugeye (its just > too > nice), I got a lot of comments on the 'patina' of the '58-not a 'show', but > a > 'go' car(t). Pics are posted at: > > http://tinyurl.com/24smhba > > Mark Haynes > HAN6L12977 (note the change- I've had the SN wrong all this time!!) > HAN5L8016 > > ____________________________________________________________ > Mortgage Rates Hit 3.25% > If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program > http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c978179a88256d04e1st06duc > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From bmwwxman at gmail.com Mon Sep 20 12:27:42 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:27:42 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MG Midget 50th Anniversary Poster! Message-ID: Spridgeteers!! Things are coming together for the big MG Midget 50th Anniversary at Elkhart Lake and Road America!! The committee is hard at work to make this the best ever for Spridget folk! Within a week or two the website will have full registration and lodging information. We have a special room rate at the Victorian Village at $95 per night. There will be track tours, road tours, car show, autocross, evening receptions, tire kicking, and much, much more! Regalia is already available for the big event... No regalia will be available at the event so get yours now at: http://www.cafepress.com/spridget/ Even if you aren't able to attend on June 20-24, 2011, you will want one of the beautiful posters designed by our own Gerard Chateauvieux. Get yours at: http://www.cafepress.com/Spridget.465270525 -- Cheers!! Jim & the whole "50 Years of Midgets - A Spridget Event" committee and volunteers! From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Mon Sep 20 12:32:02 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:32:02 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] See Through Skirts - Japan Fashion Message-ID: <79e03.23ff07a6.39c902a2@aol.com> That's a pity I was going to get my wife some to wear around the house, as a Christmas present. In a message dated 20/09/2010 15:56:33 GMT Daylight Time, khargreaves2 at gmail.com writes: Well of course I had to check this out as I was feeling that this needed to have a close investigation. But turns out that these are photo shopped, according to Snopes as well as a couple of other sites that say the same thing. Kirk From millerls at ado13.com Mon Sep 20 13:09:52 2010 From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:09:52 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugzuki Fix Message-ID: <02BC8303-DB94-41B4-B2E7-33E0F24AEC8E@ado13.com> $3,500 to fix BUGZUKI at the best shop around. Glad I don't have to pay it. Larry From thcollin at mtu.edu Mon Sep 20 13:14:47 2010 From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:14:47 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Colorado Conclave In-Reply-To: <20100920.094357.10988.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com> References: <20100920.094357.10988.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <8vjs1g$974196@email.mtu.edu> Great Pics, Mark One pic shows a car with 2 shift levers. What's going on with that? Is that standard or is the second lever to accommodate the drivers special needs. The "patina" seems to extend onto the windshield! LOL Thanks for sharing your pics. At 11:43 AM 9/20/2010, Mark Haynes wrote: >The '58 FINALLY made it to the British Conclave, including the Ride the >Rockies (a 140 some mile tour) up into the mountains, Tim Collins http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/sets/ From froggi60 at gmail.com Mon Sep 20 13:53:32 2010 From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:53:32 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugzuki Fix In-Reply-To: <02BC8303-DB94-41B4-B2E7-33E0F24AEC8E@ado13.com> References: <02BC8303-DB94-41B4-B2E7-33E0F24AEC8E@ado13.com> Message-ID: Kool...Having him fixed ought to be worth, what, fifty horsepower! On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote: > $3,500 to fix BUGZUKI at the best shop around. Glad I don't have to pay it. > > Larry > _______________________________________________ From millerls at ado13.com Mon Sep 20 14:45:50 2010 From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:45:50 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Bugzuki Fix In-Reply-To: References: <02BC8303-DB94-41B4-B2E7-33E0F24AEC8E@ado13.com> Message-ID: ROTFLMAO On Sep 20, 2010, at 12:53 PM, WFO Herb wrote: > Kool...Having him fixed ought to be worth, what, fifty horsepower! > > > > On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller > wrote: > >> $3,500 to fix BUGZUKI at the best shop around. Glad I don't have to pay it. >> >> Larry >> _______________________________________________ >> >> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Austin Healey Bugeye Frogeye Sprite Club, please send a blank email to: bugeye-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com > If you no longer want to receive emails, but wish to remain a member of the group, you may go to the website http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/ and change your subscription to "Web Only" and you will not receive any emails. > Yahoo! Groups Links > > <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/ > > <*> Your email settings: > Individual Email | Traditional > > <*> To change settings online go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/join > (Yahoo! ID required) > > <*> To change settings via email: > bugeye-digest at yahoogroups.com > bugeye-fullfeatured at yahoogroups.com > > <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > bugeye-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com > > <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Mon Sep 20 15:46:28 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:46:28 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Question - radar signs In-Reply-To: <884267.90434.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <577989.21679.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Any one know.............. How accurate are the radar signs on the side of the road? From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Mon Sep 20 15:57:54 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:57:54 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Question - radar signs In-Reply-To: <577989.21679.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <577989.21679.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: They are as accurate as can be. The one thing you do have to consider, though, is your angle of travel relative to the radar unit. The greater the angle, the slower it will show your speed because the speed it shows is relative to the radar unit NOT the speed you are traveling down the road. It will never show a higher than actual speed. It can show a lower than actual speed if the angle is great. The closer you get to the unit, the greater the angle to it and the greater the possibility of it showing a lower than actual speed. But the unit itself is extremely accurate. Larry -------------------------------------------------- From: Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 4:46 PM To: ; "spridgets" ; "Midget/Sprite" Subject: [Spridgets] Question - radar signs Any one know.............. How accurate are the radar signs on the side of the road? Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net From 72spridget at gmail.com Mon Sep 20 16:01:57 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:01:57 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Question - radar signs In-Reply-To: References: <577989.21679.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: > They are as accurate as can be. I would temper that a bit with the knowledge that, since they are not generating tickets (revenue), most police departments are not going to bother with the recommended calibrations. I know that the one in Palatine always agrees with the Sigma Sport BC1606L speedometer on my bicycle... David L From bmwwxman at gmail.com Mon Sep 20 16:04:22 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:04:22 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugzuki Fix In-Reply-To: References: <02BC8303-DB94-41B4-B2E7-33E0F24AEC8E@ado13.com> Message-ID: Well.... looks like no more little BUGZUKIs...... Cheers!! Jim On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 2:53 PM, WFO Herb wrote: > Kool...Having him fixed ought to be worth, what, fifty horsepower! > > > > On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller > wrote: > > > $3,500 to fix BUGZUKI at the best shop around. Glad I don't have to pay > it. > > > > Larry > > _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From bmwwxman at gmail.com Mon Sep 20 16:13:30 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:13:30 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Question - radar signs In-Reply-To: References: <577989.21679.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I once got a ticket doing 45 in a 55 zone... Seems like the semi coming up behind me was doing 70...... Those things aren't very good on motorcycles unless you are the only target the radar has.... Cheers! Jim On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 5:01 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote: > > They are as accurate as can be. > > I would temper that a bit with the knowledge that, since they are not > generating tickets (revenue), most police departments are not going to > bother with the recommended calibrations. I know that the one in > Palatine always agrees with the Sigma Sport BC1606L speedometer on my > bicycle... > David L > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Mon Sep 20 17:01:56 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:01:56 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Question - radar signs In-Reply-To: References: <577989.21679.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <7F27F8F83E834E6ABC76CDDDF0CE5C49@HomePC> That doesn't mean the radar unit was faulty. It only means the operator got the wrong target. Hell, Jim, you probably deserved it anyhow! LOL Larry -------------------------------------------------- From: "Jim Johnson" Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 5:13 PM To: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com> Cc: "Spridgets" Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Question - radar signs I once got a ticket doing 45 in a 55 zone... Seems like the semi coming up behind me was doing 70...... Those things aren't very good on motorcycles unless you are the only target the radar has.... Cheers! Jim On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 5:01 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote: > > They are as accurate as can be. > > I would temper that a bit with the knowledge that, since they are not > generating tickets (revenue), most police departments are not going to > bother with the recommended calibrations. I know that the one in > Palatine always agrees with the Sigma Sport BC1606L speedometer on my > bicycle... > David L > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net From spritenut at comcast.net Mon Sep 20 17:28:21 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:28:21 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] You Might Want to See A Doctor In-Reply-To: <4C9781A6.2090701@justbrits.com> References: <4C9781A6.2090701@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C97EE15.6030303@comcast.net> On 9/20/2010 11:45 AM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > << I also have a plastic handle screw driver that I was thinking about > listing > along with a very cool Alan wrench. >> > > As long as it's a LONG BF plastic handle screwdriver Kirk, > it should sell fast >G?>G?>G? !!! > > Some guy in NJ who's name ends in a vowel [but NOT 'y'] > should buy it !!! Would that be Ed BitmE From shop at justbrits.com Mon Sep 20 17:58:56 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:58:56 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] You Might Want to See A Doctor In-Reply-To: <4C97EE15.6030303@comcast.net> References: <4C9781A6.2090701@justbrits.com> <4C97EE15.6030303@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C97F540.4020608@justbrits.com> << Would that be Ed BitmE >> While the past invite to be THAT "close" to you Frank, the bottom line would be "Can't be" as I have NEVER "bit" you nor even tried to "bite" you !!! Tnx for 'compliment', I think !! And although my Dad was from Ridgefield Park, NJ, I have NEVER lived in NJ except for a few months in Ft. Lee [circumstances NOT for general public much less this List ] like the guy that I believe would buy a BFS !!! From kgb at frontiernet.net Mon Sep 20 18:56:40 2010 From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:56:40 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: New CPR: Please view. This is excellent In-Reply-To: <59e4e.748e86d9.39c95a2e@aol.com> Message-ID: <621837437.72181.1285030600106.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net> Subject: Fwd: New CPR: Please view. This is excellent B Pass it on.... Subj: New CPR: Please view. This is excellent B Please watch this educational film clip.B It is "Life Saving" not "political."B B B New CPR: This is worth forwarding !!! B B B Please watch video!B Learn how to save a life!!! http://tinyurl.com/2fx8r59 B B B This is the new CPR technique which is much simpler. B Very well worth 6 minutes to watch.B You may be able to save a lifeb& Interesting to note that certification is not required. If you haven't seen this, you should.B If you have seen it, it won't hurt to see it again.B B This is a new CPR technique which is much simpler. B Please watch and forward to your friends and family if you haven't already done so.B You never know, a life may be saved utilizing this new procedure. B B B B B = B From andrewpayne at intrex.net Mon Sep 20 21:11:24 2010 From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (Andrew Payne) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 03:11:24 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] MG spotting in Chicago Message-ID: <870610946-1285038685-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-387365970-@bda2871.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> Last week, tuesday around lunch, I saw a nice red Midget across the street from the Palmer House Hilton. Anyone on the list? Drew Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From bugeye15 at hotmail.com Tue Sep 21 04:56:49 2010 From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 06:56:49 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Synchronicity, Newfoundland, & Studebakers.. In-Reply-To: <120965.6822.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <120965.6822.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Looks like you guys are getting out of there just in time. Tropical storm warnings out for Newfoundland, IGOR is on his way! Brian S. Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed! > Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:56:26 -0700 > From: soavero at yahoo.com > To: peter at nosimport.com; spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Synchronicity, Newfoundland, & Studebakers.. > > Waiting for town to be closed at Carbonear. Jeff driving, pray for me. I do Brigus next. YouTube it, it's a hoot. The same house has been hit 3 years in a row. > > Ron > > On Fri Sep 17th, 2010 10:23 AM CDT Peter Caldwell wrote: > > >diditdiditdiditdiditdidit..... this just in .....from a time zone and > >a half away..... (EhPeeNews) > > > >They lost a stroke for speeding excessively (apparently "speeding is > >OK", but excessive ain't) > > > >Anyway... doing well. 3 more stages to go. > > > >A Miata left the road to get a closer look at the ocean. > > > >Guess they have to call Triple EH ... eh? > > > >Details in a week or so. > > > >Try to watch "The Trailer Park Boys" (Comedy > >Central?) www.trailerparkboys.com Funny stuff, and "relevant" .. sort of. > > > >Get back to work! > > > > Peter C. > >--------------------------- > >At 01:51 PM 9/16/2010, Peter Caldwell wrote: > >>diditdidtdidit....... this just in...... > >> > >>The boys are doing well, Charging around Newfoundland moving toward > >>the top of the leader board. > >> > >>The only Screeching is Subarus digging basements. > >> > >> Peter C From yoonit at yahoo.com Tue Sep 21 07:27:46 2010 From: yoonit at yahoo.com (M F) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 06:27:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] need metal strip thingy for soft top Message-ID: <514289.54910.qm@web33105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I was wondering what the metal strip (bar? rod? etc?) looks like that goes in the slot of my '63 Sprite soft top to stiffen the top along the windshield...? Car came with "new" vinyl top, but missing that piece. I'd like to source it myself, if possible. Just need some spec's, dimensions etc.....or suggestions as to where to find. Thanks, michael in wisconsin From haynes386 at netzero.net Tue Sep 21 08:02:52 2010 From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:02:52 GMT Subject: [Spridgets] Colorado Conclave Message-ID: <20100921.080252.17510.1@webmail04.dca.untd.com> That shifter was on, of all things, and new Lotus Elise! and we decided that it must be special for the driver. There are a couple of folks with the Lotus Club that have had strokes and, yet still drive these high priced, high power to weight ratio cars-(Yikes!). I just try to stay out of their way-way out in front of them, since they usually drive like an old maiden aunt. Patina on the windshield? That's not patina, that's my high-tech, life-saving, pre-impacted windscreen, don't the rest of you have one of these federally mandated safety devices? I have a couple more if anyone needs one, just send me your bank information, and I'll get one to you as soon as the next one breaks, er, as soon as possible. Mark Haynes HAN6L12977 HAN5L8016 Great Pics, Mark One pic shows a car with 2 shift levers. What's going on with that? Is that standard or is the second lever to accommodate the drivers special needs. The "patina" seems to extend onto the windshield! LOL Thanks for sharing your pics. At 11:43 AM 9/20/2010, Mark Haynes wrote: >The '58 FINALLY made it to the British Conclave, including the Ride the >Rockies (a 140 some mile tour) up into the mountains, ____________________________________________________________ My Credit Scores- Free Click Here to See Your 3 FREE Credit Scores from All 3 Credit Bureaus! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c98bb455ee0ac542aast04duc From lmacy at mac.com Tue Sep 21 08:32:35 2010 From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:32:35 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: New CPR: Please view. This is excellent In-Reply-To: <621837437.72181.1285030600106.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net> References: <621837437.72181.1285030600106.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net> Message-ID: <9AC290DE-B35A-4860-A440-346E292D611E@mac.com> Well that was completely worthless. Kate, remember, no attachments to the Spridget list. Send it to Ed's completely worthless joke list. (once upon a time it was funny, now its all political, and mostly Ed's fault) Larry On Sep 20, 2010, at 20:56 PM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote: > Subject: Fwd: New CPR: Please view. This is excellent > > > B > Pass it on.... > > > > > Subj: New CPR: Please view. This is excellent > > B > > > > > > > > > > > > > Please watch this educational film clip.B It is "Life Saving" not > "political."B > > > > > B > > > B > > > > New CPR: This is worth forwarding !!! > > > > > B B > > > B > > > > Please watch video!B Learn how to save a life!!! > http://tinyurl.com/2fx8r59 B > > B > > > > B > > > > This is the new CPR technique which is much simpler. > > > > B > > > > Very well worth 6 minutes to watch.B You may be able to save a lifeb& > Interesting to note that certification is not required. > > > > > If you haven't seen this, you should.B If you have seen it, it won't hurt to > see it again.B > > > > B > > > > This is a new CPR technique which is much simpler. > > > > B > > > > Please watch and forward to your friends and family if you haven't already > done so.B You never know, a life may be saved utilizing this new procedure. > > > B > > B > B > B > > B > = > B > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lmacy at mac.com > -- Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. macy at upenn.edu Senior IT Program Director Neuropsychiatry Section Department of Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates Philadelphia, PA 19104 "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!" From 72spridget at gmail.com Tue Sep 21 08:38:35 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:38:35 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: New CPR: Please view. This is excellent In-Reply-To: <9AC290DE-B35A-4860-A440-346E292D611E@mac.com> References: <621837437.72181.1285030600106.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net> <9AC290DE-B35A-4860-A440-346E292D611E@mac.com> Message-ID: <-2178183992729500855@unknownmsgid> Larry, Ya missed the tinyurl link halfway down. Getting old? David L On Sep 21, 2010, at 9:32, Macy Larry wrote: > Well that was completely worthless. > > Kate, remember, no attachments to the Spridget list. Send it to Ed's completely worthless joke list. (once upon a time it was funny, now its all political, and mostly Ed's fault) > > Larry > > On Sep 20, 2010, at 20:56 PM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote: > >> Subject: Fwd: New CPR: Please view. This is excellent >> >> >> B >> Pass it on.... >> >> >> >> >> Subj: New CPR: Please view. This is excellent >> >> B >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Please watch this educational film clip.B It is "Life Saving" not >> "political."B >> >> >> >> >> B >> >> >> B >> >> >> >> New CPR: This is worth forwarding !!! >> >> >> >> >> B B >> >> >> B >> >> >> >> Please watch video!B Learn how to save a life!!! >> http://tinyurl.com/2fx8r59 B >> >> B >> >> >> >> B >> >> >> >> This is the new CPR technique which is much simpler. >> >> >> >> B >> >> >> >> Very well worth 6 minutes to watch.B You may be able to save a lifeb& >> Interesting to note that certification is not required. >> >> >> >> >> If you haven't seen this, you should.B If you have seen it, it won't hurt to >> see it again.B >> >> >> >> B >> >> >> >> This is a new CPR technique which is much simpler. >> >> >> >> B >> >> >> >> Please watch and forward to your friends and family if you haven't already >> done so.B You never know, a life may be saved utilizing this new procedure. >> >> >> B >> >> B >> B >> B >> >> B >> = >> B >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lmacy at mac.com >> > > -- > > Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. > macy at upenn.edu > Senior IT Program Director > Neuropsychiatry Section > Department of Psychiatry > University of Pennsylvania > 3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates > Philadelphia, PA 19104 > > > "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!" > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/72spridget at gmail.com From mdrowe at optonline.net Tue Sep 21 09:02:52 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:02:52 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Colorado Conclave In-Reply-To: <20100921.080252.17510.1@webmail04.dca.untd.com> References: <20100921.080252.17510.1@webmail04.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: >we decided that it must be special for the driver MANOA, Hawaii -- A funeral will be held for a man killed earlier this month in a Manoa accident. Martin Wong, 77, and another man were killed when an SUV backed over them after a Masons luncheon at Paradise Park. The driver was using another man's vehicle that had been modified for handicapped driving. The brake and accelerator pedals were reversed From soavero at yahoo.com Tue Sep 21 09:36:11 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:36:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: New CPR: Please view. This is excellent In-Reply-To: <9AC290DE-B35A-4860-A440-346E292D611E@mac.com> Message-ID: <746560.96484.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Tue, 9/21/10, Macy Larry wrote: > Well that was completely worthless. It was a tiny url - worked fine. Not worthless. > > http://tinyurl.com/2fx8r59 B Ron From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Tue Sep 21 10:52:43 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:52:43 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Colorado Conclave In-Reply-To: References: <20100921.080252.17510.1@webmail04.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <811740.73659.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Michael Rowe said: "The driver was using another man's vehicle that had been modified for handicapped driving. The brake and accelerator pedals were reversed" What was the handicap - Dyslexia? - David Booker Long Island From 72spridget at gmail.com Tue Sep 21 10:55:13 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:55:13 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Colorado Conclave In-Reply-To: <811740.73659.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <20100921.080252.17510.1@webmail04.dca.untd.com> <811740.73659.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <3938096042793791385@unknownmsgid> More likely a bad knee. David L On Sep 21, 2010, at 11:52, David Booker wrote: > Michael Rowe said: "The driver was using another man's vehicle that had been > modified for handicapped driving. The brake and accelerator pedals were > reversed" > > What was the handicap - Dyslexia? > > - David Booker > Long Island > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/72spridget at gmail.com From shop at justbrits.com Tue Sep 21 11:06:30 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:06:30 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: New CPR: Please view. This is excellent In-Reply-To: <746560.96484.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <746560.96484.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C98E616.4030407@justbrits.com> << --- On Tue, 9/21/10, Macy Larry wrote: > Well that was completely worthless. It was a tiny url - worked fine. Not worthless. > > http://tinyurl.com/2fx8r59 B Ron>> Far from it, Ron !! And Larry, if your Dept. at LEAST is NOT aware of it, that is EXTREMELY POOR "teaching" for a "Teaching School" !! As a forced retired Medic of 25+ years, I will flat state that ALL of this List [and families/co-workers] should be fully aware of the 'new' method !! And although Certification is not required, I strongly recommend taking a class. Your local Fire Dept. generally offers one a few times per year or knows of classes.. Also your local American Heart Association offers classes. There is MORE to the class then just the Chest Compressions !! Ed '67 BJ-7 [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ] Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com From spritenut at comcast.net Tue Sep 21 11:07:06 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:07:06 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Brake pull Message-ID: <4C98E63A.3050604@comcast.net> My 67 Sprite which was totally redone 3 years ago has always pulled to the right when I step on the brakes. I figured I just had to re-bleed the brakes and I finally got around to it. It still pulls to the right. Brake pedal has always been hard, no pumping needed, New hoses, pipes, master, and rebuilt calipers. It's not like I never did this before but this time I am stumped. One more thing..... The pulling gets less the more I drive and after about 20 miles or so, it no longer pulls when I step on the brakes. The left caliper is not hanging up, the right just needs to catch up with the left one. When I first drive off after the car sat for a week or so, it pulls enough to make a right turn. Anybody have any ideas? -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Sep 21 11:11:19 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:11:19 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: New CPR: Please view. This is excellent In-Reply-To: <4C98E616.4030407@justbrits.com> References: <746560.96484.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>, <4C98E616.4030407@justbrits.com> Message-ID: That's just the foreplay? > There is MORE to the class then just the Chest > Compressions !! > > ED From haynes386 at netzero.net Tue Sep 21 11:22:02 2010 From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:22:02 GMT Subject: [Spridgets] Colorado Conclave Message-ID: <20100921.112202.23880.0@webmail06.dca.untd.com> DysLEGsia? Mark Haynes HAN6L12977 HAN5L8016 Michael Rowe said: "The driver was using another man's vehicle that had been modified for handicapped driving. The brake and accelerator pedals were reversed" What was the handicap - Dyslexia? ____________________________________________________________ Mortgage Rates Hit 3.25% If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c98e9fc4b822c762b1st05duc From hardy.john at cox.net Tue Sep 21 11:29:55 2010 From: hardy.john at cox.net (hardy.john at cox.net) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:29:55 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Brake pull In-Reply-To: <4C98E63A.3050604@comcast.net> Message-ID: <20100921132955.R7AZI.229764.imail@fed1rmwml38> Frank, Maybe a different pad material that one has more stiction when cold. Once they get up to temperature they are better balanced. That is a strange one. Cheers, John Hardy San Diego ---- Frank Clarici wrote: > My 67 Sprite which was totally redone 3 years ago has always pulled to > the right when I step on the brakes. > I figured I just had to re-bleed the brakes and I finally got around to it. > It still pulls to the right. > Brake pedal has always been hard, no pumping needed, > New hoses, pipes, master, and rebuilt calipers. > It's not like I never did this before but this time I am stumped. > One more thing..... The pulling gets less the more I drive and after > about 20 miles or so, it no longer pulls when I step on the brakes. > The left caliper is not hanging up, the right just needs to catch up > with the left one. > When I first drive off after the car sat for a week or so, it pulls > enough to make a right turn. > Anybody have any ideas? > > -- > Frank Clarici > Toms River, NJ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/hardy.john at cox.net From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Tue Sep 21 11:31:21 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:31:21 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Brake pull In-Reply-To: <4C98E63A.3050604@comcast.net> Message-ID: In the Sixties, I had a Renault Caravelle that pulled to the left. I replaced the pads, rotors, calipers, wheel bearings, and hoses. It still pulled to the left, so I sold it. This is why I've never fully trusted disc brakes. BZ From abcoz at hky.com Tue Sep 21 11:42:54 2010 From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:42:54 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Brake pull In-Reply-To: <4C98E63A.3050604@comcast.net> References: <4C98E63A.3050604@comcast.net> Message-ID: <01e601cb59b4$6bcb44e0$4361cea0$@hky.com> Frank, Sometimes, if you get a set of rotors that were not poured from the same "heat" at the foundry, there may be enough difference in the alloy to cause slightly different frictional properties, when cold (this is why all shop manuals specify replacement of BOTH rotors, even though only one may require replacement. Of course, the pads may have been effected by any "difference" in the rotor's composition, so it's best to replace them at the same time. On a happier note, how did you enjoy your Watkins Glen weekend? Bud Osbourne -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank Clarici Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 1:07 PM To: Spridgets Subject: [Spridgets] Brake pull My 67 Sprite which was totally redone 3 years ago has always pulled to the right when I step on the brakes. I figured I just had to re-bleed the brakes and I finally got around to it. It still pulls to the right. Brake pedal has always been hard, no pumping needed, New hoses, pipes, master, and rebuilt calipers. It's not like I never did this before but this time I am stumped. One more thing..... The pulling gets less the more I drive and after about 20 miles or so, it no longer pulls when I step on the brakes. The left caliper is not hanging up, the right just needs to catch up with the left one. When I first drive off after the car sat for a week or so, it pulls enough to make a right turn. Anybody have any ideas? -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/abcoz at hky.com From stargazer1 at cox.net Tue Sep 21 11:46:06 2010 From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:46:06 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: New CPR: Please view. This is excellent In-Reply-To: <4C98E616.4030407@justbrits.com> References: <746560.96484.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C98E616.4030407@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C98EF5E.2020905@cox.net> On 9/21/2010 10:06 AM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > As a forced retired Medic of 25+ years, I will flat state that > ALL of this List [and families/co-workers] should be fully aware > of the 'new' method !! And although Certification is not required, > I strongly recommend taking a class. Your local Fire Dept. > generally offers one a few times per year or knows of classes.. > Also your local American Heart Association offers classes. > There is MORE to the class then just the Chest Compressions !! I agree with Ed. Is that some sign of the apocalypse? :-) You never want to be in these situations, but if you have elderly parents or neighbors, you need to know this stuff. You'll save their lives. The classes are cheap, and not icky. The value of taking the class lies in learning the amount of force you need to apply during CPR. I just finished my SCUBA first aid, CPR, AED, and O2 provider class. Things have changed a lot since I took it some 10 years ago. They've made the procedures a lot simpler and useful for regular people in emergency situations. Interestingly enough, our diving rescue procedures have hardly changed at all. Cheers, Dave Ambrose From kevinv1275 at gmail.com Tue Sep 21 11:49:43 2010 From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:49:43 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Brake pull In-Reply-To: <4C98E63A.3050604@comcast.net> References: <4C98E63A.3050604@comcast.net> Message-ID: <01BF6FA7-62D1-4C8B-901E-B85CF6D49F63@gmail.com> Frank, There is a good possibility that the right rear axle seal is leaking. It will cause the symptoms you describe. I had that on the 71.... It would leak just enough to wet the shoes in the back slightly, after a few mile of driving all would be fine again. Kevin On Sep 21, 2010, at 1:07 PM, Frank Clarici wrote: > My 67 Sprite which was totally redone 3 years ago has always pulled > to the right when I step on the brakes. > I figured I just had to re-bleed the brakes and I finally got > around to it. > It still pulls to the right. > Brake pedal has always been hard, no pumping needed, > New hoses, pipes, master, and rebuilt calipers. > It's not like I never did this before but this time I am stumped. > One more thing..... The pulling gets less the more I drive and > after about 20 miles or so, it no longer pulls when I step on the > brakes. > The left caliper is not hanging up, the right just needs to catch > up with the left one. > When I first drive off after the car sat for a week or so, it pulls > enough to make a right turn. > Anybody have any ideas? From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Sep 21 11:53:54 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:53:54 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] bleacher collapse at race In-Reply-To: <7EBAB7C0A9684341A96C1862B716384B02DD7C5E@onottaxms1.AGR.GC.CA> References: <7EBAB7C0A9684341A96C1862B716384B02DD7C5E@onottaxms1.AGR.GC.CA> Message-ID: There are cameras everywhere these days. I saw this video on the news this morning. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/21/brazil-bleacher-collapse-_n_733139.h tml From peter at nosimport.com Tue Sep 21 11:56:15 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:56:15 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Brake pull In-Reply-To: <01BF6FA7-62D1-4C8B-901E-B85CF6D49F63@gmail.com> References: <4C98E63A.3050604@comcast.net> <01BF6FA7-62D1-4C8B-901E-B85CF6D49F63@gmail.com> Message-ID: <201009211056998.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Bingo! Peter C = At 12:49 PM 9/21/2010, Kevin Valentine wrote: >Frank, > >There is a good possibility that the right rear axle seal is >leaking. It will cause the symptoms you describe. I had that on the >71.... It would leak just enough to wet the shoes in the back >slightly, after a few mile of driving all would be fine again. > >Kevin > > > > >On Sep 21, 2010, at 1:07 PM, Frank Clarici wrote: > >>My 67 Sprite which was totally redone 3 years ago has always pulled >>to the right when I step on the brakes. From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Sep 21 11:59:04 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:59:04 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Brake pull In-Reply-To: <01e601cb59b4$6bcb44e0$4361cea0$@hky.com> References: <4C98E63A.3050604@comcast.net>, <01e601cb59b4$6bcb44e0$4361cea0$@hky.com> Message-ID: So to test this he swaps the rotors to the opposite sides to see if it then pulls to the left? :) > Frank, > Sometimes, if you get a set of rotors that were not poured from the same > "heat" at the foundry, there may be enough difference in the alloy to cause > slightly different frictional properties, when cold (this is why all shop > manuals specify replacement of BOTH rotors, even though only one may require > replacement. Of course, the pads may have been effected by any "difference" > in the rotor's composition, so it's best to replace them at the same time. > > On a happier note, how did you enjoy your Watkins Glen weekend? > > Bud Osbourne > > -----Original Message----- > > My 67 Sprite which was totally redone 3 years ago has always pulled to the > right when I step on the brakes. > I figured I just had to re-bleed the brakes and I finally got around to it. > It still pulls to the right. > Brake pedal has always been hard, no pumping needed, New hoses, pipes, > master, and rebuilt calipers. > It's not like I never did this before but this time I am stumped. > One more thing..... The pulling gets less the more I drive and after about > 20 miles or so, it no longer pulls when I step on the brakes. > The left caliper is not hanging up, the right just needs to catch up with > the left one. > When I first drive off after the car sat for a week or so, it pulls enough > to make a right turn. > Anybody have any ideas? > > -- > Frank Clarici From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Tue Sep 21 12:28:26 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:28:26 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Brake pull Message-ID: <24687.71aef4e4.39ca534a@aol.com> I had a Mini with drums all round and it pulled to the right. After I barrell rolled it, I always bought cars with discs brakes... Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 21/09/2010 18:34:26 GMT Daylight Time, billyzoom at billyzoom.com writes: In the Sixties, I had a Renault Caravelle that pulled to the left. I replaced the pads, rotors, calipers, wheel bearings, and hoses. It still pulled to the left, so I sold it. This is why I've never fully trusted disc brakes. BZ [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Mini Crash.jpg] From bmwwxman at gmail.com Tue Sep 21 12:44:03 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:44:03 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Colorado Conclave In-Reply-To: <20100921.112202.23880.0@webmail06.dca.untd.com> References: <20100921.112202.23880.0@webmail06.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: Lysdexia.... Jim On Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 12:22 PM, Mark Haynes wrote: > DysLEGsia? > > > Mark Haynes > HAN6L12977 > HAN5L8016 > > > > Michael Rowe said: "The driver was using another man's vehicle that had > been > modified for handicapped driving. The brake and accelerator pedals were > reversed" > > What was the handicap - Dyslexia? > > ____________________________________________________________ > Mortgage Rates Hit 3.25% > If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program > http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c98e9fc4b822c762b1st05duc > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From bmwwxman at gmail.com Tue Sep 21 12:45:24 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:45:24 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Colorado Conclave In-Reply-To: References: <20100921.112202.23880.0@webmail06.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: Then there was the dyslexic insomniac agnostic who stayed up all night wondering if there is a Dog..... On Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 1:44 PM, Jim Johnson wrote: > Lysdexia.... > > Jim > > > On Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 12:22 PM, Mark Haynes wrote: > >> DysLEGsia? >> >> >> Mark Haynes >> HAN6L12977 >> HAN5L8016 >> >> >> >> Michael Rowe said: "The driver was using another man's vehicle that had >> been >> modified for handicapped driving. The brake and accelerator pedals were >> reversed" >> >> What was the handicap - Dyslexia? >> >> ____________________________________________________________ >> Mortgage Rates Hit 3.25% >> If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program >> http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c98e9fc4b822c762b1st05duc >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage : >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com >> >> > > > -- > Cheers!! > Jim > "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level > of thinking that > created them."-Albert Einstein > > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From lmacy at mac.com Tue Sep 21 13:36:11 2010 From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:36:11 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: New CPR: Please view. This is excellent In-Reply-To: <-2178183992729500855@unknownmsgid> References: <621837437.72181.1285030600106.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net> <9AC290DE-B35A-4860-A440-346E292D611E@mac.com> <-2178183992729500855@unknownmsgid> Message-ID: <59024CA6-25E0-4769-94C2-496B58D9D2E2@mac.com> Ooops, Before coffee!! On Sep 21, 2010, at 10:38 AM, David Lieb wrote: > Larry, > Ya missed the tinyurl link halfway down. Getting old? > David L > > On Sep 21, 2010, at 9:32, Macy Larry wrote: > >> Well that was completely worthless. >> >> Kate, remember, no attachments to the Spridget list. Send it to Ed's completely worthless joke list. (once upon a time it was funny, now its all political, and mostly Ed's fault) >> >> Larry >> >> On Sep 20, 2010, at 20:56 PM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote: >> >>> Subject: Fwd: New CPR: Please view. This is excellent >>> >>> >>> B >>> Pass it on.... >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Subj: New CPR: Please view. This is excellent >>> >>> B >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Please watch this educational film clip.B It is "Life Saving" not >>> "political."B >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> B >>> >>> >>> B >>> >>> >>> >>> New CPR: This is worth forwarding !!! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> B B >>> >>> >>> B >>> >>> >>> >>> Please watch video!B Learn how to save a life!!! >>> http://tinyurl.com/2fx8r59 B >>> >>> B >>> >>> >>> >>> B >>> >>> >>> >>> This is the new CPR technique which is much simpler. >>> >>> >>> >>> B >>> >>> >>> >>> Very well worth 6 minutes to watch.B You may be able to save a lifeb& >>> Interesting to note that certification is not required. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> If you haven't seen this, you should.B If you have seen it, it won't hurt to >>> see it again.B >>> >>> >>> >>> B >>> >>> >>> >>> This is a new CPR technique which is much simpler. >>> >>> >>> >>> B >>> >>> >>> >>> Please watch and forward to your friends and family if you haven't already >>> done so.B You never know, a life may be saved utilizing this new procedure. >>> >>> >>> B >>> >>> B >>> B >>> B >>> >>> B >>> = >>> B >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lmacy at mac.com >>> >> >> -- >> >> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. >> macy at upenn.edu >> Senior IT Program Director >> Neuropsychiatry Section >> Department of Psychiatry >> University of Pennsylvania >> 3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates >> Philadelphia, PA 19104 >> >> >> "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!" >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/72spridget at gmail.com >> -- Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. macy at upenn.edu Senior IT Program Director Neuropsychiatry Section Department of Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates Philadelphia, PA 19104 "Anyone who slaps a 'this page is best viewed with Browser X' label on a Web page appears to be yearning for the bad old days, before the Web, when you had very little chance of reading a document written on another computer, another word processor, or another network." -Tim Berners-Lee in Technology Review, July 1996 From froggi60 at gmail.com Tue Sep 21 13:39:33 2010 From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:39:33 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] One for Frank.... Message-ID: http://www.break.com/index/rebuild-a-jeep-in-under-four-minutes -- Here is an Important Message for anyone who receives this email: If you forward this correspondence, PLEASE DELETE THE FORWARDING HISTORY, which includes my email address! It is a courtesy to me and others who may not wish to have their email addresses sent all over the world! Erasing the history helps prevent Spammers from mining addresses and viruses from being propagated! IT ALSO PROTECTS YOU. No trees were harmed in the creation of this email, though numerous electrons were horribly inconvenienced. From grday at btinternet.com Tue Sep 21 14:56:27 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:56:27 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] Brake pull References: <4C98E63A.3050604@comcast.net> Message-ID: <64A6029BA52F47FBA78E5A0F6A1EBDD1@user8634b3d69b> If it pulls to the right, the right side is working properly and the left side is causing the problem. If it pulls enough to make a right turn this sounds as if the problem is at the front and not the rear. A sharp pull is front, a gradual one is rear - commonly. This sounds like contaminants of some description that are on the left rotor(s) that are getting wiped / burnt off when you brake to the point they have gone after 20 miles or so. Try leaving it for a week or so and wipe your finger at the bottom of the front left rotor and see if it is wet/damp and just quickly tongue taste your finger where you have wiped it. You will probably know the difference between brake fluid and ordinary grease / oil. This is NOT a recommended test as brake fluid is quite poisonous and ordinary oils do not do you much good either! If you strip the front left down you should be looking for a damp line running down the back of the inner pad and across the bottom of the pad and downwards Have a look (a) at the inside of the wheel rim and tyre for signs of fluid flung outwards towards the tire tread and (b) under the wheel arch for a wet line of drops that have been flung up if it has been going on for a long time. The fluid level may have dropped in the m/cyl as well. Best of luck Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Clarici" < To: "Spridgets" <> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 6:07 PM Subject: [Spridgets] Brake pull > My 67 Sprite which was totally redone 3 years ago has always pulled to the > right when I step on the brakes. > I figured I just had to re-bleed the brakes and I finally got around to > it. > It still pulls to the right. > Brake pedal has always been hard, no pumping needed, > New hoses, pipes, master, and rebuilt calipers. > It's not like I never did this before but this time I am stumped. > One more thing..... The pulling gets less the more I drive and after about > 20 miles or so, it no longer pulls when I step on the brakes. > The left caliper is not hanging up, the right just needs to catch up with > the left one. > When I first drive off after the car sat for a week or so, it pulls enough > to make a right turn. > Anybody have any ideas? > > -- > Frank Clarici > Toms River, NJ > _______________________________________________ From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Tue Sep 21 17:47:31 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:47:31 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Morrisservice aka Paul A. - Paul Asgeirsson In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <802793.9856.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Paul & Groups, Any one who would like to write Paul. I am sure he would thrilled to get some car pictures & mail. He gets excited when we go places where there is British cars. I hope to go down to the British car days on October 3 in San Diego. If i can make it i will stop by and pick up Paul. I know his days go by pretty slow. He reads the paper & watches TV most days. His mailing information: Paul Asgeirsson - Room # 333 Las Villas Del Norte 1325 Las Villas Way, Escondido, CA 92026 Thank You to those who take the time to write. Paul has been a big help to most every one he met. I have not known him as long as a lot of others. We did become a good friends in the past 8 years. Vigil --- On Tue, 9/21/10, Paul Dillon wrote: From: Paul Dillon Subject: Re: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Morrisservice aka Paul A. To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 3:13 PM Vigil - do you have a mailing address? I'm sure we can send pictures of our cars, the cars he in large part had at least a guiding hand in getting back on the road. Paul From 72spridget at gmail.com Tue Sep 21 18:16:27 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:16:27 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Morrisservice aka Paul A. - Paul Asgeirsson In-Reply-To: <802793.9856.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <802793.9856.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: And I would like to have a page in the calendar of thanks to Paul A from the Spridget List. No sense waiting until it is too late to say thank you. If Paul helped you with your car in person, over the phone, just inspired you to keep going with it, whatever, send me a picture of you with your car and a little thankyou note for Paul and I will do my best to fit them all in, even if it takes more than one month. I will also personally buy him a copy of the calendar and send it to him. Anyone know what month we should do? His birthday? Old Blue's date of MFG? David L spridget.calendar at gmail.com From shop at justbrits.com Tue Sep 21 18:20:05 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:20:05 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Morrisservice aka Paul A. - Paul Asgeirsson In-Reply-To: References: <802793.9856.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C994BB5.8090408@justbrits.com> GREAT idea, David !!! And I am SURE he will love it !!! Ed From soavero at yahoo.com Tue Sep 21 18:49:35 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:49:35 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: New CPR: Please view. This is excellent In-Reply-To: <4C98EF5E.2020905@cox.net> Message-ID: <596230.17239.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Tue, 9/21/10, David Ambrose wrote: > I just finished my SCUBA first aid, CPR, AED, and O2 > provider class. Things have changed a lot since I took it > some 10 years ago. They've made the procedures a lot simpler Same here - we took it in Newfoundland for the Targa. At first we were a little irritated at the mandatory fee, but after a few minutes it was well worth it. They did teach a different compression technique - 2 breaths, 30 compressions, 2 breaths, 30 compressions, etc. Ron From 72spridget at gmail.com Tue Sep 21 19:15:55 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 20:15:55 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Morrisservice aka Paul A. - Paul Asgeirsson In-Reply-To: References: <802793.9856.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Please note that I did not say pictures of your Spridget for Paul's page. I am well aware that his company was Morrisservice (or however you spell it, someone fix it for me?) and I welcome pictures of any people and cars that are grateful to Paul A. David L spridget.calendar at gmail.com From abcoz at hky.com Tue Sep 21 20:04:27 2010 From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:04:27 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Brake pull In-Reply-To: <01BF6FA7-62D1-4C8B-901E-B85CF6D49F63@gmail.com> References: <4C98E63A.3050604@comcast.net> <01BF6FA7-62D1-4C8B-901E-B85CF6D49F63@gmail.com> Message-ID: <02de01cb59fa$7c7416f0$755c44d0$@hky.com> Hmmm. I had automatically assumed that brother Frank would have already noticed a leaking rear axle seal..................... Yeah, Kevin, that could sure do it. You should, however, be able to sense that it isn't the front brakes pulling, if a leaky rear axle seal is the culprit. At any rate, that would probably be the easiest/cheapest fix (rear axle seal) when all is said & done. Bud Osbourne -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kevin Valentine Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 1:50 PM To: Frank Clarici Cc: Spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Brake pull Frank, There is a good possibility that the right rear axle seal is leaking. It will cause the symptoms you describe. I had that on the 71.... It would leak just enough to wet the shoes in the back slightly, after a few mile of driving all would be fine again. Kevin On Sep 21, 2010, at 1:07 PM, Frank Clarici wrote: > My 67 Sprite which was totally redone 3 years ago has always pulled > to the right when I step on the brakes. > I figured I just had to re-bleed the brakes and I finally got > around to it. > It still pulls to the right. > Brake pedal has always been hard, no pumping needed, > New hoses, pipes, master, and rebuilt calipers. > It's not like I never did this before but this time I am stumped. > One more thing..... The pulling gets less the more I drive and > after about 20 miles or so, it no longer pulls when I step on the > brakes. > The left caliper is not hanging up, the right just needs to catch > up with the left one. > When I first drive off after the car sat for a week or so, it pulls > enough to make a right turn. > Anybody have any ideas? _______________________________________________ From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Sep 22 06:05:25 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:05:25 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] OMGC - Parts Help For MG Midget In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: There's a guy on the east coast of Canada looking for some WW rear axle parts. I know nothing other than what's here. ( That's kinda sad to admit, isn't it? :) ) Reply directly to him, if you can help, please. His email: dsankey at sympatico.ca 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 Subject: OMGC - Parts Help For MG Midget OMGCers, Club member Dave Sankey tells me a friend of his on the East coast is in the midst of restoring a 1966 MG Midget. Here is the text of the note I received from Dave: ============================================================================= ============================= Hi Len A friend of mine in Halifax is looking for some Midget parts. He is looking for a Midget rear wire wheel axle (or just the half shafts) for his latest project which is a 1966 1098 Mk 2. If you could please forward this to the rest of the club members; maybe someone may have these items kicking around or know of someone who does. Thanks Dave ============================================================================= ============================= You can contact Dave Sankey at dsankey at sympatico.ca Safety Fast! From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Sep 22 06:43:29 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:43:29 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: New CPR: Please view. This is excellent In-Reply-To: <596230.17239.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <4C98EF5E.2020905@cox.net>, <596230.17239.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: No cod or screech involved? Robert ---------------------------------------- > > --- On Tue, 9/21/10, David Ambrose wrote: >> I just finished my SCUBA first aid, CPR, AED, and O2 >> provider class. Things have changed a lot since I took it >> some 10 years ago. They've made the procedures a lot simpler > > Same here - we took it in Newfoundland for the Targa. At first we were a little irritated at the mandatory fee, but after a few minutes it was well worth it. They did teach a different compression technique - 2 breaths, 30 compressions, 2 breaths, 30 compressions, etc. > > Ron From mdrowe at optonline.net Wed Sep 22 11:02:21 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:02:21 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Sticky bearing Message-ID: What is the meaning of a well-oiled bearing that always sticks at rest, but once moving turns freely? I have just taken out two differentials. Both were turning freely when I took them out; I flushed with kerosene, then degreaser; and re-oiled with engine oil. Both seized completely when dry before re-oiling. One freed up completely when oiled, and the other remains sticky at rest. Michael Rowe '74 Bugeyed Midget From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Sep 22 13:10:20 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:10:20 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (Steel bonnet wanted) In-Reply-To: References: , <201009171213594.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>, <4C93FCBB.5030208@justbrits.com>, Message-ID: My elderly neighbour calls them "squeally Healeys". Her first car was an 'umph'. 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 ---------------------------------------- >> Keep in mind [ALL of you] if it wasn't for Big Healeys there >> NEVER would have been a Frogeye [followed by older sisters]!!!! > > ED has a good point here folks. The Heavey Healeys allowed them to > make all their mistakes before designing Spridgets. We should be > grateful for the rough drafts. > David L > _______________________________________________ From thcollin at mtu.edu Wed Sep 22 13:32:29 2010 From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins) Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:32:29 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] BE Action Shot Message-ID: <8vjs3h$9ehu65@email.mtu.edu> There's a nice action shot of a white BE Sprite on the Tail of the Dragon pics at: http://killboy.blogspot.com/ this week. The car has brooklands screens, a blue hood stripe, and a stream line "bump" behind the driver (what are those things called?). The passenger looks a bit, ah "stressed" - maybe??? The tires look like they are doing all they can to keep pointed in the right direction. Nice picture. A lister perhaps?? Tim Collins http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/sets/ From an5.sprite at gmail.com Wed Sep 22 13:52:58 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:52:58 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Sticky bearing Message-ID: Did you take apart the differential or cleaned the bearings while in the housing? When you say stick, is it like dried grease so spins but slow of does it stop and ratchet? Steve ------Original Message------ From: Michael Rowe Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net To: spridgets Subject: [Spridgets] Sticky bearing Sent: Sep 22, 2010 1:02 PM What is the meaning of a well-oiled bearing that always sticks at rest, but once moving turns freely? I have just taken out two differentials. Both were turning freely when I took them out; I flushed with kerosene, then degreaser; and re-oiled with engine oil. Both seized completely when dry before re-oiling. One freed up completely when oiled, and the other remains sticky at rest. Michael Rowe '74 Bugeyed Midget _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From shop at justbrits.com Wed Sep 22 18:47:15 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:47:15 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Memorabilia For Sale Message-ID: <4C9AA393.6070503@justbrits.com> ALL will GO at end of the month, folks. PERIOD !! http://www.justbrits.com/ads/Memo_F_S.html I will have another couple sets of Mags. up ASAP. WILL be LESS money than on FleaBay !! Ed '67 BJ-7 [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ] Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com From refisk at chartermi.net Wed Sep 22 19:15:33 2010 From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk) Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:15:33 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] need metal strip thingy for soft top In-Reply-To: <514289.54910.qm@web33105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <514289.54910.qm@web33105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <0B7A8318E45A49499459DB32B1956F08@RickPC> Hey Michael in Wisconsin, Don't know if anyone else has already answered your question, but here goes. I had to dig around in the garage, but I found one. It's a flat strap about 9/16" wide, 36 1/4" long, and about 1/16" thick with rounded ends. It has a gentle curve along the flat from one end to the other. You should be able to make one if you can find some thin steel strap material. Rick ----- Original Message ----- From: "M F" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 9:27 AM Subject: [Spridgets] need metal strip thingy for soft top >I was wondering what the metal strip (bar? rod? etc?) looks like that goes >in > the slot of my '63 Sprite soft top to stiffen the top along the > windshield...? > Car came with "new" vinyl top, but missing that piece. I'd like to source > it > myself, if possible. Just need some spec's, dimensions etc.....or > suggestions > as to where to find. > > Thanks, > michael in wisconsin From soavero at yahoo.com Wed Sep 22 19:47:16 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:47:16 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Brigus - great view Message-ID: <532744.29015.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> This was my favorite stage of Targa NF - WILD. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C0yeuaG7J4 Our time was similar in a very different car. Ron From soavero at yahoo.com Wed Sep 22 22:03:55 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:03:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Runoffs - Reid Message-ID: <439688.61171.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Those of who know my friend Reid Hazelton (big supporter), he's on the pole after Q1 at the Runoffs. He's the best amateur driver I've seen, and is in a 19 year old Formula Ford on no budget in one of the most competitive classes out there. Cheer him on if you're there, and pray for rain - he's the best in the muck. www.speedcasttv.com Ron From jimndi at frontiernet.net Thu Sep 23 07:48:25 2010 From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier) Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:48:25 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] 60 Bugeye Brakes Message-ID: <6F66F8E327FC45B39071FACA566B0283@MAINCOMPUTER> I picked up a set of Classic Gold rear Brake Shoes at Carlisle this year and I am in the process of installing them. 2 of the shoes have a paper #2 Sticker on them. Am I correct in assuming that the #2 signifies the trailing brake Shoe?? Thanks. J [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] From mgmaven at bellsouth.net Thu Sep 23 08:27:17 2010 From: mgmaven at bellsouth.net (Bob Spruck) Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:27:17 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] BE Action Shot In-Reply-To: <8vjs3h$9ehu65@email.mtu.edu> References: <8vjs3h$9ehu65@email.mtu.edu> Message-ID: <20100923142633.26674187665@autox.team.net> That's Phil Hungate and his wife. That particular car is a real nice daily driver, one of multiple Bugeyes Phil has. I met him years ago while covering the Atlanta British MotorCar Day events for the magazines. He is a very friendly and well informed Bugeye enthusiast, but not a List member as far as I know. Bob Spruck MotorMouth/south Motor Sports Journalism & Photography At 03:32 PM 9/22/2010, you wrote: >There's a nice action shot of a white BE Sprite on the Tail of the >Dragon pics at: http://killboy.blogspot.com/ this week. The car has >brooklands screens, a blue hood stripe, and a stream line "bump" >behind the driver (what are those things called?). The passenger >looks a bit, ah "stressed" - maybe??? The tires look like they are >doing all they can to keep pointed in the right direction. Nice >picture. A lister perhaps?? > >Tim Collins >http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/sets/ >_______________________________________________ From mdrowe at optonline.net Thu Sep 23 09:50:25 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:50:25 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Rear Hubs Message-ID: One set of hubs has 1/8" or more of in-out play, and the outer races of the bearings are so loose in the hub that they move in and out separately. The other set is tight. Are the hubs supposed to be tight? If so, how do I get such a huge amount of slop? Are these bearings supposed to be held in place by the axle screws and the slop is normal? That does not seem strong to me. Michael Rowe '74 Bugeyed Midget From miniac7 at aol.com Thu Sep 23 11:38:14 2010 From: miniac7 at aol.com (Howie) Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:38:14 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Runoffs - Reid In-Reply-To: <439688.61171.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <439688.61171.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I'm here and will hunt him down in the paddock. Howard Sent from my iPhone On Sep 23, 2010, at 12:03 AM, Ron Soave wrote: > Those of who know my friend Reid Hazelton (big supporter), he's on the pole after Q1 at the Runoffs. He's the best amateur driver I've seen, and is in a 19 year old Formula Ford on no budget in one of the most competitive classes out there. Cheer him on if you're there, and pray for rain - he's the best in the muck. > > www.speedcasttv.com > > Ron > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/miniac7 at aol.com From shop at justbrits.com Thu Sep 23 12:34:51 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:34:51 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Runoffs - Reid In-Reply-To: References: <439688.61171.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C9B9DCB.8000304@justbrits.com> Howard: << I'm here and will hunt him down in the paddock. >> I AM jealous and JEALOUS !!!! Want me to tell Mini-Nick [& clan] to run up there ?? Ed From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Thu Sep 23 15:09:12 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:09:12 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Synchronicity, Newfoundland, & Studebakers.. In-Reply-To: <400846.46808.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <20100916115135.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>, <400846.46808.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Do we have video of any of your driving? > Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 01:27:24 -0700 > From: soavero at yahoo.com > To: spridgets at autox.team.net; peter at nosimport.com > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Synchronicity, Newfoundland, & Studebakers.. > > --- On Thu, 9/16/10, Peter Caldwell wrote: > > The boys are doing well, Charging around Newfoundland > > moving toward > > the top of the leader board. > > We look to be out of it due to some odd marshalling that had about 15 cars making a crowd scatter, including us as first out when a course was mis-marked. We ended up taking over 1 minute penalty despite making final times for the most part (at some questionable speeds). For you Canadians, we made a deal with J.P. and Rob from "Trailer Park Boys" that we would REALLY put on a show today going sideways (we've become somewhat of a crowd hit for our drifiting). J.P. says our saga up here is its own TV how in itself. > > Last race day ;-( > > Ron > _______________________________________________ From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Thu Sep 23 16:12:34 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:12:34 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Synchronicity, Newfoundland, & Studebakers.. In-Reply-To: <20100917082397.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <201009110924600.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>, <20100916115135.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>, <20100917082397.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: That'd be "See? Eh? Eh?" up here. ( Canadian Automobile Association ) > > A Miata left the road to get a closer look at the ocean. > > Guess they have to call Triple EH ... eh? > > Details in a week or so. > > Try to watch "The Trailer Park Boys" (Comedy > Central?) www.trailerparkboys.com Funny stuff, and "relevant" .. sort of. > > Get back to work! > > Peter C. From soavero at yahoo.com Thu Sep 23 18:29:36 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:29:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Runoffs - Reid In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <393568.25507.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Up on the pavement near the "Diamond" sign near tech/impound. --- On Thu, 9/23/10, Howie wrote: > From: Howie > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Runoffs - Reid > To: "Ron Soave" > Cc: "Spridgets" , "team-thicko at autox.team.net" > Date: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 12:38 PM > I'm here and will hunt him down in > the paddock. > > Howard > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 23, 2010, at 12:03 AM, Ron Soave > wrote: > > > Those of who know my friend Reid Hazelton (big > supporter), he's on the pole after Q1 at the Runoffs. He's > the best amateur driver I've seen, and is in a 19 year old > Formula Ford on no budget in one of the most competitive > classes out there. Cheer him on if you're there, and pray > for rain - he's the best in the muck. > > > > www.speedcasttv.com > > > > Ron > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/miniac7 at aol.com From an5.sprite at gmail.com Fri Sep 24 13:35:08 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:35:08 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye door hinge Message-ID: I am looking for some advice on rebuilding my Bugeye's door hinges. When I took apart the hinge the pin was frozen to the center section and was rotating on the top and bottom. This seemed wrong as the pin on the top and bottom had small splines. As would be expected this wore away the metal pretty quickly once I started using the car. Is it enough to just get an oversize pin and drill/ream everything to fit or is there enough metal to drill out and add a bushing without ending up with a part that is too weak. Thanks Steve 59 Green Bugeye Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From hardy.john at cox.net Fri Sep 24 15:11:40 2010 From: hardy.john at cox.net (hardy.john at cox.net) Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:11:40 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye door hinge In-Reply-To: <20100924193504.320E7187876@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <20100924171140.1U7F2.729864.imail@fed1rmwml4201> Keep and eye out on E-bay. I see these things listed all the time. Cheers, John ---- an5.sprite at gmail.com wrote: > I am looking for some advice on rebuilding my Bugeye's door hinges. > > When I took apart the hinge the pin was frozen to the center section and was rotating on the top and bottom. This seemed wrong as the pin on the top and bottom had small splines. As would be expected this wore away the metal pretty quickly once I started using the car. > > Is it enough to just get an oversize pin and drill/ream everything to fit or is there enough metal to drill out and add a bushing without ending up with a part that is too weak. > > Thanks > > Steve > 59 Green Bugeye > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/hardy.john at cox.net From jimndi at frontiernet.net Fri Sep 24 16:08:17 2010 From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier) Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:08:17 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] rear hub nut Message-ID: <28353352041F45CC95053672C654C64C@MAINCOMPUTER> I'm trying to remove the Drivers side Rear Hub Nut on my 60 Bugeye. I've bent the locking plate out of the way but can not break the nut loose. Is the Hubnut on the drivers side a LH Thread?? I Dont want to use a Hot Wrench on it because of the oil seal any advice??????????????????? Thanks, j [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] From billmasq at hotmail.com Fri Sep 24 16:11:13 2010 From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier) Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:11:13 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye door hinge In-Reply-To: <20100924193500.EA2D0187877@autox.team.net> References: <20100924193500.EA2D0187877@autox.team.net> Message-ID: It is probably a lot easier just to get another set of hinges- I THINK that they are the same thru all years and I know that lots of us have spares. Say the word and you will probably have lots of offers. BillM > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > From: an5.sprite at gmail.com > Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:35:08 +0000 > Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye door hinge > > I am looking for some advice on rebuilding my Bugeye's door hinges. > > When I took apart the hinge the pin was frozen to the center section and was rotating on the top and bottom. This seemed wrong as the pin on the top and bottom had small splines. As would be expected this wore away the metal pretty quickly once I started using the car. > > Is it enough to just get an oversize pin and drill/ream everything to fit or is there enough metal to drill out and add a bushing without ending up with a part that is too weak. > > Thanks > > Steve > 59 Green Bugeye > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/billmasq at hotmail.com From an5.sprite at gmail.com Fri Sep 24 16:15:21 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman) Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:15:21 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] rear hub nut In-Reply-To: <28353352041F45CC95053672C654C64C@MAINCOMPUTER> References: <28353352041F45CC95053672C654C64C@MAINCOMPUTER> Message-ID: Jim, I can confirm that the hub nuts are different on both sides. One is left hand the other right hand. It would also be logical for the driver side if you are working on a US car to be LH. Good luck. Steve On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 6:08 PM, Jim Fournier wrote: > I'm trying to remove the Drivers side Rear Hub Nut on my 60 Bugeye. I've > bent > the locking plate out of the way but can not break the nut loose. Is the > Hubnut on the drivers side a LH Thread?? > I Dont want to use a Hot Wrench on it because of the oil seal any > advice??????????????????? > Thanks, j > > > [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried > to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send > plain text.] > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From an5.sprite at gmail.com Fri Sep 24 16:37:22 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman) Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:37:22 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye door hinge In-Reply-To: References: <20100924193500.EA2D0187877@autox.team.net> Message-ID: All, After reading about repairing door hinges, I think Bill has the right idea, to see if anyone has a pair of hinges in good condition they will sell. I see that there are two different part number listed for hinges 471-135 early cars to 1964 and 471-140 for later cars. Does anyone know the difference and if you can use the later hinges on an early (1959) bugeye. Thanks steve On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 6:11 PM, Bill Masquelier wrote: > It is probably a lot easier just to get another set of hinges- I THINK that > they are the same thru all years and I know that lots of us have spares. > Say the word and you will probably have lots of offers. > BillM > > > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > > From: an5.sprite at gmail.com > > Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:35:08 +0000 > > Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye door hinge > > > > I am looking for some advice on rebuilding my Bugeye's door hinges. > > > > When I took apart the hinge the pin was frozen to the center section and > was > rotating on the top and bottom. This seemed wrong as the pin on the top and > bottom had small splines. As would be expected this wore away the metal > pretty > quickly once I started using the car. > > > > Is it enough to just get an oversize pin and drill/ream everything to fit > or > is there enough metal to drill out and add a bushing without ending up with > a > part that is too weak. > > > > Thanks > > > > Steve > > 59 Green Bugeye > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/billmasq at hotmail.com > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From jimndi at frontiernet.net Fri Sep 24 17:00:59 2010 From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier) Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:00:59 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Hub nut Message-ID: <67E07F5F20044444800E3EFFCCF9BE3D@MAINCOMPUTER> Thanks Guys, I'll Try turning it the other way tomorrow, I thought I was going to have to borrow Frank's BFH. J [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] From spritenut at comcast.net Fri Sep 24 17:30:05 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:30:05 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye door hinge In-Reply-To: References: <20100924193500.EA2D0187877@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <4C9D347D.5040007@comcast.net> On 9/24/2010 6:37 PM, Steven Guterman wrote: > Does anyone know the difference and if you can use the later hinges on an > early (1959) bugeye. Side curtain cars used one type of hinge, roll up window cars used a different hinge. I think the hinges are the same but the early cars used a 1/4 x 28 pan head screw where the later cars used a 5/16 x 24 bolt on the door end of the hinge. All used pan head 1/4 x 28s on the hinge to body. So later hinges might work but with the bolts which might mean drilling a larger hole in the door where the rubber plugs go so you can get to the bolts. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From an5.sprite at gmail.com Fri Sep 24 17:36:42 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:36:42 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye door hinge Message-ID: Thanks Frank ------Original Message------ From: Frank Clarici To: Steven Guterman Cc: Bill Masquelier Cc: spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye door hinge Sent: Sep 24, 2010 7:30 PM On 9/24/2010 6:37 PM, Steven Guterman wrote: > Does anyone know the difference and if you can use the later hinges on an > early (1959) bugeye. Side curtain cars used one type of hinge, roll up window cars used a different hinge. I think the hinges are the same but the early cars used a 1/4 x 28 pan head screw where the later cars used a 5/16 x 24 bolt on the door end of the hinge. All used pan head 1/4 x 28s on the hinge to body. So later hinges might work but with the bolts which might mean drilling a larger hole in the door where the rubber plugs go so you can get to the bolts. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From shop at justbrits.com Fri Sep 24 23:05:09 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00:05:09 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] A serious YELLOW Healey !! Message-ID: <4C9D8305.8070103@justbrits.com> For those of you that have NOT seen this car on Marty Jansen's site, all I can say [besides to each his/her own] is W O W !!!!!!!!! http://www.jule-enterprises.com/id63.html Ed '67 BJ-7 [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ] Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com From nases at verizon.net Sat Sep 25 09:52:01 2010 From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase) Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:52:01 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] A serious YELLOW Healey !! In-Reply-To: <4C9D8305.8070103@justbrits.com> References: <4C9D8305.8070103@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <586D4E17-7477-4F03-A138-E1C7B3C9FFE8@verizon.net> Not much Healey DNA left in that one. But I have to appreciate the effort involved. Phil Nase Quakertown, PA home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/ On Sep 25, 2010, at 1:05 AM, "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" wrote: > For those of you that have NOT seen this car on Marty Jansen's > site, all I can say [besides to each his/her own] is W O W !!!!!!!!! > > http://www.jule-enterprises.com/id63.html > > Ed > '67 BJ-7 > [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ] > Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/nases at verizon.net From nases at verizon.net Sat Sep 25 09:56:50 2010 From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase) Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:56:50 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] A serious YELLOW Healey !! In-Reply-To: <4C9D8305.8070103@justbrits.com> References: <4C9D8305.8070103@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <7092076B-3BCD-4289-945F-D3ACE57102F8@verizon.net> Not much Healey DNA left in that one, still I have to appreciate the effort. Phil Nase Quakertown, PA home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/ On Sep 25, 2010, at 1:05 AM, "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" wrote: > For those of you that have NOT seen this car on Marty Jansen's > site, all I can say [besides to each his/her own] is W O W !!!!!!!!! > > http://www.jule-enterprises.com/id63.html > > Ed > '67 BJ-7 > [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ] > Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/nases at verizon.net From cclabaw at juno.com Sat Sep 25 09:55:03 2010 From: cclabaw at juno.com (cclabaw at juno.com) Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:55:03 GMT Subject: [Spridgets] '67 For Sale Message-ID: <20100925.085503.2685.4@webmail11.dca.untd.com> Listers - Again, after much soul-searching and anguish, I'm putting my '67 Sprite up for sale. It has a few improvements and many parts/kits ready to install. I will include everything and my Spridget library for $2k. E-mail cclabaw at juno.com for particulars and pix. Clay L. '67 Sprite Sunland, CA (near LA) ____________________________________________________________ Free 2010 Credit Scores 750 or Higher is a Great Credit Score! What's Yours? See Now for FREE! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c9e1bb78765079be07st06duc From derf247 at gmail.com Sat Sep 25 10:03:21 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:03:21 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] '67 For Sale In-Reply-To: <20100925.085503.2685.4@webmail11.dca.untd.com> References: <20100925.085503.2685.4@webmail11.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: Good luck. Even with the economy like it is my friend recently sold his '66 Sprite for $6500. From soavero at yahoo.com Sat Sep 25 10:16:15 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2010 09:16:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Newfie pic Message-ID: <516427.21653.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Not sure if this is public accessible, but here are some Newfie pics. We started in a Studebaker and ended in...something else. It will cost you a Screech and Coca Cola to get the whole story ;-))). Note air under rea tires on Brigus bridge... http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/album.php?aid=2088160&id=1341954812 Ron From corvallis at peoplepc.com Sat Sep 25 10:17:34 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2010 09:17:34 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] '67 For Sale In-Reply-To: References: <20100925.085503.2685.4@webmail11.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <65C16C8F777F4999BE51E6B0C779AEFA@spider> Was there $4500 stuffed in the glove box? Was it completely mint or what? What state or city? ...bill in corvallis ====================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of derf Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2010 9:03 AM To: cclabaw at juno.com Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] '67 For Sale Good luck. Even with the economy like it is my friend recently sold his '66 Sprite for $6500. _______________________________________________ From derf247 at gmail.com Sat Sep 25 12:06:47 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:06:47 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] '67 For Sale In-Reply-To: <65C16C8F777F4999BE51E6B0C779AEFA@spider> References: <20100925.085503.2685.4@webmail11.dca.untd.com> <65C16C8F777F4999BE51E6B0C779AEFA@spider> Message-ID: In BR, LA. It was restored by a friend. Another friend gave me the car and I gave it to him. http://i54.tinypic.com/2lw0gfa.jpg On Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 10:17 AM, wrote: > Was there $4500 stuffed in the glove box? Was it completely mint or what? > What state or city? ...bill in corvallis From robertchartrand at rogers.com Sat Sep 25 12:40:36 2010 From: robertchartrand at rogers.com (Robert Chartrand) Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:40:36 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] rear hub nut Message-ID: To loosen turn contrary to wheel rotation - CW on driver side and CCW on passenger side. If you have the $s invest in the right size socket. Robert (Ottawa, Can) 67 Midget From soavero at yahoo.com Sat Sep 25 12:43:53 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:43:53 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Good link for my Newfie pics In-Reply-To: <516427.21653.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <498220.62296.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2088160&id=1341954812&l=c2f3023c6f --- On Sat, 9/25/10, Ron Soave wrote: > From: Ron Soave > Subject: [Spridgets] Newfie pic > To: "Spridgets" , tmheffron at aol.com > Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010, 11:16 AM > Not sure if this is public > accessible, but here are some Newfie pics. We started in a > Studebaker and ended in...something else. It will cost you a > Screech and Coca Cola to get the whole story ;-))). Note air > under rea tires on Brigus bridge... > > http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/album.php?aid=2088160&id=1341954812 > > Ron > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/soavero at yahoo.com From george.brokaw at cox.net Sat Sep 25 13:28:40 2010 From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder) Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:28:40 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] '67 For Sale In-Reply-To: References: <20100925.085503.2685.4@webmail11.dca.untd.com> <65C16C8F777F4999BE51E6B0C779AEFA@spider> Message-ID: <096801cb5ce7$dc0dbe00$94293a00$@cox.net> By the look of the rear hood hold downs, it is a 66 or earlier car. Didn't the 67s have the fold down hood? My car is titled as a 67 but the VIN shows it was built as a 66. Paul -----Original Message----- In BR, LA. It was restored by a friend. Another friend gave me the car and I gave it to him. http://i54.tinypic.com/2lw0gfa.jpg On Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 10:17 AM: > Was there $4500 stuffed in the glove box? Was it completely mint or what? > What state or city? ...bill in corvallis _______________________________________________ From derf247 at gmail.com Sat Sep 25 14:20:36 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:20:36 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] '67 For Sale In-Reply-To: <096801cb5ce7$dc0dbe00$94293a00$@cox.net> References: <20100925.085503.2685.4@webmail11.dca.untd.com> <65C16C8F777F4999BE51E6B0C779AEFA@spider> <096801cb5ce7$dc0dbe00$94293a00$@cox.net> Message-ID: Yes, it is a '66, as stated in my first reply. From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com Sat Sep 25 21:47:36 2010 From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380) Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2010 23:47:36 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] '67 For Sale In-Reply-To: <096801cb5ce7$dc0dbe00$94293a00$@cox.net> References: <20100925.085503.2685.4@webmail11.dca.untd.com> <65C16C8F777F4999BE51E6B0C779AEFA@spider> <096801cb5ce7$dc0dbe00$94293a00$@cox.net> Message-ID: On Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 3:28 PM, Paul Herder wrote: By the look of the rear hood hold downs, it is a 66 or earlier car. Didn't the 67s have the fold down hood? My car is titled as a 67 but the VIN shows it was built as a 66. ____________________ The "early" 67s had the take off top and 1098 engine. The "late" 67s had the fold down top and 1275 pre-smog engine. -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... From abcoz at hky.com Sun Sep 26 08:33:41 2010 From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne) Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:33:41 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] barn find (hangar find, actually) Bugeye Message-ID: <019501cb5d87$d0f61f30$72e25d90$@hky.com> While talking with a 356 guy, at this weekend's 356 Registry ECH in Cleveland, I mentioned that I was a Spridget guy as well as a 356er. He then told me about how they were looking to make more room for aircraft in a hangar he rented with some of his friends near Chillicothe, Ohio. He said there is a "fully assembled basket case" Bugeye that one of the partners has been keeping in hope that his son will want to restore it. Apparently, his son has no interest in the car, so they are "hinting" to the guy that it really needs to be moved elsewhere. If anyone is interested in the car, I can provide contact information for one of the other guys renting the hangar, who in turn can contact the owner of the Bugeye. All I know about the car, other than of its existence, is that it was last registered/licensed in '79. Still, if any of you southern Ohio guys might be interested in following up on the car; this one might be worth your time & effort. Bud Osbourne From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net Sun Sep 26 09:04:25 2010 From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:04:25 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] TVR show Message-ID: <1904413354.1451708.1285513465010.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Just came back from breakfast and saw a 1993? TVR form ontario.B Turned out the local hotel hosted a north american TVR convention and I never knew about it.B Also didn't know they were still being made in england up until 95. the 93 had a 4.3 liter rover engine. 0-60 in 3.2 sec. license plate: nota porsh From corvallis at peoplepc.com Sun Sep 26 09:13:13 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 08:13:13 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] TVR show In-Reply-To: <1904413354.1451708.1285513465010.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <1904413354.1451708.1285513465010.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <645A7D15B3FB421DA6CF52C086E2FA31@spider> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TVR ...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: Sunday, September 26, 2010 8:04 AM To: spridgets; Club, Philly Subject: [Spridgets] TVR show Just came back from breakfast and saw a 1993? TVR form ontario.B Turned out the local hotel hosted a north american TVR convention and I never knew about it.B Also didn't know they were still being made in england up until 95. the 93 had a 4.3 liter rover engine. 0-60 in 3.2 sec. license plate: nota porsh _______________________________________________ From spritenut at comcast.net Sun Sep 26 13:09:26 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:09:26 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] TVR show In-Reply-To: <1904413354.1451708.1285513465010.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <1904413354.1451708.1285513465010.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C9F9A66.7040507@comcast.net> On 9/26/2010 11:04 AM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote: > Just came back from breakfast and saw a 1993? TVR form ontario.B Turned out > the local hotel hosted a north american TVR convention and I never knew about > it.B Also didn't know they were still being made in england up until 95. Was this the "out of the woodwork" TVR meet? I used to go to those in the 90s. I met Trevor (T re V o R ) Wilkinson as he was there in his new 2001 Griffithb which was a nice modern looking car. I saw another just like it at Watkins Glen a couple weeks ago. These late TVRs were imported to Canada. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net Sun Sep 26 13:43:34 2010 From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:43:34 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] TVR show In-Reply-To: <4C9F9A66.7040507@comcast.net> Message-ID: <273658819.1461357.1285530214628.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> I have no idea. just ran into the one guy and his car at ihop. ?? Ryan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Clarici" To: "ryan kubanoff" Cc: "spridgets" , "Philly Club" Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 3:09:26 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] TVR show On 9/26/2010 11:04 AM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote: > Just came back from breakfast and saw a 1993? TVR form ontario.B Turned out > the local hotel hosted a north american TVR convention and I never knew about > it.B Also didn't know they were still being made in england up until 95. Was this the "out of the woodwork" TVR meet? I used to go to those in the 90s. I met Trevor (T re V o R ) Wilkinson as he was there in his new 2001 Griffithb which was a nice modern looking car. I saw another just like it at Watkins Glen a couple weeks ago. These late TVRs were imported to Canada. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Sun Sep 26 14:48:53 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:48:53 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] TVR show In-Reply-To: <273658819.1461357.1285530214628.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <273658819.1461357.1285530214628.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <0E0F3CE5427A4443976B502262D7119D@HomePC> Is that the ihop with the one-legged waitress? Hint: don't order coffee from her. It takes forever. LAD -------------------------------------------------- From: Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 2:43 PM To: Subject: Re: [Spridgets] TVR show I have no idea. just ran into the one guy and his car at ihop. ?? Ryan From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Mon Sep 27 07:00:25 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:00:25 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Screeching while turning.. Message-ID: <2A61B6F6-4070-4A07-9C46-D43D8EDE0228@comcast.net> Good morning all, I had a weird problem yesterday, for no good reason when I turned right I got a terrible screeching noise from the left font wheel. And I mean terrible! Scare the neighbors hide the children terrible. As I am primarily a front wheel drive guy I would appreciate any diagnostic help! Things I have checked: tire is not rubbing on anything there is no backing plate for the discs to rub there is no "wear indicator" for the discs to make noise there is no perceptible noise moving forward or turning left. My first thought is bearings but I have never had this failure mode so I'm not convinced.. Thanks all, Lester From corvallis at peoplepc.com Mon Sep 27 07:13:59 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 06:13:59 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Screeching while turning.. In-Reply-To: <2A61B6F6-4070-4A07-9C46-D43D8EDE0228@comcast.net> References: <2A61B6F6-4070-4A07-9C46-D43D8EDE0228@comcast.net> Message-ID: <1FEB03E2D34C445C8C952D189899C662@spider> To check wheel bearings, jack up the LF corner and put a jack stand under there for safety. (I lower the chassis onto the jack stand myself) Grab the tire top and bottom, one hand on each, and try to move the wheel in and out. There may be play, or a lot of play and clicking noise. That would be your wheel bearings. (You don't have power steering . . do you?) ...bill in Corvallis. ========================================================= -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Lester Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 6:00 AM To: Sprite Yahoo; spridget Subject: [Spridgets] Screeching while turning.. Good morning all, I had a weird problem yesterday, for no good reason when I turned right I got a terrible screeching noise from the left font wheel. And I mean terrible! Scare the neighbors hide the children terrible. As I am primarily a front wheel drive guy I would appreciate any diagnostic help! Things I have checked: tire is not rubbing on anything there is no backing plate for the discs to rub there is no "wear indicator" for the discs to make noise there is no perceptible noise moving forward or turning left. My first thought is bearings but I have never had this failure mode so I'm not convinced.. Thanks all, Lester _______________________________________________ From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Mon Sep 27 07:24:48 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 06:24:48 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Screeching while turning.. In-Reply-To: <2A61B6F6-4070-4A07-9C46-D43D8EDE0228@comcast.net> References: <2A61B6F6-4070-4A07-9C46-D43D8EDE0228@comcast.net> Message-ID: <82304.341.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Maybe a neighbor's missing cat? ...or maybe Nancy Pelosi in the trunk objecting to turning toward the right? David (Sorry, I have nothing constructive to add, and it's raining at the moment so you must have caught me at a bad moment) From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Sep 27 07:37:36 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:37:36 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Screeching while turning.. In-Reply-To: <82304.341.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <2A61B6F6-4070-4A07-9C46-D43D8EDE0228@comcast.net> <82304.341.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: If you have Nancy Pelosi in the trunk please keep her in there for a few years. On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 7:24 AM, David Booker wrote: > Maybe a neighbor's missing cat? > > ...or maybe Nancy Pelosi in the trunk > objecting to turning toward the right? > > David > (Sorry, I have nothing > constructive to add, and it's raining at the moment so > you must have caught > me at a bad moment) From 72spridget at gmail.com Mon Sep 27 08:09:24 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:09:24 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Screeching while turning.. In-Reply-To: References: <2A61B6F6-4070-4A07-9C46-D43D8EDE0228@comcast.net> <82304.341.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: > If you have Nancy Pelosi in the trunk please keep her in there for a few years. Add Tina Fey's doppelganger for good measure. Then the car will be properly balanced and screech no matter which direction you turn. Add plenty of screech and it should last that way for years. David L From shop at justbrits.com Mon Sep 27 08:11:21 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:11:21 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Screeching while turning.. In-Reply-To: References: <2A61B6F6-4070-4A07-9C46-D43D8EDE0228@comcast.net> <82304.341.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4CA0A609.6040908@justbrits.com> << If you have Nancy Pelosi in the trunk please keep her in there for a few years. >> "almost" correct, derF !!! Just leave her in the boot IS correct but best to pull car into single car garage and leave car running. Just have to remember to re-fill the tank once or twice just to make SURE of the outcome !! From tr3.4.me at gmail.com Mon Sep 27 08:45:31 2010 From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (J Foster) Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:45:31 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Screeching while turning.. In-Reply-To: References: <2A61B6F6-4070-4A07-9C46-D43D8EDE0228@comcast.net> <82304.341.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: "last that way for years"?? I was thinking that would make it prepped for the scrap yard - assuming they crush the incoming cars immediately. On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 9:09 AM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote: >> If you have Nancy Pelosi in the trunk please keep her in there for a few years. > > Add Tina Fey's doppelganger for good measure. Then the car will be > properly balanced and screech no matter which direction you turn. Add > plenty of screech and it should last that way for years. > David L > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tr3.4.me at gmail.com From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Mon Sep 27 08:49:18 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com) Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:49:18 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Screeching while turning.. In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20100927144918.LQY1C.109247.root@cdptpa-web16-z02> Have you been watching "Goldfinger" recently? > I was thinking that would make it prepped for the scrap yard - > assuming they crush the incoming cars immediately. From trevor.jessie at gmail.com Tue Sep 28 04:34:24 2010 From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:34:24 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (video of results) Message-ID: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VE3TEgb1Ng From peter at nosimport.com Tue Sep 28 07:32:03 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:32:03 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (video of results) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <201009280632634.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> At 05:34 AM 9/28/2010, Trevor Jessie wrote: >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VE3TEgb1Ng There's SO much wrong with that.... First.. wire wheels? I don't think so. Second.. Gold "Sprite" arrow? I think we all know the answer to that. Third.... "BENS DAD" No.... "SAD BEND" should be the new plate. anon From lists at dinospider.com Tue Sep 28 10:22:27 2010 From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:22:27 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye rear ends 100-6 (video of results) In-Reply-To: <201009280632634.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <201009280632634.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <4CA21643.5080102@dinospider.com> I like the wire wheels ! wish all my cars had them (well maybe not my S2000 or GMC truck). They really look good in my opinion on a bugeye. The reset, I will agree with. mike On 09/28/2010 06:32 AM, Peter Caldwell wrote: > At 05:34 AM 9/28/2010, Trevor Jessie wrote: >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VE3TEgb1Ng > > There's SO much wrong with that.... > > First.. wire wheels? I don't think so. > > Second.. Gold "Sprite" arrow? I think we all know the answer to that. > > Third.... "BENS DAD" No.... "SAD BEND" should be the new plate. From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Tue Sep 28 11:45:38 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:45:38 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] DOT - Tire Identification Number Message-ID: <219327.9415.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com> How do you tell if these dot numbers are 2009 or 1999 - 2010 or 2000? 360,109,109,109 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11 Vigil From fastvee at yahoo.com Tue Sep 28 13:11:56 2010 From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:11:56 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) Message-ID: <351424.92221.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I decided I would have a HANS device before racing again and have been shopping for some time. Retail on the model I want is typically $695, and none of my favorite suppliers will reduce the price on this item. So I started a search on ebay, days later found one new for $500 + free UPS S&H, and paid with paypal on Sep 13th. Only then did I see that shipping was estimated from between SEP 21-28 which seemed unusual for UPS. Two messages to the seller are unanswered, and I did not receive the item today. When I go to the details page I see that the seller has relisted the item, or one like it, and sold it for $300 on the 25th. Now I am really worried, I don't think anyone could procure one for that price. Ebay won't open a claim until Oct 2nd. The two item numbers are; 1404 4961 9514, and 1404 5747 8566. I feel like I have been patient, what should I do? John Fogelsville, PA From corvallis at peoplepc.com Tue Sep 28 13:31:39 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:31:39 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) In-Reply-To: <351424.92221.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <351424.92221.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: What does PayPal say about filing a complaint? Technically, eBay and PayPal are not related, although eBay can tell PayPal what to do. ...bill in corvallis ================================================ -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of fastvee Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 12:12 PM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) I decided I would have a HANS device before racing again and have been shopping for some time. Retail on the model I want is typically $695, and none of my favorite suppliers will reduce the price on this item. So I started a search on ebay, days later found one new for $500 + free UPS S&H, and paid with paypal on Sep 13th. Only then did I see that shipping was estimated from between SEP 21-28 which seemed unusual for UPS. Two messages to the seller are unanswered, and I did not receive the item today. When I go to the details page I see that the seller has relisted the item, or one like it, and sold it for $300 on the 25th. Now I am really worried, I don't think anyone could procure one for that price. Ebay won't open a claim until Oct 2nd. The two item numbers are; 1404 4961 9514, and 1404 5747 8566. I feel like I have been patient, what should I do? John Fogelsville, PA _______________________________________________ From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Tue Sep 28 13:46:30 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:46:30 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) In-Reply-To: <351424.92221.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <351424.92221.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <68F31392-56BB-41FF-A420-85A331A7B70A@comcast.net> Paying with Paypal you are covered. Open up a complaint or whatever eBay calls it. Paying through Paypal is for buyers only. You win. They will return your Paypal including charges and shipping. I just got screwed by a buyer who denied receiving a package and that was all he had to say, "nope, never got it " and eBay/Paypal took all of my money out of Paypal and reimbursed him. Lester On Sep 28, 2010, at 2:11 PM, fastvee wrote: > I decided I would have a HANS device before racing again and have > been shopping for some time. Retail on the model I want is typically > $695, and none of my favorite suppliers will reduce the price on > this item. So I started a search on ebay, days later found one new > for $500 + free UPS S&H, and paid with paypal on Sep 13th. Only then > did I see that shipping was estimated from between SEP 21-28 which > seemed unusual for UPS. Two messages to the seller are unanswered, > and I did not receive the item today. When I go to the details page > I see that the seller has relisted the item, or one like it, and > sold it for $300 on the 25th. Now I am really worried, I don't think > anyone could procure one for that price. Ebay won't open a claim > until Oct 2nd. The two item numbers are; > 1404 4961 9514, and 1404 5747 8566. I feel like I have been patient, > what should I do? > John > Fogelsville, PA > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From refisk at chartermi.net Tue Sep 28 14:01:41 2010 From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:01:41 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) In-Reply-To: <68F31392-56BB-41FF-A420-85A331A7B70A@comcast.net> References: <351424.92221.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <68F31392-56BB-41FF-A420-85A331A7B70A@comcast.net> Message-ID: <2909767458F6452DBEB2F471CFFBE617@RickPC> For this very reason I always ship by UPS and require a signature upon delivery. Costs a little more, but the buyer can't claim he never got the item. Rick ................................... I just got screwed by a buyer who denied > receiving a package and that was all he had to say, "nope, never got > it " and eBay/Paypal took all of my money out of Paypal and reimbursed > him. > > Lester From corvallis at peoplepc.com Tue Sep 28 14:08:54 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:08:54 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) In-Reply-To: <68F31392-56BB-41FF-A420-85A331A7B70A@comcast.net> References: <351424.92221.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <68F31392-56BB-41FF-A420-85A331A7B70A@comcast.net> Message-ID: <79DC500C9CAB4D9B80EFC826DF900222@spider> Same here; I was only out $8 so it was a 'cheap' lesson. I was mad though as I didn't know that eBay was requesting Delivery Confirmation ...or you lose. You can post (create a USPS shipping label) via PayPal. You save a few cents over the cost at Post Office, and Delivery Confirmation (~19 cents) is USUALLY included for free. You DO have to hand it across the counter to be scanned in though. If you need specific directions for PayPal, let me know. ...bill in corvallis ================================================= -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Lester Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 12:47 PM To: fastvee Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) Paying with Paypal you are covered. Open up a complaint or whatever eBay calls it. Paying through Paypal is for buyers only. You win. They will return your Paypal including charges and shipping. I just got screwed by a buyer who denied receiving a package and that was all he had to say, "nope, never got it " and eBay/Paypal took all of my money out of Paypal and reimbursed him. Lester ================================================== On Sep 28, 2010, at 2:11 PM, fastvee wrote: > I decided I would have a HANS device before racing again and have > been shopping for some time. Retail on the model I want is typically > $695, and none of my favorite suppliers will reduce the price on > this item. So I started a search on ebay, days later found one new > for $500 + free UPS S&H, and paid with paypal on Sep 13th. Only then > did I see that shipping was estimated from between SEP 21-28 which > seemed unusual for UPS. Two messages to the seller are unanswered, > and I did not receive the item today. When I go to the details page > I see that the seller has relisted the item, or one like it, and > sold it for $300 on the 25th. Now I am really worried, I don't think > anyone could procure one for that price. Ebay won't open a claim > until Oct 2nd. The two item numbers are; > 1404 4961 9514, and 1404 5747 8566. I feel like I have been patient, > what should I do? > John > Fogelsville, PA > _______________________________________________ From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Tue Sep 28 14:41:15 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:41:15 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) In-Reply-To: <79DC500C9CAB4D9B80EFC826DF900222@spider> References: <351424.92221.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <68F31392-56BB-41FF-A420-85A331A7B70A@comcast.net> <79DC500C9CAB4D9B80EFC826DF900222@spider> Message-ID: I was trying to be a nice guy ya see.. shipping with UPS to Israel was going to be $ 90 or so for a $ 100 item. I informed him repeatedly that if I ship without signature then there is no guarantee of delivery. It didn't show up so he says. Odd that he was in Israel yet he had a .ru email addy. Picked that up a little late. Lesson learned. Lester On Sep 28, 2010, at 3:08 PM, wrote: > Same here; I was only out $8 so it was a 'cheap' lesson. I was mad > though as > I didn't know that eBay was requesting Delivery Confirmation ...or > you lose. > > > You can post (create a USPS shipping label) via PayPal. You save a > few cents > over the cost at Post Office, and Delivery Confirmation (~19 cents) is > USUALLY included for free. You DO have to hand it across the counter > to be > scanned in though. > > If you need specific directions for PayPal, let me know. ...bill in > corvallis > ================================================= > -----Original Message----- > From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Lester > Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 12:47 PM > To: fastvee > Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) > > Paying with Paypal you are covered. > > Open up a complaint or whatever eBay calls it. Paying through Paypal > is for buyers only. You win. They will return your Paypal including > charges and shipping. I just got screwed by a buyer who denied > receiving a package and that was all he had to say, "nope, never got > it " and eBay/Paypal took all of my money out of Paypal and reimbursed > him. > > Lester > ================================================== > On Sep 28, 2010, at 2:11 PM, fastvee wrote: > >> I decided I would have a HANS device before racing again and have >> been shopping for some time. Retail on the model I want is typically >> $695, and none of my favorite suppliers will reduce the price on >> this item. So I started a search on ebay, days later found one new >> for $500 + free UPS S&H, and paid with paypal on Sep 13th. Only then >> did I see that shipping was estimated from between SEP 21-28 which >> seemed unusual for UPS. Two messages to the seller are unanswered, >> and I did not receive the item today. When I go to the details page >> I see that the seller has relisted the item, or one like it, and >> sold it for $300 on the 25th. Now I am really worried, I don't think >> anyone could procure one for that price. Ebay won't open a claim >> until Oct 2nd. The two item numbers are; >> 1404 4961 9514, and 1404 5747 8566. I feel like I have been patient, >> what should I do? >> John >> Fogelsville, PA >> _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From derf247 at gmail.com Tue Sep 28 14:45:11 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:45:11 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] DOT - Tire Identification Number In-Reply-To: <219327.9415.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <219327.9415.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Last two digits, IIRC. That 60 may be incorrect, though. On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 12:45 PM, wrote: > > How do you tell if these dot numbers are 2009 or 1999 - 2010 or 2000? > > 360,109,109,109 From derf247 at gmail.com Tue Sep 28 14:48:12 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:48:12 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] DOT - Tire Identification Number In-Reply-To: <219327.9415.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <219327.9415.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Or, 36th week of 2000, 10th week of 1999? From derf247 at gmail.com Tue Sep 28 14:52:16 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:52:16 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) In-Reply-To: References: <351424.92221.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I thought ebay owned paypal. On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 2:31 PM, wrote: > What does PayPal say about filing a complaint? > Technically, eBay and PayPal are not related, although eBay can tell PayPal > what to do. > ...bill in corvallis From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Tue Sep 28 14:53:31 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:53:31 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20100928205331.EH72U.138774.root@cdptpa-web11-z01> Most USA sellers refuse to ship outside of the US because of problems like this. > I was trying to be a nice guy ya see.. shipping with UPS to Israel > was going to be $ 90 or so for a $ 100 item. I informed him > repeatedly that if I ship without signature then there is no guarantee > of delivery. It didn't show up so he says. Odd that he was in Israel > yet he had a .ru email addy. Picked that up a little late. Lesson > learned. From corvallis at peoplepc.com Tue Sep 28 14:56:42 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:56:42 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) In-Reply-To: References: <351424.92221.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <6C7DB7E29E1C460EA5D75418669E5332@spider> You're right. ...bill >From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PayPal; Acquisition by eBay. In October 2002, PayPal was acquired by eBay for $1.5 billion. ============================================================= -----Original Message----- From: derf [mailto:derf247 at gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 1:52 PM To: corvallis at peoplepc.com Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) I thought ebay owned paypal. On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 2:31 PM, wrote: > What does PayPal say about filing a complaint? > Technically, eBay and PayPal are not related, although eBay can tell PayPal > what to do. > ...bill in corvallis From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Tue Sep 28 15:49:17 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:49:17 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bad Aftermarket Steering Wheel Report From Earlier Message Message-ID: A good while ago I reported a bad aftermarket steering wheel problem whereby the splines in the center of the wheel had worn and as such left me without any steering. Fortunately this happened while doing a u-turn in my neighborhood. I went back to the stock boat tiller size wheel until a couple of days ago I was doing some cleanup and found the old wheel that had the "compromised splines." After taking another look at the wheel I found out that the splines had suffered due to incorrect placement on the steering shaft whereby only the last part of the splines were holding on to the steering wheel splines. There was about a 16th of an inch of worn spline area. I remounted the wheel using a fat washer behind so that all of the splines are now touching the shaft where they need to be. . and as such I have re-employed it with no concern of having any future problems. Call me crazy for re-using it, but at this point I have over 95% of the healthy spline area in correct contact and as such I do not fear that it will let go. Just thought I would mention due to the fact that I had given a bad report on a part that was not correctly fitted. . and as such the part was not defective. Kirk 591275 From shop at justbrits.com Tue Sep 28 16:58:43 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:58:43 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) In-Reply-To: <2909767458F6452DBEB2F471CFFBE617@RickPC> References: <351424.92221.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <68F31392-56BB-41FF-A420-85A331A7B70A@comcast.net> <2909767458F6452DBEB2F471CFFBE617@RickPC> Message-ID: <4CA27323.1050602@justbrits.com> << On 9/28/2010 3:01 PM, Rick Fisk wrote: For this very reason I always ship by UPS and require a signature upon delivery. >> *The SAME can be done with USPS Rick, and CHEAPER !!!* << On 9/28/2010 3:08 PM, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote: You DO have to hand it across the counter to be scanned in though. >> * NOT here, Bill in corvallis !! Thank G*d !!!! One DOES have to hand to a uniformed Employee. Did so about 2 hours ago, in fact !! And if you request a Pick-up, he or she will come to your door !!. * Ed '67 BJ-7 [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ] Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com From spritenut at comcast.net Tue Sep 28 17:10:08 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:10:08 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Brake pull fixed Message-ID: <4CA275D0.4000007@comcast.net> So what was the problem? It turned out to be a very slightly weeping caliper but only on the inside pad. Thus when the fluid burned off, the pad worked and the pull stopped. I switched out the caliper and took the bad one apart. Not a seal problem but an ever so faint weep between the caliper halves. I know the book says "never" split the calipers but if you want to rebuild them, you gotta split them. I did use a new caliper half seal, I always do. I think my problem was minor pitting on the one side of the half on the matting flat surface. I have block sanded those pits out and will try this caliper again. So inspect your matting surfaces of any calipers you rebuild. If you find Spridgets that have been sitting dead in the weeds for 30+ years, those calipers may be pitted. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From twobees at sprynet.com Tue Sep 28 18:52:51 2010 From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm 2Bs) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:52:51 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Change from Generator to 1-wire Alternator Message-ID: <03db01cb5f70$a4d6d670$6401a8c0@normoffice> HELP! My old crew and auto electrical expert, now racer himself, is still in Connecticut (Hi, Jim) & I'm stumped by this conversion. Last weekend, my tach-drive gear box decided to go bouncing down the track as I pulled into the pits after Saturday's last race. Lost. How it came off is unknown. But, this is pushing me into installing the mini 1-wire alternator I've had sitting on the parts shelf for a year. I need to do some minor mods to get it to fit. But, they're easy. Problem is how to deal with the wires on the regulator. I found a description on line about connect brown wires, etc. But, no all-brown wires on the Turner regulator. And, the standard Sprite wiring diagrams don't help a lot. If anyone could help, I would appreciate it. Here's what I have on the regulator terminals: A1 - 2 brown/blue wires A - 1 brown/white F - 1 yellow/green D - 2 yellow E - 2 black (Photos available) Turner has already been converted to 12v negative ground. And, as a race car has an emergency shut-off switch. PMs to: twobees at sprynet.com Thanks all. Norm From spritenut at comcast.net Tue Sep 28 19:19:43 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:19:43 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Change from Generator to 1-wire Alternator In-Reply-To: <03db01cb5f70$a4d6d670$6401a8c0@normoffice> References: <03db01cb5f70$a4d6d670$6401a8c0@normoffice> Message-ID: <4CA2942F.9050808@comcast.net> On 9/28/2010 8:52 PM, Norm 2Bs wrote: > HELP! My old crew and auto electrical expert, now racer himself, is still > in Connecticut (Hi, Jim)& I'm stumped by this conversion. > Here's what I have on the regulator terminals: > A1 - 2 brown/blue wires > A - 1 brown/white > F - 1 yellow/green > D - 2 yellow > E - 2 black Norm On the small jap 1 wire alternators, take the large "B" (battery) terminal from the alt and hook it to the 3 large wires at the regulator. That would be the wires from A1, A, & D on the regulator. If you want the ignition light to work, hook the small yellow wire from D and the yellow/green wire from F together, the small wire (field) at what was the generator now goes to one of the small terminals on the alternator, 1 is usually a tickler terminal, the other works the ign light. If it does not light on the first terminal, don't worry, it will not fry anything in the alternator, try the 2nd terminal. Most jap alts have a "T" shaped plug terminal, it is usually the vertical let of the "T" that works the ign lamp. Not always but on all Mitsubitchi alts. If you want to keep the regulator for looks, gut it internally except for the connector from A1 & A, those 2 terminals are already hooked together inside the regulator. Run a jumper inside from D to A now all 3 are hooked together, A, A1, & D, keep the wires as they were except for the small one on terminal D, connect that wire to the original wire on terminal F so the ign lamp works. Just keep the black wire on E (earth) as it now has no purpose. If your regulator is still good, do NOT gut it, find a dead one to gut and just solder a stout wire inside from A to D. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From fastvee at yahoo.com Tue Sep 28 19:19:57 2010 From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:19:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) In-Reply-To: <68F31392-56BB-41FF-A420-85A331A7B70A@comcast.net> Message-ID: <162471.17385.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thanks Lester, that's a relief. Still hope to get the HANS though. John --- On Tue, 9/28/10, Lester wrote: Paying with Paypal you are covered. Open up a complaint or whatever eBay calls it. Paying through Paypal is for buyers only. You win. They will return your Paypal including charges and shipping. I just got screwed by a buyer who denied receiving a package and that was all he had to say, "nope, never got it " and eBay/Paypal took all of my money out of Paypal and reimbursed him. Lester From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com Tue Sep 28 19:21:12 2010 From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:21:12 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Change from Generator to 1-wire Alternator In-Reply-To: <03db01cb5f70$a4d6d670$6401a8c0@normoffice> References: <03db01cb5f70$a4d6d670$6401a8c0@normoffice> Message-ID: <24F0A797-539D-4855-81CD-8A1E3310360A@gerardsgarage.com> Hi Narm, Typically (on Spridgets and Morris Minors) with that same voltage regulator, the 3 brown wires get hooked together, the yellows are discarded (in a 1 wire hookup) as they are for the generator charging circuit and the black goes to ground. You won't have a ignition/ charging dummy light anymore, so you may want to add a volt meter. Since you color codes are slightly different for the Turner, if you want to send me a wiring diagram for the Turner I can double check, but I'm pretty sure that what I told you will be correct. Gerard On Sep 28, 2010, at 5:52 PM, Norm 2Bs wrote: > HELP! My old crew and auto electrical expert, now racer himself, is > still > in Connecticut (Hi, Jim) & I'm stumped by this conversion. > > Last weekend, my tach-drive gear box decided to go bouncing down the > track > as I pulled into the pits after Saturday's last race. Lost. How it > came > off is unknown. But, this is pushing me into installing the mini 1- > wire > alternator I've had sitting on the parts shelf for a year. I need > to do > some minor mods to get it to fit. But, they're easy. Problem is > how to > deal with the wires on the regulator. > > I found a description on line about connect brown wires, etc. But, no > all-brown wires on the Turner regulator. And, the standard Sprite > wiring > diagrams don't help a lot. > > If anyone could help, I would appreciate it. > > Here's what I have on the regulator terminals: > A1 - 2 brown/blue wires > A - 1 brown/white > F - 1 yellow/green > D - 2 yellow > E - 2 black > (Photos available) > > Turner has already been converted to 12v negative ground. And, as a > race car > has an emergency shut-off switch. > > PMs to: twobees at sprynet.com > > Thanks all. > > Norm > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Austin Healey Bugeye Frogeye > Sprite Club, please send a blank email to: bugeye-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com > If you no longer want to receive emails, but wish to remain a member > of the group, you may go to the website http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/ > and change your subscription to "Web Only" and you will not receive > any emails. > Yahoo! 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Groups is subject to: > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ From healeyrick at yahoo.com Tue Sep 28 19:23:11 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:23:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Change from Generator to 1-wire Alternator In-Reply-To: <03db01cb5f70$a4d6d670$6401a8c0@normoffice> Message-ID: <651217.10806.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Norm, Try this, it may help: http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/electric/ac101.htm and this http://www.members.tripod.com/pdljmpr/techin.htm Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Tue, 9/28/10, Norm 2Bs wrote: http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/electric/ac101.htm From: Norm 2Bs Subject: [Spridgets] Change from Generator to 1-wire Alternator To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com, MGVR at yahoogroups.com, "MG Digest" , "Spridgets Digest" , "Vintage Racing Digest" Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 8:52 PM HELP! My old crew and auto electrical expert, now racer himself, is still in Connecticut (Hi, Jim) & I'm stumped by this conversion. Last weekend, my tach-drive gear box decided to go bouncing down the track as I pulled into the pits after Saturday's last race. Lost. How it came off is unknown. But, this is pushing me into installing the mini 1-wire alternator I've had sitting on the parts shelf for a year. I need to do some minor mods to get it to fit. But, they're easy. Problem is how to deal with the wires on the regulator. I found a description on line about connect brown wires, etc. But, no all-brown wires on the Turner regulator. And, the standard Sprite wiring diagrams don't help a lot. If anyone could help, I would appreciate it. Here's what I have on the regulator terminals: A1 - 2 brown/blue wires A - 1 brown/white F - 1 yellow/green D - 2 yellow E - 2 black (Photos available) Turner has already been converted to 12v negative ground. And, as a race car has an emergency shut-off switch. PMs to: twobees at sprynet.com Thanks all. Norm From robertchartrand at rogers.com Tue Sep 28 20:03:30 2010 From: robertchartrand at rogers.com (Robert Chartrand) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:03:30 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) Message-ID: <3828733112BF43DA8EA691A53C4D7831@janfwb6jm1q0bw> My understanding is that eBay bought out PayPal and also owns Kijiji. From derf247 at gmail.com Tue Sep 28 22:06:08 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:06:08 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) In-Reply-To: <3828733112BF43DA8EA691A53C4D7831@janfwb6jm1q0bw> References: <3828733112BF43DA8EA691A53C4D7831@janfwb6jm1q0bw> Message-ID: On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 8:03 PM, Robert Chartrand wrote: > My understanding is that eBay bought out PayPal and also owns Kijiji. And craigslist. From derf247 at gmail.com Tue Sep 28 22:11:40 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:11:40 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) In-Reply-To: <20100928205331.EH72U.138774.root@cdptpa-web11-z01> References: <20100928205331.EH72U.138774.root@cdptpa-web11-z01> Message-ID: On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 2:53 PM, wrote: > Most USA sellers refuse to ship outside of the US because of problems like this. > I refuse to ship outside the US because it is a hassle, and they always want the seller to call it a gift. I have and will ship overseas occasionally, and I buy stuff from vendors in Asia sometimes. I shipped a 3.7 diff to a guy in Scotland but I made it clear I would do it, he would pay shipping, and I did not want to ever hear about it again. If it got there, good. I did my part but I wanted no part of any problems with damage or customs or anything. He paid about $250 plus shipping. I boxed it carefully, like I boxed the other diffs I'd sold and shipped in the US. Transit time was something like 6 weeks. He left positive feedback so I assume it got there in one piece and he liked it. But, I shipped it reluctantly. From derf247 at gmail.com Tue Sep 28 22:13:50 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:13:50 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Bad Aftermarket Steering Wheel Report From Earlier Message In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: There are several different Spridget spline sizes. I'm sure more than one might appear to fit, but not fit properly. From derf247 at gmail.com Tue Sep 28 22:32:24 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:32:24 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Steering Wheels Message-ID: If anyone has any old steering wheel centers they don't want I'd like to have a few, especially from Bugeyes. If you have a Bugeye steering wheel that is toast I just need the center part, you can cut the spokes, as long as the splines are good. I'll chuck them up in the lathe and make hub blanks for aftermarket wheels. I also should still have the tooling to make these if anyone wants to send me a steering wheel and hub from a 70s Spridget like this one: http://i53.tinypic.com/w1xqwn.jpg http://i55.tinypic.com/1g3ksi.jpg You supply the parts and pay shipping both ways. I think the wheel in the pics was a Nardi or Personal but I did several with cheap ebay Bride ~$20 wheels that turned out pretty good for the price. From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com Wed Sep 29 00:35:12 2010 From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:35:12 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Change from Generator to 1-wire Alternator In-Reply-To: <107406.12431.qm@web58408.mail.re3.yahoo.com> References: <03db01cb5f70$a4d6d670$6401a8c0@normoffice> <107406.12431.qm@web58408.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <964618E7-2222-4EED-9065-A15158A64BCA@gerardsgarage.com> BTW Norm, It's "all brown" as in all wires that have brown as the main color, not "all brown" as in only brown. On Spridgets and Morris, the blue tracer designates power to the lighting circuit. A1 is typically the wire that goes to the lighting switch. ... and yes, 1 wire alternators are just that... one wire to the battery, only other wire wire (if there is one) is to ground. It's recommended that you use a short length of fusible link between the battery and the plus on the alternator too. Gerard On Sep 28, 2010, at 9:22 PM, ROY HAMILTON wrote: > Norm: > I have never been a whiz at auto electric, but as I understand it, > the one wire > alternator has an internal regulator. I installed a one wire unit > on my three > wheeler, and other than a ground wire, the one wire went straight to > the > battery. > > Roy in NV > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Norm 2Bs > To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com; MGVR at yahoogroups.com; MG Digest > ; Spridgets Digest ; > Vintage > Racing Digest > Sent: Tue, September 28, 2010 5:52:51 PM > Subject: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Change from Generator to 1-wire > Alternator > > > HELP! My old crew and auto electrical expert, now racer himself, is > still > in Connecticut (Hi, Jim) & I'm stumped by this conversion. > > Last weekend, my tach-drive gear box decided to go bouncing down the > track > as I pulled into the pits after Saturday's last race. Lost. How it > came > off is unknown. But, this is pushing me into installing the mini 1- > wire > alternator I've had sitting on the parts shelf for a year. I need to > do > some minor mods to get it to fit. But, they're easy. Problem is how to > deal with the wires on the regulator. > > I found a description on line about connect brown wires, etc. But, no > all-brown wires on the Turner regulator. And, the standard Sprite > wiring > diagrams don't help a lot. > > If anyone could help, I would appreciate it. > > Here's what I have on the regulator terminals: > A1 - 2 brown/blue wires > A - 1 brown/white > F - 1 yellow/green > D - 2 yellow > E - 2 black > (Photos available) > > Turner has already been converted to 12v negative ground. And, as a > race car > has an emergency shut-off switch. > > PMs to: twobees at sprynet.com > > Thanks all. > > Norm > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Austin Healey Bugeye Frogeye > Sprite Club, please send a blank email to: bugeye-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com > If you no longer want to receive emails, but wish to remain a member > of the group, you may go to the website http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/ > and change your subscription to "Web Only" and you will not receive > any emails. > Yahoo! Groups Links > > <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/ > > <*> Your email settings: > Individual Email | Traditional > > <*> To change settings online go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/join > (Yahoo! ID required) > > <*> To change settings via email: > bugeye-digest at yahoogroups.com > bugeye-fullfeatured at yahoogroups.com > > <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > bugeye-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com > > <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ From shop at justbrits.com Wed Sep 29 00:36:26 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:36:26 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MORE Stuff For Sale In-Reply-To: <4C91AFE0.6090106@justbrits.com> References: <4C91AFE0.6090106@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4CA2DE6A.8030908@justbrits.com> New prices !! Can't believe one of you doesn't need even ONE [1] of these thing ?!?!?!? So here is 1 x 242-560 Black Carpet Set for all roll-up windows Spridgets. List is currently $ 299.95. [following is lined-out but List may change it!!] First $ 215.50 + ACTUAL USPS and NO S & H. _*NEW $200.00 + ACTUAL USPS and NO S & H. *_ Somebody must need/want the Frogeye - early Spridget Brake Shoe set I posted the other day [following is lined-out but List may change it!!] For IIRC $35.00 ???? _*I found the actual Invoice which says I PAID $34.28 including S & H !!*_ _*NEW $34.28 + ACTUAL USPS and NO S & H. *_ PLEASE reply DIRECT and NOT to/thru List[s] !! Ed '67 BJ-7 [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ] Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [Spridget parts & memorabilia FOR SALE there!!] From grday at btinternet.com Wed Sep 29 02:52:15 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:52:15 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] DOT - Tire Identification Number References: <219327.9415.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <6E0DEB5A82CB41C2A8D76ED609E4AF76@user8634b3d69b> This is a good question. Wikipedia do a very good article on tyres for everything but tyre dating but CarBibles on http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html have a reasonable section. You need a little background for tyre dating as it is a real mix for older tyres and did not feature highly on many manufacturers needs. I understand ETRA was the first Association to demand a proper system. Even so this was only around 10-15 yrs or so ago. Individual tyre manufacturers had their own systems that ranged from a pattern of pimples to number codes similar to today's. The number code you see will either be a 3 or 4 figure number with an agreed standard between the various tyre Manufacturer Associations as a 4 digit number. The first 2 are the month and the second 2 are the year. If it is a 3 figure number this will probably mean it was manufactured before 2000 but the first 2 are the month and the last the year. This left a 10 year cycle for numbering and tyres that are 10 ands 20 years old do re-appear. Don't forget some manufacturers used 4 fig numbers before then. A 3 figure number on a tyre sidewall means it is now over 10 years old and needs rejecting. Or, it means the tyre wasn't made to a Tyre Assoc standard and I wouldn't use it. It is generally accepted that for car tyres 6 years is the upper age limit although various other numbers have emerged. The way tyres are kept before use has a great deal to do with their longevity. You will hear of tyre wear and use long after the 6 year figure and some are lucky, others are not. Tyres need to be used to last, the chemical structure and molecular bonding within the tyre will embrittle if it isn't used and there is the possibility of an instantaneous decompression - a technical term known as a blow-out! As each manufacturer did their own thing you may get the date code followed by a square (1980-1999) or a triangle (1990-1999) or an oval or circle or you may find the date number is enclosed within those shapes. Or the 10 year marker (or even the date number) may not be there at all. The question was 'how do I tell the year of the dot number?' The answer is that all of the numbers given have a 3 figure number and so should be over 10 years old. Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Midget/Sprite" ; "Sprite" ; "spridgets" Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 6:45 PM Subject: [Spridgets] DOT - Tire Identification Number > > How do you tell if these dot numbers are 2009 or 1999 - 2010 or 2000? > > 360,109,109,109 > > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11 > > Vigil > _______________________________________________ From peter at nosimport.com Wed Sep 29 07:17:24 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:17:24 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) In-Reply-To: References: <20100928205331.EH72U.138774.root@cdptpa-web11-z01> Message-ID: <201009290617217.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> At 11:11 PM 9/28/2010, derf wrote: >On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 2:53 PM, wrote: > > Most USA sellers refuse to ship outside of the US because of > problems like this. > > > >I refuse to ship outside the US because it is a hassle, and they >always want the seller to call it a gift. I ship overseas daily, with nary a problem. Peter C From derf247 at gmail.com Wed Sep 29 07:56:35 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 07:56:35 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) In-Reply-To: <201009290617217.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <20100928205331.EH72U.138774.root@cdptpa-web11-z01> <201009290617217.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: You ship for a living, so to speak, and if you didn't ship overseas it would probably severely impair your income. You probably have regular pickups and deliveries from UPS and USPS. If you don't do it on a regular basis it is more trifling. From jfishbein at snet.net Wed Sep 29 08:14:04 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 07:14:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) In-Reply-To: References: <20100928205331.EH72U.138774.root@cdptpa-web11-z01> <201009290617217.SM05824@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <925721.16703.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> As an occasional seller on ebay, I have shipped all but the largest items to overseas addresses without any problems. I must say that the last overseas shipments were probably 2 years ago and therefore before some of the latest changes to ebay and PayPal policies. But I never had a problem. I have shipped USPS, FedEx and UPS. For me it is sometimes a bit tedious to have to complete the customs forms, but I believe that opening-up my auctions to foreign buyers widens the market and in some cases, attracts higher bids. Getting back to ebay policies, I don't like many of the changes that ebay made, but in the end, they were just trying to weed-out the sellers that might take advantage of a buyer by not disclosing known defects, damage, or poor condition of an item. The policies also seem to have reduced if not completely cleared-up the problems associated with gouging on shipping since many sellers now ship for free. That's just my opinion. YMMV as some have problems with ebay and PayPal. I have never had a problem with either that went unresolved. jay ________________________________ From: derf To: Peter Caldwell Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Wed, September 29, 2010 9:56:35 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ebay (Long) You ship for a living, so to speak, and if you didn't ship overseas it would probably severely impair your income. You probably have regular pickups and deliveries from UPS and USPS. If you don't do it on a regular basis it is more trifling. Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/jfishbein at snet.net From nsliwinski at hotmail.com Wed Sep 29 14:48:06 2010 From: nsliwinski at hotmail.com (Hotmail) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:48:06 -0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check Message-ID: Hello Group. I have recently purchased a '73 Midget with a broken fuel gauge. As a winter project I would like to "fix" it. How do I "test" the circuit - gauge and float outside the car? Having 2 of each I check continuity with an Ohm meter and the reading was full scale. I than hooked up one pole of the fuel gauge to the Bat + the second to the + pole on the float and second to ground. I do not get any reading on the gauge when I move the lever on the float. What am I doing wrong? Norbert From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Wed Sep 29 15:02:20 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:02:20 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Steering Wheel Message-ID: Even though I am back with this 13" wheel that I had mentioned as having a partial area of compromised splines. . taking my chances driving my car around town with it. . I need to replace it (obviously). Any ideas where I can buy a decent 13" steering wheel that is sized for the splines on a Bugeye? I am not interested in spending the kind of money necessary for a name wheel such as a Motilita (spelling) etc. . . just something that is functional. Thanks, Kirk 127559 From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Sep 29 15:04:49 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:04:49 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Sounds like you have discovered that either the fuel gauge or the float is the problem... Isolate them and see which one is bad... Cheers!! Jim On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 1:35 PM, Hotmail wrote: > Hello Group. > > > > I have recently purchased a '73 Midget with a broken fuel gauge. As a > winter > project I would like to "fix" it. How do I "test" the circuit - gauge and > float outside the car? Having 2 of each I check continuity with an Ohm > meter > and the reading was full scale. I than hooked up one pole of the fuel > gauge > to the Bat + the second to the + pole on the float and second to ground. I > do not get any reading on the gauge when I move the lever on the float. > What > am I doing wrong? > > > > Norbert > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Sep 29 15:10:44 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:10:44 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Steering Wheel In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Vice Grips. Jim On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 4:02 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote: > Even though I am back with this 13" wheel that I had mentioned as having a > partial area of compromised splines. . taking my chances driving my car > around town with it. . I need to replace it (obviously). > > Any ideas where I can buy a decent 13" steering wheel that is sized for the > splines on a Bugeye? > > I am not interested in spending the kind of money necessary for a name > wheel > such as a Motilita (spelling) etc. . . just something that is functional. > > Thanks, > > > Kirk > 127559 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From spritenut at comcast.net Wed Sep 29 16:10:25 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:10:25 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4CA3B951.3060307@comcast.net> On 11/13/2009 1:35 PM, Hotmail wrote: > Hello Group. > > > > I have recently purchased a '73 Midget with a broken fuel gauge. As a winter > project I would like to "fix" it. How do I "test" the circuit - gauge and > float outside the car? Having 2 of each I check continuity with an Ohm meter > and the reading was full scale. I than hooked up one pole of the fuel gauge > to the Bat + the second to the + pole on the float and second to ground. I > do not get any reading on the gauge when I move the lever on the float. What > am I doing wrong? Hook + to the "B" (battery)(double terminal side) side of the gas gauge, hook a wire from the "T" (tank) side to the tank unit terminal. Hook a - (ground) to both the tank unit and the gauge. Now move the float, the gauge should move. do remember that a 73 uses a voltage stabilizer, you do not need to have this hooked up when testing the gauge but the readings will be off without it. It should show full and empty when you raise/lower the float. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Sep 29 17:11:49 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:11:49 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Steering Wheel In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: With or without a spinner? ( I actually saw a spiinner in Walmart the other day!!! Even more amazing was that I was in a Walmart! :) 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: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:10:44 -0500 > From: bmwwxman at gmail.com > CC: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Steering Wheel > > Vice Grips. > > Jim > > On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 4:02 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote: > > > Even though I am back with this 13" wheel that I had mentioned as having a > > partial area of compromised splines. . taking my chances driving my car > > around town with it. . I need to replace it (obviously). > > > > Any ideas where I can buy a decent 13" steering wheel that is sized for the > > splines on a Bugeye? > > > > I am not interested in spending the kind of money necessary for a name > > wheel > > such as a Motilita (spelling) etc. . . just something that is functional. > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Kirk > > 127559 From dbherrick at gmail.com Wed Sep 29 18:41:37 2010 From: dbherrick at gmail.com (Don Herrick) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:41:37 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 1500 - Sun visor anchor Message-ID: I have a '98 Midget. On restoriation I replaced the rubber sun visor anchors (Moss # 233-930), but the new ones started failing almost immediately. They don't hold the sun visor well and the visor drops down when I close the door. These anchors are made out of rubber and weaken quickly. I imagine that some kind of metal clip mechanism would work much better. So, is there knowledge on the list for a better replacement? Or must I continue with the safety pin, paper clip or clothes pin method to keep my visors in place? Don From dbherrick at gmail.com Wed Sep 29 18:41:37 2010 From: dbherrick at gmail.com (Don Herrick) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:41:37 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 1500 - Sun visor anchor Message-ID: I have a '98 Midget. On restoriation I replaced the rubber sun visor anchors (Moss # 233-930), but the new ones started failing almost immediately. They don't hold the sun visor well and the visor drops down when I close the door. These anchors are made out of rubber and weaken quickly. I imagine that some kind of metal clip mechanism would work much better. So, is there knowledge on the list for a better replacement? Or must I continue with the safety pin, paper clip or clothes pin method to keep my visors in place? Don From dbherrick at gmail.com Wed Sep 29 18:51:37 2010 From: dbherrick at gmail.com (Don Herrick) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:51:37 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 1500 - Sun visor anchor In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Sorry - typo. Should have been '79 Midget of course. On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 5:41 PM, Don Herrick wrote: > I have a '98 Midget. On restoriation I replaced the rubber sun visor > anchors (Moss # 233-930), but the new ones started failing almost > immediately. They don't hold the sun visor well and the visor drops down > when I close the door. These anchors are made out of rubber and weaken > quickly. I imagine that some kind of metal clip mechanism would work much > better. > > So, is there knowledge on the list for a better replacement? Or must I > continue with the safety pin, paper clip or clothes pin method to keep my > visors in place? > > Don From tequila.brad at gmail.com Wed Sep 29 18:50:22 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 19:50:22 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 1500 - Sun visor anchor In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I use a pair of those wide black spring clamps that many offices use to hold large quantities of paper together. One on each side. Works well, and they don't stand out much. On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 7:41 PM, Don Herrick wrote: > I have a '98 Midget. On restoriation I replaced the rubber sun visor > anchors (Moss # 233-930), but the new ones started failing almost > immediately. They don't hold the sun visor well and the visor drops down > when I close the door. These anchors are made out of rubber and weaken > quickly. I imagine that some kind of metal clip mechanism would work much > better. > > So, is there knowledge on the list for a better replacement? Or must I > continue with the safety pin, paper clip or clothes pin method to keep my > visors in place? > > Don > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From 72spridget at gmail.com Wed Sep 29 19:06:45 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:06:45 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 1500 - Sun visor anchor In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: > I use a pair of those wide black spring clamps that many offices use to hold > large quantities of paper together. Otherwise known as "binder clips". Do you rivet them down? Screw them down? David L From dbherrick at gmail.com Wed Sep 29 19:35:21 2010 From: dbherrick at gmail.com (Don Herrick) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:35:21 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 1500 - Sun visor anchor In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I checked the VB catalog and didn't see the part listed. Does anyone know of any other sources for this part besides Moss? Again, I don't need the same all-rubber part that doesn't work well. I'm hoping that someone has developed a rubber/spring steel or other type of design that works to hold the visor for more than a few days. Don On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 6:20 PM, joe sackal wrote: > Victoria British sells a different bracket I think. Joe > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Herrick" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 8:41 PM > Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 1500 - Sun visor anchor > > > I have a '98 Midget. On restoriation I replaced the rubber sun visor >> anchors (Moss # 233-930), but the new ones started failing almost >> immediately. They don't hold the sun visor well and the visor drops down >> when I close the door. These anchors are made out of rubber and weaken >> quickly. I imagine that some kind of metal clip mechanism would work much >> better. >> >> So, is there knowledge on the list for a better replacement? Or must I >> continue with the safety pin, paper clip or clothes pin method to keep my >> visors in place? >> >> Don >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/jssprite58 at cox.net From tequila.brad at gmail.com Wed Sep 29 20:21:40 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:21:40 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 1500 - Sun visor anchor In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I just clip them on, over the rubber bit that is there. Again, they are black, and the only real visible bits are the chrome levers. It ain't purty, but it works damned well On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 8:06 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote: > > I use a pair of those wide black spring clamps that many offices use to > hold > > large quantities of paper together. > > Otherwise known as "binder clips". Do you rivet them down? Screw them down? > David L > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From dbherrick at gmail.com Wed Sep 29 21:58:45 2010 From: dbherrick at gmail.com (Don Herrick) Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:58:45 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 1500 - Sun visor anchor In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks Joe, found it. But it looks like the same all-rubber part. Hoping to avoid the binder-clip solution. Don On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 7:06 PM, joe sackal wrote: > VB page 63 no-7 Joe > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Herrick" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 9:35 PM > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget 1500 - Sun visor anchor > > > > I checked the VB catalog and didn't see the part listed. Does anyone know >> of any other sources for this part besides Moss? Again, I don't need the >> same all-rubber part that doesn't work well. I'm hoping that someone has >> developed a rubber/spring steel or other type of design that works to hold >> the visor for more than a few days. >> >> Don >> >> On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 6:20 PM, joe sackal wrote: >> >> Victoria British sells a different bracket I think. Joe >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Herrick" >>> To: >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 8:41 PM >>> Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 1500 - Sun visor anchor From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Thu Sep 30 10:42:45 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:42:45 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Bad Aftermarket Steering Wheel Report From Earlier Message Message-ID: Just two sizes? In a message dated 29/09/2010 05:20:09 GMT Daylight Time, derf247 at gmail.com writes: There are several different Spridget spline sizes. I'm sure more than one might appear to fit, but not fit properly. From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Thu Sep 30 11:43:28 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:43:28 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Steering Wheel In-Reply-To: <2133971322.201388.1285843899626.JavaMail.root@cl02-host01.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net> References: <2133971322.201388.1285843899626.JavaMail.root@cl02-host01.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net> Message-ID: Mike, Very cool, thanks for the info. . Kirk On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 3:51 AM, wrote: > Old Triumph Spitfires, Heralds, Lotus Sevens etc, use the same splines as > the Bugeye and Mk II Sprite. So if you find one for the other cars don't be > afraid of it. > > Mike > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kirk Hargreaves" > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 5:02:20 PM > Subject: [Spridgets] Steering Wheel > > Even though I am back with this 13" wheel that I had mentioned as having a > partial area of compromised splines. . taking my chances driving my car > around town with it. . I need to replace it (obviously). > > Any ideas where I can buy a decent 13" steering wheel that is sized for the > splines on a Bugeye? > > I am not interested in spending the kind of money necessary for a name > wheel > such as a Motilita (spelling) etc. . . just something that is functional. > > Thanks, > > > Kirk > 127559 From haynes386 at netzero.net Thu Sep 30 11:55:06 2010 From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:55:06 GMT Subject: [Spridgets] Steering Wheel Message-ID: <20100930.115506.10248.0@webmail07.dca.untd.com> I put a Mountney on mine...Fits well, and Stays ON When attached correctly. ;} Mark Haynes HAN6L12977 HAN5L8016 ____________________________________________________________ Obama Urges Homeowners to Refinance If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4ca4cf1fdd6d095199st01duc From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Thu Sep 30 12:04:26 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:04:26 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bad Aftermarket Steering Wheel Report From Earlier Message In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks for the information. To mention, looking at the hub on my 13" wheel it was hard to see where the splines were meeting up with the steering shaft. Of course I now have them in full contact and have still been using the wheel. With a lock washer on the rear and all of the splines touching (true shade tree mechanic stuff) the wheel is holding fine. . yet still it is time to go to something that does not have the wear on a minor end of the splines. But I am going to go with another 13 incher as I like the smaller wheel (allows me to also pull my right knee up and rest it as such when driving)! Thanks for the help! Kirk On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 9:42 AM, wrote: > Just two sizes? > > In a message dated 29/09/2010 05:20:09 GMT Daylight Time, > derf247 at gmail.com writes: > > There are several different Spridget spline sizes. I'm sure more than > one might appear to fit, but not fit properly. From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Thu Sep 30 13:04:00 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:04:00 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] David Vizard Seminar Message-ID: Hi List, you lucky people you'll be able to get this but I won't! DV has asked it but forwarded onto anyone who might be interested. Weslake-Monza 1330 Internationally recognised tech writer and highly successful race engine builder David Vizard is going to give a lecture where he divulges many of the tricks he has used to win races. Just give you some idea of the very controversial subjects he is going to cover check out this youtube video. _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_6qBG3XknM_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_6qBG3XknM) . After seeing that and having your mind slightly scrambled go to this site for more details. _www.davidvizardseminars.com_ (http://www.davidvizardseminars.com/) . Thanks, David Vizard From richb at u.washington.edu Thu Sep 30 17:55:56 2010 From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:55:56 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Since We're Talking About Steering Wheels... Message-ID: <3A4369EBCB444C37AAF41FD3300FD7F2@psych.washington.edu> Since we're talking about steering wheels at the moment. What have people done to restore, renew, refresh the wide flat steel spokes on the middle years steering wheels. Mine has a bit of rust I'd like to clean up. How were these originally finished? It seems like my best bet will bee to remove the rust then paint. I was just wondering what others have done You can go here to see a couple shots of what I have. http://s169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/fish_surgeon/Steering%20Wheel/ Thanks Rich Ball '76 Midget Everett, Wa From tequila.brad at gmail.com Thu Sep 30 17:58:54 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:58:54 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Since We're Talking About Steering Wheels... In-Reply-To: <3A4369EBCB444C37AAF41FD3300FD7F2@psych.washington.edu> References: <3A4369EBCB444C37AAF41FD3300FD7F2@psych.washington.edu> Message-ID: I use 0000 steel wool and Mothers Mag Polish to buff off the rust. I tried scotchbrite, but it was to aggressive. On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 6:55 PM, Richard Ball wrote: > Since we're talking about steering wheels at the moment. What have people > done to restore, renew, refresh the wide flat steel spokes on the middle > years > steering wheels. Mine has a bit of rust I'd like to clean up. How were > these > originally finished? It seems like my best bet will bee to remove the rust > then paint. I was just wondering what others have done > > You can go here to see a couple shots of what I have. > http://s169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/fish_surgeon/Steering%20Wheel/ > > Thanks > > Rich Ball > '76 Midget > Everett, Wa > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From pythias at pacifier.com Thu Sep 30 18:02:36 2010 From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:02:36 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Do I belong to a club? Message-ID: <1885264812.20100930170236@pacifier.com> Hello Spridgets, I'm in the middle of filling out a survey for Hagerty Insurance dealing with collector car owners. One of the questions is Do you belong to a car club? International, National, Regional, Local... I filled in yes... .and list Sprite-Midget Club USA (after all, I'm a president) ..and N.O.S.H.I.T. ... Can't wait for them to ask how often we meet and what the dues are... -- Best regards, Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" "I'm losing my hair," Tom bawled. From bmwwxman at gmail.com Thu Sep 30 18:07:42 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:07:42 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Do I belong to a club? In-Reply-To: <1885264812.20100930170236@pacifier.com> References: <1885264812.20100930170236@pacifier.com> Message-ID: Can't speak for the NOSHIT group, but the Sprite Midget Club USA meets daily either in your cockpit or online... ;-) Cheers!! Jim On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 7:02 PM, Bill L wrote: > Hello Spridgets, > > I'm in the middle of filling out a survey for Hagerty Insurance > dealing with collector car owners. One of the questions is > > Do you belong to a car club? International, National, Regional, > Local... > > I filled in yes... .and list > > Sprite-Midget Club USA (after all, I'm a president) ..and > N.O.S.H.I.T. ... > > Can't wait for them to ask how often we meet and what the dues > are... > > -- > Best regards, > Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com > > '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" > > "I'm losing my hair," Tom bawled. > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From rbc_48183 at yahoo.com Thu Sep 30 18:13:59 2010 From: rbc_48183 at yahoo.com (roger cotting) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:13:59 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] AE pistons Message-ID: <11117.49955.qm@web111213.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> I'm trying to match some AE pistons that I have. I Goggled AE and am confused where to direct me request. Anyone help here? Roger Cotting From spritenut at comcast.net Thu Sep 30 18:16:43 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:16:43 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Since We're Talking About Steering Wheels... In-Reply-To: <3A4369EBCB444C37AAF41FD3300FD7F2@psych.washington.edu> References: <3A4369EBCB444C37AAF41FD3300FD7F2@psych.washington.edu> Message-ID: <4CA5286B.9000700@comcast.net> On 9/30/2010 7:55 PM, Richard Ball wrote: > Since we're talking about steering wheels at the moment. What have people > done to restore, renew, refresh the wide flat steel spokes on the middle years > steering wheels. Steel wool and Matt Nickle Rustoleum spray paint. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From dlh2001 at comcast.net Thu Sep 30 19:08:26 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:08:26 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Since We're Talking About Steering Wheels... In-Reply-To: <4CA5286B.9000700@comcast.net> References: <3A4369EBCB444C37AAF41FD3300FD7F2@psych.washington.edu> <4CA5286B.9000700@comcast.net> Message-ID: <46E6201DA4344CD1B99A2EFAF9C7ACA7@blackbox2> Also, I used Rustoleum's Black Epoxy appliance paint to redo my Bugeye steering wheel. I sprayed this over their automotive primer. Came out real nice and seem to have held up to the UV so far. From healeyrick at yahoo.com Thu Sep 30 20:07:32 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:07:32 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] David Vizard Seminar In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <356691.44726.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com> If I was a pro engine builder, I'd be all over this for $550. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Thu, 9/30/10, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote: From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Subject: [Spridgets] David Vizard Seminar To: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010, 3:04 PM Hi List, you lucky people you'll be able to get this but I won't! DV has asked it but forwarded onto anyone who might be interested. Weslake-Monza 1330 Internationally recognised tech writer and highly successful race engine builder David Vizard is going to give a lecture where he divulges many of the tricks he has used to win races. Just give you some idea of the very controversial subjects he is going to cover check out this youtube video. _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_6qBG3XknM_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_6qBG3XknM) . After seeing that and having your mind slightly scrambled go to this site for more details. _www.davidvizardseminars.com_ (http://www.davidvizardseminars.com/) . Thanks, David Vizard Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com From dlh2001 at comcast.net Thu Sep 30 20:08:10 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:08:10 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Obama can't Gymkhana... Message-ID: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=6fb_1284747894 From derf247 at gmail.com Thu Sep 30 20:09:59 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:09:59 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Obama can't Gymkhana... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Is that Ken Block video again? From dlh2001 at comcast.net Thu Sep 30 21:25:12 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:25:12 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Obama can't Gymkhana... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <271E280E6C86439CA3891EACCED99097@blackbox2> Oops. Sorry if it's a re-post. -----Original Message----- From: derf [mailto:derf247 at gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 10:10 PM To: Dean Hedin Cc: Spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Obama can't Gymkhana... Is that Ken Block video again? From derf247 at gmail.com Thu Sep 30 21:28:35 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:28:35 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Obama can't Gymkhana... In-Reply-To: <271E280E6C86439CA3891EACCED99097@blackbox2> References: <271E280E6C86439CA3891EACCED99097@blackbox2> Message-ID: That is OK, I actually watched it again for the Nth time. I wish they would do the same video like they do those Asian drifter guys where you can watch their feet in a small picture-in-picture window. From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net Thu Sep 30 21:29:38 2010 From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net) Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 03:29:38 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Do I belong to a club? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <562786520.1751473.1285903778236.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Dues are dependent on your engine size $15.00, $12.75, $10.98, etc. ryan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Johnson" To: "Bill L" Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 8:07:42 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Do I belong to a club? Can't speak for the NOSHIT group, but the Sprite Midget Club USA meets daily either in your cockpit or online... ;-) Cheers!! Jim On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 7:02 PM, Bill L wrote: > Hello Spridgets, > > I'm in the middle of filling out a survey for Hagerty Insurance > dealing with collector car owners. One of the questions is > > Do you belong to a car club? International, National, Regional, > Local... > > I filled in yes... .and list > > Sprite-Midget Club USA (after all, I'm a president) ..and > N.O.S.H.I.T. ... > > Can't wait for them to ask how often we meet and what the dues > are... > > -- > Best regards, > Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com > > '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" > > "I'm losing my hair," Tom bawled. > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net