From grday at btinternet.com  Tue Feb  1 01:33:26 2011
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 08:33:26 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Volt
References: <9c4a79$ajdpaf@email.mtu.edu><235DED7A6BF94EDCAC977956FA5615A2@personal>
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My daily drive is a diesel Audi and I quite like it - apart from a lower 
fuel consumption when it tows the trailer.  On a rash and foolish night it 
reached 115mph towing the (heavily laden) trailer and had more to give.
BUT, Government tax on diesel fuel means it is more expensive than petrol to 
buy for the private owner.  Be careful what you wish for!!

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "derf" <derf247 at gmail.com>
To: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Volt


> Yes, 80s Honda CRXs got around 50MPG.
> I'm a big fan of Diesel power.  It makes me mad that there is such a
> lack of Diesel powered options in the US as compared to Europe and
> other places.
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  1 04:43:12 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 05:43:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Volt
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Diesel is more than gasoline here, too.
Your Audi consumes less fuel when towing?

On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 2:33 AM, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:
> My daily drive is a diesel Audi and I quite like it - apart from a lower
> fuel consumption when it tows the trailer.

From gmuttart at eastlink.ca  Tue Feb  1 04:49:06 2011
From: gmuttart at eastlink.ca (Geoff Muttart)
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:49:06 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Great old ads, photos, & videos
In-Reply-To: <mailman.8560.1296534850.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.8560.1296534850.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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http://thechicaneblog.com/

Search "Sprite" using the search feature in the top right corner of the
site, and the first item you'll see is an ad for Donald Healey Motor Co
installed disk brakes on a Bugeye.

Have fun!

Geoff

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  1 05:19:21 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 04:19:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Volt
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikFdKp9S0c+C34jZL_KNWa-Kcmx+sds4OYvQ6HP@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <558236.29195.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

I found this Volt story by an admitted non-car guy amusing: 
http://tinyurl.com/4h4auep

Rick


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

-

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Feb  1 05:47:44 2011
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 07:47:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] CSX Wreck at Clinchco, Virginia - No LBC
In-Reply-To: <201102010153.p111r2Tr029135@mail.usimperio.com>
References: <421560.78353.qm@web180614.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<201102010153.p111r2Tr029135@mail.usimperio.com>
Message-ID: <COL117-W42F2B5F680D555FE081F1CC2E50@phx.gbl>

Thanks for the link Dave.

If you scroll down to the last page of the "paper",
there's an ad for the ODP online outage information system.
Where you can use any internet connected computer to estimate
when your power will be restored.
Ummm, if your power's out, how are you going to get online?
The backup battery on your high-speed modem's only going to last a few
hours....
maybe they think that everyone has backup generators.

http://www.lge-ku.com/storm/


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:52:37 -0500
> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] CSX Wreck at Clinchco, Virginia - No LBC
>
> Here is a link to the article
>
>
http://matchbin-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/public/sites/704/assets/FHIM_STAR_A_0
12611.pdf
>
> Dave

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Feb  1 05:59:31 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 06:59:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Volt
In-Reply-To: <558236.29195.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <AANLkTikFdKp9S0c+C34jZL_KNWa-Kcmx+sds4OYvQ6HP@mail.gmail.com>
	<558236.29195.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik5DQ=xf7kYstsGqDDom8R5Vbv0JBK8AUu65t3D@mail.gmail.com>

> I found this Volt story by an admitted non-car guy amusing:
> http://tinyurl.com/4h4auep

A non-car-guy, but buried in the comments at the bottom he admits that
"I will NEVER buy a car without a manual transmission, unless at some
time in the future there are literally none to be had. Most
stick-shift drivers understand that; no slushboxers do." There might
be hope for him...
David L

From abcoz at hky.com  Tue Feb  1 08:06:28 2011
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 10:06:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] CSX Wreck at Clinchco, Virginia - No LBC
In-Reply-To: <421560.78353.qm@web180614.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <421560.78353.qm@web180614.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <012f01cbc221$9a1c8220$ce558660$@hky.com>

Mike,
Please send the link to my email address.  Thanks!
I wonder if anyone has anything on a train wreck that occurred about 20
years ago, along the Upper Mississippi River when a big-horsepower towboat,
shoving against a strong current, washed the river bank out from under the
locomotives of a Burlington Northern freight?   In years past, lower
horsepower towboats were favored above St. Louis because big horsepower
isn't of much use in the shallow waters of the Upper.  However, some people
never learn and a 6,000 horsepower towboat was operating in an area where
3200 horsepower would have sufficed (it's actually not as simple as that,
but it'll do for now).
I grew up in the river transportation industry (still making a living in
that area), but my grandfather designed and patented "the" (I know there
were probably more than one) power reverse gear for steam locomotives and
also patented improvements in the Westinghouse air brake system (which he
later sold to Westinghouse) and my father and I were into model railroading.
Although I no longer have the time for model railroading, I'm still
fascinated by railroading..............even if I am a hard-core "river rat".
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael MacLean
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 7:40 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] CSX Wreck at Clinchco, Virginia - No LBC

> Check out this train wreck.............One of my railroad friends sent 
> this
to me. Everyone loves to see a train wreck!
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ....here's some shots of last week's derailment (Wednesday morning) of 
> the
Cedar Bay (Fla) unit train at MP 19.6, Clinchco, Virginia on the former
Clinchfield, now known as the Kingsport Subdivision.  Train was southbound
between two tunnels when it encountered a rockslide that came down when the
ambient temperature got around 45 degrees, creating a thaw which brought the
rocks down.  Slide was as high as the front walkway on engine 105 which was
lifted airborne, with the rest of the train pushing it sideways. Trailing
unit
439 turned over and laid over on its side right in the middle of Squirrel
Camp Creek with the front nearly buried in coal from the 5 loaded 120 ton
coal cars which derailed behind the consist.  Engineer and conductor were
slightly injured with some cuts and bruises.  The mainframe on 439 is warped
and it will be cut up and scrapped in place next week.

               

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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Feb  1 09:24:19 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:24:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Crap California Gas
In-Reply-To: <D954CAEC78BE4FEA943E2BE0A58F1CCD@personal>
References: <280424.36457.qm@web180601.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<COL117-W58216C91A6E21C39A08E74C2E20@phx.gbl>
	<D954CAEC78BE4FEA943E2BE0A58F1CCD@personal>
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I just talked to my local marina guy who said that all large metropolitan 
areas were long ago mandated to sell only ethanol gas.  But in areas with 
low population densities, there is no mandate, so suppliers have 
ethanol-free gas there, although all stations may not buy it.  And sometimes 
you can get it in fringe areas between high and low density regions.  If you 
live close to open farm land, forests, etc., check it out.

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb  1 09:29:05 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 11:29:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2 speed wiper motor
In-Reply-To: <20110131160652.B1140187664@autox.team.net>
References: <00b001cbc0f0$1caa06a0$55fe13e0$@net>,
	<20110131160652.B1140187664@autox.team.net>
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Are they 'often on'?

Robert Duquette

Ottawa ON Canada

> To: 60bugeye at cebridge.net; spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net;
spridgets at autox.team.net
> From: an5.sprite at gmail.com
> Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:52:50 +0000
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2 speed wiper motor
>
> They all have two speeds:
>
> OFF and ON
>
>
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Leo" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
> Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:39:40
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] 2 speed wiper motor
>
> What year of spridget  wiper motor will bolt directly into a Bugeye and has
> two speeds?
>
>
>
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>
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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  1 10:43:18 2011
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 09:43:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] '32 Roadster was stolen last nite (1/30/2011) NLBC
Message-ID: <612450.35480.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

 
 
Please take a moment to read the message below from my friend Chick Koszis.

 
Randy Clark

My '32 Roadster was stolen last nite (1/30/2011) from the parking lot of the
Sheraton hotel at the LA County Fairplex. I was attending the GNRS and staying
at the Sheraton. The car is a semi-gloss black, heavily pin-striped,
steel-bodied (Rod Bods), high-boy roadster with a 6-71 blown small block Chev,
Wanlass/Rodwell windshield, black leather and aluminum paneled interior.
California license number BERBNZ. (Bare Bones)

Read more http://www.projectrpm.com/hotrods/PLEASE-READ-1932-Roadster-Stolen





 

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Feb  1 10:49:35 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:49:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
Message-ID: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

.... sitting here looking at a beautiful sunny chilly day...

Schools are closing, evening events are cancelled (even curling!)... 
look at the radar, and I guess we're gonna get F.... eet of snow.

But still, everyone's like waiting for Armageddon..

Goofy feeling.

Guess I'll go next door.


Peter C  (in sunny S. WI)

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Feb  1 11:26:08 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:26:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com>

Damn Packers and Steelers brought ya'lls crappy weather with them. 22*
outside, with a wind chill of below 0.
It was in the low 80's Sunday....
Damn Superbowl.

On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 11:49 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> .... sitting here looking at a beautiful sunny chilly day...
>
> Schools are closing, evening events are cancelled (even curling!)... look
> at the radar, and I guess we're gonna get F.... eet of snow.
>
> But still, everyone's like waiting for Armageddon..
>
> Goofy feeling.
>
> Guess I'll go next door.
>
>
> Peter C  (in sunny S. WI)
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From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Feb  1 11:28:21 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:28:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.c om>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Did the strippers make it?

ED

At 12:26 PM 2/1/2011, Brad Fornal wrote:
>Damn Packers and Steelers brought ya'lls crappy weather with them. 
>22* outside, with a wind chill of below 0.
>It was in the low 80's Sunday....
>Damn Superbowl.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Feb  1 11:31:09 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:31:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
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	<201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
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Dunno, I will NOT go near the DFW area, until after all this Superbowl
bullshit.

On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 12:28 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> Did the strippers make it?
>
> ED
>
>
> At 12:26 PM 2/1/2011, Brad Fornal wrote:
>
>> Damn Packers and Steelers brought ya'lls crappy weather with them. 22*
>> outside, with a wind chill of below 0.
>> It was in the low 80's Sunday....
>> Damn Superbowl.
>>
>
>


-- 
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www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb  1 11:36:48 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 13:36:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
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What?  Snow?  I'm not sure I remember what that is.  We do have some, but
haven't had a big snow.  I haven't had to fire up the snowthrower yet this
winter.
The snowmageddon is supposed to be heading this way, but is tracking south of
Ottawa, according to some forecasters.  According to others, we'll get
whalloped.  I don't really care ... though, I might be wise to make sure I
have gas for the thrower ...

Robert Duquette

Ottawa ON Canada



> Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 11:49:35 -0600
>
> .... sitting here looking at a beautiful sunny chilly day...
>
> Schools are closing, evening events are cancelled (even curling!)...
> look at the radar, and I guess we're gonna get F.... eet of snow.
>
> But still, everyone's like waiting for Armageddon..
>
> Goofy feeling.
>
> Guess I'll go next door.
>
>
> Peter C  (in sunny S. WI)
> _______________________________________________

From nory1 at roadrunner.com  Tue Feb  1 11:44:41 2011
From: nory1 at roadrunner.com (nory1 at roadrunner.com)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 13:44:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <20110201184442.3NGUU.50424.root@cdptpa-web10-z02>

You mean SNOWMAGEDDEN


---- Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote: 
> .... sitting here looking at a beautiful sunny chilly day...
> 
> Schools are closing, evening events are cancelled (even curling!)... 
> look at the radar, and I guess we're gonna get F.... eet of snow.
> 
> But still, everyone's like waiting for Armageddon..
> 
> Goofy feeling.
> 
> Guess I'll go next door.
> 
> 
> Peter C  (in sunny S. WI)
> _______________________________________________

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Feb  1 11:44:55 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:44:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com>
	<201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
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what is kinda funny, is that there is a new bar, near DFW airport, called
Rick's Cabaret. They refused to let them get a liquor license, because they
didn't want the visitors to see a nudie bar, when they were driving in from
the airport.
Oddly enough, Texas has a law, that if the nudie bar does NOT sell booze,
then the dancers can be totally nude. AND, you can take in your own bottle.
They charge a $1 fee per shot glass for rent. Um, er, from what I have
heard....
Anyway, so now, when folks drive in to Arlington for the Superbowl, not only
do they get to see the Rick's Cabaret sign, they also get to see TOTALLY
NUDE as well!!
LOL


On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 12:31 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dunno, I will NOT go near the DFW area, until after all this Superbowl
> bullshit.
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 12:28 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>wrote:
>
>> Did the strippers make it?
>>
>> ED
>>
>>
>> At 12:26 PM 2/1/2011, Brad Fornal wrote:
>>
>>> Damn Packers and Steelers brought ya'lls crappy weather with them. 22*
>>> outside, with a wind chill of below 0.
>>> It was in the low 80's Sunday....
>>> Damn Superbowl.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> DON JULIO 1942
>
> www.myspace.com/tequilabrad
>



-- 
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www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Feb  1 11:57:00 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:57:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinsGZBtP_CHcgzyRtyJSN=ns6oueajLVs3_dAT4@mail.gmail.c om>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com>
	<201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <201102011057705.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Like a joint up here... Bean Snappers... started out they wanted a 
liquor license. Town fathers declared they shouldn't have one because 
of the girls.  So they didn't get one, until it became obvious 
underage boys could hang out there.....

They have a license now.

--

At 12:44 PM 2/1/2011, Brad Fornal wrote:
>what is kinda funny, is that there is a new bar, near DFW airport, 
>called Rick's Cabaret. They refused to let them get a liquor 
>license, because they didn't want the visitors to see a nudie bar, 
>when they were driving in from the airport.
>Oddly enough, Texas has a law, that if the nudie bar does NOT sell 
>booze, then the dancers can be totally nude. AND, you can take in 
>your own bottle.
>They charge a $1 fee per shot glass for rent. Um, er, from what I 
>have heard....
>Anyway, so now, when folks drive in to Arlington for the Superbowl, 
>not only do they get to see the Rick's Cabaret sign, they also get 
>to see TOTALLY NUDE as well!!
>LOL
>
>
>On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 12:31 PM, Brad Fornal 
><<mailto:tequila.brad at gmail.com>tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
>Dunno, I will NOT go near the DFW area, until after all this 
>Superbowl bullshit.
>
>
>On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 12:28 PM, Peter Caldwell 
><<mailto:peter at nosimport.com>peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
>Did the strippers make it?
>
>ED
>
>
>At 12:26 PM 2/1/2011, Brad Fornal wrote:
>Damn Packers and Steelers brought ya'lls crappy weather with them. 
>22* outside, with a wind chill of below 0.
>It was in the low 80's Sunday....
>Damn Superbowl.
>
>
>
>
>
>--
>DON JULIO 1942
>
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>
>
>
>
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  1 12:04:56 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 13:04:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] '32 Roadster was stolen last nite (1/30/2011) NLBC
In-Reply-To: <612450.35480.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <612450.35480.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=0G4SNKXBukyJONQrR140F5Nvcf7O1Yys2p9bp@mail.gmail.com>

Unfortunately it is probably in 100 pieces by now, if it is still in country.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Feb  1 12:05:02 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 11:05:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <79504.2267.qm@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Ironic you should use the A word as I was thinking the same thing to myself this 
morning.

We have an accumulation of 30" on the ground in CT and another foot predicted 
for today with another storm possible on Saturday. Temps have stayed cold so all 
of the snow that has fallen has accumulated with little melt-off.

It's bad here. Buildings old and new have collapsed, others have buckled roofs. 
Many homeowners are or have shoveled the snow from their roofs. My own had 36" 
on it. Ice damming is prevalent on a great many houses.
Some commercial building owners are snowblowing the snow off the roofs.

Restaurants are hurting from all the closures. One town in CT has canceled 
spring break due to the # of snow days. Some large businesses in a local 
industrial park are closed due to the weight of the snow on their roofs.

The whiteness is pretty in certain ways but CT is not used to these amounts of 
snow, so there is a certain tension in the air. I don't know when this will 
begin to melt but it better be gradual or there will be problems of flooding to 
deal with.

Some say it's payback for re-electing Lieberman. I don't know about that, but I 
do know it is the worst winter I have ever experienced in Connecticut.

 jay




________________________________
From: Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>


.... sitting here looking at a beautiful sunny chilly day...

Schools are closing, evening events are cancelled (even curling!)... look at the 
radar, and I guess we're gonna get F.... eet of snow.

But still, everyone's like waiting for Armageddon..

Goofy feeling.

Guess I'll go next door.


Peter C  (in sunny S. WI)

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Feb  1 12:05:59 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 11:05:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com>
	<201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

When is the Superbowl?

 jay




________________________________
From: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>

Dunno, I will NOT go near the DFW area, until after all this Superbowl
bullshit.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Feb  1 12:09:26 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:09:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <4D485A66.1010803@comcast.net>

On 2/1/2011 12:49 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote:
  I guess we're gonna get F.... eet of snow.

Hurry HURRY! Go get MILK!
That's what they do around here if we expect snow flurries.
They never say "feet" around here,
6-10inches = 24 inches
12" plus = 32 inches
And when they say "up to 12 inches everybody not only buys 5 gallons of 
milk, but 6 or 7 loaves of bread too.
But what is truly funny is that everybody has to buy a new snow shovel 
every time it snows.
I think I'll buy a new snow shovel come March when the local hardware 
store blows them out at $5. I can't remember when I bought my current 
shovel but it must not be made in china since I have had it at least 10 
years. I even have a worn out back up shovel just in case. That one 
might have been my father's, all steel but sort of rounded over on the 
blade end now.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Feb  1 12:27:03 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:27:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Carb ID
Message-ID: <4D485E87.3030003@comcast.net>

I have a single barrel Stromberg carb that I don't know what it is for.
I want to Ebay this thing or get it to somebody who can use it.
It is US made (South Bend, IN) automatic choke  1.5" down draft.
The only numbers I can find on it are  BXOV2 and on the float bowl 10-42
It looks new or at least rebuilt, it was extremely clean when I got it 
many years ago. I did take it apart and clean it up again because I was 
bored over the weekend and a pretty carb will sell for more money than a 
faded carb. Besides, the throttle and choke plates (steel) had some 
surface rust as did the lower cast iron extension. The rest is aluminum.
If anybody wants it, let me know.
If anybody knows what it fits, tell me so I can list it properly on Ebay.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb  1 12:30:33 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 14:30:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <20110201184442.3NGUU.50424.root@cdptpa-web10-z02>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>,
	<20110201184442.3NGUU.50424.root@cdptpa-web10-z02>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w257D469FE145DF252723C3B8E50@phx.gbl>

That was how I heard it on the radio this morning, but apparently the word in
common use id "Snowpocalypse".

Robert D
> Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 13:44:41 -0500
> From: nory1 at roadrunner.com
> To: peter at nosimport.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
>
> You mean SNOWMAGEDDEN
>
>
> ---- Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
> > .... sitting here looking at a beautiful sunny chilly day...
> >
> > Schools are closing, evening events are cancelled (even curling!)...
> > look at the radar, and I guess we're gonna get F.... eet of snow.
> >
> > But still, everyone's like waiting for Armageddon..
> >
> > Goofy feeling.
> >
> > Guess I'll go next door.
> >
> >
> > Peter C  (in sunny S. WI)
> > _______________________________________________

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb  1 12:37:19 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 14:37:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not... and groundhogs
In-Reply-To: <201102011057705.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>,
	<AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com>,
	<201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>,
	<AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>,
	<AANLkTinsGZBtP_CHcgzyRtyJSN=ns6oueajLVs3_dAT4@mail.gmail.com>,
	<201102011057705.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w53881296EAD246DF2428CAB8E50@phx.gbl>

Hmm!
The local(ish) news site has a picture of an interstate in Fort Worth


http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2011/02/01/us-winter-storm.html


There's also a picture of syncronized snowplowing in St. Louis.


The article says that there are watches in 30 states.  What do the people in
the other states use to tell time?  ;)


They also say that "visibility will be virtually zero at times".  I can't see
that though.

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Tue Feb  1 13:05:40 2011
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark Endicott)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 14:05:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com><201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTinsGZBtP_CHcgzyRtyJSN=ns6oueajLVs3_dAT4@mail.gmail.com>
	<201102011057705.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <E6BAC8EB266444738C978FAC5F742DE7@CGI.COMMTECH>

Peter,

I remember a place in Madison called "Whiskey A Go Go" or something like 
that.  I went there in the early 70's and it was $5 cover and BYOB because 
they lost their liquor license in an attempt to shut them down.  Setups were 
$3 and the place was packed.  One of their acts was Witchy Woman who could 
"blow" out a candle the hard way!  Those were the days!!  I'll bet it is 
long gone now...


...


> Like a joint up here... Bean Snappers... started out they wanted a liquor 
> license. Town fathers declared they shouldn't have one because of the 
> girls.  So they didn't get one, until it became obvious underage boys 
> could hang out there.....
>
> They have a license now.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Feb  1 13:15:23 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:15:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Carb ID
In-Reply-To: <4D485E87.3030003@comcast.net>
References: <4D485E87.3030003@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C46BC325510949F7AF84CEEB20EDA92C@spider>

What were you running it on?
Google STROMBERG BXOV-2
Does it look like this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130479775473
 =======================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank Clarici
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 11:27 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Carb ID

I have a single barrel Stromberg carb that I don't know what it is for.
I want to Ebay this thing or get it to somebody who can use it.
It is US made (South Bend, IN) automatic choke  1.5" down draft.
The only numbers I can find on it are  BXOV2 and on the float bowl 10-42
It looks new or at least rebuilt, it was extremely clean when I got it 
many years ago. I did take it apart and clean it up again because I was 
bored over the weekend and a pretty carb will sell for more money than a 
faded carb. Besides, the throttle and choke plates (steel) had some 
surface rust as did the lower cast iron extension. The rest is aluminum.
If anybody wants it, let me know.
If anybody knows what it fits, tell me so I can list it properly on Ebay.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
_______________________________________________

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Tue Feb  1 13:31:09 2011
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:31:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Winter Driving School
Message-ID: <9c4a79$ajujo5@email.mtu.edu>

Probably to late now, but if you survive this storm this might be 
fun. Winter driving school, $150 per day.
http://mtukrc.org/school.htm


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

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb  1 13:42:31 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 14:42:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <4D485A66.1010803@comcast.net>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<4D485A66.1010803@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=kooADDQo6ckPkHpPAoULiRdKr0XZw4bzA-WKv@mail.gmail.com>

The last two storms around here all the stores sold out of bananas the day
before!!  When I asked the gal at the register she said people bought all
the bananas because of the storm.  What's with that???   Do they think if
they cover their roof with bananas the snow won't come??  Am I missing some
basic meteorological truth connected to bananas here?

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 1:09 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> On 2/1/2011 12:49 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote:
>  I guess we're gonna get F.... eet of snow.
>
> Hurry HURRY! Go get MILK!
> That's what they do around here if we expect snow flurries.
> They never say "feet" around here,
> 6-10inches = 24 inches
> 12" plus = 32 inches
> And when they say "up to 12 inches everybody not only buys 5 gallons of
> milk, but 6 or 7 loaves of bread too.
> But what is truly funny is that everybody has to buy a new snow shovel
> every time it snows.
> I think I'll buy a new snow shovel come March when the local hardware store
> blows them out at $5. I can't remember when I bought my current shovel but
> it must not be made in china since I have had it at least 10 years. I even
> have a worn out back up shovel just in case. That one might have been my
> father's, all steel but sort of rounded over on the blade end now.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
>
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
Then there was the mind reader who moved to Washington, D.C. and couldn't
find work.

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  1 13:46:45 2011
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:46:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Carb ID
In-Reply-To: <4D485E87.3030003@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <81617.48240.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Frank,
Does it look like this?  http://www.stromberg-97.com/
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Tue, 2/1/11, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Carb ID
To: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 2:27 PM

I have a single barrel Stromberg carb that I don't know what it is for.
I want to Ebay this thing or get it to somebody who can use it.
It is US made (South Bend, IN) automatic choke  1.5" down draft.
The only numbers I can find on it are  BXOV2 and on the float bowl 10-42
It looks new or at least rebuilt, it was extremely clean when I got it many
years ago. I did take it apart and clean it up again because I was bored over
the weekend and a pretty carb will sell for more money than a faded carb.
Besides, the throttle and choke plates (steel) had some surface rust as did
the lower cast iron extension. The rest is aluminum.
If anybody wants it, let me know.
If anybody knows what it fits, tell me so I can list it properly on Ebay.
-- Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From rich_ball at mindspring.com  Tue Feb  1 14:00:14 2011
From: rich_ball at mindspring.com (Richard Ball)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 13:00:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Carb ID
References: <4D485E87.3030003@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <987DBFD5E6E5400CAF7AFBC99BA27703@psych.washington.edu>

>From this site it looks like it fits a 1941 Packard

http://www.vapinc.com/carbs/Downdraft/packard.html

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 11:27 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Carb ID


>I have a single barrel Stromberg carb that I don't know what it is for.
> I want to Ebay this thing or get it to somebody who can use it.
> It is US made (South Bend, IN) automatic choke  1.5" down draft.
> The only numbers I can find on it are  BXOV2 and on the float bowl 10-42
> It looks new or at least rebuilt, it was extremely clean when I got it 
> many years ago. I did take it apart and clean it up again because I was 
> bored over the weekend and a pretty carb will sell for more money than a 
> faded carb. Besides, the throttle and choke plates (steel) had some 
> surface rust as did the lower cast iron extension. The rest is aluminum.
> If anybody wants it, let me know.
> If anybody knows what it fits, tell me so I can list it properly on Ebay.
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Tue Feb  1 14:23:03 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 15:23:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Crap California Gas
References: <280424.36457.qm@web180601.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><COL117-W58216C91A6E21C39A08E74C2E20@phx.gbl><D954CAEC78BE4FEA943E2BE0A58F1CCD@personal>
	<D95FC0A3DA8C468CA71F8BF9A2148192@Home>
Message-ID: <AD142FD9333F4322A9F716C772271BD3@personal>

Maybe that is why my Marina has "no ethanol gas". Good on them. That stuff 
must be a killer for boats.


----- Original Message ----- 
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To: "spridgets list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 10:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Crap California Gas


>I just talked to my local marina guy who said that all large metropolitan 
>areas were long ago mandated to sell only ethanol gas.  But in areas with 
>low population densities, there is no mandate, so suppliers have 
>ethanol-free gas there, although all stations may not buy it.  And 
>sometimes you can get it in fringe areas between high and low density 
>regions.  If you live close to open farm land, forests, etc., check it out.
>
> Michael Rowe
> Long Island, NY _______________________________________________
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From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Feb  1 14:24:06 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:24:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=kooADDQo6ckPkHpPAoULiRdKr0XZw4bzA-WKv@mail.gmail.c om>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<4D485A66.1010803@comcast.net>
	<AANLkTi=kooADDQo6ckPkHpPAoULiRdKr0XZw4bzA-WKv@mail.gmail.com>
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And Oz is about to get slammed again.... 
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml

Bananas might be flying, among other things... gusts over 280 km/hr  !  YIKES.

         Peter C

At 02:42 PM 2/1/2011, Jim Johnson wrote:
>The last two storms around here all the stores sold out of bananas the day
>before!!  When I asked the gal at the register she said people bought all
>the bananas because of the storm.  What's with that???   Do they think if
>they cover their roof with bananas the snow won't come??  Am I missing some
>basic meteorological truth connected to bananas here?
>
>Cheers!!
>Jim

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Feb  1 14:29:44 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:29:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=kooADDQo6ckPkHpPAoULiRdKr0XZw4bzA-WKv@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<4D485A66.1010803@comcast.net>
	<AANLkTi=kooADDQo6ckPkHpPAoULiRdKr0XZw4bzA-WKv@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D487B48.4070604@comcast.net>

On 2/1/2011 3:42 PM, Jim Johnson wrote:

>  basic meteorological truth

Now THERE is an oxymoron if i ever heard one!!!

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From refisk at chartermi.net  Tue Feb  1 14:40:52 2011
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 16:40:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com><201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
	<628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>

What is the Superbowl?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 2:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...


> When is the Superbowl?
> 
> jay

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Feb  1 15:00:35 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 14:00:35 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com><201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
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	<87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>
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My first reaction was to answer:

It's a large toilet.


But I decided that would offend some people, so I refrained.
 jay fishbein
Wallingford, SuperConnecticut





________________________________
From: Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net>


What is the Superbowl?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net>

> When is the Superbowl?
> 
> jay

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Feb  1 15:14:04 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 16:14:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com>
	<201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
	<628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim=Cd9Qgrtm9o7riPaAK9JteipqO9Z-zLNeOmd0@mail.gmail.com>

It is what they put your super salad into at the restaurant.

> What is the Superbowl?

>> When is the Superbowl?

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Tue Feb  1 15:28:29 2011
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:28:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=kooADDQo6ckPkHpPAoULiRdKr0XZw4bzA-WKv@mail.gmail.c om>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<4D485A66.1010803@comcast.net>
	<AANLkTi=kooADDQo6ckPkHpPAoULiRdKr0XZw4bzA-WKv@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9c4a79$ak0irv@email.mtu.edu>

Isn't there a "basic meteorological truth" relating to new babies 9 
months after the "big" storm?


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

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Feb  1 15:42:26 2011
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 16:42:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w257D469FE145DF252723C3B8E50@phx.gbl>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>,
	<20110201184442.3NGUU.50424.root@cdptpa-web10-z02>
	<BAY147-w257D469FE145DF252723C3B8E50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <CFB079FB-DABF-448E-948C-9C4ACD5CBC3B@comcast.net>

Hopefully some of you will get this...

how about Snowtacular..

or Snowaminjaro

...

Lester


On Feb 1, 2011, at 1:30 PM, Robert Duquette wrote:

> That was how I heard it on the radio this morning, but apparently  
> the word in
> common use id "Snowpocalypse".
>
> Robert D
>> Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 13:44:41 -0500
>> From: nory1 at roadrunner.com
>> To: peter at nosimport.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
>>
>> You mean SNOWMAGEDDEN
>>
>>
>> ---- Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
>>> .... sitting here looking at a beautiful sunny chilly day...
>>>
>>> Schools are closing, evening events are cancelled (even curling!)...
>>> look at the radar, and I guess we're gonna get F.... eet of snow.
>>>
>>> But still, everyone's like waiting for Armageddon..
>>>
>>> Goofy feeling.
>>>
>>> Guess I'll go next door.
>>>
>>>
>>> Peter C  (in sunny S. WI)
>>> _______________________________________________
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb  1 15:51:06 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 16:51:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com><201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com><628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>
Message-ID: <831DB8C4950A44778CE60043271FC222@HomePC>

That's a bowl of really good s__t.  No stems or seeds.



-----Original Message----- 
From: Rick Fisk
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 3:40 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...

What is the Superbowl?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 2:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...


> When is the Superbowl?
>
> jay
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb  1 16:06:52 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 17:06:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <281306.10586.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com>
	<201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
	<628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>
	<281306.10586.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 4:00 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> But I decided that would offend some people, so I refrained.
>

When did that ever slow you down...?   ;-)

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
Then there was the mind reader who moved to Washington, D.C. and couldn't
find work.

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  1 16:09:24 2011
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 15:09:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
Message-ID: <736046.97476.qm@web46416.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Only 1/4" ice this morning now heavy rain then a light dusting of Gobal
Warming!! 
As soon as can tear myself away from this list and my FOREX trading
account 
(short $), I'm going to have a
SUPER BOWL of soup. Skip J, Cincinnati
Ohio

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Tue Feb  1 16:14:52 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 23:14:52 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <79504.2267.qm@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2076015081.1226177.1296602092351.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

I was working in Stamford, CT when the ice storm hit in 1973...
That was bad enough !!

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net>


Some say it's payback for re-electing Lieberman. I don't know about that, but I 
do know it is the worst winter I have ever experienced in Connecticut.

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Feb  1 16:31:32 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:31:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <281306.10586.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com><201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
	<628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>
	<281306.10586.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D4897D4.9090609@justbrits.com>

<< It's a large toilet. >>

You just forgot to say jay, "...that Jerry built !!".

Right, Brad <G> ??

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb  1 17:04:23 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 19:04:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=kooADDQo6ckPkHpPAoULiRdKr0XZw4bzA-WKv@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>,
	<4D485A66.1010803@comcast.net>,
	<AANLkTi=kooADDQo6ckPkHpPAoULiRdKr0XZw4bzA-WKv@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w23EE21338010A36D87A1DCB8E40@phx.gbl>

They put the peels on their driveway and practice the car on a slippery
surface before the snow arrives.

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada

> Am I missing some
> basic meteorological truth connected to bananas here?
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Feb  1 17:16:38 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 18:16:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <4D4897D4.9090609@justbrits.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com>
	<201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
	<628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>
	<281306.10586.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4D4897D4.9090609@justbrits.com>
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After all the people that that Arkansas A-hole displaced out of their homes
(through eminent domain) to build his monstrosity. It would make me laugh
for a week, if the League tells him that Dallas is too far north, for them
to ever hold another Superbowl in his stadium.
Would you believe they found 500 IDIOTS, that paid $200 each, to stand
outside the stadium to watch the game. I HOPE AGAINST HOPE that the weather
stays like this, to help them enjoy the game even more!!
LOL

On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 5:31 PM, Shop at " Just Brits "
<shop at justbrits.com>wrote:

> << It's a large toilet. >>
>
> You just forgot to say jay, "...that Jerry built !!".
>
> Right, Brad <G> ??
>
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From Miniac7 at aol.com  Tue Feb  1 18:31:14 2011
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 20:31:14 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 Part Needed
Message-ID: <169.75c5dcd0.3a7a0de2@aol.com>

Anyone have a spare (rear) engine plate, for between the engine and tranny  
they'd like to sell? 
 
Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Tue Feb  1 18:31:17 2011
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:31:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikZ3saL=JRd3xZd715=Tr3TZVU=_+ZiYNxe03b=@mail.gmail.c om>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com>
	<201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
	<628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>
	<281306.10586.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4D4897D4.9090609@justbrits.com>
	<AANLkTikZ3saL=JRd3xZd715=Tr3TZVU=_+ZiYNxe03b=@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <201102020131.p121Vlq1011754@mail.usimperio.com>

This weekend in Dallas it will be like springtime.
54 degrees and sunny

Dave



At 07:16 PM 2/1/2011, you wrote:
>After all the people that that Arkansas A-hole displaced out of their homes
>(through eminent domain) to build his monstrosity. It would make me laugh
>for a week, if the League tells him that Dallas is too far north, for them
>to ever hold another Superbowl in his stadium.
>Would you believe they found 500 IDIOTS, that paid $200 each, to stand
>outside the stadium to watch the game. I HOPE AGAINST HOPE that the weather
>stays like this, to help them enjoy the game even more!!
>LOL
>
>On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 5:31 PM, Shop at " Just Brits "
><shop at justbrits.com>wrote:
>
> > << It's a large toilet. >>
> >
> > You just forgot to say jay, "...that Jerry built !!".
> >
> > Right, Brad <G> ??

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb  1 18:33:49 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 19:33:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikZ3saL=JRd3xZd715=Tr3TZVU=_+ZiYNxe03b=@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com><201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com><628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC><281306.10586.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><4D4897D4.9090609@justbrits.com>
	<AANLkTikZ3saL=JRd3xZd715=Tr3TZVU=_+ZiYNxe03b=@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9CD4BF8EAAA548C2B3DA45C59D1E8790@HomePC>

-----Original Message----- 
From: Brad Fornal
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 6:16 PM
To: Shop at Just Brits
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...

After all the people that that Arkansas A-hole displaced out of their homes
(through eminent domain) to build his monstrosity. It would make me laugh
for a week, if the League tells him that Dallas is too far north, for them
to ever hold another Superbowl in his stadium.
Would you believe they found 500 IDIOTS, that paid $200 each, to stand
outside the stadium to watch the game. I HOPE AGAINST HOPE that the weather
stays like this, to help them enjoy the game even more!!
LOL

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

Must be a Texas thing.  I recall another A-hole in Texas that arranged to 
have private land taken by eminent domain for a new stadium for his baseball 
team.

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Feb  1 20:10:59 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 21:10:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 Part Needed
In-Reply-To: <169.75c5dcd0.3a7a0de2@aol.com>
References: <169.75c5dcd0.3a7a0de2@aol.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikHxNm+dRU9240eA_JEFXh2MWv=uHB==9Hs9aZx@mail.gmail.com>

> Anyone have a spare (rear) engine plate, for between the engine and tranny
> they'd like to sell?

Not sure if my spare 1275 has the plate on it. Kinda doubt it, but I
will check when I have dug myself out in the morning. I spent an hour
or so out in the garage this evening rearranging things so that my GTi
daily driver would fit in there with my four Spridgets, two tandems,
etc. Sure beats trying to carve a car out of a snow drift...

Really windy out there right now. I shoveled out about half of the
drive, but I realized that the wind was just going to negate anything
I did, so I won't bother until I need it. They sent us home early
today and told us not to bother coming to work tomorrow. Wimps. Maybe
I will go for a bicycle ride tomorrow. I got 700-35c studded snow
tires for my "sacrificial anode" bike this Christmas, so I have to get
some use out of them.
David L

From neilandcustom at gmail.com  Tue Feb  1 21:16:03 2011
From: neilandcustom at gmail.com (Neil Anderson)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 22:16:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 Part Needed
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikHxNm+dRU9240eA_JEFXh2MWv=uHB==9Hs9aZx@mail.gmail.com>
References: <169.75c5dcd0.3a7a0de2@aol.com>
	<AANLkTikHxNm+dRU9240eA_JEFXh2MWv=uHB==9Hs9aZx@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002d01cbc28f$ea6b17f0$bf4147d0$@com>

Yeah, but if you had shoes or boots on, who is the wimp?  

I have a drift covering about half my front door.  I expect it to be fully
enclosed by morning.  They are talking on Chicago radio about all the idiots
out stranded in the storm on buses, running out of gas on Lake Shore Dr.,
etc.  

We had thunder a little while ago.  I think the white BE is buried.  

Neil Anderson 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 9:11 PM
To: Miniac7 at aol.com; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 Part Needed

> Anyone have a spare (rear) engine plate, for between the engine and tranny
> they'd like to sell?

Not sure if my spare 1275 has the plate on it. Kinda doubt it, but I
will check when I have dug myself out in the morning. I spent an hour
or so out in the garage this evening rearranging things so that my GTi
daily driver would fit in there with my four Spridgets, two tandems,
etc. Sure beats trying to carve a car out of a snow drift...

Really windy out there right now. I shoveled out about half of the
drive, but I realized that the wind was just going to negate anything
I did, so I won't bother until I need it. They sent us home early
today and told us not to bother coming to work tomorrow. Wimps. Maybe
I will go for a bicycle ride tomorrow. I got 700-35c studded snow
tires for my "sacrificial anode" bike this Christmas, so I have to get
some use out of them.
David L
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From frog.aye at gmail.com  Tue Feb  1 21:39:52 2011
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 20:39:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <9CD4BF8EAAA548C2B3DA45C59D1E8790@HomePC>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com>
	<201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
	<628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>
	<281306.10586.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4D4897D4.9090609@justbrits.com>
	<AANLkTikZ3saL=JRd3xZd715=Tr3TZVU=_+ZiYNxe03b=@mail.gmail.com>
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Yeah, Larry, I remember the same A-hole.  I'm not sure what ever happened to
him though.  Did he get "sent back to Texas" to "make you work on your
ranch?"
H

On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 5:33 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

>
>
> Must be a Texas thing.  I recall another A-hole in Texas that arranged to
> have private land taken by eminent domain for a new stadium for his
> baseball
> team.
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> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/frog.aye at gmail.com

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb  1 23:43:59 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 00:43:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimG2WKRLOm_2w_Vrw5x5vX1diM-Bp8eMMwbfFgy@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
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	<AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
	<628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>
	<281306.10586.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4D4897D4.9090609@justbrits.com>
	<AANLkTikZ3saL=JRd3xZd715=Tr3TZVU=_+ZiYNxe03b=@mail.gmail.com>
	<9CD4BF8EAAA548C2B3DA45C59D1E8790@HomePC>
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Naw...  He partnered up with that other A hole to raise millions of your
dollars that subsequently disappeared for earthquake victims in Haiti.

Mallard Filmore

On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 10:39 PM, Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com> wrote:

> Yeah, Larry, I remember the same A-hole.  I'm not sure what ever happened
> to
> him though.  Did he get "sent back to Texas" to "make you work on your
> ranch?"
> H
>
> On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 5:33 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net
> >wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Must be a Texas thing.  I recall another A-hole in Texas that arranged to
> > have private land taken by eminent domain for a new stadium for his
> > baseball
> > team.
> > _______________________________________________
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>


-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
Then there was the mind reader who moved to Washington, D.C. and couldn't
find work.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Feb  2 03:49:27 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 05:49:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Austin Healey for 155K
Message-ID: <AANLkTimMsgyZ4NGGZ-=aojoHDBkmNKMEEfcs0nOexQUg@mail.gmail.com>

I have seen this Austin Healey on eBay for about a year now. I thought I
heard the name before and now reading the More Healey's book I see it. The
car is a 1950 Silverstone made by Donald Healey Motor Co. of Warwick. Other
than his starting price of 155K I never see a single bid. The car is near me
in Asbury Park, NJ. I am so curious about it's history but I don't think it
is attractive in any way, just interesting.
eBay #300521172595
*http://tinyurl.com/68xdll3*
Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Feb  2 04:14:52 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 06:14:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ugly Bugeye-less eBay
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=xcfn-rrn-N2Ybp6GxmrQmGM7LGvCtr=3La-N+@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=p5vcy-D_hAUb51TnFnpB7DxUdbHiT8t=cK1yf@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimYSGy+gk_VTOL-ENKg6ZTqypVaPAnkfiMVL=J7@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimL5cNQLh3Fe54Yj5-C_WYWEa7uaQ16jZ59-G18@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=xcfn-rrn-N2Ybp6GxmrQmGM7LGvCtr=3La-N+@mail.gmail.com>
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True David I don't like the Aston Martin grill work ether although there are
some models I like. But this is almost as ugly as the Daimler now that is a
bottom dweller grill or perhaps a catfish face. see here:
  *http://tinyurl.com/4sqpynt *

Lin



On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 11:58 AM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

> > I like the car I don't like the bonnet and yes Frank would have it done
> in a
> > month ; )
> > This bonnet looks like the car is puking : (
>
> I take it you don't care for the "bottom sucker" looks of the classic
> Aston Martins, either?
> David L

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Feb  2 04:23:27 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 06:23:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] O-Scheisse
In-Reply-To: <372276.17155.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <372276.17155.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinoQV4wrcWWob1DKbpdu2JKWsRkE6tnP24pev33@mail.gmail.com>

Hey Ron what are you racing? Is this where you are racing?
http://www.targanewfoundland.com/
Lin

On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 2:02 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Had a great "connect the dots til Spring" day yesterday at Kaney
> Aerospace's
> Hangar 3 in Rockford IL with the great White Trash support team /OSHIT crew
> of
> Larry Daniels, Chris Manuel and Dave Woerpel. The Core Four (well, if Peter
> were there) were joined by "Sir" Andrew Mealey, Bruce Murphy, Bill Ruehl,
> Greg
> Steele. Much appreciated and welcomed cameo appearances were made by Sue
> Lindsay-Jones and her mum Barbara, as well as the man himself Jeff Kaney
> and
> World's Cutest Kid, Henry Kaney. The LBC team demonstrated their utter
> flexibility by diverting their attention to the new Team Trash rally
> vehicle, "Weiber Abfall Drei" (White Trash III). We got a lot done, and
> most
> importantly have a road map in my mind to getting the car perfect for Targa
> Newfoundland. The talent in the hangar was pretty staggering, despite the
> dilution of it by my presence. It was weird to see laptops attached to a
> vehicle I'm working on. Most were working together for the first
>  time, and the tasks seemed to naturally divvy up, and by the time we
> finished
> progress was made on front, middle and rear of the car. It is street legal,
> and I can now drive that way with more impunity. The path to full Targa
> competitor car (I intend to play to win this year) is short and crystal
> clear.
> Thanks, boys - I hope everyone enjoyed themselves and special thanks to Mr.
> Kaney for his incredible generosity and vision, as well as to Greg Steele
> who
> got roped into a lot of the dirty work.
>
> NOW I feel like Spring is coming.
> Pitchers and catchers in 15 days; 1st Elkhart Lake vintage race in 103,
> Targa
> Newfoundland Prologue in 215.
>
> Ron
> Team Soave 2011 - 4 doors, 2 brothers, no
> brains
> A subsidiary of Team Thicko
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Feb  2 04:30:15 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 06:30:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Great old ads, photos, & videos
In-Reply-To: <73CFCCD83B424E4CA734439556B27938@FAMILY>
References: <mailman.8560.1296534850.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<73CFCCD83B424E4CA734439556B27938@FAMILY>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin+m_iSuZ7J9foQiOOC7CfEnBKD9zSd+G-7iUqq@mail.gmail.com>

Cool Geoff and nice site too, I have seen old advertizements for disc brakes
as an option for the Bugeye from Healey and this is a beauty. So now when
you boys bring your Bugeyes with front disc brakes to the car shows they
shouldn't take points off ; )
Lin

On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 6:49 AM, Geoff Muttart <gmuttart at eastlink.ca> wrote:

> http://thechicaneblog.com/
>
> Search "Sprite" using the search feature in the top right corner of the
> site, and the first item you'll see is an ad for Donald Healey Motor Co
> installed disk brakes on a Bugeye.
>
> Have fun!
>
> Geoff
> _______________________________________________
>
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Feb  2 04:35:27 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 03:35:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimG2WKRLOm_2w_Vrw5x5vX1diM-Bp8eMMwbfFgy@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com><201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com><628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC><281306.10586.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><4D4897D4.9090609@justbrits.com><AANLkTikZ3saL=JRd3xZd715=Tr3TZVU=_+ZiYNxe03b=@mail.gmail.com><9CD4BF8EAAA548C2B3DA45C59D1E8790@HomePC>
	<AANLkTimG2WKRLOm_2w_Vrw5x5vX1diM-Bp8eMMwbfFgy@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAC58737CE0F460F99C1DAE88746BBFE@spider>

Chicago is having deepest snow ever.
28 degrees in Corvallis, Oregon

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Feb  2 04:48:31 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 06:48:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye front bumper.....eBay
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=z5k7DpLe--Y0Wsoix7aCFSWW2BH57Zfuf8GkW@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinVPgmhq2eTn2KuJ5yx3r0cEnA5Ad76UxA0zeWT@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinT3iK-i_-vZvj-OWzpWvv6JqE5H=1QL6-1Uy+3@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=z5k7DpLe--Y0Wsoix7aCFSWW2BH57Zfuf8GkW@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinpVzR+a9YzxEvymQyM5H9-1OipFybAk6KCaT+D@mail.gmail.com>

I wonder how high I would have been bidding on this one I bailed a few
dollars ago.
Lin

On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 11:35 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Do you think this one is original?
>  *http://tinyurl.com/4hnz4th
> Lin
> *
> On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 8:37 AM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> I wonder how good your chances are, of ending up with a cheap Chinese
>> repop, while he keeps your original....
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 6:56 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> I have no idea what they charge to rechrome a front Bugeye bumper but
>>> this
>>> guy wants $325. but the kicker is you have to send him your old one for
>>> his
>>> rechromed bumper if you win. Sounds crazy to me, why wouldn't you just
>>> rechrome your's?
>>> Lin
>>>
>>> *http://tinyurl.com/4qrgdk6*
>>> _______________________________________________
>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> DON JULIO 1942
>>
>> www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Wed Feb  2 05:41:38 2011
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 07:41:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Austin Healey for 155K
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimMsgyZ4NGGZ-=aojoHDBkmNKMEEfcs0nOexQUg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimMsgyZ4NGGZ-=aojoHDBkmNKMEEfcs0nOexQUg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=quzqOWL0NM9DqtuWenPVSn+kncaudg3RnnXno@mail.gmail.com>

A near perfectly restored one just sold at RM Auctions for $175,000.  It
used to belong to a local club member.
-T

On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 5:49 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> I have seen this Austin Healey on eBay for about a year now. I thought I
> heard the name before and now reading the More Healey's book I see it. The
> car is a 1950 Silverstone made by Donald Healey Motor Co. of Warwick. Other
> than his starting price of 155K I never see a single bid. The car is near
> me
> in Asbury Park, NJ. I am so curious about it's history but I don't think it
> is attractive in any way, just interesting.
> eBay #300521172595
> *http://tinyurl.com/68xdll3*
> Lin
> _______________________________________________
>
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Wed Feb  2 06:47:11 2011
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 08:47:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Heavy sticky snow to shovel today on the NJ shore.
In-Reply-To: <1926494117.287603.1296150152014.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
References: <AANLkTi=FSddSN5vQEreBNEH6_5N07Orh_=RJBhVc6d7i@mail.gmail.com>,
	<1926494117.287603.1296150152014.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <COL117-W3968F35A5018C7CA26801CC2E40@phx.gbl>

I've thought about that Kate,
seems lately here in the Northeast, the snows been to heavy and wet.
I've heard that most of the snow near the Rockies is usually nice, and
light and fluffy. Much better powder skiing out there.

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:42:32 +0000
> From: kgb at frontiernet.net
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Heavy sticky snow to shovel today on the NJ shore.
>
> Spring is arriving in the high desert of northeast Nevada. It is predicted
that we will have highs in the balmy mid 40s, with lows only in the upper 20s.
Summer can't be far behind. Perfect weather to start riding my new old
bicycle, if it ever gets here.
>
> Can't you use leaf blowers on your snow like we do? They work even better
than snow blowers, and are a lot easier to maneuver.
>
> Kate
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 4:11:19 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Heavy sticky snow to shovel today on the NJ shore.
>
> We have a 1 hr delay for school today I shovled some but still haven't
> gotten the car out yet because the snow sticks to the shovel.
> Yuck where is spring : (
> Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Feb  2 06:48:18 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 08:48:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Bike From Germany. . Totally Enclosed
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinf9AfP1=_rFFqS5F2yUP4=PaKeLHOC9yMKnpzB@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=6D4gGiPmKNVssK4+ZOqgYwKWUAFE9Tohtv-=d@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimSWkkZ+xa+-AmUtshTH-OD4CMoWv2xe6DnTufj@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinf9AfP1=_rFFqS5F2yUP4=PaKeLHOC9yMKnpzB@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimbX6e_n+Ao0Po4KO_GuaqQr1KbHk-wPGz1=ti3@mail.gmail.com>

Very cool. But if enclosed I may as well drive my car. I'll stick with my
open German bike ; )
Lin

On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 6:59 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>wrote:

> Thanks,
>
> Kirk
>
> On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 3:50 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > That was an old clip, from the look of that wanker Clarkson.
> > Here is a more up to date article.
> > http://www.automedia.com/Monotracer_Dry_Motorcycle/dsm20071001mr/1
> >
> > On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 4:56 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com
> >wrote:
> >
> >> This was interesting. .  .
> >>
> >>
> >> http://www.wimp.com/ecomobiletests
> >>
> >>
> >> Kirk
> >> _______________________________________________
> >>
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> >>
> >
> >
> > --
> > DON JULIO 1942
> >
> > www.myspace.com/tequilabrad
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Wed Feb  2 06:53:13 2011
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 08:53:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Crap California Gas
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikcMs6YnDT9CztnBw3B2q_nO1X=7k6UfBBmU6j9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <280424.36457.qm@web180601.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<963896.80692.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<003d01cbbe9e$8b2d67b0$a1883710$@rr.com>,
	<AANLkTikcMs6YnDT9CztnBw3B2q_nO1X=7k6UfBBmU6j9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <COL117-W3217481F7B969CD5926367C2E40@phx.gbl>

There is at least one good thing about using Ethanol as an additive.
Oil companies are no longer using MTBE,
 which is a better octane booster and oxygenater than ethanol,
but is very toxic and has polluted lots of drinking water around the country.

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



>
> Google this:  "ethanol in gasoline problems"  and read the horror stories.
> And this is just for E10!!  Wait till we get to E80!!
>
> Guys in California are the first ones reporting major problems with ethanol
> fuels....  Sorry!  Bad enough that ethanol in gasoline is a farce, it is
> also being stupidly mandated by the government and is wrecking older
engines
> all over the US.  Additionally, it is driving up the cost of corn to the
> point where food prices are also on the rise nation wide.
>
> We need a few more idiot politicians in the country. Then there'd be no
more
> problems because we'd all be barefoot, walking, and hungry.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Feb  2 06:59:31 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 08:59:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <668983.53015.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <498839.61720.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<668983.53015.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinJJ-EONgN8Bg+MsdS-CbBpEn3ocHwuhpKveJS9@mail.gmail.com>

Did he die on his bike?
Lin

On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 3:08 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> Seen that. It was uploaded by his widow.
>
>  jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Fri, January 28, 2011 2:34:07 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
>
> This is so wild that I just had to share. He is very good, and very insane.
> My
> eyes are still wide open.
> http://www.angelfire.com/ak2/intelligencerreport/high_speed.html
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Feb  2 07:06:17 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 06:06:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinJJ-EONgN8Bg+MsdS-CbBpEn3ocHwuhpKveJS9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <498839.61720.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<668983.53015.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTinJJ-EONgN8Bg+MsdS-CbBpEn3ocHwuhpKveJS9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <370536.65292.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Not sure, but I understand his last wish was for the hearse to race through 
similar traffic on the way to the cemetery.

 jay fishbein

wallingford, ct




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

Did he die on his bike?
Lin


On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 3:08 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:


>Seen that. It was uploaded by his widow.  

From lmacy at mac.com  Wed Feb  2 07:27:16 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:27:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not... and groundhogs
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w53881296EAD246DF2428CAB8E50@phx.gbl>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
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	<201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinsGZBtP_CHcgzyRtyJSN=ns6oueajLVs3_dAT4@mail.gmail.com>
	<201102011057705.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<BAY147-w53881296EAD246DF2428CAB8E50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <1FB38530-B799-43C2-BEC0-92F3290C9FD6@mac.com>

In the Philly area we got rain. Some froze, most didn't. Big problem is standing water on roads and byways. Snow is blocking all the drains. 

Larry
>From the delayed train, on my way to work. 

 Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
 macy at upenn.edu
 Senior IT Program Director
 Neuropsychiatry Section
 Department of Psychiatry
 University of Pennsylvania
 3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates
 Philadelphia, PA 19104

I finally figured out what email is for, it's for communicating with people you'd rather not talk to."  G. Carlin

Sent via magical iPad!

On Feb 1, 2011, at 2:37 PM, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Hmm!
> The local(ish) news site has a picture of an interstate in Fort Worth
> 
> 
> http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2011/02/01/us-winter-storm.html
> 
> 
> There's also a picture of syncronized snowplowing in St. Louis.
> 
> 
> The article says that there are watches in 30 states.  What do the people in
> the other states use to tell time?  ;)
> 
> 
> They also say that "visibility will be virtually zero at times".  I can't see
> that though.
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  2 07:51:34 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 06:51:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Austin Healey for 155K
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimMsgyZ4NGGZ-=aojoHDBkmNKMEEfcs0nOexQUg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <556183.52650.qm@web161217.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Just waiting for the right purchaser.  The fact that it has run in the Mille
Miglia and is eligible to run again is a big selling point.  The MM looks like
the kind of rolling automotive party for rich snobs that I'd join in a
heartbeat if I ever got a chance.  HD Theater has a really good 2 hour show
about the MM that airs on 2/5 at 10 am Eastern.

Rick


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

--- On Wed, 2/2/11, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Austin Healey for 155K
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 5:49 AM

I have seen this Austin Healey on eBay for about a year now. I thought I
heard the name before and now reading the More Healey's book I see it. The
car is a 1950 Silverstone made by Donald Healey Motor Co. of Warwick. Other
than his starting price of 155K I never see a single bid. The car is near me
in Asbury Park, NJ. I am so curious about it's history but I don't think it
is attractive in any way, just interesting.
eBay #300521172595
*http://tinyurl.com/68xdll3*
Lin
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From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Wed Feb  2 08:01:34 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 10:01:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not... and groundhogs
In-Reply-To: <1FB38530-B799-43C2-BEC0-92F3290C9FD6@mac.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com>
	<201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinsGZBtP_CHcgzyRtyJSN=ns6oueajLVs3_dAT4@mail.gmail.com>
	<201102011057705.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<BAY147-w53881296EAD246DF2428CAB8E50@phx.gbl>
	<1FB38530-B799-43C2-BEC0-92F3290C9FD6@mac.com>
Message-ID: <368D1D97-B559-4556-8158-546564BF939F@gmail.com>

On Feb 2, 2011, at 9:27 AM, Macy Larry wrote:

> In the Philly area we got rain. Some froze, most didn't. Big  
> problem is standing water on roads and byways. Snow is blocking all  
> the drains.

90 miles north of you we got 2 inches of sleet/snow covered by  
1/4-1/2 inch of frozen rain (ice).  The roads are not too bad if you  
can get to your car attempting to walk on the ice.........  No  
drainage going on here either, lots of trees down too.

Kevin V.
Tuscarora, Pa

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb  2 08:03:43 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:03:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <370536.65292.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <498839.61720.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<668983.53015.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTinJJ-EONgN8Bg+MsdS-CbBpEn3ocHwuhpKveJS9@mail.gmail.com>
	<370536.65292.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D49724F.4090309@justbrits.com>

<< Not sure, but I understand his last wish was for the hearse
to race through similar traffic on the way to the cemetery. >>

But how MANY hearses, Jay ??

Enquiring minds NEED to [and all dat <G> ] know !?!

PPP

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Feb  2 08:07:35 2011
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 09:07:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinJJ-EONgN8Bg+MsdS-CbBpEn3ocHwuhpKveJS9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <498839.61720.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<668983.53015.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTinJJ-EONgN8Bg+MsdS-CbBpEn3ocHwuhpKveJS9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7BF7F0AC-75F8-407C-8AAE-704A1C1FC9DD@comcast.net>

Nah, he died on the hood of the Lada...

Lester

On Feb 2, 2011, at 7:59 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> Did he die on his bike?
> Lin
>
> On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 3:08 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
>
>> Seen that. It was uploaded by his widow.
>>
>> jay fishbein
>> wallingford, ct
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com>
>> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Sent: Fri, January 28, 2011 2:34:07 PM
>> Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
>>
>> This is so wild that I just had to share. He is very good, and very  
>> insane.
>> My
>> eyes are still wide open.
>> http://www.angelfire.com/ak2/intelligencerreport/high_speed.html
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  2 08:51:34 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 07:51:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <7BF7F0AC-75F8-407C-8AAE-704A1C1FC9DD@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <798702.79711.qm@web161212.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

And if you just can't get enough of this stuff, there's always the hijinks of 

KartVader: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYREdEJLWyA

and GhostRider:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShacMAn_HK8



Rick



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

--- On Wed, 2/2/11, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] (no subject)
To: "Spridgets net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 10:07 AM

Nah, he died on the hood of the Lada...

Lester

On Feb 2, 2011, at 7:59 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> Did he die on his bike?
> Lin
>
> On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 3:08 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
>
>> Seen that. It was uploaded by his widow.
>>
>> jay fishbein
>> wallingford, ct

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  2 08:54:16 2011
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 07:54:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] FYI, Brake Rotors
Message-ID: <83552.47945.qm@web34407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

There are new Chinese brake rotors on the market, and the link below has a good picture to show the difference in this casting. The machining is good, but someone decided that it wasn't worth the time to create a mold to produce a copy of the nicely sculptered British casting. The result is a much heavier rotor which I chose not to use on my car, and was surprised to read that they are being sold by some of the normal suppliers of LBC parts. YMMV, I'm sure they will work fine for some drivers and there is a big difference in price, but it is good to be aware of the difference. 
http://tinyurl.com/4uos3ye

My photo comparison, http://www.flickr.com/photos/fastvee/5410148499/
John
Fogelsville, PA

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  2 08:55:36 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 07:55:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Targa car and 2010 story in a nutshell...
Message-ID: <990648.68078.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

The car this year is a 1997 BMWW M3, the original ebay listing was:

www.tinyurl.com/soavebmw (I ended up buying it privately)

Background:

Many of you will recall that Jeff Porasik and I went to drive Targa Newfoundland along with the great Dave Woerpel as crew to race in 2010. The car we were asked to drive was a 1953 Studebaker Starliner. Without getting into detail or reasons why the owner is now dead to me, the car was prepped with many of us helping. The car was not ready for a trip around the block (literally; I don't think it made one pass successfully) let alone one of the more grueling 2200 Km races on the planet. Targa is also NOT a vintage race rally. Some do TSD with vintage cars, but more for the tour and scenery than to win. If you bring a vintage car, it needs to be well-prepared to even finish. To make a very long story short, by the night before the rally's official start, the car broke hard. Without implicating anyone who may have endorsed this, we were able to re-enter in a class with much lower speeds and no safety equipment required. To get around the small issue of not
 having a car, we rented a 2010 Dodge Charger and disguised it with racing decals all over it. We did TSD (time-speed-distance)) and had the most fun imaginable. Pics are here, we are #1035 Black Charger:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2088160&id=1341954812&l=c2f3023c6f

So we had a blast. We became somewhat notorious, and seem to have made it into most video accounts of the race. We put on a pretty good show hustling the car around, and were told by a race official we were one of only two cars to put wheels up in the air on one of the town stages on Day 1. 

So we're in the full-race, go as fast as you can class this year with my brother Rob navigating. I'm trying to convince Porasik to race with another friend, but I'm not having much success. Despite the fact that we were about to strangle each other by week's end, we are like brothers and I wish he were going as well, but "Legalize Shemp Racing" will still be at road courses around the midwest this summer, and likely back together at Targa in 2012, job-willing.

So there it is. Back to shoveling.

Ron
Team Soave Racing
4 Doors, 2 Brothers, No Brains
A operating subsidiary of Team Thicko

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  2 09:14:42 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 08:14:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] FYI, Brake Rotors
In-Reply-To: <83552.47945.qm@web34407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <15562.13532.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Wed, 2/2/11, fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com> wrote:
> YMMV, I'm sure they will work fine for some drivers and
> http://tinyurl.com/4uos3ye
> 
> My photo comparison, http://www.flickr.com/photos/fastvee/5410148499/

John,

I actually tried them because I had 3 sets of the Brembos crack at the outer radius of the bolt holes. I have not had any issues. 

YMMV

Ron

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Feb  2 10:00:02 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:00:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Targa car and 2010 story in a nutshell...
In-Reply-To: <990648.68078.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <990648.68078.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <-8579272265458955337@unknownmsgid>

> The car this year is a 1997 BMWW M3,

Almost like cheating ;-)

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Wed Feb  2 10:38:01 2011
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 12:38:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] FYI, Brake Rotors
In-Reply-To: <83552.47945.qm@web34407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <83552.47945.qm@web34407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinY0VO9HP3O9LHXnz99moXrRBevPYqe32R_ybmn@mail.gmail.com>

I have a set on my Sprite.  It makes replacing the studs impossible without
separating the hub/rotor.

On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 10:54 AM, fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com> wrote:

> There are new Chinese brake rotors on the market, and the link below has a
> good picture to show the difference in this casting. The machining is good,
> but someone decided that it wasn't worth the time to create a mold to
> produce a copy of the nicely sculptered British casting. The result is a
> much heavier rotor which I chose not to use on my car, and was surprised to
> read that they are being sold by some of the normal suppliers of LBC parts.
> YMMV, I'm sure they will work fine for some drivers and there is a big
> difference in price, but it is good to be aware of the difference.
> http://tinyurl.com/4uos3ye
>
> My photo comparison, http://www.flickr.com/photos/fastvee/5410148499/
> John
> Fogelsville, PA
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb  2 10:44:17 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 12:44:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Targa car and 2010 story in a nutshell...
In-Reply-To: <-8579272265458955337@unknownmsgid>
References: <990648.68078.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<-8579272265458955337@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w32F00E8CC321B6B58B267EB8E40@phx.gbl>

What's the cheating part?  Having the extra 'W' in there?
ED
> From: 72spridget at gmail.com
>
> > The car this year is a 1997 BMWW M3,
>
> Almost like cheating ;-)
> _______________________________________________

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Feb  2 10:50:15 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 09:50:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] FYI, Brake Rotors
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinY0VO9HP3O9LHXnz99moXrRBevPYqe32R_ybmn@mail.gmail.com>
References: <83552.47945.qm@web34407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTinY0VO9HP3O9LHXnz99moXrRBevPYqe32R_ybmn@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <622858.68961.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Is this your attempt at dry humor?

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct






________________________________
From: Trevor Jessie <trevor.jessie at gmail.com>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, February 2, 2011 12:38:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FYI, Brake Rotors

and was surprised toread that they are being sold by some of the normal 
suppliers of LBC parts.

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  2 11:01:30 2011
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 10:01:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] FYI, Brake Rotors
In-Reply-To: <622858.68961.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <866267.35976.qm@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I do see the humor in that statement now that you brought it up! lol. Unintentional as it was, I'm happy because my attempts at humor usually fail.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Wed, 2/2/11, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

Is this your attempt at dry humor?

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb  2 11:01:43 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:01:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Austin Healey for 155K
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimMsgyZ4NGGZ-=aojoHDBkmNKMEEfcs0nOexQUg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimMsgyZ4NGGZ-=aojoHDBkmNKMEEfcs0nOexQUg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D499C07.1020704@justbrits.com>

<< Other than his starting price of 155K I never see a single bid. >>

It would be REALLY nice if folks reporting Cars For Sale would
READ the info, ya know ?!?

This car is NOT an "auction".

<quote>
1.  This is a classified ad listing, intended for an in-person
transaction and........
</quote>

Geesh.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  2 11:34:21 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 10:34:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Targa car and 2010 story in a nutshell...
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w32F00E8CC321B6B58B267EB8E40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <520614.26278.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Wed, 2/2/11, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Having the extra 'W' in there?
> ED

What "extra"? It stands for World War. It's an international event and the car is German, after all.

Ron

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb  2 13:09:45 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 15:09:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Targa car and 2010 story in a nutshell...
In-Reply-To: <520614.26278.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY147-w32F00E8CC321B6B58B267EB8E40@phx.gbl>,
	<520614.26278.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w54C5E21BAC7C9B6A5D753CB8E40@phx.gbl>

Ah!  I was trying to figure out what Wire Wheels were doing on an M3 ...



> --- On Wed, 2/2/11, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > Having the extra 'W' in there?
> > ED
>
> What "extra"? It stands for World War. It's an international event and the
car is German, after all.
>
> Ron

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Feb  2 14:33:15 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 13:33:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather...
In-Reply-To: <BAC58737CE0F460F99C1DAE88746BBFE@spider>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com>
	<201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
	<628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>
	<281306.10586.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4D4897D4.9090609@justbrits.com>
	<AANLkTikZ3saL=JRd3xZd715=Tr3TZVU=_+ZiYNxe03b=@mail.gmail.com>
	<9CD4BF8EAAA548C2B3DA45C59D1E8790@HomePC>
	<AANLkTimG2WKRLOm_2w_Vrw5x5vX1diM-Bp8eMMwbfFgy@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAC58737CE0F460F99C1DAE88746BBFE@spider>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinKJXSc7=_1KdAgs=gqjhzqfHo0gGah-4TowShk@mail.gmail.com>

47 & sunny here in Southern Oregon (Grants Pass)


Chicago is having deepest snow ever.
> 28 degrees in Corvallis, Oregon

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb  2 14:49:11 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 16:49:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - but B content
Message-ID: <BAY147-w6431A76474D585C36071F0B8E40@phx.gbl>

If you're bored and can listen fast ...


The Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England
Explained

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Wed Feb  2 14:54:59 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 21:54:59 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Targa car and 2010 story in a nutshell...
In-Reply-To: <520614.26278.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1893970221.1241303.1296683699619.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Be careful.... they lost the last two....

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>

What "extra"? It stands for World War. It's an international event and the car is German, after all.

Ron

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb  2 14:55:55 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 15:55:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Targa car and 2010 story in a nutshell...
In-Reply-To: <520614.26278.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY147-w32F00E8CC321B6B58B267EB8E40@phx.gbl>
	<520614.26278.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimMTttBZL46BUg+f-d8O6n9BTER8EsLX6nqhztg@mail.gmail.com>

Interesting...   So the acronym is for Bayerische Motoren World War?
;-)   Or is it a true Kreigs Wagon...
http://hsfeatures.com/features04/images/sdkfz251ccw_16.gif

Twin 50s would be a nice addition.  Ma Duce always gets people's
attention....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 12:34 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> --- On Wed, 2/2/11, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > Having the extra 'W' in there?
> > ED
>
> What "extra"? It stands for World War. It's an international event and the
> car is German, after all.
>
> Ron
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
Then there was the mind reader who moved to Washington, D.C. and couldn't
find work.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb  2 14:58:50 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 16:58:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - but B content
In-Reply-To: <C2A23B97E12F41A1A2E059D84BAA730C@OFFICE>
References: <BAY147-w6431A76474D585C36071F0B8E40@phx.gbl>,
	<C2A23B97E12F41A1A2E059D84BAA730C@OFFICE>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w3798BBCDDAD75ACAA2B89DB8E40@phx.gbl>

Thanks!  I don't usually read my own emails, so I wouldn't have caught on.
Strangely, the link was in the message that I sent.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNu8XDBSn10&feature=player_embedded


Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada

----------------------------------------
>
> Nothing here.
> Cheers.......Bob
> Check out our web site www.autofarm.net
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Duquette"
> To: "Spridgets" ; "Healeys"
>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 4:49 PM
> Subject: [Healeys] NO LBC - but B content
>
>
> > If you're bored and can listen fast ...
> >
> >
> > The Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England
> > Explained

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb  2 15:02:39 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 16:02:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinKJXSc7=_1KdAgs=gqjhzqfHo0gGah-4TowShk@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
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	<201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
	<628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>
	<281306.10586.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4D4897D4.9090609@justbrits.com>
	<AANLkTikZ3saL=JRd3xZd715=Tr3TZVU=_+ZiYNxe03b=@mail.gmail.com>
	<9CD4BF8EAAA548C2B3DA45C59D1E8790@HomePC>
	<AANLkTimG2WKRLOm_2w_Vrw5x5vX1diM-Bp8eMMwbfFgy@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAC58737CE0F460F99C1DAE88746BBFE@spider>
	<AANLkTinKJXSc7=_1KdAgs=gqjhzqfHo0gGah-4TowShk@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=tzHAw07RmA2xQGLJ9_Wrgw+DEwL7NkscR-Jjp@mail.gmail.com>

The entire city of Chicago asked me to tell you...    STFU!!!    ;-)

On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 3:33 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 47 & sunny here in Southern Oregon (Grants Pass)
>
>
> Chicago is having deepest snow ever.
> > 28 degrees in Corvallis, Oregon

From montpaul at msn.com  Wed Feb  2 15:06:55 2011
From: montpaul at msn.com (PAUL SHERMAN)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 14:06:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinKJXSc7=_1KdAgs=gqjhzqfHo0gGah-4TowShk@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>,
	<AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com>,
	<201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>,
	<AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>,
	<628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>,
	<281306.10586.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<4D4897D4.9090609@justbrits.com>,
	<AANLkTikZ3saL=JRd3xZd715=Tr3TZVU=_+ZiYNxe03b=@mail.gmail.com>,
	<9CD4BF8EAAA548C2B3DA45C59D1E8790@HomePC>,
	<AANLkTimG2WKRLOm_2w_Vrw5x5vX1diM-Bp8eMMwbfFgy@mail.gmail.com>,
	<BAC58737CE0F460F99C1DAE88746BBFE@spider>,
	<AANLkTinKJXSc7=_1KdAgs=gqjhzqfHo0gGah-4TowShk@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <SNT128-W16B23B94E3AD24C6D053B8D5E40@phx.gbl>

Same in Seattle


> Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 13:33:15 -0800
> From: froggi60 at gmail.com
> To: corvallis at peoplepc.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Weather...
>
> 47 & sunny here in Southern Oregon (Grants Pass)
>
>
> Chicago is having deepest snow ever.
> > 28 degrees in Corvallis, Oregon
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Feb  2 15:29:10 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 14:29:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=tzHAw07RmA2xQGLJ9_Wrgw+DEwL7NkscR-Jjp@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
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	<201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
	<628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>
	<281306.10586.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4D4897D4.9090609@justbrits.com>
	<AANLkTikZ3saL=JRd3xZd715=Tr3TZVU=_+ZiYNxe03b=@mail.gmail.com>
	<9CD4BF8EAAA548C2B3DA45C59D1E8790@HomePC>
	<AANLkTimG2WKRLOm_2w_Vrw5x5vX1diM-Bp8eMMwbfFgy@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAC58737CE0F460F99C1DAE88746BBFE@spider>
	<AANLkTinKJXSc7=_1KdAgs=gqjhzqfHo0gGah-4TowShk@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=tzHAw07RmA2xQGLJ9_Wrgw+DEwL7NkscR-Jjp@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim-EJ6iJh0j7-LDHQ_ib9zpwwtz99kEic5qiL0_@mail.gmail.com>

Jim,
Remove front wheel. Replace with ski and hardware to attach.
Did this one year on my 450 Husky.  Talk about a kick in the shorts on the
snow!
Herb

On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 2:02 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> The entire city of Chicago asked me to tell you...    STFU!!!    ;-)

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Feb  2 15:36:50 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 14:36:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - but B content
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w6431A76474D585C36071F0B8E40@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w6431A76474D585C36071F0B8E40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=A-+QRCOun9TAj1G+muFh4Gqo4psuawtcyEqbC@mail.gmail.com>

Played it fifty times (well...) and I still couldn't understand.
Dumbness comes with age.
Thanks for sending it though.
Herb

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Wed Feb  2 15:58:17 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 22:58:17 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - but B content
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=A-+QRCOun9TAj1G+muFh4Gqo4psuawtcyEqbC@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1550095230.1242206.1296687497098.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Perfectly clear to me... but, you see, I was edificated there  <g>
Got a stiff-ticket to prove it!

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "WFO Herb" <froggi60 at gmail.com>

Played it fifty times (well...) and I still couldn't understand.
Dumbness comes with age.

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Wed Feb  2 16:06:07 2011
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:06:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - but B content
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w3798BBCDDAD75ACAA2B89DB8E40@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w6431A76474D585C36071F0B8E40@phx.gbl>
	<C2A23B97E12F41A1A2E059D84BAA730C@OFFICE>
	<BAY147-w3798BBCDDAD75ACAA2B89DB8E40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <201102022306.p12N6Hvx021869@mail.usimperio.com>

Interesting and you do have to listen fast. He has to be one of those 
guys that give the legal speech at the end of commercials.

Dave

At 04:58 PM 2/2/2011, you wrote:
>Thanks!  I don't usually read my own emails, so I wouldn't have caught on.
>Strangely, the link was in the message that I sent.
>
>
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNu8XDBSn10&feature=player_embedded
>
>
>Robert Duquette
>Ottawa ON Canada
>
>----------------------------------------
> >
> > Nothing here.
> > Cheers.......Bob
> > Check out our web site www.autofarm.net
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Robert Duquette"
> > To: "Spridgets" ; "Healeys"
> >
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 4:49 PM
> > Subject: [Healeys] NO LBC - but B content
> >
> >
> > > If you're bored and can listen fast ...
> > >
> > >
> > > The Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England
> > > Explained
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Feb  2 16:12:20 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 15:12:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - but B content
In-Reply-To: <1550095230.1242206.1296687497098.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <AANLkTi=A-+QRCOun9TAj1G+muFh4Gqo4psuawtcyEqbC@mail.gmail.com>
	<1550095230.1242206.1296687497098.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <EC4239C98F2F4203BCF728B3274EE2A3@spider>

STIFF TICKET (N) A certificate; a severe sentence.
===================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave KK7SS
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 2:58 PM
To: spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NO LBC - but B content

Perfectly clear to me... but, you see, I was edificated there  <g>
Got a stiff-ticket to prove it!

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Feb  2 17:06:32 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 18:06:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Targa car and 2010 story in a nutshell...
In-Reply-To: <-8579272265458955337@unknownmsgid>
References: <990648.68078.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<-8579272265458955337@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin_RgCFon0Je+L4YG7qSn_bXPU54gQFZMGr8nLH@mail.gmail.com>

>> The car this year is a 1997 BMWW M3,

> Almost like cheating ;-)

I was trying to say that it sounded like a great choice for the event,
but a little like bringing a gun to a knife fight.
David L

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Feb  2 17:09:35 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 18:09:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Only 20" in Des Plaines
Message-ID: <AANLkTikAZkzm-0zfF2KgNgFn3A9yA+fGCEfp8AGpjHQr@mail.gmail.com>

They were predicting 42" as of last night, but we "only" got 20. I
think that was enough. In case anyone is interested, the Grarand
sleigh shovel worked great on it. I moved a LOT of snow today. No, I
never got around to putting on boots or shoes.
David L

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Feb  2 18:24:02 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 17:24:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Only 20" in Des Plaines
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikAZkzm-0zfF2KgNgFn3A9yA+fGCEfp8AGpjHQr@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikAZkzm-0zfF2KgNgFn3A9yA+fGCEfp8AGpjHQr@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5CCC651F0C704732B6AE42454BB94C23@spider>

Whoa. You are a MAN.  (hairy feet?)

===============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 4:10 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Only 20" in Des Plaines

They were predicting 42" as of last night, but we "only" got 20. I
think that was enough. In case anyone is interested, the Grarand
sleigh shovel worked great on it. 

I moved a LOT of snow today. 
No, I never got around to putting on boots or shoes.
David L
_______________________________________________

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  2 18:32:17 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 17:32:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Targa car and 2010 story in a nutshell...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin_RgCFon0Je+L4YG7qSn_bXPU54gQFZMGr8nLH@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <26204.57234.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Wed, 2/2/11, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
> I was trying to say that it sounded like a great choice for
> the event,
> but a little like bringing a gun to a knife fight.

Not exactly - many are pros. Last year, 2 time winner Roy Hopkins had Bilstein dial in his car over 3 days of road and track development prior to the race...2009 had Rod (or Steve? I forget) Millen in the factory Nissan GTR (0 to 60 in 2.9 seconds) and the Audi guy who was 6 time World Rally Cup Champion. It is not a gun fight, it's a nuclear war. Last year also had Andy Comrie Picard, multiple North American Rally Champ, part-time Top Gear "Stig", and X-Games winner (and he came in 3rd in the rally!); The team from Turks and Caicos brought an Exige...privateers are the underdog, and most of them have AWD Porsches. Our 162,000 BMW with an automatic is AKA "Helga the Underdog."

Ron

Ron

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  2 18:42:38 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 17:42:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 2011 Targa car and 2010 story in a nutshell...
In-Reply-To: <26204.57234.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <586319.58383.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Wed, 2/2/11, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Last year also had Andy Comrie Picard, multiple North

Here's ACP in a Mitsubishi commercial - he is their factory rally driver:

http://www.acpracing.com/blog.php

Steve Millen in the Road and Track entry:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54Dd8TNHzuI 

(I think his navigator sucked).

Lord, I can't wait....

Ron

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb  2 22:23:28 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 23:23:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=tzHAw07RmA2xQGLJ9_Wrgw+DEwL7NkscR-Jjp@mail.gmail.com>
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	<628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>
	<281306.10586.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4D4897D4.9090609@justbrits.com>
	<AANLkTikZ3saL=JRd3xZd715=Tr3TZVU=_+ZiYNxe03b=@mail.gmail.com>
	<9CD4BF8EAAA548C2B3DA45C59D1E8790@HomePC>
	<AANLkTimG2WKRLOm_2w_Vrw5x5vX1diM-Bp8eMMwbfFgy@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAC58737CE0F460F99C1DAE88746BBFE@spider>
	<AANLkTinKJXSc7=_1KdAgs=gqjhzqfHo0gGah-4TowShk@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=tzHAw07RmA2xQGLJ9_Wrgw+DEwL7NkscR-Jjp@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D4A3BD0.2020100@justbrits.com>

<< The entire city of Chicago asked me to tell you... STFU!!!  >>

Not *YET*, JJ !!  After tonite some folks that are getting
temps a bit PAST -30 degrees BELOW 0 degrees [F.] !!!

THEN they will !!!   LMAO !!

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Thu Feb  3 02:54:48 2011
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 01:54:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Volt part 2
Message-ID: <5c8901cbc388$64b47df0$056a010a@mail2world.com>

and it's a 1500, too! '78 or '79, if the steering wheel is original to
the car.

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

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

 	  	 From: brian [daredelvis at gmail.com]
Sent: 1/31/2011 10:28:24 PM
To: 72spridget at gmail.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Volt part 2 

Is this a real car guy? Check out the picture. 

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/biz/7392422.html 

On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 8:50 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
wrote: 

> > - He says he's a "real car guy". Wouldn't a real car guy wait a bit
to 
> > purchase until all the bugs were worked-out? 
> 
> So what you are saying here is that no "real car guys" bought LBCs? 
> David L 
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From rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com  Thu Feb  3 05:52:36 2011
From: rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com (=?utf-8?B?cnJpdmVuYmFya0BjZmwucnIuY29t?=)
Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:52:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] =?utf-8?q?Weather=2E=2E=2E?=
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I keep waiting for the snow to hit us in Orlando but its 71 degrees.  I guess I'll suffer in shorts again.

You guys stay safe up there in that crap.

Sent from my HTC EVO 4G

----- Reply message -----
From: "WFO Herb" <froggi60 at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Feb 2, 2011 5:29 pm
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather...
To: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>


Jim,
Remove front wheel. Replace with ski and hardware to attach.
Did this one year on my 450 Husky.  Talk about a kick in the shorts on the
snow!
Herb

On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 2:02 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> The entire city of Chicago asked me to tell you...    STFU!!!    ;-)
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb  3 05:55:21 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 07:55:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
Message-ID: <AANLkTim2zifZrHM+YnTFz8ZaiuyNT9U01xhwW00z_99p@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41369697/ns/business-autos/

http://www.ecoautoninja.com/eco-hybrid-vehicles/fiat-building-new-hybrid-system-for-chrysler-35617/

I think they are cute : )
Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb  3 06:08:28 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 08:08:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Austin Healey for 155K
In-Reply-To: <4D499C07.1020704@justbrits.com>
References: <AANLkTimMsgyZ4NGGZ-=aojoHDBkmNKMEEfcs0nOexQUg@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D499C07.1020704@justbrits.com>
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Why thank you Ed for clarifying that.
Nice to see you are in such a chipper mood ; )
Lin

On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 1:01 PM, Shop at " Just Brits "
<shop at justbrits.com>wrote:

> << Other than his starting price of 155K I never see a single bid. >>
>
> It would be REALLY nice if folks reporting Cars For Sale would
> READ the info, ya know ?!?
>
> This car is NOT an "auction".
>
> <quote>
> 1.  This is a classified ad listing, intended for an in-person
> transaction and........
> </quote>
>
> Geesh.
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb  3 06:09:34 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 08:09:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Austin Healey for 155K
In-Reply-To: <556183.52650.qm@web161217.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
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	<556183.52650.qm@web161217.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
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Interesting,
I think it needs a Mille Miglia sticker ; )
Thanks for all the info.
Lin

On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 9:51 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

>   Just waiting for the right purchaser.  The fact that it has run in the
> Mille Miglia and is eligible to run again is a big selling point.  The MM
> looks like the kind of rolling automotive party for rich snobs that I'd join
> in a heartbeat if I ever got a chance.  HD Theater has a really good 2 hour
> show about the MM that airs on 2/5 at 10 am Eastern.
>
> Rick
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> --- On *Wed, 2/2/11, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>* wrote:
>
>
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Austin Healey for 155K
> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 5:49 AM
>
>   I have seen this Austin Healey on eBay for about a year now. I thought I
> heard the name before and now reading the More Healey's book I see it. The
> car is a 1950 Silverstone made by Donald Healey Motor Co. of Warwick. Other
> than his starting price of 155K I never see a single bid. The car is near
> me
> in Asbury Park, NJ. I am so curious about it's history but I don't think it
> is attractive in any way, just interesting.
> eBay #300521172595
> *http://tinyurl.com/68xdll3*
> Lin
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb  3 06:59:20 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 07:59:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather...
In-Reply-To: <FE.A9.05134.505AA4D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
References: <FE.A9.05134.505AA4D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
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14* with a wind chill of 0*, when it is SUPPOSED to be in the 50's

On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 6:52 AM, rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com <rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com
> wrote:

> I keep waiting for the snow to hit us in Orlando but its 71 degrees.  I
> guess I'll suffer in shorts again.
>
> You guys stay safe up there in that crap.
>
> Sent from my HTC EVO 4G
>
> ----- Reply message -----
> From: "WFO Herb" <froggi60 at gmail.com>
> Date: Wed, Feb 2, 2011 5:29 pm
> Subject: [Spridgets] Weather...
> To: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>
>
> Jim,
> Remove front wheel. Replace with ski and hardware to attach.
> Did this one year on my 450 Husky.  Talk about a kick in the shorts on the
> snow!
> Herb
>
> On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 2:02 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > The entire city of Chicago asked me to tell you...    STFU!!!    ;-)
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb  3 07:33:53 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 09:33:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather...
In-Reply-To: <FE.A9.05134.505AA4D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
References: <FE.A9.05134.505AA4D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w12393944F8611F9A6031C9B8E70@phx.gbl>

We finally got some decent 'crap'.  Here it is ... "February" ... and we had
hardly any snow.  I actually wimped out and fired up the snowthrower last
night.  Except for the area that the street snowplow piled in, it was light
and fluffy and I felt somewhat foolish, but I had started with the rough end
and that's my excuse.

This morning, as I drove in to work, all looked right in the world.  Big
snowbanks; ... white and bright; some guy's car piled halfway into the
snowbank instead of making the curve ...
Robert D
Ottawa Canada

> From: rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com
>
> I keep waiting for the snow to hit us in Orlando but its 71 degrees.  I
guess I'll suffer in shorts again.
>
> You guys stay safe up there in that crap.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb  3 07:58:25 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 09:58:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim-EJ6iJh0j7-LDHQ_ib9zpwwtz99kEic5qiL0_@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTi=huE=EAHX9pchZqWnaBwo78TuNkVjivUrx-i-d@mail.gmail.com>
	<201102011028973.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTinSeQMWKf3Lb8gOC6F8RuDEofE6kwd=TKRku_C6@mail.gmail.com>
	<628865.39070.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<87F2815559B54443BEAFA1382AF1463B@RickPC>
	<281306.10586.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4D4897D4.9090609@justbrits.com>
	<AANLkTikZ3saL=JRd3xZd715=Tr3TZVU=_+ZiYNxe03b=@mail.gmail.com>
	<9CD4BF8EAAA548C2B3DA45C59D1E8790@HomePC>
	<AANLkTimG2WKRLOm_2w_Vrw5x5vX1diM-Bp8eMMwbfFgy@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAC58737CE0F460F99C1DAE88746BBFE@spider>
	<AANLkTinKJXSc7=_1KdAgs=gqjhzqfHo0gGah-4TowShk@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=tzHAw07RmA2xQGLJ9_Wrgw+DEwL7NkscR-Jjp@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTim-EJ6iJh0j7-LDHQ_ib9zpwwtz99kEic5qiL0_@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTiksaQSKKUGPQOyCAp37ocMLaadX3x7Ve38icn-M@mail.gmail.com>

I would love to see a picture of that or even better yet a youtube in action
: )
Lin

On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 5:29 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Jim,
> Remove front wheel. Replace with ski and hardware to attach.
> Did this one year on my 450 Husky.  Talk about a kick in the shorts on the
> snow!
> Herb
>
> On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 2:02 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > The entire city of Chicago asked me to tell you...    STFU!!!    ;-)
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Thu Feb  3 09:48:56 2011
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 11:48:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim2zifZrHM+YnTFz8ZaiuyNT9U01xhwW00z_99p@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim2zifZrHM+YnTFz8ZaiuyNT9U01xhwW00z_99p@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <COL117-W32484CAC6EB051B26836B7C2E70@phx.gbl>

"Trends appear to be moving in the right direction, insists Laura Soave, the
new U.S. brand manager for Fiat. "

So Ron, any relation?????

if so she going to get you a discount??



Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 07:55:21 -0500
> From: grunthaner at gmail.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
>
> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41369697/ns/business-autos/
>

>
> I think they are cute : )
> Lin
> ____________

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Thu Feb  3 10:02:02 2011
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 12:02:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather... or not...
In-Reply-To: <4D485A66.1010803@comcast.net>
References: <201102010949830.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>,
	<4D485A66.1010803@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <COL117-W19B6B85CD3F18607666AF6C2E70@phx.gbl>

Don't forget all the people lined up at the gas stations, right before a
storm.

you know they didn't have any warning it was coming.

 :-)


There's nary a snow blower to be had on all of Long Island.
Except for the crappy, cheap Chinese made ones that aren't good
for anything but an inch or so and 1 season.


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!

> On 2/1/2011 12:49 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote:
>   I guess we're gonna get F.... eet of snow.
>
> Hurry HURRY! Go get MILK!
> That's what they do around here if we expect snow flurries.
> They never say "feet" around here,
> 6-10inches = 24 inches
> 12" plus = 32 inches
> And when they say "up to 12 inches everybody not only buys 5 gallons of
> milk, but 6 or 7 loaves of bread too.
> But what is truly funny is that everybody has to buy a new snow shovel
> every time it snows.
> I think I'll buy a new snow shovel come March when the local hardware
> store blows them out at $5. I can't remember when I bought my current
> shovel but it must not be made in china since I have had it at least 10
> years. I even have a worn out back up shovel just in case. That one
> might have been my father's, all steel but sort of rounded over on the
> blade end now.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> ______________________

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Thu Feb  3 12:22:57 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 14:22:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather...
In-Reply-To: <FE.A9.05134.505AA4D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
References: <FE.A9.05134.505AA4D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
Message-ID: <7F07A6B1-B436-44C5-AE94-8C4676BE74B4@gmail.com>

On Feb 3, 2011, at 7:52 AM, rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com wrote:

> I keep waiting for the snow to hit us in Orlando



Last year my wife ran the Disney 1/2 Marathon.  We were standing in  
the Epcot Center parking lot at 4:30am waiting for the Marathon to  
start and it was snowing and sleeting.

Kevin V.
Tuscarora, Pa

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Thu Feb  3 13:36:48 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 12:36:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather...
In-Reply-To: <7F07A6B1-B436-44C5-AE94-8C4676BE74B4@gmail.com>
References: <FE.A9.05134.505AA4D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
	<7F07A6B1-B436-44C5-AE94-8C4676BE74B4@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinvnLUus4z6BYwzCoX47fbK_uaY6m9AuOKkT3d=@mail.gmail.com>

Do they make 'running' snowshoes?



On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 11:22 AM, Kevin Valentine <kevinv1275 at gmail.com>wrote:

> On Feb 3, 2011, at 7:52 AM, rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com wrote:
>
>  I keep waiting for the snow to hit us in Orlando
>>
>
>
>
> Last year my wife ran the Disney 1/2 Marathon.  We were standing in the
> Epcot Center parking lot at 4:30am waiting for the Marathon to start and it
> was snowing and sleeting.
>
> Kevin V.
> Tuscarora, Pa
>
> _

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb  3 13:44:16 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:44:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinvnLUus4z6BYwzCoX47fbK_uaY6m9AuOKkT3d=@mail.gmail.com>
References: <FE.A9.05134.505AA4D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
	<7F07A6B1-B436-44C5-AE94-8C4676BE74B4@gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinvnLUus4z6BYwzCoX47fbK_uaY6m9AuOKkT3d=@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D4B13A0.2020703@justbrits.com>

<< Do they make 'running' snowshoes? >>

Of COURSE, Herb !!  aka sandals !!

Right, D.L. <G> ??

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Thu Feb  3 14:38:40 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:38:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1940's, very well done - a must watch
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimAMxjAshNj88zszX5vrCJdj5ZvGLtn6ABTZ0LP@mail.gmail.com>
References: <3a920.7370d348.3a7c6c19@aol.com>
	<AANLkTimAMxjAshNj88zszX5vrCJdj5ZvGLtn6ABTZ0LP@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=2HHxD972_38DpjaLLoxyfN=X8F3+hf8ONkvWH@mail.gmail.com>

Here's the link:   http://oldfortyfives.com/decadeofthe1940s.html
Herb





*Talk about bringing back memories, watch this one folks.*

**



  *Subject:** 1940's, very well done.*

Enjoy!


Be sure and turn up the sound to catch all the great music too. This is
where we came from!




*This is interesting to watch *



*Click on "The 1940s"  It advances automatically. *



The 1940s <http://oldfortyfives.com/decadeofthe1940s.html>





















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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Thu Feb  3 15:06:14 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 22:06:14 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather...
In-Reply-To: <4D4B13A0.2020703@justbrits.com>
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You really meant snowdals!!
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
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Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Weather...

<< Do they make 'running' snowshoes? >>

Of COURSE, Herb !!  aka sandals !!

Right, D.L. <G> ??
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From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Thu Feb  3 15:12:31 2011
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (J Foster)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:12:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather...
In-Reply-To: <20110203220834.B6031187884@autox.team.net>
References: <FE.A9.05134.505AA4D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
	<7F07A6B1-B436-44C5-AE94-8C4676BE74B4@gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinvnLUus4z6BYwzCoX47fbK_uaY6m9AuOKkT3d=@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D4B13A0.2020703@justbrits.com>
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Here's a nice time lapse of the blizzard in Quincy, IL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4Nae4weCP8

From neilandcustom at gmail.com  Thu Feb  3 16:08:11 2011
From: neilandcustom at gmail.com (Neil Anderson)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 17:08:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather...
In-Reply-To: <20110203220834.B1CB1187882@autox.team.net>
References: <FE.A9.05134.505AA4D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com><7F07A6B1-B436-44C5-AE94-8C4676BE74B4@gmail.com><AANLkTinvnLUus4z6BYwzCoX47fbK_uaY6m9AuOKkT3d=@mail.gmail.com><4D4B13A0.2020703@justbrits.com>
	<20110203220834.B1CB1187882@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <001501cbc3f7$3cc08720$b6419560$@com>

Those are the ones David Lieb wears in the winter time.  In the summer he
wears sundals.


You really meant snowdals!!

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Thu Feb  3 16:34:57 2011
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:34:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
In-Reply-To: <mailman.7.1296759602.27133.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.7.1296759602.27133.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4D4B3BA1.9040003@comcast.net>

Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41369697/ns/business-autos/
> http://www.ecoautoninja.com/eco-hybrid-vehicles/fiat-building-new-hybrid-system-for-chrysler-35617/
> I think they are cute : )

If they'd bring back my X1/9, updated of course, I'd be all over it.

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb  3 16:38:27 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 18:38:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
In-Reply-To: <4D4B3BA1.9040003@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.7.1296759602.27133.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4D4B3BA1.9040003@comcast.net>
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Me too, or maybe a 124 Spider.

Jay
-An iPhone communication-

On Feb 3, 2011, at 6:34 PM, Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net> wrote:

> Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41369697/ns/business-autos/
>>
http://www.ecoautoninja.com/eco-hybrid-vehicles/fiat-building-new-hybrid-syst
em-for-chrysler-35617/
>> I think they are cute : )
>
> If they'd bring back my X1/9, updated of course, I'd be all

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Feb  3 16:40:55 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 15:40:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
In-Reply-To: <B1DAAD0D-791D-4DE0-80AD-396CF9B7ABE8@snet.net>
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	<B1DAAD0D-791D-4DE0-80AD-396CF9B7ABE8@snet.net>
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I vote for the 600/D in SCCA sedans.  ...bill in corvallis
===================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jay Fishbein
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 3:38 PM
To: Spridget List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.

Me too, or maybe a 124 Spider.

Jay
-An iPhone communication-

On Feb 3, 2011, at 6:34 PM, Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net> wrote:

> Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41369697/ns/business-autos/
>>
http://www.ecoautoninja.com/eco-hybrid-vehicles/fiat-building-new-hybrid-sys
t
em-for-chrysler-35617/
>> I think they are cute : )
>
> If they'd bring back my X1/9, updated of course, I'd be all
_______________________________________________

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Feb  3 17:01:27 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 18:01:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather...
In-Reply-To: <001501cbc3f7$3cc08720$b6419560$@com>
References: <FE.A9.05134.505AA4D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
	<7F07A6B1-B436-44C5-AE94-8C4676BE74B4@gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinvnLUus4z6BYwzCoX47fbK_uaY6m9AuOKkT3d=@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D4B13A0.2020703@justbrits.com>
	<20110203220834.B1CB1187882@autox.team.net>
	<001501cbc3f7$3cc08720$b6419560$@com>
Message-ID: <6913869325586989971@unknownmsgid>

> Those are the ones David Lieb wears in the winter time.  In the summer he
> wears sundals.

Sorry to disappoint you, but I wear the same Havaianas chinelas all year round.
http://www.2hotbrazil.com/product/havaianas-mens-brazil-flip-flops-2228.cfm
David L

From lists at dinospider.com  Thu Feb  3 17:28:27 2011
From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:28:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
In-Reply-To: <B1DAAD0D-791D-4DE0-80AD-396CF9B7ABE8@snet.net>
References: <mailman.7.1296759602.27133.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4D4B3BA1.9040003@comcast.net>
	<B1DAAD0D-791D-4DE0-80AD-396CF9B7ABE8@snet.net>
Message-ID: <4D4B482B.1090706@dinospider.com>

  I had a 124 Spider for 34 years...don't want it back, don't miss it 
but then again I got a Fiat Dino Spider to replace the 124.

    My wife wants the 500, she had a 1959 500 back in high school.

     mike

On 02/03/2011 03:38 PM, Jay Fishbein wrote:
> Me too, or maybe a 124 Spider.
>
> Jay
> -An iPhone communication-
>
> On Feb 3, 2011, at 6:34 PM, Kent McLean<kentmclean at comcast.net>  wrote:
>
>    
>> Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>>      
>>> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41369697/ns/business-autos/
>>>
>>>        
> http://www.ecoautoninja.com/eco-hybrid-vehicles/fiat-building-new-hybrid-syst
> em-for-chrysler-35617/
>    
>>> I think they are cute : )
>>>        
>> If they'd bring back my X1/9, updated of course, I'd be all
>>      
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Feb  3 17:48:00 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:48:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
In-Reply-To: <4D4B482B.1090706@dinospider.com>
References: <mailman.7.1296759602.27133.spridgets@autox.team.net><4D4B3BA1.9040003@comcast.net><B1DAAD0D-791D-4DE0-80AD-396CF9B7ABE8@snet.net>
	<4D4B482B.1090706@dinospider.com>
Message-ID: <1966BD746A454BC689E3D0A773387288@spider>

I want a double bubble.   ...bill in Corvallis
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3436/3992244972_4d27ea14f4.jpg
==============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mike Rambour
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 4:28 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.

  I had a 124 Spider for 34 years...don't want it back, don't miss it 
but then again I got a Fiat Dino Spider to replace the 124.

    My wife wants the 500, she had a 1959 500 back in high school.

     mike

On 02/03/2011 03:38 PM, Jay Fishbein wrote:
> Me too, or maybe a 124 Spider.
>
> Jay
> -An iPhone communication-
>
> On Feb 3, 2011, at 6:34 PM, Kent McLean<kentmclean at comcast.net>  wrote:
>
>    
>> Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>>      
>>> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41369697/ns/business-autos/
>>>
>>>        
>
http://www.ecoautoninja.com/eco-hybrid-vehicles/fiat-building-new-hybrid-sys
t
> em-for-chrysler-35617/
>    
>>> I think they are cute : )
>>>        
>> If they'd bring back my X1/9, updated of course, I'd be all
>>      
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Feb  3 17:55:57 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:55:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
In-Reply-To: <1966BD746A454BC689E3D0A773387288@spider>
Message-ID: <709447.2217.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Thu, 2/3/11, corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
> I want a double
> bubble.

I'll talk to Laura and see what she can do,

Ronaldo

From mdoust at abarth.ca  Thu Feb  3 18:33:50 2011
From: mdoust at abarth.ca (Mark)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 20:33:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
In-Reply-To: <709447.2217.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <1966BD746A454BC689E3D0A773387288@spider>
	<709447.2217.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <008801cbc40b$936c1710$ba444530$@ca>

I have both a Double Bubble 1959 and a Sprite 1965 1275cc 

I like the way the Sprite handles  better then the Fiat 

Cheers 

Mark    

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Soave
Sent: February-03-11 7:56 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net; corvallis at peoplepc.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.

--- On Thu, 2/3/11, corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
> I want a double
> bubble.

I'll talk to Laura and see what she can do,

Ronaldo
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Thu Feb  3 19:16:35 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 02:16:35 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
In-Reply-To: <4D4B482B.1090706@dinospider.com>
References: <mailman.7.1296759602.27133.spridgets@autox.team.net><4D4B3BA1.9040003@comcast.net><B1DAAD0D-791D-4DE0-80AD-396CF9B7ABE8@snet.net><4D4B482B.1090706@dinospider.com>
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So on a nice sunny day, do you drive the Dino or spridget?

Steve
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Rambour <lists at dinospider.com>
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:28:27 
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.

  I had a 124 Spider for 34 years...don't want it back, don't miss it 
but then again I got a Fiat Dino Spider to replace the 124.

    My wife wants the 500, she had a 1959 500 back in high school.

     mike

On 02/03/2011 03:38 PM, Jay Fishbein wrote:
> Me too, or maybe a 124 Spider.
>
> Jay
> -An iPhone communication-
>
> On Feb 3, 2011, at 6:34 PM, Kent McLean<kentmclean at comcast.net>  wrote:
>
>    
>> Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>>      
>>> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41369697/ns/business-autos/
>>>
>>>        
> http://www.ecoautoninja.com/eco-hybrid-vehicles/fiat-building-new-hybrid-syst
> em-for-chrysler-35617/
>    
>>> I think they are cute : )
>>>        
>> If they'd bring back my X1/9, updated of course, I'd be all
>>      
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From cathe125 at suddenlink.net  Thu Feb  3 19:25:43 2011
From: cathe125 at suddenlink.net (cathey speichinger)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 20:25:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
In-Reply-To: <008801cbc40b$936c1710$ba444530$@ca>
References: <1966BD746A454BC689E3D0A773387288@spider>
	<709447.2217.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<008801cbc40b$936c1710$ba444530$@ca>
Message-ID: <002a01cbc412$d3380370$79a80a50$@net>

Yea, but can you sit in the driveway in the sprite and just "feel" like you
are in car nirvana:)  Would give both of my BE's for a double bubble.  Has
always been one of my favorites.

Leo

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 7:34 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.

I have both a Double Bubble 1959 and a Sprite 1965 1275cc 

I like the way the Sprite handles  better then the Fiat 

Cheers 

Mark    

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Soave
Sent: February-03-11 7:56 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net; corvallis at peoplepc.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.

--- On Thu, 2/3/11, corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
> I want a double
> bubble.

I'll talk to Laura and see what she can do,

Ronaldo
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Feb  3 20:44:25 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:44:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Scams - no LCB content
Message-ID: <42B05053C831493CA13DB651724BF3CA@Home>

I have been shopping for a Roadtrek RV.  

Last week, I got a response saying the owner was in Alaska, but had made arrangements to ship the RV anywhere for $600, we would split the shipping cost.  Payments would be handled through the Ebay Vehicle Purchase Protection Program.  Ebay does not do this, and a quick check (http://pages.ebay.com/ebaymotors/buy/security/index.html) provides a full description of the scam.  The scammers have copies of all the official documents, etc., and it is not clear that anyone can tell they are fake from the documents alone.  You have to know that the Program only applies to Ebay sales.

Today, I got another similar response.  The add is from Montreal, the car is in the far north of British Columbia, and the owner has moved to London and unable to handle the transaction in person, etc.  The response provided extensive details of the RV, including many pictures and the VIN.  A search on "Roadtrek VIN: 1GCHG39r721227815" yielded the same information, pictures etc. for a car from Senoia, GA sold on Ebay Jan. 3.  The scammer had lifted all the information from an Ebay listing.

Beware.

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY

From millerls at ado13.com  Thu Feb  3 21:27:48 2011
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 20:27:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
In-Reply-To: <1966BD746A454BC689E3D0A773387288@spider>
References: <mailman.7.1296759602.27133.spridgets@autox.team.net><4D4B3BA1.9040003@comcast.net><B1DAAD0D-791D-4DE0-80AD-396CF9B7ABE8@snet.net>
	<4D4B482B.1090706@dinospider.com>
	<1966BD746A454BC689E3D0A773387288@spider>
Message-ID: <5005924D-3007-49F8-A03F-B2C28AC31186@ado13.com>

Me 2...

On Feb 3, 2011, at 4:48 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
wrote:

> I want a double bubble.   ...bill in Corvallis
> http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3436/3992244972_4d27ea14f4.jpg

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb  4 06:15:55 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 08:15:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Scams - no LCB content
In-Reply-To: <42B05053C831493CA13DB651724BF3CA@Home>
References: <42B05053C831493CA13DB651724BF3CA@Home>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w22F246C38413AAB4E3282BB8E60@phx.gbl>

A while back, I got excited about a Mini Cooper S that was advertized as a
Mini and at a good price for a Mini in that condition.  I replied to the ad.
It too was in Alaska, but the husband had died and the wife was selling it.
As I don't know my Mini's, I looked for images to see what the car really was
and I found the exact same images of the car in someone's collection in the
UK.  I reported the ad and it was removed.

> Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 22:44:25 -0500
>
> I have been shopping for a Roadtrek RV.
>
> Last week, I got a response saying the owner was in Alaska, but had made
arrangements to ship the RV anywhere for $600, we would split the shipping
cost.  Payments would be handled through the Ebay Vehicle Purchase Protection
Program.  Ebay does not do this, and a quick check
(http://pages.ebay.com/ebaymotors/buy/security/index.html) provides a full
description of the scam.  The scammers have copies of all the official
documents, etc., and it is not clear that anyone can tell they are fake from
the documents alone.  You have to know that the Program only applies to Ebay
sales.
>
> Today, I got another similar response.  The add is from Montreal, the car is
in the far north of British Columbia, and the owner has moved to London and
unable to handle the transaction in person, etc.  The response provided
extensive details of the RV, including many pictures and the VIN.  A search on
"Roadtrek VIN: 1GCHG39r721227815" yielded the same information, pictures etc.
for a car from Senoia, GA sold on Ebay Jan. 3.  The scammer had lifted all the
information from an Ebay listing.
>
> Beware.
>
> Michael Rowe
> Long Island, NY
> _______________________________________________

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Fri Feb  4 07:14:46 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 14:14:46 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Scams - no LCB content
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w22F246C38413AAB4E3282BB8E60@phx.gbl>
References: <42B05053C831493CA13DB651724BF3CA@Home><BAY147-w22F246C38413AAB4E3282BB8E60@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <mailman.45.1296828884.23293.spridgets@autox.team.net>

Interesting scams.  I buy things pretty regularly on Ebay but always check the seller ratings to make sure they have been selling for awhile. Did these guys have zero history? That would be a big red flag.

Steve
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 08:15:55 
To: Spridgets<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Scams - no LCB content

A while back, I got excited about a Mini Cooper S that was advertized as a
Mini and at a good price for a Mini in that condition.  I replied to the ad.
It too was in Alaska, but the husband had died and the wife was selling it.
As I don't know my Mini's, I looked for images to see what the car really was
and I found the exact same images of the car in someone's collection in the
UK.  I reported the ad and it was removed.

> Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 22:44:25 -0500
>
> I have been shopping for a Roadtrek RV.
>
> Last week, I got a response saying the owner was in Alaska, but had made
arrangements to ship the RV anywhere for $600, we would split the shipping
cost.  Payments would be handled through the Ebay Vehicle Purchase Protection
Program.  Ebay does not do this, and a quick check
(http://pages.ebay.com/ebaymotors/buy/security/index.html) provides a full
description of the scam.  The scammers have copies of all the official
documents, etc., and it is not clear that anyone can tell they are fake from
the documents alone.  You have to know that the Program only applies to Ebay
sales.
>
> Today, I got another similar response.  The add is from Montreal, the car is
in the far north of British Columbia, and the owner has moved to London and
unable to handle the transaction in person, etc.  The response provided
extensive details of the RV, including many pictures and the VIN.  A search on
"Roadtrek VIN: 1GCHG39r721227815" yielded the same information, pictures etc.
for a car from Senoia, GA sold on Ebay Jan. 3.  The scammer had lifted all the
information from an Ebay listing.
>
> Beware.
>
> Michael Rowe
> Long Island, NY
> _______________________________________________
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb  4 07:17:56 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 09:17:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Scams - no LCB content
In-Reply-To: <731228770-1296828888-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-590185513-@bda356.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
References: <42B05053C831493CA13DB651724BF3CA@Home><BAY147-w22F246C38413AAB4E3282BB8E60@phx.gbl>,
	<731228770-1296828888-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-590185513-@bda356.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w519969E5839A417DCE0F23B8E60@phx.gbl>

In my case, it wasn't ebay.  It was either kijiji.ca or usedottawa.com.

Robert Duquette

Ottawa ON Canada

> Interesting scams.  I buy things pretty regularly on Ebay but always check
the seller ratings to make sure they have been selling for awhile. Did these
guys have zero history? That would be a big red flag.
>
> Steve
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 08:15:55
> To: Spridgets<spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Scams - no LCB content
>
> A while back, I got excited about a Mini Cooper S that was advertized as a
> Mini and at a good price for a Mini in that condition.  I replied to the
ad.
> It too was in Alaska, but the husband had died and the wife was selling it.
> As I don't know my Mini's, I looked for images to see what the car really
was
> and I found the exact same images of the car in someone's collection in the
> UK.  I reported the ad and it was removed.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb  4 08:36:22 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 07:36:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Finally a Honda I Could Own
Message-ID: <240374.4675.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

This might not be good in the snow, but I think I just found my next car.

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2011/02/04/bubu-causes-ruckus-at-barrett-jackson/?refer=news


 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Fri Feb  4 08:20:28 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:20:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Scams - no LCB content
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w22F246C38413AAB4E3282BB8E60@phx.gbl>
References: <42B05053C831493CA13DB651724BF3CA@Home>
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A year ago I got interested in buying a car model that was relatively 
uncommon.  I didn't find any for sale in my area so I was scouring the 
ads on cars.com, ebay, etc.  My plan if I found a vehicle that I was 
interested in was to ask the owner detailed questions about it, and ask 
them to take photos of specific areas of the car.  If they can answer 
questions and can provide detailed photos of specific things then you 
have some little assurance that they at least have access to the actual 
vehicle.  I would not advise sending any money until you can see the 
vehicle and the vehicle title in person.  I think a carfax might be 
advisable too since it may provide details of past ownership.

Through my process of searching for the car model I was interested in, 
one popped up at a certified dealer near my house so my wife bought that 
one for me.


> A while back, I got excited about a Mini Cooper S that was advertized as a
> Mini and at a good price for a Mini in that condition.  I replied to the ad.
> It too was in Alaska, but the husband had died and the wife was selling it.
> As I don't know my Mini's, I looked for images to see what the car really was
> and I found the exact same images of the car in someone's collection in the
> UK.  I reported the ad and it was removed.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Feb  4 09:39:39 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 10:39:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Finally a Honda I Could Own
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Looks like a BMW ripoff.

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Fri Feb  4 09:41:47 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:41:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Finally a Honda I Could Own
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I watched an old episode of Top Gear and the host was driving a little 
car like that of some other brand.  His had a 50cc motorcycle engine and 
would run about 35mph top speed.  It was very light, he could pick up 
the back end with a handle and drag it around like people drag around 
suitcases.  He pulled it into his office building, up the elevator, and 
around to his desk.  Some of his coworkers "stole" it and were driving 
it around in the hallways of the building.  The host drove it into the 
elevator, then he had to ask another person in the elevator to push it 
back out because it didn't have a reverse gear.  In fact there is a guy 
in my office building with a motorized wheelchair and it takes up just 
as much room in the elevator as this little car did.


> This might not be good in the snow, but I think I just found my next car.
>
> http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2011/02/04/bubu-causes-ruckus-at-barrett-jackson/?refer=news

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Feb  4 09:47:58 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 10:47:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Scams - no LCB content
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> Through my process of searching for the car model I was interested in, one
> popped up at a certified dealer near my house so my wife bought that one for
> me.

You KNOW we need more info than this! What model and does she have any
sisters? ;-)
David L

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Fri Feb  4 09:56:50 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:56:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Scams - no LCB content
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(The sisters are both married.)

Here is the car, a used Cadillac CTS-V (400HP!  6-speed!)  We have ice 
here from Tuesday, and now 6" of snow on top of that.  I'm not even 
going to attempt to go anywhere in that car today.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Cars/DSC_1521c.jpg


>> Through my process of searching for the car model I was interested in, one
>> popped up at a certified dealer near my house so my wife bought that one for
>> me.
> You KNOW we need more info than this! What model and does she have any
> sisters? ;-)
> David L
>
>
>
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Feb  4 10:04:18 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 11:04:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Finally a Honda I Could Own
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> I watched an old episode of Top Gear and the host was driving a little car
> like that of some other brand.  His had a 50cc motorcycle engine and would
> run about 35mph top speed.  It was very light, he could pick up the back
end
> with a handle and drag it around like people drag around suitcases.  He
> pulled it into his office building, up the elevator, and around to his
desk.
>  Some of his coworkers "stole" it and were driving it around in the
hallways
> of the building.  The host drove it into the elevator, then he had to ask
> another person in the elevator to push it back out because it didn't have a
> reverse gear.  In fact there is a guy in my office building with a
motorized
> wheelchair and it takes up just as much room in the elevator as this little
> car did.

That would have been a Peel P50 on Top Gear. That handle IS the reverse.
David L

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Fri Feb  4 10:06:34 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:06:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Finally a Honda I Could Own
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I was just thinking- if you put a trap door in the floor you could raise 
it up and put your foot down and push the vehicle back with your foot.


>> I watched an old episode of Top Gear and the host was driving a little car
>> like that of some other brand.  His had a 50cc motorcycle engine and would
>> run about 35mph top speed.  It was very light, he could pick up the back end
>> with a handle and drag it around like people drag around suitcases.  He
>> pulled it into his office building, up the elevator, and around to his desk.
>>   Some of his coworkers "stole" it and were driving it around in the hallways
>> of the building.  The host drove it into the elevator, then he had to ask
>> another person in the elevator to push it back out because it didn't have a
>> reverse gear.  In fact there is a guy in my office building with a motorized
>> wheelchair and it takes up just as much room in the elevator as this little
>> car did.
> That would have been a Peel P50 on Top Gear. That handle IS the reverse.
> David L

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Fri Feb  4 10:25:31 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:25:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Scams - no LCB content
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So, does anyone have any ideas on how to scam the scammers -  like sending 
some kind of check that is flagged to put the police onto anyone who tries 
to cash it?

Michael Rowe 

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb  4 10:36:54 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 09:36:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Scams - no LCB content
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You sure that's enough hp?

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com>


Here is the car, a used Cadillac CTS-V (400HP!

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Feb  4 10:51:41 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 09:51:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1940's
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=3O_pFcY8GC1cah4_=P1wXgQ-XYQ5zBk2=pX5D@mail.gmail.com>

My grandfather played baseball as a catcher with the Brooklyn Dodgers and
later the Pirates.

He began his career around 1929 per which he was paid, in 29, a whopping
$3,000 a year. .  not a bad amount of money considering the time.

Charlie Hargreaves

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hargrch01.shtml

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  4 11:01:30 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 10:01:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Scams - no LCB content
In-Reply-To: <4D4C193C.6060301@tx.rr.com>
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A simple and immediate phone call to the owner is by far the best screening devices for scams. 

Ron

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Fri Feb  4 12:14:56 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:14:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Scams - no LCB content
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You can never have enough horsepower.


> You sure that's enough hp?

From lists at dinospider.com  Fri Feb  4 12:33:01 2011
From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:33:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Scams - no LCB content
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  My Dino has been for sale on Ebay not once but twice, both time they 
used the pictures from my web site with MY Dino sitting on MY front 
lawn.  One guy claimed the car was on the E. Coast and the other claimed 
it was in Italy clearly visible with my Calif. license on it.  My Singer 
was also listed on Ebay once but at least that guy was honest, he only 
used the pictures and stated it was not the car for sale, just what his 
car would look like after spending a fortune on his parts.

     mike

On 02/04/2011 05:15 AM, Robert Duquette wrote:
> A while back, I got excited about a Mini Cooper S that was advertized as a
> Mini and at a good price for a Mini in that condition.  I replied to the ad.
> It too was in Alaska, but the husband had died and the wife was selling it.
> As I don't know my Mini's, I looked for images to see what the car really was
> and I found the exact same images of the car in someone's collection in the
> UK.  I reported the ad and it was removed.
>
>    
>> Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 22:44:25 -0500
>>
>> I have been shopping for a Roadtrek RV.
>>
>> Last week, I got a response saying the owner was in Alaska, but had made
>>      
> arrangements to ship the RV anywhere for $600, we would split the shipping
> cost.  Payments would be handled through the Ebay Vehicle Purchase Protection
> Program.  Ebay does not do this, and a quick check
> (http://pages.ebay.com/ebaymotors/buy/security/index.html) provides a full
> description of the scam.  The scammers have copies of all the official
> documents, etc., and it is not clear that anyone can tell they are fake from
> the documents alone.  You have to know that the Program only applies to Ebay
> sales.
>    
>> Today, I got another similar response.  The add is from Montreal, the car is
>>      
> in the far north of British Columbia, and the owner has moved to London and
> unable to handle the transaction in person, etc.  The response provided
> extensive details of the RV, including many pictures and the VIN.  A search on
> "Roadtrek VIN: 1GCHG39r721227815" yielded the same information, pictures etc.
> for a car from Senoia, GA sold on Ebay Jan. 3.  The scammer had lifted all the
> information from an Ebay listing.
>    
>> Beware.
>>
>> Michael Rowe
>> Long Island, NY
>> _______________________________________________
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Feb  4 12:48:38 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 13:48:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Finally a Honda I Could Own
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And have Fred Flintstone brakes.


On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 11:06 AM, BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:
> I was just thinking- if you put a trap door in the floor you could raise it
> up and put your foot down and push the vehicle back with your foot.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Feb  4 12:51:52 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 13:51:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Scams - no LCB content
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How one scammer was handled:

http://powerstrokenation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87399

Not me.  NFI, etc.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb  4 15:00:54 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:00:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Finally a Honda I Could Own
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=U4sshhHfdbJMw9GqGMAf2XwXFRPOWm68BMg7D@mail.gmail.com>
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On 2/4/2011 11:39 AM, derf wrote:
> Looks like a BMW ripoff.

Oh come on, Honda wouldn't do that.
Honda 600 doesn't look anything like a Mini does it? ;)

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From jessmd1 at comcast.net  Fri Feb  4 16:26:38 2011
From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:26:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Paint
Message-ID: <0561862A-E561-4E9D-96E8-5DA496255D73@comcast.net>

If a car is painted in single stage urethane,can clear coat be applied  
on top?

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Fri Feb  4 17:03:42 2011
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 18:03:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Paint
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References: <0561862A-E561-4E9D-96E8-5DA496255D73@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00c701cbc4c8$31dafe90$9590fbb0$@net>

IF it is a single stage paint designed to have the option of a clear coat as
there are some out there that are not designed for it.  Iris is painted with
a single stage urethane (PPG Concept 2000) and the final coat was mixed 50%
clear and 50% color per PPG's data sheet.  If the paint wasn't designed for
a clear coat you probably could still apply a clear coat provided you let
the urethane color coat dry for a month or two to allow all the solvents to
evaporate then sand it with 1000 grit or so to degloss it before the
application of the clear coat.  You would be amazed at how long it takes
paint to really cure without the aid of ovens and heat lamps!! Talk to the
paint store where you are getting the paint from as they are the
professionals. 

Leo

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Subject: [Spridgets] Paint

If a car is painted in single stage urethane,can clear coat be applied  
on top?
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb  4 17:15:31 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:15:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Paint
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On 2/4/2011 6:26 PM, Jess Power wrote:
> If a car is painted in single stage urethane,can clear coat be applied
> on top?

Yes.
I have done it but with the same brand of paint.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb  4 18:05:20 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:05:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Top Gear - Peerl P50 at The BBC
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All of it is entertaining but the real fun starts around 3:30

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJfSS0ZXYdo

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
To: BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com>; Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, February 4, 2011 12:04:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Finally a Honda I Could Own


That would have been a Peel P50 on Top Gear. That handle IS the reverse.
David L

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  4 18:37:30 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:37:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] [Healeys] Quaife in a Sprite
Message-ID: <194952.39781.qm@web161202.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Can anyone help Gary Hodson with his inquiry below?  I'll forward any
responses.

Rick


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

--- On Fri, 2/4/11, warthodson at aol.com <warthodson at aol.com> wrote:

From: warthodson at aol.com <warthodson at aol.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Quaife in a Sprite
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, February 4, 2011, 7:22 PM

After reading my own message I realize that I failed to ask a question. So
here are three: Has anyone installed a Quaife in a 3.90 Sprite Diff. & if so
how did you run into any interference issues & how did you resolve them?
Thanks,
Gary Hodson
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Feb  4 18:50:45 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:50:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] All I want for Christmas 2011
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Powered by four A-Series engines.   Well....maybe!?!
Herb

*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll9SHeAJfCA&feature=player_embedded
*

How Brave A You, want to go water skiing or maybe para sailing?

Joe

    Wow!! That is some nice water for a boat ride!!  (Wonder what lake?)
 Where's everyone else?  Let's board I'm ready to go....

Okay, yes, I want one, even in green!



> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll9SHeAJfCA&feature=player_embedded




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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Feb  4 19:02:55 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 21:02:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
In-Reply-To: <1966BD746A454BC689E3D0A773387288@spider>
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Wow Bill what is that it s so cool.
Lin

On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 7:48 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> I want a double bubble.   ...bill in Corvallis
> http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3436/3992244972_4d27ea14f4.jpg
> ==============================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mike Rambour
> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 4:28 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
>
>   I had a 124 Spider for 34 years...don't want it back, don't miss it
> but then again I got a Fiat Dino Spider to replace the 124.
>
>    My wife wants the 500, she had a 1959 500 back in high school.
>
>     mike
>
> On 02/03/2011 03:38 PM, Jay Fishbein wrote:
> > Me too, or maybe a 124 Spider.
> >
> > Jay
> > -An iPhone communication-
> >
> > On Feb 3, 2011, at 6:34 PM, Kent McLean<kentmclean at comcast.net>  wrote:
> >
> >
> >> Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> >>
> >>> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41369697/ns/business-autos/
> >>>
> >>>
> >
>
> http://www.ecoautoninja.com/eco-hybrid-vehicles/fiat-building-new-hybrid-sys
> t
> > em-for-chrysler-35617/
> >
> >>> I think they are cute : )
> >>>
> >> If they'd bring back my X1/9, updated of course, I'd be all
> >>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Feb  4 19:04:51 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 21:04:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
In-Reply-To: <008801cbc40b$936c1710$ba444530$@ca>
References: <1966BD746A454BC689E3D0A773387288@spider>
	<709447.2217.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<008801cbc40b$936c1710$ba444530$@ca>
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Wow Mark you have one please tell me about it.
Is the name really Double Bubble?
Lin

On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 8:33 PM, Mark <mdoust at abarth.ca> wrote:

> I have both a Double Bubble 1959 and a Sprite 1965 1275cc
>
> I like the way the Sprite handles  better then the Fiat
>
> Cheers
>
> Mark
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Soave
> Sent: February-03-11 7:56 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net; corvallis at peoplepc.com
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
>
> --- On Thu, 2/3/11, corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
> > I want a double
> > bubble.
>
> I'll talk to Laura and see what she can do,
>
> Ronaldo
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From Miniac7 at aol.com  Fri Feb  4 19:11:50 2011
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 21:11:50 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 Part on the Way
Message-ID: <18ab5.25c3f452.3a7e0be6@aol.com>

To all of you who responded....thank you. I have a backing plate on the way 
 to me. I appreciate the all the response...this place is the  greatest.
 
Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA.

From aseippel at austin.rr.com  Fri Feb  4 19:46:19 2011
From: aseippel at austin.rr.com (Jim Seippel)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 20:46:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik4Kkxp-hCfRuSjS-N_uHzRYMzy-43G+OkO_VGf@mail.gmail.com>
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He is referring to an Abarth Zagato 750 Coupe (AKA Double Bubble Coupe).
http://www.supercars.net/cars/4053.html 
This car was built on a Fiat 600 Chassis with an Abarth engine (high
performance modified Fiat 600). 
I came very close to buying one and trading in a Bugeye for it in 1966, but
the car was a rust bucket and I came to my senses. The nickname came from
the shape of the roof. It had 2 rounded areas for head clearance. 
The convertible version was the Abarth 750 Allemano Spider. 
Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 8:05 PM
To: mdoust at abarth.ca
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.

Wow Mark you have one please tell me about it.
Is the name really Double Bubble?
Lin

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Feb  4 20:18:38 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 21:18:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
In-Reply-To: <042e01cbc4de$de3c2ae0$9ab480a0$@rr.com>
References: <1966BD746A454BC689E3D0A773387288@spider>
	<709447.2217.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Message-ID: <AANLkTimGo6Z9QJaYN=QPf66=_GzQDBtanqQ9QJV+nF5y@mail.gmail.com>

> He is referring to an Abarth Zagato 750 Coupe (AKA Double Bubble Coupe).
> http://www.supercars.net/cars/4053.html
> This car was built on a Fiat 600 Chassis with an Abarth engine (high
> performance modified Fiat 600).
> I came very close to buying one and trading in a Bugeye for it in 1966, but
> the car was a rust bucket and I came to my senses. The nickname came from
> the shape of the roof. It had 2 rounded areas for head clearance.
> The convertible version was the Abarth 750 Allemano Spider.

And I might point out that the "double bubble" was not unique to this
car. It was a feature used on a number of Italian sports cars in an
effort to lower the roofline without alienating too many prospective
buyers. I saw one of these at the World Microcar Meet in Crystal Lake
this past summer; beautiful car!
David L

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb  4 21:02:00 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 22:02:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimGo6Z9QJaYN=QPf66=_GzQDBtanqQ9QJV+nF5y@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1966BD746A454BC689E3D0A773387288@spider><709447.2217.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com><008801cbc40b$936c1710$ba444530$@ca><AANLkTik4Kkxp-hCfRuSjS-N_uHzRYMzy-43G+OkO_VGf@mail.gmail.com><042e01cbc4de$de3c2ae0$9ab480a0$@rr.com>
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Message-ID: <17B12AF664F54C1394779E2FE09B18D9@HomePC>

When Dan Gurney raced the GT40 he was too tall for the roof line so they 
needed to put a single bubble in it -- the "Gurney Bubble".  As I recall, I 
think Gurney was around 6'3" or 6'4".  Add a helmet and he needed a lot of 
head room.

LAD


-----Original Message----- 
From: David Lieb
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 9:18 PM
To: Jim Seippel
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fiat 500 is back.

> He is referring to an Abarth Zagato 750 Coupe (AKA Double Bubble Coupe).
> http://www.supercars.net/cars/4053.html
> This car was built on a Fiat 600 Chassis with an Abarth engine (high
> performance modified Fiat 600).
> I came very close to buying one and trading in a Bugeye for it in 1966, 
> but
> the car was a rust bucket and I came to my senses. The nickname came from
> the shape of the roof. It had 2 rounded areas for head clearance.
> The convertible version was the Abarth 750 Allemano Spider.

And I might point out that the "double bubble" was not unique to this
car. It was a feature used on a number of Italian sports cars in an
effort to lower the roofline without alienating too many prospective
buyers. I saw one of these at the World Microcar Meet in Crystal Lake
this past summer; beautiful car!
David L
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Feb  5 10:47:40 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2011 12:47:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BB kitty in surgury as I type
Message-ID: <AANLkTikUbmBP6h7NkLTABuZW4gcgdqLasYQbtFq8WdXa@mail.gmail.com>

My little BB kitty is in surgury greatful to see her before prepping.
Praying for success.
Linda

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Feb  5 11:27:51 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2011 12:27:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Scams - no LCB content
In-Reply-To: <4D4C2FD2.9050308@tx.rr.com>
References: <42B05053C831493CA13DB651724BF3CA@Home>
	<BAY147-w22F246C38413AAB4E3282BB8E60@phx.gbl>
	<4D4C193C.6060301@tx.rr.com>
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Message-ID: <4D4D96A7.3050801@justbrits.com>

<< I'm not even going to attempt to go anywhere in that car today. >>

Why not ??

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Feb  6 06:55:47 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 08:55:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BB kitty in surgury as I type
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List,
Surgery went great they found a small impaction in the ilium (end of colon),
removed that section and sent out for biopsy, everything else looked great,
the surgeon didn't think it was cancer but it must be biopsied to be sure.
Poor little 3lb. 15 year old kitty had poop stuck in there for months mind
you she was megacolon which is completely impacted colon.

Got a call last night before bed that BB was already up and walking around
interacting with the staff and I'm sure hungry. The doctor sort of laughed
as BB is very happy and animated, heck removing the constipation I would be
too : )  I'll be steaming chicken today to bring over as she pukes up cat
food. Perhaps she can eat regular food down the road. I have learned my
local vet is a nice guy but my gut feeling was get her to the experts
because his treatment wasn't helping for months. Also the experts told me to
get both kitties regular blood work which detected internal bleeding. I
never would have known if I didn't call the "expensive" experts. Garden
State Veternary in NJ is very expensive and a training hospital with 36
doctors as regular staff but they did give me a zero interest agency for the
credit which helps.

Thanks for all the kind messages and prayers.
Pre-op youtube: me & BB, excuse my hair not colored yet I've been busy with
kitty care : )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAaW_9SOMvA
Linda

On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 12:47 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> My little BB kitty is in surgery grateful to see her before prepping.
> Praying for success.
> Linda

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Feb  6 12:33:39 2011
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 11:33:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Longman Head
Message-ID: <73C99672-0112-49C8-9BD2-E5DBDFA54A6B@ado13.com>

I just picked up a bare head that is supposed to be Longman modified. Ports
and such are extensively modified and highly polished. The casting number is
2g640 (1275cc).

There are some numbers stamped or engraved on the bottom rear side of the
head.

7872
.100
21.0

I'm assuming that the 21.0 is the volume of the chambers. Any ideas on the
7872 and .100 ?????

Any ideas on size valves to use??? How about valve springs?

Thanks
Larry Miller (85 degrees on the central CA coastal area right now)

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Feb  6 13:01:15 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 14:01:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Longman Head
In-Reply-To: <73C99672-0112-49C8-9BD2-E5DBDFA54A6B@ado13.com>
References: <73C99672-0112-49C8-9BD2-E5DBDFA54A6B@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinnfV29imF7eK-U+ZmRqC2KcR5dMap=FQyeyEYn@mail.gmail.com>

Shaved 0.100?
7872 might be a serial or stock #

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Feb  6 13:04:43 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 14:04:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Longman Head
In-Reply-To: <73C99672-0112-49C8-9BD2-E5DBDFA54A6B@ado13.com>
References: <73C99672-0112-49C8-9BD2-E5DBDFA54A6B@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=-s49tVZfvG3jsT_a7Vcx9yO4qAUvpcb+_Nee4@mail.gmail.com>

"Longman UNLEADED cylinder head
Longman's typical and excellent workmanship has been applied to these
ported street heads. Intake valves are 1.4" diameter, exhaust 1.15,
the same as late Cooper S, and both inlet and exhaust are Longman's
own stainless valves. Valve guides are the latest silicone bronze
material, and hardened seats are installed for trouble-free use with
unleaded gasoline. As always, the porting and chamber work is top
notch. Longman heads come fully assembled with dual valve springs and
very nicely painted bright red.The GT6 longman head is an 11 stud head
but will work with the 9 stud block also.
Combustion chamber is 21cc as supplied but can be order to your specs."

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Feb  6 13:06:22 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 12:06:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Longman Head
In-Reply-To: <73C99672-0112-49C8-9BD2-E5DBDFA54A6B@ado13.com>
References: <73C99672-0112-49C8-9BD2-E5DBDFA54A6B@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <16BF6ACF8D1D4733B9F4F71FC93444D3@spider>

While waiting for an answer, Google   Longman modified heads
...bill in Oregon======================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry & Sandi Miller
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 11:34 AM
To: Spridget Spridget; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Spridgets] Longman Head

I just picked up a bare head that is supposed to be Longman modified. Ports
and such are extensively modified and highly polished. The casting number is
2g640 (1275cc).

There are some numbers stamped or engraved on the bottom rear side of the
head.

7872
.100
21.0

I'm assuming that the 21.0 is the volume of the chambers. Any ideas on the
7872 and .100 ?????

Any ideas on size valves to use??? How about valve springs?

Thanks
Larry Miller (85 degrees on the central CA coastal area right now)
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Feb  6 14:25:59 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 06 Feb 2011 13:25:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Longman Head
In-Reply-To: <73C99672-0112-49C8-9BD2-E5DBDFA54A6B@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <C97451E7.2DA22%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

It could be a Puerto Rican phone number.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Feb  6 15:34:29 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 14:34:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Longman Head
In-Reply-To: <16BF6ACF8D1D4733B9F4F71FC93444D3@spider>
Message-ID: <350134.58850.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

It should be a 12G940 casting. The 21 is the chamber volume. Mine actually
cc'd at 21.5 cc AFTER I had .007 taken off in a freshening. Very good
performance, though, going on 6th year of service.

--- On Sun, 2/6/11,
corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> From:
corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets]
Longman Head
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sunday, February 6, 2011,
2:06 PM
> While waiting for an answer,
> Google   Longman modified heads
>
...bill in Oregon======================
> -----Original Message-----
> From:
spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net]
>
On Behalf Of Larry & Sandi Miller
> Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 11:34 AM
>
To: Spridget Spridget; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Spridgets] Longman
Head
> 
> I just picked up a bare head that is supposed to be Longman
>
modified. Ports
> and such are extensively modified and highly polished. The
>
casting number is
> 2g640 (1275cc).
> 
> There are some numbers stamped or
engraved on the bottom
> rear side of the
> head.
> 
> 7872
> .100
> 21.0
> 
>
I'm assuming that the 21.0 is the volume of the chambers.
> Any ideas on the
>
7872 and .100 ?????
> 
> Any ideas on size valves to use??? How about valve
>
springs?
> 
> Thanks
> Larry Miller (85 degrees on the central CA coastal area
> right now)
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From mike53fun at yahoo.com  Sun Feb  6 16:21:13 2011
From: mike53fun at yahoo.com (Mike E.)
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 15:21:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Rib Cage Transmission
Message-ID: <218863.96371.qm@web113215.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

A friend in Melbourne Florida has a Rib Cage Transmission and has asked if
anyone on the group knowns what one in good shape would be worth and if anyone
is interested in purchasing it.
 
Mike E.  Cocoa, FL

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Feb  6 16:43:10 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 15:43:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Rib Cage Transmission
In-Reply-To: <218863.96371.qm@web113215.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <19075.71788.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I am boxing one up tonight for $75.

--- On Sun, 2/6/11, Mike E.
<mike53fun at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: Mike E. <mike53fun at yahoo.com>
> Subject:
[Spridgets] Sprite Rib Cage Transmission
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>
Date: Sunday, February 6, 2011, 5:21 PM
> A friend in Melbourne Florida has a
> Rib Cage Transmission and has asked if
> anyone on the group knowns what one
in good shape would be
> worth and if anyone
> is interested in purchasing it.
>  
> Mike E.  Cocoa, FL
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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Sun Feb  6 20:14:42 2011
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 19:14:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Rib Cage Transmission
In-Reply-To: <218863.96371.qm@web113215.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <18659.8406.qm@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

 
Any where from free up to a couple of hundred $$$.
I have found several in that range....
 
Vigil

--- On Sun, 2/6/11, Mike E. <mike53fun at yahoo.com> wrote:


From: Mike E. <mike53fun at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Rib Cage Transmission
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, February 6, 2011, 3:21 PM


A friend in Melbourne Florida has a Rib Cage Transmission and has asked if
anyone on the group knowns what one in good shape would be worth and if
anyone
is interested in purchasing it.

Mike E.  Cocoa, FL
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Feb  7 08:32:52 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 10:32:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 64-66 hardtop eBay $200. buy now
Message-ID: <AANLkTimO1Q-QX=9qN+OwhQjV5Hq7bbCKM3+Q3QfQGBz8@mail.gmail.com>

List,
This looks like a great deal for those of you with 64-66 Spridgets, only
$200. buy now located in CO.
*http://tinyurl.com/4tyulyz

ebay number:
*260731710431

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Feb  7 09:01:13 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 08:01:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 64-66 hardtop eBay $200. buy now
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimO1Q-QX=9qN+OwhQjV5Hq7bbCKM3+Q3QfQGBz8@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimO1Q-QX=9qN+OwhQjV5Hq7bbCKM3+Q3QfQGBz8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <870082.12727.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I might be out of touch with the value of these Parish Plastics/SnugTop 
hardtops, but I would think $200 would be the value of one that ---was not--- 
cracked.

I've been wrong before, but it appears this is for a later car and not 64-66.

 jay




________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, February 7, 2011 10:32:52 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] 64-66 hardtop eBay $200. buy now

List,
This looks like a great deal for those of you with 64-66 Spridgets, only
$200. buy now located in CO.
*http://tinyurl.com/4tyulyz

ebay number:
*260731710431

From pfeilmat at gmail.com  Mon Feb  7 09:26:35 2011
From: pfeilmat at gmail.com (Matthew Pfeil)
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 08:26:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 64-66 hardtop eBay $200. buy now
In-Reply-To: <870082.12727.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <AANLkTimO1Q-QX=9qN+OwhQjV5Hq7bbCKM3+Q3QfQGBz8@mail.gmail.com>
	<870082.12727.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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That looks just like the one I had for my 76.

Matt p

Sent from my iPod

On Feb 7, 2011, at 8:01 AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> I might be out of touch with the value of these Parish Plastics/SnugTop
> hardtops, but I would think $200 would be the value of one that ---was
not---
> cracked.
>
> I've been wrong before, but it appears this is for a later car and not
64-66.
>
> jay
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Mon, February 7, 2011 10:32:52 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] 64-66 hardtop eBay $200. buy now
>
> List,
> This looks like a great deal for those of you with 64-66 Spridgets, only
> $200. buy now located in CO.
> *http://tinyurl.com/4tyulyz
>
> ebay number:
> *260731710431
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  7 11:11:35 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 10:11:35 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Cobra v. Ferrari 458 Italia
Message-ID: <798199.27382.qm@web161218.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Remember in HS when someone yelled, "Fight, Fight!" and everyone crowded
around to see them duke it out?  Or how about sitting in the drive-in and a
guy shouts, "They're gonna run it!" and we all hopped in our cars to see the
big street race?  This is the internet version.  A big-name lawyer gets a
Ferrari 458 Italia and starts ribbing his venture capitalist buddy with a
Kirkham replica Cobra that he can beat him in a drag race.  Next thing you
know, it's on for Feb 25 in Vegas with $200k on the line.  The Cobra forum:
http://clubcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108904  and the Ferrari forum: 
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=312330  are abuzz.

Rick


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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Feb  7 11:43:54 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 10:43:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Cobra v. Ferrari 458 Italia
In-Reply-To: <798199.27382.qm@web161218.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <798199.27382.qm@web161218.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <0D3CFF926AE042BDAF4919D77081AD14@spider>

Straight line? Cobra wins
...bill in corvallis
======================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HealeyRick
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:12 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Cobra v. Ferrari 458 Italia

Remember in HS when someone yelled, "Fight, Fight!" and everyone crowded
around to see them duke it out?  Or how about sitting in the drive-in and a
guy shouts, "They're gonna run it!" and we all hopped in our cars to see the
big street race?  This is the internet version.  A big-name lawyer gets a
Ferrari 458 Italia and starts ribbing his venture capitalist buddy with a
Kirkham replica Cobra that he can beat him in a drag race.  Next thing you
know, it's on for Feb 25 in Vegas with $200k on the line.  The Cobra forum:
http://clubcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108904  and the Ferrari forum: 
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=312330  are abuzz.

Rick

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Mon Feb  7 17:59:15 2011
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 16:59:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul A's Morris Minor is for sale
Message-ID: <SNT123-W34367F289820C8012116D9CAEA0@phx.gbl>

Hi all
As you all know- Paul Asgeirsson is in a nursing home and is pretty well done
playing with cars.
His son Joey was going to try to keep Paul's "current" daily driver Morris but
can't realistically do it.
Here is a write-up
BillM

http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/743
082/gonew/1/Paul_A_s_Morris_is_on_the_bloc#UNREAD

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  7 18:13:07 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 17:13:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Cobra v. Ferrari 458 Italia
In-Reply-To: <0D3CFF926AE042BDAF4919D77081AD14@spider>
Message-ID: <836747.55441.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Mon, 2/7/11, corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
> Straight line? Cobra wins

The trick is keeping it that way.

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Feb  7 19:11:43 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:11:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cobra v. Ferrari 458 Italia
In-Reply-To: <836747.55441.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <836747.55441.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D50A65F.6080904@justbrits.com>

<< The trick is keeping it that way. >>

50" drag slicks ???

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Feb  7 19:14:35 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:14:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul A's Morris Minor is for sale
In-Reply-To: <SNT123-W34367F289820C8012116D9CAEA0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT123-W34367F289820C8012116D9CAEA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4D50A70B.9060606@justbrits.com>

www.tinlurl.com

Bill !!   USE IT, Plz !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From jdinnis at gmail.com  Mon Feb  7 19:53:39 2011
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 20:53:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul A's Morris Minor is for sale
In-Reply-To: <4D50A70B.9060606@justbrits.com>
References: <SNT123-W34367F289820C8012116D9CAEA0@phx.gbl>
	<4D50A70B.9060606@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimGEq1DEcAC865SYSTUFT6fMBxWstfMju2Wsgd_@mail.gmail.com>

Try this instead....
www.tinyurl.com

And the original URL, tinyized

http://tinyurl.com/6jc8c87


On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 8:14 PM, Shop at " Just Brits "
<shop at justbrits.com> wrote:
> www.tinlurl.com
>
> Bill !!   USE IT, Plz !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Mon Feb  7 20:01:06 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 03:01:06 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul A's Morris Minor is for sale
In-Reply-To: <4D50A70B.9060606@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <1612000394.1315019.1297134066008.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Ed,

Did you mean
www.tinyurl.com   ??

<smirk... Grin>

Yeah... I know I'm a smart*ss !

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" <shop at justbrits.com>

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Paul A's Morris Minor is for sale

www.tinlurl.com

Bill !!   USE IT, Plz !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From cooper6 at swbell.net  Tue Feb  8 05:21:28 2011
From: cooper6 at swbell.net (MARTIN COOPER)
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 06:21:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul A's Morris Minor is for sale
In-Reply-To: <SNT123-W34367F289820C8012116D9CAEA0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT123-W34367F289820C8012116D9CAEA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <00d401cbc78a$b67709e0$23651da0$@swbell.net>

Use http://tinyurl.com/47v5ssy

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Masquelier
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 6:59 PM
To: spridget list
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul A's Morris Minor is for sale

Hi all
As you all know- Paul Asgeirsson is in a nursing home and is pretty well
done playing with cars.
His son Joey was going to try to keep Paul's "current" daily driver Morris
but can't realistically do it.
Here is a write-up
BillM

http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/74
3
082/gonew/1/Paul_A_s_Morris_is_on_the_bloc#UNREAD
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From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Feb  8 11:43:59 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:43:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul A's Morris Minor is for sale
In-Reply-To: <1612000394.1315019.1297134066008.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
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Message-ID: <4D518EEF.6050301@justbrits.com>

<< Yeah... I know I'm a smart*ss ! >>

Confession is good for the Soul, Dave !

<smirk>

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  8 11:57:26 2011
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 10:57:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Cobra v. Ferrari 458 Italia
In-Reply-To: <836747.55441.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <836747.55441.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <555989.26522.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

As much as I'd love to see any Cobra kick a new Ferrari's butt, I doubt it
would 
happen at a drag strip. I got to drive a real 289-powered one once a
long time 
ago, and have ridden in, but never had the pleasure (or terror) of
driving a big 
block one.  As anybody here who knows me would realize withiout
me saying so, 
I've never owned any of them. 


So... Cobras really aren't as
great as you'd think they ought to be at a drag 
strip. It'll put on a great
show with a lot of wheel spin and sideways action, 
but has trouble
translating that power to forward movement efficiently. 
The Ferrari on the
other hand - has all kinds of traction control / launch 
control / paddle
shift technologies that make it so anybody can drive it quickly 
in a straight
line - with or without driving skills. The Cobra will be a handful 
and a lot
will depend on how well the driver can get the power down. 


I actually tend
to think the Cobra would have a better chance to win if it was a 
road course
race. But only if there were enough straights for the big block Ford 
to come
into its own, and only if there were not too many tight turns where the
Italia would shine, and only if the Cobra driver was really good and the
Ferrari 
driver was some rich poser that really didn't know how to drive...
There's no question which I rather own or drive tho. (even a copy)

 - David
Booker
Long Island

From jpaschke at bak.rr.com  Tue Feb  8 13:05:50 2011
From: jpaschke at bak.rr.com (Jon Paschke)
Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:05:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Cobra v. Ferrari 458 Italia
In-Reply-To: <555989.26522.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <836747.55441.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<555989.26522.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D51A21E.8020202@bak.rr.com>

Ha, I've got a poor mans version. Me and a friend built a lo-cost 7 
replica - lic here in Ca as a 1957 kit car. It weighs 1400 # and we 
powered it with a small block chev with a ford T-5 tranny and no we 
haven't done any full power launches. Sure is a blast to drive though, 
ugly and loud and rude.

On 2/8/2011 10:57 AM, David Booker wrote:
> As much as I'd love to see any Cobra kick a new Ferrari's butt, I doubt it
> would
> happen at a drag strip. I got to drive a real 289-powered one once a
> long time
> ago, and have ridden in, but never had the pleasure (or terror) of
> driving a big
> block one.  As anybody here who knows me would realize withiout
> me saying so,
> I've never owned any of them.
>
>
> So... Cobras really aren't as
> great as you'd think they ought to be at a drag
> strip. It'll put on a great
> show with a lot of wheel spin and sideways action,
> but has trouble
> translating that power to forward movement efficiently.
> The Ferrari on the
> other hand - has all kinds of traction control / launch
> control / paddle
> shift technologies that make it so anybody can drive it quickly
> in a straight
> line - with or without driving skills. The Cobra will be a handful
> and a lot
> will depend on how well the driver can get the power down.
>
>
> I actually tend
> to think the Cobra would have a better chance to win if it was a
> road course
> race. But only if there were enough straights for the big block Ford
> to come
> into its own, and only if there were not too many tight turns where the
> Italia would shine, and only if the Cobra driver was really good and the
> Ferrari
> driver was some rich poser that really didn't know how to drive...
> There's no question which I rather own or drive tho. (even a copy)
>
>   - David
> Booker
> Long Island
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  8 14:39:11 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 15:39:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Flywheel needed
In-Reply-To: <4D422A15.8040405@comcast.net>
References: <D846706CFC9847848CA2A84B5106DEDB@HERBYZ>
	<4D422A15.8040405@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin2fNMURRcHp2K1_DJ5=u4_MKx0S96T7FLP9RfZ@mail.gmail.com>

I found a flywheel, sans ring gear, when clearing out the laboratory today.
It can be yours for $5 plus shipping.  I can send a pic.

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Tue Feb  8 15:02:57 2011
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 17:02:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC Cross Country Rally
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940883BF8B@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Though a long-time Spridget driver and vintage racer, I'm preparing my
'53 MG TD to run the Rallye to Reno from the east coast to the 2011 Lake
Tahoe MG International.



Since the car has been neglected for 30 years and seems to need so much
attention, friends began to question my sanity. So, I figured-- if it is
really so "out there," I could use it as a way to increase awareness of
the issues related to pediatric cancer and also raise some donations to
CURE Childhood Cancer, a 4-star-rated charity dedicated to cutting edge
research, training and support of young patients and their families.



As some of you guys may know, back in 1997 I was diagnosed with cancer
of the larynx (and went into surgery the day after I rolled my Midget at
GingerMan Raceway in South Haven, MI). Over the years of visiting the
University of Michigan Cancer Center, it was the sight of the youngsters
coming in for treatments that stayed with me.  I had had 50 years of
fun. Many of them never even got a chance at the grid.



If you want to follow along,  I've posted the occasional blog entry as
the date gets closer.

MGDrive for CURE:

http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com



See you in Reno...and Tahoe...and San Francisco...Portland...and Boise,
and wherever else I have to go to get back to Elkhart Lake by July for
the Midget's 50th!



-John Deikis

 Washtenaw County President, Sprite Midget Club USA

www.johnsfolly.webs.com

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  8 16:21:22 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 17:21:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Flywheel pic
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=YpXd8AgrNs_u72EV9WuvG7Un4jwvBU1D4ht9Q@mail.gmail.com>

Pic of flywheel in question:
http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/1730/img1261.jpg

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  8 16:32:38 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 17:32:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Flywheel pic
In-Reply-To: <4D51D109.2010707@justbrits.com>
References: <AANLkTi=YpXd8AgrNs_u72EV9WuvG7Un4jwvBU1D4ht9Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D51D109.2010707@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTindvSmkchqhejQrvymfpfVD8RK88LJVH5DE4HPx@mail.gmail.com>

It appears to be about 9.75" in OADiameter.
A little wire brushing revealed what appears to be "TRB" stamped on the back.
Taking pictures of the back side may exceed my interest at $5 plus
shipping.  But, if necessary, I can.
You can't ID it from the front pic and OAD dimension?
What kind of parts guy are you?

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  8 16:54:15 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 15:54:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC Cross Country Rally
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940883BF8B@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <569286.99472.qm@web161207.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

John,

What a great fund-raiser for such a worthy cause.  Good luck in your travels.

Rick


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

--- On Tue, 2/8/11, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:

From: Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov>
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC Cross Country Rally
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 5:02 PM

Though a long-time Spridget driver and vintage racer, I'm preparing my
'53 MG TD to run the Rallye to Reno from the east coast to the 2011 Lake
Tahoe MG International.



Since the car has been neglected for 30 years and seems to need so much
attention, friends began to question my sanity. So, I figured-- if it is
really so "out there," I could use it as a way to increase awareness of
the issues related to pediatric cancer and also raise some donations to
CURE Childhood Cancer, a 4-star-rated charity dedicated to cutting edge
research, training and support of young patients and their families.



As some of you guys may know, back in 1997 I was diagnosed with cancer
of the larynx (and went into surgery the day after I rolled my Midget at
GingerMan Raceway in South Haven, MI). Over the years of visiting the
University of Michigan Cancer Center, it was the sight of the youngsters
coming in for treatments that stayed with me.  I had had 50 years of
fun. Many of them never even got a chance at the grid.



If you want to follow along,  I've posted the occasional blog entry as
the date gets closer.

MGDrive for CURE:

http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com



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From jessmd1 at comcast.net  Tue Feb  8 21:14:56 2011
From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power)
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 22:14:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] '73 Midget
In-Reply-To: <mailman.2133.1292989188.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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  1973 MG midget pops out of second gear when you let off the gas  
pedal? What causes this?Supposedly a new or rebuilt transmission.

From aseippel at austin.rr.com  Tue Feb  8 22:56:00 2011
From: aseippel at austin.rr.com (Jim Seippel)
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 23:56:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] '73 Midget
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Most likely causes: Bad synchro, endplay on output shaft (loose nut behind
spacer), bad bearing, weak/missing detent springs, worn shift fork. 
Jim


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jess Power
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 10:15 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] '73 Midget

  1973 MG midget pops out of second gear when you let off the gas  
pedal? What causes this?Supposedly a new or rebuilt transmission.
_______________________________________________

From billgilroy at live.com  Wed Feb  9 01:04:26 2011
From: billgilroy at live.com (William M. Gilroy)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 00:04:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Cobra v. Ferrari 458 Italia
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?I say the Cobra driver leaves in a wagon.

-----Original Message----- 
From: HealeyRick
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:11 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Cobra v. Ferrari 458 Italia

Remember in HS when someone yelled, "Fight, Fight!" and everyone crowded
around to see them duke it out?  Or how about sitting in the drive-in and a
guy shouts, "They're gonna run it!" and we all hopped in our cars to see the
big street race?  This is the internet version.  A big-name lawyer gets a
Ferrari 458 Italia and starts ribbing his venture capitalist buddy with a
Kirkham replica Cobra that he can beat him in a drag race.  Next thing you
know, it's on for Feb 25 in Vegas with $200k on the line.  The Cobra forum:
http://clubcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108904  and the Ferrari forum:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=312330  are abuzz.

Rick


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From kristi74midget at comcast.net  Wed Feb  9 04:23:27 2011
From: kristi74midget at comcast.net (Kristi & Lambert)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 06:23:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] '73 Midget
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My 77 does the same thing. it has for years now

Lambert

On Feb 8, 2011, at 11:14 PM, Jess Power wrote:

> 1973 MG midget pops out of second gear when you let off the gas pedal? What
causes this?Supposedly a new or rebuilt transmission.
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Feb  9 05:11:19 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 06:11:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cobra v. Ferrari 458 Italia
In-Reply-To: <SNT136-ds534363EF13783E57873A0AEED0@phx.gbl>
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	<SNT136-ds534363EF13783E57873A0AEED0@phx.gbl>
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>>> ?I say the Cobra driver leaves in a wagon.

>From what I read on that Cobra forum, that is not unlikely. Both
drivers are complete newbie posers; classic examples of Burt Levy's
line that "the car has no control over who buys it." The Cobra driver
negotiated a good bet; the Ferrari has to win all three passes to
collect. Maybe he will be smart enough to spend some time practicing
with someone who knows what to do.
David L

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb  9 06:50:55 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 08:50:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC Cross Country Rally
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I second that.

Where was that image of the snow bordered highway taken?


> From: healeyrick at yahoo.com
>
> John,
>
> What a great fund-raiser for such a worthy cause.  Good luck in your
travels.
>
> Rick
>
> --- On Tue, 2/8/11, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
>
> From: Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov>
> Subject: [Spridgets] LBC Cross Country Rally
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 5:02 PM
>
> Though a long-time Spridget driver and vintage racer, I'm preparing my
> '53 MG TD to run the Rallye to Reno from the east coast to the 2011 Lake
> Tahoe MG International.
...
> -John Deikis
>
>  Washtenaw County President, Sprite Midget Club USA

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb  9 06:54:18 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 08:54:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cobra v. Ferrari 458 Italia
In-Reply-To: <SNT136-ds534363EF13783E57873A0AEED0@phx.gbl>
References: <798199.27382.qm@web161218.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>,
	<SNT136-ds534363EF13783E57873A0AEED0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w13AEA578B533EF57D64E62B8ED0@phx.gbl>

That's my fear.  He is said to have 'some' experience though ... and IIRC, got
kicked off a racing venue.
Maybe the (modernized?) replica is somewhat easier to control than the
original?

Robert Duquette

Ottawa ON Canada

> From: billgilroy at live.com
>
> ?I say the Cobra driver leaves in a wagon.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HealeyRick
>
> Remember in HS when someone yelled, "Fight, Fight!" and everyone crowded
> around to see them duke it out?  Or how about sitting in the drive-in and a
> guy shouts, "They're gonna run it!" and we all hopped in our cars to see
the
> big street race?  This is the internet version.  A big-name lawyer gets a
> Ferrari 458 Italia and starts ribbing his venture capitalist buddy with a
> Kirkham replica Cobra that he can beat him in a drag race.  Next thing you
> know, it's on for Feb 25 in Vegas with $200k on the line.  The Cobra forum:
> http://clubcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108904  and the Ferrari forum:
> http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=312330  are abuzz.
>
> Rick

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  9 09:05:44 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 08:05:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC Cross Country Rally
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w26B22DAFC4DA5415301A07B8ED0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <143446.38614.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Third! Team Soave is working with Rockford Rescue Mission's domestic violence
shelter for Targa Newfoundland, but we'll see if we can't get behind this
rally cause as well.

Ron

--- On Wed, 2/9/11, Robert Duquette
<robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> From: Robert Duquette
<robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] LBC Cross Country
Rally
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Wednesday, February
9, 2011, 7:50 AM
> I second that.
> 
> Where was that image of the snow
bordered highway taken?
> 
> 
> > From: healeyrick at yahoo.com
> >
> > John,
> >
> > What a great fund-raiser for such a worthy
> cause.  Good luck in your
>
travels.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > --- On Tue, 2/8/11, Deikis, John G
<John.Deikis at va.gov>
> wrote:
> >
> > From: Deikis, John G
<John.Deikis at va.gov>
> > Subject: [Spridgets] LBC Cross Country Rally
> > To:
spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 5:02 PM
> >
> >
Though a long-time Spridget driver and vintage racer,
> I'm preparing my
> >
'53 MG TD to run the Rallye to Reno from the east
> coast to the 2011 Lake
> >
Tahoe MG International.
> ...
> > -John Deikis
> >
> >  Washtenaw County
President, Sprite Midget Club
> USA
>
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From bkitterer at me.com  Wed Feb  9 09:19:57 2011
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:19:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] '73 Midget
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Also the lay shaft.

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 Feb 8, 2011, at 9:56 PM, Jim Seippel wrote:

> Most likely causes: Bad synchro, endplay on output shaft (loose nut behind
> spacer), bad bearing, weak/missing detent springs, worn shift fork. 
> Jim
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jess Power
> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 10:15 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] '73 Midget
> 
>  1973 MG midget pops out of second gear when you let off the gas  
> pedal? What causes this?Supposedly a new or rebuilt transmission.
> _______________________________________________
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From paulbaker53 at yahoo.co.uk  Wed Feb  9 12:02:36 2011
From: paulbaker53 at yahoo.co.uk (Paul Baker)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 19:02:36 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Longman Head
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When I picked up a new GT15 cylinder head from the Longman works three years
back (they have since closed) I asked about the markings as mine had 9307 
18.5 
freshly stamped on it.  As others have suggested, the 18.5 referred to
the head 
chamber volume and the 9307 is Longman's unique identifying number. 
Paul

From pvanwig at me.com  Wed Feb  9 12:24:33 2011
From: pvanwig at me.com (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:24:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] '73 Midget
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I had this happen on my first rebuild. I had a early manual and a later transmission. The main bearings are the same in earlier ones and I did not notice the hub is a little thicker on one of my new parts. So they where in the wrong place. First thing I would check upon dismantling. 

Paul Van Wig
pvanwig at me.com

On Feb 8, 2011, at 8:14 PM, Jess Power <jessmd1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> 1973 MG midget pops out of second gear when you let off the gas pedal? What causes this?Supposedly a new or rebuilt transmission.
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From pvanwig at me.com  Wed Feb  9 12:36:20 2011
From: pvanwig at me.com (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:36:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] '73 Midget
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I had this happen on my first rebuild. I had a early manual and a later transmission. The main bearings are the same in earlier ones and I did not notice the hub is a little thicker on one of my new parts. So they where in the wrong place. First thing I would check upon dismantling. 

Paul Van Wig
pvanwig at me.com

On Feb 8, 2011, at 8:14 PM, Jess Power <jessmd1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> 1973 MG midget pops out of second gear when you let off the gas pedal? What causes this?Supposedly a new or rebuilt transmission.

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Wed Feb  9 12:59:05 2011
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 14:59:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Arrrg!
Message-ID: <AANLkTik-H2aG7A9s8nY=F=Qe1uoON6TgcjuBaydV+=t1@mail.gmail.com>

Just need to vent to a group that can relate.
I finally get the junk cleaned out of my garage (unheated) so I can get the
midget out, but it is 23 degrees and I can't stretch the top to get it
clasped.
I guess I'll have to dig through my closet and find some of my old ski wear.

-T

From lists at dinospider.com  Wed Feb  9 13:42:09 2011
From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:42:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Arrrg!
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WIMP !

  drive with the top down like a normal person !

  :)  :)  :)

     mike

On 02/09/2011 11:59 AM, Trevor Jessie wrote:
> Just need to vent to a group that can relate.
> I finally get the junk cleaned out of my garage (unheated) so I can get the
> midget out, but it is 23 degrees and I can't stretch the top to get it
> clasped.
> I guess I'll have to dig through my closet and find some of my old ski wear.
>
> -T
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Feb  9 13:48:51 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 20:48:51 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Arrrg!
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Message-ID: <1135798595.522703.1297284531492.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

You could always hang a heat lamp above the top for about 30 minutes.

Kate


----- Original Message -----
From: "Trevor Jessie" <trevor.jessie at gmail.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 9, 2011 1:59:05 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Arrrg!

Just need to vent to a group that can relate.
I finally get the junk cleaned out of my garage (unheated) so I can get the
midget out, but it is 23 degrees and I can't stretch the top to get it
clasped.
I guess I'll have to dig through my closet and find some of my old ski wear.

-T
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Feb  9 13:52:32 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 12:52:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Arrrg!
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Space heater inside the passenger compartment.

 jay fishbein

wallingford, ct




________________________________
From: Trevor Jessie <trevor.jessie at gmail.com>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, February 9, 2011 2:59:05 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Arrrg!

Just need to vent to a group that can relate.
I finally get the junk cleaned out of my garage (unheated) so I can get the
midget out, but it is 23 degrees and I can't stretch the top to get it
clasped.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb  9 14:14:50 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 15:14:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Arrrg!
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What's a top??!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 2:42 PM, Mike Rambour <lists at dinospider.com> wrote:

> WIMP !
>
>  drive with the top down like a normal person !
>
>  :)  :)  :)
>
>    mike
>
> On 02/09/2011 11:59 AM, Trevor Jessie wrote:
>
>> Just need to vent to a group that can relate.
>> I finally get the junk cleaned out of my garage (unheated) so I can get
>> the
>> midget out, but it is 23 degrees and I can't stretch the top to get it
>> clasped.
>> I guess I'll have to dig through my closet and find some of my old ski
>> wear.
>>
>> -T
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
Then there was the mind reader who moved to Washington, D.C. and couldn't
find work.

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Wed Feb  9 14:31:17 2011
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 16:31:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Arrrg!
In-Reply-To: <4D52FC21.5020306@dinospider.com>
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I probably will.  At least people tend to leave me alone when they see my
snot-cicles.  ;)

Actually, I'm trying the space heater currently.  The dog is pissed because
it is actually hers and she is shivering over in the corner.

-T

On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 3:42 PM, Mike Rambour <lists at dinospider.com> wrote:

> WIMP !
>
>  drive with the top down like a normal person !
>
>  :)  :)  :)
>
>    mike
>
>
> On 02/09/2011 11:59 AM, Trevor Jessie wrote:
>
>> Just need to vent to a group that can relate.
>> I finally get the junk cleaned out of my garage (unheated) so I can get
>> the
>> midget out, but it is 23 degrees and I can't stretch the top to get it
>> clasped.
>> I guess I'll have to dig through my closet and find some of my old ski
>> wear.
>>
>> -T
>> _______________________________________________
>>
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From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Wed Feb  9 15:37:04 2011
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 14:37:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] '73 Midget
In-Reply-To: <mailman.11.1297278002.14557.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.11.1297278002.14557.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <A7E54970-ECA0-4B29-A49B-FD3710048691@gerardsgarage.com>

It's not a bad synchro, it's a worn out detent in the first gear  
coupling sleeve. If it is rebuilt, it wasn't inspected/done right.  
This is a common problem and often overlooked in a rebuild.

Gerard

On Feb 9, 2011, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 23:56:00 -0600
> From: "Jim Seippel" <aseippel at austin.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] '73 Midget
> To: "'Jess Power'" <jessmd1 at comcast.net>, <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Message-ID: <08d901cbc81e$0738d410$15aa7c30$@rr.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Most likely causes: Bad synchro, endplay on output shaft (loose nut  
> behind
> spacer), bad bearing, weak/missing detent springs, worn shift fork.
> Jim
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jess Power
> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 10:15 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] '73 Midget
>
>  1973 MG midget pops out of second gear when you let off the gas
> pedal? What causes this?Supposedly a new or rebuilt transmission.

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Wed Feb  9 15:38:46 2011
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 17:38:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Arrrg!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimZ9s3Ky10ttEk+p0GraqCsk1AUFzDCEkTZJPSP@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTik-H2aG7A9s8nY=F=Qe1uoON6TgcjuBaydV+=t1@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D52FC21.5020306@dinospider.com>
	<AANLkTimZ9s3Ky10ttEk+p0GraqCsk1AUFzDCEkTZJPSP@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik67-69vPcf2ej9ytTkzYKb-gZcn9JtwaiQ85qw@mail.gmail.com>

Success!  Thanks people.  I really need to get a top that fits.
Now I'll give the dog back her heater so she can thaw her snot-cicles.

-T

On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 4:31 PM, Trevor Jessie <trevor.jessie at gmail.com>wrote:

> I probably will.  At least people tend to leave me alone when they see my
> snot-cicles.  ;)
>
> Actually, I'm trying the space heater currently.  The dog is pissed because
> it is actually hers and she is shivering over in the corner.
>
> -T
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 3:42 PM, Mike Rambour <lists at dinospider.com> wrote:
>
>> WIMP !
>>
>>  drive with the top down like a normal person !
>>
>>  :)  :)  :)
>>
>>    mike
>>
>>
>> On 02/09/2011 11:59 AM, Trevor Jessie wrote:
>>
>>> Just need to vent to a group that can relate.
>>> I finally get the junk cleaned out of my garage (unheated) so I can get
>>> the
>>> midget out, but it is 23 degrees and I can't stretch the top to get it
>>> clasped.
>>> I guess I'll have to dig through my closet and find some of my old ski
>>> wear.
>>>
>>> -T
>>> _______________________________________________
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb  9 15:45:52 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:45:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Arrrg!
In-Reply-To: <946626.94280.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C9785920.2DB21%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> it is 23 degrees and I can't stretch the top
Wave a hair dryer or heat gun while you pull on it.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Feb  9 16:01:17 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 18:01:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Arrrg!
In-Reply-To: <C9785920.2DB21%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C9785920.2DB21%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <BE08A5BC-A386-4063-A066-08D0D09A8E09@snet.net>

Plugged-in and turned-on.

Jay
-An iPhone communication-

On Feb 9, 2011, at 5:45 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

>> it is 23 degrees and I can't stretch the top
> Wave a hair dryer or heat gun while you pull on it.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  9 16:20:29 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 15:20:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Arrrg!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=bnDZJ2yTZTXXizesPoqdRy5qyxHbckYcPMRYY@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <531442.41562.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Wed, 2/9/11, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> it is 23 degrees and I can't

> What's a top??!


What's 23 degrees?

Ron
-11 in Roscoe IL


 
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From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb  9 16:33:07 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:33:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Arrrg!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik67-69vPcf2ej9ytTkzYKb-gZcn9JtwaiQ85qw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTik-H2aG7A9s8nY=F=Qe1uoON6TgcjuBaydV+=t1@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D52FC21.5020306@dinospider.com>
	<AANLkTimZ9s3Ky10ttEk+p0GraqCsk1AUFzDCEkTZJPSP@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTik67-69vPcf2ej9ytTkzYKb-gZcn9JtwaiQ85qw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D532433.5060102@justbrits.com>

<< I really need to get a top that fits. >>

Be GLAD to sell you one Trevor, but if your top DID go ON
after being heated - dam*it, you HAVE a good fitting top !!!
LMAO !!!

No WAIT !!!  I'm crying 'cause you don't need a new one <sigh> !!!

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Wed Feb  9 16:41:30 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 15:41:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Distributor Cap Question
Message-ID: <AANLkTim27yV1iudfQKnEKVS0RRtCucv-M6MK_b92v7Us@mail.gmail.com>

List.


Is it possible to replace the center carbon contact in my distributor cap
from another cap that I found in my parts bin?   This other cap is new.  .
from some other application years ago.  The carbon piece in the new cap is
the same size as the worn one.

The contacts that interface with the rotors edge are in near perfect shape.
The only worn part is the spring loaded center contact.  I am guessing that
the center contact might have worn as badly as it is due to the high energy
coil that I am using?

My cap with the worn center piece is also a cap that is not found at the
local auto part stores (I have checked).   Rather than do the research and
order a new cap it seems that it would be faster to replace the center
contact . . if that is possible?

I know that this is a strange question as most would simply by another new
cap . . but I thought I would check and see if anyone has ever pulled the
center contact out before to replace it?


Kirk
59 1275

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb  9 17:17:06 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:17:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Arrrg!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik-H2aG7A9s8nY=F=Qe1uoON6TgcjuBaydV+=t1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTik-H2aG7A9s8nY=F=Qe1uoON6TgcjuBaydV+=t1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D532E82.8020807@comcast.net>

On 2/9/2011 2:59 PM, Trevor Jessie wrote:

>  it is 23 degrees and I can't stretch the top to get it clasped.

And everybody installs their tops in the summer.
I put mine on in the winter, so when I need it, when it's cold out, it fits.
It might have a couple wrinkles in the summer but that's only when it 
rains or every time I go into Pennsylrainia


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Wed Feb  9 17:44:12 2011
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 19:44:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Arrrg!
In-Reply-To: <4D532E82.8020807@comcast.net>
References: <AANLkTik-H2aG7A9s8nY=F=Qe1uoON6TgcjuBaydV+=t1@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D532E82.8020807@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim==T_2AibTWmSAn=+07XiBMd9ZgJYY_BViyeb8@mail.gmail.com>

Mine was installed by the DPO while the windscreen was loose.  It is an ill
fitting cheap top, but I I really don't use it enough to warrant replacing
it.  Maybe this will be the year.

On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 7:17 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> On 2/9/2011 2:59 PM, Trevor Jessie wrote:
>
>   it is 23 degrees and I can't stretch the top to get it clasped.
>>
>
> And everybody installs their tops in the summer.
> I put mine on in the winter, so when I need it, when it's cold out, it
> fits.
> It might have a couple wrinkles in the summer but that's only when it rains
> or every time I go into Pennsylrainia
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb  9 18:31:03 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:31:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Arrrg!
In-Reply-To: <4D532E82.8020807@comcast.net>
References: <AANLkTik-H2aG7A9s8nY=F=Qe1uoON6TgcjuBaydV+=t1@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D532E82.8020807@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4D533FD7.6030608@justbrits.com>

<< but that's only when it rains or every time I go into Pennsylrainia  >>

Frank, that IS the EXACT same thing <G> !!  WHY did you bother to put 
'or' in the sentence ??

LMAO remembering you and Lady Di "arriving" at the Valentines'
LBC Rally !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BTW, Mr. Valentine - THIS year ???????????????

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb  9 19:27:11 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:27:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Distributor Cap Question
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim27yV1iudfQKnEKVS0RRtCucv-M6MK_b92v7Us@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim27yV1iudfQKnEKVS0RRtCucv-M6MK_b92v7Us@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D534CFF.8020804@comcast.net>

On 2/9/2011 6:41 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote:
> List.
>
>
> Is it possible to replace the center carbon contact in my distributor cap

Well, sort of, I end up stretching the spring under the carbon when I 
tried this 2 times in the past.
The carbon is notched to fit in the coil of the spring which is narrower 
than the carbon so it moves freely.
If you can get the carbon and spring out without stretching the spring, 
it's do-able. Stretch the spring and toss the cap.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb  9 22:28:29 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:28:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy custom midget]
Message-ID: <4D53777D.1010900@justbrits.com>

A lot of you get Rick's 'posts' but he has just advised me he is no
longer on this List and ask that I forward which I am doing.

One needs a *STRONG* stomach for this one <G><G><G> !!!!
Org. Edited by me to protect the innocent <G>:

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	Motorhead 101 - Crazy custom midget
Date: 	Wed, 9 Feb 2011 17:55:08 -0800
From: 	Rick F.

	



*submitted by G**eoff A.*



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290532104490&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en 
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290532104490&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en>

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Wed Feb  9 22:41:13 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:41:13 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy custom
	midget]
In-Reply-To: <4D53777D.1010900@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <739275066.1348053.1297316473044.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Actually, it's not that bad ---- if you keep your eyes shut !!

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: Shop at " Just Brits " <shop at justbrits.com>

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290532104490&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en 

From grday at btinternet.com  Thu Feb 10 01:03:25 2011
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:03:25 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy
 custommidget]
References: <739275066.1348053.1297316473044.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <A8D0FB04CF644CFF8EAD647EF3EE54E6@user8634b3d69b>

<snip> Actually, it's not that bad ---- if you keep your eyes shut !! 
<snip>
LOL !

I can't help but wonder who 'lost' a car 2-3 years ago?




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave KK7SS" <>
To: <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>; "spridgets_autox.team.net" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 5:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy 
custommidget]


> Actually, it's not that bad ---- if you keep your eyes shut !!
>
> Dave G  KK7SS
> DN06ig
>
> '65 Sprite - in process
> '76 Midget - driver
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Shop at " Just Brits " <shop at justbrits.com>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290532104490&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en
> _______________________________________________

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb 10 07:01:15 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:01:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy custom midget]
In-Reply-To: <4D53777D.1010900@justbrits.com>
References: <4D53777D.1010900@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w6388F701390F184D0B5E49B8EC0@phx.gbl>

I kind of like it ... almost.

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, 9 Feb 2011 23:28:29 -0600
> From: shop at justbrits.com
>
> A lot of you get Rick's 'posts' but he has just advised me he is no
> longer on this List and ask that I forward which I am doing.
>
> One needs a *STRONG* stomach for this one <G><G><G> !!!!
> Org. Edited by me to protect the innocent <G>:
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: 	Motorhead 101 - Crazy custom midget
> Date: 	Wed, 9 Feb 2011 17:55:08 -0800
> From: 	Rick F.
>
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290532104490&fr
omMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en
>
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290532104490&f
romMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en>
> _______________________________________________

From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Feb 10 07:34:06 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:34:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy custom midget]
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w6388F701390F184D0B5E49B8EC0@phx.gbl>
References: <4D53777D.1010900@justbrits.com>
	<BAY147-w6388F701390F184D0B5E49B8EC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <20110210063411.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

I DO like it. I'd like to own it, and take it to some custom shows.

  I like creativity over poorly "restored" anytime.

There are some cars not worth trying to "save". Hopefully this was 
one. But honestly folks... there's tons of Spridgets around, plenty 
for this sort of exercise.

There..... I said it.

Peter C
====

At 08:01 AM 2/10/2011, Robert Duquette wrote:
>I kind of like it ... almost.
>
>Robert Duquette

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb 10 07:37:00 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 06:37:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy custom midget]
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w6388F701390F184D0B5E49B8EC0@phx.gbl>
References: <4D53777D.1010900@justbrits.com>
	<BAY147-w6388F701390F184D0B5E49B8EC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <241039.6652.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Then this might appeal to you as well:

http://tinyurl.com/4gaavgh

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>

I kind of like it ... almost.

Robert Duquette


> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject:     Motorhead 101 - Crazy custom midget

>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290532104490&fr
omMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb 10 08:26:53 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:26:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy custom midget]
In-Reply-To: <241039.6652.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <4D53777D.1010900@justbrits.com>,
	<BAY147-w6388F701390F184D0B5E49B8EC0@phx.gbl>,
	<241039.6652.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w627D83FCA2C80DF76E0A71B8EC0@phx.gbl>

:)
There was a time where it would have!! :)

Robert Duquette

Ottawa ON Canada

> Then this might appeal to you as well:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/4gaavgh
>
>  jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
>
> ________________________________
> From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
>
> I kind of like it ... almost.
>
> Robert Duquette
>
>
> > -------- Original Message --------
> > Subject:     Motorhead 101 - Crazy custom midget
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290532104490&fr
> omMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Thu Feb 10 08:59:53 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:59:53 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] - Crazy custom midget]
In-Reply-To: <1550129586.1352219.1297353564021.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <620892095.1352225.1297353593194.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

I'd agree with Peter.
For my taste it would look better if you replaced the grill, used wire wheels and painted it black !!
Not sure about the Brooklands. But then I used to pass the original wooden Brooklands race track on the way to school!

Everyone's taste is different.  <G>

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Caldwell" <peter at nosimport.com>

  I like creativity over poorly "restored" anytime.



Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Feb 10 09:04:13 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:04:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy custom midget]
In-Reply-To: <4D53777D.1010900@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <C9794C7D.2DB56%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

At least it's smiling.

From pvanwig at me.com  Thu Feb 10 10:23:19 2011
From: pvanwig at me.com (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:23:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Just another lousy day at work
Message-ID: <1C751437-94D3-45AF-8D1B-F85A18EBECE1@me.com>

For all you snowed in folk 
Shot off Palos Verdes from Baywatch Cabrillo February 09, 2001mid afternoon in bathing suit and polo shirt ;)


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

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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Feb 10 10:41:23 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:41:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy custom midget]
In-Reply-To: <20110210063411.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <4D53777D.1010900@justbrits.com>
	<BAY147-w6388F701390F184D0B5E49B8EC0@phx.gbl>
	<20110210063411.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <A070F69A47164C77A833F57DAEC3990F@Home>

> There..... I said it.

And I agree.  It is not supposed to be a Spridget.  It is supposed to be 
something else, and I may have been really well done for that purpose.  I do 
think, however, that it would be sad to use a Bugeye in good condition for 
this purpose.

Michael Rowe 

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb 10 11:18:58 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:18:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy custom midget]
In-Reply-To: <A070F69A47164C77A833F57DAEC3990F@Home>
References: <4D53777D.1010900@justbrits.com>
	<BAY147-w6388F701390F184D0B5E49B8EC0@phx.gbl>
	<20110210063411.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<A070F69A47164C77A833F57DAEC3990F@Home>
Message-ID: <754246.3623.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I love Spridgets but they ain't Duesenberga.

 
PS Anybody want a restorable Innocenti? I'm having a one-day sale. 

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct.





________________________________
From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>

I do think, however, that it would be sad to use a Bugeye in good condition for 
this purpose.

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Thu Feb 10 11:24:02 2011
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:24:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC Cross Country Rally
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940883CA1B@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

>>Where was that image of the snow bordered highway taken?<<



I wish I could say it was down the road from me, but all of the snow we
like to get in Michigan in the winter seems to have fallen in Missouri
and on the northeast. By the terrain, I'd guess Finland...but with
Photoshop, you never can tell.



Thanks for the kind words about the benefit, guys.

When cancer strikes a youngster, it hits me a whole lot harder than when
someone sits down in front of me with a pack of Camels in his pocket and
tells me he's been diagnosed with lung cancer.



JohnD

www.tinyURL.com/kidsCURE

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb 10 12:06:32 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:06:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy custom midget]
In-Reply-To: <A070F69A47164C77A833F57DAEC3990F@Home>
References: <4D53777D.1010900@justbrits.com>,
	<BAY147-w6388F701390F184D0B5E49B8EC0@phx.gbl>,
	<20110210063411.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>,
	<A070F69A47164C77A833F57DAEC3990F@Home>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w17B8C19B5A0B22ED12FC90B8EC0@phx.gbl>

So ... for some strange reason, this reminds me of the spridget with the steer
horns on the bonnet and the continental kit.
Who on the list remembers that one?  Does anyone have an image of it?

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb 10 12:44:52 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:44:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy custom midget]
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w17B8C19B5A0B22ED12FC90B8EC0@phx.gbl>
References: <4D53777D.1010900@justbrits.com>, ,
	<BAY147-w6388F701390F184D0B5E49B8EC0@phx.gbl>, ,
	<20110210063411.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>, ,
	<A070F69A47164C77A833F57DAEC3990F@Home>,
	<BAY147-w17B8C19B5A0B22ED12FC90B8EC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w452389505C0E5F2DE254BBB8EC0@phx.gbl>

Here's a prize winning '74 Midget:
http://www.britishinvasion.com/2001gallery/classic5.html

> So ... for some strange reason, this reminds me of the spridget with the
steer
> horns on the bonnet and the continental kit.
> Who on the list remembers that one?  Does anyone have an image of it?
> _______________________________________________

From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Feb 10 13:39:34 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:39:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Any freight/truck billing specialists?
Message-ID: <201102101239402.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Need help with NMFC class for grimy used lever shock cores.

Thanks
	Peter C

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Feb 10 13:53:09 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:53:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy custom midget]
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w452389505C0E5F2DE254BBB8EC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C9799035.2DB7B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

>  prize winning '74 Midget
Are you sure it isn't a Crosley radio that got mislabeled? 

From rdgard at cox.net  Thu Feb 10 14:58:54 2011
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:58:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <mailman.11.1297278002.14557.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.11.1297278002.14557.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <AD381F7080E8452FB3C27C7252FEBCBC@OfficePC>

I need to remove some rust and I remember people talking about a chemical
you can buy at some hardware stores but I can't remember the names.  

Any one remember?

Thanks,

Bob

Robert D. Gardner
 
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com
-----Original Message-----
 ***************************************

From herby at herbytoys.com  Thu Feb 10 19:04:27 2011
From: herby at herbytoys.com (Herby)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:04:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy custommidget]
In-Reply-To: <739275066.1348053.1297316473044.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <7E0964C935344F06A24DF9A330B825E0@HERBYZ>

I actually like the color. Of course I'm biased.

 

http://www.herbytoys.com/images/DakStuff%20058.jpg

 

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

herby at herbytoys.com

www.herbytoys.com

 

  _____  

From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave KK7SS
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 9:41 PM
To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com; spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy
custommidget]

 

Actually, it's not that bad ---- if you keep your eyes shut !!

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: Shop at " Just Brits " <shop at justbrits.com>

 
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290532104490&
fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290532104490&f
romMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Thu Feb 10 19:33:14 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:33:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <AD381F7080E8452FB3C27C7252FEBCBC@OfficePC>
References: <mailman.11.1297278002.14557.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<AD381F7080E8452FB3C27C7252FEBCBC@OfficePC>
Message-ID: <85BBC5DD9A6148C9BBCB1B030511C7CE@blackbox2>

EvapoRust was mentioned.  I've tried it. Sort of works.

But if you can get the rusty parts into a bucket the better way
is described here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/
 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets- Subject:
[Spridgets] Rust

I need to remove some rust and I remember people talking about a chemical
you can buy at some hardware stores but I can't remember the names.  

Any one remember?

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb 10 20:58:27 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:58:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <85BBC5DD9A6148C9BBCB1B030511C7CE@blackbox2>
References: <mailman.11.1297278002.14557.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<AD381F7080E8452FB3C27C7252FEBCBC@OfficePC>
	<85BBC5DD9A6148C9BBCB1B030511C7CE@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <4D54B3E3.4040800@justbrits.com>

Ya beat me to something, Dean....   LOL

<< But if you can get the rusty parts into a bucket the better way is 
described here:   http://www.instructables.com/..... >>

Or in "Various Articles" on my site <VBG> !!!  And IIRC, Lister [ & P/T
RallyMaster/Host ] & stager of PA Little LBC Rallye did a Square
body in a pool using dis method <G><G><G> !!!!!

Kevin ????   Note "hidden question - LOL !!!!

Anon !!!!!!!!!!

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 10 21:20:09 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:20:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <AD381F7080E8452FB3C27C7252FEBCBC@OfficePC>
References: <mailman.11.1297278002.14557.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<AD381F7080E8452FB3C27C7252FEBCBC@OfficePC>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=NCJ9euTWtUH9EZUgKfzJdd75W-pZuKZeXO05p@mail.gmail.com>

Rust is like cancer that you can never really kill.
People love POR-15 but I dunno if anything is a real miracle worker.
I like Ospho (Phosphoric Acid).

Best to cut out all rusty metal, replace, prime, seal, finish, etc.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb 11 04:56:44 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:56:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=NCJ9euTWtUH9EZUgKfzJdd75W-pZuKZeXO05p@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.11.1297278002.14557.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<AD381F7080E8452FB3C27C7252FEBCBC@OfficePC>
	<AANLkTi=NCJ9euTWtUH9EZUgKfzJdd75W-pZuKZeXO05p@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D5523FC.2010007@comcast.net>

On 2/10/2011 11:20 PM, derf wrote:
> Rust is like cancer that you can never really kill.

> Best to cut out all rusty metal, replace, prime, seal, finish, etc.

EXACTLY!
Rust never sleeps

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Fri Feb 11 07:02:45 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:02:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <85BBC5DD9A6148C9BBCB1B030511C7CE@blackbox2>
References: <mailman.11.1297278002.14557.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<AD381F7080E8452FB3C27C7252FEBCBC@OfficePC>
	<85BBC5DD9A6148C9BBCB1B030511C7CE@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <F755387AC6B94F708608424F2609BB92@Home>

> But if you can get the rusty parts into a bucket the better way
> is described here:
> http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/

It doesn't have to be a bucket.  Anything  that will hold water will do, 
e.g. paint tarp in a frame for large flat pieces.  The results are really 
amazing.

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

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 11 09:24:43 2011
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:24:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <4D5523FC.2010007@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <688792.92516.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Fri, 2/11/11, Frank Clarici wrote:
 
EXACTLY!
Rust never sleeps

 
 
One of my favorite N.Y. albums...
 - David

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Feb 11 09:56:10 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:56:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <688792.92516.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <4D5523FC.2010007@comcast.net>
	<688792.92516.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20110211085661.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Hey, It's a N.J. album, too!
         ED
-
At 10:24 AM 2/11/2011, you wrote:
>--- On Fri, 2/11/11, Frank Clarici wrote:
>
>EXACTLY!
>Rust never sleeps
>
>One of my favorite N.Y. albums...
>  - David

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Feb 11 10:42:36 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:42:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <688792.92516.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <4D5523FC.2010007@comcast.net>
	<688792.92516.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim=JLR-fZeXgDSCimdvnvtj=UZeO7T65NV9+47j@mail.gmail.com>

Thankfully the western high plains region is a very dry climate.  We don't
get to hear them much....    ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 10:24 AM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> --- On Fri, 2/11/11, Frank Clarici wrote:
>
> EXACTLY!
> Rust never sleeps
>
>
>
> One of my favorite N.Y. albums...
>  - David

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 11 10:57:30 2011
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:57:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <20110211085661.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <538406.79796.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Neil Joung?



Hey, It's a N.J. album, too!
         ED
-
>
>One of my favorite N.Y. albums...
>  - David

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Feb 11 11:02:14 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:02:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <538406.79796.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <20110211085661.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<538406.79796.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <201102111002172.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Jes!

EDuardo

At 11:57 AM 2/11/2011, David Booker wrote:
>Neil Joung?
>
>Hey, It's a N.J. album, too!
>          ED
>-
> >
> >One of my favorite N.Y. albums...
> >  - David

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Feb 11 18:42:39 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:42:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC .....BB kitty is in home hospice enjoying every
 good day : )
Message-ID: <AANLkTimsdKa+t54dsjuUVAydy=g2dB+f0U9Z2xr5eryK@mail.gmail.com>

BB's blockage was cancer and it went into at least one node which was also
removed. The big expensive animal hospital's doctor said it could come back
soon or a long time from now and that strange things have happened such as
it not coming back for many many many months or even longer. This special
hospital cost a small fortune for surgery which was very successful I am
grateful that BB is now comfortable. Although the doctors are pushing for
chemo, especally the oncologist ($$$ hint $$$ hint) but BB is 15 years old
and only 3 lbs, she was always small but now about 1/2 her normal weight
with her illness so I will not put her through chemo. When it is time I will
let BB go, I hope she gains strength and can make it till spring so she can
enjoy the outdoors. My regular vet who has nothing to do with the big
hospital and has a very small clinic thought I made the right choice not
doing chemo. He was so sweet giving me his cell number when BB is ready to
cross over the bridge and I will be there for her. Until then, I will love
her, keep her comfortable and of course pray for her. I think I am going to
be OK knowing my vet will help me with this.
Thanks for everyone's kind messages, I will make sure BB's end of life is as
beautiful as her beginning.
Lin
Me and BB picture:
http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/Deep-Pink-Sprite/me_BB

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 11 19:11:40 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:11:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] '76 Midget F.S. !!
Message-ID: <4D55EC5C.2020807@justbrits.com>

PPP, do some real work and make some money ?????

*http://tinyurl.com/4vbrcpa

or
*
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1976-MG-MIDGET-/250771825395?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3a632a62f3

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 11 20:13:15 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:13:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <4D54B3E3.4040800@justbrits.com>
References: <mailman.11.1297278002.14557.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<AD381F7080E8452FB3C27C7252FEBCBC@OfficePC>
	<85BBC5DD9A6148C9BBCB1B030511C7CE@blackbox2>
	<4D54B3E3.4040800@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <E0847782-9CB4-449C-8343-B0E19DB24A66@gmail.com>

On Feb 10, 2011, at 10:58 PM, Shop at Just Brits wrote:
> And IIRC, Lister [ & P/T
> RallyMaster/Host ] & stager of PA Little LBC Rallye did a Square
> body in a pool using dis method <G><G><G> !!!!!
>
> Kevin ????   Note "hidden question - LOL !!!!


Yes,  And it may be a good possibility this year.....

We're just waiting for our  schedule to solidify to see if we can do  
a rally this year.

We'll keep you posted ;)

Kevin V.
Tuscarora, Pa

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 11 20:22:54 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:22:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bronze Truck
Message-ID: <AANLkTin_=75-rc3tFMwmoiHCVe1ZvcSU40YonnTCCXTE@mail.gmail.com>

I remember a Chevy dealer that had a new Corvette in inventory in that color
and for the life of them they could not sell it.

I was in tech sales with MCI at the time, before I became a manager in an
engineering department for long haul fiber circuits . . and we were working
with the dealership.  . and others in the area.  So I would notice how that
Vette would not get any interest.  I heard they later sent it to another
dealer where it probably continued to sit, or they decided to have it
sprayed in a different color.

A friend of mine bought a 350 Z, late model used in that color and was
bragging about the great deal he got.  I wonder why?

Kirk

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 11 20:35:53 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:35:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <20110211085661.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <4D5523FC.2010007@comcast.net>
	<688792.92516.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<20110211085661.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <4D560019.9010906@justbrits.com>

<< Hey, It's a N.J. album, too!
        ED >>

HEY, leave me out of did !!  I do NOT want a "storm of 16p's"
falling outta da sky after a salvo fired by a certain Spridgeteer
Carpenter over-by-der !!!!!

Me

PS:  YOU oughta be nice-nice also 'cause all you gots to "fire back"
are curling stones [never get off the ground] and cheese wheels
[dem ain't gonna fly neidder !!] !!

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 11 20:43:26 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:43:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy custom midget]
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w17B8C19B5A0B22ED12FC90B8EC0@phx.gbl>
References: <4D53777D.1010900@justbrits.com>,
	<BAY147-w6388F701390F184D0B5E49B8EC0@phx.gbl>,
	<20110210063411.SM01444@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>,
	<A070F69A47164C77A833F57DAEC3990F@Home>
	<BAY147-w17B8C19B5A0B22ED12FC90B8EC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4D5601DE.8090705@justbrits.com>

<< So ... for some strange reason, this reminds me of the spridget
with the steer horns on the bonnet and the continental kit. >>

Not strange, coming from you RD !!  LMAO

<< Who on the list remembers that one? >>

I do [ugh].

<< Does anyone have an image of it? >>

Yep, "some place" <VBG> !!!!  It's "in storage" on one of three hard
discs and I don't recall WHAT I named it <F><F><F> !!!!!

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 11 22:07:44 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:07:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC....Electron microscope
Message-ID: <AANLkTikG4DYss0SnyxdrDyJQWXTUaHBJtx8=-a46=cLk@mail.gmail.com>

I figured you would appreciate this as much as I did.
Herb










*                                          Amazing Scanning Electron
Microscope Photos... Awesome!*
*All these pictures are from the book ' Microcosmos,' created by Brandon
Brill from London. This book includes many scanning electron microscope
(SEM) images of insects, human body parts and household items.
These are the most amazing images of what is too small to see with the naked
eye.*
**
*An ant, Formica fusca, holding a microchip*
**
*Surface of an Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory silicon microchip*
**
*Eyelash hairs growing from the surface of human skin*
**
*The surface of a strawberry*
**
*Bacteria on the surface of a human tongue*
**
*Human sperm (spermatozoa)*
***
**Nylon hooks and loops of Velcro*
**
*Household dust: includes long hairs of cat fur, twisted synthetic and
woolen fibers,
serrated insect scales, a pollen grain, and plant and insect remains*
**
*The weave of nylon stocking fibers*
**
*The head of a mosquito*
**
*Head louse clinging to a human hair*
**
*Eight eyes (two groups of four) on the head of a tarantula*
***

**Cut human hairs and shaving foam between two razor blades*
**
*Cigarette paper the tobacco is rolled in*
**
*Corroded surface of a rusty nail*
**
*Mushrooms spores*
**
*Clutch of  butterfly eggs on a raspberry plant*

**
*Calcium phosphate crystal*
*No wonder modern forensics **
solves so many crimes.*









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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Feb 12 06:21:01 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 08:21:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC Cross Country Rally
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940883BF8B@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940883BF8B@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik6DMrgP+RReBA9hgfzmUcuDfHYHtKrW5=6BFdE@mail.gmail.com>

Cool John, great idea I will follow your blog, just know we have your back.
Best wishes,
Linda

On Tue, Feb 8, 2011 at 5:02 PM, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:

> Though a long-time Spridget driver and vintage racer, I'm preparing my
> '53 MG TD to run the Rallye to Reno from the east coast to the 2011 Lake
> Tahoe MG International.
>
>
>
> Since the car has been neglected for 30 years and seems to need so much
> attention, friends began to question my sanity. So, I figured-- if it is
> really so "out there," I could use it as a way to increase awareness of
> the issues related to pediatric cancer and also raise some donations to
> CURE Childhood Cancer, a 4-star-rated charity dedicated to cutting edge
> research, training and support of young patients and their families.
>
>
>
> As some of you guys may know, back in 1997 I was diagnosed with cancer
> of the larynx (and went into surgery the day after I rolled my Midget at
> GingerMan Raceway in South Haven, MI). Over the years of visiting the
> University of Michigan Cancer Center, it was the sight of the youngsters
> coming in for treatments that stayed with me.  I had had 50 years of
> fun. Many of them never even got a chance at the grid.
>
>
>
> If you want to follow along,  I've posted the occasional blog entry as
> the date gets closer.
>
> MGDrive for CURE:
>
> http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com
>
>
>
> See you in Reno...and Tahoe...and San Francisco...Portland...and Boise,
> and wherever else I have to go to get back to Elkhart Lake by July for
> the Midget's 50th!
>
>
>
> -John Deikis
>
>  Washtenaw County President, Sprite Midget Club USA
>
> www.johnsfolly.webs.com
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sat Feb 12 07:14:19 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 09:14:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC....Electron microscope
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikG4DYss0SnyxdrDyJQWXTUaHBJtx8=-a46=cLk@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikG4DYss0SnyxdrDyJQWXTUaHBJtx8=-a46=cLk@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <DE52AEB840E94E2EA920B370EB6D5209@Home>

Google/Images/"Microcosmos Book"

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sat Feb 12 07:43:25 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 08:43:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC....Electron microscope
In-Reply-To: <DE52AEB840E94E2EA920B370EB6D5209@Home>
References: <AANLkTikG4DYss0SnyxdrDyJQWXTUaHBJtx8=-a46=cLk@mail.gmail.com>
	<DE52AEB840E94E2EA920B370EB6D5209@Home>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinCGKimWndhLs0-5zeDWHZRMut0JjjdT5HkSwFU@mail.gmail.com>

> Google/Images/"Microcosmos Book"

Or even just go to
http://www.greatenjoy.com/2010/10/28/amazing-scanning-electron-microscope-pictures

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Feb 12 14:09:14 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:09:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy custommidget]
In-Reply-To: <7E0964C935344F06A24DF9A330B825E0@HERBYZ>
References: <739275066.1348053.1297316473044.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<7E0964C935344F06A24DF9A330B825E0@HERBYZ>
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me too I love the color, my first new bike was a 1976 orange Honda CL 360
looks like this
http://www.tradebit.com/usr/gearheadred/pub/9002/hondacl360-1975.jpg




On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 9:04 PM, Herby <herby at herbytoys.com> wrote:

> I actually like the color. Of course I'm biased.
>
>
>
> http://www.herbytoys.com/images/DakStuff%20058.jpg
>
>
>
> Herby
> 62 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy)
> 00 Dakota R/T (the DD toy)
>
> herby at herbytoys.com
>
> www.herbytoys.com
>
>
>
>  _____
>
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave KK7SS
> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 9:41 PM
> To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com; spridgets_autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] [Fwd: Motorhead 101 - Crazy
> custommidget]
>
>
>
> Actually, it's not that bad ---- if you keep your eyes shut !!
>
> Dave G  KK7SS
> DN06ig
>
> '65 Sprite - in process
> '76 Midget - driver
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Shop at " Just Brits " <shop at justbrits.com>
>
>
> <
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290532104490&
> fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290532104490&f
> romMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Feb 12 14:14:17 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:14:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <85BBC5DD9A6148C9BBCB1B030511C7CE@blackbox2>
References: <mailman.11.1297278002.14557.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<AD381F7080E8452FB3C27C7252FEBCBC@OfficePC>
	<85BBC5DD9A6148C9BBCB1B030511C7CE@blackbox2>
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I love the instructables site I've been thinking of becoming a member.
Lin

On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 9:33 PM, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> EvapoRust was mentioned.  I've tried it. Sort of works.
>
> But if you can get the rusty parts into a bucket the better way
> is described here:
> http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets- Subject:
> [Spridgets] Rust
>
> I need to remove some rust and I remember people talking about a chemical
> you can buy at some hardware stores but I can't remember the names.
>
> Any one remember?
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From cooper6 at swbell.net  Sat Feb 12 14:27:15 2011
From: cooper6 at swbell.net (MARTIN COOPER)
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:27:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Non spridgets information - Cell Phone Numbers Go
 Public this month
Message-ID: <003801cbcafb$9f3565f0$dda031d0$@swbell.net>

All,

 

This was passed on to me

 

REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public this month.

REMINDER.....  all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing
companies and you will start to receive sales calls.

 

.... YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS

 

To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone:
888-382-1222.

It is the National DO NOT CALL list It will only take a minute of your
time.. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell
phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different
phone number.





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From george.brokaw at cox.net  Sat Feb 12 14:41:05 2011
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:41:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Non spridgets information - Cell
 Phone Numbers Go Public this month
In-Reply-To: <003801cbcafb$9f3565f0$dda031d0$@swbell.net>
References: <003801cbcafb$9f3565f0$dda031d0$@swbell.net>
Message-ID: <02e401cbcafd$8d61bac0$a8253040$@brokaw@cox.net>

And you didn't check it with Snopes.

 

http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp

 

 

 

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Behalf Of MARTIN COOPER
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 3:27 PM
To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [midgetsprite] Non spridgets information - Cell Phone Numbers Go
Public this month

 

  

All,

 

This was passed on to me

 

REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public this month.

REMINDER.....  all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing
companies and you will start to receive sales calls.

 

.... YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS

 

To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone:
888-382-1222.

It is the National DO NOT CALL list It will only take a minute of your
time.. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell
phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different
phone number.






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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 12 15:27:48 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 14:27:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Anteater Bugeye
Message-ID: <693763.38736.qm@web161205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Interesting snout on this bugeye:  http://tinyurl.com/4wdzqj8

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sat Feb 12 15:38:04 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:38:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Non spridgets information - Cell Phone Numbers Go
 Public this month
In-Reply-To: <003801cbcafb$9f3565f0$dda031d0$@swbell.net>
References: <003801cbcafb$9f3565f0$dda031d0$@swbell.net>
Message-ID: <E66C9C51FEEB40A5AD0E7DB25AB1D017@Home>

I don't know about the phone number, but the following is definitely a 
government site.

https://www.donotcall.gov/register/reg.aspx 

From jdinnis at gmail.com  Sat Feb 12 15:48:23 2011
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:48:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Non spridgets information - Cell Phone Numbers Go
 Public this month
In-Reply-To: <E66C9C51FEEB40A5AD0E7DB25AB1D017@Home>
References: <003801cbcafb$9f3565f0$dda031d0$@swbell.net>
	<E66C9C51FEEB40A5AD0E7DB25AB1D017@Home>
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Yes, if you read the snopes article, the Do Not Call registry is for
landline phones.  You do not need to resister your cell phone number.

On Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 4:38 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:
> I don't know about the phone number, but the following is definitely a
> government site.
>
> https://www.donotcall.gov/register/reg.aspx
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sat Feb 12 15:51:35 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:51:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Non spridgets information - Cell Phone Numbers Go
 Public this month
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik2+6KXwwSW7coSvwP+oyNvdQuZX3y1yN=ZN2bq@mail.gmail.com>
References: <003801cbcafb$9f3565f0$dda031d0$@swbell.net>
	<E66C9C51FEEB40A5AD0E7DB25AB1D017@Home>
	<AANLkTik2+6KXwwSW7coSvwP+oyNvdQuZX3y1yN=ZN2bq@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <88C67FA8691D489E885BC0B1DD17B43E@Home>

>Yes, if you read the snopes article, the Do Not Call registry is for
>landline phones.  You do not need to resister your cell phone number.

Perhaps, but I have been getting junk calls on my cell phone recently, so I 
registered it anyway.

Michael Rowe 

From jfishbein at snet.net  Sat Feb 12 15:56:51 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:56:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Non spridgets information - Cell Phone Numbers Go
 Public this month
In-Reply-To: <003801cbcafb$9f3565f0$dda031d0$@swbell.net>
References: <003801cbcafb$9f3565f0$dda031d0$@swbell.net>
Message-ID: <7D26EB5E-B081-4940-AB2E-E02CE556BEBE@snet.net>

This month? I heard it happened 6 months ago and ghen a year before that.

This is an Urban Legend that gets recirculated.

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT
-An iPhone communication-

On Feb 12, 2011, at 4:27 PM, "MARTIN COOPER" <cooper6 at swbell.net> wrote:

> All,
> 
> 
> 
> This was passed on to me
> 
> 
> 
> REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public this month.
> 
> REMINDER.....  all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing
> companies and you will start to receive sales calls.

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sat Feb 12 16:03:41 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:03:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Non spridgets information - Cell Phone Numbers Go
 Public this month
In-Reply-To: <88C67FA8691D489E885BC0B1DD17B43E@Home>
References: <003801cbcafb$9f3565f0$dda031d0$@swbell.net>
	<E66C9C51FEEB40A5AD0E7DB25AB1D017@Home>
	<AANLkTik2+6KXwwSW7coSvwP+oyNvdQuZX3y1yN=ZN2bq@mail.gmail.com>
	<88C67FA8691D489E885BC0B1DD17B43E@Home>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin9j+gMedfkwGGObOt6GrTu80nYO9yLiawpuULE@mail.gmail.com>

>> Yes, if you read the snopes article, the Do Not Call registry is for
>> landline phones.  You do not need to resister your cell phone number.

> Perhaps, but I have been getting junk calls on my cell phone recently, so I
> registered it anyway.

I registered my cellphone number on the government site when I got it
14 months ago. Still get calls from telemarketers. Most of them, if
you hit the * button, will say that your number has been removed from
their database. Not that this will actually make any real
difference...
David L

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Feb 12 16:41:55 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:41:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Anteater Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <693763.38736.qm@web161205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <693763.38736.qm@web161205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimSHLqwVsgc9sppVavhBc1J=eF9Xtiv9tb+BGDu@mail.gmail.com>

There you go, 1312!!

On Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 4:27 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Interesting snout on this bugeye:  http://tinyurl.com/4wdzqj8
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
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From Miniac7 at aol.com  Sat Feb 12 16:47:34 2011
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 18:47:34 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Anteater Bugeye
Message-ID: <6a594.7be16540.3a887616@aol.com>

More interesting than the snout is the BIY price...can you spell  c-r-a-c-k?

From philip.s.jones at comcast.net  Sat Feb 12 20:29:36 2011
From: philip.s.jones at comcast.net (Philip Jones)
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 19:29:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
In-Reply-To: <1A5ED606908B43FDB63A45D4EBCA5DCD@MAIN>
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Hello Spridget friends.  I've posted the below on the Spridgets  form on
British Car Forum; and just wanted to share with those who don't frequent
that site.  We had a fun day!  I'm exhausted. 

 

***

(From BCF posting)

 

Whew!  It's all over . . . I had a great time!  Let's see how many of the
attendees I can remember:

Bill Masquelier

Bill Loeb

Rich Ball

Mike Burkhart

Dave Riker

Rick Bastedo (plus three people and a Toyota)

Chris Karcher

Jean Smith and Alex

Jim Pauley

Tom Jones

. . . plus, I think, a few more.

 

Things started promptly at 9:00 AM, with doughnuts, work on Rick's
daughter's Toyota (suspension repair), and starting on Rick's Datsun-powered
Midget (converting to a Datsun 5-speed).  After the Toyota was finished and
gone, Bill Loeb's Sprite's rear brakes were also worked on.  Also in process
was completion of the pumpkin swap on Tom's AH 100.  Everything went well
and was finished by 5:00 PM, including cleanup.  AND, everyone's car left
under its own power.  Bill Loeb even sweet-talked Autosport in Seattle into
opening, so he could buy a new brake adjustment wedge to replace the one (of
the finest British manufacture) that had fallen off his car.  I'll bet his
rear brakes work better now!

Lunch was brats/Italian sausage, baked beans (Bill L), potato salad (Rich
B), smoked salmon (Rick B), and Irish Car Bomb cupcakes (Jean S).  It was
delicious!  Plus we had lots of snacks afterwards.  Weather was fun - we had
sun, fierce winds, driving rain, drizzle, clouds, rain and more rain.  Did I
mention rain?  Fortunately we had room for everyone to work inside.

Dave Riker drove over Snoqualmie Pass (all the way from Wenatchee!) to join
us - it was great to put a face to the name!

Thanks to everyone who came over.  Next time, do me a favor and drink more
coffee and beer.

 

I think pictures will be forthcoming.  Now I'm tired, but happy!

 

From: David Riker [mailto:davriker at nwi.net] 
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 6:36 PM
To: Richard Ball; 'Philip Jones'; 'Bill Masquelier';
above_the_line at yahoo.com; chris.castleberry at gmail.com; jpsprite at gmail.com;
'Bill Loeb'; 'William West'; 'William Gilroy'; 'Rick Bastedo'; 'Rich Ball';
'Chris Rae'; 'Chris Karcher'; 'Bob Walker'; 'Jim Pauley'
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA

 

Great day at Phil's house. Much accomplished, except my learning names very
well.  I have pictures posted on Webshots :
http://rides.webshots.com/album/579755422IShFSx

 

If you were there can you tag your photos to help me out?  To those who
weren't there, The main project car was a RB Midget with a Nissan
engine/tranny combo in it, that recieved a 5 speed swap in place of the 4
speed, and a rear brake job on a 65 Sprite.  I'm sure those brakes will work
better now with the adjuster wedges installed... :-)

 

Dave Riker

69 Midget

Wenatchee, WA.

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sun Feb 13 02:34:09 2011
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 03:34:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] revisit to yapered wheel bearings
Message-ID: <000301cbcb61$2b352300$819f6900$@net>

I know this subject has been visited before BUT  what is the REAL world
consensus on the long term reliability of the tapered wheel bearing
conversion such as http://tinyurl.com/63d2bnu   .    Anybody that has done
the conversion and had success with it (high mileage success)?  Any
failures?  I have seen and experienced a spun bearing / ruined hub and want
to avoid the issue again but I also question the wisdom of changing a
"heavily factory engineered"  component (engineering which far exceeds the
capabilities of the typical car owner).  A catastrophic failure at speed
(low or high) of the front end is not a failure I want to experience.  

 

Thanks

Leo

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 13 05:00:41 2011
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 04:00:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] revisit to yapered wheel bearings
In-Reply-To: <000301cbcb61$2b352300$819f6900$@net>
Message-ID: <965043.2080.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Leo,
I installed taper rollers in my SCCA race car many years ago because I felt
they would hold up better with the large wheel offsets and 8" wide slicks, and
the frequent disassembly. I followed recommended practice of using shims and
the original distance spacer so the nut could be torqued like the ball
bearings are. Essentially you would use the MGB front bearing adjustment
procedure. The car has been through several owners since then and is back in
my hands, and the bearings and spindles still look good. I still use ball
bearings in my 74 Midget because there isn't a compelling reason to change,
and they work well enough. Here is an excellent article which covers the
details.
http://www.mgexperience.net/article/mg-midget-wheel-bearings.html
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Sun, 2/13/11, Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

From: Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] revisit to yapered wheel bearings
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, February 13, 2011, 4:34 AM

I know this subject has been visited before BUT  what is the REAL world
consensus on the long term reliability of the tapered wheel bearing
conversion such as http://tinyurl.com/63d2bnu   .    Anybody that has done
the conversion and had success with it (high mileage success)?  Any
failures?  I have seen and experienced a spun bearing / ruined hub and want
to avoid the issue again but I also question the wisdom of changing a
"heavily factory engineered"  component (engineering which far exceeds the
capabilities of the typical car owner).  A catastrophic failure at speed
(low or high) of the front end is not a failure I want to experience. 



Thanks

Leo
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 13 07:52:31 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 06:52:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] revisit to yapered wheel bearings
In-Reply-To: <965043.2080.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <623900.4373.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Same here, knock wood. I DID have issues because of the way the races of
certain bearings' inner diameters not having a compatible radius with the
wheel hub. If you follow the MGB procedure, you can get shims from McMaster
Carr. Just call Peter C. and he'll hook you up with everything you need.
While you're at it, I highly recommend Mini Mania's billet hubs. There are not
cheap, but not absurd either.

Ron



--- On Sun, 2/13/11, fastvee
<fastvee at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re:
[Spridgets] revisit to yapered wheel bearings
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net,
"Leo" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
> Date: Sunday, February 13, 2011, 6:00 AM
>
Leo,
> I installed taper rollers in my SCCA race car many years
> ago because
I felt
> they would hold up better with the large wheel offsets and
> 8" wide
slicks, and
> the frequent disassembly. I followed recommended practice
> of
using shims and
> the original distance spacer so the nut could be torqued
>
like the ball
> bearings are. Essentially you would use the MGB front
>
bearing adjustment
> procedure. The car has been through several owners since
> then and is back in
> my hands, and the bearings and spindles still look
good. I
> still use ball
> bearings in my 74 Midget because there isn't a
compelling
> reason to change,
> and they work well enough. Here is an
excellent article
> which covers the
> details.
>
http://www.mgexperience.net/article/mg-midget-wheel-bearings.html
> John
>
Fogelsville, PA
> 
> --- On Sun, 2/13/11, Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
> wrote:
> 
> From: Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] revisit to
yapered wheel bearings
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sunday, February
13, 2011, 4:34 AM
> 
> I know this subject has been visited before BUT  what
>
is the REAL world
> consensus on the long term reliability of the tapered
wheel
> bearing
> conversion such as http://tinyurl.com/63d2bnu   . 
>  
Anybody that has done
> the conversion and had success with it (high mileage
>
success)?  Any
> failures?  I have seen and experienced a spun bearing
> /
ruined hub and want
> to avoid the issue again but I also question the wisdom
of
> changing a
> "heavily factory engineered"  component (engineering
> which
far exceeds the
> capabilities of the typical car owner).  A
> catastrophic
failure at speed
> (low or high) of the front end is not a failure I want to
>
experience. 
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Leo
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From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 13 09:37:27 2011
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 08:37:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Front Spring Rebound Buffers - That big rubber cone
 shaped thing
Message-ID: <98847.47270.qm@web34208.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

OK any trick to reinstalling the Front Spring Reboud Buffer. That big rubber cone shaped thing that fits inside the spring. Other than greasing the tip and soaking in warm water to soften up. Any other tricks to get them into place.


 
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From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Sun Feb 13 09:53:23 2011
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 10:53:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Front Spring Rebound Buffers - That big rubber cone
 shaped thing
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Use rubber grease.
Herb Miller

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Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 10:37 AM
To: Spridgets Digest
Subject: [Spridgets] Front Spring Rebound Buffers - That big rubber cone
shaped thing

OK any trick to reinstalling the Front Spring Reboud Buffer. That big rubber
cone shaped thing that fits inside the spring. Other than greasing the tip
and soaking in warm water to soften up. Any other tricks to get them into
place.


 
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From nases at verizon.net  Sun Feb 13 09:53:47 2011
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:53:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
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I have to ask, what is an Irish Car Bomb Cupcake?

Phil

On Feb 12, 2011, at 10:29 PM, Philip Jones wrote:

> Lunch was brats/Italian sausage, baked beans (Bill L), potato salad (Rich
> B), smoked salmon (Rick B), and Irish Car Bomb cupcakes (Jean S).  It was
> delicious!  Plus we had lots of snacks afterwards.  Weather was fun - we
had
> sun, fierce winds, driving rain, drizzle, clouds, rain and more rain.  Did
I
> mention rain?  Fortunately we had room for everyone to work inside.

From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 13 09:55:16 2011
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 08:55:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] SPring buffers - Got it
Message-ID: <103086.36726.qm@web34204.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Never mind, grease, push from below two hands and twist and it eventually goes in.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sun Feb 13 10:26:57 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:26:57 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
In-Reply-To: <C18ABEE6-47B8-476C-8278-D7B4EF9E9CED@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <1923216461.584243.1297618017496.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

Thanks for asking, Phil. I'd like to know too.

Kate


----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Nase" <nases at verizon.net>
To: "Philip Jones" <philip.s.jones at comcast.net>, "Spridgets at autox. team. Net spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 10:53:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA

I have to ask, what is an Irish Car Bomb Cupcake?

Phil

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 13 10:28:39 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:28:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
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Irish car bomb is a drink.  Cupcake is a confection.  I imagine it is
a cupcake that tastes like the drink.
But, I'm waiting on official word, too.

From rich_ball at mindspring.com  Sun Feb 13 12:28:28 2011
From: rich_ball at mindspring.com (Richard Ball)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:28:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
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The Irish car bomb cupcakes were made by Jean Smith and are a Guinness
chocolate cupcake with a Baileys Irish cream frosting.  They were good!

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of derf
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 9:29 AM
To: kgb at frontiernet.net
Cc: Spridgets at autox. team. Net spridgets; Philip Jones
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA

Irish car bomb is a drink.  Cupcake is a confection.  I imagine it is
a cupcake that tastes like the drink.
But, I'm waiting on official word, too.
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From peter at nosimport.com  Sun Feb 13 12:52:27 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 13:52:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
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No Jameson ?

Sounds good, though.
         Peter C
==
At 01:28 PM 2/13/2011, Richard Ball wrote:
>The Irish car bomb cupcakes were made by Jean Smith and are a Guinness
>chocolate cupcake with a Baileys Irish cream frosting.  They were good!
>
>Rich Ball
>'76 Midget
>Everett, WA
>
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>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 13 13:08:22 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:08:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500
Message-ID: <631113.41451.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

After going to the Chicago Auto Show, my wife has demanded that one of the LBCs go so we can get a Fiat 500. I don't know if the Abarth is coming out right away, but I may have to comply. There would still be 3 LBCs left. It is unusual for her to have such a reaction, but it is a helluva cute car, and it's only 11.5 feet long, so it won't screw up the garage arrangement much with only 2 inches of extra car vs. the Sprites.

Peter suggested I ask for the Soave discount (N. America CEO is Laura Soave). It's worth a shot.

Ron


 
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sun Feb 13 13:52:08 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:52:08 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500
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Went to my local Chrysler dealer a few weeks ago to check on a 500 Abarth,
1) First I had to convince them it was not obsolete and was in current production
2) then I had to convince them that it was going to be sold in the USA
3) When I told them that Chrysler was going to be the distributor there was a little discussion before...
4) they said was that only a few dealers in "major" cities would be getting them.. and not around here !!
5) And, No, they did not have any info on it.... I already knew more than they did!
6) I went home and washed the Midget!! 

;^(

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>

After going to the Chicago Auto Show, my wife has demanded that one of the LBCs go so we can get a Fiat 500. I don't know if the Abarth is coming out right away, but I may have to comply. There would still be 3 LBCs left. It is unusual for her to have such a reaction, but it is a helluva cute car, and it's only 11.5 feet long, so it won't screw up the garage arrangement much with only 2 inches of extra car vs. the Sprites.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Feb 13 14:13:49 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 13:13:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500
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Lots of buzz on the internet. ...bill in corvallis
http://tinyurl.com/4cu8z88
==============================================
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Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 12:52 PM
To: spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fiat 500

Went to my local Chrysler dealer a few weeks ago to check on a 500 Abarth,
1) First I had to convince them it was not obsolete and was in current
production
2) then I had to convince them that it was going to be sold in the USA
3) When I told them that Chrysler was going to be the distributor there was
a little discussion before...
4) they said was that only a few dealers in "major" cities would be getting
them.. and not around here !!
5) And, No, they did not have any info on it.... I already knew more than
they did!
6) I went home and washed the Midget!! 

;^(

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

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From pythias at pacifier.com  Sun Feb 13 15:08:22 2011
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 14:08:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
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Hello Philip,

     Cross Posted to the BCF, but not all "listers" go there, soo

    my brakes DO work better... It may be the first time that
    all four corners of the car have working brakes since
    I've owned it.. the pedal IS much stiffer and I have
    an E-Brake. Thanks to Dave Riker!!! Good times were had
    by all, I believe and Bill M. was again a prime mover.
    Pics to follow after I get home tomorrow. (I'm still up in
    Fife with my lady and won't get home till Sunday afternoon.)


        Special THANKS to Phil for the use of his facilities, tools and hosting abilities.

-- 
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  One atom bomb can ruin your whole day 

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sun Feb 13 15:51:39 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:51:39 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
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Do you think she might share the recipe?

Kate


==
At 01:28 PM 2/13/2011, Richard Ball wrote:
>The Irish car bomb cupcakes were made by Jean Smith and are a Guinness
>chocolate cupcake with a Baileys Irish cream frosting.  They were good!
>
>Rich Ball
>'76 Midget
>Everett, WA
>
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>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
>
>Irish car bomb is a drink.  Cupcake is a confection.  I imagine it is
>a cupcake that tastes like the drink.
>But, I'm waiting on official word, too.
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From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 13 16:47:59 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:47:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
In-Reply-To: <677740448.587897.1297637499811.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
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On Feb 13, 2011, at 5:51 PM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:

> Do you think she might share the recipe?
>
> Kate
>
>
> ==
> At 01:28 PM 2/13/2011, Richard Ball wrote:
>> The Irish car bomb cupcakes were made by Jean Smith and are a  
>> Guinness
>> chocolate cupcake with a Baileys Irish cream frosting.  They were  
>> good!


My wife just asked the same question ;)

Kevin V.
Tuscarora, Pa

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sun Feb 13 16:49:28 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:49:28 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] MG ignition key
Message-ID: <1145345837.1393043.1297640968672.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

I've just come back from my local hardware store where I unsuccessfully tried to get a duplicate ignition key made for the 76 midget...

No Brit cars on the chart!! (what else should I have expected?)

Is there a key from a modern car that can be used as a blank??
If not, is there a source of blanks??

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Feb 13 16:53:11 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:53:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] MG ignition key
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Message-ID: <-8674431590838746022@unknownmsgid>

Look for Datsun/Nissan blanks

David L

On Feb 13, 2011, at 17:49, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> I've just come back from my local hardware store where I unsuccessfully tried to get a duplicate ignition key made for the 76 midget...
>
> No Brit cars on the chart!! (what else should I have expected?)
>
> Is there a key from a modern car that can be used as a blank??
> If not, is there a source of blanks??
>
> Dave G  KK7SS
> DN06ig
>
> '65 Sprite - in process
> '76 Midget - driver
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From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 13 16:55:15 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:55:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] MG ignition key
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On Feb 13, 2011, at 6:49 PM, Dave KK7SS wrote:

> I've just come back from my local hardware store where I  
> unsuccessfully tried to get a duplicate ignition key made for the  
> 76 midget...
>
> No Brit cars on the chart!! (what else should I have expected?)
>
> Is there a key from a modern car that can be used as a blank??
> If not, is there a source of blanks??

Dave,

I had a dupe key made for my 71 Midget.  The blank is an  MZ16.   
That's all that is on the blank,

Kevin V.
Tuscarora, Pa

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Feb 13 16:55:56 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:55:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] MG ignition key
In-Reply-To: <1145345837.1393043.1297640968672.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
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If someone here doesn't have blanks, I googled them. ...bill
http://tinyurl.com/49wmcgp
======================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave KK7SS
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 3:49 PM
To: spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] MG ignition key

I've just come back from my local hardware store where I unsuccessfully
tried to get a duplicate ignition key made for the 76 midget...

No Brit cars on the chart!! (what else should I have expected?)

Is there a key from a modern car that can be used as a blank??
If not, is there a source of blanks??

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver
_______________________________________________

From peter at nosimport.com  Sun Feb 13 17:02:20 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:02:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
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I'm asking, too.
         Peter C
=
At 05:47 PM 2/13/2011, Kevin Valentine wrote:
>On Feb 13, 2011, at 5:51 PM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:
>
>>Do you think she might share the recipe?
>>
>>Kate
>>
>>
>>==
>>At 01:28 PM 2/13/2011, Richard Ball wrote:
>>>The Irish car bomb cupcakes were made by Jean Smith and are a
>>>Guinness
>>>chocolate cupcake with a Baileys Irish cream frosting.  They were
>>>good!
>
>
>My wife just asked the same question ;)
>
>Kevin V.
>Tuscarora, Pa
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From mark at nashvilletn.org  Sun Feb 13 17:05:28 2011
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:05:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Irish car bomb cupcakes
References: <677740448.587897.1297637499811.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net><7D1076CD-1A29-4042-B40C-0F7BBE9866CB@gmail.com>
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Me too.....please!


I'm asking, too.
         Peter C
=
>>Do you think she might share the recipe?
>>
>>Kate
>>
>>>The Irish car bomb cupcakes were made by Jean Smith and are a
>>>Guinness
>>>chocolate cupcake with a Baileys Irish cream frosting.  They were
>>>good!
>
>
>My wife just asked the same question ;)

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Feb 13 17:06:36 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:06:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
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Google it. ...bill
http://tinyurl.com/4mqxyw3
==========================
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Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 4:02 PM
To: Kevin Valentine; kgb at frontiernet.net
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA

I'm asking, too.
         Peter C
=
At 05:47 PM 2/13/2011, Kevin Valentine wrote:
>On Feb 13, 2011, at 5:51 PM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:
>
>>Do you think she might share the recipe?
>>
>>Kate
>>
>>
>>==
>>At 01:28 PM 2/13/2011, Richard Ball wrote:
>>>The Irish car bomb cupcakes were made by Jean Smith and are a
>>>Guinness
>>>chocolate cupcake with a Baileys Irish cream frosting.  They were
>>>good!
>
>
>My wife just asked the same question ;)
>
>Kevin V.
>Tuscarora, Pa
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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 13 17:06:55 2011
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:06:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Re:  MG ignition key
Message-ID: <121442.82192.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I for got to put. Click on the description to see the key pattern. The key
pattern shown is the key hole that the key goes into, not the view from the
tip of the key. The shape, design and manufacturer of the key provided may
vary from that shown.

Vigil









The key men has them. - http://key-men.com/
 
Then you will have to have them cut by them or find some one who will.
Most shops do not like cutting some one elses blank.
At least in my area. Then they still want $5 - $10 at a local shop.
You will need the key code for themto cut the key.
 
Vigil
 


--- On Sun, 2/13/11, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:


From: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] MG ignition key
To: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, February 13, 2011, 3:49 PM


I've just come back from my local hardware store where I unsuccessfully tried
to get a duplicate ignition key made for the 76 midget...

No Brit cars on the chart!! (what else should I have expected?)

Is there a key from a modern car that can be used as a blank??
If not, is there a source of blanks??

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver
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From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 13 17:11:14 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:11:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] MG ignition key
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On Feb 13, 2011, at 6:49 PM, Dave KK7SS wrote:

> I've just come back from my local hardware store where I  
> unsuccessfully tried to get a duplicate ignition key made for the  
> 76 midget...

Here are 2 blank numbers that fit my 73 & 74 Midgets;

Both are ILCO brand and are for Nissan.


1st key   -   X159     TR37

2nd key  -   X6        62DT


Kevin V.
Tuscarora, Pa

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sun Feb 13 17:14:28 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:14:28 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] MG ignition key
In-Reply-To: <121442.82192.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Wow... what great responses -- and fast, too.
Thanks to you all.
I'll order a few tomorrow

Thanks again  ;-)

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----

Is there a key from a modern car that can be used as a blank?? 
If not, is there a source of blanks?? 

From peter at nosimport.com  Sun Feb 13 17:17:27 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:17:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
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If that had the recipe, gimme the BIG url...

         Peter
==
At 06:06 PM 2/13/2011, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:
>Google it. ...bill
>http://tinyurl.com/4mqxyw3
>==========================
>-----Original Message-----
>From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
>[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Peter Caldwell
>Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 4:02 PM
>To: Kevin Valentine; kgb at frontiernet.net
>Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
>
>I'm asking, too.
>          Peter C
>=
>At 05:47 PM 2/13/2011, Kevin Valentine wrote:
> >On Feb 13, 2011, at 5:51 PM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:
> >
> >>Do you think she might share the recipe?
> >>
> >>Kate
> >>
> >>
> >>==
> >>At 01:28 PM 2/13/2011, Richard Ball wrote:
> >>>The Irish car bomb cupcakes were made by Jean Smith and are a
> >>>Guinness
> >>>chocolate cupcake with a Baileys Irish cream frosting.  They were
> >>>good!
> >
> >
> >My wife just asked the same question ;)
> >
> >Kevin V.
> >Tuscarora, Pa
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 13 17:22:11 2011
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:22:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] MG ignition key
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I got my blanks on eBay. There were quite a few of them up for auction at the
time. If you have a real Key shop near where you live, they will probably have
them too. Ace and other hardwares are great for spare house keys or modern car
keys, but aren't specialized enough to carry amywhere near all the blanks that
exist.
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Long Island
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Feb 13 17:38:17 2011
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:38:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] MG ignition key
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Took my '59 Sprite ignition switch to a real key shop.  10 minutes later I 
walked out with 2 new keys.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Booker" <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
To: "Dave KK7SS" <kk7ss at frontier.com>; "spridgets_autox.team.net" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 7:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MG ignition key


>I got my blanks on eBay. There were quite a few of them up for auction at 
>the
> time. If you have a real Key shop near where you live, they will probably 
> have
> them too. 

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sun Feb 13 17:46:39 2011
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:46:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] MG ignition key
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Go to a real locksmith/safe shop.  I was amazed that the cost was under a
dollar each.  I bought 4 right away since they're small. 

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
corvallis at peoplepc.com
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 5:56 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MG ignition key

If someone here doesn't have blanks, I googled them. ...bill
http://tinyurl.com/49wmcgp

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Sun Feb 13 18:05:51 2011
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:05:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Irish car bomb cupcakes
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Here is the recipe

http://www.rachelleb.com/2010/02/25/irish-car-bomb-cupcakes/




At 07:05 PM 2/13/2011, you wrote:
>Me too.....please!
>
>
>I'm asking, too.
>          Peter C
>=
> >>Do you think she might share the recipe?
> >>
> >>Kate
> >>
> >>>The Irish car bomb cupcakes were made by Jean Smith and are a
> >>>Guinness
> >>>chocolate cupcake with a Baileys Irish cream frosting.  They were
> >>>good!
> >
> >
> >My wife just asked the same question ;)
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Feb 13 18:24:10 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:24:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] MG ignition key
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Geesh, how soon the best are forgotten <G> !!

Pete Groh:

http://www.britishcarkeys.com/

"The Man" when it comes to keys !!

Me

PS:  And mt Ace has "MG" keys but NOT "MG Midget" = same thing<G>!

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Feb 13 18:31:13 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:31:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] - A Do-It-Yourself Clenet YOW
Message-ID: <4D5885E1.50605@justbrits.com>

Y I K E S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-------- Original Message --------
Still on eBay...
Bid early and often - kind of like voting!!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150561632916&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123 
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150561632916&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123>
**************************************************************
THIS IS AN ESTATE SALE AND NOT MY PERSONAL CAR. I AM REPRESENTING IT FOR 
OUR CLIENTS AND HAVE ONLY LIMITED KNOWLEDGE OF IT. THIS IS ONE OF THOSE 
VERY UNUSUAL CARS THAT I GET CALLS ON TO REPRESENT. THIS ONE HAS ME 
STUMPED. LET ME START BY SAYING THIS 5.0 FORD ENGINE RUNS AND DRIVES 
GREAT. TURN THE KEY....IT FIRES RIGHT UP, SHIFTS PERFECTLY....GOES DOWN 
THE ROAD EXTREMELY STRAIGHT. I DID NOTICE SOME TIRE BALANCE ISSUES IN 
THE FRONT AT ABOUT 40-50 MILES AN HOUR. AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE PHOTOS, 
THE INTERIOR IS NICE, NEAT AND CLEAN, AS IS UNDER THE HOOD AND THE 
TRUNK. IT'S AN UNUSUAL CAR BECAUSE..... 1ST IT IS AN MG MIDGET BODY 
PLACED ON A 5.0 FORD PLATFORM. THE PHOTOS SHOULD SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. 
THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE A CONVERTIBLE TOP, BUT I BELIEVE YOU COULD PUT 
JUST AN MG MIDGET CONVERTIBLE TOP RIGHT ON IT. MY SUGGESTION FOR EASE OF 
SHIPPING WOULD BE TO SPEND AN ADDITONAL $350 FOR A COCKPIT TONNEAU COVER 
WHICH WE COULD ARRANGE HERE IN SOUTH FLORIDA. TIRES ARE ABOUT 60%. THE 
PAINT DOES SHOW A FEW FLAWS HERE AND THERE, NOTHING TOO CRAZY. EXHAUST 
SOUNDS HEALTHY; GUAGES WORK EXCEPT FOR SPEEDOMETER. TACHOMETER WORKS 
INTERMITTENTLY. LIGHTS ALL WORK. TO SUM THIS CAR UP, I BELIEVE IT IS 
TRULY ONE OF A KIND. IT IS LONGER AND WIDER THAN A FORD COBRA REPLICA. 
IN MY OPINION, THIS IS A GREAT SUMMER CAR TO CRUISE AROUND IN FOR REALLY 
NOT A LOT OF MONEY. I REMIND YOU, THIS OLDER TECHNOLOGY WILL REQUIRE 
MAINTENANCE AND TWEEKING. DON'T EXPECT TO HAVE A MAINTENANCE FREE "NEW 
CAR" EXPERIENCE ...AND WORKING ON THESE OLD CLASICS IS HALF THE FUN. 
THANKS FOR LOOKING! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE A MORE 
IN-DEPTH DESCRIPTION PLEASE CALL ME, EARL

I CAN BE REACHED AT AREA CODE

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Sun Feb 13 19:22:09 2011
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:22:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiat 500
Message-ID: <04a301cbcbed$fba6ee60$056a010a@mail2world.com>

Still 1/4" shorter than a 1500 RB Midget...

-=Chris

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: Ron Soave [soavero at yahoo.com]
>Sent: 2/13/2011 3:08:22 PM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fiat 500
>
>After going to the Chicago Auto Show, my wife has demanded that one of
the LBCs
>go so we can get a Fiat 500. I don't know if the Abarth is coming out
right
>away, but I may have to comply. There would still be 3 LBCs left. It is
unusual
>for her to have such a reaction, but it is a helluva cute car, and it's
only
>11.5 feet long, so it won't screw up the garage arrangement much with
only 2
>inches of extra car vs. the Sprites.
>
>Peter suggested I ask for the Soave discount (N. America CEO is Laura
Soave).
>It's worth a shot.
>
>Ron
>
>
> 
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From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Sun Feb 13 19:32:40 2011
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:32:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] MG ignition key
Message-ID: <05b301cbcbef$73730090$056a010a@mail2world.com>

I went to my local locksmith, and he made one for my '79 ignition
cylinder. The brand is Silca (from Italy), and the p/n is NE-27.

One thing I learned is that the original BL keys were plated steel, and
most aftermarket ones are plated brass. If you get a plated steel blank,
make sure your locksmith can grind the steel. Many of them can't, or
won't. I found that out with a steel BMW blank I bought off of eBay. I
ended up buying a key from the BMW dealer. Not exactly an option with an
old Brit car... ;)

-=Chris

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: Dave KK7SS [kk7ss at frontier.com]
>Sent: 2/13/2011 6:49:28 PM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MG ignition key
>
>I've just come back from my local hardware store where I unsuccessfully
tried to
>get a duplicate ignition key made for the 76 midget...
>
>No Brit cars on the chart!! (what else should I have expected?)
>
>Is there a key from a modern car that can be used as a blank??
>If not, is there a source of blanks??
>
>Dave G KK7SS
>DN06ig
>
>'65 Sprite - in process
>'76 Midget - driver
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 13 21:40:54 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:40:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] - A Do-It-Yourself Clenet YOW
In-Reply-To: <4D5885E1.50605@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <810792.35907.qm@web161207.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

That's what I call a NASTY boy.

Rick


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

--- On Sun, 2/13/11, Shop at " Just Brits " <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:

From: Shop at " Just Brits " <shop at justbrits.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] - A Do-It-Yourself Clenet YOW
To: "4 - bugeye at yahoo" <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>, "4 - Spridgets"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>, "4 - sprite-midgetclub"
<Sprite-MidgetClub at yahoogroups.com>
Date: Sunday, February 13, 2011, 8:31 PM

Y I K E S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-------- Original Message --------
Still on eBay...
Bid early and often - kind of like voting!!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150561632916&vi
ewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150561632916&v
iewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123>
**************************************************************
THIS IS AN ESTATE SALE AND NOT MY PERSONAL CAR. I AM REPRESENTING IT FOR OUR
CLIENTS AND HAVE ONLY LIMITED KNOWLEDGE OF IT. THIS IS ONE OF THOSE VERY
UNUSUAL CARS THAT I GET CALLS ON TO REPRESENT. THIS ONE HAS ME STUMPED. LET ME
START BY SAYING THIS 5.0 FORD ENGINE RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT. TURN THE KEY....IT
FIRES RIGHT UP, SHIFTS PERFECTLY....GOES DOWN THE ROAD EXTREMELY STRAIGHT. I
DID NOTICE SOME TIRE BALANCE ISSUES IN THE FRONT AT ABOUT 40-50 MILES AN HOUR.
AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE PHOTOS, THE INTERIOR IS NICE, NEAT AND CLEAN, AS IS
UNDER THE HOOD AND THE TRUNK. IT'S AN UNUSUAL CAR BECAUSE..... 1ST IT IS AN MG
MIDGET BODY PLACED ON A 5.0 FORD PLATFORM. THE PHOTOS SHOULD SPEAK FOR
THEMSELVES. THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE A CONVERTIBLE TOP, BUT I BELIEVE YOU COULD
PUT JUST AN MG MIDGET CONVERTIBLE TOP RIGHT ON IT. MY SUGGESTION FOR EASE OF
SHIPPING WOULD BE TO SPEND AN ADDITONAL $350 FOR A COCKPIT TONNEAU COVER WHICH
WE COULD ARRANGE HERE IN SOUTH FLORIDA.
 TIRES ARE ABOUT 60%. THE PAINT DOES SHOW A FEW FLAWS HERE AND THERE, NOTHING
TOO CRAZY. EXHAUST SOUNDS HEALTHY; GUAGES WORK EXCEPT FOR SPEEDOMETER.
TACHOMETER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. LIGHTS ALL WORK. TO SUM THIS CAR UP, I
BELIEVE IT IS TRULY ONE OF A KIND. IT IS LONGER AND WIDER THAN A FORD COBRA
REPLICA. IN MY OPINION, THIS IS A GREAT SUMMER CAR TO CRUISE AROUND IN FOR
REALLY NOT A LOT OF MONEY. I REMIND YOU, THIS OLDER TECHNOLOGY WILL REQUIRE
MAINTENANCE AND TWEEKING. DON'T EXPECT TO HAVE A MAINTENANCE FREE "NEW CAR"
EXPERIENCE ...AND WORKING ON THESE OLD CLASICS IS HALF THE FUN. THANKS FOR
LOOKING! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE A MORE IN-DEPTH DESCRIPTION
PLEASE CALL ME, EARL

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From bcah80 at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 14 01:08:53 2011
From: bcah80 at yahoo.com (robert chamberlain)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:08:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] paint&body
Message-ID: <338419.44845.qm@web59302.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

Well, it is about time for the second major rebuild/stripdown of my Bugeye and
I 
am trying to find a decent shop that has ever actually seen a British
auto.I'm 
in Wichita, KS and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on
good metal 
working / painting folks. Nothing crazy,--don't need a concours
job, just good 
solid repairs as necessary,---Bob C
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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Mon Feb 14 06:58:55 2011
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:58:55 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] MG ignition key
In-Reply-To: <414134.38576.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1090371293.995886.1297691935546.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

The lock smith by me still has original mg blanks as well as triumph ones on the rack in his shop. I cam in with a blank from Vicbrit and walked out wit 2 more from him. 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Booker" <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> 
To: "Dave KK7SS" <kk7ss at frontier.com>, "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 7:22:11 PM 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MG ignition key 

I got my blanks on eBay. There were quite a few of them up for auction at the 
time. If you have a real Key shop near where you live, they will probably have 
them too. Ace and other hardwares are great for spare house keys or modern car 
keys, but aren't specialized enough to carry amywhere near all the blanks that 
exist. 
- David Booker 
Long Island 
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Mon Feb 14 10:28:37 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:28:37 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes
In-Reply-To: <C13D3B04-3FC3-43B5-92AA-26461210BC4B@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <368170741.600643.1297704517448.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

Thanks, everyone. My next party might be interesting.

Kate 



http://www.rachelleb.com/2010/02/25/irish-car-bomb-cupcakes/

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Feb 14 10:37:24 2011
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:37:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] ...wheel bearings
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940889631E@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

I switched to tapered roller bearings on my vintage racer out of concern
for side loads under racing conditions, blah blah blah...the whole
slippery slope. Setting endfloat with shims is a royal PITA. I would
never go to this trouble with a street car, nor did I with my bugeye.
Use high quality ball bearings, pack them with the latest synthetic
bearing mousse, and forget them. How many hundreds of thousands of miles
are you expecting to drive?

Just my $0.02.

JohnD





Message: 14

Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 03:34:09 -0600

From: "Leo" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>

Subject: [Spridgets] revisit to yapered wheel bearings

To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>

Message-ID: <000301cbcb61$2b352300$819f6900$@net>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"



I know this subject has been visited before BUT  what is the REAL world
consensus on the long term reliability of the tapered wheel bearing

conversion such as http://tinyurl.com/63d2bnu   .    Anybody that has
done

the conversion and had success with it (high mileage success)?  Any
failures?  I have seen and experienced a spun bearing / ruined hub and
want to avoid the issue again but I also question the wisdom of changing
a "heavily factory engineered"  component (engineering which far exceeds
the capabilities of the typical car owner).  A catastrophic failure at
speed (low or high) of the front end is not a failure I want to
experience.







Thanks



Leo

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Feb 14 10:54:38 2011
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:54:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] How to spend money
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9408896335@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Link:

http://kidscure.blogspot.com/2011/02/thigh-bones-connected-to-hip-bone.h
tml

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Feb 14 11:07:50 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:07:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BB will be crossing over the bridge in a few hrs.
Message-ID: <AANLkTinich=+0VuBdPw_Vxz7jHmp-Qeb7Lb+BXm8YJOn@mail.gmail.com>

List,
Thank you all so very much for all your hope, prayers and kindness regarding
my dear little kitty BB. She will be crossing over the bridge in a few hrs.
Pray for my strength.
Linda

Favorite photo of me & BB taken last week before surgery.
http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/Deep-Pink-Sprite/me_BB

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Mon Feb 14 11:19:24 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:19:24 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] How to spend money
In-Reply-To: <1403022319.1402771.1297707554482.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <1485398410.1402778.1297707564199.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Sounds like a LBC case of "Shipwrights Diesease"  <Grin>

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "John G Deikis" <John.Deikis at va.gov>

From dbherrick at gmail.com  Mon Feb 14 11:26:41 2011
From: dbherrick at gmail.com (Don Herrick)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:26:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Hood release and wiper blades - '79 Midget
Message-ID: <AANLkTinBAbPkjLV58vFZaeMS=uf95RMs5sKaHE=GdBrz@mail.gmail.com>

My hood release T-handle (only on the '78 & '79) has weakened with age and
broken.  I see that Moss and VB have the part for less than $10 (Moss #
406-005).  I'm wondering about the quality.  Should I buy from Moss/VB or
would NOS be better quality?  Does anyone carry NOS or a good quality
replica for this part?

I replaced my worn out wiper blades with Moss #165-045 and I was very
disappointed.  While the original parts were cast metal, the Moss
replacements were formed sheet metal.  They do not hold the rubber blades
properly against the windshield (only about 1" of the rubber actually
touches the glass).  Does anyone carry the cast metal (original type)
blades?

Thanks in advance for any tips.

Don

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Feb 14 11:31:30 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:31:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Hood release and wiper blades - '79 Midget
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinBAbPkjLV58vFZaeMS=uf95RMs5sKaHE=GdBrz@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinBAbPkjLV58vFZaeMS=uf95RMs5sKaHE=GdBrz@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <636795.70510.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Cheap enough NOS on ebay
http://tinyurl.com/47e2qnc

 
Can't help you on cast wiper blades. Never seen them in my experience.

OTOH, I never saw a factory chrome arrow shot into the back of a Bugeye either, 
so take my advice with a grain of salt, or an Old Speckled Hen, whichever you 
prefer.

jay




________________________________
From: Don Herrick <dbherrick at gmail.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net; midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, February 14, 2011 1:26:41 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Hood release and wiper blades - '79 Midget

My hood release T-handle (only on the '78 & '79) has weakened with age and
broken.  I see that Moss and VB have the part for less than $10 (Moss #
406-005).  I'm wondering about the quality.  Should I buy from Moss/VB or
would NOS be better quality?  Does anyone carry NOS or a good quality
replica for this part?

I replaced my worn out wiper blades with Moss #165-045 and I was very
disappointed.  While the original parts were cast metal, the Moss
replacements were formed sheet metal.  They do not hold the rubber blades
properly against the windshield (only about 1" of the rubber actually
touches the glass).  Does anyone carry the cast metal (original type)
blades?

Thanks in advance for any tips.

Don

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Mon Feb 14 18:01:27 2011
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:01:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul A's Morris Minor is sold
Message-ID: <SNT123-W14D36AEF9315520BC405D9CAD30@phx.gbl>

Just a quick note to say that Paul's Morris has been sold and should be
enjoyed again for a long time.
Thanks all
BillM

From aseippel at austin.rr.com  Mon Feb 14 22:28:36 2011
From: aseippel at austin.rr.com (Jim Seippel)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:28:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ...wheel bearings
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940889631E@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940889631E@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <105d01cbccd1$31c5aa20$9550fe60$@rr.com>

If you have plenty of shims, it is pretty easy to set end float. Just
install an excess of shims so that you have some end float. Use a dial
indicator to measure the amount of end float, then remove the shims equal to
the float minus the desired end play. I usually remove shims to leave about
.002" float. The last time I did it, it took less than 5 minutes a side. Of
course you have to do it without brake calipers installed. 
I think the tapered bearings are much better and the cost is virtually the
same. Plus you can disassemble them much easier. 
Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Deikis, John G
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 11:37 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] ...wheel bearings

I switched to tapered roller bearings on my vintage racer out of concern
for side loads under racing conditions, blah blah blah...the whole
slippery slope. Setting endfloat with shims is a royal PITA. I would
never go to this trouble with a street car, nor did I with my bugeye.
Use high quality ball bearings, pack them with the latest synthetic
bearing mousse, and forget them. How many hundreds of thousands of miles
are you expecting to drive?

Just my $0.02.

JohnD

From lmacy at mac.com  Tue Feb 15 08:44:00 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:44:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
In-Reply-To: <7D1076CD-1A29-4042-B40C-0F7BBE9866CB@gmail.com>
References: <677740448.587897.1297637499811.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
	<7D1076CD-1A29-4042-B40C-0F7BBE9866CB@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <34D9C0C4-626A-420B-A698-721D8EA7FA63@mac.com>

Me Three!!

Larry
>From The Beach in Costa Rica.


On Feb 13, 2011, at 6:47 PM, Kevin Valentine wrote:

> On Feb 13, 2011, at 5:51 PM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:
> 
>> Do you think she might share the recipe?
>> 
>> Kate
>> 
>> 
>> ==
>> At 01:28 PM 2/13/2011, Richard Ball wrote:
>>> The Irish car bomb cupcakes were made by Jean Smith and are a Guinness
>>> chocolate cupcake with a Baileys Irish cream frosting.  They were good!
> 
> 
> My wife just asked the same question ;)
> 
> Kevin V.
> Tuscarora, Pa
> _______________________________________________
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78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy at phillymgclub.com
Secretary
Philadelphia MG Club



"I think the problem, to be quite honest with you, is that you've never actually known what the question is." - Douglas Adams

From lmacy at mac.com  Tue Feb 15 08:45:46 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:45:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] MG ignition key
In-Reply-To: <D10725B6-26B0-4C62-87ED-3EB0D4547C30@gmail.com>
References: <1145345837.1393043.1297640968672.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
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Message-ID: <198D093E-AD6E-49B0-A833-A3257C2CE27D@mac.com>

76 has a different key shape. (I think) after 75 they were upside downable, unlike the earlier keys.

Larry

On Feb 13, 2011, at 7:11 PM, Kevin Valentine wrote:

> On Feb 13, 2011, at 6:49 PM, Dave KK7SS wrote:
> 
>> I've just come back from my local hardware store where I unsuccessfully tried to get a duplicate ignition key made for the 76 midget...
> 
> Here are 2 blank numbers that fit my 73 & 74 Midgets;
> 
> Both are ILCO brand and are for Nissan.
> 
> 
> 1st key   -   X159     TR37
> 
> 2nd key  -   X6        62DT
> 
> 
> Kevin V.
> Tuscarora, Pa
> _______________________________________________
> 
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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 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Feb 15 09:13:48 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:13:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] MG ignition key
In-Reply-To: <198D093E-AD6E-49B0-A833-A3257C2CE27D@mac.com>
References: <1145345837.1393043.1297640968672.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<D10725B6-26B0-4C62-87ED-3EB0D4547C30@gmail.com>
	<198D093E-AD6E-49B0-A833-A3257C2CE27D@mac.com>
Message-ID: <5738622127050838337@unknownmsgid>

My 72 is upside-downable.
David L

On Feb 15, 2011, at 9:46, Macy Larry <lmacy at mac.com> wrote:

> 76 has a different key shape. (I think) after 75 they were upside downable, unlike the earlier keys.
>
> Larry
>
> On Feb 13, 2011, at 7:11 PM, Kevin Valentine wrote:
>
>> On Feb 13, 2011, at 6:49 PM, Dave KK7SS wrote:
>>
>>> I've just come back from my local hardware store where I unsuccessfully tried to get a duplicate ignition key made for the 76 midget...
>>
>> Here are 2 blank numbers that fit my 73 & 74 Midgets;
>>
>> Both are ILCO brand and are for Nissan.
>>
>>
>> 1st key   -   X159     TR37
>>
>> 2nd key  -   X6        62DT
>>
>>
>> Kevin V.
>> Tuscarora, Pa
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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>
> --
>
> 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
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From lmacy at mac.com  Tue Feb 15 09:17:52 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:17:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] MG ignition key
In-Reply-To: <5738622127050838337@unknownmsgid>
References: <1145345837.1393043.1297640968672.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
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	<198D093E-AD6E-49B0-A833-A3257C2CE27D@mac.com>
	<5738622127050838337@unknownmsgid>
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OK, I sit corrected. When did they change shapes??

Larry
Still sittin' on the beach

On Feb 15, 2011, at 11:13 AM, David Lieb wrote:

> My 72 is upside-downable.
> David L
> 
> On Feb 15, 2011, at 9:46, Macy Larry <lmacy at mac.com> wrote:
> 
>> 76 has a different key shape. (I think) after 75 they were upside downable, unlike the earlier keys.
>> 
>> Larry
>> 
>> On Feb 13, 2011, at 7:11 PM, Kevin Valentine wrote:
>> 
>>> On Feb 13, 2011, at 6:49 PM, Dave KK7SS wrote:
>>> 
>>>> I've just come back from my local hardware store where I unsuccessfully tried to get a duplicate ignition key made for the 76 midget...
>>> 
>>> Here are 2 blank numbers that fit my 73 & 74 Midgets;
>>> 
>>> Both are ILCO brand and are for Nissan.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 1st key   -   X159     TR37
>>> 
>>> 2nd key  -   X6        62DT
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Kevin V.
>>> Tuscarora, Pa
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 
>>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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>>> 
>> 
>> --
>> 
>> 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
>> _______________________________________________
>> 
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>> 


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Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

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

 Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a question and you're a fool for the rest of your life. 

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Tue Feb 15 09:41:48 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:41:48 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] MG ignition key - update
In-Reply-To: <958204907.1416900.1297787503558.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <607297819.1417063.1297788108034.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Well folks,

Taking your advice(s)I asked around and found a locksmiths shop that had been around for a long time.
It was small and tucked away next to a quick-stop gas station.
I walked in and handed the man the key, he looked at it, walked over to a wall that had thousands of keys on it and pulled a blank from a section marked "MG" (!!).
I now have a spare key (that works). Plus a spare for the boot!

As an aside... when I commented that I could see 4 cutting machines behind the counter, he replied that there were 5 more in the back of the shop and explained that some keys need special cutters!

Every day I learn something new...  <Grin>

Thanks for all your inputs

PS My '76 key is "upsidedown"able

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

From rich_ball at mindspring.com  Tue Feb 15 09:51:37 2011
From: rich_ball at mindspring.com (Richard Ball)
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:51:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA
References: <677740448.587897.1297637499811.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net><7D1076CD-1A29-4042-B40C-0F7BBE9866CB@gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <71E3E8CA485C415F9590C696BD94402E@psych.washington.edu>

I have an email into Jean to see about the recipe.  I don't know if it is 
the same one that others have found, but we'll see when she gets back to me.

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Macy Larry" <lmacy at mac.com>
To: "Kevin Valentine" <kevinv1275 at gmail.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 7:44 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: NOSHIT Saturday February 12 Seattle WA


> Me Three!!
>
> Larry
>>From The Beach in Costa Rica.
>
>
> On Feb 13, 2011, at 6:47 PM, Kevin Valentine wrote:
>
>> On Feb 13, 2011, at 5:51 PM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:
>>
>>> Do you think she might share the recipe?
>>>
>>> Kate
>>>
>>>
>>> ==
>>> At 01:28 PM 2/13/2011, Richard Ball wrote:
>>>> The Irish car bomb cupcakes were made by Jean Smith and are a Guinness
>>>> chocolate cupcake with a Baileys Irish cream frosting.  They were good!
>>
>>
>> My wife just asked the same question ;)
>>
>> Kevin V.
>> Tuscarora, Pa
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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>
> -- 
>
> Larry Macy
> 78 Midget
>
> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
> Secretary
> Philadelphia MG Club
>
>
>
> "I think the problem, to be quite honest with you, is that you've never 
> actually known what the question is." - Douglas Adams
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Feb 15 13:52:18 2011
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:52:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <AD381F7080E8452FB3C27C7252FEBCBC@OfficePC>
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	<AD381F7080E8452FB3C27C7252FEBCBC@OfficePC>
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Evapo-rust at some FLAPS, not cheap, $ 25 /gal IIRC but it works well,  
but it does take some time..

Lester


On Feb 10, 2011, at 3:58 PM, Bob Gardner wrote:

> I need to remove some rust and I remember people talking about a  
> chemical
> you can buy at some hardware stores but I can't remember the names.
>
> Any one remember?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob
>
> Robert D. Gardner
>
> Gardner Productions LLC
> Film and Video Production since 1978
> 619-460-1000
> www.gardnerproductions.com
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Tue Feb 15 16:49:16 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:49:16 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] '75 Midget brake question.
Message-ID: <125003815.1423985.1297813756309.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

The car has been parked outside all winter (covered)
Brakes were working fine when parked just before winter set in.
This weekend, getting ready for spring, I discovered the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor.
The reservoir is 1/2 full (both sides)
No signs of leaking brake fluid anywhere.
The red Brake warning light is lit.

Any suggestions welcomed.
Also input on how to reset the "shuttle" in the brake cicuit

Thanks

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'75 Midget - driver

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Feb 15 17:22:27 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:22:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] '75 Midget brake question.
In-Reply-To: <125003815.1423985.1297813756309.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <125003815.1423985.1297813756309.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <88E2B430FF36464CA04B99FD432668D0@spider>

Have you looked at the floor mat in the driver's footwell? 
Or look underneath at the inside of all the tires for a black wet line.
...bill in corvallis
==============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave KK7SS
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 3:49 PM
To: midgetsprite_yahoogroups.com; spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] '75 Midget brake question.

The car has been parked outside all winter (covered)
Brakes were working fine when parked just before winter set in.
This weekend, getting ready for spring, I discovered the brake pedal goes
all the way to the floor.
The reservoir is 1/2 full (both sides)
No signs of leaking brake fluid anywhere.
The red Brake warning light is lit.

Any suggestions welcomed.
Also input on how to reset the "shuttle" in the brake circuit

Thanks

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'75 Midget - driver
_______________________________________________

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Tue Feb 15 17:46:43 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:46:43 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] '75 Midget brake question.
In-Reply-To: <88E2B430FF36464CA04B99FD432668D0@spider>
Message-ID: <1008512143.1424730.1297817203114.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Will do that tonite...  Tnx Bill

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

----- Original Message -----
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com

Have you looked at the floor mat in the driver's footwell? 
Or look underneath at the inside of all the tires for a black wet line.
...bill in corvallis

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Tue Feb 15 19:36:09 2011
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:36:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking forward to "50yrs of Midgets - A Spridget Event"
Message-ID: <AANLkTinc+27APLOckW2y-KEFueuOvGKyg5hbCFQmSppc@mail.gmail.com>

"50 Years of Midgets - A Spridget Event!!

July 18-22, 2011

In 2008 I was unable to attend the 50yr sprite jubilee in PA. So I opted to
attend the event at Lake of the Ozarks. I honestly did not know what to
expect from this event, but I figured that I would at least get to put a few
faces with names of people I had met over the internet. It turns out that
the event had a whole lot more to offer.

I had attend several large car events. For example MG2006, it was a good
event with a nice venue, but with so many different types of MG's I had a
little trouble meeting up with midget people. Many of the displays and tech
sessions didn't seem very relevant. Another example is a regional Healey
event I attended. It had similar problems as the MG event, but further
complicating issues was the number of rather lethargic Big Healey owners.
I'm not saying all Big Healey owners are lethargic, but there were a fair
number at this particular event that weren't much interested in driving
their cars, and really had no interest in anything that wasn't directly
related to their car.

So when I went to the Lake of the Ozarks(LotO) event, I really did not know
what to expect. I was very surprised and impressed. It was far from a
polished event. It had its fair share of glitches, but those glitches showed
the nature of most spridget owners. In general, we are a group of problem
solvers that like a little adversity and can appreciate quirkiness. There
are also a fair number of use that can laugh at ourselves.

The common bond of these spridgets is rather unique. At the LotO event there
were perpetual tech sessions. Fuel pumps were replaced, carbs were tuned,
suspension bushings were replaced, timing was adjusted, etc. Yet none of
this was on the agenda. These were all things occurring in the parking lots
out of necessity, courtesy, or curiosity. There was never a shortage of help
and gawkers always felt welcomed. There were also spontaneous driving tours
where groups of people decided to take advantage of breaks in the weather.
The unplanned portion of the event was the icing on the cake.

The planned events at LotO were great as well. The gymkana had was a light
hearted competition. There was no one out there badgering the judges. People
were having fun and the spectators had a great view. The autocross had a
similar feel, though people seemed to be taking it a little more serious.
But since it was not sanctioned by any organization there was no stress.
There were also events that i had not seen at any other car meet (such as
"start the spridget competition"). Evening tech session were directly
related to the cars we all drive, and the talk at the bar always came back
around to our beloved LBC.

It was a very unpretentious setting were all makes and variation of
spridgets/owners were welcomed. I'm looking forward to this years event in
hopes that it recaptures some of the magic. I've made my hotel reservations,
filled out my registration including the Road America Track Tour, the
Autocross, Popular choice car show, and of course... the awards banquet.

This may be the last all inclusive spridget event for some time. I'm not
going to miss it, and I'd like to see as many of you there as possible.

Information Here:
http://sprite-midgetclub.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63&Itemid=126

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Feb 15 20:29:12 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:29:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking forward to "50yrs of Midgets - A Spridget
 Event"
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinc+27APLOckW2y-KEFueuOvGKyg5hbCFQmSppc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinc+27APLOckW2y-KEFueuOvGKyg5hbCFQmSppc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D5B4488.6030300@comcast.net>

On 2/15/2011 9:36 PM, Trevor Jessie wrote:
> "50 Years of Midgets - A Spridget Event!!


What he SAID!

I too have been to more than one Sprite event and a few Healey events.
Healey 92 International was a total waste of time and I swore I would 
never attend another Healey event ever.
And so far I have not.
They are NOT for Sprite owners.
Now being to the Sprite 30, 35, 40, 45, & 2 50th's They are not to ne 
missed. And Midgets along with Minis and Minors were always welcome at 
the Sprite meets.
50 years of Midgets will be just as much fun or more than any of the 
others I have attended.
Like Trevor said, we all have the same common bond. Not ONE of us is out 
to impress the other Spridget owner like a lot of big Healey owners are. 
I had a big Healey, I took it to Carlisle in the rain, I was alone in 
the Healey field. Well it was raining as it always does in Carlisle.
It rained at all but one Sprite anniversary event but we all had fun 
none the less.
I was at Road America and the resort hotel (s) last year. Tiki bar, 
racer's bar, so the atmosphere is just perfect. lake view too.
The country side is also perfect for spirited driving with no traffic.
I don't think there is a traffic light for 50 miles, maybe more and that 
is on the country roads. The scenery is top notch too.
Just picture you and your significant other, top down, wind in your hair 
or at least her hair if you forgot where you put yours ;)
Green fields and red barns everywhere with rolling hills where you can 
downshift into third going down and nail it going back up the next hill.
Imagine driving at speed around the greatest road course in the USA!
And in your Spridget!
LotO was great but Elkhart Lake will be even better.
No traffic like LotO unless you call 100+ Spridgets in town traffic.
And a road course to master at speed.
It will be the best I assure you. Not that the others were bad, but the 
best is yet to come.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Feb 15 21:07:56 2011
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:07:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking forward to "50yrs of Midgets - A Spridget
 Event"
In-Reply-To: <4D5B4488.6030300@comcast.net>
References: <AANLkTinc+27APLOckW2y-KEFueuOvGKyg5hbCFQmSppc@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D5B4488.6030300@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1873762018.20110215200756@pacifier.com>

Hello,

     I had no idea what to expect from LoTO, but thought it would be
     worth the 4000 round trip from Southwest Washington. It was worth
     it in so many ways, but mostly in the people I've met through
     having done it. After the last day of driving home, I swore that
     there was no way that I would ever again drive across the Rocky
     Mountains in ANY car, let alone one without air conditioning.
     Then they announced the Midget 50th, and I started my planning to
     do it all over again. Last time I was hoping for a four or five
     car caravan, and it turned into just Bill M. and myself. This
     time we have five committed cars already. Think about that. FIVE
     people willing to drive 4500 miles, from sea level to 8000+ feet,
     in a freaking SPRIDGET just to see others who suffer from a
     similar sickness. If we can do it, and we can, and Phil Burke
     can and will make it all the way from the Florida Keys, it is
     within reach to everyone in the US and Canada.


     I think about the people that I want to see again, and the
     friends I haven't yet met.......

     See ya there!
-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  File not found. Should I fake it? (Y/N) 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb 15 22:02:33 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:02:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking forward to "50yrs of Midgets - A Spridget
 Event"
In-Reply-To: <1873762018.20110215200756@pacifier.com>
References: <AANLkTinc+27APLOckW2y-KEFueuOvGKyg5hbCFQmSppc@mail.gmail.com>
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	<1873762018.20110215200756@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin6EzrpPHzyMFmPQTyHUdSbnz1AftL3YPgb9+aR@mail.gmail.com>

I've been watching what the guys up in Wisconsin have been doing and I am
really excited about the upcoming big event!!  This will be the biggest
Spridget party ever in North America!  If you haven't registered yet (I did
long ago!!) its time!  Go to the club website and register at:

http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/Midget50th/preregistrationform.pdf

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 10:07 PM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
>     I had no idea what to expect from LoTO, but thought it would be
>     worth the 4000 round trip from Southwest Washington. It was worth
>     it in so many ways, but mostly in the people I've met through
>     having done it. After the last day of driving home, I swore that
>     there was no way that I would ever again drive across the Rocky
>     Mountains in ANY car, let alone one without air conditioning.
>     Then they announced the Midget 50th, and I started my planning to
>     do it all over again. Last time I was hoping for a four or five
>     car caravan, and it turned into just Bill M. and myself. This
>     time we have five committed cars already. Think about that. FIVE
>     people willing to drive 4500 miles, from sea level to 8000+ feet,
>     in a freaking SPRIDGET just to see others who suffer from a
>     similar sickness. If we can do it, and we can, and Phil Burke
>     can and will make it all the way from the Florida Keys, it is
>     within reach to everyone in the US and Canada.
>
>
>     I think about the people that I want to see again, and the
>     friends I haven't yet met.......
>
>     See ya there!
> --
> Best regards,
>  Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>
>  File not found. Should I fake it? (Y/N)
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
Then there was the mind reader who moved to Washington, D.C. and couldn't
find work.

From paulbaker53 at yahoo.co.uk  Wed Feb 16 04:32:04 2011
From: paulbaker53 at yahoo.co.uk (Paul Baker)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:32:04 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Spridgets] ...wheel bearings
In-Reply-To: <105d01cbccd1$31c5aa20$9550fe60$@rr.com>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940889631E@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<105d01cbccd1$31c5aa20$9550fe60$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <407074.38969.qm@web29609.mail.ird.yahoo.com>

Don't forget that what may appear as a wheel bearing problem may may not be a
worn bearing but actually a worn stub axle or hub.

Paul

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 16 05:41:55 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 07:41:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Welder
Message-ID: <0B0FEE39-219C-4842-9352-24D9207EB7F6@gmail.com>

Hi All,

I have recently been looking at welders.


http://WWW.TRACTORSUPPLY.COM/welding-metalworking/welders/mig-welding/ 
mig-welders/auto-arc-130-mig-welder-value-pack-1048051

http://tinyurl.com/6ggesgo

and,

http://www.tractorsupply.com/welding-metalworking/welders/mig-welding/ 
mig-welders/hobart-handler-reg-gas-metal-arc-welder-125-mig-1011986

http://tinyurl.com/5vz8pr6

Both are built by Hobart and ALL of Hobart's welders are MADE IN THE  
USA!    They are sold by Tractor Supply (and other welding shops)  
locally, so I can get parts and service locally.

Anyone have experience(s) with Hobart welders?

Thanks for your impending in-put.



Kevin V.
Tuscarora, Pa

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Wed Feb 16 06:13:32 2011
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:13:32 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] '75 Midget brake question.
In-Reply-To: <125003815.1423985.1297813756309.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <41792260.918755.1297862012509.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

If the brake fluid is only half full on both sides you obviously have a leak
at the master.B  If a wheel cylinder were leaking only one side would be
leaking.B  There has to be a sign of a leak somewhere 'cause brake fluid just
doesn't go away.B  See if the fluid has leaked and puddled somewhere in the
body, like above the wheel well.

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




----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave KK7SS" <kk7ss at frontier.com>
To: "midgetsprite_yahoogroups.com" <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>,
"spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 6:49:16 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] '75 Midget brake question.

The car has been parked outside all winter (covered)
Brakes were working fine when parked just before winter set in.
This weekend, getting ready for spring, I discovered the brake pedal goes all
the way to the floor.
The reservoir is 1/2 full (both sides)
No signs of leaking brake fluid anywhere.
The red Brake warning light is lit.

Any suggestions welcomed.
Also input on how to reset the "shuttle" in the brake cicuit

Thanks

Dave G B KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'75 Midget - driver
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From ggroiss at gmail.com  Wed Feb 16 06:19:53 2011
From: ggroiss at gmail.com (Gregory Groiss)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:19:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Welder
In-Reply-To: <0B0FEE39-219C-4842-9352-24D9207EB7F6@gmail.com>
References: <0B0FEE39-219C-4842-9352-24D9207EB7F6@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimbQJ4ANe=UnRhcFj-h0eGm3t9w98VkuCNyg8bv@mail.gmail.com>

Kevin,

I have a Hobart Handler 140 and love it. I bought it new about 5 years
ago and haven't had a problem. I went for this 115v  model so I could
bring it anywhere and be able to use it. If you are going to be using
it for a lot of structural work (frames and such) I would go with the
220v model. Otherwise the Handler 140 is great.

Greg


On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 7:41 AM, Kevin Valentine <kevinv1275 at gmail.com>
wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I have recently been looking at welders.
>
>
> http://WWW.TRACTORSUPPLY.COM/welding-metalworking/welders/mig-welding/
> mig-welders/auto-arc-130-mig-welder-value-pack-1048051
>
> http://tinyurl.com/6ggesgo
>
> and,
>
> http://www.tractorsupply.com/welding-metalworking/welders/mig-welding/
> mig-welders/hobart-handler-reg-gas-metal-arc-welder-125-mig-1011986
>
> http://tinyurl.com/5vz8pr6
>
> Both are built by Hobart and ALL of Hobart's welders are MADE IN THE
> USA!    They are sold by Tractor Supply (and other welding shops)
> locally, so I can get parts and service locally.
>
> Anyone have experience(s) with Hobart welders?
>
> Thanks for your impending in-put.
>
>
>
> Kevin V.
> Tuscarora, Pa
> _______________________________________________
>
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From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Wed Feb 16 06:33:14 2011
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:33:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: YouTube - Cadillac V Day in Shanghai
Message-ID: <4E40D21F8E6244A38E5335A770FA318E@Inspiron>

Looks like G.M. is testing Cadillacs in China, say it isn't so.


Greg Higgins
63sprite



http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=SbuDRA4zNbw

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 16 07:21:55 2011
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:21:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Welder
In-Reply-To: <0B0FEE39-219C-4842-9352-24D9207EB7F6@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <233665.22341.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Kevin,
I use an older Hobart Handler 135 at work, and it is a very good machine with
a good wire feed and gun. That is a good price, and you'll want the one with
the gas kit. I wouldn't use flux-core wire for anything but building fences.
The only thing I don't like is that the voltage control it is a "Tap" with
only four choices. Most of the cheaper welders from all of the manufacturers
use this style, but with some experience you can dial in your welds better
with a "Continuous" voltage adjustment. There is a good explanation on the
Lincoln Electric web site, and the P/N's for their MIG welders reflect the
voltage adjustment, i.e. Power MIG 140C vs. a 140T.  If you plan to use the
welder for a lot of varied projects it might be an issue for you.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Wed, 2/16/11, Kevin Valentine <kevinv1275 at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Kevin Valentine <kevinv1275 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Welder
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 7:41 AM

Hi All,

I have recently been looking at welders.


http://WWW.TRACTORSUPPLY.COM/welding-metalworking/welders/mig-welding/
mig-welders/auto-arc-130-mig-welder-value-pack-1048051

http://tinyurl.com/6ggesgo

and,

http://www.tractorsupply.com/welding-metalworking/welders/mig-welding/
mig-welders/hobart-handler-reg-gas-metal-arc-welder-125-mig-1011986

http://tinyurl.com/5vz8pr6

Both are built by Hobart and ALL of Hobart's welders are MADE IN THE 
USA!    They are sold by Tractor Supply (and other welding shops) 
locally, so I can get parts and service locally.

Anyone have experience(s) with Hobart welders?

Thanks for your impending in-put.



Kevin V.
Tuscarora, Pa
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From jmj3351 at comcast.net  Wed Feb 16 08:49:02 2011
From: jmj3351 at comcast.net (jmj3351 at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:49:02 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Welder
In-Reply-To: <0B0FEE39-219C-4842-9352-24D9207EB7F6@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1000139854.715980.1297871342647.JavaMail.root@sz0087a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

I have a Hobart stick welder that I have used since 1970 and it has never
failed. I was reared in a Iron and steel shop and we had Hobarts and they were
great. I also use a Lincoln mig now and it is good for the sheet metal work.
As far as I know both are made in the USA. A car buddy has a Chinese mig and
it worked well after he got the wire to feeding properly. I would not have it,
it looks crappy. Be sure to get the right type for your intended use. If you
use gas shield, be sure to buy your bottle and keep the receipt. I have had
them try to lay claim to my bottles saying they were rentals.

Green Midget John

in TennesseeB 
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Valentine" <kevinv1275 at gmail.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 7:41:55 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Welder

Hi All,

I have recently been looking at welders.


http://WWW.TRACTORSUPPLY.COM/welding-metalworking/welders/mig-welding/
mig-welders/auto-arc-130-mig-welder-value-pack-1048051

http://tinyurl.com/6ggesgo

and,

http://www.tractorsupply.com/welding-metalworking/welders/mig-welding/
mig-welders/hobart-handler-reg-gas-metal-arc-welder-125-mig-1011986

http://tinyurl.com/5vz8pr6

Both are built by Hobart and ALL of Hobart's welders are MADE IN THE B 
USA! B  B They are sold by Tractor Supply (and other welding shops) B 
locally, so I can get parts and service locally.

Anyone have experience(s) with Hobart welders?

Thanks for your impending in-put.



Kevin V.
Tuscarora, Pa
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Wed Feb 16 08:54:56 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:54:56 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: YouTube - Cadillac V Day in Shanghai
In-Reply-To: <1716899151.1431521.1297871615511.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <852582755.1431550.1297871696927.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Great display of driving.
But I wouldn't like to be hte young lady hanging UNDERNEATH the chassis -- at 1:18 into the video !!


Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - driver

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Wed Feb 16 09:00:57 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:00:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: YouTube - Cadillac V Day in Shanghai
In-Reply-To: <4E40D21F8E6244A38E5335A770FA318E@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <20110216160057.DB0IO.51127.root@cdptpa-web28-z02>

Those are amazing cars.  America needs to find something to sell over there to help with the trade deficit.

 
> Looks like G.M. is testing Cadillacs in China, say it isn't so.

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Wed Feb 16 10:38:49 2011
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:38:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] ..."50yrs of Midgets - A Spridget Event"
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94088FB508@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

I've had to miss the past events and am looking forward to attending
this one. I plan to design my return trip from the MG International out
west in such a way that I can get to the Midwest and be sitting by the
lake with you guys this time around. I think there's even a vintage race
at Road America the weekend before...more Spridgets?



-JohnD

Follow my Rallye To Reno preparation stunts at

http://kidsCURE.blogspot.com





>Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:02:33 -0600

From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Looking forward to "50yrs of Midgets - A

      Spridget Event"

Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net

Message-ID:

      <AANLkTin6EzrpPHzyMFmPQTyHUdSbnz1AftL3YPgb9+aR at mail.gmail.com>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"



I've been watching what the guys up in Wisconsin have been doing and I
am

really excited about the upcoming big event!!  This will be the biggest

Spridget party ever in North America!  If you haven't registered yet (I
did

long ago!!) its time!  Go to the club website and register at:



http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/Midget50th/preregistrationform.pdf



Cheers!!

Jim

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 16 10:43:47 2011
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:43:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: YouTube - Cadillac V Day in Shanghai
In-Reply-To: <4E40D21F8E6244A38E5335A770FA318E@Inspiron>
References: <4E40D21F8E6244A38E5335A770FA318E@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <642510.5116.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Why would this be a bad thing? The trade imbalance 
with China is ridiculously
one-sided. If GM can sell
some stuff there that is made here, sounds like a
great idea to me.

 - David Booker
Long Island
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=SbuDRA4zNbw
_______________________________________________

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Feb 16 11:10:47 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:10:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: YouTube - Cadillac V Day in Shanghai
In-Reply-To: <642510.5116.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <4E40D21F8E6244A38E5335A770FA318E@Inspiron>
	<642510.5116.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinr4SVcnaY-wh6F-jg39VkHvN7Uob_gMP_=R4sS@mail.gmail.com>

> Why would this be a bad thing? The trade imbalance
> with China is ridiculously
> one-sided. If GM can sell
> some stuff there that is made here, sounds like a
> great idea to me.


And three months later Harbor Freight starts selling Caddishaks that
look just like GM, but die in six months...
David L

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 16 11:23:15 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:23:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: YouTube - Cadillac V Day in Shanghai
In-Reply-To: <642510.5116.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <4E40D21F8E6244A38E5335A770FA318E@Inspiron>
	<642510.5116.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=5DhAbiOUJLt7nT+QwugdBSdqiWFBBS_+WBPYY@mail.gmail.com>

Government Motors can't compete here or there.

They can do stuff like this, though:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvwTMZNWGuk

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Wed Feb 16 11:27:36 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:27:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: YouTube - Cadillac V Day in Shanghai
In-Reply-To: <642510.5116.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <4E40D21F8E6244A38E5335A770FA318E@Inspiron>
	<642510.5116.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikrXiMPiJu0_YXhp6AFaGEZYUA-4vy+wcAsQ6Q8@mail.gmail.com>

Fun video,  If GM can sell the cars there great,  China is now the worlds
largest new car market and is still growing so anyone that is not there will
lose.

Steve

On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 12:43 PM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Why would this be a bad thing? The trade imbalance
> with China is ridiculously
> one-sided. If GM can sell
> some stuff there that is made here, sounds like a
> great idea to me.
>
>  - David Booker
> Long Island
> http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=SbuDRA4zNbw
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 16 11:33:56 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:33:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: YouTube - Cadillac V Day in Shanghai
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinr4SVcnaY-wh6F-jg39VkHvN7Uob_gMP_=R4sS@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4E40D21F8E6244A38E5335A770FA318E@Inspiron>
	<642510.5116.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTinr4SVcnaY-wh6F-jg39VkHvN7Uob_gMP_=R4sS@mail.gmail.com>
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Nah, HF has to make a profit to stay in business.  Apples and oranges.

From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 16 12:08:41 2011
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:08:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Welders
In-Reply-To: <mailman.11250.1297871339.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <136834.51804.qm@web34203.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Talk to the local welding supply re renting tanks. Now granted I have yet to
need to refill a tank but tanks need to be certified every 5 years. They will
not refill tanks that do not belong to them. Refills 3 years ago were quoted
at $30 a tank something like that. I think total outlay including tank rental
for 5 years was < $100. Simpe solution , works fine and lasts a long time.
 
I picked up a used Tractor Supply / Hobart Welder. Works fine. 115 VAC as I do
not have 220 VAC in the garage. Go with gas, even I can do a nice bead with a
little practice using gas.

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Wed Feb 16 13:29:47 2011
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:29:47 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking Forward to Midget 50th
Message-ID: <20110216.132947.21332.0@webmail07.dca.untd.com>

 "FIVE people willing to drive 4500 miles, from sea level to 8000+ feet, in a
freaking SPRIDGET just to see others who suffer from a
similar sickness."
Hey! I LIVE above 8000 Feet! and I'm driving DOWN to see all of you in Elkhart
Lake, but as my driving buddy said last year as we went UP to 10000 feet,
"Going uphill isn't much fun, is it?"
At least there are a couple of thousand miles to gain that elevation, rather
than a COUPLE of miles to gain 3000'+!
I might as well update the MKII progress while I'm here- I finally got the old
fulcrum pins out of the A Arms, and they are cleaned, painted and going
together with discs, hubs and rotors. The panhard rod is in place, the offset
springs are mounted and tight, the wiring harness is partway in, and the dash
is in place. Fuel pump and tank are ready to go in, Thank goodness I can't
even think of driving it here yet since we just had 30+" of snow and 60+ mph
winds to drift it.
Spring can't come too soon at my elevation, and it never does.

Mark Haynes
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From andrewpayne at intrex.net  Wed Feb 16 13:52:01 2011
From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (Andrew Payne)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:52:01 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Welders
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I bought a 130 mig from Northern Tool. It is pretty good for the price. I bought a tank from my local gas shop it is really a one time rental charge. I don't pay monthly, but exchange for a full and inspected tank each time. 
Drew

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Subject: [Spridgets] Welders

Talk to the local welding supply re renting tanks. Now granted I have yet to
need to refill a tank but tanks need to be certified every 5 years. They will
not refill tanks that do not belong to them. Refills 3 years ago were quoted
at $30 a tank something like that. I think total outlay including tank rental
for 5 years was < $100. Simpe solution , works fine and lasts a long time.
 
I picked up a used Tractor Supply / Hobart Welder. Works fine. 115 VAC as I do
not have 220 VAC in the garage. Go with gas, even I can do a nice bead with a
little practice using gas.
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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 16 13:58:37 2011
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:58:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] '75 Midget brake question.
In-Reply-To: <41792260.918755.1297862012509.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <76984.29634.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I agree - i found my MC was down and started looking around for the leek.
The fitting on one of the hoses was not tight enough.
I am not sure if it just got loose from vibration or was not tightened enough
when replaced.
What a relief i did not have to do a MC rebuild or replacement.
The biggest pain was bleeding brakes so the petal was good again.

Vigil

--- On Wed, 2/16/11, dlancer7676 at comcast.net <dlancer7676 at comcast.net> wrote:


From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net <dlancer7676 at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] '75 Midget brake question.
To: "Dave KK7SS" <kk7ss at frontier.com>
Cc: "midgetsprite_yahoogroups.com" <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>,
"spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 5:13 AM


If the brake fluid is only half full on both sides you obviously have a leak
at the master.B  If a wheel cylinder were leaking only one side would be
leaking.B  There has to be a sign of a leak somewhere 'cause brake fluid just
doesn't go away.B  See if the fluid has leaked and puddled somewhere in the
body, like above the wheel well.

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




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Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 6:49:16 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] '75 Midget brake question.

The car has been parked outside all winter (covered)
Brakes were working fine when parked just before winter set in.
This weekend, getting ready for spring, I discovered the brake pedal goes all
the way to the floor.
The reservoir is 1/2 full (both sides)
No signs of leaking brake fluid anywhere.
The red Brake warning light is lit.

Any suggestions welcomed.
Also input on how to reset the "shuttle" in the brake cicuit

Thanks

Dave G B KK7SS
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Wed Feb 16 14:28:02 2011
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:28:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: YouTube - Cadillac V Day in Shanghai
In-Reply-To: <4E40D21F8E6244A38E5335A770FA318E@Inspiron>
References: <4E40D21F8E6244A38E5335A770FA318E@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <B5073C60BA0F43B6975F6ECCE3CE392F@RickPC>

China is a huge market for Cadillac.  Last year GM sold more Buicks in China 
than in the U.S., and they expect that to happen with Cadillac this year.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Higgins" <g.h.higgins at gmail.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 8:33 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: YouTube - Cadillac V Day in Shanghai


> Looks like G.M. is testing Cadillacs in China, say it isn't so.
>
>
> Greg Higgins
> 63sprite

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb 16 15:33:22 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:33:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Dash Mounting bolts on MKIII
Message-ID: <AANLkTinSUQ2CnaNmL-mWGMDmdXxWmrA=aYqQJrfvyCPL@mail.gmail.com>

Okay gurus....   What is the secret to removing the bolts that hold the dash
to the cowl?  I got the two on the passenger side out by contorting my body
into an upside down pretzel in the passenger side foot well.  I can see and
barely reach the next one toward the steering wheel. The one beyond that I
can't even find groping around with my arm up under the dash...  I'm trying
to keep the instruments in place to pull the whole wiring harness out while
still connected to the back of the dash.  A gold star to the guy/gal who is
first to tell me the magic trick...  This is the only thing I have left on
the tub and it's driving me nuts.  Though some might argue its too late for
that....

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
Then there was the mind reader who moved to Washington, D.C. and couldn't
find work.

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Feb 16 15:50:11 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:50:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget 50th & YouTube - Cadillac V Day in Shanghai
In-Reply-To: <4E40D21F8E6244A38E5335A770FA318E@Inspiron>
References: <4E40D21F8E6244A38E5335A770FA318E@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <4D5C54A3.3090605@wi.net>

You folks better practice!  You will be expected to perform a few of 
those maneuvers during the 50th.  We divide into teams and each team 
performs a variety of stunts during a 10 min. routine.  Points will be 
awarded
on creativity, artistic merit, and technical merit.  Bonus points for 
rear axles separating and continuing on 3 wheels!  OK, so the meds 
kicked in.  It would be fun to watch though!  :-)

Midget 50th Bugeye Ballet Coordinator   :-)




On 2/16/2011 7:33 AM, Greg Higgins wrote:
> Looks like G.M. is testing Cadillacs in China, say it isn't so.
>
>
> Greg Higgins
> 63sprite
>
>
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=SbuDRA4zNbw

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 16 16:10:18 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:10:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Welder
In-Reply-To: <0B0FEE39-219C-4842-9352-24D9207EB7F6@gmail.com>
References: <0B0FEE39-219C-4842-9352-24D9207EB7F6@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D5C595A.1050402@comcast.net>

On 2/16/2011 7:41 AM, Kevin Valentine wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I have recently been looking at welders.
Kevin

Mine is a Hobart, beats the snot out of the Lincolns I had.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb 16 16:20:20 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:20:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Dash Mounting bolts on MKIII
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinSUQ2CnaNmL-mWGMDmdXxWmrA=aYqQJrfvyCPL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C9819BB4.2DD63%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Have you tried turning the car on it's side?

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Feb 16 16:27:38 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 23:27:38 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Got myself a valentine present - no LBC, but car related
In-Reply-To: <418818301.647516.1297898839776.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <489110540.647526.1297898858459.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

I found a treasure trove on Craig's List yesterday. I just bought a 4.0 high output engine with 5 speed and 14,000 documented miles, and extra automatic, three doors, all with opening wing windows, and a new front end for my tribe of Jeeps. The parts car containing the engine and 5 speed also has the 4WD actuator that I have needed for my Cherokee. 

When my daughter visits this summer, I will be busy getting all my cars fixed the way I want them. She is even going to paint the Midget while here, weather permitting. Any listers in the Portland area, please forgive me if I put in a shameless plug for my youngest daughter, who has owned her own body and fabrication shop for about 12 years. I know she'll do a good job for you, but if you mention her mother you might like the price even better.

Kate 

From mdmyersct at gmail.com  Wed Feb 16 16:46:11 2011
From: mdmyersct at gmail.com (Michael Myers)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:46:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: YouTube - Cadillac V Day in Shanghai
In-Reply-To: <B5073C60BA0F43B6975F6ECCE3CE392F@RickPC>
References: <4E40D21F8E6244A38E5335A770FA318E@Inspiron>
	<B5073C60BA0F43B6975F6ECCE3CE392F@RickPC>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikYgZ8F7NP-zS=Ee8D7FVwHREhi0_GYtRahUfq6@mail.gmail.com>

Not just Buicks - more cars and trucks in general..

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/24/gm-sales-china_n_812934.html

On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 4:28 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

> China is a huge market for Cadillac.  Last year GM sold more Buicks in
> China than in the U.S., and they expect that to happen with Cadillac this
> year.

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Wed Feb 16 17:30:39 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:30:39 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: YouTube - Cadillac V Day in Shanghai
Message-ID: <mailman.51.1297902646.23293.spridgets@autox.team.net>

That would be pretty amazing. Buick is the local nameplate for the cars produced by the JV gm has in china. The Caddy's I am guessing would all be produced here, at least for now.

Steve
------Original Message------
From: Rick Fisk
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
To: spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: YouTube - Cadillac V Day in Shanghai
Sent: Feb 16, 2011 4:28 PM

China is a huge market for Cadillac.  Last year GM sold more Buicks in China 
than in the U.S., and they expect that to happen with Cadillac this year.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Higgins" <g.h.higgins at gmail.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 8:33 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: YouTube - Cadillac V Day in Shanghai


> Looks like G.M. is testing Cadillacs in China, say it isn't so.
>
>
> Greg Higgins
> 63sprite
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb 16 18:00:41 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:00:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Welder
In-Reply-To: <4D5C595A.1050402@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C981B339.2DD6F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Hobart and Miller are both very good. Personally, I prefer Italian MIGs like
SIP or Cebora. Cebora is sold here as Astro Pneumatic, Mac Tools, Clark,
etc. I've had mine since 1994 and I'm still happy with it.
A MIG is basically a transformer, and the Italians currently make the best
transformers. FWIW, they also make the best speakers and inductors. They
seem to excel at anything that involves winding coils of wire.
No Fiat jokes please. They really do make good electronics.
If you want American, go with Hobart or Miller. The big Lincolns are good,
but the small ones are Home Depot quality.
My opinion...YMMV.
BZ

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 16 19:51:38 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:51:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dash Mounting bolts on MKIII
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinSUQ2CnaNmL-mWGMDmdXxWmrA=aYqQJrfvyCPL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinSUQ2CnaNmL-mWGMDmdXxWmrA=aYqQJrfvyCPL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5DE61DB0-EB3D-491D-8E01-9236415BC8E5@gmail.com>

Jim,

I use a 1/4 drive ratchet with an appropriate number of extensions  
and a thin walled socket. ( I ground a socket circumference down to  
fit in the channel where the nuts are).  I think for one of them I  
needed a wobble extension but I don't remember which one.

Kevin V.
Tuscarora, Pa



On Feb 16, 2011, at 5:33 PM, Jim Johnson wrote:

> Okay gurus....   What is the secret to removing the bolts that hold  
> the dash
> to the cowl?

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 16 19:53:26 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:53:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Welder
In-Reply-To: <C981B339.2DD6F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <436700.36749.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Wed, 2/16/11, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> inductors. They
> seem to excel at anything that involves winding coils of
> wire.

That's for real. When I was a idealistic young physicist, I was involved with the architecture of the Superconducting Super Collider project in lovely Waxahachie, Texas. The Italians were the ones who were going to make the magnets. Those were to be the most advanced in the world, and there wasn't anyone close to their capability.

The SSC didn't make a whole lot of sense at $14B or so, but something like it with 30,000 - 50,000 direct jobs and 1,000,000 spin off jobs is a lot better stimulus than unemployment extension.

Ron

From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Feb 16 20:29:54 2011
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:29:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Welder
In-Reply-To: <C981B339.2DD6F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <4D5C595A.1050402@comcast.net>
	<C981B339.2DD6F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <1ffc01cbce52$f19205b0$d4b61110$@hky.com>

Billy,
I've had a "small Lincoln" (an SP-100) for about 20 years, now, and it still
works as well as the day I bought it.   Of course, I bought it through an
industrial welding supply outfit that I use, rather than from Home
Depot/Lowes/etc.  The ones you  find in the big-box stores are made to be
sold cheaply and in high volume.  They are made for the "hobbyist/occasional
user", so you just know that some corners have been cut in order to get them
to market for a low price.  The small Lincolns sold by industrial welding
suppliers are every bit as good as the comparable Millers, Hobarts, etc.
The "big Lincoln" I bought 26 years ago has been awesome, but the gun is
worn out and Lincoln has discontinued the model.   My welding supply outlet
is going see if they can get the parts to rebuild it for me (the gun...the
welder is still 100%).  
Just in case, I'm looking at new Lincolns.  I paid $1100 for the big one (it
was a demonstrator, so I got it cheap) and it would cost me around $1700 to
replace it.    The smaller "big" Lincolns are going for $764.00, but I'd
need to ad the spot weld timer for $112.00.
Bud Osbourne (welding for over 40 years, now)
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Billy Zoom
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 8:01 PM
To: Frank Clarici; Kevin Valentine
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Welder

Hobart and Miller are both very good. Personally, I prefer Italian MIGs like
SIP or Cebora. Cebora is sold here as Astro Pneumatic, Mac Tools, Clark,
etc. I've had mine since 1994 and I'm still happy with it.
A MIG is basically a transformer, and the Italians currently make the best
transformers. FWIW, they also make the best speakers and inductors. They
seem to excel at anything that involves winding coils of wire.
No Fiat jokes please. They really do make good electronics.
If you want American, go with Hobart or Miller. The big Lincolns are good,
but the small ones are Home Depot quality.
My opinion...YMMV.
BZ
_______________________________________________

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Feb 16 20:54:44 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:54:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dash Mounting bolts on MKIII
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinSUQ2CnaNmL-mWGMDmdXxWmrA=aYqQJrfvyCPL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinSUQ2CnaNmL-mWGMDmdXxWmrA=aYqQJrfvyCPL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B4E7F9F4618B4FC587B21ED73D9EA760@Home>

>A gold star to the guy/gal who is first to tell me the magic trick.

He he he.......Be 5'6" short.

Michael Rowe

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Wed Feb 16 20:59:19 2011
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:59:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dash Mounting bolts on MKIII
In-Reply-To: <5DE61DB0-EB3D-491D-8E01-9236415BC8E5@gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinSUQ2CnaNmL-mWGMDmdXxWmrA=aYqQJrfvyCPL@mail.gmail.com>
	<5DE61DB0-EB3D-491D-8E01-9236415BC8E5@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <201102170359.p1H3xTtj012654@mail.usimperio.com>

You need the wobble for the one right above the steering column.

Dave



At 09:51 PM 2/16/2011, you wrote:
>Jim,
>
>I use a 1/4 drive ratchet with an appropriate number of extensions
>and a thin walled socket. ( I ground a socket circumference down to
>fit in the channel where the nuts are).  I think for one of them I
>needed a wobble extension but I don't remember which one.
>
>Kevin V.
>Tuscarora, Pa

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb 16 21:23:16 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:23:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Welder
In-Reply-To: <1ffc01cbce52$f19205b0$d4b61110$@hky.com>
References: <4D5C595A.1050402@comcast.net>
	<C981B339.2DD6F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<1ffc01cbce52$f19205b0$d4b61110$@hky.com>
Message-ID: <4D5CA2B4.3000102@justbrits.com>

Bud, this:

<<...(an SP-100) for about 20 years...>>
 and this:

<<...The "big Lincoln" I bought 26 years ago...>>


say it ALL !!!  And "name brand" does NOT mean a thing, damnit !!

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb 16 21:40:31 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:40:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Welder
In-Reply-To: <0B0FEE39-219C-4842-9352-24D9207EB7F6@gmail.com>
References: <0B0FEE39-219C-4842-9352-24D9207EB7F6@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D5CA6BF.1050408@justbrits.com>

Now THIS is REALLY KEWL !!!!!!!

*http://tinyurl.com/4avyvbw

or
*
http://www.tractorsupply.com/welding-metalworking/welders/mig-welding/mig-welders/hobart-trek-reg-180-battery-powered-welder-1048140

'Hopper, it would be PERFECT for the big Rally [er, race <G> ] !!!!

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 17 06:46:13 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:46:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Got myself a valentine present - no LBC,
 but  car related
In-Reply-To: <489110540.647526.1297898858459.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
References: <418818301.647516.1297898839776.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
	<489110540.647526.1297898858459.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin4j8tt+S9whicXZJK3KBHx5Ocfujme0zCYknD6@mail.gmail.com>

Wow Kate, your daughter is my hero, her own body and fabrication shop for
about 12 years, totally awesome. Please send me a photo of her shop if
possible maybe with her at the door so I can show the girls in my classes
who are studying to be engineers : ) or on the fence about it.
Linda

On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 6:27 PM, <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:

> I found a treasure trove on Craig's List yesterday. I just bought a 4.0
> high output engine with 5 speed and 14,000 documented miles, and extra
> automatic, three doors, all with opening wing windows, and a new front end
> for my tribe of Jeeps. The parts car containing the engine and 5 speed also
> has the 4WD actuator that I have needed for my Cherokee.
>
> When my daughter visits this summer, I will be busy getting all my cars
> fixed the way I want them. She is even going to paint the Midget while here,
> weather permitting. Any listers in the Portland area, please forgive me if I
> put in a shameless plug for my youngest daughter, who has owned her own body
> and fabrication shop for about 12 years. I know she'll do a good job for
> you, but if you mention her mother you might like the price even better.
>
> Kate
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb 17 07:45:06 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:45:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dash Mounting bolts on MKIII
In-Reply-To: <201102170359.p1H3xTtj012654@mail.usimperio.com>
References: <AANLkTinSUQ2CnaNmL-mWGMDmdXxWmrA=aYqQJrfvyCPL@mail.gmail.com>,
	<5DE61DB0-EB3D-491D-8E01-9236415BC8E5@gmail.com>,
	<201102170359.p1H3xTtj012654@mail.usimperio.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w25FDEE99D3790268DF3604B8D50@phx.gbl>

"The wobble"
Brings to mind Keith Richards; or perhaps Johnny Depp emulating his walk.
Does one have to do heroin, or would tequila suffice? ;)
My assumption here is that the steering column is out and he may not need to
wobble?

> You need the wobble for the one right above the steering column.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> At 09:51 PM 2/16/2011, you wrote:
> >Jim,
> >
> >I use a 1/4 drive ratchet with an appropriate number of extensions
> >and a thin walled socket. ( I ground a socket circumference down to
> >fit in the channel where the nuts are).  I think for one of them I
> >needed a wobble extension but I don't remember which one.
> >
> >Kevin V.
> >Tuscarora, Pa

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Thu Feb 17 07:51:07 2011
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:51:07 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Parts
In-Reply-To: <181290792.993225.1297954058856.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <211147312.993560.1297954267130.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

I don't want to turn this into a commercial mail exchange, so I won't mention
any specific item, but I have sold my Sprite and my Midget and have a lot of
parts left over that I am going to sell.B  I'd rather someone onB the list
have a chanceB to buy them before I go the ebay route.B B  B If anyone would
like me to email a list of the parts and prices just let me know.B  Many of
these parts are new, old parts that I purchased over 10 years ago in
anticipation of finishing my '67 Sprite, and a lot of them predated parts made
in the Orient.B 

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

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb 17 08:14:57 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:14:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Dash Mounting bolts on MKIII
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w25FDEE99D3790268DF3604B8D50@phx.gbl>
References: <AANLkTinSUQ2CnaNmL-mWGMDmdXxWmrA=aYqQJrfvyCPL@mail.gmail.com>,
	<5DE61DB0-EB3D-491D-8E01-9236415BC8E5@gmail.com>,
	<201102170359.p1H3xTtj012654@mail.usimperio.com>
	<BAY147-w25FDEE99D3790268DF3604B8D50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4D5D3B71.4000402@justbrits.com>

<< Does one have to do heroin, or would tequila suffice? >>

HAS to be the latter, RD !!

Think about it and you will realize that we NEVER hear from
The Bradster !!!!

Anon

PS:  <VBEG> !!

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Feb 17 08:15:57 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:15:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Pretty good biker video
Message-ID: <AANLkTinx5rT3ZL3pmz9PVPcWmh1cfs6SJ2Axjv_EK77K@mail.gmail.com>

A motorcycling friend of mine sent me this link. I know a number of
you cross-drive, so I am passing it along.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vksdBSVAM6g&feature=player_embedded
David L

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Thu Feb 17 08:53:04 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:53:04 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Another LBC addict  ;-)
Message-ID: <261591842.1446997.1297957984856.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

I have just made my boy, Taylor (24) a co-owner of my '75 Midget.
Yesterday we moved it over into his (insulated!) garage where he is fussing over it like a mother hen with a new chick!

His wifey is in love with it.  ;-)

He is planning to frequently drive it to work and  'they' are planning on showing it in our local "Show and Shine" in June

So.... we now have another addict to carry on the disease.
I have no doubt we will soon see his name on the list.

"May the tribe increase"

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Thu Feb 17 09:07:56 2011
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:07:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] parts cleaning
Message-ID: <00ab01cbcebc$dda20ef0$98e62cd0$@net>

Has anyone ever used a tumbler to clean bolts?  Is there an issue that it
might "round over" the threads on the bolts and create an unsafe condition
in their usage?  Or is the elctro rust removal a better solution?

 

Leo

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Thu Feb 17 09:21:21 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:21:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 wheel car
Message-ID: <4D5D4B01.7070907@wi.net>

Here's another 50th challenge event!  I know Frank can make one work, 
how about the rest of you?

Meds still working!


http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1399400155281054494#


Here's an updated version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dbBLooyVYo

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb 17 09:21:39 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:21:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Dash Mounting bolts on MKIII
In-Reply-To: <4D5D3B71.4000402@justbrits.com>
References: <AANLkTinSUQ2CnaNmL-mWGMDmdXxWmrA=aYqQJrfvyCPL@mail.gmail.com>
	<5DE61DB0-EB3D-491D-8E01-9236415BC8E5@gmail.com>
	<201102170359.p1H3xTtj012654@mail.usimperio.com>
	<BAY147-w25FDEE99D3790268DF3604B8D50@phx.gbl>
	<4D5D3B71.4000402@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikvb=6P2kQ_YYpi3cWFLNr3FoZPdkkNrgb5Th2S@mail.gmail.com>

I'm around....

On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Shop at " Just Brits "
<shop at justbrits.com>wrote:

> << Does one have to do heroin, or would tequila suffice? >>
>
> HAS to be the latter, RD !!
>
> Think about it and you will realize that we NEVER hear from
> The Bradster !!!!
>
> Anon
>
> PS:  <VBEG> !!
>
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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb 17 09:33:37 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:33:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Another LBC addict  ;-)
In-Reply-To: <261591842.1446997.1297957984856.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <261591842.1446997.1297957984856.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <4D5D4DE1.8090009@justbrits.com>

<< I have just made my boy, Taylor (24) a co-owner of my '75 Midget. >>

Great & congrats, Dave [and Taylor] !!!

Now you [Dave] can get another Midget or Frogeye !!!!!

From cooper6 at swbell.net  Thu Feb 17 09:46:13 2011
From: cooper6 at swbell.net (MARTIN COOPER)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:46:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] parts cleaning
In-Reply-To: <00ab01cbcebc$dda20ef0$98e62cd0$@net>
References: <00ab01cbcebc$dda20ef0$98e62cd0$@net>
Message-ID: <A0ACEAF8-D71A-4478-B9AB-8A54A1A48433@swbell.net>

Leo I have used a tumbler works well than re chased the threads after

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 17, 2011, at 10:07 AM, "Leo" <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

> Has anyone ever used a tumbler to clean bolts?  Is there an issue that it
> might "round over" the threads on the bolts and create an unsafe condition
> in their usage?  Or is the elctro rust removal a better solution?
>
>
>
> Leo
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From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Feb 17 10:19:57 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:19:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] parts cleaning
In-Reply-To: <00ab01cbcebc$dda20ef0$98e62cd0$@net>
References: <00ab01cbcebc$dda20ef0$98e62cd0$@net>
Message-ID: <201102170919832.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

The message IS the media.

Peter C
====
At 10:07 AM 2/17/2011, Leo wrote:
>Has anyone ever used a tumbler to clean bolts?  Is there an issue that it
>might "round over" the threads on the bolts and create an unsafe condition
>in their usage?  Or is the elctro rust removal a better solution?
>
>
>
>Leo

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Thu Feb 17 11:06:40 2011
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:06:40 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] parts cleaning
In-Reply-To: <00ab01cbcebc$dda20ef0$98e62cd0$@net>
Message-ID: <1328584155.1008030.1297966000398.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Yes, I have used a tumbler and cleaned bolts and nuts.B  The only caveat in my
mind is that in critical usages, where if a bolt fails I die or something like
that, or if it fails massive damage would occur, such as in the case of failed
flywheel bolts, I would never use a cleaned bolt.B  Only new stuff.B  But for
non-critical connections, the cleaned bolts work well.

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




----- Original Message -----
From: "Leo" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 11:07:56 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] parts cleaning

Has anyone ever used a tumbler to clean bolts? B Is there an issue that it
might "round over" the threads on the bolts and create an unsafe condition
in their usage? B Or is the elctro rust removal a better solution?

B 

Leo
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 17 11:06:49 2011
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:06:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 wheel car
In-Reply-To: <4D5D4B01.7070907@wi.net>
References: <4D5D4B01.7070907@wi.net>
Message-ID: <143591.42165.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

When I was a kid, I read an article in Popular Mechanics about a similar
device. 
Rather than use a fifth wheel like these two examples use, it
employed a pair of 
what looked like oversized dremel tools. These two
rear-facing shafts would 
pivot down from under the rear of the car to an
angle of maybe 45 or so degrees 
till the rear tires were suspended. Then
electric motor(s?) would spin the 
shafts and power to the car to the side via
cogged metal wheels. Seems like 
there was a taper to the cogs so the maximum
amount of surface engaged the 
asphalt. Don't remember if someone was selling
them, or selling plans to make 
them or what, but I've always thought it was a
cool idea. It would really come 
in handy in New York City.

 - David Booker
Long Island (but I work in Queens)
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1399400155281054494#


Here's an
updated version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dbBLooyVYo

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb 17 11:45:20 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:45:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 wheel car
In-Reply-To: <143591.42165.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <4D5D4B01.7070907@wi.net>,
	<143591.42165.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w60D8BB640B1E8C12DB4FC2B8D50@phx.gbl>

I thought that in NYC, when you bought a car and you found a parking spot,
just visited the car after that?  ;)
( I'm paraphrasing someone. )
Robert D
> Don't remember if someone was selling
> them, or selling plans to make
> them or what, but I've always thought it was a
> cool idea. It would really come
> in handy in New York City.
>
>  - David Booker
> Long Island (but I work in Queens)

From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Feb 17 11:59:02 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:59:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content
Message-ID: <201102171059452.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Well, the Democrats have escaped from the capitol to avoid the budget 
vote, and the state troopers are out after them. Guess they'll drag them back?

www.madison.com


Just like the good ol' days in Madison WI    We're gonna have a good 
time for the next 4 years... if we make it.


Peter C

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 17 12:49:26 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:49:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content
In-Reply-To: <201102171059452.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <201102171059452.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTiknNc5WyOdw93BHmzBAp-F8CRcLEt1cjBsZS_bz@mail.gmail.com>

They figure everyone is distracted by the Pack winning the Superbowl
and they are trying to take advantage of the distraction.
At least you don't live in Chicago.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb 17 12:52:07 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:52:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content
In-Reply-To: <201102171059452.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <201102171059452.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <69F02B954C484DE48776B514FBED4A5A@HomePC>

Peter, did you hear that our new dictator doubled his security detail before 
coming out with his union-busting tactics?  Probably a smart move on his 
part.  That #%&$ is going to need it.

LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Peter Caldwell
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 12:59 PM
To: spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content

Well, the Democrats have escaped from the capitol to avoid the budget
vote, and the state troopers are out after them. Guess they'll drag them 
back?

www.madison.com


Just like the good ol' days in Madison WI    We're gonna have a good
time for the next 4 years... if we make it.


Peter C
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From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Feb 17 13:00:32 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:00:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content
In-Reply-To: <69F02B954C484DE48776B514FBED4A5A@HomePC>
References: <201102171059452.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<69F02B954C484DE48776B514FBED4A5A@HomePC>
Message-ID: <201102171200225.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Still out numbered.    Getting hot around here.  Don't plan on 
driving downtown for a while.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/18/us/18wisconsin.html


At 01:52 PM 2/17/2011, Larry Daniels wrote:
>Peter, did you hear that our new dictator doubled his security detail before
>coming out with his union-busting tactics?  Probably a smart move on his
>part.  That #%&$ is going to need it.
>
>LAD
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Peter Caldwell
>Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 12:59 PM
>To: spridgets
>Subject: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content
>
>Well, the Democrats have escaped from the capitol to avoid the budget
>vote, and the state troopers are out after them. Guess they'll drag them
>back?
>
>www.madison.com
>
>
>Just like the good ol' days in Madison WI    We're gonna have a good
>time for the next 4 years... if we make it.
>
>
>Peter C
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From jdinnis at gmail.com  Thu Feb 17 13:19:44 2011
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:19:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content
In-Reply-To: <201102171059452.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <201102171059452.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimuaKHEaQTWEAyvzSB7eXSjJ4L3me4T5aORhmj1@mail.gmail.com>

You know, if I refuse to show up for work, I get fired.  I think we
need a similar policy in place for our elected officials.

On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 12:59 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
> Well, the Democrats have escaped from the capitol to avoid the budget vote,
> and the state troopers are out after them. Guess they'll drag them back?
>
> www.madison.com
>
>
> Just like the good ol' days in Madison WI    We're gonna have a good time
> for the next 4 years... if we make it.
>
>
> Peter C
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Feb 17 13:32:13 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:32:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content
In-Reply-To: <69F02B954C484DE48776B514FBED4A5A@HomePC>
References: <201102171059452.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<69F02B954C484DE48776B514FBED4A5A@HomePC>
Message-ID: <5F4D041319B74C1B80ACACB1F00ED6CF@spider>

Politicians do not like the thought of being unemployed; what would they do?

The blaming game won't put one more dollar into the economy.
When you point at someone, there are three fingers pointing back at you.

=============================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 11:52 AM
To: spridgets; Peter Caldwell
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content

Peter, did you hear that our new dictator doubled his security detail before

coming out with his union-busting tactics?  Probably a smart move on his 
part.  That #%&$ is going to need it.

LAD
=======================
-----Original Message----- 
From: Peter Caldwell
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 12:59 PM
To: spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content

Well, the Democrats have escaped from the capitol to avoid the budget
vote, and the state troopers are out after them. Guess they'll drag them 
back?

www.madison.com

Just like the good ol' days in Madison WI    We're gonna have a good
time for the next 4 years... if we make it.

Peter C

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb 17 14:24:19 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:24:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimuaKHEaQTWEAyvzSB7eXSjJ4L3me4T5aORhmj1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <201102171059452.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>,
	<AANLkTimuaKHEaQTWEAyvzSB7eXSjJ4L3me4T5aORhmj1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w61D16CC321186694BFC450B8D50@phx.gbl>

But, why should you get fired if they don't show up for work?  Doesn't sound
fair!  ;)

Robert D

> From: jdinnis at gmail.com
>
> You know, if I refuse to show up for work, I get fired. I think we
> need a similar policy in place for our elected officials.

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Feb 17 15:11:41 2011
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:11:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w61D16CC321186694BFC450B8D50@phx.gbl>
References: <201102171059452.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>,
	<AANLkTimuaKHEaQTWEAyvzSB7eXSjJ4L3me4T5aORhmj1@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY147-w61D16CC321186694BFC450B8D50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <DCD418B6-DD26-42B2-A709-D1D41B0EC814@comcast.net>

Shhh... As long as they don't show up they can't cause any more harm.

Lester


On Feb 17, 2011, at 3:24 PM, Robert Duquette wrote:

> But, why should you get fired if they don't show up for work?   
> Doesn't sound
> fair!  ;)
>
> Robert D
>
>> From: jdinnis at gmail.com
>>
>> You know, if I refuse to show up for work, I get fired. I think we
>> need a similar policy in place for our elected officials.
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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 17 15:32:17 2011
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:32:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] parts cleaning
In-Reply-To: <00ab01cbcebc$dda20ef0$98e62cd0$@net>
Message-ID: <293350.31992.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Leo,
 
I have tried a tumbler. Walnut shell takes for ever and get stuck in the
threads.
The pyramid shaped media works well on flat rusty and other parts.
It did round off the threads on the few bolts i put in to experiment with.
So i did not do any of the bolts i was going to use on my car.
There was enough depth left in the threads that it may not have been a
problem.
I ordered a bunch of the bolts from the UK. A friend got them and sent them.
He got them at there local store cheaper then the usual vendors sell them.
 
Vigil



--- On Thu, 2/17/11, Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:


From: Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] parts cleaning
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011, 8:07 AM


Has anyone ever used a tumbler to clean bolts?  Is there an issue that it
might "round over" the threads on the bolts and create an unsafe condition
in their usage?  Or is the elctro rust removal a better solution?



Leo
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From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Feb 17 15:33:54 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:33:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Chicagoland British Car Swap Meet
Message-ID: <201102171433646.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Preemptive self-serving post.

This year I will be vending. February 27

Hope to see some of you.

Peter C

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Thu Feb 17 15:41:15 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:41:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content
In-Reply-To: <201102171059452.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <201102171059452.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <4D5DA40B.7000508@wi.net>

Yup, where's Father Groppi when you need him?
Opening my fly fishing shop in British Columbia is sounding better all 
the time!
DW

On 2/17/2011 12:59 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote:
> Well, the Democrats have escaped from the capitol to avoid the budget 
> vote, and the state troopers are out after them. Guess they'll drag 
> them back?
>
> www.madison.com
>
>
> Just like the good ol' days in Madison WI    We're gonna have a good 
> time for the next 4 years... if we make it.
>
>
> Peter C

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Thu Feb 17 15:47:00 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:47:00 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content
In-Reply-To: <69F02B954C484DE48776B514FBED4A5A@HomePC>
References: <201102171059452.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><69F02B954C484DE48776B514FBED4A5A@HomePC>
Message-ID: <mailman.54.1297982823.23293.spridgets@autox.team.net>

Yup, the republican are at it again.

Steve
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:52:07 
To: spridgets<spridgets at autox.team.net>; Peter Caldwell<peter at nosimport.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content

Peter, did you hear that our new dictator doubled his security detail before 
coming out with his union-busting tactics?  Probably a smart move on his 
part.  That #%&$ is going to need it.

LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Peter Caldwell
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 12:59 PM
To: spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content

Well, the Democrats have escaped from the capitol to avoid the budget
vote, and the state troopers are out after them. Guess they'll drag them 
back?

www.madison.com


Just like the good ol' days in Madison WI    We're gonna have a good
time for the next 4 years... if we make it.


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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Feb 17 16:45:00 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:45:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content
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	<4D5DA40B.7000508@wi.net>
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But you have to wait for medical treatment.
==========================
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Woerpel
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 2:41 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content

Yup, where's Father Groppi when you need him?
Opening my fly fishing shop in British Columbia is sounding better all 
the time!
DW

On 2/17/2011 12:59 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote:
> Well, the Democrats have escaped from the capitol to avoid the budget 
> vote, and the state troopers are out after them. Guess they'll drag 
> them back?
>
> www.madison.com
>
>
> Just like the good ol' days in Madison WI    We're gonna have a good 
> time for the next 4 years... if we make it.
>
>
> Peter C
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Feb 17 16:55:17 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:55:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Chicagoland British Car Swap Meet
In-Reply-To: <201102171433646.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <201102171433646.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <6886367157062749021@unknownmsgid>

> This year I will be vending. February 27

Darn it! I am out of town that weekend.
David L

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 17 17:43:22 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:43:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content
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--- On Thu, 2/17/11, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
But, why should you get fired if they
> don't show up for work?  Doesn't sound
> fair!  ;)
> 

In this case, by not showing up many of them are hitting their
peaks as politicians.

Ron

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 17 17:43:57 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:43:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Wiring question 1500 Midget
Message-ID: <9229A6B3-179E-4A3B-86B2-DE2A29337371@gmail.com>

Hey All,

I'm working on a friends 1500 Midget.  I needed to replace the  
starter solenoid and removed the old one.  It has an additional wire  
running to it that the 1275 set-up does not have.  It's an additional  
spade connector on the solenoid that had a wire (white wit light  
green tracer) attached to it.   This wire has 12V when the ignition  
switch is on.

Can anyone tell me what this wire is for?   In the wiring diagram I  
have it's not clear, but according to the diagram, it also runs to  
the coil.   This car originally had electronic ignition but it has  
been converted to points and condenser.

I have replaced the solenoid with a 1275 solenoid and did NOT hook up  
the wire in question.    Everything still works......

Kevin V
Tuscarora, Pa

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Feb 17 18:06:59 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:06:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wiring question 1500 Midget
In-Reply-To: <9229A6B3-179E-4A3B-86B2-DE2A29337371@gmail.com>
References: <9229A6B3-179E-4A3B-86B2-DE2A29337371@gmail.com>
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Yes. This wire is to bypass the ballast resistor while cranking the
engine. Similar to 70's GM cars, this allows them to produce a hotter
spark while cranking.
David L



On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 6:43 PM, Kevin Valentine <kevinv1275 at gmail.com>
wrote:
> Hey All,
>
> I'm working on a friends 1500 Midget.  I needed to replace the starter
> solenoid and removed the old one.  It has an additional wire running to it
> that the 1275 set-up does not have.  It's an additional spade connector on
> the solenoid that had a wire (white wit light green tracer) attached to it.
>   This wire has 12V when the ignition switch is on.
>
> Can anyone tell me what this wire is for?   In the wiring diagram I have
> it's not clear, but according to the diagram, it also runs to the coil.
> This car originally had electronic ignition but it has been converted to
> points and condenser.
>
> I have replaced the solenoid with a 1275 solenoid and did NOT hook up the
> wire in question.    Everything still works......
>
> Kevin V
> Tuscarora, Pa
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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb 17 18:22:19 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:22:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Like Egypt, only closer... no SPM content
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References: <201102171059452.SM04720@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<AANLkTiknNc5WyOdw93BHmzBAp-F8CRcLEt1cjBsZS_bz@mail.gmail.com>
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<< At least you don't live in Chicago. >>

NOBODY can 'equal' dem crooks, derF !!  LOL

From rdgard at cox.net  Thu Feb 17 18:53:23 2011
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:53:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <mailman.11500.1297968314.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.11500.1297968314.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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There are so many people on these lists that are smarter than I am, that I
sometimes ask non LBC questions, knowing I will get fast, good answers on
almost any subject. (except religion and politics---lol).

So................Here goes.

I have had a motion sensor light in my shop next to the bugeyes (LBC content
lol) for about 15 years.  Several times the light has come on and stayed on.
I simply kill the breaker for 30 sec and turn back on and it resets and is
normal. 

This time the light is on always and turning the breaker off and on does not
fix it.  The only way to turn off the light is to un screw the bulbs. 

So my question is, do these motion sensors go bad from time to time or
should I consider taking it down, taking it apart and trying to fix it?   I
have one outside in the weather for 25 years with no problems.

Any thoughts?  It is only about $15 for a new one but it is a PITA to reach
it and re wire it.

Thanks in advance for your expert knowledge and advice.

You never know with this group, there might be someone out there who
designed the first one, or who invented them!

Thanks,

Bob in San Diego

Robert D. Gardner
 
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com
 ****************************************

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Feb 17 19:24:56 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:24:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <76492DA5F5CE46DAA5543CE4E2E38EFD@OfficePC>
References: <mailman.11500.1297968314.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<76492DA5F5CE46DAA5543CE4E2E38EFD@OfficePC>
Message-ID: <539F297D8A5C4D769BB2988DD8E2D782@spider>

Replace it, and try a repair in your spare time.
...probably made in China.  :-)
...bill in corvallis
====================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Gardner
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 5:53 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net; 9issa at justbrits.com
Cc: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com; BugeyeSprites at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)

There are so many people on these lists that are smarter than I am, that I
sometimes ask non LBC questions, knowing I will get fast, good answers on
almost any subject. (except religion and politics---lol).

So................Here goes.

I have had a motion sensor light in my shop next to the bugeyes (LBC content
lol) for about 15 years.  Several times the light has come on and stayed on.
I simply kill the breaker for 30 sec and turn back on and it resets and is
normal. 

This time the light is on always and turning the breaker off and on does not
fix it.  The only way to turn off the light is to un screw the bulbs. 

So my question is, do these motion sensors go bad from time to time or
should I consider taking it down, taking it apart and trying to fix it?   I
have one outside in the weather for 25 years with no problems.

Any thoughts?  It is only about $15 for a new one but it is a PITA to reach
it and re wire it.

Thanks in advance for your expert knowledge and advice.

You never know with this group, there might be someone out there who
designed the first one, or who invented them!

Thanks,

Bob in San Diego

From refisk at chartermi.net  Thu Feb 17 19:33:24 2011
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:33:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <76492DA5F5CE46DAA5543CE4E2E38EFD@OfficePC>
References: <mailman.11500.1297968314.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<76492DA5F5CE46DAA5543CE4E2E38EFD@OfficePC>
Message-ID: <D6B185F5F22143A88B05B830C020A39B@RickPC>

Bob,

Yes, motion sensors fail.  Simpler and probably cheaper to replace it than 
trying to fix it.

BTW, most "motion" sensors are actually temperature sensors.  They detect 
body heat and turn the light on.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Gardner" <rdgard at cox.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>; <9issa at justbrits.com>
Cc: <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>; <BugeyeSprites at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 8:53 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)


> There are so many people on these lists that are smarter than I am, that I
> sometimes ask non LBC questions, knowing I will get fast, good answers on
> almost any subject. (except religion and politics---lol).
>
> So................Here goes.
>
> I have had a motion sensor light in my shop next to the bugeyes (LBC 
> content
> lol) for about 15 years.  Several times the light has come on and stayed 
> on.
> I simply kill the breaker for 30 sec and turn back on and it resets and is
> normal.
>
> This time the light is on always and turning the breaker off and on does 
> not
> fix it.  The only way to turn off the light is to un screw the bulbs.
>
> So my question is, do these motion sensors go bad from time to time or
> should I consider taking it down, taking it apart and trying to fix it? 
> I
> have one outside in the weather for 25 years with no problems.
>
> Any thoughts?  It is only about $15 for a new one but it is a PITA to 
> reach
> it and re wire it.
>
> Thanks in advance for your expert knowledge and advice.
>
> You never know with this group, there might be someone out there who
> designed the first one, or who invented them!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob in San Diego

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Thu Feb 17 20:00:00 2011
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:00:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <76492DA5F5CE46DAA5543CE4E2E38EFD@OfficePC>
References: <mailman.11500.1297968314.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<76492DA5F5CE46DAA5543CE4E2E38EFD@OfficePC>
Message-ID: <000601cbcf17$eec311b0$cc493510$@rr.com>

Blame it on the solar flares.  Mine acted up tonight as well.  First time in
a long time.

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Gardner
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:53 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net; 9issa at justbrits.com
Cc: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com; BugeyeSprites at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)

There are so many people on these lists that are smarter than I am, that I
sometimes ask non LBC questions, knowing I will get fast, good answers on
almost any subject. (except religion and politics---lol).

So................Here goes.

I have had a motion sensor light in my shop next to the bugeyes (LBC content
lol) for about 15 years.  Several times the light has come on and stayed on.
I simply kill the breaker for 30 sec and turn back on and it resets and is
normal. 

This time the light is on always and turning the breaker off and on does not
fix it.  The only way to turn off the light is to un screw the bulbs. 

So my question is, do these motion sensors go bad from time to time or
should I consider taking it down, taking it apart and trying to fix it?   I
have one outside in the weather for 25 years with no problems.

Any thoughts?  It is only about $15 for a new one but it is a PITA to reach
it and re wire it.

Thanks in advance for your expert knowledge and advice.

You never know with this group, there might be someone out there who
designed the first one, or who invented them!

Thanks,

Bob in San Diego

Robert D. Gardner
 
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com
 ****************************************

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb 17 20:13:21 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:13:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <D6B185F5F22143A88B05B830C020A39B@RickPC>
References: <mailman.11500.1297968314.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net><76492DA5F5CE46DAA5543CE4E2E38EFD@OfficePC>
	<D6B185F5F22143A88B05B830C020A39B@RickPC>
Message-ID: <8FC6B79DE60B4F359F87B6FB7A45169E@HomePC>

Rick, not trying to be a smartass here (I don't really need to try), but if 
the motion detector is actually a temperature sensor, would it detect a body 
when the ambient temperature is about 98.6 degrees?  Seems like it would 
fail as it neared that temp.

LAD


-----Original Message----- 
From: Rick Fisk
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 8:33 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] (no subject)

Bob,

Yes, motion sensors fail.  Simpler and probably cheaper to replace it than
trying to fix it.

BTW, most "motion" sensors are actually temperature sensors.  They detect
body heat and turn the light on.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Gardner" <rdgard at cox.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>; <9issa at justbrits.com>
Cc: <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>; <BugeyeSprites at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 8:53 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)


> There are so many people on these lists that are smarter than I am, that I
> sometimes ask non LBC questions, knowing I will get fast, good answers on
> almost any subject. (except religion and politics---lol).
>
> So................Here goes.
>
> I have had a motion sensor light in my shop next to the bugeyes (LBC
> content
> lol) for about 15 years.  Several times the light has come on and stayed
> on.
> I simply kill the breaker for 30 sec and turn back on and it resets and is
> normal.
>
> This time the light is on always and turning the breaker off and on does
> not
> fix it.  The only way to turn off the light is to un screw the bulbs.
>
> So my question is, do these motion sensors go bad from time to time or
> should I consider taking it down, taking it apart and trying to fix it?
> I
> have one outside in the weather for 25 years with no problems.
>
> Any thoughts?  It is only about $15 for a new one but it is a PITA to
> reach
> it and re wire it.
>
> Thanks in advance for your expert knowledge and advice.
>
> You never know with this group, there might be someone out there who
> designed the first one, or who invented them!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob in San Diego
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Thu Feb 17 20:33:07 2011
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:33:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <8FC6B79DE60B4F359F87B6FB7A45169E@HomePC>
References: <mailman.11500.1297968314.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net><76492DA5F5CE46DAA5543CE4E2E38EFD@OfficePC>
	<D6B185F5F22143A88B05B830C020A39B@RickPC>
	<8FC6B79DE60B4F359F87B6FB7A45169E@HomePC>
Message-ID: <DDEB28BF31D94B1FBEE78CFC01C40AA2@RickPC>

Larry,

They work by emitting a beam of infrared light and then sensing how much is 
reflected back.  A warm body reflects far more IR light than the air and the 
light turns on even if the air is close to skin temperature.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Rick Fisk" <refisk at chartermi.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 10:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] (no subject)


> Rick, not trying to be a smartass here (I don't really need to try), but 
> if
> the motion detector is actually a temperature sensor, would it detect a 
> body
> when the ambient temperature is about 98.6 degrees?  Seems like it would
> fail as it neared that temp.
>
> LAD

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Feb 17 20:59:50 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:59:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
Message-ID: <4D5DEEB6.90203@comcast.net>

I need a nuclear device that will blow china off the face of the planet.
Anybody have one or know of one for sale cheap?
It must NOT be made in china because I need it to actually work.
I am only out to save the planet by eliminating all the crap they make 
and save me from anymore grief.

Current chinese junk problem is my new truck wheels, they are now 6 
months old and look like they are 50 years.
And Tire Rack "assured" me their wheels are top quality.
If that's the case I hate to see what would happen to their low end crap.
Today someone asked me if I took the wheels off my old truck and put 
them on my new truck.
That was the kick in the ass. My old truck wheels still look great, the 
kid across the street bought my old truck so I see it everyday.
The new wheels are beyond help at 6 months old. Deep pits, they turned 
gray and started out as aluminum but the chinks used cow dung and rice 
patties to to forge these and to stretch the aluminum they used old 
Toyota rusty fenders as fillers.
I still need a nuke because I know a country that TRULY deserves it.
Useless batch of lowlifes that can't read and don't anybody give that 
crap about them making the shit to a US companies specs because I am 
sure Matel, Fisher-Price and all those other toy companys did not spec 
out lead paint on kids toys.

Rant over
PLEASE buy AMERICAN
The job you save may be your kin's
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb 17 21:04:32 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:04:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <DDEB28BF31D94B1FBEE78CFC01C40AA2@RickPC>
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	<DDEB28BF31D94B1FBEE78CFC01C40AA2@RickPC>
Message-ID: <B3914039A26044C9B4485657912A901A@HomePC>

Aha, I see!  Thanks!




-----Original Message----- 
From: Rick Fisk
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:33 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] (no subject)

Larry,

They work by emitting a beam of infrared light and then sensing how much is
reflected back.  A warm body reflects far more IR light than the air and the
light turns on even if the air is close to skin temperature.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Rick Fisk" <refisk at chartermi.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 10:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] (no subject)


> Rick, not trying to be a smartass here (I don't really need to try), but
> if
> the motion detector is actually a temperature sensor, would it detect a
> body
> when the ambient temperature is about 98.6 degrees?  Seems like it would
> fail as it neared that temp.
>
> LAD
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Thu Feb 17 21:10:53 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 04:10:53 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 wheel car
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Actually, you buy your parking spot before you go car shopping.

Kate



----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 12:45:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5 wheel car

I thought that in NYC, when you bought a car and you found a parking spot,
just visited the car after that?  ;)
( I'm paraphrasing someone. )
Robert D

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb 17 21:45:54 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:45:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
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Okay,

But what exactly is "made" in America these days?

 jay
Rant over
PLEASE buy AMERICAN

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 17 22:16:20 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:16:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
In-Reply-To: <591636.95384.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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--- On Thu, 2/17/11, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
> But what exactly is "made" in America these days?

I bought a set of Torx sockets today that are Made in USA. We have this AMAZING 2 story hardware store here called Nicholson's that sells made in USA whenever possible. They are price competitive with the big-box stores, although I can't bring myself to buy their $200 drill bits. 

Daniels, Chris Manuel and Dave Woerpel all saw a shop full of work at my place that is back in the USA from Asia. We make that money, and pump it into local US hardware stores selling US made stuff. Next thing you know, we got us an economy again. It could happen.

Ron

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 17 22:32:25 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:32:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
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On Feb 17, 2011, at 11:45 PM, Jay wrote:

> Okay,
>
> But what exactly is "made" in America these days?



All Hobart welders ;)

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 17 22:36:35 2011
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:36:35 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
In-Reply-To: <940609.60956.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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I bought a loaf of bread today - it was made in the USA at a local bakery.
The ingredients may be from Mexico Or China - not sure.....lol

--- On Thu, 2/17/11, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:


From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Part needed
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net>
Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011, 9:16 PM


--- On Thu, 2/17/11, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
> But what exactly is "made" in America these days?

I bought a set of Torx sockets today that are Made in USA. We have this
AMAZING 2 story hardware store here called Nicholson's that sells made in USA
whenever possible. They are price competitive with the big-box stores,
although I can't bring myself to buy their $200 drill bits.

Daniels, Chris Manuel and Dave Woerpel all saw a shop full of work at my place
that is back in the USA from Asia. We make that money, and pump it into local
US hardware stores selling US made stuff. Next thing you know, we got us an
economy again. It could happen.

Ron
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From aseippel at austin.rr.com  Thu Feb 17 23:30:04 2011
From: aseippel at austin.rr.com (Jim Seippel)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:30:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
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-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 10:05 PM
To: Rick Fisk; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] (no subject)

Aha, I see!  Thanks!

Here is a web site that provides a little more information on PIR (passive
infrared) detectors. 
http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-safety/security/que
stion238.htm 
Jim


-----Original Message----- 
From: Rick Fisk
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:33 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] (no subject)

Larry,

They work by emitting a beam of infrared light and then sensing how much is
reflected back.  A warm body reflects far more IR light than the air and the
light turns on even if the air is close to skin temperature.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Rick Fisk" <refisk at chartermi.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 10:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] (no subject)


> Rick, not trying to be a smartass here (I don't really need to try), but
> if
> the motion detector is actually a temperature sensor, would it detect a
> body
> when the ambient temperature is about 98.6 degrees?  Seems like it would
> fail as it neared that temp.
>
> LAD
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From grday at btinternet.com  Thu Feb 17 23:40:33 2011
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 06:40:33 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
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As Rick says they are an infra-red device and can fail.
However, a common fault is spiders walking across the face of the sensor. 
It is often worth taking the cover off and giving them a quick clean or 
blast of air (from the compressed air cans used to clean out electric gear) 
and re-checking.  You may find the one outside that works has a weatherproof 
case and small crawly beasties don't get inside.
There should be a small switch inside them that will turn the visible light 
off if you don't want them to be seen.  There are normally only two wires 
feeding them so replacement isn't too difficult - mounting them is often a 
greater problem.  If it is replaced make sure you get the correct patterned 
lens for the area it has to cover.

Guy R Day

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Fri Feb 18 06:48:59 2011
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:48:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
In-Reply-To: <4D5DEEB6.90203@comcast.net>
References: <4D5DEEB6.90203@comcast.net>
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Do not eat pine nuts from China,  they mix in a few tasteless varieties that
can actually cause some people to have a taste disturbance that leaves a
bitter metallic after taste for weeks.  It happened to me.

On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 10:59 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>wrote:

> I need a nuclear device that will blow china off the face of the planet.
> Anybody have one or know of one for sale cheap?
> It must NOT be made in china because I need it to actually work.
> I am only out to save the planet by eliminating all the crap they make and
> save me from anymore grief.
>
> Current chinese junk problem is my new truck wheels, they are now 6 months
> old and look like they are 50 years.
> And Tire Rack "assured" me their wheels are top quality.
> If that's the case I hate to see what would happen to their low end crap.
> Today someone asked me if I took the wheels off my old truck and put them
> on my new truck.
> That was the kick in the ass. My old truck wheels still look great, the kid
> across the street bought my old truck so I see it everyday.
> The new wheels are beyond help at 6 months old. Deep pits, they turned gray
> and started out as aluminum but the chinks used cow dung and rice patties to
> to forge these and to stretch the aluminum they used old Toyota rusty
> fenders as fillers.
> I still need a nuke because I know a country that TRULY deserves it.
> Useless batch of lowlifes that can't read and don't anybody give that crap
> about them making the shit to a US companies specs because I am sure Matel,
> Fisher-Price and all those other toy companys did not spec out lead paint on
> kids toys.
>
> Rant over
> PLEASE buy AMERICAN
> The job you save may be your kin's
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Fri Feb 18 07:35:07 2011
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:35:07 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
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I search all the time for "Made in U.S.A." stuff and it is getting extremely
difficult to find it.B  And when it is found, it is usually the high-dollar
premium stuff.B  Case in point:B  A couple of years ago I was shopping for a
gas grill.B  I was determined to purchase a gas grill made in the U.S.A.B 
Well I could find such an animal, but they were in the $1500 - 3,000 price
range, far outside my $400 -600 budget for the grill.B  So I ended up
purchasing a Kenmore from Sears, made where?B  Yep, China.B  I even called
grill manufacturers like Char Broil, only to find that they did, indeed, make
certain models in the U.S.A., but that these models were their high dollar
models.B  The affordable grills from the same company were made in the orient.

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




----- Original Message -----
From: "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 11:45:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Part needed

Okay,

But what exactly is "made" in America these days?

B jay
Rant over
PLEASE buy AMERICAN
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 18 07:41:07 2011
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 06:41:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
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Just boycott Harbor Freight... that will kill them....

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




________________________________
From: Trevor Jessie <trevor.jessie at gmail.com>
To: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
Cc: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, February 18, 2011 8:48:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Part needed

Do not eat pine nuts from China,  they mix in a few tasteless varieties that
can actually cause some people to have a taste disturbance that leaves a
bitter metallic after taste for weeks.  It happened to me.

On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 10:59 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>wrote:

> I need a nuclear device that will blow china off the face of the planet.
> Anybody have one or know of one for sale cheap?
> It must NOT be made in china because I need it to actually work.
> I am only out to save the planet by eliminating all the crap they make and
> save me from anymore grief.
>
> Current chinese junk problem is my new truck wheels, they are now 6 months
> old and look like they are 50 years.
> And Tire Rack "assured" me their wheels are top quality.
> If that's the case I hate to see what would happen to their low end crap.
> Today someone asked me if I took the wheels off my old truck and put them
> on my new truck.
> That was the kick in the ass. My old truck wheels still look great, the kid
> across the street bought my old truck so I see it everyday.
> The new wheels are beyond help at 6 months old. Deep pits, they turned gray
> and started out as aluminum but the chinks used cow dung and rice patties to
> to forge these and to stretch the aluminum they used old Toyota rusty
> fenders as fillers.
> I still need a nuke because I know a country that TRULY deserves it.
> Useless batch of lowlifes that can't read and don't anybody give that crap
> about them making the shit to a US companies specs because I am sure Matel,
> Fisher-Price and all those other toy companys did not spec out lead paint on
> kids toys.
>
> Rant over
> PLEASE buy AMERICAN
> The job you save may be your kin's
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb 18 07:47:19 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 06:47:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
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Question #2 And when you find something "Made in the USA" are all the parts Made 
in the USA?

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
To: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
Cc: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, February 18, 2011 9:35:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Part needed


I search all the time for "Made in U.S.A." stuff and it is getting extremely 
difficult to find it.  And when it is found, it is usually the high-dollar 
premium stuff.  Case in point:  A couple of years ago I was shopping for a gas 
grill.  I was determined to purchase a gas grill made in the U.S.A.  Well I 
could find such an animal, but they were in the $1500 - 3,000 price range, far 
outside my $400 -600 budget for the grill.  So I ended up purchasing a Kenmore 
from Sears, made where?  Yep, China.  I even called grill manufacturers like 
Char Broil, only to find that they did, indeed, make certain models in the 
U.S.A., but that these models were their high dollar models.  The affordable 
grills from the same company were made in the orient.

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Fri Feb 18 08:10:32 2011
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:10:32 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
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Another good question.

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




----- Original Message -----
From: "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 9:47:19 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Part needed

Question #2 And when you find something "Made in the USA" are all the parts
Made
in the USA?

B jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
To: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
Cc: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, February 18, 2011 9:35:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Part needed


I search all the time for "Made in U.S.A." stuff and it is getting extremely
difficult to find it. B And when it is found, it is usually the high-dollar
premium stuff. B Case in point: B A couple of years ago I was shopping for a
gas
grill. B I was determined to purchase a gas grill made in the U.S.A. B Well I
could find such an animal, but they were in the $1500 - 3,000 price range, far
outside my $400 -600 budget for the grill. B So I ended up purchasing a
Kenmore
from Sears, made where? B Yep, China. B I even called grill manufacturers like
Char Broil, only to find that they did, indeed, make certain models in the
U.S.A., but that these models were their high dollar models. B The affordable
grills from the same company were made in the orient.
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From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Fri Feb 18 08:25:27 2011
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:25:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
In-Reply-To: <2024.90531.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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I find this "Buy American" attitude quite humorous from a bunch people
devoted to LBC,s
Herb Miller 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jay
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 8:47 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Part needed

Question #2 And when you find something "Made in the USA" are all the parts
Made 
in the USA?

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
To: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
Cc: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, February 18, 2011 9:35:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Part needed


I search all the time for "Made in U.S.A." stuff and it is getting extremely

difficult to find it.  And when it is found, it is usually the high-dollar 
premium stuff.  Case in point:  A couple of years ago I was shopping for a
gas 
grill.  I was determined to purchase a gas grill made in the U.S.A.  Well I 
could find such an animal, but they were in the $1500 - 3,000 price range,
far 
outside my $400 -600 budget for the grill.  So I ended up purchasing a
Kenmore 
from Sears, made where?  Yep, China.  I even called grill manufacturers like

Char Broil, only to find that they did, indeed, make certain models in the 
U.S.A., but that these models were their high dollar models.  The affordable

grills from the same company were made in the orient.
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Fri Feb 18 08:43:55 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:43:55 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
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I remember for cars they used a value added formula to determine USA content. This was important for trucks that had higher tariffs for  imported trucks. It had to be more than 50 percent but I do not remember how much more.

Steve
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 06:47:19 
To: Spridgets<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Part needed

Question #2 And when you find something "Made in the USA" are all the parts Made 
in the USA?

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
To: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
Cc: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, February 18, 2011 9:35:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Part needed


I search all the time for "Made in U.S.A." stuff and it is getting extremely 
difficult to find it.  And when it is found, it is usually the high-dollar 
premium stuff.  Case in point:  A couple of years ago I was shopping for a gas 
grill.  I was determined to purchase a gas grill made in the U.S.A.  Well I 
could find such an animal, but they were in the $1500 - 3,000 price range, far 
outside my $400 -600 budget for the grill.  So I ended up purchasing a Kenmore 
from Sears, made where?  Yep, China.  I even called grill manufacturers like 
Char Broil, only to find that they did, indeed, make certain models in the 
U.S.A., but that these models were their high dollar models.  The affordable 
grills from the same company were made in the orient.
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb 18 08:52:34 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:52:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
In-Reply-To: <003a01cbcf80$13213ce0$3963b6a0$@net>
References: <1968115973.1052672.1298039707808.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net><2024.90531.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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Been laughing at that, myself!




-----Original Message----- 
From: Herbert Miller
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 9:25 AM
To: 'Jay' ; 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Part needed

I find this "Buy American" attitude quite humorous from a bunch people
devoted to LBC,s
Herb Miller

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jay
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 8:47 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Part needed

Question #2 And when you find something "Made in the USA" are all the parts
Made
in the USA?

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
To: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
Cc: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, February 18, 2011 9:35:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Part needed


I search all the time for "Made in U.S.A." stuff and it is getting extremely

difficult to find it.  And when it is found, it is usually the high-dollar
premium stuff.  Case in point:  A couple of years ago I was shopping for a
gas
grill.  I was determined to purchase a gas grill made in the U.S.A.  Well I
could find such an animal, but they were in the $1500 - 3,000 price range,
far
outside my $400 -600 budget for the grill.  So I ended up purchasing a
Kenmore
from Sears, made where?  Yep, China.  I even called grill manufacturers like

Char Broil, only to find that they did, indeed, make certain models in the
U.S.A., but that these models were their high dollar models.  The affordable

grills from the same company were made in the orient.
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 18 08:58:48 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:58:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
In-Reply-To: <1968115973.1052672.1298039707808.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <591636.95384.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<1968115973.1052672.1298039707808.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w36800B11518BA82093A353B8D40@phx.gbl>

I like to buy local when I can.
This guy says that your import problems will go away.  Gasoline will be so
expensive that you won't be able to afford to import anything!
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/030735752X/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=A3DWYIK
6Y9EEQBfor ED: http://tinyurl.com/6daqezy  ;)
disclaimer: I haven't read the book.

Have fun!
Robert Duquette

Ottawa ON Canada

From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb 18 09:47:20 2011
From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:47:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wiring question 1500 Midget
In-Reply-To: <mailman.11575.1297992134.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.11575.1297992134.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4D5EA298.5060507@sbcglobal.net>

Kevin,

David's right. The G/LG wire goes directly to the coil. There is also 
another G/LG at the coil that goes through the ballast resistor wire. 
12v to start, lesser voltage to run.

I'm not sure if a 1275 solenoid will work, but a Ford solenoid works 
well, is cheaper and more robust.

Lee

On 2/17/2011 7:22 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:
> Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:06:59 -0600
> From: David Lieb<72spridget at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Wiring question 1500 Midget
> To: Kevin Valentine<kevinv1275 at gmail.com>
> Cc: Spridgets<spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Message-ID:
> 	<AANLkTinCfxbm+oQajfvgdvVaUYVCsypyzbErtyicnNCc at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>
> Yes. This wire is to bypass the ballast resistor while cranking the
> engine. Similar to 70's GM cars, this allows them to produce a hotter
> spark while cranking.
> David L
>
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 6:43 PM, Kevin Valentine<kevinv1275 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>> >  Hey All,
>> >
>> >  I'm working on a friends 1500 Midget.  I needed to replace the starter
>> >  solenoid and removed the old one.  It has an additional wire running to it
>> >  that the 1275 set-up does not have.  It's an additional spade connector on
>> >  the solenoid that had a wire (white wit light green tracer) attached to it.
>> >     This wire has 12V when the ignition switch is on.
>> >
>> >  Can anyone tell me what this wire is for?   In the wiring diagram I have
>> >  it's not clear, but according to the diagram, it also runs to the coil.
>> >  This car originally had electronic ignition but it has been converted to
>> >  points and condenser.
>> >
>> >  I have replaced the solenoid with a 1275 solenoid and did NOT hook up the
>> >  wire in question.    Everything still works......
>> >
>> >  Kevin V
>> >  Tuscarora, Pa

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb 18 09:52:08 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:52:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Important Made In America News
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w36800B11518BA82093A353B8D40@phx.gbl>
References: <591636.95384.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<1968115973.1052672.1298039707808.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<BAY147-w36800B11518BA82093A353B8D40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <699057.19268.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

While everyone was busying themselves with the buy American topic, this 
important news item was overlooked:

http://tinyurl.com/4amvrj7

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Fri Feb 18 09:58:18 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:58:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w36800B11518BA82093A353B8D40@phx.gbl>
References: <591636.95384.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<1968115973.1052672.1298039707808.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<BAY147-w36800B11518BA82093A353B8D40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=CRaYQqugnK1sqN40zmyRJr2Mdjao3nvdX1YeG@mail.gmail.com>

For  different point of view see the link below. The short version is we are
lossing low skill jobs but growing high skill (read higher pay)
manufacturing jobs. Yes it does hurt low skill workers but it helps the
overall economy.  You can not be the richest country in the world if you
only make great paper clips.


Still Made in America: The Myth of Waning U.S. Manufacturing Prowess

http://www.iimagazine.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=2758823




On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 10:58 AM, Robert Duquette <
robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> I like to buy local when I can.
> This guy says that your import problems will go away.  Gasoline will be so
> expensive that you won't be able to afford to import anything!
>
> http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/030735752X/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=A3DWYIK
> 6Y9EEQBfor ED: http://tinyurl.com/6daqezy  ;)
> disclaimer: I haven't read the book.
>
> Have fun!
> Robert Duquette
>
> Ottawa ON Canada
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From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 18 10:10:32 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:10:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wiring question 1500 Midget
In-Reply-To: <4D5EA298.5060507@sbcglobal.net>
References: <mailman.11575.1297992134.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4D5EA298.5060507@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <4D5EA808.1060705@justbrits.com>

<< ...but a Ford solenoid works well, is cheaper and more robust. >>

And prolly "Made in Asia", "Made in India" [might be a good thing]
or [ insert or imagine drum roll here, please ] "Made in China" ?!?

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 18 10:31:53 2011
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:31:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
In-Reply-To: <003a01cbcf80$13213ce0$3963b6a0$@net>
References: <1968115973.1052672.1298039707808.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<2024.90531.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<003a01cbcf80$13213ce0$3963b6a0$@net>
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On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 9:25 AM, Herbert Miller <hgmiller3 at qwest.net> wrote:
I find this "Buy American" attitude quite humorous from a bunch people
devoted to LBC,s

------------------------------------------

Because we own LBCs, we have to buy stuff that we would otherwise
never buy. You kow, like welders, media blasters, paint booths &
equipment, tools, construction equiptment and materials to build or
enlarge a garage or out -buildings, etc. The list is endless. Just
think, the LBC owners of the world are pretty much the only ones
sustaining the economy anywhere now!

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

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb 18 10:54:55 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:54:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimtPY9w2kXVyykKao8sicyOn7doCPAKXfvCYh=s@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1968115973.1052672.1298039707808.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<2024.90531.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<003a01cbcf80$13213ce0$3963b6a0$@net>
	<AANLkTimtPY9w2kXVyykKao8sicyOn7doCPAKXfvCYh=s@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <368324.31626.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

The buyers at the recent Barrett-Jackson auction have a hand in it too.

 jay fishbein

wallingford, ct




________________________________
From: CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>


  the LBC owners of the world are pretty much the only ones
sustaining the economy anywhere now!

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Feb 18 10:56:21 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:56:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
In-Reply-To: <2024.90531.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C983F2C5.2DE4E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> are all the parts Made
> in the USA?
And if not, is it simply because American companies won't make the parts
because they have their heads so far up their a**es? I'm so sick of trying
to deal with American companies that won't take phone calls, won't answer
emails, and won't give me a price quote for their parts.
BZ

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb 18 11:06:08 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:06:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
In-Reply-To: <C983F2C5.2DE4E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C983F2C5.2DE4E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <456275.21574.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

That seems to be the business solution to customer service:

- Don't provide anyone the customer can contact,
- Or, don't provide anyone with any knowledge or authority,
- Or, don't allow them to escalate a call anyone with knowledge or authority.

 
It's simple and effective and reduces the future number of customer service 
calls.

If anyone reading this is unfamiliar with this system, call AT&T.

jay




________________________________
From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
To: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>; Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, February 18, 2011 12:56:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Part needed

> are all the parts Made
> in the USA?
And if not, is it simply because American companies won't make the parts
because they have their heads so far up their a**es? I'm so sick of trying
to deal with American companies that won't take phone calls, won't answer
emails, and won't give me a price quote for their parts.
BZ

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 18 11:08:55 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:08:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
In-Reply-To: <940609.60956.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <591636.95384.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<940609.60956.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinPanXzGV71eKnnucdNCaMKngYrFk-Coon6Cc48@mail.gmail.com>

Try the $200 drill bits.  They are worth it, especially if you can
sharpen them.  If you can't, get a Drill Dr.
A good, complete set of HSS and a good, complete set of Cobalt drill
bits are Gold in a  shop.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Feb 18 11:16:48 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:16:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimtPY9w2kXVyykKao8sicyOn7doCPAKXfvCYh=s@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1968115973.1052672.1298039707808.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<2024.90531.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<003a01cbcf80$13213ce0$3963b6a0$@net>
	<AANLkTimtPY9w2kXVyykKao8sicyOn7doCPAKXfvCYh=s@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinVdiMYX+E4m=vQHW_mofk9v2NyKKKxqQyvPUix@mail.gmail.com>

Moreover, back in the day I remember thinking how poorly made Spridgets were
compared to, say, a T-Bird, Mustang or Corvette!!  When I lived in upstate
New York 1959 -1965 the majority of the Spridgets we saw were eaten up with
rust years before American cars....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 11:31 AM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>wrote:

> On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 9:25 AM, Herbert Miller <hgmiller3 at qwest.net>
> wrote:
> I find this "Buy American" attitude quite humorous from a bunch people
> devoted to LBC,s
>
> ------------------------------------------
>
> Because we own LBCs, we have to buy stuff that we would otherwise
> never buy. You kow, like welders, media blasters, paint booths &
> equipment, tools, construction equiptment and materials to build or
> enlarge a garage or out -buildings, etc. The list is endless. Just
> think, the LBC owners of the world are pretty much the only ones
> sustaining the economy anywhere now!
>
> --
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...
> _______________________________________________
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
Then there was the mind reader who moved to Washington, D.C. and couldn't
find work.

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Fri Feb 18 11:29:06 2011
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:29:06 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Important Made In America News
In-Reply-To: <699057.19268.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1180439988.1068783.1298053746628.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Good Lord Almighty, how many of George's cars did I put together as a kid, and
didn't even know his name.

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




----- Original Message -----
From: "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 11:52:08 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Important Made In America News

While everyone was busying themselves with the buy American topic, this
important news item was overlooked:

http://tinyurl.com/4amvrj7

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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Feb 18 11:49:26 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:49:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Important Made In America News
In-Reply-To: <699057.19268.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <591636.95384.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<1968115973.1052672.1298039707808.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net><BAY147-w36800B11518BA82093A353B8D40@phx.gbl>
	<699057.19268.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <08F4A3CCAD73430682644A2CD60FA485@spider>

We owe him a lot.  Bill in corvallis
====================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jay
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 8:52 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Important Made In America News

While everyone was busying themselves with the buy American topic, this 
important news item was overlooked:

http://tinyurl.com/4amvrj7

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
_______________________________________________

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 18 12:22:53 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:22:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
In-Reply-To: <456275.21574.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <C983F2C5.2DE4E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<456275.21574.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D5EC70D.9050108@justbrits.com>

Sorry Jay, but a couple 'minor' corrections' are needed:

<< That seems to be the business solution to customer service:
- Don't provide anyone the customer can contact, >>

Correct.

<< - Or, don't provide anyone with any knowledge or authority, >>

Required correction:  "Or" changed to "And".
 
<< - Or, don't allow them to escalate a call anyone with knowledge or 
authority. >>

Required correction:  "Or" changed to "And".

Damned shame. 

Whilst your cite of A.T.& T.,  is correct I believe that NBC/Comcast
is tied with them [if not ahead of].

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Fri Feb 18 13:18:16 2011
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:18:16 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Important Made In America News
In-Reply-To: <1180439988.1068783.1298053746628.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1909861045.1300100.1298060296650.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

I have 3 of his cars (3in 1's) in boxes ready to be built and 5 or 6 already built on my garden railway outside (1/24 to 1/32 scale railway) 
Ryan 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net 
To: "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net> 
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 1:29:06 PM 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Important Made In America News 

Good Lord Almighty, how many of George's cars did I put together as a kid, and 
didn't even know his name. 

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




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net> 
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 11:52:08 AM 
Subject: [Spridgets] Important Made In America News 

While everyone was busying themselves with the buy American topic, this 
important news item was overlooked: 

http://tinyurl.com/4amvrj7 

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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Feb 18 15:34:02 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:34:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Pretty good biker video
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinx5rT3ZL3pmz9PVPcWmh1cfs6SJ2Axjv_EK77K@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinx5rT3ZL3pmz9PVPcWmh1cfs6SJ2Axjv_EK77K@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimdAExmd8ebpYTq=oyWg3-OBvp+ydWaLo6SHh9L@mail.gmail.com>

I love this video thanks David.
Lin

On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 10:15 AM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

> A motorcycling friend of mine sent me this link. I know a number of
> you cross-drive, so I am passing it along.
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vksdBSVAM6g&feature=player_embedded
> David L
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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 18 16:21:10 2011
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:21:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Metal opening & Wiring a 3rd light
Message-ID: <212880.3927.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

 
I am trying to customize a 3rd light for my Morris Minor Tourer
I found a rear badge from an older model Morris.
It originally had a plastic reflector in the center.
I found a cool round red glass circle with what i would call facets or
beveling.
I started by trying to drill the cast metal out where the plastic was
missing.
As luck would have it the drill moved off center. Not a lot -
It is still a problem as i want to remove a little less then 1/4" more a round
the edge.
At that point i bought some grinding stones to make the hole larger.
The grinding stones keep loading up with the metal as i grind out the hole.
I have tried to clean the stone with a wire brush and chipping the residue
off.
That has not worked very well - The metal has become part of the stone.
Opening the hole has been going very slow because of the loaded up surface.
Does any one have a suggestion on a better method or device to use?
I could use a little bigger drill bit. I will still have to grind it again at
some point.
 
The other problem is on the Morris the tail light goes out when blinker.
It has to do with how it is wired through the flasher.
I could run a wire directly to the brake switch. Then it would go on with
braking.
This would give me  the stop light -
 
How would i get the running light to work from there or should i do a running
light?
I was thinking maybe using a 1157 bulb and running another wire. Not sure
where too.
Then i thought the running light may be a bad idea . 
It may not show the light as well when the brakes are applied.
Any solutions or suggestions to my dilemma would be great.
 
TIA,
 
Vigil  

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Feb 18 16:22:10 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:22:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Pretty good biker video
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimdAExmd8ebpYTq=oyWg3-OBvp+ydWaLo6SHh9L@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C9843F22.2DE67%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Taiwan is cool...too cool for the Chinese to take over.

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 18 16:42:12 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:42:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Pretty good biker video
In-Reply-To: <C9843F22.2DE67%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C9843F22.2DE67%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <4D5F03D4.2020707@justbrits.com>

<< Taiwan is cool...too cool for the Chinese to take over. >>

And too important for the rest of the world !

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Feb 18 16:45:38 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:45:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Metal opening & Wiring a 3rd light
In-Reply-To: <212880.3927.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <212880.3927.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikb+4MUF_GkUxcnXbEpGPf5zSP9ix_+5FJnyiZa@mail.gmail.com>

Vigil,
There exists a tungsten carbide bit for the Dremel that will do just
what you want and so much more that you don't want. I believe it is
the 9903
http://www.toolbarn.com/dremel-d-9903.html
Be VERY careful with it. Use hand and eye protection, ESPECIALLY hand.
Not that it will cut you; rather it will create such fine metal
shavings that they will simply sneak into your pores and you will go
insane for a week or two trying to get them all out with tweezers. I
always think about it two or three times before I use it because of
this factor. OTOH, its cutting ability is beyond belief and it lasts
very well.
David L

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Feb 18 17:14:57 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:14:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Metal opening & Wiring a 3rd light
In-Reply-To: <212880.3927.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <212880.3927.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <D232974F73EE48C5AE84CB0F8F325DBA@spider>

I had heard of grinding some bar soap with the stone before grinding the pot
metal; never tried it. ...bill in corvallis
============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 3:21 PM
To: spridgets; Sprite; Midget/Sprite
Subject: [Spridgets] Metal opening & Wiring a 3rd light

 
I am trying to customize a 3rd light for my Morris Minor Tourer
I found a rear badge from an older model Morris.
It originally had a plastic reflector in the center.
I found a cool round red glass circle with what i would call facets or
beveling.
I started by trying to drill the cast metal out where the plastic was
missing.
As luck would have it the drill moved off center. Not a lot -
It is still a problem as i want to remove a little less then 1/4" more a
round
the edge.
At that point i bought some grinding stones to make the hole larger.
The grinding stones keep loading up with the metal as i grind out the hole.
I have tried to clean the stone with a wire brush and chipping the residue
off.
That has not worked very well - The metal has become part of the stone.
Opening the hole has been going very slow because of the loaded up surface.
Does any one have a suggestion on a better method or device to use?
I could use a little bigger drill bit. I will still have to grind it again
at
some point.
 
The other problem is on the Morris the tail light goes out when blinker.
It has to do with how it is wired through the flasher.
I could run a wire directly to the brake switch. Then it would go on with
braking.
This would give me  the stop light -
 
How would i get the running light to work from there or should i do a
running
light?
I was thinking maybe using a 1157 bulb and running another wire. Not sure
where too.
Then i thought the running light may be a bad idea . 
It may not show the light as well when the brakes are applied.
Any solutions or suggestions to my dilemma would be great.
 
TIA,
 
Vigil  
_______________________________________________

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 18 17:16:28 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:16:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Metal opening & Wiring a 3rd light
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikb+4MUF_GkUxcnXbEpGPf5zSP9ix_+5FJnyiZa@mail.gmail.com>
References: <212880.3927.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikb+4MUF_GkUxcnXbEpGPf5zSP9ix_+5FJnyiZa@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimTp6UGm_=Pmm65jvO465W=b8s4yDmZTtfkPj3g@mail.gmail.com>

Use a respirator or at least a dust mask with that tool.  It works
very well but it makes metal flakes and dust that will float around in
the air.
To recap, wear gloves, eye protection (goggles are better than
glasses), and some kind of breathing filter.
I like these for around $10 a pair.
http://www.uvex.us/products.aspx#/folder=104


Like DL said if you don't wear gloves you will be picking little metal
shards from your skin for a while.  I can only imagine what those
little metal shards would do to eyes or lungs.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Feb 18 17:22:49 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:22:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT: link to webpage using adult words in
 this email.
Message-ID: <AANLkTimzp=NGcMfy9vLms406Wzs8yzj068n4jEQ-uNxm@mail.gmail.com>

So, I found this website the other day, and it has made me laugh so hard, I
have actually hurt after some of these. He cruises Craigslist, and answers
adverts, looking to raise a ruckus.
This one made me think of our resident pilot. Be warned, you may want some
snacks and some beers before you open this. There are about 100 of these
entries, and it is awful addictive reading.
Have fun...
http://dontevenreply.com/view.php?post=46

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb 18 18:06:13 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:06:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT: link to webpage using adult words
 in this email.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimzp=NGcMfy9vLms406Wzs8yzj068n4jEQ-uNxm@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimzp=NGcMfy9vLms406Wzs8yzj068n4jEQ-uNxm@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <725A29E8-6382-48B7-A1BD-6985DBCDEA02@snet.net>

The Lazlo Letters was much more humorous.

Jay
-An iPhone communication-

On Feb 18, 2011, at 7:22 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> So, I found this website the other day, and it has made me laugh so hard, I
> have actually hurt after some of these. He cruises Craigslist, and answers
> adverts, looking to raise a ruckus.
> This one made me think of our resident pilot. Be warned, you may want some
> snacks and some beers before you open this. There are about 100 of these
> entries, and it is awful addictive reading.
> Have fun...
> http://dontevenreply.com/view.php?post=46

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 18 21:59:06 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:59:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimtPY9w2kXVyykKao8sicyOn7doCPAKXfvCYh=s@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1968115973.1052672.1298039707808.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<2024.90531.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<003a01cbcf80$13213ce0$3963b6a0$@net>
	<AANLkTimtPY9w2kXVyykKao8sicyOn7doCPAKXfvCYh=s@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D5F4E1A.8050309@justbrits.com>

Kent, I must admit I am VERY surprised that Frank didn't JUMP
on this, so.........:

<< You kow, like welders, media blasters, paint booths & equipment, 
tools, construction equiptment and materials to build or enlarge a 
garage or out -buildings, etc. >>

95% - 98% would be NON-USA made, right ??

<< The list is endless. >>

UN-fortunately, yer right there !!

<< Just think, the LBC owners of the world are pretty much the
only ones sustaining the economy anywhere now! >>

Right again:  Asia, India, China, and Lord knows where else <F> !!

From grday at btinternet.com  Sat Feb 19 04:01:40 2011
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:01:40 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Metal opening & Wiring a 3rd light
References: <212880.3927.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <A83F2D494B3249B8A11436828AFA3AF9@user8634b3d69b>

Have a look at a milling tool.  From the sounds of what you need, you should 
be able to cobble one up using an electric drill in a drill press stand and 
a milling vice.

Your wiring is different from ours - tail lights stay lit when they are 
turned on (Lord Lucas permitting) and all three lights - tail, brake and 
flasher are all wired separately with the normal fail point being the 
communal ground.

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com
To: spridgets ; Sprite ; Midget/Sprite
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 11:21 PM
Subject: [midgetsprite] Metal opening & Wiring a 3rd light




      I am trying to customize a 3rd light for my Morris Minor Tourer
      I found a rear badge from an older model Morris.
      It originally had a plastic reflector in the center.
      I found a cool round red glass circle with what i would call facets or 
beveling.
      I started by trying to drill the cast metal out where the plastic was 
missing.
      As luck would have it the drill moved off center. Not a lot -
      It is still a problem as i want to remove a little less then 1/4" more 
a round the edge.
      At that point i bought some grinding stones to make the hole larger.
      The grinding stones keep loading up with the metal as i grind out the 
hole.
      I have tried to clean the stone with a wire brush and chipping the 
residue off.
      That has not worked very well - The metal has become part of the 
stone.
      Opening the hole has been going very slow because of the loaded up 
surface.
      Does any one have a suggestion on a better method or device to use?
      I could use a little bigger drill bit. I will still have to grind it 
again at some point.

      The other problem is on the Morris the tail light goes out when 
blinker.
      It has to do with how it is wired through the flasher.
      I could run a wire directly to the brake switch. Then it would go on 
with braking.
      This would give me  the stop light -

      How would i get the running light to work from there or should i do a 
running light?
      I was thinking maybe using a 1157 bulb and running another wire. Not 
sure where too.
      Then i thought the running light may be a bad idea .
      It may not show the light as well when the brakes are applied.
      Any solutions or suggestions to my dilemma would be great.

      TIA,

      Vigil



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From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Feb 19 10:15:49 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:15:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: [BugeyeSprites] Bugeye BBQ update and THE BIG
 LIST of who may be showing up]
Message-ID: <4D5FFAC5.40800@justbrits.com>

Since several Square body folks have asked me [why, I don't know <G>]
why below was limited to Frogeyes, I asked John about it.

His reply to me this AM :
<quote>
All Sprites, Midgets, Morris and other little British car owners are 
invited.  Most Bugeyes that I have seen are using parts from later
model Midgets or Sprites anyway. -:)

John
</quote>
-------- Original Message --------
__,_._




Date:  Sat  March 5th 

Time:  1:00 PM PST - 4:00 PM PST
Location:   John Felt's house  6857 Tanzanite Dr.  Carlsbad, Ca 92009  
Gate code:  054  
Cell phone:  760.683.4551
Food and drinks  (yes, you can help by brining something) 

It appears that 16 or so bugeye owners may show up.  Considering a lot 
of car shows I have attended only had 3-5 bugeyes I am surprised at the 
response.   There will be a few door prizes and lots of good storied 
about bugeyes I am sure.   Its a great chance to meet up with people and 
exchange restoration tips, part gathering sources, and mechanical tips. 
 It also a great opportunity to tick off all my neighbors and take up 
all the parking on the street with happy cars!  :) 

I will let people know what they can do to help as far as food etc when 
I get the final list. Please forward this to all the  bugeye owners you 
know.

Here is a partial list of who is coming.  Lets make this a big, fun 
event and if you can make it let me know. If you are not on THE BIG LIST 
and want to be added send me an email and if you are on the list and can 
not attend let me know also.

Mickey in Carlsbad  Maroon Bugeye
Brent in Carlsbad  Gold Bugeye
Brian in Del Mar  Green Bugeye
Bob Gardner in San Diego Yellow? Bugeye
Robin in San Marcos  Red Bugeye 
Vigil in Escondido Morris
Paul Assigner in Escondido
Randy in El Cajon  
Curt Nancy in Carlsbad Red Bugeye
Brendan in Esondido '62 Sprite
Sam in San Diego Red Bugeye
Jim in San Juan Capistrano Bugeye 
Ed in San Diego  Bugeye 
Terry in Escondido  Bugeye
Colin in Lucadia  63 Jag XKE  (he is restoring my 60 Bugeye so he counts 
as a bugeye owner.... he has had my car at his place longer than I have 
had it at mine!)
and me in Carlsbad White Bugeye

This is a great start and there is 6 more maybes.  Lets hope the weather 
is great and those that get this email 

Thanks.....
John

*************************
The following is the original Post ref this get together
[FYI & FWIW &].
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Once again its time for the annual Bugeye BBQ (Ok, last year we got 
rained out a few times last year). All who can make it are welcome. It 
woulbe best if you could drive your little bugeye or similar British 
car, but not required. [The date has net been set yet. ]  I wanted to 
first run the idea up the flag pole and see how many people are interested
in attending. I would think a Sat. or Sunday afternoon would be best.
Say from 1pm til 4pm. Same menu as last year....
uhmmm BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, salad and dessert.
The purpose of this email is to get an idea of how many people would 
attend and second to choose a few dates and see which ones work for the 
majority [See Editor's note below].
Any weekend in March would be a good place to start and then is Sat. 
better than Sunday.
Thanks
John
[Editor's Note:  John is only on ONE [1] list:  a yahoo Bugeye one and
therefore his Posts have only gone to it.  As Bugeye were and are, the
"focus" the Dat of 'event' was decided by them and stands AS IS.]T[

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 19 12:19:44 2011
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:19:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING - .45 CAL. AMMUNITION RECALL
 - no lbc
Message-ID: <25111.65804.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I did not check this out on snoops or any other site.
B 
It came from a friend who knows i own a few 45's.
If it is true i think every one would like to know that owns a .45.
It seems valid to me because his listed a run numbers.
B 
Sorry no time to search validity of the message.
B 
B 
Vigil
:


Date: Saturday, February 19, 2011, 12:28 AM


o;?
#yiv2084399532 st1\00003a* {
}














B 




The following SAFETY WARNING was received from Tom Givens, of RANGEMASTER in
Memphis .B  For those of you who haven't already seen this, I considered it
important enough to forward to you.B  It might be a good idea to pass along to
any customer purchasing a .45 cal. handgun and anyone you know who has one
already.
B 
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
B 
Douglas D. Woodlee
Manager
Tennessee Instant Check System
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
Nashville , TN B 

>>> Tom Givens <rangemaster.tom at gmail.com> 2/10/2011 2:29 PM >>>
FEDERAL and AMERICAN EAGLE

45 AUTO PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING

Immediate Action Required

FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY b" 900 BOB EHLEN DRIVE b" ANOKA , MN 55303 b"
PHONE 763.323.2300 b" Toll Free: 1-800-322-2342

Certain lots of recently manufactured 45 Auto ammunition may contain an
incorrect propellant
charge. Use of product from these lots may result in firearm damage and
possible
serious injury.

DO NOT USE PRODUCT FROM THE FOLLOWING LOTS:

38X628 through 38X765
38T401 through 38T414

If you have in your possession any 45 Auto with the following brand names and
part numbers,
check to see if your ammunition package contains the above lots: American
EagleB. (AE45A,
AE45N1, or AE45A250), Championb" (WM5233), GoldMedalB. (GM45B), Hi-ShokB.
(45C, 45D)
and FederalB. Personal DefenseB. (C45C, C45D).

THIS WARNING APPLIES ONLY TO THE LOTS LISTED ABOVE.

If you possess ammunition from any of these lots, or have questions concerning
this warning, please contact us
at 1-800-831-0850 or 1-800-322-2342 and ask for Product Service.

Federal will provide replacement product
and will cover the cost of returning the affected product.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

B 

From jdinnis at gmail.com  Sat Feb 19 13:06:03 2011
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 14:06:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING - .45 CAL. AMMUNITION
 RECALL - no lbc
In-Reply-To: <25111.65804.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <25111.65804.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=1cgod+P2Fgtj9kJmpMQrnWmxhw+9DBG1vW91t@mail.gmail.com>

This is true, here is a link to the recall notice on Federal's web site.
http://www.federalpremium.com/pdf/45_Auto_warning.pdf

On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 1:19 PM,  <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com> wrote:
> I did not check this out on snoops or any other site.
> B
=================================
= Never offend people with style when you   =
= can offend with substance --- Sam Brown  =
=================================

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb 19 16:03:45 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:03:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons
Message-ID: <6C7E3B316B66469A857D4E4C86CB250B@HomePC>

Speed Channel at 6:00 Central.

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sat Feb 19 16:10:18 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 15:10:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Still Made in America
Message-ID: <AANLkTinta1M1TxYHqXRVMhp3C5C-Vvog4r8jLceF2d_7@mail.gmail.com>

Theres quite a market for niche products in New York City.

Interesting article on the furniture maker in New York. .  New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/11/nyregion/11manufacture.html

Kirk

From george.brokaw at cox.net  Sat Feb 19 16:43:51 2011
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:43:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons
In-Reply-To: <6C7E3B316B66469A857D4E4C86CB250B@HomePC>
References: <6C7E3B316B66469A857D4E4C86CB250B@HomePC>
Message-ID: <0c8b01cbd08e$dcd76c30$96864490$@brokaw@cox.net>

What day?  AM or PM?  Not in 15 minutes since my guide states there is a
basketball game on...



-----Original Message-----
Subject: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons

Speed Channel at 6:00 Central.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb 19 16:57:30 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:57:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons
In-Reply-To: <0c8b01cbd08e$dcd76c30$96864490$@brokaw@cox.net>
References: <6C7E3B316B66469A857D4E4C86CB250B@HomePC>
	<0c8b01cbd08e$dcd76c30$96864490$@brokaw@cox.net>
Message-ID: <42FA1DCAA1414D93A9088FDC819A6CFD@HomePC>

A basketball game on Speed Channel?



-----Original Message----- 
From: Paul Herder 
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 5:43 PM 
To: 'Larry Daniels' ; 'Spridgets List' 
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons 

What day?  AM or PM?  Not in 15 minutes since my guide states there is a
basketball game on...



-----Original Message-----
Subject: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons

Speed Channel at 6:00 Central.

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Feb 19 17:29:43 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:29:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons
In-Reply-To: <0c8b01cbd08e$dcd76c30$96864490$@brokaw@cox.net>
References: <6C7E3B316B66469A857D4E4C86CB250B@HomePC>
	<0c8b01cbd08e$dcd76c30$96864490$@brokaw@cox.net>
Message-ID: <4D606077.308@justbrits.com>

<< Not in 15 minutes since my guide states there is a
basketball game on... >>

On Speed ???
What PLANET are YOU and your Cable Provider living on, Paul ??? >>
LingMAO !!!!

From george.brokaw at cox.net  Sat Feb 19 18:04:34 2011
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:04:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons
In-Reply-To: <42FA1DCAA1414D93A9088FDC819A6CFD@HomePC>
References: <6C7E3B316B66469A857D4E4C86CB250B@HomePC>
	<0c8b01cbd08e$dcd76c30$96864490$@brokaw@cox.net>
	<42FA1DCAA1414D93A9088FDC819A6CFD@HomePC>
Message-ID: <0c8c01cbd09a$237e93b0$6a7bbb10$@brokaw@cox.net>

Must have been the Girl Scout cookies...

I was getting a buzz on the Peanut Butter Patties and though Speed Channel
was ESPN.

Please return to you normally scheduled programming...



-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Daniels [mailto:ladaniels at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 5:58 PM
To: Paul Herder; 'Spridgets List'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons

A basketball game on Speed Channel?



-----Original Message----- 
From: Paul Herder 
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 5:43 PM 
To: 'Larry Daniels' ; 'Spridgets List' 
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons 

What day?  AM or PM?  Not in 15 minutes since my guide states there is a
basketball game on...



-----Original Message-----
Subject: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons

Speed Channel at 6:00 Central.

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Feb 19 18:15:38 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:15:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT: link to webpage using adult words
 in this email.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimzp=NGcMfy9vLms406Wzs8yzj068n4jEQ-uNxm@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimzp=NGcMfy9vLms406Wzs8yzj068n4jEQ-uNxm@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D606B3A.7040806@justbrits.com>

<< Be warned, you may want some snacks and some beers before
you open this. >>

SOME, Brad???????? That AIN'T enough for ANYBODY !!!  LOL
But ya GOTTA be careful NOT to choke to death !!!!

<< There are about 100 of these entries, and it is awful addictive
reading. >>

I don't know what word fits, but "addictive" ain't good enough !!!

I'm NOT done, 'cause ya GOTTA take a break from the guy and
his posts !!!

ROTFLMAO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   And THANK YOU for sharing !!!

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb 19 18:16:44 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:16:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons
In-Reply-To: <0c8c01cbd09a$237e93b0$6a7bbb10$@brokaw@cox.net>
References: <6C7E3B316B66469A857D4E4C86CB250B@HomePC>
	<0c8b01cbd08e$dcd76c30$96864490$@brokaw@cox.net>
	<42FA1DCAA1414D93A9088FDC819A6CFD@HomePC>
	<0c8c01cbd09a$237e93b0$6a7bbb10$@brokaw@cox.net>
Message-ID: <7E2EA7AD6BE34805A90AB68254C2DB6C@HomePC>

Did you get to see it, Paul?  It wasn't great, but worth seeing.

Actually, the race seems like fun if you have some LBCers in your area that 
want to get together on it.  Minimum of 4 and max of 6 drivers, so everybody 
gets to play.

LAD

-----Original Message----- 
From: Paul Herder
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 7:04 PM
To: 'Larry Daniels' ; 'Spridgets List'
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons

Must have been the Girl Scout cookies...

I was getting a buzz on the Peanut Butter Patties and though Speed Channel
was ESPN.

Please return to you normally scheduled programming...



-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Daniels [mailto:ladaniels at sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 5:58 PM
To: Paul Herder; 'Spridgets List'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons

A basketball game on Speed Channel?



-----Original Message----- 
From: Paul Herder
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 5:43 PM
To: 'Larry Daniels' ; 'Spridgets List'
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons

What day?  AM or PM?  Not in 15 minutes since my guide states there is a
basketball game on...



-----Original Message-----
Subject: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons

Speed Channel at 6:00 Central. 

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sat Feb 19 18:51:06 2011
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:51:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Thrust washers ahd crankshaft end float
Message-ID: <002d01cbd0a0$a4bdad70$ee390850$@net>

My 948 bloclk is in the machine shop and the machinist called this afternoon
with some questions that he needs answered:  The book says that the end
float should be between .002 and .003  but mine is showing .009 end float.
Measuring the distance between the center main throws where the thrust
washers sit the distance is 1.3815 and is +/- .001 difference on two other
cranks I brought him this afternoon.  The thrust washers themselves measure
.092  .. So what he needs to know is if any of these measurements are out of
spec and if so which as the book doesn't list these areas dimensions.  Does
anyone know of a supplier who sells oversize thrust washers?  I need a set
that is around .005 as I can install a set of standards on the one side and
the oversize on the other side and end up with .002 - .003 end float.  Any
ideas or how has anyone else dealt with this issue?

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 19 19:18:55 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:18:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons
In-Reply-To: <7E2EA7AD6BE34805A90AB68254C2DB6C@HomePC>
Message-ID: <20065.63632.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sat, 2/19/11, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
Actually, the race seems like fun if you have some LBCers
> in your area that
> want to get together on it.  Minimum of 4 and max of 6

Let's do it. Craig
Bielat has parked his Elite and his 7 and is hooked on Lemons. They run an
Alfa (Milano, I think). My Targa Bimmer started as a Lemons candidate!

Only
caveat is I can't keep the car here. The count is getting out of hand.

Ron

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 19 19:27:50 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:27:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons
Message-ID: <676824.81453.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

C'mon Daniels - this car is perfect for it:

ebay 170602715765

Please????
'hopper

--- On Sat, 2/19/11, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From:
Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons
>
To: "'Spridgets List'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Larry Daniels"
<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
> Date: Saturday, February 19, 2011, 8:18 PM
> ---
On Sat, 2/19/11, Larry Daniels
> <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
> >
Actually, the race seems like fun if you have some
> LBCers
> > in your area
that 
> > want to get together on it.  Minimum of 4 and max of
> 6
> 
> Let's
do it. Craig Bielat has parked his Elite and his 7
> and is hooked on Lemons.
They run an Alfa (Milano, I think).
> My Targa Bimmer started as a Lemons
candidate!
> 
> Only caveat is I can't keep the car here. The count is
>
getting out of hand.
> 
> Ron

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 19 19:52:33 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:52:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Thrust washers ahd crankshaft end float
In-Reply-To: <002d01cbd0a0$a4bdad70$ee390850$@net>
Message-ID: <229519.74205.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sat, 2/19/11, Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:
> cranks I brought him this afternoon.  The thrust
> washers themselves measure
> .092  .. 

I just measured 12 different thrust washers, AE, ACL and Vandervell, all measured .092. BUT...the packages were labeled "Standard", so over-sized ones exist. Try Rod at Spridgetech.com. Personally, I have almost always have too little end float and have to take a bit off the washers. Something ain't right.

Ron

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb 19 20:20:52 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:20:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons
In-Reply-To: <20065.63632.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <20065.63632.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <619DE7FDA02444C8A79260EEE9C117AA@HomePC>

Ron, it is a thought worth entertaining.  But not for this year.  Not enough 
time to get a car ready -- we need to worry about your Targa car first --  
and I'm pretty busy at work for a while yet, anyhow.

We need 2 more drivers and a place to store it / work on it.  It also 
depends on how serious you want to be about winning.  As you know, I haven't 
raced a production car in more than 25 years and a formula car in 15.  I'm 
probably a little rusty.  But, if you just want to play and have some fun, I 
could probably be talked into it.

We need to look at the rules regarding licenses and fire suits/helmets, etc. 
I don't have a license anymore and my safety equipment could be in a museum.

If, after that, you are serious, let's talk.  What the hell, Carrie thinks 
I'm nuts already.


LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Ron Soave
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 8:18 PM
To: 'Spridgets List' ; Larry Daniels
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons

--- On Sat, 2/19/11, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Actually, the race seems like fun if you have some LBCers
> in your area that
> want to get together on it.  Minimum of 4 and max of 6

Let's do it. Craig Bielat has parked his Elite and his 7 and is hooked on 
Lemons. They run an Alfa (Milano, I think). My Targa Bimmer started as a 
Lemons candidate!

Only caveat is I can't keep the car here. The count is getting out of hand.

Ron

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 19 21:05:13 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:05:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons
In-Reply-To: <619DE7FDA02444C8A79260EEE9C117AA@HomePC>
Message-ID: <929489.83842.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sat, 2/19/11, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> car in 15.  I'm 
> probably a little rusty.  But, if you just want to
> play and have some fun, I 
> could probably be talked into it.

I'm serious. I spoke to Bielat and the Targa Bimmer PO - Most of the drivers have never been on a track before, no license. I'd just want to have fun. Whattya say, list? Get behind this entry for 2012? We could do it to raise $ for John Deikis' pediatric oncology charity. Lemons roll cages on ebay are $374. Porasik would be in for sure. I bet Manuel, Caldwell and Woerpel could be coaxed into it.

Worldwide is a nice central location for the prep shop ;-).

Ron

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 19 21:09:46 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:09:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] The end of days
Message-ID: <377447.30079.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Watching the classic car market collapse on TV - a beautiful 2000 Aston Martin Vantage convertible just sold for $33,000 on Mecum. That's less than a new minivan. Wow.

Ron

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb 19 21:58:23 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:58:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons
In-Reply-To: <929489.83842.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <929489.83842.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <79CEB6461B334137B936CC8DBAE36EDF@HomePC>

Ok, Ron, you've piqued my interest.  I like the idea of doing something for 
Deikis' charity.  John, you might owe us a beer on this one.  Are you going 
to be at Blackhawk this spring?  I'll be there and thirsty.  Ron and Peter 
will be, too.  For a free beer, we might also get Chris and Dave there.

If Peter is on board for the shop -- and as a driver -- that would settle 
some problems.  Tee-hee, wait till he sees this....

Chris, Dave, what do ya think?  Wrench on it and share in the drive?  Small 
money, big fun.  Camaraderie, bloody knuckles, mediocre food, good alcohol 
and time with more testosterone than estrogen.  Hard to imagine what else 
one could ask for.

LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Ron Soave
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 10:05 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons

--- On Sat, 2/19/11, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> car in 15.  I'm
> probably a little rusty.  But, if you just want to
> play and have some fun, I
> could probably be talked into it.

I'm serious. I spoke to Bielat and the Targa Bimmer PO - Most of the drivers 
have never been on a track before, no license. I'd just want to have fun. 
Whattya say, list? Get behind this entry for 2012? We could do it to raise $ 
for John Deikis' pediatric oncology charity. Lemons roll cages on ebay are 
$374. Porasik would be in for sure. I bet Manuel, Caldwell and Woerpel could 
be coaxed into it.

Worldwide is a nice central location for the prep shop ;-).

Ron
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Feb 19 22:15:31 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:15:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Thrust washers ahd crankshaft end float
References: <002d01cbd0a0$a4bdad70$ee390850$@net>
Message-ID: <B1BD5057B4B546E3B9D9650F46B9E23A@personal>

End float is correct .003 to .002. yep endfloat is adjusted with thrust 
washers. Undersizes available it says,.010 .020 .030 .040
May I suggest you contact Hap at Acme for professional engine info.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leo" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
To: <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 7:51 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Thrust washers ahd crankshaft end float


> My 948 bloclk is in the machine shop and the machinist called this 
> afternoon
> with some questions that he needs answered:  The book says that the end
> float should be between .002 and .003  but mine is showing .009 end float.
> Measuring the distance between the center main throws where the thrust
> washers sit the distance is 1.3815 and is +/- .001 difference on two other
> cranks I brought him this afternoon.  The thrust washers themselves 
> measure
> .092  .. So what he needs to know is if any of these measurements are out 
> of
> spec and if so which as the book doesn't list these areas dimensions. 
> Does
> anyone know of a supplier who sells oversize thrust washers?  I need a set
> that is around .005 as I can install a set of standards on the one side 
> and
> the oversize on the other side and end up with .002 - .003 end float.  Any
> ideas or how has anyone else dealt with this issue?
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb 19 22:24:00 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:24:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The end of days
In-Reply-To: <377447.30079.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <377447.30079.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AD60999F6AA94B7E94D66A42AFE4B120@HomePC>

I've been watching a similar vintage XK8 convertible with low mileage being 
advertised locally for down to $12,500.  I would buy it in a second but for 
a place to park it.

LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Ron Soave
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 10:09 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] The end of days

Watching the classic car market collapse on TV - a beautiful 2000 Aston 
Martin Vantage convertible just sold for $33,000 on Mecum. That's less than 
a new minivan. Wow.

Ron
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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 19 22:44:49 2011
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:44:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Ethanol Fuel Content Update
Message-ID: <969626.39344.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

B 





B 
Subject: Ethanol Fuel Content Update





----------------------------------------------------------
Message
----------------------------------------------------------
Following forwarded from the SEMA Action Network (SAN) for your information:

House Approves SAN Supported Measure to Suspend EPA E15 Program; Senate Action
Next
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a provision to prevent the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using agency funds to permit an
increase in the amount of ethanol content in gasoline to 15% (E15). B The
provision is part of a larger bill to fund the federal government during
fiscal year 2011 which must also be approved by the U.S. Senate. The SEMA
Action Network (SAN) requested this action and worked hard to secure the vote.
B When signed into law by President Obama, this timely legislation will
protect automotive enthusiasts and consumers from misfueling and other
unnecessary harm. B 

On behalf of millions of auto enthusiasts across the country, SAN applauds the
House of Representatives for acknowledging the need for more unbiased and
independent testing on the impact of E15 on vehicles and engines. B The
provision suspends EPAC"b,b"s premature efforts to permit E15 in the
marketplace in fiscal year 2011. B The SAN is now working to help pass a newly
introduced bill (HR 748) to repeal the EPA E15 program altogether.

The SAN will continue to take proactive steps in Washington, D.C. to oppose
E15 until there are conclusive scientific findings that demonstrate that it
will not harm automobiles of any age as a result of corrosion or other
chemical incompatibilities.

Please forward this Alert to your fellow car enthusiasts. B Urge them to join
the SAN and help defend the hobby! Thank you for your assistance.

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sat Feb 19 22:53:11 2011
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:53:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons
In-Reply-To: <79CEB6461B334137B936CC8DBAE36EDF@HomePC>
References: <929489.83842.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<79CEB6461B334137B936CC8DBAE36EDF@HomePC>
Message-ID: <001201cbd0c2$752e1be0$5f8a53a0$@rr.com>

I like beer.  And throwing around German cars.  Yeah I'm in.  I think I
still have a passport.

But a 190?  The Cimarron/Catera of Mercedes? 

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 10:58 PM
To: Ron Soave; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons

Ok, Ron, you've piqued my interest.  I like the idea of doing something for 
Deikis' charity.  John, you might owe us a beer on this one.  Are you going 
to be at Blackhawk this spring?  I'll be there and thirsty.  Ron and Peter 
will be, too.  For a free beer, we might also get Chris and Dave there.

If Peter is on board for the shop -- and as a driver -- that would settle 
some problems.  Tee-hee, wait till he sees this....

Chris, Dave, what do ya think?  Wrench on it and share in the drive?  Small 
money, big fun.  Camaraderie, bloody knuckles, mediocre food, good alcohol 
and time with more testosterone than estrogen.  Hard to imagine what else 
one could ask for.

LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Ron Soave
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 10:05 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons

--- On Sat, 2/19/11, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> car in 15.  I'm
> probably a little rusty.  But, if you just want to
> play and have some fun, I
> could probably be talked into it.

I'm serious. I spoke to Bielat and the Targa Bimmer PO - Most of the drivers

have never been on a track before, no license. I'd just want to have fun. 
Whattya say, list? Get behind this entry for 2012? We could do it to raise $

for John Deikis' pediatric oncology charity. Lemons roll cages on ebay are 
$374. Porasik would be in for sure. I bet Manuel, Caldwell and Woerpel could

be coaxed into it.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Feb 20 00:02:05 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:02:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The end of days
In-Reply-To: <AD60999F6AA94B7E94D66A42AFE4B120@HomePC>
References: <377447.30079.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<AD60999F6AA94B7E94D66A42AFE4B120@HomePC>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikBrovRTPj5Mn_oLMohbNLfj+yzKw-C8dWAd5CZ@mail.gmail.com>

You can park it at my house...   ;-)

On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 11:24 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> I've been watching a similar vintage XK8 convertible with low mileage being
> advertised locally for down to $12,500.  I would buy it in a second but for
> a place to park it.
>
> LAD
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ron Soave
> Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 10:09 PM
> To: Spridgets
> Subject: [Spridgets] The end of days
>
> Watching the classic car market collapse on TV - a beautiful 2000 Aston
> Martin Vantage convertible just sold for $33,000 on Mecum. That's less than
> a new minivan. Wow.
>
> Ron

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Feb 20 00:04:29 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:04:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Fw: Ethanol Fuel Content Update
In-Reply-To: <969626.39344.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <969626.39344.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimcR=ByWP2j3FsdvVeT1ecLqokNsP6xJ7rRbtjt@mail.gmail.com>

THanks, Vigil...  Unfortunately E10 is already wreaking havoc with our
vehicles...

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 11:44 PM, <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>
>
>
>
>
> *Subject: **Ethanol Fuel Content Update*
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> Message
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> Following forwarded from the SEMA Action Network (SAN) for your
> information:
>
> House Approves SAN Supported Measure to Suspend EPA E15 Program; Senate
> Action Next
> The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a provision to prevent the
> U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using agency funds to
permit
> an increase in the amount of ethanol content in gasoline to 15% (E15).  The
> provision is part of a larger bill to fund the federal government during
> fiscal year 2011 which must also be approved by the U.S. Senate. The SEMA
> Action Network (SAN) requested this action and worked hard to secure the
> vote.  When signed into law by President Obama, this timely legislation
will
> protect automotive enthusiasts and consumers from misfueling and other
> unnecessary harm.
>
> On behalf of millions of auto enthusiasts across the country, SAN applauds
> the House of Representatives for acknowledging the need for more unbiased
> and independent testing on the impact of E15 on vehicles and engines.  The
> provision suspends EPAbs premature efforts to permit E15 in the
> marketplace in fiscal year 2011.  The SAN is now working to help pass a
> newly introduced bill (HR 748) to repeal the EPA E15 program altogether.
>
> The SAN will continue to take proactive steps in Washington, D.C. to oppose
> E15 until there are conclusive scientific findings that demonstrate that it
> will not harm automobiles of any age as a result of corrosion or other
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Feb 20 06:23:23 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 07:23:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The end of days
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikBrovRTPj5Mn_oLMohbNLfj+yzKw-C8dWAd5CZ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <377447.30079.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com><AD60999F6AA94B7E94D66A42AFE4B120@HomePC>
	<AANLkTikBrovRTPj5Mn_oLMohbNLfj+yzKw-C8dWAd5CZ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D0A8F2304DA64C908219787A58B2153F@HomePC>

Yeah, thanks, Jim!  Good of you to step up like that!



From: Jim Johnson
Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 1:02 AM
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: Ron Soave ; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The end of days

You can park it at my house...   ;-)


On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 11:24 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

  I've been watching a similar vintage XK8 convertible with low mileage being
  advertised locally for down to $12,500.  I would buy it in a second but for
  a place to park it.

  LAD




  -----Original Message-----
  From: Ron Soave
  Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 10:09 PM
  To: Spridgets
  Subject: [Spridgets] The end of days

  Watching the classic car market collapse on TV - a beautiful 2000 Aston
  Martin Vantage convertible just sold for $33,000 on Mecum. That's less than
  a new minivan. Wow.

  Ron

From jmj3351 at comcast.net  Sun Feb 20 06:35:32 2011
From: jmj3351 at comcast.net (jmj3351 at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:35:32 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Thrust washers ahd crankshaft end float
In-Reply-To: <002d01cbd0a0$a4bdad70$ee390850$@net>
Message-ID: <1690012327.919762.1298208931956.JavaMail.root@sz0087a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

If all else fails, try British Parts Northwest. I got an assortment from them
a few years ago and they were useful on more than one engine. You might
consider having the washer pinned so that it is less likely to fall out.

Green Midget John in TN.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Leo" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 8:51:06 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Thrust washers ahd crankshaft end float

My 948 bloclk is in the machine shop and the machinist called this afternoon
with some questions that he needs answered: B The book says that the end
float should be between .002 and .003 B but mine is showing .009 end float.
Measuring the distance between the center main throws where the thrust
washers sit the distance is 1.3815 and is +/- .001 difference on two other
cranks I brought him this afternoon. B The thrust washers themselves measure
.092 B .. So what he needs to know is if any of these measurements are out of
spec and if so which as the book doesn't list these areas dimensions. B Does
anyone know of a supplier who sells oversize thrust washers? B I need a set
that is around .005 as I can install a set of standards on the one side and
the oversize on the other side and end up with .002 - .003 end float. B Any
ideas or how has anyone else dealt with this issue?
Suggested annual donation B $12.75
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 20 07:43:59 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 06:43:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Charity - Re:  24 Hours of Lemons
In-Reply-To: <79CEB6461B334137B936CC8DBAE36EDF@HomePC>
Message-ID: <581984.8340.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sat, 2/19/11, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Ok, Ron,
you've piqued my
> interest.  I like the idea of doing something for 
>
Deikis' charity.  John, you might owe us a beer on

BTW - the 2011 Team Soave
(an operating division of Team Thicko) Targa Newfoundland car charity is:
http://www.rockfordrescuemission.org/

We are focusing on the women and
children restoration area. A close friend of ours went to the RRM aftter her
husband broke her jaw for the third time and was inspired to become an
attorney helping families in need. Details, paypal info and Facebook page and
fundraisers to come - Kaney Aerospace (www.kaneyaerospace.com) has agreed to
match donations 100%. 

Ron

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sun Feb 20 09:07:38 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:07:38 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ethanol Fuel Content Update - a note on "fracking"
In-Reply-To: <ijrb43+crf6@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <1319527599.1499177.1298218058677.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

True. There was a program on TV Friday night on the subject of a whole town (Visalia ?) with contaminated groundwater severely affecting health, and crops.

It appears that our enlightened government omitted to include diesel specifically in the fluids banned from use in fracking.

Even though the EPA reports that there are significantly high levels of diesel and hydrocarbon compounds in the groundwater they cannot specifically tie it to the oil company using the diesel.
So they are continuing to use it,

Big Money Talks Loud!!!!

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process


----- Original Message -----
From: "John Voelcker" <johnvoelcker at yahoo.com>

There's a new story from a few weeks ago that points out that one of the substances injected into the ground by the frackers is diesel fuel. Which wasn't, if I recall the story correctly, illegal. Remarkably. 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Feb 20 09:46:38 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 10:46:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Charity - Re:  24 Hours of Lemons
In-Reply-To: <581984.8340.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <581984.8340.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2F952D2270614C3FB507D31F62A614F7@HomePC>

Maybe we should throw in a few extra bucks to send a "greeting" to the 
asshole who broke her jaw.



-----Original Message----- 
From: Ron Soave
Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 8:43 AM
To: Spridgets ; Larry Daniels ; team-thicko at autox.team.net
Subject: Charity - Re: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of Lemons

--- On Sat, 2/19/11, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Ok, Ron, you've piqued my
> interest.  I like the idea of doing something for
> Deikis' charity.  John, you might owe us a beer on

BTW - the 2011 Team Soave (an operating division of Team Thicko) Targa 
Newfoundland car charity is:

http://www.rockfordrescuemission.org/

We are focusing on the women and children restoration area. A close friend 
of ours went to the RRM aftter her husband broke her jaw for the third time 
and was inspired to become an attorney helping families in need. Details, 
paypal info and Facebook page and fundraisers to come - Kaney Aerospace 
(www.kaneyaerospace.com) has agreed to match donations 100%.

Ron

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 20 13:29:02 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:29:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Garden Railway
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=WbdbdyNHzjoY_cge3wAekwmRz3XSJxyZhEUgR@mail.gmail.com>

Ryan,


Any pics you can send?  I have been thinking of building one off and on
through the years.

Would love to see pics if you have them (Garden Railway).

Kirk

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 20 13:40:24 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:40:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Magtech 45 ACP - (Re: Ammo Warning)
Message-ID: <AANLkTinqqQqHQNfd2d1X=H0Npo9ufBT6Qz2ufe-bhuzm@mail.gmail.com>

The last time up shooting I shot MAGTECH 45 ACP through my Springfield 1911.

Thanks for the heads up (next time I am at the gun store buying ammo).

Kirk

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Feb 20 14:32:56 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:32:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Magtech 45 ACP - (Re: Ammo Warning)
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinqqQqHQNfd2d1X=H0Npo9ufBT6Qz2ufe-bhuzm@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinqqQqHQNfd2d1X=H0Npo9ufBT6Qz2ufe-bhuzm@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E4E81BFFD6D544E6A38F55F0C3F8EFF4@spider>

This one?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1911_pistol
=================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Hargreaves
Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 12:40 PM
To: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Magtech 45 ACP - (Re: Ammo Warning)

The last time up shooting I shot MAGTECH 45 ACP through my Springfield 1911.

Thanks for the heads up (next time I am at the gun store buying ammo).

Kirk
_______________________________________________

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Feb 20 14:55:00 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:55:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  Magtech 45 ACP - (Re: Ammo Warning)
Message-ID: <030F1D83EC734359AB383F897699AD46@spider>

http://www.sightm1911.com/1911%20History.htm
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
corvallis at peoplepc.com
Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 1:33 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Magtech 45 ACP - (Re: Ammo Warning)

This one?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1911_pistol
=================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Hargreaves
Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 12:40 PM
To: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Magtech 45 ACP - (Re: Ammo Warning)

The last time up shooting I shot MAGTECH 45 ACP through my Springfield 1911.

Thanks for the heads up (next time I am at the gun store buying ammo).

Kirk
_______________________________________________

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Feb 20 14:57:02 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:57:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  Magtech 45 ACP - (Re: Ammo Warning)
Message-ID: <90570477B91F49008A22B4D644EDCBEC@spider>

http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/other/why_the_m1911.htm
===================================
-----Original Message-----
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com [mailto:corvallis at peoplepc.com] 
Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 1:55 PM
To: 'spridgets at autox.team.net'
Subject: FW: [Spridgets] Magtech 45 ACP - (Re: Ammo Warning)


http://www.sightm1911.com/1911%20History.htm
======================================

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
corvallis at peoplepc.com
Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 1:33 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Magtech 45 ACP - (Re: Ammo Warning)

This one?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1911_pistol
=================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Hargreaves
Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 12:40 PM
To: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Magtech 45 ACP - (Re: Ammo Warning)

The last time up shooting I shot MAGTECH 45 ACP through my Springfield 1911.

Thanks for the heads up (next time I am at the gun store buying ammo).

Kirk
_______________________________________________

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Feb 20 15:59:54 2011
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:59:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Fw: Ethanol Fuel Content
	Update
In-Reply-To: <969626.39344.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <969626.39344.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT135-w5A2ADD94F64BDEEF93C66D4D60@phx.gbl>

Good!


CB

Subject: Ethanol Fuel Content Update

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From billmasq at hotmail.com  Sun Feb 20 16:19:35 2011
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 15:19:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Morris Minor ID plate
Message-ID: <SNT123-W272D38167F3506DE495E41CAD60@phx.gbl>

OK- who can tell me where the ID plate is on a Morris?
We are trying to transfer title on Paul A's and need to find the ID.
Thanks
BillM

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Sun Feb 20 17:40:12 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 18:40:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Magtech 45 ACP - (Re: Ammo Warning)
In-Reply-To: <E4E81BFFD6D544E6A38F55F0C3F8EFF4@spider>
References: <AANLkTinqqQqHQNfd2d1X=H0Npo9ufBT6Qz2ufe-bhuzm@mail.gmail.com>
	<E4E81BFFD6D544E6A38F55F0C3F8EFF4@spider>
Message-ID: <4D61B46C.1030305@tx.rr.com>

Probably one of the products of this company:
http://www.springfield-armory.com/

Which might or might not mean a 1911-pattern pistol.  Originally 
Springfield manufactured a clone of the 1911, produced partially in 
Brazil IIRC, but now they make other models in addition to the 1911 that 
come in .45ACP.

For the most part you will only find "real" 1911's in the hands of 
collectors, since they will be nearing 100 years old and have become 
valuable.  The military transitioned to the 1911A1 at some point in time 
but again those have enough value to be mostly in the hands of 
collectors.  There are of course plenty of commercial versions of the 
1911 pattern available on the market, more companies are producing them 
now than ever before.


> This one?
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1911_pistol

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 20 19:36:38 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 18:36:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Goodfellas Spridget?
Message-ID: <675970.59315.qm@web161211.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Take a look at 100:38: http://www.56.com/u32/v_NTE3NTUzNzM.html  (Ignore the
subtitles)  Is that a Spridget, I spy with my little eye?  We gotta find this
for Frank.
Rick


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

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 20 20:18:53 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 21:18:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Goodfellas Spridget?
In-Reply-To: <675970.59315.qm@web161211.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <675970.59315.qm@web161211.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikZEBatnU7p0Ksc1Dd7EAp2u7gk91L97ZAh+9_1@mail.gmail.com>

That probably is Frank's.  He makes offers people can't refuse, too.

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sun Feb 20 20:49:19 2011
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 21:49:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Goodfellas Spridget?
In-Reply-To: <675970.59315.qm@web161211.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <675970.59315.qm@web161211.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <002201cbd17a$51d044d0$f570ce70$@rr.com>

Good Lord...spring can't come fast enough!

I've been in IT for a long time, and that is probably the most ugly mash up
pirate site I have seen.  I would have never imagined seeing Goodfellas with
Arabic subtitles.

Good find though.

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HealeyRick
Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 8:37 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Goodfellas Spridget?

Take a look at 100:38: (Ignore the
subtitles)  Is that a Spridget, I spy with my little eye?  We gotta find
this
for Frank.
Rick

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sun Feb 20 20:56:57 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 03:56:57 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Morris Minor ID plate
In-Reply-To: <377008780.1508196.1298260467237.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <1227559050.1508219.1298260617286.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

For the lists' info..
The Morris ID plate should under the hood, and is either fixed to the firewall (bulkhead), or to the inside of the drivers side wheel arch dependant on the year of manufacture. No VIN numbers prior to 1965.


Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process


----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Masquelier" <billmasq at hotmail.com>

OK- who can tell me where the ID plate is on a Morris?
We are trying to transfer title on Paul A's and need to find the ID.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Feb 21 04:33:16 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 03:33:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Morris Minor ID plate
In-Reply-To: <1227559050.1508219.1298260617286.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <377008780.1508196.1298260467237.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<1227559050.1508219.1298260617286.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <DF5EDA2EFFE240C1AE0001D44C521817@spider>

Look at the engine number and make sure that was not used as a VIN. 
Odder things have happened. ...bill in corvallis
============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave KK7SS
Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 7:57 PM
To: spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Morris Minor ID plate

For the lists' info..
The Morris ID plate should under the hood, and is either fixed to the
firewall (bulkhead), or to the inside of the drivers side wheel arch
dependant on the year of manufacture. No VIN numbers prior to 1965.


Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process


----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Masquelier" <billmasq at hotmail.com>

OK- who can tell me where the ID plate is on a Morris?
We are trying to transfer title on Paul A's and need to find the ID.
_______________________________________________

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Feb 21 05:13:43 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 07:13:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <C0799F4B-4BAC-4904-94CE-6190339E9505@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.11.1297278002.14557.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<AD381F7080E8452FB3C27C7252FEBCBC@OfficePC>
	<C0799F4B-4BAC-4904-94CE-6190339E9505@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=aJsa-CcuvWKgjY8bamntqKVKsxcGnRDzOMD8h@mail.gmail.com>

Wow nice reviews on that Evapo-rust. What are the con's on this product
other than paint quickly.
Lin

On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 3:52 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:

> Evapo-rust at some FLAPS, not cheap, $ 25 /gal IIRC but it works well, but
> it does take some time..
>
> Lester
>
>
>
> On Feb 10, 2011, at 3:58 PM, Bob Gardner wrote:
>
>  I need to remove some rust and I remember people talking about a chemical
>> you can buy at some hardware stores but I can't remember the names.
>>
>> Any one remember?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Bob
>>
>> Robert D. Gardner
>>
>> Gardner Productions LLC
>> Film and Video Production since 1978
>> 619-460-1000
>> www.gardnerproductions.com
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Feb 21 06:52:02 2011
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 07:52:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=aJsa-CcuvWKgjY8bamntqKVKsxcGnRDzOMD8h@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.11.1297278002.14557.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<AD381F7080E8452FB3C27C7252FEBCBC@OfficePC>
	<C0799F4B-4BAC-4904-94CE-6190339E9505@comcast.net>
	<AANLkTi=aJsa-CcuvWKgjY8bamntqKVKsxcGnRDzOMD8h@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <586D89C5-96AE-4A6F-BB9F-3F04A95CD9BB@comcast.net>

It's slow.. real slow.  It speeds up with movement, get an aquarium  
pump to circulate the stuff, that helps a lot.  Plan on hours, dump  
rusty bits in, walk away, check the next day.

Oh yeah, it goes from opaque to nasty brown looking but it still  
works.  Lastly, it is probably some form of molasses.  No really, look  
up molasses and rust removal.  Seems like the same deal only a LOT  
cheaper.

Lester


On Feb 21, 2011, at 6:13 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> Wow nice reviews on that Evapo-rust. What are the con's on this  
> product other than paint quickly.
> Lin
>
> On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 3:52 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>  
> wrote:
> Evapo-rust at some FLAPS, not cheap, $ 25 /gal IIRC but it works  
> well, but it does take some time..
>
> Lester
>
>
>
> On Feb 10, 2011, at 3:58 PM, Bob Gardner wrote:
>
> I need to remove some rust and I remember people talking about a  
> chemical
> you can buy at some hardware stores but I can't remember the names.
>
> Any one remember?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob
>
> Robert D. Gardner
>
> Gardner Productions LLC
> Film and Video Production since 1978
> 619-460-1000
> www.gardnerproductions.com
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Feb 21 07:52:13 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:52:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Still Made in America
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinta1M1TxYHqXRVMhp3C5C-Vvog4r8jLceF2d_7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinta1M1TxYHqXRVMhp3C5C-Vvog4r8jLceF2d_7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=NUPSUhGTbhmoN0bC6sYr3QD3U5Hm-U8MVk24+@mail.gmail.com>

Kirk,
Great article that area is off Atlantic Ave near my partner I'll have to
check him out I love local craftsman shops.
Lin


On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 6:10 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>wrote:

>  There s quite a market for niche products in New York City.
>
> Interesting article on the furniture maker in New York. .  New York Times:
>
> http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/11/nyregion/11manufacture.html
>
> Kirk
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Feb 21 08:59:51 2011
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:59:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Part needed
In-Reply-To: <4D5DEEB6.90203@comcast.net>
References: <4D5DEEB6.90203@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <COL117-W61E67E492AFC6E4509CEB3C2D90@phx.gbl>

Almost all Tirerack rims are Chinese/Asian manufactured, and are CAST and
heavy.

Want quality American made FORGED wheels at a VERY reasonable
(CHEAP even if you get their overstocks) check out
www.centerlinewheels.com.
They do mention you have to make sure to keep them clean,
Their wheels are either polished or chrome plated.

It doesn't appear that they are clear coated.
Brake dust and road salt are VERY caustic! and will pit the wheels if left on
for any length of time.
also check out:

http://www.bossmotorsports.com/aboutus.cfm

I'm sure there are others...

An sad article on USA manufacturing.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/13/business/13every.html?_r=1


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!


> Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:59:50 -0500

>
> I need a nuclear device that will blow china off the face of the planet.
> Anybody have one or know of one for sale cheap?
> It must NOT be made in china because I need it to actually work.
> I am only out to save the planet by eliminating all the crap they make
> and save me from anymore grief.
>
> Current chinese junk problem is my new truck wheels, they are now 6
> months old and look like they are 50 years.
> And Tire Rack "assured" me their wheels are top quality.
> If that's the case I hate to see what would happen to their low end crap.
> Today someone asked me if I took the wheels off my old truck and put
> them on my new truck.
> That was the kick in the ass. My old truck wheels still look great, the
> kid across the street bought my old truck so I see it everyday.
> The new wheels are beyond help at 6 months old. Deep pits, they turned
> gray and started out as aluminum but the chinks used cow dung and rice
> patties to to forge these and to stretch the aluminum they used old
> Toyota rusty fenders as fillers.
> I still need a nuke because I know a country that TRULY deserves it.
> Useless batch of lowlifes that can't read and don't anybody give that
> crap about them making the shit to a US companies specs because I am
> sure Matel, Fisher-Price and all those other toy companys did not spec
> out lead paint on kids toys.
>
> Rant over
> PLEASE buy AMERICAN
> The job you save may be your kin's
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> _______________________________________________

From mgmaven at bellsouth.net  Mon Feb 21 10:26:57 2011
From: mgmaven at bellsouth.net (Bob Spruck)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:26:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Frank Clarici Theme Song
Message-ID: <20110221172657.C410518764E@autox.team.net>

><file://c:\program%20files\qualcomm\eudora%20mail\attach\American_Pie1.wmv>
>American_Pie1.wmv
><file://c:\program%20files\qualcomm\eudora%20mail\attach\American_Pie1.wmv> 
><file://c:\program%20files\qualcomm\eudora%20mail\attach\American_Pie1.wmv> 
>American_Pie1.wmv

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 46ac87.jpg"; x-mac-type="4A504547"; x-mac-creator="4A565752]

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 21 12:29:58 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:29:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
Message-ID: <AANLkTimRQ0Lnrj5czC=V1kOTqc-xBkVw8woJQMbEDQtj@mail.gmail.com>

Springfield 1911 Military Spec

Springfield XD (an improvement over the Glock. .  more safety features).

Glock 19 with 15 round clip. . .

Ruger Red Hawk 44 Mag pistol (used for boar hunting in California).

I used to load my rounds for the 44 for boar hunting.  I went with the Ruger
because it has a thicker strap for hot loads. I have seen Smith and Wessons
with the strap blown off with the rounds I used to load.  The Ruger can take
the hotter loads no problem.

Favorite gun. . . Chinese made Russian SKS "assault rifle."

One mean rifle. . .

Kirk

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 21 12:56:34 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:56:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Truck Wheels
Message-ID: <AANLkTik_Yxj+3suhjt=ig+aBMw1V7CpPGw0W1r7UqHwX@mail.gmail.com>

Frank,


I would love to see a pic/s of your pitted wheels. .  .

Kirk

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Feb 21 13:03:51 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:03:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC but racing content...
Message-ID: <AANLkTimaNiLRDv3VGUKmERVLLCGcEY3tSRD9a+dfpw=f@mail.gmail.com>

Alert just received....   For you F-1 fans....   HRH. Bernie just announced
the Bahrainian GP is cancelled.
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
Then there was the mind reader who moved to Washington, D.C. and couldn't
find work.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Feb 21 13:27:54 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:27:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] rare Midget / Sprite doors
Message-ID: <BAY147-w4610A0F8DE1145EB005781B8D90@phx.gbl>

Does anyone recognize this rare early spridget door?

http://tinyurl.com/63wayfy

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 derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 21 13:43:33 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:43:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimRQ0Lnrj5czC=V1kOTqc-xBkVw8woJQMbEDQtj@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimRQ0Lnrj5czC=V1kOTqc-xBkVw8woJQMbEDQtj@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTineAWyJ6DYvpKz+9LBCuxV5a_0h8TVHNifhiU0b@mail.gmail.com>

> Springfield XD (an improvement over the Glock. .  more safety features).
>
LOL, improvement over Glock Perfection?  I've seen and XD fail.  It
was an early one, but I will never own one of what I witnessed.

> Glock 19 with 15 round clip. . .
>
What, no XD9?

> Ruger Red Hawk 44 Mag pistol (used for boar hunting in California).
>

Ruger FTW.  I read an article about a guy trying to blow up a Ruger
Old Army black powder revolver by loading it with hot primers and as
much rifle powder as he could fit.  It just kept shooting.

> Favorite gun. . . Chinese made Russian SKS "assault rifle."
>
 Norinco makes everything from military vehicles to small arms.  Their
SKS rifles are very good.  The Russian SKSs are a little better for
collectors, but not any better functioning.
They are proof that China can make good stuff.

From cmlove at knology.net  Mon Feb 21 14:15:51 2011
From: cmlove at knology.net (Monty Love)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:15:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] MGA steering wheel
Message-ID: <4D62D607.80801@knology.net>

Does anyone know if an MGA steering wheel from the mid 50's will fit a 
MG Midget?

Thanks,

Monty

From heard at datatrontech.net  Mon Feb 21 14:40:07 2011
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard Saxon)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:40:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTineAWyJ6DYvpKz+9LBCuxV5a_0h8TVHNifhiU0b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimRQ0Lnrj5czC=V1kOTqc-xBkVw8woJQMbEDQtj@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTineAWyJ6DYvpKz+9LBCuxV5a_0h8TVHNifhiU0b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <168a01cbd20f$e8cb2180$ba616480$@net>

> Favorite gun. . . Chinese made Russian SKS "assault rifle."

Somehow I'm bettin' Frank would never fire this rifle....



-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of derf
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 3:44 PM
To: Kirk Hargreaves
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec

> Springfield XD (an improvement over the Glock. .  more safety features).
>
LOL, improvement over Glock Perfection?  I've seen and XD fail.  It
was an early one, but I will never own one of what I witnessed.

> Glock 19 with 15 round clip. . .
>
What, no XD9?

> Ruger Red Hawk 44 Mag pistol (used for boar hunting in California).
>

Ruger FTW.  I read an article about a guy trying to blow up a Ruger
Old Army black powder revolver by loading it with hot primers and as
much rifle powder as he could fit.  It just kept shooting.

> Favorite gun. . . Chinese made Russian SKS "assault rifle."
>
 Norinco makes everything from military vehicles to small arms.  Their
SKS rifles are very good.  The Russian SKSs are a little better for
collectors, but not any better functioning.
They are proof that China can make good stuff.
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From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Mon Feb 21 14:44:59 2011
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:44:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] rare Midget / Sprite doors
References: <BAY147-w4610A0F8DE1145EB005781B8D90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <0F2D862CA31249CEB7BDDED952C898DC@Inspiron>

Robert,

I would say the door is from a 1963 Sprite MKII or a 1962 Midget MK1, 
someone has added the door handle on the outside. I have never seen that set 
before, maybe it belongs to the bugeye with factory trunk that was on ebay 
last year.  lol

Greg Higgins

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 3:27 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] rare Midget / Sprite doors


> Does anyone recognize this rare early spridget door?
>
> http://tinyurl.com/63wayfy
>
> 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
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Mon Feb 21 15:19:08 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:19:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Miata seats
Message-ID: <AANLkTi==euZUM0evDnwyddcZ-aHLz_3d=aqG3F+RfH0V@mail.gmail.com>

Reporting from Budget salvage yard in Kent Wa. One seat out, one to go.

Rick (spridgiata) Bastedo

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Mon Feb 21 16:07:19 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:07:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Miata seats
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi==euZUM0evDnwyddcZ-aHLz_3d=aqG3F+RfH0V@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi==euZUM0evDnwyddcZ-aHLz_3d=aqG3F+RfH0V@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimQg1PMXDZ+e+1kEtJJrML7jgsgkPKAFQjk5YQY@mail.gmail.com>

Two out, heading for the counter.

Rick (miadgetsprite) Bastedo
On Feb 21, 2011 2:19 PM, "Rick Bastedo" <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
> Reporting from Budget salvage yard in Kent Wa. One seat out, one to go.
>
> Rick (spridgiata) Bastedo

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Feb 21 16:27:44 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:27:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] rare Midget / Sprite doors
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w4610A0F8DE1145EB005781B8D90@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w4610A0F8DE1145EB005781B8D90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4D62F4F0.1060804@justbrits.com>

<< Does anyone recognize this rare early spridget door? >>

To start with RD, "looks" like two [2] different doors to me <G> !?!?!?
Hint:  look at top leading edge ?!?

The inside shot 'might' be early Spridget.
The outside shot;  Early TR ??

From jdinnis at gmail.com  Mon Feb 21 17:21:54 2011
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:21:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimRQ0Lnrj5czC=V1kOTqc-xBkVw8woJQMbEDQtj@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimRQ0Lnrj5czC=V1kOTqc-xBkVw8woJQMbEDQtj@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim7H--v+6bJSfF8vG150u1Uin=od23Wk+gy-Ehr@mail.gmail.com>

I have to say I am not impressed with the XD.  I have heard that the
XD-m is better, but I saw one fail catastrophically at an IDPA match a
couple years ago.  The guy was able to get it unloaded, but after that
the slide would not move at all.  He ended up having to send it back
to Springfield for repair.  Personally I really like my Beretta 92fs.
It has plenty of effective safety features (arguably more than any of
the above) and is the most reliable pistol I have ever shot.  I have
over 5000 rounds through this gun with 0 malfunctions.  I have shot it
dirty, sandy, wet, full of straw, and so heavily oiled that the SO
next to me was getting spray on his glasses.  It goes bang every time.
 Not as accurate as a 1911, but much more reliable.

On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 1:29 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
wrote:
> Springfield 1911 Military Spec
>
> Springfield XD (an improvement over the Glock. .  more safety features).
>
> Glock 19 with 15 round clip. . .
>
> Ruger Red Hawk 44 Mag pistol (used for boar hunting in California).
>
> I used to load my rounds for the 44 for boar hunting.  I went with the
Ruger
> because it has a thicker strap for hot loads. I have seen Smith and Wessons
> with the strap blown off with the rounds I used to load.  The Ruger can
take
> the hotter loads no problem.
>
> Favorite gun. . . Chinese made Russian SKS "assault rifle."
>
> One mean rifle. . .
>
> Kirk
> _______________________________________________
>
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Feb 21 17:32:21 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:32:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] rare Midget / Sprite doors
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w4610A0F8DE1145EB005781B8D90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C9884415.2DF61%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Is that chrome thing a flush handle?

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 21 17:39:18 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:39:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC but racing content...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimaNiLRDv3VGUKmERVLLCGcEY3tSRD9a+dfpw=f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimaNiLRDv3VGUKmERVLLCGcEY3tSRD9a+dfpw=f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=-AMLs_-hT_VoDCDPhbToo9ZNPagtsr04Fpgfk@mail.gmail.com>

Yeah, seems their people are a bit 'excited' over something.

On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 12:03 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Alert just received....   For you F-1 fans....   HRH. Bernie just announced
> the Bahrainian GP is cancelled.
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim
> Then there was the mind reader who moved to Washington, D.C. and couldn't
> find work.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 21 17:53:24 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:53:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=aJsa-CcuvWKgjY8bamntqKVKsxcGnRDzOMD8h@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.11.1297278002.14557.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<AD381F7080E8452FB3C27C7252FEBCBC@OfficePC>
	<C0799F4B-4BAC-4904-94CE-6190339E9505@comcast.net>
	<AANLkTi=aJsa-CcuvWKgjY8bamntqKVKsxcGnRDzOMD8h@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=H=R=tGErNR0eNfuXXg1XMDFJ+6qG6i0bhiy_U@mail.gmail.com>

 I left a knife in for a few days; moderately rusted.

Turned the blade an odd but 'kool' color.  I left it that way...I liked it.

Herb




On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 4:13 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Wow nice reviews on that Evapo-rust. What are the con's on this product
> other than paint quickly.
> Lin

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Mon Feb 21 18:03:10 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:03:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Miata seats
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimQg1PMXDZ+e+1kEtJJrML7jgsgkPKAFQjk5YQY@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi==euZUM0evDnwyddcZ-aHLz_3d=aqG3F+RfH0V@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimQg1PMXDZ+e+1kEtJJrML7jgsgkPKAFQjk5YQY@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikoyH-Uhc3B2Xx3X3Du93V2JLc4iwVtYgSW2+en@mail.gmail.com>

Got both seats home, the drivers was a bit worn but I will switch so the
unused passenger seat will become my drivers seat.
(thanks David L.)
Paid a C note for the pair of seats.
They are black cloth with holes for headrest speakers (speakers gone).
I'm feeling pretty good about it, will feel much better after getting them
cleaned up and installed.

Rick (still driving with those broken down good for nuthin', mind numbin'
Midget seats) Bastedo


On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 3:07 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> Two out, heading for the counter.
>
> Rick (miadgetsprite) Bastedo
> On Feb 21, 2011 2:19 PM, "Rick Bastedo" <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Reporting from Budget salvage yard in Kent Wa. One seat out, one to go.
> >
> > Rick (spridgiata) Bastedo

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Mon Feb 21 18:05:54 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:05:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTineAWyJ6DYvpKz+9LBCuxV5a_0h8TVHNifhiU0b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimRQ0Lnrj5czC=V1kOTqc-xBkVw8woJQMbEDQtj@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTineAWyJ6DYvpKz+9LBCuxV5a_0h8TVHNifhiU0b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D630BF2.3090406@tx.rr.com>

The Smith & Wesson products are strong and well designed, but not 
indestructible.  If you compare a S&W .44mag with a Redhawk .44mag you 
can see a big difference- the S&W is an elegant design, the Redhawk is 
big and crude by comparison.  However the Redhawk is strong, very 
strong.  You can buy factory ammo from specialty companies loaded for a 
Redhawk that is not advised to be used in the S&W.  I did witness a S&W 
blow up.  The person loading the ammo had used the wrong powder by accident.


>
>> Ruger Red Hawk 44 Mag pistol (used for boar hunting in California).
>>
> Ruger FTW.  I read an article about a guy trying to blow up a Ruger
> Old Army black powder revolver by loading it with hot primers and as
> much rifle powder as he could fit.  It just kept shooting.

From jessmd1 at comcast.net  Mon Feb 21 19:29:27 2011
From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:29:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 speed conversion.
Message-ID: <016ACFC2-66F6-4DA6-A38D-FA21740F8455@comcast.net>

  I wish to do a 5 speed Datsun conversion on a 1275cc engine for my  
bugeye.Anyone know where I can get a rebuilt Datsun 210 transmission? 
What is the best method to prevent rear seal leaks,rivergate adaptor  
or another kind?Anyone out there rebuild 1275cc engines.I am in Alabama.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Feb 21 19:44:55 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:44:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
In-Reply-To: <4D630BF2.3090406@tx.rr.com>
References: <AANLkTimRQ0Lnrj5czC=V1kOTqc-xBkVw8woJQMbEDQtj@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTineAWyJ6DYvpKz+9LBCuxV5a_0h8TVHNifhiU0b@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D630BF2.3090406@tx.rr.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikO6otot30DjcYmr3NQHykU0U43goxwmJRoKn8J@mail.gmail.com>

I had a friend that loaded his own .44's. He ran them through an IMI Desert
Eagle. I had the chance to shoot it, and as he told me, the hotter he loaded
'em, the better it liked 'em.
I bought my own DE 44 within a year.

On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 7:05 PM, BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:

> The Smith & Wesson products are strong and well designed, but not
> indestructible.  If you compare a S&W .44mag with a Redhawk .44mag you can
> see a big difference- the S&W is an elegant design, the Redhawk is big and
> crude by comparison.  However the Redhawk is strong, very strong.  You can
> buy factory ammo from specialty companies loaded for a Redhawk that is not
> advised to be used in the S&W.  I did witness a S&W blow up.  The person
> loading the ammo had used the wrong powder by accident.
>
>
>
>
>>  Ruger Red Hawk 44 Mag pistol (used for boar hunting in California).
>>>
>>>  Ruger FTW.  I read an article about a guy trying to blow up a Ruger
>> Old Army black powder revolver by loading it with hot primers and as
>> much rifle powder as he could fit.  It just kept shooting.
>>
> _______________________________________________
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From billmasq at hotmail.com  Mon Feb 21 20:03:16 2011
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:03:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 speed conversion.
In-Reply-To: <016ACFC2-66F6-4DA6-A38D-FA21740F8455@comcast.net>
References: <016ACFC2-66F6-4DA6-A38D-FA21740F8455@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W59709FEE263FF91114632BCAD80@phx.gbl>

Jess
I carry two lines of Datsun to Spridget adapter kits the Morris service ones
and one of my own. I also have Datsun 4 and 5-speed transmissions.
My website is Billgariamotors.com
BillM

> From: jessmd1 at comcast.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:29:27 -0600
> Subject: [Spridgets] 5 speed conversion.
>
>   I wish to do a 5 speed Datsun conversion on a 1275cc engine for my
> bugeye.Anyone know where I can get a rebuilt Datsun 210 transmission?
> What is the best method to prevent rear seal leaks,rivergate adaptor
> or another kind?Anyone out there rebuild 1275cc engines.I am in Alabama.
> _______________________________________________
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 21 21:05:50 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:05:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Miata seats
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikoyH-Uhc3B2Xx3X3Du93V2JLc4iwVtYgSW2+en@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi==euZUM0evDnwyddcZ-aHLz_3d=aqG3F+RfH0V@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimQg1PMXDZ+e+1kEtJJrML7jgsgkPKAFQjk5YQY@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikoyH-Uhc3B2Xx3X3Du93V2JLc4iwVtYgSW2+en@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim-0om7bDE-v6f+wBFxxjzsNtkDJX260t0u9o=2@mail.gmail.com>

Miata seats are very resilient.  My 94 has 155,000 miles and the seats
are on very good condition.  The 96 has a tear in the driver's seat
but 273,000 miles on the car.
The headrest speakers work very well if you use capacitors to block the bass.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 21 21:14:57 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:14:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikO6otot30DjcYmr3NQHykU0U43goxwmJRoKn8J@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimRQ0Lnrj5czC=V1kOTqc-xBkVw8woJQMbEDQtj@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTineAWyJ6DYvpKz+9LBCuxV5a_0h8TVHNifhiU0b@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D630BF2.3090406@tx.rr.com>
	<AANLkTikO6otot30DjcYmr3NQHykU0U43goxwmJRoKn8J@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikHeYu5RCsKpdQGDWYQ=fsWiAg7ee9i364EkjDy@mail.gmail.com>

In my experience DEagle .44s are ammo finicky.  I've shot a couple 44s and a 50.
Ruger revolvers are more sturdily built than S&Ws.  The big Rugers,
like the 480 Alaskan are a hoot.  The S&W 500 will loosen your teeth.

I like CZs.  The 75/85 series used to be bargains but now they cost as
much as most other good stuff.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 21 21:21:01 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:21:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 speed conversion.
In-Reply-To: <016ACFC2-66F6-4DA6-A38D-FA21740F8455@comcast.net>
References: <016ACFC2-66F6-4DA6-A38D-FA21740F8455@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimOgihTH_m80VFxVMRA9EH+tbBYMOO2SmOoqUz9@mail.gmail.com>

I would prefer the Morris service kit or the Billgaria, although the
Rivergate kit is good, too.
They all work but some differ in little details like starter placement
and clutch.
IIRC, my preference was for the Datsun clutch instead of the Mowog clutch.
I would talk to several people and get more opinions.

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 21 22:14:19 2011
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:14:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 speed conversion.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimOgihTH_m80VFxVMRA9EH+tbBYMOO2SmOoqUz9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <934941.48625.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

 
Derf,
 
I like Gerard's version with the Datsun clutch - i have never seen Bill's.
Gerard re-engineered Paul's kit to make very nice improvements.
I have been a long time friend of Paul's and know Bill bought his parts after
his stroke..
The rivergate uses the stock clutch - The clutch is not as big as the Datsun.
I do know a few people with rivergate and they seem happy with there set up.
I agree with you - the Datsun clutch is a better match for the Datsun 5
speed.
You have to modify the fly wheel so it does cost a little more over all.
Below is a link to Gerard's web site & set up. Does Bill have a web site?
Is there any pictures of bill's set up & a list of parts?
It would be nice to have pictures & a list of parts to compare the two kits.
You can see for youe self that Gerards kit is very high quality from the link
below.
 
http://gerardsgarage.com/Garage/Tech/5speedKit.htm

 
 
 
 
 
.
 

--- On Mon, 2/21/11, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:


From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5 speed conversion.
To: "Jess Power" <jessmd1 at comcast.net>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Monday, February 21, 2011, 8:21 PM


I would prefer the Morris service kit or the Billgaria, although the
Rivergate kit is good, too.
They all work but some differ in little details like starter placement
and clutch.
IIRC, my preference was for the Datsun clutch instead of the Mowog clutch.
I would talk to several people and get more opinions.
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 21 22:21:55 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:21:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 speed conversion.
In-Reply-To: <016ACFC2-66F6-4DA6-A38D-FA21740F8455@comcast.net>
References: <016ACFC2-66F6-4DA6-A38D-FA21740F8455@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=EqB9T7wPLAvuTWJez2=ALnDrJs+7e_mdg-zz_@mail.gmail.com>

I neglected to mention Gerard's kit.  It is probably superior to the others.
Again, all are good, but the details are what makes one preferable.

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 21 22:44:11 2011
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:44:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: Bentley Continental Superports sets new world speed
 record on ice
Message-ID: <74553.37786.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

For all you racers - BBC - As in Big British Car - Kind of boring - still kind
of cool













 









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17 February 2011










 

New world speed record on ice
On 10 February 2011, Juha Kankkunen set a breathtaking world record of
205.48mph (330.695 km/h) in the Continental Supersports Convertible driving on
a sheet of ice.
Kankkunen returned to the hazardous frozen waters of the Baltic Sea, off the
coast of Finland , in the Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible,
shattering his own 2007 world ice speed record of 199.83mph (321.6 km/h) set
in the Continental GT at the same location.
Kankkunen and the team battled against temperatures of minus 30 degrees
Celsius, limited daylight, snow blizzards and strong cross winds to achieve
the extraordinary record on the 14km track, created atop ice just 70cm thick
covering the frozen Bay of Bothnia.
 
Click here to watch the record breaking film

 

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 03:40:37 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:40:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikHeYu5RCsKpdQGDWYQ=fsWiAg7ee9i364EkjDy@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimRQ0Lnrj5czC=V1kOTqc-xBkVw8woJQMbEDQtj@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTineAWyJ6DYvpKz+9LBCuxV5a_0h8TVHNifhiU0b@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D630BF2.3090406@tx.rr.com>
	<AANLkTikO6otot30DjcYmr3NQHykU0U43goxwmJRoKn8J@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikHeYu5RCsKpdQGDWYQ=fsWiAg7ee9i364EkjDy@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimEaTvSsoM7T0zrUGxqu-uYKdkPa=NRhyndC5k3@mail.gmail.com>

You DO need to use semi jacketed hollow points in a DE, as the regular lead
tips will help foul the workings of the auto quickly.

On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 10:14 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> In my experience DEagle .44s are ammo finicky.  I've shot a couple 44s and
> a 50.
> Ruger revolvers are more sturdily built than S&Ws.  The big Rugers,
> like the 480 Alaskan are a hoot.  The S&W 500 will loosen your teeth.
>
> I like CZs.  The 75/85 series used to be bargains but now they cost as
> much as most other good stuff.
>



-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb 22 06:10:36 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:10:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] rare Midget / Sprite doors
In-Reply-To: <C9884415.2DF61%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <BAY147-w4610A0F8DE1145EB005781B8D90@phx.gbl>,
	<C9884415.2DF61%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w36ABC4258F307EF71C2DABB8D80@phx.gbl>

Flush?  No, it protrudes quite a bit!!! ;)

Robert D
> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:32:21 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] rare Midget / Sprite doors
> From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com
> To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> Is that chrome thing a flush handle?

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 08:51:18 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:51:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTineAWyJ6DYvpKz+9LBCuxV5a_0h8TVHNifhiU0b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimRQ0Lnrj5czC=V1kOTqc-xBkVw8woJQMbEDQtj@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTineAWyJ6DYvpKz+9LBCuxV5a_0h8TVHNifhiU0b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikNuScYLiFJGVvwg6t1VNLVwjJHSwnbwYXAcOJV@mail.gmail.com>

Well ok, I like the safety features on the XD.  I gave three of them away as
gifts this last Christmas (my two sons and son in law).  We have been out
shooting and putting a lot of rounds through them and so far they have been
fine.  The on line forums seem to like them as well.  How can you not trust
a gun made in Croatia?  LOL

I have seen a Glock fail, due to bad ammo. .  no fault of the gun.  I got
mine when the 15 round clips were still legal.  If I cannot buy a 9mm with a
15 round clip these days then I go for the 40 caliber.  Might as well get a
bigger load if I cannot carry more rounds in the 9mm magazine.   Plus I am
not that confident in the 9mm round being able to take out a crazed crack
head as I am with a larger caliber bullet. .  not sure on that one?

For home defense I would not pick up the Ruger 44 Mag.  The sound of it
might be enough to do the trick. .  but if you miss that bullet will travel
through your house, across the street and likely into your neighbors home.

The local gun store has a perfect condition WWII era Luger.  Might have been
brought home from WWII by way of one of our guys.  What a piece of history.
They have it up for sale for $1,500.0  Not sure if that is a good price or
not. .  I have no idea what they typically go for?  This one though, is so
clean. .  even the wood piece on the bottom of the clip shows no wear.

>From what I have read the Chinese SKS can get dirty during battle and the
thing will keep firing.  I have shot hundreds of rounds through it and it
keeps going.


Thanks for the input. . .

Kirk


On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 12:43 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> >
> > Springfield XD (an improvement over the Glock. .  more safety features).
> >
> LOL, improvement over Glock Perfection?  I've seen and XD fail.  It
> was an early one, but I will never own one of what I witnessed.
>
> > Glock 19 with 15 round clip. . .
> >
> What, no XD9?
>
> > Ruger Red Hawk 44 Mag pistol (used for boar hunting in California).
> >
>
> Ruger FTW.  I read an article about a guy trying to blow up a Ruger
> Old Army black powder revolver by loading it with hot primers and as
> much rifle powder as he could fit.  It just kept shooting.
>
> > Favorite gun. . . Chinese made Russian SKS "assault rifle."
> >
>  Norinco makes everything from military vehicles to small arms.  Their
> SKS rifles are very good.  The Russian SKSs are a little better for
> collectors, but not any better functioning.
> They are proof that China can make good stuff.

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 08:55:43 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:55:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=Tr4cZC_pUYGEWOZUi2sEXfjRBb72uLCb+u94Z@mail.gmail.com>

The stock on the SKS looks like it was made by a high school shop student on
a bad day, but the working parts are precision.  . no problems there at all.


Kirk

On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 12:43 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> >
> > Springfield XD (an improvement over the Glock. .  more safety features).
> >
> LOL, improvement over Glock Perfection?  I've seen and XD fail.  It
> was an early one, but I will never own one of what I witnessed.
>
> > Glock 19 with 15 round clip. . .
> >
> What, no XD9?
>
> > Ruger Red Hawk 44 Mag pistol (used for boar hunting in California).
> >
>
> Ruger FTW.  I read an article about a guy trying to blow up a Ruger
> Old Army black powder revolver by loading it with hot primers and as
> much rifle powder as he could fit.  It just kept shooting.
>
> > Favorite gun. . . Chinese made Russian SKS "assault rifle."
> >
>  Norinco makes everything from military vehicles to small arms.  Their
> SKS rifles are very good.  The Russian SKSs are a little better for
> collectors, but not any better functioning.
> They are proof that China can make good stuff.

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 09:15:53 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:15:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Frank and the SKS Made in China
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=4Mt=9c2Rxzmp3m1VWGkBvm-_+m9=NbQ7MQLJW@mail.gmail.com>

I think he would try to fire it with everything he has in him if it was the
only weapon around to fend off a home invasion.  And for Frank, no doubt,
for the first time, the gun would jam.

Kirk

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 12:38:31 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:38:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] DE stuff
Message-ID: <AANLkTimO9quYf6LKvy_7QruU2j579pjniEqWPesWPV69@mail.gmail.com>

In my experience with my DE MK VII 44 Mag  FMJ ammo works well.
Have copper solvent on hand, the thing will foul up if you don't keep it
reasonably clean.
The copper is easy to find when cleaning, but if you don't use jacketed
rounds you will definitely get lead fouled in a hurry.
It's a very accurate semi auto, and with a 2x - 7x Burris handgun scope on
my 14 inch barrel along with the 6 inch and open sights it makes for a great
system for close, medium and longer distance shooting.
On the negative side, it is big loud and obnoxious.
Wait - that's negative??

Rick (no, I'm really opposed to firearm ownership and would never have one
in my home...) Bastedo


___________________________________
From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
To: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:14:57 -0600
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
In my experience DEagle .44s are ammo finicky...

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 22 13:21:41 2011
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:21:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: Bentley Continental Superports sets new world
 speed record on ice
In-Reply-To: <74553.37786.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <260812.83922.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Sorry i not sure what happened to the link.
 
For all you racers - BBC - As in Big British Car -
Most of the video is Kind of boring - still cool when they actually races the
car.

Here is another try. Crazy to see a big car go that fast.
 
http://www.youtube.com/bentleymotors/
 
 

February 2011
New world speed record on ice
On 10 February 2011, Juha Kankkunen set a breathtaking world record of
205.48mph (330.695 km/h) in the Continental Supersports Convertible driving
on
a sheet of ice.
Kankkunen returned to the hazardous frozen waters of the Baltic Sea, off the
coast of Finland , in the Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible,
shattering his own 2007 world ice speed record of 199.83mph (321.6 km/h) set
in the Continental GT at the same location.
Kankkunen and the team battled against temperatures of minus 30 degrees
Celsius, limited daylight, snow blizzards and strong cross winds to achieve
the extraordinary record on the 14km track, created atop ice just 70cm thick
covering the frozen Bay of Bothnia.

___________________________________________

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Tue Feb 22 13:23:38 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:23:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikNuScYLiFJGVvwg6t1VNLVwjJHSwnbwYXAcOJV@mail.gmail.com>
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There is a special collectors market for them.  All that I know about Lugers is that their functioning is finicky, and that many of the parts are numbered to the gun.  So if the parts match, then there is a question as to what model it is according to caliber, barrel length, and other things, and how rare that particular model is.  It is something where you probably don't want to buy one and try to make money on it unless you are an expert as to what it is worth.


> The local gun store has a perfect condition WWII era Luger.  Might have been
> brought home from WWII by way of one of our guys.  What a piece of history.
> They have it up for sale for $1,500.0  Not sure if that is a good price or
> not. .  I have no idea what they typically go for?  This one though, is so
> clean. .  even the wood piece on the bottom of the clip shows no wear.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 13:48:15 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:48:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Truck Wheels
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me too,
Lin

On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 2:56 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>wrote:

> Frank,
>
>
> I would love to see a pic/s of your pitted wheels. .  .
>
> Kirk
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Tue Feb 22 13:54:37 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:54:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
In-Reply-To: <20110222202338.IVFT6.188244.root@cdptpa-web12-z01>
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I have a 1918 Erfurt Arsenal commercial Luger.  The local gun shop was selling
Russian buy back guns captured in WWII several years ago.  I got to the shop
as they were unloading a batch and got to pick out a choice one.  All numbers
matching (except the magazine) and very good condition.  I paid $369 for it. 
Had it valued recently at $2000.  I did the same thing to pick out an Enfield
No 4 MKII rifle, new in the arsenal wrapping, never fired. (has about 100
rounds through it now)  I was at the gun shop when they were opening the new
load of guns. The gun is spectacular.  Very blond wood, perfect parkarized
finish and metal in the white looks like chrome.  I paid $169 for that one. 
Now valued at $800.  Guns can be an investment.  Just have to know what to
buy.  A lot of reading and research into the market and a good hunch usually
helps me out.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
LOTS of guns.

--- On Tue, 2/22/11, bjshov8 at tx.rr.com <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:

From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
To:
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2011, 8:23 PM

There is a special collectors market for them.  All that I know about Lugers
is that their functioning is finicky, and that many of the parts are numbered
to the gun.  So if the parts match, then there is a question as to what model
it is according to caliber, barrel length, and other things, and how rare that
particular model is.  It is something where you probably don't want to buy one
and try to make money on it unless you are an expert as to what it is worth.


> The local gun store has a perfect condition WWII era Luger.  Might have
been
> brought home from WWII by way of one of our guys.  What a piece of history.
> They have it up for sale for $1,500.0  Not sure if that is a good price or
> not. .  I have no idea what they typically go for?  This one though, is so
> clean. .  even the wood piece on the bottom of the clip shows no wear.
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Feb 22 13:55:46 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:55:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: Bentley Continental Superports sets new world
 speed record on ice
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Message-ID: <C98962D2.2DFB1%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

More mass = more inertia = more resistance to stopping or turning.
No car should weigh over 3500 pounds. Under 2000 is better.
BZ

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 14:07:21 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:07:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Miata seats
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Rick good work, now send us a picture : )
Lin

On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 8:03 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> Got both seats home, the drivers was a bit worn but I will switch so the
> unused passenger seat will become my drivers seat.
> (thanks David L.)
> Paid a C note for the pair of seats.
> They are black cloth with holes for headrest speakers (speakers gone).
> I'm feeling pretty good about it, will feel much better after getting them
> cleaned up and installed.
>
> Rick (still driving with those broken down good for nuthin', mind numbin'
> Midget seats) Bastedo
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 3:07 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Two out, heading for the counter.
> >
> > Rick (miadgetsprite) Bastedo
> > On Feb 21, 2011 2:19 PM, "Rick Bastedo" <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Reporting from Budget salvage yard in Kent Wa. One seat out, one to go.
> > >
> > > Rick (spridgiata) Bastedo
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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 22 14:19:28 2011
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:19:28 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bonnet Strut
Message-ID: <111059.82273.qm@web46401.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Does anyone know of a source of a Strut - Bonnet 14A4776?  
My BE needs one, I
could make one but would buy it if not too expensive.
Thanks, Skip J.

From andrewpayne at intrex.net  Tue Feb 22 14:20:45 2011
From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (Andrew Payne)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:20:45 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
Message-ID: <2058405590-1298409647-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1559420917-@bda879.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>

Anyone out there have experience with a Walther P22? I've shot one several times, it seems fun and cheap. Is there a better 22 auto out there for a similar price?

Drew
My first gun related post. 
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

From stargazer1 at cox.net  Tue Feb 22 15:02:08 2011
From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:02:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
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I'm a free pistol shooter myself, but I got a Smith and Wesson model 41 
for my dad that he enjoyed a lot. Don't know what they cost now, but I 
paid $250 for a used one. I also shot a one of the later Ruger .22s. It 
was a lot better than the Mark 2. The main thing is to get one with a 
good trigger. most of the cheaper guns have lousy triggers, and by the 
time you pay for the parts and gunsmithing, you'll be in for about the 
same price as if you had gotten a good pistol in the first place.

Cheers,
Dave Ambrose


On 2/22/2011 1:20 PM, Andrew Payne wrote:
> Anyone out there have experience with a Walther P22? I've shot one several times, it seems fun and cheap. Is there a better 22 auto out there for a similar price?
>
> Drew
> My first gun related post.
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Tue Feb 22 15:29:53 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:29:53 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
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Message-ID: <20110222222953.DUXGA.6810.root@cdptpa-web24-z01>

The Rugers are generally the best combination of price and quality.  They make a lot of variations and they have made them a long time so there are plenty on the used market.

The Browning Buckmark is also good.


> Anyone out there have experience with a Walther P22? I've shot one several times, it seems fun and cheap. Is there a better 22 auto out there for a similar price?

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Tue Feb 22 15:33:08 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:33:08 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
In-Reply-To: <4D643260.6020305@cox.net>
Message-ID: <20110222223308.6VN7U.6832.root@cdptpa-web24-z01>

Free is always best, but usually I have to pay for stuff.   :)

The S&W 41 is one of the best but now they are very expensive.  If you paid $250 for one more recently than about 25 years ago then you got a good deal.

There are enough people buying and modifying the Rugers that you can get good aftermarket parts for them, and IIRC that includes dropin triggers.  The Rugers were always accurate enough for Bullseye competition but needed better trigger and sights.  Well now you can get the triggers, and since almost everybody uses optical sights that took care of the sighting issue.


> I'm a free pistol shooter myself, but I got a Smith and Wesson model 41 
> for my dad that he enjoyed a lot. Don't know what they cost now, but I 
> paid $250 for a used one. I also shot a one of the later Ruger .22s. It 
> was a lot better than the Mark 2. The main thing is to get one with a 
> good trigger. most of the cheaper guns have lousy triggers, and by the 
> time you pay for the parts and gunsmithing, you'll be in for about the 
> same price as if you had gotten a good pistol in the first place.
> 
> Cheers,
> Dave Ambrose
> 
> 
> On 2/22/2011 1:20 PM, Andrew Payne wrote:
> > Anyone out there have experience with a Walther P22? I've shot one several times, it seems fun and cheap. Is there a better 22 auto out there for a similar price?
> >
> > Drew
> > My first gun related post.
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From lists at dinospider.com  Tue Feb 22 15:38:40 2011
From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:38:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
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  for $1,500 it bettter be matching numbers or a Navy shooter (6" 
barrel, non-matching).  It really depends on what you want to do with 
the gun, shoot it ? or investment ?  I really don't think any Luger 
could be a investment anymore, prices are about as high and holding as 
you can get (in my opinion) for such a finicky gun.  Its one of the very 
best handguns around at naturally pointing at the target, just hold in 
your hand and it naturally points, it just feels great.  Fairly accurate 
for a what was going to be a military weapon but its action makes it 
finicky.  I hand load all my ammo for it and I never have a jam but off 
the shelf ammo, its rare to go through a box of 50 without one jam.  I 
double weigh all my powder to make sure I am as close as I can get to 
the perfect load and even have to go through testing when I change 
brands of powder (have not changed brand in decades now).

  If it is a matching gun, do yourself a favor and go out and buy 
replacement firing pin and put the original away.  I also changed out 
the extractor, not because that breaks but because it wears out and 
since it is prominently on top of the gun with its serial number, its a 
obvious part to keep original, same with the loading tool, I bought a 
replacement.  Don't keep the original clip loaded get a cheapy for that.

  It is my favorite handgun to fire even with all its quirks but then 
again I am a non-conformist when it comes to toys, most are blackpowder.

     mike
On 02/22/2011 12:23 PM, bjshov8 at tx.rr.com wrote:
> There is a special collectors market for them.  All that I know about Lugers is that their functioning is finicky, and that many of the parts are numbered to the gun.  So if the parts match, then there is a question as to what model it is according to caliber, barrel length, and other things, and how rare that particular model is.  It is something where you probably don't want to buy one and try to make money on it unless you are an expert as to what it is worth.
>
>
>    
>> The local gun store has a perfect condition WWII era Luger.  Might have been
>> brought home from WWII by way of one of our guys.  What a piece of history.
>> They have it up for sale for $1,500.0  Not sure if that is a good price or
>> not. .  I have no idea what they typically go for?  This one though, is so
>> clean. .  even the wood piece on the bottom of the clip shows no wear.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 15:48:30 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:48:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
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I shot a cat once with a 9mm.  Bounced right off that yellow sucker!
(chipped the paint though).
Herb

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 15:52:53 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:52:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 16.907 was my best score (out of nine times) so far
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If you can go longer th an 18 seconds you are phenomenal. It's been said
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for at least 2 minutes.

Give it a try but be careful...it is addictive (or forward it to someone you
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 16:03:16 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:03:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
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Chinese metal is quality and metal parts are well made.  The wood on
military rifles is utilitarian, at best, and never really high
quality.

Chinese SKSs are better than others, like Yugoslavian.  Yugoslavia has
no significant local source for chrome and did not chrome line the
barrels and things like the Chinese.  A lot of military SKS (AK, too)
ammo is corrosive, some more than others.
The 7.62X39 round that SKS and AKs shoot is about equivalent to the
common 30-30.
For $99 in the early 90s you could get a new, Chinese SKS semi auto rifle.
Now you can sell them for around $350.
There were some Vietnam era red fiberglass stocks that are not pretty,
but resilient.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 16:20:54 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:20:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
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There are a ton of outfits today making superior quality AK-47 knock offs
these days. IMHE the best of the older ones were Czech made.  One of these
little beauties saved my bacon a few times.  The M16 jammed like crazy when
I got in country. A nice Green Beret Lt. that met the 5 of us as we climbed
off the C-130 took our 16s and threw them in the binjo ditch. We picked up
captured Kalashnikovs from the base capture compound. I'll never forget how
great that gun was for use in the rain, mud, water, dirt and dust. It was
Czech made and I will always have a special spot in my heart for it.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 5:03 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Chinese metal is quality and metal parts are well made.  The wood on
> military rifles is utilitarian, at best, and never really high
> quality.
>
> Chinese SKSs are better than others, like Yugoslavian.  Yugoslavia has
> no significant local source for chrome and did not chrome line the
> barrels and things like the Chinese.  A lot of military SKS (AK, too)
> ammo is corrosive, some more than others.
> The 7.62X39 round that SKS and AKs shoot is about equivalent to the
> common 30-30.
> For $99 in the early 90s you could get a new, Chinese SKS semi auto rifle.
> Now you can sell them for around $350.
> There were some Vietnam era red fiberglass stocks that are not pretty,
> but resilient.
> _______________________________________________
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
Then there was the mind reader who moved to Washington, D.C. and couldn't
find work.

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 16:26:56 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:26:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 16.907 was my best score (out of nine times) so far
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>  Here's something to drive you absolutely NUTS!!!
>  The object of the game is to move the red block around without getting hit
> by the blue blocks or touching the black walls.
> If you can go longer th an 18 seconds you are phenomenal. It's been said
> that the US Air Force uses this for fighter pilots. They are expected to go
> for at least 2 minutes.
> Give it a try but be careful...it is addictive (or forward it to someone
you
> want to frustrate)!!

With friends like you, who needs enemies? It gets a bit frustrating
when it claims that you are dead when the block is still many pixels
away...
David L

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 16:41:15 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:41:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=8zShaVmEO0SHfGoxJfZEC7FnioTYYksLDEYsd@mail.gmail.com>
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Plus, carrying the weapon of your enemy, once they were dead, you could
"borrow" their ammo.....

On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 5:20 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> There are a ton of outfits today making superior quality AK-47 knock offs
> these days. IMHE the best of the older ones were Czech made.  One of these
> little beauties saved my bacon a few times.  The M16 jammed like crazy when
> I got in country. A nice Green Beret Lt. that met the 5 of us as we climbed
> off the C-130 took our 16s and threw them in the binjo ditch. We picked up
> captured Kalashnikovs from the base capture compound. I'll never forget how
> great that gun was for use in the rain, mud, water, dirt and dust. It was
> Czech made and I will always have a special spot in my heart for it.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 5:03 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Chinese metal is quality and metal parts are well made.  The wood on
> > military rifles is utilitarian, at best, and never really high
> > quality.
> >
> > Chinese SKSs are better than others, like Yugoslavian.  Yugoslavia has
> > no significant local source for chrome and did not chrome line the
> > barrels and things like the Chinese.  A lot of military SKS (AK, too)
> > ammo is corrosive, some more than others.
> > The 7.62X39 round that SKS and AKs shoot is about equivalent to the
> > common 30-30.
> > For $99 in the early 90s you could get a new, Chinese SKS semi auto
> rifle.
> > Now you can sell them for around $350.
> > There were some Vietnam era red fiberglass stocks that are not pretty,
> > but resilient.
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 17:14:01 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:14:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets SKS
Message-ID: <AANLkTinLP6wbcO+sKjeapGetTg+ih6x_KGd1Gfw3qM8G@mail.gmail.com>

I personally like the folding black plastic stock, lets you do the pistol
grip from the hip thing and also folds out for a little more precise aiming.

I also like the 30 rd banana clip, but the 50 rd clip gets jammed up too
easy.

Not that I'd have anything like that...

Rick (gun control = hitting your target) Bastedo

________________________________________
From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
To: Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:03:16 -0600
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SKS

Chinese metal is quality and metal parts are well made.  The wood on
military rifles is utilitarian, at best, and never really high
quality.

Chinese SKSs are better than others, like Yugoslavian.  Yugoslavia has
no significant local source for chrome and did not chrome line the
barrels and things like the Chinese.  A lot of military SKS (AK, too)
ammo is corrosive, some more than others.
The 7.62X39 round that SKS and AKs shoot is about equivalent to the
common 30-30.
For $99 in the early 90s you could get a new, Chinese SKS semi auto rifle.
Now you can sell them for around $350.
There were some Vietnam era red fiberglass stocks that are not pretty,
but resilient.

From jdinnis at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 17:38:02 2011
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:38:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
In-Reply-To: <2058405590-1298409647-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1559420917-@bda879.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
References: <2058405590-1298409647-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1559420917-@bda879.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimuxsQYDXF-m-Bcg6x+fOieA2UVQ2_84HZsgwaG@mail.gmail.com>

I had a buddy who bought a P22 a couple years ago.  He regretted that
decision very qucikly.  Very finiky on ammo and cleaning.  Difficult
to disassemble and reassemble.  Not eapecially accurate.  It didn't
fit in my hand very well.  For my money I like the Browning Buckmark a
lot better.

On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 3:20 PM, Andrew Payne <andrewpayne at intrex.net> wrote:
> Anyone out there have experience with a Walther P22? I've shot one several
times, it seems fun and cheap. Is there a better 22 auto out there for a
similar price?
>
> Drew
> My first gun related post.
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 19:49:33 2011
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (J Foster)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:49:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - Honda Gyro scooter
Message-ID: <AANLkTimg8P2gdmVRDeZ8WmsREnfyQn5D1E9iq6fY5kaY@mail.gmail.com>

Anyone on the list familiar with the Honda Gyro scooters from the mid '80's?

Just found one in a garage down the street that appears to have been
lightly used for maybe a few years then stowed away and forgotten.

Please reply OFF LIST if you can shed some light on what would be a
reasonable offer.

Thanks

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 20:26:39 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:26:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=8zShaVmEO0SHfGoxJfZEC7FnioTYYksLDEYsd@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Tr4cZC_pUYGEWOZUi2sEXfjRBb72uLCb+u94Z@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinYiavd3D=ksFnYwrmZwvPTQdkxv+NJg08AELRc@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=8zShaVmEO0SHfGoxJfZEC7FnioTYYksLDEYsd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=ZU1bNrz02A9NrYGMTLVashFod-eie0NUAuOgB@mail.gmail.com>

"The Navy Seals and the Military Defense Council of Finland, both
selected Norinco of China to supply Chinese type 56 AK-47 rifles,
which are virtually identical (except for select-fire components) to
the Norinco MAK-90, & without the MAK-90's thumbhole stock).

THAT SHOULD TELL YOU SOMETHING, as the GALIL AK's, F.E.G.'s from
Hungary, Arsenal of Bulgaria, and Russian AK's were all tested against
the Chinese Norinco, and the Norinco came out on top as the most
rugged, and best value, despite the fact that it would have been
easier for Finland and the Navy Seals to buy AK-47 variants from other
Eastern European, or Russian sources.

Finally, Norinco of China, Zastava of Yugoslavia, and Valmet/Sako of
Finland all use at least 1.5mm steel for their stamped receivers on
their AK variants, thus eliminating the need for a "mickey-mouse"
anti-trip device (band-aid that does not solve the problem of too thin
of receiver) found in the trigger groups of thinner 1mm steel
receivers of Warsaw-Pact AKM's."

Were the Czech guns you had AKs or VZ-58s?  The VZ-58 is very similar
to the AK, but not the same internally, and were made from 1958 thru
about 1985, IIRC.
I don't think the Czechs made AKs.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 20:30:26 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:30:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets SKS
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinLP6wbcO+sKjeapGetTg+ih6x_KGd1Gfw3qM8G@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinLP6wbcO+sKjeapGetTg+ih6x_KGd1Gfw3qM8G@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikDjPMvKTD3aH0D2LF-oakjq926k1GUPbDKUVyE@mail.gmail.com>

I prefer the original wood or fiberglass stocks and the original fixed
10 round mag.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 20:51:25 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:51:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Springfield Military Spec
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimuxsQYDXF-m-Bcg6x+fOieA2UVQ2_84HZsgwaG@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2058405590-1298409647-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1559420917-@bda879.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
	<AANLkTimuxsQYDXF-m-Bcg6x+fOieA2UVQ2_84HZsgwaG@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimBo5eyeSmQUSLXm3CYmJo6-DMyuJR+85A=kCOj@mail.gmail.com>

P22= fun and cheap.  Cheap also means may jam or be ammo picky, though.

Browning Buck Mark > Ruger MK  Rugers are good, but the Brownings are
much better, IMHO, now that the Rugers prices are way up there with
everything else.  Browning trigger is similar to High Standard Victor
and superior to Ruger, IMHO.

Smith & Wesson 22A is also cheap and pretty good .22 plinker, probably
better quality than the Walther P22, bigger and better for larger
hands.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 20:55:33 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:55:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] DE stuff
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimO9quYf6LKvy_7QruU2j579pjniEqWPesWPV69@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimO9quYf6LKvy_7QruU2j579pjniEqWPesWPV69@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimmMBPzwM5hRsHftk7PDncM+3tAAQ_V7onT68VY@mail.gmail.com>

A DEagle weighs like 4 pounds.  An AK-47 only weighs like 8.5.
If you haven't seen Snatch, you need to watch it, but not with your
wife or kids.

From andrewpayne at intrex.net  Tue Feb 22 21:11:10 2011
From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (Andrew Payne)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:11:10 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 22 etc.
Message-ID: <213099082-1298434271-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1376222999-@bda879.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>

Thanks for the suggestions, I will do some looking into these. 22 is not great for everything, but you gotta like something that you can shoot for an hour for less than the price of a Starbucks coffee. 
Drew
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 00:42:15 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:42:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=ZU1bNrz02A9NrYGMTLVashFod-eie0NUAuOgB@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Tr4cZC_pUYGEWOZUi2sEXfjRBb72uLCb+u94Z@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinYiavd3D=ksFnYwrmZwvPTQdkxv+NJg08AELRc@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=8zShaVmEO0SHfGoxJfZEC7FnioTYYksLDEYsd@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=ZU1bNrz02A9NrYGMTLVashFod-eie0NUAuOgB@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinwF6RgvCShXwO-g0jh1XVh9tvORepDjGRLx6w4@mail.gmail.com>

The Czech's made the Sa vz.58...  Easier to call it an AK-47. I was too busy
shooting people to notice the finer points.

On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 9:26 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> "The Navy Seals and the Military Defense Council of Finland, both
> selected Norinco of China to supply Chinese type 56 AK-47 rifles,
> which are virtually identical (except for select-fire components) to
> the Norinco MAK-90, & without the MAK-90's thumbhole stock).
>
> THAT SHOULD TELL YOU SOMETHING, as the GALIL AK's, F.E.G.'s from
> Hungary, Arsenal of Bulgaria, and Russian AK's were all tested against
> the Chinese Norinco, and the Norinco came out on top as the most
> rugged, and best value, despite the fact that it would have been
> easier for Finland and the Navy Seals to buy AK-47 variants from other
> Eastern European, or Russian sources.
>
> Finally, Norinco of China, Zastava of Yugoslavia, and Valmet/Sako of
> Finland all use at least 1.5mm steel for their stamped receivers on
> their AK variants, thus eliminating the need for a "mickey-mouse"
> anti-trip device (band-aid that does not solve the problem of too thin
> of receiver) found in the trigger groups of thinner 1mm steel
> receivers of Warsaw-Pact AKM's."
>
> Were the Czech guns you had AKs or VZ-58s?  The VZ-58 is very similar
> to the AK, but not the same internally, and were made from 1958 thru
> about 1985, IIRC.
> I don't think the Czechs made AKs.
>



-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
Then there was the mind reader who moved to Washington, D.C. and couldn't
find work.

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Wed Feb 23 08:23:43 2011
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:23:43 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Small end fulcrum pin plug
Message-ID: <20110223.082343.28005.0@webmail05.dca.untd.com>

The A arms for the MKII are all reassembled, and (almost) ready to go. My only
hangup is that I want to put grease zerks in the small end plug of the fulcrum
pin. I measured the openings and measured ~0.60" diameter, so I bought some
5/8" expansion plugs, drilled them for 1/4"-28 zerks, and turned them to 0.60"
+- .010". Here's the rub, the ends seem to have a detent machined into them
for the plugs that is too large to accommodate the expansion plug's greatest
diameter. I'm considering using a snap ring in there to hold the plug in
place, anyone have any ideas or knowledge to express and share?
Other than this, the front end is ready to go on so that I can continue with
the reconstruction.


Mark Haynes
HAN6L12977
HAN5L8016

____________________________________________________________
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 10:02:47 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:02:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinYiavd3D=ksFnYwrmZwvPTQdkxv+NJg08AELRc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Tr4cZC_pUYGEWOZUi2sEXfjRBb72uLCb+u94Z@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinYiavd3D=ksFnYwrmZwvPTQdkxv+NJg08AELRc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimysGonSN8Ac1n-20odGvumacTgvVAJC7FUQOnk@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks for the info, very interesting stuff.  I was not aware of the
chroming involved.  Typical high quality stuff from the Chinese as they
always build stuff to the highest level of quality.  Ha ha ha.  When a
product comes from China, you always know that they take the extra steps
necessary to insure the highest quality of their goods. .  right?  LOL

I paid $99.0 for it back in the early 1990's.  They are not for sale anymore
at the gun stores.  When I got it. .  it was covered in a strange oil. .
that stuff was everywhere.

It also has a cleaning kit that hides in the butt end under a little flap
that is notorius for getting your finger stuck . . and can be pretty painful
at that.

I kick myself everytime I think about it, as mentioned before, the AK's were
selling for $350.   I wish I had been smart enough to have bought three AK's
while I was there.

But not me.  . I am the guy who chose, in the early 70's, to buy a GIbson SG
(strange model with mini humbuckers plastic covered) instead of a 1950's
Fender Telecaster that would be worth a lot of money today. .  both were
selling, at the time, for $250.0.  I guess I never see the future coming!

My son in law had it for a while and bought a thousand rounds of hollow
points.  So I now have enough lead to hold off a small army. .  for at least
a few minutes.

I guess you can take the seer out and it will fire in automatic mode?  Not
sure if I want to mess with it or how hard that is to do?

Kirk

On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 3:03 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Chinese metal is quality and metal parts are well made.  The wood on
> military rifles is utilitarian, at best, and never really high
> quality.
>
> Chinese SKSs are better than others, like Yugoslavian.  Yugoslavia has
> no significant local source for chrome and did not chrome line the
> barrels and things like the Chinese.  A lot of military SKS (AK, too)
> ammo is corrosive, some more than others.
> The 7.62X39 round that SKS and AKs shoot is about equivalent to the
> common 30-30.
> For $99 in the early 90s you could get a new, Chinese SKS semi auto rifle.
> Now you can sell them for around $350.
> There were some Vietnam era red fiberglass stocks that are not pretty,
> but resilient.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 10:22:44 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:22:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinwF6RgvCShXwO-g0jh1XVh9tvORepDjGRLx6w4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Tr4cZC_pUYGEWOZUi2sEXfjRBb72uLCb+u94Z@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinYiavd3D=ksFnYwrmZwvPTQdkxv+NJg08AELRc@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=8zShaVmEO0SHfGoxJfZEC7FnioTYYksLDEYsd@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=ZU1bNrz02A9NrYGMTLVashFod-eie0NUAuOgB@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinwF6RgvCShXwO-g0jh1XVh9tvORepDjGRLx6w4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=sWgET2kbDzOzWrscxTH37xp9MuXPMraP0AQfJ@mail.gmail.com>

It looks like an AK-47 but the mechanism is way different.
I'm sorry you had to shoot at people.  If you did it for us, then
thanks for serving.

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 1:42 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> The Czech's made the Sa vz.58...  Easier to call it an AK-47. I was too
busy
> shooting people to notice the finer points.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb 23 10:23:23 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:23:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimysGonSN8Ac1n-20odGvumacTgvVAJC7FUQOnk@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Tr4cZC_pUYGEWOZUi2sEXfjRBb72uLCb+u94Z@mail.gmail.com>,
	<AANLkTinYiavd3D=ksFnYwrmZwvPTQdkxv+NJg08AELRc@mail.gmail.com>,
	<AANLkTimysGonSN8Ac1n-20odGvumacTgvVAJC7FUQOnk@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <bay147-w52583D242F9C80C9161A29B8DB0@phx.gbl>

Do you want to see something sad?
Take a look through here and note the word "deactivated". :(
http://www.gunstar.co.uk/Pistol-Hand-guns/Mauser-C96-gun-for-sale-gs10233.asp
x

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 10:25:43 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:25:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimysGonSN8Ac1n-20odGvumacTgvVAJC7FUQOnk@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Tr4cZC_pUYGEWOZUi2sEXfjRBb72uLCb+u94Z@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinYiavd3D=ksFnYwrmZwvPTQdkxv+NJg08AELRc@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimysGonSN8Ac1n-20odGvumacTgvVAJC7FUQOnk@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikuYpt396Cw=th-RJ7Vt58hX_FPbOQ02RzXozzV@mail.gmail.com>

AKs in that era were as low as $199.
The goop is cosmoline, gun storage grease.  Good for preserving guns,
fun to clean up.

Chinese AKs, SKSs, and M-14s are all high quality, expensive guns.

You should have stayed away from guns and guitars and invested in
Wal*Mart and Apple and Microsoft.

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Wed Feb 23 10:29:29 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:29:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimysGonSN8Ac1n-20odGvumacTgvVAJC7FUQOnk@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <811752.74278.qm@web180606.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

DO NOT take the sear out.  If you can get it to fire this way it will fire ALL
of the magazine until empty.  You will have no control over it.  Very
dangerous, not to mention illegal.  Semi-automatic fire is much better for two
reasons.  You will probably hit what you are aiming at and your ammo lasts
longer.  I have a russian SKS.  Bought it when they first hit the country and
paid $169 for it.  A few years later at a local gun show, a vendor had tow ten
foot tables stacked a couple of feet high with Russian SKSes and was asking
$88 for them.  I did not buy any because I had one already.  I can't see the
future any better than you can Kirk. Oh, and that strange oil that was
everywhere was cosmoline.  Used to store guns for over 100 years.
Mike MacLean
60 SPrite
56 BN2
Lots of guns

--- On Wed, 2/23/11, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SKS
To: "derf" <derf247 at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 5:02 PM

Thanks for the info, very interesting stuff.  I was not aware of the
chroming involved.  Typical high quality stuff from the Chinese as they
always build stuff to the highest level of quality.  Ha ha ha.  When a
product comes from China, you always know that they take the extra steps
necessary to insure the highest quality of their goods. .  right?  LOL

I paid $99.0 for it back in the early 1990's.  They are not for sale anymore
at the gun stores.  When I got it. .  it was covered in a strange oil. .
that stuff was everywhere.

It also has a cleaning kit that hides in the butt end under a little flap
that is notorius for getting your finger stuck . . and can be pretty painful
at that.

I kick myself everytime I think about it, as mentioned before, the AK's were
selling for $350.   I wish I had been smart enough to have bought three AK's
while I was there.

But not me.  . I am the guy who chose, in the early 70's, to buy a GIbson SG
(strange model with mini humbuckers plastic covered) instead of a 1950's
Fender Telecaster that would be worth a lot of money today. .  both were
selling, at the time, for $250.0.  I guess I never see the future coming!

My son in law had it for a while and bought a thousand rounds of hollow
points.  So I now have enough lead to hold off a small army. .  for at least
a few minutes.

I guess you can take the seer out and it will fire in automatic mode?  Not
sure if I want to mess with it or how hard that is to do?

Kirk

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Feb 23 10:42:11 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:42:11 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <828759032.767372.1298482912074.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <86224517.767403.1298482931227.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

Actually, Chinese made weapons are of very good quality. Countries that are completely surrounded by well armed, militant enemies, and must rely on poorly educated conscripts to defend themselves, usually do manufacture weapons that continue to operate reliably despite misuse and neglect.

Kate




----- Original Message -----
From: "Kirk Hargreaves" <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
To: "derf" <derf247 at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 11:02:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SKS

Thanks for the info, very interesting stuff.  I was not aware of the
chroming involved.  Typical high quality stuff from the Chinese as they
always build stuff to the highest level of quality.  Ha ha ha.  When a
product comes from China, you always know that they take the extra steps
necessary to insure the highest quality of their goods. .  right?  LOL

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 10:42:43 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:42:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <811752.74278.qm@web180606.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <AANLkTimysGonSN8Ac1n-20odGvumacTgvVAJC7FUQOnk@mail.gmail.com>
	<811752.74278.qm@web180606.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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There is no sear in an SKS that you can take out and have full auto fire.
You can modify the trigger group and get it to fire to fire full auto but it
is highly illegal to do so in the US.

There were small numbers of select fire, full/semi auto SKSs made.  They can
be identified by a button type mechanism on the bolt.  A few are rumored to
have slipped into the US because people didn't know what to look for.

The SKSs do have a floating firing pin that can malfunction and cause the
gun to fire full auto until the magazine is empty.  The firing pin
essentially gets stuck in the forward position and the gun works like an
open bolt auto.  It takes corrosion (not hard to get if you use corrosive
ammo) and lack of cleaning to cause it, but it can happen.  You can search
"SKS slamfire" for more info.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 10:45:38 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:45:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Throes of winter, Chinese stuff that may be good?
Message-ID: <AANLkTinfnxCDMK+odnjEhVjpa8eo4yf2KN72n=e-ESyp@mail.gmail.com>

These are supposedly good.  Maybe all the good steel goes into guns
and these shovels, with the rest (the rejected stuff) sold to the
usual suspects.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzpRh-ZE9Mo

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 23 10:56:26 2011
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:56:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Small end fulcrum pin plug
In-Reply-To: <20110223.082343.28005.0@webmail05.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <243161.22626.qm@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Mark,
Initially I would have done the same thing you did, and if they didn't fit well I would solder the plugs to the fulcrum bushing. I use a low melting point solder to solder carb butterflies to the throttle shaft only using a propane torch. You used to be able to buy it in a kit with a coil of wire and a small bottle of flux. Inquire at a good local welding supply.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Wed, 2/23/11, Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net> wrote:

The A arms for the MKII are all reassembled, and (almost) ready to go. My only
hangup is that I want to put grease zerks in the small end plug of the fulcrum
pin. I measured the openings and measured ~0.60" diameter, so I bought some
5/8" expansion plugs, drilled them for 1/4"-28 zerks, and turned them to 0.60"
+- .010". Here's the rub, the ends seem to have a detent machined into them
for the plugs that is too large to accommodate the expansion plug's greatest
diameter. I'm considering using a snap ring in there to hold the plug in
place, anyone have any ideas or knowledge to express and share?
Other than this, the front end is ready to go on so that I can continue with
the reconstruction.

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Feb 23 11:22:09 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:22:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Throes of winter, Chinese stuff that may be  good?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinfnxCDMK+odnjEhVjpa8eo4yf2KN72n=e-ESyp@mail.gmail.c om>
References: <AANLkTinfnxCDMK+odnjEhVjpa8eo4yf2KN72n=e-ESyp@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <201102231022127.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

I kept waiting for John Wayne (Wang) to come riding over the hill!  LOL

         Peter
--
At 11:45 AM 2/23/2011, derf wrote:
>These are supposedly good.  Maybe all the good steel goes into guns
>and these shovels, with the rest (the rejected stuff) sold to the
>usual suspects.
>
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzpRh-ZE9Mo
>_______________________________________________

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Feb 23 11:36:01 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:36:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No gun content...
Message-ID: <201102231036252.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Sorry.... this is too funny.   Especially the last line.  Peter
---
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 11:51:01 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:51:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
Message-ID: <AANLkTikP10R1Wc=Bt5sEv1XbXqgTTOJMRBYsHOTj+R_7@mail.gmail.com>

Well there you go, can't even take a cat down with a 9mm!  No wonder it is
the NATO round!  (Replacing the 45 as I recall).   I would not want to be on
the wrong side of one though.  I remember being in the forest shooting with
my sons when they were young and my 9mm Glock put a hole through a fallen
tree branch which was fairly thick.  . somewhat bigger than my lower leg,
calf area.  (Dead wood though at that).

I wonder what the open carry laws are like around the rest of the country?
It is legal to open carry in California as long as your gun is not loaded,
and your loaded clip is on the other side of your belt.

To tell the truth, I was not aware that this law was in effect in California
until a few years ago.  I have never personally seen anyone actually walking
around with a gun on the side of their belt.  The police have the right to
examine your fire arm to ensure that the chamber is empty and no rounds in
the clip.

No permit needed either.  Just strap your side arm on, make sure that it is
unloaded, but keep your loaded clip on the other side of your belt (per
which you could load up very quickly if need be) and walk around like
everything is normal.   Not something I plan to do.

Kirk

On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 2:48 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I shot a cat once with a 9mm.  Bounced right off that yellow sucker!
> (chipped the paint though).
> Herb

From jdinnis at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 11:55:26 2011
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:55:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=jUoP==Z2Zw7GBwxDCTaO7EUQ+_9T3BTcpmzAp@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimysGonSN8Ac1n-20odGvumacTgvVAJC7FUQOnk@mail.gmail.com>
	<811752.74278.qm@web180606.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTi=jUoP==Z2Zw7GBwxDCTaO7EUQ+_9T3BTcpmzAp@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTina=3POhPJk28VCGOhC_Xi1ng0pgbLZN5zTNR3c@mail.gmail.com>

The AR15/M16 rifles can also slam fire, but it is very rare.  The
firing pin will hit the primer any time the bolt closes, but not
normally with enough force to set it off.  Sometimes the primer goes
off anyway.  The only time I have heard of this happening in the
civilian world was more due to ammo than the rifle.  There are some
small rifle primers (Esp Remington) that have softer primer cups than
is normal for a high power rifle round.  When the firing pin hits the
primer (under its own inertia only) the primer goes off.  Sometimes
this results in a single round going off, sometimes it can result in
multiple rounds fired. Note this is normally only an issue for guy who
load their own ammo, as all the major ammo companies use hard primers
in their .223 rounds.


On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 11:42 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> There is no sear in an SKS that you can take out and have full auto fire.
> You can modify the trigger group and get it to fire to fire full auto but
it
> is highly illegal to do so in the US.
>
> There were small numbers of select fire, full/semi auto SKSs made.  They
can
> be identified by a button type mechanism on the bolt.  A few are rumored to
> have slipped into the US because people didn't know what to look for.
>
> The SKSs do have a floating firing pin that can malfunction and cause the
> gun to fire full auto until the magazine is empty.  The firing pin
> essentially gets stuck in the forward position and the gun works like an
> open bolt auto.  It takes corrosion (not hard to get if you use corrosive
> ammo) and lack of cleaning to cause it, but it can happen.  You can search
> "SKS slamfire" for more info.
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Wed Feb 23 12:25:36 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:25:36 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <2033723431.1547546.1298488994040.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
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Now and again, there is an "Open Carry" BBQ held in my local park.
Its a BYOBBQ sort of thing but you openly wear your weapon of choice on yojur belt.
Just to remind the local population that this is an open carry state, the weapon can be loaded! 
One of the local TV stations usually makes it a news item.

If you don't exercise a 'right' you may lose it!

It's also a "Right to Carry" state. I have my CCW permit as do most of my boys.
Very few problems in our town  ;^)

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Kirk Hargreaves" <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>


I wonder what the open carry laws are like around the rest of the country?
It is legal to open carry in California as long as your gun is not loaded,
and your loaded clip is on the other side of your belt.

From jdinnis at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 12:27:17 2011
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:27:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikP10R1Wc=Bt5sEv1XbXqgTTOJMRBYsHOTj+R_7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikP10R1Wc=Bt5sEv1XbXqgTTOJMRBYsHOTj+R_7@mail.gmail.com>
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Iowa now has open carry (theroetically) with permit required.  But
there have been several instances where people did this in a state
where no law existed, and they went to jail anyway.  The famous case
was in Washington state a number of years ago.  Guy was out walking
his dog with an AK-47 on his shoulder.  I think he was finally
convicted of disturbing the peace or something like that.  In my way
of thinking, I'd rather the bad guys not know if I am packing.  The
really bad ones might decide to take out the armed resistance first.

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 12:51 PM, Kirk Hargreaves
<khargreaves2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Well there you go, can't even take a cat down with a 9mm!  No wonder it is
> the NATO round!  (Replacing the 45 as I recall).   I would not want to be
on
> the wrong side of one though.  I remember being in the forest shooting with
> my sons when they were young and my 9mm Glock put a hole through a fallen
> tree branch which was fairly thick.  . somewhat bigger than my lower leg,
> calf area.  (Dead wood though at that).
>
> I wonder what the open carry laws are like around the rest of the country?
> It is legal to open carry in California as long as your gun is not loaded,
> and your loaded clip is on the other side of your belt.
>
> To tell the truth, I was not aware that this law was in effect in
California
> until a few years ago.  I have never personally seen anyone actually
walking
> around with a gun on the side of their belt.  The police have the right to
> examine your fire arm to ensure that the chamber is empty and no rounds in
> the clip.
>
> No permit needed either.  Just strap your side arm on, make sure that it is
> unloaded, but keep your loaded clip on the other side of your belt (per
> which you could load up very quickly if need be) and walk around like
> everything is normal.   Not something I plan to do.
>
> Kirk
>
> On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 2:48 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I shot a cat once with a 9mm.  Bounced right off that yellow sucker!
>> (chipped the paint though).
>> Herb
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 12:42:17 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:42:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Throes of winter, Chinese stuff that may be  good?
In-Reply-To: <201102231022127.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <AANLkTinfnxCDMK+odnjEhVjpa8eo4yf2KN72n=e-ESyp@mail.gmail.com>
	<201102231022127.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
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The score gave me the urge to watch "The Magnificent Seven"

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 23 12:49:15 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:49:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Throes of winter, Chinese stuff that may be  good?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinfnxCDMK+odnjEhVjpa8eo4yf2KN72n=e-ESyp@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinfnxCDMK+odnjEhVjpa8eo4yf2KN72n=e-ESyp@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D6564BB.9010100@comcast.net>

On 2/23/2011 12:45 PM, derf wrote:
> These are supposedly good.  Maybe all the good steel goes into guns
> and these shovels, with the rest (the rejected stuff) sold to the
> usual suspects.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzpRh-ZE9Mo
> _______________________________________________
Sure when used by some wimpy chinaman. Notice the short handle so even a 
chinese would have trouble bending it.
Oh, don't get it wet or it will evaporate.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Feb 23 12:49:24 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:49:24 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <498095240.770247.1298490451136.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
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No offense intended, but that is about the goofiest law I have ever heard of. What good is an unloaded weapon? "Excuse me, Mr. Criminal, but would you mind not shooting me until I have time to load my weapon and chamber a round?" I don't hardly think so!

In Nevada, you can openly carry your properly loaded pistol without a permit. You may also keep a fully loaded weapon concealed within your vehicle. With a CCW permit, you may carry your loaded weapon concealed on your person where it is actually able to do some good, should it be necessary.

Kate




----- Original Message -----
From: "Kirk Hargreaves" <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
To: "WFO Herb" <froggi60 at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 12:51:01 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm



I wonder what the open carry laws are like around the rest of the country?
It is legal to open carry in California as long as your gun is not loaded,
and your loaded clip is on the other side of your belt.

To tell the truth, I was not aware that this law was in effect in California
until a few years ago.  I have never personally seen anyone actually walking
around with a gun on the side of their belt.  The police have the right to
examine your fire arm to ensure that the chamber is empty and no rounds in
the clip.

No permit needed either.  Just strap your side arm on, make sure that it is
unloaded, but keep your loaded clip on the other side of your belt (per
which you could load up very quickly if need be) and walk around like
everything is normal.   Not something I plan to do.

Kirk

On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 2:48 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I shot a cat once with a 9mm.  Bounced right off that yellow sucker!
> (chipped the paint though).
> Herb
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 12:54:42 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:54:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikP10R1Wc=Bt5sEv1XbXqgTTOJMRBYsHOTj+R_7@mail.gmail.com>
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Here in LA we have a local Open Carry (OC) hero.  He has followers and
detractors.
They go to places like Wal*Mart and Bass Pro Shops and stir up
trouble.  Most people ignore them but when a store manager asks them
to leave they make a big deal and try and shove their cause down other
people's throats.  They do more harm than good to gun owners and OC
proponents, IMHO.
One of his followers shot a guy during a drug deal and killed him.
The shooter had posted previously about what might be a "clean kill".
To me, when you post things like that on the internet it is hard to
say you shot someone without malice aforethought.    You can't go
armed to a known drug dealer to buy drugs, get into a fight, kill him
in his own house, and say it was self defense.  But, I'm not a lawyer
or a juror in the case.


I exercise my right to OC sometimes, like after hurricanes Katrina and
Gustav.  For a while after natural disasters things are iffy.  Cops
are busy with problems on duty and with their own personal property
and families.  Criminals know this and are bolder.  This is why
looting is so bad.  If you OC most people think you are a cop.  If you
look shady and OC then they think you are a narc or undercover cop.
Concealed carry (CC) is legal here if you take a course and pay for
the CC license.  The OC can be a deterrent.  Although thugs and
criminals are not afraid of guns, the will most likely choose easier
targets if they are out hunting for someone to mug.

OC is legal in many places.  In Texas you can shoot people stealing
your property.  Here in LA you have to be in fear of life or great
harm to be justified shooting someone.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 23 12:59:19 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:59:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
Message-ID: <4D656717.3030101@comcast.net>

http://tinyurl.com/482v5xz
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 13:00:20 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:00:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Throes of winter, Chinese stuff that may be  good?
In-Reply-To: <4D6564BB.9010100@comcast.net>
References: <AANLkTinfnxCDMK+odnjEhVjpa8eo4yf2KN72n=e-ESyp@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D6564BB.9010100@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=f4hCWTxFnNcM5YnhYwdnVwDskt6QNu4fhV5uf@mail.gmail.com>

I thought surely you'd post:
"Sure it can cut CHINESE steel.  Lego scissors can cut CHINESE steel".

I LOLed when they cut the potatoes with it.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 13:13:37 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:13:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <179565598.770297.1298490564061.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
References: <498095240.770247.1298490451136.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
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Message-ID: <AANLkTi=Xeay=G81NQdg=BCU=PX7fA-+6Q5ugx8Mp9v8m@mail.gmail.com>

Stop it.  You are making sense.  The liberals will start attacking you
if you continue making sense.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Feb 23 13:15:33 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:15:33 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=Xeay=G81NQdg=BCU=PX7fA-+6Q5ugx8Mp9v8m@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <744194039.770940.1298492133759.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

That's ok. I'm sure the GPS coordinates of my living room are already on file.

Kate




----- Original Message -----
From: "derf" <derf247 at gmail.com>
To: kgb at frontiernet.net
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 2:13:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm

Stop it.  You are making sense.  The liberals will start attacking you
if you continue making sense.

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 13:07:22 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:07:22 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] No gun content...
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References: <201102231036252.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
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So why doesn't someone in law enforcement respond with a fake identity and then trace the transaction?


Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:36:01 
To: spridgets<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] No gun content...

Sorry.... this is too funny.   Especially the last line.  Peter
---
From: Senate House Committee <glenthomas08 at gmail.com>

GET YOUR GOVERNMENT GRANT 2010
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inform you that an ATM Cash card has been accredited in your favor 
this , with the sum of
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Contract Payment. Kindly contact Mr Glen thomas on His email, 
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From andrewpayne at intrex.net  Wed Feb 23 13:24:53 2011
From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (Andrew Payne)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:24:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikP10R1Wc=Bt5sEv1XbXqgTTOJMRBYsHOTj+R_7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikP10R1Wc=Bt5sEv1XbXqgTTOJMRBYsHOTj+R_7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <007301cbd397$bbc51950$334f4bf0$@intrex.net>

I don't know much about guns, but I would not choose a 9mm against ANY earth
moving equipment! 

Drew

> I shot a cat once with a 9mm.  Bounced right off that yellow sucker!
> (chipped the paint though).
> Herb

From andrewpayne at intrex.net  Wed Feb 23 13:31:01 2011
From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (Andrew Payne)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:31:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikJyxPvLMvf2ruffLQWdDKED4reDv5+05-t=vSg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikP10R1Wc=Bt5sEv1XbXqgTTOJMRBYsHOTj+R_7@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikJyxPvLMvf2ruffLQWdDKED4reDv5+05-t=vSg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <007401cbd398$96693c80$c33bb580$@intrex.net>

There is a story that I assume is true about a man that ran for Sherriff
several decades ago. His vote count was in the single digits.  The next day
he was seen downtown wearing a gun on each hip.  The reelected Sherriff was
called to talk to him.  

When ask why he was walking around, armed and scaring folk, he said " I
figure a man that ain't got but three friends in the whole county ought to
wear a gun!"

Drew

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Feb 23 14:12:47 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:12:47 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <007301cbd397$bbc51950$334f4bf0$@intrex.net>
Message-ID: <1870097362.772341.1298495567630.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

It will do a pretty fair job against a shovel or the person swinging it.

Kate



----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Payne" <andrewpayne at intrex.net>
To: "Kirk Hargreaves" <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>, "WFO Herb" <froggi60 at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 2:24:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm

I don't know much about guns, but I would not choose a 9mm against ANY earth
moving equipment! 

Drew

> I shot a cat once with a 9mm.  Bounced right off that yellow sucker!
> (chipped the paint though).
> Herb
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 14:29:14 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:29:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikJyxPvLMvf2ruffLQWdDKED4reDv5+05-t=vSg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikP10R1Wc=Bt5sEv1XbXqgTTOJMRBYsHOTj+R_7@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikJyxPvLMvf2ruffLQWdDKED4reDv5+05-t=vSg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikd77kC4cCDPfmdpvyUiP_NYwV=sJyFU5m59yKX@mail.gmail.com>

In Texas, you can shoot someone in your house, in your car, in the street if
they have your property, in your place of business.
Don't mess with Texas..     ;^P

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 1:54 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Here in LA we have a local Open Carry (OC) hero.  He has followers and
> detractors.
> They go to places like Wal*Mart and Bass Pro Shops and stir up
> trouble.  Most people ignore them but when a store manager asks them
> to leave they make a big deal and try and shove their cause down other
> people's throats.  They do more harm than good to gun owners and OC
> proponents, IMHO.
> One of his followers shot a guy during a drug deal and killed him.
> The shooter had posted previously about what might be a "clean kill".
> To me, when you post things like that on the internet it is hard to
> say you shot someone without malice aforethought.    You can't go
> armed to a known drug dealer to buy drugs, get into a fight, kill him
> in his own house, and say it was self defense.  But, I'm not a lawyer
> or a juror in the case.
>
>
> I exercise my right to OC sometimes, like after hurricanes Katrina and
> Gustav.  For a while after natural disasters things are iffy.  Cops
> are busy with problems on duty and with their own personal property
> and families.  Criminals know this and are bolder.  This is why
> looting is so bad.  If you OC most people think you are a cop.  If you
> look shady and OC then they think you are a narc or undercover cop.
> Concealed carry (CC) is legal here if you take a course and pay for
> the CC license.  The OC can be a deterrent.  Although thugs and
> criminals are not afraid of guns, the will most likely choose easier
> targets if they are out hunting for someone to mug.
>
> OC is legal in many places.  In Texas you can shoot people stealing
> your property.  Here in LA you have to be in fear of life or great
> harm to be justified shooting someone.
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Feb 23 14:33:57 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:33:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Throes of winter, Chinese stuff that may be   good?
In-Reply-To: <201102231022127.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <AANLkTinfnxCDMK+odnjEhVjpa8eo4yf2KN72n=e-ESyp@mail.gmail.com>
	<201102231022127.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <4D657D45.3070803@wi.net>

Made by RONCO and only 3 easy payments of $19.95!  Franks new nail gun!
Definitely Magnificent Seven III.

DW


On 2/23/2011 12:22 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote:
> I kept waiting for John Wayne (Wang) to come riding over the hill!  LOL
>
>         Peter
> -- 
> At 11:45 AM 2/23/2011, derf wrote:
>> These are supposedly good.  Maybe all the good steel goes into guns
>> and these shovels, with the rest (the rejected stuff) sold to the
>> usual suspects.
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzpRh-ZE9Mo

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Feb 23 14:36:18 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:36:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Throes of winter, Chinese stuff that may be   good?
In-Reply-To: <201102231022127.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <AANLkTinfnxCDMK+odnjEhVjpa8eo4yf2KN72n=e-ESyp@mail.gmail.com>
	<201102231022127.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <4D657DD2.1050206@wi.net>

Forgot to mention:  I wonder how well it works in our glacial till?
DW



On 2/23/2011 12:22 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote:
> I kept waiting for John Wayne (Wang) to come riding over the hill!  LOL
>
>         Peter
> -- 
> At 11:45 AM 2/23/2011, derf wrote:
>> These are supposedly good.  Maybe all the good steel goes into guns
>> and these shovels, with the rest (the rejected stuff) sold to the
>> usual suspects.
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzpRh-ZE9Mo
>> _______________________________________________

From bkitterer at me.com  Wed Feb 23 14:37:49 2011
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:37:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
In-Reply-To: <4D656717.3030101@comcast.net>
References: <4D656717.3030101@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <0FD17FD0-BAF1-4FFB-AA3E-B27593DB7D0F@me.com>

What are those "ears" sticking up in the back - - taillights ?


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 Feb 23, 2011, at 11:59 AM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> http://tinyurl.com/482v5xz
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Feb 23 14:45:46 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:45:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
In-Reply-To: <4D656717.3030101@comcast.net>
References: <4D656717.3030101@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4D65800A.4090501@wi.net>

I still like my 2005.  BMW has lost the primary appeal and the cars have 
gotten bigger and lost the sportiness.  The Rocketman(gimme a break) may 
bring some of that back but as an old guy the styling does nothing for me.
I like Peter's classic Mini the best.
DW

On 2/23/2011 1:59 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:
> http://tinyurl.com/482v5xz

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 14:47:13 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:47:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <179565598.770297.1298490564061.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
References: <498095240.770247.1298490451136.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
	<179565598.770297.1298490564061.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikzREFMMnh40hKcDR3KaXjSgs2oMxvr6jRRjyrW@mail.gmail.com>

Oregon is like Nevada; as stated by Kate.  I agree the CA requirement is
just plainn stupid, IMHO.  I don't care how fast you are or what you
"carry", if you are looking down the barrel of a weapon, you won't be fast
enough!

I had lunch yesterday with our Sheriff.  He will not take anyone's guns if
the Feds pass such a law.

Here's an interesting fact;  Oregon has 36 Counties.  34 have Republican
Sheriffs.  Can you guess who believes in the second amendment rights....

Herb

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 11:49 AM, <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:

> No offense intended, but that is about the goofiest law I have ever heard
> of. What good is an unloaded weapon? "Excuse me, Mr. Criminal, but would you
> mind not shooting me until I have time to load my weapon and chamber a
> round?" I don't hardly think so!
>
> In Nevada, you can openly carry your properly loaded pistol without a
> permit. You may also keep a fully loaded weapon concealed within your
> vehicle. With a CCW permit, you may carry your loaded weapon concealed on
> your person where it is actually able to do some good, should it be
> necessary.
>
> Kate

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 15:03:09 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:03:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinYiavd3D=ksFnYwrmZwvPTQdkxv+NJg08AELRc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Tr4cZC_pUYGEWOZUi2sEXfjRBb72uLCb+u94Z@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinYiavd3D=ksFnYwrmZwvPTQdkxv+NJg08AELRc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimcO1ZFfm_rt=_cRFj-d50BbhAW6kd==9j8Zdj7@mail.gmail.com>

FYI

The Chinese have been buying American 'scrap metal' for years.  Guess what
the use it for...arms, and I don't mean the mechanical type. Takes a lot of
material to produce enough weapons for their 300+ million man army!

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 15:30:40 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:30:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Throes of winter, Chinese stuff that may be  good?
In-Reply-To: <4D657DD2.1050206@wi.net>
References: <AANLkTinfnxCDMK+odnjEhVjpa8eo4yf2KN72n=e-ESyp@mail.gmail.com>
	<201102231022127.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<4D657DD2.1050206@wi.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikm+OPhvm3QdN2NN6OfrRpnObMvkpKANVmGcyAG@mail.gmail.com>

Leave it to the Chinese to interpret the "always pinches your fingers)
bug of a foxhole shovel into a wire-cutter feature!
David L

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Wed Feb 23 15:32:05 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:32:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <179565598.770297.1298490564061.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <20110223223205.DITGZ.6891.root@cdptpa-web26-z01>

I thought there were some more restrictive laws in Clark County.

> In Nevada, you can openly carry your properly loaded pistol without a permit. You may also keep a fully loaded weapon concealed within your vehicle. With a CCW permit, you may carry your loaded weapon concealed on your person where it is actually able to do some good, should it be necessary.

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Feb 23 15:33:23 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:33:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
In-Reply-To: <4D656717.3030101@comcast.net>
References: <4D656717.3030101@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <201102231433295.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

That sound you hear is Sir Alec spinning.......

At 01:59 PM 2/23/2011, Frank Clarici wrote:
>http://tinyurl.com/482v5xz

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Feb 23 15:33:51 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:33:51 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <2095925294.773896.1298500389444.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <1128401923.773909.1298500431784.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

Most County Sheriffs, other than Portland, Salem, & Eugene, feel the same way as yours. The Governor, however, would probably call out the National Guard.

Kate - Who doesn't miss $3000 property taxes either.


----- Original Message -----
From: "WFO Herb" <froggi60 at gmail.com>
To: kgb at frontiernet.net
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm

Oregon is like Nevada; as stated by Kate. I agree the CA requirement is just plainn stupid, IMHO. I don't care how fast you are or what you "carry", if you are looking down the barrel of a weapon, you won't be fast enough! 


I had lunch yesterday with our Sheriff. He will not take anyone's guns if the Feds pass such a law. 


Here's an interesting fact; Oregon has 36 Counties. 34 have Republican Sheriffs. Can you guess who believes in the second amendment rights.... 


Herb 


On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 11:49 AM, < kgb at frontiernet.net > wrote: 


No offense intended, but that is about the goofiest law I have ever heard of. What good is an unloaded weapon? "Excuse me, Mr. Criminal, but would you mind not shooting me until I have time to load my weapon and chamber a round?" I don't hardly think so! 

In Nevada, you can openly carry your properly loaded pistol without a permit. You may also keep a fully loaded weapon concealed within your vehicle. With a CCW permit, you may carry your loaded weapon concealed on your person where it is actually able to do some good, should it be necessary. 

Kate 

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Wed Feb 23 15:35:48 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:35:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikJyxPvLMvf2ruffLQWdDKED4reDv5+05-t=vSg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20110223223548.H4DFH.6913.root@cdptpa-web26-z01>

We were in a local fast food restaurant a few years ago, standing in line to order food.  There was a long line at this particular time and I noticed the guy standing behind me was wearing jeans,  normal shirt, and a Glock on his belt.  I didn't see a badge but I wasn't going to look him over from head to toe, that would be a bit obvious.  I couldn't tell that anybody else in the whole place even noticed him.  When we got ready to leave I noticed a local Constable's car parked in the parking lot, probably his car.


> If you OC most people think you are a cop.  If you
> look shady and OC then they think you are a narc or undercover cop.

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 15:42:39 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:42:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
In-Reply-To: <4D65800A.4090501@wi.net>
References: <4D656717.3030101@comcast.net> <4D65800A.4090501@wi.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim6HgM_ZvxQRMOG+PE+AROm-ZxwMvXRQQBMK9E1@mail.gmail.com>

1) With oil up at $100 bucks and 2) with cars like the Mini Rocketman
(horrible name) and fiat 500 we may not be the only group loving little
cars.

I looked at a few classic Minis before buy my then new 2002 S. I wanted to
love the old ones but the new one felt so nice and was so much more
practical.

Steve

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 4:45 PM, Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:

> I still like my 2005.  BMW has lost the primary appeal and the cars have
> gotten bigger and lost the sportiness.  The Rocketman(gimme a break) may
> bring some of that back but as an old guy the styling does nothing for me.
> I like Peter's classic Mini the best.
> DW
>
>
> On 2/23/2011 1:59 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:
>
>> http://tinyurl.com/482v5xz
>>
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 15:50:40 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:50:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Small end fulcrum pin plug
In-Reply-To: <243161.22626.qm@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <20110223.082343.28005.0@webmail05.dca.untd.com>
	<243161.22626.qm@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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I like the idea of the snap ring, it would make removing it in 20 years much
easier.  You can solder the carb shaft and butterfly easily because they are
copper.  Solder does not bond well to steel, I think you would need to at
least heat it to a brazing temperature. Alternatively you could glue them on
with a bit of epoxy.

Good luck.

Steve

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 12:56 PM, fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi Mark,
> Initially I would have done the same thing you did, and if they didn't fit
> well I would solder the plugs to the fulcrum bushing. I use a low melting
> point solder to solder carb butterflies to the throttle shaft only using a
> propane torch. You used to be able to buy it in a kit with a coil of wire
> and a small bottle of flux. Inquire at a good local welding supply.
> John
> Fogelsville, PA
>
> --- On Wed, 2/23/11, Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net> wrote:
>
> The A arms for the MKII are all reassembled, and (almost) ready to go. My
> only
> hangup is that I want to put grease zerks in the small end plug of the
> fulcrum
> pin. I measured the openings and measured ~0.60" diameter, so I bought some
> 5/8" expansion plugs, drilled them for 1/4"-28 zerks, and turned them to
> 0.60"
> +- .010". Here's the rub, the ends seem to have a detent machined into them
> for the plugs that is too large to accommodate the expansion plug's
> greatest
> diameter. I'm considering using a snap ring in there to hold the plug in
> place, anyone have any ideas or knowledge to express and share?
> Other than this, the front end is ready to go on so that I can continue
> with
> the reconstruction.
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 15:52:59 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:52:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikd77kC4cCDPfmdpvyUiP_NYwV=sJyFU5m59yKX@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikP10R1Wc=Bt5sEv1XbXqgTTOJMRBYsHOTj+R_7@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikJyxPvLMvf2ruffLQWdDKED4reDv5+05-t=vSg@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikd77kC4cCDPfmdpvyUiP_NYwV=sJyFU5m59yKX@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik7_QhBZdoYMFzjH4S_NwwoSZzPmXH5tf5-hXXt@mail.gmail.com>

If they are running with your TV you can shoot them in the back.

PS- Most have no reason to mess with Texas.  To outsiders, Texas ain't all that.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 15:56:13 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:56:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Throes of winter, Chinese stuff that may be  good?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikm+OPhvm3QdN2NN6OfrRpnObMvkpKANVmGcyAG@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinfnxCDMK+odnjEhVjpa8eo4yf2KN72n=e-ESyp@mail.gmail.com>
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	<4D657DD2.1050206@wi.net>
	<AANLkTikm+OPhvm3QdN2NN6OfrRpnObMvkpKANVmGcyAG@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim=ibVgbOkj2LeQ8gY2Q8ade7VbVJ3m7ATeFLFa@mail.gmail.com>

BTW, I don't have a Chinese shovel, yet.  I may try one if the prices
come down.  Now they are > $50 each wholesale.
I have a NATO pattern tri-fold shovel made by Bund in Germany.  It was
only like $10 and will do most shovel related tasks.
Eastern bloc countries incorporated the wire cutter feature into their
bayonets/scabbards.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 16:04:56 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:04:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No gun content...
In-Reply-To: <201102231036252.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
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Wow, Peter!!  You have all the luck!!  Did you get your ATM card yet?!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 12:36 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>wrote:

> Sorry.... this is too funny.   Especially the last line.  Peter
> ---
> From: Senate House Committee <glenthomas08 at gmail.com>
>
> GET YOUR GOVERNMENT GRANT 2010
> COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN PAYMENT,
> OUR REF:FRN/ATM/822
> YOUR REF:CLAIMS/ATM/822
>
> In Partnership with the United States Government.We are happy to inform you
> that an ATM Cash card has been accredited in your favor this , with the sum
> of
> $1.8 million USD as a part payment from the Resolution Panel On Contract
> Payment. Kindly contact Mr Glen thomas on His email,
> glenthomas08 at gmail.com , with the following details: Your Full
> Name....Home Address....Phone Number....Fax
> Number....Occupation....Age....Sex....Birth
> Country  and a valid identification card.Contact Mr Glen for further
> Insight on how to claim your card. Meanwhile all beneficiray's are
> responsible for courier delivery chargies.
>
>
> Senate House Committee.
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Jim
Then there was the mind reader who moved to Washington, D.C. and couldn't
find work.

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 16:05:51 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:05:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] MGA steering wheel
In-Reply-To: <4D62D607.80801@knology.net>
References: <4D62D607.80801@knology.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=1NQcNSWP5Dzi1NeDgAL-cSJ=ihKWh2C3ixC4F@mail.gmail.com>

Monty,

The spridgets had a number of different spline counts and sizes on the top
of the steering column.  I think there were at least three but there may be
more.  I would try to find aftermarket steering hub cross reference tables
for the donor and target cars to see if they match.

Steve

On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 4:15 PM, Monty Love <cmlove at knology.net> wrote:

> Does anyone know if an MGA steering wheel from the mid 50's will fit a MG
> Midget?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Monty
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 16:14:24 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:14:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=sWgET2kbDzOzWrscxTH37xp9MuXPMraP0AQfJ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Tr4cZC_pUYGEWOZUi2sEXfjRBb72uLCb+u94Z@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinYiavd3D=ksFnYwrmZwvPTQdkxv+NJg08AELRc@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=8zShaVmEO0SHfGoxJfZEC7FnioTYYksLDEYsd@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=ZU1bNrz02A9NrYGMTLVashFod-eie0NUAuOgB@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinwF6RgvCShXwO-g0jh1XVh9tvORepDjGRLx6w4@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=sWgET2kbDzOzWrscxTH37xp9MuXPMraP0AQfJ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=ERwpm=otM=KcK4BwPqQv8Bp9W401rdoqA505C@mail.gmail.com>

Uncle Sam provided an all expenses paid vacation in sunny Southeast Asia.
Looking back, I'm not sure who we did it for but we thought we were doing it
for you...  You're very welcome. Nobody thought that about us baby killers
at the time...   ;-(

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 11:22 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> It looks like an AK-47 but the mechanism is way different.
> I'm sorry you had to shoot at people.  If you did it for us, then
> thanks for serving.
>
> On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 1:42 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> > The Czech's made the Sa vz.58...  Easier to call it an AK-47. I was too
> busy
> > shooting people to notice the finer points.
>



-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
Then there was the mind reader who moved to Washington, D.C. and couldn't
find work.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Feb 23 16:16:17 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:16:17 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <531565196.774295.1298502491250.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <1529514800.774385.1298502977127.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

I'm farther from Las Vegas than I am from Oregon. Clark County has as many Californians as California does. The statute that permits concealed carry in a vehicle is valid statewide, but Clark County will raise a big stink about it if they catch you. I carry a copy of the statute in my truck, in addition to the one that exempts vehicles with no place to attach a front plate from displaying one.

Kate



----- Original Message -----
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 4:32:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm

I thought there were some more restrictive laws in Clark County.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Feb 23 16:21:50 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:21:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik7_QhBZdoYMFzjH4S_NwwoSZzPmXH5tf5-hXXt@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikP10R1Wc=Bt5sEv1XbXqgTTOJMRBYsHOTj+R_7@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTikJyxPvLMvf2ruffLQWdDKED4reDv5+05-t=vSg@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTikd77kC4cCDPfmdpvyUiP_NYwV=sJyFU5m59yKX@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTik7_QhBZdoYMFzjH4S_NwwoSZzPmXH5tf5-hXXt@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C2D66B4EB7794E9FB97BAB43FF6D18D5@HomePC>

In the more civilized states, that will get you a well-deserved long sit in 
prison.



-----Original Message----- 
From: derf
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 4:52 PM
To: Brad Fornal
Cc: Spridgets ; Kirk Hargreaves
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm

If they are running with your TV you can shoot them in the back.

PS- Most have no reason to mess with Texas.  To outsiders, Texas ain't all 
that.
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 16:34:58 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:34:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=ERwpm=otM=KcK4BwPqQv8Bp9W401rdoqA505C@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Tr4cZC_pUYGEWOZUi2sEXfjRBb72uLCb+u94Z@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinYiavd3D=ksFnYwrmZwvPTQdkxv+NJg08AELRc@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=8zShaVmEO0SHfGoxJfZEC7FnioTYYksLDEYsd@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=ZU1bNrz02A9NrYGMTLVashFod-eie0NUAuOgB@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinwF6RgvCShXwO-g0jh1XVh9tvORepDjGRLx6w4@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=sWgET2kbDzOzWrscxTH37xp9MuXPMraP0AQfJ@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=ERwpm=otM=KcK4BwPqQv8Bp9W401rdoqA505C@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikAahvf7URMBqQRP2ihN29QD4R9VO070Jp33WZH@mail.gmail.com>

Now we know better.  If there were baby killers, it wasn't the guys
doing the hard work and risking their lives.  If nothing else, in
subsequent actions we have shown a greater respect for our citizen
soldiers.  If you spit on a returning vet nowadays you're liable to
get "corrected" by other civilians.  The smarter hippies are now
conservatives.  Those who damned the man are now the man.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 16:40:35 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:40:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Small end fulcrum pin plug
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=q9eeYsf=EvOQskLz5xV5KshUPCmzPZeRNLz3X@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20110223.082343.28005.0@webmail05.dca.untd.com>
	<243161.22626.qm@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTi=q9eeYsf=EvOQskLz5xV5KshUPCmzPZeRNLz3X@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikajWGXWvhqABWy71ifeMBw=MAOZ_QUktCPnxd9@mail.gmail.com>

All the SU carb butterflies and shafts I've seen were Brass.  Still
easy to solder, though.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 16:43:53 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:43:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Small end fulcrum pin plug
In-Reply-To: <243161.22626.qm@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <20110223.082343.28005.0@webmail05.dca.untd.com>
	<243161.22626.qm@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinZ06qhr9nWK_QJkoT4mRC4L-X=qGiFAcxe_ntY@mail.gmail.com>

They have decent solder/flux kits at Home Depot.  "Silver" solder is a
good choice.  Get the stuff with the flux and not the flux cored stuff
for this kind of work.
I dunno if I would solder suspension parts, though, even caps.

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Wed Feb 23 16:50:38 2011
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:50:38 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC--Rock video
Message-ID: <845805877.1347263.1298505038655.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Hey, some of you guys are into really great Rock.B  Here is a video that my
son's professional rock band made.B  Son Andy is the drummer.B  The players
are not beaters and bangers, but all are trained musicians, in their mid to
late 20's and all of them in hog heaven.B  8^)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruHq_I4c9_A&feature=related



--David C. (Proud papa and ex rock n' roll drummer)
THE SENILITY PRAYER : B Grant me the senility to forget the people
B I never liked anyway,
B The good fortune to run into the ones I do, and
B The eyesight to tell the difference.







--David C. (Proud papa and ex rock n' roll drummer)
THE SENILITY PRAYER : B Grant me the senility to forget the people
B I never liked anyway,
B The good fortune to run into the ones I do, and
B The eyesight to tell the difference.

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Wed Feb 23 16:56:40 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:56:40 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <C2D66B4EB7794E9FB97BAB43FF6D18D5@HomePC>
Message-ID: <2014006304.1551934.1298505400532.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

But would I still get to keep my TV??

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>

In the more civilized states, that will get you a well-deserved long sit in 
prison.

-----Original Message----- 
From: derf

If they are running with your TV you can shoot them in the back.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 17:01:01 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:01:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <C2D66B4EB7794E9FB97BAB43FF6D18D5@HomePC>
References: <AANLkTikP10R1Wc=Bt5sEv1XbXqgTTOJMRBYsHOTj+R_7@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikJyxPvLMvf2ruffLQWdDKED4reDv5+05-t=vSg@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikd77kC4cCDPfmdpvyUiP_NYwV=sJyFU5m59yKX@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTik7_QhBZdoYMFzjH4S_NwwoSZzPmXH5tf5-hXXt@mail.gmail.com>
	<C2D66B4EB7794E9FB97BAB43FF6D18D5@HomePC>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik3Cz4sv+SZCpkuJyxmGVdsTnig7DeBA8rHD03A@mail.gmail.com>

Don't you mean more Liberialized?

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 5:21 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> In the more civilized states, that will get you a well-deserved long sit in
> prison.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: derf
> Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 4:52 PM
> To: Brad Fornal
> Cc: Spridgets ; Kirk Hargreaves
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
>
> If they are running with your TV you can shoot them in the back.
>
> PS- Most have no reason to mess with Texas.  To outsiders, Texas ain't all
> that.
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Feb 23 17:16:28 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:16:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik3Cz4sv+SZCpkuJyxmGVdsTnig7DeBA8rHD03A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikP10R1Wc=Bt5sEv1XbXqgTTOJMRBYsHOTj+R_7@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTikJyxPvLMvf2ruffLQWdDKED4reDv5+05-t=vSg@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTikd77kC4cCDPfmdpvyUiP_NYwV=sJyFU5m59yKX@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTik7_QhBZdoYMFzjH4S_NwwoSZzPmXH5tf5-hXXt@mail.gmail.com><C2D66B4EB7794E9FB97BAB43FF6D18D5@HomePC>
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Well, Brad, I would call it more bcivilizedb.  Whatbs next b do you
blow a kid away for taking a ball from your yard?  Stealing property does not
get you a death penalty in a 'bcivilizedb state.  It doesnbt in Texas,
either.  If you want to call that bLiberializedb [sic], go ahead.



From: Brad Fornal
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 6:01 PM
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: derf ; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm

Don't you mean more Liberialized?


On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 5:21 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

  In the more civilized states, that will get you a well-deserved long sit in
  prison.



  -----Original Message-----
  From: derf
  Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 4:52 PM
  To: Brad Fornal
  Cc: Spridgets ; Kirk Hargreaves
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm

  If they are running with your TV you can shoot them in the back.

  PS- Most have no reason to mess with Texas.  To outsiders, Texas ain't all
  that.
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Wed Feb 23 17:26:22 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:26:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <C2D66B4EB7794E9FB97BAB43FF6D18D5@HomePC>
References: <AANLkTikP10R1Wc=Bt5sEv1XbXqgTTOJMRBYsHOTj+R_7@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTikJyxPvLMvf2ruffLQWdDKED4reDv5+05-t=vSg@mail.gmail.com><AANLkTikd77kC4cCDPfmdpvyUiP_NYwV=sJyFU5m59yKX@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTik7_QhBZdoYMFzjH4S_NwwoSZzPmXH5tf5-hXXt@mail.gmail.com>
	<C2D66B4EB7794E9FB97BAB43FF6D18D5@HomePC>
Message-ID: <4D65A5AE.7040306@tx.rr.com>

I'm not saying you should kill someone that is stealing your television, 
but when I hear that some states don't like this I want to ask of their 
politicians "whose side are you on?".  Are they on the side of their 
citizens or on the side of their criminals?  If a politician cares more 
for the criminals than for the citizens, then I want to know why.


> In the more civilized states, that will get you a well-deserved long sit in
> prison.
>
> >  If they are running with your TV you can shoot them in the back.

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 17:34:33 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:34:33 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Small end fulcrum pin plug
Message-ID: <mailman.58.1298507676.23293.spridgets@autox.team.net>

You are correct on both counts.
------Original Message------
From: derf
To: Steven Guterman
Cc: fastvee
Cc: spridgets
Cc: Mark Haynes
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Small end fulcrum pin plug
Sent: Feb 23, 2011 6:40 PM

All the SU carb butterflies and shafts I've seen were Brass.  Still
easy to solder, though.


Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 18:08:54 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:08:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC--Rock video
In-Reply-To: <845805877.1347263.1298505038655.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <845805877.1347263.1298505038655.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <651768552847265475@unknownmsgid>

Awesome video!
David L

> Hey, some of you guys are into really great Rock.  Here is a video that my
> son's professional rock band made.  Son Andy is the drummer. The players
> are not beaters and bangers, but all are trained musicians, in their mid to
> late 20's and all of them in hog heaven.   8^)
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruHq_I4c9_A&feature=related

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Feb 23 18:09:49 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:09:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] MGA steering wheel
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=1NQcNSWP5Dzi1NeDgAL-cSJ=ihKWh2C3ixC4F@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4D62D607.80801@knology.net>
	<AANLkTi=1NQcNSWP5Dzi1NeDgAL-cSJ=ihKWh2C3ixC4F@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D65AFDD.5070207@wi.net>

On the MotoLita website, http://www.moto-lita.co.uk/    I went to 
"products" and clicked on steering wheels.  You are presented with 
options.  I scrolled to "What boss kit do you need?"  Choose MG, then 
MGA and the kit is #B1.
Change your choice to MG Midget and you'll see 3 types, none of which 
match the MGA.  Select Austin Healey Sprite and you'll see the Bugeye is 
the same as Sprite MkII and Midget MkI.  It doesn't make it easy to mix 
and match.
DW



On 2/23/2011 5:05 PM, Steven Guterman wrote:
> Monty,
>
> The spridgets had a number of different spline counts and sizes on the top
> of the steering column.  I think there were at least three but there may be
> more.  I would try to find aftermarket steering hub cross reference tables
> for the donor and target cars to see if they match.
>
> Steve
>
> On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 4:15 PM, Monty Love<cmlove at knology.net>  wrote:
>
>> Does anyone know if an MGA steering wheel from the mid 50's will fit a MG
>> Midget?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Monty

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 18:11:43 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 01:11:43 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <087B2FEF846A4A4E9E7BD942BB53B5D1@HomePC>
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We could be just like the Iranians, they cut off the hands of any thief they catch.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:16:28 
To: Brad Fornal<tequila.brad at gmail.com>
Cc: Spridgets<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm

Well, Brad, I would call it more bcivilizedb.  Whatbs next b do you
blow a kid away for taking a ball from your yard?  Stealing property does not
get you a death penalty in a 'bcivilizedb state.  It doesnbt in Texas,
either.  If you want to call that bLiberializedb [sic], go ahead.



From: Brad Fornal
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 6:01 PM
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: derf ; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm

Don't you mean more Liberialized?


On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 5:21 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

  In the more civilized states, that will get you a well-deserved long sit in
  prison.



  -----Original Message-----
  From: derf
  Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 4:52 PM
  To: Brad Fornal
  Cc: Spridgets ; Kirk Hargreaves
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm

  If they are running with your TV you can shoot them in the back.

  PS- Most have no reason to mess with Texas.  To outsiders, Texas ain't all
  that.
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From jdinnis at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 18:14:11 2011
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:14:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
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If you shoot someone when you or another innocent person is NOT in
immediate danger of death or serious injury, then YOU are the
criminal.  Even in Texas.  There have been incidents of homeowners
convicted, even in Texas.  Joe Horn got off somehow, but in my view
anyone who shoots a person in the BACK while they are running away is
a coward and guilty of murder.

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 6:26 PM, BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:
> I'm not saying you should kill someone that is stealing your television,
but
> when I hear that some states don't like this I want to ask of their
> politicians "whose side are you on?".  Are they on the side of their
> citizens or on the side of their criminals?  If a politician cares more for
> the criminals than for the citizens, then I want to know why.
>
>
>> In the more civilized states, that will get you a well-deserved long sit
>> in
>> prison.
>>
>> >  If they are running with your TV you can shoot them in the back.
>
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Feb 23 18:20:12 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 01:20:12 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
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Our legal system affords the criminal far more rights than the victim. In my case, if someone should force the lock on the gate to my enclosed front porch, then open the door to my house, they will be met by two irate rottweilers and a pair of pissed off pit bulls. I seriously doubt that there would be much left that requires shooting, but it is nice to know that I am allowed to, should it be necessary.

Kate


----- Original Message -----
From: "BJNoSHOV8" <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 6:26:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm

I'm not saying you should kill someone that is stealing your television, 
but when I hear that some states don't like this I want to ask of their 
politicians "whose side are you on?".  Are they on the side of their 
citizens or on the side of their criminals?  If a politician cares more 
for the criminals than for the citizens, then I want to know why.


> In the more civilized states, that will get you a well-deserved long sit in
> prison.
>
> >  If they are running with your TV you can shoot them in the back.
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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 23 18:40:14 2011
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:40:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ultimate Mini -
In-Reply-To: <4D65800A.4090501@wi.net>
Message-ID: <680460.68405.qm@web38902.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

 
This car is owned by MINCOMP RACING.
 
West Coat people know Bill for his quality work on Spridgets & Mini's.
 
Here is a real Mini racer -  http://mincompracing.com/home.html
 
You will see by his web site he has been very successful in his class.
He has started off the year with winning first place in his class. 
 
Vigil

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Feb 23 18:54:25 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:54:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Detroit building question - no BLC content
Message-ID: <570174DEE1BD4B39A12929FE6D26C116@spider>

Anyone from Detroit here?

What is this building that is shown in the Detroit Comeback commercial on
TV? .bill in Corvallis

http://www.97330.com/Detroit_mystery_building_front.jpg

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb 23 18:59:55 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:59:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
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<<In Texas, you can shoot someone in your house, in your car, in
the street... >>

And have a beer in the other hand !!!!  OR drink a beer WHILST
you blowing his A** away !!!

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb 23 19:00:06 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:00:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC--Rock video
In-Reply-To: <651768552847265475@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <C98AFBA6.2E060%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Figures....it's a San Fernando valley phone number.

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 23 19:03:38 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:03:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <539740596.1547587.1298489136528.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <157532.82872.qm@web161216.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Random thoughts as I don't want to miss out on a good gun thread and we're a
little light on cat and Zappa threads lately:

Open carry = criminal speak for shoot the guys with the guns first.

9mm for self defense - They developed the Mozambique drill (double tap the
torso followed by one to the head) as a result of the 9mm not having enough
stopping power after the double tap to the torso.  I'm not a good enough shot
to wait for the third one.  Give me a .40 or .45 and I can stop after the
double tap.

AKs in Viet Nam - Anyone hear of US forces throwing down AK clips wired with
C4 to be picked up by VC hoping they'd blow themselves up?

Rick


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--- On Wed, 2/23/11, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

From: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
To: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 2:25 PM

Now and again, there is an "Open Carry" BBQ held in my local park.
Its a BYOBBQ sort of thing but you openly wear your weapon of choice on yojur
belt.
Just to remind the local population that this is an open carry state, the
weapon can be loaded!
One of the local TV stations usually makes it a news item.

If you don't exercise a 'right' you may lose it!

It's also a "Right to Carry" state. I have my CCW permit as do most of my
boys.
Very few problems in our town  ;^)

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Kirk Hargreaves" <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>


I wonder what the open carry laws are like around the rest of the country?
It is legal to open carry in California as long as your gun is not loaded,
and your loaded clip is on the other side of your belt.
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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 23 19:04:24 2011
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:04:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Ultimate Mini -
In-Reply-To: <680460.68405.qm@web38902.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <82451.68899.qm@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

sorry i screwed up the link....
 
http://mincompracing.com/
 
This is a better picture

--- On Wed, 2/23/11, uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com>
wrote:


From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com>
Subject: [midgetsprite] Ultimate Mini -
To: spridgets at autox.team.net, "Midget/Sprite" <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 5:40 PM

















 
This car is owned by MINCOMP RACING.
 
West Coat people know Bill for his quality work on Spridgets & Mini's.
 
Here is a real Mini racer -  http://mincompracing.com/home.html
 
You will see by his web site he has been very successful in his class.
He has started off the year with winning first place in his class. 
 
Vigil





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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 19:19:39 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:19:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
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A guy here shot another guy (this one in police custody) in the head
in the airport and killed him.
It was caught on video.
He plead no contest and got 5 years probation.

If you watch the video, notice that the cops call the shooter, Gary,
by name.  At least one of the cops knew Gary by name.  Someone must
have told Gary when to be at the airport.
They also say in the video why Gary was upset with the other guy.

I dunno if that was justice or not.  I do know that criminals don't
care about laws or justice.

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb 23 19:22:25 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:22:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
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<< The Rocketman... >>

That "problem" is EASY to "solve", Dave !!!
Yer just TOO tall for it !!!!!!!  And TOO 'around' <VBG> !!

<< I like Peter's classic Mini the best. >>

Almost <G>, you guys don't have [World famous] MiniNick just
a few blocks away !!!!  Couple of our fellow Listers know him
and his family [- EVERYBODY has at least one [1] - <VBG>] and
his cars.  When she was 15 the youngest daughter restored HER
pick-up - she did EVERYTHING except paint !!!  Welding included.

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb 23 19:35:33 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:35:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <087B2FEF846A4A4E9E7BD942BB53B5D1@HomePC>
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<< Stealing property does not get you a death penalty in a
'b
civilizedb
 state. >>

Tain't a "State" Larry, but a] came damned CLOSE; and b] it is
"illegal" to even own a handgun in Winnetka, IL <F> !!  Wouldn't
surprise me to see it happen in Chicago <F> where ownership is
also a no-no.  Can't even transport one thru the City in a manner
deemed legal in the State ?!?

David, it was Winnetka, right ???

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb 23 19:36:43 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:36:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
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<< If a politician cares more for the criminals than for the citizens, 
then I want to know why. >>

HeeHee, ours get ARRESTED !!!

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 19:45:21 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:45:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
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Who developed "the Mozambique Drill"?
That .40 and .45 fanboy speak is old and tired.  Give me 18 rounds of
9mm over 8 round of 45 any day.  The 45 isn't THAT much more powerful
than a 9mm.  In fact, 9mm muzzle energy is about the same as the 45,
generally around 375-400ftlbs.  If your assailant is wearing a vest
and your 45 mindset says stop after the double tap then you will have
needed a different mindset.

There are some who prefer concealed carry because open carry
identifies you as a primary target.  Some feel open carry is a
deterrent.  Criminals and thugs grow up nowadays in a gun culture.
They aren't afraid of guns.  Many have seen them all their lives and
had many guns pointed at them.  They don't care, have nothing to lose,
and aren't afraid to be shot or killed.  You can ask cops if you know
any.  They will tell you thugs aren't scared of guys in uniform with
guns.  If a thug sees you with your nice XD open carrying obliviously
he might just knock you in the head and take it.  A gun is a tool, not
a magic safety shield.  Many people spend time, effort, and money
learning how to shoot and invest nothing in situational awareness and
conflict resolution.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 19:54:15 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:54:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
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Yes, and you can look at Chicago and see how well all those gun
controls work.  Those criminals tremble at the thought of being caught
with a gun, no?

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 23 20:04:17 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:04:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
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Derf

What to carry is an individual decision.  If the bad guy is wearing a vest, 18
rounds of 9mm to the chest isn't going to be any more valuable than 10 rounds
of .40.  At that point, it's all about a head shot. Either one will get the
job done. 

I don't claim to be an expert,  just want to use what makes me most secure.

Rick


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--- On Wed, 2/23/11, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Dave KK7SS"
<kk7ss at frontier.com>
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 9:45 PM

Who developed "the Mozambique Drill"?
That .40 and .45 fanboy speak is old and tired.  Give me 18 rounds of
9mm over 8 round of 45 any day.  The 45 isn't THAT much more powerful
than a 9mm.  In fact, 9mm muzzle energy is about the same as the 45,
generally around 375-400ftlbs.  If your assailant is wearing a vest
and your 45 mindset says stop after the double tap then you will have
needed a different mindset.

There are some who prefer concealed carry because open carry
identifies you as a primary target.  Some feel open carry is a
deterrent.  Criminals and thugs grow up nowadays in a gun culture.
They aren't afraid of guns.  Many have seen them all their lives and
had many guns pointed at them.  They don't care, have nothing to lose,
and aren't afraid to be shot or killed.  You can ask cops if you know
any.  They will tell you thugs aren't scared of guys in uniform with
guns.  If a thug sees you with your nice XD open carrying obliviously
he might just knock you in the head and take it.  A gun is a tool, not
a magic safety shield.  Many people spend time, effort, and money
learning how to shoot and invest nothing in situational awareness and
conflict resolution.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Feb 23 20:04:47 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:04:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin0rXNsNn+S3yieFpfU464J9yDFy8u+T0XNbucx@mail.gmail.com>
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Well said, John.

Well, maybe not in the minds of the people of the State of Texas.   Which is 
a good reason not to live among the minds of the people in the State of 
Texas.




-----Original Message----- 
From: John Innis
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 7:14 PM
To: BJNoSHOV8
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm

If you shoot someone when you or another innocent person is NOT in
immediate danger of death or serious injury, then YOU are the
criminal.  Even in Texas.  There have been incidents of homeowners
convicted, even in Texas.  Joe Horn got off somehow, but in my view
anyone who shoots a person in the BACK while they are running away is
a coward and guilty of murder.

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 6:26 PM, BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:
> I'm not saying you should kill someone that is stealing your television,
but
> when I hear that some states don't like this I want to ask of their
> politicians "whose side are you on?".  Are they on the side of their
> citizens or on the side of their criminals?  If a politician cares more 
> for
> the criminals than for the citizens, then I want to know why.
>
>
>> In the more civilized states, that will get you a well-deserved long sit
>> in
>> prison.
>>
>> >  If they are running with your TV you can shoot them in the back.
>
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 20:12:58 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:12:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
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9mm, 40, and 45 are all effective.  To say that one is "better" in general
is probably incorrect.  To say that one is "superior" is just wrong.  I
prefer 9.
A person of slight build may find 9mm more effective.  With any of them,
proper use and control, hitting where you aim, is more important than the
small differences in the rounds.  Again, and far more important sometimes
and often neglected, are conflict resolution and situational awareness.
Guns, knives, sticks, and fists are all tools.  As with any tool, knowledge
of proper use is essential.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Feb 23 20:20:07 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 03:20:07 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
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9mm + Hydrashocks = dead perp. No need for the third shot. The nice thing about the Hydras is the fact that they do all their damage inside the target's body, not through him and into the neighbor's kitchen. You explain to the investigating officer that you use them to avoid collateral damage. You are just being a responsible homeowner. I still doubt that Kirby & Moose, backed up by Bonnie & Fionna, would leave much for me to need to shoot at, other than to put him out of his misery, but that's unlawful. He'd just have to lay there and bleed until someone comes to drag him off.

Kate




----- Original Message -----
From: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Dave KK7SS" <kk7ss at frontier.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 8:03:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm

Random thoughts as I don't want to miss out on a good gun thread and we're a
little light on cat and Zappa threads lately:

Open carry = criminal speak for shoot the guys with the guns first.

9mm for self defense - They developed the Mozambique drill (double tap the
torso followed by one to the head) as a result of the 9mm not having enough
stopping power after the double tap to the torso.  I'm not a good enough shot
to wait for the third one.  Give me a .40 or .45 and I can stop after the
double tap.

AKs in Viet Nam - Anyone hear of US forces throwing down AK clips wired with
C4 to be picked up by VC hoping they'd blow themselves up?

Rick


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--- On Wed, 2/23/11, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

From: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
To: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 2:25 PM

Now and again, there is an "Open Carry" BBQ held in my local park.
Its a BYOBBQ sort of thing but you openly wear your weapon of choice on yojur
belt.
Just to remind the local population that this is an open carry state, the
weapon can be loaded!
One of the local TV stations usually makes it a news item.

If you don't exercise a 'right' you may lose it!

It's also a "Right to Carry" state. I have my CCW permit as do most of my
boys.
Very few problems in our town  ;^)

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Kirk Hargreaves" <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>


I wonder what the open carry laws are like around the rest of the country?
It is legal to open carry in California as long as your gun is not loaded,
and your loaded clip is on the other side of your belt.
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Wed Feb 23 20:34:03 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:34:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinZnNf3==AmWFDdcCcd015Di-4osbVcU-fc-j1M@mail.gmail.com>
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Was it developed by Col. Jeff Cooper?
IIRC it was developed as a test for guards.  The idea is that you shoot 
the body twice and if the target isn't down then you assume they have 
body armor and you shoot the head.

The 10mm was developed to improve on the 9mm and to some extent the 
.45ACP.  The FBI worked with them too as a result of failures of 9mm in 
use by their agents.  When the 10mm proved too much for some of their 
agents to handle, the .40S&W was developed.  It has the increased power 
that was wanted but can be used in smaller form factor guns that were 
previously only available in 9mm.  I don't know why the 9mm is so 
deficient because its ballistics on paper can seem close to the .357 mag 
that does have good results.  The .40S&W has significantly better 
ballistics and in most handguns that have high capacity in 9mm, you only 
lose a couple of rounds when you chamber it in .40.

> Who developed "the Mozambique Drill"?
> That .40 and .45 fanboy speak is old and tired.  Give me 18 rounds of
> 9mm over 8 round of 45 any day.  The 45 isn't THAT much more powerful
> than a 9mm.  In fact, 9mm muzzle energy is about the same as the 45,
> generally around 375-400ftlbs.  If your assailant is wearing a vest
> and your 45 mindset says stop after the double tap then you will have
> needed a different mindset.

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Wed Feb 23 20:39:50 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:39:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinuasu+0W_3ZCorkwmhG1MKWC_q-DuePLJ7Cqd5@mail.gmail.com>
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Sometimes the best defense is to not be there.  Don't go places you 
shouldn't go, and if you have to go then try to not go at night.

When out in public be aware of who is around you.  In areas that aren't 
crowded, such as large parking lots, don't let unknown people get close 
to you.  Don't spend time putting things into your car when someone can 
walk up behind you unnoticed.  Don't let people approach you in areas 
like this to ask you for the time or for directions, tell them "don't 
come any closer".

I've been told by police officers that criminals want to get real close 
to you, then pull out a weapon and assault you when you are too close to 
defend yourself.  It is harder for them to do anything to you if you are 
30 feet away, and watching them, and with one hand in your pocket.


> Again, and far more important sometimes
> and often neglected, are conflict resolution and situational awareness.

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 23 20:41:54 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:41:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <613962040.778235.1298517607358.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <585919.5005.qm@web161215.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Bottom line.  Don't screw with the Spridgeteers!

Rick


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--- On Wed, 2/23/11, kgb at frontiernet.net <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:

From: kgb at frontiernet.net <kgb at frontiernet.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
To:
Cc: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 10:20 PM

9mm + Hydrashocks = dead perp. No need for the third shot. The nice thing
about the Hydras is the fact that they do all their damage inside the target's
body, not through him and into the neighbor's kitchen. You explain to the
investigating officer that you use them to avoid collateral damage. You are
just being a responsible homeowner. I still doubt that Kirby & Moose, backed
up by Bonnie & Fionna, would leave much for me to need to shoot at, other than
to put him out of his misery, but that's unlawful. He'd just have to lay there
and bleed until someone comes to drag him off.

Kate




----- Original Message -----
From: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Dave KK7SS"
<kk7ss at frontier.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 8:03:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm

Random thoughts as I don't want to miss out on a good gun thread and we're a
little light on cat and Zappa threads lately:

Open carry = criminal speak for shoot the guys with the guns first.

9mm for self defense - They developed the Mozambique drill (double tap the
torso followed by one to the head) as a result of the 9mm not having enough
stopping power after the double tap to the torso.  I'm not a good enough shot
to wait for the third one.  Give me a .40 or .45 and I can stop after the
double tap.

AKs in Viet Nam - Anyone hear of US forces throwing down AK clips wired with
C4 to be picked up by VC hoping they'd blow themselves up?

Rick


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

--- On Wed, 2/23/11, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

From: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
To: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 2:25 PM

Now and again, there is an "Open Carry" BBQ held in my local park.
Its a BYOBBQ sort of thing but you openly wear your weapon of choice on yojur
belt.
Just to remind the local population that this is an open carry state, the
weapon can be loaded!
One of the local TV stations usually makes it a news item.

If you don't exercise a 'right' you may lose it!

It's also a "Right to Carry" state. I have my CCW permit as do most of my
boys.
Very few problems in our town  ;^)

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Kirk Hargreaves" <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>


I wonder what the open carry laws are like around the rest of the country?
It is legal to open carry in California as long as your gun is not loaded,
and your loaded clip is on the other side of your belt.
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From mark at nashvilletn.org  Wed Feb 23 20:49:44 2011
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:49:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
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The law in Tennessee is clear; you can only shoot until you stop the threat 
so bigger is better.  We have open or concealed carry with a permit.  The 
problem with open carry is that public assumes you are a cop or a crook.

We recently had a permit holder open carry a legal AR15 pistol in a public 
park, he scared the crap out of the folks in the park and they called the 
police.  The guy was detained for three hours and later had his permit 
revoked.  Technically he was legal, but he was still stupid.  Now he is 
suing the state and the city for violating his rights.  The liberal media 
has had a field day with it and it makes all permit holders look bad.

We now can carry loaded long guns in vehicles as long as a shell is not 
chambered, it has brought back a resurgence in shot gun racks in our 
pick-ups.  There is a Bill being considered now to stop Mayor Bloomberg from 
sending his "goons" to our gun shows.....Our new Governor joined the NRA and 
his poll numbers went up!  The fact that he as Mayor of Knoxville was on 
Bloomberg's team has not been forgotten though.

Mark
Nashville

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 21:23:33 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:23:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
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> I've been told by police officers that criminals want to get real close to
> you, then pull out a weapon and assault you when you are too close to
defend
> yourself.  It is harder for them to do anything to you if you are 30 feet
> away, and watching them, and with one hand in your pocket.

Yeah, I work for a Village on the NW edge of Chicago. One of our
police personnel used to drop off the money bag at the bank every
morning. not a "real" officer, so he was not allowed to carry.
Apparently some guys scoped out the bank for a while, noticed who
brought money bags in on a regular basis, and walked up to his squad
at a stop sign a couple blocks from the bank one morning to "ask
directions". When he foolishly rolled down the window to be helpful,
they stabbed him in the shoulder, shoved a gun in his face and took
the bank bag. I think they got about 5G. Oh wow. He might never come
back to work. Would he have been better off if he had carried? I doubt
it. Situational awareness would have helped as well as a more
suspicious nature. Yes, we went back to an armored car service. You
should see all the special laws protecting THOSE guys. Don't even
think of bumping one of those armored cars in traffic!
David L

From davriker at nwi.net  Wed Feb 23 21:31:43 2011
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:31:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC--Rock video
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That rocks.
Dave R.

-----Original Message----- 
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:50 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC--Rock video

Hey, some of you guys are into really great Rock.B  Here is a video that my
son's professional rock band made.B  Son Andy is the drummer.B  The players
are not beaters and bangers, but all are trained musicians, in their mid to
late 20's and all of them in hog heaven.B  8^)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruHq_I4c9_A&feature=related



--David C. (Proud papa and ex rock n' roll drummer)
THE SENILITY PRAYER : B Grant me the senility to forget the people
B I never liked anyway,
B The good fortune to run into the ones I do, and
B The eyesight to tell the difference.







--David C. (Proud papa and ex rock n' roll drummer)
THE SENILITY PRAYER : B Grant me the senility to forget the people
B I never liked anyway,
B The good fortune to run into the ones I do, and
B The eyesight to tell the difference.
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Feb 23 21:42:35 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:42:35 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
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Thugs aren't afraid of guns, but little old ladies in restaurants and grocery stores are. That is the primary reason that I prefer concealed. I open carry when I go out riding, and was sitting in the store parking lot holding horses while my friend ran in to get us some sodas, with my 9mm on my hip, when a car load of tourists from Illinois parked next to me, and the woman in the front passenger seat just about had a coronary.

Kate



----- Original Message -----
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To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 8:45:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm


There are some who prefer concealed carry because open carry
identifies you as a primary target.  Some feel open carry is a
deterrent.  Criminals and thugs grow up nowadays in a gun culture.
They aren't afraid of guns.  

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Wed Feb 23 22:20:09 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:20:09 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
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I have a selection of weapons to choose from. I'm not a big person 5'7" and 150lbs.
So I carry a .380 auto with Corbons JHP's in my right hand jacket poket and kepp my hand in my pocket!
At 10-25ft it'll do the job. I usually hit what I point at!

The house gun is a 2.5" Judge

The rest are for plinking. target and hunting!

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Wed Feb 23 22:34:42 2011
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:34:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 fan spacer
Message-ID: <00a701cbd3e4$8a6acb50$9f4061f0$@net>

Anyone have an extra fan spacer luing around?  On engines with the can on
the timing cover there is a spacer which fits behind the 6 blade plastic
fan.  Around 1" thick with four holes oin it.  Try in get the 1275 ready to
fire.

 

Leo

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 22:41:43 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:41:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Throes of winter, Chinese stuff that may be  good?
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Our most recent bayonet, the M9, has the wire cutter.
Herb

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 2:56 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> BTW, I don't have a Chinese shovel, yet.  I may try one if the prices
> come down.  Now they are > $50 each wholesale.
> I have a NATO pattern tri-fold shovel made by Bund in Germany.  It was
> only like $10 and will do most shovel related tasks.
> Eastern bloc countries incorporated the wire cutter feature into their
> bayonets/scabbards.
> _______________________________________________

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Wed Feb 23 22:45:37 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:45:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <1146404325.1556199.1298524809243.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <1146404325.1556199.1298524809243.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <4D65F081.6040201@tx.rr.com>

I read this story somewhere-
someone is walking down the sidewalk, they spot 2 questionable people 
walking down the sidewalk on the other side of the street.  The 
questionable looking people spot the other guy, watch him for a minute, 
and cross the street so they are walking directly towards him.  He 
stares at them intently and puts his hand in his pocket.  The 2 
questionable looking guys cross the street back to the other side.


> I have a selection of weapons to choose from. I'm not a big person 5'7" and 150lbs.
> So I carry a .380 auto with Corbons JHP's in my right hand jacket poket and kepp my hand in my pocket!

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 23 23:06:27 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:06:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 fan spacer
In-Reply-To: <00a701cbd3e4$8a6acb50$9f4061f0$@net>
Message-ID: <393411.61844.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I literally just came in 5 minutes ago from disassembling a motor with one!
(Phil, be very happy - this thing was seriously misrepresented!). I intend to
keep it, but can send dimensions if needed.

Let me know -
Ron

--- On Wed,
2/23/11, Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

> From: Leo
<60bugeye at cebridge.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 fan spacer
> To:
spridgets at autox.team.net, bugeye at yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, February
23, 2011, 11:34 PM
> Anyone have an extra fan spacer luing
> around?  On
engines with the can on
> the timing cover there is a spacer which fits behind
the 6
> blade plastic
> fan.  Around 1" thick with four holes oin it. 
> Try
in get the 1275 ready to
> fire.
> 
>  
> 
> Leo
>
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 23 23:15:16 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:15:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <693914315.779089.1298522555854.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <535304.51775.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Wed, 2/23/11, kgb at frontiernet.net <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:
> some sodas, with my 9mm on my hip, when a car load of
> tourists from Illinois parked next to me, and the woman in
> the front passenger seat just about had a coronary.

No, they weren;t from Illinois - they stole the car. Here in non-Chicago Illinois, when you're at a light and a deer crosses, everyone reaches for their .45. It's correct to just say "nice shot" to whomever drops the deer first.

Ron

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 00:05:50 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 01:05:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <1146404325.1556199.1298524809243.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <693914315.779089.1298522555854.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
	<1146404325.1556199.1298524809243.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikm2tYds5+WqhmQOV017141a+upBMKsAowh6B1G@mail.gmail.com>

House gun here is a 16" barrel side by side loaded with Fleshette rounds. I
saw what those babies do to a human in Nam and the wife is VERY good with
it...  Other than that there is a 9mm JHP hidden by the front door and an
M14 (M1A1) in the front closet. All are loaded. There is nothing more
worthless than an unloaded gun - excluding, perhaps, a panty-waist who has
never had to shoot anyone.

My hunting, target,skeet and trap guns are separate and stored safely away
as they are worth more than the protection stuff. I do not consider them as
weapons.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 11:20 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> I have a selection of weapons to choose from. I'm not a big person 5'7" and
> 150lbs.
> So I carry a .380 auto with Corbons JHP's in my right hand jacket poket and
> kepp my hand in my pocket!
> At 10-25ft it'll do the job. I usually hit what I point at!
>
> The house gun is a 2.5" Judge
>
> The rest are for plinking. target and hunting!
>
> Dave G  KK7SS
> DN06ig
>
> '65 Sprite - in process
> '76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 03:19:03 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:19:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Ultimate Mini -
In-Reply-To: <82451.68899.qm@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <680460.68405.qm@web38902.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<82451.68899.qm@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=B2H_JFgQXzf2-LUjpBWDabH2eR2hLBN9TVX77@mail.gmail.com>

Wow cool site and Bill & his race Mini is cool too. I also learned what a
Mini Marcos is which I never heard of. I'd like to know more about his
attack turtles ; )
Where does he race I'd love to see a vintage race ether when I am in CA or
here in the east. Isn't there an annual LBC race at Watkins Glen NY?
Lin

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 9:04 PM, <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com> wrote:

> sorry i screwed up the link....
>
> http://mincompracing.com/
>
> This is a better picture
>
> --- On Wed, 2/23/11, uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com <
> uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
>
> From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [midgetsprite] Ultimate Mini -
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net, "Midget/Sprite" <
> midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 5:40 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> This car is owned by MINCOMP RACING.
>
> West Coat people know Bill for his quality work on Spridgets & Mini's.
>
> Here is a real Mini racer -  http://mincompracing.com/home.html
>
> You will see by his web site he has been very successful in his class.
> He has started off the year with winning first place in his class.
>
> Vigil
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 03:31:30 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:31:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
In-Reply-To: <4D65C0E1.10209@justbrits.com>
References: <4D656717.3030101@comcast.net> <4D65800A.4090501@wi.net>
	<4D65C0E1.10209@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin4YjWarw77tDwq8Xvt7eGVYDhb3xt+GJL9sT=P@mail.gmail.com>

I got this from my sister-in-law cool video showing the entire car inside
and out but I only like the interior now.

http://detnews.com/article/20110222/AUTO01/102220435/BMW-to-debut-Mini-Rocketman-concept

Lin

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 9:22 PM, Shop at " Just Brits "
<shop at justbrits.com>wrote:

> << The Rocketman... >>
>
> That "problem" is EASY to "solve", Dave !!!
> Yer just TOO tall for it !!!!!!!  And TOO 'around' <VBG> !!
>
>
> << I like Peter's classic Mini the best. >>
>
> Almost <G>, you guys don't have [World famous] MiniNick just
> a few blocks away !!!!  Couple of our fellow Listers know him
> and his family [- EVERYBODY has at least one [1] - <VBG>] and
> his cars.  When she was 15 the youngest daughter restored HER
> pick-up - she did EVERYTHING except paint !!!  Welding included.
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 03:35:33 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:35:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin4YjWarw77tDwq8Xvt7eGVYDhb3xt+GJL9sT=P@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4D656717.3030101@comcast.net> <4D65800A.4090501@wi.net>
	<4D65C0E1.10209@justbrits.com>
	<AANLkTin4YjWarw77tDwq8Xvt7eGVYDhb3xt+GJL9sT=P@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikJMnKGad3f1r2=2w9nki0Cxqob-aav=-wWUaT7@mail.gmail.com>

Got this today from my brother-in-law yes they have Mini's.
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpzug9EAFH0&feature=player_embedded
Lin

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 5:31 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> I got this from my sister-in-law cool video showing the entire car inside
> and out but I only like the interior now.
>
> http://detnews.com/article/20110222/AUTO01/102220435/BMW-to-debut-Mini-Rocketman-concept
>
> Lin
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 9:22 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " <
> shop at justbrits.com> wrote:
>
>> << The Rocketman... >>
>>
>> That "problem" is EASY to "solve", Dave !!!
>> Yer just TOO tall for it !!!!!!!  And TOO 'around' <VBG> !!
>>
>>
>> << I like Peter's classic Mini the best. >>
>>
>> Almost <G>, you guys don't have [World famous] MiniNick just
>> a few blocks away !!!!  Couple of our fellow Listers know him
>> and his family [- EVERYBODY has at least one [1] - <VBG>] and
>> his cars.  When she was 15 the youngest daughter restored HER
>> pick-up - she did EVERYTHING except paint !!!  Welding included.
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 03:47:48 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:47:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 16.907 was my best score (out of nine times) so far
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimjNVzD-zppRyO+oGC=ZCwVQTHcAMPmh7cDk=0H@mail.gmail.com>
References: <3782b.7e360c38.3a95749f@aol.com>
	<AANLkTimjNVzD-zppRyO+oGC=ZCwVQTHcAMPmh7cDk=0H@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikSHFe7wsR1xELydm5rNH+nyCOKgmpsvm9WiLKP@mail.gmail.com>

I'm not much of a video...er (dating myself), a net game player therefore I
can't believe I tried this repeatedly  ; )
Lin

On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 5:52 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

>  *
>  Here's something to drive you absolutely NUTS!!!
>
>  The object of the game is to move the red block around without getting hit
> by the blue blocks or touching the black walls.
>
> If you can go longer th an 18 seconds you are phenomenal. It's been said
> that the US Air Force uses this for fighter pilots. They are expected to go
> for at least 2 minutes.
>
> Give it a try but be careful...it is addictive (or forward it to someone
> you
> want to frustrate)!!
>
>
> Click here --> Air Force Test
>
>  http://members.iinet.net.au/%7Epontipak/redsquare.html<
> http://members.iinet.net.au/~pontipak/redsquare.html>
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 04:13:52 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:13:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] My test drive of the Mini Clubman and your opinions.
Message-ID: <AANLkTimkPj7HjaTykZupZKpMx3Rgq988R27VqM8W=mcr@mail.gmail.com>

List
A few weeks ago I began test driving new cars because we are driving my 300K
mile 1994 Saturn wagon to California via most if not all of old Rt 66 sort
of like the Grapes of Wrath with Henry Fonda trip ; ) and the thought is if
she dies on the trip I pull out the title from the glove box and sign it
over to the nearest taker and rent a car for the remainder of the trip. Then
when we got back home buy a new car as per all our research. I liked the
Mini Clubman because of the feel of driving, roominess  full service except
for tires for 3 years but most importantly because they have a new
dealership 4 miles away.. The lease was around $289. a month and I forgot
what the list price was and I am not 100% happy with that stupid post and
barndoor style opening of the rear but the extra room might cancel that out.
One more reason to buy any Mini is because my Sister-in-law & her husband
have a Mini and joined a club in Michigan and go to 4 road rallies a year
and we want to join them. I estimated an extra 2K on trade in if I exceed
the mileage allowance of 10K a year for a lease.

I like how the Mini retains their value if selling down the road but I hear
repairs are high. A gal at my school has an older one and said the local
service centers for non-Mini's want $100. to do an oil change which blew me
away. Of course I would do my own oil change if it was that expensively but
why so expensive do you have to pull the engine? And does anyone have a
Clubman? Should I just lease if the repairs down the road are out of
control?

Your thoughts,
Lin

Pictures of what we will look like heading to CA via Rt 66 : ) hahahaa
http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_125825-Hudson-Super-Six-1926.html

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Feb 24 05:01:03 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:01:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 fan spacer
In-Reply-To: <00a701cbd3e4$8a6acb50$9f4061f0$@net>
References: <00a701cbd3e4$8a6acb50$9f4061f0$@net>
Message-ID: <4D66487F.3040807@comcast.net>

On 2/24/2011 12:34 AM, Leo wrote:
> Anyone have an extra fan spacer luing around?  On engines with the can on
> the timing cover there is a spacer which fits behind the 6 blade plastic
> fan.  Around 1" thick with four holes oin it.  Try in get the 1275 ready to
> fire.

It's only 1/4" thick


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Thu Feb 24 05:25:24 2011
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:25:24 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Ultimate Mini -
Message-ID: <153bc.4599082c.3a97a834@aol.com>

Gilcrease doesn't race in vintage, he's a long time (26 years) GTLite  SCCA 
national competitor. He races all season long on the west coast and also  
participates in the season ending national Championship Runoffs every year.  
They'll be at Road America in late September.
 
And yes, there are vintage races at Watkins Glen. In my opinion, the one to 
 go to is the SVRA event held on the second weekend of September each year. 
 A Canadian friend of mine who races a Mini Marcos which was prepped and 
powered  by Gilcrease, will more than likely be running in that event this 
year.
 
Howard

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Thu Feb 24 06:24:44 2011
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:24:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 fan spacer
In-Reply-To: <4D66487F.3040807@comcast.net>
References: <00a701cbd3e4$8a6acb50$9f4061f0$@net>
	<4D66487F.3040807@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00cb01cbd426$367b3100$a3719300$@net>

Hmmm..  Now the picture changes as the one I took off (and misplaced was
about an 1".  The bols that are in the waterpump also have shoulders on them
around 7/8 of an inch?  I visually remember the spacer 

Leo

-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Clarici [mailto:spritenut at comcast.net] 
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 6:01 AM
To: Leo
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 fan spacer

On 2/24/2011 12:34 AM, Leo wrote:
> Anyone have an extra fan spacer luing around?  On engines with the can on
> the timing cover there is a spacer which fits behind the 6 blade plastic
> fan.  Around 1" thick with four holes oin it.  Try in get the 1275 ready
to
> fire.

It's only 1/4" thick


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 06:39:19 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:39:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Ultimate Mini -
In-Reply-To: <153bc.4599082c.3a97a834@aol.com>
References: <153bc.4599082c.3a97a834@aol.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikn8dC2vR2rm+dZCeEpTqTZ-c-Vod3ibxcEY-HC@mail.gmail.com>

Where is SVRA held?
Lin

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 7:25 AM, <Miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:

>  Gilcrease doesn't race in vintage, he's a long time (26 years) GTLite
> SCCA national competitor. He races all season long on the west coast and
> also participates in the season ending national Championship Runoffs every
> year. They'll be at Road America in late September.
>
> And yes, there are vintage races at Watkins Glen. In my opinion, the one to
> go to is the SVRA event held on the second weekend of September each year. A
> Canadian friend of mine who races a Mini Marcos which was prepped and
> powered by Gilcrease, will more than likely be running in that event this
> year.
>
> Howard

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Feb 24 06:46:17 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:46:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 fan spacer
In-Reply-To: <00cb01cbd426$367b3100$a3719300$@net>
References: <00a701cbd3e4$8a6acb50$9f4061f0$@net><4D66487F.3040807@comcast.net>
	<00cb01cbd426$367b3100$a3719300$@net>
Message-ID: <82F036F7137849359470EBC6327CD835@spider>

They're available for the 1275 Mini Cooper. ...bill in corvallis
===================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Leo
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 5:25 AM
To: 'Frank Clarici'
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 fan spacer

Hmmm..  Now the picture changes as the one I took off (and misplaced was
about an 1".  The bolts that are in the waterpump also have shoulders on
them
around 7/8 of an inch?  I visually remember the spacer 

Leo
=====================================
-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Clarici [mailto:spritenut at comcast.net] 
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 6:01 AM
To: Leo
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 fan spacer

On 2/24/2011 12:34 AM, Leo wrote:
> Anyone have an extra fan spacer luing around?  On engines with the can on
> the timing cover there is a spacer which fits behind the 6 blade plastic
> fan.  Around 1" thick with four holes oin it.  Try in get the 1275 ready
to
> fire.

It's only 1/4" thick
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
_______________________________________________

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 06:45:44 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:45:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 58 on ebay #2499
Message-ID: <AANLkTinzWp70EjNeT8YkiRuW=+B41sjjXLMvJiRfmQ_A@mail.gmail.com>

OK it is not as old (early) as Franks 58 but this one is a 58 (see inner
boot supports, lots of gauges like Franks Speedwell, but horrible grill
replacement, there is also another 58 but needs more info. Colin did a nice
job of documenting the differences between the 58 to 59-61 here:
http://www.spriteparts.com.au/tech/variations.html

#2499 via the body number.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190505094349&fromMakeTrack=true#v4-37

Lin

PS I wonder what the changes were in the 59, 60 & 61?

From miniac7 at aol.com  Thu Feb 24 07:00:47 2011
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:00:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Ultimate Mini -
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikn8dC2vR2rm+dZCeEpTqTZ-c-Vod3ibxcEY-HC@mail.gmail.com>
References: <153bc.4599082c.3a97a834@aol.com>
	<AANLkTikn8dC2vR2rm+dZCeEpTqTZ-c-Vod3ibxcEY-HC@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8CDA2425F1ED754-160C-2659@webmail-d147.sysops.aol.com>

All over the place. Look up SVRA ( Sportscar Vintage Racing Association) and
you'll see their 2011 events calendar.

Howard






-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Miniac7 at aol.com
Cc: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com; spridgets at autox.team.net;
midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, Feb 24, 2011 8:39 am
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Ultimate Mini -


Where is SVRA held?
Lin


On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 7:25 AM, <Miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:


Gilcrease doesn't race in vintage, he's a long time (26 years) GTLite SCCA
national competitor. He races all season long on the west coast and also
participates in the season ending national Championship Runoffs every year.
They'll be at Road America in late September.

And yes, there are vintage races at Watkins Glen. In my opinion, the one to go
to is the SVRA event held on the second weekend of September each year. A
Canadian friend of mine who races a Mini Marcos which was prepped and powered
by Gilcrease, will more than likely be running in that event this year.

Howard



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From fastvee at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 24 07:39:03 2011
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:39:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Small end fulcrum pin plug
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=q9eeYsf=EvOQskLz5xV5KshUPCmzPZeRNLz3X@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <869636.86249.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Steve,
You must be thinking of something else. You would never have to remove the cap
from the small end bushing, and replacement bushings I've used don't even have
a cap. All of our fulcrum bushings are made from steel, and they are silver
soldered into the arm.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Wed, 2/23/11, Steven Guterman <an5.sprite at gmail.com> wrote:


I like the idea of the snap ring, it would make removing it in 20 years much
easier.  You can solder the carb shaft and butterfly easily because they are
copper.  Solder does not bond well to steel, I think you would need to at
least heat it to a brazing temperature. Alternatively you could glue them on
with a bit of epoxy.

From midget at maxengland.com  Thu Feb 24 08:12:32 2011
From: midget at maxengland.com (Max Slegers)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:12:32 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] cmlove@knology.net
Message-ID: <20110224151232.464619E3BB833@bmail03.one.com>

Monty,

I agree with Steve and would be careful: the midget has different
steering wheels and columns. Some mga steering wheels will fit some
midget steering columns.

My understanding is the following: Midgets in the US and in Europe have
different types of wheel spline counts and sizes. Before the facelift of
1970, UK cars had bakelite wheels with 52 splines. After the facelift,
still in the UK, the steering wheels and columns had 36 splines. In the
US, pre-facelift cars had steering wheels and columns with 36 splines,
but with a smaller steering column, so a wheel a US car would not fit a
post-1970 UK midget, even if both have 36 splines.

As I understand it, MGAs (or at least my dad's 1960 1600 MGA which he
bought in the US) has a steering wheel and column with 52 splines. I
have a bakeline steering wheel for a 1968 UK midget with 52 splines,
which does match the steering column on my dad's MGA.

Max


Le 24/02/2011 00:05, Steven Guterman a icrit :
> Monty,
>
> The spridgets had a number of different spline counts and sizes on the
> top
> of the steering column. I think there were at least three but there
> may be
> more. I would try to find aftermarket steering hub cross reference
> tables
> for the donor and target cars to see if they match.
>
> Steve
>
> On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 4:15 PM, Monty Love <cmlove at knology.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Does anyone know if an MGA steering wheel from the mid 50's will fit
> > a MG
> > Midget?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Monty
> > _______________________________________________
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 08:18:47 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:18:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikm2tYds5+WqhmQOV017141a+upBMKsAowh6B1G@mail.gmail.com>
References: <693914315.779089.1298522555854.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
	<1146404325.1556199.1298524809243.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<AANLkTikm2tYds5+WqhmQOV017141a+upBMKsAowh6B1G@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimOvdV2pTyt+XWX3KM3EKzk9LtwT6TKn9vjR_0c@mail.gmail.com>

Federal law mandates at least 18" shotgun barrel length.  Unless you
have done the special paperwork and paid the $200 tax, I would not
advertise on the internet that you have a 16" barreled shotgun.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sawed-off_shotgun

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 08:25:42 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:25:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] cmlove@knology.net
In-Reply-To: <20110224151232.464619E3BB833@bmail03.one.com>
References: <20110224151232.464619E3BB833@bmail03.one.com>
Message-ID: <-3409194362232757428@unknownmsgid>

And I will also point out that it is very hard to tell what is
happening at the splines. A wheel might appear to fit just fine and
then let go in the middle of an autotest. Not that I would know
anything about a Mark Donohue steering wheel on a 72 Midget...
David L

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 24 08:27:31 2011
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:27:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Small end fulcrum pin plug
In-Reply-To: <20110224.080535.26872.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <971958.51464.qm@web34404.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Normally you install the fulcrum pin and it stays in place until the joint is worn out. IMO a cap is there only to facilitate machining since you can tap threads straight through easier than blind threading.These days with computer controlled machining it is probably easier to tap blind threads and eliminate the cap and assembly operation. I wouldn't remove the welch plug to clean the bushing in any case, and drill and tap for a zerk with the plug in place. Use a spray can of carb cleaner or brake cleaner and assist with a bottle brush to loosen the solidified grease to get it squeaky clean. 
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Thu, 2/24/11, Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net> wrote:


If you don't remove the plug from the small end, how do you clean the sucker out? I pulled the plug and removed a load of hardened grease that surely would not have helped lubricate the fulcrum pin, in fact it probably would have just gummed up the works. I'm thinking the snap ring is my best alternative as I don't want to heat the grease and anti-seize in the fulcrum pin threads.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb 24 08:31:56 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:31:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=xJmNpsHRDNXbJMArqVooHFQMPU4DQoPEy5Uzs@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinZnNf3==AmWFDdcCcd015Di-4osbVcU-fc-j1M@mail.gmail.com>,
	<374147.91925.qm@web161220.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>,
	<AANLkTinuasu+0W_3ZCorkwmhG1MKWC_q-DuePLJ7Cqd5@mail.gmail.com>,
	<4D65D306.7000506@tx.rr.com>,
	<AANLkTi=xJmNpsHRDNXbJMArqVooHFQMPU4DQoPEy5Uzs@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w266340A5604684679EC161B8DA0@phx.gbl>

Then again, if he hadn't rolled down the window, they may have shot him
through the glass ...


> Yeah, I work for a Village on the NW edge of Chicago. One of our
> police personnel used to drop off the money bag at the bank every
> morning. not a "real" officer, so he was not allowed to carry.
> Apparently some guys scoped out the bank for a while, noticed who
> brought money bags in on a regular basis, and walked up to his squad
> at a stop sign a couple blocks from the bank one morning to "ask
> directions". When he foolishly rolled down the window to be helpful,
> they stabbed him in the shoulder, shoved a gun in his face and took
> the bank bag. I think they got about 5G. Oh wow. He might never come
> back to work. Would he have been better off if he had carried? I doubt
> it. Situational awareness would have helped as well as a more
> suspicious nature. Yes, we went back to an armored car service. You
> should see all the special laws protecting THOSE guys. Don't even
> think of bumping one of those armored cars in traffic!
> David L

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb 24 08:49:30 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:49:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimOvdV2pTyt+XWX3KM3EKzk9LtwT6TKn9vjR_0c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <693914315.779089.1298522555854.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
	<1146404325.1556199.1298524809243.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<AANLkTikm2tYds5+WqhmQOV017141a+upBMKsAowh6B1G@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimOvdV2pTyt+XWX3KM3EKzk9LtwT6TKn9vjR_0c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <486496.39050.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I'll keep that in mind the next time someone points one at me.

 jay fishbein





________________________________
From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm

Federal law mandates at least 18" shotgun barrel length. 

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Thu Feb 24 09:22:23 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:22:23 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <486496.39050.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <818614756.1560948.1298564543456.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

As far as I remember...
The Thompson Encore 410/.45 Colt  has a 15" barrrel and is legal *except* in Kalifornia.

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
________________________________
From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>

Federal law mandates at least 18" shotgun barrel length. 
_______________________________________________

From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Feb 24 09:48:00 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:48:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <818614756.1560948.1298564543456.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.
	dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <486496.39050.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<818614756.1560948.1298564543456.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <201102240848504.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

are we done yet? I mean, seriously..... 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb 24 09:49:28 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:49:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <486496.39050.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <693914315.779089.1298522555854.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>,
	<1146404325.1556199.1298524809243.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>,
	<AANLkTikm2tYds5+WqhmQOV017141a+upBMKsAowh6B1G@mail.gmail.com>,
	<AANLkTimOvdV2pTyt+XWX3KM3EKzk9LtwT6TKn9vjR_0c@mail.gmail.com>,
	<486496.39050.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w5779FF8AB930814C03FCF4B8DA0@phx.gbl>

"Next time"?
Does it happen often, Jay?  :)

Robert D

>
> I'll keep that in mind the next time someone points one at me.
>
>  jay fishbein

From lmacy at mac.com  Thu Feb 24 10:16:14 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:16:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin4YjWarw77tDwq8Xvt7eGVYDhb3xt+GJL9sT=P@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4D656717.3030101@comcast.net> <4D65800A.4090501@wi.net>
	<4D65C0E1.10209@justbrits.com>
	<AANLkTin4YjWarw77tDwq8Xvt7eGVYDhb3xt+GJL9sT=P@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7676D3A1-5FF2-4E02-B9EE-C2A670CA2698@mac.com>

Mine has the interior "mood" lights that I can change color on, BUt I think the flashy flashy effect is just over the top. 

I can not figure out the bi-fold doors though. Why??

Larry

On Feb 24, 2011, at 05:31 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> I got this from my sister-in-law cool video showing the entire car inside
> and out but I only like the interior now.
> 
> http://detnews.com/article/20110222/AUTO01/102220435/BMW-to-debut-Mini-Rocketman-concept
> 
> Lin
> 
> On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 9:22 PM, Shop at " Just Brits "
> <shop at justbrits.com>wrote:
> 
>> << The Rocketman... >>
>> 
>> That "problem" is EASY to "solve", Dave !!!
>> Yer just TOO tall for it !!!!!!!  And TOO 'around' <VBG> !!
>> 
>> 
>> << I like Peter's classic Mini the best. >>
>> 
>> Almost <G>, you guys don't have [World famous] MiniNick just
>> a few blocks away !!!!  Couple of our fellow Listers know him
>> and his family [- EVERYBODY has at least one [1] - <VBG>] and
>> his cars.  When she was 15 the youngest daughter restored HER
>> pick-up - she did EVERYTHING except paint !!!  Welding included.
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> 
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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 lmacy at mac.com  Thu Feb 24 10:27:59 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:27:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] My test drive of the Mini Clubman and your opinions.
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimkPj7HjaTykZupZKpMx3Rgq988R27VqM8W=mcr@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimkPj7HjaTykZupZKpMx3Rgq988R27VqM8W=mcr@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BFCBEE0E-0775-4784-93D6-259D53413CA4@mac.com>

Lin,

I have a 2009 Clubman. The barn doors are great in use and after a while you don't see the post. Mine is an S ;-) with the 6 speed. I have not paid for anything except a tire rotation in just over 2 years. So I can not answer the oil change question. But it was not needed until I hit 18,000 miles (Yes 18,000) Second one was at 30,000 (they are 12,000 apart ofter the first one). And that is in the 6 yr warranty. 

I did have to buy tires at 31,000. One had a nail and could not be repaired and the rest would not make the next inspection, so I went for all 4. Note, there is NO spare for this car. There is a place to put a doughnut, but it is not included. The run-flats are connected to an electronic monitor to warn you if one gets low.  

I managed to get over 40 mpg coming back from Colorado in July 2009 (MG 2009, Breckinridge CO) but I usually get 27 -30 in daily use. Avg all highway is about 37-39 and low when "playing" is 22-24.

Anything specific, just ask.

BTW, I do Love this car!! 

Larry


On Feb 24, 2011, at 06:13 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> List
> A few weeks ago I began test driving new cars because we are driving my 300K
> mile 1994 Saturn wagon to California via most if not all of old Rt 66 sort
> of like the Grapes of Wrath with Henry Fonda trip ; ) and the thought is if
> she dies on the trip I pull out the title from the glove box and sign it
> over to the nearest taker and rent a car for the remainder of the trip. Then
> when we got back home buy a new car as per all our research. I liked the
> Mini Clubman because of the feel of driving, roominess  full service except
> for tires for 3 years but most importantly because they have a new
> dealership 4 miles away.. The lease was around $289. a month and I forgot
> what the list price was and I am not 100% happy with that stupid post and
> barndoor style opening of the rear but the extra room might cancel that out.
> One more reason to buy any Mini is because my Sister-in-law & her husband
> have a Mini and joined a club in Michigan and go to 4 road rallies a year
> and we want to join them. I estimated an extra 2K on trade in if I exceed
> the mileage allowance of 10K a year for a lease.
> 
> I like how the Mini retains their value if selling down the road but I hear
> repairs are high. A gal at my school has an older one and said the local
> service centers for non-Mini's want $100. to do an oil change which blew me
> away. Of course I would do my own oil change if it was that expensively but
> why so expensive do you have to pull the engine? And does anyone have a
> Clubman? Should I just lease if the repairs down the road are out of
> control?
> 
> Your thoughts,
> Lin
> 
> Pictures of what we will look like heading to CA via Rt 66 : ) hahahaa
> http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_125825-Hudson-Super-Six-1926.html
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Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia, PA 19104

In a world without walls or fences, what use do we have for windows or 
gates?

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 10:29:09 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:29:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
Message-ID: <AANLkTinkVk+cU8xvCnuvwkZDrH5oqb5vJB+BBoeXRaSQ@mail.gmail.com>

I think I will start a delete key service.  So many people have
inoperable delete keys it would surely be worth time and effort to be
able verify proper delete key function and teach proper use of the
delete key.
Politics, cats, Frank Zappa, guns; of those 4 I like 1 and have
opinions on 1 other.  I try to tolerate all, though.
The only things worse than off topic posts are complaints about off
topic posts.
The only real cure for off topic posts is on topic posts.
If you can't stand the topic start a new one or steer the current one
toward a topic more suitable.
Fill the void with appropriate content and let the communication flow.

From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Feb 24 10:44:06 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:44:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Mgs] 15th Annual all British Car Swap Meet & Auto
	Jumble
In-Reply-To: <1413.108.64.36.238.1298567239.squirrel@wm.mydb3.com>
References: <1413.108.64.36.238.1298567239.squirrel@wm.mydb3.com>
Message-ID: <201102240944142.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Shockingly enough, I'll be there!   In the annex, I think. First year 
as a non-spectator.

         Peter C

------
At 11:07 AM 2/24/2011, jevans at mydb3.com wrote:
>A quick follow up to earlier messages...looks like we will open the doors
>Sunday morning February 27 to a sold out house with over 110 indoor
>vendor spaces taken...anyone planning to just show up & hope for a spot
>should call me for a rundown on the situation...doors open at 8 AM & it's
>best to come in the AM if you can...as usual, there will be a number of
>cars for sale in the parking lot...make sure you enter the correct
>building as the Toy & Model Car show will be running the same day on the
>premises in a separate building so look for the buildings with British
>flags out front...vendor selection is outstanding -
>parts,clubs,restoration shops & supplies, tools, regalia & more...hope all
>you listers in the midwest can join us...anyone posting to other lists is
>encouraged to forward
>this...Chicago has had a rough winter but at this time previous major
>snowfalls are all melted & gone...current forecast is fuzzy - there may be
>some light snow in this area before Sunday but it shouldn't be enough to
>restrict travel on local roads...forecast for Sunday is clear and
>mid-30's...Swap Meet location is at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in
>Wheaton IL...one day only from 8 AM to 3 PM.
>
>All those attending should ignore any signs regarding "road construction"
>and "detour" at Manchester Rd & County Farm Rd...these relate to a RR
>crossing about 1 mile east of the fairgrounds...way beyond the entry gates
>and of no consequence to the Swap Meet.
>
>Any questions - email me off list or call me at 630-858-8192 or see the
>website at http://www.britishcarswap.info
>
>Mapquest to 2015 West Manchester Road, Wheaton Illinois 60187
>
>Hope to see you there!
>
>FOR THE CHICAGOLAND MG CLUB
>Jim Evans

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 10:44:55 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:44:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <201102240848504.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <486496.39050.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<818614756.1560948.1298564543456.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<201102240848504.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin8f=q9ky+ZqNA+WSVUWmGcER=ZZeOHRSr2gC8g@mail.gmail.com>

I am.  Was it good for you?   ;-)

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 10:48 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>wrote:

> are we done yet? I mean, seriously.....
> _______________________________________________

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Thu Feb 24 10:45:25 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:45:25 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
In-Reply-To: <7676D3A1-5FF2-4E02-B9EE-C2A670CA2698@mac.com>
Message-ID: <1751005399.1562562.1298569525486.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

IMHO
Bi-fold doors... too complex!
Grab handles on the rear !  ... Why?

I think that if I had that much money to spend I'd go for a restored original 1275 Cooper-S

1c + 1c <g>

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb 24 10:55:42 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:55:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinkVk+cU8xvCnuvwkZDrH5oqb5vJB+BBoeXRaSQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Point taken, but it dominated the list for days.

 jay fishbein





________________________________
From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
To: spridgets_autox.team.net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, February 24, 2011 12:29:09 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts

I think I will start a delete key service.  So many people have
inoperable delete keys it would surely be worth time and effort to be
able verify proper delete key function and teach proper use of the
delete key.
Politics, cats, Frank Zappa, guns; of those 4 I like 1 and have
opinions on 1 other.  I try to tolerate all, though.
The only things worse than off topic posts are complaints about off
topic posts.
The only real cure for off topic posts is on topic posts.
If you can't stand the topic start a new one or steer the current one
toward a topic more suitable.
Fill the void with appropriate content and let the communication flow.
_______________________________________________

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb 24 10:59:33 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:59:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
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Kids,

This is a show car. Not everything will make it to the production model. Look up 
the Clubman show car for an example.

btw, Linda, I purchased an '03 MINI S. Loved it. Sold it. Purchased a '10 MINI 
S. Love it. Would have done the Clubman except for the $1,500. Performance-wise 
they are identical. Go for it.

And should you have reservations about the MINI, buy a Mazda 3

 jay




________________________________
From: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini

IMHO
Bi-fold doors... too complex!
Grab handles on the rear !  ... Why?

From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Feb 24 11:00:52 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:00:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinkVk+cU8xvCnuvwkZDrH5oqb5vJB+BBoeXRaSQ@mail.gmail.c om>
References: <AANLkTinkVk+cU8xvCnuvwkZDrH5oqb5vJB+BBoeXRaSQ@mail.gmail.com>
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I've been deleting them without reading for a few days, it seems.
  I was just commenting that there can't possibly be that much to 
talk about.  Are you gonna make me go through the trash to confirm 
that opinion?

So..... how 'bout them Packers?

------
At 11:29 AM 2/24/2011, derf wrote:
>I think I will start a delete key service.  So many people have
>inoperable delete keys it would surely be worth time and effort to be
>able verify proper delete key function and teach proper use of the
>delete key.
>Politics, cats, Frank Zappa, guns; of those 4 I like 1 and have
>opinions on 1 other.  I try to tolerate all, though.
>The only things worse than off topic posts are complaints about off
>topic posts.
>The only real cure for off topic posts is on topic posts.
>If you can't stand the topic start a new one or steer the current one
>toward a topic more suitable.
>Fill the void with appropriate content and let the communication flow.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 11:03:51 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:03:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <344352.26270.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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And so have cats and Frank Zappa.

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
> Point taken, but it dominated the list for days.
>
>  jay fishbein

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 11:18:55 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:18:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <201102241001560.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
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Pakers better than Steelers, for sure.

How bout that curling, eh?

Wanna watch Fargo, dontchaknow?

From lmacy at mac.com  Thu Feb 24 11:44:34 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:44:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinkVk+cU8xvCnuvwkZDrH5oqb5vJB+BBoeXRaSQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <19B45CF2-5EEF-4FDA-A672-ECC2D68AC5A3@mac.com>

My delete key works, It worked on this post anyway.

;-)

Larry

On Feb 24, 2011, at 12:29 PM, derf wrote:

> I think I will start a delete key service.  So many people have
> inoperable delete keys it would surely be worth time and effort to be
> able verify proper delete key function and teach proper use of the
> delete key.
> Politics, cats, Frank Zappa, guns; of those 4 I like 1 and have
> opinions on 1 other.  I try to tolerate all, though.
> The only things worse than off topic posts are complaints about off
> topic posts.
> The only real cure for off topic posts is on topic posts.
> If you can't stand the topic start a new one or steer the current one
> toward a topic more suitable.
> Fill the void with appropriate content and let the communication flow.
> _______________________________________________
> 
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Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb 24 11:45:42 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:45:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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Derf, instead of arguing with those who signed up for a Spridget list but 
had it taken over by a bunch of gun-happy yahoos, why don't you do something 
constructive like start a gun forum so you don't intrude on this list.  It 
seems the least you could have done was apologize for letting it get out of 
hand.  Off-topic stuff comes up all of the time here, but enough is enough. 
You guys went ape-shit this time and the rest of the list shouldn't have to 
put up with it to that extent.




-----Original Message----- 
From: derf
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 12:03 PM
To: Jay
Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Off topic posts

And so have cats and Frank Zappa.

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
> Point taken, but it dominated the list for days.
>
>  jay fishbein
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From lmacy at mac.com  Thu Feb 24 11:45:59 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:45:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
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Nah, Get a Mazdaspeed 3!!


On Feb 24, 2011, at 12:59 PM, Jay wrote:

> Kids,
> 
> This is a show car. Not everything will make it to the production model. Look up 
> the Clubman show car for an example.
> 
> btw, Linda, I purchased an '03 MINI S. Loved it. Sold it. Purchased a '10 MINI 
> S. Love it. Would have done the Clubman except for the $1,500. Performance-wise 
> they are identical. Go for it.
> 
> And should you have reservations about the MINI, buy a Mazda 3
> 
> jay
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
> 
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
> 
> IMHO
> Bi-fold doors... too complex!
> Grab handles on the rear !  ... Why?
> _______________________________________________
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Philadelphia, PA 19104


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From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb 24 11:52:03 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:52:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
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I was going to include the Mazdaspeed 3 but they are harder to find and more 
expensive and the 3 is still fun.

A friend has a Speed3 and it is awesome.

 jay fishbein





________________________________
From: Macy Larry <lmacy at mac.com>

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini


> And should you have reservations about the MINI, buy a Mazda 3

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 12:17:19 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:17:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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You may sit upon your high horse and post nothing but spridget
content.  But, wait, your last post had no useful spridget info.
My point is I didn't complain about cats, Frank Zappa, politics, or
whatever off topic crap YOU (or others) chose to post.
If I like the topic or have input, I'll post.  I'm pretty sure I
didn't start the recent off topic stuff.  Maybe I had more input than
others.
Another point is if you don't have a useful spridget topic to post
then your complaining about off topic posts is even worse than the off
topic posts.
Post something spridget related and useful, or don't.  I don't care.
Or, keep whining.  Whining isn't useful, though, and I consider it to
be off topic.

Some spridget people are also:
gun happy yahoos
cat happy yahoos
Frank Zappa loving yahoos
liberal yahoos (you?)
conservative yahoos (me)
etc
etc.

Since I didn't sign up for the Larry Daniels list maybe you should
start your own and then you can control the content, and decide when
enough is enough, as you put it.
I dunno who is holding a gun to your head forcing you to participate
but I'll ask them to please stop.
But, with 5 or 10 listers who were actively contributing to the
discussion, I don't see why they should stifle so you can have dead,
empty bandwidth.
It is not like the off topic content is displacing on topic content.
You don't like guns.  We get it.  Some of us do.  I've been on this
list for a while and I've seen and tolerated much stuff I didn't care
for.  It never occurred to me to try and stop any of it, though.  If
we only posted spridget content what a boring list it would be.

From rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com  Thu Feb 24 12:19:56 2011
From: rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com (=?utf-8?B?cnJpdmVuYmFya0BjZmwucnIuY29t?=)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:19:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] =?utf-8?q?Off_topic_posts?=
Message-ID: <E7.5D.19545.84FA66D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>

I don't mind the off topic stuff so don't speak for all of us

Sent from my HTC EVO 4G

----- Reply message -----
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Date: Thu, Feb 24, 2011 1:45 pm
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
To: "derf" <derf247 at gmail.com>, "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net>
Cc: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>


Derf, instead of arguing with those who signed up for a Spridget list but 
had it taken over by a bunch of gun-happy yahoos, why don't you do something 
constructive like start a gun forum so you don't intrude on this list.  It 
seems the least you could have done was apologize for letting it get out of 
hand.  Off-topic stuff comes up all of the time here, but enough is enough. 
You guys went ape-shit this time and the rest of the list shouldn't have to 
put up with it to that extent.




-----Original Message----- 
From: derf
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 12:03 PM
To: Jay
Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Off topic posts

And so have cats and Frank Zappa.

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
> Point taken, but it dominated the list for days.
>
>  jay fishbein
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 12:27:32 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:27:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
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Could someone let me know how to get off the Mini/Mazda list?   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 12:52 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> I was going to include the Mazdaspeed 3 but they are harder to find and
> more
> expensive and the 3 is still fun.
>
> A friend has a Speed3 and it is awesome.
>
>  jay fishbein

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 12:33:21 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:33:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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Thanks.  The more I think about it the more I read his post as:

"Please, can we give it a break or change to a more Spridget related topic?"

I can respect that.  And, I'll not argue more or push the topics.  I
didn't care for his delivery or his calling me out.
But, he has a right to his opinion and I can respect his contributions
to the list, even if I don't care for his personality as it comes
across to me over the internet.


On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 1:19 PM, rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com
<rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com> wrote:
> I don't mind the off topic stuff so don't speak for all of us

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 12:43:03 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:43:03 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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While I have no interest in owning a gun and can not understand why the gun lobby is so against requiring checks so that crazy people do not get guns, I do understand that some on this list like the discussion.
I also see little wrong with everyone expressing their point of view. That is what free speech is about.

2 cents from a self declared social liberal / fiscal conservative
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:17:19 
To: Larry Daniels<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Off topic posts

You may sit upon your high horse and post nothing but spridget
content.  But, wait, your last post had no useful spridget info.
My point is I didn't complain about cats, Frank Zappa, politics, or
whatever off topic crap YOU (or others) chose to post.
If I like the topic or have input, I'll post.  I'm pretty sure I
didn't start the recent off topic stuff.  Maybe I had more input than
others.
Another point is if you don't have a useful spridget topic to post
then your complaining about off topic posts is even worse than the off
topic posts.
Post something spridget related and useful, or don't.  I don't care.
Or, keep whining.  Whining isn't useful, though, and I consider it to
be off topic.

Some spridget people are also:
gun happy yahoos
cat happy yahoos
Frank Zappa loving yahoos
liberal yahoos (you?)
conservative yahoos (me)
etc
etc.

Since I didn't sign up for the Larry Daniels list maybe you should
start your own and then you can control the content, and decide when
enough is enough, as you put it.
I dunno who is holding a gun to your head forcing you to participate
but I'll ask them to please stop.
But, with 5 or 10 listers who were actively contributing to the
discussion, I don't see why they should stifle so you can have dead,
empty bandwidth.
It is not like the off topic content is displacing on topic content.
You don't like guns.  We get it.  Some of us do.  I've been on this
list for a while and I've seen and tolerated much stuff I didn't care
for.  It never occurred to me to try and stop any of it, though.  If
we only posted spridget content what a boring list it would be.
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 12:45:59 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:45:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
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One of the guys on my soccer team got knocked out while playing last
season.  He was only out for a few seconds but he didn't know where he
was when he got up.  It took him a few seconds to regain his
composure.  He refused to let us call an ambulance (he is a Dr., they
make the worst patients).  We did talk him into letting one of us
drive him home.  We decided I would drive him and his car to his place
and make sure he got in and told his wife what was going on, and
another guy would follow us and drive me back to the complex and my
car.  When he remembered where he parked we walked over and there sat
a relatively new Mazdaspeed 3.  I only drove it for a short while but
it was pretty impressive for a little hatchback.  It wasn't an Evo but
you might say it was in between Corolla and Evo, with styling that
might be better than the Evo.

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 12:45 PM, Macy Larry <lmacy at mac.com> wrote:
> Nah, Get a Mazdaspeed 3!!

From lmacy at mac.com  Thu Feb 24 12:46:04 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:46:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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THANK GOODNESS SPRING IS COMING!!!!!

This seems to be the same off topic topic, with exactly the same reaction, we
always see here about this time of year!!

Sorta Like I'll show you mine, if you show me yours!!

Can't we all be friends!!

The Really Real Real Larry

On Feb 24, 2011, at 14:17 PM, derf wrote:

> You may sit upon your high horse and post nothing but spridget
> content.  But, wait, your last post had no useful spridget info.
> My point is I didn't complain about cats, Frank Zappa, politics, or
> whatever off topic crap YOU (or others) chose to post.
> If I like the topic or have input, I'll post.  I'm pretty sure I
> didn't start the recent off topic stuff.  Maybe I had more input than
> others.
> Another point is if you don't have a useful spridget topic to post
> then your complaining about off topic posts is even worse than the off
> topic posts.
> Post something spridget related and useful, or don't.  I don't care.
> Or, keep whining.  Whining isn't useful, though, and I consider it to
> be off topic.
>
> Some spridget people are also:
> gun happy yahoos
> cat happy yahoos
> Frank Zappa loving yahoos
> liberal yahoos (you?)
> conservative yahoos (me)
> etc
> etc.
>
> Since I didn't sign up for the Larry Daniels list maybe you should
> start your own and then you can control the content, and decide when
> enough is enough, as you put it.
> I dunno who is holding a gun to your head forcing you to participate
> but I'll ask them to please stop.
> But, with 5 or 10 listers who were actively contributing to the
> discussion, I don't see why they should stifle so you can have dead,
> empty bandwidth.
> It is not like the off topic content is displacing on topic content.
> You don't like guns.  We get it.  Some of us do.  I've been on this
> list for a while and I've seen and tolerated much stuff I didn't care
> for.  It never occurred to me to try and stop any of it, though.  If
> we only posted spridget content what a boring list it would be.
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o#? - if this is not an Apple icon, you are using the wrong operating system

From heard at datatrontech.net  Thu Feb 24 12:46:53 2011
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard Saxon)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:46:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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I want to talk about Harleys since I just bought one.

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Thu Feb 24 12:50:34 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:50:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikm2tYds5+WqhmQOV017141a+upBMKsAowh6B1G@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20110224195034.JIO78.208629.root@cdptpa-web19-z02>

I would recommend re-measuring that one and/or not mentioning it on the internet as the shortest legal barrel length for a shotgun is 18".


> House gun here is a 16" barrel side by side

From heard at datatrontech.net  Thu Feb 24 12:53:08 2011
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard Saxon)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:53:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I like this
Message-ID: <195a01cbd45c$75f129d0$61d37d70$@net>

http://tinyurl.com/64n4j57

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Feb 24 12:56:12 2011
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:56:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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So say we all?

Lester

.. except Larry of course..


On Feb 24, 2011, at 1:19 PM, rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com wrote:

> I don't mind the off topic stuff so don't speak for all of us
>
> Sent from my HTC EVO 4G

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Thu Feb 24 12:57:58 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:57:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <818614756.1560948.1298564543456.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <20110224195759.0Q0DE.208685.root@cdptpa-web19-z02>

These things can be tricky from a legal standpoint, but traditionally IF it has rifling in the barrel then it isn't a technically a shotgun, and it might chamber and fire .410 shotgun shells, but they can call it a .45Colt and get by with it.  For that matter T/C made several different versions with 10" barrels, and now Taurus makes several different short barrel revolvers that chamber .410 shells in addition to .45Colt.  If they ever make one without rifling then BATF would be on their case.

I saw rumors of a 28 gauge revolver at the SHOT show, but I think BATF ruled that it was a "destructive device".


> As far as I remember...
> The Thompson Encore 410/.45 Colt  has a 15" barrrel and is legal *except* in Kalifornia.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 12:58:43 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:58:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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The "gun lobby" does not want crazy people to get guns either.  The
"anti-gun lobby" does not want anyone to have guns.  If they get their
way then only the criminals will be armed with guns, and the
government.

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Thu Feb 24 13:03:13 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:03:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinNzvOMhiW47x_i7bR5vsueXxP4-wxCGo60=BaP@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20110224200313.B38BO.208723.root@cdptpa-web19-z02>

I would welcome more LBC content.  I still have one in my garage that I need to get to running condition.


I could care less about Mini's, but it's not my list.  If other people want to talk about Mini's then I'll just go on to the next message.


> Thanks.  The more I think about it the more I read his post as:
> 
> "Please, can we give it a break or change to a more Spridget related topic?"

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 12:58:56 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:58:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <E7.5D.19545.84FA66D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
References: <E7.5D.19545.84FA66D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
Message-ID: <-2467578236724931163@unknownmsgid>

Ditto from me. I will tolerate almost any off-topic post except those
attempting to regulate content.

David L

On Feb 24, 2011, at 13:49, "rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com"
<rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com> wrote:

> I don't mind the off topic stuff so don't speak for all of us
>
> Sent from my HTC EVO 4G
>
> ----- Reply message -----
> From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
> Date: Thu, Feb 24, 2011 1:45 pm
> Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
> To: "derf" <derf247 at gmail.com>, "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net>
> Cc: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>
>
> Derf, instead of arguing with those who signed up for a Spridget list but
> had it taken over by a bunch of gun-happy yahoos, why don't you do something
> constructive like start a gun forum so you don't intrude on this list.  It
> seems the least you could have done was apologize for letting it get out of
> hand.  Off-topic stuff comes up all of the time here, but enough is enough.
> You guys went ape-shit this time and the rest of the list shouldn't have to
> put up with it to that extent.
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: derf
> Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 12:03 PM
> To: Jay
> Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
>
> And so have cats and Frank Zappa.
>
> On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
>> Point taken, but it dominated the list for days.
>>
>> jay fishbein
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Thu Feb 24 13:08:19 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:08:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=AwXeqY8OOOCteMxSZE_aC37MLhnWtpUO39T6t@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20110224200819.SH5ZN.208746.root@cdptpa-web19-z02>

No trip to the hospital?  I think there is a chance of internal brain bleeding but I don't know what the odds are.

I had an introduction with the rear windshield of a Toyota this past summer.  I was out about 10 minutes.  I have no memory of the car at all, or even exactly where I was.  I just suddenly became aware of laying on the ground and someone is cutting my shirt off with scissors.  They loaded me into an ambulance and took me to the ER.  I got X-rays, cat-scan and ultrasound to make sure I wasn't bleeding in my head or abdomen, MRI to make sure my neck wasn't injured, and a couple of hours to sew my face back on.  (Unfortunately they missed my spine injury.)  72 hours in the hospital and I was back home.  But once I woke up laying on the ground I was 100% awake and alert.


> One of the guys on my soccer team got knocked out while playing last
> season.  He was only out for a few seconds but he didn't know where he
> was when he got up.  It took him a few seconds to regain his
> composure.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 13:08:31 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:08:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Harleys
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=3bUstxrKfmVCQCEZaN4oZfgYrMaL7Sj4AThx_@mail.gmail.com>

My dad had Harleys when I was growing up.  He also had a Norton and a
few others.
I always wanted one.  When I got to a point where I could get one or
two, I realized I no longer wanted one.
Someone took the Harley icon and commercialized the heck out of it.
Of course, much of it was me.  There is nothing wrong with HD.  It
just isn't what it used to be.
After having ridden many different bikes, I would go with a BMW.  The
BMWs regularly last 100,000 plus miles with good maintenance.

But, OTOH, my street bike is a 2001 Honda XR250 Dual Sport so what do I know?

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Heard Saxon <heard at datatrontech.net> wrote:
> I want to talk about Harleys since I just bought one.
> _______________________________________________

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Thu Feb 24 13:09:35 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:09:35 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <B12571AC-C0CE-4CE3-8B90-EA72EABB5112@mac.com>
Message-ID: <20110224200935.7TCFH.208754.root@cdptpa-web19-z02>

But we're not allowed to send photo attachments through this list, and nobody wants to see mine anyway.  (And I'm not talking about guns.)


> Sorta Like I'll show you mine, if you show me yours!!

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 13:10:02 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:10:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <93FCEF1C-42B5-4AEA-AD34-108CA1F87E24@comcast.net>
References: <E7.5D.19545.84FA66D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
	<93FCEF1C-42B5-4AEA-AD34-108CA1F87E24@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinMPZnY6awP8FMR4X_-pXLvdQmf-woCDMRLcGrW@mail.gmail.com>

Don't harass Larry.  He just had his fill of guns and Derf.

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 1:56 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
> So say we all?
>
> Lester
>
> .. except Larry of course..

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 13:12:54 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:12:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <20110224195759.0Q0DE.208685.root@cdptpa-web19-z02>
References: <818614756.1560948.1298564543456.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
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Message-ID: <AANLkTimZie7G6+21aQmBdqctRPeF9TrLVF86xUMw8hsW@mail.gmail.com>

A factory made shotgun with a pistol grip can have a shorter barrel
and be classified as an "Any Other Weapon", or AOW, with a $5 transfer
fee.
There are some gray areas.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Thu Feb 24 13:13:08 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:13:08 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <B12571AC-C0CE-4CE3-8B90-EA72EABB5112@mac.com>
Message-ID: <1559579364.789201.1298578388723.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

Where's Montana Bob when we really need him?

Kate
Lotsa guns
Lotsa cats
One Spridget


THANK GOODNESS SPRING IS COMING!!!!!

This seems to be the same off topic topic, with exactly the same reaction, we
always see here about this time of year!!

Sorta Like I'll show you mine, if you show me yours!!

Can't we all be friends!!

The Really Real Real Larry

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 13:18:22 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:18:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <20110224200935.7TCFH.208754.root@cdptpa-web19-z02>
References: <B12571AC-C0CE-4CE3-8B90-EA72EABB5112@mac.com>
	<20110224200935.7TCFH.208754.root@cdptpa-web19-z02>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=hJKhLwRdbRxA3QMVtRz8rYtQ9YzTGVXGFahHG@mail.gmail.com>

Is this the place for the "this is my rifle, this is my gun...." quote?

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 2:09 PM,  <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:
> But we're not allowed to send photo attachments through this list, and
nobody wants to see mine anyway.  (And I'm not talking about guns.)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 13:22:45 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:22:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts *AND* LBC content!
Message-ID: <AANLkTimncmCOJs6SfxBoTEZtK4Us9XBPYP_zhOHJ_VnE@mail.gmail.com>

You know...  I never did get a *good* answer to my question about getting at
the last few bolts that hold the dash in place.  Or maybe I did and just
didn't understand it...  Anyway,
I'll interrupt at this point to ask again....   How the hell do I get to the
bolts (2?) to the driver's side of the tranny tunnel.  I cannot lay on my
back in that car unless I want to have back surgery. I'm still trying to get
my back working again after taking out the 2 bolts on the passenger's
side!!  This is the only thing I lack to getting the tub completely stripped
and ready for sanding and painting!!  The weather is finally starting to
cooperate and now the car has me stopped dead!  I gotta get the damn dash
off!!!

Cheers!!
Jim - he of the spinal stenosis....

P.S. Obligator gun stuff.....
FWIW, derf is right about firearm owners.  Nuts getting their hands on
firearms is exactly why we own self defense weapons to begin with!!  We
would LOVE to have tougher restrictions on the crazy people's ability to
purchase guns!!  The problem as I see it is defining who is crazy and who is
not!  There are people out there who would not legally qualify as "crazy"
whom you wouldn't want to get their hands on a butter knife!

As the anthropologists say, "When Atl-Atls are outlawed, only outlaws will
have Atl-Atls."

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 1:58 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> The "gun lobby" does not want crazy people to get guns either.  The
> "anti-gun lobby" does not want anyone to have guns.  If they get their
> way then only the criminals will be armed with guns, and the
> government.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 13:26:50 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:26:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <20110224195759.0Q0DE.208685.root@cdptpa-web19-z02>
References: <818614756.1560948.1298564543456.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
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Message-ID: <AANLkTi=rkA-_Wx85o-zpfMH8mvq3H2doTPro9C2k1Rzm@mail.gmail.com>

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 1:57 PM, <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:

> I saw rumors of a 28 gauge revolver at the SHOT show, but I think BATF
> ruled that it was a "destructive device".
>

That's hillarious!!   A baseball bat is a "destructive device"!!     ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Thu Feb 24 13:31:16 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:31:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Harleys
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=3bUstxrKfmVCQCEZaN4oZfgYrMaL7Sj4AThx_@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <104180.29765.qm@web180602.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I own a Harley and have owned several since 1971.  The present day Twin Cam
Harley is about the best one I have ever owned.  Since it has the retro look,
it's the best of both worlds, the old days and today's technology.  That said,
I enjoy the Harley for the same reason I enjoy my LBCs, it just fun to play
with this old technology.  When I start up the Harley from cold, it's like I
just fired up an old biplane.  The engine has the recognizable staccato from
the 45 degree V-Twin that oozes old school.  I get the same feeling from my
free flow Maniflow exhaust of my Bugeye /1275 engine.  I get thumbs up when
I'm riding either of them.  As far as I'm concerned a Harley is a motorcycle
and the rest are just 2 wheeled vehicles.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

--- On Thu, 2/24/11, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Harleys
To: "Heard Saxon" <heard at datatrontech.net>
Cc: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 8:08 PM

My dad had Harleys when I was growing up.  He also had a Norton and a
few others.
I always wanted one.  When I got to a point where I could get one or
two, I realized I no longer wanted one.
Someone took the Harley icon and commercialized the heck out of it.
Of course, much of it was me.  There is nothing wrong with HD.  It
just isn't what it used to be.
After having ridden many different bikes, I would go with a BMW.  The
BMWs regularly last 100,000 plus miles with good maintenance.

But, OTOH, my street bike is a 2001 Honda XR250 Dual Sport so what do I know?

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Heard Saxon <heard at datatrontech.net> wrote:
> I want to talk about Harleys since I just bought one.
> _______________________________________________
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 13:34:09 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:34:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] I like this
In-Reply-To: <195a01cbd45c$75f129d0$61d37d70$@net>
References: <195a01cbd45c$75f129d0$61d37d70$@net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinUkD7evGomrBJKCYvqDASFY7Echjhe45DyWB33@mail.gmail.com>

The wheels are fugly IMHO....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 1:53 PM, Heard Saxon <heard at datatrontech.net> wrote:

> http://tinyurl.com/64n4j57

From grday at btinternet.com  Thu Feb 24 13:39:36 2011
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:39:36 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm plus Off topic posts -
 guns
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Many have posted opinions about guns and it is now my turn.

Some people have a professional need for guns - that I fully and readily 
accept.

It is no secret I do not like guns and think most private owners of guns are 
normally cowards, bullies or stupid to the highest degree - BUT - I enjoyed 
reading most of the recent posts and even searched a couple of gun sites to 
review the history of a model as, after all, they are only engineering 
ventures designed to project missiles.  To me, comments in relation to 
differing powder types and loads were just as interesting as different 
petrol formulations.

I have a delete button and could (and did on the 'my gun kills better than 
your gun' messages ) have used it.

Finally, and when all is said and done - this is a Spridget list not an off 
topic list but off topics are allowed.  <So smile you happy people - Goddam 
it! SMILE>

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
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>Subjects names deleted to try to avoid personalising the issue.

From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 13:55:49 2011
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:55:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
Message-ID: <5346D34209F34ACC8D48439F62B01D65@Inspiron>

The Canadian Army tested every rust-proofing product on the market, these are
what they are, from best to the worst.

Product
Manufacturer

Formula 3000                                                      Corrosion
Free

WD-40                                                                WD-40
Product (Canada) Ltd

ACF-50                                                               Lear
Chemical Research Corp.

LPS-2                                                                LPS
Laboratories

Krown T-40                                                        Canadian
Krown Dealers Inc.

Rustcheck Dripless                                            Rust Check
Corp.

Corrosion Block                                                  Lear Chemical
Research Corp.

Boeshield T-9                                                     The Boeing
Company

Rustcheck Red                                                  Rust Check
Corp

Greg Higgins
63sprite

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 14:21:04 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:21:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm plus Off topic posts -
 guns
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I and all my friends who own guns am/are in no way cowards, bullies,
or stupid.  Guns, just like alcohol, don't make people cowards,
bullies, or stupid
Guns, just like SUVs, can make cowards, bullies, and stupid people
more dangerous.

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Thu Feb 24 14:22:16 2011
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:22:16 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
In-Reply-To: <5346D34209F34ACC8D48439F62B01D65@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <20110224212216.ZD0RJ.183317.root@hrndva-web07-z02>

So what you are saying then according to your list that the 63 Sprite is the worst at rust proofing?

Chris 
---- Greg Higgins <g.h.higgins at gmail.com> wrote: 
> The Canadian Army tested every rust-proofing product on the market, these are
> what they are, from best to the worst.
> 
> Product
> Manufacturer
> 
> Formula 3000                                                      Corrosion
> Free
> 
> WD-40                                                                WD-40
> Product (Canada) Ltd
> 
> ACF-50                                                               Lear
> Chemical Research Corp.
> 
> LPS-2                                                                LPS
> Laboratories
> 
> Krown T-40                                                        Canadian
> Krown Dealers Inc.
> 
> Rustcheck Dripless                                            Rust Check
> Corp.
> 
> Corrosion Block                                                  Lear Chemical
> Research Corp.
> 
> Boeshield T-9                                                     The Boeing
> Company
> 
> Rustcheck Red                                                  Rust Check
> Corp
> 
> Greg Higgins
> 63sprite

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Thu Feb 24 14:24:45 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:24:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
References: <AANLkTinkVk+cU8xvCnuvwkZDrH5oqb5vJB+BBoeXRaSQ@mail.gmail.com><344352.26270.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><AANLkTim3PapyDMeOQbLr_jqqvMCbS7L7iWo=VQvz_i1A@mail.gmail.com><35DF29C88E5E4D02BC05C34D1376D24C@HomePC><AANLkTinO+_Ab1Q+hjJ6qq0Pf475C3A5nuc=hKmgHRKnQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<20110224200014.7A29C1878E9@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <82631205FC0147409F1DE220CD7461D0@personal>

Guns are fine for me, I trust me, you I am not so sure of.

From lists at dinospider.com  Thu Feb 24 14:30:01 2011
From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:30:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Harleys
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  As a proud owner of a daily driver BMW motorcycle, I would argue that 
they last 100,000 miles ...

  The older ones absolutely YES but people are regularly breaking the 
newer ones at MUCH LESS mileage, so much that I will not own my BMW when 
the 3 year warranty expires.  I will miss that bike, best bike I have 
ever owned but the new ones are not long term bikes anymore.

  For Harley's you don't worry about the reliability or mileage, the 
large majority of them are ridden less miles in one year than I ride in 
one month (yes, there are exceptions, there is a guy here at work who 
daily drives his Harley, rain or shine his bike is parked next to mine).

     mike

On 02/24/2011 12:08 PM, derf wrote:
> My dad had Harleys when I was growing up.  He also had a Norton and a
> few others.
> I always wanted one.  When I got to a point where I could get one or
> two, I realized I no longer wanted one.
> Someone took the Harley icon and commercialized the heck out of it.
> Of course, much of it was me.  There is nothing wrong with HD.  It
> just isn't what it used to be.
> After having ridden many different bikes, I would go with a BMW.  The
> BMWs regularly last 100,000 plus miles with good maintenance.
>
> But, OTOH, my street bike is a 2001 Honda XR250 Dual Sport so what do I know?
>
> On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Heard Saxon<heard at datatrontech.net>  wrote:
>    
>> I want to talk about Harleys since I just bought one.
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 14:11:38 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:11:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Harleys
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Harleys have changed little but your typical Harley owner has changed a lot
over the past decades.
If you have one and like it, more power to you.  If you want one, go for it.
I don't think they are bad, I just don't prefer them, anymore.

From heard at datatrontech.net  Thu Feb 24 14:34:51 2011
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard Saxon)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:34:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Harleys
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Well, when I was growing up back in the '60s and early '70s, you couldn't
give away a Harley.  Damn things leaked oil worse than the LBC's and no one
I knew wanted one.  So we rode Jap bikes as well as Nortons, Triumphs, BSA's
etc.  I quit riding for 35 years and about a year ago decided to start
again.  I bought a big Yamaha 1100 cruiser cheap.  It rode OK, but it
definitely needed a 6th gear.   So I went down to the Harley dealer and
looked around.  Liked a lot of them but really liked the Soft Tail Cross
Bones.  Springer front end, tractor seat, big wide tires, short fenders.
Just enough old school look.  And like you say Mike, you just cannot beat
that engine.  I drove one and my immediate thought was, 'Holy sh$t, this is
what a cruiser is supposed to feel like'.  The difference between it and
that Yamaha cruiser is night and day and I don't just mean power.  This is
by far the best handling bike I've ever ridden and actually feels way
lighter than the Yamaha even though it is about 100 lbs more.  So I now have
a 2011 model in the garage.  What a blast!  Even though the color in these
pics is way off, here are a few pics:
 
http://24.73.224.142/harley/img_1002.jpg
http://24.73.224.142/harley/img_1003.jpg
http://24.73.224.142/harley/img_1004.jpg
http://24.73.224.142/harley/img_1005.jpg
http://24.73.224.142/harley/img_1006.jpg
http://24.73.224.142/harley/img_1007.jpg
 
Looks red in these pics.  It is actually Sedona Orange which is a deep rust
color.
 
 
 
From: Michael MacLean [mailto:rrengineer.mike at att.net] 
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 3:31 PM
To: Heard Saxon; derf
Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Harleys
 

I own a Harley and have owned several since 1971.  The present day Twin Cam
Harley is about the best one I have ever owned.  Since it has the retro
look, it's the best of both worlds, the old days and today's technology.
That said, I enjoy the Harley for the same reason I enjoy my LBCs, it just
fun to play with this old technology.  When I start up the Harley from cold,
it's like I just fired up an old biplane.  The engine has the recognizable
staccato from the 45 degree V-Twin that oozes old school.  I get the same
feeling from my free flow Maniflow exhaust of my Bugeye /1275 engine.  I get
thumbs up when I'm riding either of them.  As far as I'm concerned a Harley
is a motorcycle and the rest are just 2 wheeled vehicles.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

--- On Thu, 2/24/11, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Harleys
To: "Heard Saxon" <heard at datatrontech.net>
Cc: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 8:08 PM
My dad had Harleys when I was growing up.  He also had a Norton and a
few others.
I always wanted one.  When I got to a point where I could get one or
two, I realized I no longer wanted one.
Someone took the Harley icon and commercialized the heck out of it.
Of course, much of it was me.  There is nothing wrong with HD.  It
just isn't what it used to be.
After having ridden many different bikes, I would go with a BMW.  The
BMWs regularly last 100,000 plus miles with good maintenance.

But, OTOH, my street bike is a 2001 Honda XR250 Dual Sport so what do I
know?

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Heard Saxon <heard at datatrontech.net> wrote:
> I want to talk about Harleys since I just bought one.
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Thu Feb 24 14:45:47 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:45:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=rkA-_Wx85o-zpfMH8mvq3H2doTPro9C2k1Rzm@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20110224214547.GYR8D.169882.root@cdptpa-web03-z01>

When BATF uses the term "destructive device" it has special meaning, and the average person doesn't want to go there.

All I know is that it involves money, paperwork, background checks, and opening yourself up to various abuses of your rights by government organizations that the ordinary person usually doesn't have to worry about.

 
> > I saw rumors of a 28 gauge revolver at the SHOT show, but I think BATF
> > ruled that it was a "destructive device".
> >
> 
> That's hillarious!!   A baseball bat is a "destructive device"!!     ;-)

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Thu Feb 24 15:30:53 2011
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:30:53 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
In-Reply-To: <20110224212216.ZD0RJ.183317.root@hrndva-web07-z02>
Message-ID: <1527734137.1635220.1298586653001.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

to be perfectly correct its Greg Higgins'B 63sprite that is the worst at rust
proofing.

----- Original Message -----
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com
To: "Greg Higgins" <higgs6 at cogeco.ca>, spridgets at autox.team.net
Cc: "Greg Higgins" <g.h.higgins at gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 4:22:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again

So what you are saying then according to your list that the 63 Sprite is the
worst at rust proofing?

Chris
---- Greg Higgins <g.h.higgins at gmail.com> wrote:
> The Canadian Army tested every rust-proofing product on the market, these
are
> what they are, from best to the worst.
>
> Product
> Manufacturer
>
> Formula 3000 B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B 
B  B  B  B  B  B Corrosion
> Free
>
> WD-40 B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B 
B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B WD-40
> Product (Canada) Ltd
>
> ACF-50 B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B 
B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  Lear
> Chemical Research Corp.
>
> LPS-2 B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B 
B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B LPS
> Laboratories
>
> Krown T-40 B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B 
B  B  B  B  B  B Canadian
> Krown Dealers Inc.
>
> Rustcheck Dripless B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B 
B  B  B Rust Check
> Corp.
>
> Corrosion Block B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B 
B  B  B  B  B Lear Chemical
> Research Corp.
>
> Boeshield T-9 B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B 
B  B  B  B  B  The Boeing
> Company
>
> Rustcheck Red B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B  B 
B  B  B  B Rust Check
> Corp
>
> Greg Higgins
> 63sprite
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Thu Feb 24 15:45:16 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:45:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
In-Reply-To: <20110224212216.ZD0RJ.183317.root@hrndva-web07-z02>
Message-ID: <20110224224516.2Q6TL.170311.root@cdptpa-web03-z01>

I was going to say that any list that refers to "rust proofing" and contains "WD-40" is probably flawed from the beginning.  But I haven't heard of any of the other products so maybe they don't do any rust proofing either.  I HAVE seen informal tests where people would take a batch of nails, coat them with different products, and stick them in the ground for awhile then come back and inspect them.  Invariably WD-40 is found to be very bad at rust proofing.  Of course it is usually found to be very bad at lubricating also.  They do have the very best PR however because their name is almost synonymous with rust proofing AND lubrication.  There are plenty of products on the market and available at any decent hardware or automotive store that will far excel at rust proofing and at lubrication.

I was at a machinist's house one time helping some students do some work on his Bridgeport mill for a high school project and I noticed 1 gallon cans of WD-40 setting around.  Nobody is more set in their ways than an old machinist so I decided not to get into an argument about the merits or failings of WD-40.  After awhile I saw how it was being used and maybe it works well for that.  He kept a small cup of WD-40 liquid next to the mill and a small brush.  He would dip the brush into the liquid and then apply it to the surfaces about to be milled, or to the cutters.  Maybe it works fine for that use.

I also remember reading a story about a company that manufactured handguns.  The barrels screw into the frames, and at the shoulder at the end of the threads there is a big stress concentration.  Due to their metallurgy and other factors, they had a problem with stress corrosion leading to fracture, i.e. some of the barrels were breaking off.  They thought this was caused by a chemical in the WD40 so they stopped using it.  I know what stress corrosion is but it is fairly rare.



> So what you are saying then according to your list that the 63 Sprite is the worst at rust proofing?
> 
> Chris 
> ---- Greg Higgins <g.h.higgins at gmail.com> wrote: 
> > The Canadian Army tested every rust-proofing product on the market, these are
> > what they are, from best to the worst.
> > 
> > Product
> > Manufacturer
> > 
> > Formula 3000                                                      Corrosion
> > Free
> > 
> > WD-40                                                                WD-40
> > Product (Canada) Ltd
> > 
> > ACF-50                                                               Lear
> > Chemical Research Corp.
> > 
> > LPS-2                                                                LPS
> > Laboratories
> > 
> > Krown T-40                                                        Canadian
> > Krown Dealers Inc.
> > 
> > Rustcheck Dripless                                            Rust Check
> > Corp.
> > 
> > Corrosion Block                                                  Lear Chemical
> > Research Corp.
> > 
> > Boeshield T-9                                                     The Boeing
> > Company
> > 
> > Rustcheck Red                                                  Rust Check
> > Corp
> > 
> > Greg Higgins
> > 63sprite
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From miniac7 at aol.com  Thu Feb 24 15:45:48 2011
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:45:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Let's Talk About Jet Ski's
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JUST KIDDING.





-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
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Sent: Thu, Feb 24, 2011 2:27 pm
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini


Could someone let me know how to get off the Mini/Mazda list?   ;-)
Cheers!!
im
On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 12:52 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
> I was going to include the Mazdaspeed 3 but they are harder to find and
 more
 expensive and the 3 is still fun.

 A friend has a Speed3 and it is awesome.

  jay fishbein
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 24 15:59:23 2011
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:59:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Let's Talk About Jet Ski's
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I started riding in 1982 and bought the big ol' yeller 550 standup jetski.  We 
pioneered it in So Cal.  I rode with some of the best growing up.  Great time!  
I continued to ride for 20 years (stand ups, not sea sofas) and finally sold my 
550 and 750 stand-ups after I found no one to ride with and no waves in WA.  
Good times!  I still want to jump on one whenever I see a large wake.  Now that 
I'm in SC, I'm really thinking about getting another standup.  I hear they have 
850s now!
You asked for it!

 Edward Perez
Summerville, SC
78 Midget (1275)
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From: "miniac7 at aol.com" <miniac7 at aol.com>
To: bmwwxman at gmail.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, February 24, 2011 5:45:48 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Let's Talk About Jet Ski's

JUST KIDDING.





-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, Feb 24, 2011 2:27 pm
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini


Could someone let me know how to get off the Mini/Mazda list?   ;-)
Cheers!!
im
On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 12:52 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
> I was going to include the Mazdaspeed 3 but they are harder to find and
more
expensive and the 3 is still fun.

A friend has a Speed3 and it is awesome.

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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 24 16:01:36 2011
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:01:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <20110224200313.B38BO.208723.root@cdptpa-web19-z02>
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Hey, are all your cars working so well that you have nothing else to discuss?  
Amazing!

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




________________________________
From: "bjshov8 at tx.rr.com" <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com>
Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, February 24, 2011 3:03:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Off topic posts

I would welcome more LBC content.  I still have one in my garage that I need to 
get to running condition.


I could care less about Mini's, but it's not my list.  If other people want to 
talk about Mini's then I'll just go on to the next message.


> Thanks.  The more I think about it the more I read his post as:
> 
> "Please, can we give it a break or change to a more Spridget related topic?"
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb 24 16:30:55 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:30:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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Golly, Painless, since I was the 3rd one to say something, I guess it isn't 
we all, now is it.

Look, as I explained, I don't mind off topic posts to some degree or 
another, either.  When it goes on and on like the gun stuff did, it gets a 
bit intrusive and probably ought to be taken somewhere else.  Further, when 
we have people extolling the virtues of being able to shoot people in the 
back as they are running away, it really ought to be taken up with a 
professional counselor.




-----Original Message----- 
From: Lester
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 1:56 PM
To: spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Off topic posts

So say we all?

Lester

.. except Larry of course..


On Feb 24, 2011, at 1:19 PM, rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com wrote:

> I don't mind the off topic stuff so don't speak for all of us
>
> Sent from my HTC EVO 4G
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 16:32:49 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:32:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Let's Talk About Jet Ski's
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I have 3, a Kawasaki Tandem Sport 650 for my wife, and I have two Yamaha 500
Wave Jammers. Not fast, but a BLAST to ride!!

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 4:45 PM, <miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:

> JUST KIDDING.
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thu, Feb 24, 2011 2:27 pm
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
>
>
> Could someone let me know how to get off the Mini/Mazda list?   ;-)
> Cheers!!
> im
> On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 12:52 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
> > I was going to include the Mazdaspeed 3 but they are harder to find and
>  more
>  expensive and the 3 is still fun.
>
>  A friend has a Speed3 and it is awesome.
>
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Feb 24 16:34:10 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:34:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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On 2/24/2011 2:46 PM, Macy Larry wrote:
> THANK GOODNESS SPRING IS COMING!!!!!

> Sorta Like I'll show you mine, if you show me yours!!

Oh NOOOOO! I don't want to see it Larry. Honest.

But about the off topic stuff, I do give a glancing read to most of it.
I do learn alot from it.
I am not a gun person and I think everyone has a right to own or not own 
a gun. I used to own a couple of guns, an old musket and a 12 gauge then 
I had kids and the guns went.
I still have my nail gun though ;) And I shot myself with it once.

Now, back to Spridget stuff...............




-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From grday at btinternet.com  Thu Feb 24 16:36:04 2011
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:36:04 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm plus Off topic posts -
 guns
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Hi Derf,
In no way was that personal at you and if you don't feel you fit into any of 
the categories, keep on feeling that way.


Regards,

Guy R Day

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "derf" <derf247 at gmail.com>
To: "Guy R Day" <grday at btinternet.com>
Cc: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 9:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm plus Off topic posts - 
guns


>I and all my friends who own guns am/are in no way cowards, bullies,
> or stupid.  Guns, just like alcohol, don't make people cowards,
> bullies, or stupid
> Guns, just like SUVs, can make cowards, bullies, and stupid people
> more dangerous.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Feb 24 16:39:56 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:39:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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On 2/24/2011 6:01 PM, Edward Perez wrote:
> Hey, are all your cars working so well that you have nothing else to discuss?
> Amazing!


As a matter of fact.... YES! (for a change)
Now about them old bicycles I am into....


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Feb 24 16:43:40 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:43:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Harleys
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On 2/24/2011 4:11 PM, derf wrote:
> Harleys have changed little but your typical Harley owner has changed a lot
> over the past decades.

Yeah, they all got old and their tattoos turned green.
I was in Sturgis back in 92, the same week as bike week.
Harley guys are just as much fun and just as nice as Spridget guys.
But I ride a Schwinn ;)

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Feb 24 16:52:52 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:52:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Let's Talk About Jet Ski's
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My Jetski is bigger than your Jetski!

Michael Rowe

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Thu Feb 24 16:54:09 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:54:09 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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I would not normally shoot anyone in the back, however the law does allow a citizen to shoot a fleeing felon. If I came home and found someone in the act of butchering my family, and he took off running, I would drop him without hesitation or remorse. If it were a simple burglary, I would just send a dog or two after him. They can be recalled.

Actually, what I fear is the very real possibility of having to defend myself against my own government. As a military veteran, member of a pro gun group, and CCW permit holder, I am probably already on the suspected terrorist list. I have no desire to take any life, be it human or animal, but if it comes down to defending myself or my family, I am glad that I live in a country that still allows me the option.

I now return you to Spridget comment.

Kate


----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Lester" <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>, "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 5:30:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Off topic posts

Golly, Painless, since I was the 3rd one to say something, I guess it isn't 
we all, now is it.

Look, as I explained, I don't mind off topic posts to some degree or 
another, either.  When it goes on and on like the gun stuff did, it gets a 
bit intrusive and probably ought to be taken somewhere else.  Further, when 
we have people extolling the virtues of being able to shoot people in the 
back as they are running away, it really ought to be taken up with a 
professional counselor.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb 24 17:12:58 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:12:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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Now, before everybody believes this, please check with your local police or 
an attorney before you go shooting a fleeing felon.  It ain't so in this 
state as well as most (if not all) others.



-----Original Message----- 
From: kgb at frontiernet.net
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 5:54 PM
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: Lester ; spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Off topic posts

I would not normally shoot anyone in the back, however the law does allow a 
citizen to shoot a fleeing felon. If I came home and found someone in the 
act of butchering my family, and he took off running, I would drop him 
without hesitation or remorse. If it were a simple burglary, I would just 
send a dog or two after him. They can be recalled.

Actually, what I fear is the very real possibility of having to defend 
myself against my own government. As a military veteran, member of a pro gun 
group, and CCW permit holder, I am probably already on the suspected 
terrorist list. I have no desire to take any life, be it human or animal, 
but if it comes down to defending myself or my family, I am glad that I live 
in a country that still allows me the option.

I now return you to Spridget comment.

Kate


----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Lester" <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>, "spridgets_autox.team.net" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 5:30:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Off topic posts

Golly, Painless, since I was the 3rd one to say something, I guess it isn't
we all, now is it.

Look, as I explained, I don't mind off topic posts to some degree or
another, either.  When it goes on and on like the gun stuff did, it gets a
bit intrusive and probably ought to be taken somewhere else.  Further, when
we have people extolling the virtues of being able to shoot people in the
back as they are running away, it really ought to be taken up with a
professional counselor.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 17:41:58 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:41:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] My test drive of the Mini Clubman and your opinions.
In-Reply-To: <BFCBEE0E-0775-4784-93D6-259D53413CA4@mac.com>
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Wow Larry I didn't know it doesn't have a spare and good to hear the post in
the middle is not noticeable after time. Nice gas mileage too. Tell us have
you looked under the car to see the oil drain plug and filter.
Lin

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 12:27 PM, Macy Larry <lmacy at mac.com> wrote:

> Lin,
>
> I have a 2009 Clubman. The barn doors are great in use and after a while
> you don't see the post. Mine is an S ;-) with the 6 speed. I have not paid
> for anything except a tire rotation in just over 2 years. So I can not
> answer the oil change question. But it was not needed until I hit 18,000
> miles (Yes 18,000) Second one was at 30,000 (they are 12,000 apart ofter the
> first one). And that is in the 6 yr warranty.
>
> I did have to buy tires at 31,000. One had a nail and could not be repaired
> and the rest would not make the next inspection, so I went for all 4. Note,
> there is NO spare for this car. There is a place to put a doughnut, but it
> is not included. The run-flats are connected to an electronic monitor to
> warn you if one gets low.
>
> I managed to get over 40 mpg coming back from Colorado in July 2009 (MG
> 2009, Breckinridge CO) but I usually get 27 -30 in daily use. Avg all
> highway is about 37-39 and low when "playing" is 22-24.
>
> Anything specific, just ask.
>
> BTW, I do Love this car!!
>
> Larry
>
>
> On Feb 24, 2011, at 06:13 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
> > List
> > A few weeks ago I began test driving new cars because we are driving my
> 300K
> > mile 1994 Saturn wagon to California via most if not all of old Rt 66
> sort
> > of like the Grapes of Wrath with Henry Fonda trip ; ) and the thought is
> if
> > she dies on the trip I pull out the title from the glove box and sign it
> > over to the nearest taker and rent a car for the remainder of the trip.
> Then
> > when we got back home buy a new car as per all our research. I liked the
> > Mini Clubman because of the feel of driving, roominess  full service
> except
> > for tires for 3 years but most importantly because they have a new
> > dealership 4 miles away.. The lease was around $289. a month and I forgot
> > what the list price was and I am not 100% happy with that stupid post and
> > barndoor style opening of the rear but the extra room might cancel that
> out.
> > One more reason to buy any Mini is because my Sister-in-law & her husband
> > have a Mini and joined a club in Michigan and go to 4 road rallies a year
> > and we want to join them. I estimated an extra 2K on trade in if I exceed
> > the mileage allowance of 10K a year for a lease.
> >
> > I like how the Mini retains their value if selling down the road but I
> hear
> > repairs are high. A gal at my school has an older one and said the local
> > service centers for non-Mini's want $100. to do an oil change which blew
> me
> > away. Of course I would do my own oil change if it was that expensively
> but
> > why so expensive do you have to pull the engine? And does anyone have a
> > Clubman? Should I just lease if the repairs down the road are out of
> > control?
> >
> > Your thoughts,
> > Lin
> >
> > Pictures of what we will look like heading to CA via Rt 66 : ) hahahaa
> > http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_125825-Hudson-Super-Six-1926.html
> > _______________________________________________
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> --
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> macy at upenn.edu
> Senior IT Program Director
> Neuropsychiatry Section
> Department of Psychiatry
> University of Pennsylvania
> 3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
> Philadelphia, PA 19104
>
> In a world without walls or fences, what use do we have for windows or
> gates?

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 17:50:08 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:50:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Detroit building question - no BLC content
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My mother-in-law who lived in Detroit in the 50's-70's  said "Just a
guess--could be Michigan Central Train Station"
Lin

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 8:54 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> Anyone from Detroit here?
>
> What is this building that is shown in the Detroit Comeback commercial on
> TV? .bill in Corvallis
>
> http://www.97330.com/Detroit_mystery_building_front.jpg
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 17:51:33 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:51:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
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Thanks Jay : )

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 12:59 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> Kids,
>
> This is a show car. Not everything will make it to the production model.
> Look up
> the Clubman show car for an example.
>
> btw, Linda, I purchased an '03 MINI S. Loved it. Sold it. Purchased a '10
> MINI
> S. Love it. Would have done the Clubman except for the $1,500.
> Performance-wise
> they are identical. Go for it.
>
> And should you have reservations about the MINI, buy a Mazda 3
>
>  jay
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
>
> IMHO
> Bi-fold doors... too complex!
> Grab handles on the rear !  ... Why?
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From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 17:51:46 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:51:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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On Feb 24, 2011, at 6:39 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> On 2/24/2011 6:01 PM, Edward Perez wrote:
>> Hey, are all your cars working so well that you have nothing else  
>> to discuss?
>> Amazing!
>
>
> As a matter of fact.... YES! (for a change)



Frank you never shoulda said that.........

From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Thu Feb 24 17:52:09 2011
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:52:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  The NEW (er) Mini
Message-ID: <A2C32BA80BF94FA0994418B8AC3E59B2@HomeComputer>

Dave,
My wife LOVES the barn doors because she has a hard time pulling down an
overhead hatchback.


-----Original Message-----


IMHO
Bi-fold doors... too complex!
Grab handles on the rear !  ... Why?

I think that if I had that much money to spend I'd go for a restored
original 1275 Cooper-S

1c + 1c <g>

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 17:54:41 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:54:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The NEW (er) Mini
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That is exactly what I thought.
Lin

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 12:45 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> IMHO
> Bi-fold doors... too complex!
> Grab handles on the rear !  ... Why?
>
> I think that if I had that much money to spend I'd go for a restored
> original 1275 Cooper-S
>
> 1c + 1c <g>
>
> Dave G  KK7SS
> DN06ig
>
> '65 Sprite - in process
> '76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 18:00:13 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:00:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I like this
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so are the windshields : )
but nice color
Lin

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 3:34 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> The wheels are fugly IMHO....
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 1:53 PM, Heard Saxon <heard at datatrontech.net>
> wrote:
>
> > http://tinyurl.com/64n4j57
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb 24 18:10:42 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:10:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] My test drive of the Mini Clubman and your opinions.
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"Coopers" have spares / the "S" have runflats.

Jay
-An iPhone communication-

On Feb 24, 2011, at 7:41 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

> Wow Larry I didn't know it doesn't have a spare 

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 18:13:46 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:13:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting Sprite manual old and on eBay
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*http://tinyurl.com/63687as
Lin
*

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 24 18:15:28 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:15:28 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 18K Mini Oil Change?
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Message-ID: <584150.1873.qm@web161219.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Are you kidding me?  I realize these are recommended BMW intervals, but I just
wouldn't be comfortable running the same oil, even a synthetic, for that kind
of mileage.  Heck, my bugeye probably has a defacto oil change every 1,000
miles based on leakage.

Rick


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

-. So I can not
> answer the oil change question. But it was not needed until I hit 18,000
> miles (Yes 18,000) Second one was at 30,000 (they are 12,000 apart ofter
the
> first one). And that is in the 6 yr warranty.
>

> Larry

From a61bugeye at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 24 18:21:48 2011
From: a61bugeye at yahoo.com (Bug Eye)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:21:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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He's the same way on the Bugeye site.

Bill W
________________________________
From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
To:
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Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, February 24, 2011 11:33:21 AM
Subject:
Re: [Spridgets] Off topic posts

Thanks.  The more I think about it the more I
read his post as:

"Please, can we give it a break or change to a more
Spridget related topic?"

I can respect that.  And, I'll not argue more or
push the topics.  I
didn't care for his delivery or his calling me out.
But,
he has a right to his opinion and I can respect his contributions
to the list,
even if I don't care for his personality as it comes
across to me over the
internet.


On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 1:19 PM, rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com
<rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com> wrote:
> I don't mind the off topic stuff so don't
speak for all of us
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Thu Feb 24 18:27:51 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:27:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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I thought I was continuing too much of the off-topic conversation, but 
here goes...

My daily driver is in good shape so we can skip it.

My wife's Grand Cherokee has a big power steering leak that I'm trying 
to fix.  Probably coming out of the pressure line but could be from the 
reservoir.  It is hard to pry away from her for very long at a time so 
it is hard for me to work on it.  Also it needs a new front axle shaft 
but that is an easy one.  I can just about do that one in my sleep.  I 
did manage to fix her non-functioning lefthand power rearview mirror.  
Here electric seat mechanism is partly broken which is a problem because 
if I open the door with my key fob it tries to move the seat to my 
position but fails partway.

Now as for the LBC, I'm ready to pull the engine out, I just need to 
remove the bellhousing bolts and rig my hoist.  Once I get the engine 
out I'll punch the pistons out and determine if I need a new block or 
not.  I might need new pistons, and then there are 
rings/bearings/gaskets to deal with.  The water pump is frozen, the 
hoses are beyond gone, maybe the ignition can be resurrected without too 
much trouble, and I can only hope I don't have to get into the carbs.

Is that enough car talk?  Spring is coming up and hopefully I'll have 
some time available to work on the above problems.  The next 2 weekends 
I've got out of town activities but after that maybe...  Here we have 
WINTER where it's too cold to work on the car, then a couple of weeks of 
nice spring, then SUMMER where it's too hot to work out in the garage.  
I have to catch it just right so I have a few reasonable weekends for work.


> Hey, are all your cars working so well that you have nothing else to 
> discuss?  Amazing!

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 18:28:23 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:28:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] My test drive of the Mini Clubman and your opinions.
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Very interesting.
Thanks Jay,
Lin

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 8:10 PM, Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> "Coopers" have spares / the "S" have runflats.
>
> Jay
> -An iPhone communication-
>
> On Feb 24, 2011, at 7:41 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Wow Larry I didn't know it doesn't have a spare
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Thu Feb 24 18:41:16 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:41:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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I didn't know I should get into the bicycles.  Before mine was 
introduced to the aforementioned Toyota last summer, I had bought new 
rims/spokes/nipples/hubs/cogs/tires/tubes in order to build a new set of 
wheels.  Now the bike is setting there totalled and I'm not sure what to 
do with the wheel components.

My dad is sometimes bad about buying stuff that he finds and thinks is a 
good deal.  Last summer someone traveling through the area came into his 
shop, actually I think they totalled their car on the nearby freeway and 
he pulled them in.  They had a pair of cheap Treks, sort of a cross 
between a road bike and a mountain bike.  They couldn't carry them on so 
my dad bought them for a good price then asked me if I could sell them.  
I discovered that I could ride the big one and my sister took the small 
one.  So if I ever feel like "getting back on the horse" so to speak I 
have a bike waiting for me.  I may yet get a framebuilder to repair my 
old bike.  It needs the top tube and down tube replaced, and a new 
fork.  Surprisingly the old front wheel, which is one that I built 
myself over 20 years ago, is still straight after the impact.  My job is 
failing so I'm really trying to not spend a lot of money.


>
>> Hey, are all your cars working so well that you have nothing else to 
>> discuss?
>> Amazing!
>
>
> As a matter of fact.... YES! (for a change)
> Now about them old bicycles I am into....

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 24 18:42:45 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:42:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Help wanted - off topic
Message-ID: <203620.56451.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Sorry, but I figured since we're OT and I'm whiffing elsewhere - 

We have immediate needs for CATIA engineers, 2000 or more hours of experience, preferably in aerospace equipment and installation. People are needed in Montreal and Seattle. Contract would be for a year, likely to become permanent. Off list is good -

If you read this and you are a parent, please steer your children towards aerospace engineering - even in these times, there just are not enough of us.

Ron

From rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com  Thu Feb 24 18:43:29 2011
From: rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com (=?utf-8?B?cnJpdmVuYmFya0BjZmwucnIuY29t?=)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:43:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] =?utf-8?q?Off_topic_posts?=
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Can we at least shoot the attornies?

Sent from my HTC EVO 4G

----- Reply message -----
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Date: Thu, Feb 24, 2011 7:12 pm
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
To: <kgb at frontiernet.net>
Cc: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>


Now, before everybody believes this, please check with your local police or 
an attorney before you go shooting a fleeing felon.  It ain't so in this 
state as well as most (if not all) others.



-----Original Message----- 
From: kgb at frontiernet.net
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 5:54 PM
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: Lester ; spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Off topic posts

I would not normally shoot anyone in the back, however the law does allow a 
citizen to shoot a fleeing felon. If I came home and found someone in the 
act of butchering my family, and he took off running, I would drop him 
without hesitation or remorse. If it were a simple burglary, I would just 
send a dog or two after him. They can be recalled.

Actually, what I fear is the very real possibility of having to defend 
myself against my own government. As a military veteran, member of a pro gun 
group, and CCW permit holder, I am probably already on the suspected 
terrorist list. I have no desire to take any life, be it human or animal, 
but if it comes down to defending myself or my family, I am glad that I live 
in a country that still allows me the option.

I now return you to Spridget comment.

Kate


----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Lester" <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>, "spridgets_autox.team.net" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 5:30:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Off topic posts

Golly, Painless, since I was the 3rd one to say something, I guess it isn't
we all, now is it.

Look, as I explained, I don't mind off topic posts to some degree or
another, either.  When it goes on and on like the gun stuff did, it gets a
bit intrusive and probably ought to be taken somewhere else.  Further, when
we have people extolling the virtues of being able to shoot people in the
back as they are running away, it really ought to be taken up with a
professional counselor.
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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb 24 18:44:30 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:44:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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<< Frank you never shoulda said that......... >>

GOSPEL, Kevin !!! 

I've lost track, is it Lady Bug or Father Jack's car that is next in
line to BREAK ???

We are relying on you since you ARE closer !!!!

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb 24 18:46:51 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:46:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] I like this
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<< The wheels are fugly IMHO.... >>

Whilst true, they're are prolly worth more than the car !?!

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Thu Feb 24 18:47:10 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:47:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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I think this is part of the off topic conversation that some people 
objected to.  Certainly this is a serious subject and shouldn't be taken 
lightly.  My guess is that even if you did something like this and 
managed to not be convicted of something, you would probably wish you 
had not done it due to all of the trouble and expense it would put you 
through.

If a person is attacked and they are in fear for their life, then I 
personally believe that they should do whatever it takes to survive.  
You're probably better off to be scrutinized for your actions than if 
you were buried.  Each person can decide how far they want to go to be 
prepared to defend themselves, but as I mentioned before everyone can 
take steps to reduce the chances of being in such a situation in the 
first place.

> Now, before everybody believes this, please check with your local police or
> an attorney before you go shooting a fleeing felon.  It ain't so in this
> state as well as most (if not all) others.

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Thu Feb 24 18:55:03 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:55:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] My test drive of the Mini Clubman and your opinions.
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My current daily driver didn't come with a spare either.  It comes with 
runflats and has a sensor/transmitter in each tire and a readout of each 
pressure in the dash.  It frequently cries wolf too, which might be 
radio interference in various parts of the city.  Just this morning I 
drove about 3 miles with it flashing and telling me one tire was at 21.  
Then right before I arrived at work it decided the pressure really was 33.

Anyway after I got the car and read about runflats, I decided I should 
buy non-runflats next.  I found a wheel/tire for the car on the internet 
and bought it.  The people in my office were real amused when it arrived 
and our tiny little Chinese office manager came rolling this brown paper 
cylinder down the hall.  I also bought a jack on ebay so I was set.

A few months ago we were headed out of town and the dash display starts 
flashing.  I had to go a couple more miles down the freeway before I 
could exit and find a place to park.  The thing had cried wolf so many 
times I didn't know whether to believe it or not, but sure enough one of 
the OEM tires had crapped out.  I put my spare on and we went on with 
our trip.  With runflats I would have had to turn around and head back 
home.  When we got back from the trip I replaced the OEM fronts with 
Continental Extreme Contact DWS.


> Wow Larry I didn't know it doesn't have a spare
>
>> I did have to buy tires at 31,000. One had a nail and could not be repaired
>> and the rest would not make the next inspection, so I went for all 4. Note,
>> there is NO spare for this car. There is a place to put a doughnut, but it
>> is not included. The run-flats are connected to an electronic monitor to
>> warn you if one gets low.

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb 24 18:56:33 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:56:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
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Message-ID: <4D670C51.80508@justbrits.com>

<< Hey, are all your cars working so well that you have nothing else to 
discuss? >>

Yo Ed, below is *bjshov8* wrote:

<quote>
I still have one in my garage that I need to get to running  condition.
</quote>

Now I was under the impression Ed, you are asking about a LBC, no ??
And the reply from bjshov8 [who remains nameless????] seems to be
implying.......................

LOL !!!!!

dE

From lmacy at mac.com  Thu Feb 24 18:59:43 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:59:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] My test drive of the Mini Clubman and your opinions.
In-Reply-To: <BAB7ED00-5B73-476F-9CB3-DE79F254209B@snet.net>
References: <AANLkTimkPj7HjaTykZupZKpMx3Rgq988R27VqM8W=mcr@mail.gmail.com>
	<BFCBEE0E-0775-4784-93D6-259D53413CA4@mac.com>
	<AANLkTikLkyKEVd_NBxp4MdwAkCJZRFR5NAHmpL+55P4K@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <2D75BC58-0A61-4CD0-B065-9C9D6882EA5F@mac.com>

Sure that's true on the Clubman?? I was lead to beleive by the sales folks that all Clubman's have the runflats and no spare. I could be wrong. I never bothered to check.

Larry
 
On Feb 24, 2011, at 8:10 PM, Jay Fishbein wrote:

> "Coopers" have spares / the "S" have runflats.
> 
> Jay
> -An iPhone communication-
> 
> On Feb 24, 2011, at 7:41 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Wow Larry I didn't know it doesn't have a spare 
> _______________________________________________
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78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

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lmacy at phillymgclub.com
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Philadelphia MG Club


"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!". 

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb 24 19:06:55 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:06:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] I like this
In-Reply-To: <195a01cbd45c$75f129d0$61d37d70$@net>
References: <195a01cbd45c$75f129d0$61d37d70$@net>
Message-ID: <4D670EBF.8020107@justbrits.com>

<< http://tinyurl.com/64n4j57 >>

Looks like there's one serious bidder already, Heard !!!!

Ugly wheels and all <G> <G> !!

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb 24 19:08:24 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:08:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <201102241001560.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <AANLkTinkVk+cU8xvCnuvwkZDrH5oqb5vJB+BBoeXRaSQ@mail.gmail.com>
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<< So..... how 'bout them Packers?  >>

Fudge ?????

LAD

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Thu Feb 24 19:09:41 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:09:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Detroit building question - no BLC content
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinQRVhm7Z7FYsx9s+Qcy33Q-ygFAiH861J6TaeS@mail.gmail.com>
References: <570174DEE1BD4B39A12929FE6D26C116@spider>
	<AANLkTinQRVhm7Z7FYsx9s+Qcy33Q-ygFAiH861J6TaeS@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D670F65.7020203@tx.rr.com>

I have dealt with this type thing before.  This appears to be a building 
that was run down inside and someone wanted to tear it down and build a 
new building, but the building had some historic significance so there 
was resistance.  Sometimes what happens is that they agree to retain the 
building's skin and tear down the rest, then build a new building right 
behind it and connect the old skin to it.  In the photograph it appears 
that there is nothing but air behind the windows, except you can see 
some scaffolding on the righthand side and a big steel truss across the 
top.  We have done this before for old buildings in my area.

I looked at google street view images of the train station but I 
couldn't tell for sure if this is it.  One side of it looks sort of like 
this but wikipedia said they were going to just tear the thing down and 
not try to retain part of it.

> My mother-in-law who lived in Detroit in the 50's-70's  said "Just a
> guess--could be Michigan Central Train Station"
>
>> What is this building that is shown in the Detroit Comeback commercial on
>> TV? .bill in Corvallis
>>
>> http://www.97330.com/Detroit_mystery_building_front.jpg

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Thu Feb 24 19:17:45 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:17:45 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 18K Mini Oil Change?
In-Reply-To: <584150.1873.qm@web161219.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <584150.1873.qm@web161219.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8914.74.143.64.179.1298600265.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

Rick,

I'm like you. I purchased a 36mm socket($24), filters, & oil from my local
dealer and change oil every 5000mi. My 2005 S's interval is 15000mi. So I
change it twice and take it in on the 3rd change so they reset the
indicator and be happy that I'm bringing it in when scheduled.  The filter
is pretty small to last 15000mi even with synthetic.

Dave W.



> Are you kidding me?  I realize these are recommended BMW intervals, but I
> just
> wouldn't be comfortable running the same oil, even a synthetic, for that
> kind
> of mileage.  Heck, my bugeye probably has a defacto oil change every 1,000
> miles based on leakage.
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> -. So I can not
>> answer the oil change question. But it was not needed until I hit 18,000
>> miles (Yes 18,000) Second one was at 30,000 (they are 12,000 apart ofter
> the
>> first one). And that is in the 6 yr warranty.
>>
>
>> Larry

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 24 19:18:26 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:18:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] I like this
In-Reply-To: <4D670EBF.8020107@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <622182.69726.qm@web161219.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

I liked it better in it's original Leaf Green HP racer configuration.

Rick


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

--- On Thu, 2/24/11, Shop at " Just Brits " <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:

From: Shop at " Just Brits " <shop at justbrits.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] I like this
To:
Cc: "'spridgets_autox.team.net'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 9:06 PM

<< http://tinyurl.com/64n4j57 >>

Looks like there's one serious bidder already, Heard !!!!

Ugly wheels and all <G> <G> !!
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb 24 19:20:34 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:20:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Little Italian Car Content ONLY
Message-ID: <AANLkTikrNPnbEDQpWuW-fTo99vrvFoqPB5o-WtH_daPc@mail.gmail.com>

I had someone send me some photos of what appears to be a little red Italian
car. Unfortunately, they didn't concentrate very well on the car photos.
Instead, the camera is focused on some nekkid blonde bimbo.
I'd like to see if someone with some background in Italian cars, would be
willing to look at these, and tell me what the car is.
Since we have been WAYYY off topic here, at least I am trying to get back to
discussing little sports cars again.
Please email me off list, and I'll forward the email to any of you helpful
list members out there.

Thanks,
Brad

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Thu Feb 24 19:26:00 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:26:00 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] New Targa NFLND Car
Message-ID: <5199.74.143.64.179.1298600760.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

This would be a blast to drive on the roads providing it wasn't raining,
hailing, etc.

http://tinyurl.com/4fbw9p4

or

http://login.broadcast.sur.co.uk/t/r/e/ykktuit/dypvdik/

115 hp in car with very little mass.  Just don't prang it.

Dave W.

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 24 19:26:51 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:26:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 18K Mini Oil Change?
In-Reply-To: <8914.74.143.64.179.1298600265.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
Message-ID: <713963.26452.qm@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Dave,

5K sounds reasonable to me as well.  I don't know if the 20k oil change is
based on any kind of science or whether it's a marketing ploy to make the cars
seem to require less maintenance.   I admit I'm an old 3K guy and I'm sure oil
tech has improved since they drubbed that into our heads. OTOH, take a look at
the BMW extended oil change pic in this thread 
http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2141650.page

Rick


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

--- On Thu, 2/24/11, dwoerpel at wi.net <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:

From: dwoerpel at wi.net <dwoerpel at wi.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 18K Mini Oil Change?
To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc: "Macy Larry" <lmacy at mac.com>, "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>,
"Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 9:17 PM

Rick,

I'm like you. I purchased a 36mm socket($24), filters, & oil from my local
dealer and change oil every 5000mi. My 2005 S's interval is 15000mi. So I
change it twice and take it in on the 3rd change so they reset the
indicator and be happy that I'm bringing it in when scheduled.  The filter
is pretty small to last 15000mi even with synthetic.

Dave W.



> Are you kidding me?  I realize these are recommended BMW intervals, but I
> just
> wouldn't be comfortable running the same oil, even a synthetic, for that
> kind
> of mileage.  Heck, my bugeye probably has a defacto oil change every 1,000
> miles based on leakage.
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> -. So I can not
>> answer the oil change question. But it was not needed until I hit 18,000
>> miles (Yes 18,000) Second one was at 30,000 (they are 12,000 apart ofter
> the
>> first one). And that is in the 6 yr warranty.
>>
>
>> Larry

From lmacy at mac.com  Thu Feb 24 19:27:00 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:27:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <4D66EAF2.8000608@comcast.net>
References: <AANLkTinkVk+cU8xvCnuvwkZDrH5oqb5vJB+BBoeXRaSQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<344352.26270.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTim3PapyDMeOQbLr_jqqvMCbS7L7iWo=VQvz_i1A@mail.gmail.com>
	<35DF29C88E5E4D02BC05C34D1376D24C@HomePC>
	<AANLkTinO+_Ab1Q+hjJ6qq0Pf475C3A5nuc=hKmgHRKnQ@mail.gmail.com>
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The reference was more to folks acting like 3 yr olds than it was to being a Flasher!!

My only Flash experience I can't use on my iPhone ;-)

Leary

On Feb 24, 2011, at 6:34 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> On 2/24/2011 2:46 PM, Macy Larry wrote:
>> THANK GOODNESS SPRING IS COMING!!!!!
> 
>> Sorta Like I'll show you mine, if you show me yours!!
> 
> Oh NOOOOO! I don't want to see it Larry. Honest.
> 
> But about the off topic stuff, I do give a glancing read to most of it.
> I do learn alot from it.
> I am not a gun person and I think everyone has a right to own or not own a gun. I used to own a couple of guns, an old musket and a 12 gauge then I had kids and the guns went.
> I still have my nail gun though ;) And I shot myself with it once.
> 
> Now, back to Spridget stuff...............
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

-- 

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 healeyrick at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 24 19:31:07 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:31:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <4D670F18.4080100@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <797581.38258.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Technically, I thought none of the following were considered "off topic" on
this list:

Guns
Beer
Zappa
Cats
Curling

As far as Spridgets go, for most of us they're stored away in our garage for
winter.  Soon, we'll break them out of hibernation and we can return to myriad
posts of what we need to do to get them running again or fixing them after
they break down.

Rick


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

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Thu Feb 24 19:48:59 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:48:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Little Italian Car Content ONLY
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikrNPnbEDQpWuW-fTo99vrvFoqPB5o-WtH_daPc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikrNPnbEDQpWuW-fTo99vrvFoqPB5o-WtH_daPc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D67189B.5050809@tx.rr.com>

You know the usual joke-  she must not be that much of a bimbo if you 
noticed that there was even a car in the photo.

The other joke is- some people ask "you mean there is a car in the 
photo", while other people respond "you mean there is a girl in the photo".


> I had someone send me some photos of what appears to be a little red Italian
> car. Unfortunately, they didn't concentrate very well on the car photos.
> Instead, the camera is focused on some nekkid blonde bimbo.
> I'd like to see if someone with some background in Italian cars, would be
> willing to look at these, and tell me what the car is.
> Since we have been WAYYY off topic here, at least I am trying to get back to
> discussing little sports cars again.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Thu Feb 24 20:01:26 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:01:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I like this
In-Reply-To: <195a01cbd45c$75f129d0$61d37d70$@net>
References: <195a01cbd45c$75f129d0$61d37d70$@net>
Message-ID: <DCC3724837B94898B00626E40CD5BF28@blackbox2>

I like it too.  I normally don't like this kind of stuff, but this is a nice
racer revival.

Never knew you could get the high spoke count wheels that would fit a
spridget either.



-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Heard Saxon
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 2:53 PM
To: 'spridgets_autox.team.net'
Subject: [Spridgets] I like this

http://tinyurl.com/64n4j57
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Thu Feb 24 20:32:54 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:32:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] If you happen to be in the Philly area...
Message-ID: <1C7623C6304643F9BDFA29EA4C062079@blackbox2>

I made it down to the opening of the Simeone Museum's 
"Best of Britain" Sports/Racing Car Show.

It was very nice.  The have invited some of the nicest British 
cars in the area for this.  Don't miss it.  They will be on display
through March.

http://www.simeonefoundation.org/?page_id=57

They had a nicely restored Bugeye on display.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Feb 24 20:36:48 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:36:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] I like this
In-Reply-To: <DCC3724837B94898B00626E40CD5BF28@blackbox2>
References: <195a01cbd45c$75f129d0$61d37d70$@net>
	<DCC3724837B94898B00626E40CD5BF28@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <405976.59075.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I'm with Rick. I was disappointed to see the original and rare Leaf Green 
abandoned.

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
To: Heard Saxon <heard at datatrontech.net>; spridgets_autox.team.net 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, February 24, 2011 10:01:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] I like this

I like it too.  I normally don't like this kind of stuff, but this is a nice
racer revival.

Never knew you could get the high spoke count wheels that would fit a
spridget either.

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb 24 20:38:29 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:38:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <797581.38258.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <797581.38258.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D672435.6030304@justbrits.com>

<< Technically, I thought none of the following were considered "off 
topic" on this list:

Guns
Beer
Zappa
Cats
Curling >>

Yer CORRECT Rick <G>, BUT you "forgot" Caminos, Nasty Boys,
Big Healeys, and a minor in TaKillya[s]   <VBG> !!!!

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb 24 20:41:16 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:41:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] I like this
In-Reply-To: <DCC3724837B94898B00626E40CD5BF28@blackbox2>
References: <195a01cbd45c$75f129d0$61d37d70$@net>
	<DCC3724837B94898B00626E40CD5BF28@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <4D6724DC.7060000@justbrits.com>

<< Never knew you could get the high spoke count wheels that
would fit a spridget either. >>

That IS why I said $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$, Dean <G> <G> <G> !!!!

At the same time, I CAN [and would be more than happy to]
provide you with a set of wheels of YOUR design !!!!!

Me

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 24 21:11:14 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:11:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <E5E61C21BBBE43F8B1452F5F8F934086@HomePC>
Message-ID: <452125.25180.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Thu, 2/24/11, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> please
check with your local police or 
> an attorney before you go shooting a
fleeing felon. 
> It ain't so in this 
> state as well as most (if not all)
others.

Larry,

Since you are totally ignorant of the 2nd amendment, you must
also not remember that this country was FOUNDED by people who rebuked the
concept of trial by a jury of your peers and innocent until proven guilty. No
wait....

Ron

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb 24 21:13:15 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:13:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] I like this
In-Reply-To: <405976.59075.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <195a01cbd45c$75f129d0$61d37d70$@net>
	<DCC3724837B94898B00626E40CD5BF28@blackbox2>
	<405976.59075.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D672C5B.8030701@justbrits.com>

<< I'm with Rick. I was disappointed to see the original and rare
Leaf Green abandoned. >>

Both of ya beat me to it<G>, 'cause dats exactly what I had intended
to Post <G> !!!

It would be really sharp 'on-track' [with stripes of course <G>] !!

Oh well.

Ed

PS:  WAIT, quick thought !! 
'Hopper how about Leaf Trash I or maybe Green Trash I ????

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 24 21:15:35 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:15:35 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] If you happen to be in the Philly area...
In-Reply-To: <1C7623C6304643F9BDFA29EA4C062079@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <358846.86218.qm@web161205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Dean.

A few months ago I happened to be in Philly and took the opportunity to visit
the Simeone collection.  I was the only one in the museum. It really was a
wonderful collection with some of the most lusted after cars out there. It's
worth a look.

Rick


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

--- On Thu, 2/24/11, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] If you happen to be in the Philly area...
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 10:32 PM

I made it down to the opening of the Simeone Museum's
"Best of Britain" Sports/Racing Car Show.

It was very nice.  The have invited some of the nicest British
cars in the area for this.  Don't miss it.  They will be on display
through March.

http://www.simeonefoundation.org/?page_id=57

They had a nicely restored Bugeye on display.
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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb 24 21:31:38 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:31:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: [Healeys] Healey Siting (sad)]
Message-ID: <4D6730AA.8050504@justbrits.com>

YIKES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	[Healeys] Healey Siting (sad)
Date: 	Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:42:38 -0800
From: 	
To: 	healeylist <healeys at autox.team.net>



http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/02/junkyard-find-1959-austin-healey-sprite/#more-385083

- or -

*http://tinyurl.com/4twyge4

*******************************************************************
Bob S
*******************************************************************
_______________________________________________
Healeys at autox.team.net

From lists at dinospider.com  Thu Feb 24 21:55:26 2011
From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:55:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Little Italian Car Content ONLY
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikrNPnbEDQpWuW-fTo99vrvFoqPB5o-WtH_daPc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikrNPnbEDQpWuW-fTo99vrvFoqPB5o-WtH_daPc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D67363E.2070502@dinospider.com>

  Little is probably a 500 or Jolly, pretty easy to identify unless its 
a one-off since FIAT did that a lot of those.

    Mike (who has NEVER been without at least one FIAT since 1974)

On 2/24/2011 6:20 PM, Brad Fornal wrote:
> I had someone send me some photos of what appears to be a little red Italian
> car. Unfortunately, they didn't concentrate very well on the car photos.
> Instead, the camera is focused on some nekkid blonde bimbo.
> I'd like to see if someone with some background in Italian cars, would be
> willing to look at these, and tell me what the car is.
> Since we have been WAYYY off topic here, at least I am trying to get back to
> discussing little sports cars again.
> Please email me off list, and I'll forward the email to any of you helpful
> list members out there.
>
> Thanks,
> Brad

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Thu Feb 24 23:12:55 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:12:55 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] an lbc question....
Message-ID: <724877797.1573187.1298614375780.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

(OMG --- it's LBC related!!)

Can Teflon tape be used on threaded fuel and/or oil connections?
If so, is it safe to do so?

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Thu Feb 24 23:52:22 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:52:22 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] yet *another* LBC question..
Message-ID: <943488105.1573349.1298616742679.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Can't seem to find an answer to this on the web...
On the subject of wheel stud measurements...

Is a spridget wheel 4" x 100mm?

Or 4" x 102mm?

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 25 00:01:47 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:01:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] an lbc question....
In-Reply-To: <724877797.1573187.1298614375780.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <724877797.1573187.1298614375780.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <4D6753DB.3030508@justbrits.com>

Yes Dave, BUT not your everyday $ 0.99 roll at Home Defect <G>.

Has to be RATED for petroleum products.  Try a local Ace or
TruValue [or equal] !!

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 00:10:36 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:10:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Help wanted - off topic
In-Reply-To: <203620.56451.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <203620.56451.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimFFRpMH_MCtY2HSS1AMisxTpr4R-VoWoqD7BEy@mail.gmail.com>

Much luck, Amigo.  Locally I teach occasional courses in engineering physics
and calculus.. I'm luck to get 5 students per semester in the community
college and frequently have to fend off irate parents who think I am making
to too hard on their babies. I'd say 1 or 2 of these kids a year have the
drive and knowledge to make it in any form of real engineering!  American
education is badly broken. My last 5 4.0 students were Asian.

Maybe we should send them to Wisconsin to get edukated.  ;-(

Cheers!!
Jim

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 7:42 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Sorry, but I figured since we're OT and I'm whiffing elsewhere -
>
> We have immediate needs for CATIA engineers, 2000 or more hours of
> experience, preferably in aerospace equipment and installation. People are
> needed in Montreal and Seattle. Contract would be for a year, likely to
> become permanent. Off list is good -
>
> If you read this and you are a parent, please steer your children towards
> aerospace engineering - even in these times, there just are not enough of
> us.
>
> Ron

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 00:51:36 2011
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:51:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] yet *another* LBC question..
In-Reply-To: <943488105.1573349.1298616742679.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <943488105.1573349.1298616742679.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=pkv_uLH3va5QGoWZsHB6ZRuZmmKUUAeTy1367@mail.gmail.com>

4x4" which translates to 4x101.6mm
Hal


On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 10:52 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> Can't seem to find an answer to this on the web...
> On the subject of wheel stud measurements...
>
> Is a spridget wheel 4" x 100mm?
>
> Or 4" x 102mm?
>
> Dave G  KK7SS
> DN06ig
>
> '65 Sprite - in process
> '76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.
> _______________________________________________
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From aseippel at austin.rr.com  Fri Feb 25 01:29:25 2011
From: aseippel at austin.rr.com (Jim Seippel)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 02:29:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] an lbc question....
In-Reply-To: <724877797.1573187.1298614375780.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <724877797.1573187.1298614375780.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <052001cbd4c6$1c62ef10$5528cd30$@rr.com>

I didn't realize it was actually permissible to post LBC related items to
this list. :-)

The short answers to your questions are yes and yes. 

The first time I used Teflon tape was in 1969. Jim Fitzgerald was using it
on his team Datsun car and talked me into trying it. I have been using
Teflon tape ever since. It makes it easier to align fittings and it helps
prevent leaks. 

Jim 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave KK7SS
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 12:13 AM
To: spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] an lbc question....

(OMG --- it's LBC related!!)

Can Teflon tape be used on threaded fuel and/or oil connections?
If so, is it safe to do so?

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 01:29:33 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:29:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm plus Off topic posts -
 guns
In-Reply-To: <80F6E139746548F78DF2E413BAF0AECC@user8634b3d69b>
References: <AANLkTinkVk+cU8xvCnuvwkZDrH5oqb5vJB+BBoeXRaSQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<344352.26270.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTim3PapyDMeOQbLr_jqqvMCbS7L7iWo=VQvz_i1A@mail.gmail.com>
	<35DF29C88E5E4D02BC05C34D1376D24C@HomePC>
	<AANLkTinO+_Ab1Q+hjJ6qq0Pf475C3A5nuc=hKmgHRKnQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<80F6E139746548F78DF2E413BAF0AECC@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinqH=Z4d4uHEom1wND7PNxWwyUc3oX9wf6T2U23@mail.gmail.com>

Guy,

Tell me....Why do you think "...most private owners of guns are normally
cowards, bullies or stupid to the highest degree..."

As a 6' 2" EE that has stepped between two very angry people on more than
one occasion I need to know....

I'll admit it, I don't have a twelve-incher, so I guess that's why I like
shooting (don't hunt, btw).  Or, we could blame it on being a soldier in the
US Army in the 60's .

Just inquisitive.

Thanks,

Herb

From grday at btinternet.com  Fri Feb 25 03:00:58 2011
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:00:58 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm plus Off topic posts -
 guns
References: <AANLkTinkVk+cU8xvCnuvwkZDrH5oqb5vJB+BBoeXRaSQ@mail.gmail.com><344352.26270.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><AANLkTim3PapyDMeOQbLr_jqqvMCbS7L7iWo=VQvz_i1A@mail.gmail.com><35DF29C88E5E4D02BC05C34D1376D24C@HomePC><AANLkTinO+_Ab1Q+hjJ6qq0Pf475C3A5nuc=hKmgHRKnQ@mail.gmail.com><80F6E139746548F78DF2E413BAF0AECC@user8634b3d69b>
	<AANLkTinqH=Z4d4uHEom1wND7PNxWwyUc3oX9wf6T2U23@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E9C89C20BEFA4BA1AF2A80126724A7E0@user8634b3d69b>

Herb,
I have been through this before on this list and will not go through it 
again.
Most gun owners have their own opinions and voice them loudly with a gun at 
their side.  I have mine and have exercised the same right to speak without 
a gun.
If any-one is shot it is done by a gun owner.
Possibly to assuage your conscience, I will repeat, Some people have a 
professional need for guns.

I know what I think of many gun owners, they all seem to know what they 
think of me.

I have said my piece and as far as I am concerned, the subject is over.

Regards,

Guy R Day





----- Original Message ----- 
From: WFO Herb
To: Guy R Day
Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 8:29 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm plus Off topic posts - 
guns


Guy,


Tell me....Why do you think "...most private owners of guns are normally 
cowards, bullies or stupid to the highest degree..."


As a 6' 2" EE that has stepped between two very angry people on more than 
one occasion I need to know....


I'll admit it, I don't have a twelve-incher, so I guess that's why I like 
shooting (don't hunt, btw).  Or, we could blame it on being a soldier in the 
US Army in the 60's .


Just inquisitive.


Thanks,


Herb 

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 03:23:00 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:23:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: [Healeys] Healey Siting (sad)]
In-Reply-To: <4D6730AA.8050504@justbrits.com>
References: <4D6730AA.8050504@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTintXnB5zc_afV9Jrr3Tcum=QamT+Q7fjR=vLF0M@mail.gmail.com>

Will someone PLEASE RESCUE it!
Lin

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 11:31 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " <shop at justbrits.com
> wrote:

> YIKES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject:        [Healeys] Healey Siting (sad)
> Date:   Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:42:38 -0800
> From:
> To:     healeylist <healeys at autox.team.net>
>
>
>
>
> http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/02/junkyard-find-1959-austin-healey-sprite/#more-385083
>
> - or -
>
> *http://tinyurl.com/4twyge4
>
> *******************************************************************
> Bob S
> *******************************************************************
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> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 03:24:43 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:24:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Little Italian Car Content ONLY
In-Reply-To: <4D67363E.2070502@dinospider.com>
References: <AANLkTikrNPnbEDQpWuW-fTo99vrvFoqPB5o-WtH_daPc@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D67363E.2070502@dinospider.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikOAtPe9gzSg_eam6hEP9FDC30B56mxBTO7fkGN@mail.gmail.com>

Got a link so we can all see the car? I was thinking 500 too.
Lin

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 11:55 PM, Mike Rambour <lists at dinospider.com> wrote:

>  Little is probably a 500 or Jolly, pretty easy to identify unless its a
> one-off since FIAT did that a lot of those.
>
>   Mike (who has NEVER been without at least one FIAT since 1974)
>
>
> On 2/24/2011 6:20 PM, Brad Fornal wrote:
>
>> I had someone send me some photos of what appears to be a little red
>> Italian
>> car. Unfortunately, they didn't concentrate very well on the car photos.
>> Instead, the camera is focused on some nekkid blonde bimbo.
>> I'd like to see if someone with some background in Italian cars, would be
>> willing to look at these, and tell me what the car is.
>> Since we have been WAYYY off topic here, at least I am trying to get back
>> to
>> discussing little sports cars again.
>> Please email me off list, and I'll forward the email to any of you helpful
>> list members out there.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Brad
>>
> _______________________________________________
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 03:27:03 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:27:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] If you happen to be in the Philly area...
In-Reply-To: <358846.86218.qm@web161205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <1C7623C6304643F9BDFA29EA4C062079@blackbox2>
	<358846.86218.qm@web161205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=GpUo_S9dH3NQ69yx63xSskOpzhktP47eoQ4J3@mail.gmail.com>

Sounds like a road trip for us in the east. thanks
Lin

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 11:15 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Dean.
>
> A few months ago I happened to be in Philly and took the opportunity to
> visit
> the Simeone collection.  I was the only one in the museum. It really was a
> wonderful collection with some of the most lusted after cars out there.
> It's
> worth a look.
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> --- On Thu, 2/24/11, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> From: Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] If you happen to be in the Philly area...
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 10:32 PM
>
> I made it down to the opening of the Simeone Museum's
> "Best of Britain" Sports/Racing Car Show.
>
> It was very nice.  The have invited some of the nicest British
> cars in the area for this.  Don't miss it.  They will be on display
> through March.
>
> http://www.simeonefoundation.org/?page_id=57
>
> They had a nicely restored Bugeye on display.
> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 03:34:02 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:34:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I like this
In-Reply-To: <405976.59075.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <195a01cbd45c$75f129d0$61d37d70$@net>
	<DCC3724837B94898B00626E40CD5BF28@blackbox2>
	<405976.59075.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikaKnK48eiLCz2X=K27pd0rxnhDnsxt8iP7AdeX@mail.gmail.com>

I agree. So what is the rarest Bugeye colour?
Lin

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 10:36 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> I'm with Rick. I was disappointed to see the original and rare Leaf Green
> abandoned.
>
>  jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
> To: Heard Saxon <heard at datatrontech.net>; spridgets_autox.team.net
> <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thu, February 24, 2011 10:01:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] I like this
>
> I like it too.  I normally don't like this kind of stuff, but this is a
> nice
> racer revival.
>
> Never knew you could get the high spoke count wheels that would fit a
> spridget either.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 03:37:11 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:37:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Help wanted - off topic
In-Reply-To: <203620.56451.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <203620.56451.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinK139NbSpjMkgTCc2WJ+vCgU4j71ooP74XV9Bu@mail.gmail.com>

My cousin teaches at CalTech and several of my engineering students are
there if you want Ron I can ask him to post something there.
Lin

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 8:42 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Sorry, but I figured since we're OT and I'm whiffing elsewhere -
>
> We have immediate needs for CATIA engineers, 2000 or more hours of
> experience, preferably in aerospace equipment and installation. People are
> needed in Montreal and Seattle. Contract would be for a year, likely to
> become permanent. Off list is good -
>
> If you read this and you are a parent, please steer your children towards
> aerospace engineering - even in these times, there just are not enough of
> us.
>
> Ron
> _______________________________________________
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 03:40:11 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:40:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] an lbc question....
In-Reply-To: <052001cbd4c6$1c62ef10$5528cd30$@rr.com>
References: <724877797.1573187.1298614375780.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<052001cbd4c6$1c62ef10$5528cd30$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimCkvEsds=-bOHR-pmLvO8=-CXbgHBYDKg_3qMz@mail.gmail.com>

I love this list I have heard this before here only and it is just awesome.
I always knew you couldn't use the regular Teflon tape but then heard of the
petroleum based and even though I don't need it I will pick some up to have.
Lin

On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 3:29 AM, Jim Seippel <aseippel at austin.rr.com> wrote:

> I didn't realize it was actually permissible to post LBC related items to
> this list. :-)
>
> The short answers to your questions are yes and yes.
>
> The first time I used Teflon tape was in 1969. Jim Fitzgerald was using it
> on his team Datsun car and talked me into trying it. I have been using
> Teflon tape ever since. It makes it easier to align fittings and it helps
> prevent leaks.
>
> Jim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave KK7SS
> Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 12:13 AM
> To: spridgets_autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] an lbc question....
>
> (OMG --- it's LBC related!!)
>
> Can Teflon tape be used on threaded fuel and/or oil connections?
> If so, is it safe to do so?
>
> Dave G  KK7SS
> DN06ig
>
> '65 Sprite - in process
> '76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.
> _______________________________________________
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual 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 tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 04:15:02 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:15:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Little Italian Car Content ONLY
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikOAtPe9gzSg_eam6hEP9FDC30B56mxBTO7fkGN@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikrNPnbEDQpWuW-fTo99vrvFoqPB5o-WtH_daPc@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D67363E.2070502@dinospider.com>
	<AANLkTikOAtPe9gzSg_eam6hEP9FDC30B56mxBTO7fkGN@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim-gAr+KEF6tcJ7z_8jU=miLun-eMaYP+yKfK6G@mail.gmail.com>

I think I have sent the photos to everyone who offered to help. I would
SERIOUSLY like to know what car it is. I don't have intentions of buying
one, but it is cute enough, I'd rather see more of IT.
Linda, it came in a private email, so I do not have a link. Sorry.

On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 4:24 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Got a link so we can all see the car? I was thinking 500 too.
> Lin
>
> On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 11:55 PM, Mike Rambour <lists at dinospider.com>
> wrote:
>
> >  Little is probably a 500 or Jolly, pretty easy to identify unless its a
> > one-off since FIAT did that a lot of those.
> >
> >   Mike (who has NEVER been without at least one FIAT since 1974)
> >
> >
> > On 2/24/2011 6:20 PM, Brad Fornal wrote:
> >
> >> I had someone send me some photos of what appears to be a little red
> >> Italian
> >> car. Unfortunately, they didn't concentrate very well on the car photos.
> >> Instead, the camera is focused on some nekkid blonde bimbo.
> >> I'd like to see if someone with some background in Italian cars, would
> be
> >> willing to look at these, and tell me what the car is.
> >> Since we have been WAYYY off topic here, at least I am trying to get
> back
> >> to
> >> discussing little sports cars again.
> >> Please email me off list, and I'll forward the email to any of you
> helpful
> >> list members out there.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Brad
> >>
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 25 05:13:21 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 04:13:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] If you happen to be in the Philly area...
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=GpUo_S9dH3NQ69yx63xSskOpzhktP47eoQ4J3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <837530.44549.qm@web161220.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

One cool thing is they have monthly "demonstration days" where they take some
of the cars out for a run.  The thing I found astonishing was that one guy
owned all these cars.  Apparently, neurosurgery pays pretty well.  My favorite
part was an original Cobra Daytona coupe (1 of 6) within 10 ft of an original
Corvette Grand Sport (1 of 5).  Here's the website: 
http://www.simeonefoundation.org/

Rick


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

--- On Fri, 2/25/11, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] If you happen to be in the Philly area...
To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Dean Hedin"
<dlh2001 at comcast.net>
Date: Friday, February 25, 2011, 5:27 AM

Sounds like a road trip for us in the east. thanks
Lin

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 11:15 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

Dean.


A few months ago I happened to be in Philly and took the opportunity to
visit

the Simeone collection.  I was the only one in the museum. It really was a

wonderful collection with some of the most lusted after cars out there. It's

worth a look.


Rick



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--- On Thu, 2/24/11, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:


From: Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net>

Subject: [Spridgets] If you happen to be in the Philly area...

To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>

Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 10:32 PM


I made it down to the opening of the Simeone Museum's

"Best of Britain" Sports/Racing Car Show.


It was very nice.  The have invited some of the nicest British

cars in the area for this.  Don't miss it.  They will be on display

through March.


http://www.simeonefoundation.org/?page_id=57


They had a nicely restored Bugeye on display.

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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb 25 05:19:27 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:19:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <452125.25180.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <452125.25180.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <53342B4F194741A3A9A9879EE36F1E3F@HomePC>

LOL!  Yeah, I guess all of those law classes were completely wasted on me.

What's really scary is that somebody here might believe some of the pure BS 
that has been posted here lately.  Somehow I don't think that saying 
so-and-so said it was OK is going to work well as a valid defense to a 
murder charge.

I've also noticed that some of the people who want guns the most are also 
some of the last people who should have them.  Scary.


LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Ron Soave
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 10:11 PM
To: spridgets_autox.team.net
Cc: Larry Daniels
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Off topic posts

--- On Thu, 2/24/11, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> please check with your local police or
> an attorney before you go shooting a fleeing felon.
> It ain't so in this
> state as well as most (if not all) others.

Larry,

Since you are totally ignorant of the 2nd amendment, you must also not 
remember that this country was FOUNDED by people who rebuked the concept of 
trial by a jury of your peers and innocent until proven guilty. No wait....

Ron

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 05:56:32 2011
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:56:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] "largest" as in tallest?
Message-ID: <AANLkTikM3xh0KuSD+X4fVk0TGtcbuphr9p8qFFBHrDWi@mail.gmail.com>

Read the description of this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU5lJLhMALg

From heard at datatrontech.net  Fri Feb 25 06:45:21 2011
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard Saxon)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:45:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I need correct choke cable and starter cable
Message-ID: <19e701cbd4f2$3f8fe480$beafad80$@net>

For my '60 BE.  The ones from Moss are anything but correct.  Just more
Chinese junk.
 
Who has the right ones?
 
Thanks,
Heard

From pythias at pacifier.com  Fri Feb 25 06:49:37 2011
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:49:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] an lbc question....
In-Reply-To: <4D6753DB.3030508@justbrits.com>
References: <724877797.1573187.1298614375780.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<4D6753DB.3030508@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <988589253.20110225054937@pacifier.com>

Hello Shop,

     I THINK, I don't know for sure but seem to recall that Petroleum
     rated is PINK or YELLOW instead of standard white....

     That said, I've been using the unrated white stuff for years on
     fuel lines, without any problems. I will say that when I take the
     fittings apart, the tape has been eaten up the threads as far as
     the fuel has reached, but I've never had a leak, and it sure
     makes putting the pieces together much easier. 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Middle age:When your age starts showing at your middle! 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb 25 07:06:01 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:06:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] an lbc question....
In-Reply-To: <988589253.20110225054937@pacifier.com>
References: <724877797.1573187.1298614375780.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net><4D6753DB.3030508@justbrits.com>
	<988589253.20110225054937@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <59D5AF252DD04DCBBA50827F29FC7933@HomePC>

The petroleum rated is a light yellow.

LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Bill L
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 7:49 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] an lbc question....

Hello Shop,

     I THINK, I don't know for sure but seem to recall that Petroleum
     rated is PINK or YELLOW instead of standard white....

     That said, I've been using the unrated white stuff for years on
     fuel lines, without any problems. I will say that when I take the
     fittings apart, the tape has been eaten up the threads as far as
     the fuel has reached, but I've never had a leak, and it sure
     makes putting the pieces together much easier.

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

'66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"

  Middle age:When your age starts showing at your middle!
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From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Fri Feb 25 07:13:06 2011
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:13:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New MINI Forum...My test drive of the Mini Clubman and
 your opinions.
Message-ID: <0310E6F291A54DE59DC51931C999839C@HomeComputer>

When I bought my 2010 Clubman (non-S) in Feb '10 I specified I wanted the
all-season 15" tires (not run-flats), so my car DID come with a space-saver
spare and jack. Supposedly the MINI donut spare will NOT fit over the S or
JCW big front brake rotor/caliper, so if your flat is on the front the spare
goes on the back and the back tire has to move to the front.

I have opted to change my oil at 5000 miles/6-month (MINI brand oil and
filter) - I see it as cheap insurance, I hope to keep my MINI for +10
years....My local dealer has internet coupons for $69.99 oil changes if you
don't want to change your own.

-----Original Message-----

Wow Larry I didn't know it doesn't have a spare and good to hear the post in
the middle is not noticeable after time. Nice gas mileage too. Tell us have
you looked under the car to see the oil drain plug and filter.
Lin

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 07:13:28 2011
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:13:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] an lbc question....
In-Reply-To: <988589253.20110225054937@pacifier.com>
References: <724877797.1573187.1298614375780.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<4D6753DB.3030508@justbrits.com>
	<988589253.20110225054937@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikWo-_6XgRKO=5rx7ebYbO0xmtXmC7F304p5oA1@mail.gmail.com>

Ask yourself what is supposed to create the seal in the connection.  If it
is a flared fitting, then the flare is supposed to make the seal (similar
for compression fitting) not the threads themselves.  Using teflon tape as a
lubricant to allow the nut to torque down and create the seal is fine.  If
the threads are supposed to create the seal (tapered pipe threads for
example), then I'd be sure that the tape is compatible with the fluid in
question.

However I'm not a plumber nor chemical engineer.


-T

On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 8:49 AM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello Shop,
>
>     I THINK, I don't know for sure but seem to recall that Petroleum
>     rated is PINK or YELLOW instead of standard white....
>
>     That said, I've been using the unrated white stuff for years on
>     fuel lines, without any problems. I will say that when I take the
>     fittings apart, the tape has been eaten up the threads as far as
>     the fuel has reached, but I've never had a leak, and it sure
>     makes putting the pieces together much easier.
>
> --
> Best regards,
>  Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>
>  Middle age:When your age starts showing at your middle!
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From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Feb 25 07:26:37 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:26:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] an lbc question....
In-Reply-To: <724877797.1573187.1298614375780.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.
	dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <724877797.1573187.1298614375780.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <20110225062603.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

I don't use Teflon tape for several reasons. 1) pieces can find their 
way into systems. 2) have to wrap it the right way, and many people 
don't 3) PITA when the effing roll takes off across the floor......

So, as I use a lot of thread sealant in one of my other lives, I use 
this stuff  http://www.gasoila.com/products/pipethreadsealants.html
  The first product is the one I have need off most. Just a little 
dab'll do ya.

         Peter C
==
At 12:12 AM 2/25/2011, Dave KK7SS wrote:
>(OMG --- it's LBC related!!)
>
>Can Teflon tape be used on threaded fuel and/or oil connections?
>If so, is it safe to do so?
>
>Dave G  KK7SS
>DN06ig

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 25 08:48:24 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:48:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Healeys] [Mgs] 15th Annual all British Car Swap
 Meet & Auto Jumble
In-Reply-To: <201102240944142.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <1413.108.64.36.238.1298567239.squirrel@wm.mydb3.com>,
	<201102240944142.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w5725DBD61371B351BD1EB4B8DD0@phx.gbl>

Shocked?  Dampen your expectations!  ;)

Robert D

> Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:44:06 -0600
>
> Shockingly enough, I'll be there!   In the annex, I think. First year
> as a non-spectator.
>
>          Peter C
>
> ------
> At 11:07 AM 2/24/2011, jevans at mydb3.com wrote:
> >A quick follow up to earlier messages...looks like we will open the doors
> >Sunday morning February 27 to a sold out house with over 110 indoor
> >vendor spaces taken...anyone planning to just show up & hope for a spot
> >should call me for a rundown on the situation...doors open at 8 AM & it's
> >best to come in the AM if you can...as usual, there will be a number of
> >cars for sale in the parking lot...make sure you enter the correct
> >building as the Toy & Model Car show will be running the same day on the
> >premises in a separate building so look for the buildings with British
> >flags out front...vendor selection is outstanding -
> >parts,clubs,restoration shops & supplies, tools, regalia & more...hope all
> >you listers in the midwest can join us...anyone posting to other lists is
> >encouraged to forward
> >this...Chicago has had a rough winter but at this time previous major
> >snowfalls are all melted & gone...current forecast is fuzzy - there may be
> >some light snow in this area before Sunday but it shouldn't be enough to
> >restrict travel on local roads...forecast for Sunday is clear and
> >mid-30's...Swap Meet location is at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in
> >Wheaton IL...one day only from 8 AM to 3 PM.
> >
> >All those attending should ignore any signs regarding "road construction"
> >and "detour" at Manchester Rd & County Farm Rd...these relate to a RR
> >crossing about 1 mile east of the fairgrounds...way beyond the entry gates
> >and of no consequence to the Swap Meet.
> >
> >Any questions - email me off list or call me at 630-858-8192 or see the
> >website at http://www.britishcarswap.info
> >
> >Mapquest to 2015 West Manchester Road, Wheaton Illinois 60187
> >
> >Hope to see you there!
> >
> >FOR THE CHICAGOLAND MG CLUB
> >Jim Evans

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Fri Feb 25 08:53:25 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:53:25 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] yet *another* LBC question..
In-Reply-To: <51249B92BEAA45E2864A43CC8F281820@frogeye>
Message-ID: <972051813.1576857.1298649205490.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

So.... bottom line is that the Japanese rims I was offered won't fit my LBC... ;-(

Tires that fit LBC's are getting harder to come by <Sigh!)

Thanks to all...

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Fri Feb 25 08:54:54 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:54:54 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] an lbc question....
In-Reply-To: <59D5AF252DD04DCBBA50827F29FC7933@HomePC>
Message-ID: <565553140.1576899.1298649294659.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Yellow it is...
Nice to try to prevent leaks before they happen :-))

Again.. Thanks to all.

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>

The petroleum rated is a light yellow.

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 25 08:59:16 2011
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:59:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Off Topic Posts
Message-ID: <447829.31100.qm@web34407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Thanks to the Mini Cooper discussions, and the lack of any real complaints about them, I purchased an 04 Cooper S with 35K miles last night. I will pick it up this afternoon and end my two week car hell. In case you don't know, car hell is when a car nut who owns 6 vehicles doesn't have a ride to work. I am in the process of rebuilding the top end on my Ford Exploder after overheating due to a leak at the plastic radiator tank. Never saw or smelled a leak because the tank seem stopped leaking when the pressure dropped to 6 psi, and of course the coolant recovery tank stayed full. Very physical job to R&R the head gaskets on an SUV without removing the engine, and having to do it in the driveway because the Spridgets have the garage. My Midget is stuck in the trailer trapped by snow and ice, the battery froze, and my classic car insurance forbids even the occasional drive to work. Can't wait to get back to the race car work. 
John
Fogelsville, PA

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 09:05:24 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:05:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 58 Bugeye
Message-ID: <AANLkTimNZ74nzRhV309cED_ejptFY7rBitG_gnaeb22=@mail.gmail.com>

Those of you who were looking at the silver 58 on eBay he has it listed on
Craigslist in SF California for 3K or trade for a VW Bug ; )

Lin

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Fri Feb 25 09:10:07 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:10:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New MINI Forum...My test drive of the Mini Clubman
 and your opinions.
In-Reply-To: <0310E6F291A54DE59DC51931C999839C@HomeComputer>
Message-ID: <20110225161007.G5LUY.11435.root@cdptpa-web24-z01>

Depending on the vehicle, sometimes all it takes is a small spacer to allow the temp spare to fit over the bigger brakes.  If a person was interested they could check on this before buying.

> When I bought my 2010 Clubman (non-S) in Feb '10 I specified I wanted the
> all-season 15" tires (not run-flats), so my car DID come with a space-saver
> spare and jack. Supposedly the MINI donut spare will NOT fit over the S or
> JCW big front brake rotor/caliper, so if your flat is on the front the spare
> goes on the back and the back tire has to move to the front.

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Fri Feb 25 09:13:57 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:13:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Help wanted - off topic
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimFFRpMH_MCtY2HSS1AMisxTpr4R-VoWoqD7BEy@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20110225161357.46AGF.11465.root@cdptpa-web24-z01>

This is an issue in a lot of technical areas.  In the branch of engineering that I am in, there are plenty of people in it but lots that shouldn't be.  So hiring people is easy, but hiring qualified people is hard.  The problem we face as a firm is that there are a lot of other firms out there that hire warm bodies and turn out crappy product, but we still have to compete with them.  I wish the requirements to get into the profession were harder.  It wouldn't matter to the people that are qualified but might keep out some of the unqualified people, and the end result would benefit society as a whole.


> Much luck, Amigo.  Locally I teach occasional courses in engineering physics
> and calculus.. I'm luck to get 5 students per semester in the community
> college and frequently have to fend off irate parents who think I am making
> to too hard on their babies. I'd say 1 or 2 of these kids a year have the
> drive and knowledge to make it in any form of real engineering!  American
> education is badly broken. My last 5 4.0 students were Asian.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 25 09:15:40 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:15:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Off posts topic
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinNzvOMhiW47x_i7bR5vsueXxP4-wxCGo60=BaP@mail.gmail.com>
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"speak"?
I'm not hearing voices.  Honest!  ;)


> > I don't mind the off topic stuff so don't speak for all of us

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 09:21:46 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:21:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
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	<AANLkTinYiavd3D=ksFnYwrmZwvPTQdkxv+NJg08AELRc@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimcO1ZFfm_rt=_cRFj-d50BbhAW6kd==9j8Zdj7@mail.gmail.com>
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Herb,


I have read that the Chinese could march ten men off a cliff in succession
and with their birth rate, they would never run out of military men. .  the
march would keep going on indefinitely.  Not sure if this is true.  . but a
scary thought non the less.

The Japanese toward the end of WWII had millions of men that were
conscripted to fight for the homeland.  The Govt conscripted all men age 16
to 60 to fight until the end.  Had we gone in on foot the death toll would
have been far worse than what occurred in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.   At least
that is the summation given by our military leaders at the time?

It has also been said that the atomic bombs were not the major factor that
brought the Japanese to defeat.  It was the incendiaries that we dropped
before hand which leveled 40% of the country.  With Japan being about the
same size as California, this was a huge amount of gas jelly that was
dropped to level the factories, an unfortunately the civilian population as
well.   B 29's flying at low level did the deed.  It was first thought that
you could not fly in at low level with a B 29. . but as later found out the
Japanese air defense was geared for shooting at our planes flying at a much
higher altitude.  The B 29's would roar in at low level to drop their
ordinance.
A calculated risk at first . . with several of our military leaders fearing
for the loss of our planes flying at low level.  . but a major success in
the end.  We lost very few B-29's during these raids.

Just made me think of the Japanese situation when thinking of the millions
of Chinese soldiers that can be produced by China.

Kirk

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 2:03 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> FYI
>
> The Chinese have been buying American 'scrap metal' for years.  Guess what
> the use it for...arms, and I don't mean the mechanical type. Takes a lot of
> material to produce enough weapons for their 300+ million man army!

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 09:29:37 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:29:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <811752.74278.qm@web180606.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <AANLkTimysGonSN8Ac1n-20odGvumacTgvVAJC7FUQOnk@mail.gmail.com>
	<811752.74278.qm@web180606.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimEKJOc3=J4F-JinLErOEeNbM8ThOQvsjD2JDGX@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks, I don't plan to pull the seer.

There is a latch on the side of the gun that is almost immovable as it is .
which would no doubt be part of taking it apart.  I don't plan on taking
vice grips to the thing to take it apart at this point.  I only clean the
barrel with the provided rod that sits under barrel and the interesting
cleaning tools in the butt of the gun (whereby my finger often gets caught
between the spring loaded door while pulling the cleaning pod out).

The whole damn gun is simply interesting to me.  The funky wood stock and
then the internal mechanism which is well put together . . such a contrast.


The oil is still on the gun. . a minor amount.  . but enough to be there ..
liked they dipped the gun in the stuff before shipping it off.  Also has a
funny smell.

Kirk

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 9:29 AM, Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>wrote:

> DO NOT take the sear out.  If you can get it to fire this way it will fire
> ALL of the magazine until empty.  You will have no control over it.  Very
> dangerous, not to mention illegal.  Semi-automatic fire is much better for
> two reasons.  You will probably hit what you are aiming at and your ammo
> lasts longer.  I have a russian SKS.  Bought it when they first hit the
> country and paid $169 for it.  A few years later at a local gun show, a
> vendor had tow ten foot tables stacked a couple of feet high with Russian
> SKSes and was asking $88 for them.  I did not buy any because I had one
> already.  I can't see the future any better than you can Kirk. Oh, and that
> strange oil that was everywhere was cosmoline.  Used to store guns for over
> 100 years.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 SPrite
> 56 BN2
> Lots of guns
>
> --- On *Wed, 2/23/11, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>* wrote:
>
>
> From: Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SKS
> To: "derf" <derf247 at gmail.com>
> Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 5:02 PM
>
>
> Thanks for the info, very interesting stuff.  I was not aware of the
> chroming involved.  Typical high quality stuff from the Chinese as they
> always build stuff to the highest level of quality.  Ha ha ha.  When a
> product comes from China, you always know that they take the extra steps
> necessary to insure the highest quality of their goods. .  right?  LOL
>
> I paid $99.0 for it back in the early 1990's.  They are not for sale
> anymore
> at the gun stores.  When I got it. .  it was covered in a strange oil. .
> that stuff was everywhere.
>
> It also has a cleaning kit that hides in the butt end under a little flap
> that is notorius for getting your finger stuck . . and can be pretty
> painful
> at that.
>
> I kick myself everytime I think about it, as mentioned before, the AK's
> were
> selling for $350.   I wish I had been smart enough to have bought three
> AK's
> while I was there.
>
> But not me.  . I am the guy who chose, in the early 70's, to buy a GIbson
> SG
> (strange model with mini humbuckers plastic covered) instead of a 1950's
> Fender Telecaster that would be worth a lot of money today. .  both were
> selling, at the time, for $250.0.  I guess I never see the future coming!
>
> My son in law had it for a while and bought a thousand rounds of hollow
> points.  So I now have enough lead to hold off a small army. .  for at
> least
> a few minutes.
>
> I guess you can take the seer out and it will fire in automatic mode?  Not
> sure if I want to mess with it or how hard that is to do?
>
> Kirk

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 25 09:31:54 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:31:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <007301cbd397$bbc51950$334f4bf0$@intrex.net>
References: <AANLkTikP10R1Wc=Bt5sEv1XbXqgTTOJMRBYsHOTj+R_7@mail.gmail.com>,
	<007301cbd397$bbc51950$334f4bf0$@intrex.net>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w60672A2D881CC5DEA300A2B8DD0@phx.gbl>

'70 Challengers don't fare so well either!
http://www.javelinamx.com/carstars/wlchl4.jpg( From Vanishing Point )
>
> I don't know much about guns, but I would not choose a 9mm against ANY
earth
> moving equipment!
>
> Drew
>
> > I shot a cat once with a 9mm.  Bounced right off that yellow sucker!
> > (chipped the paint though).
> > Herb
> _______________________________________________

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 09:47:20 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:47:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikd77kC4cCDPfmdpvyUiP_NYwV=sJyFU5m59yKX@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikP10R1Wc=Bt5sEv1XbXqgTTOJMRBYsHOTj+R_7@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikJyxPvLMvf2ruffLQWdDKED4reDv5+05-t=vSg@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikd77kC4cCDPfmdpvyUiP_NYwV=sJyFU5m59yKX@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTincQBQOAJcf8y0Xx37fGfz=1fXGATrYVpM+o33X@mail.gmail.com>

Brad,


I think it was you who brought to my attention the story about Carter
Albrecht. .  .  a case in Texas where Carter while on the drug Chantix went
beserk over an argument with his girl friend.  For some reason he went to
the neighbors house and began to bang hard on his neighbors door.  The
neighbor shot him dead through the front door and was later absolved . . no
penalty for his actions.

Carter Albrecht became the poster boy for the bad side of the drug Chantix .
. an anti smoking drug that messes with your nicotine receptors.

Texas, as I recall (correct me if I am wrong) began to allow concealed carry
around 1991?   After which point the homicide rate began to drop
dramatically.

I had a concealed carry license for a while. .  until I moved to a different
county where it expired.  We had a police chief in a small town outside of
Sacramento by the name of Robert Byrd.  Byrd was pro carry and as such he
would stay hours after work each day to process anyone who wanted to CC.

After a couple of years or so the police chief in Sacramento shut him down.
Byrd was an unusual character to say the least.   But committed to second
amendment rights all the way.

The course was a very sobering experience as I became aware of the civil
actions that typically follow a self defense shooting.  At least in
California, the civil issues that occur in the aftermath can get very
messy.  You must be sure that you are matching force for force. . and still
you are very likely going to have problems.


Kirk

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 1:29 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> In Texas, you can shoot someone in your house, in your car, in the street
> if they have your property, in your place of business.
> Don't mess with Texas..     ;^P
>
> On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 1:54 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Here in LA we have a local Open Carry (OC) hero.  He has followers and
>> detractors.
>> They go to places like Wal*Mart and Bass Pro Shops and stir up
>> trouble.  Most people ignore them but when a store manager asks them
>> to leave they make a big deal and try and shove their cause down other
>> people's throats.  They do more harm than good to gun owners and OC
>> proponents, IMHO.
>> One of his followers shot a guy during a drug deal and killed him.
>> The shooter had posted previously about what might be a "clean kill".
>> To me, when you post things like that on the internet it is hard to
>> say you shot someone without malice aforethought.    You can't go
>> armed to a known drug dealer to buy drugs, get into a fight, kill him
>> in his own house, and say it was self defense.  But, I'm not a lawyer
>> or a juror in the case.
>>
>>
>> I exercise my right to OC sometimes, like after hurricanes Katrina and
>> Gustav.  For a while after natural disasters things are iffy.  Cops
>> are busy with problems on duty and with their own personal property
>> and families.  Criminals know this and are bolder.  This is why
>> looting is so bad.  If you OC most people think you are a cop.  If you
>> look shady and OC then they think you are a narc or undercover cop.
>> Concealed carry (CC) is legal here if you take a course and pay for
>> the CC license.  The OC can be a deterrent.  Although thugs and
>> criminals are not afraid of guns, the will most likely choose easier
>> targets if they are out hunting for someone to mug.
>>
>> OC is legal in many places.  In Texas you can shoot people stealing
>> your property.  Here in LA you have to be in fear of life or great
>> harm to be justified shooting someone.
>>  _______________________________________________
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 25 09:56:44 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:56:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm plus Off topic posts -
 guns
In-Reply-To: <80F6E139746548F78DF2E413BAF0AECC@user8634b3d69b>
References: <AANLkTinkVk+cU8xvCnuvwkZDrH5oqb5vJB+BBoeXRaSQ@mail.gmail.com><344352.26270.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><AANLkTim3PapyDMeOQbLr_jqqvMCbS7L7iWo=VQvz_i1A@mail.gmail.com><35DF29C88E5E4D02BC05C34D1376D24C@HomePC>,
	<AANLkTinO+_Ab1Q+hjJ6qq0Pf475C3A5nuc=hKmgHRKnQ@mail.gmail.com>,
	<80F6E139746548F78DF2E413BAF0AECC@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w57C41569A5608A8B8F989FB8DD0@phx.gbl>

This woman disagrees with you on your second point.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Thom
( No, her statement to that effect isn't quoted here, but she did at one point
make a public statement about the people that she knew and it certainly did
not agree with your opinion. )
As for myself, the people that I know that own firearms tend to be well
educated and would not be described as bullies or cowards in any sense of the
words.  You must be hanging with the wrong crowd.  ;)

> It is no secret I do not like guns and think most private owners of guns are
> normally cowards, bullies or stupid to the highest degree>
> Guy R Day

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 25 10:16:40 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:16:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I like this
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinUkD7evGomrBJKCYvqDASFY7Echjhe45DyWB33@mail.gmail.com>
References: <195a01cbd45c$75f129d0$61d37d70$@net>,
	<AANLkTinUkD7evGomrBJKCYvqDASFY7Echjhe45DyWB33@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w909E41A54341DDC389641B8DD0@phx.gbl>

I agree.  Too many spokes and too wide.
But it makes me wonder what it would handle like.

> The wheels are fugly IMHO....
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 1:53 PM, Heard Saxon <heard at datatrontech.net>
wrote:
>
> > http://tinyurl.com/64n4j57

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 10:31:48 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:31:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Morgan Re-Issue S&S Powered
Message-ID: <AANLkTiktbDegSxPJk3-_9igC28m83orsopF=WS0eeu_=@mail.gmail.com>

And with an S&S engine . . a reliable power plant to say the least . .good
going on the part of the builders who are making these new iterations of a
classic.

S&S out of Viola Wisconsin took the Harley EVO and greatly improved it.  .
nice engine and reliable, better breathing and improved oil circulation,
etc.

S&S started off building carbs for Harley's and became famous with many of
their after market carb designs.  The S&S Super G comes to mind.

Then years ago they got the idea that they could manufacture an upgrade of
the Harley EVO engine (which to me was the best engine Harley ever put out).


These days S&S also builds modern engines that look like the classic knuckle
head, or more recently the re-introduction of the shovel head, pan head as
well.  All modern internals, but the same look of these historic engines.

This Morgan would look so cool with a knuckle head.  I didn't see the pic
well enough to notice if the S&S engine that they are using was a knuckle.
. looked more like a standard EVO design?

Kirk

PS
When the Indian Motorcycle factory closed in Gilroy Ca. I drove down there
with my truck and bought over $6,000 worth of S&S engines, un-assembled.  I
put them on eBay and made a good 35% - 40% profit on them.  It was a scary
risk at first, but it did pay off.

Many of the other parts that were going into the Indians at this point were
offshore made stuff of dubious quality.  The only thing American that I can
remember were the S&S power plants.

It was a strange experience walking through the assembly line that had shut
down and seeing how they were making their bikes.

The company had just come out with their own Power Stroke engine . . and
then at that point they lost their major investor who had grown weary of
pouring tons of money into the project.

I still have a wood box step up platform, painted red, that I pulled from
one of their dumpsters.  I use it with wheels to support my Hobart welder. .
kind of a cool thing to remember the trip by.

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Fri Feb 25 10:48:32 2011
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:48:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Detroit building question
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94089CF0EE@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

This is a pretty typical building in the Detroit landscape. Can't tell you
what it is but I can tell you they are NOT going to be building anything
behind that fagade. Buildings just aren't built in Detroit anymore-they're
trying to get rid of buildings. Even ones with interiors.

JohnD



>Message: 14

Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:09:41 -0600

From: BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com>

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Detroit building question - no BLC content

To: spridgets at autox.team.net

Message-ID: <4D670F65.7020203 at tx.rr.com>

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I have dealt with this type thing before.  This appears to be a building that
was run down inside and someone wanted to tear it down and build a new
building, but the building had some historic significance so there was
resistance.  Sometimes what happens is that they agree to retain the
building's skin and tear down the rest, then build a new building right behind
it and connect the old skin to it.  In the photograph it appears that there is
nothing but air behind the windows, except you can see some scaffolding on the
righthand side and a big steel truss across the top.  We have done this before
for old buildings in my area.



I looked at google street view images of the train station but I couldn't tell
for sure if this is it.  One side of it looks sort of like this but wikipedia
said they were going to just tear the thing down and not try to retain part of
it.



> My mother-in-law who lived in Detroit in the 50's-70's  said "Just a

> guess--could be Michigan Central Train Station"

>

>> What is this building that is shown in the Detroit Comeback

>> commercial on TV? .bill in Corvallis

>>

>> http://www.97330.com/Detroit_mystery_building_front.jpg

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb 25 10:51:15 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:51:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] I like this
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w909E41A54341DDC389641B8DD0@phx.gbl>
References: <195a01cbd45c$75f129d0$61d37d70$@net>,
	<AANLkTinUkD7evGomrBJKCYvqDASFY7Echjhe45DyWB33@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY147-w909E41A54341DDC389641B8DD0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <355919.1500.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Looking at the tiny steering wheel, the owner probably wonders the same thing.

 jay




________________________________
From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, February 25, 2011 12:16:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] I like this


But it makes me wonder what it would handle like.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Feb 25 11:04:22 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:04:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimrAkEwOwZ83aZ_b1vzsR=vYsQhc==9dJfRV71=@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C98D2F26.2E172%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> I have read that the Chinese could march ten men off a cliff in succession
> and with their birth rate, they would never run out of military men. .  the
> march would keep going on indefinitely.
But surely morale would suffer at some point.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb 25 11:06:43 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:06:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] I like this
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w909E41A54341DDC389641B8DD0@phx.gbl>
References: <195a01cbd45c$75f129d0$61d37d70$@net>,
	<AANLkTinUkD7evGomrBJKCYvqDASFY7Echjhe45DyWB33@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY147-w909E41A54341DDC389641B8DD0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <D94692B02907462390D99B560BE1C5A7@HomePC>

I also agree.  I'm not crazy about those fender lips above the wheels, 
either.  But I do like the color.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Robert Duquette
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 11:16 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] I like this

I agree.  Too many spokes and too wide.
But it makes me wonder what it would handle like.

> The wheels are fugly IMHO....
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 1:53 PM, Heard Saxon <heard at datatrontech.net>
wrote:
>
> > http://tinyurl.com/64n4j57
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 25 11:24:08 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:24:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <C98D2F26.2E172%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <AANLkTimrAkEwOwZ83aZ_b1vzsR=vYsQhc==9dJfRV71=@mail.gmail.com>,
	<C98D2F26.2E172%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w6078B4D3ABCA528D4B006BB8DD0@phx.gbl>

You're probably correct in the short term, but the distance gets shorter by
the minute.


> Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:04:22 -0800
> From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com
>
> > I have read that the Chinese could march ten men off a cliff in
succession
> > and with their birth rate, they would never run out of military men. .
the
> > march would keep going on indefinitely.
> But surely morale would suffer at some point.
> _______________________________________________

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb 25 11:30:18 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:30:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <C98D2F26.2E172%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C98D2F26.2E172%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <551233.18627.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Not here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOOs8MaR1YM

 jay




________________________________
From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
To: Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>; WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com>
Cc: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, February 25, 2011 1:04:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SKS

> I have read that the Chinese could march ten men off a cliff in succession
> and with their birth rate, they would never run out of military men. .  the
> march would keep going on indefinitely.
But surely morale would suffer at some point.

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Feb 25 11:31:51 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:31:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <C98D2F26.2E172%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <AANLkTimrAkEwOwZ83aZ_b1vzsR=vYsQhc==9dJfRV71=@mail.gmail.com>
	<C98D2F26.2E172%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <201102251031721.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

At 12:04 PM 2/25/2011, Billy Zoom wrote:
> > I have read that the Chinese could march ten men off a cliff in succession
> > and with their birth rate, they would never run out of military men. .  the
> > march would keep going on indefinitely.



>But surely morale would suffer at some point.

And I suspect at some point there'd be either climbing, or smell, or both.....

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 25 11:36:16 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:36:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <4D672435.6030304@justbrits.com>
References: <797581.38258.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>,
	<4D672435.6030304@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w39D8BBBDB7D64A3B774C69B8DD0@phx.gbl>

NO CAMINOS!!!  ;)

RD

> From: shop at justbrits.com
>
> << Technically, I thought none of the following were considered "off
> topic" on this list:
>
> Guns
> Beer
> Zappa
> Cats
> Curling >>
>
> Yer CORRECT Rick <G>, BUT you "forgot" Caminos, Nasty Boys,
> Big Healeys, and a minor in TaKillya[s]   <VBG> !!!!
> _______________________________________________

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 25 13:26:49 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:26:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Help wanted - off topic
In-Reply-To: <20110225161357.46AGF.11465.root@cdptpa-web24-z01>
Message-ID: <718052.79665.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Fri, 2/25/11, bjshov8 at tx.rr.com <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:
> firm is that there are a lot of other firms out there that
> hire warm bodies and turn out crappy product, but we still
> have to compete with them. 

Amen. The book "Good to Great" is our bible. 

ROn

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 25 13:31:08 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:31:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w39D8BBBDB7D64A3B774C69B8DD0@phx.gbl>
References: <797581.38258.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>,
	<4D672435.6030304@justbrits.com>
	<BAY147-w39D8BBBDB7D64A3B774C69B8DD0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4D68118C.6060503@justbrits.com>

<< NO CAMINOS!!! >>

BULL S**T.

And with SINCERE *Ooops* and apologies to Mr. Zoom,
the List should also include Rancheros !!!!

Me

PS:  And BEFORE some gal for NJ asks <G>:
       http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Ranchero

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 13:58:47 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:58:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <4D68118C.6060503@justbrits.com>
References: <797581.38258.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<4D672435.6030304@justbrits.com>
	<BAY147-w39D8BBBDB7D64A3B774C69B8DD0@phx.gbl>
	<4D68118C.6060503@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik7Dz7dNUc++r6ZHtE9xt6avBQdhoXwT1VTpr0m@mail.gmail.com>

On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 2:31 PM, Shop at " Just Brits "
<shop at justbrits.com> wrote:
> << NO CAMINOS!!! >>
> BULL S**T.

Another vote for no El Caminos.
David L

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 25 14:06:51 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:06:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik7Dz7dNUc++r6ZHtE9xt6avBQdhoXwT1VTpr0m@mail.gmail.com>
References: <797581.38258.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<4D672435.6030304@justbrits.com>
	<BAY147-w39D8BBBDB7D64A3B774C69B8DD0@phx.gbl>
	<4D68118C.6060503@justbrits.com>
	<AANLkTik7Dz7dNUc++r6ZHtE9xt6avBQdhoXwT1VTpr0m@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D6819EB.9060302@justbrits.com>

<< Another vote for no El Caminos.
David L >>

I'll think about it the day AFTER **ALL** Listers SWEAR OFF
sandals for everyday wearage ['work' may or may not be included] !!!!

From rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com  Fri Feb 25 14:14:53 2011
From: rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com (=?utf-8?B?cnJpdmVuYmFya0BjZmwucnIuY29t?=)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:14:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] =?utf-8?q?Off_topic_posts?=
Message-ID: <F5.28.07087.BBB186D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>

Rancheros, yes.  Them ugly chebbie things, hell no.  And no big fat Healey talk either!

Sent from my HTC EVO 4G

----- Reply message -----
From: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" <shop at justbrits.com>
Date: Fri, Feb 25, 2011 3:31 pm
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>

<< NO CAMINOS!!! >>

BULL S**T.

And with SINCERE *Ooops* and apologies to Mr. Zoom,
the List should also include Rancheros !!!!

Me

PS:  And BEFORE some gal for NJ asks <G>:
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Ranchero
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 15:08:36 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:08:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <53342B4F194741A3A9A9879EE36F1E3F@HomePC>
References: <452125.25180.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<53342B4F194741A3A9A9879EE36F1E3F@HomePC>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimZ2Cu1a6rTjiZ9Lk2ZwPcjrPChRde4S=LgrooB@mail.gmail.com>

OK, I was ready to kinda let the topic dwindle and you go calling BS.
If anything I posted is BS please let us all know, in detail, what is
so I can either be corrected or debate the issue.
I'd like the opportunity to back up my opinions with facts.

I am baffled that you would complain about the topic and then
participate in such a way.

You are a lawyer?  I'm not.  Educate me.  A wise man welcomes
correction and I'm trying to become wiser everyday.

If you really don't want to debate, I understand.  But, if that is the
case then please stop throwing jabs like that.

I'm going camping and shooting guns with a bunch of my dual sport
rider friends.  Take your time and prepare a good case.
Or, let it drop.  At this point let it drop might be best, though,
especially if you are an attorney.  Things like this can be construed
as "legal advise".

I, too, would much rather read about (or delete) Spridgets, Minis,
Miata seats, etc.  I think we can both agree on that.

Everyone else with off topic questions or comments can continue to
send them off list.

On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 6:19 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:
> LOL!  Yeah, I guess all of those law classes were completely wasted on me.
>
> What's really scary is that somebody here might believe some of the pure BS
> that has been posted here lately.  Somehow I don't think that saying
> so-and-so said it was OK is going to work well as a valid defense to a
> murder charge.
>
> I've also noticed that some of the people who want guns the most are also
> some of the last people who should have them.  Scary.
>
>
> LAD

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 25 15:23:45 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:23:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <F5.28.07087.BBB186D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
References: <F5.28.07087.BBB186D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w1160A0C5AA8560E2FBE26DB8DD0@phx.gbl>

Hey now!!  :)

Oh wait!  There's another list ...

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg






> To: shop at justbrits.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> From: rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com
>And no big fat Healey talk either!

From rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com  Fri Feb 25 15:49:28 2011
From: rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com (=?utf-8?B?cnJpdmVuYmFya0BjZmwucnIuY29t?=)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:49:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] =?utf-8?q?Off_topic_posts?=
Message-ID: <45.E7.07087.9E1386D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>

Can we go there and take it over with off topic chat as well?

Sent from my HTC EVO 4G

----- Reply message -----
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Date: Fri, Feb 25, 2011 5:23 pm
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>

Hey now!!  :)

Oh wait!  There's another list ...

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg






> To: shop at justbrits.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> From: rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com
>And no big fat Healey talk either!
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 25 16:00:53 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:00:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <45.E7.07087.9E1386D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
References: <45.E7.07087.9E1386D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
Message-ID: <bay147-w522E1D8DF0822B255D72B4B8DD0@phx.gbl>

:)

I don't profess to tell other people what they can or can't do ...

Well ... except disagree with me.  They shouldn't do that!  :)

RD




From: rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com

Can we go there and take it over with off topic chat as well?

----- Reply message -----
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Hey now!!  :)

Oh wait!  There's another list ...

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: rrivenbark at cfl.rr.com
>And no big fat Healey talk either!
_______________________________________________

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Feb 25 16:01:58 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:01:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
Message-ID: <201102251502465.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

To all my friends on this list.....

I hope you're paying attention to what's going on here.

I guarantee you, it will affect your life, no matter where you live 
in the US, how much you earn, or who's political party you align yourself.

This is democracy at work.

  And as Bob LaFollette said, democracy is everyday, not just 
election day. (probably misquoted or poorly paraphrased... blame me)

I'm out, have a great weekend.  See some of you at the Chicagoland Swap Meet


Peter C.

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Fri Feb 25 16:29:09 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:29:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
In-Reply-To: <201102251502465.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <20110225232909.NFBGN.213574.root@cdptpa-web18-z01>

It sounds like the democracy is being sabotaged.

The democrats left so they couldn't have a vote, saying:
"This kind of solidifies our resolve," Democratic Sen. Chris Larson said Friday after the Assembly vote. "If we come back, they're going to ram this through without us having a say."

Well if they are the minority and they get outvoted, then they have just had all of the say that anybody else is entitled to.


> To all my friends on this list.....
> 
> I hope you're paying attention to what's going on here.
> 
> I guarantee you, it will affect your life, no matter where you live 
> in the US, how much you earn, or who's political party you align yourself.
> 
> This is democracy at work.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Feb 25 16:52:00 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:52:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
In-Reply-To: <20110225232909.NFBGN.213574.root@cdptpa-web18-z01>
References: <20110225232909.NFBGN.213574.root@cdptpa-web18-z01>
Message-ID: <B3CEC5C6-F42D-4348-ADAB-E911C508BB6B@snet.net>

Those are just the mechanics of the situation; the issues involved are what is
important and what are going to affect the people.

Jay
-An iPhone communication-

On Feb 25, 2011, at 6:29 PM, <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:

>
>
> Well if they are the minority and they get outvoted, then they have just had
all of the say that anybody else is entitled to.

From bkitterer at me.com  Fri Feb 25 17:11:36 2011
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:11:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
In-Reply-To: <B3CEC5C6-F42D-4348-ADAB-E911C508BB6B@snet.net>
References: <20110225232909.NFBGN.213574.root@cdptpa-web18-z01>
	<B3CEC5C6-F42D-4348-ADAB-E911C508BB6B@snet.net>
Message-ID: <0229710C-3630-4809-BCAE-140B113BB687@me.com>

That makes no difference, they are not doing the job they were elected to do - be present and vote.

If you disagree with a company policy and walk away are you going to have a job,  no,  because you did not do the job you were hired to do.

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 Feb 25, 2011, at 3:52 PM, Jay Fishbein wrote:

> Those are just the mechanics of the situation; the issues involved are what is
> important and what are going to affect the people.
> 
> Jay
> -An iPhone communication-
> 
> On Feb 25, 2011, at 6:29 PM, <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> 
>> Well if they are the minority and they get outvoted, then they have just had
> all of the say that anybody else is entitled to.
> _______________________________________________
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 17:23:08 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:23:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
In-Reply-To: <0229710C-3630-4809-BCAE-140B113BB687@me.com>
References: <20110225232909.NFBGN.213574.root@cdptpa-web18-z01>
	<B3CEC5C6-F42D-4348-ADAB-E911C508BB6B@snet.net>
	<0229710C-3630-4809-BCAE-140B113BB687@me.com>
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I know that should I throw a temper tantrum, because things are not going my
way, and stomp off the job, when I return, someone else could be doing my
job.
I guess that labor unions protect those that have tantrums, I don't know, as
I have never worked for the union.
Is THIS why they are having a fit, because they will lose their right to go
home and pout?

On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 6:11 PM, Kitterer Bob <bkitterer at me.com> wrote:

> That makes no difference, they are not doing the job they were elected to
> do - be present and vote.
>
> If you disagree with a company policy and walk away are you going to have a
> job,  no,  because you did not do the job you were hired to do.
>
> 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 Feb 25, 2011, at 3:52 PM, Jay Fishbein wrote:
>
> > Those are just the mechanics of the situation; the issues involved are
> what is
> > important and what are going to affect the people.
> >
> > Jay
> > -An iPhone communication-
> >
> > On Feb 25, 2011, at 6:29 PM, <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> Well if they are the minority and they get outvoted, then they have just
> had
> > all of the say that anybody else is entitled to.
> > _______________________________________________
> >
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Feb 25 17:25:29 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:25:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
In-Reply-To: <B3CEC5C6-F42D-4348-ADAB-E911C508BB6B@snet.net>
References: <20110225232909.NFBGN.213574.root@cdptpa-web18-z01>
	<B3CEC5C6-F42D-4348-ADAB-E911C508BB6B@snet.net>
Message-ID: <BED08C8E9D2C4D26B2D482EDF2AA468F@spider>

This is our Democracy in action.
We may not like how it is done, like making hot dogs, but it is a whole lot
better that burning down a city or shooting thousands of people.
...bill in corvallis
========================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jay Fishbein
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 3:52 PM
To: Spridget List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Madison, WI

Those are just the mechanics of the situation; the issues involved are what
is
important and what are going to affect the people.

Jay
-An iPhone communication-
==============================================
On Feb 25, 2011, at 6:29 PM, <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:

>
>
> Well if they are the minority and they get outvoted, then they have just
had
all of the say that anybody else is entitled to.
_______________________________________________

From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb 25 17:44:57 2011
From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:44:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <mailman.13.1298660402.12404.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.13.1298660402.12404.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4D684D09.8060006@sbcglobal.net>

Kirk,

I agree completely. I think everyone who thinks open carry or concealed 
carry is the greatest thing ever needs to take the concealed carry 
training. It will really open your eye to the reality of using a lethal 
weapon. Trust me, you don't want to do it.

I think it was David L who made the comment the other day about being 
situationally aware of your surroundings. I got a CCW permit a few years 
ago because I traveled a lot alone to remote places and strange towns 
and thought I would be better protected. Plus, it was cool.

I'm glad I took the course because it taught me that if you are aware of 
what is going on around you you can avoid trouble 99.9999 percent of the 
time and if you are tempted to use a weapon to think again. I am much 
more likely now to NOT use a gun than before. 'Righteous' shoot or not, 
you WILL be sued by the bad guys or his/her heirs and it will cost your 
thousands of dollars and a troubled conscious for years. Leave law 
enforcement to the professionals and stay out of those places your 
mother warned you about. Besides, it's more fun to punch holes in paper.

Lee

On 2/25/2011 1:00 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:
>   [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
> To: Brad Fornal<tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> Cc: Spridgets<spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Message-ID:
> 	<AANLkTincQBQOAJcf8y0Xx37fGfz=1fXGATrYVpM+o33X at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>
>
> The course was a very sobering experience as I became aware of the civil
> actions that typically follow a self defense shooting.  At least in
> California, the civil issues that occur in the aftermath can get very
> messy.  You must be sure that you are matching force for force. . and still
> you are very likely going to have problems.
>
>
> Kirk

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Fri Feb 25 17:48:15 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:48:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
In-Reply-To: <BED08C8E9D2C4D26B2D482EDF2AA468F@spider>
References: <20110225232909.NFBGN.213574.root@cdptpa-web18-z01>
	<B3CEC5C6-F42D-4348-ADAB-E911C508BB6B@snet.net>
	<BED08C8E9D2C4D26B2D482EDF2AA468F@spider>
Message-ID: <4D684DCF.4010803@tx.rr.com>

If you are talking about union, then it is probably better if we don't 
get into that discussion on this list.

> Those are just the mechanics of the situation; the issues involved are what
> is
> important and what are going to affect the people.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb 25 17:50:55 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:50:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] yet *another* LBC question..
In-Reply-To: <972051813.1576857.1298649205490.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <972051813.1576857.1298649205490.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <4D684E6F.4010506@comcast.net>

On 2/25/2011 10:53 AM, Dave KK7SS wrote:
> So.... bottom line is that the Japanese rims I was offered won't fit my LBC... ;-(
>
Not exactly true.
100 mm lug holes will work. I wouldn't run any races with them but they 
fit and work.
As do BMW 4 lug 100mm rims. I saw them on a Morris Minor.
Mazda, Honda, BMW, VW, all fit. They are not "correct" but they fit.



-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb 25 17:55:26 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:55:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <C98D2F26.2E172%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C98D2F26.2E172%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <4D684F7E.10207@comcast.net>

On 2/25/2011 1:04 PM, Billy Zoom wrote:
>> I have read that the Chinese could march ten men off a cliff in succession
>> and with their birth rate, they would never run out of military men. .  the
>> march would keep going on indefinitely.

> But surely morale would suffer at some point.
> _______________________________________________

Not mine.
  It certainly couldn't hurt the world in any way.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 25 17:56:04 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:56:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w6078B4D3ABCA528D4B006BB8DD0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <643934.21767.qm@web161216.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Now think of all those testosterone-laden young Chinese males in a country
with a one-baby policy where males are favored and female babies not always
carried to term.  Does the prospect of millions of horny Chinese guys with
guns looking for chicks make anyone nervous besides me?

Rick


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

--- On Fri, 2/25/11, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wote:

From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SKS
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, February 25, 2011, 1:24 PM

You're probably correct in the short term, but the distance gets shorter by
the minute.


> Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:04:22 -0800
> From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com
>
> > I have read that the Chinese could march ten men off a cliff in
succession
> > and with their birth rate, they would never run out of military men. .
the
> > march would keep going on indefinitely.
> But surely morale would suffer at some point.
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Fri Feb 25 17:57:58 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:57:58 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] yet *another* LBC question..
In-Reply-To: <4D684E6F.4010506@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1791562440.1585096.1298681878356.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Frank,

Great news <g>
This goes in my LBC file...
Thanks.

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>

Not exactly true.
100 mm lug holes will work. I wouldn't run any races with them but they 
fit and work.
As do BMW 4 lug 100mm rims. I saw them on a Morris Minor.
Mazda, Honda, BMW, VW, all fit. They are not "correct" but they fit.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Feb 25 18:11:01 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:11:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <4D684D09.8060006@sbcglobal.net>
References: <mailman.13.1298660402.12404.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4D684D09.8060006@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <A30B2EB0ACC64BD79910E0BCCA344B28@spider>

Martial Arts training also teaches you awareness of your surroundings. And
you have no problem with moving across a street to avoid a 'potential'
situation; there is no mental ego problem with walking away from trouble
because you know you could handle the threat if you had to. But you don't
'have to.' ...bill in corvallis
============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Lee Fox
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 4:45 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm

Kirk,

I agree completely. I think everyone who thinks open carry or concealed 
carry is the greatest thing ever needs to take the concealed carry 
training. It will really open your eye to the reality of using a lethal 
weapon. Trust me, you don't want to do it.

I think it was David L who made the comment the other day about being 
situationally aware of your surroundings. I got a CCW permit a few years 
ago because I traveled a lot alone to remote places and strange towns 
and thought I would be better protected. Plus, it was cool.

I'm glad I took the course because it taught me that if you are aware of 
what is going on around you you can avoid trouble 99.9999 percent of the 
time and if you are tempted to use a weapon to think again. I am much 
more likely now to NOT use a gun than before. 'Righteous' shoot or not, 
you WILL be sued by the bad guys or his/her heirs and it will cost your 
thousands of dollars and a troubled conscious for years. Leave law 
enforcement to the professionals and stay out of those places your 
mother warned you about. Besides, it's more fun to punch holes in paper.

Lee

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb 25 18:11:34 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:11:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <4D68118C.6060503@justbrits.com>
References: <797581.38258.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>,
	<4D672435.6030304@justbrits.com>
	<BAY147-w39D8BBBDB7D64A3B774C69B8DD0@phx.gbl>
	<4D68118C.6060503@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <4D685346.2060905@comcast.net>

On 2/25/2011 3:31 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote:
> << NO CAMINOS!!! >>
>
> BULL S**T.
>
> And with SINCERE *Ooops* and apologies to Mr. Zoom,
> the List should also include Rancheros !!!!

Caminos, Rancheros,  they hang out looking for work in the morning at 
the coffee shop. Are they undocumented immigrants??


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb 25 18:46:59 2011
From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:46:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Actual LBC content - interior install instructions
In-Reply-To: <mailman.13184.1298578096.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.13184.1298578096.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4D685B93.4090500@sbcglobal.net>

Victoria British finally got around to posting their interior 
installation instructions on their website.
This is viewable as HTML or can be saved as a PDF.

http://www.victoriabritish.com/interiors/

They have them for Spridgets, Spitfires, MGBs and TR6s. I installed a VB 
interior in my Midget a couple of years ago and the instructions made it 
a simple, straightforward process. Even if you don't use one of their 
kits, it is worth saving a copy for future reference when you need to 
deal with the interior. Really takes the mystery out of redoing your 
interior.

Lee

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 18:49:39 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:49:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Thank you Healey Rick!!
Message-ID: <AANLkTik39NnFuD+rWtnRHtML57t0rWBnN+e=k1mHSPoT@mail.gmail.com>

He was able to identify the car in the photo. I DO like it better than the
model
Maserati Ghibli Spyder:
http://concours.smugmug.com/Cars/2003-Pebble-Beach-Concours/18762_xHCrU/14/640525_jBG9p#640525_jBG9p

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 25 19:37:16 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:37:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Thank you Healey Rick!!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik39NnFuD+rWtnRHtML57t0rWBnN+e=k1mHSPoT@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <182685.93992.qm@web161219.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

So should I expect a case of Don Julio heading my way soon?

Rick


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

--- On Fri, 2/25/11, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Thank you Healey Rick!!
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Yahoo Spridget list"
<midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>
Date: Friday, February 25, 2011, 8:49 PM

He was able to identify the car in the photo. I DO like it better than the
model
Maserati Ghibli Spyder:
http://concours.smugmug.com/Cars/2003-Pebble-Beach-Concours/18762_xHCrU/14/64
0525_jBG9p#640525_jBG9p

--
DON JULIO 1942

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From herby at herbytoys.com  Fri Feb 25 19:49:03 2011
From: herby at herbytoys.com (Herby)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:49:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] yet *another* LBC question..
In-Reply-To: <4D684E6F.4010506@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <E396826D3827483EA73D371BCBEED610@HERBYZ>

That is only true with wheels using tapered lug nuts. If the wheels you were
offered use a shouldered *mag* style lug then it will not work without
drilling/reaming the lug holes larger or ovaling them slightly. I tried to
fit a set of 100mm Libres and could not get the lug nuts to go in. I ended
up milling (effectively created an oval) the holes to correct size. I won't
be using them for any racing but will be fine for the street. 

 

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

herby at herbytoys.com

www.herbytoys.com

 

Not exactly true.
100 mm lug holes will work. I wouldn't run any races with them but they
fit and work.
As do BMW 4 lug 100mm rims. I saw them on a Morris Minor.
Mazda, Honda, BMW, VW, all fit. They are not "correct" but they fit.



--
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
_______________________________________________

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Feb 25 20:33:12 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:33:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Thank you Healey Rick!!
In-Reply-To: <182685.93992.qm@web161219.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <AANLkTik39NnFuD+rWtnRHtML57t0rWBnN+e=k1mHSPoT@mail.gmail.com>
	<182685.93992.qm@web161219.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikOnm6uk4nXxrYNzsUTmMfiAc1UwaWvC3b4M5kB@mail.gmail.com>

It's illegal to mail alcohol via the USPS. Gonna be in Texas any time soon?
We can definitely sample some of the better tequilas, when you arrive.

On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 8:37 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> So should I expect a case of Don Julio heading my way soon?
>
> Rick
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> --- On *Fri, 2/25/11, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>* wrote:
>
>
> From: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Thank you Healey Rick!!
> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Yahoo Spridget list" <
> midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Friday, February 25, 2011, 8:49 PM
>
> He was able to identify the car in the photo. I DO like it better than the
> model
> Maserati Ghibli Spyder:
>
> http://concours.smugmug.com/Cars/2003-Pebble-Beach-Concours/18762_xHCrU/14/640525_jBG9p#640525_jBG9p
>
> --
> DON JULIO 1942
>
> www.myspace.com/tequilabrad
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb 25 21:41:34 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:41:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimZ2Cu1a6rTjiZ9Lk2ZwPcjrPChRde4S=LgrooB@mail.gmail.com>
References: <452125.25180.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com><53342B4F194741A3A9A9879EE36F1E3F@HomePC>
	<AANLkTimZ2Cu1a6rTjiZ9Lk2ZwPcjrPChRde4S=LgrooB@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B0FDA89F74AC46D48EAF8AEAF587EBF9@HomePC>

Derf, I'll answer your questions to clear the air, but let's let it go then. 
OK?

Just so there is no misunderstanding, I am not a lawyer.  I worked in law 
enforcement for ten years and started going to school to become a lawyer 
while doing that.  I found a particular aspect of the law that I liked and 
now work at it from a related area of another field -- often with lawyers.

What I referred to as BS should be obvious from the second paragraph of my 
response to Ron's comments about the right to a trial and the concept of 
presumed innocence until proven otherwise.  Which was right on, BTW.  I was 
speaking of listers who said things like it is legal in certain 
jurisdictions to shoot a fleeing felon or to shoot somebody in the back who 
has stolen your TV.  Who said that doesn't matter.  It was extremely 
irresponsible and foolish to tell somebody that it is ok to shoot somebody 
under those circumstances.  It is NOT ok to act as judge, jury and 
executioner.  It is ok to defend yourself or others from death or great 
bodily harm with the minimum force necessary.  Really, I can't believe this 
even needs to be pointed out, but evidently it does.  That is why I 
participated even though I really think this whole topic has gone way 
overboard and should be taken elsewhere at some point.  Doesn't ED have a 
forum for such things?  BTW, those comments were generic and not aimed at 
you or anybody else in particular.

Lastly, even though I am not a lawyer so it doesn't really matter, I did not 
give any legal advice.  In fact, I specifically stated that anybody who 
thinks those things are ok, should contact their local police or an attorney 
for an opinion.  Yeah, I work with the law enough to know to cover my butt. 
;-)

Enough.  Now, let's let this die.

LAD


-----Original Message----- 
From: derf
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 4:08 PM
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: Ron Soave ; spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Off topic posts

OK, I was ready to kinda let the topic dwindle and you go calling BS.
If anything I posted is BS please let us all know, in detail, what is
so I can either be corrected or debate the issue.
I'd like the opportunity to back up my opinions with facts.

I am baffled that you would complain about the topic and then
participate in such a way.

You are a lawyer?  I'm not.  Educate me.  A wise man welcomes
correction and I'm trying to become wiser everyday.

If you really don't want to debate, I understand.  But, if that is the
case then please stop throwing jabs like that.

I'm going camping and shooting guns with a bunch of my dual sport
rider friends.  Take your time and prepare a good case.
Or, let it drop.  At this point let it drop might be best, though,
especially if you are an attorney.  Things like this can be construed
as "legal advise".

I, too, would much rather read about (or delete) Spridgets, Minis,
Miata seats, etc.  I think we can both agree on that.

Everyone else with off topic questions or comments can continue to
send them off list.

On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 6:19 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> 
wrote:
> LOL!  Yeah, I guess all of those law classes were completely wasted on me.
>
> What's really scary is that somebody here might believe some of the pure 
> BS
> that has been posted here lately.  Somehow I don't think that saying
> so-and-so said it was OK is going to work well as a valid defense to a
> murder charge.
>
> I've also noticed that some of the people who want guns the most are also
> some of the last people who should have them.  Scary.
>
>
> LAD 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb 25 22:15:37 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 23:15:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
In-Reply-To: <4D684D09.8060006@sbcglobal.net>
References: <mailman.13.1298660402.12404.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4D684D09.8060006@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <700654F30E2C4505BDDDD89884846AE4@HomePC>

Thank you, Lee.  This is the most realistic, honest post on this topic yet. 
Those who think it is macho to carry a concealed gun around probably haven't 
had to deal with how much of a PITA it is to have to do it.  And if you 
think there is anything cool about using that weapon on another human being, 
you haven't been there.  It isn't.  In fact, it is the opposite.

LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Lee Fox
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 6:44 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm

Kirk,

I agree completely. I think everyone who thinks open carry or concealed
carry is the greatest thing ever needs to take the concealed carry
training. It will really open your eye to the reality of using a lethal
weapon. Trust me, you don't want to do it.

I think it was David L who made the comment the other day about being
situationally aware of your surroundings. I got a CCW permit a few years
ago because I traveled a lot alone to remote places and strange towns
and thought I would be better protected. Plus, it was cool.

I'm glad I took the course because it taught me that if you are aware of
what is going on around you you can avoid trouble 99.9999 percent of the
time and if you are tempted to use a weapon to think again. I am much
more likely now to NOT use a gun than before. 'Righteous' shoot or not,
you WILL be sued by the bad guys or his/her heirs and it will cost your
thousands of dollars and a troubled conscious for years. Leave law
enforcement to the professionals and stay out of those places your
mother warned you about. Besides, it's more fun to punch holes in paper.

Lee

On 2/25/2011 1:00 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:
>   [Spridgets] Open Carry - Cat and the 9mm
> To: Brad Fornal<tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> Cc: Spridgets<spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Message-ID:
> <AANLkTincQBQOAJcf8y0Xx37fGfz=1fXGATrYVpM+o33X at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>
>
> The course was a very sobering experience as I became aware of the civil
> actions that typically follow a self defense shooting.  At least in
> California, the civil issues that occur in the aftermath can get very
> messy.  You must be sure that you are matching force for force. . and 
> still
> you are very likely going to have problems.
>
>
> Kirk
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Fri Feb 25 22:45:26 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 23:45:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <F5.28.07087.BBB186D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
References: <F5.28.07087.BBB186D4@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
Message-ID: <4D689376.1000306@tx.rr.com>

I grew up shortly after the musclecar era, and I worked in my dad's shop 
after school and in the summers.  One of our customers was a used car 
lot and one day they sent us an El Camino to work on.  OK, at the height 
of the musclecar era Chebbie came out with the 454 Chevelle!  I don't 
have to say anything about how great the Chevelle was.  The 454 started 
with the 396, evolved to the mighty 427 (which I was driving at the 
time) and then on to the 454.  And they had the soft versions of the 
engines with hydraulic lifters and so forth on to the high compression 
versions with radical mechanical lifter cams and more performance 
oriented heads.  Well this Camino had the LS6 454- mechanical lifters 
and all.  I put a clutch in it and wanted to keep it but my dad couldn't 
understand it.  Well in my eyes it wasn't equal to a 454 Chevelle but it 
was still something special.  If someone had that vehicle today they 
would really have something.  I don't kid myself that I could hold onto 
a vehicle like that through all of the misfortunes of life over the past 
35 years but it is still fun to dream about it.

> Rancheros, yes.  Them ugly chebbie things, hell no.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 25 22:48:44 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:48:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] hi
In-Reply-To: <871929.62365.qm@web83709.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <259149.82761.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Jennifer,
What kind of gun do you have, and is the arrow on the boot silver or gold?

--- On Fri, 2/25/11, Jennifer Benson <bfavour42 at att.net> wrote:

From: Jennifer Benson <bfavour42 at att.net>
Subject: hi
To:
Hello,
 my 
name is Jennifer How are you and how is your work hope all is moving
fine.i
 seek for honest partner and i saw your email while am browse 
so i diced to
write to you,
i will like to know
 more about 
you.  Miss Jennifer

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Fri Feb 25 22:51:41 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 23:51:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Help wanted - off topic
In-Reply-To: <718052.79665.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <718052.79665.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4D6894ED.8070006@tx.rr.com>

That looks like an interesting book.  I went to the author's website and 
he says this: "Iconic leaders aim to learn for the sake of learning."  
Well I'm all about learning for the sake of learning, so I might buy the 
book and see what he says.


>> firm is that there are a lot of other firms out there that
>> hire warm bodies and turn out crappy product, but we still
>> have to compete with them.
> Amen. The book "Good to Great" is our bible.

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 25 23:23:06 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:23:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re:  Thank you Healey Rick!!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikOnm6uk4nXxrYNzsUTmMfiAc1UwaWvC3b4M5kB@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTik39NnFuD+rWtnRHtML57t0rWBnN+e=k1mHSPoT@mail.gmail.com>
	<182685.93992.qm@web161219.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikOnm6uk4nXxrYNzsUTmMfiAc1UwaWvC3b4M5kB@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D689C4A.2090903@justbrits.com>

<< It's illegal to mail alcohol via the USPS. >>

I am ASHAMED [and amazed] of you, Brad !!

YOU don't know how to get 'er did !?!  <sigh>

Use PLAIN box and PLAINLY mark with Upper & Lower case
letters on two (2) sides:
*
*Antique Auto Repair Parts**

Geesh <F> !!

Ed

PS:  I'm not a lawyer & am not giving advise - but am LMAO !!

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 25 23:27:10 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:27:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
In-Reply-To: <4D685346.2060905@comcast.net>
References: <797581.38258.qm@web161201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>,
	<4D672435.6030304@justbrits.com>
	<BAY147-w39D8BBBDB7D64A3B774C69B8DD0@phx.gbl>
	<4D68118C.6060503@justbrits.com> <4D685346.2060905@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4D689D3E.7070802@justbrits.com>

<< Caminos, Rancheros,  they hang out looking for work in the
morning at the coffee shop. >>

Bass Ackwards, pal !!!

Camino & Ranchero DRIVERS are asking the chaps hanging
around coffee shop if they want to work !!!

Damn goofy Joiseyites, can't get nutting right !!!

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Fri Feb 25 23:58:31 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:58:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re:  Thank you Healey Rick!!
In-Reply-To: <4D689C4A.2090903@justbrits.com>
References: <AANLkTik39NnFuD+rWtnRHtML57t0rWBnN+e=k1mHSPoT@mail.gmail.com>
	<182685.93992.qm@web161219.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikOnm6uk4nXxrYNzsUTmMfiAc1UwaWvC3b4M5kB@mail.gmail.com>
	<4D689C4A.2090903@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <4D68A497.5080200@tx.rr.com>

I don't know how the legality of it works, but wine.woot.com knows how 
to do it.

> << It's illegal to mail alcohol via the USPS. >>

From bkitterer at me.com  Sat Feb 26 07:58:28 2011
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 06:58:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
In-Reply-To: <BED08C8E9D2C4D26B2D482EDF2AA468F@spider>
References: <20110225232909.NFBGN.213574.root@cdptpa-web18-z01>
	<B3CEC5C6-F42D-4348-ADAB-E911C508BB6B@snet.net>
	<BED08C8E9D2C4D26B2D482EDF2AA468F@spider>
Message-ID: <B5834DB9-4446-4582-A667-8C3FFF83A33E@me.com>

There in lies the fallacy, we are NOT a Democracy but we are a democratic Republic and there is a big difference.

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 Feb 25, 2011, at 4:25 PM, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:

> This is our Democracy in action.
> We may not like how it is done, like making hot dogs, but it is a whole lot
> better that burning down a city or shooting thousands of people.
> ...bill in corvallis
> ========================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jay Fishbein
> Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 3:52 PM
> To: Spridget List
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
> 
> Those are just the mechanics of the situation; the issues involved are what
> is
> important and what are going to affect the people.
> 
> Jay
> -An iPhone communication-
> ==============================================
> On Feb 25, 2011, at 6:29 PM, <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> 
>> Well if they are the minority and they get outvoted, then they have just
> had
> all of the say that anybody else is entitled to.
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 26 08:26:00 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 07:26:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
In-Reply-To: <B5834DB9-4446-4582-A667-8C3FFF83A33E@me.com>
Message-ID: <480800.23330.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sat, 2/26/11, Kitterer Bob <bkitterer at me.com> wrote:
> There in lies the fallacy, we are NOT
> a Democracy but we are a democratic Republic and there is a
> big difference.

James Madison covered this pretty well in the "Federalist" papers. If you're not sure what your political party is supposed to support, this is a pretty good piece to read.

Ron

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Feb 26 08:40:38 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 07:40:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
In-Reply-To: <B5834DB9-4446-4582-A667-8C3FFF83A33E@me.com>
References: <20110225232909.NFBGN.213574.root@cdptpa-web18-z01><B3CEC5C6-F42D-4348-ADAB-E911C508BB6B@snet.net><BED08C8E9D2C4D26B2D482EDF2AA468F@spider>
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>From Wikipedia:
A democratic republic is a type of republic where the people elect their
representatives and may engage in some forms of popular referendums.
Examples include the United States of America.

Democracy is a form of political organization in which all people, through
consensus (consensus democracy), direct referendum (direct democracy), or
elected representatives (representative democracy) exercise equal control
over the matters which affect their interests.
=====================================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kitterer Bob
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 6:58 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Madison, WI

There in lies the fallacy, we are NOT a Democracy but we are a democratic
Republic and there is a big difference.

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 Feb 25, 2011, at 4:25 PM, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:

> This is our Democracy in action.
> We may not like how it is done, like making hot dogs, but it is a whole
lot
> better that burning down a city or shooting thousands of people.
> ...bill in corvallis
> ========================================

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb 26 08:51:51 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:51:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
In-Reply-To: <B5834DB9-4446-4582-A667-8C3FFF83A33E@me.com>
References: <20110225232909.NFBGN.213574.root@cdptpa-web18-z01><B3CEC5C6-F42D-4348-ADAB-E911C508BB6B@snet.net><BED08C8E9D2C4D26B2D482EDF2AA468F@spider>
	<B5834DB9-4446-4582-A667-8C3FFF83A33E@me.com>
Message-ID: <B206E6663C9641DF88E4BDA077912F14@HomePC>

It will be interesting to hear what those who have railed about the 
Democrats in the Senate using the system to their advantage now think of how 
the Republicans in the Assembly orchestrated a surprise vote at 1:00 AM and 
closed the voting seconds later after they got their wanted results, but 
before 25 out of 38 Democrats even had a chance to vote.  Is that how the 
system is supposed to work?  Seems to me that should put an end to that 
whining.

This whole damn thing is more about gaining political advantage and waging 
payback against the supporters of the Governor's opponent by busting the 
unions up than it has to do with fixing the budget mess.



-----Original Message----- 
From: Kitterer Bob
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 8:58 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Madison, WI

There in lies the fallacy, we are NOT a Democracy but we are a democratic 
Republic and there is a big difference.

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 Feb 25, 2011, at 4:25 PM, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:

> This is our Democracy in action.
> We may not like how it is done, like making hot dogs, but it is a whole 
> lot
> better that burning down a city or shooting thousands of people.
> ...bill in corvallis
> ========================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jay Fishbein
> Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 3:52 PM
> To: Spridget List
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
>
> Those are just the mechanics of the situation; the issues involved are 
> what
> is
> important and what are going to affect the people.
>
> Jay
> -An iPhone communication-
> ==============================================
> On Feb 25, 2011, at 6:29 PM, <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Well if they are the minority and they get outvoted, then they have just
> had
> all of the say that anybody else is entitled to.
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Feb 26 09:11:23 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 08:11:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
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One steering wheel and three different groups have their hands on it.
Sounds like an accident waiting to happen.  ...bill in corvallis
========================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 7:52 AM
To: Kitterer Bob; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Madison, WI

It will be interesting to hear what those who have railed about the 
Democrats in the Senate using the system to their advantage now think of how

the Republicans in the Assembly orchestrated a surprise vote at 1:00 AM and 
closed the voting seconds later after they got their wanted results, but 
before 25 out of 38 Democrats even had a chance to vote.  Is that how the 
system is supposed to work?  Seems to me that should put an end to that 
whining.

This whole damn thing is more about gaining political advantage and waging 
payback against the supporters of the Governor's opponent by busting the 
unions up than it has to do with fixing the budget mess.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Feb 26 09:18:28 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 08:18:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
In-Reply-To: <480800.23330.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C98E67D4.2E1D5%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> we are NOT
> a Democracy but we are a democratic Republic
We used to have a Democratic Republic. We now have a Democratic bureaucracy. 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Feb 26 09:45:36 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:45:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Thank you Healey Rick!!
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	<AANLkTikOnm6uk4nXxrYNzsUTmMfiAc1UwaWvC3b4M5kB@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w3E36B77DE124D682E7C2BB8DC0@phx.gbl>

Is that in all states, or just some?  I know that you can't ship between some
states as I tried to have something delivered to NY so that it could be
brought to me.  I'm not sure if that was USPS or not, but they would shp to
some states and not others.


> It's illegal to mail alcohol via the USPS. Gonna be in Texas any time soon?
> We can definitely sample some of the better tequilas, when you arrive.
>
> On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 8:37 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > So should I expect a case of Don Julio heading my way soon?
> >
> > Rick

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Sat Feb 26 09:55:57 2011
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:55:57 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
In-Reply-To: <655D3F878507484A8D549FC6DDB34AE0@spider>
Message-ID: <839051796.1506622.1298739357203.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

That is exactly right--seems the elected buffoons, regardless of their
campaign pledges to try to "correct the system",B  are always trying to gain
"political advantage and wage payback" against theirB  opponents, INSTEAD of
weighing the pros and cons of what is the best idea and vote for the country
and the citizens.B  Sooo many votes line up along party lines, theocratic
lines, and/or where the money is coming from.B  I am disgusted with the way
Washington and the State governments work these days, as NO ONE seems to be
for the country, but are for their party or their pocket.B  Democracy is about
compromising, not about developing an attitude of non-compromise and then
standing firm awaiting the other side to come to you.B 



A working society no longer works when input is severed, as numerous Governors
are attempting to do with Unions and with Professional organizations.B B B 

And the idea that the Democrats leaving to go to a different State equalling
not doing their jobs is a bogus argument.B  They ARE doing their jobs, and are
doing them well, by postponing a sure vote AGAINST the good of the State, the
Nation, and the people.



Anyway, that's my loose change on the issue.



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




----- Original Message -----
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 11:11:23 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Madison, WI

One steering wheel and three different groups have their hands on it.
Sounds like an accident waiting to happen. B ...bill in corvallis
========================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 7:52 AM
To: Kitterer Bob; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Madison, WI

It will be interesting to hear what those who have railed about the
Democrats in the Senate using the system to their advantage now think of how

the Republicans in the Assembly orchestrated a surprise vote at 1:00 AM and
closed the voting seconds later after they got their wanted results, but
before 25 out of 38 Democrats even had a chance to vote. B Is that how the
system is supposed to work? B Seems to me that should put an end to that
whining.

This whole damn thing is more about gaining political advantage and waging
payback against the supporters of the Governor's opponent by busting the
unions up than it has to do with fixing the budget mess.
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From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Sat Feb 26 09:59:38 2011
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:59:38 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Thank you Healey Rick!!
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w3E36B77DE124D682E7C2BB8DC0@phx.gbl>
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It is illegal to ship Alcoholic beverages to addresses in Tennessee, which I
consider to be a "developing State" (similar to the status of developing
countries) inB  many ways, including our archaic alcohol laws.B  There are
wine clubs that one can join and receive a bottle of wine each month or so,
but it is not legal for a Tennessee resident to join such a club and receive
shipments of alcohol.

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




----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 11:45:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Thank you Healey Rick!!

Is that in all states, or just some? B I know that you can't ship between some
states as I tried to have something delivered to NY so that it could be
brought to me. B I'm not sure if that was USPS or not, but they would shp to
some states and not others.


> It's illegal to mail alcohol via the USPS. Gonna be in Texas any time soon?
> We can definitely sample some of the better tequilas, when you arrive.
>
> On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 8:37 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > So should I expect a case of Don Julio heading my way soon?
> >
> > Rick
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From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Sat Feb 26 10:04:02 2011
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:04:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
References: <C98E67D4.2E1D5%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <7D636BCA1B4F4450A6E8024ACA0151F4@Inspiron>

I'll tell you one thing about Wisconsin, it makes interesting watching north 
of the border.

Greg Higgins

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
To: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>; "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 11:18 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Madison, WI


>> we are NOT
>> a Democracy but we are a democratic Republic
> We used to have a Democratic Republic. We now have a Democratic 
> bureaucracy.
> _______________________________________________

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sat Feb 26 10:06:19 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:06:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Help wanted - off topic
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The book has a lot of good common sense, unfortunately it often goes against
the ego of the CEO.  I witnessed this first hand when a firm I worked for
gave everyone the book toread in an attempt to make a "good" company
"great".  He liked the idea of a great company, especially one that is paid
to be great with a high stock multiple, but just could not walk the walk so
the experiment failed.

Egos and quarterly profits often get in the way of it all.

Steve

On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 12:51 AM, BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:

> That looks like an interesting book.  I went to the author's website and he
> says this: "Iconic leaders aim to learn for the sake of learning."  Well I'm
> all about learning for the sake of learning, so I might buy the book and see
> what he says.
>
>
>  firm is that there are a lot of other firms out there that
>>> hire warm bodies and turn out crappy product, but we still
>>> have to compete with them.
>>>
>> Amen. The book "Good to Great" is our bible.
>>
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sat Feb 26 10:27:04 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:27:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Thank you Healey Rick!!
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If you look at your federal blue laws, it is not illegal to ship alcohol
between states. It is only illegal to use the USPS to ship alcohol between
states.

FedEx and UPS have rules against it but it is not illegal. Just say you are
shipping meat tenderizer

Steve


On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 10:33 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>wrote:

> It's illegal to mail alcohol via the USPS. Gonna be in Texas any time soon?
> We can definitely sample some of the better tequilas, when you arrive.
>
> On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 8:37 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > So should I expect a case of Don Julio heading my way soon?
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
> >
> > --- On *Fri, 2/25/11, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>* wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> > Subject: [Spridgets] Thank you Healey Rick!!
> > To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Yahoo Spridget list" <
> > midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>
> > Date: Friday, February 25, 2011, 8:49 PM
> >
> > He was able to identify the car in the photo. I DO like it better than
> the
> > model
> > Maserati Ghibli Spyder:
> >
> >
> http://concours.smugmug.com/Cars/2003-Pebble-Beach-Concours/18762_xHCrU/14/640525_jBG9p#640525_jBG9p
> >
> > --
> > DON JULIO 1942
> >
> > www.myspace.com/tequilabrad
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Sat Feb 26 10:35:20 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:35:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - and cars of youth...
Message-ID: <AANLkTim5oYmPYfmfPo=tiEOC1pY39TX1x-L7kUX=aqZs@mail.gmail.com>

1960 Desoto
Big-ass Hemi.
Push putton automatic.
I had this car when I was 18.
My dad gave it to me for high school graduation.
It could cruise all day at 120+ mph if you had the road for it!!
He should have kept the car. it might have survived a little better.
It was pretty much in the condition you see in the picture here, and it was
the same color:

http://mustangattitude.com/graphics/sample/desoto196042539.jpg

Unfortunately I was 18 and stupid.
The car was doing fine until I let my (at the time) pretty little 18 year
old blond haired blue eyed girlfriend drive it.
We were on an unpaved road that was wide enough for at least 2 and a half
cars if not three.
However when an oncoming car approached she felt the need to move far to the
right, hitting a fence post at the front tip of the front passenger side
fender and then proceeded to cave in the whole 18 feet of the passenger side
of the car all the way back to the tail fin. Me sitting there in the
passenger seat watching the whole agonizing thing.

The drive back to her parents place to drop her off was in total silence.

Now I tell my boys that "NO girlfriend is worth your car".
I don't think for a moment that they will heed this piece of wisdom, but
after that first time their girlfriend ruins their prize vehicle they will
understand the old man.

Rick (that Desoto had a big back seat though...) Bastedo  ;-)


<original message>
From: BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com>

> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Off topic posts
>


> I grew up shortly after the musclecar era, and I worked in my dad's shop
> after school and in the summers.  One of our customers was a used car lot
> and one day they sent us an El Camino to work on.  OK, at the height of the
> musclecar era Chebbie came out with the 454 Chevelle!  I don't have to say
> anything about how great the Chevelle was.  The 454 started with the 396,
> evolved to the mighty 427 (which I was driving at the time) and then on to
> the 454.  And they had the soft versions of the engines with hydraulic
> lifters and so forth on to the high compression versions with radical
> mechanical lifter cams and more performance oriented heads.  Well this
> Camino had the LS6 454- mechanical lifters and all.  I put a clutch in it
> and wanted to keep it but my dad couldn't understand it.  Well in my eyes it
> wasn't equal to a 454 Chevelle but it was still something special.  If
> someone had that vehicle today they would really have something.  I don't
> kid myself that I could hold onto a vehicle like that through all of the
> misfortunes of life over the past 35 years but it is still fun to dream
> about it.
>
>  Rancheros, yes.  Them ugly chebbie things, hell no.

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Sat Feb 26 10:45:31 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:45:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 45, Issue 65
In-Reply-To: <mailman.13549.1298739837.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.13549.1298739837.23296.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik6_h704qQgq4A8CFvzD+oMB4uDZGT4f8qvdKfr@mail.gmail.com>

When the Whisky Shop sent a package to my door they used UPS.
Totally legal and fairly inexpensive.
When Royal Mile Whisky in Edinburgh sent me a package it came (IIRC) by DHL.
Again inexpensive and timely.
There are many better options than the USPS for these things.
Oh - and if you have an employed nephew or niece living and working in
Scotland they might not mind doing a little shopping for you...
Especially if you ask around Christmas - hey it worked for me...

Rick (Islay the best or Speyside?) Bastedo


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" <shop at justbrits.com>

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: Thank you Healey Rick!!
<< It's illegal to mail alcohol via the USPS. >>

I am ASHAMED [and amazed] of you, Brad !!

YOU don't know how to get 'er did !?!  <sigh>
<snip>

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sat Feb 26 11:06:26 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:06:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for Bugeye - Yokohama A048 tires
Message-ID: <AANLkTin3zNKNd34nc4Zj26spas+-Mrn1rgQwf3y2PFj0@mail.gmail.com>

List,

I purchased a set of used race warm up Yokohoma A048 185/60 - 13 tires for
my Bugeye.  I wore out one from a bad front end alignment and am having
trouble finding a replacement.  It is also almost spring and I will need to
get it replaced to pass inspection.  If anyone knows of any for sale please
let me know.

Thanks

Steve

From jfishbein at snet.net  Sat Feb 26 11:06:50 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:06:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Thank you Healey Rick!!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimuOv3jL9cahaWTN50YxOWAHi0nj=F9wSx87fEx@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTik39NnFuD+rWtnRHtML57t0rWBnN+e=k1mHSPoT@mail.gmail.com>
	<182685.93992.qm@web161219.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikOnm6uk4nXxrYNzsUTmMfiAc1UwaWvC3b4M5kB@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimuOv3jL9cahaWTN50YxOWAHi0nj=F9wSx87fEx@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <893369.17295.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Wine merchants and Vineyards ship wine UPS...at least to Connecticut.

You need an address though. They won't deliver it to a location like, for 
example, an Interstate highway underpass.

 jay fishbein
Exit 14 - I-91

Refrigerator Box on the North side.




________________________________
From: Steven Guterman <an5.sprite at gmail.com>
To: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
Cc: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>; Yahoo Spridget list 
<midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, February 26, 2011 12:27:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Thank you Healey Rick!!

If you look at your federal blue laws, it is not illegal to ship alcohol
between states. It is only illegal to use the USPS to ship alcohol between
states.

FedEx and UPS have rules against it but it is not illegal. Just say you are
shipping meat tenderizer

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Feb 26 11:24:01 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:24:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] "largest" as in tallest?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikM3xh0KuSD+X4fVk0TGtcbuphr9p8qFFBHrDWi@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikM3xh0KuSD+X4fVk0TGtcbuphr9p8qFFBHrDWi@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=U3=Z=os10_F0QSSW2vktihjoBJpVze9PzNem5@mail.gmail.com>

Wow I didnt know Bugeyeguy.com is perhaps the largest restorer of Bugeye
Sprites in the world"......taken with a grain of salt ....wink!

Lin

On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 7:56 AM, Trevor Jessie
<trevor.jessie at gmail.com>wrote:

> Read the description of this video:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU5lJLhMALg
> _______________________________________________
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Feb 26 11:25:33 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:25:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for Bugeye - Yokohama A048 tires
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin3zNKNd34nc4Zj26spas+-Mrn1rgQwf3y2PFj0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin3zNKNd34nc4Zj26spas+-Mrn1rgQwf3y2PFj0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3236CE8D8F2A4448B08F8A6B42E367E1@spider>

Google
Yokohama A048 185/60 - 13
And skip past the UK sites. They appear to be out there. 
====================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steven Guterman
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 10:06 AM
To: Spridget Chat Group
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for Bugeye - Yokohama A048 tires

List,

I purchased a set of used race warm up Yokohoma A048 185/60 - 13 tires for
my Bugeye.  I wore out one from a bad front end alignment and am having
trouble finding a replacement.  It is also almost spring and I will need to
get it replaced to pass inspection.  If anyone knows of any for sale please
let me know.

Thanks

Steve
_______________________________________________

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Sat Feb 26 11:31:26 2011
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:31:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] "largest" as in tallest?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=U3=Z=os10_F0QSSW2vktihjoBJpVze9PzNem5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikM3xh0KuSD+X4fVk0TGtcbuphr9p8qFFBHrDWi@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=U3=Z=os10_F0QSSW2vktihjoBJpVze9PzNem5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinfQykh6jaUxRngj_kQomaxda_j7XUoBcRLHZOV@mail.gmail.com>

It is obvious he has passion for the cars and enjoys what he is doing.  If
his efforts increase the value of the cars in general, then we (current
owners) win.  I just find amusement in "puffery" such as this.

-T

On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 1:24 PM, Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Wow I didnt know Bugeyeguy.com is perhaps the largest restorer of Bugeye
> Sprites in the world"......taken with a grain of salt ....wink!
>
> Lin
>
> On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 7:56 AM, Trevor Jessie
<trevor.jessie at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Read the description of this video:
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU5lJLhMALg
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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>> Unsubscribe/Manage <http://www.team.net/forumsUnsubscribe/Manage>:
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Feb 26 11:56:31 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:56:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 18K Mini Oil Change?
In-Reply-To: <713963.26452.qm@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <8914.74.143.64.179.1298600265.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
	<713963.26452.qm@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=E31tariBgwWCZ0ES2A5PYXzQ54rxD0Py6v_g6@mail.gmail.com>

After reading that thread and seeing that image (see below) I'm thinking BMW
doesn't want to cover 4 changes of oil every year as their FREE service. If
I do go with the Mini I'll change it every 3K-4K regardless.
Lin
  http://www.bavarianmachine.com/images/photos/gunk_560.jpg



On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 9:26 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Dave,
>
> 5K sounds reasonable to me as well.  I don't know if the 20k oil change is
> based on any kind of science or whether it's a marketing ploy to make the
> cars seem to require less maintenance.   I admit I'm an old 3K guy and I'm
> sure oil tech has improved since they drubbed that into our heads. OTOH,
> take a look at the BMW extended oil change pic in this thread
> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2141650.page
>
>
> Rick
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> --- On *Thu, 2/24/11, dwoerpel at wi.net <dwoerpel at wi.net>* wrote:
>
>
> From: dwoerpel at wi.net <dwoerpel at wi.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 18K Mini Oil Change?
> To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> Cc: "Macy Larry" <lmacy at mac.com>, "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>,
> "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 9:17 PM
>
>
> Rick,
>
> I'm like you. I purchased a 36mm socket($24), filters, & oil from my local
> dealer and change oil every 5000mi. My 2005 S's interval is 15000mi. So I
> change it twice and take it in on the 3rd change so they reset the
> indicator and be happy that I'm bringing it in when scheduled.  The filter
> is pretty small to last 15000mi even with synthetic.
>
> Dave W.
>
>
>
> > Are you kidding me?  I realize these are recommended BMW intervals, but I
> > just
> > wouldn't be comfortable running the same oil, even a synthetic, for that
> > kind
> > of mileage.  Heck, my bugeye probably has a defacto oil change every
> 1,000
> > miles based on leakage.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> >
> > Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
> >
> > -. So I can not
> >> answer the oil change question. But it was not needed until I hit 18,000
> >> miles (Yes 18,000) Second one was at 30,000 (they are 12,000 apart ofter
> > the
> >> first one). And that is in the 6 yr warranty.
> >>
> >
> >> Larry

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Feb 26 11:58:11 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:58:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] "largest" as in tallest?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinfQykh6jaUxRngj_kQomaxda_j7XUoBcRLHZOV@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikM3xh0KuSD+X4fVk0TGtcbuphr9p8qFFBHrDWi@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTi=U3=Z=os10_F0QSSW2vktihjoBJpVze9PzNem5@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinfQykh6jaUxRngj_kQomaxda_j7XUoBcRLHZOV@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=XLJ+=35TOpzOZ2nFro5dkRo2Z7Yj68srZOenp@mail.gmail.com>

Good point lets let him increase the value in our cars and I especially
like "puffery"
Lin

On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 1:31 PM, Trevor Jessie <trevor.jessie at gmail.com>wrote:

> It is obvious he has passion for the cars and enjoys what he is doing.  If
> his efforts increase the value of the cars in general, then we (current
> owners) win.  I just find amusement in "puffery" such as this.
>
> -T
>
> On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 1:24 PM, Linda Grunthaner
> <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > Wow I didn t know  Bugeyeguy.com is perhaps the largest restorer of
> Bugeye
> > Sprites in the world"......taken with a grain of salt ....wink!
> >
> > Lin
> >
> > On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 7:56 AM, Trevor Jessie
> <trevor.jessie at gmail.com>wrote:
> >
> >> Read the description of this video:
> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU5lJLhMALg
> >> _______________________________________________
> >>
> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> >> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
> >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> >> Unsubscribe/Manage <http://www.team.net/forumsUnsubscribe/Manage>:
> >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com
> _______________________________________________
>
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Sat Feb 26 12:09:56 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:09:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 18K Mini Oil Change?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=E31tariBgwWCZ0ES2A5PYXzQ54rxD0Py6v_g6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <8914.74.143.64.179.1298600265.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
	<713963.26452.qm@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTi=E31tariBgwWCZ0ES2A5PYXzQ54rxD0Py6v_g6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <405467.2484.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I can't speak for my 2010 MINI since it doesn't have many miles on it yet, but 
with the '03 the oil change interval was determined by the computer based on the 
type of driving the car experienced. On that car, the first oil change was 
10,000 miles, but that varied from car to car.

At least MINI uses synthetic oil with their oil changes. Volvo for example, 
includes oil change in their warranty program but replaces the synthetic oil in 
the car from the factory with regular oil unless the owner pays for synthetic. 
If you don't ask, Volvo doesn't tell you that up front.

PS If you use synthetic oil, you don't need to change oil 3-4K.

 jay




________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sat, February 26, 2011 1:56:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 18K Mini Oil Change?

After reading that thread and seeing that image (see below) I'm thinking BMW
doesn't want to cover 4 changes of oil every year as their FREE service. If
I do go with the Mini I'll change it every 3K-4K regardless.
Lin
  http://www.bavarianmachine.com/images/photos/gunk_560.jpg



On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 9:26 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Dave,
>
> 5K sounds reasonable to me as well.  I don't know if the 20k oil change is
> based on any kind of science or whether it's a marketing ploy to make the
> cars seem to require less maintenance.   I admit I'm an old 3K guy and I'm
> sure oil tech has improved since they drubbed that into our heads. OTOH,
> take a look at the BMW extended oil change pic in this thread
> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2141650.page

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Feb 26 12:35:06 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:35:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] GM Futurliner on exhibit free in Michigan
Message-ID: <AANLkTimQFK2ZE+ZpMV2Pgi9OrUXm=hu5UN76w9PSqHN+@mail.gmail.com>

Cool too bad it ends in April:
http://www.futurliner.org/index.html
Lin

From bkitterer at me.com  Sat Feb 26 12:36:31 2011
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:36:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
In-Reply-To: <B206E6663C9641DF88E4BDA077912F14@HomePC>
References: <20110225232909.NFBGN.213574.root@cdptpa-web18-z01>
	<B3CEC5C6-F42D-4348-ADAB-E911C508BB6B@snet.net>
	<BED08C8E9D2C4D26B2D482EDF2AA468F@spider>
	<B5834DB9-4446-4582-A667-8C3FFF83A33E@me.com>
	<B206E6663C9641DF88E4BDA077912F14@HomePC>
Message-ID: <A005997B-17D6-4202-99E7-52D48726C09B@me.com>

 John Adams was opposed to having two political parties for this very reason.  He predicted this type of thing would happen if there were two or more political parties.  It is interesting his level of foresight.

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 Feb 26, 2011, at 7:51 AM, Larry Daniels wrote:

> This whole damn thing is more about gaining political advantage and waging 
> payback 

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Feb 26 12:48:46 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:48:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] GM Futurliner on exhibit free in Michigan
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimQFK2ZE+ZpMV2Pgi9OrUXm=hu5UN76w9PSqHN+@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimQFK2ZE+ZpMV2Pgi9OrUXm=hu5UN76w9PSqHN+@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <04A543A64A1C4570AF1D8965A2F18D18@spider>

I've read some about these vehicles. Americana at it best.
Coker Tires made some tires for them.
http://blog.cokertire.com/general-post/gm-futurliner-restoration-ron-pratte/
Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futurliner
...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: Saturday, February 26, 2011 11:35 AM
To: Spridget list
Subject: [Spridgets] GM Futurliner on exhibit free in Michigan

Cool too bad it ends in April:
http://www.futurliner.org/index.html
Lin
_______________________________________________

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sat Feb 26 13:08:12 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:08:12 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question
Message-ID: <1978449907.1594583.1298750892519.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

I am considering the possibility of putting a personailsed plate on my Minor 1000.
(note: only considering!)
Already taken are: 1959, SLOMO, WINSTON, MORRIS, MOGGIE, POPSTOY, DADSTOY and everything Ican think of ending in BLU or BLUE (body color)!

I'm left a choice of 948CC, 58CI, 37HP
I am leaning towards 948CC..

One of my kids suggested IGAFAIC (I'm Going As Fast As I Can) which I have rejected... takes too much explanantion.

Any thoughts, 'polite' suggestions ?? Keep it clean guys <g>
Off list will be fine  ;^)

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.

From george.brokaw at cox.net  Sat Feb 26 13:23:46 2011
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:23:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <1978449907.1594583.1298750892519.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <1978449907.1594583.1298750892519.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <032501cbd5f3$11ec2910$35c47b30$@brokaw@cox.net>

How about MRRS1K ?  I am guessing you only have 6 characters?

-----Original Message-----

I am considering the possibility of putting a personailsed plate on my Minor
1000.
(note: only considering!)
Already taken are: 1959, SLOMO, WINSTON, MORRIS, MOGGIE, POPSTOY, DADSTOY
and everything Ican think of ending in BLU or BLUE (body color)!

I'm left a choice of 948CC, 58CI, 37HP
I am leaning towards 948CC..

One of my kids suggested IGAFAIC (I'm Going As Fast As I Can) which I have
rejected... takes too much explanantion.

Any thoughts, 'polite' suggestions ?? Keep it clean guys <g>
Off list will be fine  ;^)

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sat Feb 26 13:26:02 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:26:02 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <032501cbd5f3$11ec2910$35c47b30$@brokaw@cox.net>
Message-ID: <712308951.1594829.1298751962665.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

7 characters...   but that's a good one  ;^D

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Herder" <george.brokaw at cox.net>

How about MRRS1K ?  I am guessing you only have 6 characters?

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sat Feb 26 13:27:00 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:27:00 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <6122C3205BFF4DC0892636974AABE4A8@spider>
Message-ID: <1068229839.1594842.1298752020044.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Another good'un <g>

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com

MM1000

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sat Feb 26 13:32:17 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:32:17 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <2028663053.1594905.1298752325243.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <2013021683.1594907.1298752337878.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Dsrn it!  Just checked.
2 letters+4 numbers and 4 numbers+2 letters not permitted!
Sequence is special allotment!

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com

MM1000

From george.brokaw at cox.net  Sat Feb 26 13:34:53 2011
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:34:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <712308951.1594829.1298751962665.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <032501cbd5f3$11ec2910$35c47b30$@brokaw@cox.net>
	<712308951.1594829.1298751962665.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <032d01cbd5f4$9f85be70$de913b50$@brokaw@cox.net>

If 7 then MORRS1K

:)

Or to combine the two:

MORR1SK

Paul

-----Original Message-----

7 characters...   but that's a good one  ;^D

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Herder" <george.brokaw at cox.net>

How about MRRS1K ?  I am guessing you only have 6 characters?

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Feb 26 13:37:33 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:37:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] GM Futurliner on exhibit free in Michigan
In-Reply-To: <04A543A64A1C4570AF1D8965A2F18D18@spider>
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Look another of the original 12 coming up for auction:

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2011/02/24/gm-futurliner-could-fetch-600000-at-auction/

Lin

On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 2:48 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> I've read some about these vehicles. Americana at it best.
> Coker Tires made some tires for them.
>
> http://blog.cokertire.com/general-post/gm-futurliner-restoration-ron-pratte/
> Wikipedia:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futurliner
> ...bill in corvallis
> ================================================
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
> Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 11:35 AM
> To: Spridget list
> Subject: [Spridgets] GM Futurliner on exhibit free in Michigan
>
> Cool too bad it ends in April:
> http://www.futurliner.org/index.html
> Lin
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sat Feb 26 13:39:04 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:39:04 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
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How about "MM S3" ?
Morris Minor, Series 3..
Short, sweet and to the point, Yes?

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 26 13:43:09 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:43:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 18K Mini Oil Change?
In-Reply-To: <405467.2484.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <638995.61701.qm@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

After reading Guy's post on the science of extended oil changes I checked the
owner's manual of our newest car, a 6.1L Chrysler 300C SRT8 with 425hp. 
Factory recommended oil change interval?  3000 miles with Mobil One
synthetic! 

Rick


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--- On Sat, 2/26/11, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 18K Mini Oil Change?
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, February 26, 2011, 2:09 PM



PS If you use synthetic oil, you don't need to change oil 3-4K.

 jay




________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sat, February 26, 2011 1:56:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 18K Mini Oil Change?

After reading that thread and seeing that image (see below) I'm thinking BMW
doesn't want to cover 4 changes of oil every year as their FREE service. If
I do go with the Mini I'll change it every 3K-4K regardless.
Lin
  http://www.bavarianmachine.com/images/photos/gunk_560.jpg



On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 9:26 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Dave,
>
> 5K sounds reasonable to me as well.  I don't know if the 20k oil change is
> based on any kind of science or whether it's a marketing ploy to make the
> cars seem to require less maintenance.   I admit I'm an old 3K guy and I'm
> sure oil tech has improved since they drubbed that into our heads. OTOH,
> take a look at the BMW extended oil change pic in this thread
> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2141650.page
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From nases at verizon.net  Sat Feb 26 13:47:17 2011
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:47:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question
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I like the kids' suggestion.

Phil Nase
Quakertown, PA
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On Feb 26, 2011, at 3:08 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> I am considering the possibility of putting a personailsed plate on my Minor
1000.
> (note: only considering!)
> Already taken are: 1959, SLOMO, WINSTON, MORRIS, MOGGIE, POPSTOY, DADSTOY
and everything Ican think of ending in BLU or BLUE (body color)!
>
> I'm left a choice of 948CC, 58CI, 37HP
> I am leaning towards 948CC..
>
> One of my kids suggested IGAFAIC (I'm Going As Fast As I Can) which I have
rejected... takes too much explanantion.
>
> Any thoughts, 'polite' suggestions ?? Keep it clean guys <g>
> Off list will be fine  ;^)
>
> Dave G  KK7SS
> DN06ig
>
> '65 Sprite - in process
> '76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 26 13:46:56 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:46:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <032d01cbd5f4$9f85be70$de913b50$@brokaw@cox.net>
Message-ID: <736263.56859.qm@web161217.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

UNDER18  ('minor", get it?)  Probably get you locked up as a perv, though.

Rick


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--- On Sat, 2/26/11, Paul Herder <george.brokaw at cox.net> wrote:

From: Paul Herder <george.brokaw at cox.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
To: "'Dave KK7SS'" <kk7ss at frontier.com>, "'spridgets_autox.team.net'"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, February 26, 2011, 3:34 PM

If 7 then MORRS1K

:)

Or to combine the two:

MORR1SK

Paul

-----Original Message-----

7 characters...   but that's a good one  ;^D

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Herder" <george.brokaw at cox.net>

How about MRRS1K ?  I am guessing you only have 6 characters?
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From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Sat Feb 26 14:18:22 2011
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:18:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 18K Mini Oil Change?
In-Reply-To: <638995.61701.qm@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
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	<638995.61701.qm@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
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The factory recommendations on my Boxster is 15,000 miles, with Mobil One
synthetic, but remember, the simi dry sump system holds 9 quarts. I think
the quantity of oil per change can have an effect on oil longevity. My Chevy
truck, 350 V8 takes 5 quarts.
Herb Miller

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HealeyRick
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 2:43 PM
To: Spridgets; Jay
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 18K Mini Oil Change?

After reading Guy's post on the science of extended oil changes I checked
the owner's manual of our newest car, a 6.1L Chrysler 300C SRT8 with 425hp. 
Factory recommended oil change interval?  3000 miles with Mobil One
synthetic! 

Rick


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--- On Sat, 2/26/11, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 18K Mini Oil Change?
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, February 26, 2011, 2:09 PM



PS If you use synthetic oil, you don't need to change oil 3-4K.

 jay




________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sat, February 26, 2011 1:56:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 18K Mini Oil Change?

After reading that thread and seeing that image (see below) I'm thinking BMW
doesn't want to cover 4 changes of oil every year as their FREE service. If
I do go with the Mini I'll change it every 3K-4K regardless.
Lin
  http://www.bavarianmachine.com/images/photos/gunk_560.jpg



On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 9:26 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Dave,
>
> 5K sounds reasonable to me as well.  I don't know if the 20k oil 
> change is based on any kind of science or whether it's a marketing ploy to
make the
> cars seem to require less maintenance.   I admit I'm an old 3K guy and I'm
> sure oil tech has improved since they drubbed that into our heads. 
> OTOH, take a look at the BMW extended oil change pic in this thread 
> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2141650.page
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sat Feb 26 14:56:33 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:56:33 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question
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We have a winner...  ;-)
I kept trying the responses on the DMV 'personalised plate' website.
It didn't burp on Kate's '59MINOR' so that'll be the one I try first when I get to pay my $$$'s to the state.

Thanks to one and all for wracking (wrecking) your brains ;)


Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
From: kgb at frontiernet.net

59MINOR

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Feb 26 15:08:40 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:08:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <643934.21767.qm@web161216.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY147-w6078B4D3ABCA528D4B006BB8DD0@phx.gbl>,
	<643934.21767.qm@web161216.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w54D30E81D0303171B2ECDDB8DC0@phx.gbl>

Yes, that thought has crossed my mind and I have asked that same question.

It doesn't sound like good (long term) planning to me.

Robert D




From: healeyrick at yahoo.com






Now think of all those testosterone-laden young Chinese males in a country
with a one-baby policy where males are favored and female babies not always
carried to term.  Does the prospect of millions of horny Chinese guys with
guns looking for chicks make anyone nervous besides me?

Rick

From rdgard at cox.net  Sat Feb 26 15:13:08 2011
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:13:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Shipping Booze
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References: <mailman.15.1298746802.2348.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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I make wine and have been  trying to send some to friends.  I have checked
everywhere and the bottom line is that it is illegal to ship spirits by any
means.  It is a felony to ship by US Mail or Fed-X or UPS and others.  The
felony occurs when you lie about the contents of a shipment and send banned
substance (booze).  I have heard of people who ship by calling it something
else, but if they are caught, it is a big time serious problem, and for me
not worth it.  The feds really go after a felony conviction. I think it was
about a $50,000 fine plus a felony conviction.

Official wine or beer or spirits businesses, can pay a premium for a permit
to ship and it is not too much but it is very difficult to get and keep.  I
think you have to prepay estimated alcohol taxes, register and be inspected
by the ABC etc.  Really hard.  

The only way to actually do it for an individual, is to make friends with a
company who has a permit and talk them into shipping it for you.  

I did read that there are a few states that have extra restrictions but if
you have the permit, you can ship to most places.

Cheers,

Bob

Robert D. Gardner
 
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com
 *********************************

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 26 15:45:09 2011
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:45:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question
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Years ago I had Tennessee plate "4 GRINS" on my Spitfire. 

 - David
________________________________
From: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
To:
spridgets_autox.team.net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sat, February 26,
2011 3:08:12 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question

I am
considering the possibility of putting a personailsed plate on my Minor 
1000.
(note: only considering!)
Already taken are: 1959, SLOMO, WINSTON, MORRIS,
MOGGIE, POPSTOY, DADSTOY and 
everything Ican think of ending in BLU or BLUE
(body color)!

I'm left a choice of 948CC, 58CI, 37HP
I am leaning towards
948CC..

One of my kids suggested IGAFAIC (I'm Going As Fast As I Can) which I
have 
rejected... takes too much explanantion.

Any thoughts, 'polite'
suggestions ?? Keep it clean guys <g>
Off list will be fine  ;^)

Dave G 
KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb 26 15:53:03 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:53:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
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So... horny Chinese guys make you nervous, too, RD?

I've seen your picture.  Seriously, I don't think you have that much to 
worry about!


Sorry, RD.  It was there and just had to be done!



-----Original Message----- 
From: Robert Duquette
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 4:08 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SKS

Yes, that thought has crossed my mind and I have asked that same question.

It doesn't sound like good (long term) planning to me.

Robert D




From: healeyrick at yahoo.com






Now think of all those testosterone-laden young Chinese males in a country
with a one-baby policy where males are favored and female babies not always
carried to term.  Does the prospect of millions of horny Chinese guys with
guns looking for chicks make anyone nervous besides me?

Rick
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From george.brokaw at cox.net  Sat Feb 26 16:12:51 2011
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:12:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
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I had a "SE7EN" plate for my Stalker V6.  ;^)

Now I just have a "US VETERAN" plate with a "AIR FORCE" sticker on it on my
DD.

WAY too soon to think of a plate for my wife's 66 Sprite (25 years off
highway with 3 of those years in our ownership.)

Paul
Kansas

-----Original Message-----

Years ago I had Tennessee plate "4 GRINS" on my Spitfire. 

 - David
________________________________
From: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
To:
spridgets_autox.team.net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sat, February 26,
2011 3:08:12 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question

I am
considering the possibility of putting a personailsed plate on my Minor 
1000.
(note: only considering!)
Already taken are: 1959, SLOMO, WINSTON, MORRIS,
MOGGIE, POPSTOY, DADSTOY and 
everything Ican think of ending in BLU or BLUE
(body color)!

I'm left a choice of 948CC, 58CI, 37HP
I am leaning towards
948CC..

One of my kids suggested IGAFAIC (I'm Going As Fast As I Can) which I
have 
rejected... takes too much explanantion.

Any thoughts, 'polite'
suggestions ?? Keep it clean guys <g>
Off list will be fine  ;^)

Dave G 
KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sat Feb 26 16:21:20 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 23:21:20 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Shipping Booze
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Bob,

Are you sure it is federal felony? I read on anotyher board that it is mainly a matter of state taxes and the usps is not allowed to ship booze by regulation.

The only way I could see it being a felony would be if they say you shipped undeclared hazardace material via an airplane. 

I also doubt very much anyone will care if you are just sending a bottle or two.

I have flown back into the US with a few too many bottles of wine and when i went to pay the additional tax they just waved me through. 

My guess is if you sent it via fed ex ground or ups no one would ever do anything about it.  


Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: "Bob Gardner" <rdgard at cox.net>
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:13:08 
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Shipping Booze

I make wine and have been  trying to send some to friends.  I have checked
everywhere and the bottom line is that it is illegal to ship spirits by any
means.  It is a felony to ship by US Mail or Fed-X or UPS and others.  The
felony occurs when you lie about the contents of a shipment and send banned
substance (booze).  I have heard of people who ship by calling it something
else, but if they are caught, it is a big time serious problem, and for me
not worth it.  The feds really go after a felony conviction. I think it was
about a $50,000 fine plus a felony conviction.

Official wine or beer or spirits businesses, can pay a premium for a permit
to ship and it is not too much but it is very difficult to get and keep.  I
think you have to prepay estimated alcohol taxes, register and be inspected
by the ABC etc.  Really hard.  

The only way to actually do it for an individual, is to make friends with a
company who has a permit and talk them into shipping it for you.  

I did read that there are a few states that have extra restrictions but if
you have the permit, you can ship to most places.

Cheers,

Bob

Robert D. Gardner
 
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com
 *********************************
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sat Feb 26 16:24:56 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 23:24:56 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
Message-ID: <mailman.64.1298762700.23293.spridgets@autox.team.net>

It is a big problem. China is now "importing" wives from North Korea and other southeast asian countries. It is not a long term problem since the impact is now withj many 20+ year olds unable to find a mate. It may be the factior that destabilizes the Chinese ruling party.

Steve
------Original Message------
From: Robert Duquette
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
To: spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SKS
Sent: Feb 26, 2011 5:08 PM

Yes, that thought has crossed my mind and I have asked that same question.

It doesn't sound like good (long term) planning to me.

Robert D




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Now think of all those testosterone-laden young Chinese males in a country
with a one-baby policy where males are favored and female babies not always
carried to term.  Does the prospect of millions of horny Chinese guys with
guns looking for chicks make anyone nervous besides me?

Rick
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Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:01:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] hi
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Keep us posted on your success!!!

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Sat Feb 26 18:19:04 2011
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 01:19:04 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
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You are so right Bob.B  I am always amazed at the amount of foresight the
framers of this country had, and how much more intelligent and intuitive they
were than our current crop of "leaders".B  They could also see all the
problems that sprout from allowing theocracy to enter the national
framework.B  And the two party system seemed to be somewhat in check and
balance until recent years.

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




----- Original Message -----
From: "Kitterer Bob" <bkitterer at me.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 2:36:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Madison, WI

B John Adams was opposed to having two political parties for this very reason.
B He predicted this type of thing would happen if there were two or more
political parties. B It is interesting his level of foresight.

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 Feb 26, 2011, at 7:51 AM, Larry Daniels wrote:

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> payback
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From a61bugeye at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 26 20:21:23 2011
From: a61bugeye at yahoo.com (Bug Eye)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:21:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
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The only thing they left out was term limits. We have too many politicians in
both parties that have been there to long.
 
Bill W
To: Kitterer Bob <bkitterer at me.com>
Cc: Spridgets
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Sent: Sat, February 26, 2011 5:19:04 PM
Subject:
Re: [Spridgets] Madison, WI

You are so right Bob.B  I am always amazed at the
amount of foresight the
framers of this country had, and how much more
intelligent and intuitive they
were than our current crop of "leaders".B  They
could also see all the
problems that sprout from allowing theocracy to enter
the national
framework.B  And the two party system seemed to be somewhat in
check and
balance until recent years.

--David C.
THE SENILITY PRAYER : B
Grant me the senility to forget the people
B I never liked anyway,
B The good
fortune to run into the ones I do, and
B The eyesight to tell the difference.
----- Original Message -----
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To:
"Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011
2:36:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Madison, WI

B John Adams was opposed to
having two political parties for this very reason.
B He predicted this type of
thing would happen if there were two or more
political parties. B It is
interesting his level of foresight.

Bob Kitterer

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

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>
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Feb 26 20:29:22 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:29:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] I need correct choke cable and starter cable
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No one seems to have the correct choke cable. I found a NOS on this list 
when I was looking.




> For my '60 BE.  The ones from Moss are anything but correct.  Just more
> Chinese junk.
>
> Who has the right ones?
>
> Thanks,
> Heard
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From davriker at nwi.net  Sat Feb 26 20:54:48 2011
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:54:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Shipping Booze
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Can you ship it via Greyhound, or Amtrak? A courier service?  How about DHL? 
Maybe hang out at a truck stop along the interstate?
David R.

-----Original Message----- 
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 3:21 PM
To: Bob Gardner ; spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net ; spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Shipping Booze

Bob,

Are you sure it is federal felony? I read on anotyher board that it is 
mainly a matter of state taxes and the usps is not allowed to ship booze by 
regulation.

The only way I could see it being a felony would be if they say you shipped 
undeclared hazardace material via an airplane.

I also doubt very much anyone will care if you are just sending a bottle or 
two.

I have flown back into the US with a few too many bottles of wine and when i 
went to pay the additional tax they just waved me through.

My guess is if you sent it via fed ex ground or ups no one would ever do 
anything about it.


Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: "Bob Gardner" <rdgard at cox.net>
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:13:08
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Shipping Booze

I make wine and have been  trying to send some to friends.  I have checked
everywhere and the bottom line is that it is illegal to ship spirits by any
means.  It is a felony to ship by US Mail or Fed-X or UPS and others.  The
felony occurs when you lie about the contents of a shipment and send banned
substance (booze).  I have heard of people who ship by calling it something
else, but if they are caught, it is a big time serious problem, and for me
not worth it.  The feds really go after a felony conviction. I think it was
about a $50,000 fine plus a felony conviction.

Official wine or beer or spirits businesses, can pay a premium for a permit
to ship and it is not too much but it is very difficult to get and keep.  I
think you have to prepay estimated alcohol taxes, register and be inspected
by the ABC etc.  Really hard.

The only way to actually do it for an individual, is to make friends with a
company who has a permit and talk them into shipping it for you.

I did read that there are a few states that have extra restrictions but if
you have the permit, you can ship to most places.

Cheers,

Bob

Robert D. Gardner

Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Feb 26 21:29:13 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:29:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Shipping Booze
In-Reply-To: <2272DBB06A2D404C91DDF9281AC8A8AA@RikerPC>
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OMG, David R. !!!!!!!!!!!!!

<< Maybe hang out at a truck stop along the interstate? >>

You've started **ANOTHER** new [sorry, Jay <G>] THREAD
[ stemming from GUNS !! ]   !!!!

And a GOOD possibility of **ANOTHER* *one as in Best Tractor:
i.e.      Peterbuilt better than Kenworth !!
Kenworth better than Volvo,
Mack better than Volvo,
etc., etc., etc. !!!!!

<VBEG> !!

PPP

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sat Feb 26 22:21:19 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:21:19 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Shipping Booze
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I could always try to locate my brother's first car. It was a '56 Olds 98 with a large, mysterious tank in the trunk and every speed and handling alteration known to mankind. Naturally, we had NO idea what it could have been used for.

KATE



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Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 10:29:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Shipping Booze

O

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sat Feb 26 22:24:00 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 23:24:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
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> The only thing they left out was term limits. We have too many politicians in
> both parties that have been there to long.

Yeah, plus not realizing the effects of giving someone the ability to
raise their own salary! I guess they did not foresee politics as a
career.
David L

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Feb 27 04:39:09 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 03:39:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Madison, WI
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These were gentlemen farmers ...with slaves. ...bill in corvallis
================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 9:24 PM
To: Bug Eye
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Madison, WI

> The only thing they left out was term limits. We have too many politicians
in
> both parties that have been there to long.

Yeah, plus not realizing the effects of giving someone the ability to
raise their own salary! I guess they did not foresee politics as a
career.
David L
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sun Feb 27 06:34:51 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 08:34:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for Bugeye - Yokohama A048 tires
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Thanks but I tried that. It turns out that when you go to the sites it is
either an old link referring to an opportunity that existed in 2008, a
website that says the tires are discontinued or a UK site with a dot com
url.

I may need to go with the summy's or see if I can find some cheap used toyo
r888. Not many choices in 185/60-13.

Steve


On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 1:25 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> Google
> Yokohama A048 185/60 - 13
> And skip past the UK sites. They appear to be out there.
> ====================================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steven Guterman
> Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 10:06 AM
> To: Spridget Chat Group
> Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for Bugeye - Yokohama A048 tires
>
> List,
>
> I purchased a set of used race warm up Yokohoma A048 185/60 - 13 tires for
> my Bugeye.  I wore out one from a bad front end alignment and am having
> trouble finding a replacement.  It is also almost spring and I will need to
> get it replaced to pass inspection.  If anyone knows of any for sale please
> let me know.
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Sun Feb 27 07:17:14 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 06:17:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 18K Mini Oil Change?
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The answer to that is obvious. The factory anticipates how one of their cars 
with 425hp will be driven! :-)

 jay




________________________________
From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>; Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
Sent: Sat, February 26, 2011 3:43:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 18K Mini Oil Change?


After reading Guy's post on the science of extended oil changes I checked the 
owner's manual of our newest car, a 6.1L Chrysler 300C SRT8 with 425hp.  Factory 
recommended oil change interval?  3000 miles with Mobil One synthetic!  


Rick

From jfishbein at snet.net  Sun Feb 27 07:52:58 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 06:52:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question
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I know I'm late to the contest, and the prizes have already been awarded, but 
here is what I did recently.

I looked-up a plate, i.e. number series, that would have been in circulation 
during a certain period. (In my case I wanted my father's first license plate.) 
In your case, you could look-up the series that would have been issued in 1959. 
May be obvious to everyone how it relates to your Morris, but would otherwise 
complete the car's period equipment.

jay




________________________________
From: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
To: spridgets_autox.team.net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sat, February 26, 2011 3:08:12 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question

I am considering the possibility of putting a personailsed plate on my Minor 
1000.
(note: only considering!)
Already taken are: 1959, SLOMO, WINSTON, MORRIS, MOGGIE, POPSTOY, DADSTOY and 
everything Ican think of ending in BLU or BLUE (body color)!

I'm left a choice of 948CC, 58CI, 37HP
I am leaning towards 948CC..

One of my kids suggested IGAFAIC (I'm Going As Fast As I Can) which I have 
rejected... takes too much explanantion.

Any thoughts, 'polite' suggestions ?? Keep it clean guys <g>
Off list will be fine  ;^)

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sun Feb 27 08:56:21 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:56:21 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question
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Message-ID: <950808033.1602542.1298822181050.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

I looked at that possibility.
.
Here in WA state, current plates are white with a background image of a snowcapped mountain.
Plates fron the '50's and '60's were plain green with the year embossed into the plate.
If I want to go that route, under the State 'antique and/or restored' rules, it has to be an original plate from that year and in good condition.
There is such a 1959 WA plate on eBay for about $50.
But the use of such a plate limits me to what driving I am permitted. 
And I hate limitations !

But the idea was good.. <g>

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
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I looked-up a plate, i.e. number series, that would have been in circulation 
during a certain period. (In my case I wanted my father's first license plate.) 
In your case, you could look-up the series that would have been issued in 1959. 
May be obvious to everyone how it relates to your Morris, but would otherwise 
complete the car's period equipment.
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Feb 27 09:21:01 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:21:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question
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I have YOM ( year of manufacture ) plates on the 100, and there are no driving
limitations as a result.  I believe there may be for the 'Antique'
designation.  I don't like limitations either.

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg






> Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:56:21 +0000
> From: kk7ss at frontier.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question
>
> I looked at that possibility.
> .
> Here in WA state, current plates are white with a background image of a
snowcapped mountain.
> Plates fron the '50's and '60's were plain green with the year embossed into
the plate.
> If I want to go that route, under the State 'antique and/or restored' rules,
it has to be an original plate from that year and in good condition.
> There is such a 1959 WA plate on eBay for about $50.
> But the use of such a plate limits me to what driving I am permitted.
> And I hate limitations !
>
> But the idea was good.. <g>
>
> Dave G KK7SS
> DN06ig
>
> '65 Sprite - in process
> '76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net>
>
> I looked-up a plate, i.e. number series, that would have been in circulation
> during a certain period. (In my case I wanted my father's first license
plate.)
> In your case, you could look-up the series that would have been issued in
1959.
> May be obvious to everyone how it relates to your Morris, but would
otherwise
> complete the car's period equipment.
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Feb 27 09:25:55 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:25:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <365416.9672.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <1978449907.1594583.1298750892519.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>,
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I did similar for Miss Marple.  Her Ontario plate is the same as her UK plates
were.
( I also have the UK plates for her, as  I do for the Sprite. )

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg






> Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 06:52:58 -0800
> From: jfishbein at snet.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question
>
> I know I'm late to the contest, and the prizes have already been awarded,
but
> here is what I did recently.
>
> I looked-up a plate, i.e. number series, that would have been in circulation
> during a certain period. (In my case I wanted my father's first license
plate.)
> In your case, you could look-up the series that would have been issued in
1959.
> May be obvious to everyone how it relates to your Morris, but would
otherwise
> complete the car's period equipment.
>
> jay
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
> To: spridgets_autox.team.net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sat, February 26, 2011 3:08:12 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question
>
> I am considering the possibility of putting a personailsed plate on my Minor
> 1000.
> (note: only considering!)
> Already taken are: 1959, SLOMO, WINSTON, MORRIS, MOGGIE, POPSTOY, DADSTOY
and
> everything Ican think of ending in BLU or BLUE (body color)!
>
> I'm left a choice of 948CC, 58CI, 37HP
> I am leaning towards 948CC..
>
> One of my kids suggested IGAFAIC (I'm Going As Fast As I Can) which I have
> rejected... takes too much explanantion.
>
> Any thoughts, 'polite' suggestions ?? Keep it clean guys <g>
> Off list will be fine ;^)
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Feb 27 09:58:05 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:58:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w570D1AE68208B2A72A503EB8DF0@phx.gbl>
References: <1386682304.1602518.1298822011608.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>,
	<950808033.1602542.1298822181050.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<BAY147-w570D1AE68208B2A72A503EB8DF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4D6A829D.1000202@justbrits.com>

<< I believe there may be for the 'Antique' designation. I don't
like limitations either. >>

I   *HATE*    them RD, which IS why both of our LBCs & my '70
Camino have/had "Personalized Plate - STANDARD" plates [can't afford 
VANITY Plates" <G> which are over THREE [3] as much
$$$$$  !!

"Down here" [and I speak of ILL.] other plates *may* [likely] have
"limitations" <G> !!!  Perhaps Mr. Lieb may have experience and/or
knowledge in this area ?!?!?
 
Ed

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Feb 27 10:15:35 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:15:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <4D6A829D.1000202@justbrits.com>
References: <1386682304.1602518.1298822011608.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<950808033.1602542.1298822181050.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<BAY147-w570D1AE68208B2A72A503EB8DF0@phx.gbl>
	<4D6A829D.1000202@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikDGP5o2t0PvjZX6CPy-opR7o+-BYdhVK4kjpNH@mail.gmail.com>

I have year of manufacture plates on the 68 (thank you again Jim Johnson!)
and I just have to pay the vanity plate fee for it. No driving limitations

On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 10:58 AM, Shop at " Just Brits " <shop at justbrits.com
> wrote:

> << I believe there may be for the 'Antique' designation. I don't
> like limitations either. >>
>
> I   *HATE*    them RD, which IS why both of our LBCs & my '70
> Camino have/had "Personalized Plate - STANDARD" plates [can't afford VANITY
> Plates" <G> which are over THREE [3] as much
> $$$$$  !!
>
> "Down here" [and I speak of ILL.] other plates *may* [likely] have
> "limitations" <G> !!!  Perhaps Mr. Lieb may have experience and/or
> knowledge in this area ?!?!?
>
> Ed
>
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From a61bugeye at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 27 10:27:13 2011
From: a61bugeye at yahoo.com (Bug Eye)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 09:27:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <950808033.1602542.1298822181050.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <950808033.1602542.1298822181050.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <830934.73955.qm@web112711.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Dave,
 
I know a lot of people here in Washington with collector plates and
have never 
herd of any one being pulled over and questioned about the limits
of there 
license. I have a Bugeye and found a 1960 plate at a swap meet BES
609. This 
will be my first full summer of driving so I may find out about the
limitations.
 
Bill W
Puyallup, Wa. 




________________________________
From: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
To: spridgets_autox.team.net
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun, February 27, 2011 7:56:21 AM
Subject:
Re: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question

I looked at that possibility.
.
Here in WA state, current plates are white with a background image of a
snowcapped mountain.
Plates fron the '50's and '60's were plain green with the
year embossed into the 
plate.
If I want to go that route, under the State
'antique and/or restored' rules, it 
has to be an original plate from that
year and in good condition.
There is such a 1959 WA plate on eBay for about
$50.
But the use of such a plate limits me to what driving I am permitted.
And I hate limitations !

But the idea was good.. <g>

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig
'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original
Message -----
From: "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net>

I looked-up a plate, i.e.
number series, that would have been in circulation 
during a certain period.
(In my case I wanted my father's first license plate.) 
In your case, you
could look-up the series that would have been issued in 1959. 
May be obvious
to everyone how it relates to your Morris, but would otherwise 
complete the
car's period equipment.
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sun Feb 27 10:41:37 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:41:37 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <830934.73955.qm@web112711.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2098479346.1603780.1298828497589.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Hi Bill,

This is what I'm going by.... I don't know if they enforce it.
But, with the need for state/city funds - in other words "sock it to the poor driver" - you never know  ;-)

for collectors:-
http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/spcollector.html
similarly for restored:-
http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/sprestored.html

It's the bit about not being used for regular transportation that bugs me!

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Bug Eye" <a61bugeye at yahoo.com>

I know a lot of people here in Washington with collector plates and have never herd of any one being pulled over and questioned about the limits of there license. I have a Bugeye and found a 1960 plate at a swap meet BES 609. This will be my first full summer of driving so I may find out about the limitations. 

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Sun Feb 27 12:18:52 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:18:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
Message-ID: <AANLkTinx0GOifXcgrc_daWnavPfyXhCdTUW47Bzgq08u@mail.gmail.com>

Well now you are hearing about it.
A guy I know who owns a 60's Volvo Amazon has collector plates and was
pulled over by our city of Snoqualmie police and hassled about driving it to
work. He lives about 8 blocks from his work at the Snoqualmie Brewery
taproom.
He was told he would be fined if caught doing it again.
Apparently our fair city needs more money.
I told him to join a car club and then whip out a membership card and tell
the police he's on official club business, driving for pleasure, to a club
meeting or whatever.
There's no end to the trouble that's caused by politicians seeking pay
raises.

Rick (President of the Snoqualmie chapter Sprite - Midget club USA) Bastedo
PS: anyone making up membership cards???


<original message>
From: Bug Eye <a61bugeye at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question

Dave,

I know a lot of people here in Washington with collector plates and
have never herd of any one being pulled over and questioned about the limits
of there license. I have a Bugeye and found a 1960 plate at a swap meet BES
609. This will be my first full summer of driving so I may find out about
the
limitations.

Bill W
Puyallup, Wa.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sun Feb 27 12:30:46 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:30:46 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <924935725.840440.1298834839034.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <1796326385.840486.1298835046500.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

I had an idiot of a Eugene, OR cop who told me it was a violation to drive to the repair shop to get my brakes worked on. He literally screamed at me for the best part of 30 minutes after his dispatcher informed him that my year of issue, permanent plates were indeed valid. After I had a very polite chat with his sergeant, I never saw him again. This particular traffic cop had an issue with me since I refused to push a car that had turned left in front of my bus out of the intersection when he ordered me to. I did move my bus, which was still moving under its own power, but was transported to the hospital shortly after.

If anyone in Oregon is interested in "Pacific Wonderland" plates, in mint condition, for a 60 - 62, let me know. My brother had them restored for my Morris, but I sold him and moved to NV and have no plans to return to Oregon.

Kate
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Bastedo" <rbastedo at gmail.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 1:18:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question

Well now you are hearing about it.
A guy I know who owns a 60's Volvo Amazon has collector plates and was
pulled over by our city of Snoqualmie police and hassled about driving it to
work. He lives about 8 blocks from his work at the Snoqualmie Brewery
taproom.
He was told he would be fined if caught doing it again.

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Feb 27 12:32:42 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:32:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinx0GOifXcgrc_daWnavPfyXhCdTUW47Bzgq08u@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinx0GOifXcgrc_daWnavPfyXhCdTUW47Bzgq08u@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinuaghh7CcaOEn3GyWFLortT92nRiHryUHrQZWm@mail.gmail.com>

In Illinois we have antique plates. There is no stated mileage limit
(used to be, but not any more), but you are not supposed to ever
commute in them, etc. The specific verbage is:

"Antique Vehicle License Plates are issued for a five year
registration period expiring Dec. 31, 2014. To qualify for Antique
Plates, motor vehicles, including motorcycles, must be more than 25
years old. Firefighting vehicles must be at least 20 years old.
Vehicles displaying these plates may only be driven to and from an
antique auto show or exhibition, service station or demonstration. The
mechanical and physical condition of the vehicle, including brakes,
lights, glass and appearance, must be the same or as safe as
originally equipped. An antique vehicle may be a "bona fide replica" -
an exact copy of the original in design, frame and mechanical
operation. "Facsimiles" - close, but not exact, reproductions of the
original - do not qualify for Antique Vehicle plates.
Historical License Plates, representing the model year, may be
displayed on an antique vehicle, provided the owner has valid, current
Antique Vehicle Plates. Plates and registration must be kept in the
vehicle at all times."

That said, many cops don't even know what the plates are. Most ignore
them unless they see someone driving them day after day during
commuting hours. Barney Gaylord uses them on his MGA which has
somewhere around 400,000 miles on it and the only hassle he has gotten
was from a cop who could not believe that it was possible to have a
valid sticker on your plate that did not expire within a year. If you
know Barney, you will understand that the cop was only too willing to
let him go after Barney had been cheerfully bending his ear for half
an hour or so...
David L

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sun Feb 27 13:02:32 2011
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:02:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinuaghh7CcaOEn3GyWFLortT92nRiHryUHrQZWm@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinx0GOifXcgrc_daWnavPfyXhCdTUW47Bzgq08u@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTinuaghh7CcaOEn3GyWFLortT92nRiHryUHrQZWm@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <007301cbd6b9$4a11de90$de359bb0$@net>

I have original NOS 1960 plates (black background with white letters) on
Iris.  Registered as classic plates and good for 5 yeaes and the car doesn't
have to be driven by the inspection people to pass state inspection ( I keep
the inspection sticker in the door pocket as I refuse to put it on the
windshield) and I have never been hassled.  Was pulled over once but the cop
just wanted to check out my car as he was enthralled by it.

Leo

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Feb 27 14:06:44 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:06:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinuaghh7CcaOEn3GyWFLortT92nRiHryUHrQZWm@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C98FFCE4.2E238%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

As far as I know, California has antique Motorcycle plates, and "Historical
Vehicle Plates". There isn't much info on the DMV website.  25 years old
"and of historic interest" is pretty vague. I was hoping to get one for my
CRX in a few years, but "of historic interest" to whom??  Who gets to
decide? 
BZ

>Historical Vehicles:
>These special plates are issued, upon request, for motor vehicles manufactured
>after 1922 which are at least 25 years old and of historic interest. 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Feb 27 14:07:25 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:07:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <2098479346.1603780.1298828497589.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <830934.73955.qm@web112711.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>,
	<2098479346.1603780.1298828497589.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w2000432AD047D543C2784EB8DF0@phx.gbl>

That seems straight forward enough.  Here's the requirements here:
YOM:
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/vehicle/yom.shtml

Historic:
( I couldn't find an official statement, but found this: )
"...Historic Plate program which has a cheaper validation sticker with
restrictions."

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg






> Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:41:37 +0000
> From: kk7ss at frontier.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question
>
> Hi Bill,
>
> This is what I'm going by.... I don't know if they enforce it.
> But, with the need for state/city funds - in other words "sock it to the
poor driver" - you never know ;-)
>
> for collectors:-
> http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/spcollector.html
> similarly for restored:-
> http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/sprestored.html
>
> It's the bit about not being used for regular transportation that bugs me!
>
> Dave G KK7SS
> DN06ig
>
> '65 Sprite - in process
> '76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bug Eye" <a61bugeye at yahoo.com>
>
> I know a lot of people here in Washington with collector plates and have
never herd of any one being pulled over and questioned about the limits of
there license. I have a Bugeye and found a 1960 plate at a swap meet BES 609.
This will be my first full summer of driving so I may find out about the
limitations.
> _______________________________________________
>
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sun Feb 27 14:14:26 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:14:26 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <C98FFCE4.2E238%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <2014937134.1606476.1298841266840.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Hmmm..

Honda CRX => no longer in production => now history => therefore historic => now an item of interest....  Yes?

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


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

>Historical Vehicles:
>These special plates are issued, upon request, for motor vehicles manufactured
>after 1922 which are at least 25 years old and of historic interest. 

From a61bugeye at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 27 14:37:17 2011
From: a61bugeye at yahoo.com (Bug Eye)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:37:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <2098479346.1603780.1298828497589.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <2098479346.1603780.1298828497589.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <320016.82762.qm@web112714.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Dave,
 
I have heard they are working on legislation right new to charge
collector plate 
holders $30.00 a year. Commuting to work daily mite get you
in trouble but these 
old cars do need lots of testing.
________________________________
From: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
To:
spridgets_autox.team.net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun, February 27,
2011 9:41:37 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question

Hi
Bill,

This is what I'm going by.... I don't know if they enforce it.
But,
with the need for state/city funds - in other words "sock it to the poor
driver" - you never know  ;-)

for collectors:-
http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/spcollector.html
similarly for
restored:-
http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/sprestored.html

It's the
bit about not being used for regular transportation that bugs me!

Dave G 
KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bug Eye" <a61bugeye at yahoo.com>

I know a
lot of people here in Washington with collector plates and have never 
herd of
any one being pulled over and questioned about the limits of there 
license. I
have a Bugeye and found a 1960 plate at a swap meet BES 609. This 
will be my
first full summer of driving so I may find out about the limitations.
_______________________________________________

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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 27 15:47:36 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:47:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <2014937134.1606476.1298841266840.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <841223.79822.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sun, 2/27/11, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:
> Honda CRX => no
longer in production => now history
> => therefore historic => now an item of
> interest....  Yes?

Plus it was once owned by Billy Zoom.

Ron

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Feb 27 16:14:39 2011
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:14:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
In-Reply-To: <53F73EC8C5244A08A07965464485F287@HomePC>
References: <BAY147-w6078B4D3ABCA528D4B006BB8DD0@phx.gbl>,
	<643934.21767.qm@web161216.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<BAY147-w54D30E81D0303171B2ECDDB8DC0@phx.gbl>,
	<53F73EC8C5244A08A07965464485F287@HomePC>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w17577B1266D179805C942DB8DF0@phx.gbl>

:)

Well now, I would be more worried about "that" if I were a civil servant in
Wisconsin.

As for the Chinese companionless males reaching maturity and having guns but
not women, I think it is their immediate neighbours that have more to worry
about.

Good retort though!! :)

Robert


> From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net
> To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SKS
> Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:53:03 -0600
>
> So... horny Chinese guys make you nervous, too, RD?
>
> I've seen your picture. Seriously, I don't think you have that much to
> worry about!
>
>
> Sorry, RD. It was there and just had to be done!
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Duquette
> Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 4:08 PM
> To: Spridgets
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SKS
>
> Yes, that thought has crossed my mind and I have asked that same question.
>
> It doesn't sound like good (long term) planning to me.
>
> Robert D
>
>
>
>
> From: healeyrick at yahoo.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Now think of all those testosterone-laden young Chinese males in a country
> with a one-baby policy where males are favored and female babies not always
> carried to term. Does the prospect of millions of horny Chinese guys with
> guns looking for chicks make anyone nervous besides me?
>
> Rick
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Sun Feb 27 16:19:17 2011
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:19:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
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Hello ,

     I have ONE Washington State '66 plate, (actually the '63 plate
     but with the '66 endorsement sticker). That way I don't have to
     have a front plate at all. the limitations are the usual --to
     from, and in parades shows and events, plus a couple of "outs"
     namely... for testing purposes... (it's always a test to see if
     it will get me home again, eh? ) and " for the pleasure of others
     without recompense"... since people smile when they see it, and
     I don't charge for looking, I figure that fits, and I've never
     been stopped because of the plate, or questioned about it by the
     constabulary.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says If an emergency, notify: I put DOCTOR. Whats my mother going to do?

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sun Feb 27 16:30:42 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:30:42 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <887554174.20110227151917@pacifier.com>
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And under "Sex" put "Yes, please"

Dave G.

>> Whenever I fill out an application, in the part
>> that says If an emergency, notify: I put DOCTOR.
>> Whats my mother going to do?

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 27 16:33:17 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:33:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <887554174.20110227151917@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <257423.52386.qm@web161210.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

I think "For the pleasure of others WITH recompense" is a crime in just about
all 50 states with the exception of Nevada.

Rick


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--- On Sun, 2/27/11, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

From: Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Cc: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, February 27, 2011, 6:19 PM

 " for the pleasure of others
     without recompense"...
--
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 27 16:33:17 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:33:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <887554174.20110227151917@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <257423.52386.qm@web161210.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

I think "For the pleasure of others WITH recompense" is a crime in just about
all 50 states with the exception of Nevada.

Rick


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

--- On Sun, 2/27/11, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

From: Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Cc: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, February 27, 2011, 6:19 PM

 " for the pleasure of others
     without recompense"...
--
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com

From davriker at nwi.net  Sun Feb 27 16:41:25 2011
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:41:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
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"For the pleasure of others without compensation"

Every time I drive the MG, and someone sees it, they receive the pleasure of 
seeing it.    I have had Collector plates on the MG for 2 years now, and 
have  YOM plates on the Falcon.  Also have the collector car insurance on 
them, which has about the same rules as the state does on the license 
plates.  Unless you are going to drive the Morris in the dead of winter when 
there is snow on the ground,  you won't have a problem. If you have an 
at-fault accident commuting to work in it, well, that might be a different 
story.

About the only thing that will get you pulled over when running YOM plates 
is that a Pick-up is prohibited from carrying a load in the bed once 
collector/YOM plates are installed.  I inquired at the DOL office when I got 
them, and these were their answers, not mine.

The next cool thing you need to find are old dealer plate frames from the 
selling dealer.  I found a set for the Falcon and restored them.  It is 
really cool at a car show to pop on the original CA black plates that were 
issued with the car, and the correct plate frames.  Just a little extra WOW 
factor.  I even have a business card from the F&I Manager of the dealer, and 
the vinyl envelope with the dealer stamp for the owners manual.

Dave Riker
Wenatchee, WA.



-----Original Message----- 
From: Dave KK7SS
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 9:41 AM
To: spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Personalised LBC plate question

Hi Bill,

This is what I'm going by.... I don't know if they enforce it.
But, with the need for state/city funds - in other words "sock it to the 
poor driver" - you never know  ;-)

for collectors:-
http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/spcollector.html
similarly for restored:-
http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/sprestored.html

It's the bit about not being used for regular transportation that bugs me!

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Bug Eye" <a61bugeye at yahoo.com>

I know a lot of people here in Washington with collector plates and have 
never herd of any one being pulled over and questioned about the limits of 
there license. I have a Bugeye and found a 1960 plate at a swap meet BES 
609. This will be my first full summer of driving so I may find out about 
the limitations.
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Sun Feb 27 17:29:42 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:29:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50th
Message-ID: <714410.57608.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Regarding the Midget 50th event scheduled for July 18-22 in Wisconsin, I've 
looked on the Facebook page as well as the website but I couldn't find a 
schedule of events. Are the events that are planned for the week posted 
somewhere?

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 27 17:33:01 2011
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:33:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Tyres
Message-ID: <794287.42117.qm@web46411.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Why not try some of the advertisers in the back of the Healey Marque.
Skip J 
AN5L/37190

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Feb 27 17:57:31 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:57:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
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Message-ID: <46DB3B792F4E4F83B3D18AA550A9FE45@HomePC>

Pardon me, but it seems to me that if you know in advance what the 
restrictions are for using special plates, you ought not complain when you 
get caught intentionally violating those restrictions.

I have collector plates on two of my cars.  Those plates require that the 
car be absolutely stock.  One is (kind of) stock and one isn't at all.  If I 
get caught, I'm not going to bitch about it because I am knowingly violating 
the law and taking my chances on getting caught.  These plates require a 
one-time fee equal to three years of normal plates and can be used forever 
on that fee.  How can I complain?

Same thing with parking on the street in front of my office.  There is a two 
hour time limit.  I park there every day for at least two periods greater 
than two hours.  I could park in a lot a block and a half away for $20 a 
month, but I prefer to take my chances.  Two or three times a year I get an 
$11 parking ticket.  Should I bitch?  Hell, no!

I speed every single day I drive.  I've had two speeding tickets in 40 years 
of driving.  Am I gonna complain if I get caught?

Get real, guys.


LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Rick Bastedo
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 1:18 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question

Well now you are hearing about it.
A guy I know who owns a 60's Volvo Amazon has collector plates and was
pulled over by our city of Snoqualmie police and hassled about driving it to
work. He lives about 8 blocks from his work at the Snoqualmie Brewery
taproom.
He was told he would be fined if caught doing it again.
Apparently our fair city needs more money.
I told him to join a car club and then whip out a membership card and tell
the police he's on official club business, driving for pleasure, to a club
meeting or whatever.
There's no end to the trouble that's caused by politicians seeking pay
raises.

Rick (President of the Snoqualmie chapter Sprite - Midget club USA) Bastedo
PS: anyone making up membership cards???


<original message>
From: Bug Eye <a61bugeye at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question

Dave,

I know a lot of people here in Washington with collector plates and
have never herd of any one being pulled over and questioned about the limits
of there license. I have a Bugeye and found a 1960 plate at a swap meet BES
609. This will be my first full summer of driving so I may find out about
the
limitations.

Bill W
Puyallup, Wa.
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sun Feb 27 18:19:16 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:19:16 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <46DB3B792F4E4F83B3D18AA550A9FE45@HomePC>
Message-ID: <1625973910.1609541.1298855956448.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

I'm *not* complaining... and I don't think anyone else is.
I'm just figuring out what's necessary to stay legal!

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>

Pardon me, but it seems to me that if you know in advance what the 
restrictions are for using special plates, you ought not complain when you 
get caught intentionally violating those restrictions.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Feb 27 18:23:11 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:23:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
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Message-ID: <F93FF63FD78A4B1185BDA2D38F4EC853@HomePC>

Wasn't aimed at you, Dave.  

Others were griping.




-----Original Message----- 
From: Dave KK7SS 
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 7:19 PM 
To: Larry Daniels 
Cc: rbastedo at gmail.com ; spridgets at autox.team.net 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question 

I'm *not* complaining... and I don't think anyone else is.
I'm just figuring out what's necessary to stay legal!

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>

Pardon me, but it seems to me that if you know in advance what the 
restrictions are for using special plates, you ought not complain when you 
get caught intentionally violating those restrictions.

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sun Feb 27 19:17:16 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:17:16 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
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OK.... Sorry  <g>

Dave G  KK7SS
DN06ig

'65 Sprite - in process
'76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>

Wasn't aimed at you, Dave.  

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Sun Feb 27 19:19:33 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:19:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
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For my daily driver Midget (that I actually drive every day) I have regular
plates and pay the tabs and taxes every year.
The car is on my State Farm policy and I'm currently paying more than I do
for our family van.
I try very hard to obey the speed limit, I have had one speeding ticket in
the past many (too many) decades and that was when I first got the Midget
and was unaware of just how fast it can be. (88 mph in a 70 zone).
My state has a great thing when you get one ticket you can agree to pay the
fine and not speed any more and they will erase it from your record if you
remain ticket free for one year. Thus I have no speeding tickets on my
record.
I park legally, have had no parking tickets ever.
Sure I may do 72 in a 70 zone from time to time, but it's not intentional.
I'm seriously very boring, if you look at things like traffic citations for
excitement.
If I were using a car with classic plates as my DD then I'd agree, I'd have
no room to bitch.

Here is my beef.
I have this other Spridget that I don't drive for about 2/3 of every year.
It has classic plates and classic insurance through Grundy.
My policy states I may drive my car for pleasure use.
State law in my state says I may drive my classic car for pleasure use and
on club business and to and from shows, or if I need to have work done on
it.
There are a lot of good valid reasons I can use to drive my classic car and
remain legal.

Three or if I'm very lucky 4 months of the year I can, should I choose, get
in my Sprite and head out where ever it's whopping 40 HP will take me.
If I happen to be out and think I ought to pick up a case of beer or a loaf
of bread before going home so be it.
What I don't want to have to do is think about what I'll say to a cop about
why I am driving my car if I get pulled over.
That's just wrong.
What I don't need is some local cop who thinks he knows better than me about
when and where I can drive my classic pulling me over and flipping me any
shit.
I will explain the state law and the terms of my insurance to the cop.
I will have a printout of these items ready to hand to the cop.
If he decides to issue a citation I will see him in court.
It ain't like I'm runnin' bootleg in the trunk or smuggling pot (wait,
that's still a thing right?)

I've gone to court over less and made the cop look like the idiot he was
just to prove the point.
Judges don't like cops who waste their time and can be very harsh toward
them.
Prosecutors also don't like having their time wasted.
I'm simply not going to put up with it - Period.

Rick (mad as hell at the moment, it will pass...) Bastedo

----- Original Message -----
> From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
>
> Pardon me, but it seems to me that if you know in advance what the
> restrictions are for using special plates, you ought not complain when you
> get caught intentionally violating those restrictions.

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Sun Feb 27 19:30:50 2011
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:30:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim4u_tDsKthA8kkPL=KhWkZ7SG7HpRptr-D0Y93@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1625973910.1609541.1298855956448.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>,
	<F93FF63FD78A4B1185BDA2D38F4EC853@HomePC>,
	<AANLkTim4u_tDsKthA8kkPL=KhWkZ7SG7HpRptr-D0Y93@mail.gmail.com>
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Rick- quitchyerbichin!!
and you car has a whopping 42 HP!!! (not a mear 40) :)
BillM

> Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:19:33 -0800
> From: rbastedo at gmail.com
> To: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Personalized LBC plate question
>
> For my daily driver Midget (that I actually drive every day) I have regular
> plates and pay the tabs and taxes every year.
> The car is on my State Farm policy and I'm currently paying more than I do
> for our family van.
> I try very hard to obey the speed limit, I have had one speeding ticket in
> the past many (too many) decades and that was when I first got the Midget
> and was unaware of just how fast it can be. (88 mph in a 70 zone).
> My state has a great thing when you get one ticket you can agree to pay the
> fine and not speed any more and they will erase it from your record if you
> remain ticket free for one year. Thus I have no speeding tickets on my
> record.
> I park legally, have had no parking tickets ever.
> Sure I may do 72 in a 70 zone from time to time, but it's not intentional.
> I'm seriously very boring, if you look at things like traffic citations for
> excitement.
> If I were using a car with classic plates as my DD then I'd agree, I'd have
> no room to bitch.
>
> Here is my beef.
> I have this other Spridget that I don't drive for about 2/3 of every year.
> It has classic plates and classic insurance through Grundy.
> My policy states I may drive my car for pleasure use.
> State law in my state says I may drive my classic car for pleasure use and
> on club business and to and from shows, or if I need to have work done on
> it.
> There are a lot of good valid reasons I can use to drive my classic car and
> remain legal.
>
> Three or if I'm very lucky 4 months of the year I can, should I choose, get
> in my Sprite and head out where ever it's whopping 40 HP will take me.
> If I happen to be out and think I ought to pick up a case of beer or a loaf
> of bread before going home so be it.
> What I don't want to have to do is think about what I'll say to a cop about
> why I am driving my car if I get pulled over.
> That's just wrong.
> What I don't need is some local cop who thinks he knows better than me
about
> when and where I can drive my classic pulling me over and flipping me any
> shit.
> I will explain the state law and the terms of my insurance to the cop.
> I will have a printout of these items ready to hand to the cop.
> If he decides to issue a citation I will see him in court.
> It ain't like I'm runnin' bootleg in the trunk or smuggling pot (wait,
> that's still a thing right?)
>
> I've gone to court over less and made the cop look like the idiot he was
> just to prove the point.
> Judges don't like cops who waste their time and can be very harsh toward
> them.
> Prosecutors also don't like having their time wasted.
> I'm simply not going to put up with it - Period.
>
> Rick (mad as hell at the moment, it will pass...) Bastedo
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
> >
> > Pardon me, but it seems to me that if you know in advance what the
> > restrictions are for using special plates, you ought not complain when
you
> > get caught intentionally violating those restrictions.
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 28 07:34:10 2011
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:34:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Insurance -- again!
Message-ID: <87445.88824.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I am looking to make a daily driver out of my 78 Midget and was wondering what 
other types of insurance people have found outside of Hagerty and the collector 
car type insurance companies (too expensive if you use it daily).  Companies 
like Geico are now offering coverage, just not sure how good it is.  My current 
insurance company won't cover the car.

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

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Feb 28 07:44:00 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:44:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Insurance -- again!
In-Reply-To: <87445.88824.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <87445.88824.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2CBAE98DC91E427C9F24AF84CCBB91ED@spider>

Use an old line company thru a local, independent agent.
You should be able to insure the car for an agreed upon value.
If not, tell us. ...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: Monday, February 28, 2011 6:34 AM
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Insurance -- again!

I am looking to make a daily driver out of my 78 Midget and was wondering
what 
other types of insurance people have found outside of Hagerty and the
collector 
car type insurance companies (too expensive if you use it daily).  Companies

like Geico are now offering coverage, just not sure how good it is.  My
current 
insurance company won't cover the car.

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

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Feb 28 08:06:09 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:06:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Insurance -- again!
In-Reply-To: <87445.88824.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <87445.88824.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <95238.19002.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I assume you are concerned with obtaining physical damage coverage 
(Comprehensive and collision). (Most insurance companies will add for liability 
coverages.)

When you find a company that will provide coverage, find out if they offer 
"Stated Amount" or "Agreed Value" coverage. Those are defined terms within the 
policy, not slang or street language.

"Stated Amount" is a rating mechanism. The "Stated Amount" shown is used for 
rating purpose; to develop the cost of the comprehensive and collision coverage. 
It doesn't expand coverage and does not guarantee that you will be paid the 
"Stated Amount".

"Agree Value" comprehensive and collision coverage is the amount that you and 
the insurance company agree is the value of the vehicle in the event of a total 
loss and the amount upon which partial losses will be based. 


GEICO is as good as your knowledge of insurance and the GEICO representative's 
knowledge of insurance who you speak with during each particular phone call. 
GEICO is geared to sell insurance, not to necessarily make the proper 
recommendations for protection based on each policyholder's financial needs.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, February 28, 2011 9:34:10 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Insurance -- again!

I am looking to make a daily driver out of my 78 Midget and was wondering what 
other types of insurance people have found outside of Hagerty and the collector 
car type insurance companies (too expensive if you use it daily).  Companies 
like Geico are now offering coverage, just not sure how good it is.  My current 
insurance company won't cover the car.

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 28 08:08:12 2011
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:08:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Insurance -- again!
In-Reply-To: <95238.19002.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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Good stuff, Jay... thanks.

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




________________________________
From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, February 28, 2011 10:06:09 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Insurance -- again!

I assume you are concerned with obtaining physical damage coverage 
(Comprehensive and collision). (Most insurance companies will add for liability 
coverages.)

When you find a company that will provide coverage, find out if they offer 
"Stated Amount" or "Agreed Value" coverage. Those are defined terms within the 
policy, not slang or street language.

"Stated Amount" is a rating mechanism. The "Stated Amount" shown is used for 
rating purpose; to develop the cost of the comprehensive and collision coverage. 

It doesn't expand coverage and does not guarantee that you will be paid the 
"Stated Amount".

"Agree Value" comprehensive and collision coverage is the amount that you and 
the insurance company agree is the value of the vehicle in the event of a total 
loss and the amount upon which partial losses will be based. 


GEICO is as good as your knowledge of insurance and the GEICO representative's 
knowledge of insurance who you speak with during each particular phone call. 
GEICO is geared to sell insurance, not to necessarily make the proper 
recommendations for protection based on each policyholder's financial needs.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, February 28, 2011 9:34:10 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Insurance -- again!

I am looking to make a daily driver out of my 78 Midget and was wondering what 
other types of insurance people have found outside of Hagerty and the collector 
car type insurance companies (too expensive if you use it daily).  Companies 
like Geico are now offering coverage, just not sure how good it is.  My current 
insurance company won't cover the car.
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From neilandcustom at gmail.com  Mon Feb 28 08:09:52 2011
From: neilandcustom at gmail.com (Neil Anderson)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:09:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Insurance -- again!
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Edward,
I have only had State Farm on my Healey 3000 and I plan to put the Sprite on
my policy when it ever gets finished.  I have a "stated value" policy on my
Healey coverage, which I should probably review, it may not be enough now.
I have no restrictions on use or mileage.  I have had to request out of
country insurance cards when it was driven to Canada for national events, so
they know it gets driven, sometimes long distances.

Neil Anderson

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Edward Perez
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 8:34 AM
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Insurance -- again!

I am looking to make a daily driver out of my 78 Midget and was wondering
what 
other types of insurance people have found outside of Hagerty and the
collector 
car type insurance companies (too expensive if you use it daily).  Companies

like Geico are now offering coverage, just not sure how good it is.  My
current 
insurance company won't cover the car.

 Edward Perez
Summerville, SC
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Feb 28 09:04:22 2011
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:04:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
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References: <5346D34209F34ACC8D48439F62B01D65@Inspiron>
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It is terribly important to know what the Canadian Army was checking.   
WD-40 has no "healing" properties and would need to be applied  
frequently, is this for keeping tank treads (readily accessible)or a  
hidden cavity rust free?  Is this for aluminum or for steel?  What  
testing technique did they use?  Salt spray, natural environment,  
thermocycle, scratch???

Lester


On Feb 24, 2011, at 2:55 PM, Greg Higgins wrote:

> The Canadian Army tested every rust-proofing product on the market,  
> these are
> what they are, from best to the worst.
>
> Product
> Manufacturer
>
> Formula 3000                                                       
> Corrosion
> Free
>
> WD-40                                                                 
> WD-40
> Product (Canada) Ltd
>
> ACF-50                                                                
> Lear
> Chemical Research Corp.
>
> LPS-2                                                                 
> LPS
> Laboratories
>
> Krown T-40                                                         
> Canadian
> Krown Dealers Inc.
>
> Rustcheck Dripless                                            Rust  
> Check
> Corp.
>
> Corrosion Block                                                   
> Lear Chemical
> Research Corp.
>
> Boeshield T-9                                                      
> The Boeing
> Company
>
> Rustcheck Red                                                  Rust  
> Check
> Corp
>
> Greg Higgins
> 63sprite
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>
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 28 09:06:54 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:06:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Insurance -- again!
In-Reply-To: <95238.19002.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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--- On Mon, 2/28/11, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
> GEICO is as good as your knowledge of insurance and the
> GEICO representative's 
> knowledge of insurance who you speak with 

Amen. Until I moved to small town America I never had an insurance agent. Now that I do, I bring the cars over to him and explain what I'm doing and he advises me on what to do. With 8 registered and insured vehicles, he's got enough of my money and he's been great at steering us to Hagerty's when appropriate. Sometimes, it isn't. For my Alfa, I drove it nearly every day, and had to insure it as such. Same with my BGT. Essentially, they were treated as 40 year old used cars, and I knew that and accepted the risk going it. The amount I saved by reducing usage on the more modern car policies would have paid for bodywork.

Ron

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Mon Feb 28 09:12:46 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:12:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Insurance -- again!
Message-ID: <AANLkTimsaecK2ZLCKhYAbcD5A5owZ6N+mNYd7N5TvFrz@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Ed,
I have talked to my State Farm agent about classic car insurance.
The people he has working for him are nice enough but don't know insurance
like he does.
Be aware of this when you talk to an agency, not everyone in the office is
qualified, though they may believe what they say they also might not have
all the information.
My agent for about 22 years told me yes they do have a classic car insurance
for cars that are not trailer queens and may be driven around just not used
as your daily driver.
They would value my Midget at about $6500 if it were all one color (humor
for those who know my car) but $4500 as it is.
When my Grundy policy is up on my Sprite I'll probably switch it over to my
local SF agent.
Right now I have it on 'normal' insurance so it is costing me more than my
family van.
I think I can get that cost lowered a bit by trimming off some extra
coverage I don't really need.
Anyway, what I'm getting at is that you would do well to find a local agent
that you like and is willing to research things for you.
They need your business so make them work for it.
When you come to an agreement about coverage and price that you are happy
with then you are left with just driving your car and enjoying it.

Rick

___________________
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Sent: Mon, February 28, 2011 9:34:10 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Insurance -- again!

I am looking to make a daily driver out of my 78 Midget and was wondering
what
other types of insurance people have found outside of Hagerty and the
collector
car type insurance companies (too expensive if you use it daily).  Companies
like Geico are now offering coverage, just not sure how good it is.  My
current
insurance company won't cover the car.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 28 09:13:14 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:13:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
In-Reply-To: <55EEB797-469D-43BC-9BDB-2CC4B2BFBE2E@comcast.net>
References: <5346D34209F34ACC8D48439F62B01D65@Inspiron>
	<55EEB797-469D-43BC-9BDB-2CC4B2BFBE2E@comcast.net>
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I dunno if WD-40 qualifies as "rust proofing".  It might be a rust treatment.
But, you can't paint over it.  Although, CARC may like WD-40.
Their testing criteria would be interesting and helpful.


Lately PBBlaster has been popular with me instead of WD-40.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb 28 09:17:54 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:17:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
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	<55EEB797-469D-43BC-9BDB-2CC4B2BFBE2E@comcast.net>
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Well, if it's rust-proofing for aluminum that you're looking for, I've got 
my own proprietary formula that I will sell cheap in gallon cans. 
Guaranteed to prevent rust on aluminum.

Also works well on fiberglass and wood.


LAD




-----Original Message----- 
From: Lester
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 10:04 AM
To: spridgets_autox.team.net net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again

Is this for aluminum or for steel?


Lester


On Feb 24, 2011, at 2:55 PM, Greg Higgins wrote:

> The Canadian Army tested every rust-proofing product on the market,
> these are
> what they are, from best to the worst.
>
> Product
> Manufacturer
>
> Formula 3000
> Corrosion
> Free
>
> WD-40
> WD-40
> Product (Canada) Ltd
>
> ACF-50
> Lear
> Chemical Research Corp.
>
> LPS-2
> LPS
> Laboratories
>
> Krown T-40
> Canadian
> Krown Dealers Inc.
>
> Rustcheck Dripless                                            Rust
> Check
> Corp.
>
> Corrosion Block
> Lear Chemical
> Research Corp.
>
> Boeshield T-9
> The Boeing
> Company
>
> Rustcheck Red                                                  Rust
> Check
> Corp
>
> Greg Higgins
> 63sprite
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From fastvee at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 28 09:31:51 2011
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:31:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Insurance -- again!
In-Reply-To: <2CBAE98DC91E427C9F24AF84CCBB91ED@spider>
Message-ID: <568646.15902.qm@web34404.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

My insurer (Erie Insurance) steered me to American Collectors Insurance for my 74 Midget. I have no complaints but lately would rather not have all of the restrictions of classic insurance. After asking again, Erie said they would include the Midget on my regular policy with an agreed value if I presented a professional appraisal. I may follow through this spring even if just to find out the cost.
John
Fogelsville, PA


--- On Mon, 2/28/11, corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:


Use an old line company thru a local, independent agent.
You should be able to insure the car for an agreed upon value.
If not, tell us. ...bill in corvallis
===========================================

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Feb 28 09:40:38 2011
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:40:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
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	<55EEB797-469D-43BC-9BDB-2CC4B2BFBE2E@comcast.net>
	<E171302E9A004FA6A2C381E8016AB22E@HomePC>
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Ok, fine...  corrosion protection...  geeeeze..  ;-)

Lester

On Feb 28, 2011, at 10:17 AM, Larry Daniels wrote:

> Well, if it's rust-proofing for aluminum that you're looking for,  
> I've got
> my own proprietary formula that I will sell cheap in gallon cans.
> Guaranteed to prevent rust on aluminum.
>
> Also works well on fiberglass and wood.
>
>
> LAD
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lester
> Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 10:04 AM
> To: spridgets_autox.team.net net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
>
> Is this for aluminum or for steel?
>
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Feb 24, 2011, at 2:55 PM, Greg Higgins wrote:
>
>> The Canadian Army tested every rust-proofing product on the market,
>> these are
>> what they are, from best to the worst.
>>
>> Product
>> Manufacturer
>>
>> Formula 3000
>> Corrosion
>> Free
>>
>> WD-40
>> WD-40
>> Product (Canada) Ltd
>>
>> ACF-50
>> Lear
>> Chemical Research Corp.
>>
>> LPS-2
>> LPS
>> Laboratories
>>
>> Krown T-40
>> Canadian
>> Krown Dealers Inc.
>>
>> Rustcheck Dripless                                            Rust
>> Check
>> Corp.
>>
>> Corrosion Block
>> Lear Chemical
>> Research Corp.
>>
>> Boeshield T-9
>> The Boeing
>> Company
>>
>> Rustcheck Red                                                  Rust
>> Check
>> Corp
>>
>> Greg Higgins
>> 63sprite
>> _______________________________________________
>>
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb 28 09:46:26 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:46:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
In-Reply-To: <97977B00-6F58-444A-A3CC-52FA4AC84281@comcast.net>
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	<55EEB797-469D-43BC-9BDB-2CC4B2BFBE2E@comcast.net>
	<E171302E9A004FA6A2C381E8016AB22E@HomePC>
	<97977B00-6F58-444A-A3CC-52FA4AC84281@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <DCBDA0460F9049A5B1ECE2AC78534482@HomePC>

LOL

Sorry, couldn't pass that one up, Lester!




-----Original Message----- 
From: Lester 
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 10:40 AM 
To: Larry Daniels 
Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net net 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again 

Ok, fine...  corrosion protection...  geeeeze..  ;-)

Lester

On Feb 28, 2011, at 10:17 AM, Larry Daniels wrote:

> Well, if it's rust-proofing for aluminum that you're looking for,  
> I've got
> my own proprietary formula that I will sell cheap in gallon cans.
> Guaranteed to prevent rust on aluminum.
>
> Also works well on fiberglass and wood.
>
>
> LAD
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lester
> Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 10:04 AM
> To: spridgets_autox.team.net net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
>
> Is this for aluminum or for steel?
>
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Feb 24, 2011, at 2:55 PM, Greg Higgins wrote:
>
>> The Canadian Army tested every rust-proofing product on the market,
>> these are
>> what they are, from best to the worst.
>>
>> Product
>> Manufacturer
>>
>> Formula 3000
>> Corrosion
>> Free
>>
>> WD-40
>> WD-40
>> Product (Canada) Ltd
>>
>> ACF-50
>> Lear
>> Chemical Research Corp.
>>
>> LPS-2
>> LPS
>> Laboratories
>>
>> Krown T-40
>> Canadian
>> Krown Dealers Inc.
>>
>> Rustcheck Dripless                                            Rust
>> Check
>> Corp.
>>
>> Corrosion Block
>> Lear Chemical
>> Research Corp.
>>
>> Boeshield T-9
>> The Boeing
>> Company
>>
>> Rustcheck Red                                                  Rust
>> Check
>> Corp
>>
>> Greg Higgins
>> 63sprite
>> _______________________________________________
>>
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From lmacy at mac.com  Mon Feb 28 09:51:30 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:51:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
In-Reply-To: <E171302E9A004FA6A2C381E8016AB22E@HomePC>
References: <5346D34209F34ACC8D48439F62B01D65@Inspiron>
	<55EEB797-469D-43BC-9BDB-2CC4B2BFBE2E@comcast.net>
	<E171302E9A004FA6A2C381E8016AB22E@HomePC>
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Can I open a branch office for your rust-proffing here on the east coast?? 

Larry

On Feb 28, 2011, at 11:17 AM, Larry Daniels wrote:

> Well, if it's rust-proofing for aluminum that you're looking for, I've got 
> my own proprietary formula that I will sell cheap in gallon cans. 
> Guaranteed to prevent rust on aluminum.
> 
> Also works well on fiberglass and wood.
> 
> 
> LAD
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Lester
> Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 10:04 AM
> To: spridgets_autox.team.net net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
> 
> Is this for aluminum or for steel?
> 
> 
> Lester
> 
> 
> On Feb 24, 2011, at 2:55 PM, Greg Higgins wrote:
> 
>> The Canadian Army tested every rust-proofing product on the market,
>> these are
>> what they are, from best to the worst.
>> 
>> Product
>> Manufacturer
>> 
>> Formula 3000
>> Corrosion
>> Free
>> 
>> WD-40
>> WD-40
>> Product (Canada) Ltd
>> 
>> ACF-50
>> Lear
>> Chemical Research Corp.
>> 
>> LPS-2
>> LPS
>> Laboratories
>> 
>> Krown T-40
>> Canadian
>> Krown Dealers Inc.
>> 
>> Rustcheck Dripless                                            Rust
>> Check
>> Corp.
>> 
>> Corrosion Block
>> Lear Chemical
>> Research Corp.
>> 
>> Boeshield T-9
>> The Boeing
>> Company
>> 
>> Rustcheck Red                                                  Rust
>> Check
>> Corp
>> 
>> Greg Higgins
>> 63sprite
>> _______________________________________________
>> 
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

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

 Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a question and you're a fool for the rest of your life. 

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Feb 28 10:02:59 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:02:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
In-Reply-To: <730DD226-49E8-4E4B-9604-74D32233F559@mac.com>
References: <5346D34209F34ACC8D48439F62B01D65@Inspiron>
	<55EEB797-469D-43BC-9BDB-2CC4B2BFBE2E@comcast.net>
	<E171302E9A004FA6A2C381E8016AB22E@HomePC>
	<730DD226-49E8-4E4B-9604-74D32233F559@mac.com>
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<< Can I open a branch office for your rust-proffing here on the
east coast?? >>

ONLY and AFTER NY, NJ, Del, & Philly "fall off The Continent",
so that YOU are on the East Coast, Doc Macy !!!!

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 28 10:43:17 2011
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:43:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Insurance -- again!
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State Farm rocks!  $51/6mos to cover it as a "personal pleasure" vehicle under 
their "classic" policy.  I don't plan on exceeding 5000 miles/yr, so they can 
cover it under the "classic" policy and I can drive without restrictions.  
Sweet!  Thanks, guys.

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




________________________________
From: Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Cc: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Sent: Mon, February 28, 2011 11:12:46 AM
Subject: Re: Insurance -- again!

Hi Ed,
I have talked to my State Farm agent about classic car insurance.
The people he has working for him are nice enough but don't know insurance like 
he does.
Be aware of this when you talk to an agency, not everyone in the office is 
qualified, though they may believe what they say they also might not have all 
the information.
My agent for about 22 years told me yes they do have a classic car insurance for 
cars that are not trailer queens and may be driven around just not used as your 
daily driver.
They would value my Midget at about $6500 if it were all one color (humor for 
those who know my car) but $4500 as it is.
When my Grundy policy is up on my Sprite I'll probably switch it over to my 
local SF agent.
Right now I have it on 'normal' insurance so it is costing me more than my 
family van.
I think I can get that cost lowered a bit by trimming off some extra coverage I 
don't really need.
Anyway, what I'm getting at is that you would do well to find a local agent that 
you like and is willing to research things for you.
They need your business so make them work for it.
When you come to an agreement about coverage and price that you are happy with 
then you are left with just driving your car and enjoying it.

Rick 

___________________
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Sent: Mon, February 28, 2011 9:34:10 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Insurance -- again!

I am looking to make a daily driver out of my 78 Midget and was wondering what
other types of insurance people have found outside of Hagerty and the collector
car type insurance companies (too expensive if you use it daily).  Companies
like Geico are now offering coverage, just not sure how good it is.  My current
insurance company won't cover the car.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb 28 11:21:58 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:21:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Winter in Wisconsin
Message-ID: <BF81221F586749EF953B299381BC19AF@HomePC>

So, do you want spring to come b or not?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X7sAKSGruA

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Feb 28 12:14:13 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:14:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Winter in Wisconsin
In-Reply-To: <BF81221F586749EF953B299381BC19AF@HomePC>
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Following the "theme" Larry , I like this one [which looks right up your 
alley <G>]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KThanZfU1_A&NR=1

I see the "need" for combining these "sports", huh ?????

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 28 12:16:16 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:16:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Most of You Have Probably Seen This
Message-ID: <AANLkTin0OeuH4hasokkqWdK+H0Z-w5XJBCWAtyKLoUXc@mail.gmail.com>

But I thought it was a rare thing and thought for the heck of it I will send
it to the list. .  who knows, there might be some interested in it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330535062103&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT


Kirk

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Feb 28 12:18:08 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:18:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Winter in Wisconsin
In-Reply-To: <BF81221F586749EF953B299381BC19AF@HomePC>
References: <BF81221F586749EF953B299381BC19AF@HomePC>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinpb_Du7ttyMRBFAZ2keKawOvN9kW3hzdK9L40Q@mail.gmail.com>

> So, do you want spring to come b  or not?
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X7sAKSGruA


So which one was Carrie?
ED

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Mon Feb 28 13:17:18 2011
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:17:18 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] yet *another* LBC question..
Message-ID: <20110228.131718.24495.0@webmail01.dca.untd.com>

When I redrilled  my drums, axles, front hubs, rear axle hubs out to 12mm (to
fit 7/16-20 studs), I actually went as far as to do so at a 100mm DBC so that
I could use both Japanese and German intended wheels since they are much more
common. Now its just a matter of remembering that they are that way when I
need spares (like on my way to WI this summer?)

Mark Haynes
HAN6L12977
HAN5L8016


On 2/25/2011 10:53 AM, Dave KK7SS wrote:
> So.... bottom line is that the Japanese rims I was offered won't fit my
LBC... ;-(
>
Not exactly true.
100 mm lug holes will work. I wouldn't run any races with them but they
fit and work.
As do BMW 4 lug 100mm rims. I saw them on a Morris Minor.
Mazda, Honda, BMW, VW, all fit. They are not "correct" but they fit.



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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb 28 15:34:17 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:34:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
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Sure.  I think you'll find the franchising fee to be quite reasonable.

The other Larry


-----Original Message----- 
From: Macy Larry
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 10:51 AM
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again

Can I open a branch office for your rust-proffing here on the east coast??

Larry

On Feb 28, 2011, at 11:17 AM, Larry Daniels wrote:

> Well, if it's rust-proofing for aluminum that you're looking for, I've got
> my own proprietary formula that I will sell cheap in gallon cans.
> Guaranteed to prevent rust on aluminum.
>
> Also works well on fiberglass and wood.
>
>
> LAD
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Lester
> Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 10:04 AM
> To: spridgets_autox.team.net net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
>
> Is this for aluminum or for steel?
>
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Feb 24, 2011, at 2:55 PM, Greg Higgins wrote:
>
>> The Canadian Army tested every rust-proofing product on the market,
>> these are
>> what they are, from best to the worst.
>>
>> Product
>> Manufacturer
>>
>> Formula 3000
>> Corrosion
>> Free
>>
>> WD-40
>> WD-40
>> Product (Canada) Ltd
>>
>> ACF-50
>> Lear
>> Chemical Research Corp.
>>
>> LPS-2
>> LPS
>> Laboratories
>>
>> Krown T-40
>> Canadian
>> Krown Dealers Inc.
>>
>> Rustcheck Dripless                                            Rust
>> Check
>> Corp.
>>
>> Corrosion Block
>> Lear Chemical
>> Research Corp.
>>
>> Boeshield T-9
>> The Boeing
>> Company
>>
>> Rustcheck Red                                                  Rust
>> Check
>> Corp
>>
>> Greg Higgins
>> 63sprite
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and you're a fool for the rest of your life. 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb 28 15:42:35 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:42:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Winter in Wisconsin
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	<AANLkTinpb_Du7ttyMRBFAZ2keKawOvN9kW3hzdK9L40Q@mail.gmail.com>
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She won't drive a snowmobile.  With clothes or without.




-----Original Message----- 
From: David Lieb
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 1:18 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Winter in Wisconsin

> So, do you want spring to come b  or not?
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X7sAKSGruA


So which one was Carrie?
ED
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Feb 28 15:48:23 2011
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:48:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Winter in Wisconsin
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	<AANLkTinpb_Du7ttyMRBFAZ2keKawOvN9kW3hzdK9L40Q@mail.gmail.com>
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> She won't drive a snowmobile.  With clothes or without.

Smarter than we gave her credit for... Of course, the only data we had
to go on was that she married you ;-)
David L

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Feb 28 16:59:25 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:59:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Winter in Wisconsin
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No comment........

On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 4:48 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

> > She won't drive a snowmobile.  With clothes or without.
>
> Smarter than we gave her credit for... Of course, the only data we had
> to go on was that she married you ;-)
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Feb 28 17:00:08 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:00:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
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References: <5346D34209F34ACC8D48439F62B01D65@Inspiron>
	<55EEB797-469D-43BC-9BDB-2CC4B2BFBE2E@comcast.net>
	<E171302E9A004FA6A2C381E8016AB22E@HomePC>
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On 2/28/2011 11:17 AM, Larry Daniels wrote:
> Well, if it's rust-proofing for aluminum that you're looking for, I've got
> my own proprietary formula that I will sell cheap in gallon cans.
> Guaranteed to prevent rust on aluminum.
>
> Also works well on fiberglass and wood.

Larry

Please send me some, my chinese aluminum wheels are rusting.
No shit.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb 28 17:14:14 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:14:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
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	<4D6C3708.5090800@comcast.net>
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OK, who hijacked Frank's email account?  The Frank Clarici I know would 
never buy Chinese wheels for any car carrying his family.

LAD


-----Original Message----- 
From: Frank Clarici
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 6:00 PM
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: Lester ; spridgets_autox.team.net net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again

On 2/28/2011 11:17 AM, Larry Daniels wrote:
> Well, if it's rust-proofing for aluminum that you're looking for, I've got
> my own proprietary formula that I will sell cheap in gallon cans.
> Guaranteed to prevent rust on aluminum.
>
> Also works well on fiberglass and wood.

Larry

Please send me some, my chinese aluminum wheels are rusting.
No shit.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb 28 17:14:24 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:14:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Winter in Wisconsin
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	<AANLkTinM2QG0ue3sfPRvmkHCHiGvaHD_eBtiBxUm0Gd4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9235EC9915134FB8AB725FE4B871B002@HomePC>

I tricked her into it.

We got married on a beach in Jamaica after too many Mai Tais.




-----Original Message----- 
From: David Lieb
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 4:48 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Winter in Wisconsin

> She won't drive a snowmobile.  With clothes or without.

Smarter than we gave her credit for... Of course, the only data we had
to go on was that she married you ;-)
David L
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb 28 17:41:01 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:41:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Winter in Wisconsin
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Seems to be false on the face of it.  If you really meant that, you wouldn't 
say anything.




-----Original Message----- 
From: Brad Fornal
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 5:59 PM
To: David Lieb
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Winter in Wisconsin

No comment........

On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 4:48 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

> > She won't drive a snowmobile.  With clothes or without.
>
> Smarter than we gave her credit for... Of course, the only data we had
> to go on was that she married you ;-)
> David L
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Feb 28 19:03:31 2011
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:03:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust- proofing again
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On 2/28/2011 7:14 PM, Larry Daniels wrote:
> OK, who hijacked Frank's email account?  The Frank Clarici I know would
> never buy Chinese wheels for any car carrying his family.

The USA does not make any aftermarket wheels.
And I got them from some California company, ching chang charley or 
something like that. ULTRA (brand) CRAP


-- 
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Toms River, NJ

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 28 20:32:03 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:32:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] History
Message-ID: <AANLkTikpR-KCmipXR0MBGUq4hqnKJ5QPPWA-mA9cwMRL@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.network54.com/Forum/451309/thread/1296928404/This+is+just+to+cool+not+to+spread+around

<http://www.network54.com/Forum/451309/thread/1296928404/This+is+just+to+cool+not+to+spread+around>An
amazing 'weapon'.

A bit of history I missed.

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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Feb 28 20:44:42 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:44:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
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Not a problem...  We gift the Chinese military with beer laced with
saltpeter.  Just for fun, we also send them lots of KY jelly and Playboy
magazines....  If they can get it up at all they will be too busy in the
bathroom to bother anyone...

Cheers!!
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On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 5:24 PM, <an5.sprite at gmail.com> wrote:

> It is a big problem. China is now "importing" wives from North Korea and
> other southeast asian countries. It is not a long term problem since the
> impact is now withj many 20+ year olds unable to find a mate. It may be the
> factior that destabilizes the Chinese ruling party.
>
> Steve
> ------Original Message------
> From: Robert Duquette
> Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> To: spridgets
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SKS
> Sent: Feb 26, 2011 5:08 PM
>
> Yes, that thought has crossed my mind and I have asked that same question.
>
> It doesn't sound like good (long term) planning to me.
>
> Robert D
>
>
>
>
> From: healeyrick at yahoo.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Now think of all those testosterone-laden young Chinese males in a country
> with a one-baby policy where males are favored and female babies not always
> carried to term.  Does the prospect of millions of horny Chinese guys with
> guns looking for chicks make anyone nervous besides me?
>
> Rick
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From frog.aye at gmail.com  Mon Feb 28 21:40:01 2011
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:40:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] SKS
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On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 7:44 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Not a problem...  We gift the Chinese military with beer laced with
> saltpeter.  Just for fun, we also send them lots of KY jelly and Playboy
> magazines....  If they can get it up at all they will be too busy in the
> bathroom to bother anyone...
>


Hunnnnnhhhh?
 Can't wait for Spring.
Hal

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Feb 28 21:43:56 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:43:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50th - The Second Attempt
Message-ID: <16488.96258.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Since I didn't receive a response to my first question, I will ask it another 
way. 


 
When will the schedule of events be published/posted?
Or maybe I should ask: Will a schedule of events be posted?
Or should I assume that everyone is going to arrive and just hang around, drink 
beer, trade cars, drink some more beer, see if cars float in the hotel pool and 
stuff like that?

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct




----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun, February 27, 2011 7:29:42 PM
Subject: Midget 50th


Regarding the Midget 50th event scheduled for July 18-22 in Wisconsin, I've 
looked on the Facebook page as well as the website but I couldn't find a 
schedule of events. Are the events that are planned for the week posted 
somewhere?

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 28 22:45:51 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:45:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget 50th - The Second Attempt
In-Reply-To: <16488.96258.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <853535.64948.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Mon, 2/28/11, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
> beer, trade cars, drink some more beer, see if cars float
> in the hotel pool and 

Guys,

Who spilled the beans about the car floating contest?

Ron