From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Nov  1 07:14:06 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:14:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Roadster
In-Reply-To: <E88DEBDB-3A5D-4C86-A851-D8026890C08A@mac.com>
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	<E88DEBDB-3A5D-4C86-A851-D8026890C08A@mac.com>
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<<  I have a Clubman S and I love it,>>

Why, Larry;  passenger leg room ??<VBG>   On my last "trip out East", I never did see
YOU drive it !?!?

<<  but I fail to see the need for a "Roadster" when they have a convertible already.>>

Think of the weight savings ! !  NO servos/motors/rams for convert. top, for that
matter, would have a REMOVABLE [leave it at home] 'hood', no window mechanisms
[leave side curtains at home].  So a LOT 'cheaper to build/sell ?!?

<<And I fail to see what the hell the Countryman is really supposed to be.>>

Comes with front & rear billed tweed 'lid' & string back gloves as 
Standard Equipment so
that it's a "Proper Fine British Automobile ?!?

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Nov  1 07:59:10 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:59:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Roadster
In-Reply-To: <4EAFFEAE.6090002@justbrits.com>
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	<E88DEBDB-3A5D-4C86-A851-D8026890C08A@mac.com>
	<4EAFFEAE.6090002@justbrits.com>
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On Tue, Nov 1, 2011 at 9:14 AM, " Just Brits " Shop <shop at justbrits.com>wrote:

>
> <<And I fail to see what the hell the Countryman is really supposed to
> be.>>
>
> Comes with front & rear billed tweed 'lid' & string back gloves as
> Standard Equipment so
> that it's a "Proper Fine British Automobile ?!?
>
>

>From Germany....

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Tue Nov  1 08:54:09 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 08:54:09 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Early Racing Video (Film) of MGA, E-Type and Bugeye
Message-ID: <CAMyxPE+cGo81Jbq8kUFZWfY4aisEVSO4nhgqnkMn4dh=HE49Cg@mail.gmail.com>

The 1960 MGA I owned. .  and it was a solid car with good shocks. . . the
car really did not handle that well in the corners. It enjoyed driving it,
but It had a good amount of roll to it.

My Capri (at the time) with the V6 would run past it in corners no
problem.

My Bugeye, before I put the sway bar back in and the racing shocks would
also take corners much more effectively.

MGB's I have driven were also much faster in the corners with much less
roll factor.  I guess that those who race the MGA must be doing something
to the suspension to keep it competitive.

Anyone with MGA experience concur, or possibly something was "off" with my
car that I was not aware of?

Just a thought after watching the film.

Kirk

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Nov  1 09:08:27 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:08:27 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Roadster
In-Reply-To: <CABQj3r_oAs-A=qD-GE4bJkt7Om2bA1Hy-j1_CWvUOS5j78OK1Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAF3a=7LZONLeMX-ztPWgkFVTNYS-kbQYboeWEQsoggoV7fdrKQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<E88DEBDB-3A5D-4C86-A851-D8026890C08A@mac.com>
	<4EAFFEAE.6090002@justbrits.com>
	<CABQj3r_oAs-A=qD-GE4bJkt7Om2bA1Hy-j1_CWvUOS5j78OK1Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1320163707.67470.YahooMailRC@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

WW II ended in '45. Oxford is still part of England.

 jay




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

> that it's a "Proper Fine British Automobile ?!?

>From Germany....

From bkitterer at me.com  Tue Nov  1 09:56:39 2011
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:56:39 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Where were you when the LBC bug got you?
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In 1956 my uncle purchased a beautiful black 1954 Austin-Healey 100 with a hard top.  When he would come down from LA to visit (about twice a month) he would toss me the keys and say go enjoy yourself.  So my first LBC love is the 1954 Austin-Healey.  In 1958 I purchased my own 1954 Austin-Healey.  It had been badly abused by the original owner and as a result it frequently had problems making me late for work.  In Feb 1960 my girl friend (later wife and now deceased) ask me to look at the Sprite for her.  It was such a kick to drive that I traded my big Healey in on the spot and she got hers three days later.  This is the car that I am still driving - that is when I get it back on the road.

Bob Kitterer and Dolores

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

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Tue Nov  1 12:04:40 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 19:04:40 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Roadster
In-Reply-To: <1320163707.67470.YahooMailRC@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1015340582.579887.1320174280980.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

BMW's are made in Oxford??

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> WW II ended in '45. Oxford is still part of England.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Nov  1 12:29:18 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 12:29:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Roadster
In-Reply-To: <1015340582.579887.1320174280980.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
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No. 

BMW's are made in North Carolina. 

 jay




________________________________
From: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>


BMW's are made in Oxford??

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Nov  1 13:20:55 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 15:20:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Roadster
In-Reply-To: <1320175758.58241.YahooMailRC@web83915.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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so really poor quality control. The last two US made cars I bought, were
crap.

On Tue, Nov 1, 2011 at 2:29 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> No.
>
> BMW's are made in North Carolina.
>
>  jay
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
>
>
> BMW's are made in Oxford??
> _______________________________________________
>
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From miniac7 at aol.com  Tue Nov  1 14:38:41 2011
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 17:38:41 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Roadster
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Message-ID: <8CE66F5C1F6DE3E-228C-12EDFE@webmail-d142.sysops.aol.com>

Actually it's Greer, SC.

Howard


No.
BMW's are made in North Carolina.
 jay






-----Original Message-----
From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, Nov 1, 2011 4:09 pm
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New Mini Roadster


No.
BMW's are made in North Carolina.
 jay


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From miniac7 at aol.com  Tue Nov  1 15:27:44 2011
From: miniac7 at aol.com (Howie)
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 18:27:44 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Roadster
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Aka: Spartanburg

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 1, 2011, at 5:38 PM, miniac7 at aol.com wrote:

> Actually it's Greer, SC.
>
> Howard
>
>
> No.
> BMW's are made in North Carolina.
> jay
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
> To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tue, Nov 1, 2011 4:09 pm
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New Mini Roadster
>
>
> No.
> BMW's are made in North Carolina.
> jay
>
>
> _______________________________
> rom: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
>
> MW's are made in Oxford??
> uggested annual donation  $12.75
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From Miniac7 at aol.com  Tue Nov  1 16:37:08 2011
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 19:37:08 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you
Message-ID: <3f70c.2e0700cb.3be1dca4@aol.com>

Last week I posted a question about a Datsun 5 Speed that I heard was for  
sale. I needed to verify the serial number and also needed to know if this 
was  from a 210 or a B210.. A bunch of you jumped right in and helped in a 
variety of  ways. Since that time, I've been away and totally forgot thank 
each of you  independently, so now I'm doing that to you as a group. The tranny 
turned out to  be from a B210, not a 210. The seller had it for sale for 
$150 and  advertised it as being appropriate for a BMC in-line A-Series 
engine. This was  not the case. 
 
Again, a hearty thanks to all of you who responded. 
 
Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA.
'60 AH Bugeye Sprite
'68 Austin Mini

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov  1 17:22:47 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 19:22:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you
In-Reply-To: <3f70c.2e0700cb.3be1dca4@aol.com>
References: <3f70c.2e0700cb.3be1dca4@aol.com>
Message-ID: <1A46620A17EF43E78B45FA257AC11C31@HomePC>

Actually, Howard, I have the list of trannies that Paul A. listed as working 
for A-series transplants.  He lists some of the B210 as working -- just not 
preferred.

If all else fails, that one may work for you.


LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Miniac7 at aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 6:37 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you

Last week I posted a question about a Datsun 5 Speed that I heard was for
sale. I needed to verify the serial number and also needed to know if this
was  from a 210 or a B210.. A bunch of you jumped right in and helped in a
variety of  ways. Since that time, I've been away and totally forgot thank
each of you  independently, so now I'm doing that to you as a group. The 
tranny
turned out to  be from a B210, not a 210. The seller had it for sale for
$150 and  advertised it as being appropriate for a BMC in-line A-Series
engine. This was  not the case.

Again, a hearty thanks to all of you who responded.

Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA.
'60 AH Bugeye Sprite
'68 Austin Mini
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From jessmd1 at comcast.net  Tue Nov  1 18:09:30 2011
From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power)
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 20:09:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 speed transmission
Message-ID: <D0CFC135-74B6-4DC3-84FF-D0B85E2F71AA@comcast.net>

   Still looking for an F series Datsun 5 speed transmission for my  
1275cc motor.If anyone knows where I can get one,please let me  
know.Thanks in advance.

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Nov  1 18:10:00 2011
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Evans)
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 18:10:00 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Celebrities and their supercars
Message-ID: <009201cc98fc$25b5e540$7121afc0$@net>

http://tinyurl.com/4xoyyr6

See the "other", less desirable cars at:

http://tinyurl.com/42ssvzg

From pdx.pete at frontier.com  Tue Nov  1 18:40:44 2011
From: pdx.pete at frontier.com (Peter Shull)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 01:40:44 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you
In-Reply-To: <1A46620A17EF43E78B45FA257AC11C31@HomePC>
Message-ID: <2062906184.442697.1320198044652.JavaMail.root@cl03-host01.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

If memory serves, and there's the chance it might not, the 4-speed transmissions from B210s and 210s would work. The B210 5-speed will not, hence the need to know the 60 numerical designation, etc.
Pete


----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
To: Miniac7 at aol.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 5:22:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you

Actually, Howard, I have the list of trannies that Paul A. listed as working 
for A-series transplants.  He lists some of the B210 as working -- just not 
preferred.

If all else fails, that one may work for you.


LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Miniac7 at aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 6:37 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you

Last week I posted a question about a Datsun 5 Speed that I heard was for
sale. I needed to verify the serial number and also needed to know if this
was  from a 210 or a B210.. A bunch of you jumped right in and helped in a
variety of  ways. Since that time, I've been away and totally forgot thank
each of you  independently, so now I'm doing that to you as a group. The 
tranny
turned out to  be from a B210, not a 210. The seller had it for sale for
$150 and  advertised it as being appropriate for a BMC in-line A-Series
engine. This was  not the case.

Again, a hearty thanks to all of you who responded.

Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA.
'60 AH Bugeye Sprite
'68 Austin Mini
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From Ron.Corry at iol.ie  Wed Nov  2 03:31:36 2011
From: Ron.Corry at iol.ie (Ron Corry)
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:31:36 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets]  5 speed transmission
In-Reply-To: <D0CFC135-74B6-4DC3-84FF-D0B85E2F71AA@comcast.net>
References: <D0CFC135-74B6-4DC3-84FF-D0B85E2F71AA@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20111102100519.09b415f8@iol.ie>

Hi Jess and Happy Spridget People,

Apologies if this information has been posted before.

I see in the Sep.2011 copy of MASCOT Magazine, published by the
UK based Midget & Sprite Club, that some guys in Germany have
produced a kit to fit a BMW E30 series 5-Speed box to a Spridget.
I understand that NO cutting of the body is required.

Several photos have been published of the conversion, and it looks neat
to me. I have no financial interest in this; just posting here as a service
to fellow Spridget people. Here are the quoted prices:-

COSTS (prices in Euro, ex-Works in Germany)

Adaptor plate f. engine and prop shaft (machined etc. + machined part 
f. prop shaft + pilot bearing. E260
Bolts, nuts, brackets, rubber blocks f. gearbox and adaptor E35
CLUTCH: E210
    Clutch plate, adapted for BMW gearing
    Clutch cover, adapted for BMW clutch plate
    Clutch release bearing new
    Clutch slave cylinder used
Gear Lever: ring-bolts, machined sleeves, lever (without knob) E45
Prop shaft (new manuf. acc. to sample) E400
Flywheel fitted to clutch and balanced together E200
BMW Gearbox (used, tested by specialist) E350
BMW gearbox used (auction, scrap yard etc.) Estimate  E150 or so.

Contact details for the German suppliers is:-

Heinz Schattner: e-mail: aconite at hotmail.de (in English or German)

Ruediger Wolters, e-mail: xs.wolters at t-online.de (only in German)

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I have a Paul A. box in my Mk.1. Having a 5-Speed is a great
improvement on the standard 4-speed. Paul was a great guy, R.I.P.

As I said, NFI.

Ron Corry
Co. Wicklow, Ireland
'59 AN5 "Oggibip"
'95 Land Rover Defender 90 "Miss Marples"
===============================================
At 02/11/2011 01:09 Wednesday, Jess Power wrote:
>   Still looking for an F series Datsun 5 speed transmission for my
>1275cc motor.If anyone knows where I can get one,please let me
>know.Thanks in advance.

From heard at datatrontech.net  Wed Nov  2 04:56:14 2011
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard Saxon)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 07:56:14 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Celebrities and their supercars
In-Reply-To: <009201cc98fc$25b5e540$7121afc0$@net>
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No wonder he lost money on the cars.  Did you see that shirt he's wearing?
 Holy crap.  Looks like he belongs in the circus.

On Tue, Nov 1, 2011 at 9:10 PM, Robert Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:

> http://tinyurl.com/4xoyyr6
>
> See the "other", less desirable cars at:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/42ssvzg
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From lists at woozy.com  Wed Nov  2 08:21:15 2011
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:21:15 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Roadster
In-Reply-To: <086264F6-2874-46CB-9E51-F6196D896A1D@ado13.com>
References: <CAF3a=7LZONLeMX-ztPWgkFVTNYS-kbQYboeWEQsoggoV7fdrKQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<666EFA77E58545BE904997CC1D9786ED@blackbox2>
	<086264F6-2874-46CB-9E51-F6196D896A1D@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <4EB15FEB.40102@woozy.com>

I'm kinda liking it too. Looks like it could be a blast to drive.

Robert

On 11/1/11 2:07 AM, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote:
> Sorry Guys, I think it's bitchin......Will need to get a better look at it.
>
> On Oct 31, 2011, at 8:52 PM, Dean Hedin wrote:
>
>> I though it looked pretty good.
>>
>> Even with the top up...
>> http://www.gizmag.com/mini-roadster/20324/picture/146156/

From pilotrob at msn.com  Wed Nov  2 09:14:17 2011
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:14:17 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Dyno testing at Bugeye
 BBQ... aluminum cross flow with twin side draft webers
Message-ID: <SNT135-ds8E0E6EBAE4270F8A51299D4D40@phx.gbl>

Be interested to know the numbers, if and when.

Are YOU using a single 45 DCOE Weber or the stock SU's??
  

CB


-----Original Message-----
From: John Felt
Sent: Wednesday, November 2, 2011 10:05 AM
To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Dyno testing at Bugeye BBQ...  aluminum cross flow with twin side draft webers


Interesting that you ask about the HP at rear wheels.  I am doing my best to have Dave Evans, who is a well known dyno/tuner down here in S Calif., have his set up at the Bugeye BBQ Nov. 12th.  I recently put on a ported head and larger valves, from APT, and am still trying to figure the jetting etc to get the max. out of it.  So I was thinking of tuning it on a dyno. and was given Dave's name and number.  He and I are working out the details, our goal would be to have one or two cars max. wanting a dyno/tune up and maybe 4 more for just the dyno hook up to see what HP there lil bugeye is putting out.
Mickey, is the one who owns the maroon bugeye with the twin webers.  He has a pretty sweet set up, his engine has hot cam and his using the 5 speed.   I think it may be one of the fastest street bugeyes in the area.   The only way I think I can match his acceleration is to drop a 4:55 rear end in my car.  LOL
John

> To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com
> From: PilotRob at msn.com
> Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 18:27:54 -0400
> Subject: RE: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Too cool... aluminum cross flow with twin side draft webers
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>  To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
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From jwagaman1 at comcast.net  Wed Nov  2 09:14:01 2011
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net (jwagaman1 at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 12:14:01 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
Message-ID: <1334A858FB5949FAB2C13F0143D494B7@JeffWagamanPC>

I wish I had the money for this but maybe someone on our email list does.
Ibd like original wheels or wires though.

http://york.craigslist.org/cto/2672965861.html


Jeff

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Wed Nov  2 10:16:33 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 17:16:33 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
In-Reply-To: <1334A858FB5949FAB2C13F0143D494B7@JeffWagamanPC>
Message-ID: <1443560148.593082.1320254193724.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

For that much money I'd expect at least the rag-top to fit better!

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- jwagaman1 at comcast.net wrote:

> I wish I had the money for this but maybe someone on our email list
> does.
> 
> http://york.craigslist.org/cto/2672965861.html

From leavcast at gmail.com  Wed Nov  2 10:38:26 2011
From: leavcast at gmail.com (George Castleberry)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 10:38:26 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Dyno testing at Bugeye
 BBQ... aluminum cross flow with twin side draft webers
References: <SNT135-ds8E0E6EBAE4270F8A51299D4D40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C033C15D9A4D4E49B08811BB7D1AC3DC@shinynewlaptop>

H1's on stock 948

George
59 AN5
54 BN1
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Robert E. Shlafer
  To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com ; spridgets at autox.team.net
  Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 9:14 AM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Dyno testing at Bugeye
BBQ... aluminum cross flow with twin side draft webers


  Be interested to know the numbers, if and when.

  Are YOU using a single 45 DCOE Weber or the stock SU's??


  CB


  -----Original Message-----
  From: John Felt
  Sent: Wednesday, November 2, 2011 10:05 AM
  To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
  Subject: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Dyno testing at Bugeye BBQ...  aluminum
cross flow with twin side draft webers


  Interesting that you ask about the HP at rear wheels.  I am doing my best to
have Dave Evans, who is a well known dyno/tuner down here in S Calif., have
his set up at the Bugeye BBQ Nov. 12th.  I recently put on a ported head and
larger valves, from APT, and am still trying to figure the jetting etc to get
the max. out of it.  So I was thinking of tuning it on a dyno. and was given
Dave's name and number.  He and I are working out the details, our goal would
be to have one or two cars max. wanting a dyno/tune up and maybe 4 more for
just the dyno hook up to see what HP there lil bugeye is putting out.
  Mickey, is the one who owns the maroon bugeye with the twin webers.  He has
a pretty sweet set up, his engine has hot cam and his using the 5 speed.   I
think it may be one of the fastest street bugeyes in the area.   The only way
I think I can match his acceleration is to drop a 4:55 rear end in my car.
LOL
  John

  > To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com
  > From: PilotRob at msn.com
  > Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 18:27:54 -0400
  > Subject: RE: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Too cool... aluminum cross flow with
twin side draft webers
  >
  >
  > Impressive!!  Dynoed HP @ rear wheels?
  >
  > CB
  >  To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
  > From: johnrfelt at hotmail.com
  > Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:08:12 -0700
  > Subject: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Too cool... aluminum cross flow with
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Nov  2 10:41:20 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 10:41:20 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
In-Reply-To: <1334A858FB5949FAB2C13F0143D494B7@JeffWagamanPC>
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Are those wheels too wide for the tires? And are they the wrong offset?

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
To: Spridget <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, November 2, 2011 12:14:01 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale

I wish I had the money for this but maybe someone on our email list does.
Ibd like original wheels or wires though.

http://york.craigslist.org/cto/2672965861.html

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Wed Nov  2 11:44:00 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Mike MacLean)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 11:44:00 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
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For that much money he should have had someone that knew what the Hell they
we're doing install that top. Don't blame the top.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

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On Nov 2, 2011, at 10:16, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> For that much money I'd expect at least the rag-top to fit better!
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
> Richland, WA
>
> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
>
> ----- jwagaman1 at comcast.net wrote:
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>> I wish I had the money for this but maybe someone on our email list
>> does.
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>> http://york.craigslist.org/cto/2672965861.html
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Nov  2 12:15:45 2011
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 15:15:45 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
Message-ID: <48ae1.565b67d4.3be2f0e1@aol.com>

Possibly.  Are the wheels 14" or 13" and what profile are the  tyres.
 
 
In a message dated 02/11/2011 19:06:19 GMT Standard Time,  
jfishbein at snet.net writes:

Are  those wheels too wide for the tires? And are they the wrong  offset?

From davriker at nwi.net  Wed Nov  2 14:03:55 2011
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 14:03:55 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you
In-Reply-To: <2062906184.442697.1320198044652.JavaMail.root@cl03-host01.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
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Message-ID: <68453E943A554D139B5B9998637984B8@RikerPC>

I have the B210 rally pattern in my car.  Works, but no where near as simple 
to install.
Dave R.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Peter Shull
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 6:40 PM
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you

If memory serves, and there's the chance it might not, the 4-speed 
transmissions from B210s and 210s would work. The B210 5-speed will not, 
hence the need to know the 60 numerical designation, etc.
Pete


----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
To: Miniac7 at aol.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 5:22:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you

Actually, Howard, I have the list of trannies that Paul A. listed as working
for A-series transplants.  He lists some of the B210 as working -- just not
preferred.

If all else fails, that one may work for you.


LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Miniac7 at aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 6:37 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you

Last week I posted a question about a Datsun 5 Speed that I heard was for
sale. I needed to verify the serial number and also needed to know if this
was  from a 210 or a B210.. A bunch of you jumped right in and helped in a
variety of  ways. Since that time, I've been away and totally forgot thank
each of you  independently, so now I'm doing that to you as a group. The
tranny
turned out to  be from a B210, not a 210. The seller had it for sale for
$150 and  advertised it as being appropriate for a BMC in-line A-Series
engine. This was  not the case.

Again, a hearty thanks to all of you who responded.

Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA.
'60 AH Bugeye Sprite
'68 Austin Mini
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Wed Nov  2 14:31:39 2011
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 17:31:39 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
In-Reply-To: <1320255680.95378.YahooMailRC@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <1334A858FB5949FAB2C13F0143D494B7@JeffWagamanPC>
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Almost looks like 6 inch wheels with 155 tires.


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On Nov 2, 2011, at 1:41 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> Are those wheels too wide for the tires? And are they the wrong offset?
> 
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct

From pdx.pete at frontier.com  Wed Nov  2 14:37:37 2011
From: pdx.pete at frontier.com (Peter Shull)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 21:37:37 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you
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Thanks, David, for clearing that up. It was due to a misunderstanding on my part. 


----- Original Message -----
From: "David Riker" <davriker at nwi.net>
To: "Peter Shull" <pdx.pete at frontier.com>, "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Wednesday, November 2, 2011 2:03:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you

I have the B210 rally pattern in my car.  Works, but no where near as simple 
to install.
Dave R.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Peter Shull
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 6:40 PM
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you

If memory serves, and there's the chance it might not, the 4-speed 
transmissions from B210s and 210s would work. The B210 5-speed will not, 
hence the need to know the 60 numerical designation, etc.
Pete


----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
To: Miniac7 at aol.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 5:22:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you

Actually, Howard, I have the list of trannies that Paul A. listed as working
for A-series transplants.  He lists some of the B210 as working -- just not
preferred.

If all else fails, that one may work for you.


LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Miniac7 at aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 6:37 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you

Last week I posted a question about a Datsun 5 Speed that I heard was for
sale. I needed to verify the serial number and also needed to know if this
was  from a 210 or a B210.. A bunch of you jumped right in and helped in a
variety of  ways. Since that time, I've been away and totally forgot thank
each of you  independently, so now I'm doing that to you as a group. The
tranny
turned out to  be from a B210, not a 210. The seller had it for sale for
$150 and  advertised it as being appropriate for a BMC in-line A-Series
engine. This was  not the case.

Again, a hearty thanks to all of you who responded.

Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA.
'60 AH Bugeye Sprite
'68 Austin Mini
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Wed Nov  2 15:44:48 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 22:44:48 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
Message-ID: <mailman.13.1320273898.2936.spridgets@autox.team.net>

I have 2 wheels that look the same. Mine are 6", they where the right size for 8" racing slicks but I am sure way too wide for anything less than a 185.

Steve
------Original Message------
From: Rick Fisk
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
To: spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
Sent: Nov 2, 2011 5:31 PM

Almost looks like 6 inch wheels with 155 tires.


Sent from my keyboard

On Nov 2, 2011, at 1:41 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> Are those wheels too wide for the tires? And are they the wrong offset?
> 
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Wed Nov  2 16:52:25 2011
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 19:52:25 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
In-Reply-To: <1320255680.95378.YahooMailRC@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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	<1320255680.95378.YahooMailRC@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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On Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 1:41 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
Are those wheels too wide for the tires? And are they the wrong offset?
-----------------------------------------------------------
Most likely they are 6 inches wide and 13 inches in diameter...
Contrary to his opinion that they are period correct, they are not
Bugeye period correct. That series wheel is a mid-60's and up model. I
have a set of period correct (for a Bugeye) Cosmics on my Bugeye!

-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Wed Nov  2 17:25:29 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 20:25:29 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
In-Reply-To: <B5E7567C-2706-4D81-B393-B9DC9D0CFEFE@att.net>
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Message-ID: <BB1621B68C104E85A9B1B08EE797BAA7@blackbox2>

>For that much money he should have had someone that knew what the Hell they
>we're doing install that top. Don't blame the top.
>Mike MacLean

OK Mike, Please explain what's involved in installing a Bugeye top.

As far as I know its - snap the back into place, put the lip under the
windshield then pop & extend the bows.  You kind of have to live with what
you got after that is all done.

What kind of custom installation are you talking about? Splitting seams and
re-sewing it? 

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Nov  2 18:37:06 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 18:37:06 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
In-Reply-To: <BB1621B68C104E85A9B1B08EE797BAA7@blackbox2>
References: <1443560148.593082.1320254193724.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
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	<BB1621B68C104E85A9B1B08EE797BAA7@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <1320284226.87535.YahooMailRC@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Installation of a Bugeye top involves and requires the correct placement of the 
fasteners so that the material is taught. if you purchase a top with the 
fasteners already in place, then you are left with the possibility of an 
ill-fitting top.

 jay
To: Mike MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, November 2, 2011 8:25:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale

>For that much money he should have had someone that knew what the Hell they
>we're doing install that top. Don't blame the top.
>Mike MacLean

OK Mike, Please explain what's involved in installing a Bugeye top.

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Wed Nov  2 18:41:02 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 18:41:02 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
In-Reply-To: <BB1621B68C104E85A9B1B08EE797BAA7@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <1320284462.67682.YahooMailClassic@web180601.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

     I am referring to the holes you have to punch in a new top for the Tenax
fasteners and the one turnbuckle at the B pillar.  If you punch them in the
wrong location, you get that wrinkled look at the bottom sides like in the
picture.  It is the only judgement you have to make in installing a top, but
get it wrong and you have ruined it.  Sounds simple enough to do, but I have
seen tops on Bugeyes...

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

--- On Thu, 11/3/11, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
To: "'Mike MacLean'" <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
Cc: "'spridgets_autox.team.net'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2011, 12:25 AM


>For that much money he should have had someone that knew what the Hell they
>we're doing install that top. Don't blame the top.
>Mike MacLean

OK Mike, Please explain what's involved in installing a Bugeye top.

As far as I know its - snap the back into place, put the lip under the
windshield then pop & extend the bows.  You kind of have to live with what
you got after that is all done.

What kind of custom installation are you talking about? Splitting seams and
re-sewing it?

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Wed Nov  2 19:23:10 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 22:23:10 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
In-Reply-To: <1320284462.67682.YahooMailClassic@web180601.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <BB1621B68C104E85A9B1B08EE797BAA7@blackbox2>
	<1320284462.67682.YahooMailClassic@web180601.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <04DBDEEA846B466E969EBECBFD91A806@blackbox2>

>I am referring to the holes you have to punch in a new top for the
>Tenax fasteners and the one turnbuckle at the B pillar.  If you punch
>them in the wrong location, you get that wrinkled look at the bottom
>sides like in the picture.  It is the only judgment you have to make
>in installing a top, >but get it wrong and you have ruined it. 
>Sounds simple enough to do, but I have seen tops on Bugeyes...

>Mike MacLean


Interesting.  I bought my top new a few years ago (can't remember where)
but it came with all the fittings installed.

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Wed Nov  2 19:25:01 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 19:25:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
In-Reply-To: <1320284226.87535.YahooMailRC@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1320287101.73320.YahooMailClassic@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Thank you Jay.  I think that is exactly what I said in different words. 
Having installed my share of tops, there was a progression from an OK
installation to a nice tight top like on my present Bugeye.
Mike

--- On Thu, 11/3/11, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2011, 1:37 AM

Installation of a Bugeye top involves and requires the correct placement of
the
fasteners so that the material is taught. if you purchase a top with the
fasteners already in place, then you are left with the possibility of an
ill-fitting top.

 jay
To: Mike MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, November 2, 2011 8:25:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale

>For that much money he should have had someone that knew what the Hell they
>we're doing install that top. Don't blame the top.
>Mike MacLean

OK Mike, Please explain what's involved in installing a Bugeye top.
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Wed Nov  2 19:30:56 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 19:30:56 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
In-Reply-To: <04DBDEEA846B466E969EBECBFD91A806@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <1320287456.73136.YahooMailClassic@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

None of the tops I have ever bought since my first in the 70s had the holes
and fasteners pre-installed.  I suppose they could do that because the Tenax
fittings on the body and the turnbuckles are all supposed to be in the same
place on all Bugeyes.  In fact, back in the 70s and the 80s tops would come
with a new flat steel bar for the windshield front pocket.  I have not seen
them included in years.  I can guess how much fun an early top with the snaps
across the front is to put together.

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

--- On Thu, 11/3/11, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
To: "'Michael MacLean'" <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
Cc: "'spridgets_autox.team.net'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2011, 2:23 AM


>I am referring to the holes you have to punch in a new top for the
>Tenax fasteners and the one turnbuckle at the B pillar.  If you punch
>them in the wrong location, you get that wrinkled look at the bottom
>sides like in the picture.  It is the only judgment you have to make
>in installing a top, >but get it wrong and you have ruined it. 
>Sounds simple enough to do, but I have seen tops on Bugeyes...

>Mike MacLean


Interesting.  I bought my top new a few years ago (can't remember where)
but it came with all the fittings installed.

From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Wed Nov  2 20:19:46 2011
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 23:19:46 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 6" wide rims - was: FW:  Bugeye for sale
Message-ID: <5C5DC3DFD05F41F4B12F768FDD4B3DD0@HomeComputer>

I believe Vega GT rims are 13 x 6" and 175/50-13 tires fit on them nicely,
but on a square body Spridget you have to run wheel spacers on the back and
flair or bob the fenders...



-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of an5.sprite at gmail.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 6:45 PM
To: Rick Fisk; spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net; spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale

I have 2 wheels that look the same. Mine are 6", they where the right size
for 8" racing slicks but I am sure way too wide for anything less than a
185.

Steve
------Original Message------
From: Rick Fisk
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
To: spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
Sent: Nov 2, 2011 5:31 PM

Almost looks like 6 inch wheels with 155 tires.


Sent from my keyboard

On Nov 2, 2011, at 1:41 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> Are those wheels too wide for the tires? And are they the wrong offset?
> 
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Nov  2 21:15:51 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:15:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] So you want to ship your car..............
Message-ID: <4EB21577.1060303@justbrits.com>

CHEAPLY ? ! ? ! ? ! ?

********************************************************************
How Not to UN-load your sports car

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlqsUQIoV3s&feature=related
*********************************************************************

Wanna RE-think that "idea" ? ! ?

Anon

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Nov  3 02:49:39 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 02:49:39 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
In-Reply-To: <1320287456.73136.YahooMailClassic@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <04DBDEEA846B466E969EBECBFD91A806@blackbox2>
	<1320287456.73136.YahooMailClassic@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVfCn2hQ5q1=-7YHjS0pOZ_kAeJZBnwzs31YM33PCn8kww@mail.gmail.com>

That small image doesn't show the incorectnessof the top to me but
interesting topic, how do you line up the top to make the correct holes? I
have a NOS top I will install this summer.
Lin

On Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 7:30 PM, Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>wrote:

> None of the tops I have ever bought since my first in the 70s had the holes
> and fasteners pre-installed.  I suppose they could do that because the
> Tenax
> fittings on the body and the turnbuckles are all supposed to be in the same
> place on all Bugeyes.  In fact, back in the 70s and the 80s tops would come
> with a new flat steel bar for the windshield front pocket.  I have not seen
> them included in years.  I can guess how much fun an early top with the
> snaps
> across the front is to put together.
>
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
> 02 Heritage Springer
>
> --- On Thu, 11/3/11, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> From: Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
> Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale
> To: "'Michael MacLean'" <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
> Cc: "'spridgets_autox.team.net'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, November 3, 2011, 2:23 AM
>
>
> >I am referring to the holes you have to punch in a new top for the
> >Tenax fasteners and the one turnbuckle at the B pillar.  If you punch
> >them in the wrong location, you get that wrinkled look at the bottom
> >sides like in the picture.  It is the only judgment you have to make
> >in installing a top, >but get it wrong and you have ruined it.
> >Sounds simple enough to do, but I have seen tops on Bugeyes...
>
> >Mike MacLean
>
>
> Interesting.  I bought my top new a few years ago (can't remember where)
> but it came with all the fittings installed.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Nov  3 03:09:43 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 03:09:43 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Gave in to TV while my Saturn,
 daily driver for 18 years blows  #1 cylinder.
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVcgzRkMvsg=iVvdCNi55v0eXWM+54ywDFChatHfH=y5yA@mail.gmail.com>

List,
After blowing the #1 cylinder in my 94 Saturn wagon 1st owner I folded and
contacted comcast for the 3rd time to finally get the correct answer. The
previous comcast tech support told me I could buy boxes and no extra fee
but they didn't work. Then after having no car (3rd spare engine being
installed this week) I called about the box and they said I could get 2
free boxes and no additional fee per month. So my good friend lent me her
daughters car (going to get that kid a nice gift/cash) and I picked up 2
converter boxes which worked and adds to the many remote controls ugh).

As for my Saturn I adore that little wagon and want no other car or their
car payments so i am hoping this engine will last at least 2 more years. I
have over 300k on the car I'm the 1st owner and I would love to find a
company to purchase a new or rebuilt engine for her but I have had no luck.

So I'm on my 3rd motor 3rd transmission which I had also rebuilt and would
like to keep her. I have looked at other small wagons and I don't like
Korean cars (yet) I would rather buy American I can buy Japanese, I prefer
hand crank windows. I don't want to spend over 18K. Finances are too poor
to buy new right now but hoping in 2 more years I can. Honda Fit is a tad
too tiny but the closest to what I have at 18K unfortunately power windows.

I'm still going to look for Grandmas old wagon sitting in her garage with
low miles and roll down windows ; )
Lin

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Thu Nov  3 07:24:36 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 07:24:36 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you
Message-ID: <CABWjhcLf9anNUDdmd-MGbONrAO0AP1fumbnhymeM1atENY-qMA@mail.gmail.com>

Dave, was it a problem with bolting it up to the motor or with getting it
to fit in the tunnel?
Just wondering for anyone wanting to put a Datsun engine in their Spridget
if it would be as much of a problem with the B210 transmission?

Rick B.


From: "David Riker" <davriker at nwi.net>
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 14:03:55 -0700
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you

I have the B210 rally pattern in my car.  Works, but no where near as
simple to install.
Dave R.

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Thu Nov  3 07:32:24 2011
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 14:32:24 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets]  6" wide rims - was: FW:  Bugeye for sale
Message-ID: <20111103.083224.7384.0@webmail52.dca.untd.com>

I run the Vega rims on the BE with 185/60-13s, they fit on a BE fine, but on
the MKII the 185s rub (OK lock up on) the rear fenders, thus bobbing or
flairing IS necessary, wheel spacers are not. The 13X5 rims that I have on the
MKII have too small of an offset necessitating the offset racing springs. Now
if I could find a set of Proxes RA-1s for the MKII, I'd put the wheel spacers
in and have good (1/8") clearance inside and out ;}


Mark Haynes
It only goes one way-Pay it Forward
HAN6L12977
HAN5L8016



I believe Vega GT rims are 13 x 6" and 175/50-13 tires fit on them nicely,
but on a square body Spridget you have to run wheel spacers on the back and
flair or bob the fenders...


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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Nov  3 11:13:40 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:13:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Gave in to TV while my Saturn,
 daily driver for  18 years blows  #1 cylinder.
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVcgzRkMvsg=iVvdCNi55v0eXWM+54ywDFChatHfH=y5yA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVcgzRkMvsg=iVvdCNi55v0eXWM+54ywDFChatHfH=y5yA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4EB2D9D4.2050507@justbrits.com>

<< I'm still going to look for Grandmas old wagon sitting in her 
garage with
low miles and roll down windows>>

After you quit "holding your breath", go out and look for a Malibu 
Maxx ! ! ! !
I do NOT like 'new' cars and I    LOVE    my Wife's !!!

1st morning she had it she told me to take out rolled up oriental rug from
L.Rm. & put in her car.  I simply said BEFORE even picking it up [back 
when I
could <F>], "Won't fit, Honey !".   Says she, plz take the damned 
thing out and
just PUT IN THE CAR ! ! !

Grrrrr, grumble, grrrrr --- so out we go - IN the car with ROOM to 
spare ! !

I've gotten to DRIVE it once and spun th tyres on our drive ! ! !

Love that car <VBG> ! ! !

Ed

PS:  Chevy BLEW dat one <F> !

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Nov  3 12:21:16 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 12:21:16 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Gave in to TV while my Saturn,
 daily driver for   18 years blows  #1 cylinder.
In-Reply-To: <4EB2D9D4.2050507@justbrits.com>
References: <CAL0QtVcgzRkMvsg=iVvdCNi55v0eXWM+54ywDFChatHfH=y5yA@mail.gmail.com>
	<4EB2D9D4.2050507@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <1320348076.97682.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Or a Mazda 6 Wagon.

 jay




________________________________
From: "" Just Brits " Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>


<< I'm still going to look for Grandmas old wagon sitting in her garage with
low miles and roll down windows>>

After you quit "holding your breath", go out and look for a Malibu Maxx ! ! ! !

From jwagaman1 at comcast.net  Thu Nov  3 15:42:50 2011
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net (jwagaman1 at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 18:42:50 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 72 mg midget for sale
Message-ID: <D77D5A0963B54A12839504DCD3478250@JeffWagamanPC>

Here is a 72 Midget for sale if anyone needs another project

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/pts/2675459742.html

Jeff

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/png which had a name of wlEmoticon-smile[1].png]

From jwagaman1 at comcast.net  Thu Nov  3 15:47:17 2011
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net (jwagaman1 at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 18:47:17 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake fluids and brake job
Message-ID: <4512C8DB7D8B4F36AE0FAEEF881F4CEE@JeffWagamanPC>

In process of rebuilding my calipers, rear brakes, new pads and replacing all
brake hoses.

Any advice or concerns I should have?

Also what type Brake fluid would you recommend?

Any issues with bleeding system?

Thanks for all your advice in advance!

Jeff

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Thu Nov  3 17:34:41 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 20:34:41 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake fluids and brake job
In-Reply-To: <4512C8DB7D8B4F36AE0FAEEF881F4CEE@JeffWagamanPC>
References: <4512C8DB7D8B4F36AE0FAEEF881F4CEE@JeffWagamanPC>
Message-ID: <0E9A654088D742C38C13048E5A149428@blackbox2>

Silicone! Silicone! DOT5! Go baby go!

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of jwagaman1 at comcast.net
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 6:47 PM
To: Spridget
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake fluids and brake job

In process of rebuilding my calipers, rear brakes, new pads and replacing
all
brake hoses.

Any advice or concerns I should have?

Also what type Brake fluid would you recommend?

Any issues with bleeding system?

Thanks for all your advice in advance!

Jeff

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Thu Nov  3 17:49:16 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 20:49:16 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] In PA, One last show for the season...
Message-ID: <195F318479B34626A0E17B59CFAE6C58@blackbox2>

http://www.riegelsvillekiwanis.org/carshow.pdf

This is not a British specific event.  But I suspect there will be a good
British turnout.

See you there bright and early.

From refisk at chartermi.net  Thu Nov  3 18:14:39 2011
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 21:14:39 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake fluids and brake job
In-Reply-To: <4512C8DB7D8B4F36AE0FAEEF881F4CEE@JeffWagamanPC>
References: <4512C8DB7D8B4F36AE0FAEEF881F4CEE@JeffWagamanPC>
Message-ID: <85031AA2-9D87-4AE3-9774-8808B358A69C@chartermi.net>

Here we go again.  :-)

I recommend Castrol LMA brake fluid.  No sponginess.

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Nov 3, 2011, at 6:47 PM, <jwagaman1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> In process of rebuilding my calipers, rear brakes, new pads and replacing
all
> brake hoses.
>
> Any advice or concerns I should have?
>
> Also what type Brake fluid would you recommend?
>
> Any issues with bleeding system?
>
> Thanks for all your advice in advance!
>
> Jeff

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Nov  3 19:09:39 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 19:09:39 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake fluids and brake job
In-Reply-To: <85031AA2-9D87-4AE3-9774-8808B358A69C@chartermi.net>
References: <4512C8DB7D8B4F36AE0FAEEF881F4CEE@JeffWagamanPC>
	<85031AA2-9D87-4AE3-9774-8808B358A69C@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <E19BD79E1EEE4817922690B85A91DDD9@spider>

My moneyed fried uses Castrol; I use DOT 3 ...off the shelf.

==============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rick Fisk
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 6:15 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Brake fluids and brake job

Here we go again.  :-)

I recommend Castrol LMA brake fluid.  No sponginess.

Rick

Sent from my keyboard
=====================================================
On Nov 3, 2011, at 6:47 PM, <jwagaman1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> In process of rebuilding my calipers, rear brakes, new pads and replacing
all
> brake hoses.
>
> Any advice or concerns I should have?
>
> Also what type Brake fluid would you recommend?
>
> Any issues with bleeding system?
>
> Thanks for all your advice in advance!
>
> Jeff
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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Nov  3 19:26:45 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:26:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 72 mg midget for sale
In-Reply-To: <D77D5A0963B54A12839504DCD3478250@JeffWagamanPC>
References: <D77D5A0963B54A12839504DCD3478250@JeffWagamanPC>
Message-ID: <4EB34D65.2040807@justbrits.com>

<< Here is a 72 Midget for sale if anyone needs another project>>

Biff, WINTER project ! ! ! ! ! ;-) :-D 8-) :-D

Besides, your "girls" NEED 'company' ! ! !

Or DO the car and sell to Allen H. when done <VBEG> ! ? !

Anon

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Nov  3 19:35:09 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:35:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake fluids and brake job
In-Reply-To: <85031AA2-9D87-4AE3-9774-8808B358A69C@chartermi.net>
References: <4512C8DB7D8B4F36AE0FAEEF881F4CEE@JeffWagamanPC>
	<85031AA2-9D87-4AE3-9774-8808B358A69C@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <4EB34F5D.8080002@justbrits.com>

<< I recommend Castrol LMA brake fluid. >>

I prefer and have used for decades "Castrol GT/LMA" ! ! !

<< No sponginess. >>

NEVER.

Very UN-LIKE my single foray into that SillyCr*p 5.0 ! ! !

Gar, gar, garbage I say; GARBAGE ! !

Ed

PS:  My "thanks" to Foghorn Leghorn <G> !

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Thu Nov  3 20:39:10 2011
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 23:39:10 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 6" wide rims - was: FW:  Bugeye for sale
In-Reply-To: <20111103.083224.7384.0@webmail52.dca.untd.com>
References: <20111103.083224.7384.0@webmail52.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <COL117-W439E2D719113A93B9D8D67C2DA0@phx.gbl>

Hi Mark,

I found these:

http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/toyo/185%252F60-13+toyo+pro
xes+ra-1+80v+bsw.html

$139 a tire.
I like the looks of the R888's too.

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
Thanks to Frank C.!


> From: haynes386 at netzero.net
> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 14:32:24 +0000
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets]  6" wide rims - was: FW:  Bugeye for sale
>
> I run the Vega rims on the BE with 185/60-13s, they fit on a BE fine, but
on
> the MKII the 185s rub (OK lock up on) the rear fenders, thus bobbing or
> flairing IS necessary, wheel spacers are not. The 13X5 rims that I have on
the
> MKII have too small of an offset necessitating the offset racing springs.
Now
> if I could find a set of Proxes RA-1s for the MKII, I'd put the wheel
spacers
> in and have good (1/8") clearance inside and out ;}
>
>
> Mark Haynes
> It only goes one way-Pay it Forward
> HAN6L12977
> HAN5L8016
>
>
>
> I believe Vega GT rims are 13 x 6" and 175/50-13 tires fit on them nicely,
> but on a square body Spridget you have to run wheel spacers on the back and
> flair or bob the fenders...

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Nov  3 22:11:27 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:11:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Gave in to TV while my Saturn,
 daily driver for   18 years blows  #1 cylinder.
In-Reply-To: <1320348076.97682.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <CAL0QtVcgzRkMvsg=iVvdCNi55v0eXWM+54ywDFChatHfH=y5yA@mail.gmail.com>
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<< Or a Mazda 6 Wagon.>>

Looked at & test driven.

As explained:

"I'm NOT a damned soccer mom and I will be DAMNED if I will portray 
one ! ! !"

Me

PS:  And final deal was a LOT better with the Maxx, Jay ! ! !
PPS:  YES, I damned near choked to death from NOT LMAO [out loud ! ! !].

From kmappley at gmail.com  Fri Nov  4 01:11:37 2011
From: kmappley at gmail.com (Kurt Appley)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 03:11:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Re  Datsun Tranny-Thank you
Message-ID: <CANv6dsAw5skPp5+UwseNfxkerNU8uEP6vj9SPdX=cens5iHfsQ@mail.gmail.com>

Rick and others: The B210 is fitted with the Datsun A serie's engine same
as the 210. Any datsun tranny that fits an A series datsun engine should
work with the kit. I imagine Dave has the 63 series transmission that
Datsun fitted to the B210 50 MPG car they offered in the late 70's. I
believe that was the only 5 speed fitted to datsun B210's. If so it can be
made to fit and is supposed to be a bullet proof tranny. Some massaging
required I believe. Bill M knew of someone that had one I believe.

Kurt.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov  4 03:12:21 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 03:12:21 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Gave in to TV while my Saturn,
 daily driver for  18 years blows #1 cylinder.
In-Reply-To: <4EB2D9D4.2050507@justbrits.com>
References: <CAL0QtVcgzRkMvsg=iVvdCNi55v0eXWM+54ywDFChatHfH=y5yA@mail.gmail.com>
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Thanks Ed being I will need a second car eventually I will check it out. I
drove the Malibu on my trip out west and I have to say it drove like a
dream.
Thanks Lin
But I will always keep the Saturn and possibly get a Jasper rebuilt engine
next time.

On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 11:13 AM, " Just Brits " Shop <shop at justbrits.com>wrote:

> << I'm still going to look for Grandmas old wagon sitting in her garage
> with
> low miles and roll down windows>>
>
> After you quit "holding your breath", go out and look for a Malibu Maxx !
> ! ! !
> I do NOT like 'new' cars and I    LOVE    my Wife's !!!
>
> 1st morning she had it she told me to take out rolled up oriental rug from
> L.Rm. & put in her car.  I simply said BEFORE even picking it up [back
> when I
> could <F>], "Won't fit, Honey !".   Says she, plz take the damned thing
> out and
> just PUT IN THE CAR ! ! !
>
> Grrrrr, grumble, grrrrr --- so out we go - IN the car with ROOM to spare !
> !
>
> I've gotten to DRIVE it once and spun th tyres on our drive ! ! !
>
> Love that car <VBG> ! ! !
>
> Ed
>
> PS:  Chevy BLEW dat one <F> !
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov  4 03:14:19 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 03:14:19 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Gave in to TV while my Saturn,
 daily driver for  18 years blows #1 cylinder.
In-Reply-To: <1320348076.97682.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <CAL0QtVcgzRkMvsg=iVvdCNi55v0eXWM+54ywDFChatHfH=y5yA@mail.gmail.com>
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Hi Jay I have not test driven that car but looks nice unfortunately kind of
expensive but I will test drive it eventually. I thought you had the VW
Passat?
Lin

On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 12:21 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> Or a Mazda 6 Wagon.
>
>  jay
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: "" Just Brits " Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>
>
>
> << I'm still going to look for Grandmas old wagon sitting in her garage
> with
> low miles and roll down windows>>
>
> After you quit "holding your breath", go out and look for a Malibu Maxx !
> ! ! !
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Fri Nov  4 05:21:11 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:21:11 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - More on premium fuel
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Message-ID: <CC9381DB023E4B1A86F717083378FCC6@Home>

>I thought you had the VW  Passat?

Speaking of Passats that require premium fuel:  This is no longer a problem 
for our daughter.

If you recall, she got stuck buying a Passat from a friend because of a time 
crunch and wondered if it would be damaged by regular fuel.  Well, she owned 
it for a month, was out of town several times with 11 days of actual driving 
time.  On her return after 10 days away, it wouldn't start, so it was towed 
to a shop.  The timing tensioner had frozen causing the timing belt to slip, 
and breaking all but one valve.  He had to send the head out; I don't yet 
know how much work it needed.

The mechanic has a daughter of the same age and took pity on her, only 
charging $3000 for a lot of work.  Finally the car was back together and 
running, but the transmission didn't work - the chip was drowned.  She had 
parked the car on a hill with gutters on the side.  We assume that rain 
water rushing down the hill hit a tire and splashed all over the 
transmission.  If that is the case, driving through any big puddle would do 
the same.

She has not yet returned to Los Angeles to pick up the car.  We don't yet 
know how much the transmission chip will cost.

So now she has spent almost as much in repairs as she paid for the car in 
the first place, after driving it for 11 days.  She will sell it as soon as 
it is working again.  It seems unlikely that she will ever buy another VW.

The only good thing that has come of this expensive mistake is that she has 
decided she needs to learn about car engines.   I don't think I could talk 
her into a Spridget.  She wants something big enough to sleep in while 
travelling - a mini-van or panel van done up in the  "flower child" manner.

Michael Rowe 

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Nov  4 06:25:34 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:25:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - More on premium fuel
In-Reply-To: <CC9381DB023E4B1A86F717083378FCC6@Home>
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	<CC9381DB023E4B1A86F717083378FCC6@Home>
Message-ID: <201111040525353.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

At 07:21 AM 11/4/2011, Michael Rowe wrote:
>>I thought you had the VW  Passat?
>
>Speaking of Passats that require premium fuel:  This is no longer a 
>problem for our daughter.
>
>So now she has spent almost as much in repairs as she paid for the 
>car in the first place, after driving it for 11 days.  She will sell 
>it as soon as it is working again.  It seems unlikely that she will 
>ever buy another VW.

VW shoulda been sued for those crappy cars. ... though parts guys love'em...

PPP   

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Nov  4 06:35:38 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:35:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - More on premium fuel
In-Reply-To: <CC9381DB023E4B1A86F717083378FCC6@Home>
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	<1320348076.97682.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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	<CC9381DB023E4B1A86F717083378FCC6@Home>
Message-ID: <4EB3EA2A.9030402@justbrits.com>

<<I don't think I could talk her into a Spridget. >>

Should ! ! !

<< She wants something big enough to sleep in while travelling... >>


BTDT [for REAL], Michael :-D :-D     And at 6' 1" @ 190 pounds ! ! ! :-(

No big deal ! ! !

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Nov  4 06:42:17 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:42:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Gave in to TV while my Saturn,
 daily driver for  18 years blows #1 cylinder.
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVd_MJuq8sFrzdG1DCtMS-drnG8vM0yuEn8GCe5PKGdtag@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVcgzRkMvsg=iVvdCNi55v0eXWM+54ywDFChatHfH=y5yA@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <4EB3EBB9.2040000@justbrits.com>

<< ...possibly get a Jasper rebuilt engine next time.... >>

Whilst their motors ARE well re-built [& one plant is about 3 miles 
from me],
I would STILL much rather have MY motor re-built by the SUPER FANTASTIC
Machine Shop I use <G>.   I would KNOW whats what in that case <G> !

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Fri Nov  4 07:22:51 2011
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 09:22:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - More on premium fuel
References: <CAL0QtVcgzRkMvsg=iVvdCNi55v0eXWM+54ywDFChatHfH=y5yA@mail.gmail.com><4EB2D9D4.2050507@justbrits.com><1320348076.97682.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><CAL0QtVeyVAqPv9-P0GStSaET+-dDHJiz_kJOpXzLRzWvV0wkdA@mail.gmail.com><CC9381DB023E4B1A86F717083378FCC6@Home>
	<4EB3EA2A.9030402@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <43B26FC6833F4F75B6B993F5CB3D23B5@Dell9200>

Ed, passing out is not the same as sleeping!


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "" Just Brits " Shop" 

<<I don't think I could talk her into a Spridget. >>

Should ! ! !

<< She wants something big enough to sleep in while travelling... >>


BTDT [for REAL], Michael :-D :-D     And at 6' 1" @ 190 pounds ! ! ! :-(

No big deal ! ! !

From proefrock at comcast.net  Fri Nov  4 07:56:39 2011
From: proefrock at comcast.net (Jim Proefrock)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 09:56:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - More on premium fuel
In-Reply-To: <201111040525353.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
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	<1320348076.97682.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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+1. Audi doesn't get away blameless, either, it was their idea in the first
place.

On Nov 4, 2011, at 8:25 AM, Peter Caldwell wrote:

> VW shoulda been sued for those crappy cars. ... though parts guys
love'em...

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Fri Nov  4 08:35:52 2011
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 15:35:52 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] where best to buy top header seal?
Message-ID: <1114355498.1801476.1320420952982.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

I bought a new top and want to replace the old one before it gets to cold but
I need a new weatherstripping seal for the header.B  Who carries the best one?
Model number? for a 74 midget?

Thanks

Ryan

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Fri Nov  4 12:51:47 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 12:51:47 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Spridget bonnet Craigslist Wisconsin
Message-ID: <CABWjhcKLi53w5NR1tt+crQN_+77BB4+=ND0P=rjeu7=_ZTTYFg@mail.gmail.com>

I thought someone out there might like to see this:

http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/pts/2608186869.html

Not sure what it is, Speedwell?

Rick (on the lookout) Bastedo

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Nov  4 14:08:57 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:08:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Spridget bonnet Craigslist Wisconsin
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcKLi53w5NR1tt+crQN_+77BB4+=ND0P=rjeu7=_ZTTYFg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcKLi53w5NR1tt+crQN_+77BB4+=ND0P=rjeu7=_ZTTYFg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1320440937.86681.YahooMailRC@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Amazing! Another one?

 jay




________________________________
From: Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, November 4, 2011 3:51:47 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Spridget bonnet Craigslist Wisconsin

I thought someone out there might like to see this:

http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/pts/2608186869.html

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov  4 14:17:26 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 16:17:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Spridget bonnet Craigslist Wisconsin
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcKLi53w5NR1tt+crQN_+77BB4+=ND0P=rjeu7=_ZTTYFg@mail.gmail.com>
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Not Speedwell but I can't remember the maker....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 2:51 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> I thought someone out there might like to see this:
>
> http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/pts/2608186869.html
>
> Not sure what it is, Speedwell?
>
> Rick (on the lookout) Bastedo
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Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Fri Nov  4 14:34:33 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:34:33 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Spridget bonnet Craigslist Wisconsin
In-Reply-To: <201111041313652.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <CABWjhcKLi53w5NR1tt+crQN_+77BB4+=ND0P=rjeu7=_ZTTYFg@mail.gmail.com>
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Thanks Peter,
I'm looking for something closer to home but thought maybe someone else on
the list would like it.
Pretty good price, but it needs some repair.
I'll be getting a straight rust free shell in a couple weeks on a trailer
(thanks to BillM) up from Southern California.
My son Peter and I will build a car from it and bits and pieces we have out
in the shed and anything else we can scrounge up.
Frank's $500 Midget is our inspiration.
The tub is costing us $100.
I have a parts car here that cost me $500 but I've sold $500 in stuff from
it so everything I get from it is "free".
We will do everything from soup to nuts ourselves and see what it takes to
create a car from "scratch".
(without too much scratch!!!)

Rick


On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 2:13 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

I posted that Oct. 28th  I'm told it's a Kellison.  Rare I'm told by Bob
> Walker. He's only seen 1 other in Nevada.
>        Peter
>
> =
>
> At 02:51 PM 11/4/2011, Rick Bastedo wrote:
>
>> I thought someone out there might like to see this:
>>
>> http://eauclaire.craigslist.**org/pts/2608186869.html<http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/pts/2608186869.html>
>>
>> Not sure what it is, Speedwell?
>>
>> Rick (on the lookout) Bastedo
>>
>
> Peter Caldwell
> World Wide Auto Parts of Madison
> 2517 Seiferth Rd.
> Madison  WI  USA  53716-3302
> US WATS (800) 362-1025
> (608) 223-9400
> (608) 223-9403 fax
>
> www.worldwideimportautoparts.**com<http://www.worldwideimportautoparts.com>
> www.nosimport.com

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Fri Nov  4 15:30:51 2011
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 15:30:51 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Spridget bonnet Craigslist Wisconsin
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcKLi53w5NR1tt+crQN_+77BB4+=ND0P=rjeu7=_ZTTYFg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcKLi53w5NR1tt+crQN_+77BB4+=ND0P=rjeu7=_ZTTYFg@mail.gmail.com>
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It's wet and cold!!!

> Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 12:51:47 -0700
> From: rbastedo at gmail.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Spridget bonnet Craigslist Wisconsin
>
> I thought someone out there might like to see this:
>
> http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/pts/2608186869.html
>
> Not sure what it is, Speedwell?
>
> Rick (on the lookout) Bastedo
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From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Fri Nov  4 15:44:11 2011
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 18:44:11 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Approved Rim Widths - was: 6" wide rims - was: FW:
 Bugeye for sale
Message-ID: <0728E1AA577047CEB9518A61B248F258@HomeComputer>

Here is a site that has rim widths for different sized tires: 

http://www.yokohamatire.com/tires_101/customizing/rim_wheel_width/



-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of brian S
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 11:39 PM
To: mark haynes; spridgets list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 6" wide rims - was: FW: Bugeye for sale

Hi Mark,

I found these:

http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/toyo/185%252F60-13+toyo+pr
o
xes+ra-1+80v+bsw.html

$139 a tire.
I like the looks of the R888's too.

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
Thanks to Frank C.!

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov  4 16:04:42 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 16:04:42 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Gave in to TV while my Saturn,
 daily driver for  18 years blows #1 cylinder.
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Do you have their phone number or address Ed I's like to give them a call.
Lin

On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 6:42 AM, " Just Brits " Shop <shop at justbrits.com>wrote:

> << ...possibly get a Jasper rebuilt engine next time.... >>
>
> Whilst their motors ARE well re-built [& one plant is about 3 miles from
> me],
> I would STILL much rather have MY motor re-built by the SUPER FANTASTIC
> Machine Shop I use <G>.   I would KNOW whats what in that case <G> !
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov  4 16:08:34 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 16:08:34 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Spridget bonnet Craigslist Wisconsin
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Cool another Budget Spridget. You do know Ed Fisher makes the same one from
a mold. It is perfect but that one on craigslist is a very good price.
Lin

On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 2:34 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Peter,
> I'm looking for something closer to home but thought maybe someone else on
> the list would like it.
> Pretty good price, but it needs some repair.
> I'll be getting a straight rust free shell in a couple weeks on a trailer
> (thanks to BillM) up from Southern California.
> My son Peter and I will build a car from it and bits and pieces we have out
> in the shed and anything else we can scrounge up.
> Frank's $500 Midget is our inspiration.
> The tub is costing us $100.
> I have a parts car here that cost me $500 but I've sold $500 in stuff from
> it so everything I get from it is "free".
> We will do everything from soup to nuts ourselves and see what it takes to
> create a car from "scratch".
> (without too much scratch!!!)
>
> Rick
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 2:13 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>
> wrote:
>
> I posted that Oct. 28th  I'm told it's a Kellison.  Rare I'm told by Bob
> > Walker. He's only seen 1 other in Nevada.
> >        Peter
> >
> > =
> >
> > At 02:51 PM 11/4/2011, Rick Bastedo wrote:
> >
> >> I thought someone out there might like to see this:
> >>
> >> http://eauclaire.craigslist.**org/pts/2608186869.html<
> http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/pts/2608186869.html>
> >>
> >> Not sure what it is, Speedwell?
> >>
> >> Rick (on the lookout) Bastedo
> >>
> >
> > Peter Caldwell
> > World Wide Auto Parts of Madison
> > 2517 Seiferth Rd.
> > Madison  WI  USA  53716-3302
> > US WATS (800) 362-1025
> > (608) 223-9400
> > (608) 223-9403 fax
> >
> > www.worldwideimportautoparts.**com<
> http://www.worldwideimportautoparts.com>
> > www.nosimport.com
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From frogeye at cox.net  Fri Nov  4 16:40:44 2011
From: frogeye at cox.net (alan)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 19:40:44 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass bonnets
Message-ID: <FFD2FB3F8B224A83A78FD059CE7F9E5A@frogeye>

That glass bonnet is a Kellison bonnet
If anyone is really interested in one I have the mold here in Rhode island and
if therebs enough interest would be willing to have a few fabricated
locally

I had 6 already made and since then sold all 6 off

Contact me off list if you need more details

Alan

frogeye at cox.net

From jwagaman1 at comcast.net  Fri Nov  4 17:05:57 2011
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net (jwagaman1 at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 20:05:57 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 73 midget grille
Message-ID: <10AD8222A5D845BAA84B6A18645ECF46@JeffWagamanPC>

I am looking for a grille and the surround metal for my 73 midget, anyone have
a decent one or know where I can get one?

Do the older model grilles fit also? If so Ibd consider one of those as
well?

Thanks

Jeff

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Nov  4 17:11:47 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 17:11:47 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Spridget bonnet Craigslist Wisconsin
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Ed Fisher. Alan Fisher's twin brother?

 jay




________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: rbastedo at gmail.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, November 4, 2011 7:08:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Spridget bonnet Craigslist Wisconsin

Cool another Budget Spridget. You do know Ed Fisher makes the same one from
a mold. 

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Nov  4 18:19:29 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:19:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Spridget bonnet Craigslist Wisconsin
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<< I thought someone out there might like to see this:

http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/pts/2608186869.html   >>

Posted last week<G>  [somewhere<VBEG>] !!

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sat Nov  5 00:09:34 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 07:09:34 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] 73 midget grille
In-Reply-To: <10AD8222A5D845BAA84B6A18645ECF46@JeffWagamanPC>
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If you go to Just Ed's site, you can see how my '72 looks with the early grille.

Kate

----- Original Message -----
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net
To: "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 4, 2011 5:05:57 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] 73 midget grille

I am looking for a grille and the surround metal for my 73 midget, anyone have
a decent one or know where I can get one?

Do the older model grilles fit also? If so Ibd consider one of those as
well?

Thanks

Jeff
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov  5 05:52:46 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 05:52:46 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Baby Sprite puking cloth ribbon this morning : (
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVd5_9oRUGAVF-EqobroRBUmc0cKjeLzknSWz4t9_UqXyg@mail.gmail.com>

List,
So I guess this is LAC Little American Cat not LBC hahaha. Yesterday I saw
an 18" blue cloth ribbon I use for my hair on the carpet and placed it on
the chair. I got home after work and found small pieces of cat food puke in
the kitchen. At 8AM I heard baby Sprite puke and knew she was the cat who
puked in the afternoon. I saw ribbon dangling from her mouth and pulled it
out. It was that blue cloth ribbon. It was 5" long, and she puked again and
that piece was 3" long and another time 1" long. She tried to puke again
and nothing came out therefore I suspect there is more in her belly. I have
saved all pieces for the vet when they open.

The uneaten piece was not touched during the day as it was hidden under a
chair so she must have eaten it the previous night maybe the stomach acid
broke it down or her teeth made it smaller before swallowing. She is
napping right now which is very unusual for this active and sometime
annoying (said in a loving way) little Sprite kitty. I will wait till 9am
for my vet to open and have they administer puke solution and get her an
Xray hoping all the ribbon gets out before getting to her intestines.

My parents had a cat Cuddles that ate a ribbon and it got to her intestines
we found her under a chair somewhat lethargic and a high fever. I don't
recall how they got the ribbon out perhaps passed in her poo. But she
needed antibiotics to survive. Cud made it so I hope Sprite will. Poor
little kitty. I'll get some new photos on SpriteSpot soon.

Kitten proofing the house today instead of changing the oil in Pinky : )
Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov  5 05:54:34 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 05:54:34 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Spridget bonnet Craigslist Wisconsin
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Did I write Ed Fisher I meant Alan Fisher, sorry Alan : )
I like your bonnets : )
Lin

On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 5:20 PM, alan <frogeye at cox.net> wrote:

> Ahemmm................. who the heck is ED Fisher
>
>
> Alan
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Linda Grunthaner
> Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 7:08 PM
> To: rbastedo at gmail.com
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Spridget bonnet Craigslist Wisconsin
>
>
> Cool another Budget Spridget. You do know Ed Fisher makes the same one from
> a mold. It is perfect but that one on craigslist is a very good price.
> Lin
>
> On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 2:34 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  Thanks Peter,
>> I'm looking for something closer to home but thought maybe someone else on
>> the list would like it.
>> Pretty good price, but it needs some repair.
>> I'll be getting a straight rust free shell in a couple weeks on a trailer
>> (thanks to BillM) up from Southern California.
>> My son Peter and I will build a car from it and bits and pieces we have
>> out
>> in the shed and anything else we can scrounge up.
>> Frank's $500 Midget is our inspiration.
>> The tub is costing us $100.
>> I have a parts car here that cost me $500 but I've sold $500 in stuff from
>> it so everything I get from it is "free".
>> We will do everything from soup to nuts ourselves and see what it takes to
>> create a car from "scratch".
>> (without too much scratch!!!)
>>
>> Rick
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 2:13 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> I posted that Oct. 28th  I'm told it's a Kellison.  Rare I'm told by Bob
>> > Walker. He's only seen 1 other in Nevada.
>> >        Peter
>> >
>> > =
>> >
>> > At 02:51 PM 11/4/2011, Rick Bastedo wrote:
>> >
>> >> I thought someone out there might like to see this:
>> >>
>> >> http://eauclaire.craigslist.****org/pts/2608186869.html<
>> http://eauclaire.craigslist.**org/pts/2608186869.html<http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/pts/2608186869.html>
>> >
>> >>
>> >> Not sure what it is, Speedwell?
>> >>
>> >> Rick (on the lookout) Bastedo
>> >>
>> >
>> > Peter Caldwell
>> > World Wide Auto Parts of Madison
>> > 2517 Seiferth Rd.
>> > Madison  WI  USA  53716-3302
>> > US WATS (800) 362-1025
>> > (608) 223-9400
>> > (608) 223-9403 fax
>> >
>> > www.worldwideimportautoparts.****com<
>> http://www.**worldwideimportautoparts.com<http://www.worldwideimportautoparts.com>
>> >
>> > www.nosimport.com
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov  5 05:57:32 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 05:57:32 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass bonnets
In-Reply-To: <FFD2FB3F8B224A83A78FD059CE7F9E5A@frogeye>
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Wow Alan they are moving : )
I'll have to place an order this summer I'm surprised you don't have them
posted on SpriteSpot. Send me a photo and price so I can put it on the
Early Spridgets Facebook site.
Say hi to your twin Ed for me ; )
Lin

On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 4:40 PM, alan <frogeye at cox.net> wrote:

> That glass bonnet is a Kellison bonnet
> If anyone is really interested in one I have the mold here in Rhode island
> and
> if thereb s enough interest would be willing to have a few fabricated
> locally
>
> I had 6 already made and since then sold all 6 off
>
> Contact me off list if you need more details
>
> Alan
>
> frogeye at cox.net
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov  5 06:24:56 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 06:24:56 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - More on premium fuel
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Wow what an interesting story Michael. I have been going back and forth
regarding new or pre-loved VW's and this is very valuable information. I
really love the old VW's as I am just starting to get into the mechanics of
my old Split Window bus which is a 1967, my engine is a 1971 Super Beetle
and though very different from all the other engines I know I really like
the simplicity of it. Now I understand why the BMW airhead motorcycles are
so popular although I hope I never have to work on mine. I have been
contemplating buying a 60's or 70's Beetle from California as they are
about 6K-10K in very good condition and save up for a new engine for my
Saturn wagon when this engine being installed as we speak goes.

So Michael is it the Passat newer VW engineering or the not using the
premium gas that started all the trouble with your daughters car?

List how are VW Golf & Rabbits? I have heard the new engineering is not
there but I see the young guys still love them as I see rows and rows of
them at the VW shows I go to.
Lin



On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 7:56 AM, Jim Proefrock <proefrock at comcast.net> wrote:

> +1. Audi doesn't get away blameless, either, it was their idea in the first
> place.
>
> On Nov 4, 2011, at 8:25 AM, Peter Caldwell wrote:
>
> > VW shoulda been sued for those crappy cars. ... though parts guys
> love'em...
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov  5 06:59:10 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 06:59:10 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you
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Very interesting so the B210 is problematic with the install not
necessarily with working with the A motor. But the 210 transmission is the
easiest to install? Does anyone have images of them both along with the
differences?
Lin
Someday I'll get one : )


On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 7:24 AM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dave, was it a problem with bolting it up to the motor or with getting it
> to fit in the tunnel?
> Just wondering for anyone wanting to put a Datsun engine in their Spridget
> if it would be as much of a problem with the B210 transmission?
>
> Rick B.
>
>
> From: "David Riker" <davriker at nwi.net>
> Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 14:03:55 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you
>
> I have the B210 rally pattern in my car.  Works, but no where near as
> simple to install.
> Dave R.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov  5 07:19:40 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 07:19:40 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Roadster
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What kind of mileage are Mini owners getting out of there engines? They
have been out for a while now are they getting 200K without opening the
block for repair? Also aren't you Mini owners using high octane gar?
Lin

On Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 8:21 AM, Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com> wrote:

> I'm kinda liking it too. Looks like it could be a blast to drive.
>
> Robert
>
>
> On 11/1/11 2:07 AM, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote:
>
>> Sorry Guys, I think it's bitchin......Will need to get a better look at
>> it.
>>
>> On Oct 31, 2011, at 8:52 PM, Dean Hedin wrote:
>>
>>  I though it looked pretty good.
>>>
>>> Even with the top up...
>>> http://www.gizmag.com/mini-**roadster/20324/picture/146156/<http://www.gizmag.com/mini-roadster/20324/picture/146156/>
>>>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov  5 07:51:40 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 07:51:40 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Baby Sprite puking cloth ribbon this morning : (
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Update, baby Sprite's vet said to monitor puking and pooping. Call if
troubles arrive. Sprite ate breakfast and seems OK. I'll continue to
monitor.
Lin

On Sat, Nov 5, 2011 at 5:52 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
wrote:
>
> List,
> So I guess this is LAC Little American Cat not LBC hahaha. Yesterday I saw
an 18" blue cloth ribbon I use for my hair on the carpet and placed it on the
chair. I got home after work and found small pieces of cat food puke in the
kitchen. At 8AM I heard baby Sprite puke and knew she was the cat who puked in
the afternoon. I saw ribbon dangling from her mouth and pulled it out. It was
that blue cloth ribbon. It was 5" long, and she puked again and that piece was
3" long and another time 1" long. She tried to puke again and nothing came out
therefore I suspect there is more in her belly. I have saved all pieces for
the vet when they open.
>
> The uneaten piece was not touched during the day as it was hidden under a
chair so she must have eaten it the previous night maybe the stomach acid
broke it down or her teeth made it smaller before swallowing. She is napping
right now which is very unusual for this active and sometime annoying (said in
a loving way) little Sprite kitty. I will wait till 9am for my vet to open and
have they administer puke solution and get her an Xray hoping all the ribbon
gets out before getting to her intestines.
>
> My parents had a cat Cuddles that ate a ribbon and it got to her intestines
we found her under a chair somewhat lethargic and a high fever. I don't recall
how they got the ribbon out perhaps passed in her poo. But she needed
antibiotics to survive. Cud made it so I hope Sprite will. Poor little kitty.
I'll get some new photos on SpriteSpot soon.
>
> Kitten proofing the house today instead of changing the oil in Pinky : )
> Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov  5 08:33:32 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 08:33:32 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Where were you when the LBC bug got you?
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Great replies and yes I feel Frank around when working on Pinky too,
often thinking WWFD when puzzled. I remember the first time I emailed
him about a Spridget he was selling after I sold my Spitfire and he
explained how the Spridget was a reliable LBC. He sold the one on
craigslist where I meet him and then I found Pinky on eBay in LA
making my Sprite a California native like me.

Lin



On Tue, Nov 1, 2011 at 9:56 AM, Kitterer Bob <bkitterer at me.com> wrote:
> In 1956 my uncle purchased a beautiful black 1954 Austin-Healey 100 with a
hard top.  When he would come down from LA to visit (about twice a month) he
would toss me the keys and say go enjoy yourself.  So my first LBC love is the
1954 Austin-Healey.  In 1958 I purchased my own 1954 Austin-Healey.  It had
been badly abused by the original owner and as a result it frequently had
problems making me late for work.  In Feb 1960 my girl friend (later wife and
now deceased) ask me to look at the Sprite for her.  It was such a kick to
drive that I traded my big Healey in on the spot and she got hers three days
later.  This is the car that I am still driving - that is when I get it back
on the road.
>
> Bob Kitterer and Dolores
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage
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From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Sat Nov  5 10:02:32 2011
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 10:02:32 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Roadster
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Two types of Mini engines, the original cast iron block on the 2002-2006
Minis and the new aluminum engine on the 2007 cars onward.  The original
engines on the "S" were supercharged and the new "S" engines are
turbocharged.

My supercharged 2006 Mini Cooper S gets about 29mpg combined with the
majority of the miles being freeway.  I have almost 60K miles with no
problems, just change you oil every 5K miles NOT the 10-12K recommended by
the dealer.  I always use premium gas.

C

On Sat, Nov 5, 2011 at 7:19 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> What kind of mileage are Mini owners getting out of there engines? They
> have been out for a while now are they getting 200K without opening the
> block for repair? Also aren't you Mini owners using high octane gar?
> Lin
>
> On Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 8:21 AM, Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com> wrote:
>
> > I'm kinda liking it too. Looks like it could be a blast to drive.
> >
> > Robert
> >
> >
> > On 11/1/11 2:07 AM, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote:
> >
> >> Sorry Guys, I think it's bitchin......Will need to get a better look at
> >> it.
> >>
> >> On Oct 31, 2011, at 8:52 PM, Dean Hedin wrote:
> >>
> >>  I though it looked pretty good.
> >>>
> >>> Even with the top up...
> >>> http://www.gizmag.com/mini-**roadster/20324/picture/146156/<
> http://www.gizmag.com/mini-roadster/20324/picture/146156/>
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From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Sat Nov  5 13:14:00 2011
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 13:14:00 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you
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There are two different B210 5 speeds. One is much longer and larger.  
That's the one Howard located. (56 series/ ribbed case). This one is  
more appropriate for something like an MGB. There is a smaller 63  
series the is doable IF you want to cut out the cross member an make  
other cuts/modifications to the chassis/sheet metal. Also. in some  
cases, the fork also needs some relocation and custom adaptation for  
the slave cylinder. In addition, the input and output splines are  
different than a 210 and so it requires grafting the Datsun driveshaft  
to the Spridget one, rather than the simple process of changing out  
the yoke and U-joint, as is done with my kit.  I've never done one of  
these, but David Riker has and I've seen all the modifications/ 
fabrication he had to do.

Most anything can be done if you throw enough money time an materials  
at it, it's just a matter of whether you want to do it the easy (and  
reversible) way, or the hard way.

Gerard

On Nov 5, 2011, at 12:00 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 06:59:10 -0700
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: rbastedo at gmail.com
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Datsun Tranny-Thank you
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Very interesting so the B210 is problematic with the install not
> necessarily with working with the A motor. But the 210 transmission  
> is the
> easiest to install? Does anyone have images of them both along with  
> the
> differences?
> Lin
> Someday I'll get one : )

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sat Nov  5 13:54:48 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 20:54:48 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine ID tag..
Message-ID: <1082913142.633042.1320526488536.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Where can I get a new engine ID tag made, and get two of those rivets.
How do I get the old rivet bottoms out of the block? 
If I drill then I widen the hole, yes? 

Thanks///

--
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 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sat Nov  5 13:55:27 2011
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 15:55:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch hydraulics help please..
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Hi all,

so, last year I installed the go fast engine.  Previous to last year I had
already installed a 5 speed conversion kit.  After the install the clutch
pedal was like a light switch, on or off.  Period.   So this year I decided to
go with a 3/4" master cylinder conversion setup.  I have the master and I have
a Riverside slave cylinder.

I have bench bled the master, I have bled and bled the slave, I have good
fluid throughout.  I have verified that both passages above the cylinder are
clear by passing small bit of wire into small hole and visually with larger
hole.

The problem is this:

If I push in on the master cylinder (Slave is at his pint hanging on the
outside of the car) slave cylinder piston will move outward.  If I then
release the pedal the slave piston is pulled backward into the cylinder.  It
seems to me that the fluid is moving in and out the clutch hydraulics but NOT
being replaced from the master reservoir.

But I could be wrong..

HAAAAALLLPPPP!!!!!!

Lester

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Sat Nov  5 14:06:34 2011
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 14:06:34 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Clutch hydraulics help
	please..
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Lester,

Are you using the shortened push rod on the clutch side? If so, I  
believe you have it adjusted incorrectly and it's not clearing the  
bypass port.

Gerard

On Nov 5, 2011, at 1:55 PM, Lester wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> so, last year I installed the go fast engine.  Previous to last year  
> I had already installed a 5 speed conversion kit.  After the install  
> the clutch pedal was like a light switch, on or off.  Period.   So  
> this year I decided to go with a 3/4" master cylinder conversion  
> setup.  I have the master and I have a Riverside slave cylinder.
>
> I have bench bled the master, I have bled and bled the slave, I have  
> good fluid throughout.  I have verified that both passages above the  
> cylinder are clear by passing small bit of wire into small hole and  
> visually with larger hole.
>
> The problem is this:
>
> If I push in on the master cylinder (Slave is at his pint hanging on  
> the outside of the car) slave cylinder piston will move outward.  If  
> I then release the pedal the slave piston is pulled backward into  
> the cylinder.  It seems to me that the fluid is moving in and out  
> the clutch hydraulics but NOT being replaced from the master  
> reservoir.
>
> But I could be wrong..
>
> HAAAAALLLPPPP!!!!!!
>
> Lester
>
>
>
>
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov  5 15:10:06 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 15:10:06 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine ID tag..
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You should be able to drill out the old rivets. Center punch the center of
the rivet and drill in there with your smallest drill. You should be able to
feel it when it goes thru into the different metal of the block. Then follow
up with a larger and larger drill remembering how far you went in with the
first drill; I mark each drill with a black felt tip pen. At some point the
hole will reach a side of the rivet and it should just spin or fall out. 
Are you doing a concours restoration?  ...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: Saturday, November 05, 2011 1:55 PM
To: spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine ID tag..

Where can I get a new engine ID tag made, and get two of those rivets.
How do I get the old rivet bottoms out of the block? 
If I drill then I widen the hole, yes? 

Thanks///

--
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 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Nov  5 15:37:41 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 15:37:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine ID tag..
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Removing the rivets is easy.  Use a hacksaw blade to cut a slot in the head. 
They just unscrew from there.  I think Clarke Spares may have replacements. 
Sorry, can't help with the ID plate.

Rick


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--- On Sat, 11/5/11, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

From: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine ID tag..
To: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011, 4:54 PM

Where can I get a new engine ID tag made, and get two of those rivets.
How do I get the old rivet bottoms out of the block?
If I drill then I widen the hole, yes?

Thanks///

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sat Nov  5 16:01:55 2011
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 18:01:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Clutch hydraulics help
	please..
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Yes, I have shortened the push rod on both sides.  What should the adjustment
be?  I have made sure that there is some free play  before the rod contacts
the piston.  When I look through the big hole I can see 1/2 of the raised part
of the piston .  That half is into the cylinder.  At that position I can place
a bit of wire into the little hole and have no resistance to it.

Lester

>
> On Nov 5, 2011 Gerard wrote:
>
> Lester,
>
> Are you using the shortened push rod on the clutch side? If so, I
> believe you have it adjusted incorrectly and it's not clearing the
> bypass port.
>
> Gerard
>
> On Nov 5, 2011, at 3:55 PM, Lester wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> so, last year I installed the go fast engine. Previous to last year I had
already installed a 5 speed conversion kit. After the install the clutch pedal
was like a light switch, on or off. Period. So this year I decided to go with
a 3/4" master cylinder conversion setup. I have the master and I have a
Riverside slave cylinder.
>>
>> I have bench bled the master, I have bled and bled the slave, I have good
fluid throughout. I have verified that both passages above the cylinder are
clear by passing small bit of wire into small hole and visually with larger
hole.
>>
>> The problem is this:
>>
>> If I push in on the master cylinder (Slave is at his pint hanging on the
outside of the car) slave cylinder piston will move outward. If I then release
the pedal the slave piston is pulled backward into the cylinder. It seems to
me that the fluid is moving in and out the clutch hydraulics but NOT being
replaced from the master reservoir.
>>
>> But I could be wrong..
>>
>> HAAAAALLLPPPP!!!!!!
>>
>> Lester
>>
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Sat Nov  5 16:32:30 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 16:32:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine ID tag..
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I was told by Clarke Spares way back when I was restoring my Bugeye in 1999
that you could grind the top off and just drive the rest of the pin deeper in
the hole.  There was supposed to be enough left of the hole above the old pin
to drive a new pin in or you might have to grind a little off the bottom of
the new pin.  Can't remember if I had to grind the new pin down a little, but
it worked for me.  Maybe if hacksaw/slot method does not work out...

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer


--- On Sat, 11/5/11, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

From: Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine ID tag..
To: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011, 8:54 PM

Where can I get a new engine ID tag made, and get two of those rivets.
How do I get the old rivet bottoms out of the block?
If I drill then I widen the hole, yes?

Thanks///

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sat Nov  5 16:43:20 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:43:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Roadster
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Ditto on the mileage.

Curt, you still running runflats?

Dave W.
05 MCS only 13,000.

On 11/5/2011 12:02 PM, Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote:
> Two types of Mini engines, the original cast iron block on the 2002-2006
> Minis and the new aluminum engine on the 2007 cars onward.  The original
> engines on the "S" were supercharged and the new "S" engines are
> turbocharged.
>
> My supercharged 2006 Mini Cooper S gets about 29mpg combined with the
> majority of the miles being freeway.  I have almost 60K miles with no
> problems, just change you oil every 5K miles NOT the 10-12K recommended by
> the dealer.  I always use premium gas.
>
> C
>
> On Sat, Nov 5, 2011 at 7:19 AM, Linda Grunthaner<grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> What kind of mileage are Mini owners getting out of there engines? They
>> have been out for a while now are they getting 200K without opening the
>> block for repair? Also aren't you Mini owners using high octane gar?
>> Lin
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 8:21 AM, Robert Weeks<lists at woozy.com>  wrote:
>>
>>> I'm kinda liking it too. Looks like it could be a blast to drive.
>>>
>>> Robert
>>>
>>>
>>> On 11/1/11 2:07 AM, Larry&  Sandi Miller wrote:
>>>
>>>> Sorry Guys, I think it's bitchin......Will need to get a better look at
>>>> it.
>>>>
>>>> On Oct 31, 2011, at 8:52 PM, Dean Hedin wrote:
>>>>
>>>>   I though it looked pretty good.
>>>>> Even with the top up...
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sat Nov  5 16:49:01 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:49:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine ID tag..
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If you send Todd Clarke your old plate he will make one up for you.  He 
wants the old plate to prevent more than one car running around out 
there with the same number....good for Todd!
You will get your original plate returned.

http://www.clarkespares.com/

Dave W.



On 11/5/2011 5:37 PM, HealeyRick wrote:
> Removing the rivets is easy.  Use a hacksaw blade to cut a slot in the head.
> They just unscrew from there.  I think Clarke Spares may have replacements.
> Sorry, can't help with the ID plate.
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> --- On Sat, 11/5/11, Dave KK7SS<kk7ss at frontier.com>  wrote:
>
> From: Dave KK7SS<kk7ss at frontier.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Engine ID tag..
> To: "spridgets_autox.team.net"<spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011, 4:54 PM
>
> Where can I get a new engine ID tag made, and get two of those rivets.
> How do I get the old rivet bottoms out of the block?
> If I drill then I widen the hole, yes?
>
> Thanks///
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
>   Richland, WA
>
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> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sat Nov  5 16:56:26 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 23:56:26 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine ID tag.-- long!
In-Reply-To: <8866BD090EB84E1CB9FF07709A263AAC@spider>
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Hi Bill,

No.. not a restoration but a preservation!.
But I do need to have an engine id tag on the Morris. Why? Read on, Oh brave reader!

Instead of leaving my kids money. I'm giving each of them a running LBC.
Complete with workshop manuals, parts manuals, lots of useful spare parts plus a few odd tools for each.

#4 son already has the Midget, he and his wifey love it, drive it regularly and they look after it better than his Mitsubishi!

#2 son is getting the Sprite which is almost finished (1 month?). He also has a 280Z, a 350Z and a modified Ford Probe. He's the body/paint man.

#3 son gets the Morris which I am currently working on. He'll be the main "family mechanic" after me! He has an extremely tricked out 1978 Camaro.

All vehicles have, or will have, readily readable ID numbers on most of the critical bits and pieces plus a notebook detailing what's been done, what's been repaired or replaced (with receipts) and a list of possible parts suppliers.

#3 daughter has the 1985 Toyata Celica Supra GTS.
#1 son and #1 daughter are in Europe - no cars for them :(
#5 son has no interest in cars at all except as a way to get from A to B!

Let the IRS try to get some taxes out of that! The kids are already on the titles with me and the cars are registered as "Joint Survivorship!"

I don't own anything you could call an estate but I feel this is a better way to do things <g>

Plus they can tell their kids "This was Grandpa's car" -- See! I'm really being selfish!


--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:
> 
> Are you doing a concours restoration?  ...bill in corvallis

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Sat Nov  5 18:39:11 2011
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 21:39:11 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] I know it isn't a spridget nose but what is it???
Message-ID: <CA+Xq+0yS6_8Zx+TWzXnWR2FcV_1STBFNNkoKnJOZbrhc7ahcsQ@mail.gmail.com>

http://dayton.craigslist.org/pts/2672122870.html

Reminds me of a Ginetta but it isn't that either!

-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!

From davriker at nwi.net  Sat Nov  5 21:20:21 2011
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 21:20:21 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Re  Datsun Tranny-Thank you
In-Reply-To: <CANv6dsAw5skPp5+UwseNfxkerNU8uEP6vj9SPdX=cens5iHfsQ@mail.gmail.com>
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This comes up from time to time.  The tranny bolts right up, but the clutch 
release arm is located in such a way that you have to make creative 
modifications to the front cover and rotate the clutch release arm 180 
degrees.  As the desired transmissions get more and more rare, it is worth 
taking another look at making a kit to use these.  Someday, maybe I'll pull 
my engine / tranny again, and loan the bits to Gerard.  The problem's been 
solved, but it is hidden in my transmission tunnel.
David Riker

Pictures at:

http://rides.webshots.com/album/50251609lTrolW?start=28

-----Original Message----- 
From: Kurt Appley
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 1:11 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Re Datsun Tranny-Thank you

Rick and others: The B210 is fitted with the Datsun A serie's engine same
as the 210. Any datsun tranny that fits an A series datsun engine should
work with the kit. I imagine Dave has the 63 series transmission that
Datsun fitted to the B210 50 MPG car they offered in the late 70's. I
believe that was the only 5 speed fitted to datsun B210's. If so it can be
made to fit and is supposed to be a bullet proof tranny. Some massaging
required I believe. Bill M knew of someone that had one I believe.

Kurt.
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Nov  5 22:09:04 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:09:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine ID tag.-- long!
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<<

#5 son has no interest in cars at all except as a way to get from A to B!

 >>

NOT yourn, Dave ! ! !

ADOPTED  ! ! ! ! ! !

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sat Nov  5 22:20:05 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 05:20:05 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine ID tag.-- long!
In-Reply-To: <4EB61670.5010601@justbrits.com>
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There are times when...........  <g>

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "\" Just Brits \" Shop" <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:

> << #5 son has no interest in cars at all except as a way to get from A
> to B! >>
> 
> NOT yourn, Dave ! ! !
> 
> ADOPTED ! ! ! ! ! !

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Sat Nov  5 23:58:07 2011
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 23:58:07 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine ID tag..
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	<4EB5CB6D.3060102@wi.net>
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When I had my block at the machine shop they removed the plate with both
rivets intact.  Just replaced the plate and reused the rivets.  Never asked
how they did it.
Hal

On Sat, Nov 5, 2011 at 4:49 PM, Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:

> If you send Todd Clarke your old plate he will make one up for you.  He
> wants the old plate to prevent more than one car running around out there
> with the same number....good for Todd!
> You will get your original plate returned.
>
> http://www.clarkespares.com/
>
> Dave W.
>
>
>
>
> On 11/5/2011 5:37 PM, HealeyRick wrote:
>
>> Removing the rivets is easy.  Use a hacksaw blade to cut a slot in the
>> head.
>> They just unscrew from there.  I think Clarke Spares may have
>> replacements.
>> Sorry, can't help with the ID plate.
>>
>> Rick
>>
>>
>> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>>
>> --- On Sat, 11/5/11, Dave KK7SS<kk7ss at frontier.com>  wrote:
>>
>> From: Dave KK7SS<kk7ss at frontier.com>
>> Subject: [Spridgets] Engine ID tag..
>> To: "spridgets_autox.team.net"<spr**idgets at autox.team.net<spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> >
>> Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011, 4:54 PM
>>
>> Where can I get a new engine ID tag made, and get two of those rivets.
>> How do I get the old rivet bottoms out of the block?
>> If I drill then I widen the hole, yes?
>>
>> Thanks///
>>
>> --
>> Dave G  KK7SS
>>  Richland, WA
>>
>> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
>> '65 Sprite - running :)
>> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
>> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
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From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Sun Nov  6 00:47:23 2011
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 00:47:23 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine ID tag..
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Dave,

Drill a small hole and use an EZ-out if the head's already gone or if  
the screw slot soultion doesn't work. Clarke Spares (as mentioned) has  
always been the best source.

Gerard

On Nov 5, 2011, at 10:09 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

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> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 20:54:48 +0000 (UTC)
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>
> Where can I get a new engine ID tag made, and get two of those rivets.
> How do I get the old rivet bottoms out of the block?
> If I drill then I widen the hole, yes?
>
> Thanks///
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
> Richland, WA
>
> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Nov  6 06:26:58 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 07:26:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] I know it isn't a spridget nose but what is  it???
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Looks like Speed Racer's Mach V meets Spridget or front engined
Bradley GT or front engined Opel GT.

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sun Nov  6 19:52:06 2011
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 20:52:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Clutch hydraulics solved
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So I was explaining what was happening to my system to a friend, that every
time you let go of the pedal the slave piston was sucked back into it's
cylinder.  And he asked if the adjustment rod for the slave cylinder was long
enough to bottom out the piston in the cylinder.   The answer is yes and after
using even last thread I now have clutch!  WHEEE!!!

Lester

.. as I said to him, if I didn't know anything about hydraulic clutches I
would have tried this earlier but my experience was killin' me.


On Nov 5, 2011, at 6:19 PM, Gerard wrote:

> Hard to sort out without seeing it or having one in front of me., but
> it's either too far in or two far out (I'm guessing too far out). Try
> adjusting wither way until you don't get the "push-pull". I shouldn't
> take much adjustment unless you are way off.
>
> Gerard
>
> On Nov 5, 2011, at 4:01 PM, Lester wrote:
>
> > Yes, I have shortened the push rod on both sides. What should the
> > adjustment be? I have made sure that there is some free play
> > before the rod contacts the piston. When I look through the big
> > hole I can see 1/2 of the raised part of the piston . That half is
> > into the cylinder. At that position I can place a bit of wire into
> > the little hole and have no resistance to it.
> >
> > Lester
> >
> >>
> >> On Nov 5, 2011 Gerard wrote:
> >>
> >> Lester,
> >>
> >> Are you using the shortened push rod on the clutch side? If so, I
> >> believe you have it adjusted incorrectly and it's not clearing the
> >> bypass port.
> >>
> >> Gerard
> >>
> >> On Nov 5, 2011, at 3:55 PM, Lester wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hi all,
> >>>
> >>> so, last year I installed the go fast engine. Previous to last
> >>> year I had already installed a 5 speed conversion kit. After the
> >>> install the clutch pedal was like a light switch, on or off.
> >>> Period. So this year I decided to go with a 3/4" master cylinder
> >>> conversion setup. I have the master and I have a Riverside slave
> >>> cylinder.
> >>>
> >>> I have bench bled the master, I have bled and bled the slave, I
> >>> have good fluid throughout. I have verified that both passages
> >>> above the cylinder are clear by passing small bit of wire into
> >>> small hole and visually with larger hole.
> >>>
> >>> The problem is this:
> >>>
> >>> If I push in on the master cylinder (Slave is at his pint hanging
> >>> on the outside of the car) slave cylinder piston will move
> >>> outward. If I then release the pedal the slave piston is pulled
> >>> backward into the cylinder. It seems to me that the fluid is
> >>> moving in and out the clutch hydraulics but NOT being replaced
> >>> from the master reservoir.
> >>>
> >>> But I could be wrong..
> >>>
> >>> HAAAAALLLPPPP!!!!!!
> >>>
> >>> Lester
> >>>
> >>>
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sun Nov  6 21:41:19 2011
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 20:41:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] I know it isn't a spridget nose but what is  it???
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Speed Racer? 
 
 - David Booker
 


________________________________
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<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 5, 2011 9:39 PM
Subject:
[Spridgets] I know it isn't a spridget nose but what is it???
http://dayton.craigslist.org/pts/2672122870.html

Reminds me of a Ginetta but
it isn't that either!

-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1983 Garage full of spridget
parts!
2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
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From crusaderchuck at yahoo.com  Mon Nov  7 03:58:26 2011
From: crusaderchuck at yahoo.com (charles christ)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 02:58:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass bonnets , kellisons
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alan,
 
which kellison do you have the mold for?    the one i have here is a race
version the had no provisions for attachment to hood hinges nor any
reinforcement at rear to keep it's shape at the cowel.   it's very "flimsy and
very light weight (thin) , strictly a hood pin in place piece.    i was going
to glass in a rear reinforcement from a bugeye for attachment and to get it to
keep it's shape at the cowel end. 
 
also did kellison ever offer a grill?   i made one for mine.
 
chuck   
--- On Fri, 11/4/11, alan <frogeye at cox.net> wrote:


From: alan <frogeye at cox.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass bonnets
To: "list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, November 4, 2011, 7:40 PM


That glass bonnet is a Kellison bonnet
If anyone is really interested in one I have the mold here in Rhode island
and
if therebs enough interest would be willing to have a few fabricated
locally

I had 6 already made and since then sold all 6 off

Contact me off list if you need more details

Alan

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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Nov  7 07:51:35 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:51:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Custom Loaded Screwdrivers
Message-ID: <3431AE3BBE094DAEBE2589A537281044@Home>

Someone on my RV site sent this URL - pretty useful for those of use with a lot of different applications.

http://www.firehawktech.com/catalog/CUSTOM_LOADED_DRIVERS-18-1.html

Michael Rowe

From lmacy at mac.com  Mon Nov  7 08:17:01 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:17:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Roadster
In-Reply-To: <CAJKrNeTH4+URdXxSs3dbdPE4+iiVKqGw3uUQ-CA3N6GViFrq-g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAF3a=7LZONLeMX-ztPWgkFVTNYS-kbQYboeWEQsoggoV7fdrKQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<666EFA77E58545BE904997CC1D9786ED@blackbox2>
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	<4EB15FEB.40102@woozy.com>
	<CAL0QtVfnUGj-Nk81ofWu39=QSg0aZa1egSvgJ6fxwzb4Ka0wog@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <2FA98080-7C4C-42A1-8DE0-95EF76BD2D9A@mac.com>

I have an 09 Clubman S, with the turbo. I get 27 - 29 mpg around town. I hope Frankie and Phil are not reading this, but I got upwards of 42 mpg on the way to Wisconsin when we were traveling about 60ish. That dropped to 34 when I was trying to catch up after getting a fan belt. And that is all with the air on.

Larry

On Nov 5, 2011, at 13:02 PM, Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote:

> Two types of Mini engines, the original cast iron block on the 2002-2006
> Minis and the new aluminum engine on the 2007 cars onward.  The original
> engines on the "S" were supercharged and the new "S" engines are
> turbocharged.
> 
> My supercharged 2006 Mini Cooper S gets about 29mpg combined with the
> majority of the miles being freeway.  I have almost 60K miles with no
> problems, just change you oil every 5K miles NOT the 10-12K recommended by
> the dealer.  I always use premium gas.
> 
> C
> 
> On Sat, Nov 5, 2011 at 7:19 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
> 
>> What kind of mileage are Mini owners getting out of there engines? They
>> have been out for a while now are they getting 200K without opening the
>> block for repair? Also aren't you Mini owners using high octane gar?
>> Lin
>> 
>> On Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 8:21 AM, Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> I'm kinda liking it too. Looks like it could be a blast to drive.
>>> 
>>> Robert
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 11/1/11 2:07 AM, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Sorry Guys, I think it's bitchin......Will need to get a better look at
>>>> it.
>>>> 
>>>> On Oct 31, 2011, at 8:52 PM, Dean Hedin wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I though it looked pretty good.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Even with the top up...
>>>>> http://www.gizmag.com/mini-**roadster/20324/picture/146156/<
>> http://www.gizmag.com/mini-roadster/20324/picture/146156/>
>>>>> 
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Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
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Don't you love it when your brain knows what's right, and your fingers don't listen?

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Nov  7 09:08:48 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 08:08:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Roadster
In-Reply-To: <2FA98080-7C4C-42A1-8DE0-95EF76BD2D9A@mac.com>
References: <CAF3a=7LZONLeMX-ztPWgkFVTNYS-kbQYboeWEQsoggoV7fdrKQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<666EFA77E58545BE904997CC1D9786ED@blackbox2>
	<086264F6-2874-46CB-9E51-F6196D896A1D@ado13.com>
	<4EB15FEB.40102@woozy.com>
	<CAL0QtVfnUGj-Nk81ofWu39=QSg0aZa1egSvgJ6fxwzb4Ka0wog@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAJKrNeTH4+URdXxSs3dbdPE4+iiVKqGw3uUQ-CA3N6GViFrq-g@mail.gmail.com>
	<2FA98080-7C4C-42A1-8DE0-95EF76BD2D9A@mac.com>
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"What kind of mileage are Mini owners getting out of there engines?"

Damned if I know. I'm having too much fun in mine to spend time figuring-out gas 
mileage.

PS I CAN tell you it gets better smileage than most cars out there. 

 
PPS I passed a new MINI Coupe yesterday. As unattractive as it looks in 
pictures, it's even worse in real life.

jay




________________________________
From: Macy Larry <lmacy at mac.com>


I have an 09 Clubman S, with the turbo. I get 27 - 29 mpg around town. I hope 
Frankie and Phil are not reading this, but I got upwards of 42 mpg on the way to 
Wisconsin when we were traveling about 60ish. That dropped to 34 when I was 
trying to catch up after getting a fan belt. And that is all with the air on.

From grday at btinternet.com  Mon Nov  7 09:37:09 2011
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 16:37:09 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Custom Loaded Screwdrivers
References: <3431AE3BBE094DAEBE2589A537281044@Home>
Message-ID: <AEEE5020D0964463B91A316F2DAD0738@user8634b3d69b>

I don't know about other people but I really do dislike using a multi-bit 
screwdriver.  I happily use a multi socket socket-set and the adaptors but 
not a screwdriver style set.

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 2:51 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Custom Loaded Screwdrivers


> Someone on my RV site sent this URL - pretty useful for those of use with 
> a lot of different applications.
>
> http://www.firehawktech.com/catalog/CUSTOM_LOADED_DRIVERS-18-1.html
>
> Michael Rowe
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From miniac7 at aol.com  Mon Nov  7 09:39:59 2011
From: miniac7 at aol.com (Howie)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 11:39:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Roadster
In-Reply-To: <2FA98080-7C4C-42A1-8DE0-95EF76BD2D9A@mac.com>
References: <CAF3a=7LZONLeMX-ztPWgkFVTNYS-kbQYboeWEQsoggoV7fdrKQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<666EFA77E58545BE904997CC1D9786ED@blackbox2>
	<086264F6-2874-46CB-9E51-F6196D896A1D@ado13.com>
	<4EB15FEB.40102@woozy.com>
	<CAL0QtVfnUGj-Nk81ofWu39=QSg0aZa1egSvgJ6fxwzb4Ka0wog@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <B0E6271C-2DF5-4435-A46F-C05C4421D0D9@aol.com>

'06 Coppers S purchased new here. Approx. average spirited driven mileage is
probably 22-24 around town and 28-30 highway, but honestly I hardly ever
check. Trip computer usually reads in the neighborhood of 25 give or take.
80,000 on the clock and only been in for periodic dealer recommended services
and 15,000 mile oil changes. Premium fuel exclusively.

Howard

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 7, 2011, at 10:17 AM, Macy Larry <lmacy at mac.com> wrote:

> I have an 09 Clubman S, with the turbo. I get 27 - 29 mpg around town. I
hope Frankie and Phil are not reading this, but I got upwards of 42 mpg on the
way to Wisconsin when we were traveling about 60ish. That dropped to 34 when I
was trying to catch up after getting a fan belt. And that is all with the air
on.
>
> Larry
>
> On Nov 5, 2011, at 13:02 PM, Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote:
>
>> Two types of Mini engines, the original cast iron block on the 2002-2006
>> Minis and the new aluminum engine on the 2007 cars onward.  The original
>> engines on the "S" were supercharged and the new "S" engines are
>> turbocharged.
>>
>> My supercharged 2006 Mini Cooper S gets about 29mpg combined with the
>> majority of the miles being freeway.  I have almost 60K miles with no
>> problems, just change you oil every 5K miles NOT the 10-12K recommended by
>> the dealer.  I always use premium gas.
>>
>> C
>>
>> On Sat, Nov 5, 2011 at 7:19 AM, Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> What kind of mileage are Mini owners getting out of there engines? They
>>> have been out for a while now are they getting 200K without opening the
>>> block for repair? Also aren't you Mini owners using high octane gar?
>>> Lin
>>>
>>> On Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 8:21 AM, Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I'm kinda liking it too. Looks like it could be a blast to drive.
>>>>
>>>> Robert
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 11/1/11 2:07 AM, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Sorry Guys, I think it's bitchin......Will need to get a better look at
>>>>> it.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Oct 31, 2011, at 8:52 PM, Dean Hedin wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I though it looked pretty good.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Even with the top up...
>>>>>> http://www.gizmag.com/mini-**roadster/20324/picture/146156/<
>>> http://www.gizmag.com/mini-roadster/20324/picture/146156/>
>>>>>>
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> Senior IT Program Director
> Neuropsychiatry Section
> Department of Psychiatry
> Perelman School of Medicine
> University of Pennsylvania
> 3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
> Philadelphia, PA 19104
>
> Don't you love it when your brain knows what's right, and your fingers don't
listen?
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Mon Nov  7 09:49:00 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 16:49:00 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] New Mini Roadster
In-Reply-To: <1945650228.649105.1320684369117.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <1292092312.649184.1320684540353.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

My Civic Hybrid has now reached 67,000 miles (mostly in-town driving) with an overall average of
43 mpg.

Compared to my previous vehicle, that's almost $6,000 that I haven't paid to Big Oil !

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Jay" <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> "What kind of mileage are Mini owners getting out of there engines?"

> PS I CAN tell you it gets better smileage than most cars out there.

From lists at woozy.com  Mon Nov  7 10:03:27 2011
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:03:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?
Message-ID: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>

This sort of thing drives me nuts, especially since I have a very 
limited amount of time to work on my Midget. You'd think if you order a 
part from a supplier that it would be a suitable replacement for the 
part you are replacing.

Check out the top view:

http://www.white-weeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/heater-pipes.jpg

Big thankyou(not) to Victoria British.

I need to order some wheel bearings and would like them to actually fit. 
Any suggestions on a supplier? Oh and I like to get the correct heater 
pipe at some point too ;-)

Thanks,

Robert

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Nov  7 10:41:44 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 09:41:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?
In-Reply-To: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>
References: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <1320687704.63820.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I could be wrong but the new pipe looks like the correct pipe.

 jay fishbein
wallingford, CT





________________________________
From: Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com>
To: spridgets net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, November 7, 2011 12:03:27 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?

This sort of thing drives me nuts, especially since I have a very 
limited amount of time to work on my Midget. You'd think if you order a 
part from a supplier that it would be a suitable replacement for the 
part you are replacing.

Check out the top view:

http://www.white-weeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/heater-pipes.jpg

Big thankyou(not) to Victoria British.

I need to order some wheel bearings and would like them to actually fit. 
Any suggestions on a supplier? Oh and I like to get the correct heater 
pipe at some point too ;-)

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Nov  7 10:45:25 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 11:45:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?
In-Reply-To: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>
References: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <CABQj3r-eU59mvFjbJoPQhZC22bGPGh8i51HL0TXQByBchgUpEw@mail.gmail.com>

Try our on list suppliers. As bitchy as Ed is, he DOES supply the correct
parts. I took me a while to get the parts I wanted, because HE was not
satisfied with what they had sent him. PPP can also help with the wheel
bearings, I am sure.

On Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 11:03 AM, Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com> wrote:

> This sort of thing drives me nuts, especially since I have a very
> limited amount of time to work on my Midget. You'd think if you order a
> part from a supplier that it would be a suitable replacement for the
> part you are replacing.
>
> Check out the top view:
>
> http://www.white-weeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/heater-pipes.jpg
>
> Big thankyou(not) to Victoria British.
>
> I need to order some wheel bearings and would like them to actually fit.
> Any suggestions on a supplier? Oh and I like to get the correct heater
> pipe at some point too ;-)
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert
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>
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From proefrock at comcast.net  Mon Nov  7 10:46:50 2011
From: proefrock at comcast.net (Jim Proefrock)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 11:46:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?
In-Reply-To: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>
References: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <BDDC3FD1-AF5F-4DE5-B8CB-8FB0C0063DE8@comcast.net>

If you're a member of this mailing list, and you have to ask this mailing list
where to buy parts (and get good advice/info regarding specific parts
applications), it's pretty obvious you aren't paying attention. Srsly.

http://www.nosimport.com/

On Nov 7, 2011, at 11:03 AM, Robert Weeks wrote:

> This sort of thing drives me nuts, especially since I have a very
> limited amount of time to work on my Midget. You'd think if you order a
> part from a supplier that it would be a suitable replacement for the
> part you are replacing.
>
> Check out the top view:
>
> http://www.white-weeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/heater-pipes.jpg
>
> Big thankyou(not) to Victoria British.
>
> I need to order some wheel bearings and would like them to actually fit.
> Any suggestions on a supplier? Oh and I like to get the correct heater
> pipe at some point too ;-)
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert
> _______________________________________________
>
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov  7 10:52:19 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 09:52:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?
In-Reply-To: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>
References: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <4F564B9CD30E4DAEA3E81449B7EDF232@spider>

Is it the front wheel bearings you are replacing? Look at this link; just
the first half refers to the Spridget. I used this information for my 1979. 
http://www.mgexperience.net/article/mg-midget-wheel-bearings.html
I used the Moss bearings on the advice of an experienced Spridget person.
Worked fine. 
=====================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert Weeks
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 9:03 AM
To: spridgets net
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?

This sort of thing drives me nuts, especially since I have a very 
limited amount of time to work on my Midget. You'd think if you order a 
part from a supplier that it would be a suitable replacement for the 
part you are replacing.

Check out the top view:

http://www.white-weeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/heater-pipes.jpg

Big thankyou(not) to Victoria British.

I need to order some wheel bearings and would like them to actually fit. 
Any suggestions on a supplier? Oh and I like to get the correct heater 
pipe at some point too ;-)

Thanks,

Robert
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From pvanwig at me.com  Mon Nov  7 10:58:31 2011
From: pvanwig at me.com (Paul Van Wig BB)
Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:58:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass bonnets , kellisons
In-Reply-To: <1320663506.67244.YahooMailClassic@web112716.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <1320663506.67244.YahooMailClassic@web112716.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <15DEDE09-9636-47C9-8AEB-2525623ECBEE@me.com>

Mine has never been mounted it has a flange at the rear but no hinge reinforcement (I think)
Can you post a photo of your grill?

Paul Van Wig
Long Beach/Big Bear, CA
pvanwig at  me dot com

60 Bugeye
60 Minor Woody
59 Nash Metropolitan  (the Wife's ride)


On Nov 7, 2011, at 2:58 AM, charles christ wrote:

alan,

which kellison do you have the mold for?    the one i have here is a race
version the had no provisions for attachment to hood hinges nor any
reinforcement at rear to keep it's shape at the cowel.   it's very "flimsy and
very light weight (thin) , strictly a hood pin in place piece.    i was going
to glass in a rear reinforcement from a bugeye for attachment and to get it to
keep it's shape at the cowel end. 

also did kellison ever offer a grill?   i made one for mine.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Mon Nov  7 11:52:43 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 18:52:43 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?
In-Reply-To: <4F564B9CD30E4DAEA3E81449B7EDF232@spider>
Message-ID: <892718522.473879.1320691963226.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

I got my wheel bearings from NAPA. They fit fine & were quite a bit cheaper than Mo$$.

Kate

----- Original Message -----
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Monday, November 7, 2011 9:52:19 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?

Is it the front wheel bearings you are replacing? Look at this link; just
the first half refers to the Spridget. I used this information for my 1979. 
http://www.mgexperience.net/article/mg-midget-wheel-bearings.html
I used the Moss bearings on the advice of an experienced Spridget person.
Worked fine. 
=====================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert Weeks
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 9:03 AM
To: spridgets net
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?

This sort of thing drives me nuts, especially since I have a very 
limited amount of time to work on my Midget. You'd think if you order a 
part from a supplier that it would be a suitable replacement for the 
part you are replacing.

Check out the top view:

http://www.white-weeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/heater-pipes.jpg

Big thankyou(not) to Victoria British.

I need to order some wheel bearings and would like them to actually fit. 
Any suggestions on a supplier? Oh and I like to get the correct heater 
pipe at some point too ;-)

Thanks,

Robert
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From lists at woozy.com  Mon Nov  7 11:56:48 2011
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:56:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?
In-Reply-To: <1320687704.63820.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>
	<1320687704.63820.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4EB829F0.9020303@woozy.com>

The bend in the wrong direction makes it interfere with the heat shield. 
The old one aligns with the intake manifold, the new one does not.

Robert

On 11/7/11 12:41 PM, Jay wrote:
> I could be wrong but the new pipe looks like the correct pipe.
>
>   jay fishbein
> wallingford, CT

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Nov  7 12:55:19 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 11:55:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?
In-Reply-To: <4EB829F0.9020303@woozy.com>
References: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>
	<1320687704.63820.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4EB829F0.9020303@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <1320695719.44517.YahooMailRC@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

You're correct. I was looking at other aspects of that pipe and your old one 
which is different from any I have ever seen on at least an A-series engined 
Spridget.

 jay




________________________________
From: Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, November 7, 2011 1:56:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?

The bend in the wrong direction makes it interfere with the heat shield. 
The old one aligns with the intake manifold, the new one does not.

Robert

On 11/7/11 12:41 PM, Jay wrote:
> I could be wrong but the new pipe looks like the correct pipe.

From lists at woozy.com  Mon Nov  7 15:09:45 2011
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:09:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?
In-Reply-To: <4F564B9CD30E4DAEA3E81449B7EDF232@spider>
References: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>
	<4F564B9CD30E4DAEA3E81449B7EDF232@spider>
Message-ID: <4EB85729.5050906@woozy.com>

Thanks Bill!

Looks like a good resource.

Robert



On 11/7/11 12:52 PM, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:
> Is it the front wheel bearings you are replacing? Look at this link; just
> the first half refers to the Spridget. I used this information for my 1979.
> http://www.mgexperience.net/article/mg-midget-wheel-bearings.html
> I used the Moss bearings on the advice of an experienced Spridget person.
> Worked fine.
> =====================================================

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov  7 18:25:27 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 17:25:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] wireless intrusion detection system?
Message-ID: <F90F0F463B074691BEB9C89A8B6D545C@spider>

I would like to put a Wireless intrusion detection system in my garage.
There are several I've found using the internet but users don't rate them
very well; quality problems (China) and lack of wireless to get through
several walls and into the house. I would like to have two motion detectors
in my adjacent garage and a receiver for them in my house. I don't need an
alarm as such; and I'm not going to run out there and get into a situation. 

I had such poor luck on the internet (Consumers Report and Buyer's Guide)
that we visited the local alarm sales place. They prefer to use wired
system$. 

Suggestions and comments appreciated. .bill in corvallis

From bkitterer at me.com  Mon Nov  7 20:20:11 2011
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:20:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?
In-Reply-To: <1320687704.63820.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>
	<1320687704.63820.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <275506B2-F974-4E06-9BF2-A730F4877F59@me.com>

That was my thinking also.

Bob Kitterer and Dolores

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

On Nov 7, 2011, at 9:41 AM, Jay wrote:

> I could be wrong but the new pipe looks like the correct pipe.
> 
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, CT

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Nov  7 20:51:56 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:51:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?
In-Reply-To: <275506B2-F974-4E06-9BF2-A730F4877F59@me.com>
References: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>
	<1320687704.63820.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<275506B2-F974-4E06-9BF2-A730F4877F59@me.com>
Message-ID: <4EB8A75C.8070103@justbrits.com>

Ditto, Bob.
*********************************************************************
On 11/7/2011 9:20 PM, Kitterer Bob wrote:
> That was my thinking also.
********************************************************************
Robert, could we see a couple pics with an 'attempted' pipe install ??

You can send to me an I'll put up <G> !!

Ed

PS:  And why ANYBODY would pay V/B's S&H IS beyond me ?!?

From pelliott at innercite.com  Mon Nov  7 21:14:26 2011
From: pelliott at innercite.com (Patrick Elliott)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 20:14:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] wireless intrusion detection system?
In-Reply-To: <F90F0F463B074691BEB9C89A8B6D545C@spider>
References: <F90F0F463B074691BEB9C89A8B6D545C@spider>
Message-ID: <016a01cc9dcc$e8a4b7a0$b9ee26e0$@com>

Big Dog......

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corvallis at peoplepc.com
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 5:25 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] wireless intrusion detection system?

I would like to put a Wireless intrusion detection system in my garage.
There are several I've found using the internet but users don't rate them
very well; quality problems (China) and lack of wireless to get through
several walls and into the house. I would like to have two motion detectors
in my adjacent garage and a receiver for them in my house. I don't need an
alarm as such; and I'm not going to run out there and get into a situation. 

I had such poor luck on the internet (Consumers Report and Buyer's Guide)
that we visited the local alarm sales place. They prefer to use wired
system$. 

Suggestions and comments appreciated. .bill in corvallis
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From heard at datatrontech.net  Tue Nov  8 06:22:56 2011
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard Saxon)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 08:22:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wireless intrusion detection system?
In-Reply-To: <F90F0F463B074691BEB9C89A8B6D545C@spider>
References: <F90F0F463B074691BEB9C89A8B6D545C@spider>
Message-ID: <CAGe=UP4_9+Y=_o_nCgF8Li9w2AcRoUKHX9D9eqbU+0_yeqX0rQ@mail.gmail.com>

Bill,
In my previous house, I put motion detectors in my garage and in my shop.
 Seemed like a good idea!  Only problem was we have a lot of those really
large wolf spiders.  They hunt at night.  When they walk over the motion
detector ( and yes, I know they are really infrared detectors), they will
set it off.  I think you are much better off with alarms on the doors and
windows.  They all come in wireless flavors now, so it is no big deal to
cover all the doors and windows without having to run wire.

Heard

On Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 8:25 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> I would like to put a Wireless intrusion detection system in my garage.
> There are several I've found using the internet but users don't rate them
> very well; quality problems (China) and lack of wireless to get through
> several walls and into the house. I would like to have two motion detectors
> in my adjacent garage and a receiver for them in my house. I don't need an
> alarm as such; and I'm not going to run out there and get into a situation.
>
> I had such poor luck on the internet (Consumers Report and Buyer's Guide)
> that we visited the local alarm sales place. They prefer to use wired
> system$.
>
> Suggestions and comments appreciated. .bill in corvallis
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From pchast at francomm.com  Tue Nov  8 07:57:27 2011
From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast)
Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:57:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wireless intrusion detection system?
In-Reply-To: <CAGe=UP4_9+Y=_o_nCgF8Li9w2AcRoUKHX9D9eqbU+0_yeqX0rQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <F90F0F463B074691BEB9C89A8B6D545C@spider>
	<CAGe=UP4_9+Y=_o_nCgF8Li9w2AcRoUKHX9D9eqbU+0_yeqX0rQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <op.v4muh1uusjevdj@pete200>

IMHO Wire is normally easily run and can not be jammed with a radio signal.


On Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:22:56 -0500, Heard Saxon <heard at datatrontech.net>  
wrote:

>
> Bill,
> In my previous house, I put motion detectors in my garage and in my shop.
>  Seemed like a good idea!  Only problem was we have a lot of those really
> large wolf spiders.  They hunt at night.  When they walk over the motion
> detector ( and yes, I know they are really infrared detectors), they will
> set it off.  I think you are much better off with alarms on the doors and
> windows.  They all come in wireless flavors now, so it is no big deal to
> cover all the doors and windows without having to run wire.
>
> Heard
>
> On Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 8:25 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
>
>> I would like to put a Wireless intrusion detection system in my garage.
>> There are several I've found using the internet but users don't rate  
>> them
>> very well; quality problems (China) and lack of wireless to get through
>> several walls and into the house. I would like to have two motion  
>> detectors
>> in my adjacent garage and a receiver for them in my house. I don't need  
>> an
>> alarm as such; and I'm not going to run out there and get into a  
>> situation.
>>
>> I had such poor luck on the internet (Consumers Report and Buyer's  
>> Guide)
>> that we visited the local alarm sales place. They prefer to use wired
>> system$.
>>
>> Suggestions and comments appreciated. .bill in corvallis
>> _______________________________________________
>>
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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Tue Nov  8 08:10:53 2011
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 07:10:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Re:  wireless intrusion detection system?
Message-ID: <1320765053.33305.YahooMailClassic@web46401.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I just had a system installed in my warehouse. Three doors and a motion
detector. Sysytem calls me first, then I can call police, if I do not answere
call goes to the police. $40/month from guardianprotection.com.  I think the
main protection is the signs all around the building.
Protecting AN5L/37190 in Cincinnati.

From lists at woozy.com  Tue Nov  8 08:48:43 2011
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:48:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?
In-Reply-To: <4EB8A75C.8070103@justbrits.com>
References: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>
	<1320687704.63820.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<275506B2-F974-4E06-9BF2-A730F4877F59@me.com>
	<4EB8A75C.8070103@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <4EB94F5B.4020701@woozy.com>

Not exactly an attempted install, but a photo with the old pipe 
installed and the new one positioned in approximately the right place. 
What the photo doesn't show is that as you press the new pipe down into 
the radiator hose the intake manifold is in the way:

http://www.white-weeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mock-install.jpg

Also just for good measure, the VB catalog shows the pipe with the 
correct bend:

http://www.victoriabritish.com/icatalog/sm/full.aspx?Page=55

Robert


On 11/7/11 10:51 PM, " Just Brits " Shop wrote:
> Ditto, Bob.
> *********************************************************************
> On 11/7/2011 9:20 PM, Kitterer Bob wrote:
>> That was my thinking also.
> ********************************************************************
> Robert, could we see a couple pics with an 'attempted' pipe install ??
>
> You can send to me an I'll put up <G> !!
>
> Ed
>
> PS:  And why ANYBODY would pay V/B's S&H IS beyond me ?!?
> _______________________________________________
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From daredelvis at gmail.com  Tue Nov  8 09:25:26 2011
From: daredelvis at gmail.com (brian)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 10:25:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?
In-Reply-To: <4EB94F5B.4020701@woozy.com>
References: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>
	<1320687704.63820.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<275506B2-F974-4E06-9BF2-A730F4877F59@me.com>
	<4EB8A75C.8070103@justbrits.com> <4EB94F5B.4020701@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <CALKVWq8hUarjZoUAv0VhUq7Gny4c5jxu6fg5a4ndG--eh5sKYA@mail.gmail.com>

It looks to me like it got bent in shipping.  The bend about 3" up from the
vacuum line running to the distributor should not be there. Take that bend
out and it should line up fine.  Do you have the clamps that mount the pipe
to the intake manifold? I can't see them in your picture.

Brian

On Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 9:48 AM, Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com> wrote:

> Not exactly an attempted install, but a photo with the old pipe installed
> and the new one positioned in approximately the right place. What the photo
> doesn't show is that as you press the new pipe down into the radiator hose
> the intake manifold is in the way:
>
> http://www.white-weeks.com/wp-**content/uploads/2011/11/mock-**install.jpg<http://www.white-weeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mock-install.jpg>
>
> Also just for good measure, the VB catalog shows the pipe with the correct
> bend:
>
> http://www.victoriabritish.**com/icatalog/sm/full.aspx?**Page=55<http://www.victoriabritish.com/icatalog/sm/full.aspx?Page=55>
>
> Robert
>
>
> On 11/7/11 10:51 PM, " Just Brits " Shop wrote:
>
>> Ditto, Bob.
>> *************************************************************************
>> On 11/7/2011 9:20 PM, Kitterer Bob wrote:
>>
>>> That was my thinking also.
>>>
>> ************************************************************************
>> Robert, could we see a couple pics with an 'attempted' pipe install ??
>>
>> You can send to me an I'll put up <G> !!
>>
>> Ed
>>
>> PS:  And why ANYBODY would pay V/B's S&H IS beyond me ?!?
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From heard at datatrontech.net  Tue Nov  8 09:30:13 2011
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard Saxon)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:30:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wireless intrusion detection system?
In-Reply-To: <op.v4muh1uusjevdj@pete200>
References: <F90F0F463B074691BEB9C89A8B6D545C@spider>
	<CAGe=UP4_9+Y=_o_nCgF8Li9w2AcRoUKHX9D9eqbU+0_yeqX0rQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<op.v4muh1uusjevdj@pete200>
Message-ID: <CAGe=UP4N-VKgEtND4eXDenPE-39FNgcgki=-WyabDYtgbGVQrA@mail.gmail.com>

IMHO, if they come at with a radio jammer, you probably aren't going to
stop them anyway.  I don't think I own anything that would warrant that
level of sophisticated burglar.

I have a sign that says,'If you can read this, you're in range.'  And
another one says, 'Trespassers will be shot, survivors will be shot again.'
 This usually keeps the normal riff raff at a safe distance.

On Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 9:57 AM, Pete Chast <pchast at francomm.com> wrote:

> IMHO Wire is normally easily run and can not be jammed with a radio signal.
>
>
>
> On Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:22:56 -0500, Heard Saxon <heard at datatrontech.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>> Bill,
>> In my previous house, I put motion detectors in my garage and in my shop.
>>  Seemed like a good idea!  Only problem was we have a lot of those really
>> large wolf spiders.  They hunt at night.  When they walk over the motion
>> detector ( and yes, I know they are really infrared detectors), they will
>> set it off.  I think you are much better off with alarms on the doors and
>> windows.  They all come in wireless flavors now, so it is no big deal to
>> cover all the doors and windows without having to run wire.
>>
>> Heard
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 8:25 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
>>
>>  I would like to put a Wireless intrusion detection system in my garage.
>>> There are several I've found using the internet but users don't rate them
>>> very well; quality problems (China) and lack of wireless to get through
>>> several walls and into the house. I would like to have two motion
>>> detectors
>>> in my adjacent garage and a receiver for them in my house. I don't need
>>> an
>>> alarm as such; and I'm not going to run out there and get into a
>>> situation.
>>>
>>> I had such poor luck on the internet (Consumers Report and Buyer's Guide)
>>> that we visited the local alarm sales place. They prefer to use wired
>>> system$.
>>>
>>> Suggestions and comments appreciated. .bill in corvallis
>>> _______________________________________________
>>>
>>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov  8 09:58:37 2011
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 08:58:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] wireless intrusion detection system?
In-Reply-To: <F90F0F463B074691BEB9C89A8B6D545C@spider>
References: <F90F0F463B074691BEB9C89A8B6D545C@spider>
Message-ID: <1320771517.97931.YahooMailNeo@web39305.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

One word.  Rottweiler
 
 


________________________________
From:
"corvallis at peoplepc.com" <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Monday, November 7, 2011 8:25 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] wireless intrusion
detection system?

I would like to put a Wireless intrusion detection system
in my garage.
There are several I've found using the internet but users don't
rate them
very well; quality problems (China) and lack of wireless to get
through
several walls and into the house. I would like to have two motion
detectors
in my adjacent garage and a receiver for them in my house. I don't
need an
alarm as such; and I'm not going to run out there and get into a
situation. 

I had such poor luck on the internet (Consumers Report and
Buyer's Guide)
that we visited the local alarm sales place. They prefer to use
wired
system$. 

Suggestions and comments appreciated. .bill in corvallis
_______________________________________________

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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Tue Nov  8 10:19:12 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 17:19:12 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] wireless intrusion detection system?
In-Reply-To: <1320771517.97931.YahooMailNeo@web39305.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <718971983.489032.1320772752903.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

Two are better. Especially when backed up by a pair of pit bulls and an angry rooster.

Kate


----- Original Message -----
From: "Red Midget" <redmidget72 at yahoo.com>
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 8:58:37 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] wireless intrusion detection system?

One word.  Rottweiler
 
 


________________________________
From:
"corvallis at peoplepc.com" <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Monday, November 7, 2011 8:25 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] wireless intrusion
detection system?

I would like to put a Wireless intrusion detection system
in my garage.
There are several I've found using the internet but users don't
rate them
very well; quality problems (China) and lack of wireless to get
through
several walls and into the house. I would like to have two motion
detectors
in my adjacent garage and a receiver for them in my house. I don't
need an
alarm as such; and I'm not going to run out there and get into a
situation. 

I had such poor luck on the internet (Consumers Report and
Buyer's Guide)
that we visited the local alarm sales place. They prefer to use
wired
system$. 

Suggestions and comments appreciated. .bill in corvallis
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Nov  8 11:11:47 2011
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:11:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine bay light show but...
Message-ID: <0201520C-A9D0-4803-BE36-65AF75CD8EFA@comcast.net>

Ok, so last night after work I decided to drive the Bugeye about, went out and
fired her up.  Running a little rough so I got out to check carb piston
movement.  SPARKS!!!  I see sparks!!  From the choke cable housing!!  Now
we've all heard about forgetting the engine ground and getting this to happen
BUT..  my choke cable isn't connected to anything!  There is no choke to these
carbs (Gotta fix that real soon tho') so the cable just runs through the dash
and into the engine bay. It was touching the top of the wiper motor and an
non-descript par of the body.  And it was making sparks.

I'll pass on what I find but all that comes to mind is that there is a hot
wire touching the cable under the dash.

Lester

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Tue Nov  8 12:18:11 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 19:18:11 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] wireless intrusion detection system?
In-Reply-To: <718971983.489032.1320772752903.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <1794634380.667208.1320779891651.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Nobody can *not* notice a pair of honking geese... !

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:

> Two are better. Especially when backed up by a pair of pit bulls and
> an angry rooster.

From mgmaven at bellsouth.net  Tue Nov  8 12:43:56 2011
From: mgmaven at bellsouth.net (Bob Spruck)
Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:43:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?
In-Reply-To: <4EB94F5B.4020701@woozy.com>
References: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>
	<1320687704.63820.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<275506B2-F974-4E06-9BF2-A730F4877F59@me.com>
	<4EB8A75C.8070103@justbrits.com> <4EB94F5B.4020701@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <4EB9867C.2000208@bellsouth.net>

Looks like it's just copper tubing. Should be malleable with a few tugs 
and twists or a rubber hammer to make the bends and angles anything you 
need them to be. I've used regular copper tubing and routed it  as my 
installation dictated.

Bob



On 11/8/2011 10:48 AM, Robert Weeks wrote:
> Not exactly an attempted install, but a photo with the old pipe 
> installed and the new one positioned in approximately the right place. 
> What the photo doesn't show is that as you press the new pipe down 
> into the radiator hose the intake manifold is in the way:
>
> http://www.white-weeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mock-install.jpg
>
> Also just for good measure, the VB catalog shows the pipe with the 
> correct bend:
>
> http://www.victoriabritish.com/icatalog/sm/full.aspx?Page=55
>
> Robert
>
>
> On 11/7/11 10:51 PM, " Just Brits " Shop wrote:
>> Ditto, Bob.
>> *********************************************************************
>> On 11/7/2011 9:20 PM, Kitterer Bob wrote:
>>> That was my thinking also.
>> ********************************************************************
>> Robert, could we see a couple pics with an 'attempted' pipe install ??
>>
>> You can send to me an I'll put up <G> !!
>>
>> Ed
>>
>> PS:  And why ANYBODY would pay V/B's S&H IS beyond me ?!?
>> _______________________________________________

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Tue Nov  8 13:20:40 2011
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 20:20:40 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] need a new electronic fuel pump.
Message-ID: <1792100642.2000843.1320783640917.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

I thought this was covered earlier this year but cant find it in the
archive.B  What is the list recomendations for a new electronic pump and from
who for a 74 RWA?

Thanks

Ryan

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov  8 13:53:10 2011
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:53:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] need a new electronic fuel pump.
In-Reply-To: <1792100642.2000843.1320783640917.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1792100642.2000843.1320783640917.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1320785590.5173.YahooMailNeo@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Ryan,
I have a Mr Gasket electric fuel pump (got it from Pep Boys). The one I
got is made for fuel injected cars, so I also use a fuel pressure regulator to
step down the pressure. Works great, but is a little loud when you turn the
key on. Of course, as soon as the engine fires up, the exhaust drowns it out.
 
I think Mr Gasket makes (at least they used to make) a lower pressure pump
that may not require a regulator with, but I couldn't find one and had a nice
chrome adjustable regulator in my tool box so no prob.
 
 - David Booker
Long
Island

From lists at woozy.com  Tue Nov  8 14:32:22 2011
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:32:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] need a new electronic fuel pump.
In-Reply-To: <1792100642.2000843.1320783640917.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1792100642.2000843.1320783640917.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4EB99FE6.5020706@woozy.com>

Just put one of these in:

http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/fuel/fp201.htm

Airtex E8016 or E8016S. You'll see it listed on Barney's page under 
various numbers.

Advance Auto carries it for $62.00.

Robert



On 11/8/11 3:20 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:
> I thought this was covered earlier this year but cant find it in the
> archive.B  What is the list recomendations for a new electronic pump and from
> who for a 74 RWA?
>
> Thanks
>
> Ryan
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From ah3000me at gmail.com  Tue Nov  8 14:37:21 2011
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (Tom)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 16:37:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wireless intrusion detection system?
In-Reply-To: <1320771517.97931.YahooMailNeo@web39305.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <F90F0F463B074691BEB9C89A8B6D545C@spider>
	<1320771517.97931.YahooMailNeo@web39305.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CANQM1PLVQSnYqE8qZv1N8Vy4WFJokSRjpqmrd-AoqJ-pRznfEQ@mail.gmail.com>

I wouldn't recommend bulldogs.  You could empty out our house and not wake
them.

- Tom

On Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 11:58 AM, Red Midget <redmidget72 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> One word.  Rottweiler
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From:
> "corvallis at peoplepc.com" <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Monday, November 7, 2011 8:25 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] wireless intrusion
> detection system?
>
> I would like to put a Wireless intrusion detection system
> in my garage.
> There are several I've found using the internet but users don't
> rate them
> very well; quality problems (China) and lack of wireless to get
> through
> several walls and into the house. I would like to have two motion
> detectors
> in my adjacent garage and a receiver for them in my house. I don't
> need an
> alarm as such; and I'm not going to run out there and get into a
> situation.
>
> I had such poor luck on the internet (Consumers Report and
> Buyer's Guide)
> that we visited the local alarm sales place. They prefer to use
> wired
> system$.
>
> Suggestions and comments appreciated. .bill in corvallis
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From pdx.pete at frontier.com  Tue Nov  8 14:55:09 2011
From: pdx.pete at frontier.com (Peter Shull)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 21:55:09 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] wireless intrusion detection system?
In-Reply-To: <718971983.489032.1320772752903.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <969206436.531143.1320789309325.JavaMail.root@cl03-host01.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Is there any other kind???
----- Original Message -----
From: kgb at frontiernet.net

...and an angry rooster.

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Tue Nov  8 15:08:58 2011
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (=?utf-8?B?cnlhbi5rdWJhbm9mZkBjb21jYXN0Lm5ldA==?=)
Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:08:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] =?utf-8?q?need_a_new_electronic_fuel_pump=2E?=
Message-ID: <20111108220854.0F7EB187663@autox.team.net>

Yeah now that mine is dying I want to get rid of my regulator that takes up a bunch of engine bay real estate.

Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone

----- Reply message -----
From: "David Booker" <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, Nov 8, 2011 3:53 pm
Subject: [Spridgets] need a new electronic fuel pump.
To: "ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net" <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>, "spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>

Ryan,
I have a Mr Gasket electric fuel pump (got it from Pep Boys). The one I got isB made for fuel injected cars, so I also use a fuel pressure regulator to step down the pressure. Works great, but is a little loud when you turn the key on. Of course, as soon as the engine fires up, the exhaust drowns it out.
B 
I think Mr Gasket makes (at least they used to make) a lower pressure pump thatB may not require a regulator with, but I couldn't find one and had a nice chrome adjustable regulator in my tool box so no prob.
B 
B - David Booker
Long Island

From lindlaw at yahoo.com  Tue Nov  8 16:00:52 2011
From: lindlaw at yahoo.com (Ed Lindley)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 15:00:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa] FW:  (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <4EB968B7.7020108@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <1320793252.79705.YahooMailClassic@web114720.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

I have no idea, other than internet pranksters (or worse) how or why this
happened.  Nonetheless, my apologies.  I get my meds fm the VA.
    Ed in SD

 <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:


From: " Just Brits " Shop <shop at justbrits.com>
Subject: Re: [9issa] FW: (no subject)
To: 9issa at justbrits.com
Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 9:36 AM



<< AVG blocked access to this site as a pharmacy spam site. >>

Ditto, Tom !

I wrote same TO Ed.

Ed

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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Tue Nov  8 16:08:01 2011
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 23:08:01 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] need a new electronic fuel pump.
In-Reply-To: <4EB99FE6.5020706@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <1005690709.2010939.1320793681155.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Was there an issue with these?B  I kinda thought someone had posted that there
was a bad batch of them on the spridget list.B  Also is that mounted by the
fuel tank or up by the carbs?B  I need one by the fuel tank (pusher I think).

Thanks

Ryan



----- Original Message -----


From: "Robert Weeks" <lists at woozy.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 4:32:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] need a new electronic fuel pump.

Just put one of these in:

http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/fuel/fp201.htm

Airtex E8016 or E8016S. You'll see it listed on Barney's page under
various numbers.

Advance Auto carries it for $62.00.

Robert



On 11/8/11 3:20 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:
> I thought this was covered earlier this year but cant find it in the
> archive.B B What is the list recomendations for a new electronic pump and
from
> who for a 74 RWA?
>
> Thanks
>
> Ryan
> _______________________________________________
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From jmj3351 at comcast.net  Tue Nov  8 17:25:59 2011
From: jmj3351 at comcast.net (jmj3351 at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2011 00:25:59 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] need a new electronic fuel pump.
In-Reply-To: <1005690709.2010939.1320793681155.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <745892790.122871.1320798359949.JavaMail.root@sz0087a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

The airtex fuel pump is made in China and marketed under a dozen different
names. I used it to replace my noisy Holley. It lasted less than 200 mi. and
left me setting. They replaced it under warranty and I carry it as a back-up.
I have a Delco EP42S running without a regulator and it has a thousand mi.
with no problem. It is quiet and it runs 4.5 pressure at the carb. It costs a
little bit more but it was worth it to me. I would never trust the airtex
again.



John-Green midget and several others.



----- Original Message -----


From: "ryan kubanoff" <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>
To: "Robert Weeks" <lists at woozy.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 6:08:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] need a new electronic fuel pump.

Was there an issue with these?B B I kinda thought someone had posted that
there
was a bad batch of them on the spridget list.B B Also is that mounted by the
fuel tank or up by the carbs?B B I need one by the fuel tank (pusher I think).

Thanks

Ryan



----- Original Message -----


From: "Robert Weeks" <lists at woozy.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 4:32:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] need a new electronic fuel pump.

Just put one of these in:

http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/fuel/fp201.htm

Airtex E8016 or E8016S. You'll see it listed on Barney's page under
various numbers.

Advance Auto carries it for $62.00.

Robert



On 11/8/11 3:20 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:
> I thought this was covered earlier this year but cant find it in the
> archive.B B What is the list recomendations for a new electronic pump and
from
> who for a 74 RWA?
>
> Thanks
>
> Ryan
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From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Tue Nov  8 20:14:10 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 22:14:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] need a new electronic fuel pump.
In-Reply-To: <1792100642.2000843.1320783640917.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1792100642.2000843.1320783640917.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <46793C8E-D58F-4BC1-A866-817E54863E59@gmail.com>

Ryan,

I have 2 Midgets (both 1974 models) with Facet Posiflow (low  
pressure) pumps.  The pumps are located at the tank and are both  
working well one has over 5K miles and the other has about 1000  
miles.  These pumps are available at NAPA (and other parts stores)  
for about $45.00   ....  NAPA # 610-1051

I have another Midget (1974) with a replacement SU pump and it works  
well too. (AUF214)  and a 1971 Midget with an original SU pump which  
is still running well.  I put over 10K on the 71 ;)

Kevin




On Nov 8, 2011, at 3:20 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:

> I thought this was covered earlier this year but cant find it in the
> archive.B  What is the list recomendations for a new electronic  
> pump and from
> who for a 74 RWA?
>
> Thanks
>
> Ryan
> _______________________________________________
>
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Nov  8 20:40:21 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 19:40:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?
In-Reply-To: <4EB94F5B.4020701@woozy.com>
References: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>
	<1320687704.63820.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<275506B2-F974-4E06-9BF2-A730F4877F59@me.com>
	<4EB8A75C.8070103@justbrits.com> <4EB94F5B.4020701@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <1320810021.51108.YahooMailRC@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

It's hard to evaluate this without seeing your radiator hose and I contend your 
old pipe is not for this car and therefore is not a good comparison.

I just compared your new pipe to the copper pipe, a factory original, on  my car 
and mine appears to be the same as the one you received from VB.

The copper pipe on your engine should be roughly 2 inches closer to the 
thermostat housing than you have it positioned.

On my car the inlet on the radiator hose for the copper pipe is much closer to 
the head/block than on yours, requiring the bend to the left side of the car to 
allow the pipe to run parallel to the valve cover and more than an inch from the 
heat shield.

You should have two clamps to attach the copper pipe to the inlet manifold.

If you haven't tried to install the new pipe, I suggest you try that and also 
verify you have the correct radiator hose.

Hope this helps.

 jay




________________________________
From: Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, November 8, 2011 10:48:43 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?

Not exactly an attempted install, but a photo with the old pipe installed and 
the new one positioned in approximately the right place. What the photo doesn't 
show is that as you press the new pipe down into the radiator hose the intake 
manifold is in the way:

http://www.white-weeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mock-install.jpg

Also just for good measure, the VB catalog shows the pipe with the correct bend:

http://www.victoriabritish.com/icatalog/sm/full.aspx?Page=55

Robert

From pchast at francomm.com  Tue Nov  8 21:08:00 2011
From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast)
Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:08:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wireless intrusion detection system?
In-Reply-To: <CAGe=UP4N-VKgEtND4eXDenPE-39FNgcgki=-WyabDYtgbGVQrA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <F90F0F463B074691BEB9C89A8B6D545C@spider>
	<CAGe=UP4_9+Y=_o_nCgF8Li9w2AcRoUKHX9D9eqbU+0_yeqX0rQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<op.v4muh1uusjevdj@pete200>
	<CAGe=UP4N-VKgEtND4eXDenPE-39FNgcgki=-WyabDYtgbGVQrA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <op.v4nu3mgqsjevdj@pete200>

Well Put...


On Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:30:13 -0500, Heard Saxon <heard at datatrontech.net>  
wrote:

>
> IMHO, if they come at with a radio jammer, you probably aren't going to
> stop them anyway.  I don't think I own anything that would warrant that
> level of sophisticated burglar.
>
> I have a sign that says,'If you can read this, you're in range.'  And
> another one says, 'Trespassers will be shot, survivors will be shot  
> again.'
>  This usually keeps the normal riff raff at a safe distance.
>
> On Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 9:57 AM, Pete Chast <pchast at francomm.com> wrote:
>
>> IMHO Wire is normally easily run and can not be jammed with a radio  
>> signal.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:22:56 -0500, Heard Saxon <heard at datatrontech.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Bill,
>>> In my previous house, I put motion detectors in my garage and in my  
>>> shop.
>>>  Seemed like a good idea!  Only problem was we have a lot of those  
>>> really
>>> large wolf spiders.  They hunt at night.  When they walk over the  
>>> motion
>>> detector ( and yes, I know they are really infrared detectors), they  
>>> will
>>> set it off.  I think you are much better off with alarms on the doors  
>>> and
>>> windows.  They all come in wireless flavors now, so it is no big deal  
>>> to
>>> cover all the doors and windows without having to run wire.
>>>
>>> Heard
>>>
>>> On Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 8:25 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>  I would like to put a Wireless intrusion detection system in my  
>>> garage.
>>>> There are several I've found using the internet but users don't rate  
>>>> them
>>>> very well; quality problems (China) and lack of wireless to get  
>>>> through
>>>> several walls and into the house. I would like to have two motion
>>>> detectors
>>>> in my adjacent garage and a receiver for them in my house. I don't  
>>>> need
>>>> an
>>>> alarm as such; and I'm not going to run out there and get into a
>>>> situation.
>>>>
>>>> I had such poor luck on the internet (Consumers Report and Buyer's  
>>>> Guide)
>>>> that we visited the local alarm sales place. They prefer to use wired
>>>> system$.
>>>>
>>>> Suggestions and comments appreciated. .bill in corvallis
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Tue Nov  8 22:35:57 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2011 00:35:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Whats with all these dumb shift knobs on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <op.v4nu3mgqsjevdj@pete200>
References: <F90F0F463B074691BEB9C89A8B6D545C@spider><CAGe=UP4_9+Y=_o_nCgF8Li9w2AcRoUKHX9D9eqbU+0_yeqX0rQ@mail.gmail.com><op.v4muh1uusjevdj@pete200><CAGe=UP4N-VKgEtND4eXDenPE-39FNgcgki=-WyabDYtgbGVQrA@mail.gmail.com>
	<op.v4nu3mgqsjevdj@pete200>
Message-ID: <F3E1C425E96C4BB69B338A89B9B16921@blackbox2>

http://tinyurl.com/bt65td3

I keep running into these when I search for sprite stuff on ebay.
Who in their right mind spends $150 on a stick shift knob?

From lists at woozy.com  Wed Nov  9 05:28:31 2011
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:28:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] need a new electronic fuel pump.
In-Reply-To: <745892790.122871.1320798359949.JavaMail.root@sz0087a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <745892790.122871.1320798359949.JavaMail.root@sz0087a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4EBA71EF.8090307@woozy.com>

I'm looking at the box from my pump and it is labeled Made in USA. Might 
have been old stock or something, I don't know. I mounted mine back by 
the fuel tank.

Robert

On 11/8/2011 7:25 PM, jmj3351 at comcast.net wrote:
>
> The airtex fuel pump is made in China and marketed under a dozen 
> different names. I used it to replace my noisy Holley. It lasted less 
> than 200 mi. and left me setting. They replaced it under warranty and 
> I carry it as a back-up. I have a Delco EP42S running without a 
> regulator and it has a thousand mi. with no problem. It is quiet and 
> it runs 4.5 pressure at the carb. It costs a little bit more but it 
> was worth it to me. I would never trust the airtex again.
>
> John-Green midget and several others.
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> *From: *"ryan kubanoff" <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>
> *To: *"Robert Weeks" <lists at woozy.com>
> *Cc: *spridgets at autox.team.net
> *Sent: *Tuesday, November 8, 2011 6:08:01 PM
> *Subject: *Re: [Spridgets] need a new electronic fuel pump.
>
> Was there an issue with these?B  I kinda thought someone had posted 
> that there
> was a bad batch of them on the spridget list.B  Also is that mounted 
> by the
> fuel tank or up by the carbs?B  I need one by the fuel tank (pusher I 
> think).
>
> Thanks
>
> Ryan

From lists at woozy.com  Wed Nov  9 06:08:30 2011
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:08:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What's wrong with this picture?
In-Reply-To: <1320810021.51108.YahooMailRC@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <4EB80F5F.2000307@woozy.com>
	<1320687704.63820.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<275506B2-F974-4E06-9BF2-A730F4877F59@me.com>
	<4EB8A75C.8070103@justbrits.com> <4EB94F5B.4020701@woozy.com>
	<1320810021.51108.YahooMailRC@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4EBA7B4E.7070402@woozy.com>

Thanks Jay,

This is the wrong pipe.  The bend is to the right, not the left. I've 
owned several Midgets and the pipe always ran in the direction of my 
current one. I did try to install it and it did not work. I have the 
clamps but they could not be used because of the placement of the new 
pipe. On top of all the other indications that this is the wrong pipe it 
doesn't match the picture in the VB catalog.

I'm going to just make one up out of copper pipe as Peter (PPP) 
suggested. This one will be going back to VB.

Thanks,

Robert


On 11/8/2011 10:40 PM, Jay wrote:
> It's hard to evaluate this without seeing your radiator hose and I contend your
> old pipe is not for this car and therefore is not a good comparison.
>
> I just compared your new pipe to the copper pipe, a factory original, on  my car
> and mine appears to be the same as the one you received from VB.
>
> The copper pipe on your engine should be roughly 2 inches closer to the
> thermostat housing than you have it positioned.
>
> On my car the inlet on the radiator hose for the copper pipe is much closer to
> the head/block than on yours, requiring the bend to the left side of the car to
> allow the pipe to run parallel to the valve cover and more than an inch from the
> heat shield.
>
> You should have two clamps to attach the copper pipe to the inlet manifold.
>
> If you haven't tried to install the new pipe, I suggest you try that and also
> verify you have the correct radiator hose.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
>   jay

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov  9 06:18:22 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2011 08:18:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] need a new electronic fuel pump.
In-Reply-To: <1792100642.2000843.1320783640917.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1792100642.2000843.1320783640917.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVcaLcW==QLv2mqBvRT5eUxuLca668m_959GSR8nWECx2A@mail.gmail.com>

I really like the facet pump and got it from Peter C.
the facet website to read:
http://www.facet-purolator.com/index.php
Lin

On Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 3:20 PM,  <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:
> I thought this was covered earlier this year but cant find it in the
> archive.B  What is the list recomendations for a new electronic pump and
from
> who for a 74 RWA?
>
> Thanks
>
> Ryan
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Wed Nov  9 09:15:37 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2011 08:15:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Shameless self promotion - not much Spridget content
Message-ID: <CABWjhcJ-CsOaJ4LOOHFyJ6m8kRROZSOEmePUuEWc_FUHO_q2=g@mail.gmail.com>

I've been participating in this fun 'contest' called "DBA In Space".
If I win I'll proudly represent the Sprite-Midget Club USA (of course).
If you would like to show support simply click the link or paste it in your
browser and then click the link to support "Richard" (me).
Should this go to the next level I think I'll need a lot of help, but for
now it's just in the interest of getting a free T-Shirt or something like
that.
Thanks!

http://www.launchbuddi.es/ZE5oi

Rick (spacy man) Bastedo

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Nov  9 19:40:39 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2011 18:40:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] GoPano 360 Degree Camera for iPhone
Message-ID: <CAEFJhAGFjtzPvxxgWJVzARv3yn5k6e6wzy5nDKA3zKPMvirKkg@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/cell-phone/eb83/?cpg=176NRP&link

For those of you with an iPhone.
Wild.
Herb

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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Wed Nov  9 20:10:15 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:10:15 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] '66 Sprite - craigslist - Walla Walla  NFI
Message-ID: <1180523335.688645.1320894614992.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

http://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/2636850845.html

NFI etc, etc....

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'65 Sprite - running :)
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From lists at brits-n-pieces.com  Thu Nov 10 00:54:51 2011
From: lists at brits-n-pieces.com (lists)
Date: 10 Nov 2011 08:54:51 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] =?utf-8?q?need_a_new_electronic_fuel_pump=2E?=
Message-ID: <MYFASERVER-IlHcg4pl000102a3@myfaServer-I.klm.kk-consulting.com>

We have a fuel pump in stock which gives a pressure of exactly what the SU carbs need and a flow of 100 - 120 liters per hour, which should be more than enough even for high performance engines. It is a pusher.

It is 117.65 Euros (unfortunately about 160 US$).

Eric
Brits'n'Pieces
www.brits-n-pieces.com

On 11/8/2011 7:25 PM, jmj3351 at comcast.net wrote:
>
> The airtex fuel pump is made in China and marketed under a dozen 
> different names. I used it to replace my noisy Holley. It lasted less 
> than 200 mi. and left me setting. They replaced it under warranty and 
> I carry it as a back-up. I have a Delco EP42S running without a 
> regulator and it has a thousand mi. with no problem. It is quiet and 
> it runs 4.5 pressure at the carb. It costs a little bit more but it 
> was worth it to me. I would never trust the airtex again.
>
> John-Green midget and several others.
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> *From: *"ryan kubanoff" <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>
> *To: *"Robert Weeks" <lists at woozy.com>
> *Cc: *spridgets at autox.team.net
> *Sent: *Tuesday, November 8, 2011 6:08:01 PM
> *Subject: *Re: [Spridgets] need a new electronic fuel pump.
>
> Was there an issue with these?B  I kinda thought someone had posted 
> that there
> was a bad batch of them on the spridget list.B  Also is that mounted 
> by the
> fuel tank or up by the carbs?B  I need one by the fuel tank (pusher I 
> think).
>
> Thanks
>
> Ryan

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Nov  9 10:34:07 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2011 09:34:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Shameless self promotion - not much Spridget content
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcJ-CsOaJ4LOOHFyJ6m8kRROZSOEmePUuEWc_FUHO_q2=g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcJ-CsOaJ4LOOHFyJ6m8kRROZSOEmePUuEWc_FUHO_q2=g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <6DA7E90CACB74F249D558A358C93D9B1@spider>

If you don't win, there is a burial service that claims to shoot you into
space. ...bill in corvallis
===============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rick Bastedo
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 8:16 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Shameless self promotion - not much Spridget content

I've been participating in this fun 'contest' called "DBA In Space".
If I win I'll proudly represent the Sprite-Midget Club USA (of course).
If you would like to show support simply click the link or paste it in your
browser and then click the link to support "Richard" (me).
Should this go to the next level I think I'll need a lot of help, but for
now it's just in the interest of getting a free T-Shirt or something like
that.
Thanks!

http://www.launchbuddi.es/ZE5oi

Rick (spacy man) Bastedo
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From lbc77mg at gmail.com  Wed Nov  9 10:29:20 2011
From: lbc77mg at gmail.com (Allen Hefner)
Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2011 12:29:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Shameless self promotion - not much Spridget content
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcJ-CsOaJ4LOOHFyJ6m8kRROZSOEmePUuEWc_FUHO_q2=g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcJ-CsOaJ4LOOHFyJ6m8kRROZSOEmePUuEWc_FUHO_q2=g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMEj5OvGB7zDSP95+=s=s1XC2q0rEwTSLQkq_tryTWY-h1KZWA@mail.gmail.com>

That link is in Spain.  You would take a Spanish spaceship ride?

 Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

*Current:*
2006 Chebbie
*Former:*
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget



On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 11:15 AM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> I've been participating in this fun 'contest' called "DBA In Space".
> If I win I'll proudly represent the Sprite-Midget Club USA (of course).
> If you would like to show support simply click the link or paste it in your
> browser and then click the link to support "Richard" (me).
> Should this go to the next level I think I'll need a lot of help, but for
> now it's just in the interest of getting a free T-Shirt or something like
> that.
> Thanks!
>
> http://www.launchbuddi.es/ZE5oi
>
> Rick (spacy man) Bastedo
> _______________________________________________

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Wed Nov  9 11:12:45 2011
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2011 18:12:45 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Pedal Spacings
Message-ID: <20111109.111245.16114.0@webmail51.dca.untd.com>

Since its been a little quiet, I thought that I'd ask a question that's been
bugging me.
On my MKII which I converted to the dual master, dual line brake system, the
brake pedal is too far away from the gas for me to heel and toe. The options
that I've come up with are:A) to remove, heat and bend the brake pedal towards
the gas, B) fabricate a "Paddy Hopkirk" style gas pedal extension like I did
on our race Spit or C) Completely revamp the gas pedal and get rid of the
pivot on the floor (which I'm not terribly fond of anyway).
What says the accumulated wisdom(?) of the list?

Mark Haynes
It only goes one way-Pay it Forward
HAN6L12977
HAN5L8016

____________________________________________________________
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From pfeilmat at gmail.com  Wed Nov  9 11:41:09 2011
From: pfeilmat at gmail.com (Matt P)
Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2011 10:41:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Whats with all these dumb shift knobs on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <F3E1C425E96C4BB69B338A89B9B16921@blackbox2>
References: <F90F0F463B074691BEB9C89A8B6D545C@spider><CAGe=UP4_9+Y=_o_nCgF8Li9w2AcRoUKHX9D9eqbU+0_yeqX0rQ@mail.gmail.com><op.v4muh1uusjevdj@pete200><CAGe=UP4N-VKgEtND4eXDenPE-39FNgcgki=-WyabDYtgbGVQrA@mail.gmail.com>
	<op.v4nu3mgqsjevdj@pete200>
	<F3E1C425E96C4BB69B338A89B9B16921@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <B4309CE2-140A-4068-804D-B83DA1CDAD2F@gmail.com>

THAT THING GIVES YOUR CAR SOMETHING LIKE 20+ HORSE POWER! ITS WEIGHTED! I WANT
ONE FOR MY ECLIPSE NOW! HELL, I MAY EVEN ORDER ONE FOR MY FJ CRUISER. I KNOW
IT IS AN AUTOMATIC, BUT WITH ALL THE HP GAINS THAT CAN BE MADE WITH SOMETHING
LIKE A SHIFT KNOB, WHY NOT!

Sorry for the yelling. I was excited.

Kist Kidding.

Matt P
On Nov 8, 2011, at 9:35 PM, Dean Hedin wrote:

> http://tinyurl.com/bt65td3
>
> I keep running into these when I search for sprite stuff on ebay.
> Who in their right mind spends $150 on a stick shift knob?
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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 10 18:11:11 2011
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Evans)
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:11:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] =?iso-8859-1?q?The_making_of_a_=A320_LBC_=28in_1936?=
	=?iso-8859-1?q?=29?=
Message-ID: <00e601cca00e$cd77f980$6867ec80$@net>

http://www.bright.org.uk/ 

From pvanwig at me.com  Wed Nov  9 17:37:12 2011
From: pvanwig at me.com (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:37:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Whats with all these dumb shift knobs on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <F3E1C425E96C4BB69B338A89B9B16921@blackbox2>
References: <F90F0F463B074691BEB9C89A8B6D545C@spider>
	<CAGe=UP4_9+Y=_o_nCgF8Li9w2AcRoUKHX9D9eqbU+0_yeqX0rQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<op.v4muh1uusjevdj@pete200>
	<CAGe=UP4N-VKgEtND4eXDenPE-39FNgcgki=-WyabDYtgbGVQrA@mail.gmail.com>
	<op.v4nu3mgqsjevdj@pete200>
	<F3E1C425E96C4BB69B338A89B9B16921@blackbox2>
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I have made a few over the years. And I know some of them cost me more than that ; )



Paul Van Wig
Long Beach/Big Bear
pvanwig at Mac dot com
Sent from my iPhone
So forgive the spelling (tiny buttons)

On Nov 8, 2011, at 9:35 PM, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> http://tinyurl.com/bt65td3
> 
> I keep running into these when I search for sprite stuff on ebay.
> Who in their right mind spends $150 on a stick shift knob?

From aseippel at austin.rr.com  Thu Nov 10 23:14:39 2011
From: aseippel at austin.rr.com (Jim Seippel)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:14:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Pedal Spacings
In-Reply-To: <20111109.111245.16114.0@webmail51.dca.untd.com>
References: <20111109.111245.16114.0@webmail51.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <014a01cca039$32322970$96967c50$@austin.rr.com>

A late model midget gas pedal linkage assembly  (75 on) incorporates the
pedal. It does not use a floor mounted pedal. 

Back in the '60s, I used a Healey brake pedal and mounted it onto the
original linkage. The Healey brake/clutch pedals were bolted to the pedal
arms. - Jim 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark Haynes
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 12:13 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Pedal Spacings

Since its been a little quiet, I thought that I'd ask a question that's been
bugging me.
On my MKII which I converted to the dual master, dual line brake system, the
brake pedal is too far away from the gas for me to heel and toe. The options
that I've come up with are:A) to remove, heat and bend the brake pedal
towards the gas, B) fabricate a "Paddy Hopkirk" style gas pedal extension
like I did on our race Spit or C) Completely revamp the gas pedal and get
rid of the pivot on the floor (which I'm not terribly fond of anyway).
What says the accumulated wisdom(?) of the list?

Mark Haynes
It only goes one way-Pay it Forward
HAN6L12977
HAN5L8016

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 10 23:39:11 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:39:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] BD
Message-ID: <CAEFJhAHKY2RC+7w3GevOK=FbNmV+TNYnKs7v+8_tGFo=FYJTpw@mail.gmail.com>

Happy Birthday, Ed.

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From grday at btinternet.com  Fri Nov 11 03:14:59 2011
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:14:59 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] BD
References: <CAEFJhAHKY2RC+7w3GevOK=FbNmV+TNYnKs7v+8_tGFo=FYJTpw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5455FD9374D34FE495B8A2AC177E2DE8@user8634b3d69b>

What, Ed has birthdays!!!

Well, happy birthday Ed....

Guy R Day


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<Polysci_101 at justbrits.com>
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 6:39 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] BD


> Happy Birthday, Ed.
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 11 04:00:51 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:00:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] switching back to old GMAIL...help
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVeCkOoY3kQ+vocm5XsjKdgNHx2cABQQbQuZ7McBXKa+bw@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I unfortunately pressed the button to accept the new look on my gmail
account which doesn't fit properly on my 12" screen. Does anyone out
there know how to switch back?

Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 11 04:27:34 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:27:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC Help locating "Free Credit Report"
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVfDFy3BXXmWHnWkChqdYrem4-+xKZxJ79ifdRA6RSDwmQ@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I am trying to locate a free credit report for my younger brother who
I have been financially helping since my father died (almost 4 years
...ugh). Yea we all have one, a handicapped, mentally challenged,
physically born ill or just no diagnosis for their inability to
succeed person we feel compelled to help. I love this site because of
the trust I feel here and sometimes forget it is an open door to the
world once a message is posted but life is short so I don't care about
airing my dirty laundry here.

Back to the free credit report, I thought I paid all his debts
spending all his inheritance money and some of mine (it was so little
it was spent rather quickly anyway) but when he tried to open a
checking account (I had to co sign, lost his passport and no DL) he
was declined. This guy looses everything ss card passport, to name
some of the most frustrating things so everything is a challenge. I
can barely take care of my own paperwork, bills and important
appointments & documents but doing 2 has been an exhausting and
finically debilitating 4 years. Although I did the same for my other
brother when he suffered brain damage in 03, and he is on his own &
self supporting thank GOD, maybe when I'm 65 I will be FREE?.......,
counting the days ; )

I read a website stating some "free credit report sites" were a scam
and will charge you monthly probably in fine print so which is best.

Thanks for letting me vent guys & gals I know my burden has the
potential to be lifelong and I am grateful to have all of you for
support and the beautiful distraction of our LBC's ; )
Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 11 04:29:00 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:29:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] BD
In-Reply-To: <5455FD9374D34FE495B8A2AC177E2DE8@user8634b3d69b>
References: <CAEFJhAHKY2RC+7w3GevOK=FbNmV+TNYnKs7v+8_tGFo=FYJTpw@mail.gmail.com>
	<5455FD9374D34FE495B8A2AC177E2DE8@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdkPi=7ENqUD0YTx-vJmGMwaS_sOf9ZYVaoEahOs3jRfw@mail.gmail.com>

Yea! cool, Happy Birthday ED.
Lin

On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 2:14 AM, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:
> What, Ed has birthdays!!!
>
> Well, happy birthday Ed....
>
> Guy R Day
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "" <gmail.com>
> To: "Ed Kahler" <justbrits at comcast.net>; "Spridgeteers"
> <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Ed's Ass" <9issa at justbrits.com>; "PolySci
List"
> <Polysci_101 at justbrits.com>
> Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 6:39 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] BD
>
>
>> Happy Birthday, Ed.
>>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 11 04:38:39 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:38:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] need a new electronic fuel pump.
In-Reply-To: <MYFASERVER-IlHcg4pl000102a3@myfaServer-I.klm.kk-consulting.com>
References: <MYFASERVER-IlHcg4pl000102a3@myfaServer-I.klm.kk-consulting.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVeCh7Y8dV=_yo7vV3ZoBrzZc=u-zgW0VWkbAM=wiyKOYQ@mail.gmail.com>

I've never heard of Eric's Brits'n'Pieces and I don't see a lot on his
site (not to say he doesn't have what we need).

I prefer stateside Peter's is http://www.nosimport.com/
Lin

On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 11:54 PM, lists <lists at brits-n-pieces.com> wrote:
> We have a fuel pump in stock which gives a pressure of exactly what the SU
carbs need and a flow of 100 - 120 liters per hour, which should be more than
enough even for high performance engines. It is a pusher.
>
> It is 117.65 Euros (unfortunately about 160 US$).
>
> Eric
> Brits'n'Pieces
> www.brits-n-pieces.com
>
> On 11/8/2011 7:25 PM, jmj3351 at comcast.net wrote:
>>
>> The airtex fuel pump is made in China and marketed under a dozen
>> different names. I used it to replace my noisy Holley. It lasted less
>> than 200 mi. and left me setting. They replaced it under warranty and
>> I carry it as a back-up. I have a Delco EP42S running without a
>> regulator and it has a thousand mi. with no problem. It is quiet and
>> it runs 4.5 pressure at the carb. It costs a little bit more but it
>> was worth it to me. I would never trust the airtex again.
>>
>> John-Green midget and several others.
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> *From: *"ryan kubanoff" <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>
>> *To: *"Robert Weeks" <lists at woozy.com>
>> *Cc: *spridgets at autox.team.net
>> *Sent: *Tuesday, November 8, 2011 6:08:01 PM
>> *Subject: *Re: [Spridgets] need a new electronic fuel pump.
>>
>> Was there an issue with these?B  I kinda thought someone had posted
>> that there
>> was a bad batch of them on the spridget list.B  Also is that mounted
>> by the
>> fuel tank or up by the carbs?B  I need one by the fuel tank (pusher I
>> think).
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Ryan
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 11 04:42:06 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:42:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets]
	=?iso-8859-1?q?The_making_of_a_=A320_LBC_=28in_1936?=
	=?iso-8859-1?q?=29?=
In-Reply-To: <00e601cca00e$cd77f980$6867ec80$@net>
References: <00e601cca00e$cd77f980$6867ec80$@net>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVf1xcB5mE-Ra96SqJakdzhAhcZH-pj9W4m2O+gJArt8Sw@mail.gmail.com>

Wow cool site have you tried any of them ; )
Lin

On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 5:11 PM, Robert Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> http://www.bright.org.uk/
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Nov 11 04:51:05 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:51:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] '66 Sprite - craigslist - Walla Walla NFI
In-Reply-To: <1180523335.688645.1320894614992.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <1180523335.688645.1320894614992.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <CABQj3r82_5WtCFgBJ1qDR5TWzt_4mMz=t949KvWLinJ29C8abw@mail.gmail.com>

I wonder why this thing has the 69 side markers on it....

On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 9:10 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> http://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/2636850845.html
>
> NFI etc, etc....
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
>  Richland, WA
>
> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
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http://tequilabrad.com/

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 11 04:56:56 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:56:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] '66 Sprite - craigslist - Walla Walla NFI
In-Reply-To: <1180523335.688645.1320894614992.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <1180523335.688645.1320894614992.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVcj_d+j8enM1ikDU9XbzVNKgnS_T_0iEKANzSVzE-DMNg@mail.gmail.com>

Wow that is a great price 1.5K, also looks to be in nice shape. I
often thought it would be nice to get an LBC club to buy something
like this freshen her up and auction it of for a cause like Fallen
Hero's or similar.

Lin

On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 7:10 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:
> http://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/2636850845.html
>
> NFI etc, etc....
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
>  Richland, WA
>
> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
> _______________________________________________
>
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Fri Nov 11 06:12:20 2011
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:12:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC Help locating "Free Credit Report"
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVfDFy3BXXmWHnWkChqdYrem4-+xKZxJ79ifdRA6RSDwmQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVfDFy3BXXmWHnWkChqdYrem4-+xKZxJ79ifdRA6RSDwmQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <COL117-W57D547F80C4F0768B9CA80C2DD0@phx.gbl>

Lin,

This is the "Official" government free credit report web site.

https://www.annualcreditreport.com

You do need to know your/his SS# to get the report.
You can request the reports from all 3 major credit bureaus.
I did mine through this a couple months ago.

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
Thanks to Frank C.!


> Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:27:34 -0800
> From: grunthaner at gmail.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC Help locating "Free Credit Report"
>
> List,
> I am trying to locate a free credit report for my younger brother who
> I have been financially helping since my father died (almost 4 years
> ...ugh). Yea we all have one, a handicapped, mentally challenged,
> physically born ill or just no diagnosis for their inability to
> succeed person we feel compelled to help. I love this site because of
> the trust I feel here and sometimes forget it is an open door to the
> world once a message is posted but life is short so I don't care about
> airing my dirty laundry here.
>
> Back to the free credit report, I thought I paid all his debts
> spending all his inheritance money and some of mine (it was so little
> it was spent rather quickly anyway) but when he tried to open a
> checking account (I had to co sign, lost his passport and no DL) he
> was declined. This guy looses everything ss card passport, to name
> some of the most frustrating things so everything is a challenge. I
> can barely take care of my own paperwork, bills and important
> appointments & documents but doing 2 has been an exhausting and
> finically debilitating 4 years. Although I did the same for my other
> brother when he suffered brain damage in 03, and he is on his own &
> self supporting thank GOD, maybe when I'm 65 I will be FREE?.......,
> counting the days ; )
>
> I read a website stating some "free credit report sites" were a scam
> and will charge you monthly probably in fine print so which is best.
>
> Thanks for letting me vent guys & gals I know my burden has the
> potential to be lifelong and I am grateful to have all of you for
> support and the beautiful distraction of our LBC's ; )
> Lin
> _______________________________________________

From lmacy at mac.com  Fri Nov 11 06:43:19 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:43:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Veteran's Day
Message-ID: <760EAB7A-044E-47ED-8EEE-DCFA8B8CCFB2@mac.com>

I just want to say thanks to all who have served and are still serving. We wouldn't be America with out you.

Thanks

Larry


-- 

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy at upenn.edu
Senior IT Program Director
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104


One of these days, you'll look back on all this, and plow into a parked car.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 11 06:52:23 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:52:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Veteran's Day
In-Reply-To: <760EAB7A-044E-47ED-8EEE-DCFA8B8CCFB2@mac.com>
References: <760EAB7A-044E-47ED-8EEE-DCFA8B8CCFB2@mac.com>
Message-ID: <A95ADADC79464D9A9B4FE8B6F5A7BDC4@spider>

What he said. 

Maybe buy a Vet a cup of coffee today?  ...bill in corvallis

===============================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Macy Larry
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 5:43 AM
To: Spridgets net
Subject: [Spridgets] Veteran's Day

I just want to say thanks to all who have served and are still serving. We
wouldn't be America with out you.

Thanks

Larry

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 11 07:32:10 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:32:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC Help locating "Free Credit Report"
In-Reply-To: <COL117-W57D547F80C4F0768B9CA80C2DD0@phx.gbl>
References: <CAL0QtVfDFy3BXXmWHnWkChqdYrem4-+xKZxJ79ifdRA6RSDwmQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL117-W57D547F80C4F0768B9CA80C2DD0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdAjOaDN2t1vBvnxqtGZYpX3rD5zTFM6Vd9cdOZ5o2qpA@mail.gmail.com>

Awesome that is exactly what I'm looking for thanks Brian,
Lin

On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 5:12 AM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Lin,
>
> This is the "Official" government free credit report web site.
>
> https://www.annualcreditreport.com
>
> You do need to know your/his SS# to get the report.
> You can request the reports from all 3 major credit bureaus.
> I did mine through this a couple months ago.
>
> Brian S.
> Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
> Thanks to Frank C.!
>
>
>> Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:27:34 -0800
>> From: grunthaner at gmail.com
>> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC Help locating "Free Credit Report"
>>
>> List,
>> I am trying to locate a free credit report for my younger brother who
>> I have been financially helping since my father died (almost 4 years
>> ...ugh). Yea we all have one, a handicapped, mentally challenged,
>> physically born ill or just no diagnosis for their inability to
>> succeed person we feel compelled to help. I love this site because of
>> the trust I feel here and sometimes forget it is an open door to the
>> world once a message is posted but life is short so I don't care about
>> airing my dirty laundry here.
>>
>> Back to the free credit report, I thought I paid all his debts
>> spending all his inheritance money and some of mine (it was so little
>> it was spent rather quickly anyway) but when he tried to open a
>> checking account (I had to co sign, lost his passport and no DL) he
>> was declined. This guy looses everything ss card passport, to name
>> some of the most frustrating things so everything is a challenge. I
>> can barely take care of my own paperwork, bills and important
>> appointments & documents but doing 2 has been an exhausting and
>> finically debilitating 4 years. Although I did the same for my other
>> brother when he suffered brain damage in 03, and he is on his own &
>> self supporting thank GOD, maybe when I'm 65 I will be FREE?.......,
>> counting the days ; )
>>
>> I read a website stating some "free credit report sites" were a scam
>> and will charge you monthly probably in fine print so which is best.
>>
>> Thanks for letting me vent guys & gals I know my burden has the
>> potential to be lifelong and I am grateful to have all of you for
>> support and the beautiful distraction of our LBC's ; )
>> Lin
>> _______________________________________________

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 11 07:39:26 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:39:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] OSHIT lost my message....Trevor & gmail switch
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVcA4_pFzhQT+gFNhYSv+Y4cED=0-agiKqAED6h9ynn3BQ@mail.gmail.com>

This is to Trevor or anyone else that can help me switch back to the
old gmail. I somehow deleted and can't get to the trash to retrieve
it. But as per Trevor's reply I'm in the gear to edit my settings on
GMAIL but where do I find the link to switch back to the old gmail?
Lin

From hardy.john at cox.net  Fri Nov 11 07:46:41 2011
From: hardy.john at cox.net (hardy.john at cox.net)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 6:46:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans
Message-ID: <20111111094641.CQRLH.21034.imail@fed1rmwml36>

I know of a couple of other folks out there on the list that are fellow veterans. Wanted to thank all my Brothers and Sisters for your service to our country! 

John R. Hardy 
AWCS (NAC/AW)
US Navy
1973-1994

The worlds greatest flying and boating club! 

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Fri Nov 11 08:00:54 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:00:54 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans
In-Reply-To: <20111111094641.CQRLH.21034.imail@fed1rmwml36>
References: <20111111094641.CQRLH.21034.imail@fed1rmwml36>
Message-ID: <53345.184.216.254.254.1321023654.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

Absolutely John.  To briefly paraphrase Winston Churchill...we owe so much
to all of our veterans, past and present.

THANK YOU!

Dave W.



> I know of a couple of other folks out there on the list that are fellow
> veterans. Wanted to thank all my Brothers and Sisters for your service to
> our country!
>
> John R. Hardy
> AWCS (NAC/AW)
> US Navy
> 1973-1994
>
> The worlds greatest flying and boating club!

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Nov 11 08:11:36 2011
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:11:36 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Pedal Spacings
Message-ID: <110df.25267b45.3bee9528@aol.com>

There are two types of late pedal, one sits higher up than the other.   If 
you have the higher up sitting pedal than swap to the other.
 
The late gas pedal is easy to lengthen or shorten.
 
Get the seat as far back as you are comfortable with before making choices  
about which pedal to lengthen or shorten.
 
Regards
 
Daniel
 
 
In a message dated 11/11/2011 04:30:51 GMT Standard Time,  
haynes386 at netzero.net writes:

Since  its been a little quiet, I thought that I'd ask a question that's  
been
bugging me.
On my MKII which I converted to the dual master, dual  line brake system, 
the
brake pedal is too far away from the gas for me to  heel and toe. The 
options
that I've come up with are:A) to remove, heat and  bend the brake pedal 
towards
the gas, B) fabricate a "Paddy Hopkirk" style  gas pedal extension like I 
did
on our race Spit or C) Completely revamp the  gas pedal and get rid of the
pivot on the floor (which I'm not terribly  fond of anyway).
What says the accumulated wisdom(?) of the  list?

Mark Haynes
It only goes one way-Pay it  Forward
HAN6L12977
HAN5L8016

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Nov 11 08:14:35 2011
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:14:35 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] GoPano 360 Degree Camera for iPhone
Message-ID: <1134e.55c19573.3bee95db@aol.com>

Let me know when they do one for 2Mp N8 camera phone.
 
Daniel - not a fan of apple products.
 
In a message dated 11/11/2011 04:25:23 GMT Standard Time,  
froggi60 at gmail.com writes:

For  those of you with an iPhone.
Wild.
Herb

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Nov 11 08:15:08 2011
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:15:08 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] GoPano 360 Degree Camera for iPhone
Message-ID: <113ae.6b0a2cb7.3bee95fc@aol.com>

Make that twelve mega pixels
 
In a message dated 11/11/2011 15:14:35 GMT Standard Time,  
WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com writes:

Let me know when they do one for 2Mp N8 camera phone.
 
Daniel - not a fan of apple products.
 
In a message dated 11/11/2011 04:25:23 GMT Standard Time,  
froggi60 at gmail.com writes:

For  those of you with an  iPhone.
Wild.
Herb

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Nov 11 09:08:32 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:08:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 79 Midget FS  1000 bucks Lon Gisland
Message-ID: <201111110808769.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

http://www.mgexperience.net/phorum/read.php?42,1902374

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Fri Nov 11 09:13:52 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:13:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite-Midget Club-winter clubhouse
Message-ID: <4EBD49C0.4090404@wi.net>

Just thinkin....

Monaco here we come!

http://forums.locogringo.com/forums/tm.asp?m=1408348

Dave W.

From lmacy at mac.com  Fri Nov 11 09:30:20 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:30:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 79 Midget FS  1000 bucks Lon Gisland
In-Reply-To: <201111110808769.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <201111110808769.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <627B5D72-CD51-4974-A7DA-367B46BBB961@mac.com>

Wow, I haven't heard from that dickhead for several years. Last I heard he dropped off the MG scene after he spent his time as NAMGBR president. Knows the cars, but is ass to deal with.

Oh and don't mention my name, it'll raise the price.

Larry

On Nov 11, 2011, at 11:08 AM, Peter Caldwell wrote:

> http://www.mgexperience.net/phorum/read.php?42,1902374
> _______________________________________________
> 
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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-- 
Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy at upenn.edu
System Manager/Administrator
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 lists at woozy.com  Fri Nov 11 09:45:00 2011
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:45:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] switching back to old GMAIL...help
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVeCkOoY3kQ+vocm5XsjKdgNHx2cABQQbQuZ7McBXKa+bw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVeCkOoY3kQ+vocm5XsjKdgNHx2cABQQbQuZ7McBXKa+bw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4EBD510C.6030306@woozy.com>

Hi Lin,

Click on the gear icon (next to the forward back buttons) in Gmaill. One 
of the options in that dropdown menu is "revert to old look"

Hth,

Robert

On 11/11/2011 6:00 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> List,
> I unfortunately pressed the button to accept the new look on my gmail
> account which doesn't fit properly on my 12" screen. Does anyone out
> there know how to switch back?
>
> Lin
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 11 10:06:01 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:06:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC Help locating "Free Credit Report"
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVdAjOaDN2t1vBvnxqtGZYpX3rD5zTFM6Vd9cdOZ5o2qpA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVfDFy3BXXmWHnWkChqdYrem4-+xKZxJ79ifdRA6RSDwmQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL117-W57D547F80C4F0768B9CA80C2DD0@phx.gbl>
	<CAL0QtVdAjOaDN2t1vBvnxqtGZYpX3rD5zTFM6Vd9cdOZ5o2qpA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnuopaiLjQ8M8eM3Vo1i2brfchm-ZfUg7m4ZwgObZKbbw4w@mail.gmail.com>

The one Brian sent is the ONLY one to use.  The vast majority of the others
are scams. Don't ask.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 8:32 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Awesome that is exactly what I'm looking for thanks Brian,
> Lin
>
> On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 5:12 AM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Lin,
> >
> > This is the "Official" government free credit report web site.
> >
> > https://www.annualcreditreport.com
> >
> > You do need to know your/his SS# to get the report.
> > You can request the reports from all 3 major credit bureaus.
> > I did mine through this a couple months ago.
> >
> > Brian S.
> > Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
> > Thanks to Frank C.!
> >
> >
> >> Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:27:34 -0800
> >> From: grunthaner at gmail.com
> >> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> >> Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC Help locating "Free Credit Report"
> >>
> >> List,
> >> I am trying to locate a free credit report for my younger brother who
> >> I have been financially helping since my father died (almost 4 years
> >> ...ugh). Yea we all have one, a handicapped, mentally challenged,
> >> physically born ill or just no diagnosis for their inability to
> >> succeed person we feel compelled to help. I love this site because of
> >> the trust I feel here and sometimes forget it is an open door to the
> >> world once a message is posted but life is short so I don't care about
> >> airing my dirty laundry here.
> >>
> >> Back to the free credit report, I thought I paid all his debts
> >> spending all his inheritance money and some of mine (it was so little
> >> it was spent rather quickly anyway) but when he tried to open a
> >> checking account (I had to co sign, lost his passport and no DL) he
> >> was declined. This guy looses everything ss card passport, to name
> >> some of the most frustrating things so everything is a challenge. I
> >> can barely take care of my own paperwork, bills and important
> >> appointments & documents but doing 2 has been an exhausting and
> >> finically debilitating 4 years. Although I did the same for my other
> >> brother when he suffered brain damage in 03, and he is on his own &
> >> self supporting thank GOD, maybe when I'm 65 I will be FREE?.......,
> >> counting the days ; )
> >>
> >> I read a website stating some "free credit report sites" were a scam
> >> and will charge you monthly probably in fine print so which is best.
> >>
> >> Thanks for letting me vent guys & gals I know my burden has the
> >> potential to be lifelong and I am grateful to have all of you for
> >> support and the beautiful distraction of our LBC's ; )
> >> Lin
> >> _______________________________________________
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High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
bmwwxman at gmail.com

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 11 10:07:51 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:07:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] OSHIT lost my message....Trevor & gmail switch
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVcA4_pFzhQT+gFNhYSv+Y4cED=0-agiKqAED6h9ynn3BQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVcA4_pFzhQT+gFNhYSv+Y4cED=0-agiKqAED6h9ynn3BQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnuo3tjXWugQid3JfKERx=MrKiL6ZnxPdOHLn9bLrh5pGzg@mail.gmail.com>

In the upper right is your Gmail address.  Click once on it and a drop down
menu appears which will take you to "Account Settings".

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 8:39 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> This is to Trevor or anyone else that can help me switch back to the
> old gmail. I somehow deleted and can't get to the trash to retrieve
> it. But as per Trevor's reply I'm in the gear to edit my settings on
> GMAIL but where do I find the link to switch back to the old gmail?
> Lin
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High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
bmwwxman at gmail.com

From george.brokaw at cox.net  Fri Nov 11 10:23:51 2011
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:23:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans
In-Reply-To: <20111111094641.CQRLH.21034.imail@fed1rmwml36>
References: <20111111094641.CQRLH.21034.imail@fed1rmwml36>
Message-ID: <008501cca096$aea48d60$0beda820$@brokaw@cox.net>

Thanks John and ditto!

Paul Herder, USAF, Ret.
Missile Combat Crew Member (Titan II)
1969 - 1990
http://www.strategic-air-command.com/missiles/Titan/Titan_II_missile_complex
.htm


-----Original Message-----

I know of a couple of other folks out there on the list that are fellow
veterans. Wanted to thank all my Brothers and Sisters for your service to
our country! 

John R. Hardy 
AWCS (NAC/AW)
US Navy
1973-1994

The worlds greatest flying and boating club! 
_______________________________________________

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Fri Nov 11 10:42:32 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:42:32 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans
In-Reply-To: <008501cca096$aea48d60$0beda820$@brokaw@cox.net>
Message-ID: <1350312251.541597.1321033352248.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

Likewise!

Kate ISC (AW)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Herder" <george.brokaw at cox.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 9:23:51 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Veterans

Thanks John and ditto!

Paul Herder, USAF, Ret.
Missile Combat Crew Member (Titan II)
1969 - 1990
http://www.strategic-air-command.com/missiles/Titan/Titan_II_missile_complex
.htm


-----Original Message-----

I know of a couple of other folks out there on the list that are fellow
veterans. Wanted to thank all my Brothers and Sisters for your service to
our country! 

John R. Hardy 
AWCS (NAC/AW)
US Navy
1973-1994

The worlds greatest flying and boating club! 
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From bkitterer at me.com  Fri Nov 11 11:01:40 2011
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:01:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans
In-Reply-To: <20111111094641.CQRLH.21034.imail@fed1rmwml36>
References: <20111111094641.CQRLH.21034.imail@fed1rmwml36>
Message-ID: <D74FEA4E-139F-4AEE-A316-94A55B40797E@me.com>

Same here

Bob Kitterer
Army 1960 - 1966 

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

On Nov 11, 2011, at 6:46 AM, hardy.john at cox.net wrote:

> I know of a couple of other folks out there on the list that are fellow veterans. Wanted to thank all my Brothers and Sisters for your service to our country! 
> 
> John R. Hardy 
> AWCS (NAC/AW)
> US Navy
> 1973-1994
> 
> The worlds greatest flying and boating club! 
> _______________________________________________
> 
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From billmasq at hotmail.com  Fri Nov 11 11:07:06 2011
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:07:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans
In-Reply-To: <D74FEA4E-139F-4AEE-A316-94A55B40797E@me.com>
References: <20111111094641.CQRLH.21034.imail@fed1rmwml36>,
	<D74FEA4E-139F-4AEE-A316-94A55B40797E@me.com>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W64C22043D3DC6F66913914CADD0@phx.gbl>

Same here-
USAF aircraft crew chief 1972-76
BillM

> From: bkitterer at me.com
> Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:01:40 -0800
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Veterans
>
> Same here
>
> Bob Kitterer
> Army 1960 - 1966
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage
>
> On Nov 11, 2011, at 6:46 AM, hardy.john at cox.net wrote:
>
> > I know of a couple of other folks out there on the list that are fellow
veterans. Wanted to thank all my Brothers and Sisters for your service to our
country!
> >
> > John R. Hardy
> > AWCS (NAC/AW)
> > US Navy
> > 1973-1994
> >
> > The worlds greatest flying and boating club!
> > _______________________________________________
> >
> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> > Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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From millerls at ado13.com  Fri Nov 11 11:33:41 2011
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:33:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans
In-Reply-To: <D74FEA4E-139F-4AEE-A316-94A55B40797E@me.com>
References: <20111111094641.CQRLH.21034.imail@fed1rmwml36>
	<D74FEA4E-139F-4AEE-A316-94A55B40797E@me.com>
Message-ID: <CD8CC424-CD43-40DF-A79E-A1C8F77A6C71@ado13.com>

Larry Miller
USN, Ret.
1958 - 1978

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 11 11:38:07 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:38:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 79 Midget FS  1000 bucks Lon Gisland
In-Reply-To: <201111110808769.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <201111110808769.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <E0619E022C2F4C7DA917B414F91AF201@spider>

That is good price with a top.
Road salt?
  ...bill in oregon
=======================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Peter Caldwell
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 8:09 AM
To: spridget list
Subject: [Spridgets] 79 Midget FS 1000 bucks Lon Gisland

http://www.mgexperience.net/phorum/read.php?42,1902374
_______________________________________________

From wlldbilly at msn.com  Fri Nov 11 12:34:08 2011
From: wlldbilly at msn.com (william green)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:34:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans
In-Reply-To: <008501cca096$aea48d60$0beda820$@brokaw@cox.net>
References: <20111111094641.CQRLH.21034.imail@fed1rmwml36>,
	<008501cca096$aea48d60$0beda820$@brokaw@cox.net>
Message-ID: <BAY171-W292CBD83A4F2A5B2A84A8BA4DD0@phx.gbl>

Raise a cup to all who serve and served.
Bill CW2
O1 driver Laos


> From: george.brokaw at cox.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:23:51 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Veterans
>
> Thanks John and ditto!
>
> Paul Herder, USAF, Ret.
> Missile Combat Crew Member (Titan II)
> 1969 - 1990
>
http://www.strategic-air-command.com/missiles/Titan/Titan_II_missile_complex
> .htm
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> I know of a couple of other folks out there on the list that are fellow
> veterans. Wanted to thank all my Brothers and Sisters for your service to
> our country!
>
> John R. Hardy
> AWCS (NAC/AW)
> US Navy
> 1973-1994
>
> The worlds greatest flying and boating club!
> _______________________________________________
> _______________________________________________
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation $12.75
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 11 12:35:07 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:35:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans
In-Reply-To: <CD8CC424-CD43-40DF-A79E-A1C8F77A6C71@ado13.com>
References: <20111111094641.CQRLH.21034.imail@fed1rmwml36>
	<D74FEA4E-139F-4AEE-A316-94A55B40797E@me.com>
	<CD8CC424-CD43-40DF-A79E-A1C8F77A6C71@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnupYpG5mxYrjevJezcZdM2acsnqy5Ki1kMsSHwTzY64Y_A@mail.gmail.com>

Best to you all,

Jim
USAF
1965 - 1977

On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 12:33 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller
<millerls at ado13.com>wrote:

> Larry Miller
> USN, Ret.
> 1958 - 1978
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Jim Johnson
Sprite-Midget Club USA <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
bmwwxman at gmail.com

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Fri Nov 11 12:40:42 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:40:42 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnupYpG5mxYrjevJezcZdM2acsnqy5Ki1kMsSHwTzY64Y_A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1655275903.14705.1321040442707.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

"Absent Friends"

--
Dave G 

RAF, 240 Sqdn, 1955-1958

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 11 13:53:01 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:53:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans
In-Reply-To: <1655275903.14705.1321040442707.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <CAJgjnupYpG5mxYrjevJezcZdM2acsnqy5Ki1kMsSHwTzY64Y_A@mail.gmail.com>
	<1655275903.14705.1321040442707.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnurWDW5RN_oSV83DAQonoZeBhAKE68n56KtmTM4aC0HiLg@mail.gmail.com>

Amen, Dave.  Far too many of them.

On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 1:40 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> "Absent Friends"
>
> --
> Dave G
>
> RAF, 240 Sqdn, 1955-1958
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High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
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Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 11 14:04:21 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:04:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Monaco Here We Come
Message-ID: <CAMyxPEJX34Q2rWZ_6Q_HQOcAux=YAXdT8pY34W2PKB7zhiFgig@mail.gmail.com>

Interesting boat.  I went on a cruise one time in my life . . a gift from
our three kids.  For me, I really did not like it at all.  The Capt kept
the boat running in circles to keep the casino open.  Growing up in So Cal
I knew the distance and the speed we were traveling.  San Pedro to Catalina
does not take several hours . . I knew he was buying time. .  under the
pretense that we were headed in a straight line.

Then they scheduled us for dinner.   The worst part for me, being told when
to eat and what to wear when I want to take things at my own pace.  After
dinner they pushed everyone for tips.  . a tip to the waiter (understood)
and then a tip for the cook, and a tip for someone else that was involved,
etc.  It was a "tip marathon."   They also had the percent worked out that
we were to tip. .  and as I recall is was over 15% for each person.

Anyhow . . this reminded me.   Of course had it been a nicer trip, say to a
further away destination with better room accommodations, and flexibility
with the schedule (I hear that some of the cruise lines are removing the
scheduled "you have to be there" dinner thing) it might have been a
pleasant experience.

To me, and this is just me, I felt confined and as such I wanted off that
boat as soon as possible!

Kirk

From lmacy at mac.com  Fri Nov 11 14:23:56 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:23:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Monaco Here We Come
In-Reply-To: <CAMyxPEJX34Q2rWZ_6Q_HQOcAux=YAXdT8pY34W2PKB7zhiFgig@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMyxPEJX34Q2rWZ_6Q_HQOcAux=YAXdT8pY34W2PKB7zhiFgig@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <461C4BF4-B052-4572-BF95-63F8CACF66F7@mac.com>

Hmmm,

Cruise stories. My first cruise was my honeymoon. Theresa and I went from Vancouver to Alaska, in July. It was interesting as we spent most of the days on the deck watching the scenery and there was some amazing stuff. We went through a channel on our first day that I swear was only about 8 feet wider than the ship. We stopped in Juneau, Ketickan and Skagway. One day we took a raft float down the Chilkat River through the Bald Eagle Preserve. Saw about 3000 bald eagles. Watched a couple shows and participated in a "game show" thingy. 

Then, isn't there always a "then" on our way back to Vancouver we spent 2 days, well a day and half, at sea, in beautiful sunny weather. I was never so bored in my life. Well maybe I have been, but nothing to do but walk around the ship and look at water. I never went to the casino, it has no interest for me. Was a great cruise, but I doubt I would have the patience to do a cross Atlantic one. I also did not like the scheduled dinner times, but we were on the second shift, so it wasn't so bad. And they gave us envelopes with positions on them at the end of the cruise for "tips" along with a pamphlet about how much should go in each envelope. The guy that did our room and made towel animals got the biggest one (he wasn't supposed to ;-)

My Second cruise was a Rhine River cruise, but that's another story. 

Larry


On Nov 11, 2011, at 16:04 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote:

> Interesting boat.  I went on a cruise one time in my life . . a gift from
> our three kids.  For me, I really did not like it at all.  The Capt kept
> the boat running in circles to keep the casino open.  Growing up in So Cal
> I knew the distance and the speed we were traveling.  San Pedro to Catalina
> does not take several hours . . I knew he was buying time. .  under the
> pretense that we were headed in a straight line.
> 
> Then they scheduled us for dinner.   The worst part for me, being told when
> to eat and what to wear when I want to take things at my own pace.  After
> dinner they pushed everyone for tips.  . a tip to the waiter (understood)
> and then a tip for the cook, and a tip for someone else that was involved,
> etc.  It was a "tip marathon."   They also had the percent worked out that
> we were to tip. .  and as I recall is was over 15% for each person.
> 
> Anyhow . . this reminded me.   Of course had it been a nicer trip, say to a
> further away destination with better room accommodations, and flexibility
> with the schedule (I hear that some of the cruise lines are removing the
> scheduled "you have to be there" dinner thing) it might have been a
> pleasant experience.
> 
> To me, and this is just me, I felt confined and as such I wanted off that
> boat as soon as possible!
> 
> Kirk
> _______________________________________________
> 
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Senior IT Program Director
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Some people are like a Slinky, not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. - Anon

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 11 14:28:16 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:28:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Monaco Here We Come
In-Reply-To: <461C4BF4-B052-4572-BF95-63F8CACF66F7@mac.com>
References: <CAMyxPEJX34Q2rWZ_6Q_HQOcAux=YAXdT8pY34W2PKB7zhiFgig@mail.gmail.com>
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That would be a nice trip. .. I must admit that the one I was on was a
crappy little trip from San Pedro to Catalina and to Ensenada (where at
least I was able to visit the Fender guitar factory - in Ensenada).
"Carnival Cruise's."



On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 1:23 PM, Macy Larry <lmacy at mac.com> wrote:

> Hmmm,
>
> Cruise stories. My first cruise was my honeymoon. Theresa and I went from
> Vancouver to Alaska, in July. It was interesting as we spent most of the
> days on the deck watching the scenery and there was some amazing stuff. We
> went through a channel on our first day that I swear was only about 8 feet
> wider than the ship. We stopped in Juneau, Ketickan and Skagway. One day we
> took a raft float down the Chilkat River through the Bald Eagle Preserve.
> Saw about 3000 bald eagles. Watched a couple shows and participated in a
> "game show" thingy.
>
> Then, isn't there always a "then" on our way back to Vancouver we spent 2
> days, well a day and half, at sea, in beautiful sunny weather. I was never
> so bored in my life. Well maybe I have been, but nothing to do but walk
> around the ship and look at water. I never went to the casino, it has no
> interest for me. Was a great cruise, but I doubt I would have the patience
> to do a cross Atlantic one. I also did not like the scheduled dinner times,
> but we were on the second shift, so it wasn't so bad. And they gave us
> envelopes with positions on them at the end of the cruise for "tips" along
> with a pamphlet about how much should go in each envelope. The guy that did
> our room and made towel animals got the biggest one (he wasn't supposed to
> ;-)
>
> My Second cruise was a Rhine River cruise, but that's another story.
>
> Larry
>
>
> On Nov 11, 2011, at 16:04 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote:
>
> > Interesting boat.  I went on a cruise one time in my life . . a gift from
> > our three kids.  For me, I really did not like it at all.  The Capt kept
> > the boat running in circles to keep the casino open.  Growing up in So
> Cal
> > I knew the distance and the speed we were traveling.  San Pedro to
> Catalina
> > does not take several hours . . I knew he was buying time. .  under the
> > pretense that we were headed in a straight line.
> >
> > Then they scheduled us for dinner.   The worst part for me, being told
> when
> > to eat and what to wear when I want to take things at my own pace.  After
> > dinner they pushed everyone for tips.  . a tip to the waiter (understood)
> > and then a tip for the cook, and a tip for someone else that was
> involved,
> > etc.  It was a "tip marathon."   They also had the percent worked out
> that
> > we were to tip. .  and as I recall is was over 15% for each person.
> >
> > Anyhow . . this reminded me.   Of course had it been a nicer trip, say
> to a
> > further away destination with better room accommodations, and flexibility
> > with the schedule (I hear that some of the cruise lines are removing the
> > scheduled "you have to be there" dinner thing) it might have been a
> > pleasant experience.
> >
> > To me, and this is just me, I felt confined and as such I wanted off that
> > boat as soon as possible!
> >
> > Kirk
> > _______________________________________________
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> macy at upenn.edu
> Senior IT Program Director
> Neuropsychiatry Section
> Department of Psychiatry
> Perelman School of Medicine
> University of Pennsylvania
> 3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates
> Philadelphia, PA 19104
>
> Some people are like a Slinky, not really good for anything, but you still
> can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. - Anon

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Nov 11 16:22:12 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:22:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa]  BD
In-Reply-To: <22BF0AA6-C32C-4A79-B3EB-0C3C2FF1E430@att.net>
References: <CAEFJhAHKY2RC+7w3GevOK=FbNmV+TNYnKs7v+8_tGFo=FYJTpw@mail.gmail.com>
	<5455FD9374D34FE495B8A2AC177E2DE8@user8634b3d69b>
	<CAL0QtVdkPi=7ENqUD0YTx-vJmGMwaS_sOf9ZYVaoEahOs3jRfw@mail.gmail.com>
	<22BF0AA6-C32C-4A79-B3EB-0C3C2FF1E430@att.net>
Message-ID: <4EBDAE24.3030102@justbrits.com>

<< You mean I signed back up in time to say happy birthday to Ed!?! >>

NOPE, Patton ! ! !    LMAO ! ! !        WFO got it WRONG --- again ! ! 
!    ROTF ! ! !


<<  well Happy Birthday to ya  >>

I happily say TNX to you and all as long as you extend same wishes to Brad ---
we have<sigh>  date<G><G>  ! !

Ed

PS:  Patton, the LEAST you coulda done was SPELL my NAME correctly !?!

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Nov 11 16:24:31 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:24:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans
In-Reply-To: <1655275903.14705.1321040442707.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <1655275903.14705.1321040442707.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <4EBDAEAF.7080601@justbrits.com>

<< "Absent Friends">>

Amen, Dave G. --- AMEN [ and TNX to the rest ! ] ! ! !

Ed

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Fri Nov 11 18:16:36 2011
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Evans)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:16:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans
In-Reply-To: <CD8CC424-CD43-40DF-A79E-A1C8F77A6C71@ado13.com>
References: <20111111094641.CQRLH.21034.imail@fed1rmwml36>
	<D74FEA4E-139F-4AEE-A316-94A55B40797E@me.com>
	<CD8CC424-CD43-40DF-A79E-A1C8F77A6C71@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <01b101cca0d8$b94b4640$2be1d2c0$@net>

I dunno about others, but I have never felt anyone owed me anything for the
four years and one month I spent in the Navy of wooden ships and iron men.
Although at the time I may not have been the most respectful and squared
away sailor, in my dotage, I look back and see they were some of the best
times of my life.  Personally, I am grateful for everything the Navy GAVE
ME:  self-discipline, a sense of responsibility for myself and for others,
maturity, an appreciation of people from all walks of life, class, race and
their unique differences.  I shared space with the most brilliant person I
have ever known, as well as the most stupid, and friends who remain the best
of friends **because** of the life and times we shared.  Unfortunately,
those not in the service missed out on those benefits that together made
life in the military.

In the service, you meet friends who, like ships in the night, you get to
know for but a brief time.  I recently took the time to read all of the
names that now appear on the Vietnam Wall.  It was gut-wrenching to see so
many friends that never came back, and memories of better times came back
out of the mists of my time.   In the beginning, America called it
"Armistice Day" to mark the end of World War I at the "11th Hour of the 11th
Day of the 11th Month", and it was to honor those who **died** in the "war
to end all wars".  After World War II, it was changed to honor the **dead**
of that war.  Those who gave their lives are the ones honor, and to whom we
should all be most grateful.  Later, it was diluted to simply "honor" those
who survived--the veterans.

I have always been a contrarian who marched to the tune of a different
drummer.  So it was that I believed that I was fulfilling an obligation that
every American has toward our country that has given me so much.  I could
not bring myself to use my veterans' home loan, and only grudgingly
eventually used my GI Bill educational benefits.  (I had a nasty argument
with a liberal professor who said I was a fool for not getting everything
free from the government that I could!)  This is certainly NOT to say I
think I was any better than those who did.  No, just more simple-minded.

RBE

From jwagaman1 at comcast.net  Fri Nov 11 18:50:17 2011
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net (jwagaman1 at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:50:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Gear Reduction Starter
Message-ID: <290375BB879441B09CFA696DA104483B@JeffWagamanPC>

Anyone ever but a starter from BritishStarters.com? Is price good?

Below is the advertisement:
1.2 HP Nippondenso Gear Reduction Starter specifically machined for the 948,
1275, and 1500 A-Series motors. This unique, high torque, gear reduction
starter will outperform your old original starter. The difference is amazing.
No more clicking or labored cranking when you push your starter button or turn
your key! These starters have a built in solenoid which can easily be bypassed
if your car uses an external solenoid. This particular unit uses a 2 bolt
mounting pattern. It works in both positive and negative ground setups. It is
stronger and lighter than the original starter with no permanent modification
needed to you vehicle. Simply remove your old, tired starter, and bolt ours in
place. This is a simple upgrade that can be done by most owners with basic
mechanical skills. The quality and performance of this starter has made us the
go-to supplier for a number of Restoration Shops whose customers demand only
the very best performance parts for their classics. One year full warranty
from date of purchase. Electrical Hook-up: This starter has one large bolted
terminal for the positive battery cable from your vehicle. There is also a
second small solenoid terminal (1/4" male spade connector) which connects to
the wire from your vehicle's ignition switch. You have the option to bypass
this starter's solenoid for simplicity and to retain the use of your car's
original external solenoid.


One Year Warranty - GRS-12-AH1 $189.95


Jeff

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Fri Nov 11 19:15:02 2011
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim F)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:15:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans
In-Reply-To: <01b101cca0d8$b94b4640$2be1d2c0$@net>
References: <20111111094641.CQRLH.21034.imail@fed1rmwml36><D74FEA4E-139F-4AEE-A316-94A55B40797E@me.com><CD8CC424-CD43-40DF-A79E-A1C8F77A6C71@ado13.com>
	<01b101cca0d8$b94b4640$2be1d2c0$@net>
Message-ID: <2A954BB79CAF4C2F8D94DC735EE22DB7@JimMainHP>

Well Said Robert,
I did my 4 from 64 to 68 with 1 TDY to South east asia. and I feel exactly 
the same way about what the USAF gave me.
It was an experience that made me a grown-up. I lamented today to my wife 
about how few flags were flying on houses near us.
Some people go through life oblivious.

Jim F , Orange county NY.


-----Original Message----- 
From: Robert Evans
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 8:16 PM
To: 'Spridget'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Veterans

I dunno about others, but I have never felt anyone owed me anything for the
four years and one month I spent in the Navy of wooden ships and iron men.
Although at the time I may not have been the most respectful and squared
away sailor, in my dotage, I look back and see they were some of the best
times of my life.  Personally, I am grateful for everything the Navy GAVE
ME:  self-discipline, a sense of responsibility for myself and for others,
maturity, an appreciation of people from all walks of life, class, race and
their unique differences.  I shared space with the most brilliant person I
have ever known, as well as the most stupid, and friends who remain the best
of friends **because** of the life and times we shared.  Unfortunately,
those not in the service missed out on those benefits that together made
life in the military.

In the service, you meet friends who, like ships in the night, you get to
know for but a brief time.  I recently took the time to read all of the
names that now appear on the Vietnam Wall.  It was gut-wrenching to see so
many friends that never came back, and memories of better times came back
out of the mists of my time.   In the beginning, America called it
"Armistice Day" to mark the end of World War I at the "11th Hour of the 11th
Day of the 11th Month", and it was to honor those who **died** in the "war
to end all wars".  After World War II, it was changed to honor the **dead**
of that war.  Those who gave their lives are the ones honor, and to whom we
should all be most grateful.  Later, it was diluted to simply "honor" those
who survived--the veterans.

I have always been a contrarian who marched to the tune of a different
drummer.  So it was that I believed that I was fulfilling an obligation that
every American has toward our country that has given me so much.  I could
not bring myself to use my veterans' home loan, and only grudgingly
eventually used my GI Bill educational benefits.  (I had a nasty argument
with a liberal professor who said I was a fool for not getting everything
free from the government that I could!)  This is certainly NOT to say I
think I was any better than those who did.  No, just more simple-minded.

RBE
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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Fri Nov 11 19:32:36 2011
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Evans)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:32:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Armistice Day in England
Message-ID: <01b701cca0e3$579d51d0$06d7f570$@net>

They take it VERY seriously there.  They did, after all, lose an entire
generation of young men-1,017,850.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/uknews/8883418/Armistice-Da
y-in-pictures.html 

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Fri Nov 11 19:46:29 2011
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:46:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans
In-Reply-To: <20111111094641.CQRLH.21034.imail@fed1rmwml36>
References: <20111111094641.CQRLH.21034.imail@fed1rmwml36>
Message-ID: <COL117-W1255CCFF79C336E82F11CAC2C20@phx.gbl>

A HUGE THANKS to all the veteran's that have served, and to those that gave
the
ultimate sacrifice so that we may continue to have the lives and freedoms that
we enjoy.
Including being able to enjoy these crazy little cars and the great people
that I have met, in person and online,
and the companionship that we have on this list!

Brian S.
US Army ATC 83-86


Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
Thanks to Frank C.!



> From: hardy.john at cox.net
>
>
> I know of a couple of other folks out there on the list that are fellow
veterans. Wanted to thank all my Brothers and Sisters for your service to our
country!
>
> John R. Hardy
> AWCS (NAC/AW)
> US Navy
> 1973-1994
>
> The worlds greatest flying and boating club!
> _______________________________________

From jwagaman1 at comcast.net  Sat Nov 12 05:47:30 2011
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net (jwagaman1 at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:47:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw:  Gear Reduction Starter
Message-ID: <1FFF6958BEDF407CA4C7C00D1C6B568D@JeffWagamanPC>

Hi Bob

Thanks for information.

Obvious question, Do you remember where you purchased your starter?

Thanks Jeff

-----Original Message----- 
From: Bob Walker
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 10:42 PM
To: jwagaman1 at comcast.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Gear Reduction Starter

Good starters.........this one is way over priced! I think I spent about 
50-60bucks for mine.
Bob Walker


--- On Fri, 11/11/11, jwagaman1 at comcast.net <jwagaman1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net <jwagaman1 at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Gear Reduction Starter
> To: "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Friday, November 11, 2011, 5:50 PM
> Anyone ever but a starter from
> BritishStarters.com? Is price good?
>
> Below is the advertisement:
> 1.2 HP Nippondenso Gear Reduction Starter specifically
> machined for the 948,
> 1275, and 1500 A-Series motors. This unique, high torque,
> gear reduction
> starter will outperform your old original starter. The
> difference is amazing.
> No more clicking or labored cranking when you push your
> starter button or turn
> your key! These starters have a built in solenoid which can
> easily be bypassed
> if your car uses an external solenoid. This particular unit
> uses a 2 bolt
> mounting pattern. It works in both positive and negative
> ground setups. It is
> stronger and lighter than the original starter with no
> permanent modification
> needed to you vehicle. Simply remove your old, tired
> starter, and bolt ours in
> place. This is a simple upgrade that can be done by most
> owners with basic
> mechanical skills. The quality and performance of this
> starter has made us the
> go-to supplier for a number of Restoration Shops whose
> customers demand only
> the very best performance parts for their classics. One
> year full warranty
> from date of purchase. Electrical Hook-up: This starter has
> one large bolted
> terminal for the positive battery cable from your vehicle.
> There is also a
> second small solenoid terminal (1/4" male spade connector)
> which connects to
> the wire from your vehicle's ignition switch. You have the
> option to bypass
> this starter's solenoid for simplicity and to retain the
> use of your car's
> original external solenoid.
>
>
> One Year Warranty - GRS-12-AH1 $189.95
>
>
> Jeff
> _______________________________________________
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From jwagaman1 at comcast.net  Sat Nov 12 05:51:12 2011
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net (jwagaman1 at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:51:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Welding sheet metal
Message-ID: <E63167B6C9B64B07B1951FB02E16C952@JeffWagamanPC>

Anyone have any recommendation on what type of welding system youbd
recommend for doing panels on my Midgets?

Mig? I looked at the Lincoln 145c???

Anyone ever use the Ox/Ace Henrob 2000 torch?

I canbt afford a Tig.

Thanks for all your help.

Jeff

From jwagaman1 at comcast.net  Sat Nov 12 05:58:02 2011
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net (jwagaman1 at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:58:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] rubber bumper Midget
Message-ID: <F765CCF4E6184965B1853CA7C2FA27AC@JeffWagamanPC>

Hi everyone

I saw a 76 Midget for sale for a reasonable price but the 1500 engine is
frozen. I have not heard many good things about this engine, In your humble
opinion, is it worth rebuilding or would you recommend changing engine to a
1275, (along with rubber bumpers)?? If so, whatbs involved in replacing it
with a 1275 engine??

Thanks again for your help!

Jeff

61 Bugeye
66 Midget
72 Midget
73 Midget
not done yet.

From pchast at francomm.com  Sat Nov 12 07:06:55 2011
From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:06:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] rubber bumper Midget
In-Reply-To: <F765CCF4E6184965B1853CA7C2FA27AC@JeffWagamanPC>
References: <F765CCF4E6184965B1853CA7C2FA27AC@JeffWagamanPC>
Message-ID: <op.v4t6tttdsjevdj@pete200>

Jeff

IMHO If you are not going to race that engine is fine. I used a 79 for  
many years.(just stripped smog noise.)

As far as seized. If just from sitting and you have work to do otherwise.  
I've used the Kerosene method.
add a couple of quarts to the oil and fill the block through the pistons  
half a cup in each every week until
it comes out the dipstick. Using a wrench try to bump the crank at the end  
of each week that you add oil.
DO NOt get antsy. This takes weeks(6-10). I've driven cars after this  
without trouble for years.

Pete



On Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:58:02 -0500, <jwagaman1 at comcast.net> wrote:

>
> Hi everyone
>
> I saw a 76 Midget for sale for a reasonable price but the 1500 engine is
> frozen. I have not heard many good things about this engine, In your  
> humble
> opinion, is it worth rebuilding or would you recommend changing engine  
> to a
> 1275, (along with rubber bumpers)?? If so, whatb%19s involved in  
> replacing it
> with a 1275 engine??
>
> Thanks again for your help!
>
> Jeff
>
> 61 Bugeye
> 66 Midget
> 72 Midget
> 73 Midget
> not done yet.
> _______________________________________________
>
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov 12 08:22:04 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:22:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] rubber bumper Midget
In-Reply-To: <op.v4t6tttdsjevdj@pete200>
References: <F765CCF4E6184965B1853CA7C2FA27AC@JeffWagamanPC>
	<op.v4t6tttdsjevdj@pete200>
Message-ID: <DE1B787CB93C47D8B5ABF2C106ECD880@spider>

I agree. I had a 1979 and the engine was solid. Even twisted a rear axle
before I rescued it. ...bill in corvallis
=====================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Pete Chast
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 6:07 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] rubber bumper Midget

Jeff

IMHO If you are not going to race that engine is fine. I used a 79 for  
many years.(just stripped smog noise.)

As far as seized. If just from sitting and you have work to do otherwise.  
I've used the Kerosene method.
add a couple of quarts to the oil and fill the block through the pistons  
half a cup in each every week until
it comes out the dipstick. Using a wrench try to bump the crank at the end  
of each week that you add oil.
DO NOt get antsy. This takes weeks(6-10). I've driven cars after this  
without trouble for years.

Pete

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 12 08:30:52 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:30:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Someone apparently did well at Barry's UPullIt in MS
Message-ID: <CAEAAx7-UmkiUrc4pX0AFanmkT6XpFZdV1WDH_ctn8VEmBi+pSw@mail.gmail.com>

There was a late model Midget missing the rear end, either 3.9 or 3.7
not far from a Datsun 210 missing the 5 speed tranny.
Transmissions are about $80 and rear ends are about $65.

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Sat Nov 12 10:18:02 2011
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:18:02 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Welding sheet metal
In-Reply-To: <E63167B6C9B64B07B1951FB02E16C952@JeffWagamanPC>
Message-ID: <1432751211.2392154.1321118282873.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

I went with the Mig welder.B  Fairly easy to learn to lay an "accepable bead,
and the heat level is adjustable so you areB  less likely to end up with a
body full of holes (but you still CAN).B  The key is to get some scrap sheet
metal and Practice, practice, practice till you get a good feel for the heat
and speed setting.B  Be really great if you could take a round of welding
instruction at a local vocational school's evening adult classes if there are
any around you.B  Then weld a lot of unseeable parts like the flooring or
bulkheads before you go to visible body panels.B  And when you get the welder,
also get the body clamps you will need.


--David C.
"Look to this day, for it is life, the very life of life. In its brief course
lie all the realities and verities of existence. The bliss of growth, the
splendor of action, the glory of power. And yesterday is but a dream, and
tomorrow is only a vision. But today - well lived - makes every yesterday a
dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well, therefore,
to this day. ~ Sanskrit proverb ~

----- Original Message -----
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net
To: "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 7:51:12 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Welding sheet metal

Anyone have any recommendation on what type of welding system youbd
recommend for doing panels on my Midgets?

Mig? I looked at the Lincoln 145c???

Anyone ever use the Ox/Ace Henrob 2000 torch?

I canbt afford a Tig.

Thanks for all your help.

Jeff
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From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Sat Nov 12 10:18:12 2011
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:18:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] act fast!
Message-ID: <CANx9iMO3fWV7XxN90F2rvvKEXUHB56pTZEuPZhZeODjNbWVGFw@mail.gmail.com>

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-MGB-Midgit-/250925348497

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sat Nov 12 10:19:31 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:19:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Gear Reduction Starter
In-Reply-To: <290375BB879441B09CFA696DA104483B@JeffWagamanPC>
References: <290375BB879441B09CFA696DA104483B@JeffWagamanPC>
Message-ID: <CAF3a=7KsGjksvbBqCgkN5fk9t+TfD=3=3F36LiN3Zwoj5Hi9OA@mail.gmail.com>

Jeff,

First let me say the gear reduction starters are great.  I bought mine from
British starters because i did not want to modify my inner foot well with a
big hammer.  They machine a new front housing and attach it to a rebuilt
starter.  The fit is very still very close and I ended up filing off a
corner of the starter to get a bit more clearance.

The other cheaper option I copied from a old email:

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

steve

On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 8:50 PM, <jwagaman1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Anyone ever but a starter from BritishStarters.com? Is price good?
>
> Below is the advertisement:
> 1.2 HP Nippondenso Gear Reduction Starter specifically machined for the
> 948,
> 1275, and 1500 A-Series motors. This unique, high torque, gear reduction
> starter will outperform your old original starter. The difference is
> amazing.
> No more clicking or labored cranking when you push your starter button or
> turn
> your key! These starters have a built in solenoid which can easily be
> bypassed
> if your car uses an external solenoid. This particular unit uses a 2 bolt
> mounting pattern. It works in both positive and negative ground setups. It
> is
> stronger and lighter than the original starter with no permanent
> modification
> needed to you vehicle. Simply remove your old, tired starter, and bolt
> ours in
> place. This is a simple upgrade that can be done by most owners with basic
> mechanical skills. The quality and performance of this starter has made us
> the
> go-to supplier for a number of Restoration Shops whose customers demand
> only
> the very best performance parts for their classics. One year full warranty
> from date of purchase. Electrical Hook-up: This starter has one large
> bolted
> terminal for the positive battery cable from your vehicle. There is also a
> second small solenoid terminal (1/4" male spade connector) which connects
> to
> the wire from your vehicle's ignition switch. You have the option to bypass
> this starter's solenoid for simplicity and to retain the use of your car's
> original external solenoid.
>
>
> One Year Warranty - GRS-12-AH1 $189.95
>
>
> Jeff
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Sat Nov 12 10:45:13 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:45:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] act fast!
In-Reply-To: <CANx9iMO3fWV7XxN90F2rvvKEXUHB56pTZEuPZhZeODjNbWVGFw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CANx9iMO3fWV7XxN90F2rvvKEXUHB56pTZEuPZhZeODjNbWVGFw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1321119913.35325.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

That's a deal? $3,500?!

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Jeff Foster <tr3.4.me at gmail.com>


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-MGB-Midgit-/250925348497

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov 12 11:34:35 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:34:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] act fast!
In-Reply-To: <1321119913.35325.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <CANx9iMO3fWV7XxN90F2rvvKEXUHB56pTZEuPZhZeODjNbWVGFw@mail.gmail.com>
	<1321119913.35325.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CABQj3r9WKbYD4nLYtgZw0=e1MHpFNprtOXeoBxg-i6+HB47qxg@mail.gmail.com>

For the seller, you bet your ass!!

On Sat, Nov 12, 2011 at 11:45 AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> That's a deal? $3,500?!
>
>  jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Jeff Foster <tr3.4.me at gmail.com>
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-MGB-Midgit-/250925348497
> _______________________________________________
>
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov 12 13:01:21 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:01:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC  content
Message-ID: <C1DBB0F8E0BA4C27972FA8B21BBCE984@spider>

A defining moment in 2011.  .bill in corvallis

http://www.tamsoldracecarsite.net/IMG_4263H.jpg

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov 12 13:13:21 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:13:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC  content
Message-ID: <050B85FF14C94C5DB3C5ED2FCEE66290@spider>

http://www.tamsoldracecarsite.net/BB20050.html

From lmacy at mac.com  Sat Nov 12 13:51:37 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:51:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] act fast!
In-Reply-To: <1321119913.35325.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <CANx9iMO3fWV7XxN90F2rvvKEXUHB56pTZEuPZhZeODjNbWVGFw@mail.gmail.com>
	<1321119913.35325.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <FF121FA1-2340-44E2-8D9D-1B391D7EF3AB@mac.com>

What's worse, he does not even know if it's an MGB or a "Midgit" whatever that is ;-) Oh wait, I see, the letters are missing from the side, so he couldn't know what it is. It's amazing that he even knew it was an MG, the grille and boot badges are missing as well.

Larry

On Nov 12, 2011, at 12:45 PM, Jay wrote:

> That's a deal? $3,500?!
> 
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Jeff Foster <tr3.4.me at gmail.com>
> 
> 
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-MGB-Midgit-/250925348497
> _______________________________________________
> 
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sat Nov 12 13:54:05 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:54:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] act fast!
In-Reply-To: <CABQj3r9WKbYD4nLYtgZw0=e1MHpFNprtOXeoBxg-i6+HB47qxg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CANx9iMO3fWV7XxN90F2rvvKEXUHB56pTZEuPZhZeODjNbWVGFw@mail.gmail.com><1321119913.35325.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<CABQj3r9WKbYD4nLYtgZw0=e1MHpFNprtOXeoBxg-i6+HB47qxg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0A985291E4AA4F08AE62B292865DDFDD@blackbox2>

Why do you guys say that?

Unless I am missing something it seems to be in pretty good shape as far as
'74 midgets go. 

Starting bid is 2000 btw.  If it wasn't so far from me I'd offer the $2k
in a heartbeat.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brad Fornal
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 1:35 PM
To: Spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] act fast!

For the seller, you bet your ass!!

On Sat, Nov 12, 2011 at 11:45 AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> That's a deal? $3,500?!
>
>  jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct

From refisk at chartermi.net  Sat Nov 12 15:37:29 2011
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:37:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] act fast!
In-Reply-To: <0A985291E4AA4F08AE62B292865DDFDD@blackbox2>
References: <CANx9iMO3fWV7XxN90F2rvvKEXUHB56pTZEuPZhZeODjNbWVGFw@mail.gmail.com>
	<1321119913.35325.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<CABQj3r9WKbYD4nLYtgZw0=e1MHpFNprtOXeoBxg-i6+HB47qxg@mail.gmail.com>
	<0A985291E4AA4F08AE62B292865DDFDD@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <56DCC478-35E9-46D2-9944-223EAC84929B@chartermi.net>

Hard to tell from his photos, but it appears there is a fair amount of rust
around the rear wheel arches, especially the driver's side.  He says the
floors need "attention".  What really intrigues me is there are no visible
gaps between the front fenders and the a-posts.   ????   Lots 'o bondo
perhaps?

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Nov 12, 2011, at 3:54 PM, "Dean Hedin" <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Why do you guys say that?
>
> Unless I am missing something it seems to be in pretty good shape as far as
> '74 midgets go.
>
> Starting bid is 2000 btw.  If it wasn't so far from me I'd offer the $2k
> in a heartbeat.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brad Fornal
> Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 1:35 PM
> To: Spridget list
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] act fast!
>
> For the seller, you bet your ass!!
>
> On Sat, Nov 12, 2011 at 11:45 AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
>
>> That's a deal? $3,500?!
>>
>> jay fishbein
>> wallingford, ct
> _______________________________________________

From lists at woozy.com  Sat Nov 12 16:52:30 2011
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:52:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] act fast!
In-Reply-To: <56DCC478-35E9-46D2-9944-223EAC84929B@chartermi.net>
References: <CANx9iMO3fWV7XxN90F2rvvKEXUHB56pTZEuPZhZeODjNbWVGFw@mail.gmail.com>
	<1321119913.35325.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<CABQj3r9WKbYD4nLYtgZw0=e1MHpFNprtOXeoBxg-i6+HB47qxg@mail.gmail.com>
	<0A985291E4AA4F08AE62B292865DDFDD@blackbox2>
	<56DCC478-35E9-46D2-9944-223EAC84929B@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <4EBF06BE.1020407@woozy.com>

The pop riveted sheet metal on the rockers is a nice touch!

Robert

On 11/12/2011 5:37 PM, Rick Fisk wrote:
> Hard to tell from his photos, but it appears there is a fair amount of rust
> around the rear wheel arches, especially the driver's side.  He says the
> floors need "attention".  What really intrigues me is there are no visible
> gaps between the front fenders and the a-posts.   ????   Lots 'o bondo
> perhaps?
>
> Rick

From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Sat Nov 12 18:20:31 2011
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:20:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] act fast!
In-Reply-To: <4EBF06BE.1020407@woozy.com>
References: <CANx9iMO3fWV7XxN90F2rvvKEXUHB56pTZEuPZhZeODjNbWVGFw@mail.gmail.com>
	<1321119913.35325.YahooMailRC@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<CABQj3r9WKbYD4nLYtgZw0=e1MHpFNprtOXeoBxg-i6+HB47qxg@mail.gmail.com>
	<0A985291E4AA4F08AE62B292865DDFDD@blackbox2>
	<56DCC478-35E9-46D2-9944-223EAC84929B@chartermi.net>
	<4EBF06BE.1020407@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <CANx9iMNKh63pqSY1-1QeYHNeKHKu2YBSGT_D1XuGyJ2kLQTtVA@mail.gmail.com>

I thought the $2k opening bid (w/o reserve) looked reasonable at first glance.

I was guessing it had gathered no bids due to the listing error of
calling it a "MGB Midgit" - those looking for an MGB likely wouldn't
want it, and those seeking a Midget wouldn't find it.

Obviously you guys have better eyesight and attention to details than
I do. I noticed the appearance of rust by the drivers side rear wheel
arch but failed to spot the riveted rocker panel covers or the absence
of the gaps between the fenders and A pillars (good catch Rick).

I didn't scrutinize the pictures at all though as the auction had
under 10 minutes to go when I stumbled across it and I don't have room
for a Midget anyway until I get my Opel GT back on the road next year.
I sent a quick post to the list just in case one of you might have
been interested. The seller says he's only going to list it once but I
bet it shows up again.

From jwagaman1 at comcast.net  Sat Nov 12 19:43:19 2011
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net (jwagaman1 at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:43:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] restoration book
Message-ID: <E5362792670D4657A77E7DCEBB176B31@JeffWagamanPC>

Anyone have any recommendations on books to help with rust, panel repairs
including some interior structural? I saw another forum and someone said

MG Midget and Austin-Healey Sprite Restoration Manual (Haynes Resto Series by
Lindsay Porter was a real good book. Anyone have this book or recommend
another one?

Jeff

From refisk at chartermi.net  Sat Nov 12 19:56:12 2011
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:56:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] restoration book
In-Reply-To: <E5362792670D4657A77E7DCEBB176B31@JeffWagamanPC>
References: <E5362792670D4657A77E7DCEBB176B31@JeffWagamanPC>
Message-ID: <8D96CCA1-B27F-4D07-8551-64700941F38C@chartermi.net>

Jeff,

The Porter book is a good one.  Lots of photos with good descriptions.  I've
cut up and scrapped cars that were in much better condition than the ones they
restored in the book.

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Nov 12, 2011, at 9:43 PM, <jwagaman1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Anyone have any recommendations on books to help with rust, panel repairs
> including some interior structural? I saw another forum and someone said
>
> MG Midget and Austin-Healey Sprite Restoration Manual (Haynes Resto Series
by
> Lindsay Porter was a real good book. Anyone have this book or recommend
> another one?
>
> Jeff
> _______________________________________________

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 12 22:19:42 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:19:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Home Made Implants...great!
Message-ID: <CAEFJhAFpjP1jQrrdUX1mU157F_paX6OcNc93OXqHbBk9c2n4vg@mail.gmail.com>

I bet your SO's will like this ( I hope, if not...I'm in trouble).
Herb

http://videos2view.net/implants.htm

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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 12 22:33:52 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:33:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans
In-Reply-To: <20111111094641.CQRLH.21034.imail@fed1rmwml36>
References: <20111111094641.CQRLH.21034.imail@fed1rmwml36>
Message-ID: <CAEFJhAHep5QwTwAaarirwX7TyzzjKJxMRBuBcEsWVb3tpjiu4w@mail.gmail.com>

At one of the 11-11-11 Veteran's Day events I attended, a startling
word-picture was shared by the speaker:
If you drove from the California/Mexican border north on I-5 all the way to
Canada, there would be a 'white cross' every six feet signifying all those
lost in war.

Herb
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Nuclear Weapons Electronics

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 12 22:50:12 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:50:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [PolySci_101] [9issa]  BD
In-Reply-To: <4EBDAE24.3030102@justbrits.com>
References: <CAEFJhAHKY2RC+7w3GevOK=FbNmV+TNYnKs7v+8_tGFo=FYJTpw@mail.gmail.com>
	<5455FD9374D34FE495B8A2AC177E2DE8@user8634b3d69b>
	<CAL0QtVdkPi=7ENqUD0YTx-vJmGMwaS_sOf9ZYVaoEahOs3jRfw@mail.gmail.com>
	<22BF0AA6-C32C-4A79-B3EB-0C3C2FF1E430@att.net>
	<4EBDAE24.3030102@justbrits.com>
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Wish him a happy one on the 2nd.   Where were you?



On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 3:22 PM, " Just Brits " Shop <shop at justbrits.com>wrote:

> **
> << You mean I signed back up in time to say happy birthday to Ed!?! >>
>
> NOPE, Patton ! ! !    LMAO ! ! !        WFO got it WRONG --- again ! !
> !    ROTF ! ! !
>
>
> << well Happy Birthday to ya
>  >>
>
> I happily say TNX to you and all as long as you extend same wishes to Brad ---
> we have <sigh> date <G><G> ! !
>
> Ed
>
> PS:  Patton, the LEAST you coulda done was SPELL my NAME correctly !?!

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Nov 13 03:09:34 2011
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:09:34 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] act fast!
Message-ID: <111be.60fccb75.3bf0f15e@aol.com>

Who's to say it doesn't have an MGB engine in it, I didn't see a photo of  
the engine!
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 13/11/2011 01:21:03 GMT Standard Time,  
tr3.4.me at gmail.com writes:

was  guessing it had gathered no bids due to the listing error of
calling it a  "MGB Midgit" 

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Nov 13 03:11:41 2011
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:11:41 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Monaco Here We Come
Message-ID: <11213.6b65e3f3.3bf0f1dd@aol.com>

I suspect that would be much the case for myself and so I've never  
considered a cruise.  
 
In a message dated 11/11/2011 21:24:39 GMT Standard Time, lmacy at mac.com  
writes:

I was  never so bored in my life.

From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Nov 13 06:34:27 2011
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:34:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] act fast!
In-Reply-To: <111be.60fccb75.3bf0f15e@aol.com>
References: <111be.60fccb75.3bf0f15e@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4223DC5C-8A5C-4A86-90F0-E1472097F77C@chartermi.net>

No bulge in the bonnet.


Sent from my keyboard

On Nov 13, 2011, at 5:09 AM, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote:

> Who's to say it doesn't have an MGB engine in it, I didn't see a photo of  
> the engine!
> 
> Weslake-Monza 1330
> 
> In a message dated 13/11/2011 01:21:03 GMT Standard Time,  
> tr3.4.me at gmail.com writes:
> 
> was  guessing it had gathered no bids due to the listing error of
> calling it a  "MGB Midgit" 
> _______________________________________________

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 13 08:55:46 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 07:55:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC content
In-Reply-To: <050B85FF14C94C5DB3C5ED2FCEE66290@spider>
References: <050B85FF14C94C5DB3C5ED2FCEE66290@spider>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdV=784ZJKrsd=BMUSy0gRKQEcqPn7WfyWo-mKkHzXgFg@mail.gmail.com>

Cool : )

On Sat, Nov 12, 2011 at 12:13 PM,  <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 13 08:58:07 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 07:58:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 79 Midget FS 1000 bucks Lon Gisland
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Larry you made me laugh I haven't heard that name in a while but
always makes me laugh at those who need it.
Lin

On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 8:30 AM, Macy Larry <lmacy at mac.com> wrote:
> Wow, I haven't heard from that dickhead for several years. Last I heard he
dropped off the MG scene after he spent his time as NAMGBR president. Knows
the cars, but is ass to deal with.
>
> Oh and don't mention my name, it'll raise the price.
>
> Larry
>
> On Nov 11, 2011, at 11:08 AM, Peter Caldwell wrote:
>
>> http://www.mgexperience.net/phorum/read.php?42,1902374
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 13 09:04:27 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:04:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Home Made Implants...great!
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OMG she is hilarious.
Lin

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> I bet your SO's will like this ( I hope, if not...I'm in trouble).
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 13 09:08:10 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:08:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC Help locating "Free Credit Report"
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnuopaiLjQ8M8eM3Vo1i2brfchm-ZfUg7m4ZwgObZKbbw4w@mail.gmail.com>
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Got it Jim, yes used the one Brian sent
https://www.annualcreditreport.com
Oddly I had a typo and they still gave me the same info even thought
the last name was incorrect.
Ether way all good.
Lin

On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 9:06 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> The one Brian sent is the ONLY one to use.  The vast majority of the others
> are scams. Don't ask.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 8:32 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>>
>> Awesome that is exactly what I'm looking for thanks Brian,
>> Lin
>>
>> On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 5:12 AM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> > Lin,
>> >
>> > This is the "Official" government free credit report web site.
>> >
>> > https://www.annualcreditreport.com
>> >
>> > You do need to know your/his SS# to get the report.
>> > You can request the reports from all 3 major credit bureaus.
>> > I did mine through this a couple months ago.
>> >
>> > Brian S.
>> > Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
>> > Thanks to Frank C.!
>> >
>> >
>> >> Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:27:34 -0800
>> >> From: grunthaner at gmail.com
>> >> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>> >> Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC Help locating "Free Credit Report"
>> >>
>> >> List,
>> >> I am trying to locate a free credit report for my younger brother who
>> >> I have been financially helping since my father died (almost 4 years
>> >> ...ugh). Yea we all have one, a handicapped, mentally challenged,
>> >> physically born ill or just no diagnosis for their inability to
>> >> succeed person we feel compelled to help. I love this site because of
>> >> the trust I feel here and sometimes forget it is an open door to the
>> >> world once a message is posted but life is short so I don't care about
>> >> airing my dirty laundry here.
>> >>
>> >> Back to the free credit report, I thought I paid all his debts
>> >> spending all his inheritance money and some of mine (it was so little
>> >> it was spent rather quickly anyway) but when he tried to open a
>> >> checking account (I had to co sign, lost his passport and no DL) he
>> >> was declined. This guy looses everything ss card passport, to name
>> >> some of the most frustrating things so everything is a challenge. I
>> >> can barely take care of my own paperwork, bills and important
>> >> appointments & documents but doing 2 has been an exhausting and
>> >> finically debilitating 4 years. Although I did the same for my other
>> >> brother when he suffered brain damage in 03, and he is on his own &
>> >> self supporting thank GOD, maybe when I'm 65 I will be FREE?.......,
>> >> counting the days ; )
>> >>
>> >> I read a website stating some "free credit report sites" were a scam
>> >> and will charge you monthly probably in fine print so which is best.
>> >>
>> >> Thanks for letting me vent guys & gals I know my burden has the
>> >> potential to be lifelong and I am grateful to have all of you for
>> >> support and the beautiful distraction of our LBC's ; )
>> >> Lin
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 13 09:16:23 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:16:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sort of Sprite : )
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVe9w0ydb=R0xUVTMvVDSg9qXALaw4Q52tROPKnkLKWdgA@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I just wanted to let you all know Baby Sprite (kitten I got from
Tiffany's cat) is fine, all cloth ribbon gone from her body and she is
her crazy kitten self. Although my other kitty (the one that was lost
for 5 weeks over a year ago) may have to be put down due to a salivary
gland tumor that may be giving her lungs trouble. I have been waiting
for my vet to get back from a 2 month vacation to tell me when to do
it as treatment doesn't look hopeful or comfortable. All I want is for
her not to suffer.

Lin

From bkitterer at me.com  Sun Nov 13 11:52:13 2011
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:52:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - photo sites
Message-ID: <CEDED595-E429-4F4D-9AD3-54A7B629EB01@me.com>

I am considering posting a lot (10K) of photos to a photo galley site but know nothing about them.  So am hoping do draw on the vast experience on the folks on the list.

Thanks in advance and replies of  list are welcome.

Bob Kitterer and Dolores

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

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 13 14:33:38 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 13:33:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along
Message-ID: <1321220018.27049.YahooMailClassic@web161204.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

All the hard work is done and the small block Ford V-8 is nestled happily under the bonnet of my BJ7. Come along for a ride:


http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?4,27183

Rick



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

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 13 14:49:14 2011
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 13:49:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along
In-Reply-To: <1321220018.27049.YahooMailClassic@web161204.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
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Rick - That is just SOOOO right. Congratulations and enjoy it!

 - David
Booker
Long Island

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 13 15:23:47 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:23:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along
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Wow sure puts a smile on my face.....congratulations.
Lin

On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 1:33 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
> All the hard work is done and the small block Ford V-8 is nestled happily
under the bonnet of my BJ7. Come along for a ride:
>
>
> http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?4,27183
>
> Rick
>
>
>
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Nov 13 15:33:21 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:33:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along
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Is it me, or does it look like the bonnet is bouncing up against the
restraining belt, in the last few seconds of this clip?

On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 3:33 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> All the hard work is done and the small block Ford V-8 is nestled happily
> under the bonnet of my BJ7. Come along for a ride:
>
>
> http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?4,27183
>
> Rick
>
>
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 13 15:42:30 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:42:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along
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Brad that's the Monster Engine trying to get out ; )
Lin

On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 2:33 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
> Is it me, or does it look like the bonnet is bouncing up against the
> restraining belt, in the last few seconds of this clip?
>
> On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 3:33 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> All the hard work is done and the small block Ford V-8 is nestled happily
>> under the bonnet of my BJ7. Come along for a ride:
>>
>>
>> http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?4,27183
>>
>> Rick
>>
>>
>>
>> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
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From clarici at verizon.net  Sun Nov 13 16:41:59 2011
From: clarici at verizon.net (Frankie Clarici 4th)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:41:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - photo sites
In-Reply-To: <CEDED595-E429-4F4D-9AD3-54A7B629EB01@me.com>
References: <CEDED595-E429-4F4D-9AD3-54A7B629EB01@me.com>
Message-ID: <A09EE764-E61D-4ECB-AC2A-86DB332AB585@verizon.net>

I use Flickr and photobucket. I like Flickr better though.

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 13, 2011, at 1:52 PM, Kitterer Bob <bkitterer at me.com> wrote:

> I am considering posting a lot (10K) of photos to a photo galley site but
know nothing about them.  So am hoping do draw on the vast experience on the
folks on the list.
>
> Thanks in advance and replies of  list are welcome.
>
> Bob Kitterer and Dolores
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 13 16:56:08 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:56:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Slave Cylinder Question
Message-ID: <CAMyxPEJSonny_KUNofbMufdTA8GTae+qC0fejSys5OrNCeWxJw@mail.gmail.com>

One of our list members just sent me a very nice rib cage for a very
generous price. . . he also included a slave cylinder which is larger than
the one I have been using.   It has a rubber type hose coming off the end.

Since I have been having trouble burning out throwout bearings far too soon
I am wondering if this beefier slave cylinder should be the one I am using
with the rib case.  . as opposed the the smaller one that had originally
been used with the smooth case?

How do I convert to the larger cylinder.   The smaller cylinder is a direct
connect to the metal tubing.  I need a piece that would allow my metal
tubing to connect either directly into the larger opening or to the hose
that is coming off the end.

I can send a pic of the larger slave cylinder, but I am sure that most of
you know what I am talking about.

Is there a chance that the larger cylinder was used with the 1500?  The rib
case is from the early 70's. .  I am guessing a 72 or a bit later on.   I
am totally unfamiliar with the 1500 powered cars.

I will take my answers off the air.

Thanks!

Kirk

59 1275

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 13 16:58:33 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:58:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along
In-Reply-To: <CABQj3r-KNMreXkj7Hd+uigync4WUM6gt03NUgTr_XQR+fH2FLQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1321228713.66451.YahooMailClassic@web161204.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Yep, it was.  Didn't shut it tight and it bounced.  Glad I had the hood strap
on!

Rick


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

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

From: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along
To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net, modifiedhealeys at yahoogroups.com,
spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2011, 5:33 PM

Is it me, or does it look like the bonnet is bouncing up against the
restraining belt, in the last few seconds of this clip?

On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 3:33 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

All the hard work is done and the small block Ford V-8 is nestled happily
under the bonnet of my BJ7. Come along for a ride:



http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?4,27183


Rick




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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Sun Nov 13 17:18:16 2011
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:18:16 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along
In-Reply-To: <1321228713.66451.YahooMailClassic@web161204.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1957595803.2242463.1321229896824.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

I love how you gave yoursellf the thumbs up after the ride.B  Sounds great and
looks great.B  Enjoy it.

Ryan



----- Original Message -----


From: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 6:58:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along

Yep, it was. B Didn't shut it tight and it bounced. B Glad I had the hood
strap
on!

Rick


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

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

From: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along
To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net, modifiedhealeys at yahoogroups.com,
spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2011, 5:33 PM

Is it me, or does it look like the bonnet is bouncing up against the
restraining belt, in the last few seconds of this clip?

On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 3:33 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

All the hard work is done and the small block Ford V-8 is nestled happily
under the bonnet of my BJ7. Come along for a ride:



http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?4,27183


Rick




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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 13 17:49:43 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:49:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along
In-Reply-To: <1957595803.2242463.1321229896824.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1321228713.66451.YahooMailClassic@web161204.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<1957595803.2242463.1321229896824.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVd=3-QjndDXX9cEnVcq464r8FWDB=KAFp-4E1ScT47fdA@mail.gmail.com>

I forgot I had my work laptop with me so I took a peak at your video
Rick on this much faster computer and it looks awesome, love that
sound and how you drove it.
I might have to make a sound file of it for my bedtime music : )
Lin

On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 7:18 PM,  <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:
> I love how you gave yoursellf the thumbs up after the ride.B  Sounds great
and
> looks great.B  Enjoy it.
>
> Ryan
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>
> From: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> To: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 6:58:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along
>
> Yep, it was. B Didn't shut it tight and it bounced. B Glad I had the hood
> strap
> on!
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build: B http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> --- On Sun, 11/13/11, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along
> To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net, modifiedhealeys at yahoogroups.com,
> spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sunday, November 13, 2011, 5:33 PM
>
> Is it me, or does it look like the bonnet is bouncing up against the
> restraining belt, in the last few seconds of this clip?
>
> On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 3:33 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> All the hard work is done and the small block Ford V-8 is nestled happily
> under the bonnet of my BJ7. Come along for a ride:
>
>
>
> http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?4,27183
>
>
> Rick
>
>
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build: B http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
> Suggested annual donation B $12.75
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 13 17:53:52 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:53:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC...for iPhone's
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVf9c2TKRMwM=4k1bn8aE_oKBM8FoeXO4THYtpxDOD25+g@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I don't have an iPhone but if I did I would buy this cool flip
keyboard for it ; )
http://www.thinkgeek.com/interests/exclusives/e66e/
Lin

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Nov 13 18:21:11 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:21:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Slave Cylinder Question
In-Reply-To: <CAMyxPEJSonny_KUNofbMufdTA8GTae+qC0fejSys5OrNCeWxJw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMyxPEJSonny_KUNofbMufdTA8GTae+qC0fejSys5OrNCeWxJw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <314C2A7E0CC54744BB05DE91A2BD05C0@spider>

Here is the definitive article on slave and master cylinders.
There may be a gem in here for you. ...bill in oregon
================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Hargreaves
Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 3:56 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Slave Cylinder Question

One of our list members just sent me a very nice rib cage for a very
generous price. . . he also included a slave cylinder which is larger than
the one I have been using.   It has a rubber type hose coming off the end.

Since I have been having trouble burning out throw-out bearings far too soon
I am wondering if this beefier slave cylinder should be the one I am using
with the rib case.  . as opposed the smaller one that had originally
been used with the smooth case?

How do I convert to the larger cylinder.   The smaller cylinder is a direct
connect to the metal tubing.  I need a piece that would allow my metal
tubing to connect either directly into the larger opening or to the hose
that is coming off the end.

I can send a pic of the larger slave cylinder, but I am sure that most of
you know what I am talking about.

Is there a chance that the larger cylinder was used with the 1500?  The rib
case is from the early 70's. .  I am guessing a 72 or a bit later on.   I
am totally unfamiliar with the 1500 powered cars.

I will take my answers off the air.

Thanks!

Kirk

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Nov 13 19:08:16 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:08:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Slave Cylinder Question
In-Reply-To: <4EC076F3.4030303@justbrits.com>
References: <CAMyxPEJSonny_KUNofbMufdTA8GTae+qC0fejSys5OrNCeWxJw@mail.gmail.com>
	<314C2A7E0CC54744BB05DE91A2BD05C0@spider>
	<4EC076F3.4030303@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <69FD8B2658444EB78B6CE56F6E1ACDEE@spider>

http://brakecylinder.com/spridgetbrakes.htm

 

  _____  

From: " Just Brits " Shop [mailto:shop at justbrits.com] 
Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 6:04 PM
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Slave Cylinder Question

 

Link, Kirk ??????

From lindlaw at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 14 00:24:46 2011
From: lindlaw at yahoo.com (Ed Lindley)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:24:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 5
Message-ID: <1321255486.47321.yint-ygo-j2me@web114707.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Alex is a wonderful sexual partner! Itbs possible thanks to this on-line
pharmacy!... http://www.clubmedian.hu/p.google.php?aghot=12pe5

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov 14 04:32:44 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:32:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Slave Cylinder Question
In-Reply-To: <69FD8B2658444EB78B6CE56F6E1ACDEE@spider>
References: <CAMyxPEJSonny_KUNofbMufdTA8GTae+qC0fejSys5OrNCeWxJw@mail.gmail.com>
	<314C2A7E0CC54744BB05DE91A2BD05C0@spider>
	<4EC076F3.4030303@justbrits.com>
	<69FD8B2658444EB78B6CE56F6E1ACDEE@spider>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVekZoi71sm8XYKWVg4GROLebhWdMt0sCXzeszzhCBsXow@mail.gmail.com>

I haven't rebuilt a master cylinder in over 30 years but I have a
spare in a box of parts Frank gave me years ago (I was like a kid at
Christmas to get that box.....yes I'm a weird gal....hahaha) I think
I'll rebuild one this winter as it is too cold to get in the garage in
the winter. I would imagene it is not that difficult with a rebuild
kit and I'm sure I still have that same honing attachment for my drill
: )
Lin

On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 6:08 PM,  <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
> http://brakecylinder.com/spridgetbrakes.htm
>
>
>
>  _____
>
> From: " Just Brits " Shop [mailto:shop at justbrits.com]
> Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 6:04 PM
> To: corvallis at peoplepc.com
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Slave Cylinder Question
>
>
>
> Link, Kirk ??????
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From pvanwig at me.com  Mon Nov 14 10:21:21 2011
From: pvanwig at me.com (Paul Van Wig BB)
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:21:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye BBQ
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W4901B62CADF94C3B14E829A5D80@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT124-W79DBC33014194AF86EE57A5DB0@phx.gbl>
	<9C58988B-AA93-42CF-9AC3-E6004F5589D0@me.com>
	<SNT124-W4901B62CADF94C3B14E829A5D80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <3A65DD76-A5AB-4D99-8FCD-7C634F35BECC@me.com>

John It was great to meet so many of the people from the email list. Thank you for hosting the BBQ!
Paul Van Wig
Long Beach/Big Bear, CA
pvanwig at  me dot com

60 Bugeye
60 Minor Woody
59 Nash Metropolitan  (the Wife's ride)

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Nov 14 10:43:01 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:43:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re:
In-Reply-To: <1321288448.7169.YahooMailClassic@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <1321288448.7169.YahooMailClassic@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4EC15325.2080301@justbrits.com>

<< Into spam these days ED?>>

He'  not,  Vigil !

However, Yahoo IS <G>  ! ! !

But in Yahoos 'defense', it's just them trying to "catch up" with POS 
aol ! ! !
and poor gMail, they are running 3rd trying to catch POS yahoo and get
"tied for 2nd" ranking  ! ! !

Ed

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Mon Nov 14 11:11:01 2011
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:11:01 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] rear suspension rubber bushing replacement
Message-ID: <961764884.2281208.1321294261627.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

While under the car replacing my fuel pump I noticed the rubber rebound bumper
on the rear ssuspension was in two pieces.B  I have a spare set but how do i
replace them?B B 

Ryan

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 14 11:44:44 2011
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:44:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] rear suspension rubber bushing replacement
In-Reply-To: <961764884.2281208.1321294261627.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <961764884.2281208.1321294261627.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1321296284.99803.YahooMailNeo@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

If you are replacing with a new rubber bump stop it should just push on to the
stud. Using a bit of rubber lube will help. I found two different studs on
axle housings. One has a bullet shape and installation will be a breeze, but I
had lots of trouble trying to install polyurethane bump stops on the stud
without the bullet shape. Polyurethane bump stops are stiffer and I had to
make a tool to sit on the flat top stud.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fastvee/5410722867/in/set-72157625962704634
John
Fogelsville, PA



________________________________
From:
"ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net" <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>
To: spridgets
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 1:11 PM
Subject:
[Spridgets] rear suspension rubber bushing replacement

While under the car
replacing my fuel pump I noticed the rubber rebound bumper
on the rear
ssuspension was in two pieces.B  I have a spare set but how do i
replace
them?B B 

Ryan

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Mon Nov 14 12:31:03 2011
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:31:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along
In-Reply-To: <mailman.1573.1321291308.8174.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.1573.1321291308.8174.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <CC9C2CE8-E050-415C-B0DC-05CB580C366B@gerardsgarage.com>

Beautiful 'music'... congrats Rick!

I have a friend's XKE with a Ford 5.0 liter I get to drive  
occasionally. That thing a blast to drive, and is scary fast!

Gerard

On Nov 14, 2011, at 9:21 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 13:33:38 -0800 (PST)
> From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> To: healeys at autox.team.net, modifiedhealeys at yahoogroups.com,
> 	spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along
> Message-ID:
> 	<1321220018.27049.YahooMailClassic at web161204.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> All the hard work is done and the small block Ford V-8 is nestled  
> happily under the bonnet of my BJ7. Come along for a ride:
>
>
> http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?4,27183
>
> Rick

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Mon Nov 14 15:45:10 2011
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:45:10 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] rear suspension rubber bushing replacement
In-Reply-To: <961764884.2281208.1321294261627.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <967261789.2300528.1321310710455.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

A little dremel to slightly open the hole.B  place on fitting. add 2ml of
acetone. wait 4 seconds push. done.B  flush with water. lower car. go for a
ride. on to next project.

Ryan



----- Original Message -----


From: "ryan kubanoff" <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>
To: "spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 1:11:01 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] rear suspension rubber bushing replacement

While under the car replacing my fuel pump I noticed the rubber rebound bumper
on the rear ssuspension was in two pieces.B B I have a spare set but how do i
replace them?B B

Ryan
Suggested annual donation B $12.75
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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov 14 15:49:28 2011
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Evans)
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:49:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Are you a Cold War Vet?  Or entitled to a medal?
Message-ID: <001b01cca31f$aa3d75d0$feb86170$@net>

Veterans' Day got me to thinking about a little known award to which
veterans of the "Cold War" are entitled.  The "Cold War Recognition
Certificate", and all of those who served between Sept. 2, 1945 to Dec. 26,
1991, are eligible.  The following links will take you to the appropriate
sites:


http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/genmedals/ht/coldwar.htm 

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blcoldwarltr.htm 

http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/weekly/aa100200c.htm  

http://usmilitary.about.com/library/howto/htcoldwar.htm 

 

Also, the military created a number of medal awards after most of us left
the military, and to which many are entitled.  Because we had been
discharged, most never knew of their entitlement.    .  All of the Navy and
Marine Corps medals and their requirements can be found at
http://tinyurl.com/7dvqa27 

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navy/l/blnavawards.htm

.  Navy Good conduct medal  -- http://tinyurl.com/6nzmfcx   

http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navawards/blnavygoodconduct.htm 

.  Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal -- http://tinyurl.com/7hher86  

http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navawards/blnavymarineachievemen
t.htm 

.  Navy National Defense Service Medal --http://tinyurl.com/7xuy23l    

http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navawards/blnationaldefense.htm 

 

Medals for other branches of the military can be found at:    

.  Army --  <http://tinyurl.com/6t6s9nr> http://tinyurl.com/6t6s9nr

(http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armymedals/l/blarmedal.htm)

.  Army --  <http://tinyurl.com/6qr85ny> http://tinyurl.com/6qr85ny

(http://www.usamilitarymedals.com/army-army-medals-c-2069_1542.html?gclid=CL
rjso6Gt6wCFawaQgod8lDTFQ)

 

.  Air Force --  <http://tinyurl.com/6sv6tza> http://tinyurl.com/6sv6tza

(http://www.usamilitarymedals.com/us-air-force-c-2071.html)

.  Air Force --  <http://tinyurl.com/2fmnk9> http://tinyurl.com/2fmnk9

(http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforcemedals/l/blafmedals.htm)

.  Air Force --  <http://tinyurl.com/86cu9wv> http://tinyurl.com/86cu9wv

(http://www.usamilitarymedals.com/force-force-medals-c-2071_1544.html?gclid=
CJX--9SGt6wCFQVlhwodqVwaHw)

   

Lost medals - If you never received or have lost military medals to which
you were entitled, the Government will replace them  free.  Go to
<http://tinyurl.com/39aued> http://tinyurl.com/39aued

(http://www.archives.gov/research/order/standard-form-180.pdf)  for the
appropriate form.

 

Buster Evans

From jwagaman1 at comcast.net  Mon Nov 14 16:06:48 2011
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net (jwagaman1 at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:06:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] rebuilding brake calipers
Message-ID: <709CD0D2FCA941F1928DD3B79F51DC08@JeffWagamanPC>

Okay, . . .  rebuilding my brake calipers today for first time, all is going
well, rubber seals going in fine, piston in fine then put the final rubber
seal and metal retaining ring and I donbt know if it was me or what appeared
to be IMHO cheap metal but I was unable to get them in without damaging them.
Thankfully I did not ruin the old ones. They went in very well???

Anyone else have this problem?

Thanks

Jeff

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Mon Nov 14 16:23:57 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:23:57 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Are you a Cold War Vet?  Or entitled to a  medal?
In-Reply-To: <001b01cca31f$aa3d75d0$feb86170$@net>
Message-ID: <38914026.45317.1321313037927.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

The best award I received was in November 1958 when I was finally promoted to the rank of civilian <g>

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 14 17:00:03 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:00:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVd=3-QjndDXX9cEnVcq464r8FWDB=KAFp-4E1ScT47fdA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1321315203.32080.YahooMailClassic@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Thanks, Lin.  The sound is my favorite part ... next to the power ;>)  And,
Ryan, that was the "videographer's" thumb (my son).  I haven't quite figured
out how to hold a camera, drive and give the thumb's up yet.

Rick


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

--- On Sun, 11/13/11, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along
To: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
Cc: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2011, 7:49 PM

I forgot I had my work laptop with me so I took a peak at your video
Rick on this much faster computer and it looks awesome, love that
sound and how you drove it.
I might have to make a sound file of it for my bedtime music : )
Lin

On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 7:18 PM,  <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:
> I love how you gave yoursellf the thumbs up after the ride.B  Sounds great
and
> looks great.B  Enjoy it.
>
> Ryan
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>
> From: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> To: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 6:58:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along
>
> Yep, it was. B Didn't shut it tight and it bounced. B Glad I had the hood
> strap
> on!
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build: B http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> --- On Sun, 11/13/11, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nasty Boy Ride Along
> To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net, modifiedhealeys at yahoogroups.com,
> spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sunday, November 13, 2011, 5:33 PM
>
> Is it me, or does it look like the bonnet is bouncing up against the
> restraining belt, in the last few seconds of this clip?
>
> On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 3:33 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> All the hard work is done and the small block Ford V-8 is nestled happily
> under the bonnet of my BJ7. Come along for a ride:
>
>
>
> http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?4,27183
>
>
> Rick
>
>
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build: B http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
> Suggested annual donation B $12.75
>
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
>
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>
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>
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From bcah80 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 14 22:02:34 2011
From: bcah80 at yahoo.com (robert chamberlain)
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:02:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] rebuilding brake calipers
In-Reply-To: <709CD0D2FCA941F1928DD3B79F51DC08@JeffWagamanPC>
References: <709CD0D2FCA941F1928DD3B79F51DC08@JeffWagamanPC>
Message-ID: <1321333354.43059.YahooMailNeo@web125612.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

I was told that using the outer race from a Timken tapered roller bearing
would aid in the installation. I thought it odd that you could buy just the
outer race but I could.--#LM67010,-----have not tried it yet--Bob C
To: Spridget <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday,
November 14, 2011 5:06 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] rebuilding brake calipers
Okay, . . .  rebuilding my brake calipers today for first time, all is going
well, rubber seals going in fine, piston in fine then put the final rubber
seal and metal retaining ring and I donbt know if it was me or what appeared
to be IMHO cheap metal but I was unable to get them in without damaging them.
Thankfully I did not ruin the old ones. They went in very well???

Anyone else
have this problem?

Thanks

Jeff
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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov 14 23:32:18 2011
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Evans)
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:32:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Are you a Cold War Vet?  Or entitled to a  medal?
In-Reply-To: <38914026.45317.1321313037927.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <001b01cca31f$aa3d75d0$feb86170$@net>
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Dave KK7SS wrote, "The best award I received was in November 1958 when I was
finally promoted to the rank of civilian"

Yeah, but I'll bet my "short timers chain" was longer than yours.  It started
with 684 paper clips, and each day I would dutifully removed one paper clip.
Needless to say, it gave the Chief I worked for apoplexy each time I performed
the ceremony, complaining that I was not a good "haze grey and squared away"
sailor!

Buster Evans

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Mon Nov 14 23:47:47 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:47:47 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Are you a Cold War Vet?  Or entitled to a  medal?
In-Reply-To: <00bc01cca360$52cf3180$f86d9480$@net>
Message-ID: <1939215356.49148.1321339667736.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Buster... I like that one. <g>
Our squadron tradition was that you hung a 360 day calender (bought in the local book shop!) on your locker and blacked out each day as it passed. 1096 days on that squadron!!!
Quote: "Roll on Death - Demob is too far away!"
The W.O. would make you take it down for inspection, and then you hung it back up as soon as he'd gone!
You didn't mess with tradition!

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Robert Evans" <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
 
> Yeah, but I'll bet my "short timers chain" was longer than yours.  It
> started with 684 paper clips, and each day I would dutifully removed
> one paper clip.   Needless to say, it gave the Chief I worked for
> apoplexy each time I performed the ceremony, complaining that I was
> not a good "haze grey and squared away" sailor!

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 15 00:49:48 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:49:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Are you a Cold War Vet? Or entitled to a medal?
In-Reply-To: <1939215356.49148.1321339667736.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <00bc01cca360$52cf3180$f86d9480$@net>
	<1939215356.49148.1321339667736.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnupyv8Da4KycW8JnG4e8p0FyJsAA3i=JawKt0CthAq2h6w@mail.gmail.com>

SHORT???  At one point I was so short I had to get a step ladder to tie my
low quarters!

Cheers!
Jim

On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 12:47 AM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> Buster... I like that one. <g>
> Our squadron tradition was that you hung a 360 day calender (bought in the
> local book shop!) on your locker and blacked out each day as it passed.
> 1096 days on that squadron!!!
> Quote: "Roll on Death - Demob is too far away!"
> The W.O. would make you take it down for inspection, and then you hung it
> back up as soon as he'd gone!
> You didn't mess with tradition!
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
>  Richland, WA
>
> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
>
> ----- "Robert Evans" <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> > Yeah, but I'll bet my "short timers chain" was longer than yours.  It
> > started with 684 paper clips, and each day I would dutifully removed
> > one paper clip.   Needless to say, it gave the Chief I worked for
> > apoplexy each time I performed the ceremony, complaining that I was
> > not a good "haze grey and squared away" sailor!
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Nov 15 03:16:54 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:16:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye BBQ
In-Reply-To: <3A65DD76-A5AB-4D99-8FCD-7C634F35BECC@me.com>
References: <SNT124-W79DBC33014194AF86EE57A5DB0@phx.gbl>
	<9C58988B-AA93-42CF-9AC3-E6004F5589D0@me.com>
	<SNT124-W4901B62CADF94C3B14E829A5D80@phx.gbl>
	<3A65DD76-A5AB-4D99-8FCD-7C634F35BECC@me.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdi_yEPDvEvm4BsBKdpyNHiyyJzLXV0aYO5biYf2QXFDw@mail.gmail.com>

Is anyone from that BBQ posting a photo link?
Lin

On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 9:21 AM, Paul Van Wig BB <pvanwig at me.com> wrote:
> John It was great to meet so many of the people from the email list. Thank
you for hosting the BBQ!
> Paul Van Wig
> Long Beach/Big Bear, CA
> pvanwig at  me dot com
>
> 60 Bugeye
> 60 Minor Woody
> 59 Nash Metropolitan  (the Wife's ride)
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Nov 15 04:26:03 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:26:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sort of Sprite : )
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Update, turns out Stitches has an impacted molar which I should have
spotted being my other cat BB did also. She is on antibiotics and will
have that tooth and maybe the one next to it removed next week.
Hopefully the meds will reduce the swelling so she can eat a little
more. She prefers dry food but that is too difficult to eat.

So I have my hopes up but I am still on my emotional guard being this
is how my other cat BB started her decline. I am lucky that Stitches
thyroid condition makes her thirsty and she drinks a lot of water so
she has a good intestinal system ; )

I had the vet start with a shot of antibiotics which worked fast and
her breathing improved last night ; )
Lin

On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 8:16 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:
> List,
> I just wanted to let you all know Baby Sprite (kitten I got from
> Tiffany's cat) is fine, all cloth ribbon gone from her body and she is
> her crazy kitten self. Although my other kitty (the one that was lost
> for 5 weeks over a year ago) may have to be put down due to a salivary
> gland tumor that may be giving her lungs trouble. I have been waiting
> for my vet to get back from a 2 month vacation to tell me when to do
> it as treatment doesn't look hopeful or comfortable. All I want is for
> her not to suffer.
>
> Lin

From lbc77mg at gmail.com  Tue Nov 15 09:12:19 2011
From: lbc77mg at gmail.com (Allen Hefner)
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:12:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] rebuilding brake calipers
In-Reply-To: <709CD0D2FCA941F1928DD3B79F51DC08@JeffWagamanPC>
References: <709CD0D2FCA941F1928DD3B79F51DC08@JeffWagamanPC>
Message-ID: <CAMEj5OsGMwSP_k55REPNnCNQUVuGNmgj5rTh8badx+FZMB4fUA@mail.gmail.com>

Yep.  The metal ring is flimsy and tends to bend if it isn't placed exactly
straight and even pressure applied.  I have a small piece of wood that fits
over it all and a well placed c-clamp squeezes it together slowly.
Practice, practice, practice.

 Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

*Current:*
2006 Chebbie
*Former:*
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget



On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 6:06 PM, <jwagaman1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Okay, . . .  rebuilding my brake calipers today for first time, all is
> going
> well, rubber seals going in fine, piston in fine then put the final rubber
> seal and metal retaining ring and I donb t know if it was me or what
> appeared
> to be IMHO cheap metal but I was unable to get them in without damaging
> them.
> Thankfully I did not ruin the old ones. They went in very well???
>
> Anyone else have this problem?
>
> Thanks
>
> Jeff
> _______________________________________________

From cmlove at knology.net  Tue Nov 15 10:08:07 2011
From: cmlove at knology.net (Monty Love)
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:08:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Are you a Cold War Vet?  Or entitled to a   medal?
Message-ID: <47671.1321376887@knology.net>

	  BODY { font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px; }
I was so short, I had to blouse my underware in the morning!

	I was so short, I had to have ladder to get out of bed!
 On Mon 14/11/11 5:23 PM , Dave KK7SS kk7ss at frontier.com sent:
  The best award I received was in November 1958 when I was finally
promoted to the rank of civilian
 --
 Dave G KK7SS
 Richland, WA
 '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
 '65 Sprite - running :)
 '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
 '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Nov 15 13:18:36 2011
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Evans)
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:18:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Are you a Cold War Vet?  Or entitled to a  medal?
In-Reply-To: <38914026.45317.1321313037927.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <001b01cca31f$aa3d75d0$feb86170$@net>
	<38914026.45317.1321313037927.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <011601cca3d3$c1846cd0$448d4670$@net>

 Dave KK7SS  wrote:  "The best award I received was in November 1958 when I
was finally promoted to the rank of civilian <g>"

While in the Navy, I was reading Herman Woukbs The Caine Mutiny in which he
wrote:

.     b
The Navy is a master plan designed by geniuses for execution by
idiots.  If you are not an idiot, but find yourself in the Navy, you can only
operate well by pretending to be one.  All the shortcuts and economies and
common-sense changes that your native intelligence suggests to you are
mistakes.  Learn to quash them.  Constantly ask yourself, 'How would I do this
if I were a fool?.  Throttle down your mind to a crawl.  Then you will never
go wrong.b


.     So, I got out my Navy ditto master, typed the quote on my Navy
typewriter, ran it off on Navy paper on a Navy ditto machine and sent it to
friends of mine around the Navy base through Navy Yard Mail.

Of course it can be used by civilians to describe ANY organization, employer,
government agency, etc:

.    b
The _______ (Post Office, Boeing, City of _____, etc.)  is a master
plan designed by geniuses for execution by idiots.

From sethamosjones at gmail.com  Tue Nov 15 16:41:49 2011
From: sethamosjones at gmail.com (Seth Jones)
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:41:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Midget Club USA Calendar now available!
In-Reply-To: <CAMyxPEJX34Q2rWZ_6Q_HQOcAux=YAXdT8pY34W2PKB7zhiFgig@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMyxPEJX34Q2rWZ_6Q_HQOcAux=YAXdT8pY34W2PKB7zhiFgig@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <74FF3C0D-92F0-43A6-9BC1-125C39CC0441@gmail.com>

It is availible in two sizes. they have some variation in images and layout.
First is the regular one that opens to 11x17. It costs $19.99 and can be found
here
http://www.lulu.com/content/legacy-lulustudio-calendar/sprite-midget-club-cal
endar-2012-(11x17-open)/11272797

Second is a premium calendar that is larger and folds on one edge instead of
in the middle. It is 13.5"x19" open and costs $30.99. It is sold
here,http://www.lulu.com/content/legacy-lulustudio-calendar/sprite-midget-clu
b-calender-2012-(135x19-open)/11842688. After I finish my paper for my
graduate degree in a few weeks I will get a photo album of all photos
submitted together and put that up on lulu.

From jwagaman1 at comcast.net  Tue Nov 15 16:44:53 2011
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net (jwagaman1 at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:44:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] tires
Message-ID: <0083BEE0FCBA46669156E18273CA7A21@JeffWagamanPC>

Anyone have any suggestions on decent inexpensive tires for my 74 Midget by
nationwide retailer? Stock rims

I understand 155-80 x 13 tires will work??

Thanks

Jeff

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 15 18:32:47 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:32:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Billy in brazil
Message-ID: <1321407167.34750.YahooMailNeo@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Our own Billy Zoom showing why they named a guitar after him on a cover of The
Doors' "Soul Kitchen". If you didn't know, Billy and his band X are in South
America playing to hundreds of thousands of fans with Pearl Jam. Go Zoom.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QYxXdO77Ng&feature=related

 
RS
"That which
you manifest is before you" - Enzo the dog

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 16 00:50:05 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:50:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Midget Club USA Calendar now available!
In-Reply-To: <74FF3C0D-92F0-43A6-9BC1-125C39CC0441@gmail.com>
References: <CAMyxPEJX34Q2rWZ_6Q_HQOcAux=YAXdT8pY34W2PKB7zhiFgig@mail.gmail.com>
	<74FF3C0D-92F0-43A6-9BC1-125C39CC0441@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnuopbwk4kzR3DX-qbLquN-bXijZfXO_oXZMvL-AKwmMjXw@mail.gmail.com>

Spridgeteers,

Seth has done an outstanding job assembling the 2012 Sprite-Midget Club
Calendars!
I've ordered mine and they are going on the garage wall and kitchen
refrigerator as
always.

Please remember that the small profit from these very popular calendars
goes toward
the next Sprite-Midget Club USA event in 2014.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 5:41 PM, Seth Jones <sethamosjones at gmail.com> wrote:

> It is availible in two sizes. they have some variation in images and
> layout.
> First is the regular one that opens to 11x17. It costs $19.99 and can be
> found
> here
>
> http://www.lulu.com/content/legacy-lulustudio-calendar/sprite-midget-club-cal
> endar-2012-(11x17-open)/11272797
>
> Second is a premium calendar that is larger and folds on one edge instead
> of
> in the middle. It is 13.5"x19" open and costs $30.99. It is sold
> here,
> http://www.lulu.com/content/legacy-lulustudio-calendar/sprite-midget-clu
> b-calender-2012-(135x19-open)/11842688. After I finish my paper for my
> graduate degree in a few weeks I will get a photo album of all photos
> submitted together and put that up on lulu.
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High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
bmwwxman at gmail.com

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Nov 16 07:45:50 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:45:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Billy in brazil
In-Reply-To: <1321407167.34750.YahooMailNeo@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAE90C9E.1D441%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Hey, who's that old man holding my guitar?
BZ

From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Nov 16 07:55:06 2011
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:55:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Midget Club USA Calendar now available!
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnuopbwk4kzR3DX-qbLquN-bXijZfXO_oXZMvL-AKwmMjXw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMyxPEJX34Q2rWZ_6Q_HQOcAux=YAXdT8pY34W2PKB7zhiFgig@mail.gmail.com>
	<74FF3C0D-92F0-43A6-9BC1-125C39CC0441@gmail.com>
	<CAJgjnuopbwk4kzR3DX-qbLquN-bXijZfXO_oXZMvL-AKwmMjXw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1359265289.20111116065506@pacifier.com>

Hello Jim,

     WHAT event in 2014? What are we celebrating THIS time?

     The 50th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang?
     The 100th Anniversary of WWI?
     The 700th Anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn?
     The 100th Anniversary of the Jehovah's Witnesses?
     The 50th Anniversary ES-335 64 Gibson Guitar?
     The 250th Anniversary of St. Louis, MO?
     The 250th Anniversary of the Heritage Museum, St. Petersburg?


     Or is this just going to be an excuse to gather?
-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  COBOL programs are an exercise in Artificial Inelegance.

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Wed Nov 16 08:30:08 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:30:08 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Billy in brazil
In-Reply-To: <CAE90C9E.1D441%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <1143314265.65959.1321457408382.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

I looked in the mirror this morning...
My Dad was looking back at me !!!

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> Hey, who's that old man holding my guitar?
> 
> BZ

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Wed Nov 16 08:33:05 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:33:05 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Midget Club USA Calendar now available!
In-Reply-To: <1359265289.20111116065506@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <2120795694.66017.1321457585455.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Since when did we need an excuse ??
Organize the gathering... you can always find a title!
--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Bill L" <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

>      Or is this just going to be an excuse to gather?

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Nov 16 09:11:50 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:11:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Midget Club USA Calendar now available!
In-Reply-To: <1359265289.20111116065506@pacifier.com>
References: <CAMyxPEJX34Q2rWZ_6Q_HQOcAux=YAXdT8pY34W2PKB7zhiFgig@mail.gmail.com>
	<74FF3C0D-92F0-43A6-9BC1-125C39CC0441@gmail.com>
	<CAJgjnuopbwk4kzR3DX-qbLquN-bXijZfXO_oXZMvL-AKwmMjXw@mail.gmail.com>
	<1359265289.20111116065506@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <4EC3E0C6.9010903@wi.net>

Yes.

DW

On 11/16/2011 8:55 AM, Bill L wrote:
> Hello Jim,
>
>       WHAT event in 2014? What are we celebrating THIS time?
>
>       The 50th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang?
>       The 100th Anniversary of WWI?
>       The 700th Anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn?
>       The 100th Anniversary of the Jehovah's Witnesses?
>       The 50th Anniversary ES-335 64 Gibson Guitar?
>       The 250th Anniversary of St. Louis, MO?
>       The 250th Anniversary of the Heritage Museum, St. Petersburg?
>
>
>       Or is this just going to be an excuse to gather?

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 16 09:17:06 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:17:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Billy in brazil
In-Reply-To: <CAE90C9E.1D441%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <1321407167.34750.YahooMailNeo@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<CAE90C9E.1D441%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <CABQj3r8jUfEtKSi-j3ugObreZ5rGZDy0rfACwV3Oh+gif7JEKg@mail.gmail.com>

This reminds me of the last lyrics of James McMurtry's Just Us Kids song,

Just us kids hangin' out today
Watchin' our long hair turnin' gray
Not so skinny maybe not so free
Not so many as we used to be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH5hTwWgHp0

On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 8:45 AM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> Hey, who's that old man holding my guitar?
> BZ
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From lists at dinospider.com  Wed Nov 16 09:24:40 2011
From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:24:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Midget Club USA Calendar now available!
In-Reply-To: <1359265289.20111116065506@pacifier.com>
References: <CAMyxPEJX34Q2rWZ_6Q_HQOcAux=YAXdT8pY34W2PKB7zhiFgig@mail.gmail.com>
	<74FF3C0D-92F0-43A6-9BC1-125C39CC0441@gmail.com>
	<CAJgjnuopbwk4kzR3DX-qbLquN-bXijZfXO_oXZMvL-AKwmMjXw@mail.gmail.com>
	<1359265289.20111116065506@pacifier.com>
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  You know you are getting OLD when you have to find an excuse to get 
together with friends, drink beer and look under a cars hood at her motor.

     mike

On 11/16/2011 06:55 AM, Bill L wrote:
> Hello Jim,
>
>       WHAT event in 2014? What are we celebrating THIS time?
>
>       The 50th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang?
>       The 100th Anniversary of WWI?
>       The 700th Anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn?
>       The 100th Anniversary of the Jehovah's Witnesses?
>       The 50th Anniversary ES-335 64 Gibson Guitar?
>       The 250th Anniversary of St. Louis, MO?
>       The 250th Anniversary of the Heritage Museum, St. Petersburg?
>
>
>       Or is this just going to be an excuse to gather?

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Nov 16 13:22:17 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:22:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1974 Front fenders needed  Indiana
Message-ID: <201111161222184.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Someone needs front wings/fenders for a 74. They're in Fort Wayne Indiana.

Anyone got any nearby?

Peter C

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Wed Nov 16 13:54:17 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:54:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Midget Club USA Calendar now available!
Message-ID: <CABWjhcJ8ufYCw6gmk82w58SsaFdEnfZzXUF5qZ3Oznjm+A=RKg@mail.gmail.com>

Seth, great job - the calendars look wonderful.
Everyone should know that I just sent you that picture of the 50th track
DVD cover.
You got it up on the calendar in record time!


I received the picture from John Seaman with this:
___________________________________
Hi Rick,

It was my photo, and it is attached with my compliments.
You have permission to crop it or use it as is for the Spridget calendar.

best regards

John Seaman
___________________________________

Rick Bastedo


From: Seth Jones <sethamosjones at gmail.com>

> To: "spridgets at autox.team.net Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:41:49 -0600
> Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Midget Club USA Calendar now available!
>


> It is availible in two sizes. they have some variation in images and
> layout.
> First is the regular one that opens to 11x17. It costs $19.99 and can be
> found
> here
>
> http://www.lulu.com/content/legacy-lulustudio-calendar/sprite-midget-club-cal
> endar-2012-(11x17-open)/11272797<http://www.lulu.com/content/legacy-lulustudio-calendar/sprite-midget-club-cal%0Aendar-2012-%2811x17-open%29/11272797>
>
> Second is a premium calendar that is larger and folds on one edge instead
> of
> in the middle. It is 13.5"x19" open and costs $30.99. It is sold
> here,
> http://www.lulu.com/content/legacy-lulustudio-calendar/sprite-midget-clu
> b-calender-2012-(135x19-open)/11842688<http://www.lulu.com/content/legacy-lulustudio-calendar/sprite-midget-clu%0Ab-calender-2012-%28135x19-open%29/11842688>.
> After I finish my paper for my
> graduate degree in a few weeks I will get a photo album of all photos
> submitted together and put that up on lulu.

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 16 18:26:11 2011
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:26:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] tires
In-Reply-To: <0083BEE0FCBA46669156E18273CA7A21@JeffWagamanPC>
Message-ID: <1321493171.35252.YahooMailClassic@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Last month I bot four P155/80R13 Kumho Solus KR 21 @ $75 ea and tubes @ $25 ea
= $400 installed on my BE's wire wheels from my local Firestone dealer. 'on
the rim out the door'
So far they have survived 200 miles and a Gymkhana.
Skip Jackson driving AN5L/37190 around Cincinnati on new tires

--- On Tue, 11/15/11, jwagaman1 at comcast.net <jwagaman1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net <jwagaman1 at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] tires
> To: "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 11:44 PM
> Anyone have any suggestions on decent
> inexpensive tires for my 74 Midget by
> nationwide retailer? Stock rims
>
> I understand 155-80 x 13 tires will work??
>
> Thanks
>
> Jeff
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 16 22:54:03 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:54:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Kool
Message-ID: <CAEFJhAEMP_9nVXLvRqMcQZHAaYZk9azxqC4rS_DXDFxPZagdww@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWfph3iNC-k&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Thu Nov 17 06:32:33 2011
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:32:33 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Kool
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missed the ground by what 20" at 100+MPH?

"i came pretty close onn that one" Ya Think?

Ryan



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From haynes386 at netzero.net  Thu Nov 17 08:53:27 2011
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:53:27 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Tranny and hardtop questions
Message-ID: <20111117.085327.5070.0@webmail57.dca.untd.com>

Since its winter where I am, driving the sprites is not an option at this
point in time, so its time to address some issues.

First, The new/used trans that I put into the MKII whines in first through
third, so its apparent that the layshaft bearings are near their end of life.
Can the layshaft be removed without dismantling the cluster (I don't want to
get into where the phrase clusterf*** came from, but that might be what I wind
up with if I dismantle it)?

Second, The BE came with a BMC hardtop (as some of you know) It doesn't fit
exactly right- it wants more distance from the windscreen post to the hood
support than there is (by ~1/2"), placing it on the MKII, the 'bumps' that
help clear the lift a dot posts aren't lining up correctly. Does anyone have a
BMC top on a MKII that also fits their BE?


Mark Haynes
It only goes one way-Pay it Forward
HAN6L12977
HAN5L8016

____________________________________________________________
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Thu Nov 17 15:56:59 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:56:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tranny and hardtop questions
In-Reply-To: <20111117.085327.5070.0@webmail57.dca.untd.com>
References: <20111117.085327.5070.0@webmail57.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <CAF3a=7+NtwheXd5eyJuJS4+rqytsvqJ8ZOiB3+dOBV-3xWVPCQ@mail.gmail.com>

Mark,

To replace the layshaft and bearings you need to remove the 1st and 3rd
motion shafts.  The gears that have the syncros, do not need to come off
the 3rd motion shaft. The entire shaft comes out the back after you remove
the tail housing.  If the gears slide beyond their normal limits you will
have 3 little ball bearings and springs flying around your shop. You should
also replace the little bearing between the 1st and 3rd motion shafts while
you have it apart as that could also be adding to the noise.

Steve



On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 10:53 AM, Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net> wrote:

> Since its winter where I am, driving the sprites is not an option at this
> point in time, so its time to address some issues.
>
> First, The new/used trans that I put into the MKII whines in first through
> third, so its apparent that the layshaft bearings are near their end of
> life.
> Can the layshaft be removed without dismantling the cluster (I don't want
> to
> get into where the phrase clusterf*** came from, but that might be what I
> wind
> up with if I dismantle it)?
>
> Second, The BE came with a BMC hardtop (as some of you know) It doesn't fit
> exactly right- it wants more distance from the windscreen post to the hood
> support than there is (by ~1/2"), placing it on the MKII, the 'bumps' that
> help clear the lift a dot posts aren't lining up correctly. Does anyone
> have a
> BMC top on a MKII that also fits their BE?
>
>
> Mark Haynes
> It only goes one way-Pay it Forward
> HAN6L12977
> HAN5L8016
>
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Thu Nov 17 19:10:42 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:10:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Kool
In-Reply-To: <157725388.2452619.1321536753553.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <CAEFJhAEMP_9nVXLvRqMcQZHAaYZk9azxqC4rS_DXDFxPZagdww@mail.gmail.com>
	<157725388.2452619.1321536753553.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <84901766D61E4D4F9E52F8C2D289A11B@blackbox2>

Do you think he'd care if hit the ground?

I think he made the decision a long time ago that he wanted to die doing
this.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 8:33 AM
To: Spridgeteers
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Kool

missed the ground by what 20" at 100+MPH?

"i came pretty close onn that one" Ya Think?

Ryan



----- Original Message -----


From: "WFO Herb" <froggi60 at gmail.com>
To: "Spridgeteers" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 12:54:03 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Kool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWfph3iNC-k&feature=youtube_gdata_player

From jwagaman1 at comcast.net  Thu Nov 17 19:29:47 2011
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net (jwagaman1 at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:29:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] carpet
Message-ID: <FEA822CE511F4BFD8CF1A1D2965300A1@JeffWagamanPC>

Anyone have any suggestions on black carpet for 74 midget? Any DYI-ers?

thanks

Jeff

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 17 20:20:14 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:20:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] WWFD?
Message-ID: <1321586414.88689.YahooMailClassic@web161205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

How many of us have wondered, "What Would Frank Do?"  Not that Frank was the
ultimate authority on everything, but he certainly had valuable opinions.  I
remember him building the big Healey for Diane that he loathed.  I wish he was
around to drive my Nasty Boy so i could ask him, "How do you like me now?" 

Rick


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

From pvanwig at me.com  Thu Nov 17 20:46:11 2011
From: pvanwig at me.com (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:46:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] WWFD?
In-Reply-To: <1321586414.88689.YahooMailClassic@web161205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <1321586414.88689.YahooMailClassic@web161205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <76C4ADA0-ED26-4B5A-A4A1-5BC1FDCDB6D8@me.com>

The project got finished. I'm sure he would like that!

Paul Van Wig
Long Beach/Big Bear, CA
pvanwig at mac dot com


On Nov 17, 2011, at 7:20 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

How many of us have wondered, "What Would Frank Do?"  Not that Frank was the
ultimate authority on everything, but he certainly had valuable opinions.  I
remember him building the big Healey for Diane that he loathed.  I wish he was
around to drive my Nasty Boy so i could ask him, "How do you like me now?" 

Rick


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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Thu Nov 17 20:48:35 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:48:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] WWFD?
In-Reply-To: <1321586414.88689.YahooMailClassic@web161205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <1321586414.88689.YahooMailClassic@web161205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <031FC036EC884064AA7D13FC97225077@blackbox2>

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2666529013.html


No engine.  Perfect candidate for Nasty boy II?
It's got the fold down windshield...


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HealeyRick
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 10:20 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] WWFD?

How many of us have wondered, "What Would Frank Do?"  Not that Frank was the
ultimate authority on everything, but he certainly had valuable opinions.  I
remember him building the big Healey for Diane that he loathed.  I wish he
was
around to drive my Nasty Boy so i could ask him, "How do you like me now?" 

Rick


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From millerls at ado13.com  Thu Nov 17 20:58:08 2011
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:58:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] carpet
In-Reply-To: <FEA822CE511F4BFD8CF1A1D2965300A1@JeffWagamanPC>
References: <FEA822CE511F4BFD8CF1A1D2965300A1@JeffWagamanPC>
Message-ID: <A95B59E5-11E4-4D94-B33F-2DD82E627EA1@ado13.com>

http://pdljmpr.tripod.com/techin.htm#Misc:

On Nov 17, 2011, at 6:29 PM, <jwagaman1 at comcast.net> <jwagaman1 at comcast.net>
wrote:

> Anyone have any suggestions on black carpet for 74 midget? Any DYI-ers?
>
> thanks
>
> Jeff
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Thu Nov 17 21:07:46 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:07:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] WWFD?
In-Reply-To: <1321586414.88689.YahooMailClassic@web161205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1321589266.91521.YahooMailClassic@web180607.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

He'd probably say it's the best thing you could do to a big Healey.

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

--- On Fri, 11/18/11, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] WWFD?
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, November 18, 2011, 3:20 AM

How many of us have wondered, "What Would Frank Do?"  Not that Frank was the
ultimate authority on everything, but he certainly had valuable opinions.  I
remember him building the big Healey for Diane that he loathed.  I wish he
was
around to drive my Nasty Boy so i could ask him, "How do you like me now?"

Rick


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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Thu Nov 17 21:10:54 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:10:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] WWFD?
In-Reply-To: <031FC036EC884064AA7D13FC97225077@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <1321589454.40038.YahooMailClassic@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Looks like someone already had or was intending on putting a V8 in it
already.

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

--- On Fri, 11/18/11, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] WWFD?
To: "'HealeyRick'" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>, "Spridgets"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, November 18, 2011, 3:48 AM

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2666529013.html


No engine.  Perfect candidate for Nasty boy II?
It's got the fold down windshield...


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HealeyRick
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 10:20 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] WWFD?

How many of us have wondered, "What Would Frank Do?"  Not that Frank was the
ultimate authority on everything, but he certainly had valuable opinions.  I
remember him building the big Healey for Diane that he loathed.  I wish he
was
around to drive my Nasty Boy so i could ask him, "How do you like me now?"

Rick


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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Thu Nov 17 21:19:37 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:19:37 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] WWFD?
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If you really loved me, you'd all take up a collection and get it for my birthday.

Kate

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dean Hedin" <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>, "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 7:48:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] WWFD?

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2666529013.html


No engine.  Perfect candidate for Nasty boy II?
It's got the fold down windshield...


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HealeyRick
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 10:20 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] WWFD?

How many of us have wondered, "What Would Frank Do?"  Not that Frank was the
ultimate authority on everything, but he certainly had valuable opinions.  I
remember him building the big Healey for Diane that he loathed.  I wish he
was
around to drive my Nasty Boy so i could ask him, "How do you like me now?" 

Rick


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From bkitterer at me.com  Thu Nov 17 21:39:00 2011
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:39:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] carpet
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We  made our carpets for the Bugeye some years back.  Went to a upholster material outlet for the material.  Used the old carpets for patterns and saved the hardware.  Cut the new material, put in the hardware, install.  The only place that is a problem it the tunnel.  That took some fitting and binding the edges.  Otherwise it was fairly easy.  Also put vinyl with 1/8 inch foam backing on all the quarter panels.

Bob Kitterer and Annice (deceased)

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

On Nov 17, 2011, at 6:29 PM, jwagaman1 at comcast.net wrote:

> Anyone have any suggestions on black carpet for 74 midget? Any DYI-ers?
> 
> thanks
> 
> Jeff
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From bkitterer at me.com  Thu Nov 17 22:03:01 2011
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:03:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Video from Torrey Pines 1956
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This is pre Spridget but some nice footage.  There is a young Phil Hill and another driver that I am unable to think of his name but he is wearing the Micky Mouse hat.   I am some where in the crowd but who knows where.

Bob Kitterer and Dolores

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



> Video from last race at Torrey Pines
> Healey 100, 100S, Porsche 550, Jag D-type, etc
> 
> http://thechicaneblog.com/2011/01/27/unseen-racing-footage-torrey-pines-last-hurrah/

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Fri Nov 18 07:34:56 2011
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:34:56 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Video from Torrey Pines 1956
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Message-ID: <1977887763.2517256.1321626889853.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

If only there was sound.B  How great that would be.

Ryan



----- Original Message -----


From: "Kitterer Bob" <bkitterer at me.com>
To: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 12:03:01 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Video from Torrey Pines 1956

This is pre Spridget but some nice footage. B There is a young Phil Hill and
another driver that I am unable to think of his name but he is wearing the
Micky Mouse hat. B  I am some where in the crowd but who knows where.

Bob Kitterer and Dolores

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



> Video from last race at Torrey Pines
> Healey 100, 100S, Porsche 550, Jag D-type, etc
>
>
http://thechicaneblog.com/2011/01/27/unseen-racing-footage-torrey-pines-last-
hurrah/
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Fri Nov 18 08:03:10 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:03:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Video from Torrey Pines 1956
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References: <96FCABEA-8885-491A-9244-72EF11A107EE@me.com>
	<1977887763.2517256.1321626889853.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
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Here is some sound!!! Just keep on clicking it.

http://www.autospeak.com/grpsnda/pursuit.wav

On Fri, Nov 18, 2011 at 9:34 AM, <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:

> If only there was sound.B  How great that would be.
>
> Ryan
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>
> From: "Kitterer Bob" <bkitterer at me.com>
> To: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 12:03:01 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Video from Torrey Pines 1956
>
> This is pre Spridget but some nice footage. B There is a young Phil Hill
> and
> another driver that I am unable to think of his name but he is wearing the
> Micky Mouse hat. B  I am some where in the crowd but who knows where.
>
> Bob Kitterer and Dolores
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage
>
>
>
> > Video from last race at Torrey Pines
> > Healey 100, 100S, Porsche 550, Jag D-type, etc
> >
> >
>
> http://thechicaneblog.com/2011/01/27/unseen-racing-footage-torrey-pines-last-
> hurrah/
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From lbc77mg at gmail.com  Fri Nov 18 09:39:00 2011
From: lbc77mg at gmail.com (Allen Hefner)
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:39:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] carpet
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I basically followed Frank's procedure when I did my '77 Midget.  I bought
a roll of carpet at an auto store and used the old pieces as templates.  3M
spray adhesive works great to keep it in place.  I put down some sound
deadening material on the larger expanses of floor before glueing the
carpet to it.

For the tranny hump, I took the old carpet piece to an auto interior shop
with a piece of the new carpet and they sewed one together with nice
matching piping for about 50 bucks.  It was much better than I could do, so
it was worth it to me.

I suggest you cut each small piece of carpet, such as the pieces for the
door sills, the ledge in front of the tranny hump, and the pieces behind
the seats, a little larger than necessary and then overlap the floor pieces
an inch or so.  You can also use carpet in place of the vinyl interior
panels for the footwell sides.  You can't see them very well anyway, and
the carpet if easier to install.

We just did this to Larry Macy's rebuild.  But, if you are going for a
concours quality resto, ignore everything I just said.

 Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

*Current:*
2006 Chebbie
*Former:*
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget



On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 9:29 PM, <jwagaman1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Anyone have any suggestions on black carpet for 74 midget? Any DYI-ers?
>
> thanks
>
> Jeff
> _______________________________________________

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 18 13:55:52 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:55:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Club Calendar is
	Available!
Message-ID: <CAJgjnuqa3pj_2Xb2PXhY=CVy4eZ3sr12EKnCq9kh5U3dNwbW=Q@mail.gmail.com>

Sprite-Midget Club USA President Seth Jones has done a magnificent job on
the 2012 Club Calendar!!  It is available in two sizes...  11"x17" and
13.5"x19".  Seth has put it on LULU.COM but you can also get to it from the
Club Website here:

http://sprite-midgetclub.org/index.php/regalia

Hope you enjoy!  I love mine!!
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim Johnson
Sprite-Midget Club USA <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
bmwwxman at gmail.com

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 18 14:19:53 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:19:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] BJ7
Message-ID: <CAMyxPE+jZnsBKmM6tQRAELrAC3ZicRJPT9PeUrt_WuO0Y4f1_g@mail.gmail.com>

Rick,

I am so impressed with the job you did on your car.  . and the sound in the
video is just fantastic.

Has the different engine changed the handling characteristics?  I would
guess that the V8 might actually be lighter than the original motor?

Thanks for keeping all of us in the loop with your progress and the final
driving of your car.

Kirk

From nases at verizon.net  Fri Nov 18 16:09:56 2011
From: nases at verizon.net (Philip Nase)
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:09:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Video from Torrey Pines 1956
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	<96FCABEA-8885-491A-9244-72EF11A107EE@me.com>
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Great stuff, in color too.

Phil Nase
Quakertown, PA
http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/



On Nov 18, 2011, at 12:03 AM, Kitterer Bob wrote:

> This is pre Spridget but some nice footage.  There is a young Phil Hill and
another driver that I am unable to think of his name but he is wearing the
Micky Mouse hat.   I am some where in the crowd but who knows where.
>
> Bob Kitterer and Dolores
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage
>
>
>
>> Video from last race at Torrey Pines
>> Healey 100, 100S, Porsche 550, Jag D-type, etc
>>
>>
http://thechicaneblog.com/2011/01/27/unseen-racing-footage-torrey-pines-last-
hurrah/
> _______________________________________________
>
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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 18 20:40:44 2011
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:40:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Club Calendar is
 Available!
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnuqa3pj_2Xb2PXhY=CVy4eZ3sr12EKnCq9kh5U3dNwbW=Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1321674044.69775.YahooMailClassic@web46409.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Just got notice that mine was shipped today. Thanks to Seth and all.
Skip

--- On Fri, 11/18/11, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Club Calendar is
Available!
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Yahoo Spridget list"
<midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>, "Sprite" <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Friday, November 18, 2011, 8:55 PM
> Sprite-Midget Club USA President Seth
> Jones has done a magnificent job on
> the 2012 Club Calendar!!  It is available in two
> sizes...  11"x17" and
> 13.5"x19".  Seth has put it on LULU.COM but you can
> also get to it from the
> Club Website here:
>
> http://sprite-midgetclub.org/index.php/regalia
>
> Hope you enjoy!  I love mine!!
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim Johnson
> Sprite-Midget Club USA <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
> bmwwxman at gmail.com
> _______________________________________________
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov 19 06:26:33 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:26:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] WWFD?
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I remember talking to Frank about the Big Healey and it sounded like
the worst part was the extreme sloppiness in the steering. As I recall
they don't have rack & pinion steering. If so Rick what did you do to
your steering or did you keep it stock?
Lin

On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 7:20 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
> How many of us have wondered, "What Would Frank Do?"  Not that Frank was
the
> ultimate authority on everything, but he certainly had valuable opinions.
 I
> remember him building the big Healey for Diane that he loathed.  I wish he
was
> around to drive my Nasty Boy so i could ask him, "How do you like me now?"
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov 19 06:42:38 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:42:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Video from Torrey Pines 1956
In-Reply-To: <96FCABEA-8885-491A-9244-72EF11A107EE@me.com>
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Awesome Bob,
Thanks Lin

On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 9:03 PM, Kitterer Bob <bkitterer at me.com> wrote:
> This is pre Spridget but some nice footage.  There is a young Phil Hill and
another driver that I am unable to think of his name but he is wearing the
Micky Mouse hat.   I am some where in the crowd but who knows where.
>
> Bob Kitterer and Dolores
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage
>
>
>
>> Video from last race at Torrey Pines
>> Healey 100, 100S, Porsche 550, Jag D-type, etc
>>
>>
http://thechicaneblog.com/2011/01/27/unseen-racing-footage-torrey-pines-last-
hurrah/
> _______________________________________________
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov 19 06:51:53 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:51:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool 1936 Europe Film ......Cycle race & Cars
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVc3ApCqJZsF=Bik0a3Hmuckva99APLaqtS9M2B=JVJBYQ@mail.gmail.com>

List,
European historical film footage 1936. About almost 1/2 through the
video they talk about a small car perhaps from France, I thought they
said Fram but when I looked it up I couldn't find the car. They said
it got over 70 mpg. Take a look and let me know what the car was and
Also I'm not sure but are the cycles Vincents? I don't think they were
German BMW's even though the cycle footage was a race in Germany.
Enjoy I think 10 minutes long,
Lin
http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=6772

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 19 08:13:12 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:13:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] WWFD?
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVfb6aakLZ7d0m9sfj1SThdKsjMJt9sbt0Y-Qt+QZCMZzQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1321715592.10143.YahooMailClassic@web161206.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Lin,

I think those of us who started out in Sprites expected big Healeys to be like
a big Sprite with more power.  They're not, they're two distinctly different
cars.  There's not much on four wheels that can outhandle a Spridget and the
big Healey is no exception.  Big Healeys have worm and peg steering that when
new is good, but nowhere near as good as the Sprite's rack and pinion.  As the
big Healey gets more miles on it, the steering wears and gets sloppy.  A new
steering box can run $1,500 and so a lot of them don't get replaced.  My car
had less than 25,000 miles on it, so my steering is still in good shape.  But
it's never going to be as good a handler as a Spridget.

Rick


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

--- On Sat, 11/19/11, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] WWFD?
To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, November 19, 2011, 8:26 AM

I remember talking to Frank about the Big Healey and it sounded like
the worst part was the extreme sloppiness in the steering. As I recall
they don't have rack & pinion steering. If so Rick what did you do to
your steering or did you keep it stock?
Lin

On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 7:20 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
> How many of us have wondered, "What Would Frank Do?"  Not that Frank was
the
> ultimate authority on everything, but he certainly had valuable opinions.
 I
> remember him building the big Healey for Diane that he loathed.  I wish he
was
> around to drive my Nasty Boy so i could ask him, "How do you like me now?"
>
> Rick

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov 19 10:09:30 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:09:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Billy in brazil
In-Reply-To: <CABQj3r8jUfEtKSi-j3ugObreZ5rGZDy0rfACwV3Oh+gif7JEKg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1321407167.34750.YahooMailNeo@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<CAE90C9E.1D441%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<CABQj3r8jUfEtKSi-j3ugObreZ5rGZDy0rfACwV3Oh+gif7JEKg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVcd5Vv7KajFDNyVa_krR6xk-6q0HaR-gywxaAq_g-i7zQ@mail.gmail.com>

Our Music Hero : )
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Zoom
Lin

On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 8:17 AM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
> This reminds me of the last lyrics of James McMurtry's Just Us Kids song,
>
> Just us kids hangin' out today
> Watchin' our long hair turnin' gray
> Not so skinny maybe not so free
> Not so many as we used to be
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH5hTwWgHp0
>
> On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 8:45 AM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
wrote:
>
>> Hey, who's that old man holding my guitar?
>> BZ
>> _______________________________________________
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>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov 19 10:33:29 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:33:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Billy in brazil
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List,
I'm feeling really stupid because I never knew Billy's band is an
authentic "Punk Rock" Band....needles to say Punk is one of my all
time favorites, top of the list. Took a while to find an album but
finally did on Amazon, ordering it : ) although the guitar is a little
out of my budget 5K but I'll save up for one now.
You Rock Billy!!!!
Feeling like a digital groupie ; )
Lin
http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Back-X-Anthology-X/dp/B000002HQW


On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 5:32 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Our own Billy Zoom showing why they named a guitar after him on a cover of
The
> Doors' "Soul Kitchen". If you didn't know, Billy and his band X are in
South
> America playing to hundreds of thousands of fans with Pearl Jam. Go
Zoom.....
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov 19 10:38:44 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:38:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] WWFD?
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Rick, isn't there a rack & pinion that could replace that worm & peg
steering when it finally gets sloppy?
Good to hear Our Spridget is the best at handling because that is the most
important thing to me, I'd even put up with slow so long that it handles ;
) I remember when I first meet Frank he told me about extreme play maybe it
was an inch or more of slop.

Glad yours is still tight, enjoy looks like fun.
Lin

On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 7:13 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Lin,
>
> I think those of us who started out in Sprites expected big Healeys to be
> like a big Sprite with more power.  They're not, they're two distinctly
> different cars.  There's not much on four wheels that can outhandle a
> Spridget and the big Healey is no exception.  Big Healeys have worm and peg
> steering that when new is good, but nowhere near as good as the Sprite's
> rack and pinion.  As the big Healey gets more miles on it, the steering
> wears and gets sloppy.  A new steering box can run $1,500 and so a lot of
> them don't get replaced.  My car had less than 25,000 miles on it, so my
> steering is still in good shape.  But it's never going to be as good a
> handler as a Spridget.
>
>
> Rick
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> --- On *Sat, 11/19/11, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>* wrote:
>
>
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] WWFD?
> To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Saturday, November 19, 2011, 8:26 AM
>
>
> I remember talking to Frank about the Big Healey and it sounded like
> the worst part was the extreme sloppiness in the steering. As I recall
> they don't have rack & pinion steering. If so Rick what did you do to
> your steering or did you keep it stock?
> Lin
>
> On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 7:20 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com<http://mc/compose?to=healeyrick at yahoo.com>>
> wrote:
> > How many of us have wondered, "What Would Frank Do?"  Not that Frank was
> the
> > ultimate authority on everything, but he certainly had valuable
> opinions.  I
> > remember him building the big Healey for Diane that he loathed.  I wish
> he was
> > around to drive my Nasty Boy so i could ask him, "How do you like me
> now?"
> >
> > Rick

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 19 10:43:30 2011
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:43:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Help on a very simple question!
Message-ID: <1321724610.17804.YahooMailClassic@web46403.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

The mirror question is nothing compared to the thermos bottle paradox.
The thermos bottle keeps hot stuff hot and cold stuff cold.
BUT how do it know????
Skip Jackson driving AN5L/37190 around Cincinnati

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov 19 11:02:08 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:02:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Help on a very simple question!
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Again, it is done by the Gremlins that work in the thermos bottle factory.
It is all magic.  Don't try to figure it out.  They do it to try to make us
all go crazy.

Cheers!!
Jim

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> **
>
>
> The mirror question is nothing compared to the thermos bottle paradox.
> The thermos bottle keeps hot stuff hot and cold stuff cold.
> BUT how do it know????
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov 19 11:09:21 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:09:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] carpet
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Wow how nice to have this information from Frank : )
I like Rick's insulation on his Nasty Boy Build
http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?13,8264,
although I would want the carpet to come out easily for rainy days
with the top down. I suppose it can be glued to the carpet.and then
loosely laid on the floor although glue smaller pieces to the walls.
Lin


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> http://pdljmpr.tripod.com/techin.htm#Misc:
>
> On Nov 17, 2011, at 6:29 PM, <jwagaman1 at comcast.net>
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>> Anyone have any suggestions on black carpet for 74 midget? Any DYI-ers?
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov 19 11:12:41 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:12:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] BJ7
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Good question Kirk.
Lin

On Fri, Nov 18, 2011 at 1:19 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
wrote:
> Rick,
>
> I am so impressed with the job you did on your car.  . and the sound in the
> video is just fantastic.
>
> Has the different engine changed the handling characteristics?  I would
> guess that the V8 might actually be lighter than the original motor?
>
> Thanks for keeping all of us in the loop with your progress and the final
> driving of your car.
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov 19 11:26:28 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:26:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Help on a very simple question!
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Actually, the Gremlins work in refrigerators, basking in the light that is
always on. ...bill in corvallis
==============================================
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Again, it is done by the Gremlins that work in the thermos bottle factory.
It is all magic.  Don't try to figure it out.  They do it to try to make us
all go crazy.

Cheers!!
Jim
====================================================
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>
>
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From rdgard at cox.net  Sat Nov 19 12:19:46 2011
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:19:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 54, Issue 33
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sat Nov 19 12:42:33 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:42:33 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Help on a very simple question!
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Skip,

It does not know. A thermos has an inner vessel, a non-thermal conductive layer and an outer shell. The middle non-conductive layer (could just be a sealed air gap) reduces the amount of thermal energy exchanged helping to keep the inner chamber at a constant temperature.

Steve
Sent from me.

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The mirror question is nothing compared to the thermos bottle paradox.
The thermos bottle keeps hot stuff hot and cold stuff cold.
BUT how do it know????
Skip Jackson driving AN5L/37190 around Cincinnati
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 19 15:45:43 2011
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:45:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool 1936 Europe Film ......Cycle race & Cars
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Linda,
The car you asked about is a Fiat Topolino (if I remember correctly,
that means something like "Little Mouse" in Italian) Most of the ones I've
seen are at street rod shows and vintage drag races and generally have
something along the lines of a SBC or a Hemi under the hood now. The "Fram"
you thought you heard was actually "pram" - the english name for a stroller.
They were saying you needn't bother with a pram, just get the baby one of
these on its first birthday.
 
http://www.sunsetclassics.com/1936-fiat-topolino/
________________________________
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To: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Saturday, November 19,
2011 8:51 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool 1936 Europe Film ......Cycle race &
Cars

List,
European historical film footage 1936. About almost 1/2 through
the
video they talk about a small car perhaps from France, I thought they
said
Fram but when I looked it up I couldn't find the car. They said
it got over 70
mpg. Take a look and let me know what the car was and
Also I'm not sure but
are the cycles Vincents? I don't think they were
German BMW's even though the
cycle footage was a race in Germany.
Enjoy I think 10 minutes long,
Lin
http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=6772
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov 19 16:10:16 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:10:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] WWFD?
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVesiV7f2uecztKVX32gDnbNsHmdAiJ=Hbj+wC79f_ZSXQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVfb6aakLZ7d0m9sfj1SThdKsjMJt9sbt0Y-Qt+QZCMZzQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<1321715592.10143.YahooMailClassic@web161206.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<CAL0QtVesiV7f2uecztKVX32gDnbNsHmdAiJ=Hbj+wC79f_ZSXQ@mail.gmail.com>
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There is a guy in Dallas, that put a SBC in his Healey 3000, and installed
a custom Spridget rack into it. The car is VERY response, and VERY VERY
fast.

On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 11:38 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Rick, isn't there a rack & pinion that could replace that worm & peg
> steering when it finally gets sloppy?
> Good to hear Our Spridget is the best at handling because that is the most
> important thing to me, I'd even put up with slow so long that it handles ;
> ) I remember when I first meet Frank he told me about extreme play maybe it
> was an inch or more of slop.
>
> Glad yours is still tight, enjoy looks like fun.
> Lin
>
> On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 7:13 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > Lin,
> >
> > I think those of us who started out in Sprites expected big Healeys to be
> > like a big Sprite with more power.  They're not, they're two distinctly
> > different cars.  There's not much on four wheels that can outhandle a
> > Spridget and the big Healey is no exception.  Big Healeys have worm and
> peg
> > steering that when new is good, but nowhere near as good as the Sprite's
> > rack and pinion.  As the big Healey gets more miles on it, the steering
> > wears and gets sloppy.  A new steering box can run $1,500 and so a lot of
> > them don't get replaced.  My car had less than 25,000 miles on it, so my
> > steering is still in good shape.  But it's never going to be as good a
> > handler as a Spridget.
> >
> >
> > Rick
> >
>
-- 
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From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 19 16:16:18 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:16:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool 1936 Europe Film ......Cycle race & Cars
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On Nov 19, 2011, at 5:45 PM, David Booker wrote:

> Topolino



Images here ;)


http://www.google.com/images? 
client=safari&rls=en&q=Topolino&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&oi=image_result_group& 
sa=X

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 20 06:21:39 2011
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:21:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Still in foggy England
Message-ID: <1321795299.24503.YahooMailClassic@web46406.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Is this a case of the right eye not knowing what the left eye is doing?
Skip Jackson Driving AN5L/37190 around Cincinnati.

From jwagaman1 at comcast.net  Sun Nov 20 09:28:14 2011
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net (jwagaman1 at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:28:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] price of used 1500 engine?
Message-ID: <E8E686954EFE4ACDB096C4AEF12C999B@JeffWagamanPC>

What would be a reasonable price for a used but running 1500 engine and
separate price for correct transmission?

I just purchase a nice looking 76 midget with a bfrozen engineb.  Seller
said it started about 1 year ago?? In your opinion, would it be a dumb idea to
push car then pop clutch to see if it would loosen engine??

Jeff

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Nov 20 09:58:53 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:58:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] price of used 1500 engine?
In-Reply-To: <E8E686954EFE4ACDB096C4AEF12C999B@JeffWagamanPC>
References: <E8E686954EFE4ACDB096C4AEF12C999B@JeffWagamanPC>
Message-ID: <7173FF49621C4610ADF32D35C4822B1F@spider>

"It was running when I parked it."
You need to figure out WHY the engine will not turn over.
Get it home and park on a flat surface. Pull the plugs and look at them.
Then squirt some oil into each cylinder and let it sit. Pull the dip stick;
how much oil does it show? Is the oil really black or smell 'funny'? Is
there white 'foam' on the dip stick?
If the trans works, put it in fourth gear and rock the car back and forth;
see it the engine will turn over. You'll get other suggestions here. ...bill
in oregon
===================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of jwagaman1 at comcast.net
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 8:28 AM
To: Spridget
Subject: [Spridgets] price of used 1500 engine?

What would be a reasonable price for a used but running 1500 engine and
separate price for correct transmission?

I just purchase a nice looking 76 midget with a bfrozen engineb.  Seller
said it started about 1 year ago?? In your opinion, would it be a dumb idea
to
push car then pop clutch to see if it would loosen engine??

Jeff
_______________________________________________

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Nov 20 11:04:18 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:04:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] price of used 1500 engine?
In-Reply-To: <E8E686954EFE4ACDB096C4AEF12C999B@JeffWagamanPC>
References: <E8E686954EFE4ACDB096C4AEF12C999B@JeffWagamanPC>
Message-ID: <CABQj3r-Wn3gRLxf5AatPtF7x8OWpMbR5_pBNDG=E131qbAMmmQ@mail.gmail.com>

I bought a 69 Midget, that "ran when parked". The seller had washed the
engine down, prior to placing it in his garage to store for the next two
years.  He offered it to me for $900, so I told him "start it up". Of
course, it wouldn't even turn over. After 6 weeks of WD-40 down the spark
plug holes, he gave up and sold it for $200. I had a friend tow me home,
and I also, was quite tempted to pop the clutch to free up the engine. I am
glad I didn't.
Pulling the head revealed two rivulets of rust on the side of the cylinder
wall, from where water had gotten into the carb, at the last wash before
storing. They were about 1/8" tall, and it took Marvel Mystery Oil to
moisten them, and a small screwdriver to scrape them down. Once knocked
down, some more MMO on sandpaper to smooth the wall. Then, 1/4" MMO on top
of the pistons, and we started working the pistons back and forth, using
the front pulley nut for leverage. It freed up almost instantly, and once
assembled, ran strong, with no smoking.
Yes, you can pop the clutch, but you might break some rings.

Brad

On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 10:28 AM, <jwagaman1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> What would be a reasonable price for a used but running 1500 engine and
> separate price for correct transmission?
>
> I just purchase a nice looking 76 midget with a b frozen engineb .  Seller
> said it started about 1 year ago?? In your opinion, would it be a dumb
> idea to
> push car then pop clutch to see if it would loosen engine??
>
> Jeff
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Sun Nov 20 14:11:41 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:11:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
Message-ID: <CABWjhcKFZavND0CKi1Uk92jiCs=y_+SKGNnJuJJu282rmT+JJA@mail.gmail.com>

My son Peter and I will be building a car from a bare shell just delivered
from Southern California.

Thanks to BillM, who keeps dragging Spridgets to my house, and to my very
understanding wife who doesn't seem to mind that I now have 4 of the little
beasts here, we have a brand new addition to our family.

A rust free '73 Midget tub I bought for $100.
Bill was taking his MGA to San Diego so the return trip was with an empty
trailer, he swung by LA and picked up the shell for me. BTW he did the trip
with his "new" Datsun 210 with a 5 speed - apparently those little cars are
real work horses!

For an extra $60 the PO threw in a pair of doors, the front valance, a
couple rear shocks and a pair of leaf springs.

So I am thinking the first thing I'd like to do is roll it up on it's side
and make sure the undercarriage is all good then clean it up and spray on /
roll on something to protect it.

For any who have done this, is there a good way to make sure I don't damage
anything - lay down some foam rubber or something?

What's a good product to put on the undercarriage? Roll on or spray on?
Bedliner, or what? Haven't done it before (I'm going to be saying that
phrase a lot).

We're going to need a lot of parts and bits and pieces. I have a MK1 Midget
parts car but it's got wires and I want bolt on wheels for this one.
My set of Ansen Sprint mags is for this car.
I also want a late model 3.7 diff if I can find one cheap. I think my parts
car has the 4.2 - so that's not going to work.
Maybe some trades can be made.

Don't know yet what we will use for a power train, I'm hoping something
cool will present itself.

Pictures here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/106121126121790278619/RWAMidget

That's my MK2 Sprite parked near it.
It was a cold rainy day when Bill delivered it, so everything got wet
before being moved in.
The tub is sitting on three movers dollys so I can roll it around.
Fits nicely in the end of the shed with room to walk behind it.

Rick (4 and counting) Bastedo

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Nov 20 14:24:22 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:24:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcKFZavND0CKi1Uk92jiCs=y_+SKGNnJuJJu282rmT+JJA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcKFZavND0CKi1Uk92jiCs=y_+SKGNnJuJJu282rmT+JJA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4EC97006.7000503@justbrits.com>

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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Sun Nov 20 14:27:17 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:27:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
In-Reply-To: <4EC97006.7000503@justbrits.com>
References: <CABWjhcKFZavND0CKi1Uk92jiCs=y_+SKGNnJuJJu282rmT+JJA@mail.gmail.com>
	<4EC97006.7000503@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <CABWjhc+GGqQwMBW_joNJeD1CXzx6WcAymz3Kw-pHa7du1LpuKA@mail.gmail.com>

My feeble memory and eyesight at work again.
Picasa makes these things locked by default and I have to remember to
unlock them.
There's a little icon that tells the author / owner locked or unlocked for
those who can notice such things.
It should work now.

Rick


On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 1:24 PM, " Just Brits " Shop <shop at justbrits.com>wrote:

> **
>
>
>
>             Sorry, that page was not found.
>
>
>
> ????????????????????????????????????????

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sun Nov 20 14:30:51 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:30:51 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcKFZavND0CKi1Uk92jiCs=y_+SKGNnJuJJu282rmT+JJA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <184981754.664563.1321824650963.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

 I am a firm believer in overkill in the rust prevention area. After cleaning it real good, I would use Ospho or a similar product, followed by 3M Rubberized Undercoating. I can just about guarantee that the Eiffel Tower will be a pile of dust before the car begins to rust.

Kate

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Bastedo" <rbastedo at gmail.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 1:11:41 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget

My son Peter and I will be building a car from a bare shell just delivered
from Southern California.

Thanks to BillM, who keeps dragging Spridgets to my house, and to my very
understanding wife who doesn't seem to mind that I now have 4 of the little
beasts here, we have a brand new addition to our family.

A rust free '73 Midget tub I bought for $100.
Bill was taking his MGA to San Diego so the return trip was with an empty
trailer, he swung by LA and picked up the shell for me. BTW he did the trip
with his "new" Datsun 210 with a 5 speed - apparently those little cars are
real work horses!

For an extra $60 the PO threw in a pair of doors, the front valance, a
couple rear shocks and a pair of leaf springs.

So I am thinking the first thing I'd like to do is roll it up on it's side
and make sure the undercarriage is all good then clean it up and spray on /
roll on something to protect it.

For any who have done this, is there a good way to make sure I don't damage
anything - lay down some foam rubber or something?

What's a good product to put on the undercarriage? Roll on or spray on?
Bedliner, or what? Haven't done it before (I'm going to be saying that
phrase a lot).

We're going to need a lot of parts and bits and pieces. I have a MK1 Midget
parts car but it's got wires and I want bolt on wheels for this one.
My set of Ansen Sprint mags is for this car.
I also want a late model 3.7 diff if I can find one cheap. I think my parts
car has the 4.2 - so that's not going to work.
Maybe some trades can be made.

Don't know yet what we will use for a power train, I'm hoping something
cool will present itself.

Pictures here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/106121126121790278619/RWAMidget

That's my MK2 Sprite parked near it.
It was a cold rainy day when Bill delivered it, so everything got wet
before being moved in.
The tub is sitting on three movers dollys so I can roll it around.
Fits nicely in the end of the shed with room to walk behind it.

Rick (4 and counting) Bastedo
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Nov 20 14:32:19 2011
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:32:19 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Still in foggy England
Message-ID: <32414.19f87dcf.3bfacbe3@aol.com>

Are you in London or somewhere else?
 
Regards
 
Daniel
 
 
In a message dated 20/11/2011 13:30:59 GMT Standard Time,  
jackson.skip at yahoo.com writes:

Is this  a case of the right eye not knowing what the left eye is doing?
Skip  Jackson Driving AN5L/37190 around Cincinnati.

From ggilomen at gmail.com  Sun Nov 20 15:43:50 2011
From: ggilomen at gmail.com (Gordon Gilomen)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:43:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
In-Reply-To: <184981754.664563.1321824650963.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
References: <CABWjhcKFZavND0CKi1Uk92jiCs=y_+SKGNnJuJJu282rmT+JJA@mail.gmail.com>
	<184981754.664563.1321824650963.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <CAJwQjMzmtf0f0Y9V+whdohmYihOL-0fmtYJ7BTxQg=XaSPa+kg@mail.gmail.com>

Just saw a promo for a product called Lizardskin for coverage of
underbody protection.

On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 3:30 PM,  <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:
>  I am a firm believer in overkill in the rust prevention area. After
cleaning it real good, I would use Ospho or a similar product, followed by 3M
Rubberized Undercoating. I can just about guarantee that the Eiffel Tower will
be a pile of dust before the car begins to rust.
>
> Kate
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rick Bastedo" <rbastedo at gmail.com>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 1:11:41 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
>
> My son Peter and I will be building a car from a bare shell just delivered
> from Southern California.
>
> Thanks to BillM, who keeps dragging Spridgets to my house, and to my very
> understanding wife who doesn't seem to mind that I now have 4 of the little
> beasts here, we have a brand new addition to our family.
>
> A rust free '73 Midget tub I bought for $100.
> Bill was taking his MGA to San Diego so the return trip was with an empty
> trailer, he swung by LA and picked up the shell for me. BTW he did the trip
> with his "new" Datsun 210 with a 5 speed - apparently those little cars are
> real work horses!
>
> For an extra $60 the PO threw in a pair of doors, the front valance, a
> couple rear shocks and a pair of leaf springs.
>
> So I am thinking the first thing I'd like to do is roll it up on it's side
> and make sure the undercarriage is all good then clean it up and spray on /
> roll on something to protect it.
>
> For any who have done this, is there a good way to make sure I don't damage
> anything - lay down some foam rubber or something?
>
> What's a good product to put on the undercarriage? Roll on or spray on?
> Bedliner, or what? Haven't done it before (I'm going to be saying that
> phrase a lot).
>
> We're going to need a lot of parts and bits and pieces. I have a MK1 Midget
> parts car but it's got wires and I want bolt on wheels for this one.
> My set of Ansen Sprint mags is for this car.
> I also want a late model 3.7 diff if I can find one cheap. I think my parts
> car has the 4.2 - so that's not going to work.
> Maybe some trades can be made.
>
> Don't know yet what we will use for a power train, I'm hoping something
> cool will present itself.
>
> Pictures here:
> https://picasaweb.google.com/106121126121790278619/RWAMidget
>
> That's my MK2 Sprite parked near it.
> It was a cold rainy day when Bill delivered it, so everything got wet
> before being moved in.
> The tub is sitting on three movers dollys so I can roll it around.
> Fits nicely in the end of the shed with room to walk behind it.
>
> Rick (4 and counting) Bastedo
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 20 16:20:06 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:20:06 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Billy in brazil
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVf2===wChkZS+S_dnjfJCEcCVfQZr5d=0=r5VX+fpZE4A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1321407167.34750.YahooMailNeo@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<CAL0QtVf2===wChkZS+S_dnjfJCEcCVfQZr5d=0=r5VX+fpZE4A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1321831206.67281.YahooMailNeo@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Just heard from BZ - see below. He misses us:

My wonderful website host
crashed while we were in Chile, so most of my website is down, and
my BZ.com email has been down since then. I'm using my backup Yahoo account,
but I've had no Spridgets in days. We're backstage at the stadium in San Jose.
After tonight, we have Mexico City, and then if we survive that we go home. I
haven't been sick so far, but I'm terrified of Mexico, having been there a few
times. 
BZ
 
RS
"That which you manifest is before you" - Enzo the dog
>________________________________
> From: Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com>
>To: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> 
>Cc: Spridgets
<spridgets at autox.team.net>; "hunterfox36 at yahoo.com" <hunterfox36 at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 11:33 AM
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Billy in
brazil
> 
>List,
>I'm feeling really stupid because I never knew Billy's band
is an
>authentic "Punk Rock" Band....needles to say Punk is one of my all
>time favorites, top of the list. Took a while to find an album but
>finally
did on Amazon, ordering it : ) although the guitar is a little
>out of my
budget 5K but I'll save up for one now.
>You Rock Billy!!!!
>Feeling like a
digital groupie ; )
>Lin
>http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Back-X-Anthology-X/dp/B000002HQW
>
>
>On Tue,
Nov 15, 2011 at 5:32 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> Our own Billy
Zoom showing why they named a guitar after him on a cover of The
>> Doors'
"Soul Kitchen". If you didn't know, Billy and his band X are in South
>>
America playing to hundreds of thousands of fans with Pearl Jam. Go Zoom.....
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QYxXdO77Ng&feature=related
>>
>>
>> RS
>>
"That which
>> you manifest is before you" - Enzo the dog
>>
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Nov 20 16:27:00 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:27:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
In-Reply-To: <CAJwQjMzmtf0f0Y9V+whdohmYihOL-0fmtYJ7BTxQg=XaSPa+kg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcKFZavND0CKi1Uk92jiCs=y_+SKGNnJuJJu282rmT+JJA@mail.gmail.com><184981754.664563.1321824650963.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
	<CAJwQjMzmtf0f0Y9V+whdohmYihOL-0fmtYJ7BTxQg=XaSPa+kg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <50D3877EBA75470ABE0DAC65CB100649@spider>

http://www.lizardskin.com/car-insulation-products.html

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gordon Gilomen
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 2:44 PM
To: kgb at frontiernet.net
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget

Just saw a promo for a product called Lizardskin for coverage of
underbody protection.

==========================================================
On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 3:30 PM,  <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:
>  I am a firm believer in overkill in the rust prevention area. After
cleaning it real good, I would use Ospho or a similar product, followed by
3M
Rubberized Undercoating. I can just about guarantee that the Eiffel Tower
will
be a pile of dust before the car begins to rust.
>
> Kate
=======================================================
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rick Bastedo" <rbastedo at gmail.com>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 1:11:41 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
>
> My son Peter and I will be building a car from a bare shell just delivered
> from Southern California.
>
> Thanks to BillM, who keeps dragging Spridgets to my house, and to my very
> understanding wife who doesn't seem to mind that I now have 4 of the
little
> beasts here, we have a brand new addition to our family.
>
> A rust free '73 Midget tub I bought for $100.
> Bill was taking his MGA to San Diego so the return trip was with an empty
> trailer, he swung by LA and picked up the shell for me. BTW he did the
trip
> with his "new" Datsun 210 with a 5 speed - apparently those little cars
are
> real work horses!
>
> For an extra $60 the PO threw in a pair of doors, the front valance, a
> couple rear shocks and a pair of leaf springs.
>
> So I am thinking the first thing I'd like to do is roll it up on it's side
> and make sure the undercarriage is all good then clean it up and spray on
/
> roll on something to protect it.
>
> For any who have done this, is there a good way to make sure I don't
damage
> anything - lay down some foam rubber or something?
>
> What's a good product to put on the undercarriage? Roll on or spray on?
> Bedliner, or what? Haven't done it before (I'm going to be saying that
> phrase a lot).
>
> We're going to need a lot of parts and bits and pieces. I have a MK1
Midget
> parts car but it's got wires and I want bolt on wheels for this one.
> My set of Ansen Sprint mags is for this car.
> I also want a late model 3.7 diff if I can find one cheap. I think my
parts
> car has the 4.2 - so that's not going to work.
> Maybe some trades can be made.
>
> Don't know yet what we will use for a power train, I'm hoping something
> cool will present itself.
>
> Pictures here:
> https://picasaweb.google.com/106121126121790278619/RWAMidget
>
> That's my MK2 Sprite parked near it.
> It was a cold rainy day when Bill delivered it, so everything got wet
> before being moved in.
> The tub is sitting on three movers dollys so I can roll it around.
> Fits nicely in the end of the shed with room to walk behind it.
>
> Rick (4 and counting) Bastedo
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From mark at bradakis.com  Sun Nov 20 16:36:47 2011
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:36:47 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] price of used 1500 engine?
In-Reply-To: <7173FF49621C4610ADF32D35C4822B1F@spider>
References: <E8E686954EFE4ACDB096C4AEF12C999B@JeffWagamanPC>
	<7173FF49621C4610ADF32D35C4822B1F@spider>
Message-ID: <4EC98F0F.4030708@bradakis.com>

Keep in mind the issue with the crank thrust washers falling out
on the Triumph lump, a common issue.  Check crankshaft end float.

mjb.

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 20 18:10:39 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:10:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcKFZavND0CKi1Uk92jiCs=y_+SKGNnJuJJu282rmT+JJA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcKFZavND0CKi1Uk92jiCs=y_+SKGNnJuJJu282rmT+JJA@mail.gmail.com>
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On Nov 20, 2011, at 4:11 PM, Rick Bastedo wrote:
>
> So I am thinking the first thing I'd like to do is roll it up on  
> it's side
> and make sure the undercarriage is all good then clean it up and  
> spray on /
> roll on something to protect it.
>
> For any who have done this, is there a good way to make sure I  
> don't damage
> anything - lay down some foam rubber or something?

Rick,

I use an old piece of carpet.  I have a 74 in the garage on it's side  
right now ;)

Just gently roll it up onto it's side.   I've done this many times  
and have never had any damage.

I generally leave the wheel and tire on the front of the side in  
contact with the floor (for stability).     If the shell has nothing  
on it at all, I generally tie a rope to the top of the shell and to a  
rafter in the ceiling for safety.

Kevin V.
Tuscarora, Pa

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Nov 20 18:16:09 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:16:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Billy in brazil
In-Reply-To: <1321831206.67281.YahooMailNeo@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <1321407167.34750.YahooMailNeo@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<CAL0QtVf2===wChkZS+S_dnjfJCEcCVfQZr5d=0=r5VX+fpZE4A@mail.gmail.com>
	<1321831206.67281.YahooMailNeo@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Mexico City IS bad, even my Mexican friends told me not to leave the
airport, no matter how long the layover.

On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 5:20 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Just heard from BZ - see below. He misses us:
>
> My wonderful website host
> crashed while we were in Chile, so most of my website is down, and
> my BZ.com email has been down since then. I'm using my backup Yahoo
> account,
> but I've had no Spridgets in days. We're backstage at the stadium in San
> Jose.
> After tonight, we have Mexico City, and then if we survive that we go
> home. I
> haven't been sick so far, but I'm terrified of Mexico, having been there a
> few
> times.
> BZ
>
> RS
> "That which you manifest is before you" - Enzo the dog
> >________________________________
> > From: Linda Grunthaner
> <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> >To: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
> >Cc: Spridgets
> <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "hunterfox36 at yahoo.com" <hunterfox36 at yahoo.com
> >
> >Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 11:33 AM
> >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Billy in
> brazil
> >
> >List,
> >I'm feeling really stupid because I never knew Billy's band
> is an
> >authentic "Punk Rock" Band....needles to say Punk is one of my all
> >time favorites, top of the list. Took a while to find an album but
> >finally
> did on Amazon, ordering it : ) although the guitar is a little
> >out of my
> budget 5K but I'll save up for one now.
> >You Rock Billy!!!!
> >Feeling like a
> digital groupie ; )
> >Lin
> >http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Back-X-Anthology-X/dp/B000002HQW
> >
> >
> >On Tue,
> Nov 15, 2011 at 5:32 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >> Our own Billy
> Zoom showing why they named a guitar after him on a cover of The
> >> Doors'
> "Soul Kitchen". If you didn't know, Billy and his band X are in South
> >>
> America playing to hundreds of thousands of fans with Pearl Jam. Go
> Zoom.....
> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QYxXdO77Ng&feature=related
> >>
> >>
> >> RS
> >>
> "That which
> >> you manifest is before you" - Enzo the dog
> >>
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sun Nov 20 18:36:31 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:36:31 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcKFZavND0CKi1Uk92jiCs=y_+SKGNnJuJJu282rmT+JJA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcKFZavND0CKi1Uk92jiCs=y_+SKGNnJuJJu282rmT+JJA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <mailman.2.1321839428.8171.spridgets@autox.team.net>

I have bedliner on the bottom of my car. Mythbusters had an episode where they sprayed a denim jacket with bedliner and someone wore it as protection from an attacking police german sheppard. The stuff is pretty tough.

Steve  
Sent from me.

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com>
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.netDate: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:11:41 
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Reply-To: rbastedo at gmail.com
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget

My son Peter and I will be building a car from a bare shell just delivered
from Southern California.

Thanks to BillM, who keeps dragging Spridgets to my house, and to my very
understanding wife who doesn't seem to mind that I now have 4 of the little
beasts here, we have a brand new addition to our family.

A rust free '73 Midget tub I bought for $100.
Bill was taking his MGA to San Diego so the return trip was with an empty
trailer, he swung by LA and picked up the shell for me. BTW he did the trip
with his "new" Datsun 210 with a 5 speed - apparently those little cars are
real work horses!

For an extra $60 the PO threw in a pair of doors, the front valance, a
couple rear shocks and a pair of leaf springs.

So I am thinking the first thing I'd like to do is roll it up on it's side
and make sure the undercarriage is all good then clean it up and spray on /
roll on something to protect it.

For any who have done this, is there a good way to make sure I don't damage
anything - lay down some foam rubber or something?

What's a good product to put on the undercarriage? Roll on or spray on?
Bedliner, or what? Haven't done it before (I'm going to be saying that
phrase a lot).

We're going to need a lot of parts and bits and pieces. I have a MK1 Midget
parts car but it's got wires and I want bolt on wheels for this one.
My set of Ansen Sprint mags is for this car.
I also want a late model 3.7 diff if I can find one cheap. I think my parts
car has the 4.2 - so that's not going to work.
Maybe some trades can be made.

Don't know yet what we will use for a power train, I'm hoping something
cool will present itself.

Pictures here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/106121126121790278619/RWAMidget

That's my MK2 Sprite parked near it.
It was a cold rainy day when Bill delivered it, so everything got wet
before being moved in.
The tub is sitting on three movers dollys so I can roll it around.
Fits nicely in the end of the shed with room to walk behind it.

Rick (4 and counting) Bastedo
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Nov 20 19:03:48 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:03:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
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	<20111121014807.087011878B5@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <432457E24D8142EBAEC9410F64E9EAE0@spider>

But rust never sleeps.

==============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of an5.sprite at gmail.com
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 5:37 PM
To: rbastedo at gmail.com; spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget

I have bedliner on the bottom of my car. Mythbusters had an episode where
they sprayed a denim jacket with bedliner and someone wore it as protection
from an attacking police german sheppard. The stuff is pretty tough.

Steve  
Sent from me.

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sun Nov 20 20:27:27 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:27:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
In-Reply-To: <8458CA8A-B52B-4C95-BA54-722241BE418E@gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcKFZavND0CKi1Uk92jiCs=y_+SKGNnJuJJu282rmT+JJA@mail.gmail.com>
	<8458CA8A-B52B-4C95-BA54-722241BE418E@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2BCF5C66EB7342C897D0DC68AA662B88@AppleJackPC>

I should think an old mattress would be great. Hmm, how about an air 
mattress from Wall Mart.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Kevin Valentine
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 7:10 PM
To: rbastedo at gmail.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget

On Nov 20, 2011, at 4:11 PM, Rick Bastedo wrote:
>
> So I am thinking the first thing I'd like to do is roll it up on
> it's side
> and make sure the undercarriage is all good then clean it up and
> spray on /
> roll on something to protect it.
>
> For any who have done this, is there a good way to make sure I
> don't damage
> anything - lay down some foam rubber or something?

Rick,

I use an old piece of carpet.  I have a 74 in the garage on it's side
right now ;)

Just gently roll it up onto it's side.   I've done this many times
and have never had any damage.

I generally leave the wheel and tire on the front of the side in
contact with the floor (for stability).     If the shell has nothing
on it at all, I generally tie a rope to the top of the shell and to a
rafter in the ceiling for safety.

Kevin V.
Tuscarora, Pa
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From billgilroy at live.com  Sun Nov 20 23:33:32 2011
From: billgilroy at live.com (William M. Gilroy)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:33:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcKFZavND0CKi1Uk92jiCs=y_+SKGNnJuJJu282rmT+JJA@mail.gmail.com>
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For something really different check out this engine

http://motusmotorcycles.com/news.html

They put one in a Manx dune buggy as test mule.

-g

-----Original Message----- 
From: Rick Bastedo 
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 1:11 PM 
To: spridgets at autox.team.net 
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget 


Don't know yet what we will use for a power train, I'm hoping something
cool will present itself.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 02:46:30 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:46:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
In-Reply-To: <2BCF5C66EB7342C897D0DC68AA662B88@AppleJackPC>
References: <CABWjhcKFZavND0CKi1Uk92jiCs=y_+SKGNnJuJJu282rmT+JJA@mail.gmail.com>
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Once the air leaks out of that Chinese chunk of $h!t, it would have been
better on a bit of carpet. It won't deflate.

On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 9:27 PM, Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> wrote:

> I should think an old mattress would be great. Hmm, how about an air
> mattress from Wall Mart.
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Kevin Valentine
> Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 7:10 PM
> To: rbastedo at gmail.com
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
>
> On Nov 20, 2011, at 4:11 PM, Rick Bastedo wrote:
>
>>
>> So I am thinking the first thing I'd like to do is roll it up on
>> it's side
>> and make sure the undercarriage is all good then clean it up and
>> spray on /
>> roll on something to protect it.
>>
>> For any who have done this, is there a good way to make sure I
>> don't damage
>> anything - lay down some foam rubber or something?
>>
>
> Rick,
>
> I use an old piece of carpet.  I have a 74 in the garage on it's side
> right now ;)
>
> Just gently roll it up onto it's side.   I've done this many times
> and have never had any damage.
>
> I generally leave the wheel and tire on the front of the side in
> contact with the floor (for stability).     If the shell has nothing
> on it at all, I generally tie a rope to the top of the shell and to a
> rafter in the ceiling for safety.
>
> Kevin V.
> Tuscarora, Pa
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 04:27:28 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:27:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Master cylinder Sprite MKII
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVfN6F6C=DNSud=PZNnu4+Hyc0m_uee=Q2Rfy9JboEMa-w@mail.gmail.com>

List,
What company does the list recommend for a Master cylinder Sprite
MKII? Mine sticks so I just want to replace it and not mess around. Or
is it best to install a later one?
Lin

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 05:02:43 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:02:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Master cylinder Sprite MKII
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVfN6F6C=DNSud=PZNnu4+Hyc0m_uee=Q2Rfy9JboEMa-w@mail.gmail.com>
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Gerard, of this list, offers rebuilt units, that are better than new.

On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 5:27 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> List,
> What company does the list recommend for a Master cylinder Sprite
> MKII? Mine sticks so I just want to replace it and not mess around. Or
> is it best to install a later one?
> Lin
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From theshoe5 at comcast.net  Mon Nov 21 05:12:08 2011
From: theshoe5 at comcast.net (Alan)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:12:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Master cylinder Sprite MKII
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVfN6F6C=DNSud=PZNnu4+Hyc0m_uee=Q2Rfy9JboEMa-w@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <727667D9D2CC41A0AAF0E3DB9DF79739@AlanPC>

 I had Apple Hydraulics do mine a few years back. Nothing but problems.  It 
leaked twice destroying the paint under it in the process. They insisted it 
was improperly installed. Finally on the third attempt I got one that worked 
and it's has worked fine since.
Alan
59 Sprite


> List,
> What company does the list recommend for a Master cylinder Sprite
> MKII? Mine sticks so I just want to replace it and not mess around. Or
> is it best to install a later one?
> Lin
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov 21 05:12:39 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:12:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
In-Reply-To: <2BCF5C66EB7342C897D0DC68AA662B88@AppleJackPC>
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	<2BCF5C66EB7342C897D0DC68AA662B88@AppleJackPC>
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Air mattress would probably leak as it is made in China. 

====================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jack Laird
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 7:27 PM
To: Kevin Valentine; rbastedo at gmail.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget

I should think an old mattress would be great. Hmm, how about an air 
mattress from Wall Mart.
=========================================

Rick,

I use an old piece of carpet.  I have a 74 in the garage on it's side
right now ;)

Just gently roll it up onto it's side.   I've done this many times
and have never had any damage.

I generally leave the wheel and tire on the front of the side in
contact with the floor (for stability).     If the shell has nothing
on it at all, I generally tie a rope to the top of the shell and to a
rafter in the ceiling for safety.

Kevin V.
Tuscarora, Pa

From clarici at verizon.net  Mon Nov 21 05:58:40 2011
From: clarici at verizon.net (Frankie Clarici 4th)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:58:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
In-Reply-To: <9FA2620569954716BF1968DDDDE81B63@spider>
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	<8458CA8A-B52B-4C95-BA54-722241BE418E@gmail.com>
	<2BCF5C66EB7342C897D0DC68AA662B88@AppleJackPC>
	<9FA2620569954716BF1968DDDDE81B63@spider>
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I always use a few old tires. Also we kept the wheels and tires on the side
that was on the ground. Made for better stability.

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 21, 2011, at 7:12 AM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> Air mattress would probably leak as it is made in China.
>
> ====================================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jack Laird
> Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 7:27 PM
> To: Kevin Valentine; rbastedo at gmail.com
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
>
> I should think an old mattress would be great. Hmm, how about an air
> mattress from Wall Mart.
> =========================================
>
> Rick,
>
> I use an old piece of carpet.  I have a 74 in the garage on it's side
> right now ;)
>
> Just gently roll it up onto it's side.   I've done this many times
> and have never had any damage.
>
> I generally leave the wheel and tire on the front of the side in
> contact with the floor (for stability).     If the shell has nothing
> on it at all, I generally tie a rope to the top of the shell and to a
> rafter in the ceiling for safety.
>
> Kevin V.
> Tuscarora, Pa
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 06:01:10 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:01:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Master cylinder Sprite MKII
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVfN6F6C=DNSud=PZNnu4+Hyc0m_uee=Q2Rfy9JboEMa-w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVfN6F6C=DNSud=PZNnu4+Hyc0m_uee=Q2Rfy9JboEMa-w@mail.gmail.com>
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I think I have one on it's way thanks all,
Lin

On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 6:27 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:
> List,
> What company does the list recommend for a Master cylinder Sprite
> MKII? Mine sticks so I just want to replace it and not mess around. Or
> is it best to install a later one?
> Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 06:03:01 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:03:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Billy in brazil
In-Reply-To: <CABQj3r9P+O8HvCmZsD5XK2F88gmXM0vtmNBhGrx_ZtB4hA4Qwg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1321407167.34750.YahooMailNeo@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<CAL0QtVf2===wChkZS+S_dnjfJCEcCVfQZr5d=0=r5VX+fpZE4A@mail.gmail.com>
	<1321831206.67281.YahooMailNeo@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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How does it go "don't drink the water" ; )
Hope you have a healthy trip Ron.
Wow that Billy Zoom's band is awesome.....LOVE IT!!!!......Punk Rules.
Lin

On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 8:16 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
> Mexico City IS bad, even my Mexican friends told me not to leave the
> airport, no matter how long the layover.
>
> On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 5:20 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> Just heard from BZ - see below. He misses us:
>>
>> My wonderful website host
>> crashed while we were in Chile, so most of my website is down, and
>> my BZ.com email has been down since then. I'm using my backup Yahoo
>> account,
>> but I've had no Spridgets in days. We're backstage at the stadium in San
>> Jose.
>> After tonight, we have Mexico City, and then if we survive that we go
>> home. I
>> haven't been sick so far, but I'm terrified of Mexico, having been there a
>> few
>> times.
>> BZ
>>
>> RS
>> "That which you manifest is before you" - Enzo the dog
>> >________________________________
>> > From: Linda Grunthaner
>> <grunthaner at gmail.com>
>> >To: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
>> >Cc: Spridgets
>> <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "hunterfox36 at yahoo.com"
>> <hunterfox36 at yahoo.com>
>> >Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 11:33 AM
>> >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Billy in
>> brazil
>> >
>> >List,
>> >I'm feeling really stupid because I never knew Billy's band
>> is an
>> >authentic "Punk Rock" Band....needles to say Punk is one of my all
>> >time favorites, top of the list. Took a while to find an album but
>> >finally
>> did on Amazon, ordering it : ) although the guitar is a little
>> >out of my
>> budget 5K but I'll save up for one now.
>> >You Rock Billy!!!!
>> >Feeling like a
>> digital groupie ; )
>> >Lin
>> >http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Back-X-Anthology-X/dp/B000002HQW
>> >
>> >
>> >On Tue,
>> Nov 15, 2011 at 5:32 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> >> Our own Billy
>> Zoom showing why they named a guitar after him on a cover of The
>> >> Doors'
>> "Soul Kitchen". If you didn't know, Billy and his band X are in South
>> >>
>> America playing to hundreds of thousands of fans with Pearl Jam. Go
>> Zoom.....
>> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QYxXdO77Ng&feature=related
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> RS
>> >>
>> "That which
>> >> you manifest is before you" - Enzo the dog
>> >>
>> _______________________________________________
>> >>
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>
>
>
> --
> DON JULIO 1942
>
> http://tequilabrad.com/

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 06:38:28 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:38:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool 1936 Europe Film ......Cycle race & Cars
In-Reply-To: <1321742743.84718.YahooMailNeo@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Wow cool street rod conversion, I just liked how they get good gas mileage ;
)
Lin

On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 5:45 PM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Linda,
> The car you asked about is a Fiat Topolino (if I remember correctly, that
> means something like "Little Mouse" in Italian) Most of the ones I've seen
> are at street rod shows and vintage drag races and generally have something
> along the lines of a SBC or a Hemi under the hood now. The "Fram" you
> thought you heard was actually "pram" - the english name for a stroller.
> They were saying you needn't bother with a pram, just get the baby one of
> these on its first birthday.
>
> http://www.sunsetclassics.com/1936-fiat-topolino/
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 8:51 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Cool 1936 Europe Film ......Cycle race & Cars
>
> List,
> European historical film footage 1936. About almost 1/2 through the
> video they talk about a small car perhaps from France, I thought they
> said Fram but when I looked it up I couldn't find the car. They said
> it got over 70 mpg. Take a look and let me know what the car was and
> Also I'm not sure but are the cycles Vincents? I don't think they were
> German BMW's even though the cycle footage was a race in Germany.
> Enjoy I think 10 minutes long,
> Lin
> http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=6772
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From twobees at sprynet.com  Mon Nov 21 06:40:44 2011
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:40:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite-Powered Turner on eBay
Message-ID: <002001cca853$2b6eb7d0$824c2770$@com>

Greetings!
 
Please pass this on to anyone who might be interested, or might know someone
who could be interested in my 1959 Turner.  
 
Now on eBay as item # 280776417626.
 
Happy Thanksgiving! 
 
Norm Sippel

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Mon Nov 21 06:57:31 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:57:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
In-Reply-To: <9FA2620569954716BF1968DDDDE81B63@spider>
References: <CABWjhcKFZavND0CKi1Uk92jiCs=y_+SKGNnJuJJu282rmT+JJA@mail.gmail.com><8458CA8A-B52B-4C95-BA54-722241BE418E@gmail.com><2BCF5C66EB7342C897D0DC68AA662B88@AppleJackPC>
	<9FA2620569954716BF1968DDDDE81B63@spider>
Message-ID: <DF6CACA6C001467DB78A18FA8B1972BD@AppleJackPC>

Prob would. Guess I got over excited or something.

-----Original Message----- 
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 6:12 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget

Air mattress would probably leak as it is made in China.

====================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jack Laird
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 7:27 PM
To: Kevin Valentine; rbastedo at gmail.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget

I should think an old mattress would be great. Hmm, how about an air
mattress from Wall Mart.
=========================================

Rick,

I use an old piece of carpet.  I have a 74 in the garage on it's side
right now ;)

Just gently roll it up onto it's side.   I've done this many times
and have never had any damage.

I generally leave the wheel and tire on the front of the side in
contact with the floor (for stability).     If the shell has nothing
on it at all, I generally tie a rope to the top of the shell and to a
rafter in the ceiling for safety.

Kevin V.
Tuscarora, Pa
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 06:59:33 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:59:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New project - RWA Midget
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcKFZavND0CKi1Uk92jiCs=y_+SKGNnJuJJu282rmT+JJA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcKFZavND0CKi1Uk92jiCs=y_+SKGNnJuJJu282rmT+JJA@mail.gmail.com>
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Wow looks really clean good luck with it and keep us posted ; )
Lin

On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 4:11 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
> My son Peter and I will be building a car from a bare shell just delivered
> from Southern California.
>
> Thanks to BillM, who keeps dragging Spridgets to my house, and to my very
> understanding wife who doesn't seem to mind that I now have 4 of the little
> beasts here, we have a brand new addition to our family.
>
> A rust free '73 Midget tub I bought for $100.
> Bill was taking his MGA to San Diego so the return trip was with an empty
> trailer, he swung by LA and picked up the shell for me. BTW he did the trip
> with his "new" Datsun 210 with a 5 speed - apparently those little cars are
> real work horses!
>
> For an extra $60 the PO threw in a pair of doors, the front valance, a
> couple rear shocks and a pair of leaf springs.
>
> So I am thinking the first thing I'd like to do is roll it up on it's side
> and make sure the undercarriage is all good then clean it up and spray on /
> roll on something to protect it.
>
> For any who have done this, is there a good way to make sure I don't damage
> anything - lay down some foam rubber or something?
>
> What's a good product to put on the undercarriage? Roll on or spray on?
> Bedliner, or what? Haven't done it before (I'm going to be saying that
> phrase a lot).
>
> We're going to need a lot of parts and bits and pieces. I have a MK1 Midget
> parts car but it's got wires and I want bolt on wheels for this one.
> My set of Ansen Sprint mags is for this car.
> I also want a late model 3.7 diff if I can find one cheap. I think my parts
> car has the 4.2 - so that's not going to work.
> Maybe some trades can be made.
>
> Don't know yet what we will use for a power train, I'm hoping something
> cool will present itself.
>
> Pictures here:
> https://picasaweb.google.com/106121126121790278619/RWAMidget
>
> That's my MK2 Sprite parked near it.
> It was a cold rainy day when Bill delivered it, so everything got wet
> before being moved in.
> The tub is sitting on three movers dollys so I can roll it around.
> Fits nicely in the end of the shed with room to walk behind it.
>
> Rick (4 and counting) Bastedo
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 07:03:54 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:03:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC......... Nova link to awesome Quantum Mechanics
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdtSvDQ+1Nsjx5VB6GE=Fz6dGO5aGC9PdkZEH-CVR-DEg@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I saw this video last night on PBS channel 13 via Nova finally a
documentary on physics I can understand.....well I do have to see it
again being I had a phone call during my viewing.

Quantum Mechanics, something I need to re-read or see several times
before I get it as with most physics stuff : ) I really liked how they
made the information so easy to understand through graphics and simple
understanding using common examples.
Enjoy or delete ; )
Lin

http://video.pbs.org/video/2167398185/

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Nov 21 07:06:29 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:06:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Master cylinder Sprite MKII
In-Reply-To: <727667D9D2CC41A0AAF0E3DB9DF79739@AlanPC>
References: <CAL0QtVfN6F6C=DNSud=PZNnu4+Hyc0m_uee=Q2Rfy9JboEMa-w@mail.gmail.com>
	<727667D9D2CC41A0AAF0E3DB9DF79739@AlanPC>
Message-ID: <4E437AD148A241C4BA4322607B184906@Home>

> I had Apple Hydraulics do mine a few years back. Nothing but problems.

I live 15 miles from Apple Hydraulics, and once talked to the owner about 
their reputation.  He said that the quality of the work depends on who does 
it.  So there is no quality control there, and he appears not to care.

Michael Rowe 

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 07:20:46 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:20:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Master cylinder Sprite MKII
In-Reply-To: <4E437AD148A241C4BA4322607B184906@Home>
References: <CAL0QtVfN6F6C=DNSud=PZNnu4+Hyc0m_uee=Q2Rfy9JboEMa-w@mail.gmail.com>
	<727667D9D2CC41A0AAF0E3DB9DF79739@AlanPC>
	<4E437AD148A241C4BA4322607B184906@Home>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVefMhJ_jC1CUTh3xshMzM0krz=2Ff2KN+ZXXO2im+73fQ@mail.gmail.com>

Sorry to hear that, but glad to know for the future.
Lin

On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 9:06 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:
>> I had Apple Hydraulics do mine a few years back. Nothing but problems.
>
> I live 15 miles from Apple Hydraulics, and once talked to the owner about
> their reputation.  He said that the quality of the work depends on who does
> it.  So there is no quality control there, and he appears not to care.
>
> Michael Rowe

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 07:23:34 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:23:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] WWFD?
In-Reply-To: <CABQj3r8+pLHPJFNGBpR=iJCA+NrhuQEXSDsE6fUi5=z1DcNEmQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVfb6aakLZ7d0m9sfj1SThdKsjMJt9sbt0Y-Qt+QZCMZzQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<1321715592.10143.YahooMailClassic@web161206.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<CAL0QtVesiV7f2uecztKVX32gDnbNsHmdAiJ=Hbj+wC79f_ZSXQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABQj3r8+pLHPJFNGBpR=iJCA+NrhuQEXSDsE6fUi5=z1DcNEmQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVfOY6_BTgfKA08NkQubskG-CmkzUivOk1xWZSuyrQF-Jg@mail.gmail.com>

Good to hear ; )
Lin

On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 6:10 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
> There is a guy in Dallas, that put a SBC in his Healey 3000, and installed
a
> custom Spridget rack into it. The car is VERY response, and VERY VERY fast.
>
> On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 11:38 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>>
>> Rick, isn't there a rack & pinion that could replace that worm & peg
>> steering when it finally gets sloppy?
>> Good to hear Our Spridget is the best at handling because that is the most
>> important thing to me, I'd even put up with slow so long that it handles ;
>> ) I remember when I first meet Frank he told me about extreme play maybe
>> it
>> was an inch or more of slop.
>>
>> Glad yours is still tight, enjoy looks like fun.
>> Lin
>>
>> On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 7:13 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Lin,
>> >
>> > I think those of us who started out in Sprites expected big Healeys to
>> > be
>> > like a big Sprite with more power.  They're not, they're two distinctly
>> > different cars.  There's not much on four wheels that can outhandle a
>> > Spridget and the big Healey is no exception.  Big Healeys have worm and
>> > peg
>> > steering that when new is good, but nowhere near as good as the Sprite's
>> > rack and pinion.  As the big Healey gets more miles on it, the steering
>> > wears and gets sloppy.  A new steering box can run $1,500 and so a lot
>> > of
>> > them don't get replaced.  My car had less than 25,000 miles on it, so my
>> > steering is still in good shape.  But it's never going to be as good a
>> > handler as a Spridget.
>> >
>> >
>> > Rick
>> >
>
> --
> DON JULIO 1942
>
> http://tequilabrad.com/

From daredelvis at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 08:56:42 2011
From: daredelvis at gmail.com (brian)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:56:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Kool
In-Reply-To: <84901766D61E4D4F9E52F8C2D289A11B@blackbox2>
References: <CAEFJhAEMP_9nVXLvRqMcQZHAaYZk9azxqC4rS_DXDFxPZagdww@mail.gmail.com>
	<157725388.2452619.1321536753553.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<84901766D61E4D4F9E52F8C2D289A11B@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <CALKVWq_bb0C=1qB3uKa9nE7seCVwzGOmig60aVJXNie1HEuu_Q@mail.gmail.com>

Related observation.
http://xkcd.com/962/
Brian

On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 8:10 PM, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Do you think he'd care if hit the ground?
>
> I think he made the decision a long time ago that he wanted to die doing
> this.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 8:33 AM
> To: Spridgeteers
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Kool
>
> missed the ground by what 20" at 100+MPH?
>
> "i came pretty close onn that one" Ya Think?
>
> Ryan
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>
> From: "WFO Herb" <froggi60 at gmail.com>
> To: "Spridgeteers" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 12:54:03 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Kool
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWfph3iNC-k&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 09:51:41 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:51:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC......... Nova link to awesome Quantum
	Mechanics
Message-ID: <CABWjhcLWvRMfCm3LNXVHGjpq7F9pBH6Crh8UybRH2-NmhRrQvw@mail.gmail.com>

I've been a fan of Brian Greene for many years.
He had a guest spot on a show Peter and I watch, The Big Bang Theory.
Brian was speaking, possibly signing books at a bookstore and Sheldon stood
and made a funny remark about how Brian puts physics on the bottom shelf
where all the crumb crunchers can get at it.
Then as he sits he says "no I kid, I'm a big fan".
Brian and Michio Kaku and noted Pluto 'hater' Neil deGrasse Tyson among
other (what I call) TV physicists are doing a good job of making the core
ideas available to us common folk.

We really enjoy these shows in our home, and yesterday Peter asked "What
has quantum physics done for us lately".
So I told him he should Google search the question.

Turns out there's quite a bit of the stuff we know and love to use that is
only possible because of this science.
Now they are doing some cool new science that may lead to even greater
cooler stuff that may become part of our daily lives in the future.
I read yesterday the people at CERN ran their experiment again and found
(apparently) faster than light particles for the second time.
I also read that some scientists put together an experiment that seems to
prove the uncertainty principal by coaxing photons out of a vacuum.
Each time they run it they produce a measurable pair of photons from
"nothing".
My feeble understanding of uncertainty is that atomic particles (and by
extension all matter) have a probability of existing in a specific place
and time.
Virtual particles were predicted back in 1970, those would be particles
that blip in and out of existence even in a perfect vacuum.
Because there is only a probability of anything existing at any specific
place there is also a probability of it existing anywhere else.
So fast forwarding to more recently, scientists have been able to observe
the virtual particles but unable to measure them, until now.
They created a special type of mirror, and by reflecting these virtual
photons actually forced them into existence in a vacuum.
They measured the microwave energy produced by the pair of photons and
there you have it.
What this might lead to? - who can tell.
Is it really cool? Absolutely!

Rick (nerdy but nice) Bastedo


From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:03:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC......... Nova link to awesome Quantum Mechanics

List,
I saw this video last night on PBS channel 13 via Nova finally a
documentary on physics I can understand.....well I do have to see it
again being I had a phone call during my viewing.

Quantum Mechanics, something I need to re-read or see several times
before I get it as with most physics stuff : ) I really liked how they
made the information so easy to understand through graphics and simple
understanding using common examples.
Enjoy or delete ; )
Lin

http://video.pbs.org/video/2167398185/

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Nov 21 10:08:43 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:08:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC......... Nova link to awesome Quantum
 Mechanics
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcLWvRMfCm3LNXVHGjpq7F9pBH6Crh8UybRH2-NmhRrQvw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcLWvRMfCm3LNXVHGjpq7F9pBH6Crh8UybRH2-NmhRrQvw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4ECA859B.2030906@wi.net>

Rick,

I think you've just, quite possibly unintentionally, provided a clue to 
our Lucas electric difficulties.

:-)

Dave W.



On 11/21/2011 10:51 AM, Rick Bastedo wrote:
> My feeble understanding of uncertainty is that atomic particles (and by
> extension all matter) have a probability of existing in a specific place
> and time.
> Virtual particles were predicted back in 1970, those would be particles
> that blip in and out of existence even in a perfect vacuum.
> Because there is only a probability of anything existing at any specific
> place there is also a probability of it existing anywhere else.
> So fast forwarding to more recently, scientists have been able to observe
> the virtual particles but unable to measure them, until now.
> They created a special type of mirror, and by reflecting these virtual
> photons actually forced them into existence in a vacuum.
> They measured the microwave energy produced by the pair of photons and
> there you have it.
> What this might lead to? - who can tell.
> Is it really cool? Absolutely!
>
> Rick (nerdy but nice) Bastedo

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Nov 21 10:20:08 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:20:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC......... Nova link to awesome Quantum
 Mechanics
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcLWvRMfCm3LNXVHGjpq7F9pBH6Crh8UybRH2-NmhRrQvw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcLWvRMfCm3LNXVHGjpq7F9pBH6Crh8UybRH2-NmhRrQvw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <698770C0069D4703A55E3F6EBF79B809@Home>

Particles that pop in and out of existance, are more likely popping in and 
out of another dimension(s) that we have not yet figured out.  That could 
also explain the probabilistic behavior.  We don't know what happens to them 
when they are out of our dimensions, but it is clearly systematic as shown 
by their predictability.

Michael Rowe 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 10:26:16 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:26:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC......... Nova link to awesome Quantum
 Mechanics
In-Reply-To: <698770C0069D4703A55E3F6EBF79B809@Home>
References: <CABWjhcLWvRMfCm3LNXVHGjpq7F9pBH6Crh8UybRH2-NmhRrQvw@mail.gmail.com>
	<698770C0069D4703A55E3F6EBF79B809@Home>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnurr4VsxMdJPdiY4fGEuh5-Meb9VB9XtHfkN7QVRsogGqA@mail.gmail.com>

Agreed, Michael. Some of the latest thoughts in the "String Theory" revival
are now leaning in that direction too.  Anyone know if the math has gotten
that far yet?

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 11:20 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> Particles that pop in and out of existance, are more likely popping in and
> out of another dimension(s) that we have not yet figured out.  That could
> also explain the probabilistic behavior.  We don't know what happens to
> them when they are out of our dimensions, but it is clearly systematic as
> shown by their predictability.
>
> Michael Rowe ______________________________**_________________
>
>
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Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 10:39:10 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:39:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] WWFD?
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVfOY6_BTgfKA08NkQubskG-CmkzUivOk1xWZSuyrQF-Jg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVfb6aakLZ7d0m9sfj1SThdKsjMJt9sbt0Y-Qt+QZCMZzQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<1321715592.10143.YahooMailClassic@web161206.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<CAL0QtVesiV7f2uecztKVX32gDnbNsHmdAiJ=Hbj+wC79f_ZSXQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABQj3r8+pLHPJFNGBpR=iJCA+NrhuQEXSDsE6fUi5=z1DcNEmQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAL0QtVfOY6_BTgfKA08NkQubskG-CmkzUivOk1xWZSuyrQF-Jg@mail.gmail.com>
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Here is what he built, if you wanna see.
http://www.modifiedhealeys.org/Photos/6Wright/Wright1.htm

On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 8:23 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Good to hear ; )
> Lin
>
> On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 6:10 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > There is a guy in Dallas, that put a SBC in his Healey 3000, and
> installed a
> > custom Spridget rack into it. The car is VERY response, and VERY VERY
> fast.
> >
> > On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 11:38 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com
> >
> > wrote:
> >>
> >> Rick, isn't there a rack & pinion that could replace that worm & peg
> >> steering when it finally gets sloppy?
> >> Good to hear Our Spridget is the best at handling because that is the
> most
> >> important thing to me, I'd even put up with slow so long that it
> handles ;
> >> ) I remember when I first meet Frank he told me about extreme play maybe
> >> it
> >> was an inch or more of slop.
> >>
> >> Glad yours is still tight, enjoy looks like fun.
> >> Lin
> >>
> >> On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 7:13 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> > Lin,
> >> >
> >> > I think those of us who started out in Sprites expected big Healeys to
> >> > be
> >> > like a big Sprite with more power.  They're not, they're two
> distinctly
> >> > different cars.  There's not much on four wheels that can outhandle a
> >> > Spridget and the big Healey is no exception.  Big Healeys have worm
> and
> >> > peg
> >> > steering that when new is good, but nowhere near as good as the
> Sprite's
> >> > rack and pinion.  As the big Healey gets more miles on it, the
> steering
> >> > wears and gets sloppy.  A new steering box can run $1,500 and so a lot
> >> > of
> >> > them don't get replaced.  My car had less than 25,000 miles on it, so
> my
> >> > steering is still in good shape.  But it's never going to be as good a
> >> > handler as a Spridget.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Rick
> >> >
> >
> > --
> > DON JULIO 1942
> >
> > http://tequilabrad.com/
> >
>



-- 
DON JULIO 1942

http://tequilabrad.com/

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Nov 21 11:26:21 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:26:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC......... Nova link to awesome Quantum
 Mechanics
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnurr4VsxMdJPdiY4fGEuh5-Meb9VB9XtHfkN7QVRsogGqA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcLWvRMfCm3LNXVHGjpq7F9pBH6Crh8UybRH2-NmhRrQvw@mail.gmail.com>
	<698770C0069D4703A55E3F6EBF79B809@Home>
	<CAJgjnurr4VsxMdJPdiY4fGEuh5-Meb9VB9XtHfkN7QVRsogGqA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D3D6F2AAF39A4B01B8A4E2830A2800C7@Home>

My very limited understanding of string theory is that it has so many degrees of freedom that it can fit pretty much anything.  It also  means that there is no way to test anything, since it can produce any desired result more or less arbitrarily.

I used to work near (not with) these guys.  I had dinner with one on Saturday.  Next time I will ask him.  I am much intrigued by the recent results on faster-than-light travel, the missing Higgs boson, and the implications for the Standard Model.  These two results could have a profound impact on our ideas about reality.

Michael Rowe
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jim Johnson 
  To: Michael Rowe 
  Cc: rbastedo at gmail.com ; spridgets at autox.team.net 
  Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 12:26 PM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Not LBC......... Nova link to awesome Quantum Mechanics


  Agreed, Michael. Some of the latest thoughts in the "String Theory" revival are now leaning in that direction too.  Anyone know if the math has gotten that far yet?

  Cheers!!
  Jim


  On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 11:20 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

    Particles that pop in and out of existance, are more likely popping in and out of another dimension(s) that we have not yet figured out.  That could also explain the probabilistic behavior.  We don't know what happens to them when they are out of our dimensions, but it is clearly systematic as shown by their predictability.

    Michael Rowe _______________________________________________


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  Sprite-Midget Club USA
  High Plains Youth Hockey
  Dodge City Trail of Fame 
  Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology
  Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
  bmwwxman at gmail.com

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 12:18:45 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:18:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC......... Nova link to awesome Quantum
 Mechanics
In-Reply-To: <D3D6F2AAF39A4B01B8A4E2830A2800C7@Home>
References: <CABWjhcLWvRMfCm3LNXVHGjpq7F9pBH6Crh8UybRH2-NmhRrQvw@mail.gmail.com>
	<698770C0069D4703A55E3F6EBF79B809@Home>
	<CAJgjnurr4VsxMdJPdiY4fGEuh5-Meb9VB9XtHfkN7QVRsogGqA@mail.gmail.com>
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I would be interested in hearing what you learn next time.  Off list, of
course....

Cheers!!
Jim

P.S.  How's Kai?

On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 12:26 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> **
> My very limited understanding of string theory is that it has so many
> degrees of freedom that it can fit pretty much anything.  It also  means
> that there is no way to test anything, since it can produce any desired
> result more or less arbitrarily.
>
> I used to work near (not with) these guys.  I had dinner with one on
> Saturday.  Next time I will ask him.  I am much intrigued by the recent
> results on faster-than-light travel, the missing Higgs boson, and the
> implications for the Standard Model.  These two results could have a
> profound impact on our ideas about reality.
>
> Michael Rowe
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> *To:* Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> *Cc:* rbastedo at gmail.com ; spridgets at autox.team.net
> *Sent:* Monday, November 21, 2011 12:26 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Spridgets] Not LBC......... Nova link to awesome Quantum
> Mechanics
>
> Agreed, Michael. Some of the latest thoughts in the "String Theory"
> revival are now leaning in that direction too.  Anyone know if the math has
> gotten that far yet?
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 11:20 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>wrote:
>
>> Particles that pop in and out of existance, are more likely popping in
>> and out of another dimension(s) that we have not yet figured out.  That
>> could also explain the probabilistic behavior.  We don't know what happens
>> to them when they are out of our dimensions, but it is clearly systematic
>> as shown by their predictability.
>>
>> Michael Rowe ______________________________**_________________
>>
>>
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.**html<http://www.team.net/donate.html>
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>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim Johnson
> Sprite-Midget Club USA <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
> High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
> Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
> Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
> Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
> bmwwxman at gmail.com
>
>


-- 
Cheers!!
Jim Johnson
Sprite-Midget Club USA <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
bmwwxman at gmail.com

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Mon Nov 21 13:52:03 2011
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:52:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Master cylinder Sprite MKII
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3805.1321884407.8174.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.3805.1321884407.8174.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <C339C0EC-4441-43D5-945D-65E0572DDFF5@gerardsgarage.com>

Michael,

I've heard this and similar complaints about leaks and QC issues many,  
many times. My understanding is that "untrained hourly employees" do  
the work, hence the QC issue.

The best guy to have do this work is Sierra Specialty Automotive. He  
has done probably 2 dozen MC's for me over the last 14-15 years and  
well over 75 of the 3/4" conversions that I helped develop and is  
featured on my web site and his. I have never been dissatisfied or had  
anyone dissatisfied with his work. Anytime there has been a problem,  
(which is rare), Joe has rectified it above and beyond what you would  
expect. You will find he has a rare (good ole days)  quality in the  
way he conducts business. Joe builds every unit personally, so you get  
an expert handling your product 100% of the time. The only drawback is  
that his turnaround time these days can be 2 to 3 weeks, It used to be  
1 week. This is because his work is so highly regarded and he gets a  
lot of referrals. A friend of mine who restores Datsun Roadsters has  
him build and modify his hydraulic units to his specs. All I can say  
is what you get back will be better than be and outlast 3 or more  
replacements. You will not be disappointed and many here on this group  
can testify to that.

http://gerardsgarage.com/Garage/Tech/DbrakeUg.htm

http://brakecylinder.com/

Gerard


On Nov 21, 2011, at 6:06 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 16
> Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:06:29 -0500
> From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> To: Alan <theshoe5 at comcast.net>, Linda Grunthaner
> 	<grunthaner at gmail.com>, Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Master cylinder Sprite MKII
> Message-ID: <4E437AD148A241C4BA4322607B184906 at Home>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
> 	reply-type=response
>
>> I had Apple Hydraulics do mine a few years back. Nothing but  
>> problems.
>
> I live 15 miles from Apple Hydraulics, and once talked to the owner  
> about
> their reputation.  He said that the quality of the work depends on  
> who does
> it.  So there is no quality control there, and he appears not to care.
>
> Michael Rowe

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Mon Nov 21 15:21:33 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:21:33 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC......... Nova link to awesome Quantum
 Mechanics
In-Reply-To: <D3D6F2AAF39A4B01B8A4E2830A2800C7@Home>
Message-ID: <835122373.129419.1321914093780.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Way, way, back when I was in (UK) High School, our (German) physics teacher said that the correct translation of Einstein's G.T.O.R.from the German was
quote:
"Nothing can naturally exceed the speed of light"
unquote:

He would emphasis the word 'naturally'

We were kids so 'naturally' we believed him !?

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Nov 21 18:11:38 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:11:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Master cylinder Sprite MKII
In-Reply-To: <C339C0EC-4441-43D5-945D-65E0572DDFF5@gerardsgarage.com>
References: <mailman.3805.1321884407.8174.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<C339C0EC-4441-43D5-945D-65E0572DDFF5@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <5C8C4EBD78914687962C209FD440367B@blackbox2>

This outfit does fine work also...
http://www.resleeve.com/sleeving.htm

I had my master re-sleeved by them a little over two years ago.  
No leaks yet. 

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 19:59:00 2011
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:59:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Master cylinder Sprite MKII
In-Reply-To: <5C8C4EBD78914687962C209FD440367B@blackbox2>
References: <mailman.3805.1321884407.8174.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<C339C0EC-4441-43D5-945D-65E0572DDFF5@gerardsgarage.com>
	<5C8C4EBD78914687962C209FD440367B@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <CAM6-Rjc0N=PY4tU4qGQFgGPyw8j29qLAKLFTkL4umR=vpgk8ew@mail.gmail.com>

Joe at Sierra rebuilt and converted my MC to 3/4".  He was definitely easy
to do business with and kept me posted, turn around was as promised, but he
indicated he could get it done sooner if I really needed it.  I would
reccommend him.
Hal

On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 5:11 PM, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> This outfit does fine work also...
> http://www.resleeve.com/sleeving.htm
>
> I had my master re-sleeved by them a little over two years ago.
> No leaks yet.
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From billgilroy at live.com  Mon Nov 21 23:54:52 2011
From: billgilroy at live.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:54:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rim bolt pattern
Message-ID: <blu0-P2-EAS7486E0DDCA9A6025F874ADAEC80@phx.gbl>

What is the bolt pattern for a spridget rim,  4x4 or 4x4.5?

thanks

-g

It takes a village full of weirdos to start a protest movement.

Sent from my Windows Phone

From rich_ball at mindspring.com  Tue Nov 22 00:25:11 2011
From: rich_ball at mindspring.com (Richard Ball)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:25:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rim bolt pattern
In-Reply-To: <blu0-P2-EAS7486E0DDCA9A6025F874ADAEC80@phx.gbl>
References: <blu0-P2-EAS7486E0DDCA9A6025F874ADAEC80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C48FFB7879B7461EA71AF01878FFCB95@RichandSusanPC>

Spridgets are 4x4 and MGB's are 4x4.5

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Gilroy
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 10:55 PM
To: Spridget List
Subject: [Spridgets] Rim bolt pattern

What is the bolt pattern for a spridget rim,  4x4 or 4x4.5?

thanks

-g

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From alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com  Tue Nov 22 03:32:19 2011
From: alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com (EASTJONES alan)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:32:19 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC......... Nova link to awesome Quantum
	Mechanics
Message-ID: <CAN4UhUK=8XUByC66g=zoc0vP=1f4BcP6nd=UspSgcAW5bWrBvg@mail.gmail.com>

>   On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 11:20 AM, Michael Rowe> wrote:

>     Particles that pop in and out of existance, are more likely popping in
> and out of another dimension(s) that we have not yet figured out.

 Which easily explains the existance of Heaven and ghosts amonst other things  !

 However  this is more recent.

http://tinyurl.com/7y8l9oq

Subatomic particles called neutrinos cannot move faster than the speed
of light, according to a new report.

The findings challenge  results reported in September that, if true,
would undermine a century of physics.

The team at the INFN-Gran Sasso laboratory in Italy said they had
measured faster-than-light speeds in neutrinos sent from Cern, 730km
away.

Now a different team at the same lab reports findings that, they say,
cast doubt on that surprising result.

Alan
Warwick UK
I understand that neutrinos can travel through space and planets etc
, which means that they are passing through your body right now,
without you knowing it !

From jwagaman1 at comcast.net  Tue Nov 22 07:01:58 2011
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net (jwagaman1 at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:01:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rebuilding master cylinder
Message-ID: <456D57279FE1418BA01F2E234C290235@JeffWagamanPC>

Any advice on rebuilding my 74 brake master cylinder?

Better to rebuild or buy new one from Moss/VB for about $150?

I am planning on just replacing rubber? Is this easy to remove from car?

Thanks again for all your advice!!!!

Jeff

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Tue Nov 22 07:32:08 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:32:08 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Rebuilding master cylinder
Message-ID: <mailman.5.1321972344.8171.spridgets@autox.team.net>

I was faced with the same question a few years ago. my brake and clutch worked but I decided to rebuild them. Once I took them apart I could see the bores where clean so just rebuilt them. Getting the inner clip off the master can be a bit tough. Also I took a picture of the piston after I removed it to help in the reassembly. Two years later (with Dot 5) all works well.

However, I saw some a bit of rust in the clutch slave and just tossed it.

Steve
------Original Message------
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To: spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Rebuilding master cylinder
Sent: Nov 22, 2011 9:01 AM

Any advice on rebuilding my 74 brake master cylinder?

Better to rebuild or buy new one from Moss/VB for about $150?

I am planning on just replacing rubber? Is this easy to remove from car?

Thanks again for all your advice!!!!

Jeff
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From kmappley at gmail.com  Tue Nov 22 08:03:30 2011
From: kmappley at gmail.com (Kurt Appley)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:03:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets]  Franks alternator???
Message-ID: <CANv6dsC1OSU34L1P2d2Q7yQz1WF9s5jFNNES4uWTMRfDNzUtvg@mail.gmail.com>

Wondering if Frankie or someone can tell me what  the alternator that was
on Franks sprite at 'Midget 50' came off of----never thought to ask. Looked
like a nice small unit.

Kurt.

From ggroiss at gmail.com  Tue Nov 22 08:27:17 2011
From: ggroiss at gmail.com (Gregory Groiss)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:27:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Franks alternator???
In-Reply-To: <CANv6dsC1OSU34L1P2d2Q7yQz1WF9s5jFNNES4uWTMRfDNzUtvg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CANv6dsC1OSU34L1P2d2Q7yQz1WF9s5jFNNES4uWTMRfDNzUtvg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEB8RswRjrLFRGKCPta+ALZLPo1jUf=7wf23-QcWMVf73G=2qg@mail.gmail.com>

Kurt,

I believe it an alternator from a B2000 series Mazda truck.  It's nice
and small and looks like it belongs. That's what I used on my '73
after seeing how nice it looked in one of Frank's cars.

Greg

On Tue, Nov 22, 2011 at 10:03 AM, Kurt Appley <kmappley at gmail.com> wrote:
> Wondering if Frankie or someone can tell me what  the alternator that was
> on Franks sprite at 'Midget 50' came off of----never thought to ask. Looked
> like a nice small unit.
>
> Kurt.
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From clarici at verizon.net  Tue Nov 22 09:08:55 2011
From: clarici at verizon.net (Frankie Clarici 4th)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:08:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Franks alternator???
In-Reply-To: <CANv6dsC1OSU34L1P2d2Q7yQz1WF9s5jFNNES4uWTMRfDNzUtvg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CANv6dsC1OSU34L1P2d2Q7yQz1WF9s5jFNNES4uWTMRfDNzUtvg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AA624149-E6FD-4277-8D75-96905148CCCE@verizon.net>

It was a mitsubishi alternator they came on lots of Japanese cars in the 80's.
I know he liked the mazda pickup ones.

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 22, 2011, at 10:03 AM, Kurt Appley <kmappley at gmail.com> wrote:

> Wondering if Frankie or someone can tell me what  the alternator that was
> on Franks sprite at 'Midget 50' came off of----never thought to ask. Looked
> like a nice small unit.
>
> Kurt.
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From proefrock at comcast.net  Tue Nov 22 09:24:30 2011
From: proefrock at comcast.net (Jim Proefrock)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:24:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] '73 for Sale
Message-ID: <C0B53565-7AB6-4462-AD16-1F5F7E11036A@comcast.net>

Selling my '73.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/2709860847.html

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Tue Nov 22 09:39:02 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:39:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NMC - XKCD - Money
Message-ID: <CABWjhcJtBT=f9VXiaLy_uy0Tz+hGEaA8usrQoXRwH1vG5wBN8A@mail.gmail.com>

Check this out - be sure to zoom in and see the details.

http://xkcd.com/980/huge/#x=-6632&y=-3120&z=2

Rick (seems to be worth-less these days) Bastedo

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Nov 22 09:50:31 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:50:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [...H...ealeys] TinyV-12
Message-ID: <4ECBD2D7.7@justbrits.com>

_*This is UN-REAL ! ! ! ! !*_

-------- Original Message --------

_*Amazing  !*_*   *    http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/

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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 22 10:21:52 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:21:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC......... Nova link to awesome Quantum
 Mechanics
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Message-ID: <CAJgjnupZw-3jsbV3A1TWstWPQ74N4ghC8tZn98eSzYBUGHHgtg@mail.gmail.com>

On Tue, Nov 22, 2011 at 4:32 AM, EASTJONES alan <
alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com> wrote:

> I understand that neutrinos can travel through space and planets etc
> , which means that they are passing through your body right now,
> without you knowing it !
>

AAaackkk!!   I feel....  somehow....    naked, exposed and violated!!

Cheers!!
Jim

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Tue Nov 22 10:31:30 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:31:30 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC......... Nova link to awesome Quantum
 Mechanics
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnupZw-3jsbV3A1TWstWPQ74N4ghC8tZn98eSzYBUGHHgtg@mail.gmail.com>
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Naah! ... That's just normal paranoia!

--
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 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Tue, Nov 22, 2011 at 4:32 AM, EASTJONES alan <


> AAaackkk!!   I feel....  somehow....    naked, exposed and violated!!

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Tue Nov 22 10:34:49 2011
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:34:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [...H...ealeys] TinyV-12
In-Reply-To: <4ECBD2D7.7@justbrits.com>
References: <4ECBD2D7.7@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <CAM6-RjcgTgckzxjExUwvq20_xtB=9b=kasAkbGsvE0wdnPMKmA@mail.gmail.com>

Well, he could have reduced friction by using spacers instead of springs
between the rocker arms! <G>
Amazing, 1220 hours of work!  3.5 hours a day for a year.  But how long did
it take him to plan it out?
Hal

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>
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From cmlove at knology.net  Tue Nov 22 10:44:58 2011
From: cmlove at knology.net (Monty Love)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:44:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [...H...ealeys] TinyV-12
Message-ID: <38263.1321983898@knology.net>

  BODY { font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px; }
What was it using for spark and fuel?
 On Tue 22/11/11 10:50 AM , "" Just Brits " Shop" shop at justbrits.com
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Tue Nov 22 11:24:35 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:24:35 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [...H...ealeys] TinyV-12
In-Reply-To: <635972571.140499.1321986252134.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
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I believe it runs on compressed air !?

--
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 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Monty Love" <cmlove at knology.net> wrote:


> 
> What was it using for spark and fuel?

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Tue Nov 22 12:43:08 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:43:08 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC......... Nova link to awesome Quantum
 Mechanics
Message-ID: <mailman.7.1321991003.8171.spridgets@autox.team.net>

And how do we know they are more likely popping in and out of another dimension? 

I still think it is all done with mirrors.

Steve
------Original Message------
From: Mike Rowe
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
To: rbastedo at gmail.com
To: spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Not LBC......... Nova link to awesome Quantum Mechanics
Sent: Nov 21, 2011 12:20 PM

Particles that pop in and out of existance, are more likely popping in and 
out of another dimension(s) that we have not yet figured out.  That could 
also explain the probabilistic behavior.  We don't know what happens to them 
when they are out of our dimensions, but it is clearly systematic as shown 
by their predictability.

Michael Rowe 
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From lbc77mg at gmail.com  Wed Nov 23 10:08:15 2011
From: lbc77mg at gmail.com (Allen Hefner)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:08:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
Message-ID: <CAMEj5OtFJw-pWkO-ESQfABqFY7Ra+TVEayV6c0ubCXwBm1szZQ@mail.gmail.com>

Check out how not to fry a turkey, starring William Shatner.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYkRF_FmD40&feature=youtu.be
Be safe tomorrow...go to a relative's house.

Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

*Current:*
2006 Chebbie
*Former:*
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget

From pchast at francomm.com  Wed Nov 23 10:13:48 2011
From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:13:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
In-Reply-To: <CAMEj5OtFJw-pWkO-ESQfABqFY7Ra+TVEayV6c0ubCXwBm1szZQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <op.v5esta02sjevdj@pete200>

Happy Thanksgiving All.


On Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:08:15 -0500, Allen Hefner <lbc77mg at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> Check out how not to fry a turkey, starring William Shatner.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYkRF_FmD40&feature=youtu.be
> Be safe tomorrow...go to a relative's house.
>
> Allen Hefner
> Norristown, PA
>
> *Current:*
> 2006 Chebbie
> *Former:*
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> 1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
> 1964 VW Type I
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Wed Nov 23 10:39:24 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:39:24 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
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Gobble, Gobble... <VBG>


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 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Pete Chast" <pchast at francomm.com> wrote:

> Happy Thanksgiving All.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Nov 23 10:53:09 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:53:09 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
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BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Kate

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To: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 9:39:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing

Gobble, Gobble... <VBG>


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'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Nov 23 11:46:17 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:46:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
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Oh no, here come the sheep jokes.  ;-)  Good one Kate.
Regardless of the world situation (do not start anything!),  each in our 
own situation we have a lot to be thankful for.  Not the least of which 
is this list.  Thank you Mark and the rest.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Dave W.



On 11/23/2011 11:53 AM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:
> BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
>
> Kate
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave KK7SS"<kk7ss at frontier.com>
> To: "spridgets_autox.team.net"<spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 9:39:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
>
> Gobble, Gobble...<VBG>
>
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
>   Richland, WA
>
> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
>
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Nov 23 11:53:32 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:53:32 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
In-Reply-To: <4ECD3F79.1070006@wi.net>
Message-ID: <436986027.713483.1322074412905.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

Sorry, but I don't really care for turkey, and I do like leg of lamb. It's one of the few things that my mother taught me to cook, and she did it right.

Kate

----- Original Message -----
From: "Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 10:46:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing

Oh no, here come the sheep jokes.  ;-)  Good one Kate.
Regardless of the world situation (do not start anything!),  each in our 
own situation we have a lot to be thankful for.  Not the least of which 
is this list.  Thank you Mark and the rest.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Dave W.



On 11/23/2011 11:53 AM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:
> BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
>
> Kate
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave KK7SS"<kk7ss at frontier.com>
> To: "spridgets_autox.team.net"<spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 9:39:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
>
> Gobble, Gobble...<VBG>
>
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
>   Richland, WA
>
> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
>
> ----- "Pete Chast"<pchast at francomm.com>  wrote:
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Wed Nov 23 12:00:18 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:00:18 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
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Rack of Lamb with Mint sauce, oven-roasted potatoes and Brussel Sprouts in butter ... Yum Yum <g>
At least, that's part of what's on the table in my house

PS Please don't tell my cardiologist!  :(

--
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'65 Sprite - running :)
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'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:

> Sorry, but I don't really care for turkey, and I do like leg of lamb.
> It's one of the few things that my mother taught me to cook, and she
> did it right.

From refisk at chartermi.net  Wed Nov 23 12:09:04 2011
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:09:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
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As long as the quantity of mint jelly either meets or exceeds the quantity of
lamb I can choke it down.  I hate it when you come in the house and the whole
place smells like a wet wool sweater because of the cooking lamb.  :-)

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Nov 23, 2011, at 1:53 PM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:

> Sorry, but I don't really care for turkey, and I do like leg of lamb. It's
one of the few things that my mother taught me to cook, and she did it right.
>
> Kate
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 10:46:17 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
>
> Oh no, here come the sheep jokes.  ;-)  Good one Kate.
> Regardless of the world situation (do not start anything!),  each in our
> own situation we have a lot to be thankful for.  Not the least of which
> is this list.  Thank you Mark and the rest.
> HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
>
> Dave W.
>
>
>
> On 11/23/2011 11:53 AM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:
>> BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
>>
>> Kate

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Nov 23 12:14:35 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:14:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
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Message-ID: <4ECD461B.3090607@wi.net>

Mmmmm, me too!  That's on the menu for Christmas.
DW


On 11/23/2011 12:53 PM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:
> Sorry, but I don't really care for turkey, and I do like leg of lamb. It's one of the few things that my mother taught me to cook, and she did it right.
>
> Kate
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Woerpel"<dwoerpel at wi.net>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 10:46:17 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
>
> Oh no, here come the sheep jokes.  ;-)  Good one Kate.
> Regardless of the world situation (do not start anything!),  each in our
> own situation we have a lot to be thankful for.  Not the least of which
> is this list.  Thank you Mark and the rest.
> HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
>
> Dave W.
>
>
>
> On 11/23/2011 11:53 AM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:
>> BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
>>
>> Kate
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Dave KK7SS"<kk7ss at frontier.com>
>> To: "spridgets_autox.team.net"<spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 9:39:24 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
>>
>> Gobble, Gobble...<VBG>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Dave G  KK7SS
>>    Richland, WA
>>
>> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
>> '65 Sprite - running :)
>> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
>> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
>>
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Wed Nov 23 12:35:03 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:35:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 54, Issue 40
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Amen Dave,
We are traveling to friends for the long weekend.
I'll bring some smoked salmon, garlic from my garden, frozen blackberries
from the edges of the yard this summer and a fine bottle of Royal Salute 21.
Celebration with great friends and family, maybe a little shopping Friday
morning to help with the economy and then some sittin' around time.

Have a great Thanksgiving all, I'm thankful for you!

Rick (gobble) Bastedo

_______________________________
From: Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:46:17 -0600
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing

Oh no, here come the sheep jokes.  ;-)  Good one Kate.
Regardless of the world situation (do not start anything!),  each in our
own situation we have a lot to be thankful for.  Not the least of which is
this list.  Thank you Mark and the rest.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Dave W.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Nov 23 12:41:35 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:41:35 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
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Somebody needs cooking lessons. Proper preparation of the meat prior to cooking is the secret to a good lamb roast.

Kate

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Fisk" <refisk at chartermi.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 11:09:04 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing

As long as the quantity of mint jelly either meets or exceeds the quantity of
lamb I can choke it down.  I hate it when you come in the house and the whole
place smells like a wet wool sweater because of the cooking lamb.  :-)

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Nov 23, 2011, at 1:53 PM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:

> Sorry, but I don't really care for turkey, and I do like leg of lamb. It's
one of the few things that my mother taught me to cook, and she did it right.
>
> Kate
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 10:46:17 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
>
> Oh no, here come the sheep jokes.  ;-)  Good one Kate.
> Regardless of the world situation (do not start anything!),  each in our
> own situation we have a lot to be thankful for.  Not the least of which
> is this list.  Thank you Mark and the rest.
> HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
>
> Dave W.
>
>
>
> On 11/23/2011 11:53 AM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:
>> BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
>>
>> Kate
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Nov 23 12:42:27 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:42:27 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
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What time do we eat?

Kate

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave KK7SS" <kk7ss at frontier.com>
To: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 11:00:18 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing

Rack of Lamb with Mint sauce, oven-roasted potatoes and Brussel Sprouts in butter ... Yum Yum <g>
At least, that's part of what's on the table in my house

PS Please don't tell my cardiologist!  :(

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:

> Sorry, but I don't really care for turkey, and I do like leg of lamb.
> It's one of the few things that my mother taught me to cook, and she
> did it right.
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From dwgwater at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 23 12:43:37 2011
From: dwgwater at hotmail.com (David Groundwater)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:43:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Franks alternator???
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	<AA624149-E6FD-4277-8D75-96905148CCCE@verizon.net>
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I used one for/from a Ford Festiva (not Fiesta)
Dave


> From: clarici at verizon.net
> Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:08:55 -0500
> To: kmappley at gmail.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Franks alternator???
>
> It was a mitsubishi alternator they came on lots of Japanese cars in the
80's.
> I know he liked the mazda pickup ones.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 22, 2011, at 10:03 AM, Kurt Appley <kmappley at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Wondering if Frankie or someone can tell me what the alternator that was
> > on Franks sprite at 'Midget 50' came off of----never thought to ask.
Looked
> > like a nice small unit.
> >
> > Kurt.
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From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Wed Nov 23 14:18:02 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:18:02 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
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You can sprinkle a bit of Balsomic Vinegar on the Brussel Sprouts instead of butter; really good that way.

Steve

Seafood straddle
Crabmeat pie
Butternut squash soup
Smoked Turkey
Pumpkin bread pudding
Cranberry parmelo relish
Pumpkin pie
Apple cake
 2 dozen friends and family

Sent from me.

-----Original Message-----
From: kgb at frontiernet.net
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.netDate: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:42:27 
Cc: spridgets_autox.team.net<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing

What time do we eat?

Kate

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave KK7SS" <kk7ss at frontier.com>
To: "spridgets_autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 11:00:18 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing

Rack of Lamb with Mint sauce, oven-roasted potatoes and Brussel Sprouts in butter ... Yum Yum <g>
At least, that's part of what's on the table in my house

PS Please don't tell my cardiologist!  :(

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:

> Sorry, but I don't really care for turkey, and I do like leg of lamb.
> It's one of the few things that my mother taught me to cook, and she
> did it right.
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From lbc77mg at gmail.com  Wed Nov 23 14:51:27 2011
From: lbc77mg at gmail.com (Allen Hefner)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:51:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
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No, no, Kate.  Proper grilling techique is burn it, then turn it.  When in
doubt, add more wine.  Then serve beer on the side.

 Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

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On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 2:41 PM, <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:

> Somebody needs cooking lessons. Proper preparation of the meat prior to
> cooking is the secret to a good lamb roast.
>
> Kate
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rick Fisk" <refisk at chartermi.net>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 11:09:04 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
>
> As long as the quantity of mint jelly either meets or exceeds the quantity
> of
> lamb I can choke it down.  I hate it when you come in the house and the
> whole
> place smells like a wet wool sweater because of the cooking lamb.  :-)
>
> Rick
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Nov 23, 2011, at 1:53 PM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:
>
> > Sorry, but I don't really care for turkey, and I do like leg of lamb.
> It's
> one of the few things that my mother taught me to cook, and she did it
> right.
> >
> > Kate
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
> > To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 10:46:17 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
> >
> > Oh no, here come the sheep jokes.  ;-)  Good one Kate.
> > Regardless of the world situation (do not start anything!),  each in our
> > own situation we have a lot to be thankful for.  Not the least of which
> > is this list.  Thank you Mark and the rest.
> > HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
> >
> > Dave W.
> >
> >
> >
> > On 11/23/2011 11:53 AM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:
> >> BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
> >>
> >> Kate

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Nov 23 14:58:04 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:58:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
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	mail.com>
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Actually, butterfly the leg, and grill it like a thick sirloin... 
some garlic helps. No mutton taste at all. Tastes better than beef. 
Honest. Family's favorite for decades.  I'm gonna try a Shatner boil 
instead, this year.
         Peter C
==
At 03:51 PM 11/23/2011, Allen Hefner wrote:
>No, no, Kate.  Proper grilling techique is burn it, then turn it.  When in
>doubt, add more wine.  Then serve beer on the side.
>
>
>On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 2:41 PM, <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:
>
> > Somebody needs cooking lessons. Proper preparation of the meat prior to
> > cooking is the secret to a good lamb roast.
> >
> > Kate

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 23 15:07:50 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:07:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
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In Mexico and parts of Texas they serve a delicacy called Cabrito. It is
young suckling goat roasted on stakes over a very hot charcoal fire.  It
melts in your mouth. I've never had lamb that tastes even nearly as good!
Especially after about 12 bottles of Lone Star longnecks.  ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 3:58 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> Actually, butterfly the leg, and grill it like a thick sirloin... some
> garlic helps. No mutton taste at all. Tastes better than beef. Honest.
> Family's favorite for decades.  I'm gonna try a Shatner boil instead, this
> year.
>        Peter C
> ==
>
> At 03:51 PM 11/23/2011, Allen Hefner wrote:
>
>> No, no, Kate.  Proper grilling techique is burn it, then turn it.  When in
>> doubt, add more wine.  Then serve beer on the side.
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 2:41 PM, <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:
>>
>> > Somebody needs cooking lessons. Proper preparation of the meat prior to
>> > cooking is the secret to a good lamb roast.
>> >
>> > Kate
>>
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From tmheffron at aol.com  Wed Nov 23 15:16:07 2011
From: tmheffron at aol.com (tm)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:16:07 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
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 Peter:

Shatner boil? Is this a William Shatner boil? Happy Thanksgiving to All.

Tutone





-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>
To: Allen Hefner <lbc77mg at gmail.com>; Spridgets list
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, Nov 23, 2011 3:58 pm
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing


Actually, butterfly the leg, and grill it like a thick sirloin...

some garlic helps. No mutton taste at all. Tastes better than beef.

Honest. Family's favorite for decades.  I'm gonna try a Shatner boil

instead, this year.

         Peter C

==

At 03:51 PM 11/23/2011, Allen Hefner wrote:

>No, no, Kate.  Proper grilling techique is burn it, then turn it.  When in

>doubt, add more wine.  Then serve beer on the side.

>

>

>On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 2:41 PM, <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:

>

> > Somebody needs cooking lessons. Proper preparation of the meat prior to

> > cooking is the secret to a good lamb roast.

> >

> > Kate
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Wed Nov 23 15:31:06 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:31:06 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
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Gonna need a bigger pot!

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

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> Shatner boil? Is this a William Shatner boil?

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov 23 18:06:54 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:06:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thanksgiving.
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdBG63KsWMUB2YjSJXwiT8kfgCytTJNsrcZMLR91AaShw@mail.gmail.com>

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends on the list. I hope all of you
are in good health & enjoy dinner tomorrow.
Lin

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Nov 23 18:36:48 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:36:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thanksgiving.
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVdBG63KsWMUB2YjSJXwiT8kfgCytTJNsrcZMLR91AaShw@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <E2630A38A8D64209AA773C4AFFE17613@spider>

What she said. ...bill in oregon
==============================================
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 5:07 PM
To: Spridget list
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends on the list. I hope all of you
are in good health & enjoy dinner tomorrow.
Lin
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Wed Nov 23 19:23:28 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:23:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice driving..
Message-ID: <455CA74411464161BC686A38F9E9584F@blackbox2>

http://jalopnik.com/5862242/watch-a-super-se7en-own-autocross


Have a good thanksgiving as well..

From bkitterer at me.com  Wed Nov 23 20:30:36 2011
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:30:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Greetings
Message-ID: <E14A2C61-CF3E-48A0-88DB-34C6A82138EF@me.com>

Happy Thanksgiving to all.  

Have a great and safe holiday.

Bob Kitterer and Dolores

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

From davriker at nwi.net  Wed Nov 23 20:31:29 2011
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:31:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rebuilding master cylinder
In-Reply-To: <456D57279FE1418BA01F2E234C290235@JeffWagamanPC>
References: <456D57279FE1418BA01F2E234C290235@JeffWagamanPC>
Message-ID: <E72714120D3F4E2893F6A202879C7DFA@RikerPC>

October of last year I replaced my master cylinder on my 1974 Midget.  My 
local parts house is a Moss distributor, and so I purchased the Classic Gold 
Brake master cylinder.  I was assured that, although made in China, the 
master cylinders were a pet project of one of the Moss employees, and that 
they were painstakingly reproduced to be exactly as original.  I was told 
that any master cylinder that came back under warranty was being 
disassembled to determine cause of failure, and improve future products, 
yada...yada...yada.  The master  cylinder did in fact look exactly like the 
original in every visible detail, and I can now say with authority that 
after one year and less than 1000 miles, it leaks fluid EXACTLY the way the 
original one did....

They have said I can return it for a new one, but seriously am thinking 
about sending a very old core to be rebuilt instead.
David Riker

-----Original Message----- 
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 6:01 AM
To: Spridget
Subject: [Spridgets] Rebuilding master cylinder

Any advice on rebuilding my 74 brake master cylinder?

Better to rebuild or buy new one from Moss/VB for about $150?

I am planning on just replacing rubber? Is this easy to remove from car?

Thanks again for all your advice!!!!

Jeff
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Wed Nov 23 21:42:04 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:42:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rebuilding master cylinder
In-Reply-To: <E72714120D3F4E2893F6A202879C7DFA@RikerPC>
References: <456D57279FE1418BA01F2E234C290235@JeffWagamanPC>
	<E72714120D3F4E2893F6A202879C7DFA@RikerPC>
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I think it's worthwhile to tear it down and see why it is leaking.
You'd be flying blind otherwise.

Let say you open it up and find little bits of crystallized conventional
brake fluid stuck in between the rubber and the cylinder wall?

Now whatcha going to do?  

I don't know of any master cylinder in the world that will fix that problem.

Something ELSE fixes THAT problem.


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Riker
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rebuilding master cylinder

October of last year I replaced my master cylinder on my 1974 Midget.  My 
local parts house is a Moss distributor, and so I purchased the Classic Gold

Brake master cylinder.  I was assured that, although made in China, the 
master cylinders were a pet project of one of the Moss employees, and that 
they were painstakingly reproduced to be exactly as original.  I was told 
that any master cylinder that came back under warranty was being 
disassembled to determine cause of failure, and improve future products, 
yada...yada...yada.  The master  cylinder did in fact look exactly like the 
original in every visible detail, and I can now say with authority that 
after one year and less than 1000 miles, it leaks fluid EXACTLY the way the 
original one did....

They have said I can return it for a new one, but seriously am thinking 
about sending a very old core to be rebuilt instead.
David Riker

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Thu Nov 24 07:51:47 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:51:47 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets]  Greetings and Happy Turkey
Message-ID: <mailman.9.1322146323.8171.spridgets@autox.team.net>

Hi all,

Thanks for all the laughs, stories and good ideas.

Have a great holiday.

Steve

59 bugeye (up on blocks for the winter)
86 peugeot (sold!! Waiting for buyer to pick up
02 Mini S (likely coming back as son graduates in Dec)
05 Elise (will be up on blocks soon)
Used 4wd - need to buy for x-country trip with wife to national parks.
------Original Message------
From: Kitterer Bob
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
To: spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Greetings
Sent: Nov 23, 2011 10:30 PM

Happy Thanksgiving to all.  

Have a great and safe holiday.

Bob Kitterer and Dolores

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 24 08:44:03 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:44:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dear Santa - BMC Tech support Vehicle
Message-ID: <1322149443.67204.YahooMailClassic@web161202.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Just in time for the holidays on eBay:  http://tinyurl.com/7xkgnka

Happy Healeydays,

Rick


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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Thu Nov 24 10:24:35 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:24:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dear Santa - BMC Tech support Vehicle
In-Reply-To: <1322149443.67204.YahooMailClassic@web161202.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
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Message-ID: <8E44119D6AEB4D46B951C2B81F64679F@blackbox2>

Let's all guess what it will sell for.

I think Wayne Carini paid around $50K for the other one.

Since this one is without engine I think this will sell for much less - $35K

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2011 10:44 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Dear Santa - BMC Tech support Vehicle

Just in time for the holidays on eBay:  http://tinyurl.com/7xkgnka

Happy Healeydays,

Rick


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From mark at bradakis.com  Thu Nov 24 10:57:25 2011
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:57:25 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Habby Tanksgibbing
In-Reply-To: <4ECD3F79.1070006@wi.net>
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Woerpel wrote:
> Oh no, here come the sheep jokes.  ;-)  Good one Kate.
> Regardless of the world situation (do not start anything!),  each in 
> our own situation we have a lot to be thankful for.  Not the least of 
> which is this list.  Thank you Mark and the rest.
> HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

You're most welcome.  I often moan and groan about the efforts I put in
to keep Team.Net on the air, but don't worry, I'll keep doing it for
another 20+ years!

Enjoy your dinner.

mjb.

From refisk at chartermi.net  Thu Nov 24 11:09:55 2011
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:09:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dear Santa - BMC Tech support Vehicle
In-Reply-To: <8E44119D6AEB4D46B951C2B81F64679F@blackbox2>
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	<8E44119D6AEB4D46B951C2B81F64679F@blackbox2>
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Because it's so far from original I would only go $5K.

Rick


Sent from my keyboard

On Nov 24, 2011, at 12:24 PM, "Dean Hedin" <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Let's all guess what it will sell for.
>
> I think Wayne Carini paid around $50K for the other one.
>
> Since this one is without engine I think this will sell for much less -
$35K
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HealeyRick
> Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2011 10:44 AM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Dear Santa - BMC Tech support Vehicle
>
> Just in time for the holidays on eBay:  http://tinyurl.com/7xkgnka
>
> Happy Healeydays,
>
> Rick

From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov 24 12:40:21 2011
From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox)
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:40:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget stuff @ Cafepress 25% today - T-Day
In-Reply-To: <mailman.13.1322161217.23847.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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Message-ID: <4ECE9DA5.5010504@sbcglobal.net>

Thanksgiving Day only CafePress, the host of Spridget regalia has 25% 
off on all items.

Unfortunately, the 2012 calendar is not on CafePress this year, but 
other stocking stuffers are.

http://www.cafepress.com/spridget

http://dealnews.com/Cafe-Press-coupon-25-off-sitewide-for-Facebook-users/522392.html

Happy Thanksgiving to all, including a belated greeting to those up north.

Lee

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Thu Nov 24 12:50:34 2011
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:50:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rebuilding master cylinder
In-Reply-To: <mailman.13.1322161217.23847.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.13.1322161217.23847.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <70782ADB-867A-438D-9516-9A3EE9F48DF3@gerardsgarage.com>

I've yet to see a repro that holds up more than 6 months.

I have both two original Lockheed dual circuit brake MC's  I won't be  
using if anyone is interested.. One is brass sleeved by Sierra and  
another new condition original, both with new, and as yet uninstalled  
seal kits. The cylinders have been stored disassembled. I also have a  
brass sleeved and new cad plated original lockheed clutch master.

The reason these MC's typically leak has nothing to do with internal  
piston seals. The is a seal at the front of the bore to capture bypass  
fluid (this is a design feature). The surface of the external piston  
must be clean and polished where it passes from the internal fluid  
area to the external. Any scores, pits, blemishes, etc, will cause the  
MC to leak. Due to the difficulty of disassembling, most people damage  
this surface when attempting a rebuild. They will leak even with new  
seals if the piston is damaged.

If anyone is interested in either of the two I have, let me know off  
list.

Gerard



On Nov 24, 2011, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:31:29 -0800
> From: "David Riker" <davriker at nwi.net>
> To: <jwagaman1 at comcast.net>, "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rebuilding master cylinder
> Message-ID: <E72714120D3F4E2893F6A202879C7DFA at RikerPC>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> 	reply-type=original
>
> October of last year I replaced my master cylinder on my 1974  
> Midget.  My
> local parts house is a Moss distributor, and so I purchased the  
> Classic Gold
> Brake master cylinder.  I was assured that, although made in China,  
> the
> master cylinders were a pet project of one of the Moss employees,  
> and that
> they were painstakingly reproduced to be exactly as original.  I was  
> told
> that any master cylinder that came back under warranty was being
> disassembled to determine cause of failure, and improve future  
> products,
> yada...yada...yada.  The master  cylinder did in fact look exactly  
> like the
> original in every visible detail, and I can now say with authority  
> that
> after one year and less than 1000 miles, it leaks fluid EXACTLY the  
> way the
> original one did....
>
> They have said I can return it for a new one, but seriously am  
> thinking
> about sending a very old core to be rebuilt instead.
> David Riker

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 24 16:27:50 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:27:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Wayne's Bus
Message-ID: <CAMyxPEJjQyhkP3WjpmVzTWNnt-BPWNdTFc6pnra_66zmfMvCmw@mail.gmail.com>

I think the one that Wayne bought had a newer updated Diesel engine in it
different than stock?

I watched the show where he was driving it up the Pacific Coast Highway and
I was impressed with how well the thing ran.

Kirk

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Thu Nov 24 16:54:49 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Mike MacLean)
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:54:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 Speed Speedo Drive Washer
Message-ID: <9DB32A99-A439-407F-981A-F67612BF334A@att.net>

Has anyone done a 5 speed conversion with a Paul A. kit recently or have a
exceptional memory? Is there some type of sealing washer between the speedo
drive and the trans where it attaches to the side of the transmission?  During
LotO my speedo drive fell off, but I managed to get it back on without
removing the engine and tranny. My fat hands would not fit. I had to get my
son to do it for me actually.  I am leaking trans fluid into the tunnel that
leaks out the back every time I park uphill (my driveway).  I am also
wondering if it is the rear seal because of the partial engagement of the
driveshaft on the splines.  Anyone having this problem?
Mike MacLean

From jwagaman1 at comcast.net  Thu Nov 24 19:52:48 2011
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net (jwagaman1 at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:52:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tap and Die Set
Message-ID: <0CB5FDABE57D42739D5BB1C8B3C69935@JeffWagamanPC>

Removed brake and clutch petals and damaged pivot bolt. I assume I can
rethread it.

Any recommendations on a reasonably priced Tap and Die Set?

Harbor Freight?
Eastwood?
Sears?

Thanks Jeff

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Thu Nov 24 23:14:55 2011
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:14:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tap and Die Set
In-Reply-To: <0CB5FDABE57D42739D5BB1C8B3C69935@JeffWagamanPC>
References: <0CB5FDABE57D42739D5BB1C8B3C69935@JeffWagamanPC>
Message-ID: <CAM6-RjfyvFma1mLB+odR90wOfEBayXVwffUU9t_W69sS=dpHPw@mail.gmail.com>

5/16-24 IIRC.  Your local hardware store should have the appropriate die.
Best to find one in an old timey store that comes from Hanson or another
manufacturer.  The ones in modern packaging (shrink wrap and cardboard to
hang on pegboard) are most likely from you-know-where, so check for COOL
(Country Of Origin Labeling.)  Even if they say Vermont American on them....
While you are at it, check the bushing and the return spring holes in the
pedals, per previous threads.
Might be time to rebuild the MC while you have the pedals out.  If you're
doing that you should take care of slave cylinders.  If your brake hoses
are over two years old they should be replaced, come to think of it those
50 year old brake lines are getting a bit dodgy....

Hal


On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 6:52 PM, <jwagaman1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Removed brake and clutch petals and damaged pivot bolt. I assume I can
> rethread it.
>
> Any recommendations on a reasonably priced Tap and Die Set?
>
> Harbor Freight?
> Eastwood?
> Sears?
>
> Thanks Jeff
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Nov 25 02:49:34 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:49:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Tap and Die Set
In-Reply-To: <CAM6-RjfyvFma1mLB+odR90wOfEBayXVwffUU9t_W69sS=dpHPw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <0CB5FDABE57D42739D5BB1C8B3C69935@JeffWagamanPC>
	<CAM6-RjfyvFma1mLB+odR90wOfEBayXVwffUU9t_W69sS=dpHPw@mail.gmail.com>
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I would like to second what Hal is saying here. I don't want to do a Frank
style rant against Asians, as I DO have friends at the university that are
really FROM China, BUT.
When I had the 68 painted, I pulled the doors, front wings, etc. Before
putting it back together, I bought a tap and die set from Auto Zone, with
the lifetime warranty. All I did was chase the threads before re assembly,
and I STILL had to replace the set before the car was done. I have replaced
it several times since.
Not bitching, just tellin' my story.

Brad

On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 12:14 AM, Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com> wrote:

> 5/16-24 IIRC.  Your local hardware store should have the appropriate die.
> Best to find one in an old timey store that comes from Hanson or another
> manufacturer.  The ones in modern packaging (shrink wrap and cardboard to
> hang on pegboard) are most likely from you-know-where, so check for COOL
> (Country Of Origin Labeling.)  Even if they say Vermont American on
> them....
> While you are at it, check the bushing and the return spring holes in the
> pedals, per previous threads.
> Might be time to rebuild the MC while you have the pedals out.  If you're
> doing that you should take care of slave cylinders.  If your brake hoses
> are over two years old they should be replaced, come to think of it those
> 50 year old brake lines are getting a bit dodgy....
>
> Hal
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 6:52 PM, <jwagaman1 at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Removed brake and clutch petals and damaged pivot bolt. I assume I can
> > rethread it.
> >
> > Any recommendations on a reasonably priced Tap and Die Set?
> >
> > Harbor Freight?
> > Eastwood?
> > Sears?
> >
> > Thanks Jeff
> > _______________________________________________
> >
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 25 05:17:11 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:17:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tap and Die Set
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	<CAM6-RjfyvFma1mLB+odR90wOfEBayXVwffUU9t_W69sS=dpHPw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <29418D7A2B5C47E690DCCED4C857214E@spider>

Also, it pays to ask at the store if they have a 'better' brand available.
My hardware store has been around 100 years. I was wearing out small drills,
the ones that were hanging in bubble wrap. I discovered that they keep the
good ones out of harms way, behind the counter. The good ones are not that
much more and are very good. ...bill in corvallis
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From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Hal Faulkner
Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2011 10:15 PM
To: jwagaman1 at comcast.net
Cc: Spridget
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tap and Die Set

5/16-24 IIRC.  Your local hardware store should have the appropriate die.
Best to find one in an old timey store that comes from Hanson or another
manufacturer.  The ones in modern packaging (shrink wrap and cardboard to
hang on pegboard) are most likely from you-know-where, so check for COOL
(Country Of Origin Labeling.)  Even if they say Vermont American on them....
While you are at it, check the bushing and the return spring holes in the
pedals, per previous threads.
Might be time to rebuild the MC while you have the pedals out.  If you're
doing that you should take care of slave cylinders.  If your brake hoses
are over two years old they should be replaced, come to think of it those
50 year old brake lines are getting a bit dodgy....

Hal


On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 6:52 PM, <jwagaman1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Removed brake and clutch petals and damaged pivot bolt. I assume I can
> rethread it.
>
> Any recommendations on a reasonably priced Tap and Die Set?
>
> Harbor Freight?
> Eastwood?
> Sears?
>
> Thanks Jeff
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From lbc77mg at gmail.com  Fri Nov 25 08:25:48 2011
From: lbc77mg at gmail.com (Allen Hefner)
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:25:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tap and Die Set
In-Reply-To: <0CB5FDABE57D42739D5BB1C8B3C69935@JeffWagamanPC>
References: <0CB5FDABE57D42739D5BB1C8B3C69935@JeffWagamanPC>
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During the work I did on my '77 Midget. I purchased a complete set of
thread chasers from Craftsman.  The set was perfect for what I needed and
came in a nice case.  Chasers aren't as sharp as taps and dies because they
don't have to cut thru metal and create threads, so they are easier to use
on everything threaded before reassembly.

*http://tinyurl.com/85z796r*

The full set of coarse, fine and metric chasers is 50 bucks, but it's Black
Friday so there might be a deal.

 Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

*Current:*
2006 Chebbie
*Former:*
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget



On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 9:52 PM, <jwagaman1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Removed brake and clutch petals and damaged pivot bolt. I assume I can
> rethread it.
>
> Any recommendations on a reasonably priced Tap and Die Set?
>
> Harbor Freight?
> Eastwood?
> Sears?
>
> Thanks Jeff
> _______________________________________________

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 25 08:33:36 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:33:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Dear Santa - BMC Tech support Vehicle
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I saw an original in CA a few years ago at a car show. I'd live in it ; )
Lin

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> Just in time for the holidays on eBay:  http://tinyurl.com/7xkgnka
>
> Happy Healeydays,
>
> Rick
>
>
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 25 08:57:11 2011
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:57:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Tap and Die Set
In-Reply-To: <0CB5FDABE57D42739D5BB1C8B3C69935@JeffWagamanPC>
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Jeff,
There aren't that many different threads on our cars. I have just gone
to my local Ace Hardware each time I needed a new one and bought a good
quality piece. I know it's more expensive to buy them all one at a time, but I
really don't need all of them so this way I get good stuff and don't spend as
much as I would have probably spent on a full set of even a mid-quality set..
Not sure how well made something from Harbor frieight would be. Chinese
metalurgy is generally questionable. 
 
Good luck.
 - David
Long Island
To: Spridget <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent:
Thursday, November 24, 2011 9:52 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Tap and Die Set
Removed brake and clutch petals and damaged pivot bolt. I assume I can
rethread it.

Any recommendations on a reasonably priced Tap and Die Set?
Harbor Freight?
Eastwood?
Sears?

Thanks Jeff
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From a61bugeye at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 25 10:28:47 2011
From: a61bugeye at yahoo.com (Bug Eye)
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:28:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Tap and Die Set
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	<CAMEj5Os=WiXiy31WkiHMbUufLNkRyUia-75Gbk-M0Cj37ER5xg@mail.gmail.com>
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I have the same thread chaser set. I found it to be the most used tool in the
car rebuild. 
 
Bill W
Just one Bugeye

From: Allen Hefner <lbc77mg at gmail.com>
To: Spridgets list <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Friday, November 25, 2011
7:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tap and Die Set

During the work I did on my
'77 Midget. I purchased a complete set of
thread chasers from Craftsman.  The
set was perfect for what I needed and
came in a nice case.  Chasers aren't as
sharp as taps and dies because they
don't have to cut thru metal and create
threads, so they are easier to use
on everything threaded before reassembly.
*http://tinyurl.com/85z796r*

The full set of coarse, fine and metric chasers
is 50 bucks, but it's Black
Friday so there might be a deal.

Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

*Current:*
2006 Chebbie
*Former:*
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series
III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget



On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 9:52 PM, <jwagaman1 at comcast.net>
wrote:

> Removed brake and clutch petals and damaged pivot bolt. I assume I
can
> rethread it.
>
> Any recommendations on a reasonably priced Tap and Die
Set?
>
> Harbor Freight?
> Eastwood?
> Sears?
>
> Thanks Jeff
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 25 12:30:44 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:30:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] JLo's Fiat broke down.
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdGFKijWd0=o0O0hr47oTbhmpZrWLpfaV0cMVVqZnVBFQ@mail.gmail.com>

JLo's Fiat broke down.
http://jalopnik.com/jennifer-lopez/
Lin

From jwagaman1 at comcast.net  Fri Nov 25 13:40:05 2011
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net (jwagaman1 at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:40:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw:  Tap and Die Set
Message-ID: <5D2E1B243DB545608EE78C94D0D1B7E6@JeffWagamanPC>

Thanks to everyone for all the sound advice!

Jeff

-----Original Message----- 
From: Jim Seippel
Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2011 10:44 PM
To: jwagaman1 at comcast.net
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Tap and Die Set

Unless you need a tap and die set, just buy the one you need, probably a 3/8
X 24 die? You can turn it with a wrench if all you are doing is cleaning up
the threads.  - Jim


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of jwagaman1 at comcast.net
Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2011 8:53 PM
To: Spridget
Subject: [Spridgets] Tap and Die Set

Removed brake and clutch petals and damaged pivot bolt. I assume I can
rethread it.

Any recommendations on a reasonably priced Tap and Die Set?

Harbor Freight?
Eastwood?
Sears?

Thanks Jeff
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From stargazer1 at cox.net  Fri Nov 25 23:49:09 2011
From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose)
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:49:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tap and Die Set
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References: <0CB5FDABE57D42739D5BB1C8B3C69935@JeffWagamanPC>
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On 11/24/2011 6:52 PM, jwagaman1 at comcast.net wrote:
> Removed brake and clutch petals and damaged pivot bolt. I assume I can
> rethread it.
>
I'll second the rest of the advice. I'd also avoid Vermont American. 
Very poor quality. Most of my taps are either TRW, or Brubaker. I have 
some Japanese taps that are also very good. The problem with most 
Chinese taps is soft steel.

Be sure to use lubricate the tap well when you chase the threads. A 
thread cutting oil is best, and readily available in the plumbing 
department.

Cheers,
Dave Ambrose

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sat Nov 26 21:26:34 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 04:26:34 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] 8-speed transmission
Message-ID: <261419755.178315.1322367994598.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

I know how much it costs to fix a standard Chrysler 3 speed transmission  - big bucks!

I just saw a Chrysler commercial promoting their new 8 speed transmission!!!

I wonder what it'll cost to fix one of them.

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

From an5.sprite at gmail.com  Sat Nov 26 22:27:20 2011
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com)
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:27:20 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 8-speed transmission
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266% of what it costs to fix a 3 speed.

Steve
------Original Message------
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Subject: [Spridgets] 8-speed transmission
Sent: Nov 26, 2011 11:26 PM

I know how much it costs to fix a standard Chrysler 3 speed transmission  - big bucks!

I just saw a Chrysler commercial promoting their new 8 speed transmission!!!

I wonder what it'll cost to fix one of them.

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

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Sent from me.

From grday at btinternet.com  Sat Nov 26 23:11:18 2011
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 06:11:18 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 8-speed transmission
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Eight-thirds = 8/3 = two and two thirds  the price !   (LOL)

Guy R Day


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Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2011 4:26 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] 8-speed transmission


>I know how much it costs to fix a standard Chrysler 3 speed transmission  - 
>big bucks!
>
> I just saw a Chrysler commercial promoting their new 8 speed 
> transmission!!!
>
> I wonder what it'll cost to fix one of them.
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
> Richland, WA
>
> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Nov 27 06:54:16 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:54:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 8-speed transmission
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You're supposed to lease it. ...bill in oregon
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Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2011 8:27 PM
To: spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] 8-speed transmission

I know how much it costs to fix a standard Chrysler 3 speed transmission  -
big bucks!

I just saw a Chrysler commercial promoting their new 8 speed transmission!!!

I wonder what it'll cost to fix one of them.

--
Dave G  KK7SS
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sun Nov 27 07:46:00 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:46:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
Message-ID: <48FA6CD25B974023A75ECCBDA59541F6@Home>

How far should a new throw-out bearing last in around-town driving, not abused?

Mine was really short when new, and is now nearly gone at 6000 miles.  I was hoping that rebleeding the  line would help, but it did not.  

I also wondered if a 2.5" instead of 3" rod might have been put in by the DPO.  Would a rod that short even work on a rib-case?

Michael Rowe
'74 Bugeyed Midget

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Sun Nov 27 09:04:19 2011
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 08:04:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
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Michael,

This all depends on how you drive.  Simple explanation...when stopped at a
light or in traffic, do you take the car out of gear and your foot off the
clutch?  Or... do you keep the car in gear with the clutch depresses the
entire time?  Using the latter technique, your throwout bearing will NOT
last long at all.

I have *always* used the first technique and have never had a throw out
bearing fail prematurely.

Cheers,

Curt

On Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 6:46 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> How far should a new throw-out bearing last in around-town driving, not
> abused?
>
> Mine was really short when new, and is now nearly gone at 6000 miles.  I
> was hoping that rebleeding the  line would help, but it did not.
>
> I also wondered if a 2.5" instead of 3" rod might have been put in by the
> DPO.  Would a rod that short even work on a rib-case?
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Bugeyed Midget
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sun Nov 27 09:38:20 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:38:20 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
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Starting your car in gear will also greatly shorten the life of your throwout bearing, as will the common practice of resting your hand on the gearshift lever as you are driving.

Kate


----- Original Message -----
From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" <cnaarndt at gmail.com>
To: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
Cc: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2011 8:04:19 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing

Michael,

This all depends on how you drive.  Simple explanation...when stopped at a
light or in traffic, do you take the car out of gear and your foot off the
clutch?  Or... do you keep the car in gear with the clutch depresses the
entire time?  Using the latter technique, your throwout bearing will NOT
last long at all.

I have *always* used the first technique and have never had a throw out
bearing fail prematurely.

Cheers,

Curt

On Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 6:46 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> How far should a new throw-out bearing last in around-town driving, not
> abused?
>
> Mine was really short when new, and is now nearly gone at 6000 miles.  I
> was hoping that rebleeding the  line would help, but it did not.
>
> I also wondered if a 2.5" instead of 3" rod might have been put in by the
> DPO.  Would a rod that short even work on a rib-case?
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Bugeyed Midget
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Nov 27 09:47:40 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:47:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
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I was aware of the wear caused by starting your car in gear, and that
resting your foot on the pedal while driving would also shorten the life,
and the foot on the clutch at stop signs and lights. I was not aware of the
danger of resting your hand on the gearshift while in motion. May I request
an explanation for this ignorant young lad?
Thank you so much

Brad

On Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 10:38 AM, <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:

> Starting your car in gear will also greatly shorten the life of your
> throwout bearing, as will the common practice of resting your hand on the
> gearshift lever as you are driving.
>
> Kate
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" <cnaarndt at gmail.com>
> To: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> Cc: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2011 8:04:19 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
>
> Michael,
>
> This all depends on how you drive.  Simple explanation...when stopped at a
> light or in traffic, do you take the car out of gear and your foot off the
> clutch?  Or... do you keep the car in gear with the clutch depresses the
> entire time?  Using the latter technique, your throwout bearing will NOT
> last long at all.
>
> I have *always* used the first technique and have never had a throw out
> bearing fail prematurely.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Curt
>
> On Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 6:46 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> wrote:
>
> > How far should a new throw-out bearing last in around-town driving, not
> > abused?
> >
> > Mine was really short when new, and is now nearly gone at 6000 miles.  I
> > was hoping that rebleeding the  line would help, but it did not.
> >
> > I also wondered if a 2.5" instead of 3" rod might have been put in by the
> > DPO.  Would a rod that short even work on a rib-case?
> >
> > Michael Rowe
> > '74 Bugeyed Midget
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sun Nov 27 10:55:50 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:55:50 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
In-Reply-To: <CABQj3r_0c5rs0dACRGMFFsodotEWmm99DPfHfU6WFF8WqsV4zQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1112717527.751188.1322416550572.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

I really have no idea. This is something I was told back in the early 1960s by a factory trained BMC mechanic of many years experience. I wasn't interested in reasons at the time, just promoting the longevity of my car.

Kate

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
To: kgb at frontiernet.net
Cc: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2011 8:47:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing

I was aware of the wear caused by starting your car in gear, and that resting your foot on the pedal while driving would also shorten the life, and the foot on the clutch at stop signs and lights. I was not aware of the danger of resting your hand on the gearshift while in motion. May I request an explanation for this ignorant young lad? 
Thank you so much 

Brad 


On Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 10:38 AM, < kgb at frontiernet.net > wrote: 


Starting your car in gear will also greatly shorten the life of your throwout bearing, as will the common practice of resting your hand on the gearshift lever as you are driving. 

Kate 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" < cnaarndt at gmail.com > 
To: "Michael Rowe" < mdrowe at optonline.net > 
Cc: "Spridget Chat Group" < spridgets at autox.team.net > 
Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2011 8:04:19 AM 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing 

Michael, 

This all depends on how you drive. Simple explanation...when stopped at a 
light or in traffic, do you take the car out of gear and your foot off the 
clutch? Or... do you keep the car in gear with the clutch depresses the 
entire time? Using the latter technique, your throwout bearing will NOT 
last long at all. 

I have *always* used the first technique and have never had a throw out 
bearing fail prematurely. 

Cheers, 

Curt 

On Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 6:46 AM, Michael Rowe < mdrowe at optonline.net > wrote: 

> How far should a new throw-out bearing last in around-town driving, not 
> abused? 
> 
> Mine was really short when new, and is now nearly gone at 6000 miles. I 
> was hoping that rebleeding the line would help, but it did not. 
> 
> I also wondered if a 2.5" instead of 3" rod might have been put in by the 
> DPO. Would a rod that short even work on a rib-case? 
> 
> Michael Rowe 
> '74 Bugeyed Midget 
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Nov 27 11:18:56 2011
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:18:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
In-Reply-To: <1112717527.751188.1322416550572.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
References: <1112717527.751188.1322416550572.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <5FB638CC-AFCB-4F96-A528-D63571374316@chartermi.net>

Resting your hand on the shift lever might cause wear in the shift forks, but
won't cause any throwout bearing problems.

On my '68 VW Beetle with the Auto-Stick Shift transmission resting your hand
on the gear lever caused the clutch to disengage.  It was designed that way.
Seriously.  :-)

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Nov 27, 2011, at 12:55 PM, kgb at frontiernet.net wrote:

> I really have no idea. This is something I was told back in the early 1960s
by a factory trained BMC mechanic of many years experience. I wasn't
interested in reasons at the time, just promoting the longevity of my car.
>
> Kate
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> To: kgb at frontiernet.net
> Cc: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2011 8:47:40 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
>
> I was aware of the wear caused by starting your car in gear, and that
resting your foot on the pedal while driving would also shorten the life, and
the foot on the clutch at stop signs and lights. I was not aware of the danger
of resting your hand on the gearshift while in motion. May I request an
explanation for this ignorant young lad?
> Thank you so much
>
> Brad
>
>
> On Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 10:38 AM, < kgb at frontiernet.net > wrote:
>
>
> Starting your car in gear will also greatly shorten the life of your
throwout bearing, as will the common practice of resting your hand on the
gearshift lever as you are driving.
>
> Kate

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sun Nov 27 14:43:00 2011
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:43:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
In-Reply-To: <48FA6CD25B974023A75ECCBDA59541F6@Home>
References: <48FA6CD25B974023A75ECCBDA59541F6@Home>
Message-ID: <1201826243.20111127134300@pacifier.com>

Hello Michael,

     It is my understanding that the newer ones just don't last as
     long as the OEM stuff. I don't know if it's the quality of the
     carbon, (jeepers, how can one skimp on a basic element?) or the
     thickness supplied or what but you are not the first to complain
     abut the short life new T.O. Bearings. Many people have said that
     they have NEVER worn out an OEM one. Try to locate an old one,
     as from what I've heard old, used ones will outlast the new ones
     being supplied today. 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
      * "Henry the Eighth!" said Tom unthinkingly.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sun Nov 27 14:49:25 2011
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:49:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC--New Computer.
Message-ID: <926510942.20111127134925@pacifier.com>

Hello Spridgets,

  My old system tried to write a CD and stopped. Really, it just shut
  itself off and wouldn't restart. Eventually I opened the case,
  disconnected THAT component and got a restart. I backed everything
  up and ordered a new system....

  I'm all transferred over to it now. Get this.. on the
  WIN 7 performance index I rate a 7.7 out of 7.9! ...

  All Components show 7.9 EXCEPT the Intel Quad Core Fully Unlocked i7
  (1155) 3.5 Ghz, Turbo enabled CPU. .. it only rates 7.7

  WoWZa!

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                          mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403  "the red thing"
 
  Taglines are the bumper stickers of the '90s. 

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sun Nov 27 15:10:28 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:10:28 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC--New Computer.
In-Reply-To: <926510942.20111127134925@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <1191166585.182556.1322431828474.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

And you still can't read or type any faster  <VBG>

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Bill L" <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

>
>   I'm all transferred over to it now. Get this.. on the
> 
>   WIN 7 performance index I rate a 7.7 out of 7.9! ...

From grday at btinternet.com  Sun Nov 27 15:19:29 2011
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:19:29 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
References: <48FA6CD25B974023A75ECCBDA59541F6@Home>
	<1201826243.20111127134300@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <40EF10AF4563454892B3B865DA167259@user8634b3d69b>

It has been my experience that it is normally down to (1) the user - who 
says they don't rest a foot on the clutch but they do ! or (2) It has been 
installed incorrectly, usually without the correct amount of play at the 
pedal causing a 'false foot on clutch' situation.

As a truly odd ball thing, after having done a little looking into the use 
and properties of silicone fluid, it is possible if this is used it may 
cause an incomplete freeing of the mechanism on the release stroke.  I am 
NOT saying it will, just that it is possible.

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill L" <>
To: "Michael Rowe" <>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2011 9:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing


> Hello Michael,
>
>     It is my understanding that the newer ones just don't last as
>     long as the OEM stuff. I don't know if it's the quality of the
>     carbon, (jeepers, how can one skimp on a basic element?) or the
>     thickness supplied or what but you are not the first to complain
>     abut the short life new T.O. Bearings. Many people have said that
>     they have NEVER worn out an OEM one. Try to locate an old one,
>     as from what I've heard old, used ones will outlast the new ones
>     being supplied today.
>
> -- 
> Best regards,
> Bill L.                          >
> '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>
>      * "Henry the Eighth!" said Tom unthinkingly.
> _______________________________________________

From jwagaman1 at comcast.net  Sun Nov 27 17:20:59 2011
From: jwagaman1 at comcast.net (jwagaman1 at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:20:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] rebuild engine DVD
Message-ID: <DA4D94F737614D3E9F3D562B54C22B20@JeffWagamanPC>

Anyone ever see this video or have any other recommendations on rebuild?


http://www.minisport.com/mini-spare-parts/info_DVDUMBAS.html

Product Description:
Ultimate Mini Builder - 1380cc A-series is your comprehensive guide to
building a high performance fast-road 1380cc A-series engine. With over four
hours of in-depth footage, watch as Mini expert Bill Sollis strips a Metro
1275cc unit and then rebuilds it to 1380cc with all the perfect components for
long-lasting and reliable power! And to prove the result, we run the engine on
a dyno - revealing over 100bhp and 100lbs/ft of torque.

Ultimate Mini Builder - 1380cc A-series is extremely detailed and offers
invaluable guidance to anyone considering of home build. Extensive chapters
and a comprehensive opening menu mean you can jump to exactly the section you
want to watch, prior to heading into the garage! Seeing the job being done by
a professional will give you enormous confidence to tackle your own rebuild

Areas covered include... Comprehensive strip-down, What to keep, what to bin,
How to set a specification. The Build - Crankshaft and bearings, Centre main
strap, Pistons, rings and bolts, Camshaft and followers, Duplex timing gear,
Adjusting the timing gear, Cylinder head fitment, Fitting of roller rockers,
Gearbox strip-down & refurb, New clutch, Lightened & balanced flywheel,
Performance distributor, Carburettor, Run-up on the dyno...and much more!




Thanks Jeff

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov 28 03:47:41 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:47:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC--New Computer.
In-Reply-To: <1191166585.182556.1322431828474.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <926510942.20111127134925@pacifier.com>
	<1191166585.182556.1322431828474.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVfx_N+Mh-BaDBF63ngRvpS22+kmCv_nPVM5rFqewjvb8A@mail.gmail.com>

Wow I wonder if the laptop I am fixing will start up if I disconnect some
of the peripherals? I had it apart 4 times and swapped out motherboards but
the replacement was questionable to start.
Cool and good job,
Lin

On Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 2:10 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> And you still can't read or type any faster  <VBG>
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
>  Richland, WA
>
> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
>
> ----- "Bill L" <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >   I'm all transferred over to it now. Get this.. on the
> >
> >   WIN 7 performance index I rate a 7.7 out of 7.9! ...
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov 28 04:04:11 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:04:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] rebuild engine DVD
In-Reply-To: <DA4D94F737614D3E9F3D562B54C22B20@JeffWagamanPC>
References: <DA4D94F737614D3E9F3D562B54C22B20@JeffWagamanPC>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVcjLrRg4WKXEnkBd4ZmX7BJj+HJcOqoYVrBWng+t-1Hfg@mail.gmail.com>

Wow 4 hrs long I may buy one just to learn more about my Spridget.
Lin

On Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 4:20 PM, <jwagaman1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Anyone ever see this video or have any other recommendations on rebuild?
>
>
> http://www.minisport.com/mini-spare-parts/info_DVDUMBAS.html
>
> Product Description:
> Ultimate Mini Builder - 1380cc A-series is your comprehensive guide to
> building a high performance fast-road 1380cc A-series engine. With over
> four
> hours of in-depth footage, watch as Mini expert Bill Sollis strips a Metro
> 1275cc unit and then rebuilds it to 1380cc with all the perfect components
> for
> long-lasting and reliable power! And to prove the result, we run the
> engine on
> a dyno - revealing over 100bhp and 100lbs/ft of torque.
>
> Ultimate Mini Builder - 1380cc A-series is extremely detailed and offers
> invaluable guidance to anyone considering of home build. Extensive chapters
> and a comprehensive opening menu mean you can jump to exactly the section
> you
> want to watch, prior to heading into the garage! Seeing the job being done
> by
> a professional will give you enormous confidence to tackle your own rebuild
>
> Areas covered include... Comprehensive strip-down, What to keep, what to
> bin,
> How to set a specification. The Build - Crankshaft and bearings, Centre
> main
> strap, Pistons, rings and bolts, Camshaft and followers, Duplex timing
> gear,
> Adjusting the timing gear, Cylinder head fitment, Fitting of roller
> rockers,
> Gearbox strip-down & refurb, New clutch, Lightened & balanced flywheel,
> Performance distributor, Carburettor, Run-up on the dyno...and much more!
>
>
>
>
> Thanks Jeff
> _______________________________________________
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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 28 07:05:13 2011
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:05:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Line diodes
Message-ID: <1322489113.48736.YahooMailClassic@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

When dealing with complicated wiring I refer to 'Classics Brit Car Electrical Systems' by Rick Astley. Thankfully I have not found any diodes in AN5L/37190; yet. Skip J 

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov 28 07:28:37 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:28:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Line diodes
In-Reply-To: <1322489113.48736.YahooMailClassic@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <1322489113.48736.YahooMailClassic@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <EEFB23222A744E55A0C684DD9121C0B9@spider>

http://tinyurl.com/728e9zm

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Skip Jackson
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 6:05 AM
To: spridget
Cc: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Spridgets] Line diodes

When dealing with complicated wiring I refer to 'Classics Brit Car
Electrical Systems' by Rick Astley. Thankfully I have not found any diodes
in AN5L/37190; yet. Skip J 
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From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Nov 28 08:09:08 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:09:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Line diodes
In-Reply-To: <1322489113.48736.YahooMailClassic@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <1322489113.48736.YahooMailClassic@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4ED3A414.5070905@justbrits.com>

<< Thankfully I have not found any diodes in AN5L/37190; yet.>>

"If" you do Skip, somebody has REALLY "messed" with your harness ! ! 
!    LOL !

Ed

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 28 10:48:58 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:48:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Resting Hand on Gear Shift = Less T Bearing Life
Message-ID: <CAMyxPE+Gwzd4A2kFBP66kzw4vNVgn_4Wn6mhr7s0QiSOiKvQug@mail.gmail.com>

This must be my problem as I always keep my hand on the gear shift.  I do
not start the car in gear . . nor do I keep my foot on the clutch at stop
lights.

But I go through them way too often.  . about once a year.  I drive my 59
1275 just about every day around town.

But if a BMC mechanic stated that keeping your hand on the gear shift has a
negative effect I will stop doing it and just let the thing rattle as it
wants to do.

Anyone else have an idea as to why keeping your hand on the gearshift would
cause pre-mature wear?  I tend to see it as does Rick Fisk. . no
correlation unless there is something to do with the shifting forks or?



Kirk

59 1275

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Mon Nov 28 14:37:19 2011
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:37:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
In-Reply-To: <mailman.11.1322506818.937.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.11.1322506818.937.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <E3E5A8C5-9365-4F7C-95C4-B01328812436@gerardsgarage.com>

I too have heard many complaints of premature failure on current  
reproductions. I think the only one I would trust is the Borg and  
Beck, but I'm not sure if they are sold separately from their clutch  
kit. Just be aware if you go for a used one, that there are 3  
different ones; 948, 1098 and 1275 are unique per application, both  
with regard to carbon thickness and I believe pivot offset as well.

Gerard

On Nov 28, 2011, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:43:00 -0800
> From: Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>
> To: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
> Message-ID: <1201826243.20111127134300 at pacifier.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Hello Michael,
>
>     It is my understanding that the newer ones just don't last as
>     long as the OEM stuff. I don't know if it's the quality of the
>     carbon, (jeepers, how can one skimp on a basic element?) or the
>     thickness supplied or what but you are not the first to complain
>     abut the short life new T.O. Bearings. Many people have said that
>     they have NEVER worn out an OEM one. Try to locate an old one,
>     as from what I've heard old, used ones will outlast the new ones
>     being supplied today.
>
> -- 
> Best regards,
> Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
> '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>
>      * "Henry the Eighth!" said Tom unthinkingly.

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Mon Nov 28 14:44:10 2011
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:44:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Line diodes
In-Reply-To: <mailman.11.1322506818.937.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.11.1322506818.937.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <CEF8EEEF-C04E-49FA-BD26-5E31262E838F@gerardsgarage.com>

The schematics I have for the 1500 indicate the diode is present in  
Midget MKIII USA (car no G-AN5-101501 onwards to the end of 1977  
production) and Midget MKIII UK (1500 models to the end of 1977  
production)

A time delay relay and 2 diodes are shown in 1978 onward schematics.

Gerard

On Nov 28, 2011, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:05:13 -0800 (PST)
> From: Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>
> To: spridget <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Cc: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Spridgets] Line diodes
> Message-ID:
> 	<1322489113.48736.YahooMailClassic at web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> When dealing with complicated wiring I refer to 'Classics Brit Car  
> Electrical Systems' by Rick Astley. Thankfully I have not found any  
> diodes in AN5L/37190; yet. Skip J

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Nov 28 19:03:48 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:03:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
In-Reply-To: <E3E5A8C5-9365-4F7C-95C4-B01328812436@gerardsgarage.com>
References: <mailman.11.1322506818.937.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<E3E5A8C5-9365-4F7C-95C4-B01328812436@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <A0567F70DA3145FA9AF424F836B007AB@blackbox2>

Before I put the 5 speed in I used to have a ribcase with a roller bearing
throwout.  Does anybody still make these?

If not, someone should.

I believe it is still in my tranny up in the attic.  I should pull it out
and measure/photograph it.    

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gerard
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 4:37 PM
To: Spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing

I too have heard many complaints of premature failure on current  
reproductions. I think the only one I would trust is the Borg and  
Beck, but I'm not sure if they are sold separately from their clutch  
kit. Just be aware if you go for a used one, that there are 3  
different ones; 948, 1098 and 1275 are unique per application, both  
with regard to carbon thickness and I believe pivot offset as well.

Gerard

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Mon Nov 28 19:14:10 2011
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:14:10 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
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So for those who may not have friended Ron on Facebook .B  Our dear friend
decided to "modify" a jersey barrier with his corvette this morning.B 
Although the details are slow to arrive (hint hint hint Ron ......) He posted
that he is doing fine and although in good spiritsB  he is " realllly sore"

Please send him your thoughtful get well wishes as he recoups.

B 

Sorry if this sounds like I am outing you Ron but I figured your friends here
would want to send you their best wishes...

Ryan Kubanoff

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov 28 19:18:54 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:18:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
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The Vett; how's the Vett??
======================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
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ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 6:14 PM
To: spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave

So for those who may not have friended Ron on Facebook .B  Our dear friend
decided to "modify" a jersey barrier with his corvette this morning.B 
Although the details are slow to arrive (hint hint hint Ron ......) He
posted
that he is doing fine and although in good spiritsB  he is " realllly sore"

Please send him your thoughtful get well wishes as he recoups.

B 

Sorry if this sounds like I am outing you Ron but I figured your friends
here
would want to send you their best wishes...

Ryan Kubanoff
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 28 19:22:33 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:22:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
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The Vette is wasted.  Ron came out better.

I started the teasing about how in the hell he did this, but not sure if it 
was premature or not.  When the time is right, I'm sure he would appreciate 
a big blast from all of his friends on the list.




-----Original Message----- 
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 8:18 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave

The Vett; how's the Vett??
======================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 6:14 PM
To: spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave

So for those who may not have friended Ron on Facebook .B  Our dear friend
decided to "modify" a jersey barrier with his corvette this morning.B
Although the details are slow to arrive (hint hint hint Ron ......) He
posted
that he is doing fine and although in good spiritsB  he is " realllly sore"

Please send him your thoughtful get well wishes as he recoups.

B

Sorry if this sounds like I am outing you Ron but I figured your friends
here
would want to send you their best wishes...

Ryan Kubanoff
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Mon Nov 28 19:27:39 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:27:39 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
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Ron,

I know how I felt after totaling my real metal pickup. I can only imagine how you are doing after a wreck in your little plastic toy. Hope you were as lucky as I was and are feeling better real soon.

Kate

PS: Hydromorphone helps a LOT!!!

----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 6:22:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave

The Vette is wasted.  Ron came out better.

I started the teasing about how in the hell he did this, but not sure if it 
was premature or not.  When the time is right, I'm sure he would appreciate 
a big blast from all of his friends on the list.




-----Original Message----- 
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 8:18 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave

The Vett; how's the Vett??
======================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 6:14 PM
To: spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave

So for those who may not have friended Ron on Facebook .B  Our dear friend
decided to "modify" a jersey barrier with his corvette this morning.B
Although the details are slow to arrive (hint hint hint Ron ......) He
posted
that he is doing fine and although in good spiritsB  he is " realllly sore"

Please send him your thoughtful get well wishes as he recoups.

B

Sorry if this sounds like I am outing you Ron but I figured your friends
here
would want to send you their best wishes...

Ryan Kubanoff
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From davriker at nwi.net  Mon Nov 28 19:31:49 2011
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:31:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Resting Hand on Gear Shift = Less T Bearing  Life
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Having had a transmission apart, I can attest that resting you hand on the 
gear shift lever causes the shift fork to ride on the gear.  Once the fork 
is worn, the gears often are not fully engaged, which leads to them popping 
out of gear.  I don't see how this could affect the throw out bearing at 
all.

The clutch assembly is seriously under-engineered from the beginning, and is 
just one more good reason to convert to Nissan components.  The carbon face 
is always in contact with the pressure plate surface as there is no pull-off 
spring incorporated in the design.  If still available, I had good luck with 
the roller bearing setup, but then of course, the next weakest link is the 
clutch plate itself, which is usually worn down to the rivets about the same 
time the carbon bearing self destructs.  QH components seemed to hold up 
pretty well, but again, probably not much more than about 25-30k miles of 
spirited driving, or about every two years as I recall.

David R.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Kirk Hargreaves
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 9:48 AM
To: kgb at frontiernet.net
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Resting Hand on Gear Shift = Less T Bearing Life

This must be my problem as I always keep my hand on the gear shift.  I do
not start the car in gear . . nor do I keep my foot on the clutch at stop
lights.

But I go through them way too often.  . about once a year.  I drive my 59
1275 just about every day around town.

But if a BMC mechanic stated that keeping your hand on the gear shift has a
negative effect I will stop doing it and just let the thing rattle as it
wants to do.

Anyone else have an idea as to why keeping your hand on the gearshift would
cause pre-mature wear?  I tend to see it as does Rick Fisk. . no
correlation unless there is something to do with the shifting forks or?



Kirk

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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Nov 28 19:32:54 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:32:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
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What vintage corvette did Ron have?

Every once in a while I think about getting a car with muscle.
But then I think that I would drive it like I drive the Sprite - and get
into serious trouble.


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
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Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 9:23 PM
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave

The Vette is wasted.  Ron came out better.

I started the teasing about how in the hell he did this, but not sure if it 
was premature or not.  When the time is right, I'm sure he would appreciate 
a big blast from all of his friends on the list.

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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 28 19:46:10 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:46:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
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Ron's Corvette was only a couple years old.  Everybody needs to realize that 
different cars handle differently and need to be respected until you really 
know how to drive them.  I've been through this with several really hopped 
up cars.  I've owned a high performance Corvette as well as a 911 and a few 
others.  You cannot drive them all alike.  They are all different animals.

Now, let's not assume that Ron got in over his head on this.  He admitted to 
not feeling good about his driving, but let's let him explain before jumping 
to conclusions.

Then let's nail him!  ;-))))

Larry


-----Original Message----- 
From: Dean Hedin
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 8:32 PM
To: 'Larry Daniels' ; corvallis at peoplepc.com ; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Ron Soave

What vintage corvette did Ron have?

Every once in a while I think about getting a car with muscle.
But then I think that I would drive it like I drive the Sprite - and get
into serious trouble.


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 9:23 PM
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave

The Vette is wasted.  Ron came out better.

I started the teasing about how in the hell he did this, but not sure if it
was premature or not.  When the time is right, I'm sure he would appreciate
a big blast from all of his friends on the list.

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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Nov 28 19:52:07 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:52:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
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Hey, I'm just saying what would happen if it were me.  
Not implying anything about Ron...yet :)


-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Daniels [mailto:ladaniels at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 9:46 PM
To: Dean Hedin; corvallis at peoplepc.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave

Ron's Corvette was only a couple years old.  Everybody needs to realize that

different cars handle differently and need to be respected until you really 
know how to drive them.  I've been through this with several really hopped 
up cars.  I've owned a high performance Corvette as well as a 911 and a few 
others.  You cannot drive them all alike.  They are all different animals.

Now, let's not assume that Ron got in over his head on this.  He admitted to

not feeling good about his driving, but let's let him explain before jumping

to conclusions.

Then let's nail him!  ;-))))

Larry

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Mon Nov 28 19:52:42 2011
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:52:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
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There are some out there, but the problem with a roller bearing on the  
stock fork is that with a pivoting fork, The TO  bearing is only  
concentric to the 1st motion shaft/pressure plate at one point in the  
arc, (theoretically, if you are lucky). The right way to do it would  
be by eliminating the fork entirely, and using an internal, concentric  
slave cylinder. Either that or redesign the front cover and fork to  
function like the Datsun setup. I'd consider making it, but I'm sure  
no one would be willing to buy them.

Gerard

On Nov 28, 2011, at 6:03 PM, Dean Hedin wrote:

> Before I put the 5 speed in I used to have a ribcase with a roller  
> bearing
> throwout.  Does anybody still make these?
>
> If not, someone should.
>
> I believe it is still in my tranny up in the attic.  I should pull  
> it out
> and measure/photograph it.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gerard
> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 4:37 PM
> To: Spridget list
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
>
> I too have heard many complaints of premature failure on current
> reproductions. I think the only one I would trust is the Borg and
> Beck, but I'm not sure if they are sold separately from their clutch
> kit. Just be aware if you go for a used one, that there are 3
> different ones; 948, 1098 and 1275 are unique per application, both
> with regard to carbon thickness and I believe pivot offset as well.
>
> Gerard

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Nov 28 19:57:46 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:57:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
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Gerard, I understand what your saying regarding the arc, but a lot of cars
with forks have roller bearing throwouts (like the Datsun 5 speed for
example) 

I think it is still better that the carbon bearing.


-----Original Message-----
From: Gerard [mailto:pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com] 
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 9:53 PM
To: Dean Hedin
Cc: 'Spridget list'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing

There are some out there, but the problem with a roller bearing on the  
stock fork is that with a pivoting fork, The TO  bearing is only  
concentric to the 1st motion shaft/pressure plate at one point in the  
arc, (theoretically, if you are lucky). The right way to do it would  
be by eliminating the fork entirely, and using an internal, concentric  
slave cylinder. Either that or redesign the front cover and fork to  
function like the Datsun setup. I'd consider making it, but I'm sure  
no one would be willing to buy them.

Gerard

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Mon Nov 28 20:01:28 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:01:28 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
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The scariest car that I have ever driven was a 1963 Stingray with waaaaaay too much power for the car to handle. The beast was even hard to control when going in a straight line.

Kate


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From: "Dean Hedin" <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
To: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>, corvallis at peoplepc.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 6:32:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave

What vintage corvette did Ron have?

Every once in a while I think about getting a car with muscle.
But then I think that I would drive it like I drive the Sprite - and get
into serious trouble.

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Mon Nov 28 20:13:21 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:13:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Tap and Die Set
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I agree with you 100%.

Hammers, you can probably buy ones made anywhere.  Screwdrivers, pliers 
you might get by with cheap Chinese tools, or you might not.  Ratchets, 
sockets and end wrenches- buy good ones unless all you do is assemble a 
swing set once every few years.  Drill bits and taps/dies- buy the best 
you can get.  There is a level, a pretty high level, below which taps 
and dies just won't do the job at all.


> I would like to second what Hal is saying here. I don't want to do a Frank
> style rant against Asians, as I DO have friends at the university that are
> really FROM China, BUT.
> When I had the 68 painted, I pulled the doors, front wings, etc. Before
> putting it back together, I bought a tap and die set from Auto Zone, with
> the lifetime warranty. All I did was chase the threads before re assembly,
> and I STILL had to replace the set before the car was done. I have replaced
> it several times since.
> Not bitching, just tellin' my story.

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Mon Nov 28 20:15:01 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:15:01 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
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Sorry to hear about Ron's mishap...
Plastic versus Steel..  no contest :(

BTW I try not to do Facebook... my kids are on it and I don't want to know..!!..

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Nov 28 20:17:41 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:17:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
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Funny you should mention that.
I was at the "Last Rollout" car show in Riegelsville, PA
at the beginning of November. (I think I mentioned this to the list at the
time)

It was a great car show.  A big mix of everything. Something like 400+ cars.
Good showing of British, but mostly Vintage Americana & Street Rods.
Lots of "old school" street rods that I love.  I'll see if I can post the
pics I took.

Anyhow, there was a guy selling his 1964 Stingray Coupe, 327, 4-speed.
Turned out he was local to me and I really liked the car.  I keep thinking I

should buy it (it was a good price)

But then that thought creeps back into my mind...
"You will kill yourself if you get this car."



-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of kgb at frontiernet.net
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 10:01 PM
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave

The scariest car that I have ever driven was a 1963 Stingray with waaaaaay
too much power for the car to handle. The beast was even hard to control
when going in a straight line.

Kate

From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Nov 28 20:24:08 2011
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:24:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
In-Reply-To: <239150578.199190.1322536501010.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
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You guys are funny with your plastic versus steel comments.  The Corvette is
designed to the very same safety standards as every other car sold in this
country.  The design of the substructure is very substantial.  It's probably
safer than a Buick in a wreck.  The plastic skin is just that - nothing more
than a cover for the car underneath.

No facebook here either.  I don't care what time you took your morning dump.
:-)

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Nov 28, 2011, at 10:15 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> Sorry to hear about Ron's mishap...
> Plastic versus Steel..  no contest :(
>
> BTW I try not to do Facebook... my kids are on it and I don't want to
know..!!..
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
> Richland, WA
>
> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Mon Nov 28 20:24:17 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:24:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Resting Hand on Gear Shift = Less T Bearing  Life
In-Reply-To: <CAMyxPE+Gwzd4A2kFBP66kzw4vNVgn_4Wn6mhr7s0QiSOiKvQug@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMyxPE+Gwzd4A2kFBP66kzw4vNVgn_4Wn6mhr7s0QiSOiKvQug@mail.gmail.com>
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If a mechanic told me that, I would know to look for a different 
mechanic.  In all mechanical transmissions that I'm familiar with, there 
is no connection between anything inside of the transmission and the 
throwout bearing.

> But if a BMC mechanic stated that keeping your hand on the gear shift has a
> negative effect I will stop doing it and just let the thing rattle as it
> wants to do.

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Mon Nov 28 20:30:21 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:30:21 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
In-Reply-To: <B7FAF359-4734-4996-A671-61B558DC1E89@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <1264999746.199351.1322537421753.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

No dispute there... 
I was just remembering back in 1975 when the tow truck put the chains on my buddies Corvette on the Atlanta Ring Road.
The chains went tight, and up, and straight through the nose.

And, before you ask, they didn't pay to repair it ... SOB's !!

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Rick Fisk" <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

> You guys are funny with your plastic versus steel comments.  The
> Corvette is designed to the very same safety standards as every other car sold in
> this country.  The design of the substructure is very substantial.  It's
> probably safer than a Buick in a wreck.  The plastic skin is just that -
> nothing more than a cover for the car underneath.

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Nov 28 21:45:24 2011
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:45:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
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Well great that he's ok, what about the other guy?

Lester



On Nov 28, 2011, at 9:30 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> No dispute there...
> I was just remembering back in 1975 when the tow truck put the chains on my
buddies Corvette on the Atlanta Ring Road.
> The chains went tight, and up, and straight through the nose.
>
> And, before you ask, they didn't pay to repair it ... SOB's !!
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
> Richland, WA
>
> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
>
> ----- "Rick Fisk" <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
>
>> You guys are funny with your plastic versus steel comments.  The
>> Corvette is designed to the very same safety standards as every other car
sold in
>> this country.  The design of the substructure is very substantial.  It's
>> probably safer than a Buick in a wreck.  The plastic skin is just that -
>> nothing more than a cover for the car underneath.
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Nov 28 21:50:51 2011
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:50:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
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Peter May Engineering in the UK has roller bearing kits.  Kinda pricey, 53.50
Euros, but look to be very high quality.  They also have a hydraulic throwout
bearing kit.  Hmmm.....

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Nov 28, 2011, at 9:52 PM, Gerard <pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com> wrote:

> There are some out there, but the problem with a roller bearing on the stock
fork is that with a pivoting fork, The TO  bearing is only concentric to the
1st motion shaft/pressure plate at one point in the arc, (theoretically, if
you are lucky). The right way to do it would be by eliminating the fork
entirely, and using an internal, concentric slave cylinder. Either that or
redesign the front cover and fork to function like the Datsun setup. I'd
consider making it, but I'm sure no one would be willing to buy them.
>
> Gerard

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 28 21:52:28 2011
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:52:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  Ron Soave
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Guess that this means that he won't beat his "5.9" in the drag race (in
Wisconsin last summer) any time soon?
BillM

> Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:14:10 +0000
> From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
>
> So for those who may not have friended Ron on Facebook .B  Our dear friend
> decided to "modify" a jersey barrier with his corvette this morning.B
> Although the details are slow to arrive (hint hint hint Ron ......) He
posted
> that he is doing fine and although in good spiritsB  he is " realllly sore"
>
> Please send him your thoughtful get well wishes as he recoups.
>
> B
>
> Sorry if this sounds like I am outing you Ron but I figured your friends
here
> would want to send you their best wishes...
>
> Ryan Kubanoff
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From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Mon Nov 28 22:25:26 2011
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:25:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
In-Reply-To: <0131CE7426EA4F1C93A2F8D9E871C926@blackbox2>
References: <mailman.11.1322506818.937.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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The Datsun is different in that the TO bearing remains concentric by  
traveling on a guiding tube and while the fork pivots, it can slide  
freely on the back of the carrier. Probably not an unusual technique  
among other manufacturers.

Gerard

On Nov 28, 2011, at 6:57 PM, Dean Hedin wrote:

> Gerard, I understand what your saying regarding the arc, but a lot  
> of cars
> with forks have roller bearing throwouts (like the Datsun 5 speed for
> example)
>
> I think it is still better that the carbon bearing.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gerard [mailto:pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com]
> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 9:53 PM
> To: Dean Hedin
> Cc: 'Spridget list'
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
>
> There are some out there, but the problem with a roller bearing on the
> stock fork is that with a pivoting fork, The TO  bearing is only
> concentric to the 1st motion shaft/pressure plate at one point in the
> arc, (theoretically, if you are lucky). The right way to do it would
> be by eliminating the fork entirely, and using an internal, concentric
> slave cylinder. Either that or redesign the front cover and fork to
> function like the Datsun setup. I'd consider making it, but I'm sure
> no one would be willing to buy them.
>
> Gerard

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 28 22:40:25 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:40:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
In-Reply-To: <6E6B7A5474164F3394107B0275846B84@blackbox2>
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Hello all. I'm doing fine - thanks for many of the well wishes I've gotten.
The car was 2007 corvette. I appreciate the concern abotu being in over my
head, and obviously something went wrong but I have instructed driver's school
in that car a few times - I've had it sideways for many laps and have a pretty
good handle on it. The conditions were dangerous and it I had no room to
correct for a slippery patch. No citations were issued - stuff happens. The
car did phenomenally well dissipating energy. CT scans were all negative, but
I'm in a lot of pain still. 
 
Please keep it positive. 

RS
"That which you
manifest is before you" - Enzo the dog


>________________________________
>
From: Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
>To: 'Larry Daniels'
<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>; corvallis at peoplepc.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
>Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 8:32 PM
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
>
>What vintage corvette did Ron have?
>
>Every once in a while I think about
getting a car with muscle.
>But then I think that I would drive it like I
drive the Sprite - and get
>into serious trouble.
>
>
>-----Original
Message-----
>From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
>[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels
>Sent:
Monday, November 28, 2011 9:23 PM
>To: corvallis at peoplepc.com;
spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
>
>The Vette is
wasted.  Ron came out better.
>
>I started the teasing about how in the hell
he did this, but not sure if it 
>was premature or not.  When the time is
right, I'm sure he would appreciate 
>a big blast from all of his friends on
the list.
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From kgrowler at gmail.com  Mon Nov 28 22:41:41 2011
From: kgrowler at gmail.com (Kim Tonry)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:41:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Trying to figure out where to get a plug
Message-ID: <CAMbm=EBQFXO9XdjdWK5fZHj_2q51miYxb1SiPkgpbkyiSaVbcg@mail.gmail.com>

Anyone know what the specs would be for a plug for the air injection
opening in the exhaust manifold on a '79 1500 Midget? I've had it plugged
with the stub of an old injection pipe that had the pipe cut off and
crimped. That came out today and I found the pipe section has a large crack
and so is leaking. Seems to be about 3/4" in diameter and fine threaded. I
have seen earlier ones that were coarse threaded. Don't know if it's a pipe
thread or anything out of the ordinary. If anyone knows for sure, it would
be a help when I hit the hardware store tomorrow trying to find a
replacement.

Thanks,

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

From rich_ball at mindspring.com  Mon Nov 28 22:58:52 2011
From: rich_ball at mindspring.com (Richard Ball)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:58:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Line diodes
In-Reply-To: <CEF8EEEF-C04E-49FA-BD26-5E31262E838F@gerardsgarage.com>
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	<CEF8EEEF-C04E-49FA-BD26-5E31262E838F@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <0A5F71A5807147B38E2559529877D70F@RichandSusanPC>

The '76 Midget had two, possibly three diodes depending on if it is a
California or a federal spec car.  All had a diode for the EGR service
interval counter and the Brake warning light.  California cars also had one
for the Catalytic converter service interval counter.  The diodes energize
the warning lights by receiving power from the white wired ignition circuit
when you turn on the key to indicate that they are working.  If a diode or
diodes goes bad you end up passing power through the diode from the green
(power-key on) circuit to the white (power on ignition) circuit.  This
routing of power through the diode in the wrong direction keeps the starter
energized when you turn the key to the on position.  If the starter did not
turn off when you turned the key to the off position it sounds like you may
have the wires routed wrong through the ignition switch.

I highly recommend that you buy a copy of the MG workshop manual for the
1975-1979 cars and a test light.  You will not regret having them when you
are working on these systems.  I had a diode go bad on my '76 and on Ed's
(lbcnewby) '78.  We would have never figured it out by trial and error.

Wire colors for reference:
Black  Ground, unfused
Brown  Always hot, unfused
White  Hot with ignition on, unfused
Purple  Always hot, fused
Green Hot with ignition on, fused
Red  Parking lights, fused or unfused
Blue  Headlights, unfused
Light Green  Various applications
Slate  Hot with ignition off, fused and unfused
Yellow  Hot in 3rd/4th, ignition on Fused

Good Luck

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gerard
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 1:44 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Cc: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Line diodes

The schematics I have for the 1500 indicate the diode is present in  
Midget MKIII USA (car no G-AN5-101501 onwards to the end of 1977  
production) and Midget MKIII UK (1500 models to the end of 1977  
production)

A time delay relay and 2 diodes are shown in 1978 onward schematics.

Gerard

On Nov 28, 2011, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:05:13 -0800 (PST)
> From: Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>
> To: spridget <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Cc: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Spridgets] Line diodes
> Message-ID:
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> When dealing with complicated wiring I refer to 'Classics Brit Car  
> Electrical Systems' by Rick Astley. Thankfully I have not found any  
> diodes in AN5L/37190; yet. Skip J
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From homehandy at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 28 23:45:39 2011
From: homehandy at sbcglobal.net (HomeHandy)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:45:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
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Hi Ron,

Glad to hear you survived with only pain.  Sound as if it could have been a 
lot worse.

Jeff Kelly
Red '59 Bugeye w/White Bimini top
Blue Bugeye  # 91 at ELVF (My sons car)

-----Original Message----- 
From: Ron Soave
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 11:40 PM
To: Dean Hedin ; 'Larry Daniels' ; corvallis at peoplepc.com ; 
spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave

Hello all. I'm doing fine - thanks for many of the well wishes I've gotten.
The car was 2007 corvette. I appreciate the concern abotu being in over my
head, and obviously something went wrong but I have instructed driver's 
school
in that car a few times - I've had it sideways for many laps and have a 
pretty
good handle on it. The conditions were dangerous and it I had no room to
correct for a slippery patch. No citations were issued - stuff happens. The
car did phenomenally well dissipating energy. CT scans were all negative, 
but
I'm in a lot of pain still.

Please keep it positive.

RS
"That which you
manifest is before you" - Enzo the dog


>________________________________
>
From: Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
>To: 'Larry Daniels'
<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>; corvallis at peoplepc.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
>Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 8:32 PM
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
>
>What vintage corvette did Ron have?
>
>Every once in a while I think about
getting a car with muscle.
>But then I think that I would drive it like I
drive the Sprite - and get
>into serious trouble.
>
>
>-----Original
Message-----
>From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
>[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels
>Sent:
Monday, November 28, 2011 9:23 PM
>To: corvallis at peoplepc.com;
spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
>
>The Vette is
wasted.  Ron came out better.
>
>I started the teasing about how in the hell
he did this, but not sure if it
>was premature or not.  When the time is
right, I'm sure he would appreciate
>a big blast from all of his friends on
the list.
>
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 29 05:09:03 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:09:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
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Message-ID: <1322568543.55809.YahooMailClassic@web161202.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Ron,

Glad to hear you're ok, even the best drivers can get caught out on an
unexpected slippery spot.  That was a handsome looking Vette.  At least
there's no videos like this to be posted on the net: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzlg3oQMze4

Rick


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--- On Tue, 11/29/11, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
To: "Dean Hedin" <dlh2001 at comcast.net>, "'Larry Daniels'"
<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>, "corvallis at peoplepc.com" <corvallis at peoplepc.com>,
"spridgets at autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 12:40 AM

Hello all. I'm doing fine - thanks for many of the well wishes I've gotten.
The car was 2007 corvette. I appreciate the concern abotu being in over my
head, and obviously something went wrong but I have instructed driver's
school
in that car a few times - I've had it sideways for many laps and have a
pretty
good handle on it. The conditions were dangerous and it I had no room to
correct for a slippery patch. No citations were issued - stuff happens. The
car did phenomenally well dissipating energy. CT scans were all negative, but
I'm in a lot of pain still.

Please keep it positive.

RS
"That which you
manifest is before you" - Enzo the dog

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Nov 29 07:15:20 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:15:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
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That's called a quill.... the extension tube that guides a release 
bearing on many cars. They are a wear part, and are often sold with 
some clutch jobs. Fords come to mind.
    If you are curious, the addition of the quill is the difference 
between 1970 and 1971 VW aircooled release bearings and the pressure 
plate. In fact, the earlier VW bearing was originally carbon, then 
rollers were supplied, then the quill was introduced. Bit o' history.
         Peter C
--

At 11:25 PM 11/28/2011, Gerard wrote:
>The Datsun is different in that the TO bearing remains concentric by
>traveling on a guiding tube and while the fork pivots, it can slide
>freely on the back of the carrier. Probably not an unusual technique
>among other manufacturers.
>
>Gerard

From jmj3351 at comcast.net  Tue Nov 29 07:46:24 2011
From: jmj3351 at comcast.net (jmj3351 at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:46:24 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
In-Reply-To: <B7FAF359-4734-4996-A671-61B558DC1E89@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <846683999.390376.1322577984864.JavaMail.root@sz0087a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Must have been raining. I drive a vette and it is the best on dry pavement,
worst on wet or slick pavement. It is a very safe car at normal car speeds. I
don't know how you can drive a Corvette at normal car speeds.

Later,

John Jenkins - Green Midget and others



----- Original Message -----


From: "Rick Fisk" <refisk at chartermi.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 10:24:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave

You guys are funny with your plastic versus steel comments. B The Corvette is
designed to the very same safety standards as every other car sold in this
country. B The design of the substructure is very substantial. B It's probably
safer than a Buick in a wreck. B The plastic skin is just that - nothing more
than a cover for the car underneath.

No facebook here either. B I don't care what time you took your morning dump.
:-)

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Nov 28, 2011, at 10:15 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> Sorry to hear about Ron's mishap...
> Plastic versus Steel.. B no contest :(
>
> BTW I try not to do Facebook... my kids are on it and I don't want to
know..!!..
>
> --
> Dave G B KK7SS
> Richland, WA
>
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> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
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From pvanwig at me.com  Tue Nov 29 10:26:14 2011
From: pvanwig at me.com (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:26:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
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Glad to hear you are ok! Hope the pain passes soon.

Paul Van Wig
Long Beach/Big Bear, CA
pvanwig at mac dot com


On Nov 28, 2011, at 9:40 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

Hello all. I'm doing fine - thanks for many of the well wishes I've gotten.
The car was 2007 corvette. I appreciate the concern abotu being in over my
head, and obviously something went wrong but I have instructed driver's school
in that car a few times - I've had it sideways for many laps and have a pretty
good handle on it. The conditions were dangerous and it I had no room to
correct for a slippery patch. No citations were issued - stuff happens. The
car did phenomenally well dissipating energy. CT scans were all negative, but
I'm in a lot of pain still. 

Please keep it positive. 

RS
"That which you
manifest is before you" - Enzo the dog

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 29 11:05:08 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:05:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
In-Reply-To: <846683999.390376.1322577984864.JavaMail.root@sz0087a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
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It was damp and cold. My wife needed my truck or I would not hav been in the
Vette. The uncontrollable element was that when it broke loose, traction
control bit when the car was perpendicular to the barrier. I was pointed
straight at the wall with maybe 20 feet to correct it at "highway speeds'.
Like racing, bad things happen when you put yourself in a bad situation - I
know better. The car's ability to dissipate the energy of impact was
astounding. The engine went partially under the car, the fenders and bonnet
separated, there was black foam scattered about everywhere, and it turned its
own flashers on. The cop (who was fantastic) put it in the "miracle you walked
away" category.

Thank you guys again for the off line emails --- I have been
pretty invisible lately, but you are all still family.
 
RS
"That which you
manifest is before you" - Enzo the dog


>________________________________
>
From: "jmj3351 at comcast.net" <jmj3351 at comcast.net>
>To: Rick Fisk
<refisk at chartermi.net> 
>Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net 
>Sent: Tuesday,
November 29, 2011 8:46 AM
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
> 
>Must have
been raining. I drive a vette and it is the best on dry pavement,
>worst on
wet or slick pavement. It is a very safe car at normal car speeds. I
>don't
know how you can drive a Corvette at normal car speeds.
>
>Later,
>
>John
Jenkins - Green Midget and others
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>
>
>From: "Rick Fisk" <refisk at chartermi.net>
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Sent:
Monday, November 28, 2011 10:24:08 PM
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
>
>You guys are funny with your plastic versus steel comments. B The Corvette is
>designed to the very same safety standards as every other car sold in this
>country. B The design of the substructure is very substantial. B It's
probably
>safer than a Buick in a wreck. B The plastic skin is just that -
nothing more
>than a cover for the car underneath.
>
>No facebook here either.
B I don't care what time you took your morning dump.
>:-)
>
>Rick
>
>Sent from
my keyboard
>
>On Nov 28, 2011, at 10:15 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
wrote:
>
>> Sorry to hear about Ron's mishap...
>> Plastic versus Steel.. B no
contest :(
>>
>> BTW I try not to do Facebook... my kids are on it and I don't
want to
>know..!!..
>>
>> --
>> Dave G B KK7SS
>> Richland, WA
>>
>> '59
Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
>> '65 Sprite - running :)
>> '76 Midget
- co-owned with #4 Son :)
>> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
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B $12.75
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From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Tue Nov 29 11:10:44 2011
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:10:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
In-Reply-To: <mailman.6144.1322568555.8174.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.6144.1322568555.8174.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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Hi Ron,

Glad to hear you are OK for the most part. I had a friend that spun  
his 3rd gen RX7 on a Michigan road not too long ago and hit a tree  
going backwards. He only survived 2 days. I took down a light pole on  
highway 101 in a Miata during a horrendous rain storm  a few years  
back. I almost missed it 'by that much", but had I hit it about 3 feet  
further back on the car, I don't think I'd be writing this email, Like  
you said, "stuff happens" and sometimes you are just along for the ride.

I hope you make a speedy recovery. Sounds like not so much for the  
Vette.

Gerard

On Nov 29, 2011, at 4:09 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 10
> Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:40:25 -0800 (PST)
> From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
> To: Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net>, 'Larry Daniels'
> 	<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>, "corvallis at peoplepc.com"
> 	<corvallis at peoplepc.com>, "spridgets at autox.team.net"
> 	<spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
> Message-ID:
> 	<1322545225.55291.YahooMailNeo at web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hello all. I'm doing fine - thanks for many of the well wishes I've  
> gotten.
> The car was 2007 corvette. I appreciate the concern abotu being in  
> over my
> head, and obviously something went wrong but I have instructed  
> driver's school
> in that car a few times - I've had it sideways for many laps and  
> have a pretty
> good handle on it. The conditions were dangerous and it I had no  
> room to
> correct for a slippery patch. No citations were issued - stuff  
> happens. The
> car did phenomenally well dissipating energy. CT scans were all  
> negative, but
> I'm in a lot of pain still.
>
> Please keep it positive.
>
> RS
> "That which you
> manifest is before you" - Enzo the dog

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Tue Nov 29 11:11:24 2011
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:11:24 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
Message-ID: <20111129.111124.14404.0@webmail05.dca.untd.com>

The other option is Colin Dodds- He will make you a roller bearing to fit your
application-Pricey, but it'll do the job I'd wager:
170706972647 on ebay


Mark Haynes
It only goes one way-Pay it Forward
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Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:37:19 -0800


I too have heard many complaints of premature failure on current
reproductions. I think the only one I would trust is the Borg and
Beck, but I'm not sure if they are sold separately from their clutch
kit. Just be aware if you go for a used one, that there are 3
different ones; 948, 1098 and 1275 are unique per application, both
with regard to carbon thickness and I believe pivot offset as well.

Gerard


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From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Tue Nov 29 11:17:12 2011
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:17:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
In-Reply-To: <201111290615425.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <mailman.11.1322506818.937.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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Interesting... good to know... Thanks Peter.

Worst I've seen  on the Datsuns, other than ones that have been cut  
off short to be made to work with A-series clutches, even at 150-200k  
is a little scuffing, but nothing ever serious.

Gerard

On Nov 29, 2011, at 6:15 AM, Peter Caldwell wrote:

> That's called a quill.... the extension tube that guides a release  
> bearing on many cars. They are a wear part, and are often sold with  
> some clutch jobs. Fords come to mind.
>   If you are curious, the addition of the quill is the difference  
> between 1970 and 1971 VW aircooled release bearings and the pressure  
> plate. In fact, the earlier VW bearing was originally carbon, then  
> rollers were supplied, then the quill was introduced. Bit o' history.
>        Peter C
> --
>
> At 11:25 PM 11/28/2011, Gerard wrote:
>> The Datsun is different in that the TO bearing remains concentric by
>> traveling on a guiding tube and while the fork pivots, it can slide
>> freely on the back of the carrier. Probably not an unusual technique
>> among other manufacturers.
>>
>> Gerard

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Nov 29 11:39:41 2011
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:39:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
In-Reply-To: <1322589908.88518.YahooMailNeo@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <B7FAF359-4734-4996-A671-61B558DC1E89@chartermi.net>
	<846683999.390376.1322577984864.JavaMail.root@sz0087a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<1322589908.88518.YahooMailNeo@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <72897065-EB67-4F4A-AF69-75CF3C861737@comcast.net>

HOLY CRAP Batman...  almost killed by technology!  Very good that you are ok!

How do you think it would have been without the TC?  Being the experienced
driver that you are.

Lester


On Nov 29, 2011, at 12:05 PM, Ron Soave wrote:

> It was damp and cold. My wife needed my truck or I would not hav been in
the
> Vette. The uncontrollable element was that when it broke loose, traction
> control bit when the car was perpendicular to the barrier. I was pointed
> straight at the wall with maybe 20 feet to correct it at "highway speeds'.
> Like racing, bad things happen when you put yourself in a bad situation - I
> know better. The car's ability to dissipate the energy of impact was
> astounding. The engine went partially under the car, the fenders and bonnet
> separated, there was black foam scattered about everywhere, and it turned
its
> own flashers on. The cop (who was fantastic) put it in the "miracle you
walked
> away" category.
>
> Thank you guys again for the off line emails --- I have been
> pretty invisible lately, but you are all still family.
>
> RS
> "That which you
> manifest is before you" - Enzo the dog
>
>
>> ________________________________
>>
> From: "jmj3351 at comcast.net" <jmj3351 at comcast.net>
>> To: Rick Fisk
> <refisk at chartermi.net>
>> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Sent: Tuesday,
> November 29, 2011 8:46 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
>>
>> Must have
> been raining. I drive a vette and it is the best on dry pavement,
>> worst on
> wet or slick pavement. It is a very safe car at normal car speeds. I
>> don't
> know how you can drive a Corvette at normal car speeds.
>>
>> Later,
>>
>> John
> Jenkins - Green Midget and others
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>
>>
>> From: "Rick Fisk" <refisk at chartermi.net>
>> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Sent:
> Monday, November 28, 2011 10:24:08 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
>>
>> You guys are funny with your plastic versus steel comments. B The Corvette
is
>> designed to the very same safety standards as every other car sold in this
>> country. B The design of the substructure is very substantial. B It's
> probably
>> safer than a Buick in a wreck. B The plastic skin is just that -
> nothing more
>> than a cover for the car underneath.
>>
>> No facebook here either.
> B I don't care what time you took your morning dump.
>> :-)
>>
>> Rick
>>
>> Sent from
> my keyboard
>>
>> On Nov 28, 2011, at 10:15 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com>
> wrote:
>>
>>> Sorry to hear about Ron's mishap...
>>> Plastic versus Steel.. B no
> contest :(
>>>
>>> BTW I try not to do Facebook... my kids are on it and I don't
> want to
>> know..!!..
>>>
>>> --
>>> Dave G B KK7SS
>>> Richland, WA
>>>
>>> '59
> Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
>>> '65 Sprite - running :)
>>> '76 Midget
> - co-owned with #4 Son :)
>>> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
>> Suggested annual donation
> B $12.75
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From pfeilmat at gmail.com  Tue Nov 29 12:26:27 2011
From: pfeilmat at gmail.com (Matt P)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:26:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
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Glad to hear you are ok.

the good thing about those drivable Testors kits, all you need is more glue!

As a car guy, I feel for your loss. As a "Never in my life would I own a
Vette" guy I still say sorry for your loss.

Ill stick to my light in the a$$ end Ford F-100.


Matt P

2007 Toyota FJ
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse (500.00 beater mobile)
1965 Ford F-100 (351C, C6 Auto, 9" rear end)
On Nov 28, 2011, at 6:14 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:

> So for those who may not have friended Ron on Facebook .B  Our dear friend
> decided to "modify" a jersey barrier with his corvette this morning.B
> Although the details are slow to arrive (hint hint hint Ron ......) He
posted
> that he is doing fine and although in good spiritsB  he is " realllly sore"
>
> Please send him your thoughtful get well wishes as he recoups.
>
> B
>
> Sorry if this sounds like I am outing you Ron but I figured your friends
here
> would want to send you their best wishes...
>
> Ryan Kubanoff
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From thcollin at mtu.edu  Tue Nov 29 12:32:24 2011
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:32:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Roller Throw out bearing
Message-ID: <a5ehg5$ds5o49@email.mtu.edu>

Check out the D.I.Y. roller throw out bearing over at the MG Experience.
<http://www.mgexperience.net/article/diy-roller-throwout-bearing.html>http://www.mgexperience.net/article/diy-roller-throwout-bearing.html 


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

From lbc77mg at gmail.com  Tue Nov 29 12:34:53 2011
From: lbc77mg at gmail.com (Allen Hefner)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:34:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Damp or cold driving stories (some LBC)
Message-ID: <CAMEj5OtGoWnwePE+CzMBEDw9WxR1xO=1ETeb=LEbtZLwCA2FmA@mail.gmail.com>

After hearing about Ron's second Thanksgiving (his good fortune during the
last few minutes in his Corvette), I thought we should try to get our bad
weather driving experiences out in the open.

I remember a winter road rally many years ago in Bucks County, PA.  I think
I was still driving my '63 Sunbeam Alpine at the time (WITH snow tires!).
There was a bad snowfall the night before the rally, but that never
deterred us.

We passed a line of three snowplows that were stuck, and then came upon a
Corvair (another rally car) who had an off into a snowbank.  There was
little other traffic that day.  The bottom of the 'vair was on top of the
snow so the tires had no grip.  We stopped a coupla other rally cars and
proceeded to pick up the 'vair and put it back on the road.

That rally will always be stuck in my memory, filed under "Good Times."

Glad you're OK, Ron.
Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

*Current:*
2006 Chebbie
*Former:*
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Tue Nov 29 12:44:00 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:44:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
In-Reply-To: <1322589908.88518.YahooMailNeo@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <B7FAF359-4734-4996-A671-61B558DC1E89@chartermi.net><846683999.390376.1322577984864.JavaMail.root@sz0087a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
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Message-ID: <4773535C631B4A13B00382F8C996ED85@t60>

Wow. It does sound like a miracle.  Glad you made it.

Are you saying that if the traction control did not bite that you might have
been better off?  

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Soave
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 1:05 PM
To: jmj3351 at comcast.net; Rick Fisk
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave

It was damp and cold. My wife needed my truck or I would not hav been in the
Vette. The uncontrollable element was that when it broke loose, traction
control bit when the car was perpendicular to the barrier. I was pointed
straight at the wall with maybe 20 feet to correct it at "highway speeds'.
Like racing, bad things happen when you put yourself in a bad situation - I
know better. The car's ability to dissipate the energy of impact was
astounding. The engine went partially under the car, the fenders and bonnet
separated, there was black foam scattered about everywhere, and it turned
its
own flashers on. The cop (who was fantastic) put it in the "miracle you
walked
away" category.

Thank you guys again for the off line emails --- I have been
pretty invisible lately, but you are all still family.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov 29 12:51:40 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:51:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Roller Throw out bearing
In-Reply-To: <a5ehg5$ds5o49@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <CAFA77CC.1D8D2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

We need a kit for something like this:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Tilton/454/61-600/10002/-1?parentProductId=755538

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Tue Nov 29 12:54:22 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:54:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Roller Throw out bearing
In-Reply-To: <a5ehg5$ds5o49@email.mtu.edu>
References: <a5ehg5$ds5o49@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <2B0DE55F7CEF445CAB337A30CE76F509@t60>

That's the kind of solution I was thinking about.

I wonder if the Honda bearing would fit in the Spridget throwout.

I think if I were to do something like that I would turn it in the lathe
(make a sleeve if needed) and then use Locktite retaining compound to 
hold it together.  

Thanks for posting.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim Collins
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 2:32 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Roller Throw out bearing

Check out the D.I.Y. roller throw out bearing over at the MG Experience.
<http://www.mgexperience.net/article/diy-roller-throwout-bearing.html>http:/
/www.mgexperience.net/article/diy-roller-throwout-bearing.html 

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov 29 12:55:27 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:55:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Damp or cold driving stories (some LBC)
In-Reply-To: <CAMEj5OtGoWnwePE+CzMBEDw9WxR1xO=1ETeb=LEbtZLwCA2FmA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAFA78AF.1D8D3%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

We don't get much bad weather here in SoCal, but there was one time when it
rained in July. It was weird.
BZ

From lists at dinospider.com  Tue Nov 29 13:12:23 2011
From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:12:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Damp or cold driving stories (some LBC)
In-Reply-To: <CAFA78AF.1D8D3%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <CAFA78AF.1D8D3%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <4ED53CA7.4000902@dinospider.com>

  I remember that year, it was so odd to get wet at the beach and not be 
in the water yet :)

     mike

On 11/29/2011 11:55 AM, Billy Zoom wrote:
> We don't get much bad weather here in SoCal, but there was one time when it
> rained in July. It was weird.
> BZ

From refisk at chartermi.net  Tue Nov 29 13:38:42 2011
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:38:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Roller Throw out bearing
In-Reply-To: <CAFA77CC.1D8D2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <CAFA77CC.1D8D2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <61150C3D-7513-4291-B7A2-CEEB701E544C@chartermi.net>

Peter May Engineering in the UK has just such a kit.  Look about two thirds of
the way down the page.

http://www.petermayengineering.co.uk/specialistProducts.htm#5.13

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Nov 29, 2011, at 2:51 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> We need a kit for something like this:
> http://www.jegs.com/i/Tilton/454/61-600/10002/-1?parentProductId=755538

From rich_ball at mindspring.com  Tue Nov 29 13:58:33 2011
From: rich_ball at mindspring.com (Richard Ball)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:58:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Trying to figure out where to get a plug
References: <CAMbm=EBQFXO9XdjdWK5fZHj_2q51miYxb1SiPkgpbkyiSaVbcg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D2EA25C23FA640D5AD303A9D7A0C0FA0@psych.washington.edu>

Pulled this info off of  the Spitfire/GT Magazine website.  Scroll down to 
the section on EGR Valves.

http://www.triumphspitfire.com/substitute.html

Apparently it is 3/4 x 24 fine thread which is the size of the 1930 Ford 
Model A oil pan drain plug.

The Air rail plugs in the head are 7/16-20 by 1/2 inch long.

Hope this helps.

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, Wa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kim Tonry" <kgrowler at gmail.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 9:41 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Trying to figure out where to get a plug


> Anyone know what the specs would be for a plug for the air injection
> opening in the exhaust manifold on a '79 1500 Midget? I've had it plugged
> with the stub of an old injection pipe that had the pipe cut off and
> crimped. That came out today and I found the pipe section has a large 
> crack
> and so is leaking. Seems to be about 3/4" in diameter and fine threaded. I
> have seen earlier ones that were coarse threaded. Don't know if it's a 
> pipe
> thread or anything out of the ordinary. If anyone knows for sure, it would
> be a help when I hit the hardware store tomorrow trying to find a
> replacement.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kim Tonry
> Downers Grove, Illinois U.S.A.
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 29 17:07:26 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:07:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
In-Reply-To: <4773535C631B4A13B00382F8C996ED85@t60>
References: <B7FAF359-4734-4996-A671-61B558DC1E89@chartermi.net><846683999.390376.1322577984864.JavaMail.root@sz0087a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<1322589908.88518.YahooMailNeo@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4773535C631B4A13B00382F8C996ED85@t60>
Message-ID: <1322611646.49163.YahooMailNeo@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Thanks. No, if the traction control had not bit I would have hit a different
way or God forbid taken another vehicle with me. Once it broke loose, I was
gonna hit something. I don't think I could be much better off than I am at
this point. Sucks.
 
RS
"That which you manifest is before you" - Enzo the dog
>________________________________
> From: Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
>To: 'Ron Soave' <soavero at yahoo.com> 
>Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net 
>Sent:
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 1:44 PM
>Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
>
>Wow. It does sound like a miracle.  Glad you made it.
>
>Are you saying that
if the traction control did not bite that you might have
>been better off?  
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
>[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Soave
>Sent:
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 1:05 PM
>To: jmj3351 at comcast.net; Rick Fisk
>Cc:
spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
>
>It was damp
and cold. My wife needed my truck or I would not hav been in the
>Vette. The
uncontrollable element was that when it broke loose, traction
>control bit
when the car was perpendicular to the barrier. I was pointed
>straight at the
wall with maybe 20 feet to correct it at "highway speeds'.
>Like racing, bad
things happen when you put yourself in a bad situation - I
>know better. The
car's ability to dissipate the energy of impact was
>astounding. The engine
went partially under the car, the fenders and bonnet
>separated, there was
black foam scattered about everywhere, and it turned
>its
>own flashers on.
The cop (who was fantastic) put it in the "miracle you
>walked
>away"
category.
>
>Thank you guys again for the off line emails --- I have been
>pretty invisible lately, but you are all still family.

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 29 17:27:00 2011
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:27:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Damp or cold driving stories (some LBC)
In-Reply-To: <CAMEj5OtGoWnwePE+CzMBEDw9WxR1xO=1ETeb=LEbtZLwCA2FmA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMEj5OtGoWnwePE+CzMBEDw9WxR1xO=1ETeb=LEbtZLwCA2FmA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1322612820.38062.YahooMailNeo@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

From: Allen Hefner lbc77mg at gmail.com: I thought we should try to get our bad
weather driving experiences out in the open.

 
I was driving my '67 Mustang
along I-40 from Nashville to my college in Cookeville TN one wintery Sunday
afternoon in maybe '77 or '78. It had been snowing hard for a couple of
days. Tennessee is notoriously ill-prepared to deal with this, so the road was
probably 6 inches deep in the stuff. There were ruts to drive in so really no
big deal, but the little bit of traffic out and about was moving very slowly -
probably 25 or 30 mph. Shortly after successfully making it up the long climb
onto the Cumberland Plateau, the engine developed a miss and started running
worse and worse. "Crap - why here, why today?" was my thought. I had passed
the last exit for maybe 5 miles a few minutes before. 
 
I found a place where
the snow was a little less deep and pulled it over onto the shoulder. After
bundling up against the cold, I went around front and opened the hood... There
I found a perfect negative impression of the underside of my hood - including
the cross-braces and the twin rear-facing hood scoops. What the hell? Turns
out the cross member under the engine (especially on a Mustang that sits a tad
lower than stock) makes a really efficient scoop that forces snow up into the
engine compartment with some authority. It took a while, but I dug it all out
and found that the distributor - up front of course like all Fords of the time
- was thoroughly soaked inside.
 
I found some fast food napkins, dried it all
out, put it back together and made it the final 15 or 20 miles back to Tech.
Wish I had a camera with me though, because that solid white engine
compartment of packed snow was really quite a sight.
 
David Booker
 - Long
Island


________________________________

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Tue Nov 29 17:37:21 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:37:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Trying to figure out where to get a plug
In-Reply-To: <D2EA25C23FA640D5AD303A9D7A0C0FA0@psych.washington.edu>
References: <CAMbm=EBQFXO9XdjdWK5fZHj_2q51miYxb1SiPkgpbkyiSaVbcg@mail.gmail.com>
	<D2EA25C23FA640D5AD303A9D7A0C0FA0@psych.washington.edu>
Message-ID: <BD8BF4043B484E06B526973C536F87F9@AppleJackPC>

What a lovely list, guess the spridget folks need to start working on this.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Richard Ball
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 2:58 PM
To: Kim Tonry ; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Trying to figure out where to get a plug

Pulled this info off of  the Spitfire/GT Magazine website.  Scroll down to
the section on EGR Valves.

http://www.triumphspitfire.com/substitute.html

Apparently it is 3/4 x 24 fine thread which is the size of the 1930 Ford
Model A oil pan drain plug.

The Air rail plugs in the head are 7/16-20 by 1/2 inch long.

Hope this helps.

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, Wa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kim Tonry" <kgrowler at gmail.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 9:41 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Trying to figure out where to get a plug


> Anyone know what the specs would be for a plug for the air injection
> opening in the exhaust manifold on a '79 1500 Midget? I've had it plugged
> with the stub of an old injection pipe that had the pipe cut off and
> crimped. That came out today and I found the pipe section has a large 
> crack
> and so is leaking. Seems to be about 3/4" in diameter and fine threaded. I
> have seen earlier ones that were coarse threaded. Don't know if it's a 
> pipe
> thread or anything out of the ordinary. If anyone knows for sure, it would
> be a help when I hit the hardware store tomorrow trying to find a
> replacement.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kim Tonry
> Downers Grove, Illinois U.S.A.
> _______________________________________________
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 29 19:11:57 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:11:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
In-Reply-To: <1854402787.382418.1322532850897.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1854402787.382418.1322532850897.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CAEFJhAHcyWx1eb6MCRwCZ=ci5o7GEhYicfK6ORjQuSQra7__2w@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dhwgF7ys-RU

Is This Ron???

From stargazer1 at cox.net  Tue Nov 29 19:36:18 2011
From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:36:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Trying to figure out where to get a plug
In-Reply-To: <D2EA25C23FA640D5AD303A9D7A0C0FA0@psych.washington.edu>
References: <CAMbm=EBQFXO9XdjdWK5fZHj_2q51miYxb1SiPkgpbkyiSaVbcg@mail.gmail.com>
	<D2EA25C23FA640D5AD303A9D7A0C0FA0@psych.washington.edu>
Message-ID: <4ED596A2.6050700@cox.net>

On 11/29/2011 12:58 PM, Richard Ball wrote:
> Pulled this info off of  the Spitfire/GT Magazine website.  Scroll 
> down to the section on EGR Valves.
>
> http://www.triumphspitfire.com/substitute.html
>
> Apparently it is 3/4 x 24 fine thread which is the size of the 1930 
> Ford Model A oil pan drain plug.
>
> The Air rail plugs in the head are 7/16-20 by 1/2 inch long.

For a clean installation, use Allen head set screws (aka grub screws). 
They'll seat flush with the top of the head and stay out of the way.

Cheers,
Dave Ambrose

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Nov 29 19:43:55 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:43:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Trying to figure out where to get a plug
In-Reply-To: <4ED596A2.6050700@cox.net>
References: <CAMbm=EBQFXO9XdjdWK5fZHj_2q51miYxb1SiPkgpbkyiSaVbcg@mail.gmail.com><D2EA25C23FA640D5AD303A9D7A0C0FA0@psych.washington.edu>
	<4ED596A2.6050700@cox.net>
Message-ID: <1616350BB8934267A583323EA99644C1@spider>

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grub_screw
=========================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Ambrose
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 6:36 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Trying to figure out where to get a plug

On 11/29/2011 12:58 PM, Richard Ball wrote:
> Pulled this info off of  the Spitfire/GT Magazine website.  Scroll 
> down to the section on EGR Valves.
>
> http://www.triumphspitfire.com/substitute.html
>
> Apparently it is 3/4 x 24 fine thread which is the size of the 1930 
> Ford Model A oil pan drain plug.
>
> The Air rail plugs in the head are 7/16-20 by 1/2 inch long.

For a clean installation, use Allen head set screws (aka grub screws). 
They'll seat flush with the top of the head and stay out of the way.

Cheers,
Dave Ambrose
_______________________________________________

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Tue Nov 29 22:33:26 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:33:26 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Arkley's ??
Message-ID: <1842828304.214402.1322631206207.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

No apologies for the subject <Grin>
I was showing some different LBC mods to one of my boys and he remarked on the Arkley body.

Was I correct in telling him that Arkley in the USA went out of business a few years ago?

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov 30 04:27:56 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:27:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
In-Reply-To: <CAEFJhAHcyWx1eb6MCRwCZ=ci5o7GEhYicfK6ORjQuSQra7__2w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1854402787.382418.1322532850897.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<CAEFJhAHcyWx1eb6MCRwCZ=ci5o7GEhYicfK6ORjQuSQra7__2w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVcN3WurvQ5zUhVhtVnTfQYivVvFnYi4LA=ymAAq+Mix6w@mail.gmail.com>

Ron,
Sorry to hear this and glad you survived it. Hope you feel better soon.
Sorry about the vett but you are more important.
Lin

On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 6:11 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dhwgF7ys-RU
>
> Is This Ron???
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov 30 04:33:14 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:33:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice 1996 story about Frank in PDLJMPR with photos : )
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVcmYg6PfwAZ_6P-FwQT_=-Ftzw9jgQBwJqa3OC2YEtoSQ@mail.gmail.com>

List,
Here is a nice story about Frank & Diane's beautiful hospitality back in
1996. I wish I was there it looked like fun. Good read, does anyone know
which Ed wrote it?
Lin
http://members.tripod.com/prev_pdljmpr/advent.htm

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov 30 06:41:48 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:41:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>

List,
Does anyone on the list have electronics experience that can help me with a
circuit I am trying to design for my class?

I only have a fair amount of electronics experience so I'm not sure what
parts I need. I'm a shop certified teacher and CAD instructor so I'm
familiar with tools and schematics and have built electronic devices. I
haven't dabbled in electronics circuits in years so I'm not sure what parts
I need.

I am trying to design a circuit (starting with breadboard) that will allow
a buzzer to buzz when another object comes close so it will have to be
wireless. Once I know what parts I need I'd like to make it as small as
possible perhaps 1/2.
Thanks Lin

From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Nov 30 06:50:49 2011
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:50:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1111725048.20111130055049@pacifier.com>

Hello Linda,

     have you looked at AUDRINO boards?

     http://www.arduino.cc/


     you seem to want a proximity sensor --if its a ferrous object
     you're detecting, or an infra red prox detector...

     I'm not an electronics guy, but my son was working with these
     boards this past summer.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  There's too much blood in my caffeine system 

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Wed Nov 30 06:52:41 2011
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:52:41 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice 1996 story about Frank in PDLJMPR with photos
 : )
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVcmYg6PfwAZ_6P-FwQT_=-Ftzw9jgQBwJqa3OC2YEtoSQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <161580346.462930.1322661161967.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

the most shocking thing I learned from that article....franks garage has been
spridget free at least once in its existance.

he is still missed and thought of every time I turn the key.

Ryan



----- Original Message -----


From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Clarici Girls"
<spritenutsgirls at verizon.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 6:33:14 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice 1996 story about Frank in PDLJMPR with photos : )

List,
Here is a nice story about Frank & Diane's beautiful hospitality back in
1996. I wish I was there it looked like fun. Good read, does anyone know
which Ed wrote it?
Lin
http://members.tripod.com/prev_pdljmpr/advent.htm
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From thcollin at mtu.edu  Wed Nov 30 07:41:33 2011
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:41:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.g
	mail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <a5eh2m$e4fkta@email.mtu.edu>

At 08:41 AM 11/30/2011, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>List,
>Does anyone on the list have electronics experience that can help me with a
>circuit I am trying to design for my class?

Check this:
<http://www.instructables.com/id/Curved-Circuit-Board-Art-Make-a-Touchless-Touch-S/>http://www.instructables.com/id/Curved-Circuit-Board-Art-Make-a-Touchless-Touch-S/ 


I'm a civil engineer, but wires are just pipes, right?

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

From lmacy at mac.com  Wed Nov 30 08:08:51 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:08:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <a5eh2m$e4fkta@email.mtu.edu>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
	<a5eh2m$e4fkta@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <775FB52B-6C04-42AC-9A86-093F89CB754B@mac.com>

Yep, and the list mail is sent via tubes ;-)

Larry

On Nov 30, 2011, at 09:41 AM, Tim Collins wrote:

> I'm a civil engineer, but wires are just pipes, right?
> 
> Tim Collins
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/sets/

-- 

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macy at upenn.edu
Senior IT Program Director
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104


One of these days, you'll look back on all this, and plow into a parked car.

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Nov 30 09:04:00 2011
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:04:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <775FB52B-6C04-42AC-9A86-093F89CB754B@mac.com>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
	<a5eh2m$e4fkta@email.mtu.edu>
	<775FB52B-6C04-42AC-9A86-093F89CB754B@mac.com>
Message-ID: <A42221EB-417C-42EF-BB3E-2B313B095965@comcast.net>

Huh.. and I thought that the server had been updated...   ;-)

Lester


On Nov 30, 2011, at 9:08 AM, Macy Larry wrote:

> Yep, and the list mail is sent via tubes ;-)
>
> Larry
>
> On Nov 30, 2011, at 09:41 AM, Tim Collins wrote:
>
>> I'm a civil engineer, but wires are just pipes, right?
>>
>> Tim Collins
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/sets/
>
> --
>
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> macy at upenn.edu
> Senior IT Program Director
> Neuropsychiatry Section
> Department of Psychiatry
> Perelman School of Medicine
> University of Pennsylvania
> 3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
> Philadelphia, PA 19104
>
>
> One of these days, you'll look back on all this, and plow into a parked
car.
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From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Nov 30 09:09:50 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:09:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <A42221EB-417C-42EF-BB3E-2B313B095965@comcast.net>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
	<a5eh2m$e4fkta@email.mtu.edu>
	<775FB52B-6C04-42AC-9A86-093F89CB754B@mac.com>
	<A42221EB-417C-42EF-BB3E-2B313B095965@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4ED6554E.9090805@justbrits.com>

<< Huh.. and I thought that the server had been updated..>>

You ARE correct, Lester ! ! !

Used to be 'cocktail straws' ! ! !

Ed

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Wed Nov 30 09:23:25 2011
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:23:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <4ED6554E.9090805@justbrits.com>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
	<a5eh2m$e4fkta@email.mtu.edu>
	<775FB52B-6C04-42AC-9A86-093F89CB754B@mac.com>
	<A42221EB-417C-42EF-BB3E-2B313B095965@comcast.net>
	<4ED6554E.9090805@justbrits.com>
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Lin,
Your description is a bit vague, but depending on exactly what you want, a
bicycle wheel sensor might work.  It is a magnetically operated reed
switch: a small magnet is attached to a spoke and trips the reed switch
once a revolution.  The speedometer then figures out how fast you are going
because you have told it the circumference of the wheel.  A cheap one won't
cost very much, or you can probably get the switch in "raw" form from
digikey, mouser, or perhaps someone who sells burglar alarms (they are used
to detect open windows.)  The stronger the magnet, the sooner it will sense
the presence of the object.
Hal

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 30 09:32:52 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:32:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx7_huvfpH82K7iFVOXS=Fwp8hQVKMmWso-hb3+s1PB3A2A@mail.gmail.com>

Maybe something like this?
http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/Automotive/VEK3502.htm
Probably cheaper to source parts from a motion sensor flood light or
cheap motion sensing toy.

From lbc77mg at gmail.com  Wed Nov 30 09:34:05 2011
From: lbc77mg at gmail.com (Allen Hefner)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:34:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMEj5OtTAQHNQcRL0_Shzji-3gveec3tKistk1ks8LgsOYFmrQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hey, Lin.  If you really want to impress someone, build the circuit with
vacuum tubes.  There're probably enough OFs on this list to come up with
something that will work.

 Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

*Current:*
2006 Chebbie
*Former:*
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget




On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 8:41 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> List,
> Does anyone on the list have electronics experience that can help me with a
> circuit I am trying to design for my class?
>
> I only have a fair amount of electronics experience so I'm not sure what
> parts I need. I'm a shop certified teacher and CAD instructor so I'm
> familiar with tools and schematics and have built electronic devices. I
> haven't dabbled in electronics circuits in years so I'm not sure what parts
> I need.
>
> I am trying to design a circuit (starting with breadboard) that will allow
> a buzzer to buzz when another object comes close so it will have to be
> wireless. Once I know what parts I need I'd like to make it as small as
> possible perhaps 1/2.
> Thanks Lin
> _______________________________________________

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 30 09:34:20 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:34:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx7_huvfpH82K7iFVOXS=Fwp8hQVKMmWso-hb3+s1PB3A2A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEAAx7_huvfpH82K7iFVOXS=Fwp8hQVKMmWso-hb3+s1PB3A2A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx7--QsrQrbRTWvxk4YCDc6YG-WSk7fnaGkd2b9BMQ3RtqA@mail.gmail.com>

You can also click on the pdfs for instructions and parts list for
similar products:

http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/elec/ck1620.pdf

On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 10:32 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Maybe something like this?
> http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/Automotive/VEK3502.htm
> Probably cheaper to source parts from a motion sensor flood light or
> cheap motion sensing toy.

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Wed Nov 30 09:35:18 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:35:18 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <71491889.218896.1322670918660.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

I think the first item to be defined is "What is the other object made from?"
Second item, at what distance?
Or, in the words of an old panel game, "Animal, Vegetable or Mineral?"

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 30 09:36:14 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:36:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx7_huvfpH82K7iFVOXS=Fwp8hQVKMmWso-hb3+s1PB3A2A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEAAx7_huvfpH82K7iFVOXS=Fwp8hQVKMmWso-hb3+s1PB3A2A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx791Z6nyK9n1og2+GBGN9a7MP=sZLdqSsgQ1Q9gBxmVUeQ@mail.gmail.com>

Passive IR stuff from the same site.

http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/surv/ck209.htm


On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 10:32 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Maybe something like this?
> http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/Automotive/VEK3502.htm
> Probably cheaper to source parts from a motion sensor flood light or
> cheap motion sensing toy.

From kgrowler at gmail.com  Wed Nov 30 09:36:44 2011
From: kgrowler at gmail.com (Kim Tonry)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:36:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Trying to figure out where to get a plug
Message-ID: <CAMbm=EBhs41mSoOm+Rbm_SXjbtq5CUbJ73iLKyZtbp+L3tN8DQ@mail.gmail.com>

From: David Ambrose <stargazer1 at cox.net>


<<< > The Air rail plugs in the head are 7/16-20 by 1/2 inch long.

For a clean installation, use Allen head set screws (aka grub screws).
They'll seat flush with the top of the head and stay out of the way.

Cheers,
Dave Ambrose>>>

Those are what you use to plug the air rail injection ports into the top of
the 75/76 cylinder heads. I'm trying to figure out how to plug the larger
opening into the exhaust manifold (for the pipe from the air pump) that was
used from 77 to 79.

Thanks though!

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

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Nov 30 09:46:08 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:46:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ron Soave
In-Reply-To: <1322589908.88518.YahooMailNeo@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <B7FAF359-4734-4996-A671-61B558DC1E89@chartermi.net>
	<846683999.390376.1322577984864.JavaMail.root@sz0087a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<1322589908.88518.YahooMailNeo@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4ED65DD0.6040309@wi.net>

Whew...  Stuff did what it was supposed to do.  yikes.
DW


On 11/29/2011 12:05 PM, Ron Soave wrote:
> It was damp and cold. My wife needed my truck or I would not hav been in the
> Vette. The uncontrollable element was that when it broke loose, traction
> control bit when the car was perpendicular to the barrier. I was pointed
> straight at the wall with maybe 20 feet to correct it at "highway speeds'.
> Like racing, bad things happen when you put yourself in a bad situation - I
> know better. The car's ability to dissipate the energy of impact was
> astounding. The engine went partially under the car, the fenders and bonnet
> separated, there was black foam scattered about everywhere, and it turned its
> own flashers on. The cop (who was fantastic) put it in the "miracle you walked
> away" category.
>
> Thank you guys again for the off line emails --- I have been
> pretty invisible lately, but you are all still family.
>
> RS
> "That which you
> manifest is before you" - Enzo the dog

From lists at woozy.com  Wed Nov 30 09:52:23 2011
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:52:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx791Z6nyK9n1og2+GBGN9a7MP=sZLdqSsgQ1Q9gBxmVUeQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEAAx7_huvfpH82K7iFVOXS=Fwp8hQVKMmWso-hb3+s1PB3A2A@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEAAx791Z6nyK9n1og2+GBGN9a7MP=sZLdqSsgQ1Q9gBxmVUeQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4ED65F47.1000007@woozy.com>

Hey Derf,

Cool site! I taught my 9 year old to solder and we've been working on 
electronics projects together for the last year. This looks like a great 
site to look for some Christmas and birthday presents for him. ;-)

We built an European siren / flasher which he brought in for a homework 
assignment this morning. Very cool stuff.

Robert


On 11/30/11 11:36 AM, derf wrote:
> Passive IR stuff from the same site.
>
> http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/surv/ck209.htm

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 30 16:27:19 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:27:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Aren't Dads GREAT!!!
Message-ID: <CABQj3r96ihm_6nwro7BqvjQxfRwUGaj__F-hLqaiZQanVH3tnA@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/82023611/

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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Wed Nov 30 16:30:53 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:30:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <6C53C0DD692540958ACD773AD02FF78A@t60>

I can probably point you in the right direction.
But I need to know how you want to detect when something is near, and how
close is near?

Keep in mind that there are also off the shelf solutions like the sensors
you can buy that can turn on a light when a person walks in front of the
sensor.

http://compare.ebay.com/like/330378325716?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes
&var=sbar

http://www.harborfreight.com/wireless-driveway-alert-system-93068.html


http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100685859/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId
=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053


The above are less than $20.  Sure you want to re-invent the wheel on your
breadboard at that price?  



-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 8:42 AM
To: Spridget list
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.

List,
Does anyone on the list have electronics experience that can help me with a
circuit I am trying to design for my class?

I only have a fair amount of electronics experience so I'm not sure what
parts I need. I'm a shop certified teacher and CAD instructor so I'm
familiar with tools and schematics and have built electronic devices. I
haven't dabbled in electronics circuits in years so I'm not sure what parts
I need.

I am trying to design a circuit (starting with breadboard) that will allow
a buzzer to buzz when another object comes close so it will have to be
wireless. Once I know what parts I need I'd like to make it as small as
possible perhaps 1/2.
Thanks Lin
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From pilotrob at msn.com  Wed Nov 30 16:34:08 2011
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:34:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Aren't Dads GREAT!!!
In-Reply-To: <CABQj3r96ihm_6nwro7BqvjQxfRwUGaj__F-hLqaiZQanVH3tnA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABQj3r96ihm_6nwro7BqvjQxfRwUGaj__F-hLqaiZQanVH3tnA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <SNT135-W23D63A2789FB2002E0641AD4B00@phx.gbl>

Some are. And then .... there are the a$$holes like this one ....

CBFrom: tequila.brad at gmail.com
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:27:19 -0600
Subject: [midgetsprite] Aren't Dads GREAT!!!




























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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 30 16:46:29 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:46:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT, spare parts request?
Message-ID: <CABQj3r9TSnD2nLimFy-ktTEeBzmVQGYYs-5s6SR0ixBu8AoGig@mail.gmail.com>

I recently purchased a 2009 Honda Ruckus, to use to get around town. The
previous owner had wrecked it, bent the front brake lever, and broke the
right side mirror. I was able to straighten the lever, but Honda wants
almost $30 for a plastic F'n mirror. I know that several folks on this list
have motorcycles. Does anyone happen to have a pair of motorcycle mirrors
that they are not using? Mine are on a 10mm mount, and I would be willing
to pay a fair price. Sorry, but I think Honda's price for a cheap Chinese
mirror, isn't fair.
TIA
Brad

-- 
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Nov 30 17:35:52 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:35:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT, spare parts request?
In-Reply-To: <CABQj3r9TSnD2nLimFy-ktTEeBzmVQGYYs-5s6SR0ixBu8AoGig@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <D529C7FB2B1845588DAD9FCC21F33687@AppleJackPC>

Try your friendly Harley dealer or a Harley parts web site.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Brad Fornal
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:46 PM
To: Yahoo Spridget list ; Spridget list
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT, spare parts request?

I recently purchased a 2009 Honda Ruckus, to use to get around town. The
previous owner had wrecked it, bent the front brake lever, and broke the
right side mirror. I was able to straighten the lever, but Honda wants
almost $30 for a plastic F'n mirror. I know that several folks on this list
have motorcycles. Does anyone happen to have a pair of motorcycle mirrors
that they are not using? Mine are on a 10mm mount, and I would be willing
to pay a fair price. Sorry, but I think Honda's price for a cheap Chinese
mirror, isn't fair.
TIA
Brad

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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 30 17:41:35 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:41:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT, spare parts request?
In-Reply-To: <D529C7FB2B1845588DAD9FCC21F33687@AppleJackPC>
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Thank you for the suggestion. Generally though, the rule of thumb is, H-D
stands for hundred dollars. That is what most any part for a Harley costs...
LOL

On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 6:35 PM, Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> wrote:

> Try your friendly Harley dealer or a Harley parts web site.
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Brad Fornal
> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:46 PM
> To: Yahoo Spridget list ; Spridget list
> Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT, spare parts request?
>
> I recently purchased a 2009 Honda Ruckus, to use to get around town. The
> previous owner had wrecked it, bent the front brake lever, and broke the
> right side mirror. I was able to straighten the lever, but Honda wants
> almost $30 for a plastic F'n mirror. I know that several folks on this list
> have motorcycles. Does anyone happen to have a pair of motorcycle mirrors
> that they are not using? Mine are on a 10mm mount, and I would be willing
> to pay a fair price. Sorry, but I think Honda's price for a cheap Chinese
> mirror, isn't fair.
> TIA
> Brad
>
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>
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From wlldbilly at msn.com  Wed Nov 30 17:56:36 2011
From: wlldbilly at msn.com (william green)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:56:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Franks alternator???
In-Reply-To: <CAEB8RswRjrLFRGKCPta+ALZLPo1jUf=7wf23-QcWMVf73G=2qg@mail.gmail.com>
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My John Deere 2305 has a cute little alternator!


> Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:27:17 -0500
> From: ggroiss at gmail.com
> To: kmappley at gmail.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Franks alternator???
>
> Kurt,
>
> I believe it an alternator from a B2000 series Mazda truck. It's nice
> and small and looks like it belongs. That's what I used on my '73
> after seeing how nice it looked in one of Frank's cars.
>
> Greg
>
> On Tue, Nov 22, 2011 at 10:03 AM, Kurt Appley <kmappley at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Wondering if Frankie or someone can tell me what the alternator that was
> > on Franks sprite at 'Midget 50' came off of----never thought to ask.
Looked
> > like a nice small unit.
> >
> > Kurt.
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Wed Nov 30 19:54:05 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:54:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT, spare parts request?
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Brad,
    Try here: http://www.jpcycles.com/honda-sportbike-windshields-and-mirrors
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

--- On Thu, 12/1/11, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT, spare parts request?
To: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
Cc: "Yahoo Spridget list" <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>, "Spridget list"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, December 1, 2011, 12:41 AM

Thank you for the suggestion. Generally though, the rule of thumb is, H-D
stands for hundred dollars. That is what most any part for a Harley costs...
LOL

On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 6:35 PM, Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> wrote:

> Try your friendly Harley dealer or a Harley parts web site.
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Brad Fornal
> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:46 PM
> To: Yahoo Spridget list ; Spridget list
> Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT, spare parts request?
>
> I recently purchased a 2009 Honda Ruckus, to use to get around town. The
> previous owner had wrecked it, bent the front brake lever, and broke the
> right side mirror. I was able to straighten the lever, but Honda wants
> almost $30 for a plastic F'n mirror. I know that several folks on this list
> have motorcycles. Does anyone happen to have a pair of motorcycle mirrors
> that they are not using? Mine are on a 10mm mount, and I would be willing
> to pay a fair price. Sorry, but I think Honda's price for a cheap Chinese
> mirror, isn't fair.
> TIA
> Brad
>
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 30 19:59:23 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:59:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT, spare parts request?
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Cycle Gear.

I put ebay bar end mirrors on my Honda dual sport.   They get broken
off now and again.