From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Wed Aug  1 05:52:28 2012
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2012 04:52:28 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Think Pink!
Message-ID: <1343821948.71164.YahooMailNeo@web124701.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Nice story on the Donna Mae Mims bugeye on the Classic Motorsports online
archive.  Pay attention, Lin.
http://classicmotorsports.net/articles/power-pink/


 
Rick


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

From trishasauthoff at yahoo.com  Wed Aug  1 07:16:41 2012
From: trishasauthoff at yahoo.com (Patricia Sauthoff)
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2012 06:16:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
Message-ID: <1343827001.94402.BPMail_high_noncarrier@web111505.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

http://gerardpenkhoss.com/faq.php?degixoduc=339&eqysiraseg=65

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Aug  1 07:34:09 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2012 09:34:09 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Think Pink!
In-Reply-To: <1343821948.71164.YahooMailNeo@web124701.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
References: <1343821948.71164.YahooMailNeo@web124701.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
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Yes Rick I knew the story about Donna although I have to admit I am
not a fan of the color Pink I do love my car : )
I saw the photo of her in her Corvette at her viewing and was pretty
amazed the funeral director pulled that one off.
Personally I like this photo of her best,
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6U6ZFTcbbU8/StTLi6S1-XI/AAAAAAAAC0A/yuF0U7aovQc/s400/DMM1.jpg

Many articles on her and her unusual service.

So I got to looking at articles and saw this gal was actually buried
in her Corvair although in the casket glad to hear Donna wasn't.
Cool post with pictures below of the burial of the Corvair cut open to
slide in the coffin:
http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,284860,284868
Lin

On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 7:52 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Nice story on the Donna Mae Mims bugeye on the Classic Motorsports online
> archive.  Pay attention, Lin.
> http://classicmotorsports.net/articles/power-pink/
>
>
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty
> Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From biffjones at verizon.net  Wed Aug  1 09:21:19 2012
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:21:19 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Think Pink!
References: <1343821948.71164.YahooMailNeo@web124701.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<CAL0QtVcNNKbQB3GuLcDvBFQTSOvRY4XJ453B1pyZVybAOGu5Jw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <753B667A5A3640CE93653D868AC55EEA@dell1>

Way back in '63 I got to watch Donna race at the Marlboro race course and at 
Hagerstown. Marlboro was a major stop on the Eastern circuit and many later 
well know racers ran there.

Biff 

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Aug  1 11:52:10 2012
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel)
Date: Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:52:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Think Pink!
In-Reply-To: <753B667A5A3640CE93653D868AC55EEA@dell1>
References: <1343821948.71164.YahooMailNeo@web124701.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<CAL0QtVcNNKbQB3GuLcDvBFQTSOvRY4XJ453B1pyZVybAOGu5Jw@mail.gmail.com>
	<753B667A5A3640CE93653D868AC55EEA@dell1>
Message-ID: <50196CCA.4030709@wi.net>

I watched her raced at Elkhart and Lynndale Farms and got excited every 
time that Pink car came around. ;-)
I was fortunate enough to see the Sprite, 58 fuelie Corvette and Yenko 
Stinger Corvair, TR, and MGB.   A talented lady who broke some barriers.
DW

On 8/1/2012 10:21 AM, Biff Jones wrote:
> Way back in '63 I got to watch Donna race at the Marlboro race course 
> and at Hagerstown. Marlboro was a major stop on the Eastern circuit 
> and many later well know racers ran there.
>
> Biff ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Aug  1 12:12:32 2012
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:12:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rover P4 100 info?
Message-ID: <20120801181233.35C629A4766@mx2.netinteraction.com>

Jonesin'  1961 P4 100 Rover, I think.

Anyone have any non-Wiki knowledge or experience here?

Peter C

From gmajewski at wi.rr.com  Wed Aug  1 12:12:41 2012
From: gmajewski at wi.rr.com (gary majewski)
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2012 13:12:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] It might be too good to drive your BE in this weather
References: <53249488-A30F-45BD-8A17-52DD174096AF@wi.rr.com>
Message-ID: <9F749A90-62DA-47B1-86BC-2A5FF42B50F8@wi.rr.com>

Begin forwarded message:

>
>>
>>
>> IT'S SO HOT in WISCONSIN
>>
>> .....the birds have to use potholders to  pull the worms out of the ground.
>> .....the trees are whistling for the  dogs.
>> .....the best parking place is determined  by shade instead of distance
>> .....hot water comes from both  taps.
>> .....you can make sun tea  instantly.
>> .....you learn that a seat belt buckle  makes a pretty good branding iron.
>> .....the temperature drops below 90 F and  you feel a little chilly.
>> .....you discover that in July it only  takes two fingers to steer your
car.
>> .....you discover that you can get  sunburned through your car window.
>> .....you actually burn your hand opening  the car door.
>> .....you break into a sweat the instant  you step outside at 7:30 A.M.
>> .....your biggest motorcycle wreck fear  is, "What if I get knocked out and
end up lying on the pavement and cook to  death"?
>> .....you realize that asphalt has a liquid  stage.
>> .....the potatoes cook underground, so all  you have to do is pull one out
and add butter.
>> .....the cows are giving evaporated  milk.
>> .....farmers are feeding their chickens  crushed ice to keep them from
laying boiled eggs.

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Wed Aug  1 12:13:12 2012
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:13:12 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] OT: Victoria Bastedo - new book out today!
Message-ID: <CABWjhcJyURk_FBuadx5KCm+=_nHQ3-oDMdeum5CNd861xucsBA@mail.gmail.com>

My wife's first published book out today!

Title: Dear Miklos
*ISBN:* 978-1-934912-47-8

Romance, light reading...
Amazon E-book here:
http://www.amazon.com/Dear-Miklos-ebook/dp/B008RCKZIA/

If you want to help you can "like" the dickens out of it on the publishers
FB page.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Lyon-Publishing/124562235465

Want the pdf e-book?
http://shop.blacklyonpublishing.com/product.sc?productId=113&categoryId=1

Thanks for your support...
Now back to our regularly scheduled ranting and ravings re: cats, zappa,
guns, triple wipers vs dual wipers, clutch bleeding, knuckle bleeding...

Rick (now the big checks start rolling in right?) Bastedo

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Aug  1 12:29:26 2012
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:29:26 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sonoma Raceway
Message-ID: <1343845766.11141.YahooMailRC@web181303.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Anyone on the list able to offer some practical and hands-on experience and 
recommendations for attending Sonoma Raceway. We are considering the IndyCar 
race at the end of the month.

TIA.

No Google info please. I know how to do that.

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

61 Innocenti 950 Spider
63 Pink Sprite Mk II

From markwemple at yahoo.com  Wed Aug  1 12:37:55 2012
From: markwemple at yahoo.com (Mark Wemple)
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:37:55 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] parts FS cheap!
Message-ID: <1343846275.56045.YahooMailNeo@web164005.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

We may be moving soon and I have a ton of parts that I would rather not scrap. Too much to move and if it isn't for a bugeye, I really don't have a need for it. I have body panels, engines, rear ends, lights, guages, covers, radiators, etc. Buy some or the whole kit. Make me a reasonable offer. TIA!!!


Mark D. Wemple, Esq.
359 Dun Robbin Drive
Severna Park, Maryland 21146


Tel. (410) 987-5831/ Fax. (410) 987-1410

From alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com  Wed Aug  1 14:28:33 2012
From: alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com (EASTJONES alan)
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2012 21:28:33 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprinzels racing spridgets at Silverstone
Message-ID: <CAN4UhU+XU97X0RtSfe_QROOuqezAORVtVCxqJocOUuDTyDhNjQ@mail.gmail.com>

http://tinyurl.com/ct9zsvz
and also a John Player Special Lotus , and jaguars , and astons , and
maseratis and LeMans GT cars and F1 cars  and historic Grand Prix cars and
6 wheel Tyrell F1 car and Coventry climax twink engine and  too many pics
to describe
 I went one day on my motorbike , the next day in my wifes MGF and in my
Frogeye sprite on the Sunday , 3 great days.

Of course there are also quite a few photos of midgets and sprites on the
MIDGET & SPRITE club display in the track centre.
 http://tinyurl.com/ct9zsvz

About 360 photos
Alan
 Warwick UK

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Aug  2 07:47:55 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 09:47:55 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Think Pink!
In-Reply-To: <50196CCA.4030709@wi.net>
References: <1343821948.71164.YahooMailNeo@web124701.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<CAL0QtVcNNKbQB3GuLcDvBFQTSOvRY4XJ453B1pyZVybAOGu5Jw@mail.gmail.com>
	<753B667A5A3640CE93653D868AC55EEA@dell1> <50196CCA.4030709@wi.net>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdFAW3f0=u+95xCnCNCCFacpE6jfOjuJVJehrja=YZpiA@mail.gmail.com>

Wow that must have been awesome to see, thanks guys.
Lin

On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 1:52 PM, dwoerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:
> I watched her raced at Elkhart and Lynndale Farms and got excited every time
> that Pink car came around. ;-)
> I was fortunate enough to see the Sprite, 58 fuelie Corvette and Yenko
> Stinger Corvair, TR, and MGB.   A talented lady who broke some barriers.
> DW
>
>
> On 8/1/2012 10:21 AM, Biff Jones wrote:
>>
>> Way back in '63 I got to watch Donna race at the Marlboro race course and
>> at Hagerstown. Marlboro was a major stop on the Eastern circuit and many
>> later well know racers ran there.
>>
>> Biff ------------------------
>>
>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Aug  2 07:52:37 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 09:52:37 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] OT: Victoria Bastedo - new book out today!
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcJyURk_FBuadx5KCm+=_nHQ3-oDMdeum5CNd861xucsBA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcJyURk_FBuadx5KCm+=_nHQ3-oDMdeum5CNd861xucsBA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVfu7JF0V+YYpgNZ7=xE34b_CLjMLYTuVaxbnp9czXQdew@mail.gmail.com>

Cool Rick, can you get her to write about LBC's now...wink.
Lin

On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 2:13 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
> My wife's first published book out today!
>
> Title: Dear Miklos
> *ISBN:* 978-1-934912-47-8
>
> Romance, light reading...
> Amazon E-book here:
> http://www.amazon.com/Dear-Miklos-ebook/dp/B008RCKZIA/
>
> If you want to help you can "like" the dickens out of it on the publishers
> FB page.
> https://www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Lyon-Publishing/124562235465
>
> Want the pdf e-book?
> http://shop.blacklyonpublishing.com/product.sc?productId=113&categoryId=1
>
> Thanks for your support...
> Now back to our regularly scheduled ranting and ravings re: cats, zappa,
> guns, triple wipers vs dual wipers, clutch bleeding, knuckle bleeding...
>
> Rick (now the big checks start rolling in right?) Bastedo
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Thu Aug  2 08:02:10 2012
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 07:02:10 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] OT: Victoria Bastedo - new book out today!
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVfu7JF0V+YYpgNZ7=xE34b_CLjMLYTuVaxbnp9czXQdew@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcJyURk_FBuadx5KCm+=_nHQ3-oDMdeum5CNd861xucsBA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAL0QtVfu7JF0V+YYpgNZ7=xE34b_CLjMLYTuVaxbnp9czXQdew@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABWjhcLE3CbTerGTfg2zqm-5q_YR78waQRPR5fxNVcSo5D0AQw@mail.gmail.com>

That shouldn't be difficult, she does like driving them!
Not much into working on them, but driving them around is something she
finds enjoyable.

Rick Bastedo


On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 6:52 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Cool Rick, can you get her to write about LBC's now...wink.
> Lin
>
> On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 2:13 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
> > My wife's first published book out today!
> >
> > Title: Dear Miklos
> > *ISBN:* 978-1-934912-47-8
> >
> > Romance, light reading...
> > Amazon E-book here:
> > http://www.amazon.com/Dear-Miklos-ebook/dp/B008RCKZIA/
> >
> > If you want to help you can "like" the dickens out of it on the
> publishers
> > FB page.
> > https://www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Lyon-Publishing/124562235465
> >
> > Want the pdf e-book?
> >
> http://shop.blacklyonpublishing.com/product.sc?productId=113&categoryId=1
> >
> > Thanks for your support...
> > Now back to our regularly scheduled ranting and ravings re: cats, zappa,
> > guns, triple wipers vs dual wipers, clutch bleeding, knuckle bleeding...
> >
> > Rick (now the big checks start rolling in right?) Bastedo
> > ------------------------
> >
> > spridgets at autox.team.net
> >
> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> > Suggested annual donation: $12.75
> >
> > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> > Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Thu Aug  2 09:01:21 2012
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 11:01:21 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany
Message-ID: <CAHkEVvRZy9Sk_TjtPpyin8ZDrQ=U6XxG6+5gqhStTRUMRLbdhQ@mail.gmail.com>

We bought a new dishwasher about 1.5 years ago, and it just occurred to me
that I picked the right one. Why?  Because it has a stainless steel tub and
black dish racks.  Anyone else here see why that is advantageous?

So... if you are in the market for a new dishwasher... be sure and get a
nice one for the wife. ;)

-Trevor

From lbc77mg at gmail.com  Thu Aug  2 09:17:55 2012
From: lbc77mg at gmail.com (Allen Hefner)
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 11:17:55 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany
In-Reply-To: <CAHkEVvRZy9Sk_TjtPpyin8ZDrQ=U6XxG6+5gqhStTRUMRLbdhQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAHkEVvRZy9Sk_TjtPpyin8ZDrQ=U6XxG6+5gqhStTRUMRLbdhQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMEj5Ot6hYce685=i6uGA6gHGyE+9LG-ZZihSz3MKz+E30bbJA@mail.gmail.com>

All you have to do is win the lottery!

http://www.ramkleen.com/sys_150.html

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, Aug 2, 2012 at 11:01 AM, Trevor Jessie <trevor.jessie at gmail.com>wrote:

> We bought a new dishwasher about 1.5 years ago, and it just occurred to me
> that I picked the right one. Why?  Because it has a stainless steel tub and
> black dish racks.  Anyone else here see why that is advantageous?
>
> So... if you are in the market for a new dishwasher... be sure and get a
> nice one for the wife. ;)
>
> -Trevor
> ------------------------

From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Aug  2 09:22:50 2012
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 10:22:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany
In-Reply-To: <CAHkEVvRZy9Sk_TjtPpyin8ZDrQ=U6XxG6+5gqhStTRUMRLbdhQ@mail.g
	mail.com>
References: <CAHkEVvRZy9Sk_TjtPpyin8ZDrQ=U6XxG6+5gqhStTRUMRLbdhQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20120802152250.774419A4809@mx2.netinteraction.com>

At 10:01 AM 8/2/2012, Trevor Jessie wrote:
>So... if you are in the market for a new dishwasher... be sure and get a
>nice one for the wife. ;)
>
>-Trevor

They'll take trades!!!!!!!!!!!!!


ED 

From richb at u.washington.edu  Thu Aug  2 09:34:42 2012
From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball)
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 08:34:42 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany
References: <CAHkEVvRZy9Sk_TjtPpyin8ZDrQ=U6XxG6+5gqhStTRUMRLbdhQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2157C4BEA1FA4D31B09D77C060B68B61@psych.washington.edu>

But does she know you are cleaning parts in HER new dishwasher???

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, Wa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Trevor Jessie" <trevor.jessie at gmail.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 8:01 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany


> We bought a new dishwasher about 1.5 years ago, and it just occurred to me
> that I picked the right one. Why?  Because it has a stainless steel tub 
> and
> black dish racks.  Anyone else here see why that is advantageous?
>
> So... if you are in the market for a new dishwasher... be sure and get a
> nice one for the wife. ;)
>
> -Trevor
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>
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From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Thu Aug  2 09:46:02 2012
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 11:46:02 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany
In-Reply-To: <2157C4BEA1FA4D31B09D77C060B68B61@psych.washington.edu>
References: <CAHkEVvRZy9Sk_TjtPpyin8ZDrQ=U6XxG6+5gqhStTRUMRLbdhQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<2157C4BEA1FA4D31B09D77C060B68B61@psych.washington.edu>
Message-ID: <CAHkEVvRLSNoHTULXnaAWHYpO_Xf9oWin2P=1zfs1tLm8O2Ui2w@mail.gmail.com>

Technically, it is my dishwasher since I do all the cooking and cleaning.
 I never said I was washing parts in the dishwasher, nor did I imply it.
 You must have inferred that .... for some silly reason.

-Trevor

On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 11:34 AM, Richard Ball <richb at u.washington.edu>wrote:

> But does she know you are cleaning parts in HER new dishwasher???
>
> Rich Ball
> '76 Midget
> Everett, Wa
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Trevor Jessie" <
> trevor.jessie at gmail.com>
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 8:01 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany
>
>
>  We bought a new dishwasher about 1.5 years ago, and it just occurred to me
>> that I picked the right one. Why?  Because it has a stainless steel tub
>> and
>> black dish racks.  Anyone else here see why that is advantageous?
>>
>> So... if you are in the market for a new dishwasher... be sure and get a
>> nice one for the wife. ;)
>>
>> -Trevor
>> ------------------------
>>
>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>>
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.**html<http://www.team.net/donate.html>
>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>>
>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
>> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/**
>> options/spridgets/richb at u.**washington.edu<http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/richb at u.washington.edu>

From gmari2 at verizon.net  Thu Aug  2 10:02:56 2012
From: gmari2 at verizon.net (George MARINOS)
Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:02:56 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany
In-Reply-To: <CAMEj5Ot6hYce685=i6uGA6gHGyE+9LG-ZZihSz3MKz+E30bbJA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAHkEVvRZy9Sk_TjtPpyin8ZDrQ=U6XxG6+5gqhStTRUMRLbdhQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAMEj5Ot6hYce685=i6uGA6gHGyE+9LG-ZZihSz3MKz+E30bbJA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <39567B4B-B149-4386-8DB6-BF1F912BB0FE@verizon.net>

Anyone want one, they are located within easy driving distance.  I could
probably get  a wholesalers discount too.
George

Sent from my iPad

On Aug 2, 2012, at 11:17 AM, Allen Hefner <lbc77mg at gmail.com> wrote:

> All you have to do is win the lottery!
>
> http://www.ramkleen.com/sys_150.html
>
> 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, Aug 2, 2012 at 11:01 AM, Trevor Jessie
<trevor.jessie at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> We bought a new dishwasher about 1.5 years ago, and it just occurred to me
>> that I picked the right one. Why?  Because it has a stainless steel tub
and
>> black dish racks.  Anyone else here see why that is advantageous?
>>
>> So... if you are in the market for a new dishwasher... be sure and get a
>> nice one for the wife. ;)
>>
>> -Trevor
>> ------------------------
> ------------------------
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From miniac7 at aol.com  Thu Aug  2 10:43:32 2012
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 12:43:32 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany
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I have one of those black interior dishwashers and it IS reserved for parts
washing. My wife hand washes our dishes in the slop sink out in the garage.

Howard





-----Original Message-----
From: Trevor Jessie <trevor.jessie at gmail.com>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, Aug 2, 2012 12:08 pm
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany


Technically, it is my dishwasher since I do all the cooking and cleaning.
I never said I was washing parts in the dishwasher, nor did I imply it.
You must have inferred that .... for some silly reason.
-Trevor
On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 11:34 AM, Richard Ball <richb at u.washington.edu>wrote:
> But does she know you are cleaning parts in HER new dishwasher???

 Rich Ball
 '76 Midget
 Everett, Wa

 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Trevor Jessie" <
 trevor.jessie at gmail.com>
 To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
 Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 8:01 AM
 Subject: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany


  We bought a new dishwasher about 1.5 years ago, and it just occurred to me
> that I picked the right one. Why?  Because it has a stainless steel tub
> and
> black dish racks.  Anyone else here see why that is advantageous?
>
> So... if you are in the market for a new dishwasher... be sure and get a
> nice one for the wife. ;)
>
> -Trevor
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Aug  2 11:58:27 2012
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 12:58:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany
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I'm guessing she's also bare foot in a dress made from a feed sack....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 11:43 AM, <miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:

> I have one of those black interior dishwashers and it IS reserved for parts
> washing. My wife hand washes our dishes in the slop sink out in the garage.
>
> Howard
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trevor Jessie <trevor.jessie at gmail.com>
> To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thu, Aug 2, 2012 12:08 pm
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany
>
>
> Technically, it is my dishwasher since I do all the cooking and cleaning.
> I never said I was washing parts in the dishwasher, nor did I imply it.
> You must have inferred that .... for some silly reason.
> -Trevor
> On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 11:34 AM, Richard Ball <richb at u.washington.edu
> >wrote:
> > But does she know you are cleaning parts in HER new dishwasher???
>
>  Rich Ball
>  '76 Midget
>  Everett, Wa
>
>  ----- Original Message ----- From: "Trevor Jessie" <
>  trevor.jessie at gmail.com>
>  To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>  Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 8:01 AM
>  Subject: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany
>
>
>   We bought a new dishwasher about 1.5 years ago, and it just occurred to
> me
> > that I picked the right one. Why?  Because it has a stainless steel tub
> > and
> > black dish racks.  Anyone else here see why that is advantageous?
> >
> > So... if you are in the market for a new dishwasher... be sure and get a
> > nice one for the wife. ;)
> >
> > -Trevor
> > ------------------------
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Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
bmwwxman at gmail.com

The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living
are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Thu Aug  2 12:36:26 2012
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 11:36:26 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany
In-Reply-To: <CAHkEVvRLSNoHTULXnaAWHYpO_Xf9oWin2P=1zfs1tLm8O2Ui2w@mail.gmail.com>
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Well, you are least powder coating using the oven aren't you?

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

--- On Thu, 8/2/12, Trevor Jessie <trevor.jessie at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Trevor Jessie <trevor.jessie at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, August 2, 2012, 3:46 PM

Technically, it is my dishwasher since I do all the cooking and cleaning.
 I never said I was washing parts in the dishwasher, nor did I imply it.
 You must have inferred that .... for some silly reason.

-Trevor

On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 11:34 AM, Richard Ball <richb at u.washington.edu>wrote:

> But does she know you are cleaning parts in HER new dishwasher???
>
> Rich Ball
> '76 Midget
> Everett, Wa
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Trevor Jessie" <
> trevor.jessie at gmail.com>
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 8:01 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany
>
>
>  We bought a new dishwasher about 1.5 years ago, and it just occurred to me
>> that I picked the right one. Why?  Because it has a stainless steel tub
>> and
>> black dish racks.  Anyone else here see why that is advantageous?
>>
>> So... if you are in the market for a new dishwasher... be sure and get a
>> nice one for the wife. ;)
>>
>> -Trevor
>> ------------------------
>>
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Thu Aug  2 14:44:41 2012
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel)
Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:44:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] It might be too good to drive your BE in this
 weather
In-Reply-To: <9F749A90-62DA-47B1-86BC-2A5FF42B50F8@wi.rr.com>
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	<9F749A90-62DA-47B1-86BC-2A5FF42B50F8@wi.rr.com>
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Gary,
Well said!  That qualifies to be in the Burlington(WI) Liars Club!!
Except for one teensy little problem....where's the lie?!

Here's a game!  Let's see how the list can change this to apply only to 
our LBC's.

I'll start:

It's so hot out that all my bootleg rubber reproduction parts melted and 
split!
Oh wait, they did that at 80* in my garage after 2 months.

DW
Burlington WI

On 8/1/2012 1:12 PM, gary majewski wrote:
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>>>
>>> IT'S SO HOT in WISCONSIN
>>>
>>> .....the birds have to use potholders to  pull the worms out of the ground.
>>> .....the trees are whistling for the  dogs.
>>> .....the best parking place is determined  by shade instead of distance
>>> .....hot water comes from both  taps.
>>> .....you can make sun tea  instantly.
>>> .....you learn that a seat belt buckle  makes a pretty good branding iron.
>>> .....the temperature drops below 90 F and  you feel a little chilly.
>>> .....you discover that in July it only  takes two fingers to steer your
> car.
>>> .....you discover that you can get  sunburned through your car window.
>>> .....you actually burn your hand opening  the car door.
>>> .....you break into a sweat the instant  you step outside at 7:30 A.M.
>>> .....your biggest motorcycle wreck fear  is, "What if I get knocked out and
> end up lying on the pavement and cook to  death"?
>>> .....you realize that asphalt has a liquid  stage.
>>> .....the potatoes cook underground, so all  you have to do is pull one out
> and add butter.
>>> .....the cows are giving evaporated  milk.
>>> .....farmers are feeding their chickens  crushed ice to keep them from
> laying boiled eggs.

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Thu Aug  2 14:49:16 2012
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel)
Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:49:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] OT: Victoria Bastedo - new book out today!
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Message-ID: <501AE7CC.7090905@wi.net>

Ordered and received!!  Congratulations Victoria!!

DW



On 8/1/2012 1:13 PM, Rick Bastedo wrote:
> My wife's first published book out today!
>
> Title: Dear Miklos
> *ISBN:* 978-1-934912-47-8
>
> Romance, light reading...
> Amazon E-book here:
> http://www.amazon.com/Dear-Miklos-ebook/dp/B008RCKZIA/
>
> If you want to help you can "like" the dickens out of it on the publishers
> FB page.
> https://www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Lyon-Publishing/124562235465
>
> Want the pdf e-book?
> http://shop.blacklyonpublishing.com/product.sc?productId=113&categoryId=1
>
> Thanks for your support...
> Now back to our regularly scheduled ranting and ravings re: cats, zappa,
> guns, triple wipers vs dual wipers, clutch bleeding, knuckle bleeding...
>
> Rick (now the big checks start rolling in right?) Bastedo

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Thu Aug  2 15:24:45 2012
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 14:24:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany
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Message-ID: <1343942685.86143.YahooMailNeo@web141406.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Can we assume she has a regular schedule so you won't get caught? I always
found that it was best to run another cycle with nothing in it afterward...
 
...and I swear it has nothing to do with the fact that I'm single now!
 
 -
David
 

________________________________
From: Trevor Jessie
<trevor.jessie at gmail.com>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent:
Thursday, August 2, 2012 11:01 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Dishwasher epiphany

We
bought a new dishwasher about 1.5 years ago, and it just occurred to me
that I
picked the right one. Why?  Because it has a stainless steel tub and
black
dish racks.  Anyone else here see why that is advantageous?

So... if you are
in the market for a new dishwasher... be sure and get a
nice one for the wife.
;)

-Trevor
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Fri Aug  3 12:29:24 2012
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2012 11:29:24 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] OT: Victoria Bastedo - new book out today!
Message-ID: <CABWjhcJjMQhHDrK6+ENGFgYKD7nKUm+stPS6y0Wnrq3hnjbMDA@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks for your support Dave, I forwarded this to her.

Rick

_________________________________
From: dwoerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] OT: Victoria Bastedo - new book out today!

Ordered and received!!  Congratulations Victoria!!

DW



On 8/1/2012 1:13 PM, Rick Bastedo wrote:
> My wife's first published book out today!
>
> Title: Dear Miklos
> *ISBN:* 978-1-934912-47-8

From grbyrns at gmail.com  Sat Aug  4 08:16:05 2012
From: grbyrns at gmail.com (Glen Byrns)
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 07:16:05 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Finally
Message-ID: <1D34C72D-EA29-41DF-868B-44F7DB4C3ED2@gmail.com>

I've been off the list for some time with a computer issue. If this message
comes through, I'm back.

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Aug  4 08:32:13 2012
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Sat, 04 Aug 2012 09:32:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Finally
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It didn't Glen, so you not, right ? ! ?

From nases at verizon.net  Sat Aug  4 08:37:13 2012
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Sat, 04 Aug 2012 10:37:13 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Finally
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Welcome back Glen. I'm glad to hear you'll be rebuilding the damaged cars.

Phil Nase
Applebachsville, PA
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p:p8p,p'

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From grbyrns at gmail.com  Sat Aug  4 08:55:18 2012
From: grbyrns at gmail.com (Glen Byrns)
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 07:55:18 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Burned bugeye
Message-ID: <FED4107D-2E2E-413C-99C0-67AA65EC3ED1@gmail.com>

I have heard from AAA that I will get a very generous settlement on my roasted
LBCs. The Traveller and turbo Bugsy will be totalled. I will retain title and
restore both. Despite the horrible exterior appearance, Bugsy isn't all that
bad.  I was able to start him up two days ago and the Megasquirt system was
undamaged. He runs great  and still sounds ferocious. The interior is a bit
crispy, but all things considered, completely repairable. This time he'll get
a complete media blast/strip, epoxy primer throughout, and a pro paint job
with custom interior. Ahhhhh, car insurance!
  The woody wagon will be a bigger challenge as all the varnished wood is now
black like ebony.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Aug  4 09:17:15 2012
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 08:17:15 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Burned Bugeye
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Message-ID: <6BB690C615F44E36A2B4749B71E8F3E7@spider>

You are on the leading edge of the Wabi resurgence with the Woody.
http://pursuingwabi.com/2007/11/05/shou-sugi-ban/
Did you have home-owners insurance with AAA or a separate policy to cover
the cars?  ...bill in oregon
================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Glen Byrns
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2012 7:55 AM
To: spridget list
Subject: [Spridgets] Burned Bugeye

I have heard from AAA that I will get a very generous settlement on my
roasted LBCs. The Traveller and turbo Bugsy will be totaled. I will 
retain title and restore both. Despite the horrible exterior 
appearance, Bugsy isn't all that bad.  I was able to start him up two days
ago and the Megasquirt system was
undamaged. He runs great  and still sounds ferocious. The interior is a bit
crispy, but all things considered, completely repairable. This time he'll
get
a complete media blast/strip, epoxy primer throughout, and a pro paint job
with custom interior. Ahhhhh, car insurance!
  The woody wagon will be a bigger challenge as all the varnished wood is
now
black like ebony.
------------------------

From grbyrns at gmail.com  Sat Aug  4 10:04:46 2012
From: grbyrns at gmail.com (Glen Byrns)
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 09:04:46 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Burned Bugeye
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	<6BB690C615F44E36A2B4749B71E8F3E7@spider>
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State Farm for the house, AAA for the cars


Glen Byrns

On Aug 4, 2012, at 8:17 AM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> You are on the leading edge of the Wabi resurgence with the Woody.
> http://pursuingwabi.com/2007/11/05/shou-sugi-ban/
> Did you have home-owners insurance with AAA or a separate policy to cover
> the cars?  ...bill in oregon
> ================================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Glen Byrns
> Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2012 7:55 AM
> To: spridget list
> Subject: [Spridgets] Burned Bugeye
>
> I have heard from AAA that I will get a very generous settlement on my
> roasted LBCs. The Traveller and turbo Bugsy will be totaled. I will
> retain title and restore both. Despite the horrible exterior
> appearance, Bugsy isn't all that bad.  I was able to start him up two days
> ago and the Megasquirt system was
> undamaged. He runs great  and still sounds ferocious. The interior is a bit
> crispy, but all things considered, completely repairable. This time he'll
> get
> a complete media blast/strip, epoxy primer throughout, and a pro paint job
> with custom interior. Ahhhhh, car insurance!
>  The woody wagon will be a bigger challenge as all the varnished wood is
> now
> black like ebony.
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From crusaderchuck at yahoo.com  Sat Aug  4 10:59:49 2012
From: crusaderchuck at yahoo.com (charles christ)
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 09:59:49 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] need main and rod bearings?
In-Reply-To: <1D34C72D-EA29-41DF-868B-44F7DB4C3ED2@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1344099589.25748.YahooMailClassic@web112709.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

hello all!
 
i'm still alive and kicking! 
 
i'm very close to starting to reactivate my bugeye. but i need a set of
standard main and a set of standard rod bearings for my 1275 (also standard
thrust bearings) .   if anyone has been "blessed" with a set of either
bearings they can not use please email me directly.   i have a huge desire to
drive my car this year if at all possible. i'm not tearing down the motor
untill i have all the needed "bits" in my posession. 
 
chuck   ;)

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Aug  4 11:23:11 2012
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 10:23:11 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] need main and rod bearings?
In-Reply-To: <1344099589.25748.YahooMailClassic@web112709.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <1D34C72D-EA29-41DF-868B-44F7DB4C3ED2@gmail.com>
	<1344099589.25748.YahooMailClassic@web112709.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2B8702CE4CF840C0B7794144AC2FFA82@spider>

Then how do you know you need Standard sizes? Tear the motor down and get
everything mic'ed by a machinist before buying bearings.  ...bill in oregon

====================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of charles christ
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2012 10:00 AM
To: spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] need main and rod bearings?

hello all!
 
i'm still alive and kicking! 
 
i'm very close to starting to reactivate my bugeye. but i need a set of
standard main and a set of standard rod bearings for my 1275 (also standard
thrust bearings) .   if anyone has been "blessed" with a set of either
bearings they can not use please email me directly.   i have a huge desire
to
drive my car this year if at all possible. i'm not tearing down the motor
untill i have all the needed "bits" in my posession. 
 
chuck   ;)
------------------------

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Sat Aug  4 12:05:36 2012
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 11:05:36 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Selling the Sprite
Message-ID: <CABWjhcJZZB8zGJhSJY+DoJVEOaAur8sQztwH9ztVmAzhMCiGtw@mail.gmail.com>

I put it on Craigslist for $6000. No calls and no emails.
I lowered it to $5000 - still no contacts.
Lowered to $4500 - got two interested potential buyers in 24 hours - one
coming to look today and the other coming tomorrow (if the first guy
doesn't buy).
Sounds like I may have found the magic number.

Rick (I'll be sad to see the little red thing go) Bastedo

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Aug  4 13:48:12 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 15:48:12 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Olympics
Message-ID: <53d3.587a1f9d.3d4ed67c@aol.com>

And how is this different from Darts (World Championships but not an  
olympic event)?
 
 
 
In a message dated 30/07/2012 00:28:48 GMT Daylight Time,  
tequila.brad at gmail.com writes:

competitive beer drinking. Like BeerFest, but on a world wide  scale.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Aug  4 13:50:43 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 15:50:43 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
Message-ID: <547f.6f8f1bb6.3d4ed713@aol.com>

You could fit a BDA if you had the funds and have something faster and  
lighter than an 'Atlantis Midget'
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
 
In a message dated 30/07/2012 16:03:27 GMT Daylight Time, lbc77mg at gmail.com 
 writes:

Hey,  Chris,

Can you fit the Cosworth engine in a Spridget? That twin cam  should be 
good.

Allen Hefner
Norristown,  PA

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Aug  4 15:08:57 2012
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 14:08:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
In-Reply-To: <547f.6f8f1bb6.3d4ed713@aol.com>
References: <547f.6f8f1bb6.3d4ed713@aol.com>
Message-ID: <1344114537.91211.YahooMailNeo@web124702.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

What a glorious sounding car that would  be.  BDAs are really rare over here,
but I got to see and hear a few Escort BDAs on track.  Not too exciting a car,
but oh that engine!

 
Rick


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


________________________________
 From:
"WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com" <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>

 
You could fit a BDA
if you had the funds and have something faster and  
lighter than an 'Atlantis
Midget'

Weslake-Monza 1330

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Aug  4 15:11:30 2012
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 16:11:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Olympics
In-Reply-To: <53d3.587a1f9d.3d4ed67c@aol.com>
References: <53d3.587a1f9d.3d4ed67c@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnuq+RZFBzuim7u_+k5Bi9zPC3K0guoUuiRiX_=G5ZhE8KQ@mail.gmail.com>

There are no sharp, pointy things to fall on when you pass out....


On Sat, Aug 4, 2012 at 2:48 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> And how is this different from Darts (World Championships but not an
> olympic event)?
>
>
>
> In a message dated 30/07/2012 00:28:48 GMT Daylight Time,
> tequila.brad at gmail.com writes:
>
> competitive beer drinking. Like BeerFest, but on a world wide  scale.
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> Donate: 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

The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living
are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Aug  4 16:04:08 2012
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 15:04:08 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
In-Reply-To: <687A2612B16C46BBAB6081A9915AA41A@spider>
References: <547f.6f8f1bb6.3d4ed713@aol.com>
	<1344114537.91211.YahooMailNeo@web124702.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<687A2612B16C46BBAB6081A9915AA41A@spider>
Message-ID: <1344117848.67271.YahooMailNeo@web124706.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Good enough for Jack Brabham, good enough for me: 
http://reality.sgiweb.org/mg/ahsdc/goblins/tech/brabham.htm

Nice find on the
workshop manual!

 
Rick


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


________________________________
 From:
"corvallis at peoplepc.com" <corvallis at peoplepc.com>

 
Maybe find an old
Coventry Climax FWA?
http://www.97330.com/CoventryClimax_FwaFwbFwe/index.html
...bill in oregon
===================================
-

From grday at btinternet.com  Sat Aug  4 16:06:24 2012
From: grday at btinternet.com (GUY DAY)
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 23:06:24 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Olympics
References: <53d3.587a1f9d.3d4ed67c@aol.com>
	<CAJgjnuq+RZFBzuim7u_+k5Bi9zPC3K0guoUuiRiX_=G5ZhE8KQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <968D3033054F4BCF8FF9EECC247DA648@user8634b3d69b>

Javelins and arrows are pointy.  Shot (put) is blunt but tad 
cannonballish....

LOL


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
To: <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2012 10:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Olympics


> There are no sharp, pointy things to fall on when you pass out....
>
>
> On Sat, Aug 4, 2012 at 2:48 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> And how is this different from Darts (World Championships but not an
>> olympic event)?
>>
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 30/07/2012 00:28:48 GMT Daylight Time,
>> tequila.brad at gmail.com writes:
>>
>> competitive beer drinking. Like BeerFest, but on a world wide  scale.
>> ------------------------
>>
>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>>
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>>
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>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/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
>
> The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living
> are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.
> ------------------------
>
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>
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From peter at nosimport.com  Sat Aug  4 17:32:16 2012
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Sat, 04 Aug 2012 18:32:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Olympics
In-Reply-To: <968D3033054F4BCF8FF9EECC247DA648@user8634b3d69b>
References: <53d3.587a1f9d.3d4ed67c@aol.com>
	<CAJgjnuq+RZFBzuim7u_+k5Bi9zPC3K0guoUuiRiX_=G5ZhE8KQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<968D3033054F4BCF8FF9EECC247DA648@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <20120804233223.627F59A4563@mx2.netinteraction.com>

I'm heading out to a lawn Jarts party, in a few beers.

Ron. if I'm late, or bleeding, you'll know why.

Peter C

======
At 05:06 PM 8/4/2012, GUY DAY wrote:
>Javelins and arrows are pointy.  Shot (put) is blunt but tad cannonballish....
>
>LOL
>
>
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
>To: <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
>Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2012 10:11 PM
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Olympics
>
>
>>There are no sharp, pointy things to fall on when you pass out....
>>
>>
>>On Sat, Aug 4, 2012 at 2:48 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:
>>
>>>And how is this different from Darts (World Championships but not an
>>>olympic event)?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>In a message dated 30/07/2012 00:28:48 GMT Daylight Time,
>>>tequila.brad at gmail.com writes:
>>>
>>>competitive beer drinking. Like BeerFest, but on a world wide  scale.
>>>------------------------
>>>
>>>spridgets at autox.team.net
>>>
>>>Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>>Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>>>
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>>>http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/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
>>
>>The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living
>>are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.
>>------------------------
>>
>>spridgets at autox.team.net
>>
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From tmheffron at aol.com  Sat Aug  4 19:23:59 2012
From: tmheffron at aol.com (Tmheffron)
Date: Sat, 04 Aug 2012 20:23:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Olympics
Message-ID: <50ywyikurlh1dchnb18mq1dj.1344129839508@email.android.com>

Remember to twist the jart as you pull it out.
Sent from my U.S. CellularB. Android-powered phone

Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

>I'm heading out to a lawn Jarts party, in a few beers.
>
>Ron. if I'm late, or bleeding, you'll know why.
>
>Peter C
>
>======
>At 05:06 PM 8/4/2012, GUY DAY wrote:
>>Javelins and arrows are pointy.  Shot (put) is blunt but tad cannonballish....
>>
>>LOL
>>
>>
>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
>>To: <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
>>Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>>Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2012 10:11 PM
>>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Olympics
>>
>>
>>>There are no sharp, pointy things to fall on when you pass out....
>>>
>>>
>>>On Sat, Aug 4, 2012 at 2:48 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>And how is this different from Darts (World Championships but not an
>>>>olympic event)?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>In a message dated 30/07/2012 00:28:48 GMT Daylight Time,
>>>>tequila.brad at gmail.com writes:
>>>>
>>>>competitive beer drinking. Like BeerFest, but on a world wide  scale.
>>>>------------------------
>>>>
>>>>spridgets at autox.team.net
>>>>
>>>>Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>>>Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>>>>
>>>>Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
>>>>Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
>>>>Unsubscribe/Manage:
>>>>http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/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
>>>
>>>The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living
>>>are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.
>>>------------------------
>>>
>>>spridgets at autox.team.net
>>>
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Aug  4 20:13:34 2012
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Sat, 04 Aug 2012 21:13:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Olympics
In-Reply-To: <50ywyikurlh1dchnb18mq1dj.1344129839508@email.android.com>
References: <50ywyikurlh1dchnb18mq1dj.1344129839508@email.android.com>
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<< On 8/4/2012 8:23 PM, Tmheffron wrote:

Remember to twist the jart as you pull it out.  >>

HOW long you known PPP, Tim ? ! ?

What in the WORLD would make you even remotely 'think' a jart would/could
penatrate  PPP's "hard head"  AKA  an overly OLD cheese wheel/head/'stone'  ? ! ?

Anon

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Aug  4 20:28:53 2012
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 19:28:53 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Olympics
In-Reply-To: <20120804233223.627F59A4563@mx2.netinteraction.com>
References: <53d3.587a1f9d.3d4ed67c@aol.com>
	<CAJgjnuq+RZFBzuim7u_+k5Bi9zPC3K0guoUuiRiX_=G5ZhE8KQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<968D3033054F4BCF8FF9EECC247DA648@user8634b3d69b>
	<20120804233223.627F59A4563@mx2.netinteraction.com>
Message-ID: <1344133733.494.YahooMailNeo@web124704.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Jarts ... banned in 1988 ...the other "You'll put your eye out." Christmas
present.

 
Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
________________________________
 From: Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>
I'm heading out to a lawn Jarts party, in a few beers.

Ron. if I'm late, or
bleeding, you'll know why.

Peter C

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Sat Aug  4 21:49:40 2012
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 23:49:40 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Encounter
Message-ID: <113ef.2fa57d0d.3d4f4754@aol.com>

Who from the list can I plan on seeing next week in New Jersey?
 
Howard Collins

From grday at btinternet.com  Sun Aug  5 01:00:09 2012
From: grday at btinternet.com (GUY DAY)
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 08:00:09 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
References: <1343708865.16250.YahooMailClassic@web184505.mail.ne1.yahoo.com><DFB6FFC4-FF39-4E4C-A669-BD1856DA7FB0@verizon.net>
	<4AD5E0037723490D84E8B94860E64AFB@leosHP>
Message-ID: <B8BC84F444644927B395790DCC7F3CA6@user8634b3d69b>

Try 'Air intake hose wire reinforced' in Google.

500,000 results including:
http://www.vacuflex.de/download/VacuE.pdf
http://www.macraesbluebook.com/search/product_company_list.cfm?prod_code=8742228

and the one I'm sure everyone will use.....
http://www.indiamart.com/sheetal-rubber-products/wire-reinforced-hoses.html

LOL



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
To: "Phil Nase" <nases at verizon.net>; "Spridgets at autox.team. Net net" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 8:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"


>A looonggg time ago from George M along with the NOS spiral fresh air 
>intake
> hose.  BOTH haven't been available for YEARS The floor mats are 4 piece 
> HEAVY
> blue  colored AMCO mats.
>
> Leo
>
> From: Phil Nase
> Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 2:12 PM
> To: mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net
> Cc: 60bugeye at cebridge.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
>
> I agree Mike.  That car looks like it did at LOTO when it was freshly 
> done.
> You're keeping it really nice Leo.
> And where did you get those floor mats anyway?
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
>
>
>
>
> On Jul 31, 2012, at 12:27 AM, Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>  It's an absolutely gorgeous car Leo.  Must be a lot of work to keep it 
> that
>  way.
>  Mike MacLean
>  60 Sprite
>  56 BN2
>  02 Heritage Springer
>
>
>  --- On Tue, 7/31/12, 60bugeye at cebridge.net <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:
>
>  From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
>  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
>  To: "spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>  Date: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 2:40 AM
>
>  Since it is quiet I thought I would throw out this link to Iris's pics 
> for
>  everyone's viewing if interested. 
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/speichinger
> I
>  think she is going up for sale soon as I have another car in mind and I
> have
>  another bugeye in the wings
>
>  Leo
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/png which had a name of 
> wlEmoticon-smile[1].png]
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From gmari2 at verizon.net  Sun Aug  5 07:31:01 2012
From: gmari2 at verizon.net (George MARINOS)
Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2012 09:31:01 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Encounter
In-Reply-To: <113ef.2fa57d0d.3d4f4754@aol.com>
References: <113ef.2fa57d0d.3d4f4754@aol.com>
Message-ID: <942A59E2-05CC-4C82-A689-BE3E0E716BF0@verizon.net>

Hi Howard.
Look me up when you get to the hotel.  201 280-9059.  We were supposed to get
there Wednesday night but a change in work has us arriving thursday morning.
George Marinos

Sent from my iPad

On Aug 4, 2012, at 11:49 PM, Miniac7 at aol.com wrote:

> Who from the list can I plan on seeing next week in New Jersey?
>
> Howard Collins
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From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sun Aug  5 08:29:44 2012
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (60bugeye at cebridge.net)
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 09:29:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
In-Reply-To: <B8BC84F444644927B395790DCC7F3CA6@user8634b3d69b>
References: <1343708865.16250.YahooMailClassic@web184505.mail.ne1.yahoo.com><DFB6FFC4-FF39-4E4C-A669-BD1856DA7FB0@verizon.net>
	<4AD5E0037723490D84E8B94860E64AFB@leosHP>
	<B8BC84F444644927B395790DCC7F3CA6@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <EE4E14BC615D476DBC69C654DA6C7062@leosHP>

Dang that George LOL :)  Now mister smarty pants find the blue AMCO mats :P)

Leo

-----Original Message----- 
From: GUY DAY
Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 2:00 AM
To: 60bugeye at cebridge.net ; Phil Nase ; Spridgets at autox.team. Net net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"

Try 'Air intake hose wire reinforced' in Google.

500,000 results including:
http://www.vacuflex.de/download/VacuE.pdf
http://www.macraesbluebook.com/search/product_company_list.cfm?prod_code=8742228

and the one I'm sure everyone will use.....
http://www.indiamart.com/sheetal-rubber-products/wire-reinforced-hoses.html

LOL



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
To: "Phil Nase" <nases at verizon.net>; "Spridgets at autox.team. Net net"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 8:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"


>A looonggg time ago from George M along with the NOS spiral fresh air 
>intake
> hose.  BOTH haven't been available for YEARS The floor mats are 4 piece 
> HEAVY
> blue  colored AMCO mats.
>
> Leo
>
> From: Phil Nase
> Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 2:12 PM
> To: mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net
> Cc: 60bugeye at cebridge.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
>
> I agree Mike.  That car looks like it did at LOTO when it was freshly 
> done.
> You're keeping it really nice Leo.
> And where did you get those floor mats anyway?
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
>
>
>
>
> On Jul 31, 2012, at 12:27 AM, Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>  It's an absolutely gorgeous car Leo.  Must be a lot of work to keep it 
> that
>  way.
>  Mike MacLean
>  60 Sprite
>  56 BN2
>  02 Heritage Springer
>
>
>  --- On Tue, 7/31/12, 60bugeye at cebridge.net <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:
>
>  From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
>  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
>  To: "spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>  Date: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 2:40 AM
>
>  Since it is quiet I thought I would throw out this link to Iris's pics 
> for
>  everyone's viewing if interested. 
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/speichinger
> I
>  think she is going up for sale soon as I have another car in mind and I
> have
>  another bugeye in the wings
>
>  Leo
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/png which had a name of 
> wlEmoticon-smile[1].png]
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Aug  5 08:42:27 2012
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2012 09:42:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
In-Reply-To: <EE4E14BC615D476DBC69C654DA6C7062@leosHP>
References: <1343708865.16250.YahooMailClassic@web184505.mail.ne1.yahoo.com><DFB6FFC4-FF39-4E4C-A669-BD1856DA7FB0@verizon.net>
	<4AD5E0037723490D84E8B94860E64AFB@leosHP>
	<B8BC84F444644927B395790DCC7F3CA6@user8634b3d69b>
	<EE4E14BC615D476DBC69C654DA6C7062@leosHP>
Message-ID: <501E8653.8030704@justbrits.com>

<< On 8/5/2012 9:29 AM, 60bugeye at cebridge.net wrote:
> Now mister smarty pants find.....  >>

Doesn't he have 47,997 more 'hoses' to peruse, Leo ? ? ?

LOL !

From ah53 at yahoo.com  Sun Aug  5 09:34:18 2012
From: ah53 at yahoo.com (jomar healey)
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 08:34:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Encounter
In-Reply-To: <113ef.2fa57d0d.3d4f4754@aol.com>
References: <113ef.2fa57d0d.3d4f4754@aol.com>
Message-ID: <1344180858.51863.YahooMailNeo@web121303.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

My daughter Megan and her husband Mike will be there with their kids in the "I
Do" Sprite.  My wife Marge and I will be there in the coronet cream 100. 
Beers on me.

Joe



________________________________
 From: "Miniac7 at aol.com"
<Miniac7 at aol.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net; bugeye at yahoogroups.com 
Sent:
Saturday, August 4, 2012 11:49 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Encounter
 
Who from
the list can I plan on seeing next week in New Jersey?

Howard Collins
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From Miniac7 at aol.com  Sun Aug  5 10:52:24 2012
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 12:52:24 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Encounter
Message-ID: <18e0b.3c259e48.3d4ffec8@aol.com>

Sounds great..see you there.
 
 
In a message dated 8/5/2012 11:34:19 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
ah53 at yahoo.com writes:

 
My daughter Megan and her husband Mike will be there with their  kids in 
the "I Do" Sprite.  My wife Marge and I will be there in the  coronet cream 
100.  Beers on me.


Joe




 
  
____________________________________
 From: "Miniac7 at aol.com"  <Miniac7 at aol.com>
To:  spridgets at autox.team.net; bugeye at yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2012 11:49  PM
Subject: [Spridgets]  Encounter


Who from the list can I plan on seeing next week  in New Jersey?

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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Aug  5 12:44:05 2012
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 11:44:05 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] mail recovery in Atlanta?
Message-ID: <03F690FE41B046D8919F400F4D71E327@spider>

Is somebody looking for a job in the Atlanta, GA area? 

How about bidding on mail items and returning them to their owners for a
Finder's Fee? 

Look for a package with Corvallis Oregon on it $$$.  Bill in Oregon

 

Mail Recovery Center

5345 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW

Atlanta GA  30378-2400

 

Here is a list of their auction dates:

 

August 15, 2012 - Wednesday 

September 19, 2012 - Wednesday 

October 17, 2012 - Wednesday  

November 14, 2012 - Wednesday  

December 12, 2012 - Wednesday 

     from http://about.usps.com/doing-business/auctions/welcome.htm

 

Directions: From Interstate 20 East or West, exit at Fulton Industrial
Boulevard and continue South for approximately 3 miles. After 3 miles, exit
right onto Bucknell Drive, then right at the next street which is Bucknell
Court. Follow this drive around to the stop sign and the Mail Recovery
Center will be on the right.

Inspection of Merchandise: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Auction Time: 10:00 am - Completion

From grday at btinternet.com  Sun Aug  5 14:50:52 2012
From: grday at btinternet.com (GUY DAY)
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 21:50:52 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
References: <1343708865.16250.YahooMailClassic@web184505.mail.ne1.yahoo.com><DFB6FFC4-FF39-4E4C-A669-BD1856DA7FB0@verizon.net><4AD5E0037723490D84E8B94860E64AFB@leosHP><B8BC84F444644927B395790DCC7F3CA6@user8634b3d69b><EE4E14BC615D476DBC69C654DA6C7062@leosHP>
	<501E8653.8030704@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <C4028F219DC840E98B9E9E06EC251DE3@user8634b3d69b>

Show him how to catch a fish and he'll feed himself for life....


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "" Just Brits " Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 3:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"


> << On 8/5/2012 9:29 AM, 60bugeye at cebridge.net wrote:
>> Now mister smarty pants find.....  >>
>
> Doesn't he have 47,997 more 'hoses' to peruse, Leo ? ? ?
>
> LOL !
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From george.brokaw at cox.net  Sun Aug  5 15:22:05 2012
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 16:22:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
In-Reply-To: <C4028F219DC840E98B9E9E06EC251DE3@user8634b3d69b>
References: <1343708865.16250.YahooMailClassic@web184505.mail.ne1.yahoo.com><DFB6FFC4-FF39-4E4C-A669-BD1856DA7FB0@verizon.net><4AD5E0037723490D84E8B94860E64AFB@leosHP><B8BC84F444644927B395790DCC7F3CA6@user8634b3d69b><EE4E14BC615D476DBC69C654DA6C7062@leosHP>
	<501E8653.8030704@justbrits.com>
	<C4028F219DC840E98B9E9E06EC251DE3@user8634b3d69b>
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No, he will spend all day drinking beer on the lake....

:)

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of GUY DAY
Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 3:51 PM
To: " Just Brits " Shop; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"

Show him how to catch a fish and he'll feed himself for life....


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "" Just Brits " Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 3:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"


> << On 8/5/2012 9:29 AM, 60bugeye at cebridge.net wrote:
>> Now mister smarty pants find.....  >>
>
> Doesn't he have 47,997 more 'hoses' to peruse, Leo ? ? ?
>
> LOL !
> ------------------------ 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Aug  5 15:27:02 2012
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 16:27:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
In-Reply-To: <C4028F219DC840E98B9E9E06EC251DE3@user8634b3d69b>
References: <1343708865.16250.YahooMailClassic@web184505.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<DFB6FFC4-FF39-4E4C-A669-BD1856DA7FB0@verizon.net>
	<4AD5E0037723490D84E8B94860E64AFB@leosHP>
	<B8BC84F444644927B395790DCC7F3CA6@user8634b3d69b>
	<EE4E14BC615D476DBC69C654DA6C7062@leosHP>
	<501E8653.8030704@justbrits.com>
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How about...  Show him how to fish and he'll sit in a boat and drink beer
all day.

On Sun, Aug 5, 2012 at 3:50 PM, GUY DAY <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:

> Show him how to catch a fish and he'll feed himself for life....
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "" Just Brits " Shop" <
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> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 3:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
>
>
>  << On 8/5/2012 9:29 AM, 60bugeye at cebridge.net wrote:
>>
>>> Now mister smarty pants find.....  >>
>>>
>>
>> Doesn't he have 47,997 more 'hoses' to peruse, Leo ? ? ?
>>
>> LOL !
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Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
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The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living
are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Sun Aug  5 20:57:36 2012
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Mike MacLean)
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 19:57:36 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
Message-ID: <A43A6DE7-1591-4803-92AA-2ED87CFAE3AD@att.net>

Went to a 50s type car show today with the Bugeye.  After leaving the house
found out the tank was dry.  Made the Facet pump go crazy, but filled it up
and went to the show. Traveled at least 15 miles to the show with no problem.
Car sat all afternoon.  Just left the show and the car died.   The fuel pump
is working, but sounds muted.  Car acts like it is not getting gas, but the
fuel filter near the carb is full.  What does a Facet pump sound like when it
is going bad?  Clogged fuel line?
Mike MacLean stuck on the side of the road.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Aug  5 21:36:19 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 22:36:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <A43A6DE7-1591-4803-92AA-2ED87CFAE3AD@att.net>
References: <A43A6DE7-1591-4803-92AA-2ED87CFAE3AD@att.net>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx78Wn0t_wrU8F1xfcN0=Sbr5FRQqiO_n6BLfsCfBeojN5w@mail.gmail.com>

A lot of times when you let the tank go totally empty you get stuff in
the system that normally floats or otherwise remains in the tank.
You may have trash or debris in the pump now.
15 miles might use somewhere around 1/2 gallon fuel, though.
Dunno what a Facet pump sounds like when going bad but if yours is
sounding different than usual then you're probably on the right track.

Maybe pull the hose at the filter and let the pump run and see how
much, if any, it puts out?

From aseippel at austin.rr.com  Sun Aug  5 22:00:56 2012
From: aseippel at austin.rr.com (Jim Seippel)
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 23:00:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <A43A6DE7-1591-4803-92AA-2ED87CFAE3AD@att.net>
References: <A43A6DE7-1591-4803-92AA-2ED87CFAE3AD@att.net>
Message-ID: <01f301cd7388$15373ae0$3fa5b0a0$@austin.rr.com>

Take the fuel line loose at the carb. Turn on the pump and see if you get
gas. If you do, it is not the pump.  If not, put your finger over the fuel
line and see if it feels like you have air coming out. If so, the fuel line
is likely broken between the tank and the pump. Generally, if you can hear
the pump, it is working. 
Good luck on the road. We have all been there. 
Jim  

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mike MacLean
Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 9:58 PM
To: Spridget list
Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye

Went to a 50s type car show today with the Bugeye.  After leaving the house
found out the tank was dry.  Made the Facet pump go crazy, but filled it up
and went to the show. Traveled at least 15 miles to the show with no
problem.
Car sat all afternoon.  Just left the show and the car died.   The fuel pump
is working, but sounds muted.  Car acts like it is not getting gas, but the
fuel filter near the carb is full.  What does a Facet pump sound like when
it is going bad?  Clogged fuel line?
Mike MacLean stuck on the side of the road.

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Sun Aug  5 22:19:42 2012
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 23:19:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
References: <A43A6DE7-1591-4803-92AA-2ED87CFAE3AD@att.net>
Message-ID: <2BE638570F46442FAD381D34F66D35B3@Dell9200>

Mike,

I have had two Facet pumps fail in the last 15 years and both were due to 
being run dry.  I looked into it and was told by someone that the Facet pump 
cools the electronics by having fuel pumped through it.  I do remember the 
pump making some noise but not normal when it was fried.  Now that I carry a 
spare I haven't had one go bad.

Mark
Nashville


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike MacLean" <
Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 9:57 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye


Went to a 50s type car show today with the Bugeye.  After leaving the house
found out the tank was dry.  Made the Facet pump go crazy, but filled it up
and went to the show. Traveled at least 15 miles to the show with no 
problem.
Car sat all afternoon.  Just left the show and the car died.   The fuel pump
is working, but sounds muted.  Car acts like it is not getting gas, but the
fuel filter near the carb is full.  What does a Facet pump sound like when 
it
is going bad?  Clogged fuel line?
Mike MacLean stuck on the side of the road.
------------------------

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Sun Aug  5 22:47:34 2012
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Mike MacLean)
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 21:47:34 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <A43A6DE7-1591-4803-92AA-2ED87CFAE3AD@att.net>
References: <A43A6DE7-1591-4803-92AA-2ED87CFAE3AD@att.net>
Message-ID: <F2714A43-566B-4DDE-8051-3FB985AAC359@att.net>

Problem solved.  As many of you will have guessed by now, the fuel filter was
clogged with sediment from the tank.  I took the fuel line off before the
filter by the carb and turned the key on. Fuel flow was steady and strong.
Tossed the filter.  I used a piece of clear plastic tubing as long as the
filter that fit into the fuel line to bypass the filter.  Car started right up
and got me home with no problems.  I should have put 2 + 2 together with
running on empty and acting like it was not getting gas.  I think I'm getting
slower in my old age.
Mike MacLean

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 5, 2012, at 19:57, Mike MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net> wrote:

> Went to a 50s type car show today with the Bugeye.  After leaving the house
> found out the tank was dry.  Made the Facet pump go crazy, but filled it up
> and went to the show. Traveled at least 15 miles to the show with no
problem.
> Car sat all afternoon.  Just left the show and the car died.   The fuel
pump
> is working, but sounds muted.  Car acts like it is not getting gas, but the
> fuel filter near the carb is full.  What does a Facet pump sound like when
it
> is going bad?  Clogged fuel line?
> Mike MacLean stuck on the side of the road.
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Sun Aug  5 22:54:08 2012
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Mike MacLean)
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 21:54:08 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <2BE638570F46442FAD381D34F66D35B3@Dell9200>
References: <A43A6DE7-1591-4803-92AA-2ED87CFAE3AD@att.net>
	<2BE638570F46442FAD381D34F66D35B3@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <FDD3D6F9-4D77-4BA0-AB86-2D9F07214BFF@att.net>

Mark,
     The car runs fine now, but the pump does not sound the same.  It sounds
quieter than before.  I guess I'll replace it just I'm case and try not to run
it dry again.
Mike

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 5, 2012, at 21:19, "Mark" <mark at nashvilletn.org> wrote:

> Mike,
>
> I have had two Facet pumps fail in the last 15 years and both were due to
> being run dry.  I looked into it and was told by someone that the Facet pump
> cools the electronics by having fuel pumped through it.  I do remember the
> pump making some noise but not normal when it was fried.  Now that I carry a
> spare I haven't had one go bad.
>
> Mark
> Nashville
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike MacLean" <
> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 9:57 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
>
>
> Went to a 50s type car show today with the Bugeye.  After leaving the house
> found out the tank was dry.  Made the Facet pump go crazy, but filled it up
> and went to the show. Traveled at least 15 miles to the show with no
> problem.
> Car sat all afternoon.  Just left the show and the car died.   The fuel
pump
> is working, but sounds muted.  Car acts like it is not getting gas, but the
> fuel filter near the carb is full.  What does a Facet pump sound like when
> it
> is going bad?  Clogged fuel line?
> Mike MacLean stuck on the side of the road.
> ------------------------
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From dwramsey at att.net  Mon Aug  6 01:54:10 2012
From: dwramsey at att.net (dwramsey at att.net)
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 00:54:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <FDD3D6F9-4D77-4BA0-AB86-2D9F07214BFF@att.net>
References: <A43A6DE7-1591-4803-92AA-2ED87CFAE3AD@att.net>
	<2BE638570F46442FAD381D34F66D35B3@Dell9200>
	<FDD3D6F9-4D77-4BA0-AB86-2D9F07214BFF@att.net>
Message-ID: <1344239650.22674.YahooMailRC@web180501.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Mike try the FBR20, Walbro 6805 replacement from APEusa.com. Sure it cost
$155, 
but is rated to run dry for more that a hour with no damage and should
last the 
life of your car.
        Crash 

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Mon Aug  6 05:33:01 2012
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 04:33:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <1344239650.22674.YahooMailRC@web180501.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <A43A6DE7-1591-4803-92AA-2ED87CFAE3AD@att.net>
	<2BE638570F46442FAD381D34F66D35B3@Dell9200>
	<FDD3D6F9-4D77-4BA0-AB86-2D9F07214BFF@att.net>
	<1344239650.22674.YahooMailRC@web180501.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1344252781.6742.YahooMailNeo@web124705.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Running dry for an hour?  For the really dense Spridgeteer? BTW, isn't running
dry the ultimate oxymoron?

 
Rick


"Madman in a death machine"
Follow My
Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
________________________________
 
 
Mike try the FBR20, Walbro 6805
replacement from APEusa.com. Sure it cost
$155, 
but is rated to run dry for
more that a hour with no damage and should
last the 
life of your car.
       
Crash 
------------------------

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Mon Aug  6 05:55:40 2012
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 07:55:40 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <1344239650.22674.YahooMailRC@web180501.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <A43A6DE7-1591-4803-92AA-2ED87CFAE3AD@att.net>
	<2BE638570F46442FAD381D34F66D35B3@Dell9200>
	<FDD3D6F9-4D77-4BA0-AB86-2D9F07214BFF@att.net>
	<1344239650.22674.YahooMailRC@web180501.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAHkEVvSOcAXn73=QvZo0MdzSeVVuAx3xWMxYCwL2+SpswaMcYw@mail.gmail.com>

I think you meant FRB20.
-T

On Mon, Aug 6, 2012 at 3:54 AM, <dwramsey at att.net> wrote:

> Mike try the FBR20, Walbro 6805 replacement from APEusa.com. Sure it cost
> $155,
> but is rated to run dry for more that a hour with no damage and should
> last the
> life of your car.
>         Crash
> ------------------------
>
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Aug  6 06:05:00 2012
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 08:05:00 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Healey Week on Car Crazy
Message-ID: <BAY171-W457F26539D8E23F24C64D3C2CF0@phx.gbl>

I watched maguire's Car Crazy on Speed last night.
They featured Healey Week from Big Bear Lake in California.The featured mostly
Big Healey's but alsotalked to owners of 2 Bugeye's and a 62.I didn't
recognize any names from this list.They also featured the guy that was driving
his big Healeyaround the country for Cancer awareness, I forget his name
atm.It's also on again today at 430pm eastern and next weekend on the 12th at
8 am eastern.
Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
Thanks to Frank C.!

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Aug  6 06:05:35 2012
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (Tncarnut1)
Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2012 08:05:35 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
Message-ID: <klsur5hte8id1x0k28h1rh6r.1344254735285@email.android.com>

Mike, I have no Facet experience, but have been around electric pumps for many years thru work and hobby. Many of them actually use the fuel to help manage the pump temperature. When you run them dry, they can overheat and fry very quickly.B 

If it sounds significantly different from normal, this is probably what happened. I'm guessing the damage was done, but it somehow managed to live on for the 15 miles to the show before giving up the ghost.

Good luck, and I hope this is your problem because it is a simple one to fix. (I assume since you posted this yesterday, you've already dealt with dragging it home one way or another)
B - David

>From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network.

Mike MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net> wrote:

Went to a 50s type car show today with the Bugeye.B  After leaving the house
found out the tank was dry.B  Made the Facet pump go crazy, but filled it up
and went to the show. Traveled at least 15 miles to the show with no problem.
Car sat all afternoon.B  Just left the show and the car died.B B  The fuel pump
is working, but sounds muted.B  Car acts like it is not getting gas, but the
fuel filter near the carb is full.B  What does a Facet pump sound like when it
is going bad?B  Clogged fuel line?
Mike MacLean stuck on the side of the road.
------------------------

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From pythias at pacifier.com  Mon Aug  6 06:45:23 2012
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 05:45:23 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <A43A6DE7-1591-4803-92AA-2ED87CFAE3AD@att.net>
References: <A43A6DE7-1591-4803-92AA-2ED87CFAE3AD@att.net>
Message-ID: <156245296.20120806054523@pacifier.com>

Hello Mike,

     Someone somewhere recommended an AIRTEX fuel pump as being super
     reliable.

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

  "Yes, I have been reading Voltaire," Tom admitted candidly.

From peter at nosimport.com  Mon Aug  6 07:45:22 2012
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2012 08:45:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] mail recovery in Atlanta?
In-Reply-To: <03F690FE41B046D8919F400F4D71E327@spider>
References: <03F690FE41B046D8919F400F4D71E327@spider>
Message-ID: <20120806134528.DB5B69A453A@mx2.netinteraction.com>

There should be some lever shocks in there, too.

         Peter C
-
At 01:44 PM 8/5/2012, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:
>Is somebody looking for a job in the Atlanta, GA area?
>
>How about bidding on mail items and returning them to their owners for a
>Finder's Fee?
>
>Look for a package with Corvallis Oregon on it $$$.  Bill in Oregon
>
>
>
>Mail Recovery Center
>
>5345 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW
>
>Atlanta GA  30378-2400
>
>
>
>Here is a list of their auction dates:
>
>
>
>August 15, 2012 - Wednesday
>
>September 19, 2012 - Wednesday
>
>October 17, 2012 - Wednesday
>
>November 14, 2012 - Wednesday
>
>December 12, 2012 - Wednesday
>
>      from http://about.usps.com/doing-business/auctions/welcome.htm
>
>
>
>Directions: From Interstate 20 East or West, exit at Fulton Industrial
>Boulevard and continue South for approximately 3 miles. After 3 miles, exit
>right onto Bucknell Drive, then right at the next street which is Bucknell
>Court. Follow this drive around to the stop sign and the Mail Recovery
>Center will be on the right.
>
>Inspection of Merchandise: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
>Auction Time: 10:00 am - Completion

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Mon Aug  6 08:16:43 2012
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 07:16:43 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] My Sprite is up on Ebay
Message-ID: <CABWjhc+BJu9fE0GTPMrBx7vYQe=4pexxGT-rM3XTKogNEhUbUw@mail.gmail.com>

I've listed it on Ebay with a fairly healthy reserve.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=ViewItem&item=190711282557

Rick Bastedo

From nases at verizon.net  Mon Aug  6 08:32:19 2012
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2012 10:32:19 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] mail recovery in Atlanta?
In-Reply-To: <20120806134528.DB5B69A453A@mx2.netinteraction.com>
References: <03F690FE41B046D8919F400F4D71E327@spider>
	<20120806134528.DB5B69A453A@mx2.netinteraction.com>
Message-ID: <777C85A3-B1C5-41CC-83CD-CB77374C8303@verizon.net>

And some brake parts Frank sent me about 5 years ago.

Phil Nase
Quakertown, PA
http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/

On Aug 6, 2012, at 9:45 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> There should be some lever shocks in there, too.
> 
>        Peter C
> -
> At 01:44 PM 8/5/2012, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:
>> Is somebody looking for a job in the Atlanta, GA area?
>> 
>> How about bidding on mail items and returning them to their owners for a
>> Finder's Fee?
>> 
>> Look for a package with Corvallis Oregon on it $$$.  Bill in Oregon

From jeffsbugeye at gmail.com  Mon Aug  6 10:02:18 2012
From: jeffsbugeye at gmail.com (JeffG-Mail)
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 11:02:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <FDD3D6F9-4D77-4BA0-AB86-2D9F07214BFF@att.net>
References: <A43A6DE7-1591-4803-92AA-2ED87CFAE3AD@att.net><2BE638570F46442FAD381D34F66D35B3@Dell9200>
	<FDD3D6F9-4D77-4BA0-AB86-2D9F07214BFF@att.net>
Message-ID: <95099BDB7A3F42C5ACE50D6E931B7B89@Snoopy>

Mike,
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.  My facet pump sometimes sounds so loud I 
can hear it over the engine noise. Other times I have to listen very 
intently to hear it. Been in use for 7 years now and it has done that the 
whole time.
Again, if it ain't broke, don't fis it.

Jeff Kelly

-----Original Message----- 
From: Mike MacLean
Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 11:54 PM
To: Mark
Cc: Spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye


It sounds quieter than before.  I guess I'll replace it just I'm case and 
try not to run
it dry again.
Mike

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 5, 2012, at 21:19, "Mark" <mark at nashvilletn.org> wrote:

> Mike,
>
> I have had two Facet pumps fail in the last 15 years and both were due to
> being run dry.  I looked into it and was told by someone that the Facet 
> pump
> cools the electronics by having fuel pumped through it.  I do remember the
> pump making some noise but not normal when it was fried.  Now that I carry 
> a
> spare I haven't had one go bad.
>
> Mark
> Nashville
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike MacLean" <
> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 9:57 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
>
>
> Went to a 50s type car show today with the Bugeye.  After leaving the 
> house
> found out the tank was dry.  Made the Facet pump go crazy, but filled it 
> up
> and went to the show. Traveled at least 15 miles to the show with no
> problem.
> Car sat all afternoon.  Just left the show and the car died.   The fuel
pump
> is working, but sounds muted.  Car acts like it is not getting gas, but 
> the
> fuel filter near the carb is full.  What does a Facet pump sound like when
> it
> is going bad?  Clogged fuel line?
> Mike MacLean stuck on the side of the road.
> ------------------------
> ------------------------
>
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>
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Aug  6 11:00:36 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 13:00:36 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
Message-ID: <264f9.3c4f1e2e.3d515234@aol.com>

Mine sounded a lot like a regular spridget pump going bad - quiet.
 
 
In a message dated 06/08/2012 04:22:51 GMT Daylight Time,  
rrengineer.mike at att.net writes:

What  does a Facet pump sound like when it
is going  bad? 

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Aug  6 11:07:15 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 13:07:15 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] My Sprite is up on Ebay
Message-ID: <268cb.65f19116.3d5153c3@aol.com>

I hope this isn't your one and only Sprite you are selling.
 
A wise move to tell the list the listing it should save you from the  
savaging the list gives to any Spridget listed on ebay!
 
 
In a message dated 06/08/2012 15:37:03 GMT Daylight Time,  
rbastedo at gmail.com writes:

I've  listed it on Ebay with a fairly healthy  reserve.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=ViewItem&item=190711282557

Rick  Bastedo
------------------------

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Mon Aug  6 11:25:49 2012
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 10:25:49 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] My Sprite is up on Ebay
In-Reply-To: <268cb.65f19116.3d5153c3@aol.com>
References: <268cb.65f19116.3d5153c3@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CABWjhcJ+jAnGS2LjNNSpaYDBk1Mk_i9yiuR3-KAiGkcSx8ndMg@mail.gmail.com>

I hadn't thought of that but you make a very good point indeed. Also the
reserve is $3k so anyone wanting to place bids just know what the limits of
safety are...

Rick (not asking for anything shifty...) Bastedo
On Aug 6, 2012 10:07 AM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> **
>  I hope this isn't your one and only Sprite you are selling.
>
> A wise move to tell the list the listing it should save you from the
> savaging the list gives to any Spridget listed on ebay!
>
>
> In a message dated 06/08/2012 15:37:03 GMT Daylight Time,
> rbastedo at gmail.com writes:
>
> I've listed it on Ebay with a fairly healthy reserve.
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=ViewItem&item=190711282557
>
> Rick Bastedo
> ------------------------

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Mon Aug  6 18:56:04 2012
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 17:56:04 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] 'The Bishop" is on eBay
Message-ID: <1344300964.13418.YahooMailNeo@web124701.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

 http://tinyurl.com/8wezpvh


Rick


"Madman in a death machine"
Follow My
Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Aug  6 19:20:40 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 20:20:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 'The Bishop" is on eBay
In-Reply-To: <1344300964.13418.YahooMailNeo@web124701.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
References: <1344300964.13418.YahooMailNeo@web124701.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx79a9YdNPKvn92y2ubzzTymOcxS6e3xUrYmxKcTZMiypCQ@mail.gmail.com>

Wow.  That is a nice piece of Spridget history.

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Aug  6 22:38:47 2012
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2012 23:38:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 'The Bishop" is on eBay
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx79a9YdNPKvn92y2ubzzTymOcxS6e3xUrYmxKcTZMiypCQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1344300964.13418.YahooMailNeo@web124701.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<CAEAAx79a9YdNPKvn92y2ubzzTymOcxS6e3xUrYmxKcTZMiypCQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <50209BD7.5090605@justbrits.com>

UNDER-STATEMENT..............

<<On 8/6/2012 8:20 PM, derf wrote:

Wow.  That is a nice piece of Spridget history. >>

a TRUE and accurate UNDER-STATEMENT, dreF  ! ! !

Ed

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Tue Aug  7 00:01:50 2012
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 23:01:50 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] the "Bishop"
Message-ID: <CDDEF971-75F6-43FB-B6A6-42B9F51290B7@gerardsgarage.com>

I haven't heard from Sev in a while, so not sure if his email is  
unchanged and sending this to the group, just in case.

Sev, you out there? I thought this would interest you.

Gerard

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-Mk-1-Bugeye-Bugeye-1960-Austin-Healey-Sprite-Mk-1-Bugeye-original-stage-5-race-car-/300756304918?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4606790416.#ht_1403wt_1164

From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Tue Aug  7 14:25:34 2012
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2012 13:25:34 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Gearhead (Jr.)  NO LBC ***
Message-ID: <1344371134.81733.YahooMailNeo@web39304.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

This is a gearhead (and driver) in the making!  Watch as a toddler makes some
serious upgrades to his power wheels car.  Links below.
Enjoy!
 http://blog.powerblocktv.com/?p=4031

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Aug  8 15:16:35 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2012 17:16:35 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Truck start - no LBC
Message-ID: <4681c.75aea7f7.3d543133@aol.com>

_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M1o2rpO_JY&feature=related_ 
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M1o2rpO_JY&feature=related) 

From mdmyers_ct at juno.com  Wed Aug  8 19:28:49 2012
From: mdmyers_ct at juno.com (Michael Myers)
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2012 21:28:49 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Truck start - no LBC
In-Reply-To: <4681c.75aea7f7.3d543133@aol.com>
References: <4681c.75aea7f7.3d543133@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAL3QmYqi=zebKeU67CqYXyNUnKEV9v=f4EdG575_tDdk=YuYxg@mail.gmail.com>

Those two-stroke diesels can be really strange. I remember getting one to
run backwards when I tried to start a GMC Coach bus by popping the clutch -
thought it was in reverse but it was actually in second gear when I rolled
it backwards. Realized something was wrong when the black smoke poured out
the air intakes.

Mike Myers

On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 5:16 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M1o2rpO_JY&feature=related_
> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M1o2rpO_JY&feature=related)
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Wed Aug  8 19:49:03 2012
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2012 18:49:03 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Re2:
Message-ID: <1344476943.97041.BPMail_high_noncarrier@web184504.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

http://grupotecno.com.mx/ggwponh.php?profile=233

You can work today comfortable from your home




_______________
THEY was fetching a very nice-looking old gentleman along, and anice-looking younger one, with his right arm in a sling. kellin ainslie
Thu, 9 Aug 2012 2:49:03

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Wed Aug  8 21:46:36 2012
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2012 23:46:36 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Truck start - no LBC
In-Reply-To: <4681c.75aea7f7.3d543133@aol.com>
References: <4681c.75aea7f7.3d543133@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CA+Xq+0zfEeOUyc=uXckFQBp1ZgfzEYh9S=5hT2yPmLz438A8gw@mail.gmail.com>

On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 5:16 PM,  <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:
 _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M1o2rpO_JY&feature=related_
 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M1o2rpO_JY&feature=related)
--------------------------------------------------------
Any decent mechanic knows that you never use starting fluid on a 2
stroke! I guess these guys are not decent mechanics...
-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Aug  8 21:57:39 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2012 22:57:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Truck start - no LBC
In-Reply-To: <CA+Xq+0zfEeOUyc=uXckFQBp1ZgfzEYh9S=5hT2yPmLz438A8gw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4681c.75aea7f7.3d543133@aol.com>
	<CA+Xq+0zfEeOUyc=uXckFQBp1ZgfzEYh9S=5hT2yPmLz438A8gw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx79SB0VSr4Gs00=akE8pMS6ebwAfW5wQR7MfkiNyZ4kpMA@mail.gmail.com>

Starting fluid is not uncommon for use on Diesels, especially worn out Diesels.
You should know two things, though, before starting Diesels like that:
1.  How to effectively cut off the air.
2.  How to effectively cut off the fuel.

It ate whatever it sucked from the kids hand.  Whatever it was surely
went through the blower and into the chamber, probably out the
exhaust.

From lmacy at mac.com  Thu Aug  9 04:13:22 2012
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 06:13:22 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Truck start - no LBC
In-Reply-To: <CA+Xq+0zfEeOUyc=uXckFQBp1ZgfzEYh9S=5hT2yPmLz438A8gw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4681c.75aea7f7.3d543133@aol.com>
	<CA+Xq+0zfEeOUyc=uXckFQBp1ZgfzEYh9S=5hT2yPmLz438A8gw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <75ECEEF5-0FE6-4929-88C4-7486CF611598@mac.com>

Back in the day, when I worked for Caterpillar, one of the common things found on all the mechanics benches was a can or 2 of starter spray. And I would not try to tell those guys they were not decent mechanics ;-) When I worked on Waukesha engines, mostly fueled by natural gas, we also used starter spray. Although it was not nearly so prevalent. 

Larry

On Aug 8, 2012, at 11:46 PM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 5:16 PM,  <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:
> _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M1o2rpO_JY&feature=related_
> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M1o2rpO_JY&feature=related)
> --------------------------------------------------------
> Any decent mechanic knows that you never use starting fluid on a 2
> stroke! I guess these guys are not decent mechanics...
> -- 
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
> 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
> ------------------------
> 
> spridgets at autox.team.net
> 
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Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy at upenn.edu
Senior IT Program Director
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Don't you love it when your brain knows what's right, and your fingers don't listen?

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Thu Aug  9 06:20:33 2012
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2012 05:20:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Truck start - no LBC
In-Reply-To: <75ECEEF5-0FE6-4929-88C4-7486CF611598@mac.com>
References: <4681c.75aea7f7.3d543133@aol.com>
	<CA+Xq+0zfEeOUyc=uXckFQBp1ZgfzEYh9S=5hT2yPmLz438A8gw@mail.gmail.com>
	<75ECEEF5-0FE6-4929-88C4-7486CF611598@mac.com>
Message-ID: <1344514833.61647.YahooMailNeo@web124704.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Saw on another forum that a brand name of starter spray in Oz is "Start Ya
Bastard!"  Perfect!

 
Rick


"Madman in a death machine"
Follow My Nasty Boy
Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo


________________________________
 From:
Larry Macy <lmacy at mac.com>
To: CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com> 
Cc:
Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Thursday, August 9, 2012 6:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Truck start - no LBC
 
Back in the day, when I worked
for Caterpillar, one of the common things found on all the mechanics benches
was a can or 2 of starter spray. And I would not try to tell those guys they
were not decent mechanics ;-) When I worked on Waukesha engines, mostly fueled
by natural gas, we also used starter spray. Although it was not nearly so
prevalent. 

Larry

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Thu Aug  9 10:33:15 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2012 12:33:15 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Truck start - no LBC
Message-ID: <2418d.3bbb08c8.3d55404b@aol.com>

Interesting, I never knew it was a 2 stroke diesel.  All the 2 stroke  
diesels I've seen have been really small like for hand operated pavement  
rollers.
 
Yep, if a diesel needs a lot of 'easy start' it must be knackered.
 
Yep, I like to know how to switch something off before I try to switch it  
on - I'd have expected they'd have had a fuel cut-off or an air cut off  
(choke).
 
I liked it when the youngest mechanic ran away!
 
 
In a message dated 09/08/2012 04:46:37 GMT Daylight Time,  
cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com writes:

On Wed,  Aug 8, 2012 at 5:16 PM,  <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>  wrote:
_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M1o2rpO_JY&feature=related_
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M1o2rpO_JY&feature=related)
--------------------------------------------------------
Any  decent mechanic knows that you never use starting fluid on a 2
stroke! I  guess these guys are not decent mechanics...
-- 
Kent
1960  Bugeye
1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
2010 Arrow shed full of  excess spridget parts!!!

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Aug  9 14:53:48 2012
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:53:48 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Cleveland
Message-ID: <4CC328BDCD5F44269177790DE3044C66@Home>

Anyone on this list live in Cleveland?

Michael Rowe

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Thu Aug  9 16:24:51 2012
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2012 15:24:51 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Overheating Enigma with a PT Cruiser
Message-ID: <CAMyxPEL8Uoh87s_TYwdgbezvuuvE22PQ0Y6OcJO3xZark6Sp2g@mail.gmail.com>

My wife never wanted a particular car until the PT Cruiser came along . .
she like the "round shape" of the body.

That "round shape" has been the cause of a lot of problems for us.

After trading our 2001 model in the dealer discovered problems with the
rear suspension and the manual gear box (not the clutch).

I know this because my son was the finance mgr at that dealership per which
he said that we barely escaped some costly repairs and the dealer did not
find out until after we traded it in.

Then as stupid as we could be I bought her a new 2004 turbo.

Front wheel bearings gone at 74k miles. .  air pump gone at 75k. . .

Here is the question.  This last weekend we were driving from the Bay area
to So Cal when the car overheated 300 miles from home.  When I put alumni
seal in the system, it seemed to behave again . . but soon after it began
to over heat a second time.

Much money spent later . . . we rented a U Haul truck and dolly to get the
car back home.

It is now at my mechanics place . . a guy I have known and trusted for 17
years.  And he just told me that he cannot find the reason for the over
heating problem.  He replaced the thermostat and he tells me that it is not
the water pump.  It looks like the radiator is blocked . . . which he is
checking.  But he is not sure until he does some more testing. The temp
reading on the radiator was 190 at the top and 150 at the bottom.

Sounds kind of towards the low side (150 at the bottom) while the car is
under load and fully warmed up.

Maybe someone on the list has an idea as to what else could be checked?

Thanks. .  .

Kirk

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Thu Aug  9 16:45:15 2012
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:45:15 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Graphics Arts question
Message-ID: <mailman.37.1344552141.2450.spridgets@autox.team.net>

Does anyone know the name of the font used for the Austin Healey 
Sprite logo? I'm thinking of the logo used after the BE's on the dash.

Tim Collins

From gmari2 at verizon.net  Thu Aug  9 20:57:26 2012
From: gmari2 at verizon.net (George MARINOS)
Date: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:57:26 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Graphics Arts question
In-Reply-To: <20120809224234.D4B222D083E@autox.team.net>
References: <20120809224234.D4B222D083E@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <E4B393FC-38FD-4882-B105-7A3C3C266067@verizon.net>

Gerry Coker the original designer of the sprite is at a meet here in new
jersey for the next few days.  I'll ask him if he recalls.
George

Sent from my iPad

On Aug 9, 2012, at 6:45 PM, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> Does anyone know the name of the font used for the Austin Healey Sprite
logo? I'm thinking of the logo used after the BE's on the dash.
>
> Tim Collins
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Aug 10 05:05:03 2012
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 04:05:03 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Graphics Arts question
In-Reply-To: <E4B393FC-38FD-4882-B105-7A3C3C266067@verizon.net>
References: <20120809224234.D4B222D083E@autox.team.net>
	<E4B393FC-38FD-4882-B105-7A3C3C266067@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <BE0C29130A8A4454B5464B2538135CF2@spider>

Do you have a picture you could point to on the internet?  Bill in Corvallis
=========================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of George MARINOS
Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2012 7:57 PM
To: Tim Collins
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Graphics Arts question

Gerry Coker the original designer of the sprite is at a meet here in new
jersey for the next few days.  I'll ask him if he recalls.
George

Sent from my iPad
====================================
On Aug 9, 2012, at 6:45 PM, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> Does anyone know the name of the font used for the Austin Healey Sprite
logo? I'm thinking of the logo used after the BE's on the dash.
>
> Tim Collins
> ------------------------

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Fri Aug 10 05:45:18 2012
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:45:18 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
In-Reply-To: <547f.6f8f1bb6.3d4ed713@aol.com>
References: <547f.6f8f1bb6.3d4ed713@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY171-W19E36EB8D624312F9F81ADC2B30@phx.gbl>

Like these????

http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/atlantis-fails-to-protect-norway-from-pea
ce-you-think-757710/1/20
or
http://tinyurl.com/9hxvzyt

or this???

http://www.discogs.com/viewimages?release=3494169

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


> From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com
> Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 15:50:43 -0400
> To: lbc77mg at gmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
>
> You could fit a BDA if you had the funds and have something faster and
> lighter than an 'Atlantis Midget'
>
> Weslake-Monza 1330
>
>
> In a message dated 30/07/2012 16:03:27 GMT Daylight Time, lbc77mg at gmail.com
>  writes:
>
> Hey,  Chris,
>
> Can you fit the Cosworth engine in a Spridget? That twin cam  should be
> good.
>
> Allen Hefner
> Norristown,  PA
> ------------------------

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Fri Aug 10 05:48:26 2012
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:48:26 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
In-Reply-To: <C4028F219DC840E98B9E9E06EC251DE3@user8634b3d69b>
References: <1343708865.16250.YahooMailClassic@web184505.mail.ne1.yahoo.com><DFB6FFC4-FF39-4E4C-A669-BD1856DA7FB0@verizon.net><4AD5E0037723490D84E8B94860E64AFB@leosHP><B8BC84F444644927B395790DCC7F3CA6@user8634b3d69b><EE4E14BC615D476DBC69C654DA6C7062@leosHP>,
	<501E8653.8030704@justbrits.com>,
	<C4028F219DC840E98B9E9E06EC251DE3@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <BAY171-W122E68B9D1F9E9E09C6E8A9C2B30@phx.gbl>

Build a man a fire and he'll keep warm for the night,

Set a man on fire and you'll keep him warm for the rest of his life!!

;-)


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


> From: grday at btinternet.com
> To: shop at justbrits.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 21:50:52 +0100
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
>
> Show him how to catch a fish and he'll feed himself for life....
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "" Just Brits " Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 3:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
>
>
> > << On 8/5/2012 9:29 AM, 60bugeye at cebridge.net wrote:
> >> Now mister smarty pants find.....  >>
> >
> > Doesn't he have 47,997 more 'hoses' to peruse, Leo ? ? ?
> >
> > LOL !

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Fri Aug 10 05:58:08 2012
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:58:08 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <95099BDB7A3F42C5ACE50D6E931B7B89@Snoopy>
References: <A43A6DE7-1591-4803-92AA-2ED87CFAE3AD@att.net><2BE638570F46442FAD381D34F66D35B3@Dell9200>,
	<FDD3D6F9-4D77-4BA0-AB86-2D9F07214BFF@att.net>,
	<95099BDB7A3F42C5ACE50D6E931B7B89@Snoopy>
Message-ID: <BAY171-W1177CD168AA3D27F12CD11C2B30@phx.gbl>

Alternately,

If it's fixed, don't Broke it!


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


> From: jeffsbugeye at gmail.com

> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
>
> Mike,
> If it ain't broke, don't fix it.  My facet pump sometimes sounds so loud I
> can hear it over the engine noise. Other times I have to listen very
> intently to hear it. Been in use for 7 years now and it has done that the
> whole time.
> Again, if it ain't broke, don't fis it.
>
> Jeff Kelly
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike MacLean
 Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
>
>
> It sounds quieter than before.  I guess I'll replace it just I'm case and
> try not to run
> it dry again.
> Mike
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 5, 2012, at 21:19, "Mark" <mark at nashvilletn.org> wrote:
>
> > Mike,
> >
> > I have had two Facet pumps fail in the last 15 years and both were due to
> > being run dry.  I looked into it and was told by someone that the Facet
> > pump
> > cools the electronics by having fuel pumped through it.  I do remember
the
> > pump making some noise but not normal when it was fried.  Now that I carry
> > a
> > spare I haven't had one go bad.
> >
> > Mark
> > Nashville

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Fri Aug 10 09:39:59 2012
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:39:59 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Graphics Arts question
In-Reply-To: <BE0C29130A8A4454B5464B2538135CF2@spider>
References: <20120809224234.D4B222D083E@autox.team.net>
	<E4B393FC-38FD-4882-B105-7A3C3C266067@verizon.net>
	<BE0C29130A8A4454B5464B2538135CF2@spider>
Message-ID: <mailman.38.1344613036.2450.spridgets@autox.team.net>

At 07:05 AM 8/10/2012, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:
>Do you have a picture you could point to on the internet?  Bill in Corvallis
>=========================
>

Yes,

Like this:
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/2566093598/in/set-72157603574197943>http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/2566093598/in/set-72157603574197943 
or
http://tinyurl.com/bw28k3t

or this one in a car on the dash
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/imagetaker1/3709671780/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/imagetaker1/3709671780/ 
or
http://tinyurl.com/8t4ae35


Tim Collins

From jeffsbugeye at gmail.com  Fri Aug 10 11:16:55 2012
From: jeffsbugeye at gmail.com (JeffG-Mail)
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:16:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Graphics Arts question
In-Reply-To: <E4B393FC-38FD-4882-B105-7A3C3C266067@verizon.net>
References: <20120809224234.D4B222D083E@autox.team.net>
	<E4B393FC-38FD-4882-B105-7A3C3C266067@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <832DA1742FD04B3587C17D5FF0CC95DC@Snoopy>

If he happens to know that, also ask him about the font used for the 
original Sprite with the arrow on the boot of the BE.

Jeff Kelly

-----Original Message----- 
From: George MARINOS
Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2012 9:57 PM
To: Tim Collins
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Graphics Arts question

Gerry Coker the original designer of the sprite is at a meet here in new
jersey for the next few days.  I'll ask him if he recalls.
George

Sent from my iPad

On Aug 9, 2012, at 6:45 PM, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> Does anyone know the name of the font used for the Austin Healey Sprite
logo? I'm thinking of the logo used after the BE's on the dash.
>
> Tim Collins
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Fri Aug 10 11:22:33 2012
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:22:33 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Graphics Arts question
In-Reply-To: <832DA1742FD04B3587C17D5FF0CC95DC@Snoopy>
References: <20120809224234.D4B222D083E@autox.team.net>
	<E4B393FC-38FD-4882-B105-7A3C3C266067@verizon.net>
	<832DA1742FD04B3587C17D5FF0CC95DC@Snoopy>
Message-ID: <551CF961-3BE5-42B0-9FFC-E92E8C9D45E0@chartermi.net>

I'm betting there was no "font" used and that the badges were simply drawn by
a designer.


Sent from my keyboard

On Aug 10, 2012, at 1:16 PM, "JeffG-Mail" <jeffsbugeye at gmail.com> wrote:

> If he happens to know that, also ask him about the font used for the
original Sprite with the arrow on the boot of the BE.
>
> Jeff Kelly

From edwd at ti.com  Fri Aug 10 12:33:43 2012
From: edwd at ti.com (Fisher, Ed)
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:33:43 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] PT cruiser overheat
Message-ID: <67A276399E247245AC2050FC103C4E8A3E323E71@DLEE01.ent.ti.com>

I did a quick google search of PT Cruiser overheating and found many
responses.  The most popular seems to be 'high side fan inoperable' which
requires a high speed fan motor.  Do the search though, there is a PT group
much like this one.

HTH,

Ed (Dallas)

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Fri Aug 10 14:17:03 2012
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:17:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Overheating Enigma with a PT Cruiser
In-Reply-To: <CAMyxPEL8Uoh87s_TYwdgbezvuuvE22PQ0Y6OcJO3xZark6Sp2g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMyxPEL8Uoh87s_TYwdgbezvuuvE22PQ0Y6OcJO3xZark6Sp2g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <EDDEF620-4627-40DC-9B67-7F69CF6EB8EF@comcast.net>

Temp sender bad with no actual overheating?

Lester
Minimal typing from the iPhone

On Aug 9, 2012, at 5:24 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com> wrote:

> My wife never wanted a particular car until the PT Cruiser came along . .
> she like the "round shape" of the body.
>
> That "round shape" has been the cause of a lot of problems for us.
>
> After trading our 2001 model in the dealer discovered problems with the
> rear suspension and the manual gear box (not the clutch).
>
> I know this because my son was the finance mgr at that dealership per which
> he said that we barely escaped some costly repairs and the dealer did not
> find out until after we traded it in.
>
> Then as stupid as we could be I bought her a new 2004 turbo.
>
> Front wheel bearings gone at 74k miles. .  air pump gone at 75k. . .
>
> Here is the question.  This last weekend we were driving from the Bay area
> to So Cal when the car overheated 300 miles from home.  When I put alumni
> seal in the system, it seemed to behave again . . but soon after it began
> to over heat a second time.
>
> Much money spent later . . . we rented a U Haul truck and dolly to get the
> car back home.
>
> It is now at my mechanics place . . a guy I have known and trusted for 17
> years.  And he just told me that he cannot find the reason for the over
> heating problem.  He replaced the thermostat and he tells me that it is not
> the water pump.  It looks like the radiator is blocked . . . which he is
> checking.  But he is not sure until he does some more testing. The temp
> reading on the radiator was 190 at the top and 150 at the bottom.
>
> Sounds kind of towards the low side (150 at the bottom) while the car is
> under load and fully warmed up.
>
> Maybe someone on the list has an idea as to what else could be checked?
>
> Thanks. .  .
>
> Kirk
> ------------------------
>
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Fri Aug 10 16:45:54 2012
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:45:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] No Bids on the  Bishop
Message-ID: <1344638754.6992.YahooMailNeo@web124701.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Flounder,

You still have a shot:  http://tinyurl.com/8wezpvh
 
Rick


"Madman
in a death machine"
Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Aug 10 16:51:28 2012
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:51:28 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] No Bids on the  Bishop
In-Reply-To: <1344638754.6992.YahooMailNeo@web124701.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
References: <1344638754.6992.YahooMailNeo@web124701.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <3C5185B2-AFB6-4F95-9A04-FABBC006615F@snet.net>

I love Sprites but how many of these cars change hands for $19,000?

Jay

On Aug 10, 2012, at 6:45 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Flounder,
> 
> You still have a shot:  http://tinyurl.com/8wezpvh

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Aug 10 17:04:56 2012
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:04:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Thicko] No Bids on the  Bishop
In-Reply-To: <1344638754.6992.YahooMailNeo@web124701.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
References: <1344638754.6992.YahooMailNeo@web124701.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1F1CD6BA936F48619318F5236F04BE95@HomePC>

Really?  No bids on this ridiculously over-priced, run-of-the-mill, nothing 
special, old race car like a million others?  No famous past owners.  (And 
who cares if there was any.)  No incredible performance capabilities.  (It 
will be killed by any decent modern day race car.)  Not particularly well 
kept.  I'm shocked!  Why doesn't anybody want it?  Especially at this crazy 
price?

Seems to me that he bought it on a whim and now hopes to recoup his poorly 
thought out purchase.  Good luck!




-----Original Message----- 
From: HealeyRick
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 5:45 PM
To: Spridgets List ; thicko
Subject: [Thicko] No Bids on the Bishop

Flounder,

You still have a shot:  http://tinyurl.com/8wezpvh

Rick


"Madman
in a death machine"
Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Aug 10 20:52:34 2012
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:52:34 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Graphics Arts question
In-Reply-To: <551CF961-3BE5-42B0-9FFC-E92E8C9D45E0@chartermi.net>
References: <20120809224234.D4B222D083E@autox.team.net><E4B393FC-38FD-4882-B105-7A3C3C266067@verizon.net><832DA1742FD04B3587C17D5FF0CC95DC@Snoopy>
	<551CF961-3BE5-42B0-9FFC-E92E8C9D45E0@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <BDC40680F2684A239795CE28AC96C7F2@spider>

You may be right. The capital S has serifs and the other cap letters don't. 
I can come close with Franklin Gothic Demi, but italics doesn't lean it over
enough. ...bill in oregon
============================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rick Fisk
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 10:23 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Graphics Arts question

I'm betting there was no "font" used and that the badges were simply drawn
by a designer.

Sent from my keyboard
========================================
On Aug 10, 2012, at 1:16 PM, "JeffG-Mail" <jeffsbugeye at gmail.com> wrote:

> If he happens to know that, also ask him about the font used for the
original Sprite with the arrow on the boot of the BE.
>
> Jeff Kelly
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Aug 11 12:19:20 2012
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 11:19:20 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] 11:18am  Saturday
Message-ID: <4DF51642FB40416181359CEA7F527A38@spider>

Looking for John Burkhimer. I have the support bracket for the air cleaner I
sold you.  Bill in Corvallis

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Aug 11 12:47:03 2012
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:47:03 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx79Pd8eT8ijJdnXkxCnv_pif06+iXLZ_kKi8E0M=0udGPg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1343432386.8621.YahooMailClassic@web184503.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<5013575A.4080408@justbrits.com>
	<D101F58E9CD34C8D9406807D0E62240F@Home>
	<CAJgjnupV0pt4V1v-_KkBeqFYk+ZfSBx1cyv_3tvLJ2D67T2PTQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEAAx79Pd8eT8ijJdnXkxCnv_pif06+iXLZ_kKi8E0M=0udGPg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP1006EB472C57A98584CC86BB8B20@phx.gbl>

Someone talking about me?

Robert
Sent from my device that doesn't pay me to advertise for them.

On 2012-07-28, at 10:57 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> There are plenty of listers full of NOS hot air.
> 
> On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 9:46 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Anyone know where I can get NOS air for my tires?
> ------------------------

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Aug 11 12:59:24 2012
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:59:24 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
In-Reply-To: <CAHkEVvQTjQxsFHSvMXeuXxMZ7JoTxxhT8rtauAdZjvgeDA9y2Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAHkEVvQTjQxsFHSvMXeuXxMZ7JoTxxhT8rtauAdZjvgeDA9y2Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP10146BB72BF694E1199CC17B8B20@phx.gbl>

Not much has changed with 'the cars' in the past couple of years.

You've seen this before:
http://tinyurl.com/9ax9fl9

http://tinyurl.com/8w33uk9

Robert
Sent from my device that doesn't pay me to advertise for them.

On 2012-07-23, at 6:59 PM, Trevor Jessie <trevor.jessie at gmail.com> wrote:

> I see many names and I know the status of some of your cars, but let's have
> an update.
>
> I'll start:
> I have a 1958 Bugeye with a supercharged (Moss) 1275 and datsun 5 speed.
> It is driveable, but needs body/paint/interior.
> I also have a 1970/2 Midget that has decent body/paint and a 5 speed, but
> needs an engine rebuild... I want to do a fuel injected turbo.
> I was just given a 1977 Midget.  If I can get the title clear, I'll patch
> it up and sell it on.
>
> Anyone else like to do a status update?
>
> -Trevor
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Aug 11 13:03:51 2012
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 15:03:51 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
In-Reply-To: <1d977.4254f1ed.3d40460e@aol.com>
References: <1d977.4254f1ed.3d40460e@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP5086240B0E1F9BF05E4AE7B8B20@phx.gbl>

With all that you wrote, somehow "anti tramp bar fabrication" caught my
attention!  Are you building a night club with a strict dress code?  ;)

Robert
I intend to live forever, or die trying.

On 2012-07-24, at 2:40 PM, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote:

>
> The anti-tramp bar fabrication project is hold pending calculations and
> enthusiasm.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Aug 11 16:33:17 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 18:33:17 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
Message-ID: <563bb.7b7a39a.3d5837ac@aol.com>

No, over here that would be an anti-tart bar or anti-slut bar or anti-slag  
bar and there's simply no market for that kind of bar!
 
 
In a message dated 11/08/2012 20:04:05 GMT Daylight Time,  
robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes:

With all  that you wrote, somehow "anti tramp bar fabrication" caught  my
attention!  Are you building a night club with a strict dress  code?  ;)

Robert
I intend to live forever, or die  trying.

On 2012-07-24, at 2:40 PM, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  wrote:

>
> The anti-tramp bar fabrication project is hold  pending calculations and
> enthusiasm.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Aug 11 16:50:22 2012
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 18:50:22 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
In-Reply-To: <563bb.7b7a39a.3d5837ac@aol.com>
References: <563bb.7b7a39a.3d5837ac@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP73126E29B430984C50E691B8B20@phx.gbl>

:). I had to look up 'slag' as my known definition was of mining waste.  In my
carousing days, it was common to use 'slagging' as a term for lessening a
reputation verbally.  ie: "Hey!  You're slagging me!"

RD

On 2012-08-11, at 6:33 PM, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote:

> No, over here that would be an anti-tart bar or anti-slut bar or anti-slag
bar and there's simply no market for that kind of bar!
>
>
> In a message dated 11/08/2012 20:04:05 GMT Daylight Time,
robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes:
> With all that you wrote, somehow "anti tramp bar fabrication" caught my
> attention!  Are you building a night club with a strict dress code?  ;)
>
> Robert
> I intend to live forever, or die trying.
>
> On 2012-07-24, at 2:40 PM, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote:
>
> >
> > The anti-tramp bar fabrication project is hold pending calculations and
> > enthusiasm.

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Sat Aug 11 19:19:20 2012
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 21:19:20 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP10146BB72BF694E1199CC17B8B20@phx.gbl>
References: <CAHkEVvQTjQxsFHSvMXeuXxMZ7JoTxxhT8rtauAdZjvgeDA9y2Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP10146BB72BF694E1199CC17B8B20@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <mailman.39.1344734277.2450.spridgets@autox.team.net>

At 02:59 PM 8/11/2012, Robert Duquette wrote:
>Not much has changed with 'the cars' in the past couple of years.
>
>You've seen this before:
>http://tinyurl.com/9ax9fl9

There's something in your garage in the 5th picture that the majority 
of the folks on this list will not be able to identify. In the 
picture with the snowblower (easy to identify) there's a picture of a 
"Yooper Scooper" to the left (or whatever you call them in Canada.) A 
Yooper Scooper is an open sided "pan" with a handle so one can scoop 
snow and move it to another location without having to lift anything. 
They work real well if you have a sloping yard so you have a "cliff" 
to dump the scoop. See one in action here: 
<http://www.silverbear.biz/>http://www.silverbear.biz/

I had one along with a CJ7 Jeep with blade, a Ford 1200 tractor with 
a 4 foot wide two-stage snowblower on front and a blade on the rear, 
a walk behind 8HP snowblower, a roof rake, and an assortment of snow 
shovels. I sold them all and moved to Southern Michigan. The first 
Winter here I went to Walmart and bought a plastic snow shovel. Life 
is good now!!



Tim Collins

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sat Aug 11 19:34:29 2012
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 21:34:29 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)
Message-ID: <9C022AA7AFE640EA8F4CEC8D281E7782@blackbox2>

I don't like seeing a modern radio mounted in a British sports car,
and an original Leyland radio is a rare item.

I know..I know..I should be content with the pleasant exhaust note.
But sometimes it would be nice to listen to a traffic report or maybe some
vintage tunes..or maybe a book on tape for the long rides.

So I'm OK with a concealed or headless unit.  Something I can tuck up under
the Bugeye dash.

How about one that plays mp3 files off of SD card or USB, has 60w output, is
compact, and has a nice little remote?

How about the whole deal for $12 and free shipping?

http://tinyurl.com/4ytsyg7

No vested interest.  I'll let you know what it is like when it gets here.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Aug 11 19:40:17 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 20:40:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)
In-Reply-To: <9C022AA7AFE640EA8F4CEC8D281E7782@blackbox2>
References: <9C022AA7AFE640EA8F4CEC8D281E7782@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx78jkkWPtf9PLDjvRP5vcvw62O8cr51h5=PHHzfUH93Muw@mail.gmail.com>

I just bought a USB auto diagnostic interface adapter from DX after
reading about them on a few online forums.
I, too, am curious about their products and service.  I probably
woulda bought one of those MP3 players, too, if I'd known about them.
Please let us know how it turns out.  I've been waiting for the usual
suspects (Sony, Pioneer, Alpine) to make a decent, small, non-CD tuner
and media player.  So far I've gotten one from JVC but haven't
installed it, yet.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Aug 11 19:49:46 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 20:49:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx78jkkWPtf9PLDjvRP5vcvw62O8cr51h5=PHHzfUH93Muw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <9C022AA7AFE640EA8F4CEC8D281E7782@blackbox2>
	<CAEAAx78jkkWPtf9PLDjvRP5vcvw62O8cr51h5=PHHzfUH93Muw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx78s4mbJGDC7fg9XAtri9EA7CCMq4nvYOA43Rv_O0-uG-A@mail.gmail.com>

Looks mono, but that's not always a deal breaker.  Also, is there an antenna?

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sat Aug 11 19:51:50 2012
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 21:51:50 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx78jkkWPtf9PLDjvRP5vcvw62O8cr51h5=PHHzfUH93Muw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <9C022AA7AFE640EA8F4CEC8D281E7782@blackbox2>
	<CAEAAx78jkkWPtf9PLDjvRP5vcvw62O8cr51h5=PHHzfUH93Muw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0CA4146363CE4A5289C0048E14B1AFC7@blackbox2>

I bought one of their ODB readers also.

The only downside to dealextreme is if you order multiple items.
They are often out of stock on something.  It might take months for that
last item to arrive.

I don't expect much of this little player.  Heck I'm not even sure if it's
stereo.  But I don't care.  I just want something basic in the Bugeye.
I'm not looking for (or expecting) high fidelity.  In fact, mounting a
single little speaker suites me fine.

 

-----Original Message-----
From: derf [mailto:derf247 at gmail.com] 

I just bought a USB auto diagnostic interface adapter from DX after
reading about them on a few online forums.
I, too, am curious about their products and service.  I probably
woulda bought one of those MP3 players, too, if I'd known about them.
Please let us know how it turns out.  I've been waiting for the usual
suspects (Sony, Pioneer, Alpine) to make a decent, small, non-CD tuner
and media player.  So far I've gotten one from JVC but haven't
installed it, yet.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Aug 11 19:54:11 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 20:54:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)
In-Reply-To: <0CA4146363CE4A5289C0048E14B1AFC7@blackbox2>
References: <9C022AA7AFE640EA8F4CEC8D281E7782@blackbox2>
	<CAEAAx78jkkWPtf9PLDjvRP5vcvw62O8cr51h5=PHHzfUH93Muw@mail.gmail.com>
	<0CA4146363CE4A5289C0048E14B1AFC7@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx79pt5fe9ri_JoJ_RnJ+ZUQbU5MRMH6EejUT+8QsfHSXLw@mail.gmail.com>

If you plan to have one speaker then the mono is better anyway.
I order from sites like DX or monoprice occasionally, usually stock up
on things like cables and adapters that I feel are overpriced like
HDMI adapters and cables.

From gmari2 at verizon.net  Sat Aug 11 22:45:39 2012
From: gmari2 at verizon.net (George MARINOS)
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:45:39 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 1/2 elliptic spring
Message-ID: <4FBC0D2B-A66B-4861-99EF-2498934D14B6@verizon.net>

Hi group,
Can anyone turn me onto a pair of 1/2 elliptic springs for a mkiii sprite?
Any leads would be appeciated
George
Nj

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Aug 12 08:09:09 2012
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2012 10:09:09 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"
In-Reply-To: <BAY0-PAMC1-F9R7vA17000c1469@BAY0-PAMC1-F9.Bay0.hotmail.com>
References: <CAHkEVvQTjQxsFHSvMXeuXxMZ7JoTxxhT8rtauAdZjvgeDA9y2Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP10146BB72BF694E1199CC17B8B20@phx.gbl>
	<BAY0-PAMC1-F9R7vA17000c1469@BAY0-PAMC1-F9.Bay0.hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP10050C427E9F3259BFF35C5B8B10@phx.gbl>

Yeah, my driveway is special.  It's boxed in and, to oversimplify, slants
towards the garage.  I don't want water in the garage, so I move the snow past
the city sidewalk and let the melt go onto the street.  The big problem is
that the city sidewalk has been raised over the more than half-century since
the house was built and it dams the damned water.

Robert
Sent from my device that doesn't pay me to advertise for them.

On 2012-08-11, at 9:19 PM, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> At 02:59 PM 8/11/2012, Robert Duquette wrote:
>> Not much has changed with 'the cars' in the past couple of years.
>>
>> You've seen this before:
>> http://tinyurl.com/9ax9fl9
>
> There's something in your garage in the 5th picture that the majority of the
folks on this list will not be able to identify. In the picture with the
snowblower (easy to identify) there's a picture of a "Yooper Scooper" to the
left (or whatever you call them in Canada.) A Yooper Scooper is an open sided
"pan" with a handle so one can scoop snow and move it to another location
without having to lift anything. They work real well if you have a sloping
yard so you have a "cliff" to dump the scoop. See one in action here:
http://www.silverbear.biz/
>
> I had one along with a CJ7 Jeep with blade, a Ford 1200 tractor with a 4
foot wide two-stage snowblower on front and a blade on the rear, a walk behind
8HP snowblower, a roof rake, and an assortment of snow shovels. I sold them
all and moved to Southern Michigan. The first Winter here I went to Walmart
and bought a plastic snow shovel. Life is good now!!
>
>
> Tim Collins

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Sun Aug 12 10:14:13 2012
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:14:13 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Overheating Enigma with a PT Cruiser
In-Reply-To: <CAMyxPEL8Uoh87s_TYwdgbezvuuvE22PQ0Y6OcJO3xZark6Sp2g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMyxPEL8Uoh87s_TYwdgbezvuuvE22PQ0Y6OcJO3xZark6Sp2g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY171-W6FCEAD378E2CCCE755FC2C2B10@phx.gbl>

Make sure the fans are working correctly.
Radiator cap ok?

If it's running at 190, warmed up and under load, it's not overheating.
Pressurized, boiling temp would be in the 230 range.

190 at top and 150 at bottom?
If it has sufficient flow coming out the bottom, sounds like
radiator is cooling very well.
May not hurt to flush to whole cooling system to be sure.

let us know what you find.

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


> Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2012 15:24:51 -0700
> From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Overheating Enigma with a PT Cruiser
>
> Here is the question.  This last weekend we were driving from the Bay area
> to So Cal when the car overheated 300 miles from home.  When I put alumni
> seal in the system, it seemed to behave again . . but soon after it began
> to over heat a second time.

> It is now at my mechanics place . . a guy I have known and trusted for 17
> years.  And he just told me that he cannot find the reason for the over
> heating problem.  He replaced the thermostat and he tells me that it is not
> the water pump.  It looks like the radiator is blocked . . . which he is
> checking.  But he is not sure until he does some more testing. The temp
> reading on the radiator was 190 at the top and 150 at the bottom.
>
> Sounds kind of towards the low side (150 at the bottom) while the car is
> under load and fully warmed up.
>
> Maybe someone on the list has an idea as to what else could be checked?
>
> Thanks. .  .
>
> Kirk
> ------------------------

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Sun Aug 12 10:22:19 2012
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:22:19 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)
In-Reply-To: <9C022AA7AFE640EA8F4CEC8D281E7782@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <449685284.465759.1344788539793.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

I mounted a 200 watt Sony in dash unit with 5 disc cd capabilities as well as
ipod auxiliary connection under my glovebox.B  I then use the remote that came
with it to control the 3 way 4x6 speaker up front and the 2 6x9 4ways in the
rear.B  I have no probelm hearing the music at highway speeds. I just need to
remember to lower it at lights.B  I get a lot of strange looks otherwise.B  If
you want I can take pictures.

Ryan



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


From: "Dean Hedin" <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 9:34:29 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)

I don't like seeing a modern radio mounted in a British sports car,
and an original Leyland radio is a rare item.

I know..I know..I should be content with the pleasant exhaust note.
But sometimes it would be nice to listen to a traffic report or maybe some
vintage tunes..or maybe a book on tape for the long rides.

So I'm OK with a concealed or headless unit. B Something I can tuck up under
the Bugeye dash.

How about one that plays mp3 files off of SD card or USB, has 60w output, is
compact, and has a nice little remote?

How about the whole deal for $12 and free shipping?

http://tinyurl.com/4ytsyg7

No vested interest. B I'll let you know what it is like when it gets here.
------------------------

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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Aug 12 12:29:27 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:29:27 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] in michigan any cool LBC, Cycle or Tech stuff to see?
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVfxLLa4DW0uFKVF_8600dveAzxb1AQzG=6+D2hzcXo=aQ@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I'm in the Motor City what is there to see other than Ford Museum? Inlaws
are cool but I need LBC, vintage speed, or tech to fill my head.

Kayaking & camping on the west side later in the week but in Detroit area
till then.
Lin

From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Aug 12 14:15:02 2012
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:15:02 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] in michigan any cool LBC,
 Cycle or Tech stuff  to see?
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVfxLLa4DW0uFKVF_8600dveAzxb1AQzG=6+D2hzcXo=aQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVfxLLa4DW0uFKVF_8600dveAzxb1AQzG=6+D2hzcXo=aQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CECB0DDA-7325-4CF9-A29F-36175AE0E0C3@chartermi.net>

 Au Grattan Grand Prix 17th, 18th, 19th at Grattan Raceway near Grand Rapids.
Several listers will be there including me and John Deikis campaigning his '68
Midget "Works" vintage racer.

http://www.varac.ca/varac/documents/others/VSCDA-201208-Grattan.pdf

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Aug 12, 2012, at 2:29 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

> List,
> I'm in the Motor City what is there to see other than Ford Museum? Inlaws
> are cool but I need LBC, vintage speed, or tech to fill my head.
>
> Kayaking & camping on the west side later in the week but in Detroit area
> till then.
> Lin
> ------------------------
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From alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com  Sun Aug 12 15:08:27 2012
From: alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com (EASTJONES alan)
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2012 22:08:27 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] olympic closing cermony
Message-ID: <CAN4UhUK=G8m0mnuKENDibqMqp6cW=WoyA9V+w3WW5CrnV0tSJw@mail.gmail.com>

I do apologise to the confused colonials out there
I haven't a clue what is going on  but I did spot an MGA covered in
Newspaper , a nice big healey and a black frogeye sprite drive past ,
but what the guys banging dustbins (trash cans)  the reprobates
walking round on oil drums  the music from the 70's  I don't know who
the woman miming was  and the comedian Timothy spall (he might be an
actor) was he imitating Winston Churchil on the top of big ben   ?
- Nope I'm sorry  if its music you want  go to the M channel  - they
are rolling big cubes of sugar up a slope now with some tarts posing
in slow motion  - Come on britain stop being arty farty and do
something worthwhile - so bring back the british cars ( bmw were the
vehicle sponsor which why they were there  - but they should  have
been Jaguars and Astons shouldn't they ? - it is London  2012  isn't
it  ? not Bavaria or am I missing the point.,  Rant over
 for now

From jeffsbugeye at gmail.com  Sun Aug 12 18:39:13 2012
From: jeffsbugeye at gmail.com (JeffG-Mail)
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:39:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] olympic closing cermony
In-Reply-To: <CAN4UhUK=G8m0mnuKENDibqMqp6cW=WoyA9V+w3WW5CrnV0tSJw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAN4UhUK=G8m0mnuKENDibqMqp6cW=WoyA9V+w3WW5CrnV0tSJw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7E3D6B30C332440E81C774864B44EB32@Snoopy>

Just saw a Healey 3000 Blue over White and a Black Bug Eye.

Jeff Kelly

-----Original Message----- 
From: EASTJONES alan
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 4:08 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] olympic closing cermony

I do apologise to the confused colonials out there
I haven't a clue what is going on  but I did spot an MGA covered in
Newspaper , a nice big healey and a black frogeye sprite drive past ,
but what the guys banging dustbins (trash cans)  the reprobates
walking round on oil drums  the music from the 70's  I don't know who
the woman miming was  and the comedian Timothy spall (he might be an
actor) was he imitating Winston Churchil on the top of big ben   ?
- Nope I'm sorry  if its music you want  go to the M channel  - they
are rolling big cubes of sugar up a slope now with some tarts posing
in slow motion  - Come on britain stop being arty farty and do
something worthwhile - so bring back the british cars ( bmw were the
vehicle sponsor which why they were there  - but they should  have
been Jaguars and Astons shouldn't they ? - it is London  2012  isn't
it  ? not Bavaria or am I missing the point.,  Rant over
for now
------------------------

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From stevenm at optonline.net  Mon Aug 13 09:03:02 2012
From: stevenm at optonline.net (Steven Michelsen)
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:03:02 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] hardtop sizes?
Message-ID: <021e01cd7964$bc9208b0$35b61a10$@optonline.net>

I have been offered a hardtop that used to sit on a '74.  I have a '78
Midget.  Are those years hardtop-compatible?  I didn't ask if he had a
sprite or a midget; I am guessing they're the same.

 

Thanks,

Steve

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Aug 13 09:23:23 2012
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:23:23 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] hardtop sizes?
In-Reply-To: <021e01cd7964$bc9208b0$35b61a10$@optonline.net>
References: <021e01cd7964$bc9208b0$35b61a10$@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <1344871403.71351.YahooMailRC@web181303.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Yes. It will fit. Sprite/Midget-No difference. Actually if he has it on a '74 
Sprite, something is wrong because there is no such thing as a '74 Sprite.

 jay 





________________________________
From: Steven Michelsen <stevenm at optonline.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, August 13, 2012 11:03:42 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] hardtop sizes?

I have been offered a hardtop that used to sit on a '74.  I have a '78
Midget.  Are those years hardtop-compatible?  I didn't ask if he had a
sprite or a midget; I am guessing they're the same.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Aug 13 11:57:53 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:57:53 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] olympic closing cermony
Message-ID: <2909b.7bdb233.3d5a9a21@aol.com>

I wonder what the Germans made of Winston?
 
I don't remember any of those old cars being made in London.  The  London 
olympics when it suits London but the British olympics when it's apparent  
nothing good ever came of out London, especially cars.
 
Where can I find the tarts posing in slow motion - are they tramps for  
Americans?
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 12/08/2012 22:09:49 GMT Daylight Time,  
alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com writes:

I do  apologise to the confused colonials out there
I haven't a clue what is  going on  but I did spot an MGA covered in
Newspaper , a nice big  healey and a black frogeye sprite drive past ,
but what the guys banging  dustbins (trash cans)  the reprobates
walking round on oil drums   the music from the 70's  I don't know who
the woman miming was   and the comedian Timothy spall (he might be an
actor) was he imitating  Winston Churchil on the top of big ben   ?
- Nope I'm sorry   if its music you want  go to the M channel  - they
are rolling  big cubes of sugar up a slope now with some tarts posing
in slow  motion  - Come on britain stop being arty farty and do
something  worthwhile - so bring back the british cars ( bmw were the
vehicle sponsor  which why they were there  - but they should  have
been Jaguars  and Astons shouldn't they ? - it is London  2012  isn't
it   ? not Bavaria or am I missing the point.,  Rant over
for  now

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Aug 13 18:40:30 2012
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:40:30 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)
In-Reply-To: <449685284.465759.1344788539793.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <9C022AA7AFE640EA8F4CEC8D281E7782@blackbox2>
	<449685284.465759.1344788539793.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <E437D8BAC657475C8A22D0E03CC15A1E@Thinkpad>

That's overkill for me.  I'm going minimalist with this project.


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 12:22 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)

I mounted a 200 watt Sony in dash unit with 5 disc cd capabilities as well
as
ipod auxiliary connection under my glovebox.B  I then use the remote that
came
with it to control the 3 way 4x6 speaker up front and the 2 6x9 4ways in the
rear.B  I have no probelm hearing the music at highway speeds. I just need
to
remember to lower it at lights.B  I get a lot of strange looks otherwise.B
If
you want I can take pictures.

Ryan

From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Aug 13 18:50:00 2012
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:50:00 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)
In-Reply-To: <E437D8BAC657475C8A22D0E03CC15A1E@Thinkpad>
References: <9C022AA7AFE640EA8F4CEC8D281E7782@blackbox2>
	<449685284.465759.1344788539793.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<E437D8BAC657475C8A22D0E03CC15A1E@Thinkpad>
Message-ID: <A3D8B3F1-1AA5-4327-A342-337E5081AF0C@chartermi.net>

My Midget has a radio.  Don't know if it works or not - never tried to turn it
on.  I have better things to listen to.  Like the Ferrari in my head.  :-)

Sent from my keyboard

On Aug 13, 2012, at 8:40 PM, "Dean Hedin" <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> That's overkill for me.  I'm going minimalist with this project.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
> Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 12:22 PM
> To: Spridgets
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)
>
> I mounted a 200 watt Sony in dash unit with 5 disc cd capabilities as well
> as...............

From a61bugeye at yahoo.com  Mon Aug 13 21:24:34 2012
From: a61bugeye at yahoo.com (Bug Eye)
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:24:34 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets]  LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)
Message-ID: <1344914674.24906.YahooMailNeo@web112701.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Try motorcycle audio on ebay.
 
Bill W

From alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com  Tue Aug 14 05:55:16 2012
From: alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com (EASTJONES alan)
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:55:16 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] olympic closing cermony
In-Reply-To: <2909b.7bdb233.3d5a9a21@aol.com>
References: <2909b.7bdb233.3d5a9a21@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAN4UhULgQb9UVpxA=ibX1PHW5eyj6XMPT2v1gWzGhCaRLA8NBg@mail.gmail.com>

I found aout the reason why we had a Frogeye sprite, MGA and AH 3000 on the
Olympic closing ceremony

look here for an intersting article  http://goo.gl/4Cjqo

 NOTE  the M25 is a 6 lane motorway that forms a bypass around the city of
London - also known as the biggest parking lot in the world.

Always look on the bright side of life
Alan
Warwick UK
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
On 13 August 2012 18:57, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> **
>  I wonder what the Germans made of Winston?
>
> I don't remember any of those old cars being made in London.  The London
> olympics when it suits London but the British olympics when it's apparent
> nothing good ever came of out London, especially cars.
>
> Where can I find the tarts posing in slow motion - are they tramps for
> Americans?

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Tue Aug 14 09:44:54 2012
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:44:54 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] My Sprite is up on Ebay
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhc+BJu9fE0GTPMrBx7vYQe=4pexxGT-rM3XTKogNEhUbUw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+BJu9fE0GTPMrBx7vYQe=4pexxGT-rM3XTKogNEhUbUw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABWjhcLavtkv5LnMwbTw_xdk5NZmWmMWQpW6GtJy+N70tYWeEw@mail.gmail.com>

Just over a day to go, it's bid up to $2858 with a $3000 reserve.
Hopefully a couple of the 60 watchers will really want it bad... :)

Rick (gotta pay off that home depot card...) Bastedo


On Mon, Aug 6, 2012 at 7:16 AM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> I've listed it on Ebay with a fairly healthy reserve.
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=ViewItem&item=190711282557
>
> Rick Bastedo

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Tue Aug 14 10:03:32 2012
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:03:32 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun A15 motor and 5 speed from a 210
Message-ID: <CABWjhcLb3jcm_k4J8uz5FFZKbjo1uOphOTrwZvdqijUcqTo_ow@mail.gmail.com>

Is anyone interested in a complete Datsun A15 1500 motor with type 60
dogleg 210 5 speed tranny?
I drove the car before this was pulled so I know both the motor and trans
are good.
I was planning on using this setup in Peter's car but I just had to gut and
rebuild our bathroom so I'm looking for a way to pay off the mounting bills.
LMK if you are interested, the cool part (besides the extra power) is that
no adapter is needed.
Comes with shifter and all the goodies (clutch fork TO bearing etc) - no
shifter knob.
Before anyone asks - yes, I would split them up and sell the transmission
alone for the right price.
Having a spare motor for my green car does have value for me.

Rick (I owe, I owe, so off to work I go) Bastedo

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Tue Aug 14 10:05:32 2012
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:05:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] My Sprite is up on Ebay
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcLavtkv5LnMwbTw_xdk5NZmWmMWQpW6GtJy+N70tYWeEw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+BJu9fE0GTPMrBx7vYQe=4pexxGT-rM3XTKogNEhUbUw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABWjhcLavtkv5LnMwbTw_xdk5NZmWmMWQpW6GtJy+N70tYWeEw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA+Xq+0yPvsfQN2xYpmVHSsCY3LvsX99o00XkiYP+a7zWHR4dAA@mail.gmail.com>

It all boils down to the last couple of minutes....
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!

On Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 10:44 AM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> Just over a day to go, it's bid up to $2858 with a $3000 reserve.
> Hopefully a couple of the 60 watchers will really want it bad... :)
>
> Rick (gotta pay off that home depot card...) Bastedo

From miniac7 at aol.com  Tue Aug 14 10:09:24 2012
From: miniac7 at aol.com (Howie)
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:09:24 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun A15 motor and 5 speed from a 210
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcLb3jcm_k4J8uz5FFZKbjo1uOphOTrwZvdqijUcqTo_ow@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcLb3jcm_k4J8uz5FFZKbjo1uOphOTrwZvdqijUcqTo_ow@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <541F699B-308D-4271-9372-7CA7CFCA50D7@aol.com>

I  nay be interested in the box alone. Please email me direct.

Thank you,
Howard Collins

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 14, 2012, at 12:03 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> Is anyone interested in a complete Datsun A15 1500 motor with type 60
> dogleg 210 5 speed tranny?
> I drove the car before this was pulled so I know both the motor and trans
> are good.
> I was planning on using this setup in Peter's car but I just had to gut and
> rebuild our bathroom so I'm looking for a way to pay off the mounting
bills.
> LMK if you are interested, the cool part (besides the extra power) is that
> no adapter is needed.
> Comes with shifter and all the goodies (clutch fork TO bearing etc) - no
> shifter knob.
> Before anyone asks - yes, I would split them up and sell the transmission
> alone for the right price.
> Having a spare motor for my green car does have value for me.
>
> Rick (I owe, I owe, so off to work I go) Bastedo
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Aug 14 13:12:07 2012
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester Ewing)
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:12:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Truck start - no LBC
In-Reply-To: <2418d.3bbb08c8.3d55404b@aol.com>
References: <2418d.3bbb08c8.3d55404b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <7BF819F0-F60B-4E85-82E8-8334836E6A47@comcast.net>

Just a data point here..  On the two stroke SAABs I had that same problem one
time.  It wasn't the starter spray, it was the fuel that had built up in the
crankcase from trying to get it to start.  Once the timing got right off it
went.  I killed the ignition, then I ripped (Yes ripped) the plug wires away,
then covered all three barrels with my gloved hands.  All that I could think
of was that it was my new go-fast engine and it was about to blow up.

Lester

.. and I had disability insurance...


On Aug 9, 2012, at 11:33 AM, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote:

> Interesting, I never knew it was a 2 stroke diesel.  All the 2 stroke
> diesels I've seen have been really small like for hand operated pavement
> rollers.
>
> Yep, if a diesel needs a lot of 'easy start' it must be knackered.
>
> Yep, I like to know how to switch something off before I try to switch it
> on - I'd have expected they'd have had a fuel cut-off or an air cut off
> (choke).
>
> I liked it when the youngest mechanic ran away!
>
>
> In a message dated 09/08/2012 04:46:37 GMT Daylight Time,
> cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com writes:
>
> On Wed,  Aug 8, 2012 at 5:16 PM,  <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>  wrote:
> _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M1o2rpO_JY&feature=related_
> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M1o2rpO_JY&feature=related)
> --------------------------------------------------------
> Any  decent mechanic knows that you never use starting fluid on a 2
> stroke! I  guess these guys are not decent mechanics...
> --
> Kent
> 1960  Bugeye
> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
> 2010 Arrow shed full of  excess spridget parts!!!
> ------------------------
>
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Tue Aug 14 12:57:07 2012
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:57:07 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] My Sprite is up on Ebay
In-Reply-To: <CA+Xq+0yPvsfQN2xYpmVHSsCY3LvsX99o00XkiYP+a7zWHR4dAA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+BJu9fE0GTPMrBx7vYQe=4pexxGT-rM3XTKogNEhUbUw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABWjhcLavtkv5LnMwbTw_xdk5NZmWmMWQpW6GtJy+N70tYWeEw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+Xq+0yPvsfQN2xYpmVHSsCY3LvsX99o00XkiYP+a7zWHR4dAA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F3B41B3D-5E88-435E-99FB-F6393B0AA5B4@chartermi.net>

C'mon snipers!

Sent from my keyboard

On Aug 14, 2012, at 12:05 PM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com> wrote:

> It all boils down to the last couple of minutes....
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
> 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
>
> On Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 10:44 AM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Just over a day to go, it's bid up to $2858 with a $3000 reserve.
>> Hopefully a couple of the 60 watchers will really want it bad... :)
>>
>> Rick (gotta pay off that home depot card...) Bastedo
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From pelliott at innercite.com  Tue Aug 14 15:42:26 2012
From: pelliott at innercite.com (Webmail pelliott)
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:42:26 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] My Sprite is up on Ebay
In-Reply-To: <F3B41B3D-5E88-435E-99FB-F6393B0AA5B4@chartermi.net>
References: <CABWjhc+BJu9fE0GTPMrBx7vYQe=4pexxGT-rM3XTKogNEhUbUw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABWjhcLavtkv5LnMwbTw_xdk5NZmWmMWQpW6GtJy+N70tYWeEw@mail.gmail.com>
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Last 30 seconds is when the snipers take over.....
On Aug 14, 2012 1:21 PM, "Rick Fisk" <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

> C'mon snipers!
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Aug 14, 2012, at 12:05 PM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > It all boils down to the last couple of minutes....
> > Kent
> > 1960 Bugeye
> > 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
> > 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
> >
> > On Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 10:44 AM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >> Just over a day to go, it's bid up to $2858 with a $3000 reserve.
> >> Hopefully a couple of the 60 watchers will really want it bad... :)
> >>
> >> Rick (gotta pay off that home depot card...) Bastedo
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Tue Aug 14 15:46:06 2012
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:46:06 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] My Sprite is up on Ebay
In-Reply-To: <CAGObRVgdedB+PW5SNM83jJuHJ-v7bmpoNubgLC7VT0Uew7xO0w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+BJu9fE0GTPMrBx7vYQe=4pexxGT-rM3XTKogNEhUbUw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABWjhcLavtkv5LnMwbTw_xdk5NZmWmMWQpW6GtJy+N70tYWeEw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+Xq+0yPvsfQN2xYpmVHSsCY3LvsX99o00XkiYP+a7zWHR4dAA@mail.gmail.com>
	<F3B41B3D-5E88-435E-99FB-F6393B0AA5B4@chartermi.net>
	<CAGObRVgdedB+PW5SNM83jJuHJ-v7bmpoNubgLC7VT0Uew7xO0w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABWjhc+UQ_8t1T5KJ4f95pPVXGcFYoHwu9CgaaCwPkyy7wDmFQ@mail.gmail.com>

I've seen that a lot on Ebay.
It's within $150 of reserve now, as soon as someone bids $2950 it may just
pop over.
This is the first time I've sold a car on Ebay, it's kind of an anxiety
producing thing - this waiting around for people to bid.

Rick (trying not to refresh the selling page) Bastedo


On Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 2:42 PM, Webmail pelliott <pelliott at innercite.com>wrote:

> Last 30 seconds is when the snipers take over.....
> On Aug 14, 2012 1:21 PM, "Rick Fisk" <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
>
>> C'mon snipers!
>>
>> Sent from my keyboard
>>
>> On Aug 14, 2012, at 12:05 PM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > It all boils down to the last couple of minutes....
>> > Kent
>> > 1960 Bugeye
>> > 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
>> > 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
>> >
>> > On Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 10:44 AM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Just over a day to go, it's bid up to $2858 with a $3000 reserve.
>> >> Hopefully a couple of the 60 watchers will really want it bad... :)
>> >>
>> >> Rick (gotta pay off that home depot card...) Bastedo
>> > ------------------------
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From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Tue Aug 14 16:25:35 2012
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:25:35 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] '60 Bugeye $5000 Central North Carolina
Message-ID: <01C453AE03194619BC31B8D644654559@HomeComputer>

Not mine, but apparently in my little town somewhere:
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3198300813.html

 

Three photos in the ad.


1960 Austin Healey Sprite - $5000 (Holly Springs, NC)

  _____  


Date: 2012-08-11, 8:50AM EDT
Reply to: s8x2f-3198300813 at sale.craigslist.org
<mailto:s8x2f-3198300813 at sale.craigslist.org?subject=1960%20Austin%20Healey%
20Sprite%20-%20%245000%20(Holly%20Springs%2C%20NC)&body=%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fr
aleigh.craigslist.org%2Fcto%2F3198300813.html%0A>  [Errors
<http://www.craigslist.org/about/help/replying_to_posts>  when replying to
ads?]

  _____  

 

1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite - great restoration project or with minimal
work ready to drive/enjoy!

. Has the original 948cc engine
. Last running/inspected ~'99 - garage kept since
. In the ~mid-90's it had the following done:
o Engine rebuilt
o New floor boards and running boards
o New seat covers
o New hubcaps (AH emblems)
o New paint (red)

Asking $5000 OBO - ready to move!

From refisk at chartermi.net  Tue Aug 14 16:28:13 2012
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:28:13 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] My Sprite is up on Ebay
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhc+UQ_8t1T5KJ4f95pPVXGcFYoHwu9CgaaCwPkyy7wDmFQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+BJu9fE0GTPMrBx7vYQe=4pexxGT-rM3XTKogNEhUbUw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABWjhcLavtkv5LnMwbTw_xdk5NZmWmMWQpW6GtJy+N70tYWeEw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+Xq+0yPvsfQN2xYpmVHSsCY3LvsX99o00XkiYP+a7zWHR4dAA@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <6CD2BF69-3FF1-4C6B-935B-F758400A1AEF@chartermi.net>

Snipers (like me) typically wait until there are ten seconds left to bid.  If
you bid earlier you just raise the price and give the other bidders time to
outbid you.  When you bid with ten seconds left no one has time to outbid you.
If you win the "auction" good.  If not, it just means somebody else was
willing to pay more than you.

When I sold my Judson Supercharger a few years ago it went up $700 in the last
30 seconds.  :-)

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Aug 14, 2012, at 5:46 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> I've seen that a lot on Ebay.
> It's within $150 of reserve now, as soon as someone bids $2950 it may just
pop over.
> This is the first time I've sold a car on Ebay, it's kind of an anxiety
producing thing - this waiting around for people to bid.
>
> Rick (trying not to refresh the selling page) Bastedo
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 2:42 PM, Webmail pelliott <pelliott at innercite.com>
wrote:
> Last 30 seconds is when the snipers take over.....
>
> On Aug 14, 2012 1:21 PM, "Rick Fisk" <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
> C'mon snipers!

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Tue Aug 14 16:55:44 2012
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:55:44 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun A15 motor and 5 speed from a 210
In-Reply-To: <9E3FD160-F3CD-4EFC-8F53-88A8EF8FEA7E@verizon.net>
References: <CABWjhcLb3jcm_k4J8uz5FFZKbjo1uOphOTrwZvdqijUcqTo_ow@mail.gmail.com>
	<179F0CE2-6941-4BDA-B968-DDB86E83F9F4@verizon.net>
	<CABWjhcKBASr=ptzij6+k9n0rL5UzWMBKU2-wE_J_dckFbCsREQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<9E3FD160-F3CD-4EFC-8F53-88A8EF8FEA7E@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <CABWjhcLxXET95crGpvgnsdhEOcU-3Y=RQGdUWwnNoAL_bhe7Wg@mail.gmail.com>

Someone else just got it, just before your message came in.
If it somehow doesn't work out I will send another message.

Rick

On Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 3:47 PM, George MARINOS <gmari2 at verizon.net> wrote:

> How much and where are you located?
> George

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Tue Aug 14 17:28:32 2012
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:28:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] '60 Bugeye $5000 Central North Carolina
References: <01C453AE03194619BC31B8D644654559@HomeComputer>
Message-ID: <541FE57570374EC3995FAF2CC1B821D1@Dell9200>

All of this was done and then the car was burried for the last 15 +/- years.
Why don't people at least wash a car they want to sell?  It looks terrible 
to me.

Mark

. Has the original 948cc engine
. Last running/inspected ~'99 - garage kept since
. In the ~mid-90's it had the following done:
o Engine rebuilt
o New floor boards and running boards
o New seat covers
o New hubcaps (AH emblems)
o New paint (red)




Not mine, but apparently in my little town somewhere:
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3198300813.html



Three photos in the ad.


1960 Austin Healey Sprite - $5000 (Holly Springs, NC)

  _____

From jeffsbugeye at gmail.com  Tue Aug 14 18:01:06 2012
From: jeffsbugeye at gmail.com (JeffG-Mail)
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:01:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] '60 Bugeye $5000 Central North Carolina
In-Reply-To: <541FE57570374EC3995FAF2CC1B821D1@Dell9200>
References: <01C453AE03194619BC31B8D644654559@HomeComputer>
	<541FE57570374EC3995FAF2CC1B821D1@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <26F44721596541AF96E54E4DF2E443C4@Snoopy>

Running boards???

Jeff Kelly

-----Original Message----- 
From: Mark
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 6:28 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] '60 Bugeye $5000 Central North Carolina

All of this was done and then the car was burried for the last 15 +/- years.
Why don't people at least wash a car they want to sell?  It looks terrible
to me.

Mark

. Has the original 948cc engine
. Last running/inspected ~'99 - garage kept since
. In the ~mid-90's it had the following done:
o Engine rebuilt
o New floor boards and running boards
o New seat covers
o New hubcaps (AH emblems)
o New paint (red)




Not mine, but apparently in my little town somewhere:
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3198300813.html



Three photos in the ad.


1960 Austin Healey Sprite - $5000 (Holly Springs, NC)

  _____
------------------------

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From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Tue Aug 14 19:08:10 2012
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:08:10 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Or '60 Bugeye for $2000 (was: '60 Bugeye $5000 Central
 North Carolina)
Message-ID: <7C52638226EF448B97AC4317566BA6CA@HomeComputer>

Does this one look better for only $2000:
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3206004031.html

1960 Austin Healey - $2000 (clayton)
 

For sale 1960 Austin healey frog eye sprint,Do to health problems I need to
sell,Was going to finish,My loss your gain, Make a heck of a mini rat rod or
drag car,or restore.
 Have many,many, parts,motor ,twin carbs,headers,two trannys,extra front and
rear shosks,rear end,steering rack,door glass,winshield,seats,wiring
harnesses,all tail and head lights,bumpers.repair manuels,Way to much to
list Clean title Asking $2000.oo OBO. ,Open to offers within reasson,
possible part trade, I dont need no "Truck"
 I wont reply to emails,Taking calls only ,919-343-0520. Come take a look at
it.



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

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] '60 Bugeye $5000 Central North Carolina

All of this was done and then the car was burried for the last 15 +/- years.
Why don't people at least wash a car they want to sell?  It looks terrible 
to me.

Mark

. Has the original 948cc engine
. Last running/inspected ~'99 - garage kept since
. In the ~mid-90's it had the following done:
o Engine rebuilt
o New floor boards and running boards
o New seat covers
o New hubcaps (AH emblems)
o New paint (red)




Not mine, but apparently in my little town somewhere:
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3198300813.html



Three photos in the ad.


1960 Austin Healey Sprite - $5000 (Holly Springs, NC)

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Aug 14 09:21:48 2012
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:21:48 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Ins Institute for Highway Bordeom
Message-ID: <1344957708.23062.YahooMailRC@web181305.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Just another reason why cars get more and more complex and more and more boring:

 
http://money.cnn.com/2012/08/14/autos/luxury-cars-crash-test/index.html?iid=HP_LN


jay

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Wed Aug 15 07:13:47 2012
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:13:47 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun A15 motor and 5 speed from a 210
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcLxXET95crGpvgnsdhEOcU-3Y=RQGdUWwnNoAL_bhe7Wg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <860304563.202147.1345036427632.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

If anyone is interested in the Datsun 1488 engine from a 1972-3 Datsun, I have
one in my basement that I will sell real cheap.B  It seems to be in good
condition--it has none of the smog control stuff on it but is a complete
engine.B  Pickup only.B  Its in Andersonville, Tennessee.


David C. B  "Jesus Loves You". B A decent gesture in church. B A horrific
thing to hear in a Mexican prison.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Bastedo" <rbastedo at gmail.com>
To: "George MARINOS" <gmari2 at verizon.net>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 6:55:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Datsun A15 motor and 5 speed from a 210

Someone else just got it, just before your message came in.
If it somehow doesn't work out I will send another message.

Rick

On Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 3:47 PM, George MARINOS <gmari2 at verizon.net> wrote:

> How much and where are you located?
> George
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From nases at verizon.net  Wed Aug 15 11:28:17 2012
From: nases at verizon.net (Philip Nase)
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:28:17 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Air filters
Message-ID: <C5E0EA17-F51F-46CF-A0B4-6BC6E58B2508@verizon.net>

My K & N air filters are hitting the Bugeye bonnet so I'm looking for a
alternate style. Most of what will fit are foam and I read that foam isn't
great for the best filtering. With the car only used a few thousand miles per
year is the foam a problem?  Any suggestions, what are listers using?  I'm
running a 1275 with HS2 carbs.

I see some flatter pancake styles but will they restrict flow too much on a
1275?  I have even seen stock 948 filters with the hole opened up for HS2
carbs.

Phil Nase
Applebachsville, PA
http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
p:p8p,p'

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Aug 15 11:35:27 2012
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:35:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Air filters
In-Reply-To: <C5E0EA17-F51F-46CF-A0B4-6BC6E58B2508@verizon.net>
References: <C5E0EA17-F51F-46CF-A0B4-6BC6E58B2508@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <20120815173530.943259A41D2@mx2.netinteraction.com>

Phil,
         The filters for a 65-67 Spitfire work great.
Peter C
==
At 12:28 PM 8/15/2012, Philip Nase wrote:
>My K & N air filters are hitting the Bugeye bonnet so I'm looking for a
>alternate style. Most of what will fit are foam and I read that foam isn't
>great for the best filtering. With the car only used a few thousand miles per
>year is the foam a problem?  Any suggestions, what are listers using?  I'm
>running a 1275 with HS2 carbs.
>
>I see some flatter pancake styles but will they restrict flow too much on a
>1275?  I have even seen stock 948 filters with the hole opened up for HS2
>carbs.
>
>Phil Nase
>Applebachsville, PA
>http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
>p:p8p,p'
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Wed Aug 15 12:39:56 2012
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:39:56 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Air filters
In-Reply-To: <C5E0EA17-F51F-46CF-A0B4-6BC6E58B2508@verizon.net>
References: <C5E0EA17-F51F-46CF-A0B4-6BC6E58B2508@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <67710B8A-51B0-404F-8692-847DA551DDF3@chartermi.net>

This one should fit.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300759400321?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m
1423.l2649#ht_500wt_922p


Sent from my keyboard

On Aug 15, 2012, at 1:28 PM, Philip Nase <nases at verizon.net> wrote:

> My K & N air filters are hitting the Bugeye bonnet so I'm looking for a
> alternate style. Most of what will fit are foam and I read that foam isn't
> great for the best filtering. With the car only used a few thousand miles
per
> year is the foam a problem?  Any suggestions, what are listers using?  I'm
> running a 1275 with HS2 carbs.
>
> I see some flatter pancake styles but will they restrict flow too much on a
> 1275?  I have even seen stock 948 filters with the hole opened up for HS2
> carbs.
>
> Phil Nase
> Applebachsville, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
> p:p8p,p'

From jjkan5 at yahoo.com  Wed Aug 15 13:46:10 2012
From: jjkan5 at yahoo.com (John Kuzman)
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:46:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Air filters
In-Reply-To: <C5E0EA17-F51F-46CF-A0B4-6BC6E58B2508@verizon.net>
References: <C5E0EA17-F51F-46CF-A0B4-6BC6E58B2508@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <1345059970.89164.YahooMailNeo@web126001.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Trevor Jessie was offering a very nice custom setup. I saw this setup on Jim
Gruber's car. Don't know if he is still making these....
http://www.mgexperience.net/phorum/read.php?42,1878573
 
John Kuzman
________________________________
 From: Philip Nase <nases at verizon.net>
To:
"Spridgets at autox.team. Net net" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Wednesday,
August 15, 2012 1:28 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Air filters
  
My K & N air
filters are hitting the Bugeye bonnet so I'm looking for a
alternate style.
Most of what will fit are foam and I read that foam isn't
great for the best
filtering. With the car only used a few thousand miles per
year is the foam a
problem?  Any suggestions, what are listers using?  I'm
running a 1275 with
HS2 carbs.

I see some flatter pancake styles but will they restrict flow too
much on a
1275?  I have even seen stock 948 filters with the hole opened up
for HS2
carbs.

Phil Nase
Applebachsville, PA
http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
p:p8p,p'
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Aug 15 13:47:56 2012
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:47:56 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Tank Coating(s)
Message-ID: <CAEFJhAFJAhV0pQSfWz8jGPmJPCZDxBzEjq5s1XtdyGkpynqjuA@mail.gmail.com>

I'm getting to replace the original, rusty tank in my TR8 with one I
purchased a number of years back.  Before I do, I'd like to "coat" the
inside to prevent rusting.

What have you used to coat/seal your fuel tank?  AND...after having used
said product, is there a different one you would use were you to do it
again?

Thank you,

Herb
Grants Pass, Oregon

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From jdinnis at gmail.com  Wed Aug 15 13:54:59 2012
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:54:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Tank Coating(s)
In-Reply-To: <CAEFJhAFJAhV0pQSfWz8jGPmJPCZDxBzEjq5s1XtdyGkpynqjuA@mail.gmail.com>
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I recently sealed a motorcycle tank with Kreem (the DIY version).  It
worked OK, but it was a pain in the a$$ to use.  I tried very hard to keep
the tank rotating as directed, but the coating still ended up not being
even.  It as some runs and splotches and it looks terrible.  But then again
who is ever going to see the inside of the tank anyway.  It has only been a
few months so I can't say how well it will hold up long term, but the tank
on my Spitfire was sealed with the professional grade version of Kreem by a
radiator shop about 10 years ago and it has not shown any sign of
degradation at all.

On Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 2:47 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm getting to replace the original, rusty tank in my TR8 with one I
> purchased a number of years back.  Before I do, I'd like to "coat" the
> inside to prevent rusting.
>
> What have you used to coat/seal your fuel tank?  AND...after having used
> said product, is there a different one you would use were you to do it
> again?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Herb
> Grants Pass, Oregon
>
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From lbc77mg at gmail.com  Wed Aug 15 14:12:31 2012
From: lbc77mg at gmail.com (Allen Hefner)
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:12:31 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Tank Coating(s)
In-Reply-To: <CAEFJhAFJAhV0pQSfWz8jGPmJPCZDxBzEjq5s1XtdyGkpynqjuA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAEFJhAFJAhV0pQSfWz8jGPmJPCZDxBzEjq5s1XtdyGkpynqjuA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMEj5OvHNnXPDD4xL9XFQxE5YEm02KpX3rCCo6R0Nhz7oDzi9Q@mail.gmail.com>

I wouldn't hesitate to use any of the products offered by the Eastwood Co.
www.eastwood.com

I haven't had the opportunity to do this job yet, but check out their
pproducts. Just put 'fuel tank' in the search box.

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, Aug 15, 2012 at 3:47 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm getting to replace the original, rusty tank in my TR8 with one I
> purchased a number of years back.  Before I do, I'd like to "coat" the
> inside to prevent rusting.
>
> What have you used to coat/seal your fuel tank?  AND...after having used
> said product, is there a different one you would use were you to do it
> again?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Herb
> Grants Pass, Oregon

From miniac7 at aol.com  Wed Aug 15 14:22:24 2012
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:22:24 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Air filters
In-Reply-To: <67710B8A-51B0-404F-8692-847DA551DDF3@chartermi.net>
References: <C5E0EA17-F51F-46CF-A0B4-6BC6E58B2508@verizon.net>
	<67710B8A-51B0-404F-8692-847DA551DDF3@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <8CF493AD0DEE3CB-D7C-93312@webmail-m101.sysops.aol.com>

That's the one that I use, and it works a treat.

Howard Collins



-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net>
To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, Aug 15, 2012 2:46 pm
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Air filters


This one should fit.....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300759400321?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m
423.l2649#ht_500wt_922p

ent from my keyboard
On Aug 15, 2012, at 1:28 PM, Philip Nase <nases at verizon.net> wrote:
> My K & N air filters are hitting the Bugeye bonnet so I'm looking for a
 alternate style. Most of what will fit are foam and I read that foam isn't
 great for the best filtering. With the car only used a few thousand miles
er
 year is the foam a problem?  Any suggestions, what are listers using?  I'm
 running a 1275 with HS2 carbs.

 I see some flatter pancake styles but will they restrict flow too much on a
 1275?  I have even seen stock 948 filters with the hole opened up for HS2
 carbs.

 Phil Nase
 Applebachsville, PA
 http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Wed Aug 15 18:19:45 2012
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:19:45 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite didn't sell
Message-ID: <CABWjhcL4bNC7-RYZR_rmeu0Z57Us9iRyZZudV4fN1OdnoOMhxA@mail.gmail.com>

So I have relisted it.
It got bid up to $2999 so I have started it off at $2995 without reserve.
Now we will see if anyone was serious.

Rick (maxed out my HD card, starting on Lowes now) Bastedo

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Aug 16 05:54:20 2012
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:54:20 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] All British Field Meet at PIR at the end of this month
	...bill
Message-ID: <F46BC6B1FBA14C2E9157424AA0E3EBBC@spider>

Portland Oregon at West Delta Park. Races also.

 

http://www.abfm-pdx.com/2012/venue_information?PHPSESSID=b6fd6314714f632d21c
541bc4bae2485

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Thu Aug 16 08:38:01 2012
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:38:01 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay
Message-ID: <CABWjhcKMCazNyY4jxs5Ni7M78gJrD+P9V_SQBz+Vcb9O0Sim-A@mail.gmail.com>

If one of you fine people have the Ebay handle of either cocinas13 or
patrick_elliott please let me know.
Off list email of course.

Rick (MK2 Sprite for sale) Bastedo

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Aug 16 09:00:53 2012
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:00:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcKMCazNyY4jxs5Ni7M78gJrD+P9V_SQBz+Vcb9O0Sim-A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcKMCazNyY4jxs5Ni7M78gJrD+P9V_SQBz+Vcb9O0Sim-A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <502D0B25.1040809@justbrits.com>

Rick, let me know if you got my PM !

Ed

From lbc77mg at gmail.com  Thu Aug 16 09:02:40 2012
From: lbc77mg at gmail.com (Allen Hefner)
Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:02:40 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite didn't sell
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcL4bNC7-RYZR_rmeu0Z57Us9iRyZZudV4fN1OdnoOMhxA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcL4bNC7-RYZR_rmeu0Z57Us9iRyZZudV4fN1OdnoOMhxA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMEj5Ovs83TzCOkpy_ScJbFuADMFN3TZUrV2hT+hotnvD1Hk6A@mail.gmail.com>

Rick,

You could have offered it to the highest bidder as a second chance on eBay.

Make sure you go to the Lowes web site <http://tinyurl.com/6posbex> and
fill out the form as though you just moved. There is a link at the top of
that page. They will send you a coupon for 10% off an entire purchase up to
$5K. You can save 500 bucks that way. The post office used to have those
Lowes coupons in their hand-out moving package, but I haven't seen them for
a while now.

 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, Aug 15, 2012 at 8:19 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> So I have relisted it.
> It got bid up to $2999 so I have started it off at $2995 without reserve.
> Now we will see if anyone was serious.
>
> Rick (maxed out my HD card, starting on Lowes now) Bastedo

From frogeye at cox.net  Thu Aug 16 11:32:46 2012
From: frogeye at cox.net (alan)
Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:32:46 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] help with early hardtop question
Message-ID: <AEF2B095E3A34A7BB5912190E348FD67@alanfPC>

I have located a early MK1 or MK2 hardtop and have had photos sent to me

It has the Triplex rear glass in it with information on a logo

AS2
Triplex
three XXX in a triangle below the word Triplex
and the word ..toughened ..below the 3 Xbs
with the twin ice cream cones below that


I have photos of the top and the markings on the glass and am trying to
determine if it is a Mk1 or MK2 Sprite top


Any help appreciated

Thanks in advance

Alan

From mark at bradakis.com  Thu Aug 16 13:52:36 2012
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:52:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BST, no LBC
Message-ID: <502D4F84.5080203@bradakis.com>

Big Swedish Trucks:

http://mashable.com/2012/08/16/volvo-tightrope-truck-ad/


mjb.

From grday at btinternet.com  Fri Aug 17 02:06:19 2012
From: grday at btinternet.com (GUY DAY)
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:06:19 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] help with early hardtop question
References: <AEF2B095E3A34A7BB5912190E348FD67@alanfPC>
Message-ID: <DFBA23E496294D6F9075CD681D616201@user8634b3d69b>

Alan,
If you can send me a photo of the markings on the glass and I can see the 
information (in little dots around the text) I can tell you when the glass 
was made.
This will give you the earliest date of manufacture.

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "alan" <frogeye at cox.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 6:32 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] help with early hardtop question


>I have located a early MK1 or MK2 hardtop and have had photos sent to me
>
> It has the Triplex rear glass in it with information on a logo
>
> AS2
> Triplex
> three XXX in a triangle below the word Triplex
> and the word ..toughened ..below the 3 Xbs
> with the twin ice cream cones below that
>
>
> I have photos of the top and the markings on the glass and am trying to
> determine if it is a Mk1 or MK2 Sprite top
>
>
> Any help appreciated
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Alan
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Aug 17 02:57:35 2012
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2012 03:57:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Forwarded for Mike MacLean: 3 am
Message-ID: <CABQj3r-kYpWnrmPNTahMFdgsgDZ9v7kDRg266m07OigSKg-U8w@mail.gmail.com>

   It's hot here in Southern California, real hot.  It is 5:30 PM right now
and it is 115 degrees in my garage.  With that in mind, I am on vacation
and too poor to go anywhere due to funding my two kids college education,
so I decided to make this 3 weeks a stay at home and do all the projects
that have piled up type of vacation.  High on my list is my Bugeye.  I had
to wait until this morning at 1 AM to work on the car.  The temp was down
to a manageable 85 degrees at the time in the garage.  I needed to replace
the Facet fuel pump and fix a nagging fuel leak at the fuel line into the
tank.  I also wanted to install the new sending unit.
     Well, I got all of that accomplished by 3 AM (it was down to 80
degrees by then).  I finally put the car down off the jack and poured fuel
back into the tank.  Holy Crap, what a leak.  Some dumba** forgot to screw
the fuel fitting back into the tank. Duh!  After jacking the car back up
and putting the jack stands back the fitting was in place and the "leak"
stopped.  It was time for the moment of truth!  I turned the key and after
ten years of operating the car using a dip stick for a fuel gauge, I
finally had a gas gauge!  It read half full, so I wanted to be sure it was
working and not just stuck at half.  I took it to the gas station at 3 AM
and filled it up.  It read close to full but just under, but I can live
with that.  What was really amazing was after installing the new Facet
pump, a new fuel filter and fixing the leak at the tank fitting, the car
started right up after sitting for over a week in the garage.  It had never
done that before, or at least it's been so long I don't remember it
starting so easy.
     I have a few more jobs to do on the Bugeye, but it waill have to wait
until 1 AM.  There are some jobs around the house that I can do in air
conditioned comfort at least.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer
and a brand new 2012 Honda Accord 5 speed coupe!

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From haynes386 at netzero.net  Fri Aug 17 07:48:45 2012
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:48:45 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] help with early hardtop question
Message-ID: <20120817.074845.13796.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com>

Alan, I'll check my MKI hardtop tonight, The MKII has a narrower rear clip
spacing which is a little bit farther from the windscreen. My MKI hardtop fits
on the MKII but sits ON the rear clips, where on the MKI it sits behind the
rear clips. I believe that they look the same (BMC tops, that is). My MKI top
has no attachments for the rear clips either, just the J bolt hold downs. I
know this doesn't help a lot as you don't have the hardtop in hand. My .02!


Mark Haynes
It only goes one way-Pay it Forward
HAN6L12977
AN5L8016


From: "alan" <frogeye at cox.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] help with early hardtop question


I have located a early MK1 or MK2 hardtop and have had photos sent to me

It has the Triplex rear glass in it with information on a logo

AS2
Triplex
three XXX in a triangle below the word Triplex
and the word ..toughened ..below the 3 Xbs
with the twin ice cream cones below that


I have photos of the top and the markings on the glass and am trying to
determine if it is a Mk1 or MK2 Sprite top


Any help appreciated

Thanks in advance

Alan

____________________________________________________________
Woman is 53 But Looks 25
Mom reveals 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors...

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Fri Aug 17 12:26:16 2012
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:26:16 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] help with early hardtop question
In-Reply-To: <mailman.11.1345140002.17328.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.11.1345140002.17328.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <5976B548-7344-4533-A02B-C237A912F1BF@gerardsgarage.com>

Alan,

I'm a little confused. I always thought that a factory MKI top was the
rounded version you typically see on Bugeyes, and a MKII top was the
squared off design. I believe the rounded top will fit on both since
the windscreen and doors are configured the same. I don't know that
the rear seal fits as flush  as the contour of the rear deck is
different on a MKII. Smoothline made/makes a rounded version for a
MKII that looks very similar though... might the one you have be a
Smoothline?


Smootline:
http://www.smoothline.com/austin_healey_sprite.php



http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/SPRITE63/MKII_Hardtop?full=1


http://www.mgexperience.net/phorum/file.php?3,file=136010,filename=DSCF3133.j
pg


http://www.team.net/archive/spridgets/2006-08/msg00748.html





On Aug 16, 2012, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 12
> Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:32:46 -0400
> From: "alan" <frogeye at cox.net>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] help with early hardtop question
> Message-ID: <AEF2B095E3A34A7BB5912190E348FD67 at alanfPC>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> I have located a early MK1 or MK2 hardtop and have had photos sent
> to me
>
> It has the Triplex rear glass in it with information on a logo
>
> AS2
> Triplex
> three XXX in a triangle below the word Triplex
> and the word ..toughened ..below the 3 Xbs
> with the twin ice cream cones below that
>
>
> I have photos of the top and the markings on the glass and am trying
> to
> determine if it is a Mk1 or MK2 Sprite top
>
>
> Any help appreciated
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Alan

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Fri Aug 17 12:37:57 2012
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:37:57 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Power to fuel pump
Message-ID: <20120817.123757.17778.1@webmail07.dca.untd.com>

I've been mulling this question over in my mind, and thought I'd try to get
some different views on it.
I have the power for my facet fuel pumps (both MKI and MKII) run through the
ignition switch (the MKII has a separate dash switch as well), and both cars
are running the original genny.
IF I were to rewire the fuel pump through a relay so that the pump gets
straight voltage form the battery, would this make a difference in how the
pump performs when the cars are at low RPMs.
They both seem to have a propensity to want to stall after a while at low R's,
and the discussion about alternators and the lack of genny output at low R's
got me thinking about this.
It might be the cause of some of my 'running out of gas' with 3 gals left in
the tank.


Mark Haynes
It only goes one way-Pay it Forward
HAN6L12977
AN5L8016

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Aug 17 13:01:33 2012
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:01:33 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Power to fuel pump
In-Reply-To: <20120817.123757.17778.1@webmail07.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <CC53E31D.3538C%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Have you measured voltage at the pump terminal at idle and compared that to
battery voltage at idle? Have you tried adding an additional wire in
parallel with the original wire to lower the resistance? Try hooking a
jumper cable from the battery post to the pump while with the engine idling
to see if the pump speeds up.
BZ

From pythias at pacifier.com  Fri Aug 17 14:23:15 2012
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:23:15 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Power to fuel pump
In-Reply-To: <20120817.123757.17778.1@webmail07.dca.untd.com>
References: <20120817.123757.17778.1@webmail07.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <145995061.20120817132315@pacifier.com>

Hello Mark,

     I don't know.

     given that statement, I noticed that the idle speed of the engine
     changed as both the ambient temperature and the engine
     temperature went up, the idle speed went down. That is, in either
     hot weather, or hot engine, and especially hot engine in hot
     weather, I would have to goose the throttle to keep it from
     dieing. Since the first 1/4 or so of the Choke is supposed to be
     only fuel opening, not butterfly closing, I would just pull it
     out a touch at stop lights and such during the summer. (I too had
     a facet fuel pump wired through the ignition switch). ...

     I thought it was just the SU carbs getting hot and that a better
     heat shield or insulating the exhaust header would fix the
     problem....

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Cheer up, the worst is yet to come. 

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Aug 18 02:49:15 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012 04:49:15 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Power to fuel pump
Message-ID: <4c7ea.6333b978.3d60b10b@aol.com>

It might make a difference but if the pump is that weak it's long been time 
 for a new pump!
 
 
In a message dated 17/08/2012 19:40:16 GMT Daylight Time,  
haynes386 at netzero.net writes:

I've  been mulling this question over in my mind, and thought I'd try to get
some  different views on it.
I have the power for my facet fuel pumps (both MKI  and MKII) run through 
the
ignition switch (the MKII has a separate dash  switch as well), and both 
cars
are running the original genny.
IF I were  to rewire the fuel pump through a relay so that the pump gets
straight  voltage form the battery, would this make a difference in how the
pump  performs when the cars are at low RPMs.
They both seem to have a propensity  to want to stall after a while at low 
R's,
and the discussion about  alternators and the lack of genny output at low 
R's
got me thinking about  this.
It might be the cause of some of my 'running out of gas' with 3 gals  left 
in
the tank.


Mark Haynes
It only goes one way-Pay it  Forward
HAN6L12977
AN5L8016

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sat Aug 18 19:45:20 2012
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012 21:45:20 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Power to fuel pump
In-Reply-To: <20120817.123757.17778.1@webmail07.dca.untd.com>
References: <20120817.123757.17778.1@webmail07.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <A011985068A44F1F8D21D6D3CCEADBF1@blackbox2>

"Lack of genny output at low R's" should not have anything to do with it.
If you have good charge on the battery then it should be able to run the
fuel pump.

If it can't then it probably means the generator/regulator is not setup
correctly (in which case you would have other problems, like not being able
to crank the starter) or there is some other issue, like a poor connection
to the pump.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark Haynes
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 2:38 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Power to fuel pump

I've been mulling this question over in my mind, and thought I'd try to get
some different views on it.
I have the power for my facet fuel pumps (both MKI and MKII) run through the
ignition switch (the MKII has a separate dash switch as well), and both cars
are running the original genny.
IF I were to rewire the fuel pump through a relay so that the pump gets
straight voltage form the battery, would this make a difference in how the
pump performs when the cars are at low RPMs.
They both seem to have a propensity to want to stall after a while at low
R's,
and the discussion about alternators and the lack of genny output at low R's
got me thinking about this.
It might be the cause of some of my 'running out of gas' with 3 gals left in
the tank.


Mark Haynes
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Aug 19 10:09:54 2012
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:09:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ref:  Robert B. Houston
In-Reply-To: <A011985068A44F1F8D21D6D3CCEADBF1@blackbox2>
References: <20120817.123757.17778.1@webmail07.dca.untd.com>
	<A011985068A44F1F8D21D6D3CCEADBF1@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <50310FD2.9070908@justbrits.com>

Anybody got RBH's eMail Addy, plz ? ? ?

Tnx !

Ed

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Sun Aug 19 23:59:21 2012
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 22:59:21 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] :  Ref:  Robert B. Houston
In-Reply-To: <mailman.7.1345399202.16990.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.7.1345399202.16990.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <F837CE62-BAEA-4DB6-934A-EAB1CA1873E8@gerardsgarage.com>

Ed,

The last good address I have for him is:

rbhouston at aol.com

last heard from him about a year and a half ago.

Gerard

On Aug 19, 2012, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:09:54 -0500
> From: "shop at justbrits.com" <shop at justbrits.com>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Ref:  Robert B. Houston
> Message-ID: <50310FD2.9070908 at justbrits.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Anybody got RBH's eMail Addy, plz ? ? ?
>
> Tnx !
>
> Ed

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Aug 20 06:58:03 2012
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 07:58:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] :  Ref:  Robert B. Houston
In-Reply-To: <F837CE62-BAEA-4DB6-934A-EAB1CA1873E8@gerardsgarage.com>
References: <mailman.7.1345399202.16990.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<F837CE62-BAEA-4DB6-934A-EAB1CA1873E8@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <5032345B.6080007@justbrits.com>

<<  On 8/20/2012 12:59 AM, Gerard wrote:

The last good address I have for him is:>>

Thanks, Gerard ! ! !  I actually "do" 'recall' that addy as I've been 
after him to get AWAY from that super POS -    aol <G> <G> <G> for YEARS 
! ! !

Ed
Please visit my site at:
www.justbrits.com

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Aug 20 10:49:12 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:49:12 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] :  Ref:  Robert B. Houston
Message-ID: <10363.1e714cd5.3d63c488@aol.com>

I think he is on facebook, might even be one of my friends!
 
 
In a message dated 20/08/2012 06:59:31 GMT Daylight Time,  
pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com writes:

Ed,

The last good address I have for him  is:

rbhouston at aol.com

last heard from him about a year and a  half ago.

Gerard

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Mon Aug 20 11:25:35 2012
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:25:35 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] :  Ref:  Robert B. Houston
In-Reply-To: <10363.1e714cd5.3d63c488@aol.com>
References: <10363.1e714cd5.3d63c488@aol.com>
Message-ID: <F2A5E996-2C44-4FBE-957D-ACE7E787CEEF@gerardsgarage.com>

...and Linkedin.

On Aug 20, 2012, at 9:49 AM, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote:

> I think he is on facebook, might even be one of my friends!
>
>
> In a message dated 20/08/2012 06:59:31 GMT Daylight Time, pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com 
>  writes:
> Ed,
>
> The last good address I have for him is:
>
> rbhouston at aol.com
>
> last heard from him about a year and a half ago.
>
> Gerard

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Mon Aug 20 12:35:08 2012
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:35:08 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Power to fuel pump
Message-ID: <20120820.123508.12135.0@webmail01.dca.untd.com>

Thanks Dean,
That was the crux of my question, whether the systems running through the
ignition switch were running full battery voltage or just the genny output
voltage (i.e. like how your lights dim at a stoplight due to low genny
output).


Mark Haynes
It only goes one way-Pay it Forward
HAN6L12977
AN5L8016

---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Dean Hedin" <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
To: "'Mark Haynes'" <haynes386 at netzero.net>, <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Power to fuel pump
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012 21:45:20 -0400

"Lack of genny output at low R's" should not have anything to do with it.
If you have good charge on the battery then it should be able to run the
fuel pump.

If it can't then it probably means the generator/regulator is not setup
correctly (in which case you would have other problems, like not being able
to crank the starter) or there is some other issue, like a poor connection
to the pump.


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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Aug 18 02:50:53 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012 04:50:53 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Power to fuel pump
Message-ID: <4c7f7.35196f7e.3d60b16c@aol.com>

The real solution to manage the heat is put a thermal barrier coating on  
the inlet manifold.  After that an appropriate period correct 'opening' to  
release hot air from the engine bay.
 
 
In a message dated 17/08/2012 21:23:33 GMT Daylight Time,  
pythias at pacifier.com writes:

I  thought it was just the SU carbs getting hot and that a better
heat shield or insulating the exhaust header would fix  the
problem....

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Aug 20 19:47:10 2012
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:47:10 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Power to fuel pump
In-Reply-To: <4c7f7.35196f7e.3d60b16c@aol.com>
References: <4c7f7.35196f7e.3d60b16c@aol.com>
Message-ID: <D06A73D709FD4B1F96F32D386A27C4E3@Thinkpad>

What does the "period correct 'opening' " look like?
Louvers in the bonnet?

I agee that under bonnet temps on the bugeye do get warm.
I measured 120F at the carb inlet when it was 90F ambient.

But I don't think this is the issue with the idle speed changes
that Bill was talking about.  I'm running the stock heat shield
with a header and I haven't seen the problem he mentions.

I am however interested in lowering the under bonnet temps from a
performance perspective.

I just bought some header wrap and I'm going to see how much that helps.
I was at a local cruise night talking to a guy who put it on his Chevy Nova
and he indicated that it made a big difference in under hood temperature.
  
Daniel, by "thermal barrier on the intake manifold" do mean a spacer
between the manifold and the head?  


-----Original Message-----
From: Of WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com

The real solution to manage the heat is put a thermal barrier coating on  
the inlet manifold.  After that an appropriate period correct 'opening' to  
release hot air from the engine bay.
 
 
In a message dated 17/08/2012 21:23:33 GMT Daylight Time,  
pythias at pacifier.com writes:

I  thought it was just the SU carbs getting hot and that a better
heat shield or insulating the exhaust header would fix  the
problem....

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Tue Aug 21 12:08:05 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:08:05 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Power to fuel pump
Message-ID: <4c422.723219c6.3d652884@aol.com>

Bonnet Louvres and/or vents in the wings/fenders in the style of the  works 
Big Healeys.  The vents will reduce drag and increase top  speed.
 
Sitting in traffic is usually the biggest problem as there is little  
movement of air through the engine bay.
 
Header wrap is good for damaging the header.  The 'themal barrier' on  the 
inlet manifold is a coating like paint but better.  I use camcoat and I  
think in the USA you'd use some sort of jet hot coating?  The header will  be 
more sensitive to what coating you use (some will burn off) but again some  
sort of jet hot coating will do the job and several listers have used it.   
The best and more expensive header coating will be plasma sprayed.
 
I thought you had a book with all this stuff in - the edition with mostly  
colour photos of this stuff???
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
 
In a message dated 21/08/2012 02:47:11 GMT Daylight Time,  
dlh2001 at comcast.net writes:

What  does the "period correct 'opening' " look like?
Louvers in the  bonnet?

I agee that under bonnet temps on the bugeye do get warm.
I  measured 120F at the carb inlet when it was 90F ambient.

But I don't  think this is the issue with the idle speed changes
that Bill was talking  about.  I'm running the stock heat shield
with a header and I haven't  seen the problem he mentions.

I am however interested in lowering the  under bonnet temps from a
performance perspective.

I just bought  some header wrap and I'm going to see how much that helps.
I was at a local  cruise night talking to a guy who put it on his Chevy Nova
and he indicated  that it made a big difference in under hood temperature.

Daniel,  by "thermal barrier on the intake manifold" do mean a spacer
between the  manifold and the head?  

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Aug 21 18:31:10 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:31:10 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Low brake/clutch fluid
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVfs+asUonfN2SmbKQa8tDpoWNgtxjYd6v94acPuN2Uyjw@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I am finally back from my Canada/Michigan trip and got ready to
install the clutch slave cylinder and found the master very low on
fluid, thought I checked it and it was fine several months ago. So I
got to thinking my problem was low fluid. Do I understand correctly
the fluid can dry out over time because I see no leaks? Stops and goes
correctly but I will still bleed the line to be sure no air trapped in
the line.

BTW brought home another black kitten from my sister-in-laws feral
bunch and my partner oddly named her Spridget. So now I have a Sprite
and a Spridget black cat ....wink. Partner has a black cat too named
Turbo. They are all playing nicely here in NJ.
Hope everyone is well,
Lin

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Tue Aug 21 19:24:15 2012
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:24:15 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)
In-Reply-To: <9C022AA7AFE640EA8F4CEC8D281E7782@blackbox2>
References: <9C022AA7AFE640EA8F4CEC8D281E7782@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <E18FB1F7B68A47649980081260563203@blackbox2>

It (http://tinyurl.com/4ytsyg7) came today.

I don't know how they can make this for $12.

I've got sitting here on the bench with just a tiny PC speaker hooked up.

It is stereo plus a mono subwoofer connection in the back.
It does everything as advertised. 

Reception is excellent.  I'm picking up Allentown 95.1 from just north of
Philly.

The drivers are TDA2003 devices. Two of them at 10 watts each.

I opened the unit up and the single chip that does everything is
made by LC.  The part number is AB1213D2M820
I could not find a data sheet on this part.  If someone locate 
I would appreciate.

The downsides:

Unit comes with zero instructions.  This is for the hobbyist.

There are no station memories, but you can enter '933' on the remote and it
will tune to 93.3 mhz.  If you switch between MP3 and FM radio it will
remember the station you were last on (and where it was in the mp3).   

You can't adjust the volume from the remote. At least I have not figured out
how.  But you can toggle through different EQ settings, and one of these is
"softer".

The ergonomics of the connections and the front panel are a little goofy.
But, I'm stashing this under the dash so it really does not matter.  You get
a long cord for the IR remote sensor. 

The chassis is open and it might be a good idea to weather seal it before
mounting in the car.

All in all it is a good solution for a concealed LBC radio.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Tue Aug 21 19:59:26 2012
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:59:26 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Power to fuel pump
In-Reply-To: <4c422.723219c6.3d652884@aol.com>
References: <4c422.723219c6.3d652884@aol.com>
Message-ID: <FD5409979EA04C35B2A8F99B6400130E@blackbox2>

Sorry, I did not know that was in the book.
I always have the impression that the manifold picks up a lot of heat
from the head, even through the manifold bolts.  I was thinking a 
spacer made from PEEK or other high temp plastic would help the situation.

So I guess with the coating you are trying to block the radiant heat from
the 
exhaust manifold.

I'm not fully buying into the header wrap destroys the headers theory.  
I think it might be the case that the wrap can hold moisture if it gets wet
and that can contribute to corrosion, but I hardly ever drive the car in the
rain.
I have a coating on the header so I think I'll be OK.  

It's only a simple 3 into 1 header. If it rots out it will give me an excuse
to 
buy a proper long center branch type.
 
Hey, by the way, I actually "out rode" Lance Armstrong this past weekend.
I rode 75 miles in the Livestrong Philly charity event.  

Lance claimed he was a little hung over from a wedding the night before.
So he only did the 45 mile course.

It was the toughest bike ride I have ever done.  I have ridden 100 miles a
few times.
But this ride had a lot of elevation.  Lots of "over 10% grade" hills.  I
was getting
some serious leg cramps by the last 20 miles or so.  I am glad I did not
attempt 
the full 100 mile course.

It was a great time though.  Our team raised about $9000.  I think the whole
event raised 
around 1.2 million dollars.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Aug 21 20:18:46 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:18:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)
In-Reply-To: <E18FB1F7B68A47649980081260563203@blackbox2>
References: <9C022AA7AFE640EA8F4CEC8D281E7782@blackbox2>
	<E18FB1F7B68A47649980081260563203@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx79xJMn-TqVwZUc17fncCXgCmF0ZeJz15cUHdLmhUtmkAg@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, it is like Harborrible Freight selling an Aluminum jack for less
than you can buy the Aluminum to make it.

On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 8:24 PM, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:
> It (http://tinyurl.com/4ytsyg7) came today.
>
> I don't know how they can make this for $12.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Aug 21 20:19:41 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:19:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx79xJMn-TqVwZUc17fncCXgCmF0ZeJz15cUHdLmhUtmkAg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <9C022AA7AFE640EA8F4CEC8D281E7782@blackbox2>
	<E18FB1F7B68A47649980081260563203@blackbox2>
	<CAEAAx79xJMn-TqVwZUc17fncCXgCmF0ZeJz15cUHdLmhUtmkAg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx78iBoTyBNXTCngmhht-qa=Y7=j7K5otbqqEG0Nv3wijoA@mail.gmail.com>

BTW, don't look at the water guns for sale on dx unless you want a
"Hunh?" moment.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Tue Aug 21 20:26:52 2012
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 22:26:52 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx78iBoTyBNXTCngmhht-qa=Y7=j7K5otbqqEG0Nv3wijoA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <9C022AA7AFE640EA8F4CEC8D281E7782@blackbox2><E18FB1F7B68A47649980081260563203@blackbox2><CAEAAx79xJMn-TqVwZUc17fncCXgCmF0ZeJz15cUHdLmhUtmkAg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEAAx78iBoTyBNXTCngmhht-qa=Y7=j7K5otbqqEG0Nv3wijoA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D6B9F5C473694B16B342829F612C10E1@blackbox2>

Whadaya buying water guns from DX for?  I'm cracking up here..

-----Original Message-----
From: derf [mailto:derf247 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 10:20 PM
To: Dean Hedin
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)

BTW, don't look at the water guns for sale on dx unless you want a
"Hunh?" moment.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Aug 21 20:30:05 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:30:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)
In-Reply-To: <D6B9F5C473694B16B342829F612C10E1@blackbox2>
References: <9C022AA7AFE640EA8F4CEC8D281E7782@blackbox2>
	<E18FB1F7B68A47649980081260563203@blackbox2>
	<CAEAAx79xJMn-TqVwZUc17fncCXgCmF0ZeJz15cUHdLmhUtmkAg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEAAx78iBoTyBNXTCngmhht-qa=Y7=j7K5otbqqEG0Nv3wijoA@mail.gmail.com>
	<D6B9F5C473694B16B342829F612C10E1@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx793pRSKonecX6P+g6Ayg15R4uvtxZvniQC2R7GmmQhing@mail.gmail.com>

I was just browsing.  I ordered a VW specific cable and when I order
from places like that I like to stock up on cheap CAT 5 cables,
adapters, connectors, containers, whatever they have that is useful.

This just made me say "Hunh?"  NSFW
spray-your-friend-giant-water-gun-water-spraying-toy

I didn't buy any.  I just posted a link for my friends to laugh at.

On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 9:26 PM, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:
> Whadaya buying water guns from DX for?  I'm cracking up here..

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Aug 21 21:00:20 2012
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 22:00:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Power to fuel pump
In-Reply-To: <FD5409979EA04C35B2A8F99B6400130E@blackbox2>
References: <4c422.723219c6.3d652884@aol.com>
	<FD5409979EA04C35B2A8F99B6400130E@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <50344B44.6050004@justbrits.com>

<< On 8/21/2012 8:59 PM, Dean Hedin wrote:
          but I hardly ever drive the car in the rain. ........ >>

Doesn't have anything to do with the "problem", Dean.

<<  I'm not fully buying into the header wrap destroys the headers theory.  I think it might be the case that the wrap can hold moisture if it gets wet and that can contribute to corrosion,>>

Comes from inside out ! !  You start HER to "warm HER up" in winter or 
just run the the drug/grocery store.  The 'heat' cycle you create in 
doing this MAKES water which nicely STAYS in the header "wrap" which of 
course in next to the STEEL === rust (and you don't even see it coming 
<G>) ! !

Forget the "wrap" and get Jet Hot coated inside AND out <G> ! ! !

Wait, didn't 1312 say something like that <VBG> ? ? ?

Anon !

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Tue Aug 21 21:04:20 2012
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:04:20 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx793pRSKonecX6P+g6Ayg15R4uvtxZvniQC2R7GmmQhing@mail.gmail.com>
References: <9C022AA7AFE640EA8F4CEC8D281E7782@blackbox2><E18FB1F7B68A47649980081260563203@blackbox2><CAEAAx79xJMn-TqVwZUc17fncCXgCmF0ZeJz15cUHdLmhUtmkAg@mail.gmail.com><CAEAAx78iBoTyBNXTCngmhht-qa=Y7=j7K5otbqqEG0Nv3wijoA@mail.gmail.com><D6B9F5C473694B16B342829F612C10E1@blackbox2>
	<CAEAAx793pRSKonecX6P+g6Ayg15R4uvtxZvniQC2R7GmmQhing@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A7F834933D264DCD8EF7656D4AAE171D@blackbox2>

I did buy other stuff too.  They had these 150W DC to DC converters for
automotive use. http://tinyurl.com/8rxz42e

What else... oh yeah, I bought one of those Arduino microcontroller boards.
I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it but I know it's real easy to use.
It sort of a good solution looking for a problem.

I also bought some cherry style micro switches and some bicycle handlebar
lights.  

And then I found the "piece d' elegance". John Lennon, round style
sunglasses.  You can't find them anywhere else in the universe,
at least not for $5.  Yeah, I've checked all the dollar stores in the area
and they don't have them.



-----Original Message-----
From: derf [mailto:derf247 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 10:30 PM
To: Dean Hedin
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)

I was just browsing.  I ordered a VW specific cable and when I order
from places like that I like to stock up on cheap CAT 5 cables,
adapters, connectors, containers, whatever they have that is useful.

This just made me say "Hunh?"  NSFW
spray-your-friend-giant-water-gun-water-spraying-toy

I didn't buy any.  I just posted a link for my friends to laugh at.

On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 9:26 PM, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:
> Whadaya buying water guns from DX for?  I'm cracking up here..

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Tue Aug 21 21:21:09 2012
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:21:09 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Low brake/clutch fluid
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVfs+asUonfN2SmbKQa8tDpoWNgtxjYd6v94acPuN2Uyjw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVfs+asUonfN2SmbKQa8tDpoWNgtxjYd6v94acPuN2Uyjw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAM6-RjcBz+8w7jvu-3SwyjtJRM-rZH_Zr5h8JBPDu5nio-46ZQ@mail.gmail.com>

Lin,
If the level was "fine several months ago" it should still be fine.  Look
for leaks, puddles, etc.  Are there any areas where the paint is
blistering?
Congrats on your new "Spridget."
Hal

On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 5:31 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> List,
> I am finally back from my Canada/Michigan trip and got ready to
> install the clutch slave cylinder and found the master very low on
> fluid, thought I checked it and it was fine several months ago. So I
> got to thinking my problem was low fluid. Do I understand correctly
> the fluid can dry out over time because I see no leaks? Stops and goes
> correctly but I will still bleed the line to be sure no air trapped in
> the line.
>
> BTW brought home another black kitten from my sister-in-laws feral
> bunch and my partner oddly named her Spridget. So now I have a Sprite
> and a Spridget black cat ....wink. Partner has a black cat too named
> Turbo. They are all playing nicely here in NJ.
> Hope everyone is well,
> Lin
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From frog.aye at gmail.com  Tue Aug 21 21:35:03 2012
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:35:03 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Power to fuel pump
In-Reply-To: <50344B44.6050004@justbrits.com>
References: <4c422.723219c6.3d652884@aol.com>
	<FD5409979EA04C35B2A8F99B6400130E@blackbox2>
	<50344B44.6050004@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <CAM6-Rjd-Pk1TN7EvGWOjpd+xY95QZHYx-FU3yfUz+G9bf5=k9Q@mail.gmail.com>

While it MAY be that header wrap can exacerbate manifold corrosion, the
"'heat cycle'" definitely does not make water.  Water is made by the
chemical combination of hydrogen and oxygen.  I would postulate that the
accelerated corrosion is, in part, caused by water trapped in the heat wrap
that is somehow prevented from evaporation-- perhaps by a sealant applied
over the wrap.  However, if your gaskets are good there will be no way for
the exhaust gasses-- which can be corrosive, including among other things
carbolic and/or carbonic acid-- to get into the wrap.  Holding the heat in
the manifold longer could increase the activity of the corrosive components
of the exhaust gasses and this would, as ED suggests cause corrosion from
inside out.
Hal

On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 8:00 PM, shop at justbrits.com <shop at justbrits.com>wrote:

> << On 8/21/2012 8:59 PM, Dean Hedin wrote:
>           but I hardly ever drive the car in the rain. ........ >>
>
> Doesn't have anything to do with the "problem", Dean.
>
> <<  I'm not fully buying into the header wrap destroys the headers theory.
>  I think it might be the case that the wrap can hold moisture if it gets
> wet and that can contribute to corrosion,>>
>
> Comes from inside out ! !  You start HER to "warm HER up" in winter or
> just run the the drug/grocery store.  The 'heat' cycle you create in
> doing this MAKES water which nicely STAYS in the header "wrap" which of
> course in next to the STEEL === rust (and you don't even see it coming
> <G>) ! !
>
> Forget the "wrap" and get Jet Hot coated inside AND out <G> ! ! !
>
> Wait, didn't 1312 say something like that <VBG> ? ? ?
>
> Anon !
> ------------------------
>
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From grday at btinternet.com  Wed Aug 22 01:36:39 2012
From: grday at btinternet.com (GUY DAY)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:36:39 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Low brake/clutch fluid
References: <CAL0QtVfs+asUonfN2SmbKQa8tDpoWNgtxjYd6v94acPuN2Uyjw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <01E971FFE92A40C19074FC7CD75B5020@user8634b3d69b>

Hi Linda,

I trust the trip went well.
Brake fluid will not evaporate to any major extent and will normally last 
several years without problem.  (Have you ever known an old half full can to 
dry out?)
There will be either:
(a) slow leak somewhere or,
(b) it has 'bled' itself a little more and air you didn't realise was there 
has surfaced or,
(c) the slave cylinder has slowly pushed out if there was nothing to hold it 
back.
If you are only just installing a clutch slave cylinder, what was retaining 
the fluid in the system whilst you were away?   If it was an old slave 
cylinder, was that leaking?
If it is a slow leak all you may see is a darker coloured area on the 
surface dirt spread out in a in more of a circular area than a line going 
down.  You may not realise it has leaked if it is clean and dry or, if it 
is, there may be just a patch of dust that has stuck to the fluid over time 
and your polishing cloth sticks a just little as you wipe it over.  Check 
along the master cylinder push rod and covers to the clutch pedal for signs 
of fluid along there.

Guy R Day





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 1:31 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Low brake/clutch fluid


> List,
> I am finally back from my Canada/Michigan trip and got ready to
> install the clutch slave cylinder and found the master very low on
> fluid, thought I checked it and it was fine several months ago. So I
> got to thinking my problem was low fluid. Do I understand correctly
> the fluid can dry out over time because I see no leaks? Stops and goes
> correctly but I will still bleed the line to be sure no air trapped in
> the line.
>
> BTW brought home another black kitten from my sister-in-laws feral
> bunch and my partner oddly named her Spridget. So now I have a Sprite
> and a Spridget black cat ....wink. Partner has a black cat too named
> Turbo. They are all playing nicely here in NJ.
> Hope everyone is well,
> Lin
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Aug 22 05:57:57 2012
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 07:57:57 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx79xJMn-TqVwZUc17fncCXgCmF0ZeJz15cUHdLmhUtmkAg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <9C022AA7AFE640EA8F4CEC8D281E7782@blackbox2>
	<E18FB1F7B68A47649980081260563203@blackbox2>
	<CAEAAx79xJMn-TqVwZUc17fncCXgCmF0ZeJz15cUHdLmhUtmkAg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <349CA89B7580402081B7B2F46C9850C3@Home>

>> I don't know how they can make this for $12.

It could be that these are from batches that failed testing.

As I understand, the normal method is to test x of y units in a batch, and 
reject the whole batch if there are "too many" failures.  That batch then 
gets sold to someone else, who sells them cheaper  to us.  They may sell 
them without further testing, assuming complaints and returns, or test every 
one and sell them at a higher, but significantly lower price than original. 
You are unlikely to complain about a $12 item when you know a good one costs 
$30-$40.

Factories also dump old models when they know a new model is coming out. 
These can be high quality, just outdated.

Michael Rowe 

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Aug 22 07:41:34 2012
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:41:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [.M.G-.M.GB] OT - thetimes.co.uk
In-Reply-To: <00ab01cd8068$441feef0$cc5fccd0$@Bonackers.com>
References: <00ab01cd8068$441feef0$cc5fccd0$@Bonackers.com>
Message-ID: <5034E18E.5060105@justbrits.com>

Would/could anybody help me for a different list's Lister ??

<q>
There is an article by Caitlin Moran on www.thetimes.co.uk website that 
I would
like to get a copy of, does one of the UK members of this list have a 
subscription
and would they be willing to get one for me?
</q>

Happy to pay postage <G> ! ! !

Ed
Please visit MY site:
www.justbrits.com

PS:  Yep, I "will" find out 'name' of column <G> !

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Wed Aug 22 09:20:22 2012
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:20:22 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Woodward Dream Cruise - LBC's
Message-ID: <mailman.53.1345648648.2450.spridgets@autox.team.net>

Here's some pics from the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise of British cars 
at the cruise.

<http://www.flickr.com/photos/bossmustang/7815791158/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/bossmustang/7815791158/ 
59 Sprite
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bossmustang/7815699420/  Sunbeam
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/41803247 at N00/7812347714/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/41803247 at N00/7812347714/ 
HP Sprite Racer
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/autoweekusa/7810740808/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/autoweekusa/7810740808/ 
HP Racer again
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/autoweekusa/7812342772/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/autoweekusa/7812342772/ 
3 wheel Morgan
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/autoweekusa/7812314016/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/autoweekusa/7812314016/ 
Bugeye
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/41803247 at N00/7812349364/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/41803247 at N00/7812349364/ 
Yellow Bugeye w/windup key
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/autoweekusa/7812263588/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/autoweekusa/7812263588/ 
Red Sprite MKII?
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/bossmustang/7805716024/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/bossmustang/7805716024/ 
Yellow Spridget
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/41803247 at N00/7805344174/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/41803247 at N00/7805344174/ 
Triumph
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/41803247 at N00/7805341292/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/41803247 at N00/7805341292/ 
Classic Mini
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/autoweekusa/7804608686/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/autoweekusa/7804608686/ 
Moke
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/bossmustang/7801317522/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/bossmustang/7801317522/ 
Red Bugeye
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/autoweekusa/7799344022/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/autoweekusa/7799344022/ 
Red Bugeye
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/autoweekusa/7799268428/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/autoweekusa/7799268428/ 
Yellow Bugeye w/windup key
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/cartraceman/7792848672/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/cartraceman/7792848672/ 
Heavy Healey
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/41803247 at N00/7792253352/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/41803247 at N00/7792253352/ 
Heavy Healey again
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/41803247 at N00/7792249680/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/41803247 at N00/7792249680/ 
Lotus
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/41803247 at N00/7792244034/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/41803247 at N00/7792244034/ 
MGB

I laughed at a pic of a Galaxie 500 with rear window vinyl lettering 
that says; "I built it, not Obama!" However, his license plate 
"Might" have been made by an ex politician Kwame Kilpatrick, the ex 
mayor of Detroit.  LOL

There's lots more good pics on Flickr of the cruise. Just search for 
Woodward Cruise and sort by most recent - over 5000 pics.

Tim Collins

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Aug 22 10:07:09 2012
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:07:09 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Woodward Dream Cruise - LBC's
In-Reply-To: <20120822152404.2DCA42D03F6@autox.team.net>
References: <20120822152404.2DCA42D03F6@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <1345651629.15515.YahooMailRC@web181306.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

That is probably not a Healey but one of those handcrafted Sebring kit cars.

http://www.bobsclassics.com/65ag.htm

 jay




________________________________
From: Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu>
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/cartraceman/7792848672/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/cartraceman/7792848672/
 
Heavy Healey
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/41803247 at N00/7792253352/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/41803247 at N00/7792253352/
 
Heavy Healey again

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Aug 22 11:32:01 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:32:01 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Low brake/clutch fluid
In-Reply-To: <01E971FFE92A40C19074FC7CD75B5020@user8634b3d69b>
References: <CAL0QtVfs+asUonfN2SmbKQa8tDpoWNgtxjYd6v94acPuN2Uyjw@mail.gmail.com>
	<01E971FFE92A40C19074FC7CD75B5020@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVcN=u99MGOs0uh9SNF6mxV7HHg_gEVBHPPfkD57roWDfA@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Guys,
The level was to the rod, which I believe is the bold rod as I could
see the top of that rod although I thought it was above that when I
oened it therefore think now it may have just covered that rod and I
thought it was full. Should the level be at the bottom of the filler
neck?
Thanks again,
Lin & the Sprite Cats ....wink

On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 3:36 AM, GUY DAY <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:
> Hi Linda,
>
> I trust the trip went well.
> Brake fluid will not evaporate to any major extent and will normally last
> several years without problem.  (Have you ever known an old half full can to
> dry out?)
> There will be either:
> (a) slow leak somewhere or,
> (b) it has 'bled' itself a little more and air you didn't realise was there
> has surfaced or,
> (c) the slave cylinder has slowly pushed out if there was nothing to hold it
> back.
> If you are only just installing a clutch slave cylinder, what was retaining
> the fluid in the system whilst you were away?   If it was an old slave
> cylinder, was that leaking?
> If it is a slow leak all you may see is a darker coloured area on the
> surface dirt spread out in a in more of a circular area than a line going
> down.  You may not realise it has leaked if it is clean and dry or, if it
> is, there may be just a patch of dust that has stuck to the fluid over time
> and your polishing cloth sticks a just little as you wipe it over.  Check
> along the master cylinder push rod and covers to the clutch pedal for signs
> of fluid along there.
>
> Guy R Day
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 1:31 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Low brake/clutch fluid
>
>
>> List,
>> I am finally back from my Canada/Michigan trip and got ready to
>> install the clutch slave cylinder and found the master very low on
>> fluid, thought I checked it and it was fine several months ago. So I
>> got to thinking my problem was low fluid. Do I understand correctly
>> the fluid can dry out over time because I see no leaks? Stops and goes
>> correctly but I will still bleed the line to be sure no air trapped in
>> the line.
>>
>> BTW brought home another black kitten from my sister-in-laws feral
>> bunch and my partner oddly named her Spridget. So now I have a Sprite
>> and a Spridget black cat ....wink. Partner has a black cat too named
>> Turbo. They are all playing nicely here in NJ.
>> Hope everyone is well,
>> Lin
>> ------------------------
>>
>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>>
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>>
>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
>> Unsubscribe/Manage:
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grday at btinternet.com

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Aug 22 11:35:15 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:35:15 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Passengers seat 62 MKII Sprite Pinky
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVe+7iHhk8apBqv6++KAQ=4ufBX8PLd5-mTbTL+=UMSD1g@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I'm finally reattaching my passengers seat and it appears it can only
attach to the rack prior to bolting the rack to the floor. Is that
correct? If so it doesn't seem to allow for inserting the bolts. I
took it off so it must line up. This is another time I wish I had
taken before shots ....wink.
Tips appreciated.
Lin

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Aug 22 12:34:01 2012
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:34:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay question re: trademarks
Message-ID: <20120822183358.F2FAEF4402A@mx2.netinteraction.com>

We sell a fair bit on <http://www.ebay.com>eBay.... and plan to sell more.

For the second time, Hyundai has had a listing of ours taken down for 
Trademark Violation. I used Hyundai in the title, because that's what 
the effing manifold gasket fits!

Maybe instead I should say "Manifold Gasket for piece-of-crap Korean 
car that rhymes with Sunday"?

If so, I'm gonna need more characters.

Anyone else face this?


Peter C 

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Aug 22 13:10:45 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:10:45 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC
Message-ID: <569c5.6720edae.3d6688b4@aol.com>

In the film 'Aliens in the attic' when the police turn up at the house  
where the aliens are the uncle describes the police as Po Po.  Is this is a  
universal way of describing the police in the USA or something that was made 
up  for the film?
 
Thanks
 
Weslake-Monza 1330

From refisk at chartermi.net  Wed Aug 22 13:57:22 2012
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:57:22 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC
In-Reply-To: <569c5.6720edae.3d6688b4@aol.com>
References: <569c5.6720edae.3d6688b4@aol.com>
Message-ID: <67ABABD8-BBAC-46A6-B375-BC261D5D8BE2@chartermi.net>

Never heard of "Po Po" before.  But then I don't get around much and the USA
is a big place.  :-)

Sent from my keyboard

On Aug 22, 2012, at 3:10 PM, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote:

> In the film 'Aliens in the attic' when the police turn up at the house
> where the aliens are the uncle describes the police as Po Po.  Is this is a
> universal way of describing the police in the USA or something that was made
> up  for the film?
>
> Thanks
>
> Weslake-Monza 1330
> ------------------------

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Aug 22 14:17:22 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:17:22 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil filters
Message-ID: <606a8.1abc7d11.3d669852@aol.com>

I've just been reading about problems with oil filters on hot rods.   Seems 
that some filters break down on the inside.  The brand mentioned was  
Coopers which it was also suggested is now made in ....... China.
 
So, something to watch out for though I use a K&N oil filter on my  Sprite.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Aug 22 14:45:36 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:45:36 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Passengers seat 62 MKII Sprite Pinky
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVe+7iHhk8apBqv6++KAQ=4ufBX8PLd5-mTbTL+=UMSD1g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVe+7iHhk8apBqv6++KAQ=4ufBX8PLd5-mTbTL+=UMSD1g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVebcMs-=-N5UnSQS05okC36QkSJOX-ri-Qv2K3gmFV39w@mail.gmail.com>

Fixed it.

On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 1:35 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:
> List,
> I'm finally reattaching my passengers seat and it appears it can only
> attach to the rack prior to bolting the rack to the floor. Is that
> correct? If so it doesn't seem to allow for inserting the bolts. I
> took it off so it must line up. This is another time I wish I had
> taken before shots ....wink.
> Tips appreciated.
> Lin

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Aug 22 15:22:25 2012
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:22:25 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC
In-Reply-To: <569c5.6720edae.3d6688b4@aol.com>
References: <569c5.6720edae.3d6688b4@aol.com>
Message-ID: <037E4E827DC049E4817052A8EE7A27F6@spider>

There is also one recent Country-Western song that uses "somebody call the
Po Po." I had never heard the term before, but I'm only 70. Bill in Oregon
==============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 12:11 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC

In the film 'Aliens in the attic' when the police turn up at the house  
where the aliens are the uncle describes the police as Po Po.  Is this is a

universal way of describing the police in the USA or something that was made

up  for the film?
 
Thanks
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
------------------------

From jdinnis at gmail.com  Wed Aug 22 15:39:26 2012
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:39:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil filters
In-Reply-To: <606a8.1abc7d11.3d669852@aol.com>
References: <606a8.1abc7d11.3d669852@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CANuE7YDTdZabY1RY5VP4KB7-jP127zG8cvWvVJ366u1eJZHZ3Q@mail.gmail.com>

I have not used a K&N, but I have been very happy with WIX.  The still have
an anti-drainback valvem and hold up very well.  I cut open and inspect a
used filter on each of my vehicles at least once a year.  The WIX are
definetly better than the FRAM or Purolator filters I have taken apart.


On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 3:17 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> I've just been reading about problems with oil filters on hot rods.   Seems
> that some filters break down on the inside.  The brand mentioned was
> Coopers which it was also suggested is now made in ....... China.
>
> So, something to watch out for though I use a K&N oil filter on my  Sprite.
>
> Weslake-Monza 1330
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Aug 22 15:52:29 2012
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:52:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC
In-Reply-To: <037E4E827DC049E4817052A8EE7A27F6@spider>
References: <569c5.6720edae.3d6688b4@aol.com>
	<037E4E827DC049E4817052A8EE7A27F6@spider>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnuo9BHzLHj0b7dosfCKa+wvdR4cpHsczxbLcYUjjdEA95Q@mail.gmail.com>

Never heard it used in my 68 years either.  I suspect it is a made up
Hollywood jargon thing...   Valley Talk...

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 4:22 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> There is also one recent Country-Western song that uses "somebody call the
> Po Po." I had never heard the term before, but I'm only 70. Bill in Oregon
> ==============================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com
> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 12:11 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC
>
> In the film 'Aliens in the attic' when the police turn up at the house
> where the aliens are the uncle describes the police as Po Po.  Is this is a
>
> universal way of describing the police in the USA or something that was
> made
>
> up  for the film?
>
> Thanks
>
> Weslake-Monza 1330
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Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
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exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the
public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate
promising the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses because
of the loose fiscal policy ensuing, always to be followed by a
dictatorship, then a monarchy."                                   -  Alexis
de Tocqueville -

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Wed Aug 22 16:11:36 2012
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:11:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil filters
References: <606a8.1abc7d11.3d669852@aol.com>
	<CANuE7YDTdZabY1RY5VP4KB7-jP127zG8cvWvVJ366u1eJZHZ3Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2054C5B23C024078B0C84496396DA5F8@Dell9200>

One really nice thing about the K&N is the 1 inch nut welded on the bottom 
of the filter.  It makes it a lot easier to get off in the tight space on 
the Spridget.  It cost about twice what the WIX filter costs (that I had 
been using) but that amounts to about $5-6 bucks a year so no big deal.

Mark
Nashville



Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Oil filters


I have not used a K&N, but I have been very happy with WIX.  The still have
an anti-drainback valvem and hold up very well.  I cut open and inspect a
used filter on each of my vehicles at least once a year.  The WIX are
definetly better than the FRAM or Purolator filters I have taken apart.

>
> So, something to watch out for though I use a K&N oil filter on my 
> Sprite.
>
> Weslake-Monza 1330

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Aug 22 16:28:50 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:28:50 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool Link .......Sports Cars
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdzNLqiM3MY7Wz68ZdVSuHa9O_N3Hs6tAG-6zHpB8N2nA@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I just found this very cool link on The Art of the Performance
Automobile, Utah Museum of Fine Arts.
http://www.speedumfa.com/
Wish I could go.
Enjoy the graphics,
Lin

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Aug 22 16:51:39 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:51:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay question re: trademarks
In-Reply-To: <20120822183358.F2FAEF4402A@mx2.netinteraction.com>
References: <20120822183358.F2FAEF4402A@mx2.netinteraction.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx78CopnDnGEC=hYniLnmtMAW++DwQCspBi=Ukw7BL-qM=g@mail.gmail.com>

Just keep relisting it.  Maybe add a little (TM) symbol after the Hyundai.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Aug 22 17:02:02 2012
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:02:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC
In-Reply-To: <569c5.6720edae.3d6688b4@aol.com>
References: <569c5.6720edae.3d6688b4@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CABQj3r_hbdHHyWcZcoAeV1yVGw=-sME5LcoXxJuvB4E03YxMBA@mail.gmail.com>

A black student from Dominica, who spent his formative years in New York
City, calls the police "the po po"

On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 2:10 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> In the film 'Aliens in the attic' when the police turn up at the house
> where the aliens are the uncle describes the police as Po Po.  Is this is a
> universal way of describing the police in the USA or something that was
> made
> up  for the film?
>
> Thanks
>
> Weslake-Monza 1330
> ------------------------
>
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Aug 22 17:04:57 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:04:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC
In-Reply-To: <CABQj3r_hbdHHyWcZcoAeV1yVGw=-sME5LcoXxJuvB4E03YxMBA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <569c5.6720edae.3d6688b4@aol.com>
	<CABQj3r_hbdHHyWcZcoAeV1yVGw=-sME5LcoXxJuvB4E03YxMBA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx78qnnCZQb3u9EU0ed00BKRb4j1O1oJKFKZiFEnQMJsafQ@mail.gmail.com>

Po Po, Five Oh, the man, the fuzz, the law, are all slang for the police.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Aug 22 17:15:32 2012
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:15:32 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil filters
In-Reply-To: <2054C5B23C024078B0C84496396DA5F8@Dell9200>
References: <606a8.1abc7d11.3d669852@aol.com>
	<CANuE7YDTdZabY1RY5VP4KB7-jP127zG8cvWvVJ366u1eJZHZ3Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<2054C5B23C024078B0C84496396DA5F8@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <123265616.20120822161532@pacifier.com>

Hello Mark,

>One really nice thing about the K&N is the 1 inch nut welded on the bottom
of the filter.  It makes it a lot easier to get off in the tight space on 
the Spridget.


The nut is nice, good filtration is better... the comparisons if read
say WIX is a better OIL filter-er than K&N.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Do I smoke after sex? I never looked. 

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Wed Aug 22 17:30:25 2012
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:30:25 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC audio solution..(Warning China content)
In-Reply-To: <1345671232.76251.YahooMailClassic@web184502.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
References: <E18FB1F7B68A47649980081260563203@blackbox2>
	<1345671232.76251.YahooMailClassic@web184502.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <61E8D77F95724C90A84C73780BF6FA99@blackbox2>

Yea, it has a line in for stuff like that.
I finally found the volume on the remote.
I need to hook it up to a set of car speakers and see how
loud it is.  10 watts per channel is nothing fantastic.



From: Michael MacLean [mailto:rrengineer.mike at att.net]

Heck, that would be great with my iPhone playing Pandora or Slacker Radio. 
Besides, I could charge the iPhone while driving my Bugeye!
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

--- On Wed, 8/22/12, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:


It (http://tinyurl.com/4ytsyg7) came today.

I don't know how they can make this for $12.

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Aug 22 17:57:01 2012
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:57:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay question re: trademarks
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx78CopnDnGEC=hYniLnmtMAW++DwQCspBi=Ukw7BL-qM=g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20120822183358.F2FAEF4402A@mx2.netinteraction.com>
	<CAEAAx78CopnDnGEC=hYniLnmtMAW++DwQCspBi=Ukw7BL-qM=g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <24AFCB33-B781-4E6A-B9E7-1EA3F1BE57FF@comcast.net>

Or list it as fitting a Hyundait.  You should still come up in the search
results just fine..

Lester


On Aug 22, 2012, at 5:51 PM, derf wrote:

> Just keep relisting it.  Maybe add a little (TM) symbol after the Hyundai.
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Aug 22 18:08:25 2012
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:08:25 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx78qnnCZQb3u9EU0ed00BKRb4j1O1oJKFKZiFEnQMJsafQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <569c5.6720edae.3d6688b4@aol.com><CABQj3r_hbdHHyWcZcoAeV1yVGw=-sME5LcoXxJuvB4E03YxMBA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEAAx78qnnCZQb3u9EU0ed00BKRb4j1O1oJKFKZiFEnQMJsafQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <54204BC9296B4ACBBFB8E0890CEC5E48@spider>

And where did the name Copper come from?  Bill in Oregon
===============
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of derf
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 4:05 PM
To: Brad Fornal
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC

Po Po, Five Oh, the man, the fuzz, the law, are all slang for the police.
------------------------

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Wed Aug 22 18:58:05 2012
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:58:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC
References: <569c5.6720edae.3d6688b4@aol.com><CABQj3r_hbdHHyWcZcoAeV1yVGw=-sME5LcoXxJuvB4E03YxMBA@mail.gmail.com><CAEAAx78qnnCZQb3u9EU0ed00BKRb4j1O1oJKFKZiFEnQMJsafQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<54204BC9296B4ACBBFB8E0890CEC5E48@spider>
Message-ID: <659F96826CB34989BDCD66869E6AE0AF@Dell9200>

Constable on Patrol = COP  

I think Copper came from West Side Story :)


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

And where did the name Copper come from?  Bill in Oregon

From mark at bradakis.com  Wed Aug 22 19:19:58 2012
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:19:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool Link .......Sports Cars
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVdzNLqiM3MY7Wz68ZdVSuHa9O_N3Hs6tAG-6zHpB8N2nA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVdzNLqiM3MY7Wz68ZdVSuHa9O_N3Hs6tAG-6zHpB8N2nA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5035853E.8030406@bradakis.com>

Yep, the exhibit is about a mile east of my house.  RealSoonNow....

mjb.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Aug 22 19:21:53 2012
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:21:53 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC
In-Reply-To: <659F96826CB34989BDCD66869E6AE0AF@Dell9200>
References: <569c5.6720edae.3d6688b4@aol.com><CABQj3r_hbdHHyWcZcoAeV1yVGw=-sME5LcoXxJuvB4E03YxMBA@mail.gmail.com><CAEAAx78qnnCZQb3u9EU0ed00BKRb4j1O1oJKFKZiFEnQMJsafQ@mail.gmail.com><54204BC9296B4ACBBFB8E0890CEC5E48@spider>
	<659F96826CB34989BDCD66869E6AE0AF@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <E958D46A817F49F3B7F79638C17C8697@spider>

I thought it was from the first answer there, but am wrong.  Bill in Oregon

From: http://orvillejenkins.com/words/cops.html

Question:
Why are Police Called Cops?

Answer:
Some have proposed that the reason police officers are called "cops" is
because of the New York force's copper badges.  The source of this word is
much earlier.  Several sources say the usages originated in Northern
England.

The word "cop" is an old Anglo-Saxon verb for catch, grab or capture,
deriving from a noun "cop" dating back at least to the 1100s.  Some sources
say this word related to the Dutch word kapen, with a similar meaning.  The
earliest written documentation of the form "cop" as a verb in English dates
to 1704.

A new noun form developed form this verb, giving us "copper."  This form
"copper" thus was the noun for "one who cops."  Some sources document the
use of the verb "cop" used with the meaning "arrest" in 1844, and suggests
this was the source of the specific use of "cop" to refer to a law officer.

The term "copper" was originally used in England as a slang word for a
police officer.  This term was used, however, as a term of abuse by
criminals, especially petty street criminals.  It was considered highly
derogatory by the police themselves.  It was made illegal in England to use
this term for a police officer, because it was so derogatory.

The term became associated with the metal copper after that law was passed,
when those hoods who wanted to abuse an officer would carry a small piece of
copper metal in the palm of their hand, then flash it at the policeman.
This usage of "copper" got shortened to "cop."  The first documented use of
the term copper for a police officer is in 1846.  The Oxford English
Dictionary documents this usage.  Most sources report that the first
documented use of the short form cop as applied to a police officer is in
1859.  Snopes finds that the term "copper" was used in London for police by
1846.

Even when I was a child in the US in the 1950s, though not illegal, it was
still considered impolite to call a policeman a cop.  We were taught it was
only the bad boys who feared being caught by the police that called
policemen cops.  (It is only in comparatively recent history that police
themselves have accepted and used the word for themselves.)


http://tinyurl.com/8qbqce8

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

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 5:58 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC

Constable on Patrol = COP  

I think Copper came from West Side Story :)


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

And where did the name Copper come from?  Bill in Oregon
------------------------

From jdinnis at gmail.com  Wed Aug 22 19:25:16 2012
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:25:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC
In-Reply-To: <659F96826CB34989BDCD66869E6AE0AF@Dell9200>
References: <569c5.6720edae.3d6688b4@aol.com>
	<CABQj3r_hbdHHyWcZcoAeV1yVGw=-sME5LcoXxJuvB4E03YxMBA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEAAx78qnnCZQb3u9EU0ed00BKRb4j1O1oJKFKZiFEnQMJsafQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<54204BC9296B4ACBBFB8E0890CEC5E48@spider>
	<659F96826CB34989BDCD66869E6AE0AF@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <CANuE7YBwLstUfzWP_yDxXdm_EevS4WcoWWjCYGfD3U_0AnJyDA@mail.gmail.com>

WAY older than that.  Copper may have been used to describe police becuase
of the copper buttons or badges they wore on their uniforms.  Cop is
actually a shortened version of copper.  There is a good entry on Wikipedia
on this topic:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_police-related_slang_terms


On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 7:58 PM, Mark <mark at nashvilletn.org> wrote:

> Constable on Patrol = COP
>
> I think Copper came from West Side Story :)
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> And where did the name Copper come from?  Bill in Oregon
> ------------------------
>
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Wed Aug 22 20:36:00 2012
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:36:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye - Top 10 Deadliest Car
Message-ID: <1345689360.91650.YahooMailNeo@web124706.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

"Like many sports imports, "Bugeye" Healeys were sometimes retrofitted 
with
wood-rimmed steering wheels that got all splinter-happy in a wreck. However,
one of the deadliest car designs came from BMC itself: an 
optional child
seat. It was little more than a glorified armrest on the transmission 
tunnel,
and no, there wasnbt a seat belt. Can you say: b
infantile 
projectileb
?
And in a car that was already tight for two adults, a 
squirming kidlet
between them didnbt quite make for a relaxing drive."

Read more:
http://www.askmen.com/top_10/cars/top-10-deadliest-car-designs_5.html#ixzz24K
hJUfoL

"

B 
Rick


"Madman in a death machine"
Follow My Nasty Boy Build:
http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Aug 22 20:51:11 2012
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:51:11 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye - Top 10 Deadliest Car
In-Reply-To: <1345689360.91650.YahooMailNeo@web124706.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
References: <1345689360.91650.YahooMailNeo@web124706.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1345690271.69993.YahooMailRC@web181302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Ha!

Slow day in the press room.

Wood wheels on Sprites were rare and wood wheels without a metal rim onto which 
the wood was applied were even more rare.

If that weren't enough, the elusive baby seat was so rare, it almost equates to 
the Gibson Moderne of guitar fame.

Who IS this author?

 jay




________________________________
From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: Spridgets List <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, August 22, 2012 10:36:45 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye - Top 10 Deadliest Car

"Like many sports imports, "Bugeye" Healeys were sometimes retrofitted 
with
wood-rimmed steering wheels that got all splinter-happy in a wreck. However,
one of the deadliest car designs came from BMC itself: an 
optional child
seat. It was little more than a glorified armrest on the transmission 
tunnel,
and no, there wasnbt a seat belt. Can you say: binfantile 
projectileb?
And in a car that was already tight for two adults, a 
squirming kidlet
between them didnbt quite make for a relaxing drive."

Read more:
http://www.askmen.com/top_10/cars/top-10-deadliest-car-designs_5.html#ixzz24K
hJUfoL

"

From biffjones at verizon.net  Wed Aug 22 21:19:06 2012
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:19:06 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye - Top 10 Deadliest Car
References: <1345689360.91650.YahooMailNeo@web124706.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<1345690271.69993.YahooMailRC@web181302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <125E702415D04AD8B6B39494AAF2ECFA@dell1>

Jay,

Click on the link HealeyRick posted and see the authors 'top ten' list.
I left a comment for the author, a Mr. Bey.
http://www.askmen.com/top_10/cars/top-10-deadliest-car-designs_5.html#ixzz24KhJUfoL

Biff 

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Wed Aug 22 22:55:55 2012
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:55:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC
In-Reply-To: <569c5.6720edae.3d6688b4@aol.com>
References: <569c5.6720edae.3d6688b4@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CA+Xq+0ymqO5_31+CCRixumrnB02pKoAn+gwFDqfKzigLGVrUhg@mail.gmail.com>

On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 2:10 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> In the film 'Aliens in the attic' when the police turn up at the house
> where the aliens are the uncle describes the police as Po Po.  Is this is a
> universal way of describing the police in the USA or something that was made
> up  for the film?
>
------------------------------------------------------
As a retired PO PO, I understand that the term was coined in the 90s and
was mostly used by African-Americans as a slang (and slur) word for the
police, possibly as a payback for the N word. It came along around the same
time that someone tried to legitimize "ebonics" as a true dialect. I have
seen black people wearing T shirts that say, "I ain't afraid of no PO PO".

Apparently they might be afraid of an English teacher though!

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

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Wed Aug 22 23:00:41 2012
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay question re: trademarks
In-Reply-To: <20120822183358.F2FAEF4402A@mx2.netinteraction.com>
References: <20120822183358.F2FAEF4402A@mx2.netinteraction.com>
Message-ID: <CA+Xq+0wX-L0UfSQ__FgHOk51pupCdZEAxv_pn1k+Oh9229GCHQ@mail.gmail.com>

On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 1:34 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> Maybe instead I should say "Manifold Gasket for piece-of-crap Korean car
> that rhymes with Sunday"?
>
> If so, I'm gonna need more characters.
>
-------------------------------------------------------
Ebay recently expanded the title section to hold a greater number of
characters... Try it, it will probably fit now!

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

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Aug 23 00:18:24 2012
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 01:18:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Steering rack needed
Message-ID: <6300FDB2-1B97-40A5-8B81-A988DACED778@yahoo.com>

Guys and Gals,
I need a late model Spridget steering rack in a hurry for the new race car.
Anything out there? Located in Northern Illinois....

Thanks...

Ron Soave
----------------------------
It only goes one way
Pay it forward

From heard at datatrontech.net  Thu Aug 23 06:32:29 2012
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard Saxon)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 08:32:29 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC
In-Reply-To: <CA+Xq+0ymqO5_31+CCRixumrnB02pKoAn+gwFDqfKzigLGVrUhg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <569c5.6720edae.3d6688b4@aol.com>
	<CA+Xq+0ymqO5_31+CCRixumrnB02pKoAn+gwFDqfKzigLGVrUhg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAGe=UP4CYLEp_KfVJHfiNvuK68wz9SAwkJxkqKwhKvUjQy1Z3w@mail.gmail.com>

On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 12:55 AM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>wrote:

> On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 2:10 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:
>
> > In the film 'Aliens in the attic' when the police turn up at the house
> > where the aliens are the uncle describes the police as Po Po.  Is this
> is a
> > universal way of describing the police in the USA or something that was
> made
> > up  for the film?
> >
> ------------------------------------------------------
> As a retired PO PO, I understand that the term was coined in the 90s and
> was mostly used by African-Americans as a slang (and slur) word for the
> police, possibly as a payback for the N word. It came along around the same
> time that someone tried to legitimize "ebonics" as a true dialect. I have
> seen black people wearing T shirts that say, "I ain't afraid of no PO PO".
>
> Apparently they might be afraid of an English teacher though!
>
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
> 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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The town where my wife works is Port Orange.  Over there, they call them
POPOs for Port Orange Police Officers.  Other than that, I've not heard it.

Heard

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Thu Aug 23 07:58:30 2012
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:58:30 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking for a rear torsion choke spring
Message-ID: <CAHkEVvSkf2RxhyLSgr2+Z19KFJ4j3KaV6M4NHoCG+i6fTqd50g@mail.gmail.com>

I'm cleaning out my spare parts, and I want to sell a set of carbs as
"complete", but I'm missing a torsion spring for the REAR carb.  This is
the spring that returns the jets when the choke is pulled off (not the
smaller torsion spring for the fast idle cam).

Does anyone have a spare they can sell me?

Thanks,
Trevor



BTW, I also have a set of rebuilt carbs for sale.  They are VERY nice.  And
I'm offering them at a NICE price.  see here:
http://bugeyeparts.com/forum/topics/rebuilt-hs2-carbs-set-for-sale

additional pics here:

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111142364553626311189/albums/5779525720829893553

From refisk at chartermi.net  Thu Aug 23 09:36:45 2012
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:36:45 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Steering rack needed
In-Reply-To: <6300FDB2-1B97-40A5-8B81-A988DACED778@yahoo.com>
References: <6300FDB2-1B97-40A5-8B81-A988DACED778@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1E561FAA-3F1D-453C-BA10-C1D45EA950F2@chartermi.net>

I've got a '79 Midget (the Party Midget!) with a good steering rack.  I'll
trade ya for WT1.  :-)

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Aug 23, 2012, at 2:18 AM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Guys and Gals,
> I need a late model Spridget steering rack in a hurry for the new race car.
> Anything out there? Located in Northern Illinois....
>
> Thanks...
>
> Ron Soave
> ----------------------------
> It only goes one way
> Pay it forward
> ------------------------

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Aug 23 09:55:50 2012
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 08:55:50 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Steering rack needed
In-Reply-To: <005001cd8135$bfc6a990$3f53fcb0$@com>
References: <6300FDB2-1B97-40A5-8B81-A988DACED778@yahoo.com>
	<005001cd8135$bfc6a990$3f53fcb0$@com>
Message-ID: <1345737350.13150.YahooMailNeo@web122103.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Thanks Neil and all who responded. Tim Michnay stepped up immediately (he has
seen firsthand the wrestling match I am having with this car). Tim is a fellow
Kaney Aerospace employee who is local. It should be in the car this evening.
Again, thanks everyone for the never-ending support over the past 15(!!) years
on this list!
 
Ron Soave
Roscoe, IL


__________________

It only goes one
way


Pay it forward
__________________


>________________________________
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
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>[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Soave
>Sent:
Thursday, August 23, 2012 1:18 AM
>To: Spridgets
>Subject: [Spridgets]
Steering rack needed
>
>Guys and Gals,
>I need a late model Spridget steering
rack in a hurry for the new race car.
>Anything out there? Located in Northern
Illinois....
>
>Thanks...
>
>Ron Soave
>----------------------------
>It only
goes one way
>Pay it forward
>------------------------
>
>spridgets at autox.team.net
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From haynes386 at netzero.net  Thu Aug 23 09:56:43 2012
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:56:43 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC
Message-ID: <20120823.095643.23679.0@webmail01.dca.untd.com>

'Copper' came from the Chicago (or was it NY) area in the lat 1800's or early
1900's, when the police wore Copper badges.


Mark Haynes
It only goes one way-Pay it Forward
HAN6L12977
AN5L8016


Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:58:05 -0500
From: "Mark" <mark at nashvilletn.org>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC
Message-ID: <659F96826CB34989BDCD66869E6AE0AF at Dell9200>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

Constable on Patrol = COP

I think Copper came from West Side Story :)


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

And where did the name Copper come from?  Bill in Oregon

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Aug 23 10:32:12 2012
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:32:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC
In-Reply-To: <20120823.095643.23679.0@webmail01.dca.untd.com>
References: <20120823.095643.23679.0@webmail01.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnuq2y8vAGjXYhpN3dy92X7FrTyzDOJ0TsiULRdO=L9bbSg@mail.gmail.com>

Not so according to several authorities...    Read here:

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2209/why-are-the-police-called-cops-pigs-or-the-fuzz

Cheers!!
Jim

On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 10:56 AM, Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net> wrote:

> 'Copper' came from the Chicago (or was it NY) area in the lat 1800's or
> early
> 1900's, when the police wore Copper badges.
>
>
> Mark Haynes
> It only goes one way-Pay it Forward
> HAN6L12977
> AN5L8016
>
>
> Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:58:05 -0500
> From: "Mark" <mark at nashvilletn.org>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC
> Message-ID: <659F96826CB34989BDCD66869E6AE0AF at Dell9200>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Constable on Patrol = COP
>
> I think Copper came from West Side Story :)
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> And where did the name Copper come from?  Bill in Oregon
> ------------------------
>
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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
 "A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only
exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the
public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate
promising the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses because
of the loose fiscal policy ensuing, always to be followed by a
dictatorship, then a monarchy."                                   -  Alexis
de Tocqueville -

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Thu Aug 23 12:19:41 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:19:41 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil filters
Message-ID: <1346b6.4065ce88.3d67ce3d@aol.com>

And that it is wired for lock wiring to a suitable bolt so never works  
loose.
 
 
In a message dated 22/08/2012 23:11:31 GMT Daylight Time,  
mark at nashvilletn.org writes:

One  really nice thing about the K&N is the 1 inch nut welded on the bottom 
 
of the filter.  It makes it a lot easier to get off in the tight  space on 
the Spridget.  It cost about twice what the WIX filter costs  (that I had 
been using) but that amounts to about $5-6 bucks a year so no  big deal.

Mark
Nashville

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Thu Aug 23 12:21:09 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:21:09 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Po Po - Aliens in the attic - no LBC
Message-ID: <13477c.40d58ef.3d67ce95@aol.com>

That was the other one I've been meaning to ask about 'are you with the  
man' - Miami Vice.
 
 
In a message dated 23/08/2012 00:04:58 GMT Daylight Time, derf247 at gmail.com 
 writes:

the  man,

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Thu Aug 23 14:33:58 2012
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:33:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] brake adjusters
Message-ID: <503693B6.7040102@wi.net>

Anyone out there want to part with some Bugeye or Sprite MkII/Midget MkI 
drum brake adjusters?  I need 4 "cages" and cams.

Thanks,

Dave W.
Burlington WI

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Aug 23 15:03:54 2012
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:03:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] We won!
Message-ID: <1345755834.65112.YahooMailNeo@web122101.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

We won!
http://blog.caranddriver.com/24-hours-of-lemons-road-america-the-winners/
Trying to figure out a homage to Frank and Paul car for the future.
 
Ron
Soave
Roscoe, IL


"It only goes one way."
"Pay it forward."

From millerls at ado13.com  Thu Aug 23 15:35:37 2012
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:35:37 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] brake adjusters
In-Reply-To: <503693B6.7040102@wi.net>
References: <503693B6.7040102@wi.net>
Message-ID: <3CC33C1C-79A6-4C21-A9DF-0436E710FB9C@ado13.com>

I think I have some Dave.

Larry

On Aug 23, 2012, at 1:33 PM, dwoerpel wrote:

> Anyone out there want to part with some Bugeye or Sprite MkII/Midget MkI
drum brake adjusters?  I need 4 "cages" and cams.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave W.
> Burlington WI
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From tmheffron at aol.com  Thu Aug 23 15:42:21 2012
From: tmheffron at aol.com (Tmheffron)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:42:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] We won!
Message-ID: <7r0itxq31i4ebukyfcyxnj0g.1345758141957@email.android.com>

Congratulation!  You are a towering monument to Anglo-Italian-Shitbox driving. 
Sent from my U.S. CellularB. Android-powered phone

Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

>We won!
>http://blog.caranddriver.com/24-hours-of-lemons-road-america-the-winners/
>Trying to figure out a homage to Frank and Paul car for the future.
> 
>Ron
>Soave
>Roscoe, IL
>
>
>"It only goes one way."
>"Pay it forward."
>------------------------
>
>spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Thu Aug 23 16:06:34 2012
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:06:34 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] We won!
In-Reply-To: <1345755834.65112.YahooMailNeo@web122101.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
References: <1345755834.65112.YahooMailNeo@web122101.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <3D0201B7-9390-4A0C-8AA2-612EB272A9D5@chartermi.net>

A supercharged Morris Minor with A/C would be just the ticket.  :-)

Rick

Sent from my Commodore VIC-20



On Aug 23, 2012, at 5:03 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> We won!
> http://blog.caranddriver.com/24-hours-of-lemons-road-america-the-winners/
> Trying to figure out a homage to Frank and Paul car for the future.
> 
> Ron
> Soave
> Roscoe, IL
> 
> 
> "It only goes one way."
> "Pay it forward."
> ------------------------

From refisk at chartermi.net  Thu Aug 23 16:09:16 2012
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:09:16 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] brake adjusters
In-Reply-To: <3CC33C1C-79A6-4C21-A9DF-0436E710FB9C@ado13.com>
References: <503693B6.7040102@wi.net>
	<3CC33C1C-79A6-4C21-A9DF-0436E710FB9C@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <948BA873-B4D9-4D08-AAF3-FE1818FDB987@chartermi.net>

I've been digging and have found a couple sets.  Think I have more somewhere.
Still digging.

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Aug 23, 2012, at 5:35 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com> wrote:

> I think I have some Dave.
>
> Larry
>
> On Aug 23, 2012, at 1:33 PM, dwoerpel wrote:
>
>> Anyone out there want to part with some Bugeye or Sprite MkII/Midget MkI
> drum brake adjusters?  I need 4 "cages" and cams.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Dave W.
>> Burlington WI
>> ------------------------
>>
>>
>>
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Aug 23 16:17:14 2012
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:17:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] We won!
In-Reply-To: <7r0itxq31i4ebukyfcyxnj0g.1345758141957@email.android.com>
References: <7r0itxq31i4ebukyfcyxnj0g.1345758141957@email.android.com>
Message-ID: <1345760234.18445.YahooMailNeo@web122104.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Ummm.....thanks.
 
Ron Soave
Roscoe, IL


"It only goes one way."
"Pay it
forward."


>________________________________
> From: Tmheffron
<tmheffron at aol.com>
>To: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>; Spridgets
<spridgets at autox.team.net> 
>Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 4:42 PM
>Subject:
Re: [Spridgets] We won!
> 
>Congratulation!  You are a towering monument to
Anglo-Italian-Shitbox driving. 
>Sent from my U.S. Cellular. Android-powered
phone
>
>Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>We won!
>>http://blog.caranddriver.com/24-hours-of-lemons-road-america-the-winners/
>>Trying to figure out a homage to Frank and Paul car for the future.
>>
>>Ron
>>Soave
>>Roscoe, IL
>>
>>
>>"It only goes one way."
>>"Pay it forward."
>>------------------------
>>
>>spridgets at autox.team.net
>>
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Aug 23 20:52:40 2012
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:52:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] We won!
In-Reply-To: <1345755834.65112.YahooMailNeo@web122101.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
References: <1345755834.65112.YahooMailNeo@web122101.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <A08EB21E-917B-45BA-8821-6705430EB8F7@comcast.net>

Congrats!

Lester


On Aug 23, 2012, at 4:03 PM, Ron Soave wrote:

> We won!
> http://blog.caranddriver.com/24-hours-of-lemons-road-america-the-winners/
> Trying to figure out a homage to Frank and Paul car for the future.
>
> Ron
> Soave
> Roscoe, IL
>
>
> "It only goes one way."
> "Pay it forward."
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Aug 24 07:57:05 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 09:57:05 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Hippy Bugeye
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVcZkr3xpF1h57QeZxGQtbbSV5s8rKsHMcrNpm4PmKX=6A@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I stumbled across this youtube of the 1960's in San Francisco. If you
just want to skip all the flower power go to  1:38 to see a poor
little Bugeye dipped in Hippy Dust. Anyone from SF know of this little
Bugeye? Also a VW bus 1:35.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=n54kbhRIcwo

Enjoy,
Lin

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Aug 24 08:32:24 2012
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 07:32:24 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Hippy Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVcZkr3xpF1h57QeZxGQtbbSV5s8rKsHMcrNpm4PmKX=6A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVcZkr3xpF1h57QeZxGQtbbSV5s8rKsHMcrNpm4PmKX=6A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1345818744.55707.YahooMailNeo@web162002.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

I would mention that this is NSFW....   ooops!


 
Edward Perez
Summerville,
SC
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
________________________________
 From: Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent:
Friday, August 24, 2012 9:57 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Hippy Bugeye
 
List,
I
stumbled across this youtube of the 1960's in San Francisco. If you
just want
to skip all the flower power go to  1:38 to see a poor
little Bugeye dipped in
Hippy Dust. Anyone from SF know of this little
Bugeye? Also a VW bus 1:35.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=n54kbhRIcwo

Enjoy,
Lin
------------------------

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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Aug 24 09:03:51 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:03:51 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye - Top 10 Deadliest Car
In-Reply-To: <125E702415D04AD8B6B39494AAF2ECFA@dell1>
References: <1345689360.91650.YahooMailNeo@web124706.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<1345690271.69993.YahooMailRC@web181302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<125E702415D04AD8B6B39494AAF2ECFA@dell1>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVcVr9MNjTf_JSYKo50o1rC3PMGYtkh=AFjPs7Xn6po1pQ@mail.gmail.com>

I know the Bay window bus is listed but here are Split bus wrecks, a
link from my other group which always gives me chills regarding using
my bus.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=322071&highlight=wrecks

Lin

On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 11:19 PM, Biff Jones <biffjones at verizon.net> wrote:
> Jay,
>
> Click on the link HealeyRick posted and see the authors 'top ten' list.
> I left a comment for the author, a Mr. Bey.
> http://www.askmen.com/top_10/cars/top-10-deadliest-car-designs_5.html#ixzz24KhJUfoL
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Aug 24 09:05:04 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:05:04 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Hippy Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <1345818744.55707.YahooMailNeo@web162002.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <CAL0QtVcZkr3xpF1h57QeZxGQtbbSV5s8rKsHMcrNpm4PmKX=6A@mail.gmail.com>
	<1345818744.55707.YahooMailNeo@web162002.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVf-kaBQ1YU4-8-bA8M0ZDHgxJu=6+4zhsPxYOgK9i=S1w@mail.gmail.com>

I had to look up your acronym...wink.
Lin

On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 10:32 AM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> I would mention that this is NSFW....   ooops!
>
>
> Edward Perez
> Summerville, SC
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
> ________________________________
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 9:57 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Hippy Bugeye
>
> List,
> I stumbled across this youtube of the 1960's in San Francisco. If you
> just want to skip all the flower power go to  1:38 to see a poor
> little Bugeye dipped in Hippy Dust. Anyone from SF know of this little
> Bugeye? Also a VW bus 1:35.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=n54kbhRIcwo
>
> Enjoy,
> Lin
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From frogeye at cox.net  Fri Aug 24 09:06:26 2012
From: frogeye at cox.net (alan)
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:06:26 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] listers in Northern Washington State close to
	Bellingham....
Message-ID: <A0972DC08D39492F94E32E3AC318AE26@alanfPC>

If anyone is near Bellingham,WA please find me offlist

Thanks


Alan

frogeye at cox.net

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Aug 24 09:06:27 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:06:27 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool Link .......Sports Cars
In-Reply-To: <5035853E.8030406@bradakis.com>
References: <CAL0QtVdzNLqiM3MY7Wz68ZdVSuHa9O_N3Hs6tAG-6zHpB8N2nA@mail.gmail.com>
	<5035853E.8030406@bradakis.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdcYYj9--2-c4z2d0Sqau74aXveNkU1yqHBfc6mTMqASQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hope you can see some of it Mark.
Lin

On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 9:19 PM, Mark J Bradakis <mark at bradakis.com> wrote:
> Yep, the exhibit is about a mile east of my house.  RealSoonNow....
>
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Aug 24 09:12:07 2012
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:12:07 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye - Top 10 Deadliest Car
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVcVr9MNjTf_JSYKo50o1rC3PMGYtkh=AFjPs7Xn6po1pQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1345689360.91650.YahooMailNeo@web124706.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<1345690271.69993.YahooMailRC@web181302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<125E702415D04AD8B6B39494AAF2ECFA@dell1>
	<CAL0QtVcVr9MNjTf_JSYKo50o1rC3PMGYtkh=AFjPs7Xn6po1pQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1345821127.22937.YahooMailRC@web181305.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

I have never been scared nor concerned for my safety in any car due to it's 
design and construction.

The only things that concern me are those outside of my control, such as an 
idiot driving the wrong way on an interstate or getting rear-ended at a 
high-speed. In both these cases, there are no cars that would adequately protect 
someone.

 jay




________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Biff Jones <biffjones at verizon.net>
Cc: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>; HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>; Spridgets List 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, August 24, 2012 11:03:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye - Top 10 Deadliest Car

I know the Bay window bus is listed but here are Split bus wrecks, a
link from my other group which always gives me chills regarding using
my bus.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=322071&highlight=wrecks

Lin

On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 11:19 PM, Biff Jones <biffjones at verizon.net> wrote:
> Jay,
>
> Click on the link HealeyRick posted and see the authors 'top ten' list.
> I left a comment for the author, a Mr. Bey.
>http://www.askmen.com/top_10/cars/top-10-deadliest-car-designs_5.html#ixzz24KhJUfoL
>L

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Aug 24 10:30:15 2012
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:30:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Hippy Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVcZkr3xpF1h57QeZxGQtbbSV5s8rKsHMcrNpm4PmKX=6A@mail.g
	mail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVcZkr3xpF1h57QeZxGQtbbSV5s8rKsHMcrNpm4PmKX=6A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20120824163017.25D339A48EF@mx2.netinteraction.com>

Looks a lot like Madison WI..... today!
         Peter C

At 08:57 AM 8/24/2012, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>List,
>I stumbled across this youtube of the 1960's in San Francisco. If you
>just want to skip all the flower power go to  1:38 to see a poor
>little Bugeye dipped in Hippy Dust. Anyone from SF know of this little
>Bugeye? Also a VW bus 1:35.
>
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=n54kbhRIcwo
>
>Enjoy,
>Lin

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Fri Aug 24 13:52:42 2012
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel)
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:52:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Hippy Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVcZkr3xpF1h57QeZxGQtbbSV5s8rKsHMcrNpm4PmKX=6A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVcZkr3xpF1h57QeZxGQtbbSV5s8rKsHMcrNpm4PmKX=6A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5037DB8A.8080607@wi.net>

No way to treat a Bugeye.  ;-)

On 8/24/2012 8:57 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> List,
> I stumbled across this youtube of the 1960's in San Francisco. If you
> just want to skip all the flower power go to  1:38 to see a poor
> little Bugeye dipped in Hippy Dust. Anyone from SF know of this little
> Bugeye? Also a VW bus 1:35.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=n54kbhRIcwo
>
> Enjoy,
> Lin

From leavcast at gmail.com  Fri Aug 24 14:55:24 2012
From: leavcast at gmail.com (George Castleberry)
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:55:24 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Hippy Bugeye
References: <CAL0QtVcZkr3xpF1h57QeZxGQtbbSV5s8rKsHMcrNpm4PmKX=6A@mail.gmail.com>
	<20120824163017.25D339A48EF@mx2.netinteraction.com>
Message-ID: <E980E1724CAE41FBB20B8FF1DC3CD967@shinynewlaptop>

I looked for myself in the footage....used to hang there in high school.

George C
54 AH100
59 AN5
Flagstaff, AZ
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Peter Caldwell
  To: Spridget list
  Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 9:30 AM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hippy Bugeye


  Looks a lot like Madison WI..... today!
           Peter C

From refisk at chartermi.net  Fri Aug 24 16:32:01 2012
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:32:01 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Hippy Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <5037DB8A.8080607@wi.net>
References: <CAL0QtVcZkr3xpF1h57QeZxGQtbbSV5s8rKsHMcrNpm4PmKX=6A@mail.gmail.com>
	<5037DB8A.8080607@wi.net>
Message-ID: <E420257F-B0DA-41DC-BF98-065048011B75@chartermi.net>

Hey Dave look what popped up on ebay -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MG-TD-TF-MGA-TR2-TR3-SPRITE-MORRIS-MINOR-BRAKE-SHOE-A
DJUST-CAM-X-2-OE-LOCKHEED-/330782851556?hash=item4d0431c1e4&item=330782851556
&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_100&vxp=mtr#ht_500wt_922

How ya doing in your search?

Rick


On Aug 24, 2012, at 3:52 PM, dwoerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:

> No way to treat a Bugeye.  ;-)

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Fri Aug 24 18:10:11 2012
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:10:11 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake adjusters
In-Reply-To: <E420257F-B0DA-41DC-BF98-065048011B75@chartermi.net>
References: <CAL0QtVcZkr3xpF1h57QeZxGQtbbSV5s8rKsHMcrNpm4PmKX=6A@mail.gmail.com>
	<5037DB8A.8080607@wi.net>
	<E420257F-B0DA-41DC-BF98-065048011B75@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <44621.173.109.141.227.1345853411.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

Of xourse they show up on eBay! ;-)   Those are only the cams
though and I need the cages as well.  Thanks for being vigilant!

A big THANK YOU to Larry Miller who has popped some in the mail
and to all who responded.  Great group!

Dave W.


> Hey Dave look what popped up on ebay -
> 
>
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MG-TD-TF-MGA-TR2-TR3-SPRITE-MORRIS-MINOR-BRAKE-SHOE-ADJUST-CAM-X-2-OE-LOCKHEED-/330782851556?hash=item4d0431c1e4&item=330782851556&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_100&vxp=mtr#ht_500wt_922
> 
> How ya doing in your search?
> 
>
Rick
> 
> 
> On Aug 24, 2012, at 3:52 PM, dwoerpel
<dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:
> 
>> No way to treat a
Bugeye.  ;-)

From lindalnhvt at nhvt.net  Sat Aug 25 11:58:57 2012
From: lindalnhvt at nhvt.net (lindalnhvt at nhvt.net)
Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:58:57 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] car lift
Message-ID: <f5de9a1621e608dfcdf57dfb4b9d3a4c.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>

I'd like to buy a car lift (four post) to get the sprite in the air to
work underneath. I'd also like to use it to store a car on top and park
one underneath. I would't be opposed to a used one if safe and complete.
Any of you have suggestions for one? Looking for something safe and one
that doesn't cost as much as another car. I have 103" clearance under the
open garage door. Thanks for any advice.
Dick Byrne in NH

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Aug 25 12:32:34 2012
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2012 11:32:34 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] car lift
In-Reply-To: <f5de9a1621e608dfcdf57dfb4b9d3a4c.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
Message-ID: <CC5E6852.1FDE7%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Used fork lifts are cheap.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Aug 25 12:45:30 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:45:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] car lift
In-Reply-To: <CC5E6852.1FDE7%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <f5de9a1621e608dfcdf57dfb4b9d3a4c.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
	<CC5E6852.1FDE7%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx7-5egn886LQEzGZRGtgxyYxvAZBEDgD6nXD1cHAQ9Ld=g@mail.gmail.com>

I see them used on craigslist sometimes.
My buddy has a Mohawk two post.  When they came to install it the
installer said he'd never put one that large in a home shop before.
My buddy works on 2.5T military trucks for fun.
They make the drive on lifts for storage.  The two post has some advantages.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Aug 25 12:52:45 2012
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2012 11:52:45 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] car lift
In-Reply-To: <CC5E6852.1FDE7%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <f5de9a1621e608dfcdf57dfb4b9d3a4c.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
	<CC5E6852.1FDE7%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <651A806C35844DF8A1FA5FE93C8CA800@spider>

Except for the footprint of the forklift.
==================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Billy Zoom
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 11:33 AM
To: lindalnhvt at nhvt.net; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] car lift

Used fork lifts are cheap.
------------------------

From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Sat Aug 25 03:02:58 2012
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2012 05:02:58 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Car Lift
Message-ID: <B1D93A8E22984629AD562D9252B16478@HomeComputer>

First - be careful buying a used lift, you can quickly spend more on
replacement cables, pumps and cylinders then the cost of a new lift.

 

Second - 103" is not a lot of room - a Spridget with windshield has got to
be close to 48" tall?  48 + 48 + 8" (for the lift tread) = 104"

 

People here: http://garagejournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=3 are always
discussing lifts.

 

Most cheap (thrifty) priced parking lifts are rated for 7,000-8,000 lbs, so
I would think our light cars should be fine on even the cheapest lift - but
remember safety.

 

This is the one I am thinking of:
http://www.eagleequip.com/product/GLO-8000.html  their warehouse is only $80
shipping from me; but I have not checked the tread spacing to the Spridgets
track.

 

Dean Swanson

Holly Springs, NC

'62 A.H. Sprite mkII (currently sitting outside)

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Sat Aug 25 15:51:08 2012
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim F)
Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2012 17:51:08 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] car lift
In-Reply-To: <651A806C35844DF8A1FA5FE93C8CA800@spider>
References: <f5de9a1621e608dfcdf57dfb4b9d3a4c.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net><CC5E6852.1FDE7%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<651A806C35844DF8A1FA5FE93C8CA800@spider>
Message-ID: <69CB34624FD74A72902DF9EB67E8C47C@MAIN>

A few years ago I bought a "Backyard Buddy" 4 poster, Model #9000. I chose 
this one because The post pads will sit on 4 inches of concrete floor with 
no further footing required. I needed this model for my extended cab pickup. 
The problem with my bugeye is I have to mount the wheels backward to get it 
on the lift. The drive on ramps are simply too wide apart. I have used this 
lift extensively and never had a problem. I know that "Back Yard Buddy" 
makes a smaller model, (5000, I think) but I don't know the dimensions.  My 
lift bay in the garage is 11 feet high with scissor trusses to accommodate 
the lift.

-----Original Message----- 
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 2:52 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] car lift

Except for the footprint of the forklift.
==================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Billy Zoom
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 11:33 AM
To: lindalnhvt at nhvt.net; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] car lift

Used fork lifts are cheap.
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From jjkan5 at yahoo.com  Sat Aug 25 16:05:28 2012
From: jjkan5 at yahoo.com (John Kuzman)
Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2012 15:05:28 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] car lift
In-Reply-To: <f5de9a1621e608dfcdf57dfb4b9d3a4c.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
References: <f5de9a1621e608dfcdf57dfb4b9d3a4c.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
Message-ID: <1345932328.88309.YahooMailNeo@web126001.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Dick - 
 
I am about to order a BendPak HD 9-ST 4 post lift. I am having my
garage door re-radiused for additional height. The HD9-ST has the narrowest of
tracks that I could find and BendPak has very positive reviews. In fact, a
fellow British Car owner near me (a TR3 and "E" type Jag) is having the same
lift installed this week.   
________________________________
 From:
"lindalnhvt at nhvt.net" <lindalnhvt at nhvt.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 1:58 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] car lift


I'd
like to buy a car lift (four post) to get the sprite in the air to
work
underneath. I'd also like to use it to store a car on top and park
one
underneath. I would't be opposed to a used one if safe and complete.
Any of
you have suggestions for one? Looking for something safe and one
that doesn't
cost as much as another car. I have 103" clearance under the
open garage door.
Thanks for any advice.
Dick Byrne in NH
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sun Aug 26 11:14:17 2012
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2012 13:14:17 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine Stand
Message-ID: <F2795AEC969845B9BE96671159905C82@Home>

Anyone who has the kind of engine stand with two parallel legs in front, please contact me off-list.  

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100595181/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=engine+stand&storeId=10051#.UDpZHKB2OSo

It looks like the free radius of this kind of stand will accommodate a 54" Spridget tub on a rotisserie.  The single-leg style will not.

Michael Rowe

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sun Aug 26 16:06:51 2012
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (60bugeye at cebridge.net)
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:06:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine Stand
In-Reply-To: <F2795AEC969845B9BE96671159905C82@Home>
References: <F2795AEC969845B9BE96671159905C82@Home>
Message-ID: <F029084ECC9341EB86733D3D57B502F6@leosHP>

the upright neck will not be tall enough to let it roll all the way around. 
It is shy by about three inches.  I would also add some side bracing to the 
uprite leg.  Be careful and make sure you tie the bottoms together with a 
long piece of square tubing.  Been there done that and finally I just 
decided to build my own rotisserie from scratch as I wanted a much more 
robust one.  Last thing I wanted to happen was it to fail after doing hours 
of prep and blocksanding before paint.

Leo

-----Original Message----- 
From: Michael Rowe
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2012 12:14 PM
To: Spridget Chat Group
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine Stand

Anyone who has the kind of engine stand with two parallel legs in front, 
please contact me off-list.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100595181/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=engine+stand&storeId=10051#.UDpZHKB2OSo

It looks like the free radius of this kind of stand will accommodate a 54" 
Spridget tub on a rotisserie.  The single-leg style will not.

Michael Rowe
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From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Sun Aug 26 04:53:35 2012
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2012 06:53:35 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] car lift
Message-ID: <9B98573466CE4503813375455C8BC73C@HomeComputer>

Don't forget, there is also the "Stack-O-Matic":

 

http://www.gerardsgarage.com/Garage/Tech/lift/bugeyeliftWS.html

From heard at datatrontech.net  Mon Aug 27 08:39:33 2012
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard Saxon)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:39:33 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine Stand
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On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 6:06 PM, <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

> the upright neck will not be tall enough to let it roll all the way
> around. It is shy by about three inches.  I would also add some side
> bracing to the uprite leg.  Be careful and make sure you tie the bottoms
> together with a long piece of square tubing.  Been there done that and
> finally I just decided to build my own rotisserie from scratch as I wanted
> a much more robust one.  Last thing I wanted to happen was it to fail after
> doing hours of prep and blocksanding before paint.
>
> Leo
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Michael Rowe
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2012 12:14 PM
> To: Spridget Chat Group
> Subject: [Spridgets] Engine Stand
>
>
> Anyone who has the kind of engine stand with two parallel legs in front,
> please contact me off-list.
>
>
> http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100595181/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=engine+stand&storeId=10051#.UDpZHKB2OSo
>
> It looks like the free radius of this kind of stand will accommodate a 54"
> Spridget tub on a rotisserie.  The single-leg style will not.
>
> Michael Rowe
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Another thing to consider.  The vertical part of this stand is not
vertical.  If this is like the ones I bought, when you rotate it, the
rotating shaft is not horizontal, so it ain't going to work so well.  I
took two of these and made a rotisserie for my big Healey.  I didn't have
enough clearance either as described above.  As I recall, I mounted a
couple of 2x4s under the rear.  Then mounted the rear wheels on that.  This
gave me enough clearance and also solved the non-vertical issue.

Heard

From abcoz at hky.com  Mon Aug 27 10:50:43 2012
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:50:43 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine Stand
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I built my rotisserie from a couple of Harbor Freight engine stands.  I had
the necessary tubing lying around my workshop to add about 6" to their
height.  When I added to their height, it was easy to align the "barrel" or
receiver so that it was parallel to the floor.  
I used the least expensive engine stands, with three rollers.  I widened the
base of one stand by a few feet and ran diagonal bracing from right above
the rollers to right below the barrel/receiver, then just used a 2" x 4" p/t
wooden spar between the longitudinal legs and that is all it needs.  I've
even loaded it onto my trailer, with a Spridget aboard, to move it outside
for sand-blasting.
I'm going to be building another rotisserie, using similar methods, for my
MGB-GT restoration.  No worries about strength or stability whatsoever.
It'll support far more weight than I'll ever put on it.

Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Heard Saxon
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 10:40 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Engine Stand

On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 6:06 PM, <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

> the upright neck will not be tall enough to let it roll all the way 
> around. It is shy by about three inches.  I would also add some side 
> bracing to the uprite leg.  Be careful and make sure you tie the 
> bottoms together with a long piece of square tubing.  Been there done 
> that and finally I just decided to build my own rotisserie from 
> scratch as I wanted a much more robust one.  Last thing I wanted to 
> happen was it to fail after doing hours of prep and blocksanding before
paint.
>
> Leo

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Mon Aug 27 11:49:01 2012
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:49:01 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] car lift
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At 06:53 AM 8/26/2012, Dean Swanson wrote:
>Don't forget, there is also the "Stack-O-Matic":

Has anyone actually built a "Stack-O-Matic" other than the author?


Tim Collins

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Mon Aug 27 12:50:27 2012
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:50:27 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] car lift
In-Reply-To: <mailman.11.1346090402.21484.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.11.1346090402.21484.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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Dean,

LOL.... I'm surprised anyone remembers it. I have not been able to use  
it since I had to move, so if anyone is interested, I'd consider  
selling it. I don't think there is anyone here close enough though.

Gerard


On Aug 27, 2012, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2012 06:53:35 -0400
> From: "Dean Swanson" <d.swanson at earthlink.net>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] car lift
> Message-ID: <9B98573466CE4503813375455C8BC73C at HomeComputer>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Don't forget, there is also the "Stack-O-Matic":
>
>
>
> http://www.gerardsgarage.com/Garage/Tech/lift/bugeyeliftWS.html

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Mon Aug 27 13:31:35 2012
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:31:35 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] car lift
In-Reply-To: <1C8C4A7F-BBD6-4662-940B-762C12BE0696@gerardsgarage.com>
References: <mailman.11.1346090402.21484.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<1C8C4A7F-BBD6-4662-940B-762C12BE0696@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <mailman.61.1346095728.2450.spridgets@autox.team.net>

Gerard,
Tell us more about it. Were you happy with your design after having 
used it for awhile. Would you change anything? Were you ever worried 
about dropping your car? <grin>

At 02:50 PM 8/27/2012, Gerard wrote:
>Dean,
>
>LOL.... I'm surprised anyone remembers it. I have not been able to use
>it since I had to move, so if anyone is interested, I'd consider
>selling it. I don't think there is anyone here close enough though.
>
>Gerard

Tim Collins

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Mon Aug 27 13:41:52 2012
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:41:52 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] car lift
In-Reply-To: <1C8C4A7F-BBD6-4662-940B-762C12BE0696@gerardsgarage.com>
References: <mailman.11.1346090402.21484.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<1C8C4A7F-BBD6-4662-940B-762C12BE0696@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <CC8A3855-5012-4DE0-834A-878A498AD7D1@gerardsgarage.com>

Tim,

It works great. I never worried about the car falling as there are 1"  
dia. steel pins (both sides) every couple inches as a safety. It's  
solid and stable as can be. I've been saving it for the last 10 years  
since I moved, hoping I could find a way to use it in my garage, but  
the layout of the space just doesn't work. My old garage had a space  
to the side, just far enough out of the way that it did not obstruct  
getting cars in and out, so it was perfect. Here, it would always be  
in the drive path. I did make a number of modifications from the  
original drawing, but the photos are of the actual installation and  
the 3D views reflect the changes I made. It's strong enough to hold up  
a house.

Gerard

On Aug 27, 2012, at 12:31 PM, Tim Collins wrote:

> Gerard,
> Tell us more about it. Were you happy with your design after having  
> used it for awhile. Would you change anything? Were you ever worried  
> about dropping your car? <grin>
>
> At 02:50 PM 8/27/2012, Gerard wrote:
>> Dean,
>>
>> LOL.... I'm surprised anyone remembers it. I have not been able to  
>> use
>> it since I had to move, so if anyone is interested, I'd consider
>> selling it. I don't think there is anyone here close enough though.
>>
>> Gerard
>
> Tim Collins

From lists at dinospider.com  Mon Aug 27 14:30:36 2012
From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:30:36 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] car lift
In-Reply-To: <1345932328.88309.YahooMailNeo@web126001.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
References: <f5de9a1621e608dfcdf57dfb4b9d3a4c.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
	<1345932328.88309.YahooMailNeo@web126001.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <503BD8EC.9060001@dinospider.com>

  Careful when planning on the width of the lift.  About 10-12 years 
ago, I purchased a 4post lift for my Singer's, I chose a lift that had 
absolutely the smallest footprint and narrowest space between the ramps 
and it fit the Singer's just fine.  If I fold the mirrors I can get my 
GMC Sierra on it easily.

  Now I bought a new car and I have about 2" to spare on each side to 
the posts, when I put my new car on the ramps, the outside of the tires 
are sticking over the ramps (still safe) but its scary to get the car on 
the lift or even under it where I park it daily.

  Just saying, there are ways to make a lift narrower for small cars 
like a spridget (move the ramps closer, it can be done especially if you 
buy new and tell them in advance) but you can't make a lift bigger.

     mike

On 08/25/2012 03:05 PM, John Kuzman wrote:
> Dick -
>
> I am about to order a BendPak HD 9-ST 4 post lift. I am having my
> garage door re-radiused for additional height. The HD9-ST has the narrowest of
> tracks that I could find and BendPak has very positive reviews. In fact, a
> fellow British Car owner near me (a TR3 and "E" type Jag) is having the same
> lift installed this week.
> ________________________________
>   From:
> "lindalnhvt at nhvt.net"<lindalnhvt at nhvt.net>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 1:58 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] car lift
>
>
> I'd
> like to buy a car lift (four post) to get the sprite in the air to
> work
> underneath. I'd also like to use it to store a car on top and park
> one
> underneath. I would't be opposed to a used one if safe and complete.
> Any of
> you have suggestions for one? Looking for something safe and one
> that doesn't
> cost as much as another car. I have 103" clearance under the
> open garage door.
> Thanks for any advice.
> Dick Byrne in NH
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Mon Aug 27 14:32:26 2012
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:32:26 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] car lift
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Gerard,

I have a Bass-o-matic to trade!


 
Rick


"Madman in a death
machine"
Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
________________________________
 From: Gerard <pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com>
T

LOL.... I'm surprised anyone remembers it. I have not been able to use  
it
since I had to move, so if anyone is interested, I'd consider  I don't think
there is anyone here close enough though.

Gerard

From billyj at txjames.com  Mon Aug 27 16:13:46 2012
From: billyj at txjames.com (billyj at txjames.com)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:13:46 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] car lift
Message-ID: <47723.1346105626@txjames.com>

/local/mailman/lynxXXXX5C1HRk: Permission denied

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Aug 27 17:25:21 2012
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:25:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Issac moving into the delta area...
Message-ID: <CAJgjnuozA1cM7nPRS=cD3sAGGcL3DWJeQvgq=d6auj4z+cpD4Q@mail.gmail.com>

Listers who live in the Louisiana delta eastward to the Mobile Bay area
please heed warnings to evacuate...  This could be a very bad storm....

-- 
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
 "A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only
exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the
public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate
promising the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses because
of the loose fiscal policy ensuing, always to be followed by a
dictatorship, then a monarchy."                                   -  Alexis
de Tocqueville -

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Aug 27 18:37:16 2012
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:37:16 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Alexis de Tocqueville
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_de_Tocqueville

"A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only
exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the
public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate
promising the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses because
of the loose fiscal policy ensuing, always to be followed by a
dictatorship, then a monarchy." -  Alexis de Tocqueville -
------------------------

From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Mon Aug 27 08:30:50 2012
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:30:50 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  car lift
Message-ID: <46C850172A814214B23A130492D3CDB4@HomeComputer>

Some of us have been around a while...

My brother suggested I just get four Harbor Freight manual chain hoists and
hook one from the garage ceiling to each corner of my Sprite..."They can't
weight THAT much..."


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

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] car lift

Dean,

LOL.... I'm surprised anyone remembers it. I have not been able to use  
it since I had to move, so if anyone is interested, I'd consider  
selling it. I don't think there is anyone here close enough though.

Gerard

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Aug 27 20:07:19 2012
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:07:19 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Alexis de Tocqueville
In-Reply-To: <D67608B9F11C402495870D7DA6180C47@spider>
References: <CAJgjnuozA1cM7nPRS=cD3sAGGcL3DWJeQvgq=d6auj4z+cpD4Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<D67608B9F11C402495870D7DA6180C47@spider>
Message-ID: <CAEFJhAE2LkM3k+4bS0V2UE9jOpnsuCMqUazuFiaAYc77iKnhGA@mail.gmail.com>

Interesting fellow.  If you've not done so, read about him.
Herb

On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 5:37 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_de_Tocqueville
>
> "A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only
> exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the
> public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate
> promising the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses because
> of the loose fiscal policy ensuing, always to be followed by a
> dictatorship, then a monarchy." -  Alexis de Tocqueville -
> ------------------------
> ------------------------

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Aug 27 22:30:51 2012
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 23:30:51 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Alexis de Tocqueville
In-Reply-To: <CAEFJhAE2LkM3k+4bS0V2UE9jOpnsuCMqUazuFiaAYc77iKnhGA@mail.gmail.com>
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	<D67608B9F11C402495870D7DA6180C47@spider>
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Message-ID: <62582.173.111.173.72.1346128251.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

Kinda nailed the situation didn't he?


> Interesting
fellow.  If you've not done so, read about him.
> Herb
>

> On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 5:37 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
wrote:
> 
>>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_de_Tocqueville
>>
>> "A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of
government. It can only
>> exist until the majority discovers
it can vote itself largess out of the
>> public treasury. After
that, the majority always votes for the candidate
>> promising
the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses
>>
because
>> of the loose fiscal policy ensuing, always to be
followed by a
>> dictatorship, then a monarchy." -  Alexis
de Tocqueville -
>> ------------------------
>>
------------------------
> ------------------------
> 
 

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue Aug 28 05:35:04 2012
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:35:04 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  car lift
In-Reply-To: <46C850172A814214B23A130492D3CDB4@HomeComputer>
References: <46C850172A814214B23A130492D3CDB4@HomeComputer>
Message-ID: <1346153704.88519.YahooMailNeo@web124703.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Oh, Frank would've just loved that idea.


 
Rick


"Madman in a death
machine"
Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
________________________________
 From: Dean Swanson <d.swanson at earthlink.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net 
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 10:30 AM
Subject:
[Spridgets] FW:  car lift
 
Some of us have been around a while...

My brother
suggested I just get four Harbor Freight manual chain hoists and
hook one from
the garage ceiling to each corner of my Sprite..."They can't
weight THAT
much..."

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Aug 28 05:53:38 2012
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:53:38 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  car lift
In-Reply-To: <46C850172A814214B23A130492D3CDB4@HomeComputer>
References: <46C850172A814214B23A130492D3CDB4@HomeComputer>
Message-ID: <BF72B7DFD5A448AFA40BE3E2778F028F@Home>

> My brother suggested I just get four Harbor Freight manual chain hoists 
> and hook one from the garage ceiling to each corner of my Sprite.

In my hunting for rotisserie designs, I saw a picture in which  a tub was 
hung from the ceiling on comealongs to the center of the ends.  The car was 
braced to the floor when in position.   How about 4"x4"s under the pan.  How 
are your ceiling joists?  In a lot of these things, you can substitute time 
for money.  Cheap mechanical advantage takes time.

Michael Rowe 

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Aug 28 07:00:52 2012
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:00:52 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Alexis de Tocqueville
In-Reply-To: <CAEFJhAE2LkM3k+4bS0V2UE9jOpnsuCMqUazuFiaAYc77iKnhGA@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <7EDD9C378A204201A9D06A53FB05238B@spider>

"You can't sustain a standard of living by borrowing." Senator Judd Gregg
ret.

 

5:50am  Squawkbox on CNBC - 28 Aug.2012

 

  _____  

From: WFO Herb [mailto:froggi60 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 7:07 PM
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Alexis de Tocqueville

 

Interesting fellow.  If you've not done so, read about him.

Herb

On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 5:37 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_de_Tocqueville

"A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only
exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the
public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate
promising the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses because
of the loose fiscal policy ensuing, always to be followed by a
dictatorship, then a monarchy." -  Alexis de Tocqueville -
------------------------
------------------------

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Tue Aug 28 12:29:22 2012
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:29:22 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] car lift
In-Reply-To: <mailman.10.1346176802.3633.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.10.1346176802.3633.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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I've used this technique to quickly and easily invert the Bugeye shell  
(for restoration purposes), but have it hoisted just long enough to  
invert and set it down on a cart. Also, you only need to get it about  
3 feet off the ground.

I don't think that leaving it hanging from wooden joists for an  
extended period of time would be a good idea. I wouldn't even consider  
it unless it was all supported from a steel supported structure. It  
would take a long time to raise and lower safely too. Sounds like an  
accident waiting to happen.

Gerard

On Aug 28, 2012, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 13
> Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:53:38 -0400
> From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW:  car lift
> Message-ID: <BF72B7DFD5A448AFA40BE3E2778F028F at Home>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
> 	reply-type=original
>
>> My brother suggested I just get four Harbor Freight manual chain  
>> hoists
>> and hook one from the garage ceiling to each corner of my Sprite.
>
> In my hunting for rotisserie designs, I saw a picture in which  a  
> tub was
> hung from the ceiling on comealongs to the center of the ends.  The  
> car was
> braced to the floor when in position.   How about 4"x4"s under the  
> pan.  How
> are your ceiling joists?  In a lot of these things, you can  
> substitute time
> for money.  Cheap mechanical advantage takes time.
>
> Michael Rowe

From grday at btinternet.com  Tue Aug 28 13:31:40 2012
From: grday at btinternet.com (GUY DAY)
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:31:40 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] car lift
References: <mailman.10.1346176802.3633.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<BA6F9653-831C-4B8A-B35E-FD9723483B8E@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <C69E22E23390479B8AB489ECE004CA33@user8634b3d69b>

You could try using 4 vertical sections of 4"x4" under the joists as close 
as possible to the hanging points and it wouldn't be too difficult to get 
hold of some strengthening U shaped metal sections for under where the joist 
is used for hanging.  Extend those into a metal support area side to side 
between the hanging points.  You could cut a slot into the top of the 4"x 4" 
so it holds a little better under the joist.  They would still be a pain and 
get in the way.
A normal roofing joist is not designed or constructed to take additional 
weight on point loads and like Gerard, would be very, very wary of the 
project. You may find the house insurance won't cover you for the rebuild of 
a roof if you have dragged it down yourself.

Guy R Day

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerard" <pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 7:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] car lift


> I've used this technique to quickly and easily invert the Bugeye shell
> (for restoration purposes), but have it hoisted just long enough to
> invert and set it down on a cart. Also, you only need to get it about
> 3 feet off the ground.
>
> I don't think that leaving it hanging from wooden joists for an
> extended period of time would be a good idea. I wouldn't even consider
> it unless it was all supported from a steel supported structure. It
> would take a long time to raise and lower safely too. Sounds like an
> accident waiting to happen.
>
> Gerard
>
> On Aug 28, 2012, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:
>
>> Message: 13
>> Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:53:38 -0400
>> From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
>> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW:  car lift
>> Message-ID: <BF72B7DFD5A448AFA40BE3E2778F028F at Home>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
>> reply-type=original
>>
>>> My brother suggested I just get four Harbor Freight manual chain
>>> hoists
>>> and hook one from the garage ceiling to each corner of my Sprite.
>>
>> In my hunting for rotisserie designs, I saw a picture in which  a
>> tub was
>> hung from the ceiling on comealongs to the center of the ends.  The
>> car was
>> braced to the floor when in position.   How about 4"x4"s under the
>> pan.  How
>> are your ceiling joists?  In a lot of these things, you can
>> substitute time
>> for money.  Cheap mechanical advantage takes time.
>>
>> Michael Rowe
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From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Tue Aug 28 17:50:14 2012
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:50:14 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  car lift
Message-ID: <0EED54ACDBCB45ED86800BED4FEC8B28@HomeComputer>

Oh, I wouldn't try it, but I know some people have pulled some awfully
big/heavy V8s with a chain looped over only ONE rafter - but that was back
when wood was real wood...



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

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: car lift

> My brother suggested I just get four Harbor Freight manual chain hoists 
> and hook one from the garage ceiling to each corner of my Sprite.

In my hunting for rotisserie designs, I saw a picture in which  a tub was 
hung from the ceiling on comealongs to the center of the ends.  The car was 
braced to the floor when in position.   How about 4"x4"s under the pan.  How

are your ceiling joists?  In a lot of these things, you can substitute time 
for money.  Cheap mechanical advantage takes time.

Michael Rowe 
------------------------

From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Tue Aug 28 18:05:05 2012
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:05:05 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Now: ponderosa pine (was: car lift)
Message-ID: <CCACC67236684B7C80C961D94329BCAE@HomeComputer>

For all you math types, you can go here:
http://www.matweb.com/search/datasheet.aspx?matguid=be613a162b34418bbd65355f
5ea8b155&ckck=1  to get the mechanical properties of ponderosa pine to see
just how much it will hold.

This might help:
http://www.awc.org/calculators/connections/ccstyle.asp?design_method=ASD&con
nection_type=Lateral+loading&fastener_types=Nail&loading_scenario=Single+She
ar&mm_type=Spruce-Pine-Fir&mm_thickness=1.5&mm_thickness_text=&sm_type=Plywo
od+(other+grades)&sm_thickness=0.46875&sm_thickness_text=&fast_dia=box&nail_
size=6d&load_duration=1.0&wet_svc_factor=1.0&end_grain=1.0&temperature=1.0&d
iaphragm=1.0&submit2_LNS=Calculate+Connection+Capacity



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

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] car lift

You could try using 4 vertical sections of 4"x4" under the joists as close 
as possible to the hanging points and it wouldn't be too difficult to get 
hold of some strengthening U shaped metal sections for under where the joist

is used for hanging.  Extend those into a metal support area side to side 
between the hanging points.  You could cut a slot into the top of the 4"x 4"

so it holds a little better under the joist.  They would still be a pain and

get in the way.
A normal roofing joist is not designed or constructed to take additional 
weight on point loads and like Gerard, would be very, very wary of the 
project. You may find the house insurance won't cover you for the rebuild of

a roof if you have dragged it down yourself.

Guy R Day

From billyj at txjames.com  Tue Aug 28 18:25:32 2012
From: billyj at txjames.com (Billy J.)
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:25:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] car lift
In-Reply-To: <BA6F9653-831C-4B8A-B35E-FD9723483B8E@gerardsgarage.com>
References: <mailman.10.1346176802.3633.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<BA6F9653-831C-4B8A-B35E-FD9723483B8E@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <503D617C.2090908@txjames.com>

Wood reacts to load according to the length of time the load is in 
place.  Building codes have different factors depending on whether the 
load is from wind or snow or something that will be there for a long time.

I pulled the engine out of my midget using 2 ceiling joists in my 
garage.  I've been up there several times and I know I've had all of my 
weight on a single joist.  I figured the partial engine didn't weigh any 
more than I did, and for safety I distributed the load among 2 joists.  
If you can distribute your load out among enough joists you can carry a 
lot of load and this might make it reasonable to hang just the body tub 
for a short period of time.


> I don't think that leaving it hanging from wooden joists for an
> extended period of time would be a good idea. I wouldn't even consider
> it unless it was all supported from a steel supported structure. It
> would take a long time to raise and lower safely too. Sounds like an
> accident waiting to happen.

From billyj at txjames.com  Tue Aug 28 18:30:33 2012
From: billyj at txjames.com (Billy J.)
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:30:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Now: ponderosa pine (was: car lift)
In-Reply-To: <CCACC67236684B7C80C961D94329BCAE@HomeComputer>
References: <CCACC67236684B7C80C961D94329BCAE@HomeComputer>
Message-ID: <503D62A9.3000500@txjames.com>

I'm a structural engineer and I would suggest not.


> For all you math types, you can go here:
> http://www.matweb.com/search/datasheet.aspx?matguid=be613a162b34418bbd65355f
> 5ea8b155&ckck=1  to get the mechanical properties of ponderosa pine to see
> just how much it will hold.
>
> This might help:
> http://www.awc.org/calculators/connections/ccstyle.asp?design_method=ASD&con
> nection_type=Lateral+loading&fastener_types=Nail&loading_scenario=Single+She
> ar&mm_type=Spruce-Pine-Fir&mm_thickness=1.5&mm_thickness_text=&sm_type=Plywo
> od+(other+grades)&sm_thickness=0.46875&sm_thickness_text=&fast_dia=box&nail_
> size=6d&load_duration=1.0&wet_svc_factor=1.0&end_grain=1.0&temperature=1.0&d
> iaphragm=1.0&submit2_LNS=Calculate+Connection+Capacity

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Aug 28 19:08:23 2012
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:08:23 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  car lift
In-Reply-To: <0EED54ACDBCB45ED86800BED4FEC8B28@HomeComputer>
References: <0EED54ACDBCB45ED86800BED4FEC8B28@HomeComputer>
Message-ID: <44D111547F3045B2B3E71CF26506967E@Home>

>but that was back when wood was real wood...

And men were men - to pull such a stunt.

My $50 engine stands have shipped to my local Wally World.  I still have not 
figured out how to get the tub up on them.  I guess the easiest way is four 
teenagers.

Michael Rowe 

From lotuspilot at frontier.com  Wed Aug 29 05:38:28 2012
From: lotuspilot at frontier.com (lotuspilot at frontier.com)
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:38:28 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Now: ponderosa pine (was: car lift)
In-Reply-To: <503D62A9.3000500@txjames.com>
References: <CCACC67236684B7C80C961D94329BCAE@HomeComputer>
	<503D62A9.3000500@txjames.com>
Message-ID: <1346240308.47388.YahooMailNeo@web124901.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

I am not a structural engineer but a chemist.  
 
Shouldn't you ask what size
trusses are used over what span and whether it would be a uniform load as
opposed to point loads?
 
Could have been manufactured heavy duty ;^)
 
Mike
________________________________
From: Billy J. <billyj at txjames.com>
To:
spridgets at autox.team.net 
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 8:30 PM
Subject: Re:
[Spridgets] Now: ponderosa pine (was: car lift)

I'm a structural engineer and
I would suggest not.


> For all you math types, you can go here:
>
http://www.matweb.com/search/datasheet.aspx?matguid=be613a162b34418bbd65355f
>
5ea8b155&ckck=1  to get the mechanical properties of ponderosa pine to see
>
just how much it will hold.
>
> This might help:
>
http://www.awc.org/calculators/connections/ccstyle.asp?design_method=ASD&con
>
nection_type=Lateral+loading&fastener_types=Nail&loading_scenario=Single+She
>
ar&mm_type=Spruce-Pine-Fir&mm_thickness=1.5&mm_thickness_text=&sm_type=Plywo
>
od+(other+grades)&sm_thickness=0.46875&sm_thickness_text=&fast_dia=box&nail_
>
size=6d&load_duration=1.0&wet_svc_factor=1.0&end_grain=1.0&temperature=1.0&d
>
iaphragm=1.0&submit2_LNS=Calculate+Connection+Capacity
------------------------

From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Aug 29 09:03:32 2012
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:03:32 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  car lift
In-Reply-To: <44D111547F3045B2B3E71CF26506967E@Home>
References: <0EED54ACDBCB45ED86800BED4FEC8B28@HomeComputer>
	<44D111547F3045B2B3E71CF26506967E@Home>
Message-ID: <02ba01cd85f7$751c7cf0$5f5576d0$@hky.com>

Michael,
I use an engine crane.  Plenty of lifting capacity for picking up a Spridget
body.  For MGBs, I just lift one end at a time.

Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Rowe
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 9:08 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: car lift

>but that was back when wood was real wood...

And men were men - to pull such a stunt.

My $50 engine stands have shipped to my local Wally World.  I still have not
figured out how to get the tub up on them.  I guess the easiest way is four
teenagers.

Michael Rowe
------------------------

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From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Aug 29 12:51:55 2012
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:51:55 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Free 1098cc Engine(s)
Message-ID: <1346266315.56866.YahooMailRC@web181304.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

I have two good 1098's that need a home before they end up at the landfill.

Both were stored inside and are not seized. One was removed from a running car.

If anyone wants one or both, contact me offline. They are located in Central 
Connecticut.

Price is $0.00 and I am not accepting offers. Price is firm.

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Wed Aug 29 13:59:21 2012
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:59:21 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Unusually Bad Gas Mileage
Message-ID: <CAMyxPE+UFUjDqp1-6ZqRjE=PLnWwnkZZ-Wrxk=8Zg4YS2AA5jA@mail.gmail.com>

My 59 1275 was in the garage for about a year before I finally got off my
rear end and pulled the lump again to change the clutch and the gear box to
a nice condition rib case. . . rebuilt slave cylinder and master cylinder,
the regular stuff done while I had it apart.

I checked my mileage (now that I also have a working speedo ..  it was not
working for a long time before this last engine pull).

By way of the trip gauge showing mileage on the speedo I burned up 4
gallons over 64 miles of driving.  I also checked the trip gauge by our
other car knowing the distance of a trip to the bus stop park and ride that
my wife takes to work each day. .  .which is nearly an exact mile  from our
house . . so I think that my trip gauge is accurate.

I have been running an OER side draft for the past 8 years.  This is a
Japanese side draft equivalent to an DCOE 45.  It takes all the DCOE
internals.  It also has a float bowl adjustment as well as an accel pump
adjustment.  The carb has run flawlessly over the time I have had it.

I also have a heavy foot.  I like to push the revs and I double clutch from
3rd to second . .  so my driving style would work against getting decent
mileage.  But to burn 4 gallons over 64 miles . . . not something that I
would expect even with the way I like to  drive the car.

Could the fault be due to the 1275 being over carbuerated?  Are there
different internal parts that I should put into the carb so that it more
accurately measures fuel for a stock 1275?  (All stock except for headers).


What gas mileage do 1275's get on the race track?  Probably better than I
am getting for sure?

Any ideas are most welcomed!

Kirk

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Aug 29 14:31:01 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:31:01 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Free 1098cc Engine(s)
Message-ID: <42654.20e2e47b.3d6fd601@aol.com>

If no Spridget people want them maybe you might ask the Morris Minor people 
 - shame to see them go to landfill.
 
In a message dated 29/08/2012 19:52:16 GMT Daylight Time,  
jfishbein at snet.net writes:

I have  two good 1098's that need a home before they end up at the  
landfill.

Both were stored inside and are not seized. One was removed  from a running 
car.

If anyone wants one or both, contact me offline.  They are located in 
Central 
Connecticut.

Price is $0.00 and I am  not accepting offers. Price is firm.

jay fishbein
wallingford,  ct
------------------------

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Aug 29 14:33:18 2012
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:33:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Free 1098cc Engine(s)
In-Reply-To: <42654.20e2e47b.3d6fd601@aol.com>
References: <42654.20e2e47b.3d6fd601@aol.com>
Message-ID: <1346272398.92110.YahooMailRC@web181305.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Good idea. I have a friend who specializes in Minors. I will contact him.

Thanks,

 jay




________________________________
From: "WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com" <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
To: jfishbein at snet.net; spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, August 29, 2012 4:31:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Free 1098cc Engine(s)

If no Spridget people want them maybe you might ask the Morris Minor people  - 
shame to see them go to landfill.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Aug 29 14:36:08 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:36:08 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Unusually Bad Gas Mileage
Message-ID: <42a3f.7e1b4d5f.3d6fd738@aol.com>

Ignoring the conversion from US to UK gallons which I don't have handy it  
seems like you're getting 16 mpg.
 
It won't be the engine having too big a carburettor but might be the  
carburettor having jet sizes too big and thereby running too rich.   Your 
starting point is to establish what the main jet and pump jet sizes are and  then 
debate those sizes against the spec of the engine.
 
I don't think you can make a useful mpg comparasion to a racing spridget  
unless your car has a racing engine making about the same power (like over a  
hundred at the flywheel).
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
 
In a message dated 29/08/2012 20:59:26 GMT Daylight Time,  
khargreaves2 at gmail.com writes:

My 59  1275 was in the garage for about a year before I finally got off my
rear  end and pulled the lump again to change the clutch and the gear box to
a  nice condition rib case. . . rebuilt slave cylinder and master  cylinder,
the regular stuff done while I had it apart.

I checked my  mileage (now that I also have a working speedo ..  it was not
working  for a long time before this last engine pull).

By way of the trip gauge  showing mileage on the speedo I burned up 4
gallons over 64 miles of  driving.  I also checked the trip gauge by our
other car knowing the  distance of a trip to the bus stop park and ride that
my wife takes to work  each day. .  .which is nearly an exact mile  from our
house . .  so I think that my trip gauge is accurate.

I have been running an OER  side draft for the past 8 years.  This is a
Japanese side draft  equivalent to an DCOE 45.  It takes all the DCOE
internals.  It  also has a float bowl adjustment as well as an accel pump
adjustment.   The carb has run flawlessly over the time I have had it.

I also have a  heavy foot.  I like to push the revs and I double clutch from
3rd to  second . .  so my driving style would work against getting  decent
mileage.  But to burn 4 gallons over 64 miles . . . not  something that I
would expect even with the way I like to  drive the  car.

Could the fault be due to the 1275 being over carbuerated?   Are there
different internal parts that I should put into the carb so that  it more
accurately measures fuel for a stock 1275?  (All stock except  for headers).


What gas mileage do 1275's get on the race  track?  Probably better than I
am getting for sure?

Any ideas  are most welcomed!

Kirk

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Aug 29 14:49:07 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:49:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Unusually Bad Gas Mileage
In-Reply-To: <42a3f.7e1b4d5f.3d6fd738@aol.com>
References: <42a3f.7e1b4d5f.3d6fd738@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx7-9N=MAsUxWx6tY+_03Kt1c3XCopQu+bQz8k0RxHcz9kw@mail.gmail.com>

In my experience DCOEs are great for racing but are terrible gas hogs
on the street.
I'm sure you can find some others running the 45s and compare jet settings.
But, I doubt you'll find anyone running a DCOE 45 on the street who is
getting better mileage than stock SUs.

From refisk at chartermi.net  Wed Aug 29 14:50:56 2012
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:50:56 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Unusually Bad Gas Mileage
In-Reply-To: <CAMyxPE+UFUjDqp1-6ZqRjE=PLnWwnkZZ-Wrxk=8Zg4YS2AA5jA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMyxPE+UFUjDqp1-6ZqRjE=PLnWwnkZZ-Wrxk=8Zg4YS2AA5jA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AEA3B93D-8E60-44FA-98E1-B34BC641ED60@chartermi.net>

John Deikis '68 Works Midget (dual SU's) gets about 10-12 mpg running a 15 lap
sprint at Grattan Raceway.  This is just a guesstimate as we never have
figured it out exactly.  $9.00 a gallon for race gas at the track.  :-)

Rick

Sent from my Commodore VIC-20

On Aug 29, 2012, at 3:59 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com> wrote:

> My 59 1275 was in the garage for about a year before I finally got off my
> rear end and pulled the lump again..............
>
> I checked my mileage...............
>
> What gas mileage do 1275's get on the race track?  Probably better than I
> am getting for sure?
>
> Any ideas are most welcomed!
>
> Kirk
> ------------------------

From biffjones at verizon.net  Wed Aug 29 15:01:03 2012
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:01:03 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Unusually Bad Gas Mileage
References: <42a3f.7e1b4d5f.3d6fd738@aol.com>
	<CAEAAx7-9N=MAsUxWx6tY+_03Kt1c3XCopQu+bQz8k0RxHcz9kw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CF3EE924D87E42108C3A015B9E55B869@dell1>

I am running a 40 DCOE on my slightly hopped up 948 and get 18/20 mpg around 
town and 40 mpg on the road at 65+/- mph. 

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Wed Aug 29 15:04:03 2012
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:04:03 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Free 1098cc Engine(s)
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I call dibs on any 1380cc engines you're giving away!


 
Rick


"Madman in a
death machine"
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From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: Spridgets
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Cc: 
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 2:51 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Free 1098cc Engine(s)

I have two good 1098's that need a
home before they end up at the landfill.

Both were stored inside and are not
seized. One was removed from a running car.

If anyone wants one or both,
contact me offline. They are located in Central 
Connecticut.

Price is $0.00
and I am not accepting offers. Price is firm.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
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hoo.com

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Aug 29 15:06:27 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:06:27 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Unusually Bad Gas Mileage
Message-ID: <43ff6.543cb10d.3d6fde52@aol.com>

The only reason you''ll get worse fuel consumption with a DCOE than SUs on  
a road car is that the DCOE doesn't cater for vacuum advance on the  
distributor.  Other than that it's purely and simply down to the way the  car is 
driven.  It is of course very much the case that cars with  a DCOE are driven 
more enthusiastically than those with SUs and the reason  the DCOE is 
fitted in the first place.
 
I expect 28mpg from my Sprite with hard acceleration, cruising at between  
80 and 90 mph and occasional bursts up to and over a 100mph.  Diff is 3.9,  
car has a five speed and power is over 100 flywheel.
 
 
In a message dated 29/08/2012 21:49:08 GMT Daylight Time, derf247 at gmail.com 
 writes:

In my  experience DCOEs are great for racing but are terrible gas hogs
on the  street.
I'm sure you can find some others running the 45s and compare jet  settings.
But, I doubt you'll find anyone running a DCOE 45 on the street  who is
getting better mileage than stock SUs.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Aug 29 17:41:41 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:41:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Unusually Bad Gas Mileage
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That's my favorite setup.  Once you get the needle (BDM?  or is that a
Browning Pistol model?) and spring right it just runs like a top.
Single HIF44 (or HIF6) on a Titan manifold FTW.

On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 6:38 PM, Mike MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net> wrote:
> Try a single HIF44 setup.  I get a combined 36 MPG even with my foot in it. I'm running a 1275 with a Datsun 5 Speed in my Bugeye.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite

From trishasauthoff at yahoo.com  Wed Aug 29 18:25:47 2012
From: trishasauthoff at yahoo.com (Patricia Sauthoff)
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:25:47 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
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http://thehockeyshop.co.za/bing.com.php?wevjferuz=300&kevotj=60

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Thu Aug 30 01:03:24 2012
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:03:24 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic- need help w/96 Ford Ranger issue
Message-ID: <75C2EAEE-D38C-4C56-9DFB-F902B3FB96CF@gerardsgarage.com>

Anyone here familiar with Ford fuel delivery/emission systems?

I have been having a rough idle problems with this truck. I've  
replaced the water temp sender and the IAC,  and cleaned the MAF with  
the proper cleaner, but there's no significant improvement. The EGR is  
new also. I can't find any vacuum leaks either. The problem developed  
suddenly. I've run all the voltage and impedance diagnostic tests and  
sensors, and everything checks out according to the Haynes manual. I  
also do not get and codes on the OBDII code reader. The odd thing is  
that if I disconnect the connector to the MAF, the engine runs  
smoothly. Some say this indicates a bad MAF, others say that it's  
uncertain since it could be another sensor not feeding back to the  
MAF, Other feedback I've received indicates different brand vehicles  
have their own peculiarities. At this point, I don't want to replace  
any more items on "intuition".

Any hep appreciated.

Thanks!

Gerard

From neilandcustom at gmail.com  Thu Aug 30 07:54:50 2012
From: neilandcustom at gmail.com (Neil Anderson)
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:54:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Need help looking at a car
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List,
Is there anyone in the Columbus - Mt. Vernon, Ohio area who would be willing
to check out a '64 Sprite for a guy from Chicago.  He is willing to
compensate you for time spent looking at the car.  He would like to hear
your impressions of the condition as you see it.

Please reply to me at neilandcustom at gmail.com I will put him in touch with
you.

Thanks for any help.

Neil Anderson
Northern Illinois
Sprite project, sort of stalled