From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sun Jan  1 06:46:03 2012
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:46:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] HNY and I'm back!
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnurxp=i-BHvugOOUAeAoN9SCv+hwGQLXzj45sfufume76Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMEj5OsAnwrWfKWU7hns9+jQg=supMYhY3uCNFyZ=ShkqM5=dA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAJgjnurxp=i-BHvugOOUAeAoN9SCv+hwGQLXzj45sfufume76Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <09C707029D504C5DAF1B048DC02951C3@Home>

Oh.  Were you pissing?

Michael Rowe


> What did you miss??  Well.....   We all went to Ed's house and pi$$ed in
> his Post Toasties....    ;-)
>
> On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 8:00 PM, Allen Hefner <lbc77mg at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I was absent from the list for a while, but now I am back.  MJB must have
>> had a server problem.  I sent him another e-mail today, and BOOM, I am 
>> now
>> getting list mail again.
>>
>> So...what'd I miss?
>>
>> Happy New Year!
>>
>> 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
>> ------------------------
>>
>> 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
> ------------------------
>
> 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/mdrowe at optonline.net

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Sun Jan  1 07:21:48 2012
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 09:21:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] LED
In-Reply-To: <1325425523.78472.YahooMailClassic@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <1325425523.78472.YahooMailClassic@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAHkEVvQbbU-pP+EXt1Ge29F6HmC8S3YC-vtUdTSJO6D+q3HmVQ@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.litezupp.com/

On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 8:45 AM, Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com> wrote:

> **
>
>
> HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
> I will post the first query of 2012.
> Are there any LED's that will work on my positive earth BE???
> ledoptions.com in California claimed a non-polar 7528/1157 but when I
> attached it to my 12 volt battery pack it only lit with negative ground.
> Skip Jackson driving AN5L/37190 in high winds around Cincinnati today.
>
>  __._,_.___
>   Reply to sender <jackson.skip at yahoo.com?subject=Re%3A%20LED> | Reply to
> group <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20LED> | Reply via web
>
post<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/midgetsprite/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJxbWoxNzIwBF9
TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI3MTI0MTUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA2MDM0NDQ3BG1zZ0lkAzYwNTU4BHNl
YwNmdHIEc2xrA3JwbHkEc3RpbWUDMTMyNTQyNTU4NQ--?act=reply&messageNum=60558>|
Start
> a New
Topic<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/midgetsprite/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJlOHF1N2FyBF
9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI3MTI0MTUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA2MDM0NDQ3BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA25
0cGMEc3RpbWUDMTMyNTQyNTU4NQ-->
> Messages in this
topic<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/midgetsprite/message/60558;_ylc=X3oDMTM2M
WFzZmZoBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI3MTI0MTUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA2MDM0NDQ3BG1zZ0lkAz
YwNTU4BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3Z0cGMEc3RpbWUDMTMyNTQyNTU4NQR0cGNJZAM2MDU1OA-->(
> 1)
>  Recent Activity:
>
>    - New
Members<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/midgetsprite/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJmb2k1c
mxkBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI3MTI0MTUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA2MDM0NDQ3BHNlYwN2dGwEc2
xrA3ZtYnJzBHN0aW1lAzEzMjU0MjU1ODU-?o=6>
>    3
>
>  Visit Your
Group<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/midgetsprite;_ylc=X3oDMTJlNG1qMzRlBF9TAzk
3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI3MTI0MTUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA2MDM0NDQ3BHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZnaHAE
c3RpbWUDMTMyNTQyNTU4NQ-->
>  MARKETPLACE
>
> Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on -
> Get the Yahoo! Toolbar
now.<http://global.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=15otnjj5v/M=493064.14543979.14562481.132
98430/D=groups/S=1706034447:MKP1/Y=YAHOO/EXP=1325432785/L=ff46cfae-347e-11e1-
b1d1-9fd1f49c7de8/B=wWZ7TEoGYvw-/J=1325425585116412/K=zEfDXsNtRvVyrkgef7O4LA/
A=6060255/R=0/SIG=1194m4keh/*http://us.toolbar.yahoo.com/?.cpdl=grpj>
>    [image: Yahoo!
Groups]<http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJkOTA2MWk2BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycEl
kAzI3MTI0MTUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA2MDM0NDQ3BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2dmcARzdGltZQMxMzI1NDI1
NTg1>
> Switch to:
Text-Only<midgetsprite-traditional at yahoogroups.com?subject=Change+Delivery+Fo
rmat:+Traditional>,
> Daily
Digest<midgetsprite-digest at yahoogroups.com?subject=Email+Delivery:+Digest>
> Unsubscribe <midgetsprite-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe>
Terms
> of Use <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/>
>    .
>
> __,_._,___

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Jan  1 07:34:30 2012
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 08:34:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] HNY and I'm back!
In-Reply-To: <E62B097BC9194DAD8DE4120BE6D8EEAA@HERBYZ>
References: <CAMEj5OsAnwrWfKWU7hns9+jQg=supMYhY3uCNFyZ=ShkqM5=dA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAJgjnurxp=i-BHvugOOUAeAoN9SCv+hwGQLXzj45sfufume76Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<51810.108.123.121.0.1325398316.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
	<E62B097BC9194DAD8DE4120BE6D8EEAA@HERBYZ>
Message-ID: <CABQj3r_VTKSUU-gbXWas+J=b1u9FTyqeX5s5F45rYy=2hqgSUA@mail.gmail.com>

I not only remember, but I have the album Private Eyes still in my record
collection!!
FWIW, I bought a brand new VINYL RECORD Thursday night.
The Band of Heathens - Top Hat Crown and The Clapmaster's Son
Some of you know I rarely listen to today's popular music that is force fed
us on the radio. I would like to share a link the first single off this
album, for those that may be interested.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhHop1JaLXo&feature=player_embedded


On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 12:31 AM, Herby <herby at herbytoys.com> wrote:

> I not only remember Post Toasties, I remember Post Toastee by Tommy Bolin
> :)
>
> Happy New Year to all !!
>
> Herby
> 62 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy)
> 00 Dakota R/T (the DD toy)
> herby at herbytoys.com
> www.herbytoys.com
>
> Post Toasties!  Holy Crap, I thought I was the only one to remember those.
> Going to have some Maypo for breakfast!  I haven't heard "Post Toasties"
> for a coons age.
> DW
>
> > What did you miss??  Well.....   We all went to Ed's house and pi$$ed in
> > his Post Toasties....    ;-)
> ------------------------
>
> 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/tequila.brad at gmail.com
>



-- 
DON JULIO 1942

http://tequilabrad.com/

From CAWS52803 at aol.com  Sun Jan  1 07:35:23 2012
From: CAWS52803 at aol.com (CAWS52803 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 09:35:23 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
Message-ID: <195e.7f10986e.3c31c92b@aol.com>

Our family is planning on it.
 
Rudy Streng
Lenoir, NC
 
57 BN4
60 AN5

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Sun Jan  1 08:34:57 2012
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 10:34:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
In-Reply-To: <18131.2eb6cbcf.3c3157e5@aol.com>
References: <18131.2eb6cbcf.3c3157e5@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAHkEVvTc04KjPuBbdDEfv-7OB8WBqMSr1stqW+iW=nu4YewJvg@mail.gmail.com>

I'll be there!  (I'm a member of the Bluegrass Healey Club, and I'll be
helping run the event.)
http://2012conclave.com/

I've never attended a conclave before, so I'm quite excited.

-Trevor

On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 1:32 AM, <Miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:

> Who on the list is planning to attend this June in Louisville, KY?
>
> Howard Collins
> Virginia Beach. VA.
> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
> '68 Austin Mini
> ------------------------
>
> 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/trevor.jessie at gmail.com

From abcoz at hky.com  Sun Jan  1 10:13:09 2012
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 12:13:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Important reminder
Message-ID: <094a01ccc8a8$a30a6490$e91f2db0$@hky.com>

Happy New Year to all Sprigeteers!

I've been in "lurk" mode, for the past several months, due to too many irons
in the fire.

I wanted to post a reminder to all of you to mark your calendars for July 14
thru 22, 2012 and come to the 30th Anniversary Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
(www.pvgp.org) .  MG has been named Marque of the Year, which is a huge
honor.  We (PVGP and the Greater Pittsburgh MG Club) have hard at work in
preparation for the large number of out of town MG folks expected to attend.
Besides great vintage racing, on both weekends, there will be a special
Marque of the Year display/car show on 7/21, on the Schenley Park Golf
Course immediately adjacent to the race course.  We'll be situated cheek by
jowl with the British Car Day display, so Sprites will be right in there at
the heart of the activities.

In addition to car shows (over 2,000 classic cars of every description will
be displayed throughout Schenley Park of 7/21) and vintage racing, there
will be cocktail parties, a Laurel Highlands driving tour, a special
drive-in movie event for MG folks, invitational car displays in downtown
(dahntahn) Pittsburgh and Shadyside, as well as a race car parade &
reception in Squirrel Hill.  A host hotel has been selected, for MG folks,
with details (including a clickable link for making reservations on-line)
appearing on the Marque of the Year page of the PVGP website (www.pvgp.org)
a few days from now.

This will be a great party and a world class event (and I'm far from the
first one to call it that), in celebration of vintage sports car racing,
vintage cars of all types and MG in particular.

Hope to see a big contingent of Spridgets there!

Bud Osbourne

From nases at verizon.net  Sun Jan  1 10:25:21 2012
From: nases at verizon.net (Philip Nase)
Date: Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:25:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
In-Reply-To: <CAHkEVvTc04KjPuBbdDEfv-7OB8WBqMSr1stqW+iW=nu4YewJvg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <18131.2eb6cbcf.3c3157e5@aol.com>
	<CAHkEVvTc04KjPuBbdDEfv-7OB8WBqMSr1stqW+iW=nu4YewJvg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F945792A-42ED-4BB0-B6E6-48C27D67261E@verizon.net>

I've never attended but we're thinking about it.  Please don't anyone be
offended but I'm trying to determine if it is a little too "refined" for my
t-shirt and jeans lifestyle.

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



On Jan 1, 2012, at 10:34 AM, Trevor Jessie wrote:

> I'll be there!  (I'm a member of the Bluegrass Healey Club, and I'll be
> helping run the event.)
> http://2012conclave.com/
>
> I've never attended a conclave before, so I'm quite excited.
>
> -Trevor
>
> On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 1:32 AM, <Miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> Who on the list is planning to attend this June in Louisville, KY?
>>
>> Howard Collins
>> Virginia Beach. VA.
>> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
>> '68 Austin Mini
>> ------------------------
>>
>> 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/trevor.jessie at gmail.com
> ------------------------
>
> 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/nases at verizon.net

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Sun Jan  1 11:08:07 2012
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 13:08:07 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye / Midget conversion parts
Message-ID: <20bbd.7bb15e32.3c31fb07@aol.com>

I'm switching from front drums on my Bugeye, to Midget discs. In doing so,  
I'd like to get an opinion on which coil springs to use. I noticed that the 
 various supplier catalogs show different part numbers between the two 
cars. Not  knowing what the difference is between the two variations, I'd like 
to know if I  should I stick with the Bugeye coils or switch to the Midget 
coils? I have both  on hand. This is for a road going car. A pair of Peter's 
reconditioned shocks  are going in at the same time.
 
Also, I have a similar question regarding the rear axle shafts. While  in 
the process of switching from the Bugeye diff gears to the Midget diff gears, 
 should I use the Midget axles or stay with the ones from the Bugeye?
 
Thanks,
Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA.
'60 AH Bugeye Sprite
'68 Austin Mini

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Sun Jan  1 11:32:56 2012
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 13:32:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye / Midget conversion parts
In-Reply-To: <20bbd.7bb15e32.3c31fb07@aol.com>
References: <20bbd.7bb15e32.3c31fb07@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CA+Xq+0wovRGby-zwDruaYQ0Q=Wc7ijWvKUFCkvPBuOe3m_uc1A@mail.gmail.com>

You don't say what year the Midget is. If it is a late model, the
springs are stiffer and have a little more support. That means that
the car may sit up higher than before if you switch them.
Additionally, it will handle a tad better since the springs are
stiffer. There were 4 (or more) different stiffnesses (compression
load ratings) through the years with the lightest being the Bugeyes.
The 1500 Midgets had the stiffest springs due to all the weight in the
front!

As to the rear axles, if your Middget is a 1275 or 1500 model, the
axles are stronger than the Bugeye axles. Definately swap them while
you have if apart. Check the spline closely for torque twist. If it is
present use a different axle. Also, put used axles on the same side
that they came from, eg: passenger to passenger and driver to driver
sides!

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


On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 1:08 PM,  <Miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
I'd like to know if I  should I stick with the Bugeye coils or switch
to the Midget coils?  Also, should I use the Midget axles or stay with
the ones from the Bugeye?

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sun Jan  1 11:40:48 2012
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 12:40:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wind wing hinges
Message-ID: <4930E01CED2C47298948C2A5AEDC0E50@AppleJackPC>

I did it, I fell against a wind wing and broke the plastic part of the hinges.
Anyone know where they come from, the hinges. We talking Bugeye here.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Jan  1 11:45:40 2012
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 12:45:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wind wing hinges
In-Reply-To: <4930E01CED2C47298948C2A5AEDC0E50@AppleJackPC>
References: <4930E01CED2C47298948C2A5AEDC0E50@AppleJackPC>
Message-ID: <CABQj3r_biMSmcE7C2=0ZaL849GXpc7g6Bv8Bt_0tV2zJ3_99eg@mail.gmail.com>

IIRC Alan Fisher makes them still. He was on the list at one time.

On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 12:40 PM, Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> wrote:

> I did it, I fell against a wind wing and broke the plastic part of the
> hinges.
> Anyone know where they come from, the hinges. We talking Bugeye here.
> ------------------------
>
> 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/tequila.brad at gmail.com
>



-- 
DON JULIO 1942

http://tequilabrad.com/

From abcoz at hky.com  Sun Jan  1 12:41:33 2012
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 14:41:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
In-Reply-To: <F945792A-42ED-4BB0-B6E6-48C27D67261E@verizon.net>
References: <18131.2eb6cbcf.3c3157e5@aol.com>
	<CAHkEVvTc04KjPuBbdDEfv-7OB8WBqMSr1stqW+iW=nu4YewJvg@mail.gmail.com>
	<F945792A-42ED-4BB0-B6E6-48C27D67261E@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <095301ccc8bd$5e2ccbf0$1a8663d0$@hky.com>

Hmmm.  Well, I can tell you that, among the Brit car folks, T-shirts & jeans
are pretty much standard attire for PVGP.  The idea is to have FUN, not to
try to impress people ;)
Trust me, Phil, we'll be very glad to see you, whatever you choose to wear.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Philip Nase
Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 12:25 PM
To: Trevor Jessie
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?

I've never attended but we're thinking about it.  Please don't anyone be
offended but I'm trying to determine if it is a little too "refined" for my
t-shirt and jeans lifestyle.

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



On Jan 1, 2012, at 10:34 AM, Trevor Jessie wrote:

> I'll be there!  (I'm a member of the Bluegrass Healey Club, and I'll 
> be helping run the event.) http://2012conclave.com/
>
> I've never attended a conclave before, so I'm quite excited.
>
> -Trevor
>
> On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 1:32 AM, <Miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> Who on the list is planning to attend this June in Louisville, KY?
>>
>> Howard Collins
>> Virginia Beach. VA.
>> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
>> '68 Austin Mini
>> ------------------------
>>
>> 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/trevor.jessie at gmail.c
>> om
> ------------------------
>
> 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/nases at verizon.net
------------------------

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/abcoz at hky.com

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Sun Jan  1 14:06:44 2012
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 16:06:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
In-Reply-To: <F945792A-42ED-4BB0-B6E6-48C27D67261E@verizon.net>
References: <18131.2eb6cbcf.3c3157e5@aol.com>
	<CAHkEVvTc04KjPuBbdDEfv-7OB8WBqMSr1stqW+iW=nu4YewJvg@mail.gmail.com>
	<F945792A-42ED-4BB0-B6E6-48C27D67261E@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <CAHkEVvRgLZB7OhKYc4MJJj9qYhRCdToGCt7hDquFaHahOS6KJw@mail.gmail.com>

Louisville is not exactly in the south, but we do pride ourselves on
southern hospitality.  All the Healey events I've attended have been filled
with interesting personalities and no real snobbery.   It is usually warm
that time of year so most everyone is wearing shorts and t-shirts.  You
should definitely attend (the more Sprites the better) .

Trevor



On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Philip Nase <nases at verizon.net> wrote:

> I've never attended but we're thinking about it.  Please don't anyone be
> offended but I'm trying to determine if it is a little too "refined" for my
> t-shirt and jeans lifestyle.
>
>  Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
>
>
>
> On Jan 1, 2012, at 10:34 AM, Trevor Jessie wrote:
>
> I'll be there!  (I'm a member of the Bluegrass Healey Club, and I'll be
> helping run the event.)
> http://2012conclave.com/
>
> I've never attended a conclave before, so I'm quite excited.
>
> -Trevor
>
> On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 1:32 AM, <Miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
>
> Who on the list is planning to attend this June in Louisville, KY?
>
>
> Howard Collins
>
> Virginia Beach. VA.
>
> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
>
> '68 Austin Mini
>
> ------------------------
>
>
> 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/trevor.jessie at gmail.com
>
> ------------------------
>
> 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/nases at verizon.net

From grday at btinternet.com  Sun Jan  1 14:21:02 2012
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 21:21:02 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
References: <18131.2eb6cbcf.3c3157e5@aol.com><CAHkEVvTc04KjPuBbdDEfv-7OB8WBqMSr1stqW+iW=nu4YewJvg@mail.gmail.com><F945792A-42ED-4BB0-B6E6-48C27D67261E@verizon.net>
	<095301ccc8bd$5e2ccbf0$1a8663d0$@hky.com>
Message-ID: <42ACF68042A94CDB99D86ECEB97CCF61@user8634b3d69b>

Bud,
Happy New Year.
One phrase seen in the UK for this kind of event is:
'Dress is optional but desired'

Guy R Day

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bud Osbourne" <>
To: "'Philip Nase'" <>; "'Trevor Jessie'" <>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 7:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?


> Hmmm.  Well, I can tell you that, among the Brit car folks, T-shirts & 
> jeans
> are pretty much standard attire for PVGP.  The idea is to have FUN, not to
> try to impress people ;)
> Trust me, Phil, we'll be very glad to see you, whatever you choose to 
> wear.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Philip Nase
> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 12:25 PM
> To: Trevor Jessie
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
>
> I've never attended but we're thinking about it.  Please don't anyone be
> offended but I'm trying to determine if it is a little too "refined" for 
> my
> t-shirt and jeans lifestyle.
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
>
>
>
> On Jan 1, 2012, at 10:34 AM, Trevor Jessie wrote:
>
>> I'll be there!  (I'm a member of the Bluegrass Healey Club, and I'll
>> be helping run the event.) http://2012conclave.com/
>>
>> I've never attended a conclave before, so I'm quite excited.
>>
>> -Trevor
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 1:32 AM, <> wrote:
>>
>>> Who on the list is planning to attend this June in Louisville, KY?
>>>
>>> Howard Collins
>>> Virginia Beach. VA.
>>> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
>>> '68 Austin Mini
>>> ------------------------
>>>
>>> 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/trevor.jessie at gmail.c
>>> om
>> ------------------------

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Jan  1 14:34:40 2012
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 13:34:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
In-Reply-To: <42ACF68042A94CDB99D86ECEB97CCF61@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <1325453680.89173.YahooMailClassic@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

I suppose it all depends on the attendee, but since most of us aren't kids
anymore, it's probably a good general rule to go by.

Rick


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

--- On Sun, 1/1/12, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:

From: Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
To: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, January 1, 2012, 4:21 PM

Bud,
Happy New Year.
One phrase seen in the UK for this kind of event is:
'Dress is optional but desired'

Guy R Day

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bud Osbourne" <>
To: "'Philip Nase'" <>; "'Trevor Jessie'" <>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 7:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?


> Hmmm.  Well, I can tell you that, among the Brit car folks, T-shirts &
> jeans
> are pretty much standard attire for PVGP.  The idea is to have FUN, not to
> try to impress people ;)
> Trust me, Phil, we'll be very glad to see you, whatever you choose to
> wear.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Philip Nase
> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 12:25 PM
> To: Trevor Jessie
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
>
> I've never attended but we're thinking about it.  Please don't anyone be
> offended but I'm trying to determine if it is a little too "refined" for
> my
> t-shirt and jeans lifestyle.
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
>
>
>
> On Jan 1, 2012, at 10:34 AM, Trevor Jessie wrote:
>
>> I'll be there!  (I'm a member of the Bluegrass Healey Club, and I'll
>> be helping run the event.) http://2012conclave.com/
>>
>> I've never attended a conclave before, so I'm quite excited.
>>
>> -Trevor
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 1:32 AM, <> wrote:
>>
>>> Who on the list is planning to attend this June in Louisville, KY?
>>>
>>> Howard Collins
>>> Virginia Beach. VA.
>>> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
>>> '68 Austin Mini
>>> ------------------------
>>>
>>> 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/trevor.jessie at gmail.c
>>> om
>> ------------------------
------------------------

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/healeyrick at yahoo.com

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Jan  1 16:40:19 2012
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 17:40:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
In-Reply-To: <42ACF68042A94CDB99D86ECEB97CCF61@user8634b3d69b>
References: <18131.2eb6cbcf.3c3157e5@aol.com><CAHkEVvTc04KjPuBbdDEfv-7OB8WBqMSr1stqW+iW=nu4YewJvg@mail.gmail.com><F945792A-42ED-4BB0-B6E6-48C27D67261E@verizon.net><095301ccc8bd$5e2ccbf0$1a8663d0$@hky.com>
	<42ACF68042A94CDB99D86ECEB97CCF61@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <5626DDF295A6460AB4BBF5EBDB0DB5F0@HomePC>

Guy, here in the states, we actually prefer that the men wear pants.  Pretty 
much only the women wear dresses.



-----Original Message----- 
From: Guy R Day
Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 3:21 PM
To: Bud Osbourne
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?

Bud,
Happy New Year.
One phrase seen in the UK for this kind of event is:
'Dress is optional but desired'

Guy R Day

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bud Osbourne" <>
To: "'Philip Nase'" <>; "'Trevor Jessie'" <>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 7:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?


> Hmmm.  Well, I can tell you that, among the Brit car folks, T-shirts &
> jeans
> are pretty much standard attire for PVGP.  The idea is to have FUN, not to
> try to impress people ;)
> Trust me, Phil, we'll be very glad to see you, whatever you choose to
> wear.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Philip Nase
> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 12:25 PM
> To: Trevor Jessie
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
>
> I've never attended but we're thinking about it.  Please don't anyone be
> offended but I'm trying to determine if it is a little too "refined" for
> my
> t-shirt and jeans lifestyle.
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
>
>
>
> On Jan 1, 2012, at 10:34 AM, Trevor Jessie wrote:
>
>> I'll be there!  (I'm a member of the Bluegrass Healey Club, and I'll
>> be helping run the event.) http://2012conclave.com/
>>
>> I've never attended a conclave before, so I'm quite excited.
>>
>> -Trevor
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 1:32 AM, <> wrote:
>>
>>> Who on the list is planning to attend this June in Louisville, KY?
>>>
>>> Howard Collins
>>> Virginia Beach. VA.
>>> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
>>> '68 Austin Mini
>>> ------------------------
>>>
>>> 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/trevor.jessie at gmail.c
>>> om
>> ------------------------
------------------------

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/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net 

From herby at herbytoys.com  Sun Jan  1 17:55:16 2012
From: herby at herbytoys.com (Herby)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 16:55:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] HNY and I'm back!
In-Reply-To: <CABQj3r_VTKSUU-gbXWas+J=b1u9FTyqeX5s5F45rYy=2hqgSUA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMEj5OsAnwrWfKWU7hns9+jQg=supMYhY3uCNFyZ=ShkqM5=dA@mail.gmail.com><CAJgjnurxp=i-BHvugOOUAeAoN9SCv+hwGQLXzj45sfufume76Q@mail.gmail.com><51810.108.123.121.0.1325398316.squirrel@wm.wi.net><E62B097BC9194DAD8DE4120BE6D8EEAA@HERBYZ>
	<CABQj3r_VTKSUU-gbXWas+J=b1u9FTyqeX5s5F45rYy=2hqgSUA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0D5FD3525B274755A876A8FFBF1D8D77@HERBYZ>

I still listen to the radio. I like most of what I here on one local station
(call themselves "World Class Rock", essentially AOR, mix of old and new). I
don't listen to any other local stations. Mostly my iPod. In fact I
downloaded this Band of Heathens "album" a few months back. Great stuff,
especially Medicine Man. 

 

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

herby at herbytoys.com

www.herbytoys.com

 

  _____  

From: Brad Fornal [mailto:tequila.brad at gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 6:34 AM
To: herby at herbytoys.com
Cc: Spridgets list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] HNY and I'm back!

 

I not only remember, but I have the album Private Eyes still in my record
collection!!
FWIW, I bought a brand new VINYL RECORD Thursday night. 
The Band of Heathens - Top Hat Crown and The Clapmaster's Son
Some of you know I rarely listen to today's popular music that is force fed
us on the radio. I would like to share a link the first single off this
album, for those that may be interested.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhHop1JaLXo
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhHop1JaLXo&feature=player_embedded>
&feature=player_embedded



On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 12:31 AM, Herby <herby at herbytoys.com> wrote:

I not only remember Post Toasties, I remember Post Toastee by Tommy Bolin :)

Happy New Year to all !!

Herby
62 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy)
00 Dakota R/T (the DD toy)
herby at herbytoys.com
www.herbytoys.com


Post Toasties!  Holy Crap, I thought I was the only one to remember those.
Going to have some Maypo for breakfast!  I haven't heard "Post Toasties"
for a coons age.
DW

> What did you miss??  Well.....   We all went to Ed's house and pi$$ed in
> his Post Toasties....    ;-)

------------------------

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
<http://www.team.net/forums%0AUnsubscribe/Manage> 
Unsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com




-- 
DON JULIO 1942

http://tequilabrad.com/

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Sun Jan  1 19:26:15 2012
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 21:26:15 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye / Midget conversion parts
Message-ID: <91ff.1b6f6678.3c326fc6@aol.com>

Well I removed the Bugeye springs today and found that they are a full 2"  
longer than the ones from the '73 Midget. Does this sound like it makes any  
sense?
 
As for the axles being kept on the side from which they were removed, it's  
too late for that. When I removed them from the Midget rear a few years 
ago, I  didn't think about marking them RH or LH. I guess I can just insert 
them into  the diff to see if one side feels firmer and with less play in the  
spline then the other...no? I'm assuming it's any possible play that I  
should try to eliminate?
 
Thank you,
Howard

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Sun Jan  1 19:57:15 2012
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 21:57:15 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Suspension Help Sought
Message-ID: <9b47.7d5184a0.3c32770b@aol.com>

In dismantling my Bugeye front end today I was able to remove both of  the 
A-arm fulcrum pins from the right side, although it took significant  blows 
with a BFH to do so. The left side however is a different animal. What's  
the suggested method of removing these pins when they don't want to budge? 
They  turn freely but I cannot drive them out. HELP !!!
 
Thanks,
Howard Collins

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Sun Jan  1 20:07:48 2012
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 22:07:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Suspension Help Sought
In-Reply-To: <9b47.7d5184a0.3c32770b@aol.com>
References: <9b47.7d5184a0.3c32770b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <EE3E4E42-BAC4-4D44-8BEF-6A8BF06CAF4B@gmail.com>

Howard,

Are you talking about the inner fulcrum pins?  At the inboard end of  
each A-arm?

If so, I have had to cut them off with a reciprocating saw on several  
occasions.  Heating them usually only melts the bushings and they are  
still stuck to the metal portion of the bushings which will not pass  
thru the holes in the A-arm.  Spraying them with liberal amounts of  
PB Blaster or Liquid wrench sometimes helps......

Kevin



Kevin


On Jan 1, 2012, at 9:57 PM, Miniac7 at aol.com wrote:

> In dismantling my Bugeye front end today I was able to remove both  
> of  the
> A-arm fulcrum pins from the right side, although it took  
> significant  blows
> with a BFH to do so. The left side however is a different animal.  
> What's
> the suggested method of removing these pins when they don't want to  
> budge?
> They  turn freely but I cannot drive them out. HELP !!!

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Sun Jan  1 20:14:12 2012
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 22:14:12 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Suspension Help Sought
Message-ID: <a03b.42d87d70.3c327b04@aol.com>

Yes indeed, the inner fulcrum pins (bolts), both front and rear on the  
left hand side. 
 
Howard
 
 
 
In a message dated 1/1/2012 10:07:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
kevinv1275 at gmail.com writes:

Howard,

Are you talking about the inner fulcrum pins?  At  the inboard end of  
each A-arm?

If so, I have had to cut them  off with a reciprocating saw on several  
occasions.  Heating  them usually only melts the bushings and they are  
still stuck to the  metal portion of the bushings which will not pass  
thru the holes in  the A-arm.  Spraying them with liberal amounts of  
PB Blaster or  Liquid wrench sometimes helps......

Kevin

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Sun Jan  1 20:35:29 2012
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 22:35:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Suspension Help Sought
In-Reply-To: <a03b.42d87d70.3c327b04@aol.com>
References: <a03b.42d87d70.3c327b04@aol.com>
Message-ID: <B7645277-1576-4037-9724-DB26A54C8556@gmail.com>

Howard,

I may be wrong about the bushings having a metal casing inside.  (I  
might be confusing them with the front bushings for the rear  
springs).  The last set I installed did not have metal in the center  
of the bushing, they were poly bushings and could be melted out if  
necessary.   So, melting them out just may work ;)

Kevin



On Jan 1, 2012, at 10:14 PM, Miniac7 at aol.com wrote:

> Yes indeed, the inner fulcrum pins (bolts), both front and rear on  
> the left hand side.
>
> Howard
>
>
>
> In a message dated 1/1/2012 10:07:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
> kevinv1275 at gmail.com writes:
> Howard,
>
> Are you talking about the inner fulcrum pins?  At the inboard end of
> each A-arm?
>
> If so, I have had to cut them off with a reciprocating saw on several
> occasions.  Heating them usually only melts the bushings and they are
> still stuck to the metal portion of the bushings which will not pass
> thru the holes in the A-arm.  Spraying them with liberal amounts of
> PB Blaster or Liquid wrench sometimes helps......
>
> Kevin

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Sun Jan  1 20:44:57 2012
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 22:44:57 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Suspension Help Sought
Message-ID: <a898.3311b08e.3c328239@aol.com>

These are rubber and I believe have the metal inserts  inside.

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Sun Jan  1 20:50:20 2012
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 22:50:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Suspension Help Sought
In-Reply-To: <a898.3311b08e.3c328239@aol.com>
References: <a898.3311b08e.3c328239@aol.com>
Message-ID: <2114D529-1AB2-446E-8937-E848679A2593@gmail.com>

Then cutting them out would probably be the easiest way.  It's more  
than likely the metal inserts are fused to the pins.

Kevin



On Jan 1, 2012, at 10:44 PM, Miniac7 at aol.com wrote:

> These are rubber and I believe have the metal inserts inside.

From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Jan  1 21:13:13 2012
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 23:13:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye / Midget conversion parts
In-Reply-To: <91ff.1b6f6678.3c326fc6@aol.com>
References: <91ff.1b6f6678.3c326fc6@aol.com>
Message-ID: <084BE0B5-6BBF-4115-9BFA-4E485A33254A@chartermi.net>

Howard,

What is the length of the springs?  Original Bugeye springs should have a free
length of approximately 9.4 inches.  These same springs were used for the MkII
Sprite and MkI Midget (including those with disc brakes).  Stock springs for a
'73 Midget should be approximately 9.85 inches.  Cars between these two should
have springs that measure 9.59 inches.  All of this is according to Horler,
and my own measurements agree.  :-)

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Jan 1, 2012, at 9:26 PM, Miniac7 at aol.com wrote:

> Well I removed the Bugeye springs today and found that they are a full 2"
> longer than the ones from the '73 Midget. Does this sound like it makes any
> sense?
>
> As for the axles being kept on the side from which they were removed, it's
> too late for that. When I removed them from the Midget rear a few years
> ago, I  didn't think about marking them RH or LH. I guess I can just insert
> them into  the diff to see if one side feels firmer and with less play in
the
> spline then the other...no? I'm assuming it's any possible play that I
> should try to eliminate?
>
> Thank you,
> Howard
> ------------------------

From grday at btinternet.com  Mon Jan  2 00:42:44 2012
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 07:42:44 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
References: <18131.2eb6cbcf.3c3157e5@aol.com><CAHkEVvTc04KjPuBbdDEfv-7OB8WBqMSr1stqW+iW=nu4YewJvg@mail.gmail.com><F945792A-42ED-4BB0-B6E6-48C27D67261E@verizon.net><095301ccc8bd$5e2ccbf0$1a8663d0$@hky.com>
	<42ACF68042A94CDB99D86ECEB97CCF61@user8634b3d69b>
	<5626DDF295A6460AB4BBF5EBDB0DB5F0@HomePC>
Message-ID: <6F76AEF07CA347E6BFECD2695123F702@user8634b3d69b>

Larry,

Happy New Year,

The man wanted every-one to be at ease.  Feel free to wear pants under the 
dress....




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Daniels" <>
To: "Guy R Day" <>; "Bud Osbourne" <>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 11:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?


> Guy, here in the states, we actually prefer that the men wear pants. 
> Pretty
> much only the women wear dresses.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Guy R Day
> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 3:21 PM
> To: Bud Osbourne
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
>
> Bud,
> Happy New Year.
> One phrase seen in the UK for this kind of event is:
> 'Dress is optional but desired'
>
> Guy R Day
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bud Osbourne" <>
> To: "'Philip Nase'" <>; "'Trevor Jessie'" <>
> Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 7:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
>
>
>> Hmmm.  Well, I can tell you that, among the Brit car folks, T-shirts &
>> jeans
>> are pretty much standard attire for PVGP.  The idea is to have FUN, not 
>> to
>> try to impress people ;)
>> Trust me, Phil, we'll be very glad to see you, whatever you choose to
>> wear.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
>> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Philip Nase
>> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 12:25 PM
>> To: Trevor Jessie
>> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
>>
>> I've never attended but we're thinking about it.  Please don't anyone be
>> offended but I'm trying to determine if it is a little too "refined" for
>> my
>> t-shirt and jeans lifestyle.
>>
>> Phil Nase
>> Quakertown, PA
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jan 1, 2012, at 10:34 AM, Trevor Jessie wrote:
>>
>>> I'll be there!  (I'm a member of the Bluegrass Healey Club, and I'll
>>> be helping run the event.) http://2012conclave.com/
>>>
>>> I've never attended a conclave before, so I'm quite excited.
>>>
>>> -Trevor
>>>
>>> On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 1:32 AM, <> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Who on the list is planning to attend this June in Louisville, KY?
>>>>
>>>> Howard Collins
>>>> Virginia Beach. VA.
>>>> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
>>>> '68 Austin Mini
>>>> ------------------------

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Jan  2 05:02:26 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 06:02:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye / Midget conversion parts
In-Reply-To: <20bbd.7bb15e32.3c31fb07@aol.com>
References: <20bbd.7bb15e32.3c31fb07@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx7_p132Std--Cgg-Rum0Xszcbzt4nYFZrz7HjLG9Lmi6_A@mail.gmail.com>

Springs are cheap.  Look into new performance springs.  A spring that
is longer at rest may not necessarily be stiffer and/or longer when
installed.
A 2" difference might mean aftermarket performance springs or 1500 vs.
earlier springs.
How was the ride height on the Midget before the swap?  Was the Midget
a 1500?  If so, then forget about using the springs.

From paulbaker53 at yahoo.co.uk  Mon Jan  2 05:03:13 2012
From: paulbaker53 at yahoo.co.uk (Paul Baker)
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 12:03:13 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Suspension travel
In-Reply-To: <e8b8.4ddce023.3c3035e3@aol.com>
References: <e8b8.4ddce023.3c3035e3@aol.com>
Message-ID: <1325505793.44962.YahooMailNeo@web29601.mail.ird.yahoo.com>

Daniel,
 
Check out this video of a racing Healey 3000 with a video camera
fixed to show the rear suspension travel.  Although this does not answer your
question directly it does highlight the movement of the axle particularly
under hard acceleration, which causes greater travel than when cornering. 
Can't tell if the car has a panhard rod but being an FIA spec car does not
have anti-tramp bars.  Also, note how hot the rear discs get under heavy
braking.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN-4LLAKlpw&feature=youtu.be
 
Cheers
Paul

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Mon Jan  2 05:32:02 2012
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 07:32:02 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye / Midget conversion parts
Message-ID: <2610.6d2eb132.3c32fdc1@aol.com>

The springs out of the Bugeye are 9.5" long and the springs out of the '73  
(1275) Midget are 7.5". I have no idea if either of these springs sets are  
original for either of the cars. Both appeared to have normal ride height,  
although I could be mistaken about that if really put to the test.
 
As noted, springs are cheap, so in order to take the guess work and  
experimentation out of the mix, I'm probably going to opt for new springs and be  
done with it. That raises another question however.
 
Looking at the stock springs in the VicBrit catalog, it lists one spring  
number for the 948 cars and a different number for the 1098/1275 cars. 
Looking  at the lowering springs in the same catalog, it lists only a number for 
the  1098/1275 cars and has no listing for the 948 cars. Same goes for the 
Moss  catalog. So the question comes down to which spring should I purchase 
for  a Bugeye (now with 1293 power), that I intend to lower. I also should 
note  that I have no problem going to a higher performance (aka:stiffer) spring.
 
Thanks,
Howard      

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Jan  2 05:42:28 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 06:42:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye / Midget conversion parts
In-Reply-To: <2610.6d2eb132.3c32fdc1@aol.com>
References: <2610.6d2eb132.3c32fdc1@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx7_EikLH4OE8mUuqWpcfJybw1nGPagDiZoCy+Zxm51umzw@mail.gmail.com>

I'd look for performance springs from someone other than Mo$$ or VB.
 Spock might say both Mo$$ and VB are "highly illogical".
If the 73 springs are 7.5 and stock springs are 9.something then I'd
assume they are replacements and probably "performance" replacements.
Install them, see if you like the ride height and stiffness.  If so,
good.  If not, order some new ones.
It seems like most performance springs would be shorter, be stiffer,
and give lower ride height.  You should be careful, though.  Lower
isn't always better and you need to get proper alignment for safety
and performance if you modify the suspension.

From abcoz at hky.com  Mon Jan  2 07:25:55 2012
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 09:25:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
In-Reply-To: <42ACF68042A94CDB99D86ECEB97CCF61@user8634b3d69b>
References: <18131.2eb6cbcf.3c3157e5@aol.com><CAHkEVvTc04KjPuBbdDEfv-7OB8WBqMSr1stqW+iW=nu4YewJvg@mail.gmail.com><F945792A-42ED-4BB0-B6E6-48C27D67261E@verizon.net>
	<095301ccc8bd$5e2ccbf0$1a8663d0$@hky.com>
	<42ACF68042A94CDB99D86ECEB97CCF61@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <097b01ccc95a$70d0bf30$52723d90$@hky.com>

Now that has a nice ring to it!
Seriously, though, there is only one "formal" cocktail party, which my wife
and I figure would cost us over six hundred bucks to attend.  I've already
warned the event organizers that they probably shouldn't expect to see too
many MG folks there.  But, that won't be a problem as the event (called
Black Ties & Tailpipes) is always completely sold-out and a good time is,
reportedly, had by all.  It raises a lot of money for the PVGP charities
(Autism Society and Allegheny Valley School).
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: Guy R Day [mailto:grday at btinternet.com] 
Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 4:21 PM
To: Bud Osbourne
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?

Bud,
Happy New Year.
One phrase seen in the UK for this kind of event is:
'Dress is optional but desired'

Guy R Day

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bud Osbourne" <>
To: "'Philip Nase'" <>; "'Trevor Jessie'" <>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 7:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?


> Hmmm.  Well, I can tell you that, among the Brit car folks, T-shirts & 
> jeans
> are pretty much standard attire for PVGP.  The idea is to have FUN, not to
> try to impress people ;)
> Trust me, Phil, we'll be very glad to see you, whatever you choose to 
> wear.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Philip Nase
> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 12:25 PM
> To: Trevor Jessie
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
>
> I've never attended but we're thinking about it.  Please don't anyone be
> offended but I'm trying to determine if it is a little too "refined" for 
> my
> t-shirt and jeans lifestyle.
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
>
>
>
> On Jan 1, 2012, at 10:34 AM, Trevor Jessie wrote:
>
>> I'll be there!  (I'm a member of the Bluegrass Healey Club, and I'll
>> be helping run the event.) http://2012conclave.com/
>>
>> I've never attended a conclave before, so I'm quite excited.
>>
>> -Trevor
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 1:32 AM, <> wrote:
>>
>>> Who on the list is planning to attend this June in Louisville, KY?
>>>
>>> Howard Collins
>>> Virginia Beach. VA.
>>> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
>>> '68 Austin Mini
>>> ------------------------
>>>
>>> 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/trevor.jessie at gmail.c
>>> om
>> ------------------------

From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Jan  2 09:16:11 2012
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 11:16:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye / Midget conversion parts
In-Reply-To: <2610.6d2eb132.3c32fdc1@aol.com>
References: <2610.6d2eb132.3c32fdc1@aol.com>
Message-ID: <C781FBDF-1790-43BC-8F16-B4D0DA72C5D2@chartermi.net>

Based on what your saying I would go with the 340 lb/in spring offered by
Moss.  They are about an inch shorter than the stock Bugeye spring and
somewhat stiffer.  For what it's worth, any of the springs listed by VB and
Moss will fit.  The only differences are length and rate.

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Jan 2, 2012, at 7:32 AM, Miniac7 at aol.com wrote:

> The springs out of the Bugeye are 9.5" long and the springs out of the '73
> (1275) Midget are 7.5". I have no idea if either of these springs sets are
> original for either of the cars. Both appeared to have normal ride height,
> although I could be mistaken about that if really put to the test.
>
> As noted, springs are cheap, so in order to take the guess work and
> experimentation out of the mix, I'm probably going to opt for new springs
and be
> done with it. That raises another question however.
>
> Looking at the stock springs in the VicBrit catalog, it lists one spring
> number for the 948 cars and a different number for the 1098/1275 cars.
> Looking  at the lowering springs in the same catalog, it lists only a number
for
> the  1098/1275 cars and has no listing for the 948 cars. Same goes for the
> Moss  catalog. So the question comes down to which spring should I purchase
> for  a Bugeye (now with 1293 power), that I intend to lower. I also should
> note  that I have no problem going to a higher performance (aka:stiffer)
spring.
>
> Thanks,
> Howard
> ------------------------

From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Jan  2 09:25:26 2012
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 11:25:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Suspension travel
In-Reply-To: <1325505793.44962.YahooMailNeo@web29601.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
References: <e8b8.4ddce023.3c3035e3@aol.com>
	<1325505793.44962.YahooMailNeo@web29601.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <93955086-308B-4CE5-8369-D5682442658E@chartermi.net>

I was really surprised at the amount the axle winds up under acceleration.
You can see that the driveshaft flange has either hit the top of the tunnel or
it was clearanced to prevent hitting when the axle winds up.

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Jan 2, 2012, at 7:03 AM, Paul Baker <paulbaker53 at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

> Daniel,
>
> Check out this video of a racing Healey 3000 with a video camera
> fixed to show the rear suspension travel.  Although this does not answer
your
> question directly it does highlight the movement of the axle particularly
> under hard acceleration, which causes greater travel than when cornering.
> Can't tell if the car has a panhard rod but being an FIA spec car does not
> have anti-tramp bars.  Also, note how hot the rear discs get under heavy
> braking.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN-4LLAKlpw&feature=youtu.be
>
> Cheers
> Paul
> ------------------------

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Jan  2 13:13:44 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 15:13:44 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Suspension travel
Message-ID: <fd72.14539c50.3c3369f7@aol.com>

OK - I have part of the answer and the way for anyone else to produce an  
answer.
 
On my road car with lowered suspension I jacked up the car, removed a rear  
wheel and then lowered the car until it was level but without the wheel.  I 
 then measured the gap between the car body and the axle bump stop.  The 
gap  was 2.75" and given that I know my car doesn't bottom out on the bump 
stops I  can deduce the maximum wheel travel is less than 3" and probably at 
the 2" or  2.5" estimate I'd made.
 
Anyone else want to measure the gap on their car?
 
Regards
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
 
In a message dated 31/12/2011 09:59:14 GMT Standard Time,  
WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com writes:

Hi  list,

So how far does thalf elliptic suspension allow a Spridget  REAR  wheel to 
travel with: standard suspension, stiff road  suspension, hard race  
suspension?

Is it about an inch, two  inches, three inches or more?

Thanks


Weslake-Monza  1330

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Mon Jan  2 13:26:37 2012
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 15:26:37 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Suspension Help Sought
Message-ID: <4716.2df1f009.3c336cfd@aol.com>

To all those who responded earlier to my question about  removing seized 
A-arm fulcrum pins...thank you. As suggested,  a reciprocating saw with a 
fresh steel cutting blade did the trick quite  handily.
 
Howard

From mgmaven at bellsouth.net  Mon Jan  2 14:23:46 2012
From: mgmaven at bellsouth.net (Bob Spruck)
Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:23:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye / Midget conversion parts
In-Reply-To: <C781FBDF-1790-43BC-8F16-B4D0DA72C5D2@chartermi.net>
References: <2610.6d2eb132.3c32fdc1@aol.com>
	<C781FBDF-1790-43BC-8F16-B4D0DA72C5D2@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <4F022062.1060008@bellsouth.net>

Despite the accumulated and valuable knowledge of the Listers, when in 
doubt, I would call someone like David Anton at APT in California at 
(800) 278-3278 www.aptfast.com or Dave, or Rob Giorgi at Winner's Circle 
in Ohio at (216) 221-4666 and www.spridget.com, or Peter Caldwell at 
World Wide Auto Parts in Wisconsin at (800) 362-1025 and www.nosimport.com.

These guys all have vast experience in normal and unusual Spridget 
applications, and in my experience with each, will give you information 
and advice in the hopes of buying your solution from them.

Also keep in mind that most lowering is done by the spring pan bolts. 
Springs of different ratings will change the handling characteristics 
more than the right spring with the lowering kit. I have 685 in/lb 
spring on my '67 vintage racer and I can sure feel the difference 
between them and the stock springs on my '72. They are fine on the 
track, but I wouldn't want them on a street car! So, choose carefully!

Bob Spruck


  On 1/2/2012 11:16 AM, Rick Fisk wrote:
> Based on what your saying I would go with the 340 lb/in spring offered by
> Moss.  They are about an inch shorter than the stock Bugeye spring and
> somewhat stiffer.  For what it's worth, any of the springs listed by VB and
> Moss will fit.  The only differences are length and rate.
>
> Rick
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Jan 2, 2012, at 7:32 AM, Miniac7 at aol.com wrote:
>
>> The springs out of the Bugeye are 9.5" long and the springs out of the '73
>> (1275) Midget are 7.5". I have no idea if either of these springs sets are
>> original for either of the cars. Both appeared to have normal ride height,
>> although I could be mistaken about that if really put to the test.
>>
>> As noted, springs are cheap, so in order to take the guess work and
>> experimentation out of the mix, I'm probably going to opt for new springs
> and be
>> done with it. That raises another question however.
>>
>> Looking at the stock springs in the VicBrit catalog, it lists one spring
>> number for the 948 cars and a different number for the 1098/1275 cars.
>> Looking  at the lowering springs in the same catalog, it lists only a number
> for
>> the  1098/1275 cars and has no listing for the 948 cars. Same goes for the
>> Moss  catalog. So the question comes down to which spring should I purchase
>> for  a Bugeye (now with 1293 power), that I intend to lower. I also should
>> note  that I have no problem going to a higher performance (aka:stiffer)
> spring.
>> Thanks,
>> Howard
>> ------------------------
> ------------------------

From mgmaven at bellsouth.net  Mon Jan  2 14:33:16 2012
From: mgmaven at bellsouth.net (Bob Spruck)
Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:33:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sat in the 2012 Fiat 500 Sport model while in
 Michigan
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVd1AnMntKYyQR+3Zmtb5+2jkoi2J0tQtJ3C9Oc3Ob8CjQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <79b.1cb4edce.3c30686c@aol.com>
	<CAEAAx7_ZT60z0_ZVA67geBBu99gRsn6_boRvLWZ4baVf7zd1BA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAL0QtVd1AnMntKYyQR+3Zmtb5+2jkoi2J0tQtJ3C9Oc3Ob8CjQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4F02229C.4090503@bellsouth.net>

Try the VW GTI four door hatch.

My son just replaced his 2002 GTI 1.8T, 180 hp, 5-speed with a new 2012 
GTI 2.0T, 200 HP, 6-speed on Saturday. Got a great end of year deal. He 
let me drive it half way home and it is more awesomer than the 2002 was. 
That kind of power with the 4-doors and hatchback is an unusual but 
thoughtful combination

Bob.



On 12/31/2011 10:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> sounds cool, I need a 4 door hatch if possible.
> Lin
>
> On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:15 AM, derf<derf247 at gmail.com>  wrote:
>> Mazda Speed 3 is nice and sporty.  I drove one last year.
>> VW has some sporty hatches, too.
> ------------------------
>
> 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/mgmaven at bellsouth.net

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Mon Jan  2 15:28:42 2012
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 16:28:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Suspension travel
In-Reply-To: <93955086-308B-4CE5-8369-D5682442658E@chartermi.net>
References: <e8b8.4ddce023.3c3035e3@aol.com><1325505793.44962.YahooMailNeo@web29601.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
	<93955086-308B-4CE5-8369-D5682442658E@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <0F54A3586F59469A873EDF492F2E310C@AppleJackPC>

Interesting, glad to see that.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Rick Fisk
Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 10:25 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Suspension travel

I was really surprised at the amount the axle winds up under acceleration.
You can see that the driveshaft flange has either hit the top of the tunnel 
or
it was clearanced to prevent hitting when the axle winds up.

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Jan 2, 2012, at 7:03 AM, Paul Baker <paulbaker53 at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

> Daniel,
>
> Check out this video of a racing Healey 3000 with a video camera
> fixed to show the rear suspension travel.  Although this does not answer
your
> question directly it does highlight the movement of the axle particularly
> under hard acceleration, which causes greater travel than when cornering.
> Can't tell if the car has a panhard rod but being an FIA spec car does not
> have anti-tramp bars.  Also, note how hot the rear discs get under heavy
> braking.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN-4LLAKlpw&feature=youtu.be
>
> Cheers
> Paul
> ------------------------
------------------------

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/jlaird237 at cox.net


-----
No virus found in this message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
Version: 2012.0.1901 / Virus Database: 2109/4718 - Release Date: 01/02/12 

From mgmaven at bellsouth.net  Mon Jan  2 16:14:05 2012
From: mgmaven at bellsouth.net (Bob Spruck)
Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:14:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye / Midget conversion parts
Message-ID: <4F023A3D.2060802@bellsouth.net>

Despite the accumulated and valuable knowledge of the Listers, when in 
doubt, I would call someone like David Anton at APT in California at 
(800) 278-3278 www.aptfast.com or Dave, or Rob Giorgi at Winner's Circle 
in Ohio at (216) 221-4666 and www.spridget.com, or Peter Caldwell at 
World Wide Auto Parts in Wisconsin at (800) 362-1025 and www.nosimport.com.

These guys all have vast experience in normal and unusual Spridget 
applications, and in my experience with each, will give you information 
and advice in the hopes of buying your solution from them.

Also keep in mind that most lowering is done by the spring pan bolts. 
Springs of different ratings will change the handling characteristics 
more than the right spring with the lowering kit. I have 685 in/lb 
spring on my '67 vintage racer and I can sure feel the difference 
between them and the stock springs on my '72. They are fine on the 
track, but I wouldn't want them on a street car! So, choose carefully!

Bob Spruck

From mgmaven at bellsouth.net  Mon Jan  2 16:18:43 2012
From: mgmaven at bellsouth.net (Bob Spruck)
Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:18:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sat in the 2012 Fiat 500 Sport model while in
 Michigan
Message-ID: <4F023B53.5060604@bellsouth.net>

Try the VW GTI four door hatch.

My son just replaced his 2002 GTI 1.8T, 180 hp, 5-speed with a new 2012 
GTI 2.0T, 200 HP, 6-speed on Saturday. Got a great end of year deal. He 
let me drive it half way home and it is more awesomer than the 2002 was. 
That kind of power with the 4-doors and hatchback is an unusual but 
thoughtful combination

Bob

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Jan  2 21:12:10 2012
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 23:12:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye / Midget conversion parts
In-Reply-To: <20bbd.7bb15e32.3c31fb07@aol.com>
References: <20bbd.7bb15e32.3c31fb07@aol.com>
Message-ID: <8CCE781E24084FCB9371B94B580BA7BC@blackbox2>

>Also, I have a similar question regarding the rear axle shafts. While  in 
>the process of switching from the Bugeye diff gears to the Midget diff
>gears, should I use the Midget axles or stay with the ones from the Bugeye?

Use the later axles. 

If you swap the diff then now is a good time to change the pinion oil seal.
It is easy to change.

Of course it is all a different story if you are changing over to wire
wheels.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Tue Jan  3 01:47:56 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 03:47:56 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye / Midget conversion parts
Message-ID: <9e0d.46a77119.3c341abc@aol.com>

Don't forget Tom Colby at Speedwell!
 
In a message dated 03/01/2012 02:19:19 GMT Standard Time,  
mgmaven at bellsouth.net writes:

Despite  the accumulated and valuable knowledge of the Listers, when in 
doubt, I  would call someone like David Anton at APT in California at 
(800) 278-3278  www.aptfast.com or Dave, or Rob Giorgi at Winner's Circle 
in Ohio at (216)  221-4666 and www.spridget.com, or Peter Caldwell at 
World Wide Auto Parts  in Wisconsin at (800) 362-1025 and  
www.nosimport.com.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Jan  3 06:10:10 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 08:10:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT
In-Reply-To: <08865028A7C84A3ABB90878BE80147BA@Home>
References: <2715.51c36305.3c30b3c4@aol.com>
	<CAJgjnuprmm7aC=KRVBmo2KAkZtLpUX5SB4vc+Q15QDQjpH9M=g@mail.gmail.com>
	<2639D553DC0F4D07B6B18E67221D8BEC@HomePC>
	<359CE63361D7452EBB0E3A58DE6459CB@Home>
	<CAJgjnuqDS7yK1YTYKEqzb9AEe7rN4538FGLwbruc98mgVzTZ-Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<08865028A7C84A3ABB90878BE80147BA@Home>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVfH=exxd5KmwZRf2FBfKtWfkDa-XQPBKLyo2EaFgf_qwA@mail.gmail.com>

You guys crack me up, that is what I love about this list ; )
Lin

On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 8:13 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:
> To get to me, they would have to drive a very long way in a straight line.
 How are they going to do that when they are loaded?
>
> Michael Rowe
>  ----- Original Message -----
>  From: Jim Johnson
>  To: Michael Rowe
>  Cc: Larry Daniels ; spridgets at autox.team.net
>  Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 6:24 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT
>
>
>  I gave the cowboys a map.  They know where you live.......
>
>  Cheers!!
>  Jim
>
>
>  On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 4:38 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
wrote:
>
>    I was kind of wondering if it matters what kind of alcohol is used to get
all those people and dogs loaded.  Given the environment, I guess it would be
cheap beer.  How do you keep the dogs from barfing inside the truck? (Cowboys
always barf over the side.)
>
>    Michael Rowe
>
>
>
>      The New Year tradition here in cowboy country is to unhook the
>      pickup from the manure spreader, duct tape the headlights into place
so
>      they work, get your ranch hands and dogs loaded and then drive into
town.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>  --
>  Cheers!!
>  Jim Johnson
>  Sprite-Midget Club USA
>  High Plains Youth Hockey
>  Dodge City Trail of Fame
>  Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology
>  Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
>  bmwwxman at gmail.com
> ------------------------
>
> 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 grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Jan  3 06:15:43 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 08:15:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Important reminder
In-Reply-To: <094a01ccc8a8$a30a6490$e91f2db0$@hky.com>
References: <094a01ccc8a8$a30a6490$e91f2db0$@hky.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVeQXFROhH7t+nF1FHkO_2s4GEU95d8oaJ0JBzqNNQhMYQ@mail.gmail.com>

Looks like fun I'll try and make it if I have time between summer work.
Lin

On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Bud Osbourne <abcoz at hky.com> wrote:
> Happy New Year to all Sprigeteers!
>
> I've been in "lurk" mode, for the past several months, due to too many
irons
> in the fire.
>
> I wanted to post a reminder to all of you to mark your calendars for July
14
> thru 22, 2012 and come to the 30th Anniversary Pittsburgh Vintage Grand
Prix
> (www.pvgp.org) .  MG has been named Marque of the Year, which is a huge
> honor.  We (PVGP and the Greater Pittsburgh MG Club) have hard at work in
> preparation for the large number of out of town MG folks expected to
attend.
> Besides great vintage racing, on both weekends, there will be a special
> Marque of the Year display/car show on 7/21, on the Schenley Park Golf
> Course immediately adjacent to the race course.  We'll be situated cheek by
> jowl with the British Car Day display, so Sprites will be right in there at
> the heart of the activities.
>
> In addition to car shows (over 2,000 classic cars of every description will
> be displayed throughout Schenley Park of 7/21) and vintage racing, there
> will be cocktail parties, a Laurel Highlands driving tour, a special
> drive-in movie event for MG folks, invitational car displays in downtown
> (dahntahn) Pittsburgh and Shadyside, as well as a race car parade &
> reception in Squirrel Hill.  A host hotel has been selected, for MG folks,
> with details (including a clickable link for making reservations on-line)
> appearing on the Marque of the Year page of the PVGP website (www.pvgp.org)
> a few days from now.
>
> This will be a great party and a world class event (and I'm far from the
> first one to call it that), in celebration of vintage sports car racing,
> vintage cars of all types and MG in particular.
>
> Hope to see a big contingent of Spridgets there!
>
> Bud Osbourne
> ------------------------
>
> 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 grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Jan  3 06:18:49 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 08:18:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sat in the 2012 Fiat 500 Sport model while in
 Michigan
In-Reply-To: <CB24B769.1DF79%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <CAL0QtVe=a-pxfuHuvpniETHJ4EA+oeb5fiGxzB25DgxO1z7+Yw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CB24B769.1DF79%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVeM=2dBcFCOysNFcpZ1Oe9+MC6o55M+25uhXWjqh1UUUQ@mail.gmail.com>

Can't be a lot they are alloy.
Hi Billy how is my favorite band doing, yup I'm in groupie mode ; )
Lin


On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 3:58 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
>> Mazdaspeed3 has 18" wheels
> How much do they weigh?

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Jan  3 06:20:21 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 08:20:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Wind wing hinges
In-Reply-To: <CABQj3r_biMSmcE7C2=0ZaL849GXpc7g6Bv8Bt_0tV2zJ3_99eg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4930E01CED2C47298948C2A5AEDC0E50@AppleJackPC>
	<CABQj3r_biMSmcE7C2=0ZaL849GXpc7g6Bv8Bt_0tV2zJ3_99eg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVe0Sr+7Yw3AkEt5SfxxwLuXu1Lru7d1nSTYugQkOhfsiw@mail.gmail.com>

his email is
Frogeye at cox.net

On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 1:45 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
> IIRC Alan Fisher makes them still. He was on the list at one time.
>
> On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 12:40 PM, Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> wrote:
>
>> I did it, I fell against a wind wing and broke the plastic part of the
>> hinges.
>> Anyone know where they come from, the hinges. We talking Bugeye here.
>> ------------------------
>>
>> 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/tequila.brad at gmail.com
>>
>
>
>
> --
> DON JULIO 1942
>
> http://tequilabrad.com/
> ------------------------
>
> 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 heard at datatrontech.net  Tue Jan  3 07:15:16 2012
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard Saxon)
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 09:15:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT road races
In-Reply-To: <CAN4UhUK-zjgYEV2q4rGVPGDVSxbpNtJZObQ+h=_nq3=iP+VKGg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAN4UhUK-zjgYEV2q4rGVPGDVSxbpNtJZObQ+h=_nq3=iP+VKGg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAGe=UP6JBD5XcZNo5aGJCxysS3ZoA2RN1SNEirzNNLLxZuTACw@mail.gmail.com>

I would love to see this someday!  I remember this from my youth and riding
motorcycles but had pretty much forgotten about while doing all the family
things the last 25 years or so.  Saw one on  TV a few months back.  Then I
remembered why I was so intrigued way back when.  Wow!

On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 7:43 PM, EASTJONES alan <
alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com> wrote:

> I first went to the races when I was 2 year old (1957) , in a side car on
> the side of my dads 1949 velocette motorcycle. I  went back in 2002 and
> again in 2007,
> Fantastic racing , fantastic fans from all over the world ,
>
> Try googling    'Mad Sunday '   when the 37 mile road course is open to all
> the fans to ride around  WITH NO SPEED LIMITS !
>
>  or do a picture search for Guy Martin crash - very spectacular.
>
> I spoke to McGuinness in the pits immediately after he broke the 130 mph
> AVERAGE speed over the road course which incudes a mountain. He signed my
> crash helmet which I only use on special rides nowadays
>
> HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY  - By the lord I hope its better than 2011
>
> Alan
> Warwick UK
> ------------------------
>
> 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/heard at datatrontech.net
>



-- 
Heard Saxon
Datatron Technical Services, Inc.
888-362-3977

From abcoz at hky.com  Tue Jan  3 07:32:52 2012
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 09:32:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Important reminder
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVeQXFROhH7t+nF1FHkO_2s4GEU95d8oaJ0JBzqNNQhMYQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <094a01ccc8a8$a30a6490$e91f2db0$@hky.com>
	<CAL0QtVeQXFROhH7t+nF1FHkO_2s4GEU95d8oaJ0JBzqNNQhMYQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0a6201ccca24$94192110$bc4b6330$@hky.com>

You will have a great time, I'm sure, Lin.  Plenty to see and do.

Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Grunthaner [mailto:grunthaner at gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 8:16 AM
To: Bud Osbourne
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Important reminder

Looks like fun I'll try and make it if I have time between summer work.
Lin

On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Bud Osbourne <abcoz at hky.com> wrote:
> Happy New Year to all Sprigeteers!
>
> I've been in "lurk" mode, for the past several months, due to too many
> irons in the fire.
>
> I wanted to post a reminder to all of you to mark your calendars for
> July 14 thru 22, 2012 and come to the 30th Anniversary Pittsburgh
> Vintage Grand Prix
> (www.pvgp.org) .  MG has been named Marque of the Year, which is a
> huge honor.  We (PVGP and the Greater Pittsburgh MG Club) have hard at
> work in preparation for the large number of out of town MG folks expected
to attend.
> Besides great vintage racing, on both weekends, there will be a
> special Marque of the Year display/car show on 7/21, on the Schenley
> Park Golf Course immediately adjacent to the race course.  We'll be
> situated cheek by jowl with the British Car Day display, so Sprites
> will be right in there at the heart of the activities.
>
> In addition to car shows (over 2,000 classic cars of every description
> will be displayed throughout Schenley Park of 7/21) and vintage
> racing, there will be cocktail parties, a Laurel Highlands driving
> tour, a special drive-in movie event for MG folks, invitational car
> displays in downtown
> (dahntahn) Pittsburgh and Shadyside, as well as a race car parade &
> reception in Squirrel Hill.  A host hotel has been selected, for MG
> folks, with details (including a clickable link for making
> reservations on-line) appearing on the Marque of the Year page of the
> PVGP website (www.pvgp.org) a few days from now.
>
> This will be a great party and a world class event (and I'm far from
> the first one to call it that), in celebration of vintage sports car
> racing, vintage cars of all types and MG in particular.
>
> Hope to see a big contingent of Spridgets there!
>
> Bud Osbourne
> ------------------------
>
> 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 oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Jan  3 08:18:47 2012
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 09:18:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...
Message-ID: <777A786F-2857-4E3A-89D5-E311FA0A9563@comcast.net>

Good morning all,

could someone take a moment to measure the height of the rubber above and
below the side curtains for a Bugeye please?

I'm trying to figure why I get THAT much water coming in ..  stop laughing..

Lester

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Tue Jan  3 12:41:41 2012
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 11:41:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Measurement help please...
Message-ID: <CABWjhcLexzyYjOYacDOvCQgzLg8XhJ7+jT9PXRzF6i85przqgQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hold on...
You thought they were designed to keep the water OUT???
It's very clear that the Benevolent...
(is that the right word? Benevolent, Malevolent?)
Designer intended us to keep every ounce of water we collect inside our
cars for some future but yet undisclosed purpose.
No, really those side curtains were a clever marketing ploy intended to
lure unsuspecting people into thinking they could drive this little car
through all seasons.
In fact you can, if you don't mind being wet, frozen, wet, baked alive,
wet, burned from above, wet...
Really a car for all.
(All of us who are crazy enough anyway)

Rick (recovering) Bastedo


_____________________________
From: Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...

Good morning all,

could someone take a moment to measure the height of the rubber above and
below the side curtains for a Bugeye please?

I'm trying to figure why I get THAT much water coming in ..  stop laughing..

Lester

From member at linkedin.com  Tue Jan  3 13:28:29 2012
From: member at linkedin.com (Edward Lindley, Jr. via LinkedIn)
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 20:28:29 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
Message-ID: <1322737181.39931335.1325622509344.JavaMail.app@ela4-app0129.prod>

LinkedIn
------------




    Edward Lindley, Jr. requested to add you as a connection on LinkedIn:
  

------------------------------------------

Craig,

I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.

- Edward

Accept invitation from Edward Lindley, Jr.
http://www.linkedin.com/e/imnrl0-gwzdeyho-17/XwCjZA8zESI9SQPgGOnW9wwHiKulNPiXHYdTCn/blk/I269238148_9/pmpxnSRJrSdvj4R5fnhv9ClRsDgZp6lQs6lzoQ5AomZIpn8_elYUd34UcP8Vdz99bPBClAh5jBBVbPoPczAPc3AUcPkLrCBxbOYWrSlI/EML_comm_afe/?hs=false&tok=16fgmftVGc7R41

View invitation from Edward Lindley, Jr.
http://www.linkedin.com/e/imnrl0-gwzdeyho-17/XwCjZA8zESI9SQPgGOnW9wwHiKulNPiXHYdTCn/blk/I269238148_9/0VnPwQcjwPczAScAALqnpPbOYWrSlI/svi/?hs=false&tok=0xpy3RobCc7R41

------------------------------------------

Why might connecting with Edward Lindley, Jr. be a good idea?

Edward Lindley, Jr.'s connections could be useful to you:

After accepting Edward Lindley, Jr.'s invitation, check Edward Lindley, Jr.'s connections to see who else you may know and who you might want an introduction to. Building these connections can create opportunities in the future.
 
-- 
(c) 2011, LinkedIn Corporation

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Jan  3 14:05:23 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:05:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...
In-Reply-To: <777A786F-2857-4E3A-89D5-E311FA0A9563@comcast.net>
References: <777A786F-2857-4E3A-89D5-E311FA0A9563@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVcJmacJWtZSzhC+Dd5JTKubkU7pFfW5GZXsR9cWTL4tpA@mail.gmail.com>

Les,
I hate water in any vehicle, I feel your pain : (
But I'm at work and can't help you. Also I never put the rubber back
on the curtain which is why I have a dry cover.
Lin

On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 10:18 AM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
> Good morning all,
>
> could someone take a moment to measure the height of the rubber above and
> below the side curtains for a Bugeye please?
>
> I'm trying to figure why I get THAT much water coming in ..  stop
laughing..
>
> Lester
> ------------------------
>
> 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 dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Jan  3 19:14:48 2012
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 20:14:48 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...
In-Reply-To: <777A786F-2857-4E3A-89D5-E311FA0A9563@comcast.net>
References: <777A786F-2857-4E3A-89D5-E311FA0A9563@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <53411.108.120.246.82.1325643288.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

LOL! Coming back from the Midget 50th the decks(floors) were awash to a
depth of ~1/2"!  I thought it was the curtains but not that much was
coming in through there.  I lot was coming in through the header. However
when I got home and started pulling out the seats and carpet I noticed the
fresh air door on the drivers side was open. Ta da! Source of most of the
water.

I would like to know if it's possible to seal the leading edge of the
hood(top).  Water shouldn't be coming through there; it's not a
"Lift-the-Dot" window frame.

Good luck!
DW


> Good morning all,
>
> could someone take a moment to measure the height of the rubber above and
> below the side curtains for a Bugeye please?
>
> I'm trying to figure why I get THAT much water coming in ..  stop
> laughing..
>
> Lester

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Tue Jan  3 19:39:03 2012
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 21:39:03 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...
Message-ID: <301b4.4762b20e.3c3515c7@aol.com>

Can't speak for all of them, but mine are 5/8" on top and 1-3/8" on  bottom.
 
Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA.
'60 AH Bugeye Sprite
'68 Austin Mini

From member at linkedin.com  Tue Jan  3 19:39:47 2012
From: member at linkedin.com (Edward Lindley, Jr. via LinkedIn)
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 02:39:47 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Join my network on LinkedIn
Message-ID: <1414183182.41014589.1325644787316.JavaMail.app@ela4-bed80.prod>

LinkedIn
------------
Edward Lindley, Jr. has sent you a message

Date: 1/04/2012
Subject: RE: Join my network on LinkedIn

Thank you.

On 01/03/12 5:27 PM, Craig Vigil wrote:
--------------------
Your linked Buddy


Vigil


On January 3, 2012 12:28 PM, Edward Lindley, Jr. wrote:
--------------------
Craig,

I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.

- Edward

View/reply to this message:
http://www.linkedin.com/e/imnrl0-gwzqoga8-51/XwCjZA8zESI9SQPgGOnW9wwHiKulNPiXHYdTCn/mbi/I269441216_9/?hs=false&tok=0isSEtx4H_8541

Don't want to receive e-mail notifications? Adjust your message settings:
http://www.linkedin.com/e/imnrl0-gwzqoga8-51/XwCjZA8zESI9SQPgGOnW9wwHiKulNPiXHYdTCn/blk/I269441216_9/s6hJbOYWrSlI/mdp/?hs=false&tok=20KfgP8Dz_8541

From mark at bradakis.com  Tue Jan  3 20:13:31 2012
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:13:31 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Join my network on LinkedIn
In-Reply-To: <1414183182.41014589.1325644787316.JavaMail.app@ela4-bed80.prod>
References: <1414183182.41014589.1325644787316.JavaMail.app@ela4-bed80.prod>
Message-ID: <4F03C3DB.7000305@bradakis.com>

Sorry folks, I really need to get that anti-LinkedIn filter set up for the
lists.  But first I have to work on that, uh, gosh darn O2 sensor on my
truck.

mjb.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Jan  4 04:17:08 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 03:17:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] OSHIT, NOSHIT
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVehrGgodSiBOrK-hC2HqP7TPju8ArkYbxy=h8FZtS8ajQ@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I just found out last night my older cat Stitches the one who almost
died 2 summers ago has cancer, lymphoma, so I have been a little out
of it because she has been ill. I meet with an oncologist tomorrow to
see if treatment is an option (they will say yes $$$$) but being I
don't want her to suffer with chemo and she is 13, I think I made to
appointment to only to be sure what to expect in preparation for the
Rainbow Bridge. I kind of have an idea being I put her buddy BB down
11 months ago but this cancer is different she has a throat tumor and
she is very strong and determined to live as steroids has kept her
very comfortable.

This shit drives me crazy, when is the right time to bring your pet in
to be put down.....etc etc. So I talked with my partner and decided
when she stops eating, has difficulty breathing, throws up, or has
"accidents" then that will be my clue that it is time. I am grateful
for the 13 years and the patience and determination she taught me when
she was lost.

Sounds like a good plan? I don't want to wait as long as I did last
time and it pisses me off that I can't do it myself at home. I'm sure
some of you will agree.

Hanging in there, and I'll read some of the helpful reply's from last
year I especially liked the advice Frank gave me when he put one of
his favorite cats down.
Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Jan  4 04:19:53 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 03:19:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...
In-Reply-To: <301b4.4762b20e.3c3515c7@aol.com>
References: <301b4.4762b20e.3c3515c7@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVe+FYxYDBWTWgp5ogSW8Y+evmFDG--rwg1zk-jQXf5Qgw@mail.gmail.com>

Personally I never liked the seal on most British cars. That's why
Pinky usually sports her hardtop : ) I'll eventually get good at
on/off of the top for good days : )
Lin

On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 6:39 PM,  <Miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
> Can't speak for all of them, but mine are 5/8" on top and 1-3/8" on
 bottom.
>
> Howard Collins
> Virginia Beach, VA.
> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
> '68 Austin Mini
> ------------------------
>
> 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 oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Jan  4 06:34:18 2012
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 07:34:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVe+FYxYDBWTWgp5ogSW8Y+evmFDG--rwg1zk-jQXf5Qgw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <301b4.4762b20e.3c3515c7@aol.com>
	<CAL0QtVe+FYxYDBWTWgp5ogSW8Y+evmFDG--rwg1zk-jQXf5Qgw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C0DAF913-D5B8-476B-A2BA-254EF78391A1@comcast.net>

That's the problem Lin, I have the hardtop on!!  and just like with the soft
top, the left side side curtain does NOT reach the top of the hardtop or
soft.

Door gaps are very good so I'm beginning to think that the brackets for the
side curtains may not be original..

Lester


On Jan 4, 2012, at 5:19 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> Personally I never liked the seal on most British cars. That's why
> Pinky usually sports her hardtop : ) I'll eventually get good at
> on/off of the top for good days : )
> Lin
>
> On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 6:39 PM,  <Miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
>> Can't speak for all of them, but mine are 5/8" on top and 1-3/8" on
bottom.
>>
>> Howard Collins
>> Virginia Beach, VA.
>> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
>> '68 Austin Mini
>> ------------------------
>>
>> 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 lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Wed Jan  4 08:22:51 2012
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:22:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...
In-Reply-To: <C0DAF913-D5B8-476B-A2BA-254EF78391A1@comcast.net>
References: <301b4.4762b20e.3c3515c7@aol.com>
	<CAL0QtVe+FYxYDBWTWgp5ogSW8Y+evmFDG--rwg1zk-jQXf5Qgw@mail.gmail.com>
	<C0DAF913-D5B8-476B-A2BA-254EF78391A1@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <201201041523.q04FN1wH020052@mail.usimperio.com>

Make sure both frames are the same height. We have 4 or 5 different 
sizes hanging in the rafters at the shop.


Dave
Gettysburg, Pa
'60 AH Bugeye Sprite
'64 Morris Minor Van (For Sale)
'71 Austin Mini
'98 S-10
'08 Kia Sorento


At 08:34 AM 1/4/2012, you wrote:
>That's the problem Lin, I have the hardtop on!!  and just like with the soft
>top, the left side side curtain does NOT reach the top of the hardtop or
>soft.
>
>Door gaps are very good so I'm beginning to think that the brackets for the
>side curtains may not be original..
>
>Lester
>
>
>On Jan 4, 2012, at 5:19 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
> > Personally I never liked the seal on most British cars. That's why
> > Pinky usually sports her hardtop : ) I'll eventually get good at
> > on/off of the top for good days : )
> > Lin
> >
> > On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 6:39 PM,  <Miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
> >> Can't speak for all of them, but mine are 5/8" on top and 1-3/8" on
>bottom.
> >>
> >> Howard Collins
> >> Virginia Beach, VA.
> >> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
> >> '68 Austin Mini

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Jan  4 11:14:17 2012
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 12:14:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...
In-Reply-To: <201201041523.q04FN1wH020052@mail.usimperio.com>
References: <301b4.4762b20e.3c3515c7@aol.com>
	<CAL0QtVe+FYxYDBWTWgp5ogSW8Y+evmFDG--rwg1zk-jQXf5Qgw@mail.gmail.com>
	<C0DAF913-D5B8-476B-A2BA-254EF78391A1@comcast.net>
	<201201041523.q04FN1wH020052@mail.usimperio.com>
Message-ID: <7FF88985-9270-45B1-9BCA-E0A73CD66F41@comcast.net>

Ahh.. Soo.. I'll check that for sure!

Thanks,

Lester

On Jan 4, 2012, at 9:22 AM, Dave Yealy wrote:

> Make sure both frames are the same height. We have 4 or 5 different sizes
hanging in the rafters at the shop.
>
>
> Dave
> Gettysburg, Pa
> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
> '64 Morris Minor Van (For Sale)
> '71 Austin Mini
> '98 S-10
> '08 Kia Sorento
>
>
> At 08:34 AM 1/4/2012, you wrote:
>> That's the problem Lin, I have the hardtop on!!  and just like with the
soft
>> top, the left side side curtain does NOT reach the top of the hardtop or
>> soft.
>>
>> Door gaps are very good so I'm beginning to think that the brackets for
the
>> side curtains may not be original..
>>
>> Lester
>>
>>
>> On Jan 4, 2012, at 5:19 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>>
>> > Personally I never liked the seal on most British cars. That's why
>> > Pinky usually sports her hardtop : ) I'll eventually get good at
>> > on/off of the top for good days : )
>> > Lin
>> >
>> > On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 6:39 PM,  <Miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
>> >> Can't speak for all of them, but mine are 5/8" on top and 1-3/8" on
>> bottom.
>> >>
>> >> Howard Collins
>> >> Virginia Beach, VA.
>> >> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
>> >> '68 Austin Mini
> ------------------------
>
> 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/oldsaabguy at comcast.net

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Wed Jan  4 15:24:58 2012
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 17:24:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...
In-Reply-To: <C0DAF913-D5B8-476B-A2BA-254EF78391A1@comcast.net>
References: <301b4.4762b20e.3c3515c7@aol.com>,
	<CAL0QtVe+FYxYDBWTWgp5ogSW8Y+evmFDG--rwg1zk-jQXf5Qgw@mail.gmail.com>,
	<C0DAF913-D5B8-476B-A2BA-254EF78391A1@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY171-W35857EE810F03A5C9617DC2970@phx.gbl>

Lester,

I'm no expert, but it sounds to me like you have the wrong side curtains.
Hard top ones are different than the soft top ones, they are larger.

Are the passenger and driver's side curtains the same size?


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


> From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net
> Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 07:34:18 -0600
> To: grunthaner at gmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...
>
> That's the problem Lin, I have the hardtop on!!  and just like with the
soft
> top, the left side side curtain does NOT reach the top of the hardtop or
> soft.
>
> Door gaps are very good so I'm beginning to think that the brackets for the
> side curtains may not be original..
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Jan 4, 2012, at 5:19 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
> > Personally I never liked the seal on most British cars. That's why
> > Pinky usually sports her hardtop : ) I'll eventually get good at
> > on/off of the top for good days : )
> > Lin
> >
> > On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 6:39 PM,  <Miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
> >> Can't speak for all of them, but mine are 5/8" on top and 1-3/8" on
> bottom.
> >>
> >> Howard Collins
> >> Virginia Beach, VA.
> >> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
> >> '68 Austin Mini
> >> ------------------------

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Wed Jan  4 15:46:52 2012
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 22:46:52 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...
Message-ID: <20120104.154652.30298.0@webmail03.dca.untd.com>

So Dave, you didn't open up your drain taps when you had the paint done? or
did you replace the floor pans saying "I'll never need THAT much drainage"?
I re-open both of the foot well ones once a year, and anytime I'm under one, I
make sure to run a blade through the openings under the seats, then vacuum
form the top after lifting the cushions. I have no illusions about how much
water will pour through.
As to the leading edge of the top, as long as you have the bar properly seated
before you pull down to the rear, I've not had a problem-though when I first
drove the BE in October in the snow, I did have snow coming through UNDER the
windshield and OVER the cowl. and people say VB rubber is bad! ;^}


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

Re: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...
LOL! Coming back from the Midget 50th the decks(floors) were awash to a
depth of ~1/2"!  I thought it was the curtains but not that much was
coming in through there.  I lot was coming in through the header. However
when I got home and started pulling out the seats and carpet I noticed the
fresh air door on the drivers side was open. Ta da! Source of most of the
water.

I would like to know if it's possible to seal the leading edge of the
hood(top).  Water shouldn't be coming through there; it's not a
"Lift-the-Dot" window frame.

Good luck!
DW

____________________________________________________________
LifeLockB. Official Site
Don&#39;t Be a Victim of Credit Fraud. Enroll w/ LifeLock & Get Protected.
http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4f04d6f1f31901387ebdst01duc

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Wed Jan  4 19:44:23 2012
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 21:44:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...
In-Reply-To: <BAY171-W35857EE810F03A5C9617DC2970@phx.gbl>
References: <301b4.4762b20e.3c3515c7@aol.com>
	<CAL0QtVe+FYxYDBWTWgp5ogSW8Y+evmFDG--rwg1zk-jQXf5Qgw@mail.gmail.com>
	<C0DAF913-D5B8-476B-A2BA-254EF78391A1@comcast.net>
	<BAY171-W35857EE810F03A5C9617DC2970@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <CA+Xq+0xM1YUNT9oMHg9dCKLrmqqGWBVVe6_b3eTLkhO2f9qzQw@mail.gmail.com>

On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 5:24 PM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
Hard top ones are different than the soft top ones, they are larger.
---------------------------------------------
Actually, they're not until you get to aftermarket hardtops... The
Geoff Healey hardtop takes taller side curtains than the factory
hardtop. I have a set of GH sidecurtains as well as a factory hardtop
and factory side curtains.
-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Jan  4 20:32:51 2012
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 21:32:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...
In-Reply-To: <BAY171-W35857EE810F03A5C9617DC2970@phx.gbl>
References: <301b4.4762b20e.3c3515c7@aol.com>,
	<CAL0QtVe+FYxYDBWTWgp5ogSW8Y+evmFDG--rwg1zk-jQXf5Qgw@mail.gmail.com>,
	<C0DAF913-D5B8-476B-A2BA-254EF78391A1@comcast.net>
	<BAY171-W35857EE810F03A5C9617DC2970@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4EBC939A-6D9D-43F0-BE55-5691A5430AA4@comcast.net>

Just went out and measured, both sides are the same, low at the top.

Does anyone have a pic or measurements for the mounts that hold the side
curtains?

Lester


On Jan 4, 2012, at 4:24 PM, brian S wrote:

>
> Lester,
>
> I'm no expert, but it sounds to me like you have the wrong side curtains.
> Hard top ones are different than the soft top ones, they are larger.
>
> Are the passenger and driver's side curtains the same size?
>
>
> Brian S.
> Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
> Thanks to Frank C.!
>
>
> > From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net
> > Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 07:34:18 -0600
> > To: grunthaner at gmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net;
bugeye at yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...
> >
> > That's the problem Lin, I have the hardtop on!! and just like with the
soft
> > top, the left side side curtain does NOT reach the top of the hardtop or
> > soft.
> >
> > Door gaps are very good so I'm beginning to think that the brackets for
the
> > side curtains may not be original..
> >
> > Lester
> >
> >
> > On Jan 4, 2012, at 5:19 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> >
> > > Personally I never liked the seal on most British cars. That's why
> > > Pinky usually sports her hardtop : ) I'll eventually get good at
> > > on/off of the top for good days : )
> > > Lin
> > >
> > > On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 6:39 PM, <Miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
> > >> Can't speak for all of them, but mine are 5/8" on top and 1-3/8" on
> > bottom.
> > >>
> > >> Howard Collins
> > >> Virginia Beach, VA.
> > >> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
> > >> '68 Austin Mini
> > >> ------------------------

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Jan  4 20:35:22 2012
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 21:35:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...
In-Reply-To: <CA+Xq+0xM1YUNT9oMHg9dCKLrmqqGWBVVe6_b3eTLkhO2f9qzQw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <301b4.4762b20e.3c3515c7@aol.com>
	<CAL0QtVe+FYxYDBWTWgp5ogSW8Y+evmFDG--rwg1zk-jQXf5Qgw@mail.gmail.com>
	<C0DAF913-D5B8-476B-A2BA-254EF78391A1@comcast.net>
	<BAY171-W35857EE810F03A5C9617DC2970@phx.gbl>
	<CA+Xq+0xM1YUNT9oMHg9dCKLrmqqGWBVVe6_b3eTLkhO2f9qzQw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2D3DC2A6-D1E6-423D-B425-89BA1D2EE968@comcast.net>

At some time during the past when I cleaned up the hardtop it had the serial
number etc. so i believe it to be original..the side curtains don't work with
soft or hard top.

Leser


On Jan 4, 2012, at 8:44 PM, CosmicMag1380 wrote:

> On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 5:24 PM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hard top ones are different than the soft top ones, they are larger.
> ---------------------------------------------
> Actually, they're not until you get to aftermarket hardtops... The
> Geoff Healey hardtop takes taller side curtains than the factory
> hardtop. I have a set of GH sidecurtains as well as a factory hardtop
> and factory side curtains.
> --
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
> 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
> ------------------------
>
> 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/oldsaabguy at comcast.net

From pilotrob at msn.com  Thu Jan  5 06:34:55 2012
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:34:55 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Measurement help
 please...
Message-ID: <SNT135-ds1151B819A6B59A9A7B4A8DD4940@phx.gbl>

Exactly.

CB


-----Original Message-----
From: hardy.john at cox.net
Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2012 1:16 AM
To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com, Spridgets list
Cc: Lester
Subject: Re: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...

Lester, 

Do you have one of the original DHC hardtops or one of the more common (but still getting rare) later BMC? There is a differenc e in the sidescreens that are used with the two different  hardtops and as previously pointed out  a difference between the sidescreens used with the removable hood and the hardtop. 

End of the day; a good tonneau cover and rain hat will probably keep you drier then either top and sidecurtains on a rainy day!

Cheers, 

John 


---- Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote: 
> Just went out and measured, both sides are the same, low at the top.
> 
> Does anyone have a pic or measurements for the mounts that hold the side curtains?
> 
> Lester
> 
> 
> On Jan 4, 2012, at 4:24 PM, brian S wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Lester,
> > 
> > I'm no expert, but it sounds to me like you have the wrong side curtains.
> > Hard top ones are different than the soft top ones, they are larger.
> > 
> > Are the passenger and driver's side curtains the same size?
> > 
> > 
> > Brian S.
> > Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
> > Thanks to Frank C.!
> > 
> > 
> > > From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net
> > > Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 07:34:18 -0600
> > > To: grunthaner at gmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...
> > > 
> > > That's the problem Lin, I have the hardtop on!! and just like with the soft
> > > top, the left side side curtain does NOT reach the top of the hardtop or
> > > soft.
> > > 
> > > Door gaps are very good so I'm beginning to think that the brackets for the
> > > side curtains may not be original..
> > > 
> > > Lester
> > > 
> > > 
> > > On Jan 4, 2012, at 5:19 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> > > 
> > > > Personally I never liked the seal on most British cars. That's why
> > > > Pinky usually sports her hardtop : ) I'll eventually get good at
> > > > on/off of the top for good days : )
> > > > Lin
> > > >
> > > > On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 6:39 PM, <Miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
> > > >> Can't speak for all of them, but mine are 5/8" on top and 1-3/8" on
> > > bottom.
> > > >>
> > > >> Howard Collins
> > > >> Virginia Beach, VA.
> > > >> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
> > > >> '68 Austin Mini
> > > >> ------------------------
> > > >>
> > > 
> 
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

From twobees at sprynet.com  Thu Jan  5 11:18:56 2012
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm)
Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 13:18:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 Engine Weight?
Message-ID: <009301cccbd6$7ceb0a40$76c11ec0$@com>

Happy New Year to all!
 
Does anyone have weight of 948 long block with flywheel available?
 
I'm getting ready to ship off the Turner with 2 spare engines & am trying to
estimate total weight.  Engines are last unknown as I don't have a scale I
could use without breaking it.
 
Your help will be appreciated.
 
Norm

From millerls at ado13.com  Thu Jan  5 12:46:44 2012
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 11:46:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 Engine Weight?
In-Reply-To: <009301cccbd6$7ceb0a40$76c11ec0$@com>
References: <009301cccbd6$7ceb0a40$76c11ec0$@com>
Message-ID: <C9E050A1-2071-47B1-864C-54510321E99D@ado13.com>

948 with the Rivergate rear plate and no flywheel or manifolds: 163

On Jan 5, 2012, at 10:18 AM, Norm wrote:

> Happy New Year to all!
>
> Does anyone have weight of 948 long block with flywheel available?
>
> I'm getting ready to ship off the Turner with 2 spare engines & am trying
to
> estimate total weight.  Engines are last unknown as I don't have a scale I
> could use without breaking it.
>
> Your help will be appreciated.
>
> Norm

From nases at verizon.net  Thu Jan  5 18:17:06 2012
From: nases at verizon.net (Philip Nase)
Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:17:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Water pump on 1275
Message-ID: <32237ECB-4621-4327-8FD4-8196DD136CF8@verizon.net>

I am planning to use a water pump from my 1098 on a 1275 engine.  It in a
bugeye using a vertical flow radiator.  Will this fit the 1275?  Thanks.

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

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Thu Jan  5 18:49:26 2012
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 20:49:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Water pump on 1275
In-Reply-To: <32237ECB-4621-4327-8FD4-8196DD136CF8@verizon.net>
References: <32237ECB-4621-4327-8FD4-8196DD136CF8@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <8A09B9B9-7DB4-4560-BC32-EBC6DACD5F87@gmail.com>

Phil,

The Moss numbers are different.  I think the difference is in the  
length of the impeller shaft.

It should work.......  Just make sure the impeller on the pump  
doesn't rub on the #1 cylinder wall.   You can do this by holding the  
pump in position and turning the spindle where the fan and pulley mount.

If you want a new one - I can leave one out and you could pick it up  
whenever you can, Or I could drop it in the mail tomorrow..

Kevin



On Jan 5, 2012, at 8:17 PM, Philip Nase wrote:

> I am planning to use a water pump from my 1098 on a 1275 engine.   
> It in a
> bugeye using a vertical flow radiator.  Will this fit the 1275?   
> Thanks.
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
> ------------------------
>
> 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/ 
> kevinv1275 at gmail.com

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Thu Jan  5 20:00:21 2012
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Mike MacLean)
Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 19:00:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Water pump on 1275
In-Reply-To: <8A09B9B9-7DB4-4560-BC32-EBC6DACD5F87@gmail.com>
References: <32237ECB-4621-4327-8FD4-8196DD136CF8@verizon.net>
	<8A09B9B9-7DB4-4560-BC32-EBC6DACD5F87@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <EB9EB2DF-A39B-41D8-8342-2498DAE14546@att.net>

APT sells a water pump for the 1275 with a cast impeller. Much more efficient
than the bent steel plate on the cheapies from Moss and the like.
Mike MacLean

Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 5, 2012, at 17:49, Kevin Valentine <kevinv1275 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Phil,
>
> The Moss numbers are different.  I think the difference is in the length of
the impeller shaft.
>
> It should work.......  Just make sure the impeller on the pump doesn't rub
on the #1 cylinder wall.   You can do this by holding the pump in position and
turning the spindle where the fan and pulley mount.
>
> If you want a new one - I can leave one out and you could pick it up
whenever you can, Or I could drop it in the mail tomorrow..
>
> Kevin
>
>
>
> On Jan 5, 2012, at 8:17 PM, Philip Nase wrote:
>
>> I am planning to use a water pump from my 1098 on a 1275 engine.  It in a
>> bugeye using a vertical flow radiator.  Will this fit the 1275?  Thanks.
>>
>> Phil Nase
>> Quakertown, PA
>> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
>> ------------------------
>>
>> 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/kevinv1275 at gmail.com
> ------------------------
>
> 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/rrengineer.mike at att.net

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Thu Jan  5 21:39:10 2012
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 23:39:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...
In-Reply-To: <777A786F-2857-4E3A-89D5-E311FA0A9563@comcast.net>
References: <777A786F-2857-4E3A-89D5-E311FA0A9563@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C80CA3E85A9143D08005593E7CAADAA8@blackbox2>

I don't know what the standard rubber size is around the side curtains
that is offered by the various vendors today.

What I do know is the more, the better.  The most important aspect is that
the top rubber tucks nicely under the flap in the soft top.

A long time ago I re-rubbered my side screens using generic "T" sectioned
rubber weather stripping.  I might have gotten it from MotorHead, but I
can't remember. 

I think it is 1" around the top of the side screen and 2" along the bottom
edge.

Where the different rubber sizes met at the bottom corners they were bonded
together using a thin sheet of 1/16" thick rubber & cyanoacrylate adhesive.
I then trimmed the leading edge so that it fit nicely against the windshield
pillar.

I've never had any leaking issues with this setup and it has lasted many
years.  

If I were to do it over again I would search McMaster or somewhere else and
try to get the same kind of "T" section rubber weather-stripping.  



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

Good morning all,

could someone take a moment to measure the height of the rubber above and
below the side curtains for a Bugeye please?

I'm trying to figure why I get THAT much water coming in ..  stop laughing..

From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Sat Jan  7 03:34:26 2012
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 02:34:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
Message-ID: <1325932466.13430.yint-ygo-j2me@web160304.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

..Enjoy your beauty every day!  http://gpsei.com/new-year.link.php?jpage=15o4

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Jan  7 04:13:47 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 06:13:47 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Quiet here... what is everyone working on?
Message-ID: <29adc.6e7ae7.3c3982eb@aol.com>

I'm making a spare 4 gauge dash, also I'm making front spring hanger  
brackets that I'm hoping I'll also be to incorporate the anti-tramp bracket and  
thereby save some weight.
 
Annual brake fluid change is overdue so needs to be done in the next few  
weeks.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 07/01/2012 06:16:42 GMT Standard Time,  
trevor.jessie at gmail.com writes:

Are we  all out in the garage working on
winter  projects?

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Sat Jan  7 05:51:49 2012
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:51:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <1325932466.13430.yint-ygo-j2me@web160304.mail.bf1.yahoo.co
  m>
References: <1325932466.13430.yint-ygo-j2me@web160304.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <201201071252.q07CqDMB013729@mail.usimperio.com>

Someone has been hacked. AVG went nuts with this link.

Dave

At 05:34 AM 1/7/2012, you wrote:
>..Enjoy your beauty every day!  http://gpsei.com/new-year.link.php?jpage=15o4
>------------------------

From lmacy at mac.com  Sat Jan  7 06:20:25 2012
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:20:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <201201071252.q07CqDMB013729@mail.usimperio.com>
References: <1325932466.13430.yint-ygo-j2me@web160304.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<201201071252.q07CqDMB013729@mail.usimperio.com>
Message-ID: <CFA8D051-8BEF-4C57-8203-FDFA084443A5@mac.com>

That's just 'cuz it's about beauty and you clicked on it ;-)

ED

On Jan 7, 2012, at 7:51 AM, Dave Yealy wrote:

> Someone has been hacked. AVG went nuts with this link.
> 
> Dave
> 
> At 05:34 AM 1/7/2012, you wrote:
>> ..Enjoy your beauty every day!  http://gpsei.com/new-year.link.php?jpage=15o4
>> ------------------------
> ------------------------
> 
> 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/lmacy at mac.com

-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy at phillymgclub.com
Board Member at Large
Philadelphia MG Club


"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!". 

From grday at btinternet.com  Sat Jan  7 06:29:29 2012
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 13:29:29 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Quiet here... what is everyone working on?
References: <29adc.6e7ae7.3c3982eb@aol.com>
Message-ID: <5C787EDE85ED40D7BB89E3800A3D7055@user8634b3d69b>

Swapping the axle on the old trailer to a 15" wheel one and re-furbing that. 
I was carrying a safe that slid off the pallet it was on and a corner went 
through the 2" x 6" floor boarding a couple of years ago.  Making 14 
combination cleats\ side handles and a couple of rear props, then building a 
twin axle 13" wheel trailer.  Sell the single axle trailer, extend the 
trailer hutch (garden shed lean to) and that should see me through to 
April/May.
Currently trying to get a new oil seal for the new trailer axle
No LBC stuff really - unless you want to count the trailer as a carrying 
vehicle.

Guy R Day 

From lmacy at mac.com  Sun Jan  8 05:22:13 2012
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:22:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] Peddler's Village
Message-ID: <800149E9-01F2-4C65-BE46-1F1CF5DF9BF5@mac.com>

I sent this to my club that hosted the Brits at the Village show in Oct. Thought you all might like to see as well.



Any one ever actually count the number of cars at the show?? Now you can, although I am not sure what time it was taken, check out Peddler's Village on http://maps.google.com. Make sure you have it set to satellite, not map, and zoom in on the parking area.

http://tinyurl.com/74qjjoy

Or:

http://maps.google.com/maps?pq=river+yoga+lahaska+pa&hl=en&cp=27&gs_id=1d&xhr=t&q=5667+Old+York+Rd+lahaska+pa&qe=NTY2NyBPbGQgWW9yayBSZCBsYWhhc2thIHBh&qesig=9Ufwwb8FKYZozQ0lgnnleA&pkc=AFgZ2tma9eQwjYAKbkCup5pQe_wm8otREZNv2RZfURsQSkOQjSAXJiZWExgUJCXaqHy5xgXvVKDrLHgiqwPOHuw0c-RRt0pygA&client=safari&rls=en&gs_sm=&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1213&bih=736&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl

Pretty Cool, huh??

Larry


__,_._,__
-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy at phillymgclub.com
Secretary
Philadelphia MG Club


"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!". 

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sun Jan  8 06:30:26 2012
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 05:30:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] any interest in an MGA for $1500??
In-Reply-To: <BAY171-W470B709FC65EFB8B5EBC28C29B0@phx.gbl>
References: <1324401966.65293.YahooMailNeo@web160805.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<BAY171-W470B709FC65EFB8B5EBC28C29B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <1326029426.77778.YahooMailNeo@web160802.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Yeah, that one caught my eye.... if it sells, I'm listing mine for $10,000. 
It's a thing of beauty, aint it?

 
Edward Perez
Summerville, SC
78 Midget
(1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
________________________________
 From: brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com>
To:
eap2140 at yahoo.com 
Sent: Sunday, January 8, 2012 7:19 AM
Subject: RE:
[Spridgets] any interest in an MGA for $1500??
 

 
Ed,

It's no longer there,
how come you didn't tell us about this Midget??????
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2732115943.html

:-)

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



> Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011
09:26:06 -0800
> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
>
Subject: [Spridgets] any interest in an MGA for $1500??
> 
>
http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/2737428801.html
> 
> NFI... 
> 
> 
>
Edward Perez
> Summerville, SC
> 78 Midget (1275)
>
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
> ------------------------

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Sun Jan  8 09:34:09 2012
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 11:34:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Conclave 2012 - Promotional Email Announcement
Message-ID: <CAHkEVvQvAGNyrJgQ4URLO4Bt1yE6TVv7b53ZxBFcSvihT=oRCg@mail.gmail.com>

It's never to early to start the Party!

And what kind of party is it without cake?

Were getting ready for you in Louisville next summer and thanks to our
friends at Adam Matthews bakeries we have a special gift for anyone that
registers for Conclave 2012 before February 29, 2012. The Kentucky Woods
cake!

The Kentucky Woods cake is the original, one and only Bourbon Barrel Cake
and is a moist brown sugar cake with pure maple and chocolate cake, topped
with walnuts, chocolate and caramel bourbon icing. Seven year aged Kentucky
bourbon is used to give the cake a very unique nutty maple flavor.

Anyone that registers before February 29, 2012 will receive this special
gift at registration check-in during Conclave.

This is a special limited time offer!

Visit www.2012conclave.com for complete information about this years
exciting Conclave Event.


Bluegrass Austin Healey Club
Louisville, KY

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Jan  8 12:32:18 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 11:32:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] Peddler's Village
In-Reply-To: <800149E9-01F2-4C65-BE46-1F1CF5DF9BF5@mac.com>
References: <800149E9-01F2-4C65-BE46-1F1CF5DF9BF5@mac.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVfCFe3Zsh9ZW2BirS7megN1BV5o=inWC9i=DDgs564UZA@mail.gmail.com>

Very cool Larry.
Lin

On Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at 4:22 AM, Larry Macy <lmacy at mac.com> wrote:
> I sent this to my club that hosted the Brits at the Village show in Oct.
Thought you all might like to see as well.
>
>
>
> Any one ever actually count the number of cars at the show?? Now you can,
although I am not sure what time it was taken, check out Peddler's Village on
http://maps.google.com. Make sure you have it set to satellite, not map, and
zoom in on the parking area.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/74qjjoy
>
> Or:
>
>
http://maps.google.com/maps?pq=river+yoga+lahaska+pa&hl=en&cp=27&gs_id=1d&xhr
=t&q=5667+Old+York+Rd+lahaska+pa&qe=NTY2NyBPbGQgWW9yayBSZCBsYWhhc2thIHBh&qesi
g=9Ufwwb8FKYZozQ0lgnnleA&pkc=AFgZ2tma9eQwjYAKbkCup5pQe_wm8otREZNv2RZfURsQSkOQ
jSAXJiZWExgUJCXaqHy5xgXvVKDrLHgiqwPOHuw0c-RRt0pygA&client=safari&rls=en&gs_sm
=&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1213&bih=736&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&t
ab=wl
>
> Pretty Cool, huh??
>
> Larry
>
>
> __,_._,__
> --
>
> Larry Macy
> 78 Midget
>
> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
> Secretary
> Philadelphia MG Club
>
>
> "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in sideways,
Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and
screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!".
> ------------------------
>
> 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 grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Jan  8 12:37:08 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 11:37:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Quiet here... what is everyone working on?
In-Reply-To: <5C787EDE85ED40D7BB89E3800A3D7055@user8634b3d69b>
References: <29adc.6e7ae7.3c3982eb@aol.com>
	<5C787EDE85ED40D7BB89E3800A3D7055@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVctiAyD6JKd-KHpLtvp920KdWPyr=ap=_udrReG+fVZmg@mail.gmail.com>

Getting out to the garage as we speak, I'll keep you posted. But I
think I'll remove all 4 wheels for the winter and paint them at work.
Won't install till spring.
Lin

On Sat, Jan 7, 2012 at 5:29 AM, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:
> Swapping the axle on the old trailer to a 15" wheel one and re-furbing
that.
> I was carrying a safe that slid off the pallet it was on and a corner went
> through the 2" x 6" floor boarding a couple of years ago.  Making 14
> combination cleats\ side handles and a couple of rear props, then building
a
> twin axle 13" wheel trailer.  Sell the single axle trailer, extend the
> trailer hutch (garden shed lean to) and that should see me through to
> April/May.
> Currently trying to get a new oil seal for the new trailer axle
> No LBC stuff really - unless you want to count the trailer as a carrying
> vehicle.
>
> Guy R Day ------------------------
>
>
> 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 grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Jan  8 12:43:06 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 11:43:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Conclave 2012 - Promotional Email Announcement
In-Reply-To: <CAHkEVvQvAGNyrJgQ4URLO4Bt1yE6TVv7b53ZxBFcSvihT=oRCg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAHkEVvQvAGNyrJgQ4URLO4Bt1yE6TVv7b53ZxBFcSvihT=oRCg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdi09sCmXn7t9pNK+hOXX-xsmPn53_=ZzE1UmVVVrieDQ@mail.gmail.com>

Wow Trevor it sure looks like it will be lots of fun, I hope we can make it.
Lin


On Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at 8:34 AM, Trevor Jessie <trevor.jessie at gmail.com> wrote:
> It's never to early to start the Party!
>
> And what kind of party is it without cake?
>
> We re getting ready for you in Louisville next summer and thanks to our
> friends at Adam Matthews bakeries we have a special gift for anyone that
> registers for Conclave 2012 before February 29, 2012. The Kentucky Woods
> cake!
>
> The Kentucky Woods cake is the original, one and only Bourbon Barrel Cake
> and is a moist brown sugar cake with pure maple and chocolate cake, topped
> with walnuts, chocolate and caramel bourbon icing. Seven year aged Kentucky
> bourbon is used to give the cake a very unique nutty maple flavor.
>
> Anyone that registers before February 29, 2012 will receive this special
> gift at registration check-in during Conclave.
>
> This is a special limited time offer!
>
> Visit www.2012conclave.com for complete information about this year s
> exciting Conclave Event.
>
>
> Bluegrass Austin Healey Club
> Louisville, KY
> ------------------------
>
> 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 grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Jan  8 12:54:26 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 11:54:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Motivate to work on my Sprite because Stitches surgery
 is this Wednesday : )
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVeGiqSdm4nXfan_vNdHYHfmO0ZHGJdZfJ_JWWimJ1NrgQ@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I'm pretty relieved to work on my Sprite now that the kitty surgeon
says he may be able to remove the tumor off Stitches throat. I am only
guessing the first local vet didn't know it was nodular lymphoma
locking the tumor to a nodule. But nothing is 100% at the very least I
will have a tissue biopsy to determine which type of cancer. If it is
slow growing lymphoma low does chemo is least invasive and I will try
it. But if it is fast growing and she requires stronger chemo I will
have to reassess. I just hope they can remove this lousy tumor as it
makes breathing difficult for her and I have to pump her with steroids
to give her relief.

Sometimes I wish I grew up on a farm and could distance myself from this.

The procedure is expensive of course but my conscious will be clear
knowing I can relieve her from this nasty thing.

Has anyone on the list given their pet chemo? I hear is isn't that bad
for cats as it is for dogs.
Lin

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sun Jan  8 15:11:17 2012
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 17:11:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] Peddler's Village
In-Reply-To: <800149E9-01F2-4C65-BE46-1F1CF5DF9BF5@mac.com>
References: <800149E9-01F2-4C65-BE46-1F1CF5DF9BF5@mac.com>
Message-ID: <4DCF4072E7C74F809C5DB7E9A17E0A5B@t60>

Amazing.  I can see my car.  I wonder what are the chances that the
satellite was overhead just when the show occurred? 


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Macy
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 7:22 AM
To: Spridgets net
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] Peddler's Village

I sent this to my club that hosted the Brits at the Village show in Oct.
Thought you all might like to see as well.



Any one ever actually count the number of cars at the show?? Now you can,
although I am not sure what time it was taken, check out Peddler's Village
on http://maps.google.com. Make sure you have it set to satellite, not map,
and zoom in on the parking area.

http://tinyurl.com/74qjjoy

Or:

http://maps.google.com/maps?pq=river+yoga+lahaska+pa&hl=en&cp=27&gs_id=1d&xh
r=t&q=5667+Old+York+Rd+lahaska+pa&qe=NTY2NyBPbGQgWW9yayBSZCBsYWhhc2thIHBh&qe
sig=9Ufwwb8FKYZozQ0lgnnleA&pkc=AFgZ2tma9eQwjYAKbkCup5pQe_wm8otREZNv2RZfURsQS
kOQjSAXJiZWExgUJCXaqHy5xgXvVKDrLHgiqwPOHuw0c-RRt0pygA&client=safari&rls=en&g
s_sm=&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1213&bih=736&um=1&ie=UTF-8&s
a=N&tab=wl

Pretty Cool, huh??

Larry


__,_._,__
-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy at phillymgclub.com
Secretary
Philadelphia MG Club


"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in sideways,
Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and
screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!". 
------------------------

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/dlh2001 at comcast.net

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Sun Jan  8 15:17:09 2012
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 14:17:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Santa is on the move ;)
In-Reply-To: <D7775C15-C1B3-40F3-8A99-3B681B29706B@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1326061029.86249.YahooMailClassic@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Darn - he is already  gone & he missed my house again.


--- On Sat, 12/24/11, Kevin Valentine <kevinv1275 at gmail.com> wrote:


From: Kevin Valentine <kevinv1275 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Santa is on the move ;)
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Cc: "EasternOshitGroup" <EasternOshitGroup at yahoogroups.com>
Date: Saturday, December 24, 2011, 8:09 AM


http://www.noradsanta.org/en/index.html?!2d

or

http://tinyurl.com/cd9pabo
------------------------

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/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com

From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Jan  8 15:58:51 2012
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 17:58:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] Peddler's Village
In-Reply-To: <4DCF4072E7C74F809C5DB7E9A17E0A5B@t60>
References: <800149E9-01F2-4C65-BE46-1F1CF5DF9BF5@mac.com>
	<4DCF4072E7C74F809C5DB7E9A17E0A5B@t60>
Message-ID: <F41A4D4D-A532-4123-A928-937BCE0B251D@chartermi.net>

Google says they update their maps every 1-3 years.  The shot of my house is
from last spring before I bought the '79 Party Midget, but after my neighbors
got back from Florida.  So I would say the odds of a photo of your car show
are one in a brazillion.  :-)

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Jan 8, 2012, at 5:11 PM, "Dean Hedin" <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Amazing.  I can see my car.  I wonder what are the chances that the
> satellite was overhead just when the show occurred?

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Jan  8 17:52:40 2012
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:52:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] Peddler's Village
In-Reply-To: <F41A4D4D-A532-4123-A928-937BCE0B251D@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <CB2F7A58.1E07F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Google says they update their maps every 1-3 years.
I think it's kind of cool that I can see both sides and the top of my
Ranchero in the driveway. It looks clean so I'd guess that was about six
months ago.
BZ

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Jan  8 18:28:48 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 19:28:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Quiet here... what is everyone working on?
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVctiAyD6JKd-KHpLtvp920KdWPyr=ap=_udrReG+fVZmg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <29adc.6e7ae7.3c3982eb@aol.com>
	<5C787EDE85ED40D7BB89E3800A3D7055@user8634b3d69b>
	<CAL0QtVctiAyD6JKd-KHpLtvp920KdWPyr=ap=_udrReG+fVZmg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx7_EfadsVQcApKYgb-Szi9nwRsZs9WGv5bvrGLt7Cb2x=A@mail.gmail.com>

Putting the $500 TDI Golf back together.  The timing belt wasn't too
bad of a job but it was taken apart by the dealer so it is like a big
puzzle.

From twobees at sprynet.com  Mon Jan  9 12:39:15 2012
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm)
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:39:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Wanted - BMC "A" Adjustable Cam Gear
Message-ID: <00bd01cccf06$5f01f920$1d05eb60$@com>

Greetings & Happy New Year to all!
 
Anyone have an adjustable cam gear they want to sell?  Best new price I find
is $250.  This is for engine I'm sending to UK with my Turner.  Looking to
save a few $$ if possible.
 
Cheers!
 
Norm

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Jan 10 03:47:47 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:47:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] Peddler's Village
In-Reply-To: <CB2F7A58.1E07F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <F41A4D4D-A532-4123-A928-937BCE0B251D@chartermi.net>
	<CB2F7A58.1E07F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdBNhN5SCY+Sek6RgJBSAasEnpoJJTHqpRNLxqh3xfTaw@mail.gmail.com>

My nephews car is in my driveway on my shot, wish it was Pinky : )
Lin

On Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at 4:52 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
>> Google says they update their maps every 1-3 years.
> I think it's kind of cool that I can see both sides and the top of my
> Ranchero in the driveway. It looks clean so I'd guess that was about six
> months ago.
> BZ
> ------------------------
>
> 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 grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Jan 10 04:36:45 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:36:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] great site for making parts : )
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVcKXgFx9EChb8aWRie0iE0uJO7TMV1GNk4D2jqjXdz-SQ@mail.gmail.com>

A friend just sent me this link http://www.emachineshop.com/ and had
some parts made.
see his thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=494967
Lin

From kristi74midget at comcast.net  Tue Jan 10 07:12:10 2012
From: kristi74midget at comcast.net (Kristi & Lambert)
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:12:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] Peddler's Village
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVdBNhN5SCY+Sek6RgJBSAasEnpoJJTHqpRNLxqh3xfTaw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <F41A4D4D-A532-4123-A928-937BCE0B251D@chartermi.net>
	<CB2F7A58.1E07F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<CAL0QtVdBNhN5SCY+Sek6RgJBSAasEnpoJJTHqpRNLxqh3xfTaw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E33C6EDB-2B84-4742-8B5C-20311F1AC1D8@comcast.net>

That is really cool.  I just went and looked at my house.  The pictures all
must have been done the same day because my Durango is in the driveway but the
Midgets are missing.  I wonder where they were???  :-)

Kristi


Kristi & Lambert
'74 RWA Midget
'77 RB Midget



On Jan 10, 2012, at 5:47 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> My nephews car is in my driveway on my shot, wish it was Pinky : )
> Lin
>
> On Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at 4:52 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
>>> Google says they update their maps every 1-3 years.
>> I think it's kind of cool that I can see both sides and the top of my
>> Ranchero in the driveway. It looks clean so I'd guess that was about six
>> months ago.
>> BZ
>> ------------------------
>>
>> 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
> ------------------------
>
> 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/kristi74midget at comcast.net

From CAWS52803 at aol.com  Tue Jan 10 07:20:27 2012
From: CAWS52803 at aol.com (CAWS52803 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:20:27 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Test - delete
Message-ID: <2c2a1.4424f105.3c3da32b@aol.com>

Test - delete
I don't seem to be getting much List mail.

From CAWS52803 at aol.com  Tue Jan 10 07:25:13 2012
From: CAWS52803 at aol.com (CAWS52803 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:25:13 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: 60 RHD Bugeye For Sale
Message-ID: <2c58b.1fbd7a56.3c3da449@aol.com>

Return-path: <CAWS52803 at aol.com>
From: CAWS52803 at aol.com
Full-name: CAWS52803
Message-ID: <16dc8.55b3606a.3c2fc1e8 at aol.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:39:52 -0500 (EST)
Subject: 60 RHD Bugeye For Sale
To: healeys at autox.team.net, spridgets at autox.team.net
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
X-Mailer: 9.0 for Windows sub 5117
X-AOL-IP: 63.3.11.130
X-Originating-IP: [63.3.11.130]
X-Converted-To-Plain-Text: from multipart/alternative by demime 1.01d
X-Converted-To-Plain-Text: Alternative section used was text/plain

I bought this beautiful red car in 1987.  British Motor Industry Heritage 
certificate states built Oct 3-5 1960 and dispatched Mar 9, 1961.  Has 
forward hinged fiberglass bonnet.  Rebuilt 1275 Transmission and new 1300 Long 
Engine installed 1993.  In storage for 10 years and in 2006 I redid all brakes, 
clutch and fuel lines and components.  Everything goes with it including 
tonneau, top, side curtains, canvas cover and original British Registration 
papers.  Never used in rain or inclement weather.  Hate to sell, but ready to 
roll.  Contact me for further info and photos.
Rudy Streng
Lenoir, NC

From lmacy at mac.com  Tue Jan 10 07:47:59 2012
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:47:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Test - delete
In-Reply-To: <2c2a1.4424f105.3c3da32b@aol.com>
References: <2c2a1.4424f105.3c3da32b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <0C1B7F2C-B24A-4FFB-B99F-664F037F85DB@mac.com>

Hmm,,, Well, I guess I did not get this either ;-)


On Jan 10, 2012, at 09:20 AM, CAWS52803 at aol.com wrote:

> Test - delete
> I don't seem to be getting much List mail.
> ------------------------
> 
> 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/lmacy at mac.com

-- 

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

"Anyone who slaps a 'this page is best viewed with Browser X' label on a Web page appears to be yearning for the bad old days, before the Web, when you had very little chance of reading a document written on another computer, another word processor, or another network."
-Tim Berners-Lee in Technology Review, July 1996

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Jan 10 08:33:52 2012
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:33:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] Peddler's Village
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVdBNhN5SCY+Sek6RgJBSAasEnpoJJTHqpRNLxqh3xfTaw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <F41A4D4D-A532-4123-A928-937BCE0B251D@chartermi.net>
	<CB2F7A58.1E07F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<CAL0QtVdBNhN5SCY+Sek6RgJBSAasEnpoJJTHqpRNLxqh3xfTaw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0A7B51000F414F6EBECADE183E09FA55@Home>

It is fun to hunt around town and see if you can figure out when the 
satellite photos were taken.  In our case, our small aluminum skiff is 
turned over on the bulkhead when all the neighbors' boats are in the water. 
This is clearly in the Spring, when I was putting fiberglass patches on the 
bottom.  (The boat was built in 1970 - before my RWA Midget!  It is held 
together by patches.)  In another location, I can see tracks from heavy 
machinery used to clear a property, which identifies the time within a few 
months this year.  In contrast, the street-level view in Honolulu still 
shows a single mango hanging on the tree in the front yard.  That single 
mango will identify the photo and timing (end of mango season) until the 
next pass of the camera.

Some months ago, we showed the street-level photos to a neighbor, whose 
street is not included.  So she looked at her sister's house.  There was her 
sister, walking from her car to the back door of her house with a bag of 
groceries!  Our friend decided that she should not tell her sister about 
that.

Michael Rowe 

From lmacy at mac.com  Tue Jan 10 09:22:37 2012
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:22:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] Peddler's Village
In-Reply-To: <0A7B51000F414F6EBECADE183E09FA55@Home>
References: <F41A4D4D-A532-4123-A928-937BCE0B251D@chartermi.net>
	<CB2F7A58.1E07F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<CAL0QtVdBNhN5SCY+Sek6RgJBSAasEnpoJJTHqpRNLxqh3xfTaw@mail.gmail.com>
	<0A7B51000F414F6EBECADE183E09FA55@Home>
Message-ID: <6C2AB635-9BDE-4A7D-9011-E986DC8E15D1@mac.com>

Was there a baguette sticking out of the grocery bag??

Larry

On Jan 10, 2012, at 10:33 AM, Michael Rowe wrote:

> It is fun to hunt around town and see if you can figure out when the
satellite photos were taken.  In our case, our small aluminum skiff is turned
over on the bulkhead when all the neighbors' boats are in the water. This is
clearly in the Spring, when I was putting fiberglass patches on the bottom.
(The boat was built in 1970 - before my RWA Midget!  It is held together by
patches.)  In another location, I can see tracks from heavy machinery used to
clear a property, which identifies the time within a few months this year.  In
contrast, the street-level view in Honolulu still shows a single mango hanging
on the tree in the front yard.  That single mango will identify the photo and
timing (end of mango season) until the next pass of the camera.
>
> Some months ago, we showed the street-level photos to a neighbor, whose
street is not included.  So she looked at her sister's house.  There was her
sister, walking from her car to the back door of her house with a bag of
groceries!  Our friend decided that she should not tell her sister about
that.
>
> Michael Rowe ------------------------
>
> 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/lmacy at mac.com

--

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

o#? - if this is not an Apple icon, you are using the wrong operating system

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Jan 10 11:03:13 2012
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:03:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] Peddler's Village
In-Reply-To: <0A7B51000F414F6EBECADE183E09FA55@Home>
Message-ID: <CB31BD61.3385F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

They miss my work by about 2 miles, both in the photos, and in the driving
directions. Their computer can't differentiate between Main Street in Orange
CA, and Main Street in Santa Ana CA.  I also had to list my company as an
archaeological site because that was the closest business category Google
would accept. 
Some of the categories NOT recognized by Google are:
Vacuum Tube audio design
Electronics Engineering
Musical electronics service or design
Amplifier service or design
Musical amplifier service or design
Guitar amplifier service or design...
The list goes on and on, but the towel laundry next to me had no problem
listing their business as a towel laundry.
Every professional computer geek should be forced to pass a course in "The
Real World".

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 10 12:14:47 2012
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:14:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] New exhaust system
Message-ID: <1326222887.1421.YahooMailNeo@web160804.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

My exhaust finally gave out.  Wore a hole in it from scraping on the ground
all these years.  It's the last thing that really needs some attention (yeah,
right).  I was looking at some of the kits that they sell on-line, then
realized that they probably won't work for my setup (1275 in a RB car with
exhaust on the driver side).  I called a local muffler shop that will custom
bend the pipe and install a nice performance muffler for around $325.  The
question I have is do I want to go over the axle?  I've seen some very sweet
setups that go over the axle and could not recall the pros and cons.  I just
know that because my car sits so low, it's gonna scrape at the point under the
axle.  Any pearls of wisdom?  What diameter would suit my setup?  I have it
bored .030 over and have a mild cam in it (Kent 286).

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

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 10 13:04:05 2012
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:04:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] New exhaust system
In-Reply-To: <1326222887.1421.YahooMailNeo@web160804.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <1326222887.1421.YahooMailNeo@web160804.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1326225845.93378.YahooMailNeo@web160801.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Check out the exhaust on this Sebring Sprite... nicely done!  Scroll 3/4 of
the way down on the page after drooling all over your keyboard.....
http://www.fantasyjunction.com/cars/1104-Austin%20Healey-Sebring%20Sprite-Ori
ginal%20Type%20XSP%20Factory%20Racing%20Engine

 
Edward Perez
Summerville, SC
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
________________________________
 From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To:
"Spridgets at autox.team.net" <Spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, January
10, 2012 2:14 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] New exhaust system
 
My exhaust finally
gave out.  Wore a hole in it from scraping on the ground
all these years. 
It's the last thing that really needs some attention (yeah,
right).  I was
looking at some of the kits that they sell on-line, then
realized that they
probably won't work for my setup (1275 in a RB car with
exhaust on the driver
side).  I called a local muffler shop that will custom
bend the pipe and
install a nice performance muffler for around $325.  The
question I have is do
I want to go over the axle?  I've seen some very sweet
setups that go over the
axle and could not recall the pros and cons.  I just
know that because my car
sits so low, it's gonna scrape at the point under the
axle.  Any pearls of
wisdom?  What diameter would suit my setup?  I have it
bored .030 over and
have a mild cam in it (Kent 286).


Edward Perez
Summerville, SC
78 Midget
(1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
------------------------
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/eap2140 at yahoo.com

From dwramsey at att.net  Tue Jan 10 17:42:23 2012
From: dwramsey at att.net (dwramsey at att.net)
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:42:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Wanted - BMC "A" Adjustable Cam Gear
In-Reply-To: <00bd01cccf06$5f01f920$1d05eb60$@com>
References: <00bd01cccf06$5f01f920$1d05eb60$@com>
Message-ID: <1326242543.93816.YahooMailRC@web180502.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Apt sells offset cam keys, you only need .02,.04,.06,.08 to make any
adjustment 
you need.
        Crash



Anyone have an adjustable cam gear they
want to sell?  Best new price I find
is $250.  This is for engine I'm sending
to UK with my Turner.  Looking to
save a few $$ if possible.

Cheers!

Norm

From mark at bradakis.com  Tue Jan 10 19:14:04 2012
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:14:04 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Test - delete
In-Reply-To: <0C1B7F2C-B24A-4FFB-B99F-664F037F85DB@mac.com>
References: <2c2a1.4424f105.3c3da32b@aol.com>
	<0C1B7F2C-B24A-4FFB-B99F-664F037F85DB@mac.com>
Message-ID: <4F0CF06C.1030200@bradakis.com>

Never showed up here on the server.

mjb.

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 11 10:51:34 2012
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:51:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275cc Vandervell rod bearings needed.
Message-ID: <1326304294.59374.YahooMailClassic@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

 
Any one know where to buy Vandervell rod bearings?
It would be nice if i could find them in California.
If not - Where is the best place to buy them?
I am looking for stock size or maybe 10 over.
The machine shop is going to call me tonight or tomorrow after they check
it..
We did check check the crank at home - it is only off by less the .05.
So i may not need to have it turned. The motor is stock at this time.
 
Thank You for your time & help,
 
Vigil

From pilotrob at msn.com  Wed Jan 11 10:54:24 2012
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:54:24 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... 1275cc Vandervell rod
 bearings needed.
Message-ID: <SNT135-ds13528FB32ED87EEF9EBC87D49E0@phx.gbl>

APT used to carry them or may know where to source same if they don't.

CB


-----Original Message-----
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 12:51 PM
To: Midget/Sprite, spridgets, Sprite
Subject: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... 1275cc Vandervell rod bearings needed.

o?=
Any one know where to buy Vandervell rod bearings?
It would be nice if i could find them ino?=California.
If not - Where is the best place to buy them?
I am looking for stock size or maybe 10 over.
The machine shop is going to call me tonight or tomorrow after they check
it..
We did checko?=check the crank at home -o?=it is only off by less the .05.
So i may not need to have it turned. The motor is stock at this time.
o?=
Thank You for your time & help,
o?=
Vigil

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 11 11:29:12 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:29:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275cc Vandervell rod bearings needed.
In-Reply-To: <1326304294.59374.YahooMailClassic@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <1326304294.59374.YahooMailClassic@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx7-iy=HmU8EzTp5O07tyrws59zk49S2_ev4+T+_uy+ZGcA@mail.gmail.com>

Try the usual suspects.  You may want to buy extra sets for next time,
too.  Stock up.
PPP, Ed, etc.

From homehandy at sbcglobal.net  Wed Jan  4 21:12:09 2012
From: homehandy at sbcglobal.net (Jeff Kelly)
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 22:12:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: Measurement help
 please...
In-Reply-To: <2D3DC2A6-D1E6-423D-B425-89BA1D2EE968@comcast.net>
References: <301b4.4762b20e.3c3515c7@aol.com>
	<CAL0QtVe+FYxYDBWTWgp5ogSW8Y+evmFDG--rwg1zk-jQXf5Qgw@mail.gmail.com>
	<C0DAF913-D5B8-476B-A2BA-254EF78391A1@comcast.net>
	<BAY171-W35857EE810F03A5C9617DC2970@phx.gbl>
	<CA+Xq+0xM1YUNT9oMHg9dCKLrmqqGWBVVe6_b3eTLkhO2f9qzQw@mail.gmail.com>
	<2D3DC2A6-D1E6-423D-B425-89BA1D2EE968@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <35A84A335D9346AB862A2BB1C153ECC3@Snoopy>

While not totally weather tight  the side curtains fit bothe the soft and hard
tops on my '59 Bugeye.

Jeff Kelly


From: Lester
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 9:35 PM
To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Re: [Spridgets] Measurement help please...



At some time during the past when I cleaned up the hardtop it had the serial
number etc. so i believe it to be original..the side curtains don't work with
soft or hard top.

Leser

On Jan 4, 2012, at 8:44 PM, CosmicMag1380 wrote:

> On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 5:24 PM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hard top ones are different than the soft top ones, they are larger.
> ---------------------------------------------
> Actually, they're not until you get to aftermarket hardtops... The
> Geoff Healey hardtop takes taller side curtains than the factory
> hardtop. I have a set of GH sidecurtains as well as a factory hardtop
> and factory side curtains.
> --
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
> 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
> ------------------------
>
> 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/oldsaabguy at comcast.net



__._,_.___
Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic
Messages in this topic (3)
Recent Activity:
Visit Your Group
If you wish to unsubscribe from the Austin Healey Bugeye Frogeye Sprite Club,
please send a blank email to:  bugeye-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com
If you no longer want to receive emails, but wish to remain a member of the
group, you may go to the website http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/ and
change your subscription to "Web Only" and you will not receive any emails.

MARKETPLACE
Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get
the Yahoo! Toolbar now.

  Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest . Unsubscribe . Terms of Use.

__,_._,___

From lbc77mg at gmail.com  Fri Jan 13 12:31:13 2012
From: lbc77mg at gmail.com (Allen Hefner)
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:31:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy holiday
Message-ID: <CAMEj5OvuLF4mJPj2wUwyoYXB27aKyF7z1v_rA_P=_VxV0nkG2w@mail.gmail.com>

It must be a holiday weekend again.  I haven't received any list mail since
Wednesday.
But I am off Monday so have a great weekend.
Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

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

From mark at bradakis.com  Fri Jan 13 19:17:10 2012
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:17:10 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] That was festive!
Message-ID: <4F10E5A6.9030806@bradakis.com>

Century Link is now the name of the company that used to be called Qwest.
They do telecommunications, internet such as Team.Net's DSL connection,
and now various entertainment products.  They spent a lot of money 
advertising
the change, and how they are so committed to customer service, blah blah 
blah.

I, personally, didn't think that much would change.

Be that as it may, the little green light on my trusty Cisco 678 DSL modem
is once again brightly lit, bits are flowing once again.

I do apologize for the delays, inconvenience and frustration those of you
addicted to your Team.Net fix may have suffered.

mjb.

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Jan 13 09:23:28 2012
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:23:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] hardtops  and wheels for sale
Message-ID: <001401ccd20f$afdc1400$0f943c00$@com>

I have 2 hardtops for sale.

 

The first  is a BMC factory Bugeye hardtop, in excellent condition. White.
Nice paint, glass, seals, etc. 

 

The second is a BMC factory MKII Sprite/MK I hardtop in good condition.
These seem to be quite hard to find.

 

Lastly, I have a set of 4 original 13" Sprite/Midget Minilite magnesium
wheels, that were bead blasted & painted, in excellent condition.

 

Items are located in Wisconsin.

 

Please contact me off list to discuss further.

 

WST

From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Thu Jan 12 18:51:16 2012
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:51:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] C.L. - Austin Healey Bugeye 1961 - $5500 (Lake Toxaway
	N.C.)
Message-ID: <6122CBD1C4C04D2098F84F2BF39D6F9F@HomeComputer>

Not mine, but. <http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/2790400938.html>
http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/2790400938.html 

This Bugeye was purchased. for a project.I had the engine cylinders filled
with Marvel Mystery Oil then put in dry storage for a future restoration.it
does run and will need to have a master cylinder for the clutch and
brakes.replaced The tires are in good condition, side curtains, top frame,
seat pans are in excellent shape as the floors are an 8.5-9 on the rust,
very nice bonnet, solid rockers and driver quality paint. I do have the
front bumper. It does have some small bits of rust here and there for being
51. I can send more pictures on those areas and of the car. call me at
1-828-553-4380 if you have any questions thanks Cliff

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Sat Jan 14 19:30:29 2012
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:30:29 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Am I back??
Message-ID: <1942036399.791749.1326594629764.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

TEST.

Please respond with as many sarcastic comments as you can.B  I have bben off
for over a month and I miss the comments.B  ED this includes yours. :-)

Ryan Kubanoff

From nases at verizon.net  Sat Jan 14 19:41:41 2012
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:41:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Am I back??
In-Reply-To: <1942036399.791749.1326594629764.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1942036399.791749.1326594629764.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CDD80511-5D31-4EE3-84EF-B652FEDFC1E8@verizon.net>

Welcome back Ryan.

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

On Jan 14, 2012, at 9:30 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:

> TEST.
>
> Please respond with as many sarcastic comments as you can.B  I have bben
off
> for over a month and I miss the comments.B  ED this includes yours. :-)
>
> Ryan Kubanoff
> ------------------------
>
> 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/nases at verizon.net

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Jan 15 00:31:56 2012
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:31:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Am I back??
In-Reply-To: <CDD80511-5D31-4EE3-84EF-B652FEDFC1E8@verizon.net>
References: <1942036399.791749.1326594629764.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<CDD80511-5D31-4EE3-84EF-B652FEDFC1E8@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnuozDa8A+So1cNjNOTE_SwoAgx2wC-vRSe6_NqJo73DDEQ@mail.gmail.com>

If you miss Ed's comments you should seek professional help immediately...

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 8:41 PM, Phil Nase <nases at verizon.net> wrote:

> Welcome back Ryan.
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/ <http://home.comcast.net/%7Ephilnasecpa/>
>
> On Jan 14, 2012, at 9:30 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:
>
> > TEST.
> >
> > Please respond with as many sarcastic comments as you can.B  I have bben
> off
> > for over a month and I miss the comments.B  ED this includes yours. :-)
> >
> > Ryan Kubanoff
> > ------------------------
> >
> > 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/nases at verizon.net
> ------------------------
>
> 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

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Sun Jan 15 08:27:49 2012
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:27:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2012 Austin Healey Conclave - Louisville KY
Message-ID: <CAHkEVvSbH+To4ZQKv-NBLPhBSuKdkHDxKNLwKTcrNe667c3=vA@mail.gmail.com>

People are already registering for this year's event.

http://www.2012conclave.com/index.php/news/22-currently-registered

I'd like to personally invite all the Sprite owners and Sprite enthusiast
to join me at this year's conclave.
... you do not need to drive a Healey to attend and participate in this
event so yes MG's are welcome to join as well.

The host club is a great bunch of people and I'm sure a fun time will be
had by all.

Plus ... if you register early you can get a Free Bourbon Barrel Cake at
registration (goes great with morning coffee).

-Trevor

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Sun Jan 15 09:35:53 2012
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:35:53 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 2012 Austin Healey Conclave - Louisville KY
Message-ID: <2d997.73a68f79.3c445a69@aol.com>

My registration is ready to go in the mail. I too, hope to see many  
fellow-listers there.
 
Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA
'60 AH Bugeye Sprite
'68 Austin Mini

From suengabe at optonline.net  Sun Jan 15 11:48:41 2012
From: suengabe at optonline.net (Sue and Gabe Jacobs)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:48:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Guy!
Message-ID: <0020EEE26EA347A88912D149862E565C@Office>

All,

New member from Medford, NY
New Member of MG Car Club -Long Island Centre
Member MG Experience bb.... Fod01

'73 Midget, was covered outside since 1985
Not running
Racoons ripped up the seats
decent body.  Mine needs work, but the car seems ok....;-)

Took the head/ exhaust mani/ alternator/ carbs off.  
Engine moves - will much persuasion with wood block and mallet!
Rear 2 pistons are the issue.  They are holding all solvents I put in there.  Cylinder walls look ok, so I'm thinking stuck rings.

Haynes manual says I can change rings with the engine in the car... so some light reading for a cold Sunday morning.

Happy New Year!

From suengabe at optonline.net  Sun Jan 15 11:56:16 2012
From: suengabe at optonline.net (Sue and Gabe Jacobs)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:56:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Guy
Message-ID: <22DCF1799F8F49EE9BA9F7D07B93B9EB@Office>

I suppose a name would be in order.....

Gabe Jacobs

All,

New member from Medford, NY
New Member of MG Car Club -Long Island Centre
Member MG Experience bb.... Fod01

'73 Midget, was covered outside since 1985
Not running
Racoons ripped up the seats
decent body.  Mine needs work, but the car seems ok....;-)

Took the head/ exhaust mani/ alternator/ carbs off.  
Engine moves - will much persuasion with wood block and mallet!
Rear 2 pistons are the issue.  They are holding all solvents I put in there.  Cylinder walls look ok, so I'm thinking stuck rings.

Haynes manual says I can change rings with the engine in the car... so some light reading for a cold Sunday morning.

Happy New Year!

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Sun Jan 15 12:20:06 2012
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:20:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Today - WA State Robotics FLL competition
Message-ID: <CABWjhcLsxjtCVcHawPrVCJ8G85m481xevhS-OMZPcyfma45fWw@mail.gmail.com>

Our son Peter is right now this very second at the WA State FLL
competition, first part is the presentation.
He did NOT want mom and dad there for that part, so we are going to the
afternoon session.
That's where they compete on the tables to get their robot to perform tasks
and return home.
It's a big day for Peter, he's had newspaper stories and school district
messages and a story on the website about him so he's feeling pretty good.
Now it's time to (as he say's a lot these days) "Get 'Er Done!"
One cool thing is there is a prize and cash for "Best new invention" and he
has created one that's gotten some attention.
It would be great to get something to put up for college for this smart
young man we are raising.
I made copies of the stories and put them up on Picasa:
https://picasaweb.google.com/106121126121790278619/RoboticsCompetitionDec32011

Rick (iRobot) Bastedo

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sun Jan 15 12:20:30 2012
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:20:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] New Guy
In-Reply-To: <22DCF1799F8F49EE9BA9F7D07B93B9EB@Office>
References: <22DCF1799F8F49EE9BA9F7D07B93B9EB@Office>
Message-ID: <1326655230.18216.YahooMailNeo@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Welcome Gabe! Glad you successfully got yourself hooked up with the list.
You'll find that you are now tapped into the single most knowledgable source
of Spridget information on the planet. Glad to have you in the fold!
 
Now
we'll work on getting you hooked up with the EasternOshitGroup in Yahoo
groups. Our moderator is out of town for a little while (Kevin Valentine), so
we may have to delay getting you on that list for a few days.
 
Welcome!
 
David Booker
Long Island
 
 


________________________________
From: Sue and
Gabe Jacobs <suengabe at optonline.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net 
Sent:
Sunday, January 15, 2012 1:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New Guy

I suppose a
name would be in order.....

Gabe Jacobs

All,

New member from Medford, NY
New Member of MG Car Club -Long Island Centre
Member MG Experience bb....
Fod01

'73 Midget, was covered outside since 1985
Not running
Racoons ripped
up the seats
decent body.  Mine needs work, but the car seems ok....;-)

Took
the head/ exhaust mani/ alternator/ carbs off.  
Engine moves - will much
persuasion with wood block and mallet!
Rear 2 pistons are the issue.  They are
holding all solvents I put in there.  Cylinder walls look ok, so I'm thinking
stuck rings.

Haynes manual says I can change rings with the engine in the
car... so some light reading for a cold Sunday morning.

Happy New Year!
------------------------

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/tncarnut1 at yahoo.com

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Jan 15 12:21:07 2012
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:21:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Am I back??
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnuozDa8A+So1cNjNOTE_SwoAgx2wC-vRSe6_NqJo73DDEQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CB386723.339A5%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> If you miss Ed's comments you should seek professional help immediately...
If you miss Ed's comments, you should post a tutorial for the rest of us.
I've found them to be pretty much unavoidable.
BZ

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sun Jan 15 12:26:03 2012
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:26:03 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] New Guy!
In-Reply-To: <0020EEE26EA347A88912D149862E565C@Office>
References: <0020EEE26EA347A88912D149862E565C@Office>
Message-ID: <50908.108.123.34.29.1326655563.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

WELCOME!! Sue and Gabe.  Good to have you aboard.  You're in good company
with at least two more Long Islanders, David Booker and Michael Rowe. I
know there's got to be more out there.

List, can you hear Frank commenting on raccoons!

Gabe, you've got a wonderful resource in this list and if you run into
problems, then it's time for an O.S.H.I.T. gathering.  (stands for
Organization of Spridget Handypersons In Transit) We work coast to coast!
Heck, we'll even go to Kansas!

Don't be afraid to ask questions; you'll certainly get a lot of answers!

Regards,

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



> All,
>
> New member from Medford, NY
> New Member of MG Car Club -Long Island Centre
> Member MG Experience bb.... Fod01
>
> '73 Midget, was covered outside since 1985
> Not running
> Racoons ripped up the seats
> decent body.  Mine needs work, but the car seems ok....;-)
>
> Took the head/ exhaust mani/ alternator/ carbs off.
> Engine moves - will much persuasion with wood block and mallet!
> Rear 2 pistons are the issue.  They are holding all solvents I put in
> there.  Cylinder walls look ok, so I'm thinking stuck rings.
>
> Haynes manual says I can change rings with the engine in the car... so
> some light reading for a cold Sunday morning.
>
> Happy New Year!
> ------------------------
>
> 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/dwoerpel at wi.net

From mark at bradakis.com  Sun Jan 15 12:43:06 2012
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:43:06 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] New Guy!
In-Reply-To: <50908.108.123.34.29.1326655563.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
References: <0020EEE26EA347A88912D149862E565C@Office>
	<50908.108.123.34.29.1326655563.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
Message-ID: <4F132C4A.5010405@bradakis.com>

If you want to see what has transpired over the years on this list,
check out the archives, link down there at the bottom.

mjb.

From nases at verizon.net  Sun Jan 15 13:22:06 2012
From: nases at verizon.net (Philip Nase)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:22:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Guy!
In-Reply-To: <50908.108.123.34.29.1326655563.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
References: <0020EEE26EA347A88912D149862E565C@Office>
	<50908.108.123.34.29.1326655563.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
Message-ID: <B8B0321D-D12C-457F-B7A3-514F81E956D2@verizon.net>

Brian Seavy is also on LI. OSHITTERS all.

Phil Nase
home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/

On Jan 15, 2012, at 2:26 PM, dwoerpel at wi.net wrote:

> WELCOME!! Sue and Gabe.  Good to have you aboard.  You're in good company
> with at least two more Long Islanders, David Booker and Michael Rowe. I
> know there's got to be more out there.
>
> List, can you hear Frank commenting on raccoons!
>
> Gabe, you've got a wonderful resource in this list and if you run into
> problems, then it's time for an O.S.H.I.T. gathering.  (stands for
> Organization of Spridget Handypersons In Transit) We work coast to coast!
> Heck, we'll even go to Kansas!
>
> Don't be afraid to ask questions; you'll certainly get a lot of answers!
>
> Regards,
>
> Dave W.
> 59 :{)
> 59 MGA 1500
> 05 MCS
> Burlington WI
>
>
>
>> All,
>>
>> New member from Medford, NY
>> New Member of MG Car Club -Long Island Centre
>> Member MG Experience bb.... Fod01
>>
>> '73 Midget, was covered outside since 1985
>> Not running
>> Racoons ripped up the seats
>> decent body.  Mine needs work, but the car seems ok....;-)
>>
>> Took the head/ exhaust mani/ alternator/ carbs off.
>> Engine moves - will much persuasion with wood block and mallet!
>> Rear 2 pistons are the issue.  They are holding all solvents I put in
>> there.  Cylinder walls look ok, so I'm thinking stuck rings.
>>
>> Haynes manual says I can change rings with the engine in the car... so
>> some light reading for a cold Sunday morning.
>>
>> Happy New Year!
>> ------------------------
>>
>> 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/dwoerpel at wi.net
> ------------------------
>
> 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/nases at verizon.net

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sun Jan 15 15:48:31 2012
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:48:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Guy!
In-Reply-To: <0020EEE26EA347A88912D149862E565C@Office>
References: <0020EEE26EA347A88912D149862E565C@Office>
Message-ID: <FD028C61C4464E0083D115C29E0F8513@blackbox2>

Welcome.

What the heck.  Pull the engine and do the full rebuild.
Winter is only half over. You'll have it done by spring.

Plus, with the engine out you can check the condition of the clutch.


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Sue and Gabe Jacobs
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 1:49 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] New Guy!

All,

New member from Medford, NY
New Member of MG Car Club -Long Island Centre
Member MG Experience bb.... Fod01

'73 Midget, was covered outside since 1985
Not running
Racoons ripped up the seats
decent body.  Mine needs work, but the car seems ok....;-)

Took the head/ exhaust mani/ alternator/ carbs off.  
Engine moves - will much persuasion with wood block and mallet!
Rear 2 pistons are the issue.  They are holding all solvents I put in there.
Cylinder walls look ok, so I'm thinking stuck rings.

Haynes manual says I can change rings with the engine in the car... so some
light reading for a cold Sunday morning.

Happy New Year!

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sun Jan 15 15:51:45 2012
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:51:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Am I back??
In-Reply-To: <CB386723.339A5%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <CAJgjnuozDa8A+So1cNjNOTE_SwoAgx2wC-vRSe6_NqJo73DDEQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CB386723.339A5%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <B4B045A273184984BC6C27338A13613C@blackbox2>

Billy, Sorry not to ask earlier, but how was Brazil?

I spent a few years there when I was younger and have always wanted to
return.


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Billy Zoom
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 2:21 PM
To: Jim Johnson; Phil Nase
Cc: spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Am I back??

> If you miss Ed's comments you should seek professional help immediately...
If you miss Ed's comments, you should post a tutorial for the rest of us.
I've found them to be pretty much unavoidable.
BZ
------------------------

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/dlh2001 at comcast.net

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Sun Jan 15 16:17:09 2012
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:17:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] New Guy!
In-Reply-To: <FD028C61C4464E0083D115C29E0F8513@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <1326669429.42729.YahooMailClassic@web180614.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Watch out!  It's a slippery slope!  Rebuild the engine, then the transmission
that was whining in first and reverse will be next, so you'll have to decide
whether to rebuild or go with a Datsun 5 speed conversion, etc, etc.  It only
builds from there.
     Never mind any of that, why didn't you guys ask him the important
questions? Like what do you think of cats, guns and Frank Zappa?  You won't be
able to avoid the discussions about religion and politics that go along with
some of these guys that live in wintery regions that suffer from cabin fever. 
Just see if you can stick with us until spring Gabe.  That being said, welcome
to the family.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

--- On Sun, 1/15/12, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New Guy!
To: "'Sue and Gabe Jacobs'" <suengabe at optonline.net>,
spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 10:48 PM

Welcome.

What the heck.  Pull the engine and do the full rebuild.
Winter is only half over. You'll have it done by spring.

Plus, with the engine out you can check the condition of the clutch.

From mark at bradakis.com  Sun Jan 15 16:30:00 2012
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:30:00 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] New Guy!
In-Reply-To: <1326669429.42729.YahooMailClassic@web180614.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <1326669429.42729.YahooMailClassic@web180614.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4F136178.7080506@bradakis.com>

Michael MacLean wrote:
> Watch out!  It's a slippery slope!  Rebuild the engine, then the transmission
> that was whining in first and reverse will be next, so you'll have to decide
> whether to rebuild or go with a Datsun 5 speed conversion, etc, etc.  It only
> builds from there.
Ah yes, shipwright's disease:

http://www.team.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=32

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Jan 15 17:44:30 2012
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:44:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New Guy!
In-Reply-To: <0020EEE26EA347A88912D149862E565C@Office>
References: <0020EEE26EA347A88912D149862E565C@Office>
Message-ID: <CABQj3r-wJF==CiwW9fxW8yc3k-S5dfqdo5YcSFJmvToH+xpmuw@mail.gmail.com>

I had an engine like that once, only moved with hammers and wood blocks. I
poured a 1/2" of Marvel Mystery Oil on top of each cylinder, and after
three rotations, the engine broke free. HTH, YMMV.

Brad

On Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 12:48 PM, Sue and Gabe Jacobs <
suengabe at optonline.net> wrote:

> All,
>
> New member from Medford, NY
> New Member of MG Car Club -Long Island Centre
> Member MG Experience bb.... Fod01
>
> '73 Midget, was covered outside since 1985
> Not running
> Racoons ripped up the seats
> decent body.  Mine needs work, but the car seems ok....;-)
>
> Took the head/ exhaust mani/ alternator/ carbs off.
> Engine moves - will much persuasion with wood block and mallet!
> Rear 2 pistons are the issue.  They are holding all solvents I put in
> there.  Cylinder walls look ok, so I'm thinking stuck rings.
>
> Haynes manual says I can change rings with the engine in the car... so
> some light reading for a cold Sunday morning.
>
> Happy New Year!
> ------------------------
>
> 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/tequila.brad at gmail.com
>



-- 
DON JULIO 1942

http://tequilabrad.com/

From cbaustin at verizon.net  Sun Jan 15 18:27:41 2012
From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:27:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets New Guy!
In-Reply-To: <0020EEE26EA347A88912D149862E565C@Office>
References: <0020EEE26EA347A88912D149862E565C@Office>
Message-ID: <4F137D0D.5050007@verizon.net>

On 1/15/2012 1:48 PM, Sue and Gabe Jacobs wrote:
> Racoons ripped up the seats

     Not to be confused with "Weasels Ripped My Flesh"!!


                                                                         
                     CB

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Mon Jan 16 08:14:26 2012
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:14:26 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Vandervell Bearings
Message-ID: <20120116.081426.19460.0@webmail01.dca.untd.com>

This was posted on the SpriteSpot forum, he doesn't have 948 bearings, but
does have 1275s

The real thing!!! Vandervell was purchased by Mahle and only the F1 racing
division of Vandervell was kept active. Now, Vandervell VP2 bearings are being
manufactured again with improvements based on Mahle's (Vandervell) F1 racing
experience. Mahle is making the Mini/Sprite engine bearings again, but in
their Race Bearing Division (first time OE bearings have been manufactured in
the race division). The improvements are a stronger shell, laser etching of VP
logo/part # which improves heat transfer, and even more precise manufacturing
processes. This is a true VP2 Vandervell spec bearing with the lead/indium
final overlay, all substrates are cast not sintered like ACL and others. If
you want the best, this is the bearing to use. I have available std., +.010",
and +.020" for 1275 S type main and rods and 998 mains and rods. The Turbo
main bearing set is also available. I am working on the 1.75" rod journal
size, so if this rod bearing is of interest to you, please let me know so I
can inform Mahle.


 webpage is www.bwrperformance.com

Brian Waters, Blue Waters Racing, 503-649-0909


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

____________________________________________________________
Invest in Gold Today
Diversify your investment portfolio with Gold and Silver. Get a Free Investor
Kit.
http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4f143f01850cc2199c9st04duc

From miniac7 at aol.com  Mon Jan 16 08:41:02 2012
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:41:02 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] SU Carb Help Sought
Message-ID: <8CEA27C62A53DCE-21E0-111DDC@webmail-m130.sysops.aol.com>

I recently had an A-series engine built for a street driven Sprite and now
need to select the intake system. I am trying to decide between twin SU
HS2bs or twin HS4bs, and I have the following questions:

a) Which of the above choices would be most appropriate for this engine?

b) Which needles and springs should I start off with?

The engine spec is as follows:

1275 block bored .020 (1293)
surfaced .010 clean up cut
1.625 con rods balanced and reconditioned
.020 Omega 6 cc dish pistons with Swain Tech PC 9 skirt coat
1275 12g 1316 smog head
ported and chambers shaped
new cast valve guides
hard exhaust seats
1.410 intake valves and seats cut to match
1.150 exhaust valves and seats cut to match
Kent MDM 276 camshaft
1.5 alloy roller tip rocker assembly
Isky springs and alloy caps
Approx. compression ratio 10:1
Pertronix Ignitor Ignition
Rebuilt and recurved Lucas 25d distributor
LCB exhaust manifold with tuned exhaust

I am considering using twin pancake K&N air filters, possibly with internal
stub stacks.

If you cannot help answer these questions yourself, I would like to know who
the bgo-to-guyb is for these types of SU carb selection and tuning
questions.

Thank you.

Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA.
'60 AH Bugeye Sprite
'68 Austin Mini

From miniac7 at aol.com  Mon Jan 16 09:04:28 2012
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:04:28 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] SU Carb Help Sought
In-Reply-To: <8CEA27C62A53DCE-21E0-111DDC@webmail-m130.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8CEA27C62A53DCE-21E0-111DDC@webmail-m130.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <8CEA27FA8BAC068-21E0-112177@webmail-m130.sysops.aol.com>

Evidently somewhere in cyberspace my apostrophies and quotation marks are
being converted onto  the letters b and s.

You have probably already figured that the carbs in questions are the HS2 and
HS4 variety and that I am either looking for the help to come from someone
here on the list or from some other recommended SU expert. Those are my
clarifications to the previously sent message.

Thanks.



-----Original Message-----
From: miniac7 <miniac7 at aol.com>
To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, Jan 16, 2012 10:53 am
Subject: [Spridgets] SU Carb Help Sought


I recently had an A-series engine built for a street driven Sprite and now
eed to select the intake system. I am trying to decide between twin SU
S2bs or twin HS4bs, and I have the following questions:
a) Which of the above choices would be most appropriate for this engine?
b) Which needles and springs should I start off with?
The engine spec is as follows:
1275 block bored .020 (1293)
urfaced .010 clean up cut
.625 con rods balanced and reconditioned
020 Omega 6 cc dish pistons with Swain Tech PC 9 skirt coat
275 12g 1316 smog head
orted and chambers shaped
ew cast valve guides
ard exhaust seats
.410 intake valves and seats cut to match
.150 exhaust valves and seats cut to match
ent MDM 276 camshaft
.5 alloy roller tip rocker assembly
sky springs and alloy caps
pprox. compression ratio 10:1
ertronix Ignitor Ignition
ebuilt and recurved Lucas 25d distributor
CB exhaust manifold with tuned exhaust
I am considering using twin pancake K&N air filters, possibly with internal
tub stacks.
If you cannot help answer these questions yourself, I would like to know who
he bgo-to-guyb is for these types of SU carb selection and tuning
uestions.
Thank you.
Howard Collins
irginia Beach, VA.
60 AH Bugeye Sprite
68 Austin Mini
-----------------------
spridgets at autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
uggested annual donation: $12.75
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
orums: http://www.team.net/forums
nsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/miniac7 at aol.com

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Jan 16 09:12:23 2012
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:12:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SU Carb Help Sought
In-Reply-To: <8CEA27C62A53DCE-21E0-111DDC@webmail-m130.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8CEA27C62A53DCE-21E0-111DDC@webmail-m130.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx79ayEksUbaxf2-sqepEmNeqOJF5h56=vTb1xgmdvmiJ9A@mail.gmail.com>

I like single SU HIF6 (HIF44) setups.  I like SU carbs.  Twins are
cool but singles are much easier to tune, you don't have to balance
them.  I would go single HIF6 before twin HS4.  The intake manifold is
an area that can be improved greatly with aftermarket parts.  Most
people with your kind of build go with Weber side drafts.  I think
Webers are great for racing but I also think they are fuel hogs on the
street.  They look great and perform well but they don't give you
anything like the mileage they should, IMO.

IIRC I had a BDD needle in my single HIF44 but it has been a while.

From miniac7 at aol.com  Mon Jan 16 09:28:00 2012
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:28:00 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] SU Carb Help Sought
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx79ayEksUbaxf2-sqepEmNeqOJF5h56=vTb1xgmdvmiJ9A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <8CEA27C62A53DCE-21E0-111DDC@webmail-m130.sysops.aol.com>
	<CAEAAx79ayEksUbaxf2-sqepEmNeqOJF5h56=vTb1xgmdvmiJ9A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8CEA282F29562A8-21E0-112519@webmail-m130.sysops.aol.com>

Thanks Derf,

While I knew I would get suggestions to go the single HIF route, I  did not
think it would be the first response. A single SU or Weber are out of the
question for me. If anyone can help with the twin SU question, please do so.

Howard



-----Original Message-----
From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
To: miniac7 <miniac7 at aol.com>
Cc: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, Jan 16, 2012 11:12 am
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SU Carb Help Sought


I like single SU HIF6 (HIF44) setups.  I like SU carbs.  Twins are
ool but singles are much easier to tune, you don't have to balance
hem.  I would go single HIF6 before twin HS4.  The intake manifold is
n area that can be improved greatly with aftermarket parts.  Most
eople with your kind of build go with Weber side drafts.  I think
ebers are great for racing but I also think they are fuel hogs on the
treet.  They look great and perform well but they don't give you
nything like the mileage they should, IMO.
IIRC I had a BDD needle in my single HIF44 but it has been a while.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Jan 16 11:17:16 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:17:16 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] SU Carb Help Sought
Message-ID: <12b08.402119ba.3c45c3ac@aol.com>

That's a fairly mild cam that I doubt would lose anything on the twin HS2s  
against the HS4s so I vote twin HS2.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
 
In a message dated 16/01/2012 15:53:07 GMT Standard Time, miniac7 at aol.com  
writes:

Kent MDM  276 camshaft

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Jan 16 11:42:45 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:42:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] C.L. - Austin Healey Bugeye 1961 - $5500 (Lake
 Toxaway N.C.)
In-Reply-To: <6122CBD1C4C04D2098F84F2BF39D6F9F@HomeComputer>
References: <6122CBD1C4C04D2098F84F2BF39D6F9F@HomeComputer>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVd111ApNHT5E5rPO8mYt-Sn7fG2Xsbn=Y20nXP4OpnMMQ@mail.gmail.com>

Wow nice price for a nice Bugeye.
Lin

On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 8:51 PM, Dean Swanson <d.swanson at earthlink.net>
wrote:
> Not mine, but. <http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/2790400938.html>
> http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/2790400938.html
>
> This Bugeye was purchased. for a project.I had the engine cylinders filled
> with Marvel Mystery Oil then put in dry storage for a future restoration.it
> does run and will need to have a master cylinder for the clutch and
> brakes.replaced The tires are in good condition, side curtains, top frame,
> seat pans are in excellent shape as the floors are an 8.5-9 on the rust,
> very nice bonnet, solid rockers and driver quality paint. I do have the
> front bumper. It does have some small bits of rust here and there for being
> 51. I can send more pictures on those areas and of the car. call me at
> 1-828-553-4380 if you have any questions thanks Cliff
> ------------------------
>
> 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 grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Jan 16 11:45:09 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:45:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 30 story hotel built in 15 days in China...video
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVfeWO1C0CfNA7=1Gfu20kDWKpFTMmOQEDxHrv+9nkigAA@mail.gmail.com>

Cool video of a 30 story hotel built in 15 days in China. Well assembled.
I wonder what Frank would say?
Lin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVUsIlwWWM8&feature=related

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Jan 16 11:48:41 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:48:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Guy!
In-Reply-To: <0020EEE26EA347A88912D149862E565C@Office>
References: <0020EEE26EA347A88912D149862E565C@Office>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdkDs+U+h_k6dPx=mN=fs05UJKiK2Um579AMKKVc6uUSA@mail.gmail.com>

Welcome Sue & Gabe,
Look forward to a LI OSHIT day, keep us posted if you do.
Keep us posted anyway.
Linda

On Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 1:48 PM, Sue and Gabe Jacobs
<suengabe at optonline.net> wrote:
> All,
>
> New member from Medford, NY
> New Member of MG Car Club -Long Island Centre
> Member MG Experience bb.... Fod01
>
> '73 Midget, was covered outside since 1985
> Not running
> Racoons ripped up the seats
> decent body.  Mine needs work, but the car seems ok....;-)
>
> Took the head/ exhaust mani/ alternator/ carbs off.
> Engine moves - will much persuasion with wood block and mallet!
> Rear 2 pistons are the issue.  They are holding all solvents I put in there.
 Cylinder walls look ok, so I'm thinking stuck rings.
>
> Haynes manual says I can change rings with the engine in the car... so some
light reading for a cold Sunday morning.
>
> Happy New Year!
> ------------------------
>
> 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 grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Jan 16 11:53:54 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:53:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Am I back??
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnuozDa8A+So1cNjNOTE_SwoAgx2wC-vRSe6_NqJo73DDEQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1942036399.791749.1326594629764.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<CDD80511-5D31-4EE3-84EF-B652FEDFC1E8@verizon.net>
	<CAJgjnuozDa8A+So1cNjNOTE_SwoAgx2wC-vRSe6_NqJo73DDEQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVe1S1xN6ZH311f+k90babxLqgVhi87+CTXWpAmMfMJrCA@mail.gmail.com>

you guys are very funny : )
Hi Ryan
Lin

On Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 2:31 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> If you miss Ed's comments you should seek professional help immediately...
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 8:41 PM, Phil Nase <nases at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> Welcome back Ryan.
>>
>> Phil Nase
>> Quakertown, PA
>> home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/ <http://home.comcast.net/%7Ephilnasecpa/>
>>
>> On Jan 14, 2012, at 9:30 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:
>>
>> > TEST.
>> >
>> > Please respond with as many sarcastic comments as you can.B  I have bben
>> off
>> > for over a month and I miss the comments.B  ED this includes yours. :-)
>> >
>> > Ryan Kubanoff
>> > ------------------------
>> >
>> > 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/nases at verizon.net
>> ------------------------
>>
>> 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
> ------------------------
>
> 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 grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Jan 16 11:55:28 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:55:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] That was festive!
In-Reply-To: <4F10E5A6.9030806@bradakis.com>
References: <4F10E5A6.9030806@bradakis.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVfOLgcd0wDaTm-0W4RBFkXNQ=5AFTrmTo1a=RKANsXHSg@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Mark we feel better now : )
Lin

On Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 9:17 PM, Mark J Bradakis <mark at bradakis.com> wrote:
> Century Link is now the name of the company that used to be called Qwest.
> They do telecommunications, internet such as Team.Net's DSL connection,
> and now various entertainment products.  They spent a lot of money
> advertising
> the change, and how they are so committed to customer service, blah blah
> blah.
>
> I, personally, didn't think that much would change.
>
> Be that as it may, the little green light on my trusty Cisco 678 DSL modem
> is once again brightly lit, bits are flowing once again.
>
> I do apologize for the delays, inconvenience and frustration those of you
> addicted to your Team.Net fix may have suffered.
>
> mjb.
> ------------------------
>
> 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 grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Jan 16 11:56:06 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:56:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Test
In-Reply-To: <CAMyxPEKmEV+O=qifjbui0ANANg_LFQ93sRWd23wBZ3xFzjJRAw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMyxPEKmEV+O=qifjbui0ANANg_LFQ93sRWd23wBZ3xFzjJRAw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVe1L=KzyPxh4v0d8UU1TzxYgQe56qjAFDHtg+Uc29PimQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi kirk
Lin

On Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 10:31 AM, Kirk Hargreaves
<khargreaves2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Test
> ------------------------
>
> 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 billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Jan 16 13:44:36 2012
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:44:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 30 story hotel built in 15 days in  China...video
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVfeWO1C0CfNA7=1Gfu20kDWKpFTMmOQEDxHrv+9nkigAA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CB39CC34.339CC%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Imagine what we could do here without inspectors, permits, planning
committees, licenses, environmental impact studies, OSHA, unions, etc, etc,
etc.               
BZ

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Jan 16 13:56:32 2012
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:56:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 30 story hotel built in 15 days in  China...video
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVfeWO1C0CfNA7=1Gfu20kDWKpFTMmOQEDxHrv+9nkigAA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVfeWO1C0CfNA7=1Gfu20kDWKpFTMmOQEDxHrv+9nkigAA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1C8D5059-E5C5-466B-900E-E279AA7C12F1@comcast.net>

Other than "Hell no, I ain't goin up in that!"  Maybe, "It's only good for one
night.."

Lester


On Jan 16, 2012, at 12:45 PM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> Cool video of a 30 story hotel built in 15 days in China. Well assembled.
> I wonder what Frank would say?
> Lin
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVUsIlwWWM8&feature=related
> ------------------------
>
> 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/oldsaabguy at comcast.net

From miniac7 at aol.com  Mon Jan 16 14:10:51 2012
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:10:51 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 30 story hotel built in 15 days in   China...video
In-Reply-To: <CB39CC34.339CC%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <CB39CC34.339CC%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <8CEA2AA76020AF0-21E0-1151EC@webmail-m130.sysops.aol.com>

Without all the red tape and bureaucratic mumbo jumbo that you referenced,
this project would probably end up laying over on it's side just like the one
we saw a year or two ago.

Where's the video link, BTW?

Howard








-----Original Message-----
From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
To: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>; Spridget list
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, Jan 16, 2012 3:52 pm
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 30 story hotel built in 15 days in China...video


Imagine what we could do here without inspectors, permits, planning
ommittees, licenses, environmental impact studies, OSHA, unions, etc, etc,
tc.
Z
-----------------------
spridgets at autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
uggested annual donation: $12.75
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
orums: http://www.team.net/forums
nsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/miniac7 at aol.com

From miniac7 at aol.com  Mon Jan 16 14:16:19 2012
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:16:19 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 30 story hotel built in 15 days in   China...video
In-Reply-To: <CB39CC34.339CC%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <CB39CC34.339CC%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <8CEA2AB395B9461-21E0-1152D0@webmail-m130.sysops.aol.com>

Never mind, the link showed up in Lesters response.

Howard



-----Original Message-----
From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
To: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>; Spridget list
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, Jan 16, 2012 3:52 pm
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 30 story hotel built in 15 days in China...video


Imagine what we could do here without inspectors, permits, planning
ommittees, licenses, environmental impact studies, OSHA, unions, etc, etc,
tc.
Z
-----------------------
spridgets at autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
uggested annual donation: $12.75
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
orums: http://www.team.net/forums
nsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/miniac7 at aol.com

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Jan 16 15:14:58 2012
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:14:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 30 story hotel built in 15 days in   China...video
In-Reply-To: <1C8D5059-E5C5-466B-900E-E279AA7C12F1@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CB39E162.339D6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

I recently spent a night on the 27th floor of a hotel in Mexico City while
they were having earthquakes about every 10 minutes. That was more than
scary enough for me.
BZ

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 17 11:24:48 2012
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:24:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale on Long Island
Message-ID: <1326824688.39948.YahooMailNeo@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

First the small print: I have no financial interest in the selling of this
car...
 
My friend Dave Blackwell is selling his '61 Bugeye. Yes, I know that
'61 is not considered a Bugeye year, but you all also know that a new car back
then was often registered as the year it was sold in, not necessarily when it
was built. So yes, it is a real Bugeye and the title does say 1961.
 
I saw it
yesterday in the shed where it is stored. The body is in great shape, not a
concours winner, but a great driver. I did not see any rust anywhere.
Suspension is really nice too. Car has a good paint job on it (yellow). There
is a brand new set of minilites mounted with what I believe are zero-mile
tires. The tires aren't brand new, but are unused. There's also a brand new
top never installed. It has the original 848 engine and smooth case tranny in
it. Car comes with a spare ribcase tranny. Upgraded to Midget Discs and
late-model Master cylinders with new hoses, etc. Car is complete and engine
turns freely, but has not been started in a while, so probably needs going
thru. An excellent start on a really nice car. Frank could probably have had
it on the road in a weekend.
 
Dave wants $6,000 for the whole lot. 
 
If you
want, he'll throw in a Datsun 5 speed tranny for an extra $500. If somebody
wants the tranny without the car, it is $750. That's the only thing he'll sell
separately from the car. Lots of spares and extra bits go along for the ride.
 
Contact Dave at his house: (631)475-2889, or his cell number: (631)576-9345.
 
Somebody grab it up quick - this is a good one.
 
David Booker
Long Island

From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Tue Jan 17 13:50:36 2012
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:50:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper recall: Fire warning as 235k cars recalled
 over electrical fault fears | Mail Online
Message-ID: <FA8EFC57E27B473A9257B822193359F8@Inspiron>

Here is an article about Mini Coopers catching fire, anyone have theirs
recalled in North America?

Greg Higgins
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2087523/Mini-Cooper-recall--Fire-warn
ing-235k-cars-recalled-electrical-fault-fears.html

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Jan 17 14:04:05 2012
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:04:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Am I back??
In-Reply-To: <1942036399.791749.1326594629764.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1942036399.791749.1326594629764.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY171-W25E4915FFD41A820D6B500C2800@phx.gbl>

OH SHIT,

Ryan's back......

;-)

WB Ryan!

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


> Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:30:29 +0000
> From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Am I back??
>
> TEST.
>
> Please respond with as many sarcastic comments as you can.B  I have bben
off
> for over a month and I miss the comments.B  ED this includes yours. :-)
>
> Ryan Kubanoff
> ------------------------

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Jan 17 14:16:03 2012
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:16:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Guy!
In-Reply-To: <0020EEE26EA347A88912D149862E565C@Office>
References: <0020EEE26EA347A88912D149862E565C@Office>
Message-ID: <BAY171-W1347AE7E88C67F97D66FAEAC2800@phx.gbl>

Welcome to the insanity known as THE SPRIDGET'S LIST!.
The craziest, kookiest, wacked out, knowledgeable and helpful people on the
planet!

Someone on here knows something about everything!
>From Rocket Science to Tequila.....

Don't hesitate to ask about anything.
Some bark, but it's worse than they're bite.
ENJOY!
Oh, btw,
standard Spridgets list questions.....
How do feel about Zappa, cats, guns, synthetic brake fluid and ZDDP???

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


> Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:48:41 -0500
> From: suengabe at optonline.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] New Guy!
>
> All,
>
> New member from Medford, NY
> New Member of MG Car Club -Long Island Centre
> Member MG Experience bb.... Fod01
>
> '73 Midget, was covered outside since 1985
> Not running
> Racoons ripped up the seats
> decent body.  Mine needs work, but the car seems ok....;-)
>
> Took the head/ exhaust mani/ alternator/ carbs off.
> Engine moves - will much persuasion with wood block and mallet!
> Rear 2 pistons are the issue.  They are holding all solvents I put in there.
Cylinder walls look ok, so I'm thinking stuck rings.
>
> Haynes manual says I can change rings with the engine in the car... so some
light reading for a cold Sunday morning.
>
> Happy New Year!
> ------------------------

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Jan 17 14:19:25 2012
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:19:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Guy!
In-Reply-To: <B8B0321D-D12C-457F-B7A3-514F81E956D2@verizon.net>
References: <0020EEE26EA347A88912D149862E565C@Office>,
	<50908.108.123.34.29.1326655563.squirrel@wm.wi.net>,
	<B8B0321D-D12C-457F-B7A3-514F81E956D2@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <BAY171-W13288E005C9387AAF9BD525C2800@phx.gbl>

Thanks for remembering me Phil!

:-)

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


> From: nases at verizon.net
> Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:22:06 -0500
> To: dwoerpel at wi.net
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New Guy!
>
> Brian Seavy is also on LI. OSHITTERS all.
>
> Phil Nase
> home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
>
> On Jan 15, 2012, at 2:26 PM, dwoerpel at wi.net wrote:
>
> > WELCOME!! Sue and Gabe.  Good to have you aboard.  You're in good company
> > with at least two more Long Islanders, David Booker and Michael Rowe. I
> > know there's got to be more out there.
> >
> > List, can you hear Frank commenting on raccoons!
> >
> > Gabe, you've got a wonderful resource in this list and if you run into
> > problems, then it's time for an O.S.H.I.T. gathering.  (stands for
> > Organization of Spridget Handypersons In Transit) We work coast to coast!
> > Heck, we'll even go to Kansas!
> >
> > Don't be afraid to ask questions; you'll certainly get a lot of answers!
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Dave W.
> > 59 :{)
> > 59 MGA 1500
> > 05 MCS
> > Burlington WI
> >
> >
> >
> >> All,
> >>
> >> New member from Medford, NY
> >> New Member of MG Car Club -Long Island Centre
> >> Member MG Experience bb.... Fod01
> >>
> >> '73 Midget, was covered outside since 1985
> >> Not running
> >> Racoons ripped up the seats
> >> decent body.  Mine needs work, but the car seems ok....;-)
> >>
> >> Took the head/ exhaust mani/ alternator/ carbs off.
> >> Engine moves - will much persuasion with wood block and mallet!
> >> Rear 2 pistons are the issue.  They are holding all solvents I put in
> >> there.  Cylinder walls look ok, so I'm thinking stuck rings.
> >>
> >> Haynes manual says I can change rings with the engine in the car... so
> >> some light reading for a cold Sunday morning.
> >>
> >> Happy New Year!
> >> ------------------------

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Jan 17 14:24:48 2012
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:24:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper recall: Fire warning as 235k cars
 recalled over electrical fault fears | Mail Online
In-Reply-To: <FA8EFC57E27B473A9257B822193359F8@Inspiron>
References: <FA8EFC57E27B473A9257B822193359F8@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <1326835488.12715.YahooMailRC@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Not that I recall.

Actually, this is breaking news here in the U.S.

I thought of calling the dealer, but that is seldom a pleasant experience.

 
It's been a bad week over here. First the raid on Zappos and now MINI's 
spontaneously catching on fire.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Greg Higgins <g.h.higgins at gmail.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, January 17, 2012 3:50:36 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper recall: Fire warning as 235k cars recalled over 
electrical fault fears | Mail Online

Here is an article about Mini Coopers catching fire, anyone have theirs
recalled in North America?

Greg Higgins
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2087523/Mini-Cooper-recall--Fire-warn
ing-235k-cars-recalled-electrical-fault-fears.html

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Tue Jan 17 14:42:14 2012
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:42:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New Guy!
In-Reply-To: <BAY171-W1347AE7E88C67F97D66FAEAC2800@phx.gbl>
References: <0020EEE26EA347A88912D149862E565C@Office>
	<BAY171-W1347AE7E88C67F97D66FAEAC2800@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <CAM6-Rjfev+Ae1NGPOxxzz+pSV2BDS4q28uxuyey9sYmU06O7bg@mail.gmail.com>

WTF Ryan?
You forgot beer!
Hal

On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 1:16 PM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Welcome to the insanity known as THE SPRIDGET'S LIST!.
> The craziest, kookiest, wacked out, knowledgeable and helpful people on the
> planet!
>
> Someone on here knows something about everything!
> From Rocket Science to Tequila.....
>
> Don't hesitate to ask about anything.
> Some bark, but it's worse than they're bite.
> ENJOY!
> Oh, btw,
> standard Spridgets list questions.....
> How do feel about Zappa, cats, guns, synthetic brake fluid and ZDDP???
>
> Brian S.
> Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
> Thanks to Frank C.!
>
>
> > Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:48:41 -0500
> > From: suengabe at optonline.net
> > To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Spridgets] New Guy!
> >
> > All,
> >
> > New member from Medford, NY
> > New Member of MG Car Club -Long Island Centre
> > Member MG Experience bb.... Fod01
> >
> > '73 Midget, was covered outside since 1985
> > Not running
> > Racoons ripped up the seats
> > decent body.  Mine needs work, but the car seems ok....;-)
> >
> > Took the head/ exhaust mani/ alternator/ carbs off.
> > Engine moves - will much persuasion with wood block and mallet!
> > Rear 2 pistons are the issue.  They are holding all solvents I put in
> there.
> Cylinder walls look ok, so I'm thinking stuck rings.
> >
> > Haynes manual says I can change rings with the engine in the car... so
> some
> light reading for a cold Sunday morning.
> >
> > Happy New Year!
> > ------------------------
> ------------------------
>
> 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/frog.aye at gmail.com

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 17 15:59:11 2012
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:59:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper recall:  US Mini's
In-Reply-To: <1326835488.12715.YahooMailRC@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <FA8EFC57E27B473A9257B822193359F8@Inspiron>
	<1326835488.12715.YahooMailRC@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1326841151.24514.YahooMailNeo@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Anytime you want to know about recalls (and a bunch of other stuff, btw) you
just need to go to NHTSA.gov and browse. I just did a quick check and yes,
under "Recalls for the current month" is the recall for Minis. It's a great
site full of all kinds of information, so check it out some time even if you
don't own one of the Mini's in question. You can look up your car and see what
if anything has ever been recalled about it.
 
Incidently Larry - yours may be
among those in the recall... check the site tonight.
 
My ex's is a 2005, so
no help there...
(Oops, did I actually write that? Sorry folks)
 
 - David
Booker
Long Island


________________________________
From: Jay
<jfishbein at snet.net>
To: Greg Higgins <higgs6 at cogeco.ca>;
spridgets at autox.team.net 
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 4:24 PM
Subject: Re:
[Spridgets] Mini Cooper recall: Fire warning as 235k cars recalled over
electrical fault fears | Mail Online

Not that I recall.

Actually, this is
breaking news here in the U.S.

I thought of calling the dealer, but that is
seldom a pleasant experience.


It's been a bad week over here. First the raid
on Zappos and now MINI's 
spontaneously catching on fire.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Greg Higgins
<g.h.higgins at gmail.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, January 17,
2012 3:50:36 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper recall: Fire warning as 235k
cars recalled over 
electrical fault fears | Mail Online

Here is an article
about Mini Coopers catching fire, anyone have theirs
recalled in North
America?

Greg Higgins
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2087523/Mini-Cooper-recall--Fire-warn
ing-235k-cars-recalled-electrical-fault-fears.html
------------------------
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/tncarnut1 at yahoo.com

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Jan 17 20:13:43 2012
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:13:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper recall: Fire warning as 235k cars
 recalled over electrical fault fears | Mail Online
In-Reply-To: <FA8EFC57E27B473A9257B822193359F8@Inspiron>
References: <FA8EFC57E27B473A9257B822193359F8@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <4F1638E7.2010900@wi.net>

Thanks for the info Greg.  It was news to me!  Fortunately mine is an 
'05 (sorry, David...you wrote that!  But we all know you're joking.)  
I'll have to tell my neighbor who has an 06.
Back to plowing snow....
Hope things are OK in the Great White North.

DW

On 1/17/2012 2:50 PM, Greg Higgins wrote:
> Here is an article about Mini Coopers catching fire, anyone have theirs
> recalled in North America?
>
> Greg Higgins
> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2087523/Mini-Cooper-recall--Fire-warn
> ing-235k-cars-recalled-electrical-fault-fears.html
> ------------------------

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Tue Jan 17 20:38:11 2012
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:38:11 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper recall: Fire warning as 235k cars
 recalled over e...
Message-ID: <10518.11d28046.3c4798a3@aol.com>

DW...Don't bother your neighbor with this...it pertains to '07 and newer. 
 
Howard
 
In a message dated 1/17/2012 10:32:16 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
dwoerpel at wi.net writes:

Thanks  for the info Greg.  It was news to me!  Fortunately mine is an  
'05 (sorry, David...you wrote that!  But we all know you're  joking.)  
I'll have to tell my neighbor who has an 06.
Back to  plowing snow....
Hope things are OK in the Great White  North.

DW

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Jan 17 23:37:49 2012
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:37:49 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper recall: Fire warning as 235k cars
 recalled over e...
In-Reply-To: <10518.11d28046.3c4798a3@aol.com>
References: <10518.11d28046.3c4798a3@aol.com>
Message-ID: <61633.173.122.134.205.1326868669.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

Thanks Howard.

>
> DW...Don't bother your neighbor with this...it pertains to '07 and newer.
>
> Howard
>
> In a message dated 1/17/2012 10:32:16 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> dwoerpel at wi.net writes:
>
> Thanks  for the info Greg.  It was news to me!  Fortunately mine is an
> '05 (sorry, David...you wrote that!  But we all know you're  joking.)
> I'll have to tell my neighbor who has an 06.
> Back to  plowing snow....
> Hope things are OK in the Great White  North.
>
> DW

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Jan 18 03:17:44 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:17:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Valve Cover on eBay.....10 hours left
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVemCj8BzY8XAYt+LZzHnEJNpODgcMuzkEhNfQ3OZRxVkg@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230729456146?_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&item=230729456146&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT&vxp=mtr

At $99. not a great deal but pretty nice looking.
Lin

From lmacy at mac.com  Wed Jan 18 07:35:37 2012
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:35:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper recall:  US Mini's
In-Reply-To: <1326841151.24514.YahooMailNeo@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <FA8EFC57E27B473A9257B822193359F8@Inspiron>
	<1326835488.12715.YahooMailRC@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<1326841151.24514.YahooMailNeo@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <78C0A403-B5D5-4E78-9599-EF96F0B8C598@mac.com>

Yep David, mine is in the list. Now just wait for it to catch fire, or get a notice from BMW. Recall should start in Feb.

Larry

On Jan 17, 2012, at 17:59 PM, David Booker wrote:

> Incidently Larry - yours may be
> among those in the recall... check the site tonight.

-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy at phillymgclub.com
Secretary
Philadelphia MG Club


"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!". 

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Jan 18 08:13:40 2012
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:13:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper recall:  US Mini's
In-Reply-To: <78C0A403-B5D5-4E78-9599-EF96F0B8C598@mac.com>
References: <FA8EFC57E27B473A9257B822193359F8@Inspiron>
	<1326835488.12715.YahooMailRC@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<1326841151.24514.YahooMailNeo@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<78C0A403-B5D5-4E78-9599-EF96F0B8C598@mac.com>
Message-ID: <201201180713387.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

At 08:35 AM 1/18/2012, Macy Larry wrote:
>Yep David, mine is in the list. Now just wait for it to catch fire, 
>or get a notice from BMW. Recall should start in Feb.
>
>Larry
======
If it didn't burn at Elkhart Lake last summer, I think you're good......


PPP 

From refisk at chartermi.net  Wed Jan 18 08:51:23 2012
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:51:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper recall:  US Mini's
In-Reply-To: <201201180713387.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <FA8EFC57E27B473A9257B822193359F8@Inspiron>
	<1326835488.12715.YahooMailRC@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<1326841151.24514.YahooMailNeo@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<78C0A403-B5D5-4E78-9599-EF96F0B8C598@mac.com>
	<201201180713387.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <6FC8EB1A-15D6-4287-B9AC-BA329454D5FE@chartermi.net>

I had the same thought about my Midget - LOL.

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Jan 18, 2012, at 10:13 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> At 08:35 AM 1/18/2012, Macy Larry wrote:
>> Yep David, mine is in the list. Now just wait for it to catch fire, or get
a notice from BMW. Recall should start in Feb.
>>
>> Larry
> ======
> If it didn't burn at Elkhart Lake last summer, I think you're good......
>
>
> PPP ------------------------

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Jan 18 09:00:55 2012
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:00:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper recall:  US Mini's
In-Reply-To: <78C0A403-B5D5-4E78-9599-EF96F0B8C598@mac.com>
References: <FA8EFC57E27B473A9257B822193359F8@Inspiron>
	<1326835488.12715.YahooMailRC@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<1326841151.24514.YahooMailNeo@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<78C0A403-B5D5-4E78-9599-EF96F0B8C598@mac.com>
Message-ID: <4F16ECB7.9080503@wi.net>

Larry,

Nice that they let us know in a "timely" manner!  Thanks for the NHTSA 
site David.

DW



On 1/18/2012 8:35 AM, Macy Larry wrote:
> Yep David, mine is in the list. Now just wait for it to catch fire, or get a notice from BMW. Recall should start in Feb.
>
> Larry
>
> On Jan 17, 2012, at 17:59 PM, David Booker wrote:
>
>> Incidently Larry - yours may be
>> among those in the recall... check the site tonight.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Jan 18 13:18:35 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:18:35 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Valve Cover on eBay.....10 hours left
Message-ID: <13849.60069cfc.3c488332@aol.com>

Thanks for that Lin, it's unusual and I've never seen one like that  before.
 
Regards
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
 
In a message dated 18/01/2012 10:32:54 GMT Standard Time,  
grunthaner at gmail.com writes:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230729456146?_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&item=23072945
6146&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT&vxp=mtr

At  $99. not a great deal but pretty nice  looking.
Lin

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Jan 18 13:28:35 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:28:35 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale on Long Island
Message-ID: <13efa.7e3c8343.3c48858a@aol.com>

Pity it's not ORANGE and in need of a set of ORANGE silicone hoses for a  
downflow radiator car....that I just happen to have...
 
 
 
In a message dated 17/01/2012 18:25:55 GMT Standard Time,  
tncarnut1 at yahoo.com writes:

Car has  a good paint job on it (yellow). 

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Jan 18 13:57:59 2012
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:57:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Valve Cover on eBay.....0 hours left
In-Reply-To: <13849.60069cfc.3c488332@aol.com>
References: <13849.60069cfc.3c488332@aol.com>
Message-ID: <1326920279.14347.YahooMailRC@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Really?

Those pop-up from time-to-time. I acquired several of those over the years but 
without the "Sprite" name.

Interestingly the seller correctly stated that it was for a 948 as these cannot 
be used on 1275's as the casting does not clear the valve springs.

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: "WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com" <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
To: grunthaner at gmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, January 18, 2012 3:18:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sprite Valve Cover on eBay.....10 hours left

Thanks for that Lin, it's unusual and I've never seen one like that  before.

Regards

Weslake-Monza 1330


In a message dated 18/01/2012 10:32:54 GMT Standard Time,  
grunthaner at gmail.com writes:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230729456146?_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&item=23072945
6146&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT&vxp=mtr

At  $99. not a great deal but pretty nice  looking.
Lin
------------------------

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Jan 18 14:27:07 2012
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:27:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Valve Cover on eBay.....10 hours left
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVemCj8BzY8XAYt+LZzHnEJNpODgcMuzkEhNfQ3OZRxVkg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVemCj8BzY8XAYt+LZzHnEJNpODgcMuzkEhNfQ3OZRxVkg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4F17392B.9000602@justbrits.com>

<< At $99. not a great deal but pretty nice looking.>>

Lin, YOU should grab it and paint the "valleys" in "Pink Sprite" 
colour with 'sprite' & tops of 'fins' POLISHED
to a bright & shinny luster <VBG> ! ! !

WHAT a "period accessory" ! ! !

Me

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Jan 18 15:17:44 2012
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:17:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Peter Egan's Bugeye racecar update....
Message-ID: <201201181417948.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

.... didit didit didit... dateline Madison, WI

It is still rusting away on a trailer with the tarp mostly blown off 
and filling with snow...

Year 20 or so.


Peter C

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Jan 18 16:10:52 2012
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:10:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Peter Egan's Bugeye racecar update....
In-Reply-To: <201201181417948.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <201201181417948.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <4F17517C.1060709@wi.net>

Pictures!!???  Buy the dang thing!
DW

On 1/18/2012 4:17 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote:
> .... didit didit didit... dateline Madison, WI
>
> It is still rusting away on a trailer with the tarp mostly blown off 
> and filling with snow...
>
> Year 20 or so.
>
>
> Peter C

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 18 16:14:45 2012
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:14:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper recall:  US Mini's
In-Reply-To: <4F16ECB7.9080503@wi.net>
References: <FA8EFC57E27B473A9257B822193359F8@Inspiron>
	<1326835488.12715.YahooMailRC@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<1326841151.24514.YahooMailNeo@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<78C0A403-B5D5-4E78-9599-EF96F0B8C598@mac.com>
	<4F16ECB7.9080503@wi.net>
Message-ID: <1326928485.17962.YahooMailNeo@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Thanks for the NHTSA site David. DW
 
No problem Dave - I've used the site for
years both in my job and as my own personal info source. Lots of cool stuff.
At least some of our taxes are put to good use!
 
David Booker

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 18 16:19:07 2012
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:19:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale on Long Island
In-Reply-To: <1326824688.39948.YahooMailNeo@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <1326824688.39948.YahooMailNeo@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1326928747.22423.YahooMailNeo@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Ummm... That's a 948cc engine, not a 848. I know better; slip o' the finger on
the old keyboard.
 
By the way - while I have no financial interest in the
car, Dave's my friend and I'd be happy to field any questions you may have or
help out any way I can.
 
David Booker
Long Island
________________________________
From: David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
To:
spridget <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 1:24 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for sale on Long Island

First the small print: I
have no financial interest in the selling of this
car...

My friend Dave
Blackwell is selling his '61 Bugeye. Yes, I know that
'61 is not considered a
Bugeye year, but you all also know that a new car back
then was often
registered as the year it was sold in, not necessarily when it
was built. So
yes, it is a real Bugeye and the title does say 1961.

I saw it
yesterday in
the shed where it is stored. The body is in great shape, not a
concours
winner, but a great driver. I did not see any rust anywhere.
Suspension is
really nice too. Car has a good paint job on it (yellow). There
is a brand new
set of minilites mounted with what I believe are zero-mile
tires. The tires
aren't brand new, but are unused. There's also a brand new
top never
installed. It has the original 848 engine and smooth case tranny in
it. Car
comes with a spare ribcase tranny. Upgraded to Midget Discs and
late-model
Master cylinders with new hoses, etc. Car is complete and engine
turns freely,
but has not been started in a while, so probably needs going
thru. An
excellent start on a really nice car. Frank could probably have had
it on the
road in a weekend.

Dave wants $6,000 for the whole lot. 

If you
want, he'll
throw in a Datsun 5 speed tranny for an extra $500. If somebody
wants the
tranny without the car, it is $750. That's the only thing he'll sell
separately from the car. Lots of spares and extra bits go along for the ride.
Contact Dave at his house: (631)475-2889, or his cell number: (631)576-9345.
Somebody grab it up quick - this is a good one.

David Booker
Long Island
------------------------

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/tncarnut1 at yahoo.com

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Wed Jan 18 17:28:09 2012
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:28:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Windshield Pillar Needed
Message-ID: <1326932889.93332.YahooMailClassic@web180601.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Anyone have a left windshield pillar for a Bugeye they would consider
selling?  I was adjusting my wind wing and it broke a chunk out of the
flange.  I have one of Alan"s earlier wind wings with the aluminum fitting.  I
guess I had the screw that holds the angle of the plexiglass too tight.  Oops!
My fault.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 18 18:36:02 2012
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:36:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Peter Egan's Bugeye racecar update....
In-Reply-To: <4F17517C.1060709@wi.net>
Message-ID: <1326936962.80626.YahooMailClassic@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

So i take it these are old pictures
http://bringatrailer.com/2009/05/04/peter-egan-favorite-59-austin-healey-spri
te/


--- On Wed, 1/18/12, Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:


From: Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Peter Egan's Bugeye racecar update....
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 3:10 PM


Pictures!!???  Buy the dang thing!
DW

On 1/18/2012 4:17 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote:
> .... didit didit didit... dateline Madison, WI
>
> It is still rusting away on a trailer with the tarp mostly blown off
> and filling with snow...
>
> Year 20 or so.
>
>
> Peter C
------------------------

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/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com

From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Jan 19 07:46:43 2012
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:46:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Peter Egan's Bugeye racecar update....
In-Reply-To: <1326936962.80626.YahooMailClassic@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo. com>
References: <4F17517C.1060709@wi.net>
	<1326936962.80626.YahooMailClassic@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <201201190646442.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Nope.  Those pics are of Walter (?) when WST had it for sale. That IS 
Peter driving Walter at a 50th celebration of the Sprite at Elkhart 
Lake, WI in 2008. That's on the Old Track that those of us who made 
it last summer, toured.

No, the one that is down the road from me less than a mile has been 
sitting on the trailer for 20 years or so. It gets a new tarp every 
few seasons, but usually a month or 2 late.  Sad, really. Haven't met 
the owner, though I've seen the back of his head through the picture 
window I was knocking on while he ignored me watching TV.

Many have asked..... it sucks.... actually... it ROTS.

Peter C
---
At 07:36 PM 1/18/2012, uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com wrote:
>So i take it these are old pictures
>http://bringatrailer.com/2009/05/04/peter-egan-favorite-59-austin-healey-spri
>te/
>
>
>--- On Wed, 1/18/12, Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:
>
>
>From: Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Peter Egan's Bugeye racecar update....
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 3:10 PM
>
>
>Pictures!!???  Buy the dang thing!
>DW
>
>On 1/18/2012 4:17 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote:
> > .... didit didit didit... dateline Madison, WI
> >
> > It is still rusting away on a trailer with the tarp mostly blown off
> > and filling with snow...
> >
> > Year 20 or so.
> >
> >
> > Peter C
>------------------------

From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Jan 19 07:52:39 2012
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:52:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Peter Egan's Bugeye racecar update....
In-Reply-To: <1326936962.80626.YahooMailClassic@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo. com>
References: <4F17517C.1060709@wi.net>
	<1326936962.80626.YahooMailClassic@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <201201190652357.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Further to my last post...... the Google street view taken 2007 shows 
a blue tarp. Yesterday it was a gray tarp... torn
         Peter C
==

>From: Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Peter Egan's Bugeye racecar update....
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 3:10 PM
>
>
>Pictures!!???  Buy the dang thing!
>DW
>
>On 1/18/2012 4:17 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote:
> > .... didit didit didit... dateline Madison, WI
> >
> > It is still rusting away on a trailer with the tarp mostly blown off
> > and filling with snow...
> >
> > Year 20 or so.
> >
> >
> > Peter C

From millerls at ado13.com  Thu Jan 19 08:02:57 2012
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:02:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 30 story hotel built in 15 days in  China...video
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVfeWO1C0CfNA7=1Gfu20kDWKpFTMmOQEDxHrv+9nkigAA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVfeWO1C0CfNA7=1Gfu20kDWKpFTMmOQEDxHrv+9nkigAA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E7395FEE-8C22-475C-8B31-3B8A53098C4A@ado13.com>

Distroyed in 30 seconds by earth quake :-)

Larry Miller

On Jan 16, 2012, at 10:45 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> Cool video of a 30 story hotel built in 15 days in China. Well assembled.
> I wonder what Frank would say?
> Lin
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVUsIlwWWM8&feature=related
> ------------------------
>
> 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/millerls at ado13.com

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Thu Jan 19 10:31:08 2012
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:31:08 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Valve Cover on eBay.....0 hours left
Message-ID: <36523.7c96ec64.3c49ad73@aol.com>

It's the Sprite name that makes it unusual.  I did wonder if someone  
hadn't modified the cover to fit in the Sprite lettering.
 
 
In a message dated 18/01/2012 21:39:03 GMT Standard Time,  
jfishbein at snet.net writes:

Those  pop-up from time-to-time. I acquired several of those over the years 
but  
without the "Sprite" name.

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 19 11:45:45 2012
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:45:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Valve Cover on eBay.....0 hours left
In-Reply-To: <36523.7c96ec64.3c49ad73@aol.com>
References: <36523.7c96ec64.3c49ad73@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAMyxPE+2NhmSJRuwZwsJ_Tia3gxtn0b2j0pu7c=w4CEV7aRT9Q@mail.gmail.com>

I have the same valve cover on my car.  . sans the "Sprite" logo on the
top.  I paid $30 for it on eBay a few years back.  It also came with the
filter cap.

On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 9:31 AM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> It's the Sprite name that makes it unusual.  I did wonder if someone
> hadn't modified the cover to fit in the Sprite lettering.
>
>
> In a message dated 18/01/2012 21:39:03 GMT Standard Time,
> jfishbein at snet.net writes:
>
> Those  pop-up from time-to-time. I acquired several of those over the years
> but
> without the "Sprite" name.
> ------------------------
>
> 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/khargreaves2 at gmail.com

From pythias at pacifier.com  Thu Jan 19 22:04:22 2012
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:04:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Heater?  Core?
Message-ID: <1907074543.20120119210422@pacifier.com>

Hello Spridgets,

  When I turn on my demister, my windscreen fogs up and I can smell
  anti-frreze. ... methinks my heater core leaks... anyone have a
  spare laying around? I see them on e-bay but would rather support a
  lister.....


  Also...Datsun 5 speed....


     Twice now, from a stop I've pushed in the clutch, and i
  released way low ... that is instead of in the middle of the throw,
  closer to the floor. When I push in the clutch again it's like
  there's no resistance until near the floor... I work it a couple of
  times and then everything is OK for the rest of a drive...

  I just added fluid (a shared master cylinder) and it only took a
  teaspoon or so...




  Datsun 5 speed

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                          mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403  "the red thing"
 
  I think I think, therefore I think I am. I think. 

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Fri Jan 20 00:09:29 2012
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:09:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Pos GRND Directional Flasher
In-Reply-To: <CABFJSR3ovND68u-rD1yR2zGkb1UPWzVCoc5MWFzQd+S0R4R2GQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1327043369.84650.YahooMailClassic@web180606.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

You can get LED tail lights that come in positive and negative ground. 
Already installed two in my Bugeye.  One interesting fact from the web site
is, you need red LEDs for a tail light so that it shows red through a red tail
light lens, amber for amber, and white for clear or frosted clear lenses. 
Otherwise they are not very bright! Go figure.  The red positive ground 1157
LED replacement (also, the LEDs output face is at 90 degrees because some tail
lights like the Bugeye mount the bulb straight down) is very bright through
the red lenses of my Bugeye.   One other interesting fact.  The two locking
pins on the side of the bulb case that hold the bulb in the recepticle are an
industry standard (one is higher than the other) so you can be sure the 90
degree face will face in the right direction.  I bought one for my Harley and
apparently Harley Davidson does not adhere to industry standard.  When I tried
to install the LED bulb the 90 degree
 face was in the wrong direction.  I sent it back and they are making me one
that is 180 degrees opposite. A custom job.  Nice guys too.  No financial
interest, just a satisfied customer.  See the link below:

http://www.litezupp.com/

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

--- On Wed, 12/28/11, JohnD <johnsfolly at gmail.com> wrote:

From: JohnD <johnsfolly at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Pos GRND Directional Flasher
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011, 8:20 PM

I heard I could order a positive ground electronic flasher for my MGTD with
LED tail light bulbs. Ordered it: Tridon Part #EL-13. It's a very cool
see-through canister and MADE IN AMERICA!  I knew Frank was out there
sonewhere!
JohnD
--

*Driving in the past lane!*
JohnsfollyVintageRacing <http://www.johnsfolly.webs.com>

From lbc77mg at gmail.com  Fri Jan 20 13:24:16 2012
From: lbc77mg at gmail.com (Allen Hefner)
Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:24:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car?
Message-ID: <CAMEj5Ov=eA0P5QeM6NTG5VK68n8x-CMi5s39zqO0ezsKxtsuKw@mail.gmail.com>

What's the car in the photo?

http://www.peggyking.org/60Kellys.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

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Jan 20 13:57:44 2012
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:57:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Car?
In-Reply-To: <CAMEj5Ov=eA0P5QeM6NTG5VK68n8x-CMi5s39zqO0ezsKxtsuKw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMEj5Ov=eA0P5QeM6NTG5VK68n8x-CMi5s39zqO0ezsKxtsuKw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1327093064.42026.YahooMailRC@web83915.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

That's a Berkley

 jay fishbein
wallingford, CT





________________________________
From: Allen Hefner <lbc77mg at gmail.com>


What's the car in the photo?

http://www.peggyking.org/60Kellys.html

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 20 14:36:02 2012
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:36:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Car?
In-Reply-To: <1327093064.42026.YahooMailRC@web83915.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1327095362.38180.YahooMailClassic@web38902.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

B 
The Berkeley was a very popular British sports car
Its constructor, Laurie Bond was one of the more successful designers of mini
cars in England. In 1956 he joined with Charles Panter, owner of Europes
largest manufacturer of caravans, who wanted to offset seasonal sales
variations by producing a car.
Production began with 3 prototypes, which were seen being tested with
enthusiasm around the neighborhood of Biggleswade in the late summer of 1956.
Stirling Moss drove one at Goodwood in September, and the public saw the new
Berkeley en masse at the Motor Show.
The bodies were made of two plastic parts, with a box-shaped substructure and
suspension and engine compartment reinforced with aluminum, forming a
fiberglass monocoque structure. The headlights were under plexiglass covers.
The first Berkeleys, the B60s, were 4-wheelers and had 322cc Anzani 2-stroke,
2-cylinder motors with 15 horsepower and chain drive to the front wheels.
These in turn were hung on A-arms, suspended by Girling coil-and-damper units.
At the rear there were swing axles, with struts. It was named B60 for its top
speed, but generally referred to as the Berkeley Roadster in the literature.
In the spring of 1957, after some 163 cars with the Anzani motor had been
produced, a switch was made to the 328cc Excelsior twin. This gave a useful
increase of 3 horsepower and more importantly, a much better reliability
record. The car was named B65, again for its top speed. The year saw many
racing successes. In 1958 the new Berkeley Cars Ltd. Company showed the 328
Standard, 328 DeLuxe (twin carbs and better trim), and the new 492cc
triple-cylinder B95 at the Earlbs Court Motor Show.
B 
Manufacturer: Berkeley Cars Ltd. Biggleswade England






B 



--- On Fri, 1/20/12, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:


From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Car?
To: "Allen Hefner" <lbc77mg at gmail.com>, "Spridgets list"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, January 20, 2012, 12:57 PM


That's a Berkley

jay fishbein
wallingford, CT





________________________________
From: Allen Hefner <lbc77mg at gmail.com>


What's the car in the photo?

http://www.peggyking.org/60Kellys.html
------------------------

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/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 20 15:39:55 2012
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:39:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Car?
In-Reply-To: <CAMEj5Ov=eA0P5QeM6NTG5VK68n8x-CMi5s39zqO0ezsKxtsuKw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMEj5Ov=eA0P5QeM6NTG5VK68n8x-CMi5s39zqO0ezsKxtsuKw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1327099195.45773.YahooMailNeo@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

That's a Berkeley. Makes our cars look big...
 
David Booker
Long Island
________________________________
From: Allen Hefner <lbc77mg at gmail.com>
To:
Spridgets list <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 3:24
PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Car?

What's the car in the photo?
http://www.peggyking.org/60Kellys.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
------------------------

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/tncarnut1 at yahoo.com

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Jan 20 18:41:44 2012
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:41:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car?
In-Reply-To: <1327095362.38180.YahooMailClassic@web38902.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CB3F57D8.1E11E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> The Berkeley
At least the one in that photo had the optional 4th wheel.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Jan 20 18:46:58 2012
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:46:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car?
In-Reply-To: <1327099195.45773.YahooMailNeo@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CB3F5912.1E11F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

How many of you remember Mister Kelly's on Rush Street?

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Fri Jan 20 18:55:08 2012
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:55:08 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] British Miles out of Business!!!!???!!!!!
Message-ID: <1861800464.101542.1327110908167.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

YAYYYYYY!

Triumph,MG,Jaguar,Austin Healy (Morrisville Pa)



Date: 2012-01-20, 4:23PM EST
Reply to: sale-wv7z6-2809819223 at craigslist.org [ Errors when replying to ads?
]




Almost free used parts. Recipient must agree to pay for dismantling and
preparation costs. No self service. Restoration and repair services also
available. British car specialist for 35 years. Call 215-736-9300


    b" Location: Morrisville Pa
    b" it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial
interests



PostingID: 2809819223

from google:
British Miles | British sports car parts, restoration, and service ...





www. britishmiles .com/ Cached B -B  Similar
You +1'd this publicly.B  Undo New parts; NOS parts, from dealer buyouts;
Remanufactured parts, using factory tools and techniques; Used parts, from our
extensive salvage yard and used ...

Place page B -B  Write a review


	9278 Old Tyburn RoadB B Morrisville, PA 19067-5116
(215) 736-9300

Same Number!!
B MG road trip to strip/save some forgotten british steel?
Ryan

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Fri Jan 20 19:35:10 2012
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:35:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car?
In-Reply-To: <CB3F5912.1E11F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <CB3F5912.1E11F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <15F1A1E6-200E-4D80-B195-B2E02A82742C@gmail.com>

On Jan 20, 2012, at 8:46 PM, Billy Zoom wrote:

> Mister Kelly's on Rush Street


I was never there, but I know it was in business until about 1975 or  
so....

Cass Elliot played there..... Her Album "Don't call me Mama anymore"  
was recorded there ;)

Kevin V.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Jan 20 20:21:54 2012
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:21:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Car?
In-Reply-To: <CB3F5912.1E11F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <CB3F5912.1E11F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <1327116114.63021.YahooMailRC@web83915.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I remember Muddy Water's Live at Mister Kelly's.

 jay fishbein
wallingford, ct





________________________________
From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
To: David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>; Allen Hefner <lbc77mg at gmail.com>; 
Spridgets list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, January 20, 2012 8:46:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Car?

How many of you remember Mister Kelly's on Rush Street?

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Jan 20 22:30:42 2012
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:30:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car?
In-Reply-To: <1327116114.63021.YahooMailRC@web83915.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <CB3F5912.1E11F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<1327116114.63021.YahooMailRC@web83915.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnuqmC85fHwNTYw77L+fqxENOsdvC6-XDaYQ+fvfQHEipCA@mail.gmail.com>

Friend of mine won a Berkley in a poker game in England.  I had to help him
get it running.  Motorcycle engine as I remember....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 9:21 PM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> I remember Muddy Water's Live at Mister Kelly's.
>
>  jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
> To: David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>; Allen Hefner <lbc77mg at gmail.com>;
> Spridgets list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Fri, January 20, 2012 8:46:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Car?
>
> How many of you remember Mister Kelly's on Rush Street?
> ------------------------
>
> 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

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Jan 21 06:18:13 2012
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:18:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Nail Gun Accident
Message-ID: <1327151893.93808.YahooMailClassic@web161206.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

I used to like to bring stories like this to Frank's attention


OAK LAWN, Ill. (AP) b Gail Glaenzer
 still can't believe that her fiancC)
unknowingly shot a nail into his 
skull, let alone that he posted a picture of
the X-ray on Facebook 
during his ambulance ride between hospitals for
surgery.

The x-ray on this one is quite impressiveB 
http://news.yahoo.com/ill-man-joking-mood-despite-nail-brain-214046828.html


Rick


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

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Jan 21 07:34:58 2012
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:34:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Car?
In-Reply-To: <CAMEj5Ov=eA0P5QeM6NTG5VK68n8x-CMi5s39zqO0ezsKxtsuKw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1327156498.80445.YahooMailClassic@web161206.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

I've been listing celebrities who've owned Healeys (big and little) here: 
http://tinyurl.com/7ysqexo  It's been interesting to see who shows up through
the magic of Google.  I plugged Mort Sahl into the googleometer and it turns
out he was  quite a sports car guy, having owned a Healey as well as a 427
Cobra.

BTW, Billy Zoom is included in my informal list.

Rick


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

--- On Fri, 1/20/12, Allen Hefner <lbc77mg at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Allen Hefner <lbc77mg at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Car?
To: "Spridgets list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, January 20, 2012, 3:24 PM

What's the car in the photo?

http://www.peggyking.org/60Kellys.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
------------------------

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/healeyrick at yahoo.com

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Sat Jan 21 08:02:55 2012
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:02:55 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts Winter White Sale
Message-ID: <e0b7.63f6a5f7.3c4c2d9f@aol.com>

I recently cleaned out my attic and in lieu of carting  these items back up 
the stairs, I have them up for sale. No reasonable offers  refused on any 
of this. 
 
Please email me directly at miniac7 at aol dot  com.
 
Thank you.
 
Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA.
'60 AH Bugeye Sprite
'68 Austin Mini
 
 
The following parts are off a 1973 MG Midget:
 
BODY:
3 wiper assembly complete,  including arms and motor mount 
rear bumper brackets
bonnet hinges
door hinges
boot lid hinges
boot latch/lock
front bumper brackets
front tow hooks
folding top cover
rear cowl vinyl cover
telescopic boot lid stay
 
rear license plate bracket  w/lights

 
INTERIOR:
black rubber floor mats
ribbed alum cross member/frame rail cover  kit
radio console
interior door hardware
shift boot retainer ring
dash board with ABS cover
speedometer
fuel gauge
locking steering column with ignition key and  cowl
steering wheel
steering rack
glove box door
demister vents
seat belts w/elec connections
 
MECHANICAL:
drive shaft
pedal box with pedals, clutch master, dual brake master 
fuel tank filler tube
front shocks
rear shocks
heater/blower unit
engine mount brackets
gearbox mount bracket
short front coil springs
 
ELECTRICAL:
complete wiring harness
fuse block
solenoid
battery ground strap
flasher unit
alternator
 
BUGEYE PARTS:
4.22 diff pumpkin
rear brakes
front brakes
(4) steel wheels w/ AH hub caps, 155/80 tires (wheels are painted  OEW)
running 948 engine (155x4 psi cold cranking compression & 70psi  cold oil 
pressure)
 
MISCELLANEOUS:
750# capacity engine stand (used once)

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Jan 21 08:09:23 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:09:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Valve Cover on eBay.....10 hours left
In-Reply-To: <4F17392B.9000602@justbrits.com>
References: <CAL0QtVemCj8BzY8XAYt+LZzHnEJNpODgcMuzkEhNfQ3OZRxVkg@mail.gmail.com>
	<4F17392B.9000602@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdgXk+9dcMhGT+TTosCmToL3pZYiRTzUj2h0DbTpRd_1w@mail.gmail.com>

Sorry I missed it what a cool color idea Ed I was thinking the bidding
would knock me in seconds. Did anyone win it from the list? I
understand the caps are the hardest to find and the SPRITE logo is
what is most desired as it is matched with the fins.

I do see these from time to time maybe I'll have more money for the
next one but my kitty Stitches has me in the financial hole with kitty
lymphoma.....ugh.

Saving for another cover : )
Lin



On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 1:27 PM, " Just Brits " Shop <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:
> << At $99. not a great deal but pretty nice looking.
>>>
>
> Lin, YOU should grab it and paint the "valleys" in "Pink Sprite" colour with
> 'sprite' & tops of 'fins' POLISHED
> to a bright & shinny luster <VBG> ! ! !
>
> WHAT a "period accessory" ! ! !
>
> Me

From lbc77mg at gmail.com  Sat Jan 21 08:18:59 2012
From: lbc77mg at gmail.com (Allen Hefner)
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:18:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car?
In-Reply-To: <CB3F5912.1E11F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <1327099195.45773.YahooMailNeo@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<CB3F5912.1E11F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <CAMEj5OsW-zb9+XCMZgj5c4761tLZjn6zmp_YBps+Wg1j3w1JOg@mail.gmail.com>

I don't even know the town!

The pic is a publicity photo from Peggy King's web site.  I doubt the
Berkeley was hers.  She was a singer on the George Gobel Show back in the
1950s, and had a part in Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy.  She's 82 now,
and still making appearances.

Something to look forward to, Billy?  ;-)

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 Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 8:46 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> How many of you remember Mister Kelly's on Rush Street?

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Jan 21 08:19:43 2012
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:19:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC Hallmark contest photo needed
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdOgPNga2vFvTwe-F-ro9kJU5amLAzhLGiVC2cwiZdKgw@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I was sending Hallmark an idea to comfort those who have lost loved
ones and then they asked if I wanted to enter their contest. So I'm
entering ASAP as the contest ends in a few days but I need a photo of
a child's hand being held by a man. Does anyone have one of know of a
royalty free one? It's win is only $250.
Thanks Lin

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Sat Jan 21 09:12:31 2012
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:12:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Car?
In-Reply-To: <CB3F5912.1E11F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <1327162351.58849.YahooMailClassic@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

 
Are you talking about the  Chicago club? 
 
Or was there one in California too?
 
 
Vigil


--- On Fri, 1/20/12, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:


From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Car?
To: "David Booker" <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>, "Allen Hefner" <lbc77mg at gmail.com>,
"Spridgets list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, January 20, 2012, 5:46 PM


How many of you remember Mister Kelly's on Rush Street?
------------------------

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/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Sat Jan 21 09:31:48 2012
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:31:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Nail Gun Accident
In-Reply-To: <1327151893.93808.YahooMailClassic@web161206.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1327163508.70940.YahooMailClassic@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

 
A friend of mine just had a nail bounce back off a steel strip.
Yes he was wearing a set of protective glasses.
The nail some how went straight through the lens in to his eye.
It went in through his eye and the tip hit the out side of his brain.
You could not see the nail from the out side or face side.
He thought at first that it was stopped by the glasses and he must have
plastic in his eye.
After a xray they said you have a piece of metal in your head.
They had to cut his scull of to remove the nail.
This was in October on 2011. They are just now getting to work on his eye.
It is real iffy if he will ever see out of his eye again.
He told me that he thinks he will because he sees rainbows through it now.
Nail guns are very dangerous even with protective measures
 
 
 - --- On Sat, 1/21/12, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:


From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Nail Gun Accident
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, January 21, 2012, 5:18 AM


I used to like to bring stories like this to Frank's attention


OAK LAWN, Ill. (AP) b Gail Glaenzer
still can't believe that her fiancC)
unknowingly shot a nail into his
skull, let alone that he posted a picture of
the X-ray on Facebook
during his ambulance ride between hospitals for
surgery.

The x-ray on this one is quite impressiveB
http://news.yahoo.com/ill-man-joking-mood-despite-nail-brain-214046828.html


Rick


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

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/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Sat Jan 21 11:33:42 2012
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:33:42 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts Winter White Sale
Message-ID: <a615.153808e9.3c4c5f06@aol.com>

I just noticed that I also have two rear half bumpers (RH & LH), and a  
throttle pedal rod.
 
Howard Collins

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Jan 21 12:32:52 2012
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:32:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC Hallmark contest photo needed
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVdOgPNga2vFvTwe-F-ro9kJU5amLAzhLGiVC2cwiZdKgw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVdOgPNga2vFvTwe-F-ro9kJU5amLAzhLGiVC2cwiZdKgw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABQj3r_5HFzwEv9HdDN+nrh_x84iZDtcP=bF=LDcSv3HuSgMZg@mail.gmail.com>

There certainly has to be one Michael Jackson somewhere......

On Sat, Jan 21, 2012 at 9:19 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> List,
> I was sending Hallmark an idea to comfort those who have lost loved
> ones and then they asked if I wanted to enter their contest. So I'm
> entering ASAP as the contest ends in a few days but I need a photo of
> a child's hand being held by a man. Does anyone have one of know of a
> royalty free one? It's win is only $250.
> Thanks 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/tequila.brad at gmail.com
>



-- 
DON JULIO 1942

http://tequilabrad.com/

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Jan 21 13:52:41 2012
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:52:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car?
In-Reply-To: <1327156498.80445.YahooMailClassic@web161206.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CB406599.33B32%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

I guess I'm in good company, but I don't understand why Clint gets a swim
suit shot and I don't.
BZ

http://tinyurl.com/7ysqexo