From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Wed Jan  2 19:32:56 2013
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2013 21:32:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rally Stopwatches
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Thanks all to those who responded.

BTW, It is amazing how much these rally watchs sets sell for.

Original vintage rally watch sets go for big bucks.  Understandably so,
they are pieces of racing heritage.

There is also an outfit making them new but they want big bucks as well.

Finally you can go on ebay and try to cobble together a stopwatch and pocket
watch combo yourself.  This will still cost you big bucks.  Seems there
are avid swiss stopwatch collectors who have an interest outside of rally 
usage.

I thought it would be a cool accessory to have on my dash.  But I think I
might have to settle for some surplus Russian watches, or, god forbid, 
something from China.  

From lbc77mg at gmail.com  Thu Jan  3 08:26:42 2013
From: lbc77mg at gmail.com (Allen Hefner)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:26:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rally Stopwatches
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Yes, they do sell for a lot. In 1968-69 I bought a Heuer wristwatch since I
was getting into roadrally back then. It was a Carrera model with three
small dials. One was the second hand for the watch, the other two measured
the stopwatch to 12 hours. I also ordered it with the decimal minute dial
which was a nice touch for rallyes.

I paid about $170 for the watch with a stainless steel case and a leather
band. Replacement leather bands alone now sell for about $300!

After years of use it started acting up. I stuck it in a drawer and just
about forgot I had it. I moved into disposable watches like Timex.

Back in 2009 I decided to sell the Heuer on eBay. It actually still worked,
but the crystal was cracked and it certainly needed a good cleaning. I took
it to a jewelry store and was told it would be $600 to $800 to restore the
watch. That prompted me to sell it. (I could buy a car for that!)

The bidding was heavy, and I got over $600 for the watch that needed at
least that much in repairs. I do miss it, but financially I couldn't afford
to keep it.

 Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

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


On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 9:32 PM, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Thanks all to those who responded.
>
> BTW, It is amazing how much these rally watchs sets sell for.
>
> Original vintage rally watch sets go for big bucks.  Understandably so,
> they are pieces of racing heritage.
>
> There is also an outfit making them new but they want big bucks as well.
>
> Finally you can go on ebay and try to cobble together a stopwatch and
> pocket
> watch combo yourself.  This will still cost you big bucks.  Seems there
> are avid swiss stopwatch collectors who have an interest outside of rally
> usage.
>
> I thought it would be a cool accessory to have on my dash.  But I think I
> might have to settle for some surplus Russian watches, or, god forbid,
> something from China.
> ------------------------

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Thu Jan  3 14:31:29 2013
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2013 16:31:29 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Trunnion bolt - 2A 4028 - NEW MANUFACTURE in stainless
 steel / Titanium
Message-ID: <5ac8.ad2f778.3e1752b0@aol.com>

Hi List,

Two years on from this e-mail 'thread' (could be a chain?) and I've just
junked another useless trunnion bolt that cost me #5 from one of the usual
suspects.  I've junked so many now - all new ones not original ones I could
have bought the titanium bolt and still been quids in.

So with a cost likely to be between #25 and #30 EACH bolt + shipping I'm
going to have a very small batch made.  From what I remember from the last
time I got quotes for this it needed about 4 times as many bolts as there was
 interest for to get the price any lower.

For simplicity I'm only going to have the bolts made in the superior grade
of stainless (not the choice of 2 grades there was originally) and titanium
 which only worked out something like #4 or so more than the stainless.
I'm  undecided on the split pin hole as it added about #2+ to the price.  I do
 intend for the wrenching head to be 12 point and probably 7/16 wrenching
like  the ARP stainless stuff is.

So e-mail if you are very interested now, specifying stainless or titanium
and how many bolts you want and eventually I'll get back to you.

Regards

Weslake-Monza 1330


In a message dated 23/12/2009 14:45:03 Coordinated Universal Time,
WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com writes:

Hi List,  there has been some interest in this but not yet enough for an
economic batch.  I've checked the material specs and they exceed  class 8.8

and certainly exceed the stuff currently available.   I'll be getting an
original bolt for testing soon.

So any  more takers for these stainless steel bolts or even Ti  ?

Regards

Daniel

In a message dated 17/12/2009 23:49:36  GMT Standard Time,  weslakem
onza1330 at aol.com writes:

Hi   List,

Don't know about your side of the pond but in the UK the  trunnion  bolt's
Iv'e been able to buy are inferior to the original  bolts.  I've  usually
discovered this after stripping the thread  with a calibrated torque
wrench
on
the correct size  socket.

I've been in contact with a bolt  manufacture who can make  a similar bolt
in
a high grade of stainless  steel.  The idea  being they won't corrode into
the metalastik bushings  and thus have  to be hammered and destroyed.

All you engineer types can  be  supplied with details of the different
grades
of stainless steel on   offer if you want.  However, I'm confident the
stainless bolt will  be  far stronger in every respect than the current
offering
from  the usual  suspects.  I also plan to get an original bolt, even  a
damaged one so  that it can be tested in comparasion to the current
offering
and
the  stainless bolt.

What I need to know is  what the level of interest is  for this by number of
bolts so I can  get a feel for the volume and thus  price.  I also need to
know  if you'd be willing to pay an extra #1 for  the superior grade  of
stainless  and whether you want to probably save  #2 by not  having the
hole
for
the
split  pin on account of using a   nylock rather than castellated nut.
Final
price  will be  more  than what I've been paying over here (I think I paid
#6+
a   bolt.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Jan  3 22:21:11 2013
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2013 21:21:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Steel grades, now jack stands
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9.
 
Ron Soave
Roscoe, IL


"It only goes one way."
"Pay it forward."
>________________________________
> From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
>To: Steven Guterman <an5.sprite at gmail.com>; dwoerpel at wi.net 
>Cc:
"spridgets at autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
>Sent: Tuesday,
November 27, 2012 1:37 PM
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Steel grades, now jack
stands
> 
>> They look like they could hold at least 1/2 dozen bugeyes at the
same time!!
>On one stand. If you put four stands under the cars, you should
be able to
>stack at least 30. If you derate them by 50%, you're still OK with
up to 15
>Bugeyes, as long as your stack doesn't topple over.  How much
overkill is
>enough for you? 
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From crusaderchuck at yahoo.com  Fri Jan  4 09:12:32 2013
From: crusaderchuck at yahoo.com (charles christ)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 08:12:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Steel grades, now jack stands
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 obviously 9 if in pristine shape......10 or 11 if rusty.
 
chuck
all in lower
case....


________________________________
From: Ron Soave
<soavero at yahoo.com>
To: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>; Steven Guterman
<an5.sprite at gmail.com>; "dwoerpel at wi.net" <dwoerpel at wi.net> 
Cc:
"spridgets at autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Friday, January
4, 2013 12:21 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Steel grades, now jack stands

9.
Ron Soave
Roscoe, IL

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Jan  4 17:08:43 2013
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 18:08:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC: And now, for something completely different...
Message-ID: <CABQj3r-b_TMGe=S5Q8MnD3i5s9-5XO9SUEMthaizhis7cf+_yw@mail.gmail.com>

http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/01/04/family-guy-monty-python-opening-credits/

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

http://tequilabrad.com/

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Jan  4 17:39:46 2013
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 19:39:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC: And now,
 for something completely  different...
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Thanks Brad it's now on my Calendar : )
Lin


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> http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/01/04/family-guy-monty-python-opening-credits/
>
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>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Jan  4 18:07:30 2013
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 20:07:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Little Frankie 5 is home : )
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVddZ_aYDRMjks=Nuh4x4CLseWkgrdHDM4yZQ5sYSoefQA@mail.gmail.com>

List,
Little Frankie 5 is home : ) I got this from Jen Clarici on Facebook as per
yesterdays posting.
"We are home!!! Two weeks of at home IV treatments but we are already
playing in our playroom. Santa's coming this weekend :) thank you again for
all your thoughts and prayers!"

Have a great New Year,
Linda

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Fri Jan  4 19:56:55 2013
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 20:56:55 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Little Frankie 5 is home : )
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Thanks Linda!  Great news!  Way to go Frankie!!  Merry
Christmas!

Dave W.


> List,
> Little
Frankie 5 is home : ) I got this from Jen Clarici on Facebook as
>
per
> yesterdays posting.
> "We are home!!! Two weeks
of at home IV treatments but we are already
> playing in our
playroom. Santa's coming this weekend :) thank you again
> for
> all your thoughts and prayers!"
> 
> Have a
great New Year,
> Linda
> ------------------------

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Fri Jan  4 21:43:56 2013
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2013 04:43:56 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Little Frankie 5 is home : )
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Yay! good to hear the news!!! 
The Kubanoffs 

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To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2013 8:07:30 PM 
Subject: [Spridgets] Little Frankie 5 is home : ) 

List, 
Little Frankie 5 is home : ) I got this from Jen Clarici on Facebook as per 
yesterdays posting. 
"We are home!!! Two weeks of at home IV treatments but we are already 
playing in our playroom. Santa's coming this weekend :) thank you again for 
all your thoughts and prayers!" 

Have a great New Year, 
Linda 
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Fri Jan  4 21:53:06 2013
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 23:53:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rally Stopwatches
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Yeap, this is the kind of prices I'm talking about...
http://tinyurl.com/az3ze2z
 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Allen Hefner
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 10:27 AM
To: Spridgets list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rally Stopwatches

Yes, they do sell for a lot.
 Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

From doug_altman at yahoo.com  Sat Jan  5 06:13:00 2013
From: doug_altman at yahoo.com (Doug Altman)
Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2013 05:13:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Somewhat Spridget Related
Message-ID: <1357391580.36239.YahooMailNeo@web164603.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

This is going to be an event at the next Spridget get-together.
 
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=lgwF8mdQwlw&feature=player_embedded

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Jan  5 08:52:30 2013
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2013 10:52:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Somewhat Spridget Related
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Wow how cool.
Lin


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> This is going to be an event at the next Spridget get-together.
>
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=lgwF8mdQwlw&feature=player_embedded
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Jan  5 12:50:35 2013
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2013 13:50:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Somewhat Spridget Related
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I believe that under Franks tutelage and given time to properly prepare a
Bugeye the Buster Cluster crew could beat these guys...    LOL!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 9:52 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Wow how cool.
> Lin
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 8:13 AM, Doug Altman <doug_altman at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > This is going to be an event at the next Spridget get-together.
> >
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=lgwF8mdQwlw&feature=player_embedded
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Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
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exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the
public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate
promising the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses because
of the loose fiscal policy ensuing, always to be followed by a
dictatorship, then a monarchy."                                   -  Alexis
de Tocqueville -

From miniac7 at aol.com  Sat Jan  5 13:59:52 2013
From: miniac7 at aol.com (Howie)
Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2013 15:59:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Somewhat Spridget Related
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Someone alert Dr. Rick Moses to this activity, and perhaps we might see
something similar at his Sprite event this May.

Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 5, 2013, at 2:50 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> I believe that under Franks tutelage and given time to properly prepare a
> Bugeye the Buster Cluster crew could beat these guys...    LOL!
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 9:52 AM, Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Wow how cool.
>> Lin
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 8:13 AM, Doug Altman <doug_altman at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>> This is going to be an event at the next Spridget get-together.
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=lgwF8mdQwlw&feature=player_embedded
>>> ------------------------
>>>
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> Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
> Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
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> "A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only
> exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the
> public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate
> promising the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses because
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Jan  5 14:32:55 2013
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2013 15:32:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Somewhat Spridget Related
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This video has made the rounds before...  Don't know if Rick has seen it.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 2:59 PM, Howie <miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:

> Someone alert Dr. Rick Moses to this activity, and perhaps we might see
> something similar at his Sprite event this May.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 5, 2013, at 2:50 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I believe that under Franks tutelage and given time to properly prepare a
> > Bugeye the Buster Cluster crew could beat these guys...    LOL!
> >
> > Cheers!!
> > Jim
> >
> > On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 9:52 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com
> >wrote:
> >
> >> Wow how cool.
> >> Lin
> >>
> >>
> >> On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 8:13 AM, Doug Altman <doug_altman at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >>> This is going to be an event at the next Spridget get-together.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
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> > "A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only
> > exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the
> > public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate
> > promising the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses
> because
> > of the loose fiscal policy ensuing, always to be followed by a
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Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
bmwwxman at gmail.com
 "A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only
exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the
public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate
promising the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses because
of the loose fiscal policy ensuing, always to be followed by a
dictatorship, then a monarchy."                                   -  Alexis
de Tocqueville -

From bkitterer at me.com  Sat Jan  5 16:07:41 2013
From: bkitterer at me.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2013 15:07:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Little Frankie 5 is home : )
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That is great news. 

Bob and Dolores

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

On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:07 PM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> List,
> Little Frankie 5 is home : ) I got this from Jen Clarici on Facebook as per
> yesterdays posting.
> "We are home!!! Two weeks of at home IV treatments but we are already
> playing in our playroom. Santa's coming this weekend :) thank you again for
> all your thoughts and prayers!"
> 
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> Linda
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From mark at bradakis.com  Sat Jan  5 18:38:26 2013
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2013 18:38:26 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] WAY off topic
Message-ID: <50E8D592.3080506@bradakis.com>

Any of you cheseheads watching football?

mjb.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Jan  5 18:54:47 2013
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2013 19:54:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] WAY off topic
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Yep.  Go Pack, Go.


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From peter at nosimport.com  Sat Jan  5 21:45:59 2013
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Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2013 22:45:59 -0600
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hellya
         Peter C

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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sun Jan  6 20:18:42 2013
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2013 19:18:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Bugeye for Parts
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Price???

On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 9:21 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Looks like a good parts car:
> http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/pts/3514650971.html  NFI
>
>
> Rick
>
> "Madman in a death machine"
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Jan  6 20:20:45 2013
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2013 21:20:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Bugeye for Parts
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It said right on the advert, ONE DOLLAR!!
Seems like a decent enough price.

On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 9:18 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Price???
>
> On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 9:21 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Looks like a good parts car:
> > http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/pts/3514650971.html  NFI
> >
> >
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Jan  7 07:49:13 2013
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2013 08:49:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Bugeye for Parts
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I bet he's asking $3500.  A lot of people do the $1 thing instead of
manning up and just putting an asking price.


On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 9:20 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> It said right on the advert, ONE DOLLAR!!
> Seems like a decent enough price.
>
> On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 9:18 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Price???

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Jan  7 08:52:17 2013
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2013 10:52:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Little Frankie 5 is home : )
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Bob I just ordered your Bugeye DVD on Amazon, I didn't know you made one
very exciting : )
Lin


On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 6:07 PM, Bob Kitterer <bkitterer at me.com> wrote:

> That is great news.
>
> Bob and Dolores
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
>
> On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:07 PM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
> > List,
> > Little Frankie 5 is home : ) I got this from Jen Clarici on Facebook as
> per
> > yesterdays posting.
> > "We are home!!! Two weeks of at home IV treatments but we are already
> > playing in our playroom. Santa's coming this weekend :) thank you again
> for
> > all your thoughts and prayers!"
> >
> > Have a great New Year,
> > Linda
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From grday at btinternet.com  Mon Jan  7 14:27:55 2013
From: grday at btinternet.com (GUY DAY)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2013 21:27:55 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Bugeye for Parts
References: <1357492896.893.YahooMailNeo@web124703.mail.ne1.yahoo.com><CAEFJhAGqtBnX=U4U2G5i=TREGpr0WQmxwVeNibp_p7DQxSo3rA@mail.gmail.com><CABQj3r8iQpawMnR3kC=Z_a5Yk1n=Q0y3XMuJEao-4kn7pAjSfA@mail.gmail.com>
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He says he's splitting it for parts not selling as a complete item.
Neither does he say what is going to cost the $1, for a wiping of dirt from 
the engine bay it could be a bit expensive!

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "derf" <>
To: "Brad Fornal" <>
Cc: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Bugeye for Parts


>I bet he's asking $3500.  A lot of people do the $1 thing instead of
> manning up and just putting an asking price.
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 9:20 PM, Brad Fornal <> wrote:
>
>> It said right on the advert, ONE DOLLAR!!
>> Seems like a decent enough price.
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 9:18 PM, WFO Herb <> wrote:
>>
>> > Price???
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From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Mon Jan  7 16:26:28 2013
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (60bugeye at cebridge.net)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2013 17:26:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Bugeye for Parts
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Wait till you get the prices he is aking for the parts... a bit steep to me 
for some of them.  No wonder he is tryoing to sell it by the piesce

Leo

-----Original Message----- 
From: GUY DAY
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 3:27 PM
To: Spridgets List ; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Bugeye for Parts

He says he's splitting it for parts not selling as a complete item.
Neither does he say what is going to cost the $1, for a wiping of dirt from
the engine bay it could be a bit expensive!

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "derf" <>
To: "Brad Fornal" <>
Cc: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Bugeye for Parts


>I bet he's asking $3500.  A lot of people do the $1 thing instead of
> manning up and just putting an asking price.
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 9:20 PM, Brad Fornal <> wrote:
>
>> It said right on the advert, ONE DOLLAR!!
>> Seems like a decent enough price.
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 9:18 PM, WFO Herb <> wrote:
>>
>> > Price???
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Mon Jan  7 18:13:41 2013
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2013 17:13:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] HospiceSprite in NC
Message-ID: <1357607621.49927.YahooMailNeo@web124703.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Nice story of a Sprite being sold to raise money for hospice in NC: 
http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/top-news/spiffy-little-austin-healey-keeps-g
iving-to-hospice-1.75295?tc=cr

 
Rick


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

From bkitterer at me.com  Tue Jan  8 14:47:58 2013
From: bkitterer at me.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:47:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Little Frankie 5 is home : ) Now Sprite Video
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVdJBp88FcrVLa_z3qirT3O8LPBOhC6mTv9CD9iHUOGFzw@mail.gmail.com>
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That video was made about ten years ago.  The producer was trying to get a series on one of the cable channels but was unsuccessful.  All the filming was done in about three hours with no prep, everything was off the cuff.  I did not see the video until it was "finished" and unfortunately there are at least a couple of glaring errors.  But there are some nice shots of my car and a lot of history.  Hope you enjoy the video.


Bob and Dolores

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

On Jan 7, 2013, at 7:52 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> Bob I just ordered your Bugeye DVD on Amazon, I didn't know you made one very exciting : )
> Lin
> 
> 
> On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 6:07 PM, Bob Kitterer <bkitterer at me.com> wrote:
> That is great news.
> 
> Bob and Dolores
> 
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
> 
> On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:07 PM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> 
> > List,
> > Little Frankie 5 is home : ) I got this from Jen Clarici on Facebook as per
> > yesterdays posting.
> > "We are home!!! Two weeks of at home IV treatments but we are already
> > playing in our playroom. Santa's coming this weekend :) thank you again for
> > all your thoughts and prayers!"
> >
> > Have a great New Year,
> > Linda
> > ------------------------
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From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Wed Jan  9 10:55:30 2013
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2013 09:55:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] For you aircraft buffs - New Aviation Museum in New
 Orleans - B-17 My Gal Sal
Message-ID: <1357754130.76542.YahooMailNeo@web162602.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Here's an interesting clip of aircraft being "hung" from the ceiling of a new
WWII Military Aircraft Museum in New Orleans. 
 
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=0e3_1357341202
 
The B-17 My Gal Sal has it's
own history after sitting on the ice in Greenland for 53 years, my
sister's father-in-law brought the B-17 home for restoration and exhibition in
a museum at Cincinnati's Blue Ash Airport. The local airport fell afoul of
commercial development and closed in 2012. The B-17 was donated to the New
Orleans Museum last year. Details of the recovery of My Gal Sal and
Restoration can be found at the link below. Enjoy. 
 
http://www.ultimatesacrifice.com/

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Sun Jan 13 13:40:53 2013
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:40:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
Message-ID: <CA+Xq+0xUmjXPpYqEnvnu92iTDp2SSezPanB4r8XVzycErY-0cA@mail.gmail.com>

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3453946709.html

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

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Jan 13 14:02:35 2013
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:02:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
In-Reply-To: <CA+Xq+0xUmjXPpYqEnvnu92iTDp2SSezPanB4r8XVzycErY-0cA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0xUmjXPpYqEnvnu92iTDp2SSezPanB4r8XVzycErY-0cA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABQj3r9Rnu3DNJhs_GL8HvXSBY7hZ2-vuqRA1Pj9tPLzoVvwaQ@mail.gmail.com>

I thought Pieces had more gauges on the dash.

On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 2:40 PM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>wrote:

> http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3453946709.html
>
> --
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
> 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
> ------------------------
>
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Jan 13 14:56:55 2013
From: derf247 at gmail.com (Derf)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:56:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
In-Reply-To: <CABQj3r9Rnu3DNJhs_GL8HvXSBY7hZ2-vuqRA1Pj9tPLzoVvwaQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0xUmjXPpYqEnvnu92iTDp2SSezPanB4r8XVzycErY-0cA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABQj3r9Rnu3DNJhs_GL8HvXSBY7hZ2-vuqRA1Pj9tPLzoVvwaQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D6AA59E8-BDFF-4C4D-A3F3-8FD2A4FE2CA5@gmail.com>

With the Thicko sticker it probably was a listers at some point.



On Jan 13, 2013, at 3:02 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> I thought Pieces had more gauges on the dash.
>
> On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 2:40 PM, CosmicMag1380
<cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3453946709.html
>>
>> --
>> Kent
>> 1960 Bugeye
>> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
>> 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
>> ------------------------
>>
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Jan 13 15:00:39 2013
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:00:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
In-Reply-To: <D6AA59E8-BDFF-4C4D-A3F3-8FD2A4FE2CA5@gmail.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0xUmjXPpYqEnvnu92iTDp2SSezPanB4r8XVzycErY-0cA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABQj3r9Rnu3DNJhs_GL8HvXSBY7hZ2-vuqRA1Pj9tPLzoVvwaQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<D6AA59E8-BDFF-4C4D-A3F3-8FD2A4FE2CA5@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <EA794CF9-4502-4316-9C41-078E528B18E7@chartermi.net>

I think it's Pieces, but I don't have any old photos.


Sent from my keyboard

On Jan 13, 2013, at 4:56 PM, Derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> With the Thicko sticker it probably was a listers at some point.
>
>
>
> On Jan 13, 2013, at 3:02 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I thought Pieces had more gauges on the dash.
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 2:40 PM, CosmicMag1380
> <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3453946709.html
>>>
>>> --
>>> Kent
>>> 1960 Bugeye
>>> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
>>> 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
>>> ------------------------
>>>
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From jmfarley61 at gmail.com  Sun Jan 13 18:41:20 2013
From: jmfarley61 at gmail.com (John Farley)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:41:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
In-Reply-To: <EA794CF9-4502-4316-9C41-078E528B18E7@chartermi.net>
References: <CA+Xq+0xUmjXPpYqEnvnu92iTDp2SSezPanB4r8XVzycErY-0cA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABQj3r9Rnu3DNJhs_GL8HvXSBY7hZ2-vuqRA1Pj9tPLzoVvwaQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<D6AA59E8-BDFF-4C4D-A3F3-8FD2A4FE2CA5@gmail.com>
	<EA794CF9-4502-4316-9C41-078E528B18E7@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <CADtHRq4SaMk9-xTuieHZ0R+vAGENOZ1=TWZYHFi3O5492xpg2A@mail.gmail.com>

I think I briefly saw Pieces when I picked up two 1275 engines I purchased
from Frank for my Bugeye about 6 or so years ago.  If this one is, it looks
interesting.  Does anybody remember the particulars about the car?

John

On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 5:00 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

> I think it's Pieces, but I don't have any old photos.
>
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Jan 13, 2013, at 4:56 PM, Derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > With the Thicko sticker it probably was a listers at some point.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Jan 13, 2013, at 3:02 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I thought Pieces had more gauges on the dash.
> >>
> >> On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 2:40 PM, CosmicMag1380
> > <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>wrote:
> >>
> >>> http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3453946709.html
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Kent
> >>> 1960 Bugeye
> >>> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
> >>> 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
> >>> ------------------------
> >>>
> >>> spridgets at autox.team.net
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From frogeye at cox.net  Sun Jan 13 19:06:39 2013
From: frogeye at cox.net (frogeye at cox.net)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:06:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] link to a picture of Frank's car
Message-ID: <6D581E29F84140DF8EED2CB0FAF12ECE@alanfPC>

http://members.tripod.com/PREV_PDLJMPR/getrdy.htm

Buried in an old edition of a website a few of us recall ..called PDLJMPR
Maintained by Les Myers but no longer active anymore but still online

I found this photo in an article posted a few years back with a postage stamp
sized photo of that blue car ..unfortunately itbs just the rearend

There maybe other photos around of ....Pieces

Alan

From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Jan 13 19:17:57 2013
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:17:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] link to a picture of Frank's car
In-Reply-To: <6D581E29F84140DF8EED2CB0FAF12ECE@alanfPC>
References: <6D581E29F84140DF8EED2CB0FAF12ECE@alanfPC>
Message-ID: <6E579945-67AC-47CE-B849-E39114F94078@chartermi.net>

Here is a front shot of Pieces......

http://members.tripod.com/PREV_PDLJMPR/advent7.jpg

Sent from my keyboard

On Jan 13, 2013, at 9:06 PM, <frogeye at cox.net> wrote:

> http://members.tripod.com/PREV_PDLJMPR/getrdy.htm
>
> Buried in an old edition of a website a few of us recall ..called PDLJMPR
> Maintained by Les Myers but no longer active anymore but still online
>
> I found this photo in an article posted a few years back with a postage
stamp
> sized photo of that blue car ..unfortunately itbs just the rearend
>
> There maybe other photos around of ....Pieces
>
> Alan
> ------------------------
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From nases at verizon.net  Sun Jan 13 19:24:39 2013
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:24:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] link to a picture of Frank's car
In-Reply-To: <6E579945-67AC-47CE-B849-E39114F94078@chartermi.net>
References: <6D581E29F84140DF8EED2CB0FAF12ECE@alanfPC>
	<6E579945-67AC-47CE-B849-E39114F94078@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <8689BFA5-7879-4939-9667-C1473819C253@verizon.net>

Wow. And that's me and my first Sprite right behind pieces. Probably 1995 or
so in Chadds Ford.

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


On Jan 13, 2013, at 9:17 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

> Here is a front shot of Pieces......
>
> http://members.tripod.com/PREV_PDLJMPR/advent7.jpg
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Jan 13, 2013, at 9:06 PM, <frogeye at cox.net> wrote:
>
>> http://members.tripod.com/PREV_PDLJMPR/getrdy.htm
>>
>> Buried in an old edition of a website a few of us recall ..called PDLJMPR
>> Maintained by Les Myers but no longer active anymore but still online
>>
>> I found this photo in an article posted a few years back with a postage
> stamp
>> sized photo of that blue car ..unfortunately itbs just the rearend
>>
>> There maybe other photos around of ....Pieces
>>
>> Alan
>> ------------------------
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Jan 13 19:27:03 2013
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:27:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] link to a picture of Frank's car
In-Reply-To: <6E579945-67AC-47CE-B849-E39114F94078@chartermi.net>
References: <6D581E29F84140DF8EED2CB0FAF12ECE@alanfPC>
	<6E579945-67AC-47CE-B849-E39114F94078@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <51907A5501994530BFEEEEEA3B0385B8@spider>

Two more; scroll down. Bill in Oregon
http://www.spritespot.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=377

http://www.healeyexperience.com/phorum/read.php?6,1032,page=1

==================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rick Fisk
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2013 6:18 PM
To: <frogeye at cox.net>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] link to a picture of Frank's car

Here is a front shot of Pieces......

http://members.tripod.com/PREV_PDLJMPR/advent7.jpg

Sent from my keyboard
=====================================================================
On Jan 13, 2013, at 9:06 PM, <frogeye at cox.net> wrote:

> http://members.tripod.com/PREV_PDLJMPR/getrdy.htm
>
=================================================

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Jan 13 19:32:43 2013
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:32:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] link to a picture of Frank's car
In-Reply-To: <51907A5501994530BFEEEEEA3B0385B8@spider>
References: <6D581E29F84140DF8EED2CB0FAF12ECE@alanfPC><6E579945-67AC-47CE-B849-E39114F94078@chartermi.net>
	<51907A5501994530BFEEEEEA3B0385B8@spider>
Message-ID: <DE16D4448483459BADA79F625FCFD78F@spider>

The second picture is probably not PIECES. Bill in Oregon
===========================================================
-----Original Message-----
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corvallis at peoplepc.com
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2013 6:27 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] link to a picture of Frank's car

Two more; scroll down. Bill in Oregon
http://www.spritespot.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=377

http://www.healeyexperience.com/phorum/read.php?6,1032,page=1

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

From peter at nosimport.com  Mon Jan 14 07:18:06 2013
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:18:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
In-Reply-To: <CA+Xq+0xUmjXPpYqEnvnu92iTDp2SSezPanB4r8XVzycErY-0cA@mail.g
	mail.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0xUmjXPpYqEnvnu92iTDp2SSezPanB4r8XVzycErY-0cA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20130114141804.9E7DAF44031@mx2.netinteraction.com>

Pieces had a spare axle mounted next to the steering column also painted blue.
         Peter C

At 02:40 PM 1/13/2013, CosmicMag1380 wrote:
>http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3453946709.html
>
>--
>Kent
>1960 Bugeye
>1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
>2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!

From lmacy at mac.com  Mon Jan 14 08:15:30 2013
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:15:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
In-Reply-To: <20130114141804.9E7DAF44031@mx2.netinteraction.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0xUmjXPpYqEnvnu92iTDp2SSezPanB4r8XVzycErY-0cA@mail.gmail.com>
	<20130114141804.9E7DAF44031@mx2.netinteraction.com>
Message-ID: <356CD089-2EBA-4FC3-9981-6EE161A4914A@mac.com>

If you look at the pic of the interior, notice a red midget in the front. I am pretty certain that with those seats and parked in that driveway, this is Pieces. 

I can take a look at some other pics from Frank & Diane's driveway and see if that pole is same spot, but I am pretty durn certain it is. I had to park next to it frequently. 

Larry

On Jan 14, 2013, at 09:18 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> Pieces had a spare axle mounted next to the steering column also painted blue.
>        Peter C
> 
> At 02:40 PM 1/13/2013, CosmicMag1380 wrote:
>> http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3453946709.html
>> 
>> --
>> Kent
>> 1960 Bugeye
>> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
>> 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
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From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Mon Jan 14 12:26:48 2013
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:26:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
In-Reply-To: <mailman.1.1358190001.10433.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.1.1358190001.10433.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <A5C2711A-DAFA-47AB-AC23-F83941849974@gerardsgarage.com>

I believe it is. I know he didn't have the front overider bar, but I recall
the Duotone seats. Chances of another RHD, w/67 dash, RWA, same color and
Thicko sticker? couldn't possibly be a "double". I have some pix on an old
hrs drive somewhere. I'll try to fins them later.

Gerard

On Jan 14, 2013, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:40:53 -0600
> From: CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>
> To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
> Message-ID:
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3453946709.html
>
> --
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
> 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!

From jeffsbugeye at gmail.com  Mon Jan 14 15:29:43 2013
From: jeffsbugeye at gmail.com (JeffG-Mail)
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:29:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
In-Reply-To: <A5C2711A-DAFA-47AB-AC23-F83941849974@gerardsgarage.com>
References: <mailman.1.1358190001.10433.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<A5C2711A-DAFA-47AB-AC23-F83941849974@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <F544D75EFC3046E5877C5A9C112F022F@Snoopy>

I have never seen "Pieces" that I know of but in the different pictures that 
have been referenced in these posts, some had Bugeye wheels and at least one 
had Rostyle wheels. Which wheels did/does "Pieces" have?
Jeff Kelly

-----Original Message----- 
From: Gerard
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:26 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?

I believe it is. I know he didn't have the front overider bar, but I recall
the Duotone seats. Chances of another RHD, w/67 dash, RWA, same color and
Thicko sticker? couldn't possibly be a "double". I have some pix on an old
hrs drive somewhere. I'll try to fins them later.

Gerard

On Jan 14, 2013, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:40:53 -0600
> From: CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>
> To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
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>
> http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3453946709.html
>
> --
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
> 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Jan 14 15:33:07 2013
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:33:07 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
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Question I have is, who is the b&w photo off?  Is that Frank?

Dave W.



> If you look at the pic of the
interior, notice a red midget in the front.
> I am pretty certain
that with those seats and parked in that driveway,
> this is
Pieces.
> 
> I can take a look at some other pics from
Frank & Diane's driveway and see
> if that pole is same spot,
but I am pretty durn certain it is. I had to
> park next to it
frequently.
> 
> Larry
> 
> On Jan 14,
2013, at 09:18 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
> 
>> Pieces had a spare axle mounted next to the steering
column also painted
>> blue.
>>        Peter C
>>
>> At 02:40 PM 1/13/2013, CosmicMag1380 wrote:
>>> http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3453946709.html
>>>
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>>> 1960 Bugeye
>>> 1983 Garage full of spridget
parts!
>>> 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget
parts!!!
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Jan 14 15:37:09 2013
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:37:09 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
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OK, that should be "of" not off.  ;-)
DW

> Question I have is, who is the b&w photo off?  Is that
Frank?
> 
> Dave W.
> 
> 
> 
>> If you look at the pic of the
> interior, notice a red
midget in the front.
>> I am pretty certain
> that with
those seats and parked in that driveway,
>> this is
>
Pieces.
>>
>> I can take a look at some other pics
from
> Frank & Diane's driveway and see
>> if that
pole is same spot,
> but I am pretty durn certain it is. I had
to
>> park next to it
> frequently.
>>
>> Larry
>>
>> On Jan 14,
> 2013, at
09:18 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Pieces had a spare axle mounted next to the
steering
> column also painted
>>> blue.
>>>        Peter C
>>>
>>> At 02:40
PM 1/13/2013, CosmicMag1380 wrote:
>>>>
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3453946709.html
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Kent
>>>>
1960 Bugeye
>>>> 1983 Garage full of spridget
>
parts!
>>>> 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget
> parts!!!
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Jan 14 16:29:00 2013
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:29:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
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Frank's "Pieces" had Bugeye wheels and hubcaps.


Sent from my keyboard

On Jan 14, 2013, at 5:29 PM, "JeffG-Mail" <jeffsbugeye at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have never seen "Pieces" that I know of but in the different pictures that
have been referenced in these posts, some had Bugeye wheels and at least one
had Rostyle wheels. Which wheels did/does "Pieces" have?
> Jeff Kelly
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Gerard
> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:26 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
>
> I believe it is. I know he didn't have the front overider bar, but I recall
> the Duotone seats. Chances of another RHD, w/67 dash, RWA, same color and
> Thicko sticker? couldn't possibly be a "double". I have some pix on an old
> hrs drive somewhere. I'll try to fins them later.
>
> Gerard
>
> On Jan 14, 2013, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:
>
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:40:53 -0600
>> From: CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>
>> To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Subject: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
>> Message-ID:
>> <CA+Xq+0xUmjXPpYqEnvnu92iTDp2SSezPanB4r8XVzycErY-0cA at mail.gmail.com>
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>>
>> http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3453946709.html
>>
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From lotuspilot at frontier.com  Tue Jan 15 05:53:51 2013
From: lotuspilot at frontier.com (lotuspilot at frontier.com)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 04:53:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Roll up and Bugeye windshields
Message-ID: <1358254431.16147.YahooMailNeo@web161003.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

I have a pile of Spridget windshields that I would like to see go away.  I
have one roll up window windshield that has the center brace that the mirror
adjusts on.  It looks to be in good shape.  I also have a couple of Bugeye
windshields that look to be usable.  The Bugeye windshields do not have the
side stanchions on them.
 
I do not wish to package and ship.  I would like
for someone that needs them to live in the same town.  They are free to a GOOD
home.
 
Thanks,
 
Mike Carpenter
Fairmont, WV  26554 

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Tue Jan 15 12:40:30 2013
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:40:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3.1358276401.31319.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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Dave,

Since the seller references owning one at 19, presumably, it is the seller as
a young man.

Gerard

On Jan 15, 2013, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:33:07 -0600 (CST)
> From: dwoerpel at wi.net
> Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
> Message-ID: <63670.173.109.122.41.1358202787.squirrel at wm.wi.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Question I have is, who is the b&w photo off?  Is that Frank?
>
> Dave W.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Jan 16 04:13:11 2013
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 06:13:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Little Frankie 5 update
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVf49BmuJ2hJOvB99qGiUzYPaJDMod8vHgmDn2rO7Kp05A@mail.gmail.com>

H Spridgeteers,
I saw Frankie 4 last week when he stopped by and I was very surprised that
little Frankie 5 had to have a shunt put in for 3x a day antibiotics for 3
more weeks. So even though the little guy is home and finally had a
Christmas he is still going through some uncomfortable stuff to continue to
get well.

Frankie 4 was bumped off the list the last time there was a hickup on the
server and hasn't had time to get back on as he has been really busy.
Therefore just a thought maybe some of you would like to send a card or
even more to the little guy to let Frankie 4 & his lovely wife Jen know we
here at the list that his dad helped develop know we are thinking of them.
I know Frankie 4 will be really busy this summer with extra work as their
insurance does not cover even half of the bill which I would imagine is
well over 100K or perhaps 200K. I plan to hire him to paint Pinky as he is
the best around and could use the cash. I know he has been taking classes
for mill & lathe and now has both industrial mill & lathe so if you need
something made maybe offer the work to him?

Prayers of a 100% recovery for both little Frankie 5 and the stress his
parents Frankie 4 & Jen are going through is also in order : ) I don't have
his address handy but his dad's is on the Spritenut website Ed has so
kindly made: http://www.spritenut.com/. So I'm sure being Diane Frank 3's
widow can deliver being she is around the corner.

Best wishes for good health and happiness for all
Linda
62 California Sprite Pinky

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Jan 16 04:33:04 2013
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 06:33:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Jawhorse or Workmate?
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVd+=Kc+opzDK=5TRun3cmJZVUa_r55+4O7xhRLWnHYEyA@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I've been looking for a portable workbench setup for a while now so I can
do some grinding, welding and other fabrication work on my car parts and
wanted to know what the list is using. Initially I wanted a Workmate by
Black & Decker because it sounds like what I need, a portable workbench I
can fold up stick in the garage or shed and take it out on the driveway or
lawn to do some work but the plastic crank handles just floored my
perception of the product. I was so disappointed to see any plastic
altogether.

I thought maybe the first generation Workmate was all metal parts but I
can't confirm that. I do know the first gen was cast iron but nobody on
craigslist is will to mail it to me even if I paid extra and of course
shipping. So below is a link for Popular Mechanics article Jawhorse or
Workmate so now I'm thinking of the Jawhorse but is their anything else?
What are you guys using? Or maybe I should just make something? I must have
something foldable for my small storage availability.

Thanks,
Lin

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*
*
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Jan 16 04:48:36 2013
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 06:48:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
In-Reply-To: <EE6805F0-BE41-4860-8643-CF8AC6DB4E39@gerardsgarage.com>
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That is 100% Pieces. Three years ago I went with Frank to a car show in PA,
and the woman he sold it to had it in the parking lot with a for sale sign
on it. Frank wanted to buy it back and I knew it because he said I wonder
what she wants for it I have  cash, but the woman had it way over priced as
I asked her later in the day when she approached the car. If it was priced
fairly Frank would have bought it as I saw it in his eyes. I spoke with the
owner which was the woman he sold it to (she told me that) and she told me
she was moving away from NJ and had to spend thousands on knee surgery and
didn't have insurance and could use the money for the surgery (or something
to that effect) she wanted it sold before the move. She had it listed
around the same time  2010 and no takers probably because it is over priced
although done well as Frank was very proud of the car and most importantly
the engine. Being the ad is almost word for word I am assuming this is the
same woman and the photo of the young guy well leave that for your own
imagination ......ahahaha.

Although if she is still having knee problems why on earth would she want a
Harley? That being said she is probably not successful with a wrench and
still has a few good years left to play with toys. BTW I remember she also
said she bought the car because her friend (an older gal who I meet at the
car show) had an MGB perhaps her friend has a Harley now.... wink.
Lin


On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Gerard <pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com>wrote:

> Dave,
>
> Since the seller references owning one at 19, presumably, it is the seller
> as
> a young man.
>
> Gerard
>
> On Jan 15, 2013, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:
>
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 3
> > Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:33:07 -0600 (CST)
> > From: dwoerpel at wi.net
> > Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
> > Message-ID: <63670.173.109.122.41.1358202787.squirrel at wm.wi.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Question I have is, who is the b&w photo off?  Is that Frank?
> >
> > Dave W.
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From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Wed Jan 16 05:17:20 2013
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:17:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Jawhorse or Workmate?
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http://www.eastwood.com/foldable-welding-table.html

-T


On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 6:33 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> List,
> I've been looking for a portable workbench setup for a while now so I can
> do some grinding, welding and other fabrication work on my car parts and
> wanted to know what the list is using. Initially I wanted a Workmate by
> Black & Decker because it sounds like what I need, a portable workbench I
> can fold up stick in the garage or shed and take it out on the driveway or
> lawn to do some work but the plastic crank handles just floored my
> perception of the product. I was so disappointed to see any plastic
> altogether.
>
> I thought maybe the first generation Workmate was all metal parts but I
> can't confirm that. I do know the first gen was cast iron but nobody on
> craigslist is will to mail it to me even if I paid extra and of course
> shipping. So below is a link for Popular Mechanics article Jawhorse or
> Workmate so now I'm thinking of the Jawhorse but is their anything else?
> What are you guys using? Or maybe I should just make something? I must have
> something foldable for my small storage availability.
>
> Thanks,
> Lin
>
> *popular mechanics link*
> *http://tinyurl.com/attx2dw
> *
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 16 05:46:44 2013
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (Tncarnut1)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:46:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Jawhorse or Workmate?
Message-ID: <0ubqjg40q9rrhkfmbsrlg63x.1358340404845@email.android.com>

Linda, I bought my workmate maybe 20 years ago and love it. In all this time, the only problem it has developed is that one of the four spring clip thingys that hold the legs together when it is folded has lost its grip. So that one leg will kind of dangle loose a bit while folded. This does not in any way hamper the functionality while set up & being used, so haven't really tried to address the issue. My biggest regret is that I did not buy two of them when I had the chance. (bought it at a B&D overstock sale in the parking lot of their facility in Nashville)B 

If the original ones have cast iron in them, mine is apparently a model from a later generation because it is all steel and wood. The only plastic is on the crank handles, the press-in wedges that hold bits on the table, and the spring clips that hold the legs folded when it is collapsed. (one of which is broken as previously described)
- David

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

Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

List,
I've been looking for a portable workbench setup for a while now so I can
do some grinding, welding and other fabrication work on my car parts and
wanted to know what the list is using. Initially I wanted a Workmate by
Black & Decker because it sounds like what I need, a portable workbench I
can fold up stick in the garage or shed and take it out on the driveway or
lawn to do some work but the plastic crank handles just floored my
perception of the product. I was so disappointed to see any plastic
altogether.

I thought maybe the first generation Workmate was all metal parts but I
can't confirm that. I do know the first gen was cast iron but nobody on
craigslist is will to mail it to me even if I paid extra and of course
shipping. So below is a link for Popular Mechanics article Jawhorse or
Workmate so now I'm thinking of the Jawhorse but is their anything else?
What are you guys using? Or maybe I should just make something? I must have
something foldable for my small storage availability.

Thanks,
Lin

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*http://tinyurl.com/attx2dw
*
*
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From stevegar at verizon.net  Wed Jan 16 06:24:03 2013
From: stevegar at verizon.net (Steve Garrett)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:24:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Jawhorse or Workmate?
In-Reply-To: <0ubqjg40q9rrhkfmbsrlg63x.1358340404845@email.android.com>
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Message-ID: <002d01cdf3ec$c174c860$445e5920$@verizon.net>

Linda, Like David I bought my workmate many years ago. And like David one of
the plastic clips broke that hold the legs in place.  I find the workmate to
be a nice portable workstation and clamping device.  It works great for a
lot of various smaller jobs.  I find that for clamping larger/heavier items
it lacks clamping strength.  I use the jawhorse for those.  The jawhorse is
great for clamping large pieces of lumber, full sheets of plywood, lengths
of piping, etc.  If I had to choose one over the other for general use I
think it would be the workmate.  It's cheaper than a jawhorse too.  B&D
still sells replacement parts for any of the plastic pieces on the workmate
too.  My 2cents.  Steve Garrett

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tncarnut1
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 7:47 AM
To: Linda Grunthaner; Spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Jawhorse or Workmate?

Linda, I bought my workmate maybe 20 years ago and love it. In all this
time, the only problem it has developed is that one of the four spring clip
thingys that hold the legs together when it is folded has lost its grip. So
that one leg will kind of dangle loose a bit while folded. This does not in
any way hamper the functionality while set up & being used, so haven't
really tried to address the issue. My biggest regret is that I did not buy
two of them when I had the chance. (bought it at a B&D overstock sale in the
parking lot of their facility in Nashville)B 

If the original ones have cast iron in them, mine is apparently a model from
a later generation because it is all steel and wood. The only plastic is on
the crank handles, the press-in wedges that hold bits on the table, and the
spring clips that hold the legs folded when it is collapsed. (one of which
is broken as previously described)
- David

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

Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

List,
I've been looking for a portable workbench setup for a while now so I can do
some grinding, welding and other fabrication work on my car parts and wanted
to know what the list is using. Initially I wanted a Workmate by Black &
Decker because it sounds like what I need, a portable workbench I can fold
up stick in the garage or shed and take it out on the driveway or lawn to do
some work but the plastic crank handles just floored my perception of the
product. I was so disappointed to see any plastic altogether.

I thought maybe the first generation Workmate was all metal parts but I
can't confirm that. I do know the first gen was cast iron but nobody on
craigslist is will to mail it to me even if I paid extra and of course
shipping. So below is a link for Popular Mechanics article Jawhorse or
Workmate so now I'm thinking of the Jawhorse but is their anything else?
What are you guys using? Or maybe I should just make something? I must have
something foldable for my small storage availability.

Thanks,
Lin

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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 16 06:48:26 2013
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (Tncarnut1)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:48:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Jawhorse or Workmate?
Message-ID: <bito2pxuc22whpaond4h1q32.1358344106700@email.android.com>

I never even thought to see if they have replacement plastic bits! Thanks for the heads-up on that one Steve. Will check it out.

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

Steve Garrett <stevegar at verizon.net> wrote:

Linda, Like David I bought my workmate many years ago. And like David one of
the plastic clips broke that hold the legs in place.B  I find the workmate to
be a nice portable workstation and clamping device.B  It works great for a
lot of various smaller jobs.B  I find that for clamping larger/heavier items
it lacks clamping strength.B  I use the jawhorse for those.B  The jawhorse is
great for clamping large pieces of lumber, full sheets of plywood, lengths
of piping, etc.B  If I had to choose one over the other for general use I
think it would be the workmate.B  It's cheaper than a jawhorse too.B  B&D
still sells replacement parts for any of the plastic pieces on the workmate
too.B  My 2cents.B  Steve Garrett

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tncarnut1
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 7:47 AM
To: Linda Grunthaner; Spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Jawhorse or Workmate?

Linda, I bought my workmate maybe 20 years ago and love it. In all this
time, the only problem it has developed is that one of the four spring clip
thingys that hold the legs together when it is folded has lost its grip. So
that one leg will kind of dangle loose a bit while folded. This does not in
any way hamper the functionality while set up & being used, so haven't
really tried to address the issue. My biggest regret is that I did not buy
two of them when I had the chance. (bought it at a B&D overstock sale in the
parking lot of their facility in Nashville)B 

If the original ones have cast iron in them, mine is apparently a model from
a later generation because it is all steel and wood. The only plastic is on
the crank handles, the press-in wedges that hold bits on the table, and the
spring clips that hold the legs folded when it is collapsed. (one of which
is broken as previously described)
- David

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

Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

List,
I've been looking for a portable workbench setup for a while now so I can do
some grinding, welding and other fabrication work on my car parts and wanted
to know what the list is using. Initially I wanted a Workmate by Black &
Decker because it sounds like what I need, a portable workbench I can fold
up stick in the garage or shed and take it out on the driveway or lawn to do
some work but the plastic crank handles just floored my perception of the
product. I was so disappointed to see any plastic altogether.

I thought maybe the first generation Workmate was all metal parts but I
can't confirm that. I do know the first gen was cast iron but nobody on
craigslist is will to mail it to me even if I paid extra and of course
shipping. So below is a link for Popular Mechanics article Jawhorse or
Workmate so now I'm thinking of the Jawhorse but is their anything else?
What are you guys using? Or maybe I should just make something? I must have
something foldable for my small storage availability.

Thanks,
Lin

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*
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 16 08:04:45 2013
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:04:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Jawhorse or Workmate?
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVd+=Kc+opzDK=5TRun3cmJZVUa_r55+4O7xhRLWnHYEyA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVd+=Kc+opzDK=5TRun3cmJZVUa_r55+4O7xhRLWnHYEyA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1358348685.21718.YahooMailNeo@web124706.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Lin,

Did you know the inventor also was a designer for Lotus cars? 
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/ron-hickman-lotus-car-designer-a
nd-inventor-of-the-black-amp-decker-workmate-2266757.html

 
Rick


"Madman in
a death machine"
Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
________________________________
 From: Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent:
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 6:33 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Jawhorse or Workmate?
List,
I've been looking for a portable workbench setup for a while now so I
can
do some grinding, welding and other fabrication work on my car parts and
wanted to know what the list is using. Initially I wanted a Workmate by
Black
& Decker because it sounds like what I need, a portable workbench I
can fold
up stick in the garage or shed and take it out on the driveway or
lawn to do
some work but the plastic crank handles just floored my
perception of the
product. I was so disappointed to see any plastic
altogether.

I thought maybe
the first generation Workmate was all metal parts but I
can't confirm that. I
do know the first gen was cast iron but nobody on
craigslist is will to mail
it to me even if I paid extra and of course
shipping. So below is a link for
Popular Mechanics article Jawhorse or
Workmate so now I'm thinking of the
Jawhorse but is their anything else?
What are you guys using? Or maybe I
should just make something? I must have
something foldable for my small
storage availability.

Thanks,
Lin

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 16 10:26:59 2013
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:26:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Jawhorse or Workmate?
In-Reply-To: <1358348685.21718.YahooMailNeo@web124706.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
References: <CAL0QtVd+=Kc+opzDK=5TRun3cmJZVUa_r55+4O7xhRLWnHYEyA@mail.gmail.com>
	<1358348685.21718.YahooMailNeo@web124706.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1358357219.89203.YahooMailNeo@web141404.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

I had heard that before. A friend of mine has an S3 Elan - he's the one who
told me.
 - David

From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: Linda
Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>; Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 10:04 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Jawhorse
or Workmate?

Lin,

Did you know the inventor also was a designer for Lotus
cars?
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/ron-hickman-lotus-car-designer-a
nd-inventor-of-the-black-amp-decker-workmate-2266757.html


Rick


"Madman in
a death machine"
Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent:
Wednesday, January 16,
2013 6:33 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Jawhorse or Workmate?
List,
I've been
looking for a portable workbench setup for a while now so I
can
do some
grinding, welding and other fabrication work on my car parts and
wanted to
know what the list is using. Initially I wanted a Workmate by
Black
& Decker
because it sounds like what I need, a portable workbench I
can fold
up stick
in the garage or shed and take it out on the driveway or
lawn to do
some work
but the plastic crank handles just floored my
perception of the
product. I was
so disappointed to see any plastic
altogether.

I thought maybe
the first
generation Workmate was all metal parts but I
can't confirm that. I
do know
the first gen was cast iron but nobody on
craigslist is will to mail
it to me
even if I paid extra and of course
shipping. So below is a link for
Popular
Mechanics article Jawhorse or
Workmate so now I'm thinking of the
Jawhorse but
is their anything else?
What are you guys using? Or maybe I
should just make
something? I must have
something foldable for my small
storage availability.
Thanks,
Lin
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From higgs6 at cogeco.ca  Wed Jan 16 11:47:30 2013
From: higgs6 at cogeco.ca (Greg Higgins)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:47:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Jawhorse or Workmate?
In-Reply-To: <1358357219.89203.YahooMailNeo@web141404.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <CAL0QtVd+=Kc+opzDK=5TRun3cmJZVUa_r55+4O7xhRLWnHYEyA@mail.gmail.com>
	<1358348685.21718.YahooMailNeo@web124706.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<1358357219.89203.YahooMailNeo@web141404.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C9D570DC4776419F8856CE43EF005CF8@HigginsPC>

If you Google Ron Hickman, he is the inventor of the workmate, he also did 
work on the design of the Lotus.

Greg Higgins

-----Original Message----- 
From: David Booker
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 12:26 PM
To: HealeyRick ; Linda Grunthaner ; Spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Jawhorse or Workmate?

I had heard that before. A friend of mine has an S3 Elan - he's the one who
told me.
- David

From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: Linda
Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>; Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 10:04 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Jawhorse
or Workmate?

Lin,

Did you know the inventor also was a designer for Lotus
cars?
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/ron-hickman-lotus-car-designer-a
nd-inventor-of-the-black-amp-decker-workmate-2266757.html


Rick


"Madman in
a death machine"
Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent:
Wednesday, January 16,
2013 6:33 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Jawhorse or Workmate?
List,
I've been
looking for a portable workbench setup for a while now so I
can
do some
grinding, welding and other fabrication work on my car parts and
wanted to
know what the list is using. Initially I wanted a Workmate by
Black
& Decker
because it sounds like what I need, a portable workbench I
can fold
up stick
in the garage or shed and take it out on the driveway or
lawn to do
some work
but the plastic crank handles just floored my
perception of the
product. I was
so disappointed to see any plastic
altogether.

I thought maybe
the first
generation Workmate was all metal parts but I
can't confirm that. I
do know
the first gen was cast iron but nobody on
craigslist is will to mail
it to me
even if I paid extra and of course
shipping. So below is a link for
Popular
Mechanics article Jawhorse or
Workmate so now I'm thinking of the
Jawhorse but
is their anything else?
What are you guys using? Or maybe I
should just make
something? I must have
something foldable for my small
storage availability.
Thanks,
Lin
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Jan 16 12:36:29 2013
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:36:29 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Electricky - car related but not really LBC
Message-ID: <13fde.7e400fa8.3e285b3c@aol.com>

_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRwIrbK8KDI_ 
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRwIrbK8KDI) 

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Jan 16 16:15:26 2013
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:15:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Electricky - car related but not really LBC
In-Reply-To: <13fde.7e400fa8.3e285b3c@aol.com>
References: <13fde.7e400fa8.3e285b3c@aol.com>
Message-ID: <47B5FE39-2815-4B67-BD82-9C0FC530A75D@comcast.net>

Gotta be staged but it's great!

Lester


On Jan 16, 2013, at 1:36 PM, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote:

> _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRwIrbK8KDI_
> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRwIrbK8KDI)
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Wed Jan 16 20:35:53 2013
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:35:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Electricky - car related but not really LBC
In-Reply-To: <47B5FE39-2815-4B67-BD82-9C0FC530A75D@comcast.net>
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I work with that guy!  LOL


Sent from my keyboard

On Jan 16, 2013, at 6:15 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:

> Gotta be staged but it's great!
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Jan 16, 2013, at 1:36 PM, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote:
>
>> _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRwIrbK8KDI_
>> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRwIrbK8KDI)
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From miniac7 at aol.com  Wed Jan 16 21:02:09 2013
From: miniac7 at aol.com (Howard Collins)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:02:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] : 5 Speed
References: <D0D95B7D-2F96-445F-89AF-28B60062C1B6@aol.com>
Message-ID: <FD992AB2-1B41-4981-BAB2-1D28C670BA4E@aol.com>

> I would like to hear about a few different sources for Datsun 210 5-speed
conversion kits, including the tranny. Where should I look, who should I
contact?
>
> Thank you,
> Howard Collins
> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
> '68 Austin Mini

From refisk at chartermi.net  Wed Jan 16 21:37:57 2013
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:37:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] : 5 Speed
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Message-ID: <80CA54EA-4185-42ED-9930-5BF124EAC9A8@chartermi.net>

Gerard's Garage is the best i my opinion.

http://gerardsgarage.com/Garage/Tech/5speedKit.htm


Sent from my keyboard

On Jan 16, 2013, at 11:02 PM, Howard Collins <miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:

>> I would like to hear about a few different sources for Datsun 210 5-speed
> conversion kits, including the tranny. Where should I look, who should I
> contact?
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Howard Collins
>> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
>> '68 Austin Mini
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From frog.aye at gmail.com  Wed Jan 16 22:21:45 2013
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:21:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] : 5 Speed
In-Reply-To: <80CA54EA-4185-42ED-9930-5BF124EAC9A8@chartermi.net>
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	<80CA54EA-4185-42ED-9930-5BF124EAC9A8@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <CAM6-RjeacBkayxs-EyLecWCtCSDfJGde_jgMK7oWJvSwspKaPQ@mail.gmail.com>

I believe that Bill M, a lister from the NW, purchased Paul A's remaining
stock and plans, etc. and is continuing to provide those kits.
Gerard C, also a lister, has a nice web page ( linked to in Rick's post)
and sells what appears to be a beautifully made kit.
I cannot speak directly of any of the currently available kits; however, I
have one of the last of Paul A's kits and can address some small issues
with it.
First, I went with a gear reduction starter, a bit pricey but it makes for
less modification to the bell housing.  I would do it again.
I'm using a 1275 slave cylinder along with a tandem master re-sleeved to
3/4" by Sierra and their adjustable pushrod (or did I get that from Paul?)
The only problem seems to be clearance between the slave cylinder and the
frame.  I think Gerard has a solution for this, so you should talk to him.
Check carefully before you drop the engine and transmission in for good.
My local guy would have been happy to sell me a really trick slave cylinder
that fits concentric with the shaft inside the bell housing.  A short piece
of hydraulic hose can provide you with a remote bleeder which will be very
convenient at those times you need to bleed the line.
Clearance at the U-joint at the front end of the drive shaft, may also be a
challenge.  This has been discussed on the list.
With everything in place, I don't have sufficient clearance between the
pulley and the transverse frame rail to install a new fan belt.  This may
be related to having a 1275 in a bugeye, and using a Mini-Cooper S style
harmonic damper.  It may or may not have anything to do with the 5-speed
conversion.  It will not be fun to change the fan belt!
I would definitely recommend having your flywheel converted to use the
Datsun clutch, if only for availability of spares.



On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 8:37 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

> Gerard's Garage is the best i my opinion.
>
> http://gerardsgarage.com/Garage/Tech/5speedKit.htm
>
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Jan 16, 2013, at 11:02 PM, Howard Collins <miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
>
> >> I would like to hear about a few different sources for Datsun 210
> 5-speed
> > conversion kits, including the tranny. Where should I look, who should I
> > contact?
> >>
> >> Thank you,
> >> Howard Collins
> >> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
> >> '68 Austin Mini
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 04:14:09 2013
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:14:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bob Kitterer's Bugeye video interview
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVezzj8ZZ5t1nbyoadBpZSFPjxD76EuX6dZsJAC-4qFYhA@mail.gmail.com>

I got my video the other day called It's All About The Car- 1960 Austin
Healey Sprite the Amazon link is below. I also wrote a comment for it, and
I want to know Bob why haven't we seen you in daytime drama or motion
picture? You have stage presence Bob you look so natural and you are in
California perhaps a new career.....wink.

The video was crisp and clean and Bobs Bugeye looked great although I would
have liked to see more video time. My question to Bob is do you think the
color came out correctly in the video as i always thought the Nevada Beige
was darker than white which it looked like in most of the shots.

You mentioned in a previous email that there were some errors can you
explain? Also can you send me a picture of the car showing the color
correctly? I am assuming that was your first wife who helped you with the
car by doing the interior and putting thousands of miles on it. Cool story.
Lin

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HW7MJ8/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Thu Jan 17 08:45:48 2013
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:45:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] : 5 Speed
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Message-ID: <020233858B1A4837AA1E07A52CB1FDE9@Dell9200>

I had a TR4 that had a Tilton hydraulic throw out bearing as described below 
that worked very well, the car had a Toyota 5 speed.  I looked for one for 
my 1275/Datsun 5 speed and couldn't find one for that application.  Hal, do 
you have any more info?

Mark
Nashville


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hal Faulkner"

"My local guy would have been happy to sell me a really trick slave cylinder
that fits concentric with the shaft inside the bell housing.  A short piece
of hydraulic hose can provide you with a remote bleeder which will be very
convenient at those times you need to bleed the line."

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Thu Jan 17 08:49:15 2013
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:49:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Waterless Coolant
Message-ID: <689EBA4DB83B4FB2947A7C759B6EDD76@Dell9200>

I was watching Wheeler Dealers last night and they used a waterless coolant 
on a TR6 project.  I thought it was interesting and found the web page for 
Evans Cooling with some more info.  Anybody use this stuff?

Mark
Nashville


http://www.evanscooling.com/ 

From pvanwig at mac.com  Thu Jan 17 09:00:23 2013
From: pvanwig at mac.com (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:00:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Waterless Coolant
In-Reply-To: <689EBA4DB83B4FB2947A7C759B6EDD76@Dell9200>
References: <689EBA4DB83B4FB2947A7C759B6EDD76@Dell9200>
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It's very popular with the Dodge turbo Diesel club. I'm gonna  put it in my Morris




Paul Van Wig
Big Bear/Long Beach, CA
pvanwigatmacdotcom
facebook.com/pvanwig












1959 Nash Metropolitan (the wife's fun ride)
1968 Morris Minor Woody RHD
1960 Bug Eye (awaiting restoration)

1980 CJ7 Lives @ 7440'

2003 Toyota 4Runner (the wife's Mountain car)
2012 Cadillac SRX 3.6 (the wife's work ride)
2012 Turbo Diesel Ram 2500 4X4
1958 Minor-wrecked
1965 Midget-parts
1981 Datsun 210 1500 w/ 5 speed

On Jan 17, 2013, at 7:49 AM, Mark <mark at nashvilletn.org> wrote:

I was watching Wheeler Dealers last night and they used a waterless coolant 
on a TR6 project.  I thought it was interesting and found the web page for 
Evans Cooling with some more info.  Anybody use this stuff?

Mark
Nashville


http://www.evanscooling.com/ 
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From bkitterer at me.com  Thu Jan 17 10:01:17 2013
From: bkitterer at me.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:01:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bob Kitterer's Bugeye video interview
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Hello Lin and list,

There is a lot to say about this video. So will try to get the thoughts organized.

Lin's questions:

The color in the video is close but this color makes slight changes depending on the light.  I am not sure I have ever had a picture that I feel really shows the color but will see what I can find for you.  In more recent years I have seen a few cars painted "Nevada Beige" that were almost brown.  However if you can find the older PPG Foreign Car color chips / codes they are almost a perfect match to the color on my car.  The paint formula differers only by one drop of paint.

The most glaring error in the video is that I said the car took Best of Show in a number of events, that should have been First in Class.  Below is some information on how the video was made and perhaps I can be excused for such a mistake.  The other sort of errors are in the sequence of photos.  Some of the pictures from the frame up are shown with the original conversion and visa versa.

At the time this video was made my first wife, Annice, was still alive.  She was very much into the car as some of the older listers are aware.  She frequently, almost daily, contributed to the list.

Background on the video:

I think this video was shot in 2001 or 2002, I could be wrong, although the disk has a copy write of 2005.  This was one in a series of 10 or 12 shows that he was hoping to sell to one of the cable video shows.  That was not successful so he has been selling individual disk.  

All the raw video was shot in about three hours and was an unscripted interview.  J. Daniel Jones ask questions and what you see are the off the cuff answers.  All of the still shots are from my collection of posters and photos.  After the raw video shoot I had no input into the final product and did not see it until it was finished.  I would have liked to correct my error and had the still photos arranged in a different order but I suspect that most of the video shows we see suffer from this same condition.

The video quality is excellent and I always enjoy my dealings and conversations with Daniel.


Bob Kitterer

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

On Jan 17, 2013, at 3:14 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> I got my video the other day called It's All About The Car- 1960 Austin
> Healey Sprite the Amazon link is below. I also wrote a comment for it, and
> I want to know Bob why haven't we seen you in daytime drama or motion
> picture? You have stage presence Bob you look so natural and you are in
> California perhaps a new career.....wink.
> 
> The video was crisp and clean and Bobs Bugeye looked great although I would
> have liked to see more video time. My question to Bob is do you think the
> color came out correctly in the video as i always thought the Nevada Beige
> was darker than white which it looked like in most of the shots.
> 
> You mentioned in a previous email that there were some errors can you
> explain? Also can you send me a picture of the car showing the color
> correctly? I am assuming that was your first wife who helped you with the
> car by doing the interior and putting thousands of miles on it. Cool story.
> Lin
> 
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HW7MJ8/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_titleHello Lin

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Thu Jan 17 14:26:01 2013
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:26:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] : 5 Speed
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Rick, thank you for the link and your generous remarks. I tend to agree with
your opinion  :-)

Hal,

My kit is a similar design to The kit you have (Morriservice), but with a
number of improvements over the original. I also recommend and supply the gear
reduction starters.

The impetus for the 3/4" MC for disc brake conversion in early Spridgets was
from me back around 2007, and developed in concert with Joe at Sierra. Paul
never offered those. If you check the Sierra Specialty web site, you'll see
Joe makes a point of mentioning the development. However, Joe retired on
December 31st, so these master cylinders will now only be available through me
from now on. Lots of info here:

http://www.gerardsgarage.com/Garage/Tech/DbrakeUg.htm

The clutch slave issue is a hard one to get around, given the physical
limitations, but there are solutions. I have also addressed the driveshaft
yoke issue with a simple solution, as well as an alternate solution to the
heater plenum modification. Many people peter not to modify the original sheet
metal. My kit comes with instructions and templates on how to avoid it.

Overall, I have made enormous improvements in quality, not limited  to, but
especially with the CNC parts. Jeff Schlemmer, who removed his Rivergate in
favor of my adapter plate and seal kit, gives a glowing recommendation on the
MG Experience Forum. For those of you that know Jeff, you know he's super
particular about fit and tolerances.

Since your engine position is determined by the front motor mounts, your issue
with the pulley has no bearing on the kit installed. The clearance is a common
issue with a 1275 and the thicker damper pulley.

Cheers!

Gerard


On Jan 17, 2013, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:21:45 -0800
> From: Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com>
> To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] : 5 Speed
> Message-ID:
> 	<CAM6-RjeacBkayxs-EyLecWCtCSDfJGde_jgMK7oWJvSwspKaPQ at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> I believe that Bill M, a lister from the NW, purchased Paul A's remaining
> stock and plans, etc. and is continuing to provide those kits.
> Gerard C, also a lister, has a nice web page ( linked to in Rick's post)
> and sells what appears to be a beautifully made kit.
> I cannot speak directly of any of the currently available kits; however, I
> have one of the last of Paul A's kits and can address some small issues
> with it.
> First, I went with a gear reduction starter, a bit pricey but it makes for
> less modification to the bell housing.  I would do it again.
> I'm using a 1275 slave cylinder along with a tandem master re-sleeved to
> 3/4" by Sierra and their adjustable pushrod (or did I get that from Paul?)
> The only problem seems to be clearance between the slave cylinder and the
> frame.  I think Gerard has a solution for this, so you should talk to him.
> Check carefully before you drop the engine and transmission in for good.
> My local guy would have been happy to sell me a really trick slave cylinder
> that fits concentric with the shaft inside the bell housing.  A short piece
> of hydraulic hose can provide you with a remote bleeder which will be very
> convenient at those times you need to bleed the line.
> Clearance at the U-joint at the front end of the drive shaft, may also be a
> challenge.  This has been discussed on the list.
> With everything in place, I don't have sufficient clearance between the
> pulley and the transverse frame rail to install a new fan belt.  This may
> be related to having a 1275 in a bugeye, and using a Mini-Cooper S style
> harmonic damper.  It may or may not have anything to do with the 5-speed
> conversion.  It will not be fun to change the fan belt!
> I would definitely recommend having your flywheel converted to use the
> Datsun clutch, if only for availability of spares.

From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Thu Jan 17 18:58:56 2013
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:58:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum Auction
Message-ID: <4087FBA26B9E4496A4CD0A6C8A578E5D@HomeComputer>

Anyone planning to go to the Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum auction in Madison
Georgia Feb 14-16?

 

http://www.handlewithfun.com/over-view.cfm

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 21:32:31 2013
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:32:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] : 5 Speed
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Mark,
I don't have any information at this time.  But tomorrow is my day off and
I will head over and talk to Mike and see if the parts in question are
still available and if so the cost.
Hal

From bkitterer at me.com  Thu Jan 17 22:03:11 2013
From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:03:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum Auction
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Looks like fun, particularly if I had deep pockets.  But we just get to go to Ohio for the weekend.  Grandson is getting some AMA awards.

Bob and Dolores

On Jan 17, 2013, at 5:58 PM, Dean Swanson <d.swanson at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Anyone planning to go to the Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum auction in Madison
> Georgia Feb 14-16?
> 
> 
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> 
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Jan 18 04:18:02 2013
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:18:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bob Kitterer's Bugeye video interview
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On Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 12:01 PM, Bob Kitterer <bkitterer at me.com> wrote:

> Annice


Thanks so much for the reply and clarification Bob. Wow sorry I never had
the pleasure of meeting or list chatting with your wife Annice I'll have to
try and find some posts in the archives being most gals are not into the
hobby and it would be great to hear her voice through her words about the
car we all love. She sounded like a great gal Bob, did she & you ever keep
journals on the thousands of miles you both put on your Bugeye? If so it
may be time to put together a book of your travels most especially with Annice
and your little Sprite. I only read technical books and true stories and it
is rare to ever find a book about Sprite travels other than from the racers
so I encourage all of the list to think about that.
Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Jan 18 04:35:56 2013
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:35:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
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Who else was at that show in NJ or PA when Frank & I saw Pieces in the
parking lot for sale? I think it was Ryan K, if so Ryan do you recall what
she wanted for it then? That was 3 years ago.
Lin


On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 6:48 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> That is 100% Pieces. Three years ago I went with Frank to a car show in
> PA, and the woman he sold it to had it in the parking lot with a for sale
> sign on it. Frank wanted to buy it back and I knew it because he said I
> wonder what she wants for it I have  cash, but the woman had it way over
> priced as I asked her later in the day when she approached the car. If it
> was priced fairly Frank would have bought it as I saw it in his eyes. I
> spoke with the owner which was the woman he sold it to (she told me that)
> and she told me she was moving away from NJ and had to spend thousands on
> knee surgery and didn't have insurance and could use the money for the
> surgery (or something to that effect) she wanted it sold before the move.
> She had it listed around the same time  2010 and no takers probably because
> it is over priced although done well as Frank was very proud of the car and
> most importantly the engine. Being the ad is almost word for word I am
> assuming this is the same woman and the photo of the young guy well leave
> that for your own imagination ......ahahaha.
>
> Although if she is still having knee problems why on earth would she want
> a Harley? That being said she is probably not successful with a wrench and
> still has a few good years left to play with toys. BTW I remember she also
> said she bought the car because her friend (an older gal who I meet at the
> car show) had an MGB perhaps her friend has a Harley now.... wink.
> Lin
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Gerard <pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com>wrote:
>
>> Dave,
>>
>> Since the seller references owning one at 19, presumably, it is the
>> seller as
>> a young man.
>>
>> Gerard
>>
>> On Jan 15, 2013, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:
>>
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > Message: 3
>> > Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:33:07 -0600 (CST)
>> > From: dwoerpel at wi.net
>> > Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Looks like "Pieces", is it?
>> > Message-ID: <63670.173.109.122.41.1358202787.squirrel at wm.wi.net>
>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>> >
>> > Question I have is, who is the b&w photo off?  Is that Frank?
>> >
>> > Dave W.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Jan 18 05:48:30 2013
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:48:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Jawhorse or Workmate?
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Thanks everyone.
Lin


On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 5:58 PM, Bob Walker <spriteracer98 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> looks like the jaw horse with the optional bit that supports a work table
> would be the way to go. I need to check one out myself.
>
>
> Bob Walker
>   ------------------------------
> *From:* Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> *To:* Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 16, 2013 3:33 AM
>
> *Subject:* [Spridgets] Jawhorse or Workmate?
>
> List,
> I've been looking for a portable workbench setup for a while now so I can
> do some grinding, welding and other fabrication work on my car parts and
> wanted to know what the list is using. Initially I wanted a Workmate by
> Black & Decker because it sounds like what I need, a portable workbench I
> can fold up stick in the garage or shed and take it out on the driveway or
> lawn to do some work but the plastic crank handles just floored my
> perception of the product. I was so disappointed to see any plastic
> altogether.
>
> I thought maybe the first generation Workmate was all metal parts but I
> can't confirm that. I do know the first gen was cast iron but nobody on
> craigslist is will to mail it to me even if I paid extra and of course
> shipping. So below is a link for Popular Mechanics article Jawhorse or
> Workmate so now I'm thinking of the Jawhorse but is their anything else?
> What are you guys using? Or maybe I should just make something? I must have
> something foldable for my small storage availability.
>
> Thanks,
> Lin
>
> *popular mechanics link*
> *http://tinyurl.com/attx2dw
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 18 08:23:12 2013
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:23:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum Auction
In-Reply-To: <4087FBA26B9E4496A4CD0A6C8A578E5D@HomeComputer>
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...So it costs $80 to see a list of what's up for auction, and $150 more for
the opportunity to bid? I'd love to, but that seems a bit ridiculous to me.
Maybe I'm just showing my ignorance on the subject. I've certainly done so in
the past.

 - David Booker



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Subject: [Spridgets] The Bruce Weiner
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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 18 20:35:47 2013
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:35:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum Auction
In-Reply-To: <1358522592.59965.YahooMailNeo@web141402.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1358566547.54817.YahooMailClassic@web142702.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

 
 
The book is 100 pages and has estimated values of the stuff being auctioned.
I got one in the mail  - i am on there mailing list so it was free.
I owned a Microcar shop in the past & They sold some of my cars.
It is a pretty neat book - i do not know about $80 unless your bidding.
Whats $80 or the $150 - if your giving 15% to buy a car on top of the price.
The Messershmit are in the $40-50K   Isetta PU - 35-45K
GOGO PU $100,000-$125000   PEDAL CARS 3-6K
So whats a couple of hundred to them
The scary thing is -+
Last auction the prices went any where from 30-50% over the estimate most
cars.
Some even went as high as double the price guide on the really rare cars.
 
The auction would be great to see. Along with some interest rare cars
 
I think they were in the $20-30 range in my area to watch..
He has the biggest collection in the world that includes very rare cars.
This will be the second time he has sold his collection off.
I think he may just enjoy the hunt & Restoration.
Hard to say what he is uo too - He sold Double Bubble Bubble Gum not to long
ago.
 
Vigil
 
 
--- On Fri, 1/18/13, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:


From: David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum Auction
To: "Dean Swanson" <d.swanson at earthlink.net>, "spridgets at autox.team.net"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, January 18, 2013, 7:23 AM


...So it costs $80 to see a list of what's up for auction, and $150 more for
the opportunity to bid? I'd love to, but that seems a bit ridiculous to me.
Maybe I'm just showing my ignorance on the subject. I've certainly done so in
the past.

- David Booker



________________________________
From: Dean
Swanson <d.swanson at earthlink.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent:
Thursday, January 17, 2013 8:58 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] The Bruce Weiner
Microcar Museum Auction

Anyone planning to go to the Bruce Weiner Microcar
Museum auction in Madison
Georgia Feb 14-16?
http://www.handlewithfun.com/over-view.cfm
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From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Sat Jan 19 11:06:54 2013
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:06:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum Auction
Message-ID: <515D70E0FFC449AB966D0B1695F54814@HomeComputer>

Vigil - Cool that they sent you the book for free - That was half the reason
I was thinking it would be worth the $80 to go to the preview day.

 

Are you planning on keeping the book ;-) 

 

I've never been to one of these "real" auctions, but being only a 6-1/2 hour
drive away I thought it would be a once-in-a-lifetime "bucket list"  kind of
thing - drive down the morning of the preview, spend the night, go to the
morning of the first day of the auction, then drive back home that
afternoon/evening.

 

But it looks like I'd have to go thru all the work of being set-up as a
"real bidder" to actually get in to see the auction (bank check and such -
and once they look at my bank balance they probably wouldn't even sell me a
soda much less let me in)  and I don't know if it is worth all that plus
$150 to cross something off a list...but it would be interesting

 

Dean Swanson

"62 mkII Sprite

Holly Springs, NC

 

  _____  


Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 10:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum Auction

 


 

 

The book is 100 pages and has estimated values of the stuff being auctioned.

I got one in the mail  - i am on there mailing list so it was free.

I owned a Microcar shop in the past & They sold some of my cars.

It is a pretty neat book - i do not know about $80 unless your bidding.

Whats $80 or the $150 - if your giving 15% to buy a car on top of the price.

The Messershmit are in the $40-50K   Isetta PU - 35-45K 

GOGO PU $100,000-$125000   PEDAL CARS 3-6K

So whats a couple of hundred to them 

The scary thing is -+

Last auction the prices went any where from 30-50% over the estimate most
cars.

Some even went as high as double the price guide on the really rare cars.

 

The auction would be great to see. Along with some interest rare cars

 

I think they were in the $20-30 range in my area to watch..

He has the biggest collection in the world that includes very rare cars.

This will be the second time he has sold his collection off.

I think he may just enjoy the hunt & Restoration. 

Hard to say what he is uo too - He sold Double Bubble Bubble Gum not to long
ago.

 

Vigil

From jmfarley61 at gmail.com  Sun Jan 20 09:05:05 2013
From: jmfarley61 at gmail.com (John Farley)
Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2013 11:05:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: Austin Healey Sprite - $7000 (carrollton va)
In-Reply-To: <13693386.187455.1358645709076.JavaMail.root@vznit170126>
References: <13693386.187455.1358645709076.JavaMail.root@vznit170126>
Message-ID: <CADtHRq6BsVzeCGk1ivaW3ZDFCE9GmJuzv91uX8wFWS7DRoBKsA@mail.gmail.com>

Linda, I finally got a partial response from Bennie about Pieces.

List, I thought it would be interesting to follow-up on the Craiglist
advertisement for Frank's Pieces.  Linda posted an item in the thread that
she and Frank saw the car for sale at a car show in PA after Frank sold it.
 She is following up to see how much the person was asking for it then.
 Anybody have any thoughts about the current "bottom"  price of $6,500?
 Also, not really sure if I can do it, so go for it if anybody else is
interested.

John

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: <howardbb at verizon.net>
Date: Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 8:35 PM
Subject: Re: Re: Austin Healey Sprite - $7000 (carrollton va)
To: jmfarley61 at gmail.com



 Hi
Haven't had time to take more pics, going in for my second knee replacement
on monday, so i'll be out of commission for a few days
6500.00 will buy the car

thanks
bennie

On 01/16/13, John Farley<jmfarley61 at gmail.com> wrote:

Bennie, It looks interesting.  I already have a 1961 Bugeye that is about
the same color.  Not sure if my wife would be open to another one, however.
 It would take a real "sell" job.

I live in upstate New York, near Elmira, NY, so just stopping by to see it
won't work.  What more can you tell me about it?  Can you send any more
photos?

Also, you had a price of $7000 OBO.  "OBO" is always difficult to figure
out.  What is your bottom price?

John

On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 6:35 PM, <howardbb at verizon.net> wrote:

> Hi
> Yes i still have the Sprite
>
> bennie
>
>
> On 01/16/13, John Farley<jmfarley61 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Checking to see if you still have the Sprite for sale?
>
> John
>
> http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3453946709.html
>
> ------------------------------
> Original craigslist post:
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From cooper6 at swbell.net  Mon Jan 21 03:20:19 2013
From: cooper6 at swbell.net (Martin Cooper)
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 02:20:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
Message-ID: <1358763619.99748.YahooMailNeo@web182202.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

http://www.luminohof.de/images/bestways.php





________
Martin Cooper

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Mon Jan 21 11:39:38 2013
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (60bugeye at cebridge.net)
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:39:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Any listers in Greensboro NC
Message-ID: <0871366209D8421CB70600B89B8C4CD6@leosHP>

If any one on the list live in Greensboro could you contact me off list

Thanks
Leo

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Mon Jan 21 14:42:20 2013
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:42:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.
Message-ID: <CA+Xq+0xpWOCqHksor2gm3J=6JNwqUPtWCSj_N_7hy7hjeOft3w@mail.gmail.com>

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3551537319.html

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

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Jan 21 14:55:37 2013
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:55:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.
In-Reply-To: <CA+Xq+0xpWOCqHksor2gm3J=6JNwqUPtWCSj_N_7hy7hjeOft3w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0xpWOCqHksor2gm3J=6JNwqUPtWCSj_N_7hy7hjeOft3w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1358805337.89418.YahooMailRC@web181303.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

For anyone without $10,000 to spend on that one, this one is still available:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lotus-7-kit-car-/200880233365?_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true


 
Item 200880233365

jay




________________________________
From: CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, January 21, 2013 4:45:04 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3551537319.html

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Jan 21 14:59:44 2013
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:59:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.
In-Reply-To: <CA+Xq+0xpWOCqHksor2gm3J=6JNwqUPtWCSj_N_7hy7hjeOft3w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0xpWOCqHksor2gm3J=6JNwqUPtWCSj_N_7hy7hjeOft3w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9AF2986C0C7A427D8E4114427E7D6EEB@spider>

Well, they do a few other things too. Bill (from somewhere else)
============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of CosmicMag1380
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 1:42 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3551537319.html

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

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 21 16:01:34 2013
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:01:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.
In-Reply-To: <1358805337.89418.YahooMailRC@web181303.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0xpWOCqHksor2gm3J=6JNwqUPtWCSj_N_7hy7hjeOft3w@mail.gmail.com>
	<1358805337.89418.YahooMailRC@web181303.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1358809294.44540.YahooMailNeo@web141405.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Wow. I thought the first one was ugly till I saw this one. Now the first one
looks rather refined...

 - David



________________________________
 From:
Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent:
Monday, January 21, 2013 4:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] So This is What They
Do in Grants Pass, OR.
 
For anyone without $10,000 to spend on that one, this
one is still available:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lotus-7-kit-car-/200880233365?_trksid=p3984.m1
438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true



Item 200880233365

jay
________________________________
From: CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, January 21, 2013 4:45:04
PM
Subject: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3551537319.html
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 21 16:23:19 2013
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:23:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Absolutely no LBC content, but it is British...
In-Reply-To: <1358810525.54619.YahooMailNeo@web141403.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <1358719489.76731.YahooMailNeo@web160501.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<1358810525.54619.YahooMailNeo@web141403.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1358810599.61456.YahooMailNeo@web141401.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

I apologize if any of your drink ends up on your computer screen. Really, I
do. Just put it down now, make sure you finish swallowing, and then click the
link. You're welcome.
http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=22984504&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0
&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00adef&fullscreen=1&autoplay=1&loop=0
 
- David

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Jan 21 16:58:10 2013
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:58:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.
In-Reply-To: <1358809294.44540.YahooMailNeo@web141405.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0xpWOCqHksor2gm3J=6JNwqUPtWCSj_N_7hy7hjeOft3w@mail.gmail.com>
	<1358805337.89418.YahooMailRC@web181303.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<1358809294.44540.YahooMailNeo@web141405.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1358812690.91951.YahooMailRC@web181305.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Well Dave, this is just an example of you get what you pay for. If you want 
something nice, it's going to cost you $10,000. 


jay




________________________________
From: David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
To: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>; Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, January 21, 2013 6:01:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.


Wow. I thought the first one was ugly till I saw this one. Now the first one 
looks rather refined...

 - David



________________________________
 From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 4:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.
 
For anyone without $10,000 to  spend on that one, this one is still available:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lotus-7-kit-car-/200880233365?_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true


Item 200880233365


________________________________
From: CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, January 21, 2013 4:45:04 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3551537319.html

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 21 17:23:37 2013
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:23:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.
In-Reply-To: <1358812690.91951.YahooMailRC@web181305.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0xpWOCqHksor2gm3J=6JNwqUPtWCSj_N_7hy7hjeOft3w@mail.gmail.com>
	<1358805337.89418.YahooMailRC@web181303.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<1358809294.44540.YahooMailNeo@web141405.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<1358812690.91951.YahooMailRC@web181305.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1358814217.73031.YahooMailNeo@web141406.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Good point. Didn't really look at the prices. Hard to believe they only want
10k for that first one. I bet it's already been snagged by some smart shopper.
________________________________
 From: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: Spridgets
<spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 6:58 PM
Subject:
Re: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.
 
Well Dave, this
is just an example of you get what you pay for. If you want 
something nice,
it's going to cost you $10,000. 


jay




________________________________
From: David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
To: Jay <jfishbein at snet.net>;
Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, January 21, 2013 6:01:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.


Wow. I
thought the first one was ugly till I saw this one. Now the first one 
looks
rather refined...

- David



________________________________
From: Jay
<jfishbein at snet.net>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Monday,
January 21, 2013 4:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in
Grants Pass, OR.

For anyone without $10,000 to  spend on that one, this one
is still available:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lotus-7-kit-car-/200880233365?_trksid=p3984.m1
438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true


Item 200880233365
________________________________
From: CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, January 21, 2013 4:45:04
PM
Subject: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3551537319.html
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Jan 21 18:59:14 2013
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:59:14 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Absolutely no LBC content, but it is British...
In-Reply-To: <1358810599.61456.YahooMailNeo@web141401.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <1358719489.76731.YahooMailNeo@web160501.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<1358810525.54619.YahooMailNeo@web141403.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<1358810599.61456.YahooMailNeo@web141401.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <35798.173.111.222.210.1358819954.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

Wow!  Thanks for the warning!  That thing really sucks!
I
apologize for the somewhat chilly temps we are sending you.

Dave W.
Burlington WI


> I apologize if any of
your drink ends up on your computer screen. Really,
> I
>
do. Just put it down now, make sure you finish swallowing, and then
click
> the
> link. You're welcome.
>
http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=22984504&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0
>
&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00adef&fullscreen=1&autoplay=1&loop=0
> 
> - David

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 21 19:10:05 2013
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:10:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Absolutely no LBC content, but it is British...
In-Reply-To: <35798.173.111.222.210.1358819954.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
References: <1358719489.76731.YahooMailNeo@web160501.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<1358810525.54619.YahooMailNeo@web141403.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>   
	<1358810599.61456.YahooMailNeo@web141401.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
	<35798.173.111.222.210.1358819954.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
Message-ID: <1358820605.30463.YahooMailNeo@web141403.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Yeah -Thanks alot Dave. It's snowing out there right now.

...and yes, it does
suck, doesn't it?

David



________________________________
 From:
"dwoerpel at wi.net" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
To: David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
Cc: spridget <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 8:59
PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Absolutely no LBC content, but it is British...
Wow!  Thanks for the warning!  That thing really sucks!
I
apologize for the
somewhat chilly temps we are sending you.

Dave W.
Burlington WI


> I
apologize if any of
your drink ends up on your computer screen. Really,
> I
>
do. Just put it down now, make sure you finish swallowing, and then
click
>
the
> link. You're welcome.
>
http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=22984504&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0
>
&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00adef&fullscreen=1&autoplay=1&loop=0
>
> - David

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Jan 21 21:27:34 2013
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:27:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.
In-Reply-To: <CA+Xq+0xpWOCqHksor2gm3J=6JNwqUPtWCSj_N_7hy7hjeOft3w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0xpWOCqHksor2gm3J=6JNwqUPtWCSj_N_7hy7hjeOft3w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEFJhAE2Ap33E=bdJ5C-JvrO66K69WgyxUU59oTAwuOL90S1fA@mail.gmail.com>

Hey....Just because I live in Grants Pass, cut me some slack guys!!!

What a piece or work....

Herb

From flaws09 at gmail.com  Tue Jan 22 19:08:11 2013
From: flaws09 at gmail.com (Andrew Flaws)
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:08:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 engine upgrade with a 5 speed trans swap
Message-ID: <CACv3qQ_O1ZErZmfnqBrehvdea3Gav8CBYMgd-YjGLfaWj0NRpg@mail.gmail.com>

Dear Spridget-request mailman and its readers,

I am looking to have a 67' 1275 engine rebuilt to street prepared specs,
but don't exactly know which direction to go as far as who I could have
rebuild the engine, and what exactly has/needs to be done to the engine to
achieve this.

At the same time I would like to swap my 4-speed with the proper 5-speed
transmission. I have been told that the 210 Datsun transmission was the
appropriate one but is beginning to be hard to come by. Any suggestions?

I am just looking for some good insight and knowledge, along with
any recommendations to shops that could help me with this.

Thanks,

Andrew Flaws
68 Sprite

From mgmaven at bellsouth.net  Tue Jan 22 19:26:37 2013
From: mgmaven at bellsouth.net (Bob Spruck)
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:26:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 engine upgrade with a 5 speed trans swap
In-Reply-To: <CACv3qQ_O1ZErZmfnqBrehvdea3Gav8CBYMgd-YjGLfaWj0NRpg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CACv3qQ_O1ZErZmfnqBrehvdea3Gav8CBYMgd-YjGLfaWj0NRpg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <50FF4A5D.2070806@bellsouth.net>

On 1/22/2013 9:08 PM, Andrew Flaws wrote:
Andrew:

I don't know where you are located, but I would personally recommend 
Mitch Bressler. Mitch was the engine builder and chief mechanic for Jon 
Stamps Racing and has built an engine for me and for many of the 
southeast vintage and SCCA racers. He has taken over the business. 
Contact him at (770) 318-8661or emb2971 at comcast.net in Villa Rica, GA.

Bob



> Dear Spridget-request mailman and its readers,
>
> I am looking to have a 67' 1275 engine rebuilt to street prepared specs,
> but don't exactly know which direction to go as far as who I could have
> rebuild the engine, and what exactly has/needs to be done to the engine to
> achieve this.
>
> At the same time I would like to swap my 4-speed with the proper 5-speed
> transmission. I have been told that the 210 Datsun transmission was the
> appropriate one but is beginning to be hard to come by. Any suggestions?
>
> I am just looking for some good insight and knowledge, along with
> any recommendations to shops that could help me with this.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andrew Flaws
> 68 Sprite
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Tue Jan 22 19:43:39 2013
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:43:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.
In-Reply-To: <CAEFJhAE2Ap33E=bdJ5C-JvrO66K69WgyxUU59oTAwuOL90S1fA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0xpWOCqHksor2gm3J=6JNwqUPtWCSj_N_7hy7hjeOft3w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEFJhAE2Ap33E=bdJ5C-JvrO66K69WgyxUU59oTAwuOL90S1fA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA+Xq+0wcCzJiLEm=gk-eevNUfUN4TXgcAGFFuhLZwYjvA-U7ng@mail.gmail.com>

On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 10:27 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey....Just because I live in Grants Pass, cut me some slack guys!!!
>
> What a piece or work....
>
> Herb
>

No one mentioned any names but since you have owned up to at least living
there who's to say what you might or might not be up to... After all, you
do own a Triumph!

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

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 22 20:03:14 2013
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:03:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 engine upgrade with a 5 speed trans swap
In-Reply-To: <CACv3qQ_O1ZErZmfnqBrehvdea3Gav8CBYMgd-YjGLfaWj0NRpg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1358910194.53871.YahooMailClassic@web142701.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

 
Where are you located?
 
There are a lot of great shops in USA.
 
Vigil

--- On Tue, 1/22/13, Andrew Flaws <flaws09 at gmail.com> wrote:


From: Andrew Flaws <flaws09 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 engine upgrade with a 5 speed trans swap
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 6:08 PM


Dear Spridget-request mailman and its readers,

I am looking to have a 67' 1275 engine rebuilt to street prepared specs,
but don't exactly know which direction to go as far as who I could have
rebuild the engine, and what exactly has/needs to be done to the engine to
achieve this.

At the same time I would like to swap my 4-speed with the proper 5-speed
transmission. I have been told that the 210 Datsun transmission was the
appropriate one but is beginning to be hard to come by. Any suggestions?

I am just looking for some good insight and knowledge, along with
any recommendations to shops that could help me with this.

Thanks,

Andrew Flaws
68 Sprite
------------------------

spridgets at autox.team.net

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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Jan 22 21:05:17 2013
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:05:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.
In-Reply-To: <CA+Xq+0wcCzJiLEm=gk-eevNUfUN4TXgcAGFFuhLZwYjvA-U7ng@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0xpWOCqHksor2gm3J=6JNwqUPtWCSj_N_7hy7hjeOft3w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEFJhAE2Ap33E=bdJ5C-JvrO66K69WgyxUU59oTAwuOL90S1fA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+Xq+0wcCzJiLEm=gk-eevNUfUN4TXgcAGFFuhLZwYjvA-U7ng@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEFJhAG91qJpCp8x7oeaueotUc=uv_P3wPSvNsF3V9kOpeNyzg@mail.gmail.com>

I must admit, I do own a couple of Triumphs, well three if you county my
1964 Bonneville.
Guilty as charged.
Herb

On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 6:43 PM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>wrote:

> On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 10:27 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hey....Just because I live in Grants Pass, cut me some slack guys!!!
>>
>> What a piece or work....
>>
>> Herb
>>
>
> No one mentioned any names but since you have owned up to at least living
> there who's to say what you might or might not be up to... After all, you
> do own a Triumph!
>
> --
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
> 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Jan 22 21:06:12 2013
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:06:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] So This is What They Do in Grants Pass, OR.
In-Reply-To: <CAEFJhAG91qJpCp8x7oeaueotUc=uv_P3wPSvNsF3V9kOpeNyzg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0xpWOCqHksor2gm3J=6JNwqUPtWCSj_N_7hy7hjeOft3w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEFJhAE2Ap33E=bdJ5C-JvrO66K69WgyxUU59oTAwuOL90S1fA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+Xq+0wcCzJiLEm=gk-eevNUfUN4TXgcAGFFuhLZwYjvA-U7ng@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEFJhAG91qJpCp8x7oeaueotUc=uv_P3wPSvNsF3V9kOpeNyzg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEFJhAFVG+9oxUcHMfROC24YYM9qe5hVx4Zv3A_iKJDsQK4qzQ@mail.gmail.com>

Forget the GT6 along with the TR7 & TR8.

On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 8:05 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I must admit, I do own a couple of Triumphs, well three if you county my
> 1964 Bonneville.
> Guilty as charged.
> Herb
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 6:43 PM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 10:27 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hey....Just because I live in Grants Pass, cut me some slack guys!!!
>>>
>>> What a piece or work....
>>>
>>> Herb
>>>
>>
>> No one mentioned any names but since you have owned up to at least living
>> there who's to say what you might or might not be up to... After all, you
>> do own a Triumph!
>>
>> --
>> Kent
>> 1960 Bugeye
>> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
>> 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
>>
>>
>
>


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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 11:41:05 2013
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:41:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New Midget for us
Message-ID: <CABWjhc+7aXJGk2GFQBFOCzGY8Evm2+pfRwNSjpnPddJa76GpUQ@mail.gmail.com>

Monday I brought home a little 1973 MG Midget.
The drivers side is severely rusted through so I'm going to scrap most of
the body.
I want to save the back half and make an RWA trailer out of it, it's pretty
solid back there.

So - how to efficiently strip down a Midget, get all the parts off and out
of it and scrap the front half?
Anything on the front body area worth salvaging?
If the floors are solid I'll cut them out and keep them.
Maybe the sections around the front turn signals so they can be welded into
RB car for conversion to chrome or bumperless?
Anything else?

As to efficient ways to strip it, the fenders are toast anyway so I could
use my sawzall and just start cutting. Anyone got a nice process for
getting it done quick and dirty?

It has good headlights and chrome rings and turn lenses and mounts so I'll
carefully remove everything of value and then start cutting.

Rick (RWA at last!) Bastedo

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 11:44:01 2013
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:44:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New Midget for us
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhc+7aXJGk2GFQBFOCzGY8Evm2+pfRwNSjpnPddJa76GpUQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+7aXJGk2GFQBFOCzGY8Evm2+pfRwNSjpnPddJa76GpUQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABQj3r-TK1OQKx-SRJb7P4Bwzi_6zVwF-Hy0bfZKLJ1T62fYRw@mail.gmail.com>

I used the front framework for a test stand.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v40PiJdCmVI

On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 12:41 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> Monday I brought home a little 1973 MG Midget.
> The drivers side is severely rusted through so I'm going to scrap most of
> the body.
> I want to save the back half and make an RWA trailer out of it, it's pretty
> solid back there.
>
> So - how to efficiently strip down a Midget, get all the parts off and out
> of it and scrap the front half?
> Anything on the front body area worth salvaging?
> If the floors are solid I'll cut them out and keep them.
> Maybe the sections around the front turn signals so they can be welded into
> RB car for conversion to chrome or bumperless?
> Anything else?
>
> As to efficient ways to strip it, the fenders are toast anyway so I could
> use my sawzall and just start cutting. Anyone got a nice process for
> getting it done quick and dirty?
>
> It has good headlights and chrome rings and turn lenses and mounts so I'll
> carefully remove everything of value and then start cutting.
>
> Rick (RWA at last!) Bastedo
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 12:07:56 2013
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:07:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New Midget for us
Message-ID: <CABWjhc+-kE6-_KV919aTff6JB_0w8idQP6JX46p1z6wNVx65zw@mail.gmail.com>

Brad, great idea!
I could use one of those, and maybe add something to it so I can test
Datsun engines too.
Sweet!

_________________________________________
From: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New Midget for us

I used the front framework for a test stand.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v40PiJdCmVI

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Wed Jan 23 14:33:32 2013
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:33:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Midget for us
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhc+7aXJGk2GFQBFOCzGY8Evm2+pfRwNSjpnPddJa76GpUQ@mail.g
	mail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+7aXJGk2GFQBFOCzGY8Evm2+pfRwNSjpnPddJa76GpUQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <mailman.45.1358977072.1934.spridgets@autox.team.net>

The bathroom remodeling project must have been a success??

At 01:41 PM 1/23/2013, Rick Bastedo wrote:
>Monday I brought home a little 1973 MG Midget.

Tim Collins

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 14:43:31 2013
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:43:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New Midget for us
In-Reply-To: <5100572d.460d2b0a.7ad4.491fSMTPIN_ADDED_MISSING@mx.google.com>
References: <CABWjhc+7aXJGk2GFQBFOCzGY8Evm2+pfRwNSjpnPddJa76GpUQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<5100572d.460d2b0a.7ad4.491fSMTPIN_ADDED_MISSING@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <CABWjhcJvG8AvVhK8XWmfdknZZpQp3rgVwVQAT01mfFR_widi9Q@mail.gmail.com>

:-)
Well the shower alcove is finished and I am learning about under tile
radiant heating.
So that's a reserved "yes" - it's coming along nicely enough that she lets
me have a new toy once in a while anyway!

Rick


On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 1:33 PM, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

>  The bathroom remodeling project must have been a success??
>
>
> At 01:41 PM 1/23/2013, Rick Bastedo wrote:
>
> Monday I brought home a little 1973 MG Midget.
>
> **
>
> ** Tim Collins

From seaward25 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 14:18:26 2013
From: seaward25 at gmail.com (Matt Hendricksen)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:18:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?
Message-ID: <CAHqSLAnyXfOTdGQcGfJq__ghyR6N22RLtfNBaeQPLV-3NP_EAA@mail.gmail.com>

I've got a fairly bad oil leak while driving down the road.  It's bad
enough that I have oil seeping in through the seams in front of the seats
(which is why I haven't installed carpet yet.)  When I park on an incline,
I'll get a several foot wide puddle running out of the transmission
tunnel.  The engine otherwise seems to run well, with minimal smoke at the
tailpipe, smooth idle and power delivery.  It doesn't seem to leak when the
car is not running.  Looks to be coming out the rear main seal area.

My understanding is that I have a 1098 block with a 1275 head.  It still
has the dual SU carbs and pancake pcv valve.  The PO is the one that built
it, but sold it to me as an unfinished project a number of years ago
without putting any real miles on it, so rebuild quality is an unknown.
I've since worked on pretty much every part of the car except the engine,
so I'm a bit of a newbie on what to look for.

Could it be incorrect crankcase ventilation?  How would I go about
diagnosing such a thing?

Many thanks
Matt
'65 Sprite MkIII

From refisk at chartermi.net  Thu Jan 24 15:29:24 2013
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:29:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?
In-Reply-To: <CAHqSLAnyXfOTdGQcGfJq__ghyR6N22RLtfNBaeQPLV-3NP_EAA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAHqSLAnyXfOTdGQcGfJq__ghyR6N22RLtfNBaeQPLV-3NP_EAA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <595D13BA-06F3-4BC4-9DE6-1DEE373CBE39@chartermi.net>

If oil is leaking from the rear main the PCV valve is probably plumbed
incorrectly or the valve itself is bad.  How is the valve plumbing routed?

Sent from my keyboard

On Jan 24, 2013, at 4:18 PM, Matt Hendricksen <seaward25 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I've got a fairly bad oil leak while driving down the road.  It's bad
> enough that I have oil seeping in through the seams in front of the seats
> (which is why I haven't installed carpet yet.)  When I park on an incline,
> I'll get a several foot wide puddle running out of the transmission
> tunnel.  The engine otherwise seems to run well, with minimal smoke at the
> tailpipe, smooth idle and power delivery.  It doesn't seem to leak when the
> car is not running.  Looks to be coming out the rear main seal area.
>
> My understanding is that I have a 1098 block with a 1275 head.  It still
> has the dual SU carbs and pancake pcv valve.  The PO is the one that built
> it, but sold it to me as an unfinished project a number of years ago
> without putting any real miles on it, so rebuild quality is an unknown.
> I've since worked on pretty much every part of the car except the engine,
> so I'm a bit of a newbie on what to look for.
>
> Could it be incorrect crankcase ventilation?  How would I go about
> diagnosing such a thing?
>
> Many thanks
> Matt
> '65 Sprite MkIII
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From seaward25 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 15:45:41 2013
From: seaward25 at gmail.com (Matt Hendricksen)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:45:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?
In-Reply-To: <595D13BA-06F3-4BC4-9DE6-1DEE373CBE39@chartermi.net>
References: <CAHqSLAnyXfOTdGQcGfJq__ghyR6N22RLtfNBaeQPLV-3NP_EAA@mail.gmail.com>
	<595D13BA-06F3-4BC4-9DE6-1DEE373CBE39@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <CAHqSLA=X+CTXORdZwWFGixJheKu3KKJCHQvG_ZGD9d3cBttDmw@mail.gmail.com>

Can you tell in these pictures?  I can take a better look otherwise.

http://bit.ly/11UMLTG
http://bit.ly/10UQCB6



On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 4:29 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

> If oil is leaking from the rear main the PCV valve is probably plumbed
> incorrectly or the valve itself is bad.  How is the valve plumbing routed?
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Jan 24, 2013, at 4:18 PM, Matt Hendricksen <seaward25 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I've got a fairly bad oil leak while driving down the road.  It's bad
> > enough that I have oil seeping in through the seams in front of the seats
> > (which is why I haven't installed carpet yet.)  When I park on an
> incline,
> > I'll get a several foot wide puddle running out of the transmission
> > tunnel.  The engine otherwise seems to run well, with minimal smoke at
> the
> > tailpipe, smooth idle and power delivery.  It doesn't seem to leak when
> the
> > car is not running.  Looks to be coming out the rear main seal area.
> >
> > My understanding is that I have a 1098 block with a 1275 head.  It still
> > has the dual SU carbs and pancake pcv valve.  The PO is the one that
> built
> > it, but sold it to me as an unfinished project a number of years ago
> > without putting any real miles on it, so rebuild quality is an unknown.
> > I've since worked on pretty much every part of the car except the engine,
> > so I'm a bit of a newbie on what to look for.
> >
> > Could it be incorrect crankcase ventilation?  How would I go about
> > diagnosing such a thing?
> >
> > Many thanks
> > Matt
> > '65 Sprite MkIII
> > ------------------------
> >
> > spridgets at autox.team.net
> >
> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> > Suggested annual donation: $12.75
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From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 24 15:53:42 2013
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:53:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] The Bathroom Remodeling Project Must Have Been a
	Success.
Message-ID: <1359068022.61618.YahooMailNeo@web162604.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Let's hope my wife feels the same after I break the news to her about the BE
Project I'm going to drag home and already put a substantial deposit down on
it..
 
Only mine is a complete Kitchen and a Bath Remodel. 

From refisk at chartermi.net  Thu Jan 24 17:45:18 2013
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:45:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?
In-Reply-To: <CAHqSLA=X+CTXORdZwWFGixJheKu3KKJCHQvG_ZGD9d3cBttDmw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAHqSLAnyXfOTdGQcGfJq__ghyR6N22RLtfNBaeQPLV-3NP_EAA@mail.gmail.com>
	<595D13BA-06F3-4BC4-9DE6-1DEE373CBE39@chartermi.net>
	<CAHqSLA=X+CTXORdZwWFGixJheKu3KKJCHQvG_ZGD9d3cBttDmw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1B6467A9-98DB-47E3-BE5B-2988CD9B1D0A@chartermi.net>

It's plumbed correctly.  My next guess is the PCV valve is plugged up and not
opening correctly.  They get clogged up with oil residue.  Could also be that
the oil separator can on the tappet cover is clogged, but it's more likely to
be the PCV valve.

Sent from my keyboard

On Jan 24, 2013, at 5:45 PM, Matt Hendricksen <seaward25 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Can you tell in these pictures?  I can take a better look otherwise.
>
> http://bit.ly/11UMLTG
> http://bit.ly/10UQCB6
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 4:29 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
>> If oil is leaking from the rear main the PCV valve is probably plumbed
incorrectly or the valve itself is bad.  How is the valve plumbing routed?
>>
>> Sent from my keyboard
>>
>> On Jan 24, 2013, at 4:18 PM, Matt Hendricksen <seaward25 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > I've got a fairly bad oil leak while driving down the road.  It's bad
>> > enough that I have oil seeping in through the seams in front of the
seats
>> > (which is why I haven't installed carpet yet.)  When I park on an
incline,
>> > I'll get a several foot wide puddle running out of the transmission
>> > tunnel.  The engine otherwise seems to run well, with minimal smoke at
the
>> > tailpipe, smooth idle and power delivery.  It doesn't seem to leak when
the
>> > car is not running.  Looks to be coming out the rear main seal area.
>> >
>> > My understanding is that I have a 1098 block with a 1275 head.  It still
>> > has the dual SU carbs and pancake pcv valve.  The PO is the one that
built
>> > it, but sold it to me as an unfinished project a number of years ago
>> > without putting any real miles on it, so rebuild quality is an unknown.
>> > I've since worked on pretty much every part of the car except the
engine,
>> > so I'm a bit of a newbie on what to look for.
>> >
>> > Could it be incorrect crankcase ventilation?  How would I go about
>> > diagnosing such a thing?
>> >
>> > Many thanks
>> > Matt
>> > '65 Sprite MkIII
>> > ------------------------
>> >
>> > spridgets at autox.team.net
>> >
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From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Thu Jan 24 19:17:33 2013
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:17:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum Auction
Message-ID: <86A44F80A95E4C83BAD7C96FD1832377@HomeComputer>

Looks like I'm headed down to the museum tomorrow with my father for the
last two days it's open.

Dean Swanson
'62 Sprite mkII
Holly Springs, NC

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


Anyone planning to go to the Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum auction in Madison
Georgia Feb 14-16?

http://www.handlewithfun.com/over-view.cfm

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 24 21:24:58 2013
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:24:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: Austin Healey Sprite - $7000 (carrollton
 va)
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WOW. I love that car. Frank drove PIECES out to see me in 1999, carrying an
engine in the passenger footwell 1000 miles to deliver to Gary Speckman at
Road America (I have a bunch of pics somewhere). We bombed around in my Bugeye
and PIECES for 3 days, meeting Dave Woerpel and Peter C for the first time
(for Frank), driving up to Elkhart Lake in PIECES and my BGT for the Fall
Festival and getting our first laps at Road America. I remember that car
through its build as well as its repaint and sale. I offered to buy it many
times when it wasn't for sale and had to refuse it when it was. With my oldest
son's car I am up to something like 10 cars here, several not running (and am
about to add motorcycle #3) or I would buy it in a heartbeat at $6500. I still
may. 
 
Ron Soave
Roscoe, IL


"It only goes one way."
"Pay it forward."
>________________________________
> From: John Farley <jmfarley61 at gmail.com>
>To: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> 
>Cc: Mailing List Spridgets
<spridgets at autox.team.net> 
>Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2013 10:05 AM
>Subject:
[Spridgets] Fwd: Re: Austin Healey Sprite - $7000 (carrollton va)
> 
>Linda, I
finally got a partial response from Bennie about Pieces.
>
>List, I thought it
would be interesting to follow-up on the Craiglist
>advertisement for Frank's
Pieces.  Linda posted an item in the thread that
>she and Frank saw the car
for sale at a car show in PA after Frank sold it.
>She is following up to see
how much the person was asking for it then.
>Anybody have any thoughts about
the current "bottom"  price of $6,500?
>Also, not really sure if I can do it,
so go for it if anybody else is
>interested.
>
>John
>
>---------- Forwarded
message ----------
>From: <howardbb at verizon.net>
>Date: Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at
8:35 PM
>Subject: Re: Re: Austin Healey Sprite - $7000 (carrollton va)
>To:
jmfarley61 at gmail.com
>
>
>
>Hi
>Haven't had time to take more pics, going in
for my second knee replacement
>on monday, so i'll be out of commission for a
few days
>6500.00 will buy the car
>
>thanks
>bennie
>
>On 01/16/13, John
Farley<jmfarley61 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>Bennie, It looks interesting.  I
already have a 1961 Bugeye that is about
>the same color.  Not sure if my wife
would be open to another one, however.
>It would take a real "sell" job.
>
>I
live in upstate New York, near Elmira, NY, so just stopping by to see it
>won't work.  What more can you tell me about it?  Can you send any more
>photos?
>
>Also, you had a price of $7000 OBO.  "OBO" is always difficult to
figure
>out.  What is your bottom price?
>
>John
>
>On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at
6:35 PM, <howardbb at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> Hi
>> Yes i still have the Sprite
>>
>> bennie
>>
>>
>> On 01/16/13, John Farley<jmfarley61 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Checking to see if you still have the Sprite for sale?
>>
>> John
>>
>>
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3453946709.html
>>
>>
------------------------------
>> Original craigslist post:
>>
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3453946709.html
>> About craigslist mail:
>>
http://craigslist.org/about/help/email-relay
>> If this email is a scam or
spam please flag it now:
>>
http://craigslist.org/mf/eb383b4fbb3c2b7719fc4dc499dc1576fa79bb2d.6
>>
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 24 21:32:05 2013
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:32:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?
In-Reply-To: <CAHqSLA=X+CTXORdZwWFGixJheKu3KKJCHQvG_ZGD9d3cBttDmw@mail.gmail.com>
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If it is leaking that badly and when parked as you say, all the PCV in the
world won't fix it. The rear "seal" needs to be addressed. The very best thing
to do is to verify crankshaft straightness, get it align honed and do Paul A's
rear seal kit on it (check the archives or I can dig out instructions). This
setup has worked for 7(!) years for me on a very high compression engine that
only has ambient venting, not positive venting. Doing Paul's kit alone may do
it, but while you're in there...
 
Ron Soave
Roscoe, IL


"It only goes one
way."
"Pay it forward."


>________________________________
> From: Matt
Hendricksen <seaward25 at gmail.com>
>To: Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> 
>Cc:
"spridgets at autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
>Sent: Thursday,
January 24, 2013 4:45 PM
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase
ventilation?
> 
>Can you tell in these pictures?  I can take a better look
otherwise.
>
>http://bit.ly/11UMLTG
>http://bit.ly/10UQCB6
>
>
>
>On Thu, Jan
24, 2013 at 4:29 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
>
>> If oil is
leaking from the rear main the PCV valve is probably plumbed
>> incorrectly or
the valve itself is bad.  How is the valve plumbing routed?
>>
>> Sent from my
keyboard
>>
>> On Jan 24, 2013, at 4:18 PM, Matt Hendricksen
<seaward25 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > I've got a fairly bad oil leak while
driving down the road.  It's bad
>> > enough that I have oil seeping in
through the seams in front of the seats
>> > (which is why I haven't installed
carpet yet.)  When I park on an
>> incline,
>> > I'll get a several foot wide
puddle running out of the transmission
>> > tunnel.  The engine otherwise
seems to run well, with minimal smoke at
>> the
>> > tailpipe, smooth idle and
power delivery.  It doesn't seem to leak when
>> the
>> > car is not running. 
Looks to be coming out the rear main seal area.
>> >
>> > My understanding is
that I have a 1098 block with a 1275 head.  It still
>> > has the dual SU
carbs and pancake pcv valve.  The PO is the one that
>> built
>> > it, but
sold it to me as an unfinished project a number of years ago
>> > without
putting any real miles on it, so rebuild quality is an unknown.
>> > I've
since worked on pretty much every part of the car except the engine,
>> > so
I'm a bit of a newbie on what to look for.
>> >
>> > Could it be incorrect
crankcase ventilation?  How would I go about
>> > diagnosing such a thing?
>>
>
>> > Many thanks
>> > Matt
>> > '65 Sprite MkIII
>> >
------------------------
>> >
>> > spridgets at autox.team.net
>> >
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 21:32:34 2013
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:32:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: Austin Healey Sprite - $7000 (carrollton
 va)
In-Reply-To: <1359087898.88781.YahooMailNeo@web122101.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
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I wish I could afford to buy it, drive it for a while, and then see that it
went to Frankie V.

From jpaschke at bak.rr.com  Thu Jan 24 21:41:21 2013
From: jpaschke at bak.rr.com (Jon Paschke)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:41:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?
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Message-ID: <51020CF1.70901@bak.rr.com>

Try the easy things first, redo the oil pan gaskets. Most people don't 
really know how to do the oil pan rear main gasket and there is where it 
always leaks. I'd bet a beer that's what is wrong.
Jon

On 1/24/2013 8:32 PM, Ron Soave wrote:
> If it is leaking that badly and when parked as you say, all the PCV in the
> world won't fix it. The rear "seal" needs to be addressed. The very best thing
> to do is to verify crankshaft straightness, get it align honed and do Paul A's
> rear seal kit on it (check the archives or I can dig out instructions). This
> setup has worked for 7(!) years for me on a very high compression engine that
> only has ambient venting, not positive venting. Doing Paul's kit alone may do
> it, but while you're in there...
>   
> Ron Soave
> Roscoe, IL
>
>
> "It only goes one
> way."
> "Pay it forward."
>
>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Matt
> Hendricksen <seaward25 at gmail.com>
>> To: Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net>
>> Cc:
> "spridgets at autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Thursday,
> January 24, 2013 4:45 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase
> ventilation?
>> Can you tell in these pictures?  I can take a better look
> otherwise.
>> http://bit.ly/11UMLTG
>> http://bit.ly/10UQCB6
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Jan
> 24, 2013 at 4:29 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
>>> If oil is
> leaking from the rear main the PCV valve is probably plumbed
>>> incorrectly or
> the valve itself is bad.  How is the valve plumbing routed?
>>> Sent from my
> keyboard
>>> On Jan 24, 2013, at 4:18 PM, Matt Hendricksen
> <seaward25 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> I've got a fairly bad oil leak while
> driving down the road.  It's bad
>>>> enough that I have oil seeping in
> through the seams in front of the seats
>>>> (which is why I haven't installed
> carpet yet.)  When I park on an
>>> incline,
>>>> I'll get a several foot wide
> puddle running out of the transmission
>>>> tunnel.  The engine otherwise
> seems to run well, with minimal smoke at
>>> the
>>>> tailpipe, smooth idle and
> power delivery.  It doesn't seem to leak when
>>> the
>>>> car is not running.
> Looks to be coming out the rear main seal area.
>>>> My understanding is
> that I have a 1098 block with a 1275 head.  It still
>>>> has the dual SU
> carbs and pancake pcv valve.  The PO is the one that
>>> built
>>>> it, but
> sold it to me as an unfinished project a number of years ago
>>>> without
> putting any real miles on it, so rebuild quality is an unknown.
>>>> I've
> since worked on pretty much every part of the car except the engine,
>>>> so
> I'm a bit of a newbie on what to look for.
>>>> Could it be incorrect
> crankcase ventilation?  How would I go about
>>>> diagnosing such a thing?
>>>> Many thanks
>>>> Matt
>>>> '65 Sprite MkIII
>>>>
> ------------------------

From kramer.allen at comcast.net  Fri Jan 25 08:12:26 2013
From: kramer.allen at comcast.net (kramer.allen at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:12:26 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] The Bathroom Remodeling Project Must Have Been a
 Success.
In-Reply-To: <1359068022.61618.YahooMailNeo@web162604.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <708035220.351763.1359126746310.JavaMail.root@sz0098a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

One time the UPS driver made the mistake of delivering parts to my neighbor.
When the neighbor delivered them to my house, the wife and I were in the
middle of a conversation on remodeling the kitchen. Me taking the position the
kitchen did not need remodeling. Guess what I did the next few months?




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


From: "James Gruber" <thistle_3619 at yahoo.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 5:53:42 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] The Bathroom Remodeling Project Must Have Been
aB B B B B B B B Success.

Let's hope my wife feels the same after I break the news to her about the BE
Project I'm going to drag home and already put a substantial deposit down on
it..
B 
Only mine is a complete Kitchen and a Bath Remodel.
------------------------

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Fri Jan 25 08:24:24 2013
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:24:24 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sugru
Message-ID: <2100579813.361585.1359127464849.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Here is a link to a new substance called Sugru.B  It's an air driable silicone
substance that has thousands of uses.B  I haven't tried it yet, but my brother
is going crazy using it for all types of applications.B  Bet you Spridget guys
can find a thing or two to do with it:



http://sugru.com/us/gallery


--David C.
Do illiterate people get the full effect of Alphabet Soup?

From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 25 08:34:13 2013
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:34:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] The Bathroom Remodeling Project Must Have Been a
 Success.
In-Reply-To: <708035220.351763.1359126746310.JavaMail.root@sz0098a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
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Allen,
 
I totally understand.We redid a lake cottage all last winter. 6 year
old cnder block cottage w 2 car block garage. No love shown to ths place for a
long time. New ceiling in the great room with 8" pine tongue and groove, 140
14" bords to stain and lacquer. Now looks fabuous. No insulation so studded
out all walls, insulation, drywallnew electrical, new plumbing, new kitchen
cabinets, paint and finish, all new trim and interior doors, well you know the
drill.Lots of money and the place looks fabulous.  However, Busy my '8 Sprit
got less than 100 miles on him all last year. Refurbishing tasks on the back
burner.
 
Now we are on to kitchen. Old floor is out, new underlayment in I
contracted that job and glad I did.I ordered new hardwood last night and that
comes next weekend. All new appliances are awaiting delivery and she is down
to final countertop choices, all expensive. Cabinet doors to be refaced and
painted white. And the list goes on.
 
I will let her know after kitchen is
done and before bathroom starts that I bought a Bugeye. I know it won't go
well but project will be self funding once I get Bugsy my '68 Sprite sold. As
my son-in-law told her unsolicited  few weeks ago, "You know Mom you need to
let him buy that car, it's only fair.." Thanks Mike.      
To: James Gruber <thistle_3619 at yahoo.com> 
Cc:
spridgets at autox.team.net 
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2013 10:12 AM
Subject: Re:
[Spridgets] The Bathroom Remodeling Project Must Have Been a Success.


One
time the UPS driver made the mistake of delivering parts to my neighbor. When
the neighbor delivered them to my house, the wife and I were in the middle of
a conversation on remodeling the kitchen. Me taking the position the kitchen
did not need remodeling. Guess what I did the next few months?

 
________________________________

From: "James Gruber"
<thistle_3619 at yahoo.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Thursday, January
24, 2013 5:53:42 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] The Bathroom Remodeling Project Must
Have Been a        Success.

Let's hope my wife feels the same after I break
the news to her about the BE
Project I'm going to drag home and already put a
substantial deposit down on
it..
 
Only mine is a complete Kitchen and a Bath
Remodel. 
------------------------

From refisk at chartermi.net  Fri Jan 25 07:38:05 2013
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:38:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?
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Message-ID: <41E4A049-8688-4735-A3C4-4A228DC1D155@chartermi.net>

Ron,

Read Matt's post more closely.  He says "It doesn't seem to leak when the car
is not running".


Sent from my keyboard

On Jan 24, 2013, at 11:32 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> If it is leaking that badly and when parked as you say, all the PCV in the
world won't fix it. The rear "seal" needs to be addressed. The very best thing
to do is to verify crankshaft straightness, get it align honed and do Paul A's
rear seal kit on it (check the archives or I can dig out instructions). This
setup has worked for 7(!) years for me on a very high compression engine that
only has ambient venting, not positive venting. Doing Paul's kit alone may do
it, but while you're in there...
>
> Ron Soave
> Roscoe, IL
>
> "It only goes one way."
> "Pay it forward."
> From: Matt Hendricksen <seaward25 at gmail.com>
> To: Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net>
> Cc: "spridgets at autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 4:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?
>
> Can you tell in these pictures?  I can take a better look otherwise.
>
> http://bit.ly/11UMLTG
> http://bit.ly/10UQCB6
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 4:29 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
>
> > If oil is leaking from the rear main the PCV valve is probably plumbed
> > incorrectly or the valve itself is bad.  How is the valve plumbing
routed?
> >
> > Sent from my keyboard
> >
> > On Jan 24, 2013, at 4:18 PM, Matt Hendricksen <seaward25 at gmail.com>
wrote:
> >
> > > I've got a fairly bad oil leak while driving down the road.  It's bad
> > > enough that I have oil seeping in through the seams in front of the
seats
> > > (which is why I haven't installed carpet yet.)  When I park on an
> > incline,
> > > I'll get a several foot wide puddle running out of the transmission
> > > tunnel.  The engine otherwise seems to run well, with minimal smoke at
> > the
> > > tailpipe, smooth idle and power delivery.  It doesn't seem to leak when
> > the
> > > car is not running.  Looks to be coming out the rear main seal area.
> > >
> > > My understanding is that I have a 1098 block with a 1275 head.  It
still
> > > has the dual SU carbs and pancake pcv valve.  The PO is the one that
> > built
> > > it, but sold it to me as an unfinished project a number of years ago
> > > without putting any real miles on it, so rebuild quality is an unknown.
> > > I've since worked on pretty much every part of the car except the
engine,
> > > so I'm a bit of a newbie on what to look for.
> > >
> > > Could it be incorrect crankcase ventilation?  How would I go about
> > > diagnosing such a thing?
> > >
> > > Many thanks
> > > Matt
> > > '65 Sprite MkIII
> > > ------------------------
> > >
> > > spridgets at autox.team.net
> > >
> > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From kentmclean at comcast.net  Fri Jan 25 09:18:07 2013
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:18:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] rotisseries
Message-ID: <5102B03F.5020606@comcast.net>

This link was posted to another list, but there was too much there not 
to share.  Build your own rotisseries and other home-made tools.

<http://www.homemadetools.net/category/rotisseries.

--
Kent McLean
1956 Austin-Healey 100 BN2

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Fri Jan 25 12:34:58 2013
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:34:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3.1359140402.12455.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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Since we're on the subject. I'll just add a couple things.

I recently heard from someone who had a terrible rear seal oil leak. When the
engine was removed, it turned out that whoever assembled the engine, didn't
install the oil pump cover. I know

 well while not a high probability, but it's a possibility.

Other factor could be that the cast rear plates can fracture through the crank
and oil pump cover opening, and this will cause a serious leak also. It's also
possible that the oil pump cover is not well sealed on both sides. When it
leaks that much oil, these are things to look at carefully as possibilities.

it could also be a damaged are poorly installed half moon seal. I find a lot
of people do not understand how that scroll seal is supposed to function and
don't give this the attention required.

There are cases when nothing will cure it short of a complete teardown and
machining, but I have another solution. I make a rear lip seal conversion that
actually works. This is NOT the same one that some may have seen before.  I
have a lot of people who have had a lot of success with this conversion kit.
It fits with or without the 5 speed kit.

Gerard


On Jan 25, 2013, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:38:05 -0500
> From: Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net>
> To: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
> Cc: "spridgets at autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?
> Message-ID: <41E4A049-8688-4735-A3C4-4A228DC1D155 at chartermi.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Ron,
>
> Read Matt's post more closely.  He says "It doesn't seem to leak when the
car
> is not running".

From miniac7 at aol.com  Fri Jan 25 13:44:51 2013
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:44:51 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?
In-Reply-To: <C9D9DC94-26C6-49D9-BAF1-E62BAF8C9561@gerardsgarage.com>
References: <mailman.3.1359140402.12455.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<C9D9DC94-26C6-49D9-BAF1-E62BAF8C9561@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <8CFC953F4EFC217-930-159B8@webmail-d083.sysops.aol.com>

When I bought my Bugeye many years ago, it was understood that the car was
quite a leaker. The price was discounted because of it. When I took delivery
of it, I had a friend follow me home down the Interstate, driving one of my
cars. At one point during the trip he pulled up next to me and signaled me to
pull over. At that exact moment I heard what sounded like a clattering oil
pump and/or rod and main bearings. I glanced down at the oil pressure gauge
and it was approaching zero. Evidently I was blowing oil all over the
windshield of the my own car being driven behind me. I shut the Bugeye down
immediately and coasted to a stop on the shoulder. I popped the bonnet and
checked the dip stick, which was dry. I sent my friend down the road to
purchase a few quarts of oil. While I waited on the side of the Interstate, I
sat there staring at the engine and I noticed that some dumb-ass previous
owner or mechanic had installed the front tappet chest cover upside down, and
had connected the breather tube on the cover directly to the gooseneck
breather connection on the valve cover. Basically there was NO breathing going
on, except out the rear seal. I cut the hose loose right then and there, and
after filling it with 3.5 quarts of oil, I drove home the rest of the way with
no problems. The car has never leaked a drop since. I did however, end up
changing the rod bearings before recently ditching the 948.

Howard Collins
'60 AH Bugeye Sprite
'68 Austin Mini



-----Original Message-----
From: Gerard <pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com>
To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, Jan 25, 2013 2:35 pm
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?


Since we're on the subject. I'll just add a couple things.
I recently heard from someone who had a terrible rear seal oil leak. When the
ngine was removed, it turned out that whoever assembled the engine, didn't
nstall the oil pump cover. I know
 well while not a high probability, but it's a possibility.
Other factor could be that the cast rear plates can fracture through the
crank
nd oil pump cover opening, and this will cause a serious leak also. It's also
ossible that the oil pump cover is not well sealed on both sides. When it
eaks that much oil, these are things to look at carefully as possibilities.
it could also be a damaged are poorly installed half moon seal. I find a lot
f people do not understand how that scroll seal is supposed to function and
on't give this the attention required.
There are cases when nothing will cure it short of a complete teardown and
achining, but I have another solution. I make a rear lip seal conversion that
ctually works. This is NOT the same one that some may have seen before.  I
ave a lot of people who have had a lot of success with this conversion kit.
t fits with or without the 5 speed kit.
Gerard

n Jan 25, 2013, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:
> Message: 2
 Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:38:05 -0500
 From: Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net>
 To: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
 Cc: "spridgets at autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
 Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?
 Message-ID: <41E4A049-8688-4735-A3C4-4A228DC1D155 at chartermi.net>
 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

 Ron,

 Read Matt's post more closely.  He says "It doesn't seem to leak when the
ar
 is not running".
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 25 14:00:38 2013
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:00:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?
In-Reply-To: <41E4A049-8688-4735-A3C4-4A228DC1D155@chartermi.net>
References: <CAHqSLAnyXfOTdGQcGfJq__ghyR6N22RLtfNBaeQPLV-3NP_EAA@mail.gmail.com>
	<595D13BA-06F3-4BC4-9DE6-1DEE373CBE39@chartermi.net>
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I did. I also read where Matt described it leaking when parked. 
 
Ron 


"It
only goes one way."
"Pay it forward."


>________________________________
>
From: Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net>
>To: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
>Cc: "spridgets at autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
>Sent: Friday,
January 25, 2013 8:38 AM
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase
ventilation?
> 
>
>Ron,
>
>
>Read Matt's post more closely.  He says "It
doesn't seem to leak when the car is not running".
>
>
>Sent from my keyboard
>
>On Jan 24, 2013, at 11:32 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>If
it is leaking that badly and when parked as you say, all the PCV in the world
won't fix it. The rear "seal" needs to be addressed. The very best thing to do
is to verify crankshaft straightness, get it align honed and do Paul A's rear
seal kit on it (check the archives or I can dig out instructions). This setup
has worked for 7(!) years for me on a very high compression engine that only
has ambient venting, not positive venting. Doing Paul's kit alone may do it,
but while you're in there...
>> 
>>Ron Soave
>>Roscoe, IL
>>
>>
>>"It only
goes one way."
>>"Pay it forward."
>>
>>
>>>________________________________
>>> From: Matt Hendricksen <seaward25 at gmail.com>
>>>To: Rick Fisk
<refisk at chartermi.net> 
>>>Cc: "spridgets at autox.team.net"
<spridgets at autox.team.net> 
>>>Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 4:45 PM
>>>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?
>>> 
>>>Can you
tell in these pictures?  I can take a better look otherwise.
>>>
>>>http://bit.ly/11UMLTG
>>>http://bit.ly/10UQCB6
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>On Thu, Jan
24, 2013 at 4:29 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> If oil
is leaking from the rear main the PCV valve is probably plumbed
>>>>
incorrectly or the valve itself is bad.  How is the valve plumbing routed?
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my keyboard
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 24, 2013, at 4:18 PM, Matt
Hendricksen <seaward25 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > I've got a fairly bad oil
leak while driving down the road.  It's bad
>>>> > enough that I have oil
seeping in through the seams in front of the seats
>>>> > (which is why I
haven't installed carpet yet.)  When I park on an
>>>>
 incline,
>>>> > I'll
get a several foot wide puddle running out of the transmission
>>>> > tunnel. 
The engine otherwise seems to run well, with minimal smoke at
>>>> the
>>>> >
tailpipe, smooth idle and power delivery.  It doesn't seem to leak when
>>>>
the
>>>> > car is not running.  Looks to be coming out the rear main seal
area.
>>>> >
>>>> > My understanding is that I have a 1098 block with a 1275
head.  It still
>>>> > has the dual SU carbs and pancake pcv valve.  The PO is
the one that
>>>> built
>>>> > it, but sold it to me as an unfinished project
a number of years ago
>>>> > without putting any real miles on it, so rebuild
quality is an unknown.
>>>> > I've since worked on pretty much every part of
the car except the engine,
>>>> > so I'm a bit of a newbie on what to look
for.
>>>> >
>>>> > Could it be incorrect crankcase
 ventilation?  How would I
go about
>>>> > diagnosing such a thing?
>>>> >
>>>> > Many thanks
>>>> > Matt
>>>> > '65 Sprite MkIII
>>>> > ------------------------
>>>> >
>>>> >
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>>>> >
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 25 14:03:13 2013
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:03:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?
In-Reply-To: <C9D9DC94-26C6-49D9-BAF1-E62BAF8C9561@gerardsgarage.com>
References: <mailman.3.1359140402.12455.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<C9D9DC94-26C6-49D9-BAF1-E62BAF8C9561@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <1359147793.12000.YahooMailNeo@web122101.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Hey Gerard,
Long time :)..

Continue about the below, please!
 
I make a rear
lip seal conversion that
>actually works. 

From seaward25 at gmail.com  Mon Jan 28 14:42:36 2013
From: seaward25 at gmail.com (Matt Hendricksen)
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:42:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?
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	<CAHqSLA=X+CTXORdZwWFGixJheKu3KKJCHQvG_ZGD9d3cBttDmw@mail.gmail.com>
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To clarify, it does not leak when parked with the motor off.

I pulled apart the PCV and it was saturated with oil.  The rubber diaphragm
looked okay, no tears or holes.  I will try cleaning this up as a first
step, but I'm thinking all this oil might indicate another problem?

I'll also check the oil pan gasket as mentioned, make sure that's not
leaking.

Gerard, your seal kit looks great.  If the other fixes don't work out, I'll
give it a go.  Do you have any pictures or instructions online?

Matt
'65 Sprite MkIII



On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 3:00 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I did. I also read where Matt described it leaking when parked.
>
> Ron
>
>
> "It
> only goes one way."
> "Pay it forward."
>
>
> >________________________________
> >
> From: Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net>
> >To: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
> >Cc: "spridgets at autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> >Sent: Friday,
> January 25, 2013 8:38 AM
> >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase
> ventilation?
> >
> >
> >Ron,
> >
> >
> >Read Matt's post more closely.  He says "It
> doesn't seem to leak when the car is not running".
> >
> >
> >Sent from my keyboard
> >
> >On Jan 24, 2013, at 11:32 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >If
> it is leaking that badly and when parked as you say, all the PCV in the
> world
> won't fix it. The rear "seal" needs to be addressed. The very best thing
> to do
> is to verify crankshaft straightness, get it align honed and do Paul A's
> rear
> seal kit on it (check the archives or I can dig out instructions). This
> setup
> has worked for 7(!) years for me on a very high compression engine that
> only
> has ambient venting, not positive venting. Doing Paul's kit alone may do
> it,
> but while you're in there...
> >>
> >>Ron Soave
> >>Roscoe, IL
> >>
> >>
> >>"It only
> goes one way."
> >>"Pay it forward."
> >>
> >>
> >>>________________________________
> >>> From: Matt Hendricksen <seaward25 at gmail.com>
> >>>To: Rick Fisk
> <refisk at chartermi.net>
> >>>Cc: "spridgets at autox.team.net"
> <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> >>>Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 4:45 PM
> >>>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?
> >>>
> >>>Can you
> tell in these pictures?  I can take a better look otherwise.
> >>>
> >>>http://bit.ly/11UMLTG
> >>>http://bit.ly/10UQCB6
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>On Thu, Jan
> 24, 2013 at 4:29 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> If oil
> is leaking from the rear main the PCV valve is probably plumbed
> >>>>
> incorrectly or the valve itself is bad.  How is the valve plumbing routed?
> >>>>
> >>>> Sent from my keyboard
> >>>>
> >>>> On Jan 24, 2013, at 4:18 PM, Matt
> Hendricksen <seaward25 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> > I've got a fairly bad oil
> leak while driving down the road.  It's bad
> >>>> > enough that I have oil
> seeping in through the seams in front of the seats
> >>>> > (which is why I
> haven't installed carpet yet.)  When I park on an
> >>>>
>  incline,
> >>>> > I'll
> get a several foot wide puddle running out of the transmission
> >>>> > tunnel.
> The engine otherwise seems to run well, with minimal smoke at
> >>>> the
> >>>> >
> tailpipe, smooth idle and power delivery.  It doesn't seem to leak when
> >>>>
> the
> >>>> > car is not running.  Looks to be coming out the rear main seal
> area.
> >>>> >
> >>>> > My understanding is that I have a 1098 block with a 1275
> head.  It still
> >>>> > has the dual SU carbs and pancake pcv valve.  The PO is
> the one that
> >>>> built
> >>>> > it, but sold it to me as an unfinished project
> a number of years ago
> >>>> > without putting any real miles on it, so rebuild
> quality is an unknown.
> >>>> > I've since worked on pretty much every part of
> the car except the engine,
> >>>> > so I'm a bit of a newbie on what to look
> for.
> >>>> >
> >>>> > Could it be incorrect crankcase
>  ventilation?  How would I
> go about
> >>>> > diagnosing such a thing?
> >>>> >
> >>>> > Many thanks
> >>>> > Matt
> >>>> > '65 Sprite MkIII
> >>>> > ------------------------
> >>>> >
> >>>> >
> spridgets at autox.team.net
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From lindalnhvt at nhvt.net  Mon Jan 28 18:05:08 2013
From: lindalnhvt at nhvt.net (lindalnhvt at nhvt.net)
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:05:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car shipping
Message-ID: <4a215b4442c93701bd52cce20120ac16.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>

I have purchased a classic Mini for my son who is currently serving in
Afghanistan. When he returns this spring we would like to ship it from NH
to WA (state). We have listed it on UShip and have only 4 bids. One of
them looks like a reliable company. Have any of you had a good experience
with a long distance shipper that you would like to share?
Thanks.
Dick Byrne in NH

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 28 18:23:24 2013
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:23:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Car shipping
In-Reply-To: <4a215b4442c93701bd52cce20120ac16.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
References: <4a215b4442c93701bd52cce20120ac16.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
Message-ID: <1359422604.25713.YahooMailNeo@web162002.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

STAY AWAY FROM ATLAS AND MOBILE TRANSPORT INC!  Please make sure that the
company you are dealing with is the company that will be doing the shipping. 
Many times, they contract it out and you get crap for service and a messed up
car upon arrival.  Be very clear on your timeline....when you want it picked
up and when you want it delivered.  They purposely get there sooner than you
arrive and hold your car for ransom and storage costs.  Do yourself a favor
and pay the $1100 - $1300 it will cost and get a reputable transport company. 
Call the references and read the feedback carefully.  Question them on any
negative responses.


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


________________________________
From: "lindalnhvt at nhvt.net" <lindalnhvt at nhvt.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 8:05 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Car shipping
 
I
have purchased a classic Mini for my son who is currently serving in
Afghanistan. When he returns this spring we would like to ship it from NH
to
WA (state). We have listed it on UShip and have only 4 bids. One of
them looks
like a reliable company. Have any of you had a good experience
with a long
distance shipper that you would like to share?
Thanks.
Dick Byrne in NH
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From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Mon Jan 28 19:26:39 2013
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim F)
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:26:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car shipping
In-Reply-To: <4a215b4442c93701bd52cce20120ac16.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
References: <4a215b4442c93701bd52cce20120ac16.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
Message-ID: <B56AB04690974ED79665E32CE442052D@MAIN>

I know horseless carriage is very good and reputable.
They do mostly  antique  and classic cars. A few years ago it was $1500  to
take a 59 Corvette  from upstate NY to central Florida. NH to WA is a long
haul. They advertise in Hemmings every month and they have a website.
http://www.horseless Carriage.com



Jim F
-----Original Message-----
From: lindalnhvt at nhvt.net
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 8:05 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Car shipping

I have purchased a classic Mini for my son who is currently serving in
Afghanistan. When he returns this spring we would like to ship it from NH
to WA (state). We have listed it on UShip and have only 4 bids. One of
them looks like a reliable company. Have any of you had a good experience
with a long distance shipper that you would like to share?
Thanks.
Dick Byrne in NH
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Jan 28 19:27:44 2013
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:27:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car shipping
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My brother bought a Boxter off ebay had it shipped from California to N.
Carolina.
I think it was around $700 (which I thought was pretty good).  I'll shoot
him an email
to get the name of the outfit.  

-----Original Message-----
From: On Behalf Of lindalnhvt at nhvt.net
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 8:05 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Car shipping

I have purchased a classic Mini for my son who is currently serving in
Afghanistan. When he returns this spring we would like to ship it from NH to
WA (state). We have listed it on UShip and have only 4 bids. One of them
looks like a reliable company. Have any of you had a good experience with a
long distance shipper that you would like to share?
Thanks.
Dick Byrne in NH

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 29 04:50:52 2013
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:50:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Car shipping
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Not sure if these guys even move cars alone, but Atlas Van Lines moved a car
for me as a part of a whole-house corporate move a few years ago. Won't bore
you with all the details of the horrible experience, but suffice it to say the
car (A freshly-painted, almost complete restoration of a '70 Triumph Spitfire)
showed up close to a month after it was scheduled to arrive.  There were
either dents or scratches or both on every single body panel when they
unloaded it. It looked like the idiots had pushed it onto the truck with a
tow-motor, sat things on top of it, and leaned over it with large belt
buckles. At first they said it must have been like that when they loaded it...
Then they tried to give me $500 for the damages. It took months of phone calls
and threats of lawsuits to finally come up with enough money for the bodywork
and another paint job. 
 
Stay away from the Orange truck people!
 
 - David
Booker
Long Island

From: "lindalnhvt at nhvt.net" <lindalnhvt at nhvt.net>
To:
spridgets at autox.team.net 
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 8:05 PM
Subject:
[Spridgets] Car shipping

I have purchased a classic Mini for my son who is
currently serving in
Afghanistan. When he returns this spring we would like to
ship it from NH
to WA (state). We have listed it on UShip and have only 4
bids. One of
them looks like a reliable company. Have any of you had a good
experience
with a long distance shipper that you would like to share?
Thanks.
Dick Byrne in NH
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From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Tue Jan 29 10:48:48 2013
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:48:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Leavin' town (No LBC content)
Message-ID: <CABFJSR0x6BM=f+kSgyMTh-EF-mkvr4ryeeXdY+6CctttGO0G8w@mail.gmail.com>

Well, it's warm and rainy under our silver Michigan skies. Is this REALLY
January (again!)?
I'm going to give up on ice racing and head off to Guatemala for a month.
I've never seen a Spridget in Guatemala. Any listers down there?
-- 
JohnD
*Driving in the past lane!*
JohnsfollyVintageRacing <http://www.johnsfolly.webs.com>

From refisk at chartermi.net  Tue Jan 29 11:05:13 2013
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:05:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car shipping
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The orange truck guys moved my Bugeye and all of my household goods from
California to Michigan 20 years ago.  The car was loaded last at the very back
of the trailer.  They also loaded a bunch of spare engines and parts in the
belly containers under the trailer.  Everything made it in perfect shape.  I
guess it all depends on the driver and loading/unloading crew.

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Jan 29, 2013, at 6:50 AM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Not sure if these guys even move cars alone, but Atlas Van Lines moved a
car
> for me as a part of a whole-house corporate move a few years ago. Won't
bore
> you with all the details of the horrible experience, but suffice it to say
the
> car (A freshly-painted, almost complete restoration of a '70 Triumph
Spitfire)
> showed up close to a month after it was scheduled to arrive.  There were
> either dents or scratches or both on every single body panel when they
> unloaded it. It looked like the idiots had pushed it onto the truck with a
> tow-motor, sat things on top of it, and leaned over it with large belt
> buckles. At first they said it must have been like that when they loaded
it...
> Then they tried to give me $500 for the damages. It took months of phone
calls
> and threats of lawsuits to finally come up with enough money for the
bodywork
> and another paint job.
>
> Stay away from the Orange truck people!
>
> - David
> Booker
> Long Island
>
> From: "lindalnhvt at nhvt.net" <lindalnhvt at nhvt.net>
> To:
> spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 8:05 PM
> Subject:
> [Spridgets] Car shipping
>
> I have purchased a classic Mini for my son who is
> currently serving in
> Afghanistan. When he returns this spring we would like to
> ship it from NH
> to WA (state). We have listed it on UShip and have only 4
> bids. One of
> them looks like a reliable company. Have any of you had a good
> experience
> with a long distance shipper that you would like to share?
> Thanks.
> Dick Byrne in NH
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From lists at dinospider.com  Tue Jan 29 11:14:23 2013
From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:14:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car shipping
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   Fed-ex shipped my Singer to the East coast a few years back.  It was 
super easy and the car made it there with no issues.  I would use them 
again.  I don't know who but Fed-Ex bought out a major shipper and that 
is what they use to ship cars, I liked dealing with them and the amount 
of information I had about where the car is at all times.

     mike

On 01/29/2013 10:05 AM, Rick Fisk wrote:
> The orange truck guys moved my Bugeye and all of my household goods from
> California to Michigan 20 years ago.  The car was loaded last at the very back
> of the trailer.  They also loaded a bunch of spare engines and parts in the
> belly containers under the trailer.  Everything made it in perfect shape.  I
> guess it all depends on the driver and loading/unloading crew.
>
> Rick
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Jan 29, 2013, at 6:50 AM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Not sure if these guys even move cars alone, but Atlas Van Lines moved a
> car
>> for me as a part of a whole-house corporate move a few years ago. Won't
> bore
>> you with all the details of the horrible experience, but suffice it to say
> the
>> car (A freshly-painted, almost complete restoration of a '70 Triumph
> Spitfire)
>> showed up close to a month after it was scheduled to arrive.  There were
>> either dents or scratches or both on every single body panel when they
>> unloaded it. It looked like the idiots had pushed it onto the truck with a
>> tow-motor, sat things on top of it, and leaned over it with large belt
>> buckles. At first they said it must have been like that when they loaded
> it...
>> Then they tried to give me $500 for the damages. It took months of phone
> calls
>> and threats of lawsuits to finally come up with enough money for the
> bodywork
>> and another paint job.
>>
>> Stay away from the Orange truck people!
>>
>> - David
>> Booker
>> Long Island
>>
>> From: "lindalnhvt at nhvt.net" <lindalnhvt at nhvt.net>
>> To:
>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 8:05 PM
>> Subject:
>> [Spridgets] Car shipping
>>
>> I have purchased a classic Mini for my son who is
>> currently serving in
>> Afghanistan. When he returns this spring we would like to
>> ship it from NH
>> to WA (state). We have listed it on UShip and have only 4
>> bids. One of
>> them looks like a reliable company. Have any of you had a good
>> experience
>> with a long distance shipper that you would like to share?
>> Thanks.
>> Dick Byrne in NH
>> ------------------------
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 29 11:17:21 2013
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:17:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Car shipping
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"Stay away from the Orange truck people!"

I thought Atlas was blue and Allied
was orange?  Just sayin'....


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


________________________________
From: Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net>
To: "spridgets at autox.team.net"
<spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 1:05 PM
Subject:
Re: [Spridgets] Car shipping
 
The orange truck guys moved my Bugeye and all
of my household goods from
California to Michigan 20 years ago.  The car was
loaded last at the very back
of the trailer.  They also loaded a bunch of
spare engines and parts in the
belly containers under the trailer.  Everything
made it in perfect shape.  I
guess it all depends on the driver and
loading/unloading crew.

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Jan 29, 2013, at 6:50
AM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Not sure if these guys even
move cars alone, but Atlas Van Lines moved a
car
> for me as a part of a
whole-house corporate move a few years ago. Won't
bore
> you with all the
details of the horrible experience, but suffice it to say
the
> car (A
freshly-painted, almost complete restoration of a '70 Triumph
Spitfire)
>
showed up close to a month after it was scheduled to arrive.  There were
>
either dents or scratches or both on every single body panel when they
>
unloaded it. It looked like the idiots had pushed it onto the truck with a
>
tow-motor, sat things on top of it, and leaned over it with large belt
>
buckles. At first they said it must have been like that when they loaded
it...
> Then they tried to give me $500 for the damages. It took months of phone
calls
> and threats of lawsuits to finally come up with enough money for the
bodywork
> and another paint job.
>
> Stay away from the Orange truck people!
>
> - David
> Booker
> Long Island
>
> From: "lindalnhvt at nhvt.net"
<lindalnhvt at nhvt.net>
> To:
> spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Monday, January
28, 2013 8:05 PM
> Subject:
> [Spridgets] Car shipping
>
> I have purchased a
classic Mini for my son who is
> currently serving in
> Afghanistan. When he
returns this spring we would like to
> ship it from NH
> to WA (state). We
have listed it on UShip and have only 4
> bids. One of
> them looks like a
reliable company. Have any of you had a good
> experience
> with a long
distance shipper that you would like to share?
> Thanks.
> Dick Byrne in NH
>
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 29 11:28:24 2013
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:28:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Flood damaged classics
Message-ID: <1359484104.84988.YahooMailNeo@web162002.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

I've been poking around on the insurance auction sites looking at all the
flood damaged classics.  It's a cryin' shame.....  There is everything from
Ferrari's and Porsche's to this.....
https://www.iaai.com/Vehicles/VehicleDetails.aspx?auctionID=0&itemID=13781930
&RowNumber=2


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

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 29 13:10:20 2013
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:10:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 69 Midget in SC $300 NFI
Message-ID: <1359490220.19360.YahooMailNeo@web162006.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Looks like a great little investment..... ;^)
http://florencesc.craigslist.org/pts/3506868536.html


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

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 29 13:25:23 2013
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (Tncarnut1)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:25:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car shipping
Message-ID: <6px4cauw4ii3vwrtvwsojgky.1359491123740@email.android.com>

Oh crap... thanks Edward. I did in fact mean Allied... I apologize to any Atlas folks or fans out there! Glad I wrote the 'orange' part of that message!

David Booker

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

Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

"Stay away from the Orange truck people!"

I thought Atlas was blue and Allied
was orange?B  Just sayin'....



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


________________________________
From: Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net>
To: "spridgets at autox.team.net"
<spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 1:05 PM
Subject:
Re: [Spridgets] Car shipping

The orange truck guys moved my Bugeye and all
of my household goods from
California to Michigan 20 years ago.B  The car was
loaded last at the very back
of the trailer.B  They also loaded a bunch of
spare engines and parts in the
belly containers under the trailer.B  Everything
made it in perfect shape.B  I
guess it all depends on the driver and
loading/unloading crew.

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Jan 29, 2013, at 6:50
AM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Not sure if these guys even
move cars alone, but Atlas Van Lines moved a
car
> for me as a part of a
whole-house corporate move a few years ago. Won't
bore
> you with all the
details of the horrible experience, but suffice it to say
the
> car (A
freshly-painted, almost complete restoration of a '70 Triumph
Spitfire)
>
showed up close to a month after it was scheduled to arrive.B  There were
>
either dents or scratches or both on every single body panel when they
>
unloaded it. It looked like the idiots had pushed it onto the truck with a
>
tow-motor, sat things on top of it, and leaned over it with large belt
>
buckles. At first they said it must have been like that when they loaded
it...
> Then they tried to give me $500 for the damages. It took months of phone
calls
> and threats of lawsuits to finally come up with enough money for the
bodywork
> and another paint job.
>
> Stay away from the Orange truck people!
>
> - David
> Booker
> Long Island
>
> From: "lindalnhvt at nhvt.net"
<lindalnhvt at nhvt.net>
> To:
> spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Monday, January
28, 2013 8:05 PM
> Subject:
> [Spridgets] Car shipping
>
> I have purchased a
classic Mini for my son who is
> currently serving in
> Afghanistan. When he
returns this spring we would like to
> ship it from NH
> to WA (state). We
have listed it on UShip and have only 4
> bids. One of
> them looks like a
reliable company. Have any of you had a good
> experience
> with a long
distance shipper that you would like to share?
> Thanks.
> Dick Byrne in NH
>
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From lindalnhvt at nhvt.net  Tue Jan 29 19:20:16 2013
From: lindalnhvt at nhvt.net (lindalnhvt at nhvt.net)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:20:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] shipping
Message-ID: <81f072b18a20f63aa293c6f6703a190b.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>

Thank you all for the car shipping info. I have forwarded all the info to
my son who is planning to ship the Mini in late April or so. Thanks very
much for the feed back.
Dick Byrne

From cartman at rcn.com  Tue Jan 29 19:23:16 2013
From: cartman at rcn.com (Greg Gowins)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:23:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Is this a lister's bugeye?
Message-ID: <CAJX-WcXpb9ino2LjS-9ZzYMXVWqFVnCQR7P=TQA59TgnsqcpTg@mail.gmail.com>

Jalopnik had an article today about the cutest cars ever, and right at the
top of the page is a bright yellow bugeye.

http://jalopnik.com/5979512/the-ten-cutest-cars-ever-made?tag=Answers-Of-The-Day

Greg

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Tue Jan 29 19:56:43 2013
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:56:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Car shipping
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Dick et al...

This is the outfit my brother used:
 
James Lane
 Lane By Lane Auto Transport
 503-895-6402
jim at lanebylaneautotransport.com
lanebylaneautotransport.com

It is my understanding with the car transport business 
that cost is dictated by your flexibility on the arrival/departure times.

It's when you desire it to arrive or leave on a specific date that your cost
goes up. 

Good luck, YMMV... 

From cooper6 at swbell.net  Wed Jan 30 10:22:22 2013
From: cooper6 at swbell.net (Martin Cooper)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:22:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
Message-ID: <1359566542.86820.YahooMailNeo@web182202.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

http://locationiledere.org/wp-content/uploads/yourpoint.php


---
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 11:34:42 2013
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:34:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: Austin Healey Sprite - $7000 (carrollton
 va)
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Ron we would all love to see those photos of Frank and you and Pieces.
Please put that request on the top of your list. Wow I can just see in
my imagination Frank driving with that engine on the floor of Pieces. Wow
what a guy. That must have been so much fun hang out with Frank and the
boys.

BTW what kind of bikes are you into these days? I spoke with some engineers
at Indian 2 weeks ago and asked if they will ever make a smaller Indian
like the Scout and they are for 2014.
Lin


On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 11:24 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> WOW. I love that car. Frank drove PIECES out to see me in 1999, carrying
> an engine in the passenger footwell 1000 miles to deliver to Gary Speckman
> at Road America (I have a bunch of pics somewhere). We bombed around in my
> Bugeye and PIECES for 3 days, meeting Dave Woerpel and Peter C for the
> first time (for Frank), driving up to Elkhart Lake in PIECES and my BGT for
> the Fall Festival and getting our first laps at Road America. I remember
> that car through its build as well as its repaint and sale. I offered to
> buy it many times when it wasn't for sale and had to refuse it when it was.
> With my oldest son's car I am up to something like 10 cars here, several
> not running (and am about to add motorcycle #3) or I would buy it in a
> heartbeat at $6500. I still may.
>
> Ron Soave
> Roscoe, IL
>
> "It only goes one way."
> "Pay it forward."
>
>   ------------------------------
> *From:* John Farley <jmfarley61 at gmail.com>
> *To:* Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> *Cc:* Mailing List Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> *Sent:* Sunday, January 20, 2013 10:05 AM
> *Subject:* [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: Austin Healey Sprite - $7000 (carrollton
> va)
>
> Linda, I finally got a partial response from Bennie about Pieces.
>
> List, I thought it would be interesting to follow-up on the Craiglist
> advertisement for Frank's Pieces.  Linda posted an item in the thread that
> she and Frank saw the car for sale at a car show in PA after Frank sold it.
> She is following up to see how much the person was asking for it then.
> Anybody have any thoughts about the current "bottom"  price of $6,500?
> Also, not really sure if I can do it, so go for it if anybody else is
> interested.
>
> John
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: <howardbb at verizon.net>
> Date: Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 8:35 PM
> Subject: Re: Re: Austin Healey Sprite - $7000 (carrollton va)
> To: jmfarley61 at gmail.com
>
>
>
> Hi
> Haven't had time to take more pics, going in for my second knee replacement
> on monday, so i'll be out of commission for a few days
> 6500.00 will buy the car
>
> thanks
> bennie
>
> On 01/16/13, John Farley<jmfarley61 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Bennie, It looks interesting.  I already have a 1961 Bugeye that is about
> the same color.  Not sure if my wife would be open to another one, however.
> It would take a real "sell" job.
>
> I live in upstate New York, near Elmira, NY, so just stopping by to see it
> won't work.  What more can you tell me about it?  Can you send any more
> photos?
>
> Also, you had a price of $7000 OBO.  "OBO" is always difficult to figure
> out.  What is your bottom price?
>
> John
>
> On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 6:35 PM, <howardbb at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> > Hi
> > Yes i still have the Sprite
> >
> > bennie
> >
> >
> > On 01/16/13, John Farley<jmfarley61 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Checking to see if you still have the Sprite for sale?
> >
> > John
> >
> > http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3453946709.html
> >
> > ------------------------------
>
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> > http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3453946709.html
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From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Wed Jan 30 13:53:30 2013
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:53:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car shipping
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3.1359572402.28447.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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Message-ID: <AB227AA1-2F9F-4ADA-82FC-E8981131BC18@gerardsgarage.com>

I had great results shipping a Morris Minor to Spokane with these people.
Quick response, good communication, very reasonable rates and no issues on
pickup or delivery. I even lucked out and got a closed carrier for the open
carrier price.

Contact Stephanie at:

stephanie at bestrateautotransport.com

Gerard


On Jan 30, 2013, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:25:23 -0500
> From: Tncarnut1 <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
> To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>, Rick Fisk
> 	<refisk at chartermi.net>,	"spridgets at autox.team.net"
> 	<spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Car shipping
> Message-ID: <6px4cauw4ii3vwrtvwsojgky.1359491123740 at email.android.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Oh crap... thanks Edward. I did in fact mean Allied... I apologize to any
Atlas folks or fans out there! Glad I wrote the 'orange' part of that
message!
>
> David Booker
>
>> From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network.
>
> Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> "Stay away from the Orange truck people!"
>
> I thought Atlas was blue and Allied
> was orange?B  Just sayin'....
>
>
>
> Edward Perez
> Summerville, SC
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/

From billyj at txjames.com  Wed Jan 30 22:58:46 2013
From: billyj at txjames.com (Billy J.)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:58:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] For Sale- my 1973 Midget project car
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I've had this 1973 project car for about 4 years but I've been without 
an income for the past few years and won't be able to complete it 
anytime soon.

This car was given to my father by one of his customers and sat behind 
his shop for awhile. The previous owner said that the car was running 
when they stopped driving it. I brought it home and started working on it.

The car was complete when I got it except for a battery. Belts, hoses, 
tires, exhaust, folding top cloth and seat upholstery are in bad 
condition. I had the wheels sandblasted and repainted, and bought new 
tires and tubes. I bought another pair of seats that had good 
upholstery, some replacement carpet pieces and some spare tailights and 
such. I took a lot of photographs of my disassembly so I could get the 
wires and linkages and so forth back in place. The photos dont show the 
hood but I have the hood and grille inside my house.

I discovered that the engine would not rotate so I eventually pulled the 
engine out and disassembled it. I found water on top of a couple of the 
pistons and they were frozen in the cylinders. My plan was to either 
bore the block and buy oversize rings and pistons, or find another block 
and buy new standard pistons.

The car is in my garage in Dallas. Email me off list if you have 
questions or want more information or photos. I don't know what a proper 
price is but I'll start at $500 OBRO.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Cars/Dsc_0016b.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Cars/Dsc_0014b.jpg

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Thu Jan 31 10:58:00 2013
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:58:00 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] For Sale- my 1973 Midget project car
Message-ID: <f709.4c7143af.3e3c0aa8@aol.com>

A 1275cc crank and rods are probably worth US$250 maybe a lot more so be  
sure you get a realistic value for the car.
 
However, its a pity you can't have an OSHIT to get the car back on the  
road.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
 
In a message dated 31/01/2013 06:02:13 GMT Standard Time,  
billyj at txjames.com writes:

I've had  this 1973 project car for about 4 years but I've been without 
an income  for the past few years and won't be able to complete it 
anytime  soon.

This car was given to my father by one of his customers and sat  behind 
his shop for awhile. The previous owner said that the car was  running 
when they stopped driving it. I brought it home and started  working on it.

The car was complete when I got it except for a battery.  Belts, hoses, 
tires, exhaust, folding top cloth and seat upholstery are in  bad 
condition. I had the wheels sandblasted and repainted, and bought new  
tires and tubes. I bought another pair of seats that had good  
upholstery, some replacement carpet pieces and some spare tailights and  
such. I took a lot of photographs of my disassembly so I could get the  
wires and linkages and so forth back in place. The photos dont show the  
hood but I have the hood and grille inside my house.

I discovered  that the engine would not rotate so I eventually pulled the 
engine out and  disassembled it. I found water on top of a couple of the 
pistons and they  were frozen in the cylinders. My plan was to either 
bore the block and buy  oversize rings and pistons, or find another block 
and buy new standard  pistons.

The car is in my garage in Dallas. Email me off list if you  have 
questions or want more information or photos. I don't know what a  proper 
price is but I'll start at $500  OBRO.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Cars/Dsc_0016b.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Cars/Dsc_0014b.jpg

From stargazer1 at cox.net  Thu Jan 31 21:39:48 2013
From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose)
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:39:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil leak - crankcase ventilation?
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On 1/28/2013 1:42 PM, Matt Hendricksen wrote:
> To clarify, it does not leak when parked with the motor off.
>
> I pulled apart the PCV and it was saturated with oil.  The rubber diaphragm
> looked okay, no tears or holes.  I will try cleaning this up as a first
> step, but I'm thinking all this oil might indicate another problem?
>
> I'll also check the oil pan gasket as mentioned, make sure that's not
> leaking.
>
>
This sounds exactly like the problem we had with our desmogged '70 
Midget. The hose from the vapor separator is pulling way too much air. I 
fixed the problem by inserting a restrictor in the hose to the oil 
separator, and sealing off the rest of the engine (valve cover and oil 
filler cap).

To make the restrictor, I got a brass 1/2" double hose barb, packed it 
with epoxy putty, and drilled a 1/16" hole through the putty after it 
had set. That cleared up a lot of leaking and stopped pulling oil into 
the intake plumbing.

Cheers,
Dave