[Spridgets] It's been a long time

[Weslake1330]

Here in the UK there is a lot of crap made in China or India.  I'm not sure
if its still cheaper to buy it here and ship to the USA.  I try to buy
parts that really are made in Britain - the front wheel bearings I bought
were expensive.  Had the usual trouble with brake light switches and
eventually bought a Goodridge banjo bolt switch that's lasted long enough
to do the same thing again.  Reconditioned brake calipers are more
expensive that new ones but aside from my Sprite having MGB calipers I
wanted stainless steel pistons - seems like no-one wants to see me those -
I guess they'll just last so long I might not need to replace them.  So I
found an ebay vendor that rebuilds and paints calipers and used stainless
steel pistons as I required.  There are still the same challenges as before
and now I'm more likely to recondition a part than buy new even if
initially it seems more expensive.  Tom Colby at Speedwell and APT, both in
California are still trusted suppliers.

Regards

Daniel

On Mon, 11 Nov 2019 at 01:49, Trevor Jessie via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Hi Robert,
>
> My oldest is about to turn 18 as well.  She is not much interested in my
> Spridgets. Maybe because I bought her convertible VW.  Anyway, I've parted
> out several cars and have some some parts lying about.  So, post your needs
> and I'll see if I can help.  I'm currently putting together a 62ish
> spridget so I have been digging through my parts stash and have a pretty
> good idea what I have lying about.
>
> Other people have mentioned common vendors, but I'd also second the
> suggestion about buying stuff from the UK at the moment.  Also, you can
> check out http://www.sportscarpartsltd.com/ .  Sometimes he has good
> prices on some of the more mundane stuff.
>
> Cheers,
> Trevor
>
>
> On Sun, Nov 10, 2019 at 8:01 PM Charlie Shelden via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> Robert. Good to see you on. From an oldie and a lurker.
>>
>> Charlie in OKC.
>> OWNER of the internet bug eye from David Oliner
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Nov 10, 2019, at 6:13 PM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets <
>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Keep asking the list first for parts before you go out to buy it at a
>> store.  We may have what you need just sitting in the garage not getting
>> any use.  You can sometimes find a deal on Ebay.  Mostly British (315)
>> 649-2861 has used parts from many junkers and wrecks they have.  You could
>> try them for some parts.
>> Mike MacLean
>>
>> On Sunday, November 10, 2019, 3:50:33 PM PST, Robert Weeks via Spridgets <
>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I used to be on this list years ago. Haven't done much with my Midget in
>> years other than watch it rust outside because we didn't have a garage and
>> I had other responsibilities and projects. My oldest is 17, he'll be 18
>> next month, and he loves working on cars. He's taken on my Midget as his
>> project under my guidance.
>>
>> I have a 1970 that I bought off of Frank Carici. It's going to need a lot
>> of work. The kid hopes to have it fixed up in time for his senior prom.
>>
>> I was wondering (without starting a war or hurting any feelings) who the
>> best suppliers are these days. I'm going to be helping him out but neither
>> of us has a lot of money to sink into the car. We're going to go through
>> each system to get it sorted and right, but we're going to need a good deal
>> of parts both mechanical and cosmetic, and we're going to need some body
>> panels. I can weld and paint but this is going to be a pretty big order to
>> get it ready in time and to do it on the cheap. We're not going for
>> concours here. Our inspiration is going to be the cars that Frank would
>> take from junkers to nice looking drivers without breaking the bank or
>> spending years on.
>>
>> I used to be able to go to the local auto parts store and get rebuild
>> calipers, and a lot of other parts but those days seem to be long gone.
>> Can't even find a distributor cap and rotor there these days.
>>
>> Thanks in advance for your suggestions. If we can afford to make this
>> happen I'll do my best to keep you all posted. I'm hoping I can get my kid
>> on the list but he's not big on email ;-)
>>
>> Thanks again,
>>
>> Robert
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