From grbyrns at gmail.com Sun Sep 1 16:16:18 2019 From: grbyrns at gmail.com (grbyrns at gmail.com) Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2019 15:16:18 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Paul 'A's real seal kit In-Reply-To: <44001846-49AF-4687-B318-D9692A2D5479@chartermi.net> References: <5d40824d.1c69fb81.b68db.bf34@mx.google.com> <1389814035.20190731065516@comcast.net> <1271436725.914672.1567306949199@mail.yahoo.com> <44001846-49AF-4687-B318-D9692A2D5479@chartermi.net> Message-ID: <10EDBBF6-4F20-40E5-BDC1-1565253AB271@gmail.com> As I recall, I added a single flat washer on the 1/2 shifter shaft to limit the travel. It worked great. Glen Byrns From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com Sun Sep 1 16:22:19 2019 From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 18:22:19 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Paul 'A's real seal kit Message-ID: <5ma023ldr1e4q7pnsii1gpqo.1567376472501@email.lge.com> I've had a few BMC gold seal rebuilt boxes apart over the years.?? .BMC used a washer on the shift rail and that was it!Plain pure and simple.?? ??ChuckSent from my LG Mobile------ Original message------From: grbyrns--- via SpridgetsDate: Sun, Sep 1, 2019 6:16 PMTo: Rick Fisk;Sprite List;Cc: Subject:Re: [Spridgets] Paul 'A's real seal kit As I recall, I added a single flat washer on the 1/2 shifter shaft to limit the travel. It worked great. Glen Byrns ------------------------ spridgets at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation: $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets http://autox.team.net/archive Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/crusaderchuck55 at aol.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From refisk at chartermi.net Sun Sep 1 17:52:04 2019 From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk) Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2019 19:52:04 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Paul 'A's real seal kit In-Reply-To: <5ma023ldr1e4q7pnsii1gpqo.1567376472501@email.lge.com> References: <5ma023ldr1e4q7pnsii1gpqo.1567376472501@email.lge.com> Message-ID: Flat washers work great! But the beauty of the "L" shaped piece in the photos from my post a few days ago is that it can be installed with the trans in the car. No need to pull the engine and trans and then disassemble the trans. Sent from my keyboard > On Sep 1, 2019, at 6:22 PM, "crusaderchuck55 at aol.com" wrote: > > I've had a few BMC gold seal rebuilt boxes apart over the years. .BMC used a washer on the shift rail and that was it! > Plain pure and simple. > Chuck > > Sent from my LG Mobile > > ------ Original message------ > From: grbyrns--- via Spridgets > Date: Sun, Sep 1, 2019 6:16 PM > To: Rick Fisk;Sprite List; > Cc: > Subject:Re: [Spridgets] Paul 'A's real seal kit > > As I recall, I added a single flat washer on the 1/2 shifter shaft to limit the travel. It worked great. > > Glen Byrns > ------------------------ > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/crusaderchuck55 at aol.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com Wed Sep 4 13:00:03 2019 From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:00:03 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Finishing the tops of the doors? Message-ID: <0fsji8hllsk8it3m3e56c9lu.1567623558218@email.lge.com> Yes!?? ??The 2 early doors are completely gutted.?? No "anything" inside of them but a latch.?? ??Of those of you who own or have owned a roll up window spridget race car , how dod you close or finish the top of the door??? ??Aluminum strip riveted in place??? Fiberglass the top of the door and simply smooth it to the inner & outter door skins?Literally cut & weld a piece of steel in place ?OR.... Simply leave the cavity open and edges alone ?I'm thinking I may have the 2 doors ready to paint within the next week.?? ??That is barring outrageous humidity that is heading northward up the coast.Also at the same time about a week away from painting the rear of the car .?? ??( if I do not run out of the materials I have on hand.)I'd LOVE to have the rear of the car painted so I can start assembling that portion of this project.?? ??That would allow the doors to be hung and all the latch stuff assembled , leaving the fenders & hood for a "down the road" date.Thank EVERYONE!ChuckSent from my LG Mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com Wed Sep 4 13:00:43 2019 From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:00:43 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Early inside door opening handle Message-ID: Early roll up window cars had a very light weight and thin chrome lever for opening the door from the inside.?? I have 1 and would like a mate to it.?? My guess is that cars made before the big side impact beams were installed inside the doors had the handle I'm looking for?I have the later one which is almost twice the weight of the early ones.????Any input?ChuckSent from my LG Mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com Wed Sep 4 13:17:12 2019 From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:17:12 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Working my way back to you babe... Message-ID: Everything here is covered in body filler and duraglass dust( itch-itch-itch...)The 2 full fiberglass flared quarter panels had already been bonded & pop riveted in place with some contour work started by Frank's brother Larry.?? ??So I'm working on trying to smooth out all the fiberglass flare to steel body irregularities.?? ??With certainty I can say that the right side & left side will be very similar but not identical!?? ??At a glance , most will probably look and say it just plain looks cool.?? But there was no consistency in the application , attachment or trimming of alleged excess fiberglass from one side to the other.?? My only quest at this point is to make it smooth so a fresh and LOOOOOONG awaited coat of shiney looks "shiney".Upon completion this one specific car is not only going to be very cool on its execution & presentation but its attachment to Frank will be unmistakable.?? ??I just wished I had some of Frank's "Speedwell" goodies for it.?? Frank and myself seemingly were the only two I knew of with an interest in Speedwell stuff.?? ??We wrote back & forth about eBay offerings and their worth or being worthless limitations.I have a Speedwell plate frame on my Bugeye, wished I had bought 2 back in the day...*sigh*Well back to sanding....and sending....and.....sending.ChuckSent from my LG Mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From soavero at yahoo.com Wed Sep 4 16:10:20 2019 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2019 17:10:20 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Finishing the tops of the doors? In-Reply-To: <08FCFFB7-08E7-4431-AD64-065A5BB22F0A@yahoo.com> References: <0fsji8hllsk8it3m3e56c9lu.1567623558218@email.lge.com> <08FCFFB7-08E7-4431-AD64-065A5BB22F0A@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <55917BD1-B3EE-4805-A59E-33D1FFA64FE1@yahoo.com> Ron Soave > On Sep 4, 2019, at 5:06 PM, Ron Soave wrote: > > White duct tape. Really. Looks great. > > Ron Soave > >> On Sep 4, 2019, at 2:00 PM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets wrote: >> >> >> >> >> Yes! The 2 early doors are completely gutted. No "anything" inside of them but a latch. Of those of you who own or have owned a roll up window spridget race car , how dod you close or finish the top of the door? Aluminum strip riveted in place? Fiberglass the top of the door and simply smooth it to the inner & outter door skins? >> Literally cut & weld a piece of steel in place ? >> OR.... Simply leave the cavity open and edges alone ? >> I'm thinking I may have the 2 doors ready to paint within the next week. That is barring outrageous humidity that is heading northward up the coast. >> Also at the same time about a week away from painting the rear of the car . ( if I do not run out of the materials I have on hand.) >> I'd LOVE to have the rear of the car painted so I can start assembling that portion of this project. That would allow the doors to be hung and all the latch stuff assembled , leaving the fenders & hood for a "down the road" date. >> Thank EVERYONE! >> Chuck >> Sent from my LG Mobile >> ------------------------ >> >> spridgets at autox.team.net >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation: $12.75 >> >> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets http://autox.team.net/archive >> >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/soavero at yahoo.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image1.jpeg Type: image/jpeg Size: 47034 bytes Desc: not available URL: From grunthaner at gmail.com Wed Sep 4 17:20:00 2019 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2019 19:20:00 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Wild WEST O-SHIT IMAGES In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Outstanding! I love it. Linda 62 California Spridget "Pinky" On Mon, Jul 22, 2019 at 12:12 PM bmwwxman--- via Spridgets < spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote: > > > *Sent from my Verizon LG Smartphone* > ------------------------ > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets > http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com > -- "Pay if forward" in honor of Frank Clarici III, Spritenut -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rrengineer.mike at att.net Wed Sep 4 20:22:29 2019 From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean) Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2019 02:22:29 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Wild WEST O-SHIT IMAGES In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1479443045.2530760.1567650149360@mail.yahoo.com> Jim,???? Is that the same car you were working on back at Lake of the Ozarks in 2008?? If it is, you must be beside yourself with what has been done!Mike M On Monday, July 22, 2019, 9:03:46 AM PDT, bmwwxman--- via Spridgets wrote: Sent from my Verizon LG Smartphone------------------------ spridgets at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation: $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets http://autox.team.net/archive Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/rrengineer.mike at att.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com Wed Sep 4 22:20:55 2019 From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380) Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2019 00:20:55 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Early inside door opening handle In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hey Chuck, I'm pretty sure that the early ones ran from 64 until 68... The federal safety specs probably forced them to change to a better quality material. The early ones were chrome plated pot metal. I may have one laying around but finding it is always the challenge! I will keep you in mind if I run across it. Kent On Wed, Sep 4, 2019 at 3:01 PM crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets < spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote: > > > Early roll up window cars had a very light weight and thin chrome lever > for opening the door from the inside. I have 1 and would like a mate to > it. My guess is that cars made before the big side impact beams were > installed inside the doors had the handle I'm looking for? > > I have the later one which is almost twice the weight of the early ones. > Any input? > Chuck > > > *Sent from my LG Mobile* > ------------------------ > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets > http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com > -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1983 Garage full of spridget parts! 2017 Home built shed full of excess spridget parts!!! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From pvanwig at mac.com Wed Sep 4 23:00:42 2019 From: pvanwig at mac.com (Paul Van Wig) Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2019 22:00:42 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Working my way back to you babe... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: https://www.speedwellengineering.com/ Paul Van Wig Big Bear/Lakewood, CA On Wed, Sep 4, 2019 at 12:17 PM crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets < spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote: > > > Everything here is covered in body filler and duraglass dust( > itch-itch-itch...) > The 2 full fiberglass flared quarter panels had already been bonded & pop > riveted in place with some contour work started by Frank's brother Larry. > So I'm working on trying to smooth out all the fiberglass flare to steel > body irregularities. With certainty I can say that the right side & left > side will be very similar but not identical! At a glance , most will > probably look and say it just plain looks cool. But there was no > consistency in the application , attachment or trimming of alleged excess > fiberglass from one side to the other. My only quest at this point is to > make it smooth so a fresh and LOOOOOONG awaited coat of shiney looks > "shiney". > Upon completion this one specific car is not only going to be very cool on > its execution & presentation but its attachment to Frank will be > unmistakable. I just wished I had some of Frank's "Speedwell" goodies for > it. Frank and myself seemingly were the only two I knew of with an > interest in Speedwell stuff. We wrote back & forth about eBay offerings > and their worth or being worthless limitations. > I have a Speedwell plate frame on my Bugeye, wished I had bought 2 back in > the day... > *sigh* > Well back to sanding....and sending....and.....sending. > Chuck > > *Sent from my LG Mobile* > ------------------------ > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets > http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/pvanwig at mac.com > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com Fri Sep 6 12:59:58 2019 From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 14:59:58 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Handle found! Message-ID: Thank you to Alan!It's on its way!One more step towards completion of the Midget.Thank everyone!ChuckSent from my LG Mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tr3.4.me at gmail.com Sat Sep 7 14:45:34 2019 From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster) Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2019 15:45:34 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Thanks for all your help thru the years Message-ID: Went to pull my '73 Midget out of the garage 1/2 hour before a guy was coming to look at it for sale this morning. One touch of the throttle and the pedal dropped to the floor! Cable broke at the carb. I'd been careful to not talk much of a pending sale around the car, but somehow it just KNEW, and it wasn't going to make the separation easy on me! THIS is why I was reluctant every time a prospective buyer asked "will I be able to jump in and drive it _XXX_ miles back home?" I remembered a conversation on here from years back - probably from Frank - about using a bicycle shift/brake cable. Quick trip across town and back, a cheap $4 to the local bike shop, and maybe 3 minutes work and it's "go time" again! This is the second time I've let this car go. The new-to-Spridgets buyer is from northern Illinois, 3 hours away. I doubt I'll ever see the car again, let alone have the opportunity to buy it a 3rd time. ;) Great bunch of guys and gals here on the Spridget list. I haven't been "active" on here for several years but will miss the camaraderie, and the comedy. I have passed info about the list, and the Spridgets Facebook group, to the new owners so you may have a new member soon. They seemed like a decent couple, prepared to take good care of my car - so I even included the freshly powder coated, vintage, Autopower roll bar that I hadn't yet installed or mentioned in the ad. Farewell my friends. 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On Sat, Sep 7, 2019 at 4:06 PM Jeff Foster via Spridgets < spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote: > Went to pull my '73 Midget out of the garage 1/2 hour before a guy was > coming to look at it for sale this morning. > > One touch of the throttle and the pedal dropped to the floor! Cable broke > at the carb. I'd been careful to not talk much of a pending sale around the > car, but somehow it just KNEW, and it wasn't going to make the separation > easy on me! > > THIS is why I was reluctant every time a prospective buyer asked "will I > be able to jump in and drive it _XXX_ miles back home?" > > I remembered a conversation on here from years back - probably from Frank > - about using a bicycle shift/brake cable. > > Quick trip across town and back, a cheap $4 to the local bike shop, and > maybe 3 minutes work and it's "go time" again! > > This is the second time I've let this car go. The new-to-Spridgets buyer > is from northern Illinois, 3 hours away. I doubt I'll ever see the car > again, let alone have the opportunity to buy it a 3rd time. ;) > > Great bunch of guys and gals here on the Spridget list. I haven't been > "active" on here for several years but will miss the camaraderie, and the > comedy. > > I have passed info about the list, and the Spridgets Facebook group, to > the new owners so you may have a new member soon. They seemed like a decent > couple, prepared to take good care of my car - so I even included the > freshly powder coated, vintage, Autopower roll bar that I hadn't yet > installed or mentioned in the ad. > > Farewell my friends. Safety fast! > > ------------------------ > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets > http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > -- DON JULIO 1942 http://tequilabrad.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From 72spridget at gmail.com Sat Sep 7 18:34:42 2019 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2019 19:34:42 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Thanks for all your help thru the years In-Reply-To: References:

Message-ID: > > For anyone else that is preparing to do this repair. I would suggest you > head to your local scrap yard. Look in their pile of bicycles. The cheap > Chinese Wally World bikes have a sweep 90* made out of aluminum on the > front and rear brakes of the bike. Get both of them. When you replace your > cable, put these on both ends to keep the transition smooth, and the cable > no longer will rub on the bonnet. > Just another hint, in the memory of "we tight" Clarici. > Or, If you ain't quite that tight, they are called "Brake Noodles" and they cost about $3 each at your local bike shop. Nice new lined brake housing in a selection of colours runs a couple bucks a foot. Add a $6 mountain bike brake cable and you have a setup that works far better than any of the usual suspects will sell you ad at a significant savings. Kinda ironic to ise a cable intended to slow down a bicycle to make your Spridget speed up... David L -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mark at bradakis.com Sun Sep 8 16:24:06 2019 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2019 16:24:06 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Thanks for all your help thru the years In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <43c2393c-b3fb-9097-317c-fdb884f06156@bradakis.com> On 9/7/19 2:45 PM, Jeff Foster via Spridgets wrote: > > Great bunch of guys and gals here on the Spridget list. I haven't been > "active" on here for several years but will miss the camaraderie, and > the comedy. Yes, the Team.Net lists have been around in one form or another for 3 decades.? They've had impacts large and small on many people with many various cars.? It's been a labour of love since I took over around 1989, and I hope to continue as long as I am able. Hope I don't drop dead suddenly with no provisions made for the continuation of Team.Net. It's nice when people show appreciation for the efforts involved.? Back in the early days having a fast network at home was rare and expensive, these days seems like everyone and their cat has one.? So no more fund drives, though occasionally folks do make use of the donate link to show their support. And even though you might unsubscribe, when the mood strikes you can always check out http://autox.team.net/archive to see what's been happening on your favorite lists. mjb. From bugeye15 at hotmail.com Mon Sep 9 16:37:36 2019 From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S) Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2019 22:37:36 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Rocker install question In-Reply-To: References: <5517bb0d-68da-c4a7-836e-5134b6b6d14c@gmail.com> <4D43C010-3B79-4FC4-AD92-294A31BE325C@comcast.net>

, Message-ID: Ahh, ok. Sounds like a good idea! Brian S. Bugeyeracer resto'ed Thanks to Frank C.! ________________________________ From: JMFangio Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 4:14 PM To: brian S Cc: spridgets list Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rocker install question Well this was to put an early (?) 1098 in a 948. Looks the same externally but you get the extra torque . The idea of going to 1430 had not crossed my mind? though now that you mention it? Lester On Aug 29, 2019, at 2:15 PM, brian S > wrote: Lester, I'd Love to hear more about the Stroker Crank Idea! I heard rumors, years ago, that you could put a 2" main 1098 in a 1275 and get up to a 1430 from a 1380. I searched for more info, but wasn't able to find any. Any info(what Rod/piston changes needed) would be appreciated! Thanks! Brian S. Bugeyeracer resto'ed Thanks to Frank C.! ________________________________ Enjoy the sweet music of a properly running engine. Look down the spark plug holes with a scope to check for piston damage. Curse that I will have to remove the head anyway Curse that if I had installed my rebuild with the 1098 stroker crank I could have been driving this car. YMMV Lester -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Sep 11 12:53:38 2019 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (bmwwxman .) Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:53:38 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [slash2] Hunton Steam Gathering In-Reply-To: References: <442abcf3-f835-2408-8112-4b67a2f6eb3a@btconnect.com> Message-ID: Thought the gear heads on this list might like these pictures sent by a friend in the UK.... > > Last weekend was the Hunton Steam Gathering down south at Hunton, a > village in Yorkshire. > > I popped on down for a look round and the photos are up on You Tube, in > an album "Hunton Steam Gathering 2019" at :-- > -- Cheers!! 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This way I can put the wiring back in the car, and put tail lights and the boot trim on the body along with hang and adjust the doors with the latches .?? ??As in any project , there are pieces of this car everywhere.?? Lots of small boxes and zip lock bags with hardware and cryptic notes in them.????I'll be painting the front end probably within 30 days.?? ??I'm a bit anxious to see this car with some trim on it!?? ??The car came here as a pretty bare shell as far as trim goes.?? For me to see it with paint and ANYTHING bolted to it will be pretty darn cool!?? ??Eventually I'll have pictures of the car starting to look like a car!ChuckSent from my LG Mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com Thu Sep 12 13:20:14 2019 From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 15:20:14 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Waxol removal? Message-ID: <6a5cel4td49r6vu1q3fsp2p8.1568315956456@email.lge.com> Any advice on getting Waxol ( pretty positive that's what I'm dealing with)?? off a panel that needs to get paint applied to it?ChuckSent from my LG Mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From healeyrik at gmail.com Thu Sep 12 15:15:52 2019 From: healeyrik at gmail.com (HealeyRick) Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:15:52 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Waxol removal? In-Reply-To: <6a5cel4td49r6vu1q3fsp2p8.1568315956456@email.lge.com> References: <6a5cel4td49r6vu1q3fsp2p8.1568315956456@email.lge.com> Message-ID: Lacquer thinner? Rick Neville On Thu, Sep 12, 2019 at 3:21 PM crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets < spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote: > > > Any advice on getting Waxol ( pretty positive that's what I'm dealing > with) off a panel that needs to get paint applied to it? > Chuck > > *Sent from my LG Mobile* > ------------------------ > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets > http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrik at gmail.com > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com Thu Sep 12 16:02:10 2019 From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 18:02:10 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Waxol resolve! Message-ID: Ok i have laquer thinner, enamel reducer and diesel fuel in the shop....and some 2 stroke mix fuel too.Just wanted to be careful as not to contaminate the surface with something that ruin the chances of painting the bottom of the yrunk lid.?? And since the trunk lid im using is bright yellow , the Last thing I wanted was to paint the lid and not too far down the road have the paint fall off the Waxol stuff....Thank everyone!!ChuckSent from my LG Mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From healeyrik at gmail.com Thu Sep 12 17:10:04 2019 From: healeyrik at gmail.com (HealeyRick) Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 19:10:04 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Waxol resolve! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Doing some more research, it seems mineral spirits are what's recommended. Rick On Thu, Sep 12, 2019 at 6:02 PM crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets < spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote: > Ok i have laquer thinner, enamel reducer and diesel fuel in the > shop....and some 2 stroke mix fuel too. > Just wanted to be careful as not to contaminate the surface with something > that ruin the chances of painting the bottom of the yrunk lid. And since > the trunk lid im using is bright yellow , the Last thing I wanted was to > paint the lid and not too far down the road have the paint fall off the > Waxol stuff.... > Thank everyone!! > Chuck > > *Sent from my LG Mobile* > ------------------------ > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets > http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrik at gmail.com > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com Thu Sep 12 20:01:30 2019 From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 22:01:30 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Waxol resolve! Message-ID: No more Spirits!?? ??I'm certain Frank has looked at what I'm doing to complete this car and at times I'm certain he's laughing!?? ??As in , now I know why he kept this car in storage...But! All good!?? ??The Midget is not too far from becoming a car once more and...pretty trick & cool!?? ??ChuckSent from my LG Mobile------ Original message------From: HealeyRickDate: Thu, Sep 12, 2019 7:10 PMTo: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com;Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net;Subject:Re: [Spridgets] Waxol resolve!Doing some more research, it seems mineral spirits are what's recommended.RickOn Thu, Sep 12, 2019 at 6:02 PM crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets wrote: Ok i have laquer thinner, enamel reducer and diesel fuel in the shop....and some 2 stroke mix fuel too.Just wanted to be careful as not to contaminate the surface with something that ruin the chances of painting the bottom of the yrunk lid.?? And since the trunk lid im using is bright yellow , the Last thing I wanted was to paint the lid and not too far down the road have the paint fall off the Waxol stuff....Thank everyone!!ChuckSent from my LG Mobile ------------------------ spridgets at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation: $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets?? http://autox.team.net/archive Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrik at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net Sat Sep 21 10:44:17 2019 From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (Ryan) Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2019 12:44:17 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye spare tire hold down strap Message-ID: <261DC506-9266-4ACE-8DB8-50BB03E4F1B6@comcast.net> Anybody have a picture of an original one? Ryan Sent from my iPhone From neilandcustom at gmail.com Sat Sep 21 12:33:14 2019 From: neilandcustom at gmail.com (Neil Anderson) Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2019 13:33:14 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye spare tire hold down strap In-Reply-To: <261DC506-9266-4ACE-8DB8-50BB03E4F1B6@comcast.net> References: <261DC506-9266-4ACE-8DB8-50BB03E4F1B6@comcast.net> Message-ID: >From AH Spares website. https://www.ahspares.co.uk/austin-healey/sprite/wheels/strap-assembly-spare-wheel.aspx On Sat, Sep 21, 2019 at 11:44 AM Ryan via Spridgets < spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote: > Anybody have a picture of an original one? > Ryan > > Sent from my iPhone > ------------------------ > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets > http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/neilandcustom at gmail.com > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Pete G. -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-request To: spridgets Sent: Sun, Sep 22, 2019 2:53 pm Subject: Spridgets Digest, Vol 102, Issue 12 Send Spridgets mailing list submissions to ??? spridgets at autox.team.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit ??? http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to ??? spridgets-request at autox.team.net You can reach the person managing the list at ??? spridgets-owner at autox.team.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Spridgets digest..." Today's Topics: ? 1. Re: Bugeye spare tire hold down strap (Neil Anderson) ? 2. Fw: Frankly primering the car ( started) today ? ? ? (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com) >From AH Spares website. https://www.ahspares.co.uk/austin-healey/sprite/wheels/strap-assembly-spare-wheel.aspx On Sat, Sep 21, 2019 at 11:44 AM Ryan via Spridgets wrote: Anybody have a picture of an original one? Ryan Sent from my iPhone ------------------------ spridgets at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation: $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets? http://autox.team.net/archive Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/neilandcustom at gmail.com Well you have asked.Here it is in primer from the cowel rearward.If all goes well on Sunday, I plan to paint the rear of the car and a few of the pieces ( rt. Door & trunk lid ) too.Other bits are simply not nice enough to apply color to them right now.? The worst part is finishing repairing the damage done to the right fender when it came loose from the tow vehicle on its way to Frank .? ?Frank started the repair But for what ever reason he never finished the body work on this piece.? The top arc of the fender is close but really wavy and full of grinder gouges.? And that area needs to be straight before paint , because it's right in your face when looking at the car.? That's going to take a couple of hours to bring it into shape before I'd consider primer there.Well folks! That's it for today....Chuck Sent from my LG Mobile_______________________________________________ Spridgets mailing list Spridgets at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From miniac7 at aol.com Fri Sep 27 08:58:01 2019 From: miniac7 at aol.com (Howard Collins) Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 10:58:01 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Healey Encounter 2019 Message-ID: Just returned from Encounter 2019 in Ocean City New Jersey, hosted by the Philadelphia Region of the Austin Healey Sportsj & Touring Club. Of the 50 Healeys that I counted during the car show on the boardwalk, there was an impressive showing of 11 Bugeyes and 3 square body. I polled a handful of the Sprite owners to see who may have been on the Spridgetlist but I came up empty. If anyone reading this was present, please let us know. This event started late Sunday afternoon with a drive down to Cape May for a sunset whale & dolphin watching cruise. Although sitings never happened, the weather, sunset and camaraderie were outstanding. Monday was the road rally and a wine & cheese charity auction, Tuesday was the autocross, a BBQ buffet dinner and valve cover racing and Wednesday was the funkhana, the boardwalk car show and a reception and closing banquet. There were four tech sessions on various topics of interest and four routes identified for self-guided driving tours. Next years Encounter will be hosted by the Brandywine Region of AHS&TC on July 15-19 in Newark, Delaware. Howard Collins Virginia Beach, VA. '60 AH Sprite '66 Austin Mini Moke '68 Austin Mini From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Fri Sep 27 09:06:11 2019 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (JMFangio) Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 10:06:11 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Healey Encounter 2019 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Valve cover racing? Lester > On Sep 27, 2019, at 9:58 AM, Howard Collins via Spridgets wrote: > > Just returned from Encounter 2019 in Ocean City New Jersey, hosted by the Philadelphia Region of the Austin Healey Sportsj & Touring Club. > > Of the 50 Healeys that I counted during the car show on the boardwalk, there was an impressive showing of 11 Bugeyes and 3 square body. > > I polled a handful of the Sprite owners to see who may have been on the Spridgetlist but I came up empty. If anyone reading this was present, please let us know. > > This event started late Sunday afternoon with a drive down to Cape May for a sunset whale & dolphin watching cruise. Although sitings never happened, the weather, sunset and camaraderie were outstanding. > > Monday was the road rally and a wine & cheese charity auction, Tuesday was the autocross, a BBQ buffet dinner and valve cover racing and Wednesday was the funkhana, the boardwalk car show and a reception and closing banquet. > > There were four tech sessions on various topics of interest and four routes identified for self-guided driving tours. > > Next years Encounter will be hosted by the Brandywine Region of AHS&TC on July 15-19 in Newark, Delaware. > > Howard Collins > Virginia Beach, VA. > '60 AH Sprite > '66 Austin Mini Moke > '68 Austin Mini > > > ------------------------ > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Fri Sep 27 09:27:31 2019 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (JMFangio) Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 10:27:31 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Healey Encounter 2019 In-Reply-To: <6A24F3E6-F09E-4165-A363-DE7E3E7E5BC0@aol.com> References:

<6A24F3E6-F09E-4165-A363-DE7E3E7E5BC0@aol.com> Message-ID: <71DE9EA2-E74C-4834-8B69-CE66F98D2AF3@comcast.net> ?What we have here is a failyah to communicate.? Let me be more specific, what is Valve cover racing? I mean I have seen drag racing, the good kind where no high heels were involved only a rope and a Spridget. Lester > On Sep 27, 2019, at 10:22 AM, Howard Collins wrote: > > Yup ....They had a 4 cylinder class and 6 cylinder class. Probably 20 or so participants in double eliminations. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 27, 2019, at 11:06 AM, JMFangio via Spridgets wrote: >> >> Valve cover racing? >> >> >> Lester >> >>> On Sep 27, 2019, at 9:58 AM, Howard Collins via Spridgets wrote: >>> >>> Just returned from Encounter 2019 in Ocean City New Jersey, hosted by the Philadelphia Region of the Austin Healey Sportsj & Touring Club. >>> >>> Of the 50 Healeys that I counted during the car show on the boardwalk, there was an impressive showing of 11 Bugeyes and 3 square body. >>> >>> I polled a handful of the Sprite owners to see who may have been on the Spridgetlist but I came up empty. If anyone reading this was present, please let us know. >>> >>> This event started late Sunday afternoon with a drive down to Cape May for a sunset whale & dolphin watching cruise. Although sitings never happened, the weather, sunset and camaraderie were outstanding. >>> >>> Monday was the road rally and a wine & cheese charity auction, Tuesday was the autocross, a BBQ buffet dinner and valve cover racing and Wednesday was the funkhana, the boardwalk car show and a reception and closing banquet. >>> >>> There were four tech sessions on various topics of interest and four routes identified for self-guided driving tours. >>> >>> Next years Encounter will be hosted by the Brandywine Region of AHS&TC on July 15-19 in Newark, Delaware. >>> >>> Howard Collins >>> Virginia Beach, VA. >>> '60 AH Sprite >>> '66 Austin Mini Moke >>> '68 Austin Mini >>> >>> >>> ------------------------ >>> >>> spridgets at autox.team.net >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75 >>> >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets http://autox.team.net/archive >>> >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net >> >> ------------------------ >> >> spridgets at autox.team.net >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation: $12.75 >> >> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets http://autox.team.net/archive >> >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/miniac7 at aol.com > From bkitterer at me.com Fri Sep 27 09:51:15 2019 From: bkitterer at me.com (Bob Kitterer) Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 08:51:15 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Healey Encounter 2019 In-Reply-To: <71DE9EA2-E74C-4834-8B69-CE66F98D2AF3@comcast.net> References:

<6A24F3E6-F09E-4165-A363-DE7E3E7E5BC0@aol.com> <71DE9EA2-E74C-4834-8B69-CE66F98D2AF3@comcast.net> Message-ID: Valve cover racing is where you take a valve cover add wheels and what ever else you want. Then they are raced down a slopped ramp like a Pinewood Derby or a very small version of Soap box Derby. Bob Kitterer 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes 2013 Miata Pay it Forward Thanks Frank > On Sep 27, 2019, at 8:27 AM, JMFangio via Spridgets wrote: > > ?What we have here is a failyah to communicate.? > > Let me be more specific, what is Valve cover racing? > > I mean I have seen drag racing, the good kind where no high heels were involved only a rope and a Spridget. > > Lester > > > >> On Sep 27, 2019, at 10:22 AM, Howard Collins wrote: >> >> Yup ....They had a 4 cylinder class and 6 cylinder class. Probably 20 or so participants in double eliminations. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Sep 27, 2019, at 11:06 AM, JMFangio via Spridgets wrote: >>> >>> Valve cover racing? >>> >>> >>> Lester >>> >>>> On Sep 27, 2019, at 9:58 AM, Howard Collins via Spridgets wrote: >>>> >>>> Just returned from Encounter 2019 in Ocean City New Jersey, hosted by the Philadelphia Region of the Austin Healey Sportsj & Touring Club. >>>> >>>> Of the 50 Healeys that I counted during the car show on the boardwalk, there was an impressive showing of 11 Bugeyes and 3 square body. >>>> >>>> I polled a handful of the Sprite owners to see who may have been on the Spridgetlist but I came up empty. If anyone reading this was present, please let us know. >>>> >>>> This event started late Sunday afternoon with a drive down to Cape May for a sunset whale & dolphin watching cruise. Although sitings never happened, the weather, sunset and camaraderie were outstanding. >>>> >>>> Monday was the road rally and a wine & cheese charity auction, Tuesday was the autocross, a BBQ buffet dinner and valve cover racing and Wednesday was the funkhana, the boardwalk car show and a reception and closing banquet. >>>> >>>> There were four tech sessions on various topics of interest and four routes identified for self-guided driving tours. >>>> >>>> Next years Encounter will be hosted by the Brandywine Region of AHS&TC on July 15-19 in Newark, Delaware. >>>> >>>> Howard Collins >>>> Virginia Beach, VA. >>>> '60 AH Sprite >>>> '66 Austin Mini Moke >>>> '68 Austin Mini >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------ >>>> >>>> spridgets at autox.team.net >>>> >>>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75 >>>> >>>> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets http://autox.team.net/archive >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net >>> >>> ------------------------ >>> >>> spridgets at autox.team.net >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75 >>> >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets http://autox.team.net/archive >>> >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/miniac7 at aol.com >> > > ------------------------ > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bkitterer at me.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Fri Sep 27 10:24:18 2019 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (JMFangio) Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 11:24:18 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Healey Encounter 2019 In-Reply-To: References:

<6A24F3E6-F09E-4165-A363-DE7E3E7E5BC0@aol.com> <71DE9EA2-E74C-4834-8B69-CE66F98D2AF3@comcast.net> Message-ID: <5D138C1C-3A06-4EC6-A8DF-0C73552ADD35@comcast.net> Thank you for that sir! Lester > On Sep 27, 2019, at 10:51 AM, Bob Kitterer via Spridgets wrote: > > Valve cover racing is where you take a valve cover add wheels and what ever else you want. Then they are raced down a slopped ramp like a Pinewood Derby or a very small version of Soap box Derby. > > Bob Kitterer > > 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) > 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes > 2013 Miata > > Pay it Forward > Thanks Frank > > > On Sep 27, 2019, at 8:27 AM, JMFangio via Spridgets > wrote: > >> ?What we have here is a failyah to communicate.? >> >> Let me be more specific, what is Valve cover racing? >> >> I mean I have seen drag racing, the good kind where no high heels were involved only a rope and a Spridget. >> >> Lester >> >> >> >>> On Sep 27, 2019, at 10:22 AM, Howard Collins > wrote: >>> >>> Yup ....They had a 4 cylinder class and 6 cylinder class. Probably 20 or so participants in double eliminations. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Sep 27, 2019, at 11:06 AM, JMFangio via Spridgets > wrote: >>>> >>>> Valve cover racing? >>>> >>>> >>>> Lester >>>> >>>>> On Sep 27, 2019, at 9:58 AM, Howard Collins via Spridgets > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Just returned from Encounter 2019 in Ocean City New Jersey, hosted by the Philadelphia Region of the Austin Healey Sportsj & Touring Club. >>>>> >>>>> Of the 50 Healeys that I counted during the car show on the boardwalk, there was an impressive showing of 11 Bugeyes and 3 square body. >>>>> >>>>> I polled a handful of the Sprite owners to see who may have been on the Spridgetlist but I came up empty. If anyone reading this was present, please let us know. >>>>> >>>>> This event started late Sunday afternoon with a drive down to Cape May for a sunset whale & dolphin watching cruise. Although sitings never happened, the weather, sunset and camaraderie were outstanding. >>>>> >>>>> Monday was the road rally and a wine & cheese charity auction, Tuesday was the autocross, a BBQ buffet dinner and valve cover racing and Wednesday was the funkhana, the boardwalk car show and a reception and closing banquet. >>>>> >>>>> There were four tech sessions on various topics of interest and four routes identified for self-guided driving tours. >>>>> >>>>> Next years Encounter will be hosted by the Brandywine Region of AHS&TC on July 15-19 in Newark, Delaware. >>>>> >>>>> Howard Collins >>>>> Virginia Beach, VA. >>>>> '60 AH Sprite >>>>> '66 Austin Mini Moke >>>>> '68 Austin Mini >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------ >>>>> >>>>> spridgets at autox.team.net >>>>> >>>>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>>>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75 >>>>> >>>>> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets http://autox.team.net/archive >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net >>>> >>>> ------------------------ >>>> >>>> spridgets at autox.team.net >>>> >>>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75 >>>> >>>> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets http://autox.team.net/archive >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/miniac7 at aol.com >>> >> >> ------------------------ >> >> spridgets at autox.team.net >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation: $12.75 >> >> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets http://autox.team.net/archive >> >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bkitterer at me.com > ------------------------ > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Lester > On Sep 27, 2019, at 12:46 PM, Bob Kitterer via Spridgets wrote: > > > > > > > Bob Kitterer > > 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) > 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes > 2013 Miata > > Pay it Forward > Thanks Frank > > ------------------------ > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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If the 50 miles is all low speed side roads then it might be ok. But I would rent a trailer. Rick Sent from my keyboard > On Sep 27, 2019, at 2:51 PM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets wrote: > > I need to tow my Bugeye 50 miles from home and back. I have a Datsun transmission. Can I use a tow dolly for this? > Mike MacLean > ------------------------ > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/refisk at chartermi.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com Fri Sep 27 13:04:11 2019 From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 15:04:11 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Towing A Bugeye Message-ID: Mike??? Are you flat towing or using a tow dolly?Quite seriously as long as you have it in neutral you should be just fine!?? But if for any reason you feel uncomfortable the cure all for towing with rear wheels (or all 4) on the ground is to remove the driveshaft.?? ??BUT!?? ??If you do tow with the driveshaft removed , after reassembly check transmission fluid level as you may loose some out the tail along the way.ChuckJust finished the overall white coat on the Midget..?? I'm about to clean up for a clear coat and call it a day!?? ??The car is DEFINITLY white!????Sent from my LG Mobile------ Original message------From: Michael MacLean via SpridgetsDate: Fri, Sep 27, 2019 2:51 PMTo: Spridgets via Spridgets;Cc: Subject:[Spridgets] Towing A BugeyeI need to tow my Bugeye 50 miles from home and back.?? I have a Datsun transmission.?? Can I use a tow dolly for this?Mike MacLean -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From raspruck at gmail.com Fri Sep 27 13:05:32 2019 From: raspruck at gmail.com (Bob Spruck) Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 15:05:32 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Towing A Bugeye In-Reply-To: <2098633508.517755.1569610267889@mail.yahoo.com> References: <2098633508.517755.1569610267889.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <2098633508.517755.1569610267889@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: If you tow with the rear wheels on the ground, everything from the tires to the clutch will be turning. I recommend you at least disconnect the drive shaft at the diff flange so only the rear end rotates. Don't forget to tie it up so it doesn't slip out of the transmission. Make sure you have enough oil in the diff to lubricate the rear hub bearings. Also, in my? experience, if you elevate the front of the car (as on the dolly) you stand a good chance of the trans fluid running out the back, depending on how good the rear seal and splined connection are. Flat towing solves that problem but you still have to consider all the rotating parts. I flat towed my Bugeye autocross car for many miles back in the 60s and 70s behind my Barracuda 340 Formula S without any problems. Bob On 9/27/2019 2:51 PM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets wrote: > I need to tow my Bugeye 50 miles from home and back.? I have a Datsun > transmission.? Can I use a tow dolly for this? > Mike MacLean > > ------------------------ > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/raspruck at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The U control guys proved years ago that you could make a brick fly...so why not a valve cover?Now back to painting the Midget...ChuckSent from my LG Mobile------ Original message------From: JMFangio via SpridgetsDate: Fri, Sep 27, 2019 2:17 PMTo: Cc: Spridgets;Subject:Re: [Spridgets] Valve Cover RacerNo model rocket motors allowed?LesterOn Sep 27, 2019, at 12:46 PM, Bob Kitterer via Spridgets wrote:15.JPG>Bob ??Kitterer1960 Austin Healey Sprite??(Mk IV in disguise)1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk??III (Trevor) - still in boxes2013 MiataPay it ForwardThanks Frank------------------------spridgets at autox.team.netDonate: http://www.team.net/donate.htmlSuggested annual donation: $12.75Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets ??http://autox.team.net/archiveUnsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From healeyrik at gmail.com Fri Sep 27 15:45:53 2019 From: healeyrik at gmail.com (HealeyRick) Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 17:45:53 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Healey Encounter 2019 In-Reply-To: References:

<6A24F3E6-F09E-4165-A363-DE7E3E7E5BC0@aol.com> <71DE9EA2-E74C-4834-8B69-CE66F98D2AF3@comcast.net> Message-ID: Here's my big Healey valve cover racer at Bonneville: [image: Valve cover.jpg] Rick Neville On Fri, Sep 27, 2019 at 11:51 AM Bob Kitterer via Spridgets < spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote: > Valve cover racing is where you take a valve cover add wheels and what > ever else you want. Then they are raced down a slopped ramp like a > Pinewood Derby or a very small version of Soap box Derby. > > Bob Kitterer > > 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) > 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes > 2013 Miata > > Pay it Forward > Thanks Frank > > > On Sep 27, 2019, at 8:27 AM, JMFangio via Spridgets < > spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote: > > ?What we have here is a failyah to communicate.? > > Let me be more specific, what is Valve cover racing? > > I mean I have seen drag racing, the good kind where no high heels were > involved only a rope and a Spridget. > > Lester > > > > On Sep 27, 2019, at 10:22 AM, Howard Collins wrote: > > > Yup ....They had a 4 cylinder class and 6 cylinder class. Probably 20 or > so participants in double eliminations. > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Sep 27, 2019, at 11:06 AM, JMFangio via Spridgets < > spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote: > > > Valve cover racing? > > > > Lester > > > On Sep 27, 2019, at 9:58 AM, Howard Collins via Spridgets < > spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote: > > > Just returned from Encounter 2019 in Ocean City New Jersey, hosted by the > Philadelphia Region of the Austin Healey Sportsj & Touring Club. > > > Of the 50 Healeys that I counted during the car show on the boardwalk, > there was an impressive showing of 11 Bugeyes and 3 square body. > > > I polled a handful of the Sprite owners to see who may have been on the > Spridgetlist but I came up empty. If anyone reading this was present, > please let us know. > > > This event started late Sunday afternoon with a drive down to Cape May for > a sunset whale & dolphin watching cruise. Although sitings never happened, > the weather, sunset and camaraderie were outstanding. > > > Monday was the road rally and a wine & cheese charity auction, Tuesday was > the autocross, a BBQ buffet dinner and valve cover racing and Wednesday was > the funkhana, the boardwalk car show and a reception and closing banquet. > > > There were four tech sessions on various topics of interest and four > routes identified for self-guided driving tours. > > > Next years Encounter will be hosted by the Brandywine Region of AHS&TC on > July 15-19 in Newark, Delaware. > > > Howard Collins > > Virginia Beach, VA. > > '60 AH Sprite > > '66 Austin Mini Moke > > '68 Austin Mini > > > > ------------------------ > > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets > http://autox.team.net/archive > > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net > > > ------------------------ > > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets > http://autox.team.net/archive > > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/miniac7 at aol.com > > > > ------------------------ > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets > http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bkitterer at me.com > > ------------------------ > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets > http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrik at gmail.com > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Can I use a tow dolly for this?Mike MacLean ------------------------ spridgets at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation: $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets ?http://autox.team.net/archive Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/soavero at yahoo.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mark at bradakis.com Fri Sep 27 19:22:07 2019 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 19:22:07 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Towing A Bugeye In-Reply-To: References: <2098633508.517755.1569610267889.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <2098633508.517755.1569610267889@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: On 9/27/19 1:05 PM, Bob Spruck via Spridgets wrote: > > If you tow with the rear wheels on the ground, everything from the > tires to the clutch will be turning. > No, not everything will be turning.? If the rear wheels are on the ground while towing and the driveshaft is still connected, the only thing rotating in the gearbox will be the mainshaft.? None of the gears will be turning, the layshaft will NOT be turning, will NOT be splashing oil around inside the transmission.? For the 50 mile distance you quote this will not be an issue, you aren't going to burn up the unlubricated bearings for such a short time. Well, maybe if you tow at 300 mph, but I'm guessing that ain't gonna happen. mjb. From jeffsbugeye at gmail.com Sat Sep 28 09:52:29 2019 From: jeffsbugeye at gmail.com (Jeff Kelly) Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2019 10:52:29 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Towing A Bugeye In-Reply-To: References: <2098633508.517755.1569610267889.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <2098633508.517755.1569610267889@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <01eeb001-06f7-e376-726a-a3dc2d4fdf89@gmail.com> Ditto what Bob and Ron have said.? I flat towed a MK2 Sprite from Southern Illinois to Milwaukee and back and fron Southern Illinois to Blackhawk Farms back in the '70's.? No tranny problems.? I did burn up the front wheel bearings on one trip. Jeff Kelly On 9/27/2019 2:05 PM, Bob Spruck via Spridgets wrote: > > If you tow with the rear wheels on the ground, everything from the > tires to the clutch will be turning. I recommend you at least > disconnect the drive shaft at the diff flange so only the rear end > rotates. Don't forget to tie it up so it doesn't slip out of the > transmission. Make sure you have enough oil in the diff to lubricate > the rear hub bearings. > > Also, in my? experience, if you elevate the front of the car (as on > the dolly) you stand a good chance of the trans fluid running out the > back, depending on how good the rear seal and splined connection are. > > Flat towing solves that problem but you still have to consider all the > rotating parts. I flat towed my Bugeye autocross car for many miles > back in the 60s and 70s behind my Barracuda 340 Formula S without any > problems. > > Bob > > On 9/27/2019 2:51 PM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets wrote: >> I need to tow my Bugeye 50 miles from home and back.? I have a Datsun >> transmission. 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URL: From rrengineer.mike at att.net Sat Sep 28 16:58:40 2019 From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean) Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2019 22:58:40 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Towing A Bugeye In-Reply-To: <01eeb001-06f7-e376-726a-a3dc2d4fdf89@gmail.com> References: <2098633508.517755.1569610267889.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <2098633508.517755.1569610267889@mail.yahoo.com> <01eeb001-06f7-e376-726a-a3dc2d4fdf89@gmail.com> Message-ID: <1419805802.896817.1569711520016@mail.yahoo.com> Just got back.? It was actually 75 miles.? The car made it fine without disconnecting the driveshaft.? No worries towing with a tow dolly except for the fact the track of a Bugeye (or any Spridget for that matter) is only 42 inches , center wheel to center wheel.? The tow dolly is for normal cars.? The wheels just fit pressing the inner edge of the tread against the inner lip of the .? Makes for exciting stuff driving up and down on the inner edges of the ramps.? Next time a flat bed trailer.Mike MacLean On Saturday, September 28, 2019, 8:52:41 AM PDT, Jeff Kelly via Spridgets wrote: Ditto what Bob and Ron have said.? I flat towed a MK2 Sprite from Southern Illinois to Milwaukee and back and fron Southern Illinois to Blackhawk Farms back in the '70's.? No tranny problems.? I did burn up the front wheel bearings on one trip. Jeff Kelly On 9/27/2019 2:05 PM, Bob Spruck via Spridgets wrote: If you tow with the rear wheels on the ground, everything from the tires to the clutch will be turning. I recommend you at least disconnect the drive shaft at the diff flange so only the rear end rotates. Don't forget to tie it up so it doesn't slip out of the transmission. Make sure you have enough oil in the diff to lubricate the rear hub bearings. Also, in my? experience, if you elevate the front of the car (as on the dolly) you stand a good chance of the trans fluid running out the back, depending on how good the rear seal and splined connection are. Flat towing solves that problem but you still have to consider all the rotating parts. I flat towed my Bugeye autocross car for many miles back in the 60s and 70s behind my Barracuda 340 Formula S without any problems. Bob On 9/27/2019 2:51 PM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets wrote: I need to tow my Bugeye 50 miles from home and back.? I have a Datsun transmission.? Can I use a tow dolly for this? 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