From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Tue Apr  6 14:40:29 2021
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2021 21:40:29 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Musical help
Message-ID: <CAMhoh1Wvvsfw66sW6OPGjt7+uEZ4JFAFovmroL4GU3+Way6zMw@mail.gmail.com>

Hi List,

Somewhat late in the day (late to the party?) I discovered Steve Winword's
earlier work including his time with Blind Faith.  So, after working what
tracks I wanted (Can't find my way home, and John Barleycorn, etc) I
purchased some CDs.  The thing is though is that my preferred recording of
'Can't find my way home' is the Hyde Park Concert live recording (which is
on Youtube) not the more mellow instrumental recording on the album.

I've done some googling and it seems there are various sites that I might
be able to get FLAC recording, which may have come from a mega-rare vinyl
release.  But, I don't know how to even download the track without getting
some sort of pirate bit-torrent software which I don't want to get.  I have
a clear conscience about seeking such a track this way because I can't buy
it.

So is there someone one the list that actually does have a FLAC recording
of the Hyde Park performance they can e-mail me.

Also while, I'm asking...  I thought I had the mega-rare CD of the
soundtrack from 'Silent Running' but I found I only have an MP3 recording
of the track 'Silent Running' which I might have purchased as a download or
I really did have the CD (and since lost it)and it was back in the day when
I ripped to MP3 before discovering  FLAC.  So if anyone has a FLAC for this
track...

And - no news on hoses yet but I figure in a week's time I will need to
chase them.

Thanks


Daniel
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Tue Apr  6 14:51:59 2021
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2021 21:51:59 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Musical help
In-Reply-To: <CAMhoh1Wvvsfw66sW6OPGjt7+uEZ4JFAFovmroL4GU3+Way6zMw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMhoh1Wvvsfw66sW6OPGjt7+uEZ4JFAFovmroL4GU3+Way6zMw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMhoh1VQNQBBMRLnusFtEMjbd6PT_D9zy72e3=Qu66_VVkLDEA@mail.gmail.com>

Forget about 'Can't find my way home' - just found a CD on ebay of the Hyde
Park recording!

On Tue, 6 Apr 2021 at 21:40, Weslake1330 <weslake1330 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi List,
>
> Somewhat late in the day (late to the party?) I discovered Steve Winword's
> earlier work including his time with Blind Faith.  So, after working what
> tracks I wanted (Can't find my way home, and John Barleycorn, etc) I
> purchased some CDs.  The thing is though is that my preferred recording of
> 'Can't find my way home' is the Hyde Park Concert live recording (which is
> on Youtube) not the more mellow instrumental recording on the album.
>
> I've done some googling and it seems there are various sites that I might
> be able to get FLAC recording, which may have come from a mega-rare vinyl
> release.  But, I don't know how to even download the track without getting
> some sort of pirate bit-torrent software which I don't want to get.  I have
> a clear conscience about seeking such a track this way because I can't buy
> it.
>
> So is there someone one the list that actually does have a FLAC recording
> of the Hyde Park performance they can e-mail me.
>
> Also while, I'm asking...  I thought I had the mega-rare CD of the
> soundtrack from 'Silent Running' but I found I only have an MP3 recording
> of the track 'Silent Running' which I might have purchased as a download or
> I really did have the CD (and since lost it)and it was back in the day when
> I ripped to MP3 before discovering  FLAC.  So if anyone has a FLAC for this
> track...
>
> And - no news on hoses yet but I figure in a week's time I will need to
> chase them.
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Daniel
>
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From corvallisweg at gmail.com  Wed Apr  7 05:22:18 2021
From: corvallisweg at gmail.com (William Gilbert)
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2021 04:22:18 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] I am signing off.
Message-ID: <CAP1DjTxMN2Fj8iJJ+rQca8Gai9EFBXfx8kOL1+gnYcCiqKDvZA@mail.gmail.com>

I joined about 20 years ago and appreciate the help I received on my
Spridget. The car moved on to a good home 10-years ago. Time for me to say
good-bye. Not much wrong with me at 78; just need to part ways while I
still can.
Bill in Corvallis, Oregon
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Apr  7 05:48:17 2021
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2021 06:48:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I am signing off.
In-Reply-To: <CAP1DjTxMN2Fj8iJJ+rQca8Gai9EFBXfx8kOL1+gnYcCiqKDvZA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAP1DjTxMN2Fj8iJJ+rQca8Gai9EFBXfx8kOL1+gnYcCiqKDvZA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABQj3r8YQ0zbh_bN_dNZuvo+VcZPqUVnNfZZMXVQHawYCNOXWw@mail.gmail.com>

been a pleasure knowing you. Best of luck


On Wed, Apr 7, 2021 at 6:24 AM William Gilbert via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> I joined about 20 years ago and appreciate the help I received on my
> Spridget. The car moved on to a good home 10-years ago. Time for me to say
> good-bye. Not much wrong with me at 78; just need to part ways while I
> still can.
> Bill in Corvallis, Oregon
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Apr  7 07:02:34 2021
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (JMFangio)
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2021 08:02:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I am signing off.
In-Reply-To: <CABQj3r8YQ0zbh_bN_dNZuvo+VcZPqUVnNfZZMXVQHawYCNOXWw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAP1DjTxMN2Fj8iJJ+rQca8Gai9EFBXfx8kOL1+gnYcCiqKDvZA@mail.gmail.com>
 <CABQj3r8YQ0zbh_bN_dNZuvo+VcZPqUVnNfZZMXVQHawYCNOXWw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <35D397A3-835E-48D2-81CF-F183DC1EB226@comcast.net>

Let me second Brad?s remark.  Best of luck.


> On Apr 7, 2021, at 6:48 AM, Brad Fornal via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> been a pleasure knowing you. Best of luck
> 
> 
> On Wed, Apr 7, 2021 at 6:24 AM William Gilbert via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> wrote:
> I joined about 20 years ago and appreciate the help I received on my Spridget. The car moved on to a good home 10-years ago. Time for me to say good-bye. Not much wrong with me at 78; just need to part ways while I still can. 
> Bill in Corvallis, Oregon
> ------------------------
> 
> spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>
> 
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html <http://www.team.net/donate.html>
> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
> 
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> 
> 
> -- 
> DON JULIO 1942
> 
> http://tequilabrad.com/ <http://tequilabrad.com/>------------------------
> 
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Apr  7 08:55:30 2021
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel)
Date: Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:55:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I am signing off.
In-Reply-To: <CAP1DjTxMN2Fj8iJJ+rQca8Gai9EFBXfx8kOL1+gnYcCiqKDvZA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <mailman.49.1617807340.2736.spridgets@autox.team.net>

Hi Bill,We shall miss you but I understand and at 74 I'm not far behind.? In our local car club we've had 4 members sell off their hobby and start traveling while they can.? It's difficult to relinquish the stewardship of our cars. Know that wherever you travel or if you're staying put, you've got friends on the list.Bona fortuna,Dave W.59 :()59 MGA 1500For awhile yet.Burlington WI?"Pay It Forward"Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
-------- Original message --------From: William Gilbert via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> Date: 4/7/21  6:24 AM  (GMT-06:00) To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: [Spridgets] I am signing off. I joined about 20 years ago and appreciate the help I received on my Spridget. The car moved on to a good home 10-years ago. Time for me to say good-bye. Not much wrong with me at 78; just need to part ways?while I still can.?Bill in Corvallis, Oregon
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Wed Apr  7 09:26:56 2021
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2021 16:26:56 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] I am signing off.
In-Reply-To: <CAP1DjTxMN2Fj8iJJ+rQca8Gai9EFBXfx8kOL1+gnYcCiqKDvZA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAP1DjTxMN2Fj8iJJ+rQca8Gai9EFBXfx8kOL1+gnYcCiqKDvZA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMhoh1XTqTXa=W0hMGeKzQ47UukVo2TtSfn-3269B1LWx2fvyA@mail.gmail.com>

I'm always sorry to hear of anyone leaving but understand.  I figure I have
quite a few years left driving my Sprite but also aware that one day I'll
either no longer be safe to drive it or any car, or simply won't be able to
get in and out of it.

Thanks for all the years you have spent on the list.

Daniel

On Wed, 7 Apr 2021 at 12:24, William Gilbert via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> I joined about 20 years ago and appreciate the help I received on my
> Spridget. The car moved on to a good home 10-years ago. Time for me to say
> good-bye. Not much wrong with me at 78; just need to part ways while I
> still can.
> Bill in Corvallis, Oregon
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>
> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets
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>
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From emailme at greggowins.com  Wed Apr  7 09:56:49 2021
From: emailme at greggowins.com (Greg Gowins)
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2021 15:56:49 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Gauging interest in a spring 2022 OSHIT in Austin, TX
Message-ID: <01000178ad0ceee8-bfe135b2-994f-4f90-ac22-4f719301112e-000000@email.amazonses.com>

Howdy everyone,

Hopefully folks are doing well and getting through this whole COVID thing.
I caught it at the end of January, visiting an uncle at an acute care rehab
place.  I had to have a negative test to even get to visit, then I catch it
there!   I go and get my first vaccine shot here in a bit.

Hopefully by next spring things will be back to some sense of normalcy.  To
that end, I'd like to gauge interest in hosting an OSHIT at my place
outside of Austin, TX next April/May.  And since this is Texas, we have to
do it bigger, with TWO Sprites.  Mine, which I actually might complete this
year, then my dad's which needs a LOT of work.  It has been sitting for 20
years.

I'd like to get my dad's running, because a week and a half ago he had a
surprise quadruple bypass.  He went in for a stress test in preparation for
a pinched nerve procedure, which he failed.  They set him up for an
angioplasty and a stent, then once they started that, they were surprised
by the state of his arteries, and immediately got him into surgery for the
quad bypass.   He's recovered amazingly well, and was released from the
hospital yesterday to go to a rehab place for a few days to get his
strength built back up, and get used to doing things without his arms until
his breastbone heals.

I know when we had the last OSHIT at Jim Johnson's, there was discussions
about folks wanting to visit Austin.  This might be the impetus to do so!

Greg Gowins
Driftwood, TX
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From lmacy at mac.com  Wed Apr  7 10:27:43 2021
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2021 12:27:43 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] I am signing off.
In-Reply-To: <20210407145613.385D6A0D10@autox.team.net>
References: <20210407145613.385D6A0D10@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <77489577-7B05-4082-9A98-4FBA2EE14993@mac.com>

I will third this. I bought my 78 Midget in 1980.  Had it since then to June of 2019. Sold it when we sold the house and moved, full time into an RV (Class C later upgraded to a Class A, king bed, big fridge, washer/dryer, electric fireplace and added solar). 
Midget went with Kevin Valentine, so it stayed in the ?Family?. 
Loving the mobile lifestyle. Saved our health and sanity over the last year. 

Larry

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 7, 2021, at 10:56, dwoerpel via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> Hi Bill,
> 
> We shall miss you but I understand and at 74 I'm not far behind.  In our local car club we've had 4 members sell off their hobby and start traveling while they can.  It's difficult to relinquish the stewardship of our cars. Know that wherever you travel or if you're staying put, you've got friends on the list.
> Bona fortuna,
> Dave W.
> 59 :()
> 59 MGA 1500
> For awhile yet.
> Burlington WI 
> 
> "Pay It Forward"
> 
> 
> 
> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
> 
> 
> -------- Original message --------
> From: William Gilbert via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: 4/7/21 6:24 AM (GMT-06:00)
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] I am signing off.
> 
> I joined about 20 years ago and appreciate the help I received on my Spridget. The car moved on to a good home 10-years ago. Time for me to say good-bye. Not much wrong with me at 78; just need to part ways while I still can. 
> Bill in Corvallis, Oregon
> ------------------------
> 
> spridgets at autox.team.net
> 
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
> 
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Apr  7 10:55:20 2021
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2021 09:55:20 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] I am signing off.
In-Reply-To: <77489577-7B05-4082-9A98-4FBA2EE14993@mac.com>
References: <20210407145613.385D6A0D10@autox.team.net>
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Message-ID: <0C3AC289-267D-47E6-82CF-1C8E02BCF03C@billyzoom.com>

I hope my cars are all running by the time I?m your age!


From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Wed Apr  7 11:21:51 2021
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2021 13:21:51 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Gauging interest in a spring 2022 OSHIT in Austin,
 TX
In-Reply-To: <01000178ad0ceee8-bfe135b2-994f-4f90-ac22-4f719301112e-000000@email.amazonses.com>
References: <01000178ad0ceee8-bfe135b2-994f-4f90-ac22-4f719301112e-000000@email.amazonses.com>
Message-ID: <CA+Xq+0wyMPBHhiXVBVSYGxa7ad0WGm4qBWLKAEtWk+Y96h8wgQ@mail.gmail.com>

I would be interested. Been meaning to get down that way for quite a while.

Kent

On Wed, Apr 7, 2021 at 12:01 PM Greg Gowins via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Howdy everyone,
>
> Hopefully folks are doing well and getting through this whole COVID
> thing.  I caught it at the end of January, visiting an uncle at an acute
> care rehab place.  I had to have a negative test to even get to visit, then
> I catch it there!   I go and get my first vaccine shot here in a bit.
>
> Hopefully by next spring things will be back to some sense of normalcy.
> To that end, I'd like to gauge interest in hosting an OSHIT at my place
> outside of Austin, TX next April/May.  And since this is Texas, we have to
> do it bigger, with TWO Sprites.  Mine, which I actually might complete this
> year, then my dad's which needs a LOT of work.  It has been sitting for 20
> years.
>
> I'd like to get my dad's running, because a week and a half ago he had a
> surprise quadruple bypass.  He went in for a stress test in preparation for
> a pinched nerve procedure, which he failed.  They set him up for an
> angioplasty and a stent, then once they started that, they were surprised
> by the state of his arteries, and immediately got him into surgery for the
> quad bypass.   He's recovered amazingly well, and was released from the
> hospital yesterday to go to a rehab place for a few days to get his
> strength built back up, and get used to doing things without his arms until
> his breastbone heals.
>
> I know when we had the last OSHIT at Jim Johnson's, there was discussions
> about folks wanting to visit Austin.  This might be the impetus to do so!
>
> Greg Gowins
> Driftwood, TX
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
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-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
2017 Home built shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Apr  7 11:47:46 2021
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2021 12:47:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Gauging interest in a spring 2022 OSHIT in Austin,
 TX
In-Reply-To: <CA+Xq+0wyMPBHhiXVBVSYGxa7ad0WGm4qBWLKAEtWk+Y96h8wgQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0wyMPBHhiXVBVSYGxa7ad0WGm4qBWLKAEtWk+Y96h8wgQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F71D64F2-C3B3-4876-986B-9E56EF692DF5@yahoo.com>

Of course! Tough time of year for me with racing and competition driving teaching schedules but doable. 

Ron Soave

> On Apr 7, 2021, at 12:22 PM, CosmicMag1380 via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> I would be interested. Been meaning to get down that way for quite a while.
> 
> Kent
> 
>> On Wed, Apr 7, 2021 at 12:01 PM Greg Gowins via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> Howdy everyone,
>> 
>> Hopefully folks are doing well and getting through this whole COVID thing.  I caught it at the end of January, visiting an uncle at an acute care rehab place.  I had to have a negative test to even get to visit, then I catch it there!   I go and get my first vaccine shot here in a bit.
>> 
>> Hopefully by next spring things will be back to some sense of normalcy.  To that end, I'd like to gauge interest in hosting an OSHIT at my place outside of Austin, TX next April/May.  And since this is Texas, we have to do it bigger, with TWO Sprites.  Mine, which I actually might complete this year, then my dad's which needs a LOT of work.  It has been sitting for 20 years.  
>> 
>> I'd like to get my dad's running, because a week and a half ago he had a surprise quadruple bypass.  He went in for a stress test in preparation for a pinched nerve procedure, which he failed.  They set him up for an angioplasty and a stent, then once they started that, they were surprised by the state of his arteries, and immediately got him into surgery for the quad bypass.   He's recovered amazingly well, and was released from the hospital yesterday to go to a rehab place for a few days to get his strength built back up, and get used to doing things without his arms until his breastbone heals.
>> 
>> I know when we had the last OSHIT at Jim Johnson's, there was discussions about folks wanting to visit Austin.  This might be the impetus to do so!
>> 
>> Greg Gowins
>> Driftwood, TX
>> ------------------------
>> 
>> 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!!!
>  
> 
> ------------------------
> 
> spridgets at autox.team.net
> 
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
> 
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Wed Apr  7 13:25:00 2021
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2021 19:25:00 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] I am signing off.
In-Reply-To: <0C3AC289-267D-47E6-82CF-1C8E02BCF03C@billyzoom.com>
References: <20210407145613.385D6A0D10@autox.team.net>
 <77489577-7B05-4082-9A98-4FBA2EE14993@mac.com>
 <0C3AC289-267D-47E6-82CF-1C8E02BCF03C@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <824242318.522759.1617823500135@mail.yahoo.com>

I just turned 70.? I am still riding my Harley Davidson and bought an MGB GT a year ago.? After I put a new fuel pump on my Bugeye I will be driving that too.? The only thing I worry about is my BN2 restoration outliving me.Mike MacLean

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  On Wed, Apr 7, 2021 at 10:06 AM, Billy Zoom via Spridgets<spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:   I hope my cars are all running by the time I?m your age!

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From emailme at greggowins.com  Thu Apr  8 13:33:41 2021
From: emailme at greggowins.com (Greg Gowins)
Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2021 19:33:41 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Gauging interest in a spring 2022 OSHIT in Austin,
 TX
In-Reply-To: <F71D64F2-C3B3-4876-986B-9E56EF692DF5@yahoo.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0wyMPBHhiXVBVSYGxa7ad0WGm4qBWLKAEtWk+Y96h8wgQ@mail.gmail.com>
 <F71D64F2-C3B3-4876-986B-9E56EF692DF5@yahoo.com>
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That would be cool if y'all could make it.  Ron, you'll just need to teach
some racing classes at Circuit of the Americas! :)

Greg

On Wed, Apr 7, 2021 at 12:47 PM Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Of course! Tough time of year for me with racing and competition driving
> teaching schedules but doable.
>
> Ron Soave
>
> On Apr 7, 2021, at 12:22 PM, CosmicMag1380 via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> ?
> I would be interested. Been meaning to get down that way for quite a while.
>
> Kent
>
> On Wed, Apr 7, 2021 at 12:01 PM Greg Gowins via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> Howdy everyone,
>>
>> Hopefully folks are doing well and getting through this whole COVID
>> thing.  I caught it at the end of January, visiting an uncle at an acute
>> care rehab place.  I had to have a negative test to even get to visit, then
>> I catch it there!   I go and get my first vaccine shot here in a bit.
>>
>> Hopefully by next spring things will be back to some sense of normalcy.
>> To that end, I'd like to gauge interest in hosting an OSHIT at my place
>> outside of Austin, TX next April/May.  And since this is Texas, we have to
>> do it bigger, with TWO Sprites.  Mine, which I actually might complete this
>> year, then my dad's which needs a LOT of work.  It has been sitting for 20
>> years.
>>
>> I'd like to get my dad's running, because a week and a half ago he had a
>> surprise quadruple bypass.  He went in for a stress test in preparation for
>> a pinched nerve procedure, which he failed.  They set him up for an
>> angioplasty and a stent, then once they started that, they were surprised
>> by the state of his arteries, and immediately got him into surgery for the
>> quad bypass.   He's recovered amazingly well, and was released from the
>> hospital yesterday to go to a rehab place for a few days to get his
>> strength built back up, and get used to doing things without his arms until
>> his breastbone heals.
>>
>> I know when we had the last OSHIT at Jim Johnson's, there was discussions
>> about folks wanting to visit Austin.  This might be the impetus to do so!
>>
>> Greg Gowins
>> Driftwood, TX
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> 2017 Home built shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
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From healeyrik at gmail.com  Sat Apr 10 07:36:59 2021
From: healeyrik at gmail.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2021 09:36:59 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Spritenut
Message-ID: <CAGfzsZfb=hS+XCG-E+Ob0ixUkdRM-3xztXAr2eka_OxGXC3vDw@mail.gmail.com>

Hard to believe but it will be ten years on April 11 that we lost Frank[image:
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. Miss his personality, knowledge and kindness.
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sat Apr 10 10:22:25 2021
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2021 11:22:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spritenut
In-Reply-To: <CAGfzsZfb=hS+XCG-E+Ob0ixUkdRM-3xztXAr2eka_OxGXC3vDw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGfzsZfb=hS+XCG-E+Ob0ixUkdRM-3xztXAr2eka_OxGXC3vDw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e60ebb11-3b09-b12f-c7c4-814950934c4f@wi.net>

Hi Rick and all,

Good on ya mate for remembering.? Ten years; seems like last week. I 
sent that picture and a paragraph to, if I recall, Vintage Motorsport as 
they had done a recent article.? To do something extra on a tenth seems 
to be de rigueur so I enclose the attached which they printed.? Memories 
came like a Tsunami and I collected a few of the many remembrances that 
flooded the list.? I've attached that as well, starting with an article 
from PDLJMPR Web Magazine with the caveat that for some there will be 
emotions evoked.? It has imperfections but it certainly is an imperfect 
world and in my opinion that's what makes everything perfect.? So gather 
around the campfire, throw in all your "dung forged" tool and 
accessories and hoist one to the one who is in the back of our minds 
every time we have an LBC problem and think, "WWFD"?? You know he'd have 
an answer.? So Chuck, get his car together and out there.? ;-)? The rest 
of us....drive 'em!? To Diane, Tiffany, Frankie, and family. Dad is 
always with those who had the privilege to know him and his exceptional 
family.

And for Paul Asgeirsson, whose tenth was on this past March 22nd. Two 
giants of our world in one year.? "It only goes one way."

Thank you Mark B. and List!

Dave & Terri W.
1959 :{)
1959 MGA 1500
Burlington WI

"Pay It Forward"




On 4/10/2021 8:36 AM, HealeyRick via Spridgets wrote:
> Hard to believe but it will be ten years on April 11 that we lost 
> Frank49198876.jpg
> . Miss his personality, knowledge and kindness.
>
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From frogeye at cox.net  Sat Apr 10 10:31:24 2021
From: frogeye at cox.net (Alan)
Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:31:24 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Spritenut
In-Reply-To: <CAGfzsZfb=hS+XCG-E+Ob0ixUkdRM-3xztXAr2eka_OxGXC3vDw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGfzsZfb=hS+XCG-E+Ob0ixUkdRM-3xztXAr2eka_OxGXC3vDw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <07D95A40-C876-4F82-BCFE-06C79E6D122C@cox.net>

A wonderful friend, resource and fellow enthusiast who contributed in so many
ways. 
Alan

Sent from my iPad

> On Apr 10, 2021, at 12:14, HealeyRick via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> Hard to believe but it will be ten years on April 11 that we lost Frank
> .  Miss his personality, knowledge and kindness.
> ------------------------
> 
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From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Sat Apr 10 12:45:31 2021
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2021 14:45:31 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Import Carlisle and the Midget
References: <iteirb3toa6t6rfinoahvoa3.1618080264311.ref@email.lge.com>
Message-ID: <iteirb3toa6t6rfinoahvoa3.1618080264311@email.lge.com>

Had to resend I screwed up the address...
    Carlisle Productions has approved the registration of the Midget for display in the race car paddock.? ?This will be the first outing for Frank's race car.? ?The race car paddock is an area on the fairgrounds that is an open pavilion.? Rain or shine the car will be under a roof.? I have stored the car all winter inside the race trailer so quite literally it simply needs to be tied down and go!? There were plans to drive out to the show in our current project a 1961 Saab 96 Swedish police ( POLIS in Swedish) car .? ?I am too far behind in getting the Saab painted and simply do not see paint and assembly completed in time for the show.? Carlisle productions allows a " support vehicle" to be used for the weekend , we had planned on the Saab being the support vehicle.??Distancing and wearing a mask is strongly urged for the event.??Be safe & Be well!ChuckSent from my LG Mobile


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From mark at bradakis.com  Sun Apr 11 07:00:48 2021
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2021 07:00:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 30 years. 3 decades.
Message-ID: <ebd69fc4-3d26-5951-93a5-a4d927a220ec@bradakis.com>

On this day 30 years ago Team.Net came into being.? The British-cars 
mailing list was already going strong, an offshoot from rec.autos Usenet 
group.? Dale Cook, Jim Muller, then me. Team.net went from 2 lists at 
the beginning, autox and british-cars, and exploded into nearly 70 
different lists with something like 15,000 individuals subscribed at its 
peak.? For a while it was pretty much the only game in town.? As I 
recall, when I attended the SCCA Solo II Nationals 25th Anniversary 
event, something like 2/3rds of the 1,000+ entrants were on the autox list.

And it amazes me that with such a scatterbrained procrastinator like me 
behind the curtain it is still on the air. It is a lot quieter these 
days, much better software handle many of the janitorial tasks 
automatically.? Back in the beginning, I had to do *everything* by hand, 
so to speak. Subscribes, unsubscribes, errors, I was spending 10, 15, 20 
hours a week maintaining the server.? The first server had a 100 MHz 
processor.? Things have changed.? Back then just having a fast network 
connection at a residence was rare and expensive.? Good old DSL.? I 
remember that time when my service provider went belly up, and team net 
was off the air for 11 days straight.? I don't miss those days at all.

Anyway, happy birthday to those of you still here.? I hope I can 
continue to provide a useful service for years to come.

mjb.


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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Sun Apr 11 13:09:00 2021
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2021 20:09:00 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets at Bathurst
Message-ID: <CAMhoh1WzO9HoW5fN0=wpXSMz7NNN=Tzd0yELof8uOx169=V=cw@mail.gmail.com>

I guess the Porsche's were running restrictors (LMAO)!  I wonder how quick
a sprite/midget would be down conrod straight?  With a 4 speed box and a
course with the elevation changes that Bathurst has I bet you can't run a
super high diff ratio and need peak power to be at close to 8K.  So, my
guess is not much more than 132 mph and 136 mph tops.  Anyone know for sure?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bmjrxvRF8Q
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Apr 11 14:55:47 2021
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2021 16:55:47 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 30 years. 3 decades.
In-Reply-To: <ebd69fc4-3d26-5951-93a5-a4d927a220ec@bradakis.com>
References: <ebd69fc4-3d26-5951-93a5-a4d927a220ec@bradakis.com>
Message-ID: <EA6FCB32-B591-41BC-BD2D-7CDC61B21C6A@chartermi.net>

Hi Mark,

Congratulations on 30 years!  I checked the archives and my first Spridget list post was in October of ?97.  I had been a member of the Healey list before you created the Spridget list and suffered the snubs and the looking down the nose of the big Healey crowd for some time.  Was really happy when you created this list.  Many of the old timers are gone now and I miss the old list activity.  The groups on Faceplant and the other forums just aren?t the same.

Rick

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 11, 2021, at 9:03 AM, Mark J Bradakis via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?On this day 30 years ago Team.Net came into being.  The British-cars mailing list was already going strong, an offshoot from rec.autos Usenet group.  Dale Cook, Jim Muller, then me. Team.net went from 2 lists at the beginning, autox and british-cars, and exploded into nearly 70 different lists with something like 15,000 individuals subscribed at its peak.  For a while it was pretty much the only game in town.  As I recall, when I attended the SCCA Solo II Nationals 25th Anniversary event, something like 2/3rds of the 1,000+ entrants were on the autox list.
> 
> And it amazes me that with such a scatterbrained procrastinator like me behind the curtain it is still on the air. It is a lot quieter these days, much better software handle many of the janitorial tasks automatically.  Back in the beginning, I had to do *everything* by hand, so to speak. Subscribes, unsubscribes, errors, I was spending 10, 15, 20 hours a week maintaining the server.  The first server had a 100 MHz processor.  Things have changed.  Back then just having a fast network connection at a residence was rare and expensive.  Good old DSL.  I remember that time when my service provider went belly up, and team net was off the air for 11 days straight.  I don't miss those days at all.
> 
> Anyway, happy birthday to those of you still here.  I hope I can continue to provide a useful service for years to come.
> 
> mjb.
> 
> 
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Apr 11 18:43:08 2021
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2021 20:43:08 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Import Carlisle and the Midget
In-Reply-To: <iteirb3toa6t6rfinoahvoa3.1618080264311@email.lge.com>
References: <iteirb3toa6t6rfinoahvoa3.1618080264311@email.lge.com>
Message-ID: <32C56AD8-F08A-4F77-8977-ED2470EE3A28@yahoo.com>

That?s awesome! So much went into that, and Frank told me he?d never get to doing that car. Well done!!!!

Ron Soave

> On Apr 10, 2021, at 2:46 PM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> Had to resend I screwed up the address...
> 
> 
> Carlisle Productions has approved the registration of the Midget for display in the race car paddock.   This will be the first outing for Frank's race car.   The race car paddock is an area on the fairgrounds that is an open pavilion.  Rain or shine the car will be under a roof.  I have stored the car all winter inside the race trailer so quite literally it simply needs to be tied down and go!  There were plans to drive out to the show in our current project a 1961 Saab 96 Swedish police ( POLIS in Swedish) car .   I am too far behind in getting the Saab painted and simply do not see paint and assembly completed in time for the show.  Carlisle productions allows a " support vehicle" to be used for the weekend , we had planned on the Saab being the support vehicle.  
> Distancing and wearing a mask is strongly urged for the event.  
> Be safe & Be well!
> Chuck
> 
> 
> Sent from my LG Mobile
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Apr 11 16:13:11 2021
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:13:11 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] 30 years. 3 decades.
In-Reply-To: <EA6FCB32-B591-41BC-BD2D-7CDC61B21C6A@chartermi.net>
References: <ebd69fc4-3d26-5951-93a5-a4d927a220ec@bradakis.com>
 <EA6FCB32-B591-41BC-BD2D-7CDC61B21C6A@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <707765AB-1012-4C96-88DB-01036C68D093@billyzoom.com>

How do you find archives before 2007?

From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Apr 11 20:56:45 2021
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:56:45 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 30 years. 3 decades.
In-Reply-To: <707765AB-1012-4C96-88DB-01036C68D093@billyzoom.com>
References: <707765AB-1012-4C96-88DB-01036C68D093@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <A97171BA-D5B6-43DE-9BD8-870156A2F48A@chartermi.net>

Hi Stewart,

Finding the archives is a little confusing as there are two links at the bottom of each email.  The first link only goes back to 2007.  The second link goes back to the beginning of the list in 1997.  Maybe we need to talk to the man behind the curtain about it.  :-)

Anyways, use this link...

http://autox.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/

Rick

> On Apr 11, 2021, at 9:53 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> 
> ?How do you find archives before 2007?
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From shelden3 at pldi.net  Mon Apr 12 05:36:51 2021
From: shelden3 at pldi.net (Charlie Shelden)
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:36:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 30 years. 3 decades.
In-Reply-To: <A97171BA-D5B6-43DE-9BD8-870156A2F48A@chartermi.net>
References: <A97171BA-D5B6-43DE-9BD8-870156A2F48A@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <6852549E-32E7-42EB-84A9-C22601C60EA4@pldi.net>

Thanks for all you do Mark. I mostly lurk. Still have two cars. Both currently off the road. Life, kids and time you know. I predict in the next 12-18 I?ll uncover the Midget that my father in law drove to Sacramento for back in 2002 or 3. It?s a runner just been covered in the shop. Pinball restoration and Vespa took over. 

Member since 2001 maybe?

Charlie 
Okc OK

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 11, 2021, at 9:57 PM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> Hi Stewart,
> 
> Finding the archives is a little confusing as there are two links at the bottom of each email.  The first link only goes back to 2007.  The second link goes back to the beginning of the list in 1997.  Maybe we need to talk to the man behind the curtain about it.  :-)
> 
> Anyways, use this link...
> 
> http://autox.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/
> 
> Rick
> 
>>> On Apr 11, 2021, at 9:53 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
>>> 
>> ?How do you find archives before 2007?
> ------------------------
> 
> spridgets at autox.team.net
> 
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Apr 12 06:50:57 2021
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (JMFangio)
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:50:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 30 years. 3 decades.
In-Reply-To: <EA6FCB32-B591-41BC-BD2D-7CDC61B21C6A@chartermi.net>
References: <ebd69fc4-3d26-5951-93a5-a4d927a220ec@bradakis.com>
 <EA6FCB32-B591-41BC-BD2D-7CDC61B21C6A@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <1F58BD2F-DCA1-4136-95BE-F0BDE1919AE5@comcast.net>

This constant begging for money is killing me.  ;-)

Congrats!

and take my $13.80.

Lester


On Apr 11, 2021, at 9:03 AM, Mark J Bradakis via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

?On this day 30 years ago Team.Net came into being.  The British-cars mailing list was already going strong, an offshoot from rec.autos Usenet group.  Dale Cook, Jim Muller, then me. Team.net went from 2 lists at the beginning, autox and british-cars, and exploded into nearly 70 different lists with something like 15,000 individuals subscribed at its peak.  For a while it was pretty much the only game in town.  As I recall, when I attended the SCCA Solo II Nationals 25th Anniversary event, something like 2/3rds of the 1,000+ entrants were on the autox list.

And it amazes me that with such a scatterbrained procrastinator like me behind the curtain it is still on the air. It is a lot quieter these days, much better software handle many of the janitorial tasks automatically.  Back in the beginning, I had to do *everything* by hand, so to speak. Subscribes, unsubscribes, errors, I was spending 10, 15, 20 hours a week maintaining the server.  The first server had a 100 MHz processor.  Things have changed.  Back then just having a fast network connection at a residence was rare and expensive.  Good old DSL.  I remember that time when my service provider went belly up, and team net was off the air for 11 days straight.  I don't miss those days at all.

Anyway, happy birthday to those of you still here.  I hope I can continue to provide a useful service for years to come.

mjb.


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From lmacy at mac.com  Sun Apr 18 08:56:17 2021
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:56:17 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Import Carlisle and the Midget
In-Reply-To: <iteirb3toa6t6rfinoahvoa3.1618080264311@email.lge.com>
References: <iteirb3toa6t6rfinoahvoa3.1618080264311.ref@email.lge.com>
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Congrats.

I am not sure of the dates, nor if I will be around. So what  are the dates?

Larry

> On Apr 10, 2021, at 2:45 PM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Had to resend I screwed up the address...
> 
> 
> Carlisle Productions has approved the registration of the Midget for display in the race car paddock.   This will be the first outing for Frank's race car.   The race car paddock is an area on the fairgrounds that is an open pavilion.  Rain or shine the car will be under a roof.  I have stored the car all winter inside the race trailer so quite literally it simply needs to be tied down and go!  There were plans to drive out to the show in our current project a 1961 Saab 96 Swedish police ( POLIS in Swedish) car .   I am too far behind in getting the Saab painted and simply do not see paint and assembly completed in time for the show.  Carlisle productions allows a " support vehicle" to be used for the weekend , we had planned on the Saab being the support vehicle.
> Distancing and wearing a mask is strongly urged for the event.
> Be safe & Be well!
> Chuck
> 
> 
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From Zormecteon at comcast.net  Tue Apr 20 11:52:43 2021
From: Zormecteon at comcast.net (Bill L.)
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:52:43 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] MKIII Springs wanted.
Message-ID: <343694306.20210420105243@comcast.net>

Hello Spridgets,

    I'm having a problem.. 

        The front springs from MO#$ are too long. They only sell two sizes, one for 1500s and one for eveything else. They are not even the right length as stated in "the book"... I ordered some from AHSPARES out of england thinking they would have the right length and spring rate, only to be disappointed again as they are too long as well. 

I just want the car to sit correctly... 

Anyone know of a source for the correct springs, OR have a set for a MK III Sprite they want to part with...BEFORE I have a set custom made?  Which seems to be the only alternative.. 

-- 
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 Bill                          mailto:Zormecteon at comcast.net


It's probably a bad day when you find a dead fish in your underwear. 


From refisk at chartermi.net  Tue Apr 20 12:01:50 2021
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:01:50 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] MKIII Springs wanted.
In-Reply-To: <343694306.20210420105243@comcast.net>
References: <343694306.20210420105243@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <231340C0-862B-46EC-97E1-C0F508D203A2@chartermi.net>

What length are you looking for?

> On Apr 20, 2021, at 1:53 PM, Bill L. via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello Spridgets,
> 
>    I'm having a problem.. 
> 
>        The front springs from MO#$ are too long. They only sell two sizes, one for 1500s and one for eveything else. They are not even the right length as stated in "the book"... I ordered some from AHSPARES out of england thinking they would have the right length and spring rate, only to be disappointed again as they are too long as well. 
> 
> I just want the car to sit correctly... 
> 
> Anyone know of a source for the correct springs, OR have a set for a MK III Sprite they want to part with...BEFORE I have a set custom made?  Which seems to be the only alternative.. 
> 
> -- 
> Best regards,
> Bill                          mailto:Zormecteon at comcast.net
> 
> 
> It's probably a bad day when you find a dead fish in your underwear. 
> 
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From raspruck at gmail.com  Tue Apr 20 12:17:36 2021
From: raspruck at gmail.com (Bob Spruck)
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:17:36 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] MKIII Springs wanted.
In-Reply-To: <343694306.20210420105243@comcast.net>
References: <343694306.20210420105243@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <a5c0f1d3-92f7-0582-1e18-87a6f7511d83@gmail.com>

I have a number of parts cars, one of which is a 1973 Midget. (two '66s 
as well). Tell me what free length you want-they may fit.

Bob

On 4/20/2021 1:52 PM, Bill L. via Spridgets wrote:
> Hello Spridgets,
>
>      I'm having a problem..
>
>          The front springs from MO#$ are too long. They only sell two sizes, one for 1500s and one for eveything else. They are not even the right length as stated in "the book"... I ordered some from AHSPARES out of england thinking they would have the right length and spring rate, only to be disappointed again as they are too long as well.
>
> I just want the car to sit correctly...
>
> Anyone know of a source for the correct springs, OR have a set for a MK III Sprite they want to part with...BEFORE I have a set custom made?  Which seems to be the only alternative..
>
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From kentmclean at comcast.net  Tue Apr 20 12:23:41 2021
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:23:41 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] MKIII Springs wanted.
In-Reply-To: <mailman.12.1618941603.21695.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.12.1618941603.21695.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <E92D8AD8-4389-4DF2-9DC8-7CB06E9BA170@comcast.net>

Bill L wrote:
> The front springs from MO#$ are too long. They only sell two sizes, one for 1500s and one for eveything else. They are not even the right length as stated in "the book"... I ordered some from AHSPARES out of england thinking they would have the right length and spring rate, only to be disappointed again as they are too long as well. 
> 
> I just want the car to sit correctly... 


Have you installed the "too long" ones?  It may be that when installed and allowed to set in, they let the car sit correctly. Or I may be totally off, they sourced the springs from the same place in China, and they are good enough for the less picky.
-
Kent McLean
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From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Tue Apr 20 12:25:34 2021
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:25:34 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] MKIII Springs wanted.
References: <lohqla0ecm0tl1ugkq65euij.1618943089417.ref@email.lge.com>
Message-ID: <lohqla0ecm0tl1ugkq65euij.1618943089417@email.lge.com>

Ummm , Bob do you have a hood prop rod clip ?? Still looking for one.ChuckSent from my LG Mobile------ Original message------From: Bob Spruck via SpridgetsDate: Tue, Apr 20, 2021 2:18 PMTo: spridgets at autox.team.net;Cc: Subject:Re: [Spridgets] MKIII Springs wanted.
    I have a number of parts cars,
          one of which is a 1973 Midget. (two '66s as well). Tell me
          what free length you want-they may fit.
    Bob
    
    On 4/20/2021 1:52 PM, Bill L. via
      Spridgets wrote:
    
    
      Hello Spridgets,

    I'm having a problem.. 

        The front springs from MO#$ are too long. They only sell two sizes, one for 1500s and one for eveything else. They are not even the right length as stated in "the book"... I ordered some from AHSPARES out of england thinking they would have the right length and spring rate, only to be disappointed again as they are too long as well. 

I just want the car to sit correctly... 

Anyone know of a source for the correct springs, OR have a set for a MK III Sprite they want to part with...BEFORE I have a set custom made?  Which seems to be the only alternative.. 


    
  
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From Zormecteon at comcast.net  Tue Apr 20 12:40:51 2021
From: Zormecteon at comcast.net (Bill L.)
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:40:51 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] MKIII Springs wanted.
In-Reply-To: <lohqla0ecm0tl1ugkq65euij.1618943089417@email.lge.com>
References: <lohqla0ecm0tl1ugkq65euij.1618943089417.ref@email.lge.com> 
 <lohqla0ecm0tl1ugkq65euij.1618943089417@email.lge.com>
Message-ID: <73058123.20210420114051@comcast.net>

Hello crusaderchuck55---,



  Several have asked for the free length.. The book says 9.4 or 23.8 cm.. .. 

I don't have the later book that shows 3 different lenghts made for Spridgets... but it does list the 1098 as being the above length. .. 


> Ummm , Bob do you have a hood prop rod clip ?? Still looking for one.ChuckSent from my LG Mobile------ Original message------From: Bob Spruck via SpridgetsDate: Tue, Apr 20, 2021 2:18 PMTo: spridgets at autox.team.net;Cc: Subject:Re: [Spridgets] MKIII Springs wanted.
>     I have a number of parts cars,
>           one of which is a 1973 Midget. (two '66s as well). Tell me
>           what free length you want-they may fit.
>     Bob
>     
>     On 4/20/2021 1:52 PM, Bill L. via
>       Spridgets wrote:
>     
>     
>       Hello Spridgets,

>     I'm having a problem.. 

>         The front springs from MO#$ are too long. They only sell two sizes, one for 1500s and one for eveything else. They are not even the right length as stated in "the book"... I ordered some from AHSPARES out of england thinking they would have the right length and spring rate, only to be disappointed again as they are too long as well. 

> I just want the car to sit correctly... 

> Anyone know of a source for the correct springs, OR have a set for a MK III Sprite they want to part with...BEFORE I have a set custom made?  Which seems to be the only alternative.. 


>     
>   


-- 
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 Bill                            mailto:Zormecteon at comcast.net


Black Holes are Out of Sight 


From refisk at chartermi.net  Tue Apr 20 12:51:51 2021
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:51:51 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] MKIII Springs wanted.
In-Reply-To: <73058123.20210420114051@comcast.net>
References: <73058123.20210420114051@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <A2E3FD08-5323-4806-908C-A9090E699886@chartermi.net>

The 9.4" springs were used from '58 to Jan. of '66.  Moss has them available.  I might have a set in the garage too.  Have to do a little digging.

Rick

> On Apr 20, 2021, at 2:41 PM, Bill L. via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello crusaderchuck55---,
> 
> 
> 
>  Several have asked for the free length.. The book says 9.4 or 23.8 cm.. .. 
> 
> I don't have the later book that shows 3 different lenghts made for Spridgets... but it does list the 1098 as being the above length. .. 
> 
> 
>> Ummm , Bob do you have a hood prop rod clip ?  Still looking for one.ChuckSent from my LG Mobile------ Original message------From: Bob Spruck via SpridgetsDate: Tue, Apr 20, 2021 2:18 PMTo: spridgets at autox.team.net;Cc: Subject:Re: [Spridgets] MKIII Springs wanted.
>>    I have a number of parts cars,
>>          one of which is a 1973 Midget. (two '66s as well). Tell me
>>          what free length you want-they may fit.
>>    Bob
>> 
>>    On 4/20/2021 1:52 PM, Bill L. via
>>      Spridgets wrote:
>> 
>> 
>>      Hello Spridgets,
> 
>>    I'm having a problem.. 
> 
>>        The front springs from MO#$ are too long. They only sell two sizes, one for 1500s and one for eveything else. They are not even the right length as stated in "the book"... I ordered some from AHSPARES out of england thinking they would have the right length and spring rate, only to be disappointed again as they are too long as well. 
> 
>> I just want the car to sit correctly... 
> 
>> Anyone know of a source for the correct springs, OR have a set for a MK III Sprite they want to part with...BEFORE I have a set custom made?  Which seems to be the only alternative.. 
> 
> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Best regards,
> Bill                            mailto:Zormecteon at comcast.net
> 
> 
> Black Holes are Out of Sight 
> 
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Apr 20 12:53:51 2021
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:53:51 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] MKIII Springs wanted.
In-Reply-To: <73058123.20210420114051@comcast.net>
References: <lohqla0ecm0tl1ugkq65euij.1618943089417.ref@email.lge.com>
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 <73058123.20210420114051@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <86E1DE1F-58B6-470E-9FBC-417F965A32FE@billyzoom.com>

Moss used to list different springs for each engine?948, 1098, 1275, 1500! 
Their inventory may have changed, but I don?t think our cars have.

From Zormecteon at comcast.net  Tue Apr 20 13:02:21 2021
From: Zormecteon at comcast.net (Bill L.)
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:02:21 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] MKIII Springs wanted.
In-Reply-To: <343694306.20210420105243@comcast.net>
References: <343694306.20210420105243@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1834574491.20210420120221@comcast.net>

Hello Bill,


For those saying MOSS has them... They don't.. They sell the wrong thing.. I have a brand new pair.. .. they're crap.

> Hello Spridgets,

>     I'm having a problem.. 

>         The front springs from MO#$ are too long. They only sell two sizes, one for 1500s and one for eveything else. They are not even the right length as stated in "the book"... I ordered some from AHSPARES out of england thinking they would have the right length and spring rate, only to be disappointed again as they are too long as well. 

> I just want the car to sit correctly... 

> Anyone know of a source for the correct springs, OR have a set for a MK III Sprite they want to part with...BEFORE I have a set custom made?  Which seems to be the only alternative.. 



-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:Zormecteon at comcast.net


Good printers do it without wrinkling the sheets. 


From refisk at chartermi.net  Tue Apr 20 13:07:28 2021
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:07:28 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] MKIII Springs wanted.
In-Reply-To: <1834574491.20210420120221@comcast.net>
References: <1834574491.20210420120221@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <66935BF1-47F8-4142-9EEF-EED81168D585@chartermi.net>

Moss lists them, but are apparently are selling their usual "file-to-fit" crap.  ?

> On Apr 20, 2021, at 3:04 PM, Bill L. via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello Bill,
> 
> 
> For those saying MOSS has them... They don't.. They sell the wrong thing.. I have a brand new pair.. .. they're crap.
> 
>> Hello Spridgets,
> 
>>    I'm having a problem.. 
> 
>>        The front springs from MO#$ are too long. They only sell two sizes, one for 1500s and one for eveything else. They are not even the right length as stated in "the book"... I ordered some from AHSPARES out of england thinking they would have the right length and spring rate, only to be disappointed again as they are too long as well. 
> 
>> I just want the car to sit correctly... 
> 
>> Anyone know of a source for the correct springs, OR have a set for a MK III Sprite they want to part with...BEFORE I have a set custom made?  Which seems to be the only alternative.. 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Best regards,
> Bill                            mailto:Zormecteon at comcast.net
> 
> 
> Good printers do it without wrinkling the sheets. 
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From ddoiron at cox.net  Tue Apr 20 13:38:48 2021
From: ddoiron at cox.net (David Doiron)
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:38:48 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Front springs
Message-ID: <1917448627.1446439.1618947528377@myemail.cox.net>

I have a pair from a Mk3 Sprite that you can have.
BUT
I am in the midst of a couple projects and short of time at 
the moment. I did go out into the Mews to confirm them, and 
they are still sitting there. It is rare that I can actually 
FIND something in my mews, so at least that is not a problem. 

W David Doiron...ex BMC mechanic

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Apr 20 14:15:54 2021
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:15:54 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Front springs
In-Reply-To: <1917448627.1446439.1618947528377@myemail.cox.net>
References: <1917448627.1446439.1618947528377@myemail.cox.net>
Message-ID: <2A2AA126-0EC1-4E0F-85B1-816A6942A294@billyzoom.com>

I sure learn a lot here!  Mews?.who knew? I though it meant a Greek goddess or artistic inspiration.
Now I want a mews of my own

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Apr 20 14:21:46 2021
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:21:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Front springs
In-Reply-To: <2A2AA126-0EC1-4E0F-85B1-816A6942A294@billyzoom.com>
References: <1917448627.1446439.1618947528377@myemail.cox.net>
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Message-ID: <CAEAAx79wf0CdtUdBQu-Z4YGn=N3YsAYx63JoOu0DTSmKGOoJjQ@mail.gmail.com>

That's Suh-seal-ya

On Tue, Apr 20, 2021 at 3:17 PM Billy Zoom via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> I sure learn a lot here!  Mews?.who knew? I though it meant a Greek
> goddess or artistic inspiration.
> Now I want a mews of my own
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From ddoiron at cox.net  Tue Apr 20 14:49:31 2021
From: ddoiron at cox.net (David Doiron)
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:49:31 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] -- SPAM --Re:  Front springs
In-Reply-To: <2A2AA126-0EC1-4E0F-85B1-816A6942A294@billyzoom.com>
References: <1917448627.1446439.1618947528377@myemail.cox.net>
 <2A2AA126-0EC1-4E0F-85B1-816A6942A294@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <31363025.1771566.1618951771704@myemail.cox.net>

The inspiration version is a MUSE.
A MEWS is a secure parking area (covered or uncovered) with attached garage. 

It is particularly appropriate for the Arizona desert. I learned that if I 
parked in a garage and closed the door the car is indeed secure, but the 
residual engine heat brought the temperature up to 150 degrees and here (AZ)
it would stay that hot until October. 

My Mews is gated for security, and covered, but still vented to the outdoors. 
The intent is that cars only get parked there. When work on them is needed, 
I let the car cool down then push it through one of the garage doors into 
the shop area. Once the garage door is closed, the work space is cooled 
by a 4 ton A/C. (Or heated in our brief winter) 

>>>>
> On April 20, 2021 at 4:15 PM Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> 
> I sure learn a lot here!  Mews?.who knew? I though it meant a Greek goddess or artistic inspiration.
> Now I want a mews of my own
>>>>

W David & Diane Doiron

From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Wed Apr 21 09:50:53 2021
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:50:53 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] -- SPAM --Re: Front springs
In-Reply-To: <31363025.1771566.1618951771704@myemail.cox.net>
References: <1917448627.1446439.1618947528377@myemail.cox.net>
 <2A2AA126-0EC1-4E0F-85B1-816A6942A294@billyzoom.com>
 <31363025.1771566.1618951771704@myemail.cox.net>
Message-ID: <CAMhoh1WsUcJDG8a_wxCYtpThftttGPSnUSJNdPtwVWy=Pc+MOg@mail.gmail.com>

'Course what every wants now isn't springs, but a Muse in the Mews?  Or how
about how can I amuse my muse in the mews?

Montana Bob

On Tue, 20 Apr 2021 at 21:50, David Doiron via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> The inspiration version is a MUSE.
> A MEWS is a secure parking area (covered or uncovered) with attached
> garage.
>
> It is particularly appropriate for the Arizona desert. I learned that if I
> parked in a garage and closed the door the car is indeed secure, but the
> residual engine heat brought the temperature up to 150 degrees and here
> (AZ)
> it would stay that hot until October.
>
> My Mews is gated for security, and covered, but still vented to the
> outdoors.
> The intent is that cars only get parked there. When work on them is
> needed,
> I let the car cool down then push it through one of the garage doors into
> the shop area. Once the garage door is closed, the work space is cooled
> by a 4 ton A/C. (Or heated in our brief winter)
>
> >>>>
> > On April 20, 2021 at 4:15 PM Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> >
> > I sure learn a lot here!  Mews?.who knew? I though it meant a Greek
> goddess or artistic inspiration.
> > Now I want a mews of my own
> >>>>
>
> W David & Diane Doiron
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:04:25 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] -- SPAM --Re: Front springs
In-Reply-To: <CAMhoh1WsUcJDG8a_wxCYtpThftttGPSnUSJNdPtwVWy=Pc+MOg@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <CC3DF828-BA7F-40DE-B010-05C5B1DA5D7B@mac.com>

Uh oh, is he back??

--

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.

Use two fingers, it sends a better message - Peace

Sent from my Magical iPad

> On Apr 21, 2021, at 11:53 AM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> 'Course what every wants now isn't springs, but a Muse in the Mews?  Or how about how can I amuse my muse in the mews?
> 
> Montana Bob
> 
>> On Tue, 20 Apr 2021 at 21:50, David Doiron via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> The inspiration version is a MUSE.
>> A MEWS is a secure parking area (covered or uncovered) with attached garage. 
>> 
>> It is particularly appropriate for the Arizona desert. I learned that if I 
>> parked in a garage and closed the door the car is indeed secure, but the 
>> residual engine heat brought the temperature up to 150 degrees and here (AZ)
>> it would stay that hot until October. 
>> 
>> My Mews is gated for security, and covered, but still vented to the outdoors. 
>> The intent is that cars only get parked there. When work on them is needed, 
>> I let the car cool down then push it through one of the garage doors into 
>> the shop area. Once the garage door is closed, the work space is cooled 
>> by a 4 ton A/C. (Or heated in our brief winter) 
>> 
>> >>>>
>> > On April 20, 2021 at 4:15 PM Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
>> > 
>> > I sure learn a lot here!  Mews?.who knew? I though it meant a Greek goddess or artistic inspiration.
>> > Now I want a mews of my own
>> >>>>
>> 
>> W David & Diane Doiron
>> ------------------------
>> 
>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>> 
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Wed Apr 21 10:07:07 2021
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:07:07 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] -- SPAM --Re: Front springs
In-Reply-To: <CC3DF828-BA7F-40DE-B010-05C5B1DA5D7B@mac.com>
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Nope - so the madness won't stop!

On Wed, 21 Apr 2021 at 17:04, Larry Macy <lmacy at mac.com> wrote:

> Uh oh, is he back??
>
> --
>
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
>
> Use two fingers, it sends a better message - Peace
>
> Sent from my Magical iPad
>
> On Apr 21, 2021, at 11:53 AM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> ?
> 'Course what every wants now isn't springs, but a Muse in the Mews?  Or
> how about how can I amuse my muse in the mews?
>
> Montana Bob
>
> On Tue, 20 Apr 2021 at 21:50, David Doiron via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> The inspiration version is a MUSE.
>> A MEWS is a secure parking area (covered or uncovered) with attached
>> garage.
>>
>> It is particularly appropriate for the Arizona desert. I learned that if
>> I
>> parked in a garage and closed the door the car is indeed secure, but the
>> residual engine heat brought the temperature up to 150 degrees and here
>> (AZ)
>> it would stay that hot until October.
>>
>> My Mews is gated for security, and covered, but still vented to the
>> outdoors.
>> The intent is that cars only get parked there. When work on them is
>> needed,
>> I let the car cool down then push it through one of the garage doors into
>> the shop area. Once the garage door is closed, the work space is cooled
>> by a 4 ton A/C. (Or heated in our brief winter)
>>
>> >>>>
>> > On April 20, 2021 at 4:15 PM Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > I sure learn a lot here!  Mews?.who knew? I though it meant a Greek
>> goddess or artistic inspiration.
>> > Now I want a mews of my own
>> >>>>
>>
>> W David & Diane Doiron
>> ------------------------
>>
>> 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/weslake1330 at gmail.com
>>
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Wed Apr 21 10:21:02 2021
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:21:02 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Battery clamp bolts - J style in stainless
Message-ID: <CAMhoh1VOkSFxMnNh02mwonf-2Qu7PtpA3od4QAZ5B_2=n_=gmQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi list,

Just fitted a new battery to my Sprite (only took twenty minutes).  The old
battery was 7 years old on a 5-year guarantee and was less than willing to
start my Sprite's engine at the weekend, though did manage it.  So, I
figured it was time to fit a new one.

I noticed the clamps are scruffy and I thought I'd like to replace them
with something similar in stainless steel (I'm assuming they would be
strong enough not to fail in tension).  The clamps may or may not be the
original 1969 ones but are about 4.5 inches end to end (could be shortened
slightly) and 5/16 UNCoarse thread.

Ebay and google reveal that this side of the pond you only get what I want
in Metric thread and I try not to have anything metric on the car if I can
help it.  So has anyone bought something similar in 5/16 stainless for
their Sprite/Midget and wouldn't mind buying a couple more and posting them
to me (I can pay by paypal?)  Alternatively any views on how easy it would
be to heat and bend stainless rod/bar with a soldering blow lamp (because
that's all I have!)?  I have threaded stainless rod/bar before but only in
a smaller diameter when I made handbrake rods so figure I manage it with a
single die (new and of good quality).

Thanks


Daniel
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From lmacy at mac.com  Wed Apr 21 14:13:57 2021
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:13:57 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] -- SPAM --Re: Front springs
In-Reply-To: <CAMhoh1XKrJbu7P-dCSjMDOpu9etFM=cBWLS7Fa801Zz-MNHm9g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMhoh1WsUcJDG8a_wxCYtpThftttGPSnUSJNdPtwVWy=Pc+MOg@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <8AF106F1-68BB-4F37-B597-7BD8806170F3@mac.com>

Well in the infamous words of Mr. Zappa (who would probably hate being called Mr.) The torture never stops.

Larry


> On Apr 21, 2021, at 12:07 PM, Weslake1330 <weslake1330 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Nope - so the madness won't stop!
> 
> On Wed, 21 Apr 2021 at 17:04, Larry Macy <lmacy at mac.com <mailto:lmacy at mac.com>> wrote:
> Uh oh, is he back??
> 
> --
> 
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> 
> Use two fingers, it sends a better message - Peace
> 
> Sent from my Magical iPad
> 
>> On Apr 21, 2021, at 11:53 AM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>> 
>> ?
>> 'Course what every wants now isn't springs, but a Muse in the Mews?  Or how about how can I amuse my muse in the mews?
>> 
>> Montana Bob
>> 
>> On Tue, 20 Apr 2021 at 21:50, David Doiron via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>> The inspiration version is a MUSE.
>> A MEWS is a secure parking area (covered or uncovered) with attached garage.
>> 
>> It is particularly appropriate for the Arizona desert. I learned that if I
>> parked in a garage and closed the door the car is indeed secure, but the
>> residual engine heat brought the temperature up to 150 degrees and here (AZ)
>> it would stay that hot until October.
>> 
>> My Mews is gated for security, and covered, but still vented to the outdoors.
>> The intent is that cars only get parked there. When work on them is needed,
>> I let the car cool down then push it through one of the garage doors into
>> the shop area. Once the garage door is closed, the work space is cooled
>> by a 4 ton A/C. (Or heated in our brief winter)
>> 
>> >>>>
>> > On April 20, 2021 at 4:15 PM Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com <mailto:billyzoom at billyzoom.com>> wrote:
>> >
>> > I sure learn a lot here!  Mews?.who knew? I though it meant a Greek goddess or artistic inspiration.
>> > Now I want a mews of my own
>> >>>>
>> 
>> W David & Diane Doiron
>> ------------------------
>> 
>> spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> 
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html <http://www.team.net/donate.html>
>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>> 
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>> 
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>> ------------------------
>> 
>> spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> 
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html <http://www.team.net/donate.html>
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From lmacy at mac.com  Wed Apr 21 14:18:30 2021
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:18:30 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] -- SPAM --Re: Front springs
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Signed PGP part
Well in the infamous words of Mr. Zappa (who would probably hate being called Mr.) The torture never stops.

Larry

(unsigned - I hope)

> On Apr 21, 2021, at 12:07 PM, Weslake1330 <weslake1330 at gmail.com <mailto:weslake1330 at gmail.com>> wrote:
> 
> Nope - so the madness won't stop!
> 
> On Wed, 21 Apr 2021 at 17:04, Larry Macy <lmacy at mac.com <mailto:lmacy at mac.com>> wrote:
> Uh oh, is he back??
> 
> --
> 
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> 
> Use two fingers, it sends a better message - Peace
> 
> Sent from my Magical iPad
> 
>> On Apr 21, 2021, at 11:53 AM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>> 
>> ?
>> 'Course what every wants now isn't springs, but a Muse in the Mews?  Or how about how can I amuse my muse in the mews?
>> 
>> Montana Bob
>> 
>> On Tue, 20 Apr 2021 at 21:50, David Doiron via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>> The inspiration version is a MUSE.
>> A MEWS is a secure parking area (covered or uncovered) with attached garage. 
>> 
>> It is particularly appropriate for the Arizona desert. I learned that if I 
>> parked in a garage and closed the door the car is indeed secure, but the 
>> residual engine heat brought the temperature up to 150 degrees and here (AZ)
>> it would stay that hot until October. 
>> 
>> My Mews is gated for security, and covered, but still vented to the outdoors. 
>> The intent is that cars only get parked there. When work on them is needed, 
>> I let the car cool down then push it through one of the garage doors into 
>> the shop area. Once the garage door is closed, the work space is cooled 
>> by a 4 ton A/C. (Or heated in our brief winter) 
>> 
>> >>>>
>> > On April 20, 2021 at 4:15 PM Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com <mailto:billyzoom at billyzoom.com>> wrote:
>> > 
>> > I sure learn a lot here!  Mews?.who knew? I though it meant a Greek goddess or artistic inspiration.
>> > Now I want a mews of my own
>> >>>>
>> 
>> W David & Diane Doiron
>> ------------------------
>> 
>> spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> 
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html <http://www.team.net/donate.html>
>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>> 
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>> ------------------------
>> 
>> spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> 
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html <http://www.team.net/donate.html>
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From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:20:32 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] -- SPAM --Re: Front springs
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Message-ID: <21E2F223-D216-4C9D-9C99-63DF3F5ED555@mac.com>


Well in the infamous words of Mr. Zappa (who would probably hate being called Mr.) The torture never stops.

Larry

(unsigned - I hope) 2nd try

> On Apr 21, 2021, at 12:07 PM, Weslake1330 <weslake1330 at gmail.com <mailto:weslake1330 at gmail.com>> wrote:
> 
> Nope - so the madness won't stop!
> 
> On Wed, 21 Apr 2021 at 17:04, Larry Macy <lmacy at mac.com <mailto:lmacy at mac.com>> wrote:
> Uh oh, is he back??
> 
> --
> 
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> 
> Use two fingers, it sends a better message - Peace
> 
> Sent from my Magical iPad
> 
>> On Apr 21, 2021, at 11:53 AM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>> 
>> ?
>> 'Course what every wants now isn't springs, but a Muse in the Mews?  Or how about how can I amuse my muse in the mews?
>> 
>> Montana Bob
>> 
>> On Tue, 20 Apr 2021 at 21:50, David Doiron via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>> The inspiration version is a MUSE.
>> A MEWS is a secure parking area (covered or uncovered) with attached garage. 
>> 
>> It is particularly appropriate for the Arizona desert. I learned that if I 
>> parked in a garage and closed the door the car is indeed secure, but the 
>> residual engine heat brought the temperature up to 150 degrees and here (AZ)
>> it would stay that hot until October. 
>> 
>> My Mews is gated for security, and covered, but still vented to the outdoors. 
>> The intent is that cars only get parked there. When work on them is needed, 
>> I let the car cool down then push it through one of the garage doors into 
>> the shop area. Once the garage door is closed, the work space is cooled 
>> by a 4 ton A/C. (Or heated in our brief winter) 
>> 
>> >>>>
>> > On April 20, 2021 at 4:15 PM Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com <mailto:billyzoom at billyzoom.com>> wrote:
>> > 
>> > I sure learn a lot here!  Mews?.who knew? I though it meant a Greek goddess or artistic inspiration.
>> > Now I want a mews of my own
>> >>>>
>> 
>> W David & Diane Doiron
>> ------------------------
>> 
>> spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> 
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html <http://www.team.net/donate.html>
>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
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>> ------------------------
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>> 
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Thu Apr 22 11:00:01 2021
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:00:01 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Battery clamp bolts - J style in stainless
In-Reply-To: <CAMhoh1VOkSFxMnNh02mwonf-2Qu7PtpA3od4QAZ5B_2=n_=gmQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMhoh1VOkSFxMnNh02mwonf-2Qu7PtpA3od4QAZ5B_2=n_=gmQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <562B28B2-5BC2-47CA-9C2C-377307224B18@chartermi.net>

Hi Daniel,

I did a little searching and was unable to come up with a source for stainless J-bolts of the right size.  Zinc plated steel is easy to find, but not stainless.  

Threading stainless steel that size might be tough.  One trick I use when working with stainless steel is to use liquid dishwashing detergent as a cutting oil.  It works amazingly well for drilling holes in stainless, much better than standard cutting oils.  My brand of choice is Dawn.  Not sure if the same stuff is available in the UK.

Rick

> On Apr 21, 2021, at 12:21 PM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> Hi list,
> 
> Just fitted a new battery to my Sprite (only took twenty minutes).  The old battery was 7 years old on a 5-year guarantee and was less than willing to start my Sprite's engine at the weekend, though did manage it.  So, I figured it was time to fit a new one.
> 
> I noticed the clamps are scruffy and I thought I'd like to replace them with something similar in stainless steel (I'm assuming they would be strong enough not to fail in tension).  The clamps may or may not be the original 1969 ones but are about 4.5 inches end to end (could be shortened slightly) and 5/16 UNCoarse thread.
> 
> Ebay and google reveal that this side of the pond you only get what I want in Metric thread and I try not to have anything metric on the car if I can help it.  So has anyone bought something similar in 5/16 stainless for their Sprite/Midget and wouldn't mind buying a couple more and posting them to me (I can pay by paypal?)  Alternatively any views on how easy it would be to heat and bend stainless rod/bar with a soldering blow lamp (because that's all I have!)?  I have threaded stainless rod/bar before but only in a smaller diameter when I made handbrake rods so figure I manage it with a single die (new and of good quality).
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 
> Daniel
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From jdinnis at gmail.com  Thu Apr 22 11:36:00 2021
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:36:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Battery clamp bolts - J style in stainless
In-Reply-To: <562B28B2-5BC2-47CA-9C2C-377307224B18@chartermi.net>
References: <CAMhoh1VOkSFxMnNh02mwonf-2Qu7PtpA3od4QAZ5B_2=n_=gmQ@mail.gmail.com>
 <562B28B2-5BC2-47CA-9C2C-377307224B18@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <CANuE7YAJsA0HCpJfFBN5e_cfUym+kE+khojpob=bvW1DadZzsg@mail.gmail.com>

I'll have to try the Dawn method.  I tried to thread a 1/4" 440 Stainless
rod a couple years ago and gave up after a couple hours of failure and a
broken die..

On Thu, Apr 22, 2021 at 12:05 PM Rick Fisk via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Hi Daniel,
>
> I did a little searching and was unable to come up with a source for
> stainless J-bolts of the right size.  Zinc plated steel is easy to find,
> but not stainless.
>
> Threading stainless steel that size might be tough.  One trick I use when
> working with stainless steel is to use liquid dishwashing detergent as a
> cutting oil.  It works amazingly well for drilling holes in stainless, much
> better than standard cutting oils.  My brand of choice is Dawn.  Not sure
> if the same stuff is available in the UK.
>
> Rick
>
> > On Apr 21, 2021, at 12:21 PM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> >
> > ?
> > Hi list,
> >
> > Just fitted a new battery to my Sprite (only took twenty minutes).  The
> old battery was 7 years old on a 5-year guarantee and was less than willing
> to start my Sprite's engine at the weekend, though did manage it.  So, I
> figured it was time to fit a new one.
> >
> > I noticed the clamps are scruffy and I thought I'd like to replace them
> with something similar in stainless steel (I'm assuming they would be
> strong enough not to fail in tension).  The clamps may or may not be the
> original 1969 ones but are about 4.5 inches end to end (could be shortened
> slightly) and 5/16 UNCoarse thread.
> >
> > Ebay and google reveal that this side of the pond you only get what I
> want in Metric thread and I try not to have anything metric on the car if I
> can help it.  So has anyone bought something similar in 5/16 stainless for
> their Sprite/Midget and wouldn't mind buying a couple more and posting them
> to me (I can pay by paypal?)  Alternatively any views on how easy it would
> be to heat and bend stainless rod/bar with a soldering blow lamp (because
> that's all I have!)?  I have threaded stainless rod/bar before but only in
> a smaller diameter when I made handbrake rods so figure I manage it with a
> single die (new and of good quality).
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> > Daniel
> > ------------------------
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From frogeye at cox.net  Thu Apr 22 12:20:06 2021
From: frogeye at cox.net (Alan)
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:20:06 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Battery clamp bolts - J style in stainless
In-Reply-To: <562B28B2-5BC2-47CA-9C2C-377307224B18@chartermi.net>
References: <562B28B2-5BC2-47CA-9C2C-377307224B18@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <ED0F6B70-3408-4E00-8C72-1FD7BA452C3F@cox.net>

Daniel
For small $$$$$ I can get 1/4?x28 threaded rod and cut and form a J at one end to
fabricate the clamps. Then use a wing nut or standard nut as you prefer.
Comments back to
Frogeye at cox.net
Alan

Sent from my iPad

> On Apr 22, 2021, at 13:06, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Daniel,
> 
> I did a little searching and was unable to come up with a source for stainless J-bolts of the right size.  Zinc plated steel is easy to find, but not stainless.  
> 
> Threading stainless steel that size might be tough.  One trick I use when working with stainless steel is to use liquid dishwashing detergent as a cutting oil.  It works amazingly well for drilling holes in stainless, much better than standard cutting oils.  My brand of choice is Dawn.  Not sure if the same stuff is available in the UK.
> 
> Rick
> 
>> On Apr 21, 2021, at 12:21 PM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> 
>> ?
>> Hi list,
>> 
>> Just fitted a new battery to my Sprite (only took twenty minutes).  The old battery was 7 years old on a 5-year guarantee and was less than willing to start my Sprite's engine at the weekend, though did manage it.  So, I figured it was time to fit a new one.
>> 
>> I noticed the clamps are scruffy and I thought I'd like to replace them with something similar in stainless steel (I'm assuming they would be strong enough not to fail in tension).  The clamps may or may not be the original 1969 ones but are about 4.5 inches end to end (could be shortened slightly) and 5/16 UNCoarse thread.
>> 
>> Ebay and google reveal that this side of the pond you only get what I want in Metric thread and I try not to have anything metric on the car if I can help it.  So has anyone bought something similar in 5/16 stainless for their Sprite/Midget and wouldn't mind buying a couple more and posting them to me (I can pay by paypal?)  Alternatively any views on how easy it would be to heat and bend stainless rod/bar with a soldering blow lamp (because that's all I have!)?  I have threaded stainless rod/bar before but only in a smaller diameter when I made handbrake rods so figure I manage it with a single die (new and of good quality).
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> 
>> Daniel
>> ------------------------
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From springer.mike51 at gmail.com  Mon Apr 26 10:34:32 2021
From: springer.mike51 at gmail.com (Michael MacLean)
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:34:32 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators
Message-ID: <CAL4ZEOMB2Vp-jEQi=OUcmtt759MD_nq4pNhU8=e56BHddhF15Q@mail.gmail.com>

     My Bugeye has been running hot in any ambient temperature over 80
degrees lately.  I have the original radiator that was re-cored with an OEM
type core almost 25 years ago.  I have been leaning towards getting an
aluminum radiator.  Moss sells a two row aluminum radiator for $300.  You
can get a Chinese made Bugeye type radiator on Fleabay for $165 with free
shipping.  Nevermind the fact Moss charges a $10 oversize fee on top of a
shipping charge of $27 and then of course California has to get their cut
($24).  It adds up.
     A call to Moss just now was not all that helpful.  I was told that all
they know is their aluminum radiator comes from Moss Europe.  Other than
that, they have no idea country of manufacture.  Since both radiators are
just about the same in construction and core size I am not sure what to do
here.  With Frank's words on Chinese made crap echoing in my head might I
be better off getting my original radiator re-cored with an up to date core
that will have more cooling fin area?  Do the aluminum radiators make that
much difference?
Mike MacLean
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From neilandcustom at gmail.com  Mon Apr 26 11:19:44 2021
From: neilandcustom at gmail.com (Neil Anderson)
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:19:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators
In-Reply-To: <CAL4ZEOMB2Vp-jEQi=OUcmtt759MD_nq4pNhU8=e56BHddhF15Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL4ZEOMB2Vp-jEQi=OUcmtt759MD_nq4pNhU8=e56BHddhF15Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAHZDnjr3N7+QSOPSx68R56KJvY4VG8Y8S686H5USE5asQw2Hzg@mail.gmail.com>

I bought a Wizzard for my Sprite project and then sold it to my buddy for
his modified 1275 Bugeye.  Wizzard radiators are not cheap, but they're
made here.  BTW, my friend and  I are driving his Bugeye from Chicago to
southern CA, leaving in two weeks for Conclave.  Road Trip!

Neil Anderson

On Mon, Apr 26, 2021, 11:35 AM Michael MacLean via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

>      My Bugeye has been running hot in any ambient temperature over 80
> degrees lately.  I have the original radiator that was re-cored with an OEM
> type core almost 25 years ago.  I have been leaning towards getting an
> aluminum radiator.  Moss sells a two row aluminum radiator for $300.  You
> can get a Chinese made Bugeye type radiator on Fleabay for $165 with free
> shipping.  Nevermind the fact Moss charges a $10 oversize fee on top of a
> shipping charge of $27 and then of course California has to get their cut
> ($24).  It adds up.
>      A call to Moss just now was not all that helpful.  I was told that
> all they know is their aluminum radiator comes from Moss Europe.  Other
> than that, they have no idea country of manufacture.  Since both radiators
> are just about the same in construction and core size I am not sure what to
> do here.  With Frank's words on Chinese made crap echoing in my head might
> I be better off getting my original radiator re-cored with an up to date
> core that will have more cooling fin area?  Do the aluminum radiators make
> that much difference?
> Mike MacLean
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Apr 26 11:22:02 2021
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:22:02 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators
In-Reply-To: <CAHZDnjr3N7+QSOPSx68R56KJvY4VG8Y8S686H5USE5asQw2Hzg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL4ZEOMB2Vp-jEQi=OUcmtt759MD_nq4pNhU8=e56BHddhF15Q@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <91D4A00C-D2B3-41CD-9EE3-360A47B5893D@billyzoom.com>

What conclave?

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 26 11:35:33 2021
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:35:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators
In-Reply-To: <CAL4ZEOMB2Vp-jEQi=OUcmtt759MD_nq4pNhU8=e56BHddhF15Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL4ZEOMB2Vp-jEQi=OUcmtt759MD_nq4pNhU8=e56BHddhF15Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F497D026-DAED-41EF-A936-8C14F7811521@yahoo.com>

It?ll make a huge difference, but it shouldn?t be getting hot at anything much below 95F (I keep a midget in Florida, and it only sees summer days; it didn?t overheat even when the water pump was failing. I have a stock radiator but it IS in perfect condition). Check the usual issues? Thermostat, timing, etc? Ron Davis makes aluminum works of art with commensurate price tags but they are the best and drop right in. I have used both his downflow and cross flow designs. See attached for material comparisons - 

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> On Apr 26, 2021, at 11:35 AM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> ?
>      My Bugeye has been running hot in any ambient temperature over 80 degrees lately.  I have the original radiator that was re-cored with an OEM type core almost 25 years ago.  I have been leaning towards getting an aluminum radiator.  Moss sells a two row aluminum radiator for $300.  You can get a Chinese made Bugeye type radiator on Fleabay for $165 with free shipping.  Nevermind the fact Moss charges a $10 oversize fee on top of a shipping charge of $27 and then of course California has to get their cut ($24).  It adds up.  
>      A call to Moss just now was not all that helpful.  I was told that all they know is their aluminum radiator comes from Moss Europe.  Other than that, they have no idea country of manufacture.  Since both radiators are just about the same in construction and core size I am not sure what to do here.  With Frank's words on Chinese made crap echoing in my head might I be better off getting my original radiator re-cored with an up to date core that will have more cooling fin area?  Do the aluminum radiators make that much difference?
> Mike MacLean
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Apr 26 11:53:41 2021
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:53:41 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators
In-Reply-To: <F497D026-DAED-41EF-A936-8C14F7811521@yahoo.com>
References: <F497D026-DAED-41EF-A936-8C14F7811521@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <B31EA313-F65F-4E79-BAB5-22DB938FD450@chartermi.net>

I have a Ron Davis downflow radiator on my race Bugeye and it works great.  But they are like $600 new.  I bought a Chinese made aluminum radiator for my street Midget a few years ago on ebay and it cost me $145.95 delivered to my door.  It fit perfectly and worked great too.  Despite what Frank used to say not all Chinese stuff is bad.  I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Chinese made radiator on ebay.  

Rick

> On Apr 26, 2021, at 1:36 PM, Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?It?ll make a huge difference, but it shouldn?t be getting hot at anything much below 95F (I keep a midget in Florida, and it only sees summer days; it didn?t overheat even when the water pump was failing. I have a stock radiator but it IS in perfect condition). Check the usual issues? Thermostat, timing, etc? Ron Davis makes aluminum works of art with commensurate price tags but they are the best and drop right in. I have used both his downflow and cross flow designs. See attached for material comparisons - 
> 
> Ron Soave
> <image0.jpeg>
> 
> 
>> On Apr 26, 2021, at 11:35 AM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> ?
>>     My Bugeye has been running hot in any ambient temperature over 80 degrees lately.  I have the original radiator that was re-cored with an OEM type core almost 25 years ago.  I have been leaning towards getting an aluminum radiator.  Moss sells a two row aluminum radiator for $300.  You can get a Chinese made Bugeye type radiator on Fleabay for $165 with free shipping.  Nevermind the fact Moss charges a $10 oversize fee on top of a shipping charge of $27 and then of course California has to get their cut ($24).  It adds up.  
>>     A call to Moss just now was not all that helpful.  I was told that all they know is their aluminum radiator comes from Moss Europe.  Other than that, they have no idea country of manufacture.  Since both radiators are just about the same in construction and core size I am not sure what to do here.  With Frank's words on Chinese made crap echoing in my head might I be better off getting my original radiator re-cored with an up to date core that will have more cooling fin area?  Do the aluminum radiators make that much difference?
>> Mike MacLean
>> ------------------------
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From banjojohn at cox.net  Mon Apr 26 12:34:51 2021
From: banjojohn at cox.net (John OBrien)
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:34:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators
In-Reply-To: <CAL4ZEOMB2Vp-jEQi=OUcmtt759MD_nq4pNhU8=e56BHddhF15Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL4ZEOMB2Vp-jEQi=OUcmtt759MD_nq4pNhU8=e56BHddhF15Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7eac4ca2-3c80-2c36-bad2-8fcd70f42b4e@cox.net>

Michael, I did succumb to the lure of using an Aluminum radiator in my 
bugeye.? I had it built custom, and it was not cheap (don't recall how 
much, but my wife groaned when I told her).? I was attempting to add on 
a Judson Supercharger, and thought I'd need additional cooling 
capacity.? I never could get the engine to run right with the Judson so 
I took it off.? I have to say the aluminum radiator keeps everything 
running cool, so I won't be swapping back, but everything I've read says 
a copper (original material) core is the most efficient.? If your car 
used to run cool, and just started having problems keeping up, you might 
just take the radiator to a good old fashioned radiator shop and have it 
disassembled, rodded out and flushed good.? I was having cooling issues 
on my BJ8, and took my radiator to a shop and asked if they could refit 
it with a higher capacity core.? He looked at it and said, "This is a 
high capacity core, but it is clogged up."? after he cleaned it out, it 
has been handling high temperature days, etc. just fine.?? Of course the 
disassembly and cleaning may cost nearly the same as one of the Chinese 
aluminum radiators.

John O'Brien

'61 Bugeye (Lucy)

'65 BJ8 (Madelyn)


On 4/26/2021 11:34 AM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets wrote:
> ? ? ?My Bugeye has been running hot in any ambient temperature over 80 
> degrees lately.? I have the original radiator that was re-cored with 
> an OEM type core almost 25 years ago.? I have been leaning towards 
> getting an aluminum radiator. Moss sells a two row aluminum radiator 
> for $300.? You can get a Chinese made Bugeye type radiator on Fleabay 
> for $165 with free shipping.? Nevermind the fact Moss charges a $10 
> oversize fee on top of a shipping charge of $27 and then of course 
> California has to get their cut ($24).? It adds up.
> ? ? ?A call to Moss just now was not all that helpful.? I was told 
> that all they know is their aluminum radiator comes from Moss Europe.? 
> Other than that, they have no idea country of manufacture.? Since both 
> radiators are just about the same in construction and core size I am 
> not sure what to do here.? With Frank's words on Chinese made crap 
> echoing in my head might I be better off getting my original radiator 
> re-cored with an up to date core that will have more cooling fin 
> area?? Do the aluminum radiators make that much difference?
> Mike MacLean
>
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 26 12:34:55 2021
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:34:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators
In-Reply-To: <B31EA313-F65F-4E79-BAB5-22DB938FD450@chartermi.net>
References: <B31EA313-F65F-4E79-BAB5-22DB938FD450@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <602CEA0A-3844-4B88-ABF7-63991BF77B59@yahoo.com>

Your Ron Davis radiator was in a rollover that left it looking like a parallelogram and the welds have held. Buy American and pay for the quality, dammit! Chinese low volume stuff isn?t repeatable quality, as we all know.  

Ron Soave

> On Apr 26, 2021, at 12:53 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
> 
> ?I have a Ron Davis downflow radiator on my race Bugeye and it works great.  But they are like $600 new.  I bought a Chinese made aluminum radiator for my street Midget a few years ago on ebay and it cost me $145.95 delivered to my door.  It fit perfectly and worked great too.  Despite what Frank used to say not all Chinese stuff is bad.  I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Chinese made radiator on ebay.  
> 
> Rick
> 
>> On Apr 26, 2021, at 1:36 PM, Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> 
>> ?It?ll make a huge difference, but it shouldn?t be getting hot at anything much below 95F (I keep a midget in Florida, and it only sees summer days; it didn?t overheat even when the water pump was failing. I have a stock radiator but it IS in perfect condition). Check the usual issues? Thermostat, timing, etc? Ron Davis makes aluminum works of art with commensurate price tags but they are the best and drop right in. I have used both his downflow and cross flow designs. See attached for material comparisons - 
>> 
>> Ron Soave
>> <image0.jpeg>
>> 
>> 
>>>> On Apr 26, 2021, at 11:35 AM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>> ?
>>>    My Bugeye has been running hot in any ambient temperature over 80 degrees lately.  I have the original radiator that was re-cored with an OEM type core almost 25 years ago.  I have been leaning towards getting an aluminum radiator.  Moss sells a two row aluminum radiator for $300.  You can get a Chinese made Bugeye type radiator on Fleabay for $165 with free shipping.  Nevermind the fact Moss charges a $10 oversize fee on top of a shipping charge of $27 and then of course California has to get their cut ($24).  It adds up.  
>>>    A call to Moss just now was not all that helpful.  I was told that all they know is their aluminum radiator comes from Moss Europe.  Other than that, they have no idea country of manufacture.  Since both radiators are just about the same in construction and core size I am not sure what to do here.  With Frank's words on Chinese made crap echoing in my head might I be better off getting my original radiator re-cored with an up to date core that will have more cooling fin area?  Do the aluminum radiators make that much difference?
>>> Mike MacLean
>>> ------------------------
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From springer.mike51 at gmail.com  Mon Apr 26 12:53:28 2021
From: springer.mike51 at gmail.com (Michael MacLean)
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:53:28 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators
In-Reply-To: <7eac4ca2-3c80-2c36-bad2-8fcd70f42b4e@cox.net>
References: <CAL4ZEOMB2Vp-jEQi=OUcmtt759MD_nq4pNhU8=e56BHddhF15Q@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <CAL4ZEONxfh+_Z=j1H9ef9-kyEcsn67EpCsWGT4+9N+VFCLkEpg@mail.gmail.com>

I just got off the phone with a local radiator shop.  I was told a re-core
of my original radiator would cost $3-400.  The reason is the price of
copper and the availability of materials due to the pandemic halting
production.  This is assuming I have a modern type core put in.  The
straight horizontal fin cores are available, but they are used in
industrial applications like fork lifts and farm equipment.  He was honest
enough to say even the Chinese radiator would probably work better than my
20+ year old radiator re-core with horizontal straight fins if the Chinese
radiator had a modern type core in it.  He also said any radiator that
cheap ($170) can only be manufactured outside of the US.  He also said the
cooling efficiency was not that different between copper and aluminum.  So,
now I really don't know which way to go.  I really don't think I need a
$600 aluminum radiator.  I will not be racing this Bugeye.  The problem now
is my MGB GT is running hot too.  Checked timing on both cars.  Top
radiator hose gets hot, so I really don't think the thermostat is a
problem.  Crap.
Mike MacLean

On Mon, Apr 26, 2021, 11:35 AM John OBrien via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Michael, I did succumb to the lure of using an Aluminum radiator in my
> bugeye.  I had it built custom, and it was not cheap (don't recall how
> much, but my wife groaned when I told her).  I was attempting to add on a
> Judson Supercharger, and thought I'd need additional cooling capacity.  I
> never could get the engine to run right with the Judson so I took it off.
> I have to say the aluminum radiator keeps everything running cool, so I
> won't be swapping back, but everything I've read says a copper (original
> material) core is the most efficient.  If your car used to run cool, and
> just started having problems keeping up, you might just take the radiator
> to a good old fashioned radiator shop and have it disassembled, rodded out
> and flushed good.  I was having cooling issues on my BJ8, and took my
> radiator to a shop and asked if they could refit it with a higher capacity
> core.  He looked at it and said, "This is a high capacity core, but it is
> clogged up."  after he cleaned it out, it has been handling high
> temperature days, etc. just fine.   Of course the disassembly and cleaning
> may cost nearly the same as one of the Chinese aluminum radiators.
>
> John O'Brien
>
> '61 Bugeye (Lucy)
>
> '65 BJ8 (Madelyn)
>
>
> On 4/26/2021 11:34 AM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets wrote:
>
>      My Bugeye has been running hot in any ambient temperature over 80
> degrees lately.  I have the original radiator that was re-cored with an OEM
> type core almost 25 years ago.  I have been leaning towards getting an
> aluminum radiator.  Moss sells a two row aluminum radiator for $300.  You
> can get a Chinese made Bugeye type radiator on Fleabay for $165 with free
> shipping.  Nevermind the fact Moss charges a $10 oversize fee on top of a
> shipping charge of $27 and then of course California has to get their cut
> ($24).  It adds up.
>      A call to Moss just now was not all that helpful.  I was told that
> all they know is their aluminum radiator comes from Moss Europe.  Other
> than that, they have no idea country of manufacture.  Since both radiators
> are just about the same in construction and core size I am not sure what to
> do here.  With Frank's words on Chinese made crap echoing in my head might
> I be better off getting my original radiator re-cored with an up to date
> core that will have more cooling fin area?  Do the aluminum radiators make
> that much difference?
> Mike MacLean
>
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> '65 BJ8 (Madelyn)
>
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Apr 26 13:29:39 2021
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:29:39 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators
In-Reply-To: <602CEA0A-3844-4B88-ABF7-63991BF77B59@yahoo.com>
References: <602CEA0A-3844-4B88-ABF7-63991BF77B59@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <70046DA4-6FE2-4616-A45D-F57D5578B042@chartermi.net>

Yep, and it will be racing again next Saturday at Gingerman Raceway.   :-)   It was de-parallelogramed three years ago and doesn't leak a drop with a 13 psi cap.  But if it dies it will most likely be replaced with Chinese because of this pensioner's budget constraints.



> On Apr 26, 2021, at 2:35 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> ?Your Ron Davis radiator was in a rollover that left it looking like a parallelogram and the welds have held. Buy American and pay for the quality, dammit! Chinese low volume stuff isn?t repeatable quality, as we all know.  
> 
> Ron Soave
> 
>> On Apr 26, 2021, at 12:53 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
>> ?I have a Ron Davis downflow radiator on my race Bugeye and it works great.  But they are like $600 new.  I bought a Chinese made aluminum radiator for my street Midget a few years ago on ebay and it cost me $145.95 delivered to my door.  It fit perfectly and worked great too.  Despite what Frank used to say not all Chinese stuff is bad.  I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Chinese made radiator on ebay.  
>> Rick
>>>> On Apr 26, 2021, at 1:36 PM, Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>> ?It?ll make a huge difference, but it shouldn?t be getting hot at anything much below 95F (I keep a midget in Florida, and it only sees summer days; it didn?t overheat even when the water pump was failing. I have a stock radiator but it IS in perfect condition). Check the usual issues? Thermostat, timing, etc? Ron Davis makes aluminum works of art with commensurate price tags but they are the best and drop right in. I have used both his downflow and cross flow designs. See attached for material comparisons -
>>> Ron Soave
>>> <image0.jpeg>
>>>>> On Apr 26, 2021, at 11:35 AM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>> ?
>>>>  My Bugeye has been running hot in any ambient temperature over 80 degrees lately.  I have the original radiator that was re-cored with an OEM type core almost 25 years ago.  I have been leaning towards getting an aluminum radiator.  Moss sells a two row aluminum radiator for $300.  You can get a Chinese made Bugeye type radiator on Fleabay for $165 with free shipping.  Nevermind the fact Moss charges a $10 oversize fee on top of a shipping charge of $27 and then of course California has to get their cut ($24).  It adds up.  
>>>>  A call to Moss just now was not all that helpful.  I was told that all they know is their aluminum radiator comes from Moss Europe.  Other than that, they have no idea country of manufacture.  Since both radiators are just about the same in construction and core size I am not sure what to do here.  With Frank's words on Chinese made crap echoing in my head might I be better off getting my original radiator re-cored with an up to date core that will have more cooling fin area?  Do the aluminum radiators make that much difference?
>>>> Mike MacLean
>>>> ------------------------
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From jmfarley61 at gmail.com  Mon Apr 26 13:44:54 2021
From: jmfarley61 at gmail.com (John Farley)
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:44:54 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators
In-Reply-To: <CAL4ZEOMB2Vp-jEQi=OUcmtt759MD_nq4pNhU8=e56BHddhF15Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL4ZEOMB2Vp-jEQi=OUcmtt759MD_nq4pNhU8=e56BHddhF15Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CADtHRq75jh9DLgp=y5wyGJjqT9Ofo2AVHRMx60mmRbrhskz-3g@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Michael. In 2013 I bought a Wizard aluminum radiator for my 1275
Bugeye.  When it arrived the shroud did not fit. I then interacted with
Scott Attig and Tom Dahmer of Wizard.  I then sent Tom measurements of
modifications that were needed.  He then sent me their modified drawing and
3D model for my review before going into production.  The revised shroud
worked perfectly.   Tom also worked with me when the pet cock wouldn?t seal
properly.  I believe I must have been the first Bugeye customer for them.
I sure couldn?t have done this with some overseas manufacturers.

It was pricy, $499.00 back then, but has worked great   I am a satisfied
customer.

While I was at it, I installed an electric cooling fan with a thermostat.

John F



On Mon, Apr 26, 2021 at 12:35 PM Michael MacLean via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

>      My Bugeye has been running hot in any ambient temperature over 80
> degrees lately.  I have the original radiator that was re-cored with an OEM
> type core almost 25 years ago.  I have been leaning towards getting an
> aluminum radiator.  Moss sells a two row aluminum radiator for $300.  You
> can get a Chinese made Bugeye type radiator on Fleabay for $165 with free
> shipping.  Nevermind the fact Moss charges a $10 oversize fee on top of a
> shipping charge of $27 and then of course California has to get their cut
> ($24).  It adds up.
>      A call to Moss just now was not all that helpful.  I was told that
> all they know is their aluminum radiator comes from Moss Europe.  Other
> than that, they have no idea country of manufacture.  Since both radiators
> are just about the same in construction and core size I am not sure what to
> do here.  With Frank's words on Chinese made crap echoing in my head might
> I be better off getting my original radiator re-cored with an up to date
> core that will have more cooling fin area?  Do the aluminum radiators make
> that much difference?
> Mike MacLean
> ------------------------
>
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From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Mon Apr 26 14:20:44 2021
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:20:44 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators
References: <eng6jo51ps8nj7q17c5kfr3p.1619467745799.ref@email.lge.com>
Message-ID: <eng6jo51ps8nj7q17c5kfr3p.1619467745799@email.lge.com>

Ok after reading all the responses I have 1 HUGE question!! ONE!? ?HOW OLD is your fan belt ( read that hardened ones time which can slip) AND.... how right or loose is your belt?They slip against engine torque and against water resistance in the engine.? If your coolant is not circulating at the correct rate , it builds heat rather than dissipates it.? ?Also remember a 50/50 mixture of coolant & water is the professed best heat exchange ratio for a normal cooling system.? ?Ok fellow racers I know restrictions on antifreeze in race cars on race tracks..A simple test on the belt is grab the fan ( of course not running!? ?33 stitches at Summit piont a few years ago ...aw..never mind!) and rock the fan both ways.? Does it slip at all?? Even then retension your fan belt and go for a drive and see how hot it runs.? ?If it still runs hot , water pump impeller , improper opening thermostat or a restriction in the radiator are all possible.? But!? If it worked at 1 time there must be a fly in the ointment!??Do not just throw money at it until you diagnose it.? ?If you have acess to an infrared thermometer....read radiator core temperatures when hot and check top & bottom radiator hose temperatures AND CHECK the temperature of the thermostat housing!? ?Make notes on what is hot or cooler and you might find something wrong with circulation.Honestly I have no idea what I'm saying....but it crazy enough ... It just might work....Chuck!It's be kind to virgins month so DO NOT throw a virgin into a volcano!!!? ?LOL!Sent from my LG Mobile------ Original message------From: Michael MacLean via SpridgetsDate: Mon, Apr 26, 2021 12:35 PMTo: spridgets at autox.team.net;Cc: Subject:[Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators? ? ?My Bugeye has been running hot in any ambient temperature over 80 degrees lately.? I have the original radiator that was re-cored with an OEM type core almost 25 years ago.? I have been leaning towards getting an aluminum radiator.? Moss sells a two row aluminum radiator for $300.? You can get a Chinese made Bugeye type radiator on Fleabay for $165 with free shipping.? Nevermind the fact Moss charges a $10 oversize fee on top of a shipping charge of $27 and then of course California has to get their cut ($24).? It adds up.??? ? ?A call to Moss just now was not all that helpful.? I was told that all they know is their aluminum radiator comes from Moss Europe.? Other than that, they have no idea country of manufacture.? Since both radiators are just about the same in construction and core size I am not sure what to do here.? With Frank's words on Chinese made crap echoing in my head might I be better off getting my original radiator re-cored with an up to date core that will have more cooling fin area?? Do the aluminum radiators make that much difference?Mike MacLean
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 26 14:28:13 2021
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:28:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators
In-Reply-To: <70046DA4-6FE2-4616-A45D-F57D5578B042@chartermi.net>
References: <70046DA4-6FE2-4616-A45D-F57D5578B042@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <86BE25D9-C1AC-4147-9B81-3A77F923CA19@yahoo.com>

I can hook you up with an American made one for Chinese money! I?ll splain in person. Hahnemann had an ?oops.?

Ron Soave

> On Apr 26, 2021, at 2:29 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
> 
> ?Yep, and it will be racing again next Saturday at Gingerman Raceway.   :-)   It was de-parallelogramed three years ago and doesn't leak a drop with a 13 psi cap.  But if it dies it will most likely be replaced with Chinese because of this pensioner's budget constraints.
> 
> 
> 
>> On Apr 26, 2021, at 2:35 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Your Ron Davis radiator was in a rollover that left it looking like a parallelogram and the welds have held. Buy American and pay for the quality, dammit! Chinese low volume stuff isn?t repeatable quality, as we all know.  
>> 
>> Ron Soave
>> 
>>>> On Apr 26, 2021, at 12:53 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
>>> ?I have a Ron Davis downflow radiator on my race Bugeye and it works great.  But they are like $600 new.  I bought a Chinese made aluminum radiator for my street Midget a few years ago on ebay and it cost me $145.95 delivered to my door.  It fit perfectly and worked great too.  Despite what Frank used to say not all Chinese stuff is bad.  I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Chinese made radiator on ebay.  
>>> Rick
>>>>> On Apr 26, 2021, at 1:36 PM, Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>> ?It?ll make a huge difference, but it shouldn?t be getting hot at anything much below 95F (I keep a midget in Florida, and it only sees summer days; it didn?t overheat even when the water pump was failing. I have a stock radiator but it IS in perfect condition). Check the usual issues? Thermostat, timing, etc? Ron Davis makes aluminum works of art with commensurate price tags but they are the best and drop right in. I have used both his downflow and cross flow designs. See attached for material comparisons -
>>>> Ron Soave
>>>> <image0.jpeg>
>>>>>> On Apr 26, 2021, at 11:35 AM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>>> ?
>>>>> My Bugeye has been running hot in any ambient temperature over 80 degrees lately.  I have the original radiator that was re-cored with an OEM type core almost 25 years ago.  I have been leaning towards getting an aluminum radiator.  Moss sells a two row aluminum radiator for $300.  You can get a Chinese made Bugeye type radiator on Fleabay for $165 with free shipping.  Nevermind the fact Moss charges a $10 oversize fee on top of a shipping charge of $27 and then of course California has to get their cut ($24).  It adds up.  
>>>>> A call to Moss just now was not all that helpful.  I was told that all they know is their aluminum radiator comes from Moss Europe.  Other than that, they have no idea country of manufacture.  Since both radiators are just about the same in construction and core size I am not sure what to do here.  With Frank's words on Chinese made crap echoing in my head might I be better off getting my original radiator re-cored with an up to date core that will have more cooling fin area?  Do the aluminum radiators make that much difference?
>>>>> Mike MacLean
>>>>> ------------------------
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Apr 26 16:43:55 2021
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 22:43:55 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators
In-Reply-To: <eng6jo51ps8nj7q17c5kfr3p.1619467745799@email.lge.com>
References: <eng6jo51ps8nj7q17c5kfr3p.1619467745799.ref@email.lge.com>,
 <eng6jo51ps8nj7q17c5kfr3p.1619467745799@email.lge.com>
Message-ID: <BL0PR13MB42768696AC853A3AFF7D05D2C2429@BL0PR13MB4276.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>

Mike,

Along with what chuck said about the belt and possibility of bad pump impeller,
run a bottle of Radiator Flush through it and see if that helps.

I debated on getting an Aluminum radiator also.
My car runs 195 almost always, except when it's hot out and putt-putting around at a car show.
Then it spikes up to around 210-215.
I added an Electric fan to it for far less than the cost of a new radiator. Less than $100
Turn on the electric fan and it cools it right down.

Try the cheap fixes first! ? We tight!

Brian S.


________________________________
From: Spridgets <spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2021 4:20 PM
To: Michael MacLean via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators

Ok after reading all the responses I have 1 HUGE question!! ONE!   HOW OLD is your fan belt ( read that hardened ones time which can slip) AND.... how right or loose is your belt?
They slip against engine torque and against water resistance in the engine.  If your coolant is not circulating at the correct rate , it builds heat rather than dissipates it.
Also remember a 50/50 mixture of coolant & water is the professed best heat exchange ratio for a normal cooling system.
Ok fellow racers I know restrictions on antifreeze in race cars on race tracks..
A simple test on the belt is grab the fan ( of course not running!   33 stitches at Summit piont a few years ago ...aw..never mind!) and rock the fan both ways.  Does it slip at all?  Even then retension your fan belt and go for a drive and s ee how hot it runs.   If it still runs hot , water pump impeller , improper opening thermostat or a restriction in the radiator are all possible.  But!  If it worked at 1 time there must be a fly in the ointment!
Do not just throw money at it until you diagnose it.   If you have acess to an infrared thermometer....read radiator core temperatures when hot and check top & bottom radiator hose temperatures AND CHECK the temperature of the thermostat housing!   Make notes on what is hot or cooler and you might find something wrong with circulation.
Honestly I have no idea what I'm saying....but it crazy enough ... It just might work....
Chuck!
It's be kind to virgins month so DO NOT throw a virgin into a volcano!!!   LOL!

Sent from my LG Mobile

------ Original message------
From: Michael MacLean via Spridgets
Date: Mon, Apr 26, 2021 12:35 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net<mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>;
Cc:
Subject:[Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators

     My Bugeye has been running hot in any ambient temperature over 80 degrees lately.  I have the original radiator that was re-cored with an OEM type core almost 25 years ago.  I have been leaning towards getting an aluminum radiator.  Moss sells a two row aluminum radiator for $300.  You can get a Chinese made Bugeye type radiator on Fleabay for $165 with free shipping.  Never mind the fact Moss charges a $10 oversize fee on top of a shipping charge of $27 and then of course California has to get their cut ($24).  It adds up.
     A call to Moss just now was not all that helpful.  I was told that all they know is their aluminum radiator comes from Moss Europe.  Other than that, they have no idea country of manufacture.  Since both radiators are just about the same in construction and core size I am not sure what to do here.  With Frank's words on Chinese made crap echoing in my head might I be better off getting my original radiator re-cored with an up to date core that will have more cooling fin area?  Do the aluminum radiators make that much difference?
Mike MacLean
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From neilandcustom at gmail.com  Mon Apr 26 17:03:47 2021
From: neilandcustom at gmail.com (Neil Anderson)
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:03:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators
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The Austin-Healey Club of America's national meet, Conclave, is at Big Bear
Lake, May 16- 22.  For more info, contact me.  There is still room to join
us, even with Covid restrictions.

On Mon, Apr 26, 2021, 12:22 PM Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> What conclave?
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Apr 20 18:00:42 2021
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 19:00:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Front springs
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Knock it off Derf, yer breakin' my heart


On Tue, Apr 20, 2021 at 3:22 PM derf via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> That's Suh-seal-ya
>
> On Tue, Apr 20, 2021 at 3:17 PM Billy Zoom via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> I sure learn a lot here!  Mews?.who knew? I though it meant a Greek
>> goddess or artistic inspiration.
>> Now I want a mews of my own
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From 220caribou at gmail.com  Tue Apr 27 14:20:42 2021
From: 220caribou at gmail.com (Mark Haynes)
Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:20:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators
Message-ID: <CAMYfP3=0H4y=h127eRJLwCiwLxho3cuchyNNTLxpE7Owsd_Q7g@mail.gmail.com>

Mike-
I had my spare BE radiator boiled, painted and pressure tested when I had
the Mustang's done, IIRC, it was $250 for both radiators. Now the BE runs
at 190?F even coming up the canyon behind the tourist bozos. I'd not recore
until it was checked out for crud, my radiator guy said that he flushed
quite a bit of gunk out of both radiators, plus they are both still factory
correct.
Now we'll see what happens when I put a HO 948 into it, I already have an
electric fan on standby.
Mark Haynes
It only goes one way- Pay It Forward
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From grbyrns at gmail.com  Tue Apr 27 16:27:34 2021
From: grbyrns at gmail.com (grbyrns at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:27:34 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] 4.22 RE needed
Message-ID: <3EB11F7C-90FC-492F-8CC9-7F41E423803B@gmail.com>

I was in the middle of swapping the pumpkins on the Morris truck and the bugeye today and found a problem.  One tooth of the pinion is badly chipped. Toast.
   So I?m wondering if anyone has a passable 4.22 RE they can spare?
   I swapped the 3.9 and 4.2 just before Lake of the Ozarks trip and have been missing the neck snapping starts in the bugeye and the truck doesn?t need the 4.2 with the low 1st gear of the Datsun gearbox.
   I have a restoreable fiberglass BE hardtop for possible trade....?

Glen Byrns

From Zormecteon at comcast.net  Tue Apr 27 21:02:37 2021
From: Zormecteon at comcast.net (Bill L.)
Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:02:37 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  4.22 RE needed
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Hello grbyrns---,

        I've got one.. I have no idea what it would cost to ship or how to pack it.
        I took it out to put in a 3.9 

        Where are you? 
        I'm in Kelso WA. 
        

> I was in the middle of swapping the pumpkins on the Morris truck and the bugeye today and found a problem.  One tooth of the pinion is badly chipped. Toast.
>    So I?m wondering if anyone has a passable 4.22 RE they can spare?
>    I swapped the 3.9 and 4.2 just before Lake of the Ozarks trip and have been missing the neck snapping starts in the bugeye and the truck doesn?t need the 4.2 with the low 1st gear of the Datsun gearbox.
>    I have a restoreable fiberglass BE hardtop for possible trade....?

> Glen Byrns
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From frog.aye at gmail.com  Wed Apr 28 06:15:12 2021
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2021 05:15:12 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: 4.22 RE needed
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Glen,
I have one, and it's in Fair Oaks.  Much closer than Washington!
Hal

On Tue, Apr 27, 2021 at 8:04 PM Bill L. via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

>
> Hello grbyrns---,
>
>         I've got one.. I have no idea what it would cost to ship or how to
> pack it.
>         I took it out to put in a 3.9
>
>         Where are you?
>         I'm in Kelso WA.
>
>
> > I was in the middle of swapping the pumpkins on the Morris truck and the
> bugeye today and found a problem.  One tooth of the pinion is badly
> chipped. Toast.
> >    So I?m wondering if anyone has a passable 4.22 RE they can spare?
> >    I swapped the 3.9 and 4.2 just before Lake of the Ozarks trip and
> have been missing the neck snapping starts in the bugeye and the truck
> doesn?t need the 4.2 with the low 1st gear of the Datsun gearbox.
> >    I have a restoreable fiberglass BE hardtop for possible trade....?
>
> > Glen Byrns
> > ------------------------
>
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>
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>
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>
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>
>
>
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From miniac7 at aol.com  Wed Apr 28 08:37:25 2021
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:37:25 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: 4.22 RE needed
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References: <3EB11F7C-90FC-492F-8CC9-7F41E423803B@gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <1719035377.886399.1619620645015@mail.yahoo.com>

?And I have one available in Virginia Beach, VA.??In a message dated 4/28/2021 8:15:43 AM Eastern Standard Time, spridgets at autox.team.net writes:?

Glen,I have one, and it's in Fair Oaks.? Much closer than Washington!??Hal
On Tue, Apr 27, 2021 at 8:04 PM Bill L. via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

Hello grbyrns---,

? ? ? ? I've got one.. I have no idea what it would cost to ship or how to pack it.
? ? ? ? I took it out to put in a 3.9 

? ? ? ? Where are you? 
? ? ? ? I'm in Kelso WA. 


> I was in the middle of swapping the pumpkins on the Morris truck and the bugeye today and found a problem.? One tooth of the pinion is badly chipped. Toast.
>? ? So I?m wondering if anyone has a passable 4.22 RE they can spare?
>? ? I swapped the 3.9 and 4.2 just before Lake of the Ozarks trip and have been missing the neck snapping starts in the bugeye and the truck doesn?t need the 4.2 with the low 1st gear of the Datsun gearbox.
>? ? I have a restoreable fiberglass BE hardtop for possible trade....?

> Glen Byrns
> ------------------------

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From grbyrns at gmail.com  Wed Apr 28 12:30:29 2021
From: grbyrns at gmail.com (grbyrns at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:30:29 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] =?utf-8?b?QnVnc3nigJlzIDQuMg==?=
Message-ID: <EDFC0E5C-0038-4F51-95FD-E176FBB7D887@gmail.com>

Thanks to everyone who offered up a ?new? RE for Bugsy.  As always, the list members are one of the best things about being a Spridget owner.  A lister within driving distance of Davis has kindly offered one, and I?ll have an excuse for a small road trip.  Pretty much my biggest excursion in the last year.  Thanks again and best to all.   Now I have to pop the 3.9 out of the Sprite today to finish the swap.  Hope the 3.9 isn?t pants or the Morris pickup will be down for a bit.  Fingers crossed.
 

Glen Byrns

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Wed Apr 28 17:23:18 2021
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:23:18 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: 4.22 RE needed
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Glen, it looks like we both are looking for an excuse to get out of the
house....
I'm fairly certain that you will be quicker than I, so I will assume you
are going to pick it up: 4700 Quad court, Fair Oaks. Right near the
cemetery.  Directions available if you're not using GPS.
I work 6 to 2  Sunday through Thursday, so anytime after about 2:30 would
be okay (but tomorrow I have an appointment after work.) Either Friday or
Saturday anytime  should be good, but I might have an electrician helping
me  do some work here.  We haven't scheduled it yet but I would like to be
available when she knows her schedule. I hope to know that by tomorrow
evening.

Tell me about the hard top:  what does it need?  is all the hardware
there?  is it something that I can pay someone to do?   I would love to
have one, but I don't need something that will still be unfinished when I
go....

My cell number is (916) 834-3764.  Text is best  but if I have your number
in the phone I will answer it if I hear it.   I also check my email several
times a day so that's always good.
Hal

On Wed, Apr 28, 2021 at 7:37 AM miniac7--- via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

>
> And I have one available in Virginia Beach, VA.
>
>
> In a message dated 4/28/2021 8:15:43 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> spridgets at autox.team.net writes:
>
>
>
> Glen,
> I have one, and it's in Fair Oaks.  Much closer than Washington!
> Hal
>
> On Tue, Apr 27, 2021 at 8:04 PM Bill L. via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>
> Hello grbyrns---,
>
>         I've got one.. I have no idea what it would cost to ship or how to
> pack it.
>         I took it out to put in a 3.9
>
>         Where are you?
>         I'm in Kelso WA.
>
>
> > I was in the middle of swapping the pumpkins on the Morris truck and the
> bugeye today and found a problem.  One tooth of the pinion is badly
> chipped. Toast.
> >    So I?m wondering if anyone has a passable 4.22 RE they can spare?
> >    I swapped the 3.9 and 4.2 just before Lake of the Ozarks trip and
> have been missing the neck snapping starts in the bugeye and the truck
> doesn?t need the 4.2 with the low 1st gear of the Datsun gearbox.
> >    I have a restoreable fiberglass BE hardtop for possible trade....?
>
> > Glen Byrns
> > ------------------------
>
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>
>
> The subliminal message for today is.
>
> ===8<===========End of original message text===========
>
>
>
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