From bshirey382 at gmail.com  Tue Nov  1 07:45:10 2022
From: bshirey382 at gmail.com (Bert Shirey)
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2022 09:45:10 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Won't Idle Down
Message-ID: <CAKSCNvjPEFfS0vKYeGpDN-9foAiCZGswQvhJSB-k2=4yz3DMqw@mail.gmail.com>

Guys and Gals: Last month I passed down my 1966 MKII 1098 MIdget to a
friend. I had the car 57 years from new, but I can no longer take care of
it as it needs 'and it was time to let it  go to a good home
        . Some time ago I replaced the carbs with new SU H2s. Ever since,
the idle will not come down. It holds about 1500 RPM normal and higher on
fast. Because of back issues, I was never able to properly sort out the
trouble. The screws are out to the point of being loose. Before I installed
the new carbs I went over the whole car, timing, ignition, plugs, valve
adjustment.
      The car has about 55000 miles and is in mechanically good shape,
since I babied it. My friend is not yet a list member, and I still feel
some responsibility to help him getting the Midge running properly.He says
he checked for vacuum leaks in the usual manner, to no avail. There is a
slight oil leak from one of the tappet side covers that I suppose could
draw air into the breather, maybe unlikely.
          Any ideas would be appreciated. Cheers, Bert Shirey.
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Nov  7 05:30:57 2022
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2022 07:30:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Won't Idle Down
In-Reply-To: <CAKSCNvjPEFfS0vKYeGpDN-9foAiCZGswQvhJSB-k2=4yz3DMqw@mail.gmail.com>
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Hi Bert,

Have you synchronized the carbs?  If there are no vacuum leaks it sounds like one throttle plate is open.  What needles are you running?  A leaky side plate won't make any difference to the idle speed.

Rick

> On Nov 6, 2022, at 11:50 PM, Bert Shirey via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> Guys and Gals: Last month I passed down my 1966 MKII 1098 MIdget to a friend. I had the car 57 years from new, but I can no longer take care of it as it needs 'and it was time to let it  go to a good home
>         . Some time ago I replaced the carbs with new SU H2s. Ever since, the idle will not come down. It holds about 1500 RPM normal and higher on fast. Because of back issues, I was never able to properly sort out the trouble. The screws are out to the point of being loose. Before I installed the new carbs I went over the whole car, timing, ignition, plugs, valve adjustment. 
>       The car has about 55000 miles and is in mechanically good shape, since I babied it. My friend is not yet a list member, and I still feel some responsibility to help him getting the Midge running properly.He says he checked for vacuum leaks in the usual manner, to no avail. There is a slight oil leak from one of the tappet side covers that I suppose could draw air into the breather, maybe unlikely.
>           Any ideas would be appreciated. Cheers, Bert Shirey.
> ------------------------
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From ron.corry.iol at gmail.com  Mon Nov  7 07:26:05 2022
From: ron.corry.iol at gmail.com (Ron Corry)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2022 14:26:05 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Won't Idle Down
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Hi Bert,

     Three things to check in my opinion:-

1.) Is there any slack in the cable going to the carbs and are the ferrule
ends seated correctly (too much slack is not good either). Maybe undo the
cable clamp to the lever on the carbs; start her up and see if the idle is
as you have now. If the idle is now good, check out #2 below as well.

2.)  Check carefully in the driver's footwell that there is nothing
obstructing the correct operation of the pedal and it's cross arm. (My
carpet moved up and blocked the proper return of the cable / acclr. arm.
Being stuck in traffic at 2500 revs is not funny!).

3.) Have you changed the (routing of the) acclr. cable? I did, and when I
closed the bonnet, it squezed on the cable, and sent the revs up.

Hope these thoughts may work for you. Do share with the group the solution
to this issue.

Kind regards,

Ron.

On Mon 7 Nov 2022, 04:46 Bert Shirey via Spridgets, <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Guys and Gals: Last month I passed down my 1966 MKII 1098 MIdget to a
> friend. I had the car 57 years from new, but I can no longer take care of
> it as it needs 'and it was time to let it  go to a good home
>         . Some time ago I replaced the carbs with new SU H2s. Ever since,
> the idle will not come down. It holds about 1500 RPM normal and higher on
> fast. Because of back issues, I was never able to properly sort out the
> trouble. The screws are out to the point of being loose. Before I installed
> the new carbs I went over the whole car, timing, ignition, plugs, valve
> adjustment.
>       The car has about 55000 miles and is in mechanically good shape,
> since I babied it. My friend is not yet a list member, and I still feel
> some responsibility to help him getting the Midge running properly.He says
> he checked for vacuum leaks in the usual manner, to no avail. There is a
> slight oil leak from one of the tappet side covers that I suppose could
> draw air into the breather, maybe unlikely.
>           Any ideas would be appreciated. Cheers, Bert Shirey.
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Mon Nov  7 13:30:43 2022
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2022 15:30:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Won't Idle Down
In-Reply-To: <CAB_iydfQeVFXbwncsw-=MEu2Rs=AQ9XoyHh+qej=+xUH2WWpBA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAKSCNvjPEFfS0vKYeGpDN-9foAiCZGswQvhJSB-k2=4yz3DMqw@mail.gmail.com>
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Also check the ferule ends for wear. Sometimes the brass wears and causes
the inner cable to snag.

On Mon, Nov 7, 2022, 10:35 AM Ron Corry via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Hi Bert,
>
>      Three things to check in my opinion:-
>
> 1.) Is there any slack in the cable going to the carbs and are the ferrule
> ends seated correctly (too much slack is not good either). Maybe undo the
> cable clamp to the lever on the carbs; start her up and see if the idle is
> as you have now. If the idle is now good, check out #2 below as well.
>
> 2.)  Check carefully in the driver's footwell that there is nothing
> obstructing the correct operation of the pedal and it's cross arm. (My
> carpet moved up and blocked the proper return of the cable / acclr. arm.
> Being stuck in traffic at 2500 revs is not funny!).
>
> 3.) Have you changed the (routing of the) acclr. cable? I did, and when I
> closed the bonnet, it squezed on the cable, and sent the revs up.
>
> Hope these thoughts may work for you. Do share with the group the solution
> to this issue.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Ron.
>
> On Mon 7 Nov 2022, 04:46 Bert Shirey via Spridgets, <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> Guys and Gals: Last month I passed down my 1966 MKII 1098 MIdget to a
>> friend. I had the car 57 years from new, but I can no longer take care of
>> it as it needs 'and it was time to let it  go to a good home
>>         . Some time ago I replaced the carbs with new SU H2s. Ever since,
>> the idle will not come down. It holds about 1500 RPM normal and higher on
>> fast. Because of back issues, I was never able to properly sort out the
>> trouble. The screws are out to the point of being loose. Before I installed
>> the new carbs I went over the whole car, timing, ignition, plugs, valve
>> adjustment.
>>       The car has about 55000 miles and is in mechanically good shape,
>> since I babied it. My friend is not yet a list member, and I still feel
>> some responsibility to help him getting the Midge running properly.He says
>> he checked for vacuum leaks in the usual manner, to no avail. There is a
>> slight oil leak from one of the tappet side covers that I suppose could
>> draw air into the breather, maybe unlikely.
>>           Any ideas would be appreciated. Cheers, Bert Shirey.
>> ------------------------
>>
>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>>
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov  8 10:18:22 2022
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2022 09:18:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Won't Idle Down
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From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Tue Nov  8 13:56:14 2022
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (AOL Mail Update (Terms & Policy))
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2022 20:56:14 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Vote!
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No disclaimers!Just go out and vote.Chuck.So much for public service announcements?
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 11 12:05:12 2022
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:05:12 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Wrench test
Message-ID: <CAMhoh1Vp8D6T8Ee_hTUWqe-2QSNZA0V6PYE6A1s9ifab4KYbEQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi List,

YouTube found this for me which I though I'd share:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXHvvjxReCc

Personally I've used Snap-On Flank Drive/Flank Drive Plus wrenches for
years and been very pleased with them and only ever had to have one changed
under warranty once (chrome chimbled away).  What the test doesn't tell you
is how well the finish on the wrench lasts over the years and having
watched the chrome flake and peel on a 1 1/4 inch wrench that never saw
much use it didn't seem to matter until that one time I sliced my finger
open on a slither of chome peel.

I guess the European brands in future testing might include the Facom which
looks a lot like the Metrinch but it's French. . .

Regards


Daniel
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 13 07:54:36 2022
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2022 14:54:36 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Stub axle question for all your racers!
Message-ID: <CAMhoh1WVv9bnfAz-H5-MoYABn6PZMg4GptDB=jorQ4eBacYngA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi List (especially racers),

The Spridget  stub axle (I'm only interested in disc brake hubs) was
designed to be fitting with a brake disc shield which I discarded long
before I ever fitted a big disc kit.  However the stub axle has part of the
forging/casting for 3 holes threaded for the securing nuts for that
shield.  The one single threaded hole looks like it contributes nothing to
the strength and intregity fo the stub axle itself and I wondered if anyone
had ever removed that whole section it to save a bit of (unsprung) weight?

Regards


Daniel
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Nov 13 08:20:01 2022
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:20:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Stub axle question for all your racers!
In-Reply-To: <CAMhoh1WVv9bnfAz-H5-MoYABn6PZMg4GptDB=jorQ4eBacYngA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMhoh1WVv9bnfAz-H5-MoYABn6PZMg4GptDB=jorQ4eBacYngA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <17F071EF-B105-4A64-9352-00679EC91691@chartermi.net>

I just eat fewer cheeseburgers the week of a race to reduce weight by that much.  :-)

> On Nov 13, 2022, at 9:56 AM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> Hi List (especially racers),
> 
> The Spridget  stub axle (I'm only interested in disc brake hubs) was designed to be fitting with a brake disc shield which I discarded long before I ever fitted a big disc kit.  However the stub axle has part of the forging/casting for 3 holes threaded for the securing nuts for that shield.  The one single threaded hole looks like it contributes nothing to the strength and intregity fo the stub axle itself and I wondered if anyone had ever removed that whole section it to save a bit of (unsprung) weight?
> 
> Regards
> 
> 
> Daniel
> ------------------------
> 
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 13 09:14:56 2022
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:14:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Stub axle question for all your racers!
In-Reply-To: <CAMhoh1WVv9bnfAz-H5-MoYABn6PZMg4GptDB=jorQ4eBacYngA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMhoh1WVv9bnfAz-H5-MoYABn6PZMg4GptDB=jorQ4eBacYngA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B452E9DA-7938-4154-8A2F-B7D331A36433@yahoo.com>

I have not. I do use 7075 alumin(i)um hubs, though. 

Ron Soave

> On Nov 13, 2022, at 9:07 AM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> Hi List (especially racers),
> 
> The Spridget  stub axle (I'm only interested in disc brake hubs) was designed to be fitting with a brake disc shield which I discarded long before I ever fitted a big disc kit.  However the stub axle has part of the forging/casting for 3 holes threaded for the securing nuts for that shield.  The one single threaded hole looks like it contributes nothing to the strength and intregity fo the stub axle itself and I wondered if anyone had ever removed that whole section it to save a bit of (unsprung) weight?
> 
> Regards
> 
> 
> Daniel
> ------------------------
> 
> spridgets at autox.team.net
> 
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From healeyrik at gmail.com  Sun Nov 13 10:22:34 2022
From: healeyrik at gmail.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:22:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Wrench test
In-Reply-To: <CAMhoh1Vp8D6T8Ee_hTUWqe-2QSNZA0V6PYE6A1s9ifab4KYbEQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMhoh1Vp8D6T8Ee_hTUWqe-2QSNZA0V6PYE6A1s9ifab4KYbEQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAGfzsZd+hECiOHd5vgEyTJb1OCHwjjmYvBufG-3S-gRy9gc3EQ@mail.gmail.com>

That was interesting, Daniel.  Cool to see how those fancy jaws don't add
anything.

Best regards,
Rick

On Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 2:59 PM Weslake1330 via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Hi List,
>
> YouTube found this for me which I though I'd share:
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXHvvjxReCc
>
> Personally I've used Snap-On Flank Drive/Flank Drive Plus wrenches for
> years and been very pleased with them and only ever had to have one changed
> under warranty once (chrome chimbled away).  What the test doesn't tell you
> is how well the finish on the wrench lasts over the years and having
> watched the chrome flake and peel on a 1 1/4 inch wrench that never saw
> much use it didn't seem to matter until that one time I sliced my finger
> open on a slither of chome peel.
>
> I guess the European brands in future testing might include the Facom
> which looks a lot like the Metrinch but it's French. . .
>
> Regards
>
>
> Daniel
> ------------------------
>
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From dtwoerpel at gmail.com  Sun Nov 13 14:02:26 2022
From: dtwoerpel at gmail.com (David Woerpel)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:02:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wrench test
In-Reply-To: <CAMhoh1Vp8D6T8Ee_hTUWqe-2QSNZA0V6PYE6A1s9ifab4KYbEQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <37295998-7428-5179-fd9a-4e653327cf3b@gmail.com>

Thanks for that Daniel.? A most enlightening video.? My Dad was in the 
hardware business and I have had a set of wrenches(spanners) and sockets 
made by a company called "Plumb", no longer in business. These are 
wonderful tools, not plated so not slippery and have served me well for 
60 years.? I lost a 9/16" combination and purchased a replacement from a 
hardware store.? First time I used it and put some torque on it the jaws 
spread on the open end!? Using some colorful words I tossed the wrench 
and it slid under my workbench.? When looking for it, there was my 
"Plumb" 9/16.? Things happen for a reason.? I have never tested them to 
the limit but I guess they are "good-nuf".
Regards,

Dave W.
'59 :{)
'59 MGA 1500
Waukesha WI
"Pay It Forward"


On 11/11/2022 1:05 PM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets wrote:
> Hi List,
>
> YouTube found this for me which I though I'd share:
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXHvvjxReCc
>
> Personally I've used Snap-On Flank Drive/Flank Drive Plus wrenches for 
> years and been very pleased with them and only ever had to have one 
> changed under warranty once (chrome chimbled away).? What the test 
> doesn't tell you is how well the finish on the wrench lasts over the 
> years and having watched the chrome flake and peel on a 1 1/4 inch 
> wrench that never saw much use it didn't seem to matter until that one 
> time I sliced my finger open on a slither of chome peel.
>
> I guess the European brands in future testing might include the Facom 
> which looks a lot like the Metrinch but it's French. . .
>
> Regards
>
>
> Daniel
>
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From jj3351 at comcast.net  Sun Nov 13 14:51:05 2022
From: jj3351 at comcast.net (John Jenkins)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:51:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Wrench test
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Message-ID: <6AB281C7-1B84-4C3E-8E48-858F40890D91@comcast.net>

I?m 71yrs and I have used plumb tools since I started wrenching (9yrs old) and have a set of Armstrong that I bought when I was 18yrs old. The plumb is as good as anything made in hand tools. The Armstrong is good also. 
When I needed a replacement tool for whatever reason, I would buy craftsman because of the replacement policy. 
Someone will hit the hand tool jackpot with my tools when I kick. 
John J

Sent from my iPad

> On Nov 13, 2022, at 12:24 PM, HealeyRick via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> That was interesting, Daniel.  Cool to see how those fancy jaws don't add anything.
> 
> Best regards,
> Rick
> 
>> On Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 2:59 PM Weslake1330 via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> Hi List,
>> 
>> YouTube found this for me which I though I'd share:
>> 
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXHvvjxReCc
>> 
>> Personally I've used Snap-On Flank Drive/Flank Drive Plus wrenches for years and been very pleased with them and only ever had to have one changed under warranty once (chrome chimbled away).  What the test doesn't tell you is how well the finish on the wrench lasts over the years and having watched the chrome flake and peel on a 1 1/4 inch wrench that never saw much use it didn't seem to matter until that one time I sliced my finger open on a slither of chome peel.
>> 
>> I guess the European brands in future testing might include the Facom which looks a lot like the Metrinch but it's French. . .
>> 
>> Regards
>> 
>> 
>> Daniel
>> ------------------------
>> 
>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>> 
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Nov 13 18:43:41 2022
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2022 17:43:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Stub axle question for all your racers!
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Do you identify as unsprung, Rick??
> I just eat fewer cheeseburgers the week of a race to reduce weight by that much.  :-)

From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Fri Nov 18 10:27:29 2022
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (AOL Mail Update (Terms & Policy))
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:27:29 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Body modification curiosity?
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Has anyone put bugeye quarter panels on a box Spridget , or have images of that being done?I have a car which is probably getting a bugeye front end and thought a set of bugeye 1/4 panels might make an interesting folding top , with a trunk lid bugeye looking car.? Yes the fitting and contouring could be interesting.??But the end product would be a modern convenience car with a vintage look.??Chuck
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 18 11:14:28 2022
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:14:28 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Body modification curiosity?
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Did you miss Sprite Jubilee 08?  You were at Carlisle Imports but not sure
if this car was.

[image: Sprite Jubilee -12.jpg]

On Fri, 18 Nov 2022 at 17:54, AOL Mail Update (Terms & Policy) via
Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Has anyone put bugeye quarter panels on a box Spridget , or have images of
> that being done?
> I have a car which is probably getting a bugeye front end and thought a
> set of bugeye 1/4 panels might make an interesting folding top , with a
> trunk lid bugeye looking car.  Yes the fitting and contouring could be
> interesting.
> But the end product would be a modern convenience car with a vintage
> look.
> Chuck
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Nov 18 11:21:43 2022
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:21:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Body modification curiosity?
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The factory did it, and I?ve always thought it was a great look. I think you?d have to start with an entire rear clip though, and then add the boot lid and transplant the rear deck to extend the cockpit for a folding top.
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Nov 18 11:44:56 2022
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:44:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Body modification curiosity?
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How much is that rear clip?


From refisk at chartermi.net  Fri Nov 18 11:47:33 2022
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:47:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Body modification curiosity?
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Chuck,

Many examples of this on the web.  Don't know of anyone on the list that has done it though.  Bugeye front end on a squarebody = gaak!  If you do the whole car OK, but just the bonnet - NO!!!

Now a squarebody front clip on a Bugeye is a whole 'nuther thing and looks pretty good. Donald and company did just that when they were designing the squarebody front end.

Rick

> On Nov 18, 2022, at 12:51 PM, AOL Mail Update (Terms & Policy) via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> Has anyone put bugeye quarter panels on a box Spridget , or have images of that being done?
> I have a car which is probably getting a bugeye front end and thought a set of bugeye 1/4 panels might make an interesting folding top , with a trunk lid bugeye looking car.  Yes the fitting and contouring could be interesting.  
> But the end product would be a modern convenience car with a vintage look.  
> Chuck
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Fri Nov 18 12:36:34 2022
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:36:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Body modification curiosity?
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Or start with a Bugeye and put one of these on it.  That's my plan anyhow.

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> On Nov 18, 2022, at 1:53 PM, Billy Zoom via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?The factory did it, and I?ve always thought it was a great look. I think you?d have to start with an entire rear clip though, and then add the boot lid and transplant the rear deck to extend the cockpit for a folding top.
> 
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From mdmyersct at gmail.com  Fri Nov 18 14:38:51 2022
From: mdmyersct at gmail.com (Mike Myers)
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:38:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Body modification curiosity?
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I am thinking he wants roll up windows and attached top from Mk III

> On Nov 18, 2022, at 4:36 PM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?Or start with a Bugeye and put one of these on it.  That's my plan anyhow.
> 
> <image1.jpeg>
> 
> 
> 
>> On Nov 18, 2022, at 1:53 PM, Billy Zoom via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> 
>> ?The factory did it, and I?ve always thought it was a great look. I think you?d have to start with an entire rear clip though, and then add the boot lid and transplant the rear deck to extend the cockpit for a folding top.
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From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Fri Nov 18 17:58:14 2022
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (AOL Mail Update (Terms & Policy))
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:58:14 +0000 (UTC)
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 I would be fabricating this car for Mary Anne.I have the parts and figured ...why not , she really wanted a Bugeye.? ?Why not a Bugeye with a folding top , a trunk and roll up side glass.? ?And....wire wheels with early knock offs.??Chuck
    On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 06:51:40 PM EST, Mike Myers via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:  
 
 I am thinking he wants roll up windows and attached top from Mk III

> On Nov 18, 2022, at 4:36 PM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?Or start with a Bugeye and put one of these on it.? That's my plan anyhow.
> 
> <image1.jpeg>
> 
> 
> 
>> On Nov 18, 2022, at 1:53 PM, Billy Zoom via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> 
>> ?The factory did it, and I?ve always thought it was a great look. I think you?d have to start with an entire rear clip though, and then add the boot lid and transplant the rear deck to extend the cockpit for a folding top.
>> 
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Nov 18 13:49:55 2022
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:49:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Body modification curiosity?
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I?d do it to my ?62, but I?ve never run across an affordable and salvageable Bugeye rear clip.

From emailme at greggowins.com  Sat Nov 19 09:49:17 2022
From: emailme at greggowins.com (Greg Gowins)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:49:17 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Body modification curiosity?
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Pieces Part Two!

On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 6:58 PM AOL Mail Update (Terms & Policy) via
Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> I would be fabricating this car for Mary Anne.
> I have the parts and figured ...why not , she really wanted a Bugeye.
>  Why not a Bugeye with a folding top , a trunk and roll up side glass.
>  And....wire wheels with early knock offs.
> Chuck
>
> On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 06:51:40 PM EST, Mike Myers via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>
> I am thinking he wants roll up windows and attached top from Mk III
>
> > On Nov 18, 2022, at 4:36 PM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> >
> > ?Or start with a Bugeye and put one of these on it.  That's my plan
> anyhow.
> >
> > <image1.jpeg>
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Nov 18, 2022, at 1:53 PM, Billy Zoom via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> ?The factory did it, and I?ve always thought it was a great look. I
> think you?d have to start with an entire rear clip though, and then add the
> boot lid and transplant the rear deck to extend the cockpit for a folding
> top.
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From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Thu Nov 24 10:23:12 2022
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Subject: [Spridgets] That time of year again?
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Hello everyone!Reflecting on the year , thankful for all we have!Wishing all a safe and happy holiday!Yet another American holiday??Chuck
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Nov 24 15:21:22 2022
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:21:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] That time of year again?
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Best to you all!

Lester


> On Nov 24, 2022, at 1:31 PM, AOL Mail Update (Terms & Policy) via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> ?
> Hello everyone!
> Reflecting on the year , thankful for all we have!
> Wishing all a safe and happy holiday!
> Yet another American holiday??
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