[Spridgets] 19 years ago yesterday.

[Larry Macy]

Ummm, Dave W, that was not the OSHIT that started it all. 

That was a year or more after we started in the NE.  The first true OSHIT and when I came up with the name was at Amy P’s in Latrobe PA. Frank, Kevin, Allen, Chuck C and I went there to turn her Sprite from a non-runner to a runner, in 3 days (if I missed anyone, oops, sorry). I think that was in 1998 or so. Chuck got a tattoo and a face full of exhaust for his troubles. Amy got a running Sprite and a serious bathtub ring. The rest of us got farts from the Rolling Rock that was readily available. And plenty of Pizza was served.

I missed the Cluster, as it sounded like a lot of fun. Maybe the furthest from the roots of OSHIT, possibly one of the largest, but certainly not the first. 

Many of those that have contributed and participated in OSHIT activities over the years are gone, but certainly not forgotten.

Larry

> On Oct 5, 2025, at 5:46 PM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Wow! Blast from the past.
> Thanks for sharing this Ron. I seem to remember there were some short videos too. If anyone has any please post a link.
> I have had my Sprite for 20 years now. That was a recommendation from Frank when I almost bought one of his Spridgets via his craigslist ad but it had already sold. I had emailed him for a tip when his reply was that it was sold and he said stay away from buying another Spitfire and check eBay for a Sprite or MG Midget as they were the best LBC's. I found my little Deep Pink Sprite in Los Angeles a few weeks later and the rest is history. Great OSHIT people from all around the world. I'm grateful to have met the best and this list preserves all of their skills and tons of humor too!
> Safety Fast Gentleman,
> Linda 
> 62 California Sprite "Pinky" 
> 
> 
> 
> On Thu, Jul 31, 2025 at 11:26 PM Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>> Wrapping up a refresh on Trash’s motor as I type/tap. Less hair, more wrinkles, same sh!t!  I’ve grown old but not grown up! 
>> 
>> Ron Soave
>> 
>>> On Jul 31, 2025, at 9:15 PM, David Woerpel <dtwoerpel at gmail.com <mailto:dtwoerpel at gmail.com>> wrote:
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>>> 
>>> WOW, the OSHIT that started it all!  Good to see Paul, Jim, and an oh so young Grasshopper!  Thanks Ron!
>>> Hope all is well with you and family. 
>>> 
>>> DaveW
>>> 
>>> '59 :()
>>> '59 MGA 1500
>>> 
>>> Waukesha WI 
>>> 
>>> "Pay It Forward"
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>>> On Thu, Jul 31, 2025, 8:00 PM Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>>>> The Buster Cluster. The best of times. So many are gone… 
>>>> 
>>>> <hqdefault.jpg>
>>>> Buster Cluster 2006
>>>> youtu.be
>>>>  <https://youtu.be/fs1klEzra24>Buster Cluster 2006 <https://youtu.be/fs1klEzra24>
>>>> youtu.be <https://youtu.be/fs1klEzra24>
>>>> 
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