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Or so I have been told. Their front legs are shorter than their hind legs, so they roll downhill, very fast, and to get away from one, you should run uphill. Bob, Troutdale, OR Formally from Idaho and Wyoming which have BEARS. "Robert Webb" 14983... MORE
To quote my friend Norm - it's either a feast of a famine So here's a Mk II Sprite fitted with small block Chev Corvette engine. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=3D1&item=3D4547 154080&category=3D6023 The eBay description reads: 1962 Austin Healey Sprite MKII. (Great restoration project) Hotrod convertible/Roadster. California car, clean body, blue metallic, The mileage on odometer reads 40,136 but is not the original odometer, exac t unknown. Equipped with rebuilt 1972 Corvette V8 Chevy small block 350, 4 bolt main. Engine has crane cam with roller rockers, 4 barrel Holly 650 double pumper dual feed carburetor with Edelbrock 4 barrel intake manifold. Comes... MORE
I need to do the same thing. Have the same problem with my brand new looking rebuilt holley. Let me know what happens, and where you got the regulator. Tom Kashul, Park Ridge, IL. TMJCOMM@... 14965... MORE
Thank You everyone for your advice....I'm going to try the Regulator Fix Thanks Again Chris [Lebanon,Pa.] Oh,Yes it is a Holley. "chrischrisah" 14944... MORE
Hey peoplez. Thanks to my friend George back east who sold me the Beige cowl (steering wheel surround) and through in a beige horn push with it ... I'm really going to give it a try to duplicate that picture in Original Sprite and Midget showing the blonde steering wheel (but, using a bugeye steering wheel instead). Having said that, I thought it might be worth a shot to access a Midget specific site and see if anybody knows the exact color of paint to be used to get that blonde/beige color on the steering wheel. So what's the... MORE
Hi All, Here's a case of dedication and good fortune! Friend of mine from Virginia located a Fully restored Bugeye, all original, complete with soft and hard top on either Craigslist or Traderonline. Was sent a bunch of photos, which he forwarded on to me. It looked too good to be true for 6K. It was located in Kennewick, WA. Was about a 10 year old restoration. Original owner passed away and a friend was selling it for his widow. He flew out with his wife, they loved it! Bought it. Drove it to friends place in Puyallup. Made... MORE
all i want to know is HOW MUCH? lol what's your email address? alan in iowa city "Alan Larson" 14926... MORE
Have a fiberglass Bugeye bonnet with flared fenders in excellent condition that I would like to sell. Anyone have a ny interest? I am located in Minneapolis. Jack "matchboxracing" 14923... MORE
All my best wishes to your daughter ... and to you, Greg. What a nightmare. Michael Modesto, CA Furryoldgrover@... 14924... MORE
Well all, My daughter has a Miata and I looked it over a few months ago thinking about putting that entire drive train and suspension in my Bugeye. I decided to go ahead and use the A-Series and 5-speed, and update the suspension with air bags. I didn't want to have to buy the Miata and see what I can do. Well, to all you Fathers out there, last night I just got the call all Fathers dred. Yep, Mr. Hahs, this is Sargent Phelps from La Mirada Police Department. You daughter has been involved in an accident, and... MORE
Now come on guys and gals. Let's confess up. COLIN IS THE BEST. Don't you just love it that he has these tidbits that are, in fact ... fact! Not making fun. No, no, no. I love it. 7 gal fuel tank vs 6 gal fuel tank. Life is good when you have these kind of factoids available. Thanks Colin. and .... (yes, that's right) avagoodday (with 2 "d"s) Michael Modesto, CA Furryoldgrover@... 14911... MORE
First off, anything can be done with enough time and money. There is a local guy (Salinas CA) that has done this transplant but with a stick. He did not have to cut a lot because the car already had a V6 :-) I think I have some pictures around somewhere. If I can find them I will post them. It's not a real good fit but the car is very fast. The shifter comes out back by his elbow and is shaped like the one on a Cobra. Larry Miller "Larry & Sandi Miller" 14916... MORE
Harrison, Darn, I hate to hear that. What kind of scumb_g would do a thing like that? Will keep our ears and eyes open, but it's probably toast. Unbelievable! Hang in there. Michael Modesto, CA Furryoldgrover@... 14904... MORE
I have the same problem! Tom Kashul Park Ridge IL. TMJCOMM@... 14920... MORE
Hello Gang! Working on a BE that has a Judson supercharger installed,using stock carb.that came with the kit,the fuel pump is a electric Purlator [4 to 7 psi.],the problem is that the gas runs out the overflow of the carb.,do we need a fuel reg. or is there something wrong with the carb. float?????? Thank You Chris [Lebanon,Pa.] "chrischrisah" 14888... MORE
Howdy, folks. I just wanted to personally invite all of you to an event that we, the Cape Cod British Car Club, are hosting on May 22. It's called the "A" Team Invitational. Although all marques are welcome, it's a tribute to all automobiles blessed with having the "A" Engine as its primary source of locomotion. There's far too much to explain in this post. So, please take a look at the web site. Scroll down until you see "A" Team Spring Invitational. Click and learn. The reason I'm sending the personal invitation is because the 75 mile Poker... MORE
Sorry Vigil, The address for Felders is 210 PCH, Hermosa Beach, CA Phone is 310-379-4495. I have used Cap's Paint & Body (562) 595-6035 in Signal Hill and was very happy. But Felders is better (ok I've known him for 20 years) Paul Van Wig pvanwig@... "J. Spencer Baker" 14872... MORE
Doug - Where in SC? I live in Spartanburg. "joe blxfstz" 14867... MORE
...SC for me is Santa Clara, CA....Doug dpecchenino@... 14871... MORE
I can't tell you about what is included in the kit because I haven't bought one yet, but I about a year ago, I did an interesting red color study. My bugeye was originally Cherry Red with the Red interior. In talking to Biff Jones ( http://sprites2.homestead.com/ ) I learned that the red interior in his pristine '62 Sprite was the same red. Also, Bill French of South Carolina had pulled an original red interior out of his car and sent me a few samples. I ordered swatches from AH Spares, Victoria British, Moss and Heritage Upholstery and compared... MORE
Michael- I've been trying to figure out how the "Guys" drive these things at anything above 60-65mph...my poor little 948 w/ stock tranny and 4.22 RE is well above 5krpm at 65 and the suspension and brakes at that speed leave me w/ little/no confidence. I do, however, get a kick out of driving it around town but the big SUV's scare the S#%T out of me! Addictive little vixon.... Doug in SC.. dpecchenino@... 14864... MORE
Pat- I sent this response out to another BE restorer last week on the same subject... "Kevin- =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 Pages 94-95 of Linsay Porter's "MG Midget and A-H Sprite Guide to Purchase and DIY Restoration" give a good step-by-step description to wing bead renewal. If you don't have the reference book I can copy and fax you the pa ges if that would help....if so, contact me offline at dpecchenino@... ." Same offer applies... Doug in Santa Clara dpecchenino@... 14862... MORE
Thanks to all of you for the input. A silly little thing, but great to hear your perspectives on it. Michael Modesto, CA 58 Frog & 59 Bug Furryoldgrover@... 14859... MORE
Michael, Years ago I used to install telemetry systems onto the guidance system of the Minuteman missile. If you dropped a part into the missile then you had to go get it. So I would use Eastman 910 super glue and glue the part, usually a nut, to my middle finger. This allowed me to put the nut into some pretty tight places. I used this technique when I reassembled my BE with good results. Jerry Corona, Ca. "Gerald Mock" 14840... MORE
Guys, concerning AH Spares: I just purchased some bizarre parts (complete inner assembly) behind the bugeye grill that NOBODY else had ... and they had it (reasonably priced, too) and processed the order real quick. Had it in a week. I've been taking a look at their prices and stock: Impressive. Even though it's in Britain ... they may become my supplier of choice. Maybe. Just wanted to add my two cents on my experience with them. It was good. Michael Modesto, CA Furryoldgrover@... 14838... MORE
