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I was fortunate to have a pleasant weekend, with a variety of list members, as well as looking for some old car parts. Wednesday had me preparing the Impala, and display driver, for the trip to be sold. Thursday, I headed up to north Fort Worth, to meet up with Bruce Lowry, and his friend Shane. I met up with them a bit later than expected, as rain had slowed Bruce down to a crawl through Dallas. I parked the Impala next to their spaces, and installed my dummy driver, Gene Simmons. I had found a mask of him... MORE
I have used POR-15 in my front wheel wells and engine compartment and have mixed feelings on it. It has a great shine to it when finished and I liked that aspect. One problem that I had was that as it cured/dried it formed bunches of tiny bubbles on the surface. When I talked to their tech people they said that the humidity must have been too high and that it is sensitive to humidity. They recommended that I sand all the bubbled surfaces with 440 paper and to put on another coat. This happened last fall and I... MORE
See my web site. http://www.gerardsgarage.com/FS_Garage.htm and go to Sprite Specs in the Tech tips section. Gerard "gerardchateau" 31799... MORE
The heater casing on 1500 Midgets was similar to the immediately preceding one (like my '74 RWA car) ie combined heater and blower, which slopes upwards to the blower, unlike the earlier square heater and on mine it's impossible to manoeuvre the battery into place without tipping it forwards - not a good thing to be doing when it's full of acid! North American (and Swedish!) cars actually used a different type of hinge from late '68, which may account for different opening heights at the rear edge - the new one was a cantilever type, so it ought... MORE
Duncan I used it on my engine but had all the parts run through a large parts washer at a NAPA shop owned by someone I know before I did it. The key is to get all the parts CLEAN! Steve Quandt "Steve Quandt" 31790... MORE
I hope someone can give me some advice on this. Drivers school and race second weekend in June and I can't get the bloody running. I have a highly tuned (national level) race bugeye from the 70's era. Don't know the compression ratio, but probably pretty high, 12 to 1 at least. 4,000 to 7,000 rpm cam. 30 deg. advance. 110 octane race gas. champion n59g spark plugs. Electronic ignition box. No choke, just ram air intakes modifed hs2 carbs. Had it to a local brit car guru last fall and he tuned the carbs and set it up... MORE
Dear Listers, Finally got off my duff and took pictures of my LBC obsession. Tried to post them but could only get to the club page and saw no way of going any further. Could someone who's posted pix point me in the right direction to put these up? Rob C 75 Midget in pieces again. Webfoot Leisure.com rob@... 866-530-9801 toll free robbiesg@... 31761... MORE
Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ One too many Sprites http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut Frank Clarici 31766... MORE
Bill Clinton started jogging near his home in Chappaqua. But on each run, Robert Houston Texan in New Mexico Check out the Declaration of Independence! You think it promises happiness? No no no, it talks about the "pursuit of happiness." The PURSUIT! We've become a nation of wimps! We think we're entitled to everything, we want to legislate ourselves into some cozy little cocoon. Well, forget it, Nature Boy. There are no guarantees. Life is nasty, brutish, and short.Jeff Melvoin, Northern Exposure, Bolt from the Blue, 1994 rbhouston@... 31756... MORE
Does anybody know of some real instructive and coprehensive web pages on how to restore a frogeye. I am looking for somewhere that have both detailed pic and good explaining txt on the subject. especialy body work but also mechanical. Thinking of getting myself a project. Jens Jens P. Maudal jens.maudal@... Greetings from "BottomsUp Brewery" Drammen - Norway Work: +47 32833566, mobile: +47 90540409 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Visit my humble RIMS and homebrew page: http://home.c2i.net/bottomsup/index.htm Norbrygg bryggeside: http://www.norbrygg.com ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "jens maudal" 31748... MORE
Do a google search, guys. "toyota Clubs" has 1100 hits. Ed "justbrits" 31752... MORE
Hi David and Kay Just found my Lindsay Porter book on Midget and Sprite. The Serial number ( chassis #) will be on a plate on the left side of the engine compartment under the air cleaner. This will show you what year it is. The 61 will have a number between GAN1 101 and GAN1 16183. A number higher than that starting with GAN2 16184 will be a 62/63 and will go up to GAN2 25767. Hope this helps. Hope you picked it up by now. Enjoy Ian "mcalpine" 31742... MORE
Hi Ryan The heat shields are available new, I've just bought one for my car from my local MG spares supplier, Beech Hill garage! It's a pain to fit though, a real juggling act with the carbs.....why oh why are the carbs held on with nuts and bolts rather than having studs like an A series! Also it could be the petrol ageing the diaphragm, make you sure you buy top quality ones from a good supplier like Moss. I had three fuel Pumps go on my Beetle (bloody thing!) in 18 months due to this. James "James" 31721... MORE
Ryan Yes. There is a good chance that is why the diaphram is failing, due to the heat buildup around the carb. I would definatly try to pick one up and install it. A good chance that will solve your problem. Not available new so keep your eye on ebay for one. Mike mk2sprite@... 31720... MORE
In Texas, we reduce the chance of litigation by shooting to kill. Robert Houston Texan in New Mexico Check out the Declaration of Independence! You think it promises happiness? No no no, it talks about the "pursuit of happiness." The PURSUIT! We've become a nation of wimps! We think we're entitled to everything, we want to legislate ourselves into some cozy little cocoon. Well, forget it, Nature Boy. There are no guarantees. Life is nasty, brutish, and short.Jeff Melvoin, Northern Exposure, Bolt from the Blue, 1994 rbhouston@... 31696... MORE
Dear listers, It is time once again to hold the 2nd semi-annual get together of beer drinking-LBC loving good people in the Southern California area. The last one was a huge success and this one sounds like even bigger and better. This is your first notice (of only 3) so plan your time. We will be meeting, at a location to be announced in the next notice, at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 8th. Bring your own everything, picnic basket, KFC or what ever, chairs if you want, your own cooler and beer or what ever, remember some areas... MORE
To the list ' Vintage Auto racing in Texas for 2004" To all whom really want to have a fun weekend and get real close to vintage Sports cars and racing think about being a course worker - I have been doing this for a while thanks to David Littlefield, He drives a 74' MG Midget vintage racer and his girl friend Pam whom is also driving now whom are on this list. Next event May 21 - 23rd at Texas World Speedway in College station, TX The Corinthian Vintage Auto Racing group in Texas is in need of... MORE
Talking of the BMHT at Gaydon, Who actually owns it? I know the shells are built by a separate company now, but what happened to the archive? After the rape and carve up of what was Austin Rover Gaydon, (the site) went to Ford as part of the deal for land rover. Did the archive go with it? If that is the case there is no chance I am giving ford any cash for a cert after what they have done to Jaguar (dressed up fords with jaguar stick on tat, not to mention fitting them with tractor engines)... MORE
Some of you may already know of this book I found in Warwick Library today. Written by Anders Ditlev Clausager who was the archivist at the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust at Gaydon, Warwickshire. SPRITES AND MIDGETS, The complete story Published by Crowood autoclassics ISBN # 1-85223-509-8 It contains similar info. to Horlers book plus more, I like the copies of the adverts and techie pics. Alan "alan.east-jones" 31639... MORE
As I inspected the transmission area on the sprite I noticed an extra hole on each side of the tunnel at about where the shift stick protrudes. Looks like the holes have pop rivet covers, about 6x6 inches, in place. Is this supposed to be or are they likely a PO's access places? cheers, bill b 1969 Sprite (Bilby) /\ /\ o o 0 William Burrell 31630... MORE
Bob is SD, You made the fol comment in a recent post... "I need another project in my life like I need another EX WIFE!" I honestly know how you feel with that statement. Nowadays, my midget is getting more attention than my wife, but guess that's all a part of this spridget fanaticism. Not that she should understand, but she simply must! I could be doing other things and getting into a lot more trouble. Also curious if a fellow lister took the Ebay bid of "the sprite in a box." Pete Granville, OH "Pete Skalski" 31626... MORE
Pete, That is true. I am just now getting ready to start working on one of my Bugeyes after dragging it through 2 marriages and 5 different houses for the past 35 years. Now that the last wife is an ex-wife for the past 2 years, I am now just putting the finishing touches on my new 1000 sq ft workshop and dragged the first Sprite up into the shop and washed the last 30 years of dirt and spider-webs off of it. I feel free again and will be asking the list for help and advise on all... MORE
I finally got time to go a little further into my stuck in first sprite problem. I still would like to drive it around while I save up for the 5speed conversion. Which by the way seems to be better for the "fabricatingly challenged" than are the other options, although that big ole Toyota dual overhead cam job looks like fun. I removed the Gaiter retaining plate, Gaiter and draught excluder (sheesh, looked like the shifter housing and rubber do dad to me.) I think some parts are missing. Like the thrust button and spring. Looking down into the... MORE
I had one many years ago and enjoyed it so much that I want another one? The first car I ever had was a Bugeye Sprite, I saw this one and It brought back so many good memories that I just couldn't pass it up... She even went so far as to go with me from Oregon to southern Cal. to pick it up. :) Bob, Troutdale, OR "Robert Webb" 31593... MORE
A friend of mine called me yesterday and said he saw a 62 sprite on ebay with only 45 minutes left on the bidding and it was up to $400. It was located near Atlanta. It was a project that was taken apart, sandblasted, put in boxes 8 years ago and has been stored. All parts there..Hmmmmmmmm I need another project in my life like I need another EX WIFE! Well, I said go for it, up to $600. He put in a few bids and lost it in the last few seconds. It went for only $435 USD.... MORE
