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Bugeye. Where they were nearly all sold :-) "joe blxfstz" 37057... MORE
Folks, Am finally, after 6 years, getting to enjoy my LBC ('75 1500) but I still have some issues. Suggestions have been made and I was hoping group members might comment. After having my twin carb setup tweaked by a "pro" I started leaking oil out of the dipstick. Sealing the joint helped but has not cured the problem which seems to occur at sustained higher speeds and RPM's. It has been suggested that instead of running the valve cover breather tube to the charcoal cannister that I run it into the back of the air cleaner for better... MORE
G'day all We have added and removed a couple of items to "The Shop" and "Toys and Models". New items are a Bugeye 750 piece jigsaw puzzle, and a new Limited Slip Diff (clutch type) to suit all models. Click here for details: www.SpriteParts.com.au avagoodday Colin "John Cunningham" 37037... MORE
or if you prefer, "headers" G'day all Please forgive me for this bit of advertising, but it might be to your benefit. I mailed a nice set of extractors to one of our friends in the US, only to discover that they don't fit left hand drive cars. This was a surprise as I have a set on my LHD race car, made by the same manufacturer. I guess they changed their pattern! Anyway, these extractors are now in the US, looking for a home on a right hand drive car. If you have a RHD car, you might... MORE
I also received similar messages supposedly from both Paypal and Ebay. In their response confirming the messages were fraudulent they advised that if they contact you they will use address messages to your registered name .. not a general "Dear Member" or "Paypal User" "G.A.Stronghilos" 37019... MORE
We got a similar one, said to be from e-bay. We did nothing, but reported it to e-bay, who confirmed it is a scam. If either e-bay or pay pall want to contact you, they normally do it through the message centre. The e-mail we had was addressed to our e-mail name, not our e-bay one, so we knew straight away it was not genuine. I can only suggest to one and all that you read into every word, then check directly with either e-bay or pay pall. Margaret South Lincolnshire (UK) "May you be in Heaven half an... MORE
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4548875557&category=31859 "Colin Dodds" 36990... MORE
Robert, You are going to be sorry you asked. For other listers, log off if this is too boring and it has NO LBC. Back in '72 or so, I was taking a camping trip around the United States with my then wife and two kids, age 9 & 10. We were driving my white Chevy California hippie van with side pipes and big tires in the rear. My wife was a fashion model and I had long hair and a beard. We stopped in Sheffield Texas for gas and I tried to buy some beer. The old crone... MORE
Welcome back, Robert. Believe me, everybody here has been thinking about you and the family. Good to get back to work, if only to show others (like your grandchildren) that life must go on. I know that you will be hurting for a long time. So stick around. BTW, a posidriv article is at http://www.justbrits.com/pozi/pozidriv.html Allen Hefner and . they anything is the e screws Allen Hefner 36998... MORE
While trying to reassemble the head of a 1500cc midget I managed to strip the thread of a nut. I hadn't crossed the thread. I was using a Torque wrench and was at least 10% under the Haynes manual recommend torque of 46lbf ft. (I was very relieved when I found out it was just the nut cause I had assumed it would be the stud.) I was now going to replace all of the nuts, does any one know the thread size? Is there any where I can find out thread sizes for various items? Also I presume... MORE
Wensleydale Brewery in Carleton??? Also, check out the Nick Safford (???) ales you can get in Thirsk where you can also see the James Herriot museum. And if you want a real LBC road, drive from Leyburn west to Hawes, then north up over Buttertubs pass to the Tan Hill pub, then down to Arkengathdale. Next Spring, here I come again. chuck chuck 36987... MORE
The Midget & Sprite club (MASC) Cambridgeshire and London groups are staging a get together of all Sprites and Midgets on the 22nd May at the Stondon transport museum which is about 30 miles north of London (a couple of miles west of the A1). We plan to meet at the museum at 10 am (look for the MASC tent, banner and lots of Sprites and Midgets) and anyone with a Sprite or Midget is welcome to join us. Stondon transport museum is an interesting place in it's own right (take a look at their web site, also useful... MORE
Last one for the day - 53,000 miles and just $979. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4548476527&category=31859 I hope you guys are snapping them up. The same car would sell Down Underfor the equivalent of $6,000 to $8,000 USD. avagoodday Colin "Colin Dodds" 36958... MORE
G'day all They just keep on coming. Thislooks like a REALLY tidy late model Midget, well worth the current price of $4,000. But it will go higher. Only 28,000 mile on the clock and it looks genuine. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4548585235&category=31859 avagoodday Colin "Colin Dodds" 36957... MORE
Anyone know if stainless steel fuel tanks are still available for early Spridgets, mine is a MKIII Sprite 1966. I Know they were available a couple of years back but currently none of the usual suspects here in the UK seem to stick them. I think the Idea of a stainless tank is brilliant since there is mo possibility of corrosion crud building up on the inside and finding its way in to the carbs (ever) and no need to paint the outside. Thanks and best regards Dave "David Dixon" 36963... MORE
"RUN AWAY..RUN AWAY.RUN AWAY..!!!!!! Just a quote from the Holy Grail. Seriously, I suggest you try and get a $1000 for what you have and look for what you like for $7000. You can get a quite nice Bugeye or anything else for that. Then you can be driving for the summer instead of banging on tin. IMHO Cheers, Bob in San Diego "Robert D. Gardner" 36954... MORE
Hello, Well it's a sad day I have to sell my Sprite. Life and school don't seem to agree with my little English car. Here is a list of all the goodies that it has: Some details are: Engine 1089cc bored .040 over Intake valve is 1 5/16"(Rimflow) Exhaust valve is1 1/16 (Rimflow) The head has been ported and has a 10:1 compression ratio. The cam specs are duration @ .020 (In./Ex.) 268-272. Rockers ratio is 1.5:1 Duplex adjustable cam gear Also has Isky duel value springs. Pistons are flattop Hepolites Heavy-duty radiator/with 10" fan Twin HS2s with red... MORE
Solid body though....a good start for a restoration "project" methinks. RWA Spridgets are (IMHO) the best looking of non-Frogeye types. Even a BE bonnet looks very much at home on RWA cars. Cap'n Bob '60 :{) "Robert E. Shlafer" 36940... MORE
You've gotta love this one.A 1973 Midget that has been in storage for 20 years. One bid already for $500. The storage guys are now selling it, and some of their priceless gems include: 1) It runs but obviously will need a tune up. As it that's all it will need! 2) We did not drive the car and there is no fluid in the hydraulic clutch, but we were told the transmission, and brakes are OK. So please explain how you verified these bits were OK. 3) The only rust is where I am pointing in the photos,... MORE
1. A complete 1967 Midget, starting price $50 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4548032250&category=39405 2. A complete 1971 Midget, starting price $25 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4548040112&category=39405 3. A 1976 Midget ready for a Mazda heart transplant, starting price $50 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4548006959&category=39405 4. 1959 Bugeye, really nice condition, with dismantled 1275cc engine, bidding to $1025 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4548127411&category=6023 5. 1978 Rubbernose with air suspension (ugh), starting price $600 and Buy It Now $1000 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4548065373&category=39405 Now start bidding! and avagoodday Colin "Colin Dodds" 36937... MORE
A "must have" for all collectors. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7319269092 avagoodday Colin "Colin Dodds" 36934... MORE
Now here is a REALLY nice project for one of you, with bidding at just $455 USD. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4547376579&category=6023 avagoodday Colin "Colin Dodds" 36926... MORE
Don't forget to check the cylinder head face is flat. Check the valve seats for pitting/burning. If they're not too bad, lightly grind the valves in, if it's really bad, consider getting the head converted to unleaded (something to think about anyway) Regarding the choke cable, if you're not messing about with the carbs, other than taking them off the head, leave them on the manifold with the cables connected. Other than that, get some small spanners! If you can't find any to buy, get a cheapo one and modify it to fit. Heat it up and hammer it... MORE
Looks like another one for you Don. I'd be living in the shed with it if I bought another just now. But someone has already spent $$$ with the intention of restoration. eg the heater. But I'm most taken with the tread on the spare tyre. Mike "Mike Allen" 36919... MORE
Now this is much nicer. Could be turned into a nice every-day car with very little to spend. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4546957016&category=31859 avagoodday Colin "Colin Dodds" 36918... MORE
