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My Mk 2 Sprite has not been driven for over 30 years and as I continue the resurrection process I have a concern about the steering mechanism. I would like to flush out the old oil in the rack housing but am unsure about how to go about it. Is there a simple way to open it up and just run new oil through it to flush it or would I have to disassemble it completely? I have parts on hand to replace the front brakes with discs so it would not be challenging to remove the steering completely... MORE
20.14 Exhaust Emission System. The owner or operator of any new motor vehicle or new motor vehicle engine beginning with the model year 1968 equipped with an exhaust emission system shall maintain the exhaust emission system in good operable condition and shall use it at all times that the motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine is operated. The owner or oper- ator of the motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine shall not remove or intentionally make inoperable within the state of Texas the exhaust emission system or any part thereof, except where the purpose of removal of the exhaust... MORE
Livonia, south of Rochester 25mi, east of Buffalo 70 mi. "hamondale" 25297... MORE
CA Smog check exemptions: "Some vehicles are exempt from the Smog Check program All 30 and older model-year vehicles are exempt from all aspects of the Smog Check program, but owners of these vehicles are required by law to keep their emissions systems intact. Vehicles built in 1974 for the 1975 model-year are 1975 vehicles and must be tested accordingly. Additionally, vehicles with diesel engines, vehicles with two-cycle engines, vehicles with engines smaller than 50 cubic inches of displacement, electric vehicles, and motorcycles are exempt from the Smog Check program." However in practice vehicles over 30 years old are... MORE
Cap'n Yes it does look like a Frogeye in the background, perhaps he has got it wrong. My devious mind had assumed tht he was trying to pass off that rusted heap of junk as a Frogeye knowing it to be more valuable, perhaps I was wrong as well. I did email him pointing out his error, however I have not had a reply, not that I expected one, for some reason people don't like their errors pointed out to them! *s* Talking of Frogeye front ends, I also spotted one on ebay.co.uk - http://tinyurl.com/ne3a Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 25290... MORE
Ed Lindley... Hamondale is a Rochester, NY kinda guy. He builds a pretty mean LBC!! :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 25289... MORE
Hi guys Spotted this one while browsing ebay.co.uk. After you get over the horror of the picture, you'll realise that this er (how can one put this politely) 'heap of junk' is in fact not Frogeye at all, but one of the later versions. Hands up those of you who'd take this on as a restoration if it was a Frogeye? Not sure what the sellers up to, I'm sure he knows : ) Nigel http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2432720828&category =29753 "amukdigiphoto" 25277... MORE
Cap'n, I would just add that having enough accelleration and top end in a bugeye to outrun the majority of vehicles out there still doesn't make freeway driving enjoyable for me. I've been doing 70 in rush hour traffic a few times, and I don't care for it. I feel like I'm trying to drive through a pinball machine. And here in upstate NY, our rush hour is probably less than off hours traffic in CT and CA. Couple of other observations - Considering the age, relative rarity, and appeal of these cars, you have to realize you're driving... MORE
I just returned from "Fallfest", Moss Motors' show held behind their NJ warehouse. I went as a spectator only as I wimped out on taking my Midget out on a rainy day! Forty or so people did show an LBC (200 last year). Here is a picture that shows the scene... http://www.1978mgmidget.com/Fallfest_at_Moss_Motors_2003.jpg You will need to scroll left and right to see the whole thing, as the picture is W - I - D- E, about 2500 pixels. If the picture appears small, at the top of your screen, point your cursor at the lower-right corner of the picture... MORE
Bob, Can't add much to your post. The same here. Until you are completely out of the SF bay area, going south more than 55 miles, the idea of just staying in the right lane is near impossible and even then, as you say, people passing someone in the left lanes who are not going the normal 5-10 miles above posted speed come up behind you at 70 plus mile per hour speeds. Then when you do clear city traffic and constant merge lanes and say travel I-5 south to southern California the traffic flow is 80 miles per... MORE
My 'tu-pence' : I want to be able to drive the spridget..where ever and as often as possible. Spending nuff time in garage with sons Porsche. Agree with the hi-rev's/hi performance might equal more down time for maintenance. With that in mind, and funds being available, it would seem a blend of euro-asian makes sense. But then just how far should one push the blend? If the 210 box works great.. some other power plant as well work better than the std. 1275 (or whatever ones flavor of spridget came with)? Would like to think all spridget can be... MORE
All your questions answered here: http://www.brit.ca/~tboicey/midget/midget_overdrive.html Gerard "gerardchateau" 25203... MORE
Tend to agree with you. Shortly after I bought a new 63 sprite I drove from San Diego, CA to north Louisiana in it . . . the fun of driving it on that trip ended about mid way across Texas in 90 plus temperatures and high humidity. :-) Give me a van with comfy seats and air conditioning for those long trips and my spridgets for local fun. Don "Don May" 25155... MORE
Jeffrey H. Boatright, PhD Assistant Professor, Emory Eye Center, Atlanta, GA, USA Senior Editor, Molecular Vision, http://www.molvis.org/molvis mailto: jboatri@... Jeff Boatright 25102... MORE
Just purchased a new used car, still under mfg. warranty. I am considering getting an extended warranty on the car but, sooo many companies out there. Any suggestions on what is good and what to stay away from would be appreciated. Thanks Jerry Rein 73 Gidget Naples FL Jertigger33@... 25061... MORE
Very true DC. I changed a lot of stuff all at once and have no idea what was of the most benefit. I'm just glad I no longer have to cringe on washboard crowned roads and at grade RR crossings. Your proposed experiment would provide the answer. Sorry, I'm not going to go run it though. The old parts have gone to the yard. H "hamondale" 24981... MORE
Was there someone on this list trailering a black Sprite just south of Salem Oregon on Sunday? If that person is on the list, it was I in the silver Dodge Durango SXT who honked and gave you the thumbs up sign. Great looking car! "matthew pfeil" 24960... MORE
Got me there Bill. So where is my 'spill' check when its needed. =) chuck n tx "charles roche" 24935... MORE
Thanks Dave will pass it along. Will also try and make plans to be in the area for one of the meetings. chuck n tx "charles roche" 24934... MORE
Flying over to Ireland tomorrow for my quota of Guinness (a few gallons short for the year - vbg). Hopefully will see a friend's Bugeye/Frogeye over there as well. Will be off the list until Sept. 21st. Don't do anything silly until I get back. Regards, Jim Rogers San Juan Capistrano, CA Jim Rogers 24938... MORE
Older son is heading to RAF Lakenheath this Novemeber. Anyone around the Bury St.Edmonds, Cambridge or Ely area? Lucky person my son. I spent time there, Mildenhall, Scluthorpe and Greenhan Commons.. Suppose I would not get away with taking his place? No.. eyes wrong color, someone might notice. =) Years age difference a problem? surely not. =) I expect he will be looking to purschase late this year, early next. I will be making the trip to visit him and Father in law (Eastbourne) some time next year or late this year. Would like to ship one back. Wonder... MORE
I wrote the following "Car Care Tips" article which was printed in the Philadelphia Inquirer[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA] and is also available here online; http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/classifieds/automotive/5490291.htm Frank Canna [Club Owner] Mirror Finish Detailing Williamstown, NJ http://mysite.verizon.net/canna "Frank" 24922... MORE
"CA is not a Communist Country" Correcto...CA just got where the rest of the country is going...sooner than the rest of the country! It's all a matter of "extent". If Ahnold is successfull in CA (fingers crossed for the Terminator) and returns the state to the people, maybe we should give him a shot at the whole country! :) Anyone happen to notice that there is ALWAYS a reason why gasoline prices "coincidentally" peak around Labor Day? Especially this year when more people are driving rather than flying (for obvious reasons)? What happened to all that gasoline we didn't... MORE
Don May writes: "It is terrible to look back..." Oh, yeah. My older brother always wanted to be a millionaire and today is a very wealthy man...his association with Armani has made him rich but, he hates going to work and has for many, many years despite the obvious financial payoff. Different strokes for different folks. I knew I was in trouble with him when we were discussing life by the pool of his Alpine, NJ mansion and he told me I didn't realize how lucky I was to be able to look forward to going to work every... MORE
Likewise though I used a screwdriver to do the poking though butter knife sounds better. My flat felt came from Moss in West London but my prefered supplier for early car specific stuff is www.ahspares.co.uk these days. "Jeremy Cogman" 24803... MORE
