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Someone was looking for one of these last week and I said I'd check my spare, but it is an earlier Sprite grill. Robert B. Houston Texan in NM 73 Midget and others John Bernard Books (The Shootist): "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them." rbhouston@... 37398... MORE
Thanks, mitch. Your suggestion worked perfectly. Actually I just used a couple wire ties to hold the tranny up, and the engine slipped right back in - no sweat. (Sorry, Ed). I'd also like to put in a plug for a new-to-me parts supplier. When I had the engine sitting on the floor, I realized I should have ordered a new flywheel ring gear. The usual suspects - Moss, VB, MH are all three day's shipping from me, and I was anxious to get it back together, so I called Gordon at The B-Hive (800-652-4483) in Clemson, SC, just... MORE
1965 Austin-Healey Sprite MK3 The car was restored and put on the road in August of 04, it is rust free and solid. I have made many upgrades and changes. Some of the bigger changes are a Datsun 210 5spd transmission, an 1100cc engine. It has a new shiny black paint job with a new sexy red interior. Includes a few spare parts. It has very few miles on it. This is a fun little car. The top could use a little help and so could the Master cylinder. The car is located in Palm Bay, Florida. Please call... MORE
I got the Bugeye back from the the paint & body shop on Monday afternoon (yes they were open on Memorial Day). It had been delayed several days cuz the new manager had fired the painter and hired a new one. They did an excellent job on the body work and paint job, so I feel a little better about the cost. Great paint job - just the wrong color! Definitely not the color & code (brilliant silver metallic, 744) given to them. I actually like the new color - kinda a gunmetal (certain listers should like that) grey... MORE
_ http://funnyjunk.com/pages/mindreader.htm_ ( http://funnyjunk.com/pages/mindreader.htm ) Sorry, How do they do this? Robert B. Houston Texan in NM 73 Midget and others John Bernard Books (The Shootist): "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them." rbhouston@... 37309... MORE
OK...How the heck do they do this? Robert B. Houston Texan in NM 73 Midget and others John Bernard Books (The Shootist): "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them." rbhouston@... 37308... MORE
I have been lurking for the last while. Ever since my Sprite went away. This past week, out in Northern New Mexico, I ran across a herd of Morgans. Must have been a club do. Incredible. Lots of sharp old ones, one really sleek modern looking one. Aero?, or something like that. Way cool cars, second to spridgets of course. cheers, bill b. "w_burrell" 37293... MORE
Interesting thoughts. However, I would think that a SC would provide better bottom end torque and drivability. I was thinking that $3000 is alot of money but later (when a rebuild is required) you could drop the compression ratio and up the boost for serious performance. I'm anxious to hear feedback from people who install the kit before shelling out $3000. trevorwj@... 37266... MORE
Just some off the wall thoughts. $3000 is a lot of money, and unless your engine is already in perfect condition, you would probably want to do an engine rebuild too, so you're at maybe $4500 ready to rock 'n roll. You could do a reworked head, cam, bigger carb, overbore, have less money in the job, just as much HP, and probably better bottom end torque. It like like a stock engine with the Moss SC should produce something like 90 HP. Lot of money for that, say $180 per HP, and that's without any clutch or rear... MORE
WEBER DCOE "air" screws They are not air screws. They are volume screws, the mixture for the idle circuit having been pre-set by your choice of idle (air/fuel combo) jet. 1.5 turns "out" is merely a starting point for setting. You may find your particular choice of idle jet runs best at only 1 turn out or even less. If you cannot find a setting which will work, you will have to change the idle jet for a less rich (weaker) one which may either consist of a smaller fuel aperature OR same fuel aperature with a larger air... MORE
They are for a 73 1275 and they are brand spankin' new still in the box. I cannot remember what I paid from MOSS, but I will let them go for $480.00 and I will pay shipping (to any Texans residing in NM). I take credit card or you and I can work out a deal offline if you want to discuss further. -Spence "Spencer Baker" 37229... MORE
It's like the "Hotel California" and "Roach Motels", you can check in but you can never leave! Bob "Robert D. Gardner" 37218... MORE
The Organization Of Spridget Handymen in Transit got together yesterday to swap out Larry Macy's engine. Larry got a rebuilt (A wedding present? How thoughtful.) and it was about time to do the deed. Kevin and Rob Valentine, Phil Nase (?), Bill Gilroy and I showed up at Larry's. I understand that Frank Clarici had some problems on the way back from Carlisle so he couldn't make it. I'm sure Frank will fill us in. First we pulled the old engine and tranny, then Kevin and Larry timed the new cam and finished the reassembly. The rest of us... MORE
How's about youse OSHIT guys making a trek west to the land of Cheese (Wisconsin) for a combined meeting with our SOS (Save our Spridgets) group at the new headquarters of Thicko International... the Dream Farm on the Fri & Sat. after Thanksgiving? We hope to so another webcast as in years past (better than ever due to broadband speeds, and new computers). We've got room for everyone if ya don't mind camping or sleeping in Thicko Palace. "Wm. Severin Thompson" 37215... MORE
We should keep this going but you just KNOW what's gonna happen..... "I'm gonna complain to the moderator. HOW do I get off this list??? You guys aren't talking about Sprites and this is a car list. I'm gonna unsubscribe if you guys don't quit foolin' ar ound and start talking serious talk....like about cats or beer or sump'in like 'dat". Cap'n Bob Basic Frog "Robert E. Shlafer" 37186... MORE
I've seen some aliminum "sandwitch" material - two sheets of Al with insulation bonded between. Can't remember where, maybe McMaster=Carr. "joe blxfstz" 37182... MORE
Now this has to be about as far as you can get from good tastes and an LBC! http://tanetane92.web.infoseek.co.jp/20050116tas2.html avagoodday Colin "Colin Dodds" 37136... MORE
Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ Frank Clarici 37110... MORE
Loose or worn out rear shackle and/or spring U-Bolts. Pa "Paul Asgeirsson" 37103... MORE
But it might need a cut and polish. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9886&item=7974431043&rd=1 avagoodday Colin "Colin Dodds" 37077... MORE
Whatever you Wanadoo: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/time/ This email has been checked for most known viruses - find out more at: http ://www.wanadoo.co.uk/help/id/7098.htm "\" " 37078... MORE
Might not be much there, but the Golf course is pretty interesting. Ron Lubbock, TX "Ron" 37023... 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
LOL....oh, we got somewhere just fine...just not out of Texas!!! BIG state... :) "Robert E. Shlafer" 36989... MORE
"Yanks always boast (about) bigger" Only in Texas, Alan!! (You listening, Bradster?:) But then again, Texas IS one helluva big state. I did my initial SAAB line flying out Dallas-Fort Worth airport. Flew all day for hours at a time....never got out of Texas!! HUMUNGOUS state!! :):) Cap'n Bob Mitey Frog "Robert E. Shlafer" 36974... MORE
