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Cap'n Bob, Appreciate the insight. The last 1275 I drove was a 73 back in 1981. Didn't know jack about such cars so comparison's are impossible. I was planning to lower the rear of the car with a block arrangement that raises the rear axle where it attaches to the spring. Since fitting the new wheels and tires I'm not so sure about this. I had to do some sugery on the rear to eliminate the "tuck-in" flange for clearance. The front wheels were even worse. Had to raise the wheel cutout an inch. Will probably flair them. Do... MORE
Well, Rob... Vicky B. offers a rear spring lowering kit at a very reasonable price so you wouldn't be out much if this approach didn't work. I think the Ford Sierra 5 speed is what Guy Weller has used or is currently using....and.... .....refering to fellow spritester Daniel's handy, dandy informative book, we find (Pg. 63) that "Frontline Spridget, Ltd. has a sseparate kit, with special adapter plate that allows conversion to the Ford" Sierra 5 speed gearbox. On Pg. 144 Daniel further kindly provides: http://www.mgcars.org.uk/frontine Also, if the lowering blocks don't work you might try Motobuild, Ltd. for... MORE
Things at work have finally settled down from the past few months. We have gotten a second weekend off in a row, and I was able to get the mechanic from the truck shop to come over to my house this a.m. at 8:30. Some of you know, the 68 Sprite locked itself into first gear a while ago. It also had the original engine it rolled out of the factory with still in it, all smoking and original. If I am to repair the tranny, I will replace the engine, if only temporarily, to fix the original one.... MORE
Here are just a few pictures of the recent 4th Pennsylvania LBC Car Rally put on by the Valentine clan. My cameras flash (batteries) didn't want to work the flash so I didn't get any pictures of the awards being given out! I sent them to the spridgets list but failed to send them to these groups. Pics are at http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?collid=95833387903 Biff Jones '59 Bugeye 'Kermit' '61 Sprite 'Ole Gray' in "The Healey Book" '71 Midget 'Freebie' under restoration http://sprites2.homestead.com/ "Biff Jones" 24007... MORE
G'day all My posting on Mars has prompted Dave Gay to send me these little gems. There is at least one hear that you should memorise to astound your friends at the breadth of your knowledge. avagoodday Colin A dime has 118 ridges around the edge. A cat has 32 muscles in each ear. A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue. A dragonfly has a life span of 24 hours. A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds. A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second. A shark is the only fish that... MORE
Nigel, I certainly respect your desire for originality and admire the effort you are putting into the restoration of your car. The propensity over here to modify these cars, perhaps more so than the British, I am sure is influenced by the fact they are still relatively plentiful on this side of the pond. Rubber bumper cars in particular are very inexpensive here in California because many collectors dislike the rubber bumpers and see them as a bastardization of the original design to satisfy auto laws in the US and the stringent smog regulations in California. Also seeing that... MORE
Don, I currently own a 1500 and have done for about 8 years but only driven 1275's (in various states of tune) so I don't know how objective my observations are but here goes... For standard vs standard the 1500 certainly has more torque and IMO is perhaps easier to drive around town in traffic althought at pretty subective i guess. It also has syncro on 1st. However, although (well mine at least) is silky smooth even at unadvisably high revs the 1275 always seems to me more comfortable reving very high. not to say the 1500 won't but... MORE
I posted my friends name and number earlier, but in any case here it is again. Call him if you have any questions (or are in the area). His shop does complete restores on MGs, Jags and other British cars. Sometimes he is hard to get ahold of because he is under his cars. BTW, he told me he has over 100+ cars (he has been collecting - showed pictures too). Most are in disrepair. At his home (near me) he has over 40+ midgets and Bs. Reed's Mountain British (909) 678-4182 Lake Elsinore, CA Tell him Brad (in... MORE
Larry Macy 78 Midget Keep your top down and your chin up. Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. macy@... System Manager/Administrator Neuropsychiatry Section Department of Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates Philadelphia, PA 19104 Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a question and you're a fool for the rest of your life. "Larry B. Macy, Ph.D." 23933... MORE
"You might be from Colorado if: 1. You switch from "Heat" to "A/C" in one day. 2. You know what the "Peoples Republic of Boulder" means. 3. The four directions are: towards the mountains, away from the mountains, the mountains on your left and the mountains on your right 4. You're a game meat eating vegetarian. 5. The bike on your car is worth more than your car. 6. You use a down comforter in the summer because you have the a/c on at 55 degrees. 7. You're able to drive 65 miles per hour through 13 feet of... MORE
I'm cleaning out some stuff in garage and came across several 8-track tapes I bought several years ago (had thought I might put an 8-track player in my Bugeye, but probably won't). I believe tapes are playable, but don't have any way of checking. Anyone interested? Will give away tapes to first listers to email me - one per lister (unless not enuff takers)- for cost of shipping ($1-2?). Can request specific 8-track if want. Tapes are 1- Jefferson Airplane (not Starship) 2- Bob Dylan 3- Thin Lizzy 4- Moody Blues Anyone of these tapes should get you grooving... MORE
The phone rang at 7:30 am Sunday morning "I'm stranded in Angles Camp, Jr. died," Jr. the name he gave the 63 Midget I sold him. "I just need a around town car." He said when he bought it. He had owned a Midget before and I was confidant I was not selling to an innocent in the ways of classic British cars. I had made clear that since I retrieved it from a carpentry work shop where it sat on blocks for twenty years and brought it back to life that I had not driven it over five... MORE
When driving I have always given priority to the driving. Some of my family used to get a little annoyed with me when travelling in the car with me because on occasions, my normally sparse conversatin would dry up completely, usually in mid sentence, until a particular set of circumstnces requiring full attention had passed. Now they are driveers, they understand, and are just as bad themselves! The worst offenders I have evers seen have been la..... No no no. No politically incorrect comments here! It is those who get heavily involved in conversations whilst driving. Never a good... MORE
I have recently acquired a H.M.C.Co.Ltd hardtop(as in page 68 of the Terry Horler Bible)it needs a complete refurbishment,however this includes new rubbers to the side windows which seem to be one piece,together with the clips,front & rear. Is there any kind soul outthere in midget & sprite world who knows where I can start looking. Cheers Gordon Jan '62 Mk1 - Called "Bridget" "Gordon Denson" 23839... MORE
"Intercom helmets" Well, here in CT you have to wear a helmet. 'cause the cops don't know the speakers are in there? I mean, a helmet is a helmet and the wires are tiny and easily hidden? You know, I don't really know. I do know that in the case of a car, the cops will pull you over and ticket you for wearing a headset (both ears). Not at all sure of a single earpiece in the case of a car, especially since a lot of cell phones otherwise held by a "set" come with these. Cap'n. Bob... MORE
I have to sell my project I have over $4000.00 into it. It is Right Hand Drive with all new parts from the UK, 948cc motor and ribcase tranny, just dropped back in, webber side draft with cannon intake, new alum valve cover tons of extra parts, custom wheels custom side skirts, vintage custom bonnet. I will sell it a few ways. The bonnet is one of only three left in the world and has racing history and documents. Clean California title. Complete $3000.00 with bonnet Complete less bonnet $1500.00 Rolling body less bonnet and drive train $900.00 Motor... MORE
Nelson... Frank used POR15 on his floors and they still rotted out beneath the coating. This resulted in an Italian burn....IOW, he was somewhat less than amused. Neither Diane, Tiffany or the cats could soothe him. His son, who was out destroying his VW at the time his Dad fell through the POR15 coated floor (at about 60 or so, traveling down the NJ turnpike) added fuel to he fire by failing to empathize while asking Frank for yet another coupla thousand bucks to rebuild his VW's blown engine, once again. Obviously, not a good day for Frank. Thus,... MORE
but no where near as embarassing as having a Triumph 1500 in the engine bay. :) Tad R Orlando, FL 69 MGC GT 74 RWA Midget "Richard Rivenbark" 23817... MORE
An alternative to the Miata seats are Fiero seats. I have them in my 74 Midget. They have a pair of speakers in each headrest. Additionally, Mr. Mike's has leather skins for the seats with the MG logo embroidered in. And for a small added charge you can get them with pre-cut holes at the shoulders for a 4 or 5 point harness set-up. I just haven't ponied up the cash for the leather yet. Tad R. Orlando, FL 69 MGC GT 74 RWA Midget "Richard Rivenbark" 23812... MORE
Thought I'd share this with you - lovely little MKI Midget that looks in excellent condition and has definitely been looked after. If my garage wasn't full up with my current restoration I'd be after this for sure! Nigel http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2425257694&category =29757 "amukdigiphoto" 23754... MORE
Kentucky Fried Chickens. Don "Don May" 23734... MORE
I read that when the MG Car Co started, the name 'MG' was taken from the first letters of Morris Garages, but does not actually stand for Morris Garages. Just like the Foden lorries. One of the brothers had a falling out with the family, started his own company, and called his lorries 'ERF' (Standing for, but not meaning, his name, E.R. Foden) Don't remember what names E & R stand for. Hope this clears up the query. "People say true friends must always hold hands, but true friends don't need to hold hands because they know the other... MORE
Yeah....but the midget is so much easier to find a parking space for....LOL David A. Stevens Jr. Utilities Engineer II NYS Office Of General Services Sheridan Avenue Steam Plant 79 Sheridan Avenue Albany, NY 12210 "Stevens, David" 23697... MORE
The other car of my dreams (also prone to it's own mechanical idiosyncratic nightmares) woulbe the 69 X** 2+2. PURE 4 Wheeled "Feline" if you catch my drift. Again...not without its inherent problems....but a beautiful piece of design IMHO. Alas...looks arent everything ;o) David A. Stevens Jr. Utilities Engineer II NYS Office Of General Services Sheridan Avenue Steam Plant 79 Sheridan Avenue Albany, NY 12210 "Stevens, David" 23694... MORE
My Aunt Jean owned one of them for a few years. I thank my lucky stars that I atained driving age before she sold it to a collector in western NY. It was certainly an experience that I will never forget....Amazing power curve. *THANK YOU CARROL SHELBY* David A. Stevens Jr. Utilities Engineer II NYS Office Of General Services Sheridan Avenue Steam Plant 79 Sheridan Avenue Albany, NY 12210 "Stevens, David" 23693... MORE
