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Re: Spit Longevity

To: Aidan Corcoran <aidan@acquirer.com>
Subject: Re: Spit Longevity
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 14:37:43 -0400 ()
On Thu, 15 Jul 1999, Aidan Corcoran wrote:

> No - the is a set of the "white front side lights" (P/N 121355), which have
> been fixed beside the yellow flasher lights. I attach a small photo. The
> manual (!) switch has been fitted to the dash "filler facia panel" above the
> steering wheel. To use the lights I have to turn them on when I select
> reverse. The gearbox switch is going on order soon. As a result I have Mk 3
> rear bumpers without the vertical upright. I'm sure the setup is ok, just a
> little unique.

Yes. In fact, were it not for the "D" registration and what certainly
looks like the Mk.2 hood, I'd swear it was a Mk.3 Spitfire. That's pretty
much what the rear of a Mk.3 looks like, including the "raised" Mk.3 rear
bumpers. Interesting!

--Andy

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