Hi Paul,
Yeah, that's about right!! Just when ya think everything's fixed.......
Instead of welding it, why not just cut it off flush at the break and
rethread the post? It will have the advantage of a slightly quicker
shift with a shorter throw. In fact, now that I type this, I'm tempted
to go out to the garage and cut mine in half. At least I'll be able to
change the CD player while in third gear! Nah, I'll just wait til it
breaks...........
What part of New England are you in?? We're having a get together
with 3 British car clubs this coming Sunday in Newport.
Cheers,
Kevin Thompson
Cape Cod British Car Club @
http://clubs.hemmings.com/capecodbritish
'69 Spitfire (wife's)... unless it's broken.....
'76 TR6 (mine)
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Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 09:28:28 -0400
From: Paul.Meyer@key3media.com
Subject: Perfect Spitfire Moment
Just wanted to share something we can all appreciate. Over the past
two
weekends, I have spent many hours going over my '78. Replaced a faulty
headlight, cleaned a dozen electrical connections and covered with
dielectric grease. Put on a replacement Dash cover, fixed the trip
meter,
replaced the thermostat and water pump, new fan belt, new front brakes.
Sunday night she drove like a dream - took her for a night drive,
confident for the first time that all my lights would work. She did 75
mph
on I95 like I always dreamed she should. Monday morning I opted to
drive
her to work. Sailing along a beautiful new england back road, past
stone
fences, lakes and farms I thought "It really doesn't get any better than
this" - then the shift knob broke off in my hand. I laughed like a loon
for the next 10 minutes. I think she just wanted to let me know who's
the
boss. She still drives beautifully, but getting into reverse is a
challenge.
The shifter arm broke at the last thread where the knob screws in. I've
got a friend who may be able to weld it, but if anyone has a spare and
might be willing to let it go cheaply, please contact me off list.
Thanks
all, and have a great day.
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