On Thu, 18 Feb 1999, Dave wrote:
> Go one more year back and you still get all that good stuff
> plus a more classic looking (imho) dashboard and trim, WAY less smog
> junk and no reverse lamps stuck in the body.
>
> dave
> '67 midget
Hey, suuuure, rub it in that MY '67 is stuck with those stupid things and
your isn't!
Late '67s had backup lights...
Ulix
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
> To: Neesham, Ted <Ted.Neesham@health.wa.gov.au>
> Cc: 'spridgets@autox.team.net' <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, February 18, 1999 10:43 PM
> Subject: Re: Hmmm ..... Questions!
>
>
> >Ted,
> >
> >Do yourself and wife a favour and go for a '68 Midget. It's already got a
> 1275
> >engine, its more comfortable than a Bugeye, windup windows, lockable boot,
> a
> >hood that can be put up or taken down in 30 seconds, these are all things
> to
> >consider in a daily driver. But most of all the '68 had the very attractive
> >vertical bar front grille.
> >
> >If you haven't already done so, you might want to have a look at the web
> site
> >for the Sprite Car Club of Australia:
> >http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/4936
> >
> >Cheers,
> >Eriks Skinkis
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Neesham, Ted wrote:
> >
> >> I am some what torn between two opposed ideas.
> >>
> >> I live in Perth, Western Australia. It would be no surprise for you good
> >> people to not know where it is! The Sprite market here is very small.
> >>
> >> My wife recently got a new job - lots of responsibility, where's the
> >> money!!! She starts work before public transport even thinks about their
> >> first service of the day.
> >>
> >> My wife decided we need another car. I thought great!
> >>
> >> She suggested a Sprite. I said sure (rubbing my hands in anticipation)!
> >>
> >> I told my wife that a vehicle such as a Sprite MUST be kept in a garage
> and
> >> we seem to have some level of agreement (previously I was not able to
> gain
> >> consensus on said garage due to an alleged history of acquisition without
> >> disposal)!
> >>
> >> Present Project:
> >> Build a 6 x 8 meter double car brick garage.
> >> Status: Drawing up plans and costing construction.
> >>
> >> Problem 1:
> >> I prefer the appearance of the Mark I Sprite - just my preference. My
> wife
> >> wants a daily driver. I know my son (8 years old) dose not care what we
> >> drive but, prefers to look good (Image conscious at 8???) I get the
> feeling
> >> that I am more likely to pick up a daily driver if I look to the later
> >> models or the Midget.
> >>
> >> Problem 2:
> >> My wife wants a daily driver. When she heard I was planning on a RSJ in
> the
> >> garage to facilitate the removal of large heavy objects - well you can
> >> guess. The plan has not changed - yet! I would like to get a Mark I and
> play
> >> a lot:
> >> Install 1275cc
> >> Install 5 speed box (possibly celica as can't identify Datsun 210
> at
> >> this stage)
> >> Disc conversion
> >>
> >> Follow playing by much driving and repeat the process.
> >>
> >> Help!!
> >> Comments!!
> >> Thoughts!!
> >>
> >> PS:
> >>
> >> Ulix - loved the web page!
> >> The temp here in Perth was 36 C, but a pleasant sea breeze has come in -
> I
> >> really want to go far a drive but it's not the same in a suzuki!
> >>
> >> Ted
> >>
> >> WannaB Owner.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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