In a message dated 8/8/2000 9:49:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
djmac@execpc.com writes:
<< I am looking for some ideas/tips from you folks on the best way to get
started on the restoration of a recently purchased 1966 AH Sprite. >>
Dave:
Two suggestions:
(1)Get Porter's DIY Restoration of the Sprite/Midget, and the Hayne's Sprite
Midget manual; and,
(2) Stay tuned to this list and ask questions like crazy. If you need a
part, somebody here probably has it, and there are great rebuilders and
restorers on this list.
Porter's is the best novice (like me) book I have run across--it starts you
out with evaluation. The Haynes is pretty thorough in terms of how-to-do,
technical information, and specs. And this list is a combination
encyclopedia, brotherhood, club, activities center, and support group all
rolled up into one. And the archives ( <A
HREF="http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=spridgets";>ListQuest.com -
Building Communities of Like-Minded People</A> ) of this list is a storehouse
of information.
Take pictures, and lots of them. Keep a log/journal with drawings from day 1.
Great to refer back to about questions regarding reassembly, plus a great
history of your restoration. Get a good set of tools.
Good Luck!!!
--David C.
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