Chuck,
I'm considering a Sprite project and have some questions. I'm CCing the list
for more feedback as well. I have a chance to buy a (I think '66 AH Sprite,
1/4 eliptical springs and 1,100 engine). The car is straight and nearly
complete, lacks top and top bows. I thought I would buy it and maybe use it
as a daily driver in an attempt to overcome the 12-13 mph my Chevy truck
gets. The car is cheap ($800) but has a cracked engine block, but comes with
another engine which we think is okay. Good tires and lots $ spent on brakes
and etc. recently. The question is: is this car a good prospect as a someday
vintage racer or should I hold out for a '67 with a 1275 motor? Is this one
of those cars that can go either way - 1100 or 1275 or will it be illegal in
our group to run a 1275 in this car. Is the 1/4 elipticals an issue? Are
1/2 elipes much better?
Your thought (and anyones) are welcome,
Rod Schweiger
'64 MGB, but thought I should have built a spridget
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