- 21. Shock tower support/brace (score: 1)
- Author: JISBELLJR@mail.utexas.edu (Jim Isbell)
- Date: Tue, 2 Dec 1997 10:49:30 -0700 (MST)
- I have designed a brace that is adjustable to go between the tops of the shock towers. It allows for camber adjustment if the towers are already bent out of shape or as the car ages. Also for racing
- /html/bricklin/1997-12/msg00018.html (7,737 bytes)
- 22. Re: Shock tower support/brace (score: 1)
- Author: JISBELLJR@mail.utexas.edu (Jim Isbell)
- Date: Tue, 2 Dec 1997 12:12:25 -0700 (MST)
- No I am not. and if I can find it I would be glad to make the design available, but with NO guarantees. I dont remember now what he wanted for it, but I thought it was quite reasonable considering t
- /html/bricklin/1997-12/msg00020.html (9,051 bytes)
- 23. Re: More Air Door Questions (score: 1)
- Author: jisbelljr@mail.utexas.edu
- Date: Tue, 9 Dec 1997 08:09:53 -0700 (MST)
- I dont know what the fuss about electric compressors is. My car has a vacuum compressor and it does a great job even around town running errands. The only problem I have with my car is that I will so
- /html/bricklin/1997-12/msg00043.html (7,795 bytes)
- 24. Re: More Air Door Questions (score: 1)
- Author: jisbelljr@mail.utexas.edu
- Date: Wed, 10 Dec 1997 11:19:33 -0700 (MST)
- I plan on using my 20 gallon 3HP compressor which should air it up in just a few minutes. I dont think there is any reason to worry away from home since it will be freshly air up and it stays aired
- /html/bricklin/1997-12/msg00052.html (8,428 bytes)
- 25. Aftermath of "Its Alive" (score: 1)
- Author: JISBELLJR@mail.utexas.edu (Jim Isbell)
- Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 14:38:16 -0600 (CST)
- Thursday night I get ready to make the 185 mile run to the border. I had to go at night since I had no inspection sticker. I have nicknamed the Brick "Dracula" since it can only go out after dark. I
- /html/bricklin/1997-11/msg00003.html (8,785 bytes)
- 26. Re: Tech. Session (score: 1)
- Author: JISBELLJR@mail.utexas.edu (Jim Isbell)
- Date: Fri, 7 Nov 1997 09:40:18 -0600 (CST)
- If you will move that to a place half way between Bedford and Austin, like Dallas Texas, I will be there. Jim I. , Onboard "Millennium Falcon" "Auto racing, bull fighting and mountain climbing are t
- /html/bricklin/1997-11/msg00010.html (6,762 bytes)
- 27. Air Doors (score: 1)
- Author: jisbelljr@mail.utexas.edu (Jim Isbell)
- Date: Sun, 30 Nov 1997 16:08:23 -0600 (CST)
- Anyone know what the working pressures in the airt door system are? I want to add a pressure guage and a stem where I can air it up from a service station pump. Jim on board 44' ketch "Millennium Fal
- /html/bricklin/1997-11/msg00052.html (6,549 bytes)
- 28. Bricklin #23 for sale (score: 1)
- Author: JISBELLJR@mail.utexas.edu (Jim Isbell)
- Date: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 09:05:39 -0500 (CDT)
- My Orange 1974 Brick is for sale. Runs great, 23,000 miles total on the clock. Comes with all orriginal body but includes two new door skins and one new hatch skin. The orriginal body is in great con
- /html/bricklin/1997-10/msg00029.html (7,229 bytes)
- 29. Re: Exiting a dead Bricklin through the windows (score: 1)
- Author: JISBELLJR@mail.utexas.edu (Jim Isbell)
- Date: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 11:58:16 -0500 (CDT)
- So......whats so bad about that? Its not much harder to crawl out the back than the side. Jim I. , Onboard "Millennium Falcon" "Auto racing, bull fighting and mountain climbing are the only real spo
- /html/bricklin/1997-10/msg00031.html (6,923 bytes)
- 30. Its Alive!!! (score: 1)
- Author: JISBELLJR@mail.utexas.edu (Jim Isbell)
- Date: Thu, 30 Oct 1997 10:35:41 -0600 (CST)
- After two years of sitting I cranked it up and am planning a 150 mile trip to my new home. Couldnt find any buyers for it so I guess I will keep it. It took a splach of gasoline in the carb to start
- /html/bricklin/1997-10/msg00068.html (7,904 bytes)
- 31. RE: What does your Bricklin get called (score: 1)
- Author: JISBELLJR@mail.utexas.edu (Jim Isbell)
- Date: Tue, 2 Sep 1997 10:51:47 -0500 (CDT)
- And once a guy asked"How much did it cost to get that body put on your Volkswagon?" The fact that he was still standing afterwards is a tribute to my self controll. Jim I. "Auto racing, bull fightin
- /html/bricklin/1997-09/msg00004.html (7,414 bytes)
- 32. Towing a Brick (score: 1)
- Author: JISBELLJR@mail.utexas.edu (James A. Isbell)
- Date: Sat, 23 Aug 1997 07:14:10 -0500
- I will be towing my 1974 Bricklin #23, automatic trans. a distance of 150 miles using a dolly. Can I do this with the rear wheels on the ground without disconnecting the driveshaft? Does anybody know
- /html/bricklin/1997-08/msg00039.html (6,661 bytes)
- 33. Re: Parts ! (score: 1)
- Author: JISBELLJR@mail.utexas.edu (Jim Isbell)
- Date: Fri, 6 Jun 1997 10:57:59 -0500 (CDT)
- I need two headlight covers that are not turned up at the corners. "80% of success is showing up" Woody Allen 1970 XKE 2+2, 1985 XJS, 1985 XJ6, 1974 Bricklin, 1979 Lola Formula Atlantic 1978 Roberts
- /html/bricklin/1997-06/msg00015.html (6,833 bytes)
- 34. Re: Seats (score: 1)
- Author: JISBELLJR@mail.utexas.edu (Jim Isbell)
- Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 10:07:54 -0500 (CDT)
- Yeah, I would sell #23 for $15,000 and it only has 20K on it. Its a shame they dont draw more, but the Bricklin just hasnt been recognised as a serious collectable. Jim I. "80% of success is showing
- /html/bricklin/1997-06/msg00075.html (7,356 bytes)
- 35. BI pushing the WEB page out (score: 1)
- Author: JISBELLJR@mail.utexas.edu (Jim Isbell)
- Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 16:30:54 -0500 (CDT)
- I think if BI tries anything like that they are biting off more than they can chew. There are plenty of us out here that can give the information they think they are hiding. It reminds me of Clinton
- /html/bricklin/1997-06/msg00079.html (7,507 bytes)
- 36. Dash Top (score: 1)
- Author: JISBELLJR@mail.utexas.edu (Jim Isbell)
- Date: Wed, 14 May 1997 14:47:07 -0500 (CDT)
- Anyone know of a source for dash tops..; The one on my 74, serial #23 is beginning to crack. JIM I. -- "80% of success is showing up" Woody Allan -- 1970 XKE 2+2 1974 Bricklin 1978 Roberts 44' steel
- /html/bricklin/1997-05/msg00018.html (6,779 bytes)
- 37. Re: Suspension mods/replacement suggestions? (score: 1)
- Author: JISBELLJR@mail.utexas.edu (Jim Isbell)
- Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 12:10:49 -0600 (CST)
- I would use the IRS from a Jag. Its much better. Make sure you build a spreader, preferably adjustable for the top of the shock towers. If you dont the camber will change in the corners. You can add
- /html/bricklin/1997-04/msg00014.html (9,660 bytes)
- 38. Re: Bricklin Dealer.. (score: 1)
- Author: JISBELLJR@mail.utexas.edu (Jim Isbell)
- Date: Fri, 7 Mar 1997 14:03:39 -0600 (CST)
- Thats a normal price for that year. Maybe a little under the norm, but not much. The first ones in 1974 sold new for around $2500-$2600. But if you put that money in the bank and let it draw interest
- /html/bricklin/1997-03/msg00020.html (7,676 bytes)
- 39. Bricklin #23 for sale (score: 1)
- Author: JISBELLJR@mail.utexas.edu (James A. Isbell)
- Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 22:07:52 -0600
- Orange, of course. Less than 20,000 miles on the clock. All orriginal comes with a spare pair of door skins and a spare hatch cover. AMC 360 totaly orriginal Air Doors Jim "Better an outlaw than not
- /html/bricklin/1997-02/msg00004.html (6,737 bytes)
- 40. Re: Bricklin Racing (score: 1)
- Author: JISBELLJR@mail.utexas.edu (Jim Isbell)
- Date: Wed, 19 Feb 1997 10:43:17 -0600 (CST)
- I race a Lola T540 Formula Atlantic but have a Brick in reserve. I am in the process of adding a 1" anti roll bar to the rear, upgrading the front roll bar with new bushings, adding a suport between
- /html/bricklin/1997-02/msg00008.html (8,751 bytes)
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