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81. RE: GT6 Targa (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 23:12:49 -0400; The gas tank is attached by I believe 8 bolts to sheet metal. It is not designed to be structural and any additional structural value it might have would be intrensic. There is no way you would want; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00669.html (8,520 bytes)
82. RE: Throttle control problems (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 08:30:07 -0400; Tim, my answer would be you have a frayed cable, but you say it is new. I would take a second look at it anyhow. Patrick Bowen Hi Listers, Finally after 2 1/2 years my car is legal again... However I; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00773.html (8,518 bytes)
83. RE: Engine Stands & Such (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 08:36:43 -0400; Dan, I just did this yesterday. you need 5/16 inch X 2inch long fine thread bolts (24 TPI). If your engine stand is similar to mine (arms are about 1 inch thick) Here is another problem that should e; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00775.html (8,472 bytes)
84. RE: Throttle control problems (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 09:30:11 -0400; Check the Throttle linkages again and ensure they are working perfectly. I wold go ahead and get the spring for the pedal return. Another possible option is that your pedal is rusted somehow at its j; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00777.html (10,295 bytes)
85. update from restoration in a hurry (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 13:50:52 -0400; OK, a lot happened this weekend, both progress and setbacks. Sunday Morning around 2 am, I finished painting the tub of the car. Man does it look nice!! It is amazing the sins that Clearcoat will cov; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00785.html (8,376 bytes)
86. RE: update from restoration in a hurry (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 07:45:18 -0400; Actually Graham, I have taken all this into consideration. While my pocket book does not like it, I will more than likely have to align bore the block with the new cap. No this is not fun. ;^( Patric; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00803.html (10,251 bytes)
87. RE: Engine Stands & Such (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 08:37:58 -0400; Quick Question, you mentioned the bellhousing bolts? I bolted my engine directly to the block (back engine plate off). The directions would be different if mounting to the back engine plate (I would; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00808.html (8,981 bytes)
88. Reassembling the car in a hurry! (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 15:59:56 -0400; Well the car is looking good and starting to come back togethor. I tried revinyling the top of the dash per the instructions on the VTR website -major disaster, I will be stripping it all off and buy; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00988.html (7,167 bytes)
89. Steering Bracket (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 16:07:53 -0400; It has been a few months since I have done this but exactly where do the two steering column brackets attach? These are the two brackets one about 4 inches and one about 8 inches long. I think I know; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00989.html (6,486 bytes)
90. RE: Seat foams (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 08:36:26 -0400; Yeah, find a good upholstery shop and have them do it. I am having both my seats done at $100 a piece including complete rebuild of the seat back foams and making new covers. I couldn't buy the cover; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01060.html (8,198 bytes)
91. RE: Seat foams (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 09:18:50 -0400; Benefits of belonging to a local club. A friend had his redone and they looked awesome, so I found out who it was and am having him do mine. Patrick Bowen The key being, finding a good upholstery sho; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01067.html (9,648 bytes)
92. RE: Seat foams (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 12:42:28 -0400; Maybe I should coordinate an effort for this guy. You never know he could make a buck and we could all get seats for a good price. I have seen his work - Extremely impressive! First list logos, then; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01077.html (9,234 bytes)
93. to Chrome or not to Chrome? (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2000 11:31:35 -0500; Well, after taking a look at several cars, I have decided to add a bit of chrome to my '79 Black Bumpered Spit. Even adding some chrome to a point. I have decided to chrome/rechrome the following ite; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00019.html (7,360 bytes)
94. RE: front springs (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 08:14:28 -0500; Mike, to my understanding 1500 springs were taller to accomodate US bumper height regulations, I have noticed that 1500s do in fact sit a little high in the front end. Hope I helped. Patrick Bowen I; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00070.html (8,169 bytes)
95. RE: Windshield seal (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 13:18:11 -0500; Spit windshields are simple to remove (takes 30 seconds) however I have never installed one before. Patrick Bowen Hi all, I've generally found it more difficult to remove the windshield than it is to; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00100.html (7,253 bytes)
96. RE: MOT information from UK listers (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 11:51:39 -0500; To answer the question the seatbelts are welded to the frame only where the buckle attaches, by the tranny tunnel. The two other points by the door and on the wheel arch bolt throught he tub to a rei; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00141.html (8,660 bytes)
97. RE: screwed... (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 08:16:06 -0500; Jeff, I have never tried it, but have been told that nitric acid will eat that right out of there. Probably your best shot is to take it to your local machine shop and pay them $10 to do it for you.; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00210.html (9,050 bytes)
98. RE: repair or restore? (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 08:30:11 -0500; Bernhard, If the car is running exceptionally wellI would question your need to restore it. But let me give you some insight. The biggest reason to restore an apparently good car would be to eliminat; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00212.html (9,298 bytes)
99. RE: Why is the hub filled with grease? (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 17:54:36 -0500; Do not forget that the spindle takes up a whole lot of space inside the hub and while it might not be exactly 1/2 it is getting pretty close. 1/2 spindle axle 1/2 grease would fill it up. Patrick Bow; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00340.html (9,640 bytes)
100. RE: HEADERS (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 20:05:29 -0500; Joe, i guess I am not too much help, as I don't remember the web site. Maybe it was Stahl, anyhow they sold header pieces and listed the flange for spits at about $32. Just had to stir the pot. Patri; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00352.html (10,293 bytes)

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