- 121. Re: Window Alignment (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 09:39:42 -0800
- If you have a M3 or older Spitfire, the kind with the removeable windscreen frame, you may get lucky. The tubes that hold the windscreen posts inside the car are adjustable via 2 bolts on each side.
- /html/spitfires/2002-12/msg00285.html (8,812 bytes)
- 122. Re: Window Alignment (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 10:27:09 -0800
- All I can say is "ouch". Good luck. Jeff -- Original Message -- From: Joe Curry To: Jeff McNeal Cc: Craig Smith ; SpitList Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 8:07 AM Subject: Re: Window Alignment Jeff,
- /html/spitfires/2002-12/msg00286.html (9,592 bytes)
- 123. The Gift of Hindsight (long) (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 13:13:44 -0800
- The gift of hindsight can sometimes be a very cruel thing. Take for example, the fact that like many of you, I don't throw ANYTHING away. I have left over carpet snaps, used gaskets, things that I co
- /html/spitfires/2002-12/msg00288.html (9,871 bytes)
- 124. Re: rimmers parts (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 13:19:20 -0800
- FYI, all the water pumps (though contstructed slightly differently) wind up with the same net clearance to the radiator as far as I was able to determine through my research a few months ago. The on
- /html/spitfires/2002-12/msg00289.html (10,211 bytes)
- 125. Re: Glazer for hardtop window needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 07:31:22 -0800
- Chris, the plastic trim inserts that fit in the front seal are not pre-bent to begin with. They come in a loose roll, so heating and shaping will not be required. I've also been told that the GT6 rea
- /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00034.html (10,517 bytes)
- 126. Starter spacers vs. shims (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 08:26:40 -0800
- Hello all. I've got a rebuilt starter installed with an aluminum spacer that's roughly .5" thick (just eyeballing it) between the starter and the rear engine plate. I've seen references in catalogs m
- /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00059.html (8,470 bytes)
- 127. Re: Starter spacers vs. shims (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 10:34:18 -0800
- Thanks to all for your private and list replies. It would seem that I shouldn't worry about shims. However, Nolan's statement below leads me to wonder... "Some engines mount the starter with nuts and
- /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00062.html (9,927 bytes)
- 128. Seat rail parts? (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 20:28:44 -0800
- anyone have a line on early Mk1, 2 or 3 seat rails? I don't need a complete seat rail, just the arched piece that connects the two side rails together in the back. No matter if it's from a driver or
- /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00152.html (6,862 bytes)
- 129. Re: Battery placement (very little if any LBC content) (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 07:42:19 -0800
- Thank you for the plans on building an effective ejector seat. I've been trying to think of a way to make one for some time. Jeff -- Original Message -- From: Tburke4@aol.com To: bschwart@postoffice
- /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00165.html (9,581 bytes)
- 130. Badging blues (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 11:49:06 -0800
- Listers, I'm having a real problem with the repro Spitfire and Mk3 script badging that I recently purchased from Spitbits. The trouble is, they simply don't fit the original holes in the boot lid. I
- /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00171.html (8,114 bytes)
- 131. Re: Badging blues (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 13:02:36 -0800
- Thanks for all the suggested alternatives. I was sort of hoping that someone might know of a vendor somewhere out there in Triumph-land that still had some badges that actually fit like they're suppo
- /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00176.html (9,161 bytes)
- 132. Re: Badging blues (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 14:14:54 -0800
- With the exorbitant cost of the repro badges, I think it's pretty outrageous that they don't even fit! Thanks for the explanation of what's going on. It doesn't solve the problem, but at least now w
- /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00178.html (10,253 bytes)
- 133. AddDesktop.href (score: 1)
- Author: jmcneal <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 20:10:33 -0500 (EST)
- /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00204.html (6,331 bytes)
- 134. Re: Badging blues (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 21:25:27 -0800
- I just wanted to offer a public thanks for the excellent suggestion of the two-sided automotive adhesive tape. I ground off the pins from my broken badges this evening, pieced everything together on
- /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00281.html (8,224 bytes)
- 135. Re: trouble in river city "NO LBC CONTENT" (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 09:34:21 -0800
- Quick Fred, Run back out before she returns, buy her two cards, a dozen roses and a nice gift and for all she knew, you were never home because you were busy "remembering" your anniversary. Sneaky, y
- /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00356.html (7,723 bytes)
- 136. Re: [Triumph_herald] Blasting recommendation... (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2002 06:55:26 -0800
- Fred, is this the same stuff that I use? I know it as silicon carbide? But I pay about $16 per 100lb bag, delivered. Take care, Jeff McNeal (San Diego) '68 Spitfire Mk3 frame off, bare metal project,
- /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00378.html (7,838 bytes)
- 137. Advice needed on windscreen surround installation (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 12:36:17 -0700
- Hello all. I failed in my first attempt to get the windshield surround reunited with the tub this morning and wonder if anyone can impart some useful advice. What's the trick? I installed the lower s
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00053.html (7,384 bytes)
- 138. Alternatives for veneer facia clamps? (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 22:50:18 -0700
- Can anyone suggest a practical alternative for the original clamp plates that hold the center instrument panel on the early Spitfires? I don't have any and I was wondering if fender washers might not
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00060.html (6,696 bytes)
- 139. Brake aduster tappets (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2002 13:31:02 -0700
- I was just in the process of bleeding my brakes -- got the front two done. Went around to the back, and went to tighten the brake adjusters, but there was no resistance. Huh? What?! No wonder it was
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00072.html (7,859 bytes)
- 140. Looking for photogenic Triumphs (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 07:44:00 -0700
- Hi listers, I'm going to be putting a 2003 wall Calendar together and I'm looking for excellent, high-res photos of beautiful Triumphs (any model) to feature. If you would like to have your photo con
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00127.html (7,771 bytes)
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